# Congressional Record Index

AARON, ANNIE MAE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E513 [19MR]

AARP (organization)

Articles and editorials

AARP Accused of Conflict of Interest, H12254 [21NO]

AARP Calls on Vermont Congressional Delegation To Vote for Medicare Rx Bill, S15694 [24NO]

Bills and resolutions

Medicare: decision to support reform legislation (see H. Res. 461), H11702 [20NO]

Letters

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act, S10061 [28JY]

Medicare prescription drug benefit coverage gap, S8387 [24JN]

Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S14039 [5NO]

Prohibit funding for implementing IRS regulations allowing the conversion of defined benefit pension plans into cash balance plans, S13091 [23OC]

Social Security Protection Act, H1541 [5MR], H2650 [2AP]

Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7874 [4SE]

Use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14934 [17NO]

Press releases

AARP Endorses Medicare Prescription Drug Bill, H11498 [18NO]

Remarks in House

Ironwood, MI: anniversary of AARP chapter #556, E1328 [23JN]

Medicare: alleged conflict of interest relative to endorsement of Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage, H11494-H11496, H11498 [18NO], H11520 [19NO], H12253 [21NO]

———decision to support reform legislation, H11635, H11638 [19NO]

Shepp, Joseph: AARP (organization) Nevada Andrus Award for Community Service recipient, E2240 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Medicare: alleged conflict of interest relative to endorsement of Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage, S15585 [22NO], S15729 [24NO]

ABANDONED HARDROCK MINES RECLAMATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 504), E154 [6FE]

ABANDONED INFANTS ASSISTANCE ACT

Amendments

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5436 [17JN]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP], H2836 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 276), H5407 [16JN]

Conference reports

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342), H5307-H5316 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5439-H5444 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5431-H5437 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), insert H.R. 14 language in lieu, H2364 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S2190-S2200 [11FE], S4032 [19MR], S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8257-S8260 [19JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 108-154), H5407 [16JN]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee of Conference (S. 342) (H. Rept. 108-150), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 342) (S. Rept. 108-12), S3086 [4MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 276, consideration of conference report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H5431 [17JN]

S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S2191-S2199 [11FE], S4032-S4040 [19MR], S4872-S4879 [3AP], H2364-H2372 [26MR]

ABBAS, ALI ISMAEEL

Bills and resolutions

Kuwait: express appreciation for medical assistance provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the Government and people of Kuwait (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6624 [19MY]

———express appreciation for medical assistance provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the government and people of Kuwait (see H. Con. Res. 205), H4876 [3JN]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 45, express appreciation for medical assistance provided by Kuwait to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the Government and people of Kuwait, S6633 [19MY]

ABBAS, MAHMOUD

Remarks in House

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E1193 [10JN]

ABBASY, MUNIR H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E223 [13FE]

ABBEY, RUTH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8895 [7JY]

ABBOT, STEVE

Letters

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1001 [16JA]

ABBOTT, ANDE

Letters

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health, S1215 [21JA]

Statements

Study New Source Review Program Changes Relative To Preventing Deterioration of Clean Air Regulations and Determine Effects on Air Pollution and Human Health, S1214 [21JA]

ABBOTT, HERSCHEL L., JR.

Letters

Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4616 [1AP]

ABDALLA, MARGARET ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2503 [8DE]

ABEL, LAURA K.

Articles and editorials

Drawing Lines for Dollars—Scientists Get Federal and Private Funding Under One Roof. Why Can't Legal Aid Lawyers?, S6599 [19MY]

White House Takes Opposing Views on Charities, S6599 [19MY]

ABELL, CHARLES S.

Letters

Nomination of Robert T. Clark to be Army lieutenant general, S15036 [18NO]

ABELSON, REED

Articles and editorials

Demand, but No Capital, at Nonprofit Hospitals, S77 [7JA]

Hospitals Say They're Penalized by Medicare for Improving Care, S16139 [9DE]

ABERCROMBIE, NEIL (a Representative from Hawaii)

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AARP: decision to support Medicare reform legislation (see H. Res. 461), H12312 [21NO]

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Afghanistan: authorize assistance for women and girls (see H.R. 1482), H4877 [3JN]

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

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H3684 [6MY]

Animals: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (see H.R. 3378), H12312 [21NO]

———control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3479), H11133 [7NO]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4205 [15MY]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7840 [3SE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6271 [7JY]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 24), H1747 [11MR]

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

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

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H392 [11FE]

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

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H12311 [21NO]

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: expand coverage (see H.R. 2248), H4736 [22MY]

———increase amount of loss or damage coverage, in the aggregate and for single exhibitions (see H.R. 829), H3637 [1MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4130 [14MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H5408 [16JN]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2402 [26MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

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

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 358), H8016 [5SE] (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

———request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5409 [16JN]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants to local educational agencies to support purchase or lease and use of vending machines that offer healthy foods and beverages in schools (see H.R. 2225), H4734 [22MY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H8017 [5SE]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2377), H5089 [9JN]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H5665 [19JN]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3232), H9478 [15OC]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H3355 [11AP]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8285 [16SE]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

Citizenship: provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (see H.R. 3360), H9811 [21OC]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H1642 [5MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

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

Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H138 [8JA]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H9478 [15OC]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see H. Res. 86), H3053 [9AP]

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

Compact of Free Association: amend to provide adequate Compact-impact aid (see H.R. 2716), H6706 [14JY]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H7086 [17JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see H.R. 1933), H4740 [22MY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H5268 [11JN]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H8083 [9SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H1467 [27FE]

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

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2515 [31MR]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 1698), H3051 [9AP]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

———make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H11360 [17NO]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see H.R. 2488), H5815 [24JN]

———provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 130), H172 [27JA]

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

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

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 1486), H2471 [27MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

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

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H2271 [20MR]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H6264 [26JN]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 3539), H12312 [21NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H2312 [25MR]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish Small Employer Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 2850), H7615 [24JY]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

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

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H3571 [30AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H5043 [5JN]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H1332 [25FE]

———provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H463 [12FE]

———provide service-connected disability benefits for persons disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation provided by the Dept., and for survivors of persons dying from such treatment (see H.R. 843), H703 [13FE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2595), H6265 [26JN]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H463 [12FE]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H2940 [8AP]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H6265 [26JN]

———eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 2068), H5815 [24JN]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H5408 [16JN]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H6349 [8JY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2823 [3AP]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H5815 [24JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9983 [28OC]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H7618 [24JY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H9478 [15OC] (see H.R. 2233), H9384 [14OC]

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

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 336), H4738 [22MY] (see H.R. 1057), H4876 [3JN]

Education: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H3637 [1MY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H2312 [25MR]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H324 [5FE]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1956 [18MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H1682 [6MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see H.R. 365), H170 [27JA]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H2271 [20MR]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H8083 [9SE] (see H.R. 2394), H5929 [25JN]

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

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H7840 [3SE]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

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

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H9478 [15OC]

———provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H1953 [18MR]

Executive departments: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 3653), H12918 [8DE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H12921 [8DE]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H9282 [7OC]

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

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3638 [1MY]

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

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1334 [25FE]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

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

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 2932), H9738 [20OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H3453 [29AP]

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

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H10130 [29OC]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H2270 [20MR]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H2132 [19MR]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H1955 [18MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1903 [13MR]

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

Guam: authorize the Dept. of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the U.S. to offset unreimbursed compact impact expenses (see H.R. 2522), H5661 [19JN]

———clarify local judicial structure (see H.R. 2400), H9282 [7OC]

Hazardous substances: protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H5664 [19JN]

Head Start Program: provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H6707 [14JY]

Health: combat viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 39), H2823 [3AP]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2402 [26MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2940 [8AP]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H1682 [6MR]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H12311 [21NO]

Health care facilities: establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority and other populations served by health centers (see H.R. 1868), H3452 [29AP]

———provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see H.R. 1386), H3975 [9MY]

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

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H12921 [8DE]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H9614 [16OC]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7950 [4SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4368 [20MY]

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

Housing: extend registration and reporting requirements of the Federal securities laws to certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2022), H5367 [12JN]

———provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see H.R. 2628), H6262 [26JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

———support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H4369 [20MY]

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

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9283 [7OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (see H.R. 3306), H9613 [16OC]

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

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [6MY]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6707 [14JY]

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

———permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 108), H1956 [18MR]

Indian Child Welfare Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 2750), H6868 [15JY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H9478 [15OC]

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

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

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

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H7020 [16JY]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H9819 [24OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H8905 [24SE]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H5175 [10JN]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4255 [19MY]

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

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

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

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5713 [23JN]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H11652 [19NO]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: revise boundaries (see H.R. 546), H318 [5FE]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 2619), H8491 [23SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1958), H8491 [23SE]

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

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see H.R. 776), H2939 [8AP]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2703 [2AP]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]

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

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see H. Con. Res. 216), H5366 [12JN]

Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the feasibility of including certain lands on the southeastern shoreline in the National Park System (see H.R. 3544), H12312 [21NO]

Medicaid: improve access to advanced practice nurses (see H.R. 2295), H7840 [3SE]

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H11133 [7NO]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H3453 [29AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H12921 [8DE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H10130 [29OC]

Medicare: accelerate reduction on the amount of beneficiary copayment liability for outpatient services (see H.R. 1635), H2821 [3AP]

———allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H700 [13FE]

———clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H5714 [23JN]

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

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H1902 [13MR]

———coverage of infertility treatment services for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 969), H4368 [20MY]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services (see H.R. 1655), H7225 [21JY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3762 [7MY]

———coverage of respiratory therapists under home health service plans (see H.R. 2905), H7781 [25JY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———determination of payment amounts for new clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 883), H1955 [18MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H1954 [18MR]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H1461 [27FE]

———expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine and provide for reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see H.R. 102), H7019 [16JY]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see H.R. 3194), H12921 [8DE]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3634 [1MY]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H1642 [5MR]

———permit reasonable cost reimbursement for emergency room services provided by federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 2226), H4735 [22MY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H1955 [18MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4739 [22MY]

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

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H12311 [21NO]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H2473 [27MR]

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

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

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2864 [7AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11703 [20NO]

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

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

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 844), H703 [13FE]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H11702 [20NO]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H8905 [24SE]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8216 [11SE]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4740 [22MY]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (see H.R. 163), H57 [7JA]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 1764), H4205 [15MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2703 [2AP]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see H.R. 2362), H5043 [5JN] (see H.R. 2690), H6464 [9JY]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2587 [1AP]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

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

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

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8083 [9SE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

Privacy: restore certain standards to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 1709), H4255 [19MY]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 623), H2132 [19MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2864 [7AP]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public welfare programs: expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H463 [12FE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H6707 [14JY]

Railroads: ensure continuation of fixed guideway system projects (see H.R. 3578), H12306 [21NO]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see H.R. 2385), H5045 [5JN]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

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

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

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Sand: promote programs for the beneficial use of sand (see H.R. 3154), H9215 [2OC]

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

SBA: raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (see H.R. 2788), H7085 [17JY]

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

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

———modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 1021), H1463 [27FE]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H2312 [25MR]

Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (see H.R. 2607), H6869 [15JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6869 [15JY]

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

———credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 473), H243 [29JA]

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

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H12922 [8DE]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H463 [12FE]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H1396 [26FE]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 472), H3857 [8MY]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H5367 [12JN]

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

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

———restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2703 [2AP]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Res. 194), H3304 [10AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H2515 [31MR]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7616 [24JY]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow credit for residential solar energy property (see H.R. 109), H2586 [1AP]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H6707 [14JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

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

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H392 [11FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (see H.R. 573), H2312 [25MR]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 478), H2311 [25MR]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H8491 [23SE]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H1395 [26FE]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H5267 [11JN]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H5814 [24JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

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

———provide incentives to encourage small business health plans (see H.R. 1936), H3636 [1MY]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H2271 [20MR]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H6604 [10JY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 52), H4368 [20MY] (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

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

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H8380 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

Terrorism: ensure that recently enacted terrorism legislation doesn't undermine civil liberties (see H.R. 3171), H8905 [24SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H463 [12FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2620), H6604 [10JY]

Transportation: provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

Treaties and agreements: require that trade and investment agreements that are negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards (see H. Con. Res. 276), H11652 [19NO]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 302), H6263 [26JN]

U.N.: restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H3683 [6MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 19), H1466 [27FE] (see H.R. 1652), H4255 [19MY]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2354), H5043 [5JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H389 [11FE]

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

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 [11FE] (see H. Res. 65), H3454 [29AP]

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

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

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H392 [11FE]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Wildlife: protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

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

———determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H392 [11FE]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H10236 [30OC]

———protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see H.R. 2790), H7169 [18JY]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H11652 [19NO]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H700 [13FE]

———condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H9033 [30SE]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H3354 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aquaculture: develop a unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (see H. Res. 301), H6263 [26JN]

Hawaii: authorize certain water reclamation projects and modify the water resources study (see H.R. 2355), H5043 [5JN]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see H.R. 665), H389 [11FE]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 477), H12920 [8DE]

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 2597), H5928 [25JN]

Taxation: provide tax relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into condominiums (see H.R. 1383), H2268 [20MR]

———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 1313), H1953 [18MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8076, H8077 [9SE], H9026, H9027 [30SE], H9271, H9273 [7OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2681 [2AP]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4239 [19MY]

Budget: deficit, H7817, H7819 [3SE]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (H. Res. 364), H9027 [30SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: ensure elevators are accessible by Members during floor votes, H5343 [12JN], H6382 [9JY]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), H9886 [28OC]

———approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), Senate amendments, H11756 [20NO]

Congress: role of Congress and committee staff, E1983 [7OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4415 [21MY], H4598 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11003 [7NO]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7601 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2595), H8094 [10SE]

Foreign trade: repeal of export controls on certain high-speed computers, H4598 [22MY]

Hawaii: authorize certain water reclamation projects and modify the water resources study (H.R. 2355), E1159 [5JN]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 665), E187 [12FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7218, H7220, H7222 [21JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H5707, H5708, H5709, H5710 [23JN], H6694, H6697 [14JY], H7218, H7220, H7222 [21JY], H8280 [16SE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H5707, H5708, H5709, H5710 [23JN], H6340, H6341, H6342, H6344 [8JY], H6694, H6696, H6697 [14JY], H7218, H7220, H7222 [21JY], H8481, H8482, H8483, H8484 [23SE]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7817, H7819, H7820 [3SE]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5707, H5708, H5709, H5710 [23JN], H6340, H6341, H6342, H6344 [8JY], H6694, H6697 [14JY]

———U.S. policy, H7819, H7820, H7821 [3SE], H8076, H8077 [9SE]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H12897, H12898, H12899, H12900 [8DE]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (H.R. 2030), H5122, H5124 [10JN]

Votes: correction, E1571 [23JY]

———position on missed, H4287 [20MY], E1724 [5SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2701 [2AP], H8077 [9SE]

Statements

Role of Congress and Committee Staff: Lee H. Hamilton, E1983 [7OC]

Tributes

Shinseki, Eric K., H12897 [8DE]

Smith, Representative Nick, H7822 [3SE]

Steer, Frank, E151 [6FE]

Takeshita, Dennis, E2039 [15OC]

ABERDEEN, MD

Bills and resolutions

Ripken Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3421), H10236 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Ripken Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3421), E2196 [31OC]

ABERDEEN, SD

Remarks in Senate

Aberdeen Regional Airport: dedication of new terminal, S14263 [7NO]

Space policy: tribute to Women in Space Conference, S3077 [4MR]

ABILENE, TX

Remarks in House

Hardin-Simmons University: tribute to women's basketball team, H3308, H3343 [11AP]

ABINGTON, PA

Remarks in House

Abington Senior High School: Youth Service America (organization) and State Farm Cos., Foundation Harris Wofford Award recipient, E1333 [24JN]

ABIZAID, JOHN P.

Remarks in Senate

U.S. Central Command: nomination to be Commander, S8824 [27JN]

ABORTION

Agenda

Strategic Planning Workshop: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2542 [8DE]

Amendments

Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4939 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3481, S3551, S3555 [11MR], S3571, S3581, S3600, S3640 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9148 [2OC]

Analyses

Communications Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2542 [8DE]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S11768 [22SE], H4953 [4JN], H8907 [25SE]

Articles and editorials

Activist—Urge Senators To Save Abortion Rights, S2152 [11FE]

Federal Ban on So-Called ``Partial-Birth Abortion'' Is a Dangerous Intrusion Into Medical Practice, S12940 [21OC]

Heartbreak and a Choice—I Had an Abortion at Eight Months, E2436 [23NO]

``Partial Birth,'' Partial Truths, H4918, H4935 [4JN]

``Partial Birth'' Mendacity, Again, H4918, H4935 [4JN]

Population-Control Politics, H6721 [15JY]

Viability and the Law, S13129 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S6977 [22MY]

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

Civil liberties: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

Constitutional amendments: right to life (see H.J. Res. 9), H60 [7JA]

Courts: provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (see H.R. 1546), H2586 [1AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Families and domestic relations: require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H2471 [27MR]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H243 [29JA]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see S. 1930), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Golden Venture (vessel): relief of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 510), H245 [29JA]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9328 [14JY] (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

Health care professionals: prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 1545), H2586 [1AP]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (see H.R. 1548), H2586 [1AP]

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

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H1516 [4MR]

———prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 679), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 809), H701 [13FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (see H. Res. 257), H4875 [3JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 383), H9129 [1OC]

Conference reports

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (S. 3), H8991-H8996 [30SE]

Court documents

Texas Supreme Court Justices' opinions on case dealing with a minor's appeal to seek an abortion without parental consent, S5714 [5MY]

Excerpts

``Septic Abortion,'' Richard H. Schwartz, S11619 [17SE]

Factsheets

Abortion Hurts Women—Medical and Psychological Talking Points: Feminists for Life of America (organization), S11556 [16SE]

Partial-Birth Abortions: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S13129 [23OC]

Letters

FDA withdrawal of approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review approval process: Monty and Helen Patterson, S15474 [21NO]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Angel M. Foster, Medical Students for Choice (organization), S12939 [21OC]

———Antonia Hernandez, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (organization), S12939 [21OC]

———Byron C. Calhoun, S3653 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

———Coreen Costello, S3460 [11MR]

———Daniel J. Wechter, S3654 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

———Felicia H. Stewart, S3657 [13MR], S11456 [15SE], S11596, S11598 [17SE], S12922 [21OC]

———Felicia H. Stewart and Wayne C. Shields, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, S12938 [21OC]

———George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, S11456 [15SE], S11596 [17SE]

———Lorraine Cole, National Black Women's Health Project, Inc., S12939 [21OC]

———Lynn Epstein, American Medical Women's Association, S11456 [15SE], S11597 [17SE], S12921, S12932 [21OC]

———Metropolitan Medical Associates, S3610 [12MR]

———Natalie E. Roche and Gerson Weiss, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (organization), S11457 [15SE], S11597 [17SE], S12921, S12932 [21OC]

———Nathan Hoeldtke, S3647 [12MR], S13127 [23OC]

———Pamela Smith, Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S3470 [11MR]

———Philip D. Darney, S3600 [12MR]

———Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (organization), S3385 [10MR], S3656 [13MR]

———Priscilla Smith, Center for Reproductive Rights, S3394 [10MR], S12923 [21OC]

———Silvia Henriquez, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, S12938, S12939 [21OC]

———Steve Calvin, S3653 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

———Susan E. Rutherford, S3653 [13MR], S13127 [23OC]

———T. Murphy Goodwin, S3654 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

Partial-birth abortion statistics for Kansas: Lorne A. Phillips, Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment, S3471 [11MR]

Religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486: Representatives Pitts and Chris Smith, H6997 [16JY]

———Tom Coburn, H6593 [10JY], H6997 [16JY]

Lists

Organizations supporting Loretta Sanchez amendment to H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, on performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4501 [21MY]

Motions

Women: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4948 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3466 [11MR], S3560 [12MR], H4953 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4498-H4503 [21MY], H4592 [22MY], E955 [15MY]

Bankruptcy: nondischargeability of debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic protests, E534 [20MR]

Center for Reproductive Rights: release of documents on abortion legalization strategies, E2534 [8DE]

China, People's Republic of: population control policies, E1996 [8OC]

Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, H7797 [3SE], H8942-H8944 [25SE], H9147-H9149, H9154 [2OC], H9365-H9368 [8OC], H9801-H9806 [21OC], E73 [27JA]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 579), E151 [6FE]

Congress: tactics used by pro-life legislators, E1099 [2JN]

Constitutional amendments: right to life (H.J. Res. 9), E6 [8JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit funding for abortion services to women in Federal prison, H7356 [23JY]

Courts: provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (H.R. 1546), E632 [1AP]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence, H231 [29JA], H3457 [30AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), H4018, H4019, H4020, H4093 [14MY], H4171 [15MY]

Diseases: ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not providing abortion services or counseling, H3583, H3585 [1MY]

Drugs: investigate alleged pharmaceutical industry support of religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6593 [10JY], H6682-H6685 [14JY], H6873, H6996 [16JY]

FDA: remove the abortion drug known as RU-486 from market and review approval process, H10459 [6NO]

Health care professionals: prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1545), E632 [1AP]

Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (organization): anniversary, E1244 [13JN]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (H.R. 1548), H3587 [1MY], E632 [1AP]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6721, H6722, H6730, H6766-H6772 [15JY], E1505 [18JY], E1613 [25JY]

Watsonville, CA: tribute to Clinica Mariposa Planned Parenthood services, E1367 [26JN]

Women: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H4948, H4949 [4JN], H9142-H9154 [2OC], E2011 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H1815 [13MR], H2556 [1AP], H4790 [3JN], H4922-H4953, H4958 [4JN], H7235 [22JY], E249 [13FE], E533 [20MR], E1152, E1154 [5JN], E1178 [9JN], E1185 [10JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4910-H4919 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), motion to recommit, H4948 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), H4951 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9036, H9038, H9110-H9117 [1OC], H9133, H9135, H9142-H9155 [2OC], H9801-H9806 [21OC], H10347 [5NO], H10462 [6NO], H11123 [7NO], E1975 [3OC], E1989 [7OC], E2004, E2010, E2011 [8OC], E2254 [6NO], E2436 [23NO]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 383), H9135-H9142 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), insert H.R. 760 language in lieu, H4953 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), motion to instruct conferees, H4953 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6827-S6831 [21MY], S6903-S6912 [22MY]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (S. 1104), S7065 [22MY], S7173 [23MY]

Civil liberties: pro choice versus right to life, S1363 [22JA], S3581-S3600 [12MR], S11454-S11460 [15SE], S11551-S11557 [16SE], S11589-S11605, S11614-S11620 [17SE]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 851), S5175-S5177 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 146), S192 [10JA]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), S5873-S5876, S5878 [7MY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), unanimous-consent request, S9741-S9743 [23JY]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (S. 1930), S15473 [21NO]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9095-S9104 [9JY], S14304 [10NO]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo, Inc.: anniversary, S6065 [13MY]

Rudolph, Eric R.: tribute to law enforcement personnel for capture of alleged bomber, S7231 [3JN]

Senate: legislative priorities, S11151-S11154 [5SE]

Women: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3479-S3494 [11MR], S3571-S3579, S3600-S3612 [12MR], S3661, S3662 [13MR], S6972 [22MY], S13046 [22OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S2523, S2548 [14FE], S2620 [24FE], S3383-S3399 [10MR], S3422-S3429, S3456-S3463, S3466-S3494 [11MR], S3568-S3615, S3644-S3647 [12MR], S3653-S3662 [13MR], S6972 [22MY], S11453-S11460 [15SE], S11551-S11557 [16SE], S11589-S11605, S11614-S11620 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12439 [3OC], S12914-S12948 [21OC], S13046 [22OC], S13127 [23OC], S13208 [24OC], S14261 [7NO]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), motion to commit, S3560-S3568, S3570, S3579, S3580 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), unanimous-consent agreement, S3337 [6MR], S3466 [11MR], S10452 [30JY], S11613 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), unanimous-consent request, S3581 [12MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 108-290), H9129 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 257) (H. Rept. 108-139), H4875 [3JN]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee of Conference (S. 3) (H. Rept. 108-288), H9032 [30SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 760) (H. Rept. 108-58), H2818 [3AP]

Statements

Deaths Caused by Illegal Abortions: Bernard N. Nathanson, S13130 [23OC]

Intact Dilatation and Extraction: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S3601 [12MR], S12921 [21OC]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: AMA, S3460 [11MR]

———American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, H4913 [4JN]

———Audrey Eisen, S3586 [12MR]

———Claudia Crown Ades, S3593 [12MR]

———Coreen Costello, S3460 [11MR], S3593 [12MR]

———Erica Fox, S3594 [12MR]

———Kim Koster, S3595 [12MR]

———Mariam A. Kleiman, S3596 [12MR]

———Maureen Britell, S3587 [12MR]

———National Abortion Rights Action League, S12924 [21OC]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S3470 [11MR]

———Several Health Care Professionals, S3489 [11MR]

———Tammy Watts, S3594 [12MR]

———Teresa M. Tauchi, S3595 [12MR]

———Viki Wilson, S3488 [11MR], S3592 [12MR]

People's Republic of China's Population Control Policies: Laogai Research Foundation, E1996 [8OC]

Summaries

Center for Reproductive Rights Board of Directors, Funders, and Colleagues Interviews: Nancy Raybin and Elizabeth Lowell, Raybin Associates, E2543-E2547 [8DE]

Domestic Legal Program Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2539-E2542 [8DE]

International Legal Program Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2535-E2539 [8DE]

Tables

Maternal mortality—vital statistics of the U.S., 1942-1974, S11591 [17SE]

Survival rates of viable babies, S3573 [12MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 257, consideration of H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H4910 [4JN]

H. Res. 383, consideration of conference report on S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H9135 [2OC]

H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H4922 [4JN]

S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3658-S3660 [13MR], H4951-H4953 [4JN]

S. 146, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S233 [13JA]

S. 851, Child Custody Protection Act, S5176 [10AP]

S. 1019, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S5874 [7MY]

Tributes

Anthony, Susan B., H332 [11FE], H675 [13FE], E243, E249 [13FE]

ABRAHAM, SPENCER see Secretary of Energy (Spencer Abraham)

ABRAHAM LINCOLN (U.S.S.)

Articles and editorials

After Shaky Start, Alaskan Greets Bush Three Times, S5991 [9MY]

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

Wyomingites Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, S4885 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see S. Res. 129), S5541 [30AP] (see H. Res. 211), H3571 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (H. Res. 211), E916 [9MY]

Bush, President: reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew, S5759 [6MY]

Bush, President: reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, S5763 [6MY], S5991 [9MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 129, tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew, S5613 [30AP]

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION

Appointments

Members, H1305 [25FE], H3958 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Extend (see S. 858), S5173 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Extend (S. 858), H5822-H5825 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Extend (S. 858), S7171 [23MY]

Reports filed

Extend: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 858), S6977 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 858, extend, S7171 [23MY], H5822 [25JN]

ABRAMS, JULIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E181 [11FE]

ABRIKOSOV, ALEXEI A.

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recognition for physics, H9286 [8OC]

ABRIL, RAY, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1332 [24JN]

ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1164), S7188 [2JN]

ABSECON, NJ

Remarks in House

Holy Spirit High School: tribute to girls' crew team, E1525 [18JY]

ABSHIR, ABDULLAHI M.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 520), H268 [31JA]

ABSHIR, MADINA M.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 520), H268 [31JA]

ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURES ARTS AND SCIENCES

Remarks in House

Polanski, Roman: nomination for Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences award, H1358 [26FE]

ACCESS TO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN (ABC) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2795), H7169 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2795), E1531 [18JY]

ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR HAITI'S DEVELOPMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1108), H3558, H3562-H3564 [30AP]

ACCESS TO DIABETES SCREENING SERVICES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2236), E1056 [22MY], E2382 [21NO]

ACCESS TO HOSPITALS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 652), S3881 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 652), S3900 [18MR]

Texts of

S. 652, provisions, S3901 [18MR]

ACCION, USA (nonprofit organization)

Letters

Make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain SBA loans, S4971 [8AP]

ACCOKEEK, MD

Remarks in House

Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network: awarding of grant to Potomac Trail Council, E1675 [3SE]

ACCOUNTANT, COMPLIANCE, AND ENFORCEMENT STAFFING ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5423 [17JN]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5423 [17JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 658), H5421-H5424 [17JN], E1294 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 658), S8260 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 108-63), H2937 [8AP]

Texts of

H.R. 658, provisions, H5421 [17JN]

ACCULAB PRODUCTS GROUP

Advertisements

SensorNet Science Program, S9477 [16JY]

ACEVEDO-VILA, ANIBAL (a Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico)

Amendments

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2428 [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6300 [8JY]

Announcements

House of Representatives: receipt of Resident Commissioner and Delegate credentials, H2 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9213 [2OC]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to honor U.S. farm women (see H. Res. 42), H7618 [24JY]

———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 2918), H7782 [25JY]

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

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4978 [4JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H2402 [26MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3684 [6MY]

———continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4528 [21MY]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H9282 [7OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9215 [2OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9377 [8OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H5046 [5JN]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (see H.R. 1906), H3684 [6MY]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9478 [15OC]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H9687 [17OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1516 [4MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see H.R. 1005), H7949 [4SE]

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

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9982 [28OC]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

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

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H12311 [21NO]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4529 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H4204 [15MY]

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

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3762 [7MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H7020 [16JY]

Clean Air Act: prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H5367 [12JN]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11703 [20NO]

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

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

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

Contracts: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (see H.R. 1216), H7169 [18JY]

———require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract and a clause outlining the provisions of such policy in each subcontract (see H.R. 1215), H7169 [18JY]

Courts: assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 2919), H7782 [25JY]

———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H10457 [5NO]

Crime: prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H1334 [25FE]

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

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

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

Dept. of Defense: implement requirements for additional Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see H.R. 2012), H4206 [15MY]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of Education: establish competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage (see H.R. 3008), H7948 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 3539), H12922 [8DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H5366 [12JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2993), H7838 [3SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H9282 [7OC]

———require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H7329 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H9982 [28OC]

———authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (see H.R. 3061), H8174 [10SE]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 998), H3683 [6MY]

———enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10978 [6NO]

———establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans and make access to such loans permanent (see H.R. 1257), H4131 [14MY]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H4131 [14MY]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H1900 [13MR]

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

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H4205 [15MY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4788 [2JN]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H9812 [21OC]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

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

Economy: require Commissioner of Labor Statistics to develop methodology for measuring cost-of-living in each State, and require Comptroller General to ascertain impact on certain Federal benefits (see H.R. 3640), H12309 [21NO]

Education: constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

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

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H7225 [21JY]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H7086 [17JY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: provide for disclosures of credit-based insurance scoring information by insurers and credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 1473), H5714 [23JN]

Families and domestic relations: research the health impact and prevention of family violence and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H2271 [20MR]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4369 [20MY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H10237 [30OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H9377 [8OC]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H5046 [5JN]

Ferre, Luis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 433), H10457 [5NO]

Financial institutions: accept U.S.-issued matricula consular as a valid form of identification (see H.R. 773), H699 [13FE]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4368 [20MY]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H462 [12FE]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H1955 [18MR]

Food: ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 2917), H7782 [25JY]

———ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 2920), H7782 [25JY]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3301 [10AP]

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

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H6604 [10JY]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H2470 [27MR]

Guam: authorize the Dept. of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the U.S. to offset unreimbursed compact impact expenses (see H.R. 2522), H7020 [16JY]

———clarify local judicial structure (see H.R. 2400), H5173 [10JN]

Health care professionals: promote careers in nursing and diversity in the nursing workforce (see H.R. 920), H8016 [5SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

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

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1467 [27FE]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain aliens, with longstanding ties to the U.S., to that of an alien lawfully admitted to permanent residence (see H.R. 440), H241 [29JA]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H9687 [17OC]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7086 [17JY]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H4255 [19MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H7949 [4SE]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H7840 [3SE]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 287), H8491 [23SE]

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

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

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

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H9377 [8OC]

Marshall Islands: convey a decommissioned NOAA ship to Utrok Atoll (see H.R. 2584), H7949 [4SE]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see H.R. 1172), H1743 [11MR]

Medicaid: remove cap on payments and adjust statutory matching rate for certain territories (see H.R. 675), H390 [11FE]

Medicare: establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H2822 [3AP]

———increase payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1739), H3638 [1MY]

———promote research for health promotion and disease prevention and add preventive benefits (see H.R. 1860), H3684 [6MY]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H9131 [1OC]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2864 [7AP]

Mining and mineral resources: reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 504), H1396 [26FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11393 (see H.R. 3459), H11516 [18NO]

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

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see H.R. 1641), H3858 [8MY]

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

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

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H5046 [5JN]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H8017 [5SE]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2193), H6271 [7JY]

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

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

———protect sacred Native American Federal land from significant damage (see H.R. 2419), H5265 [11JN]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9615 [16OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H9812 [21OC]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2801), H7788 [25JY]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3975 [9MY]

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

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H3454 [29AP]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H1466 [27FE]

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

Public lands: provide consistent enforcement authority by Federal agencies that respond to violations of regulations governing public lands, and clarify the purpose of fines collected for violations (see H.R. 3247), H9478 [15OC]

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

Public welfare programs: provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3560), H11701 [20NO]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (see H.R. 2535), H7455 [23JY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H11651 [19NO]

Railroads: ensure continuation of fixed guideway system projects (see H.R. 3578), H12306 [21NO]

Rangel, Irma: tribute (see H. Res. 159), H2823 [3AP]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see H.R. 2385), H5815 [24JN]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5815 [24JN]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H5815 [24JN]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Senior citizens: improve and enhance access to mental health services (see H.R. 2241), H4735 [22MY]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see H.R. 2215), H4734 [22MY]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 822), H6348 [8JY]

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

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H10457 [5NO]

Social Security: allow certain remarried widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses to become or remain entitled to widow's or widower's insurance benefits (see H.R. 2583), H7949 [4SE]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1467 [27FE]

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

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H3684 [6MY]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see H. Res. 346), H7785 [25JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H4131 [14MY]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H3351 [11AP]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2939 [8AP]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H3684 [6MY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H3683 [6MY]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H7086 [17JY]

———treatment of private activity bonds for water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3410), H10235 [30OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3763 [7MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9813 [21OC]

Veterans: enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (see H.R. 1911), H4131 [14MY]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H5468 [17JN]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3975 [9MY]

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

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———make certain improvements to the National Service Life Insurance and U.S. Government Life Insurance programs (see H.R. 1554), H3305 [10AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2472 [27MR]

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

Veterans Day: observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4738 [22MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H4368 [20MY]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H2823 [3AP]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5366 [12JN]

———protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

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

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H11360 [17NO]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H10237 [30OC]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H700 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Caetani, Laura Maldonado: relief (see H.R. 1506), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see H.R. 2488), H5467 [17JN]

Medicare: increase payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1351), H2131 [19MR]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public welfare programs: provide access to tools to stimulate employment (see H.R. 535), H318 [5FE]

Puerto Rico: authorize a major medical facility project at the San Juan Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical center (see H.R. 3021), H8016 [5SE]

———authorize construction of a Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical center at a site that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Dept. of Defense medical beneficiaries (see H.R. 3020), H8016 [5SE]

———designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H3301 [10AP]

———increase amount payable to provide nutrition assistance under the Food Stamp Act (see H.R. 3290), H9477 [15OC]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Small business: provide additional grants to small business development centers in high unemployment districts (see H.R. 2922), H7782 [25JY]

Social Security: allocate allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program in the same manner as for States (see H.R. 3291), H9477 [15OC]

Letters

Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge: Craig Manson, Dept. of the Interior, H3622 [1MY]

———Hansford T. Johnson, Dept. of the Navy, H3622 [1MY]

Naval Station Roosevelt Roads facilities usage: by, H6300, H6301 [8JY]

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: by, H6651 [14JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2737 [3AP]

Children and youth: implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2428 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2428 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (H.R. 2488), E1278 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11001 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), conference report, H8791, H8792 [24SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), H12156 [21NO]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3787 [8MY]

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

Medicare: increase payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico, H5039 [5JN]

———reform, H5039 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H549 [13FE]

Puerto Rico: anniversary of Arecibo Observatory, E2181 [31OC]

———closing of Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, H11001 [7NO]

———closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H8791, H8792 [24SE]

———Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge, H3621 [1MY]

———designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, H3056 [10AP]

———infrastructure and transportation funding, H8059 [9SE]

———political reform, H1725 [11MR]

———prohibit closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H6300 [8JY]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (H.R. 2826), H8461 [23SE]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorization, E1334 [24JN]

University of Puerto Rico: anniversary, H1693 [11MR]

Varona, Aleida: Dept. of HHS Office of Child Support Enforcement Achievement Beyond the Call of Duty Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8840 [24SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H3632 [1MY]

Tributes

Blanco, Francisco J., H1910 [18MR]

Ferre, Luis A., E2116 [21OC]

Marin, Luis Munoz, E294 [26FE]

Morales, Orlando, H2591 [2AP], E639 [1AP]

Rodriguez, Robert M., H2591 [2AP]

ACHEY, STEPHEN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1357 [26FE]

ACKERMAN, DAVID

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10967 [2SE]

ACKERMAN, GARY L. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6651 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4575 [22MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6799 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: increase NATO role in promoting security (see H. Con. Res. 136), H2821 [3AP]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H7787 [25JY]

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

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2515 [31MR]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

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

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7169 [18JY]

———disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5045 [5JN]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H3975 [9MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1323), H4205 [15MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H706 [13FE]

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

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H5366 [12JN]

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

Bankruptcy: revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building, Liberty, NY: designate (see H.R. 3234), H9213 [2OC]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

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

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: designate (see H.R. 2452), H7840 [3SE]

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

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 358), H8016 [5SE] (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H324 [5FE]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1516 [4MR]

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H9982 [28OC]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H10340 [4NO]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H12923 [8DE]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H1746 [11MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship (see H.R. 48), H53 [7JA]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H4255 [19MY]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H7840 [3SE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H11360 [17NO]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Crime: amend laws relative to false communications about certain criminal violations (see H.R. 1678), H4368 [20MY]

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see H.R. 3032), H8016 [5SE]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see H.R. 2203), H10340 [4NO]

Dept. of Education: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

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

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see H.R. 580), H4876 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H9687 [17OC]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H8382 [17SE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

———increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H1516 [4MR]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H11360 [17NO]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7949 [4SE]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H9982 [28OC]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H392 [11FE]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H2312 [25MR]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H392 [11FE]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H4205 [15MY]

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

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3638 [1MY]

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), H9131 [1OC]

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

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H7455 [23JY]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H9614 [16OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H11392 (see H.R. 1430), H11515 [18NO]

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

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

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H4368 [20MY]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H6604 [10JY]

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

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H1467 [27FE]

Firearms: prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H2270 [20MR]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H3453 [29AP]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2587 [1AP]

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

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

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10457 [5NO]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H3355 [11AP]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2402 [26MR]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H1682 [6MR]

———tribute to community organization of public access defibrillation programs (see H. Con. Res. 250), H11360 [17NO]

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

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H1689 [10MR]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (see H. Res. 46), H463 [12FE]

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

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H3571 [30AP]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see H.R. 1440), H2400 [26MR]

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

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

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

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

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

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H9377 [8OC]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6604 [10JY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H7949 [4SE]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H5665 [19JN]

———human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H1812 [12MR]

———permit International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect suspected nuclear and nuclear-related facilities (see H. Res. 259), H6265 [26JN]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 61), H391 [11FE]

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

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 3012), H8906 [24SE]

James J. Peters Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 2786), H7085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3383), H9981 [28OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H9130 [1OC]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (see H.R. 3166), H9131 [1OC]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H8284 [16SE]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 367), H170 [27JA]

———urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (see H. Res. 109), H1517 [4MR]

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

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

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

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

Lehman, Jeffrey S.: tribute (see H. Res. 426), H12923 [8DE]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]

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

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

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3452 [29AP]

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H12311 [21NO]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H2939 [8AP]

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

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H2823 [3AP]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H3637 [1MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see H.R. 2787), H8284 [16SE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H3355 [11AP]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H2271 [20MR]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see H.R. 3194), H11359 [17NO]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H2864 [7AP]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H1642 [5MR]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H1642 [5MR]

———provide for equitable reimbursement rates to Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 368), H170 [27JA]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H1467 [27FE]

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

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1955 [18MR]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 208), H245 [29JA]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H4205 [15MY]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H2515 [31MR]

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

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 112), H2311 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2401 [26MR]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H6465 [9JY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

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

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

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

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H9377 [8OC]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H10237 [30OC]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2193), H6265 [26JN]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H8083 [9SE]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4739 [22MY]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H2312 [25MR]

NATO: support peacekeeping within Iraq (see H.R. 2112), H4203 [15MY]

New England Fishery Management Council: include New York as a member (see H.R. 2679), H7788 [25JY]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9688 [17OC]

New York: restrict dumping of dredged material in Long Island Sound (see H.R. 3409), H10235 [30OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of the Triangle Fire (see H. Con. Res. 115), H4979 [4JN]

———reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program (see H.R. 2771), H9982 [28OC]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H1811 [12MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2823 [3AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]

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

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

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

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

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

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

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

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H10237 [30OC]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9983 [28OC]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 1021), H1746 [11MR]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H7618 [24JY]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H10457 [5NO]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H8016 [5SE]

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

———disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 172), H245 [29JA]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H392 [11FE]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H9982 [28OC]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1516 [4MR]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Con. Res. 142), H3053 [9AP]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2823 [3AP]

Tannenbaum, Elchanan: hold Syria, Lebanon and Iran accountable for well-being of abducted Israeli civilian, provide International Red Cross access, and take all necessary measures to secure release (see H. Res. 344), H7785 [25JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7616 [24JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4368 [20MY]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H2586 [1AP]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H7787 [25JY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H1516 [4MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H2939 [8AP]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see H.R. 727), H460 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H9812 [21OC]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H5367 [12JN]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H8175 [10SE]

———treatment of Community Development Block Grant funds relative to recovery of New York, NY, after terrorist attacks (see H.R. 148), H274 [4FE]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H3641 [5MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Queens, NY: designate (see H.R. 1318), H1953 [18MR]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see H.R. 2308), H4875 [3JN]

Transportation: improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H8382 [17SE]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H2939 [8AP]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11651 [19NO]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3975 [9MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9982 [28OC]

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

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H8950 [25SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1746 [11MR]

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

Weapons: strengthen U.S. missile proliferation laws (see H.R. 1875), H3569 [30AP]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H2586 [1AP]

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

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H11134 [7NO]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H11360 [17NO]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H5268 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Crime: prohibit cooperation with or assistance to any investigation or prosecution under a universal jurisdiction statute (see H.R. 2050), H3973 [9MY]

Diseases: increase testing of pregnant women and newborn infants for HIV infection (see H.R. 2049), H3973 [9MY]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H2702 [2AP]

Motor vehicles: require periodic testing of the competency of certain elderly drivers (see H.R. 2923), H7782 [25JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6651, H6652, H6653, H6654 [14JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9541 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424), H10214 [30OC]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Shirley Gralla Girls' Elementary School, E1038 [21MY]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1987 [7OC]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7154 [18JY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8130 [10SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit approval of any nonambulatory livestock for human consumption, H6651, H6652, H6653, H6654 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4587 [22MY]

———make arrangements for safe port visits by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to Haifa, Israel, H4587 [22MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7705 [25JY]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, E111 [29JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4827 [3JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H7438 [23JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7438 [23JY]

Great Neck, NY: anniversary of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, E2116 [21OC]

———tribute to Young Mashadi Jewish Center groundbreaking, E2500 [8DE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 1910), E2180 [31OC]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5857 [25JN]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H12901 [8DE]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E2180 [31OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of Hilltop Village Co-operative #4, E1003 [21MY]

Port Washington, NY: anniversary of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington (organization), E937 [13MY]

Queens, NY: anniversary of Young Israel of New Hyde Park synagogue, E2489 [8DE]

———prohibit funding for closing of St. Albans Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility, H7705 [25JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9426 [15OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7944 [4SE], H10973 [6NO]

Tributes

Blumenfeld, Myron, E959 [15MY]

Greene, Gary, E2503 [8DE]

Keshavan, Narayan D. (Kesh), E2464 [25NO], E2497 [8DE]

Kleinman, Jason, E1177 [9JN]

McElroy, Edward J., E846 [1MY]

Newborn, Solomon, E1327 [23JN]

Newburger, May W., E1848 [22SE], E1863 [23SE]

Shen, Lyushun, E678 [3AP]

ACOSTA, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Durango Area Chamber Resort Association: Athena Award recipient, E1523 [18JY]

ACOSTA, CRUZ

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3456 [30AP]

ACOSTA, DAVID J.

Letters

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3183 [5MR]

ACOSTA, GUSTAVO R.

Articles and editorials

Hispanics Worry About Head Start Proposal, H6845 [15JY]

ACOSTA, JOAN PATON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1964 [2OC]

ACOSTA, RENE A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

ACQUARD, CHARLES A.

Letters

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S13979 [5NO]

ACT TO PREVENT DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN EDUCATION

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1226), S7619 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1226), S7633 [10JN]

Texts of

S. 1226, provisions, S7633 [10JN]

ACT TO SAVE AMERICA'S FORESTS

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1938), S15812 [24NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1938), S15827 [24NO]

Texts of

S. 1938, provisions, S15828-S15837 [24NO]

ACTIVE RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD FARM LOAN RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3298), H9477 [15OC]

ACTIVE RESERVISTS AND NATIONAL GUARD STUDENT LOAN RELIEF ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1168), H2524 [1AP]

ACUSPORT INC.

Remarks in Senate

Firearms: NAACP lawsuit against firearms manufacturers to force meaningful steps toward safer business practices, S10602 [31JY]

ADA, PEDRO P.

Remarks in House

Guam Chamber of Commerce: Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

ADA WATCH (organization)

Letters

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5456 [29AP]

ADAIR, KAY ANN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2116 [21OC]

ADAMS, BURNEY L.

Remarks in House

Florida A&M University National Alumni Association: Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E826 [1MY]

ADAMS, FRANK

Remarks in House

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H2838 [7AP]

ADAMS, HERBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E837 [1MY]

ADAMS, JOHN H.

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration, S4900 [7AP]

ADAMS, JOHN R.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S2109-S2113 [10FE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2051 [6FE]

ADAMS, K.S. (BUD)

Remarks in Senate

National Football League: tribute to military awareness initiative, S14444 [11NO]

ADAMS, LAURENCE C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E999 [21MY]

ADAMS, RACHEL

Essays

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants, S8118 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

ADAMS, SHEILA J.

Remarks in House

National Conference for Community and Justice (organization): Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter honoree, E893 [9MY]

ADAMS, THOMAS M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4430 [26MR]

ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK BOUNDARY ADDITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3443), H10457 [5NO]

ADAMSVILLE, AL

Remarks in Senate

Adamsville Elementary School: tribute to participation in the Center for Civic Education We the People—Project Citizen program, S12369 [2OC]

ADDISON, IL

Remarks in House

Hyde, Representative: commend assistance given to district staff following district office fire, E1261 [16JN], E1430 [9JY]

ADDISON, JAMAAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2836 [7AP]

ADELMAN, KENNETH

Articles and editorials

Real Arms Control, E1990 [7OC]

ADERHOLT, BURT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E687 [7AP]

ADERHOLT, ROBERT B. (a Representative from Alabama)

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H5549 [18JN]

Conferee: H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H8228 [16SE]

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

House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, H1875 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

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

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2402 [26MR]

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

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

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 362), H1902 [13MR]

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

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

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H9812 [21OC]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H6264 [26JN]

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

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7170 [18JY]

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

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

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

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H11392 (see H.R. 2986), H11516 [18NO]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9813 [21OC]

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

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1516 [4MR]

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

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

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

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

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H10237 [30OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H8382 [17SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H9378 [8OC]

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

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

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

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

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H392 [11FE]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4788 [2JN]

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

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

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1516 [4MR]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H8083 [9SE]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H463 [12FE]

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

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

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H7787 [25JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H7787 [25JY]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3454 [29AP]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2823 [3AP]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H5815 [24JN]

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

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H5814 [24JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H705 [13FE]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

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

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

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10340 [4NO]

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

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

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

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

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H4876 [3JN]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H5366 [12JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4788 [2JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

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

Taxation: allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H8176 [10SE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1682 [6MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11359 [17NO]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3453 [29AP]

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

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

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see H.R. 3342), H9737 [20OC]

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

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H274 [4FE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 254), H7950 [4SE]

Veterans: improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H9377 [8OC]

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

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H5175 [10JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H463 [12FE]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alabama: acquire certain property in order to protect and preserve certain rare paleontological resources (see H.R. 2520), H5661 [19JN]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 47), H268 [31JA]

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

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1469 [3MR], H1909 [18MR], H2475 [31MR], H4207 [19MY], H8219 [15SE], H9219 [7OC], H9689 [20OC], H9821 [28OC]

Motions

House of Representatives: adjournment, H250 [31JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H247 [31JA], H1469 [3MR], H8219 [15SE], H11147 [12NO]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H9805 [21OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4913 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9805 [21OC]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2419 [27MR]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 47), H248 [31JA]

Computers: penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children, H2419 [27MR]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2609 [2AP]

Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports, E384 [6MR]

Journal: question of approval, H4212 [19MY]

Schlafly, Phyllis: Ladies' Home Journal honoree, E613 [27MR]

Votes: position on missed, H4089 [14MY]

Tributes

Crump, James E., E1659 [25JY]

Green, Riley P., III, H3685 [7MY]

Mealer, Leslie F., E1659 [25JY]

Strickland, Arnold G., E1659 [25JY]

ADES, CLAUDIA CROWN

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3593 [12MR]

ADJUTANTS GENERAL ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S.

Letters

TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6662 [20MY]

ADKINS, DARLENE

Letters

Youth Worker Protection Act, E1874 [24SE]

ADKINS, DAVID

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5089 [9AP]

ADLER, MARC AND JOAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E596 [27MR]

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, U.S. COURTS see Courts

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT

Bills and resolutions

FCC: require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4734 [22MY]

Remarks in House

FCC: require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (H.R. 2212), E1059 [22MY]

ADOMATIS, DENNIS P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2475 [8DE]

ADOPTION see Families and Domestic Relations

ADOPTION EQUALITY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 862), S5188 [10AP]

ADOPTION INFORMATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1229), H12107 [21NO]

ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIES ACT

Amendments

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5436 [17JN]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP], H2836 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 276), H5407 [16JN]

Conference reports

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342), H5307-H5316 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5439-H5444 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5431-H5437 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), insert H.R. 14 language in lieu, H2364 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S2190-S2200 [11FE], S4032 [19MR], S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8257-S8260 [19JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 108-154), H5407 [16JN]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee of Conference (S. 342) (H. Rept. 108-150), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 342) (S. Rept. 108-12), S3086 [4MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 276, consideration of conference report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H5431 [17JN]

S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S2191-S2199 [11FE], S4032-S4040 [19MR], S4872-S4879 [3AP], H2364-H2372 [26MR]

ADOPTION PROMOTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 3182), H8949 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3182), H9302-H9305 [8OC], E2042 [15OC], E2064 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3182), S14859, S14860 [12NO]

Enact (S. 1686), S12195-S12197 [30SE]

Texts of

H.R. 3182, provisions, H9302 [8OC]

S. 1686, provisions, S12195 [30SE]

ADVANCING JUSTICE THROUGH DNA TECHNOLOGY ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 1700), S12294-S12296 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

Protection Racket—Congress Prepares To Fund the Anti-Death-Penalty Lobby, S14050 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC] (see S. 1828), S14032 [5NO]

Letters

Provisions: Kent S. Scheidegger, Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, S14050 [5NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3214), H10349-H10363 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1700), S12184 [30SE], S12293-S12299 [1OC]

Enact (S. 1828), S14044-S14046 [5NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3214) (H. Rept. 108-321), H9737 [20OC]

Texts of

H.R. 3214, provisions, H10349-H10357 [5NO]

S. 1828, provisions, S14046-S14050 [5NO]

ADVERTISING

Amendments

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13012, S13024, S13027, S13035, S13037, S13040, S13057, S13058, S13059 [22OC], S16036 [25NO], H12854 [8DE]

Analyses

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Articles and editorials

America, Brought to You by . . ., S11432 [15SE]

Desecration of the Mall, S11431 [15SE]

How To Unspam the Internet, S8564 [25JN]

Marketing the Mall, S11432 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

Children and youth: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1956), S15975 [25NO]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (see S. 1231), S7718 [11JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2214), H4734 [22MY] (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Consumers: prohibit operators of automatic teller machines that display paid advertising from imposing any fee (see H.R. 774), H700 [13FE]

Courts: prohibit civil liability actions against the food industry for damages or injunctive relief for claims of injury resulting from a person's weight gain, obesity, or any related health conditions (see S. 1428), S9592 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see S. 1151), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 813), H701 [13FE]

Drug-Free Media Campaign Act: improve and authorize (see H.R. 2061), H3973 [9MY]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to States to encourage media campaigns to promote responsible fatherhood skills (see S. 604), S3620 [12MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (see H.R. 725), H460 [12FE]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H55 [7JA]

Health: improve access to prescription drugs, prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements, and ban campaign contributions from pharmaceutical company chief executive officers (see H.R. 1733), H3301 [10AP]

Minorities: create Federal advertising procurement opportunities for minority business concerns (see H.R. 132), H56 [7JA]

Pharmaceuticals: require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see S. 948), S5484 [29AP] (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3525), H11650 [19NO]

———provide lowest advertising rate, establish airtime requirements for campaign related programming, and create political advertisement voucher system (see S. 1497), S10265 [30JY]

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

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (see S. 221), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 1763), H3303 [10AP]

Taxation: treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs (see H.R. 149), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (see H.R. 3155), H8490 [23SE]

Telephones: prohibit the use of text, graphic, or image messaging systems of wireless telephones to transmit unsolicited commercial messages (see H.R. 122), H56 [7JA]

Tourist trade: establish a pilot program for the promotion of travel and tourism in the U.S. through international broadcasting (see H.R. 2002), H3760 [7MY]

Factsheets

Smokeless (``Spit'') Tobacco in the U.S.—An Overview of the Health Risks and Industry Marketing Aimed at Children, E1145-E1147 [5JN]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Spit Tobacco Products, E1147 [5JN]

Letters

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Ari Schwartz, Center for Democracy and Technology, S13021 [22OC]

———Chris Murray, Consumers Union, S13021 [22OC]

———John Scheibel, Yahoo! Inc., S13022 [22OC]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S13021 [22OC]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S13021 [22OC]

Include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising: several health organizations, S8609 [26JN]

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements: Mary K. Barnwell, S9622 [21JY]

Religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486: Representatives Pitts and Chris Smith, H6997 [16JY]

———Tom Coburn, H6593 [10JY], H6997 [16JY]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), E1145, E1148 [5JN]

———Richard H. Verheij, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1147 [5JN]

Memorandums

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Request To Market Certain Tobacco Products as Less Harmful Than Cigarettes: A.E. Cameron, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1150 [5JN]

———Barry J. Nova, Sr., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1148-E1150 [5JN]

Remarks in House

AT&T Corp.: advertising campaign relative to regulation of local telephone service, H2590 [2AP]

Children and youth: provide for a national media campaign to reduce and prevent underage drinking, H1473 [4MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), H12186-H12198, H12297 [21NO]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), Senate amendment, H12854-H12861 [8DE], E2555 [15DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks, H125 [8JA], H155 [27JA], H7691, H7692 [25JY], H10537 [6NO]

Drugs: investigate alleged pharmaceutical industry support of religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6593 [10JY], H6682-H6685 [14JY], H6873, H6996 [16JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (H.R. 725), E218 [13FE]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (H.R. 107), E19-E21 [8JA]

KGMC-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1571 [23JY]

Minorities: create Federal advertising procurement opportunities for minority business concerns (H.R. 132), E27 [8JA]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (H. Res. 353), E2320 [19NO]

Taxation: treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (H.R. 3155), E1862 [23SE]

Telecommunications: provide additional protections to subscribers to wireless communication services relative to transmission of unsolicited commercial messages, H12860 [8DE]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc.: request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes, E1145 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: district court decision on constitutionality of certain provisions, S5738-S5740 [5MY]

Business and industry: require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

Children and youth: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S15981 [25NO]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC], S14172 [6NO]

———criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (S. 1231), S13125 [23OC]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail, S6501 [15MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S5204-S5208 [10AP], S13012-S13032, S13035-S13045 [22OC], S14172 [6NO], S15938-S15948 [25NO]

———require warning labels on sexually explicit commercial e-mail, S13035-S13037, S13039, S13040 [22OC]

Courts: prohibit civil liability actions against the food industry for damages or injunctive relief for claims of injury resulting from a person's weight gain, obesity, or any related health conditions (S. 1428), S9595 [17JY]

Dept. of HHS: include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8609 [26JN]

———require drug companies to test drugs against their competitors, disclose results of such tests in advertising, and include educational information about the drug in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8484, S8485 [25JN]

Dept. of the Interior: ban commercial advertising on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE], S11733 [22SE], S11804, S11805 [23SE]

———decision allowing sponsor recognition by the National Football League at event held on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit funding to implement policies in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks, S14938 [17NO]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (S. 1151), S7146 [23MY], S14382 [11NO]

FTC: compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive unsolicited commercial e-mail, S13019, S13024-S13027 [22OC]

Government regulations: prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674-S2676 [25FE]

Political campaigns: provide lowest advertising rate, establish airtime requirements for campaign related programming, and create political advertisement voucher system (S. 1497), S10272-S10275 [30JY], S10898 [1AU]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (S. 221), S1674 [28JA]

Reports filed

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 877) (S. Rept. 108-102), S9495 [16JY]

Criminal Spam Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Summaries

District Court Decision on Constitutionality of Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act Provisions, S5740 [5MY]

Texts of

S. 877, Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S5204-S5207 [10AP], S13012-S13019 [22OC], S13176-S13182 [23OC], S15938-S15943 [25NO], H12186-H12191 [21NO], H12854-H12859 [8DE]

S. 948, Drug Company Gift Disclosure Act, S5494 [29AP]

S. 1151, Veterans Outreach Protection Act, S7146 [23MY]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1497, Our Democracy, Our Airwaves Act, S10272-S10275 [30JY]

S. 1873, Call Center Consumer's Right To Know Act, S14966 [17NO]

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON MINORITY VETERANS

Bills and resolutions

Termination: delay (see H.R. 3239), H9213 [2OC]

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Appointments

Members, S6786 [20MY], S12418 [2OC]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (S. 1273), S7983 [17JN]

Texts of

S. 1273, ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require Dept. of Education consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S7983 [17JN]

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE RECORDS OF CONGRESS

Appointments

Members, S4730 [2AP], S4917 [7AP], H2282 [25MR], H5345 [12JN]

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorize and improve operations (see H.R. 3223), H9129 [1OC]

AERIAL FIREFIGHTER RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 989), S5725 [5MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 977), E328 [27FE]

AERONAUTICS see Aviation

AERONAUTICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REVITALIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 309), S1977 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 309), S1983 [5FE]

Texts of

S. 309, provisions, S1984-S1987 [5FE]

AETNA INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1209 [11JN]

AFARIOGUN, MOSHOOD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1185 [10JN]

AFGHANISTAN, ISLAMIC STATE OF

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9479, H9480, H9481, H9482 [15OC], H9499, H9552, H9562, H9565, H9575, H9586, H9588, H9589, H9590, H9591, H9592, H9593, H9594, H9595, H9599, H9600, H9615, H9616, H9617 [16OC], H9621, H9622, H9623, H9624, H9625, H9626, H9627, H9630, H9631, H9633, H9635, H9636, H9637 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9651 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12203 [30SE], S12242, S12259, S12260, S12269, S12300, S12301, S12302 [1OC], S12316, S12337, S12339, S12350, S12351, S12354, S12357, S12358, S12360, S12388, S12389, S12390, S12392, S12393, S12394 [2OC], S12425, S12427, S12473 [3OC], S12491, S12522, S12523, S12524, S12525, S12550, S12559, S12560 [14OC], S12577, S12578, S12580, S12581, S12585, S12589, S12590, S12591, S12592, S12595, S12596, S12598, S12599, S12624, S12625, S12626, S12627, S12628, S12629, S12630, S12631 [15OC], S12655, S12656, S12657, S12660, S12667, S12673, S12682, S12683, S12688, S12710, S12711, S12712, S12713, S12715, S12716, S12749, S12750, S12751, S12752, S12753 [16OC], S12779, S12789, S12791, S12792, S12794, S12795, S12796, S12799, S12850, S12851, S12852 [17OC]

Armed Forces: provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4616, S4645 [1AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC], H9775 [21OC]

Articles and editorials

Afghan Woman Soldier on Bay Area Visit To Raise Support for Freedoms Not Yet Realized, H11532 [19NO]

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

After the Airstrikes, Just Silence; No Compensation, Little Aid for Afghan Victims of U.S. Raids, S5849 [7MY]

Defense Memo—A Grim Outlook, S13765 [3NO]

In Warlord Land, Democracy Tries Baby Steps, S7825 [12JN]

Nation-Building, S12039-S12042 [26SE]

Reservists Under Economic Fire, H4889 [4JN]

Silenced Again in Kabal, S12733 [16OC]

Stay Resolute on Rebuilding, S12647 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 1689), S12193 [30SE] (see H.R. 3289), H9384 [14OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (see H. Res. 396), H9477 [15OC] (see H. Res. 401), H9612 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 424), H10235 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 421), H10129 [29OC]

———require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 3132), H8381 [17SE]

Armed Forces: establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9032 [30SE] (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H3354 [11AP]

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

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see S. 718), S4434 [26MR]

———provide for reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see S. 1675), S12137 [29SE] (see H.R. 3197), H9032 [30SE]

Colleges and universities: establish a pilot program of Afghanistan scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2810), H7225 [21JY]

Dept. of State: require report on progress made to eradicate poppy cultivation and prevent illicit drug trafficking in Afghanistan (see H.R. 3642), H12309 [21NO]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for women and girls (see H.R. 1482), H2471 [27MR]

Foreign policy: support efforts to establish a moderate and tolerant political system that is protective of the rights and dignity of all communities (see H. Con. Res. 207), H4977 [4JN]

National security: provide compensation for families of noncombatants killed in U.S. military actions (see H.R. 602), H321 [5FE]

NATO: increase role in promoting security (see H. Con. Res. 136), H2821 [3AP]

Taxation: increase certain tax rates and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the global war on terrorism (see H.R. 3053), H8081 [9SE]

Women: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9377 [8OC]

Conference reports

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H10139-H10157 [30OC]

Explanations

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S12221-S12227 [1OC]

Letters

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Jeffrey D. Harvey, E2270 [6NO]

———L. Paul Bremer, III, Coalition Provisional Authority, S12646 [16OC]

Troops Phone Home Free Act: Herschel L. Abbott, Jr., BellSouth Corp., S4616 [1AP]

———John Polumbo, AT&T Corp., S4617 [1AP]

———Milt Cornelius, Andrew Telephone Co., S4616 [1AP]

———Ronald Laudner, Omni Tel Communications, Inc., S4616 [1AP]

———Wayne B. Huyard, MCI, S4617 [1AP]

Lists

Congressional staff contributing to passage of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs of the National Guard and Reserve serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, S4135 [20MR]

Telephone companies that responded to Senator McCain's letter on S. 718, Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4618 [1AP]

Motions

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9674 [17OC], H9770 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10229 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12337, S12345, S12353 [2OC], S12509, S12514, S12521 [14OC], S12575, S12577 [15OC], S12668 [16OC], S12770, S12771, S12772, S12779, S12788, S12790, S12793, S12800 [17OC]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act: programs implementation funding, H7403, H7404 [23JY]

Appropriations: exempt war on terrorism from military construction projects funding in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9600, H9601 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8021, H8064, H8071-H8077 [9SE], H8089, H8090 [10SE], H8261, H8263, H8273, H8275, H8276, H8279 [16SE], H8290, H8372-H8378 [17SE], H8406, H8408, H8409, H8471, H8481 [23SE], H8899-H8903 [24SE], H8908, H8937, H8941, H8944-H8947 [25SE], H8957, H8958, H8961, H8997, H8999-H9008, H9025-H9030 [30SE], H9036, H9037, H9038, H9074, H9077, H9079, H9083, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9134, H9135, H9174, H9188, H9189, H9196-H9203 [2OC], H9256-H9258, H9261, H9264, H9268-H9279 [7OC], H9287, H9355-H9357, H9365, H9368-H9374 [8OC], E1948 [1OC], E2028 [10OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9383 [14OC], H9386, H9387, H9391-H9396, H9431-H9440, H9443-H9464, H9465, H9467-H9475 [15OC], H9487, H9488, H9509-H9529, H9585-H9609 [16OC], H9620-H9643, H9652-H9677, H9680-H9686 [17OC], H9710, H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9740, H9770, H9787 [21OC], H9974 [28OC], H10112 [29OC], E2086 [17OC], E2092, E2093, E2094, E2101 [20OC], E2107, E2112, E2115, E2118, E2120, E2123 [21OC], E2129 [24OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), amendment process, H9606 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10135, H10136, H10215-H10231 [30OC], H10316, H10323, H10332, H10335 [4NO], H10460, H10462 [6NO], E2200 [31OC], E2214, E2225 [4NO], E2270, E2271 [6NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9387 [15OC], H9491-H9508 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9643-H9652 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424), H10211-H10214 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 421), H10206-H10210 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to instruct conferees, H9770-H9775 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to recommit, H9674-H9676 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent agreement, H9529, H9530, H9585, H9586 [16OC]

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

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (H.R. 3132), H9395 [15OC]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, H9520 [16OC], H9626, H9627 [17OC]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4847 [3JN], H4883-H4892, H4902, H4919 [4JN], E1139, E1156, E1170 [5JN], E1175 [9JN], E1198 [11JN]

———quality of life enhancements funding for members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9562-H9565 [16OC]

———tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, E631 [1AP]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, H681 [13FE]

———tribute to 106th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, H419 [12FE], H681 [13FE]

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

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: eliminate authority to transfer certain funds in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9591, H9592 [16OC]

Disabled: address needs in reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9633 [17OC]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for women and girls, H6809 [15JY]

———economic and democratic development assistance funding, H3999 [13MY]

———reconstruction funding, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

———require large companies submit a subcontracting plan prior to being awarded a contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9637 [17OC]

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, H3552-H3558 [30AP]

Human rights: violations, H9526 [16OC]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H12896-H12901 [8DE]

National security: national objectives priority assignments, H1674-H1676 [6MR], H3674-H3680 [6MY]

Pakistan: U.S. policy, H2121 [19MR]

POW: treatment of prisoners captured in Afghanistan and Iraq, E1834 [17SE]

SBA: technical assistance to small business concerns participating in rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H7314 [22JY]

U.S. policy, H3554-H3558 [30AP], H3961 [9MY], H3999 [13MY], E1417 [8JY], E1621 [25JY]

Veterans: health care funding, H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10224, H10229 [30OC], E2200 [31OC]

Women: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (H. Res. 393), H9286 [8OC], H11529-H11533 [19NO], E2014 [8OC], E2385 [21NO]

———programs funding, H9593, H9594 [16OC], H9627-H9630 [17OC], H10228 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11176, S11177, S11182 [8SE], S11303 [10SE], S11424 [11SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11730 [22SE], S11776, S11777, S11779, S11814-S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11878, S11879 [24SE], S11930-S11932, S11935-S11938, S11968-S11970 [25SE], S12037-S12042, S12045-S12051 [26SE], S12106-S12108, S12110-S12114 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12821-S12832 [17OC], S12879 [20OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13751-S13756, S13762-S13784 [3NO], S14333 [10NO], S14793 [12NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13697 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), insert S. 1689 language in lieu, S12821 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12149-S12153, S12165, S12176, S12179, S12180 [30SE], S12217-S12270, S12272 [1OC], S12306-S12308, S12311-S12346, S12350-S12361 [2OC], S12424-S12430, S12438, S12439 [3OC], S12485, S12488, S12490-S12493, S12508-S12528 [14OC], S12566, S12570, S12574-S12599 [15OC], S12635, S12643, S12671-S12725, S12733 [16OC], S12769-S12832 [17OC]

Armed Forces: anniversary of military actions in Afghanistan, S3987 [19MR]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12338 [2OC]

———expedite awarding of Global War on Terrorism Medal to recipients, S12677-S12682 [16OC]

———improve care and treatment of reserve military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, S14087, S14090 [6NO]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4475 [27MR], S4615-S4621 [1AP]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and funding for modernization of equipment, weapons, and technology of the National Guard and Reserves, S4134-S4137 [20MR]

———tribute, S12311-S12316, S12360 [2OC], S13427, S13430 [29OC]

———tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S4404 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: include overseas military operations funding in the budget, S9536-S9545 [17JY]

———military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, S9481 [16JY], S9516 [17JY]

———require a budget amendment on amounts requested for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9392-S9395 [15JY], S9448-S9451, S9455, S9456 [16JY]

———status of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S8821 [27JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Foreign aid: increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12799-S12803 [17OC]

———reconstruction funding, S12785, S12787 [17OC]

———reforestation program funding, S13345 [28OC]

———U.S. humanitarian assistance to civilian bombing victims, S5849 [7MY]

Foreign policy: conflict resolution, rule of law, and democracy activities funding, S12794 [17OC]

———improve drug enforcement interdiction efforts, S14310 [10NO]

Forests: reforestation program funding, S13369 [28OC]

GAO: require audit of funds for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12782 [17OC]

Pakistan: U.S. policy, S3158 [5MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S14859 [12NO]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Army National Guard 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, S8546 [25JN]

Safety: landmine awareness program funding, S13370 [28OC]

Terrorism: U.S. policy, S6037-S6039 [13MY]

U.S. policy, S7825 [12JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Veterans: health care funding, S12425-S12427 [3OC], S12797-S12799 [17OC]

Women: programs funding, S12803 [17OC]

———protect rights and health, S1454 [23JA]

———support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, S6657 [20MY]

Reports

Care and Treatment of Reserve Military Personnel Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan: Senate National Guard Caucus, S14088-S14090 [6NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 424) (H. Rept. 108-338), H10235 [30OC]

Consideration of H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 108-320), H9477 [15OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 108-322), H9612 [16OC]

Nomination of Zalmay Khalilzad To Be Ambassador to Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 424, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Appropriations for Military Operations and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 108-335), H10129 [29OC]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-337), H10235 [30OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-312), H9384 [14OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689) (S. Rept. 108-160), S12375 [2OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9562, H9575, H9590, H9599 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12585, S12591 [15OC], S12667, S12668 [16OC]

Statements

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Congressional Black Caucus, H8376 [17SE]

Summaries

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289): Conference Report, H10226 [30OC]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13776 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12725 [16OC]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9434-H9437 [15OC]

———conference report, H10216-H10219 [30OC]

Taxes to pay for war, S4783 [3AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 177, express appreciation to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support, H4883-H4885 [4JN]

H. Res. 393, commend Afghan women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution, H11529 [19NO]

H. Res. 396, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9492 [16OC]

H. Res. 401, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9643 [17OC]

H. Res. 421, same-day consideration of H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10206 [30OC]

H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10211 [30OC]

H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12892-S12905 [20OC]

S. 718, Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4441 [26MR], S4620 [1AP]

AFGHANISTAN FREEDOM SUPPORT ACT

Remarks in House

Foreign aid: programs implementation funding, H7403, H7404 [23JY]

AFL-CIO

Letters

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees: Bobby L. Harnage, Sr., American Federation of Government Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H4553 [22MY]

Health Savings and Affordability Act, H6001 [26JN]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S11790 [23SE]

Require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations, S7808 [12JN]

Youth Worker Protection Act, E1874 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Espinoza, Daniel: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1198 [11JN]

Fortier, Dorothy: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO Unionist of the Year Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Hull, John D.: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Friend of the Labor Council Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Jacobson, Xema: John S. Lyons Foundation Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1807 [16SE]

Prola, Jim: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO, COPE Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

AFRICA

Addresses

Assistance to Countries Seriously Affected by HIV/AIDS: Representative Sanders, E908-E910 [9MY]

Prayer of Peace: Mother Teresa, E1680 [4SE]

Amendments

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16146, S16147, S16197 [9DE]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6445, S6449, S6476, S6478, S6481, S6484, S6486, S6531, S6532, S6562, S6563, S6564, S6565, S6566 [15MY], H3575, H3588, H3596, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3603, H3604, H3605, H3608, H3609, H3612 [1MY], H4375 [21MY]

Famines: international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa (S. Res. 149), S8848 [27JN]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP], H3332 [11AP]

Articles and editorials

AIDS Fuels Famine in Africa as Swaziland Farmers Die, Their Land Goes Unplanted, S9214 [10JY]

Eritrea, E580 [26MR]

Ethiopian Hunger Problem Baffles the Mind, S1231 [21JA]

Ethiopia's Dying Children, S6574 [19MY]

Helping Hands—Marquette Program Puts Nurses on the Front Line of the War on HIV/AIDS in Kenya, E1628 [25JY]

Horn in Peril, E1639 [25JY]

In Another Break With Past, Kenyans See Hope on AIDS, H4381 [21MY]

International War Crimes Tribunal Indicts Sierra Leone Rebel Leader, H1713 [11MR]

King's Appeal, E2285 [7NO]

Scar on the Conscience of the World—Left Behind To Starve—A Humanitarian Disaster Is Engulfing Africa as Cash Is Poured Into the War With Iraq and Its Aftermath, H2264 [20MR]

Tale of Two Independence Days, E1652 [25JY]

Who's Unpatriotic Now?, S9669 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (see S. 1900), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 3572), H12306 [21NO]

African Union: formation (see H. Res. 155), H2270 [20MR]

Armed Forces: treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone (see S. 398), S2457 [13FE]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (see H. Con. Res. 255), H7617 [24JY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H4737 [22MY]

Diseases: authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (see H.R. 1857), H3451 [29AP]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1009), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1298), H1908 [17MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (see H. Res. 210), H3571 [30AP]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6707 [20MY]

———facilitate service of health care professionals in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (see S. 1067), S6256 [14MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H5365 [12JN]

Famines: international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa (see S. Res. 149), S6707 [20MY]

Foreign aid: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 185), S1069 [16JA] (see H.R. 390), H171 [27JA]

———authorize U.S. participation in, and replenishment of, certain international development funds (see H.R. 2243), H4735 [22MY]

———limit assistance to Ethiopia and Eritrea if they are not in compliance with their agreement to end hostilities and provide for a demarcation of the border between the two countries (see H.R. 2760), H7019 [16JY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H7785 [25JY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1415), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1584), H2819 [3AP]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

Kenya: elections (see S. Res. 231), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Res. 16), H60 [7JA] (see H. Res. 166), H2472 [27MR] (see H. Res. 177), H2822 [3AP]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6348 [8JY]

———U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 233), H6263 [26JN]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H5814 [24JN]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H4368 [20MY]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1681 [6MR]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (see S. Res. 187), S8726 [26JN]

South Africa: anniversary of first democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 346), H12920 [8DE]

Terrorism: compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———condemn terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Israel, urge strengthened anti-terrorism efforts, and encourage the Palestinian Authority to take effective action against terrorism (see H. Res. 250), H4738 [22MY]

Women: recognize the importance of inheritance rights (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

World Diamond Council: provide transition development assistance to communities where the illicit trade in conflict diamonds for arms have fueled civil war (see H. Con. Res. 239), H6263 [26JN]

Essays

Justification of War—The Anglo-Zulu and Kosovo Wars: Collette N. Roberts, S8547 [25JN]

Letters

African famine: Representative Wolf, H3435 [29AP]

Emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa: Alliance for Food Security, S1232 [21JA]

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Jodi L. Jacobson, Center for Health and Gender Equity, S9555 [17JY]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Dept. of State, S12772 [17OC]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Office of National AIDS Policy, S9549 [17JY]

———Leonard S. Rubenstein, Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S9555 [17JY]

———Linda Bales, General Board of Church & Society of the United Methodist Church, S9555 [17JY]

———Maureen T. Shea and Jere Myrick Skipper, Episcopal Church, S9554 [17JY]

———Paul Zeitz, Global AIDS Alliance, S9554 [17JY]

Impact on the quality of life in rural, African villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages: John R. Christy, E1077 [23MY]

Improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries: Joseph F. O'Neill, Executive Office of the President, S11223 [9SE]

Include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: several ambassadors, S6483 [15MY]

International HIV/AIDS pandemic: Congressional Black Caucus, E409 [7MR]

U.S. policy on Liberia: Michael K. Francis, S12714 [16OC]

Lists

African Growth and Opportunity Act eligible countries, E1465 [14JY]

Statements relative to young women and children in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13359 [28OC]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Bush, S3991 [19MR], S5855 [7MY], H2100 [19MR], H3708 [7MY]

National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Bush, S5724 [5MY], S13513 [29OC], H3639 [5MY], H10112 [29OC]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S3249 [6MR], H1676 [6MR]

U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa and African Growth and Opportunity Act Implementation: President Bush, S6706 [20MY], H4325 [20MY]

Motions

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6450, S6500 [15MY], H4375 [21MY]

Remarks in House

Africa Malaria Day: observance, E791 [29AP]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (H.R. 3572), E2407, E2413 [22NO]

———impact, E1464 [14JY]

Armed Forces: U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (H. Con. Res. 255), E1602 [25JY]

Becton, Dickinson and Co.: tribute to efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, E2404 [22NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, H7334 [23JY]

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9509 [16OC], H9704 [20OC]

———trip to Africa, E1552 [22JY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), H9245-H9248 [7OC]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H446 [12FE], H1623 [5MR], E409 [7MR]

———authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (H.R. 1857), E794 [29AP]

———encourage countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis to accept U.S. food assistance, H3603 [1MY]

———encourage U.S. businesses to provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, H3608, H3609 [1MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, H3583, H3609-H3612 [1MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not providing abortion services or counseling, H3583, H3585 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H330 [11FE], H6330 [8JY], H6437 [9JY], H7370-H7375, H7402 [23JY], H10364-H10367 [5NO], H12823 [8DE], E1460 [11JY], E2404 [22NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H2280 [25MR], H3457 [30AP], H3574, H3579-H3618 [1MY], H6583 [10JY], H7386 [23JY], E876 [6MY], E886 [7MY], E923 [9MY], E1057 [22MY], E1068, E1084 [23MY], E2258 [6NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), Senate amendments, H4375-H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (H. Res. 210), H3575-H3578 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), unanimous-consent agreement, H4511 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, H4325 [20MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7383-H7393 [23JY]

———funding preference to programs operating in developing countries emphasizing prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission and lifelong care for children of HIV/AIDS infected individuals, H4378 [21MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, H9200 [2OC], H9650 [17OC]

———reduce first year's funding for assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3605-H3607 [1MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, H3604, H3605 [1MY], H7402 [23JY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3574, H3583, H3586, H3612-H3617 [1MY]

———strengthen accountability and reporting requirements relative to assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3597-H3600 [1MY]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4845 [3JN]

Ecology and environment: impact on the quality of life in rural villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages, E1077 [23MY]

Eritrea: U.S. policy, E580 [26MR]

Ethiopia: famine, H6809 [15JY], H7406 [23JY]

———prohibit international investment organizations and development banks from supporting projects until claims of confiscated private property by the Ethiopian Government are resolved, H11554 [19NO]

Famine, H3435 [29AP], E821 [1MY]

Foreign aid: allocation, H7382 [23JY]

———prohibit funding to countries that materially hindered U.S. lead coalition efforts to liberate the Iraqi people, H7430 [23JY]

Foreign policy: promote the participation of women in international peace efforts relative to Africa and the Middle East, H7429, H7430, H7431 [23JY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), H2895-H2901 [8AP], H3332-H3334 [11AP]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H3585 [1MY]

———initiate campaign to increase public awareness and encourage private contributions, H3601, H3602 [1MY]

———limit top salary levels of administrators to that of the Vice President of the U.S., H3602 [1MY]

Kenya: elections (H. Res. 16), E11 [8JA]

———elections (H. Res. 177), H5669-H5671 [23JN]

———fundraising benefit for HIV-positive children at the Nyumbani Orphanage, E1855 [23SE]

Liberia: independence anniversary, E1652 [25JY]

———U.S. policy, H6258 [26JN], H6324, H6330 [8JY], H6434 [9JY], H6699 [14JY], H6810 [15JY], H7198 [21JY], E1424, E1425 [8JY]

Marquette University: tribute to College of Nursing efforts to train African health care workers in HIV/AIDS prevention, E1628 [25JY]

Morocco: self-determination for Western Sahara, H5270 [12JN]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (H. Con. Res. 80), H6891, H6892 [16JY]

Science: benefits of biotechnology, H4792 [3JN]

———encourage biotechnology research and development, H6321 [8JY]

Sierra Leone: U.N. war crimes tribunal indictments, H1713 [11MR]

Sudan: political reform, E1565 [23JY]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, H6258 [26JN], E1310 [20JN]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E537, E539, E543 [20MR], E549 [21MR]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY]

U.N. Population Fund: obstetric fistula prevention and treatment funding, H7241 [22JY], H7404, H7405 [23JY]

U.S. policy, H6324, H6330 [8JY], H6434, H6437 [9JY], E1425 [8JY], E1456, E1458 [11JY]

Women: ensure that programs in countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS include a curriculum for men and boys that emphasizes gender equality and respect for women and girls, H3600 [1MY]

———recognize the importance of inheritance rights, H3603 [1MY], H4378 [21MY]

World Bank Group: continue U.S. participation in, and contribution to, certain multilateral development institutions, H7428, H7429 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (S. 1900), S15289 [20NO]

Armed Forces: U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war, S10885 [1AU]

Burundi: efforts to end civil war, S5768 [6MY]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1765 [30JA]

———trip to Africa, S8871 [7JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S11362-S11364 [10SE]

———improve injection safety in immunization programs in developing countries, S6614 [19MY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16197 [9DE]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, S1793-S1797 [30JA], S1967 [5FE]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, S6489 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S314 [15JA], S1347-S1350 [22JA], S1464 [23JA], S8871 [7JY], S9100 [9JY], S9182-S9184, S9186-S9188, S9190, S9191 [10JY], S12667, S12668 [16OC], S12772 [17OC], S13190-S13192 [24OC], S13256-S13258 [27OC], S13347-S13349, S13368, S13371 [28OC], S13638-S13647 [30OC], S16083, S16084 [9DE]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S5753 [6MY], S6036 [13MY], S6147, S6249 [14MY], S6415-S6421, S6445-S6450, S6475-S6500 [15MY], S6574, S6614 [19MY], S7119-S7121 [23MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, S6196 [14MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (S. 1009), S5878 [7MY], S6416, S6417 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Millennium Challenge Account, S13645-S13648 [30OC]

———facilitate service of health care professionals in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, S6497 [15MY]

———HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S13346, S13347 [28OC]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11021-S11023 [3SE], S11076 [4SE], S11215, S11218-S11223, S11225 [9SE], S11300-S11302 [10SE], S11410 [11SE], S11712-S11715 [18SE]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482-S6484 [15MY]

———international mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention activities funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE], S11330, S11331 [10SE]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481, S6488 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6476-S6478 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for women's health and empowerment programs and to reduce women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, S6485 [15MY]

Drugs: ensure access to assured quality pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S6478-S6480 [15MY]

Famines: international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa (S. Res. 149), S8847 [27JN]

Foreign aid: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, S1230-S1234 [21JA], S1340, S1341, S1359 [22JA], S1374, S1448 [23JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance through CCC funding, S9214 [10JY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5112, S5113 [10AP]

———implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (S. 760), S4643-S4645 [1AP], S5004-S5006 [9AP], S5616 [30AP]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6446-S6448, S6491, S6498 [15MY]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger in HIV/AIDS affected populations in sub-Saharan Africa, S6449, S6450 [15MY], S6574 [19MY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9290, S9291 [11JY]

———Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667-S9671 [22JY]

Kenya: elections (S. Res. 231), S12475 [3OC]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid, S12794 [17OC]

———U.S. policy, S9111-S9113 [9JY], S9188-S9190 [10JY], S10877, S10892-S10894 [1AU], S12713, S12714 [16OC], S12821 [17OC]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (S. Res. 187), S8815 [26JN]

Sierra Leone: U.N. war crimes tribunal indictments, S3801 [17MR]

South Africa: implementation of Government-sponsored HIV/AIDS treatment programs, S15272 [20NO]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S7466, S7467 [5JN], S7826, S7827 [12JN]

———provide awards for bringing former Liberian President before the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S12272 [1OC]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S4159, S4160 [20MR], S4556 [31MR]

U.S. policy, S8871 [7JY], S9162 [10JY]

Zimbabwe: human rights violations, S12600 [15OC]

———support democratic transition and economic recovery, S7536 [9JN], S7868 [13JN]

Reports

Climate Information and Potential Impacts for Eritrea and Ethiopia: NOAA, H3435 [29AP]

Trip to Eritrea and Ethiopia: Representative Wolf, S1230 [21JA], S1360 [22JA]

Reports filed

Clean Diamond Trade Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 760) (S. Rept. 108-36), S5058 [9AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 210) (H. Rept. 108-80), H3569 [30AP]

International Response to Need for Food in the Horn of Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 149), S8722 [26JN]

Kenyan Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 231), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Ephraim W. Batambuze to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of John W. Leslie, Jr., to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1298) (H. Rept. 108-60), H2863 [7AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

Songs

``Shortest Story,'' Harry Chapin, S6574 [19MY]

Tables

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

Global HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis initiatives funding, S9549 [17JY]

HIV/AIDS program funding levels, S11222 [9SE]

Projected U.S. spending for global HIV/AIDS initiatives (2004-2008), S9549 [17JY]

Testimonies

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization) Funding: Elton John, S6498 [15MY]

———Senator Sessions, S6498 [15MY]

U.S. Policy on Liberia: Richard B. Myers and Peter Pace, S10894 [1AU]

Texts of

Contents of President Bush's State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

H. Con. Res. 80, Peace Parks Foundation efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa, H6891 [16JY]

H. Res. 177, Kenyan elections, H5669 [23JN]

H. Res. 210, consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3575 [1MY]

H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3588-H3596 [1MY]

H.R. 1584, Clean Diamond Trade Act, H2895-H2897 [8AP], H3332 [11AP]

H.R. 2264, Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program appropriations, H9245 [7OC]

S. 398, treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, S2473 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 46, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, S6717, S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY], H4382 [21MY]

S. Res. 149, international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa, S6716 [20MY], S8848 [27JN]

S. Res. 187, celebrate Rhodes Scholarships anniversary and Mandela Rhodes Foundation establishment, S8763, S8815 [26JN]

S. Res. 231, Kenyan elections, S11860 [23SE], S12476 [3OC]

AFRICAN AMERICANS

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

Beyond Vietnam—A Time To Break Silence: Martin Luther King, Jr., E210 [13FE]

Briggs v. Elliot Descendants Reunion Banquet: Senator Hollings, S3029 [3MR]

Racial Equality: Medgar W. Evers, H5375 [16JN]

Reparations for Descendants of African-American Slaves: Camille Fields, E1316 [20JN]

Amendments

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

Articles and editorials

Activities Among Negroes, E316 [27FE]

Black Scholarship Program Helps People in the Middle; Mo. Foundation Rewards the Academically Average, E2424 [23NO]

Federated Women Club Notes—(California State Association), E316 [27FE]

Gentleman, a Revolutionary, E461 [13MR]

Larry Doby, Hall of Famer Dies, H5646 [19JN]

Race-Sensitive Admissions—Back to Basics, S2829-S2832 [26FE]

Recognize Human Rights Accomplishments and Clear Name of Marcus Garvey Relative to Politically Motivated Criminal Charges, E1649 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans: delay termination (see H.R. 3239), H9213 [2OC]

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (see S. 499), S3027 [3MR]

Ashe, Arthur: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 67), H1465 [27FE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see S. 1233), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Bearden, Romare H.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 297), H9376 [8OC]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

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

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15061 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1465 [27FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: design and construct monument to commemorate contributions of minority women to women's suffrage and the participation of women in public life (see H. Con. Res. 261), H7785 [25JY]

———establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 17), S3163 [5MR]

———revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H321 [5FE]

Chisholm, Shirley: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 66), H1465 [27FE]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. Res. 221), S11245 [9SE] (see H. Res. 86), H705 [13FE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

Cultural Competence Commission: establish (see H.R. 90), H55 [7JA]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide administrative or judicial relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who were discriminated against in farm credit and benefit programs (see H.R. 1667), H2938 [8AP]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H5662 [19JN]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H. Res. 101), H1334 [25FE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1465 [27FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Fisk Jubilee Singers (musical group): issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 381), H9032 [30SE]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: provide funding to protect integrity (see S. Res. 135), S5950 [8MY] (see H. Res. 224), H3857 [8MY]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (see H. Con. Res. 74), H1466 [27FE]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 69), H1465 [27FE] (see H. Res. 386), H9130 [1OC]

Hampton, Lionel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 63), H1465 [27FE]

Health care facilities: establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority and other populations served by health centers (see H.R. 1868), H3452 [29AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1465 [27FE]

Higher Education Act: expand eligibility requirement of predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3151), H8490 [23SE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

Horne, Lena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3052 [9AP]

Hurston, Zora Neale: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 64), H1465 [27FE]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1017), H1463 [27FE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 188), S8726 [26JN]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S2457 [13FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1209), H1745 [11MR]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

———redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (see H.R. 1016), H1463 [27FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN] (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 86), H54 [7JA]

Malcolm X: observance of anniversary of birth as a day of prayer, remembrance, and reflection (see H. Con. Res. 70), H1465 [27FE]

Marshall, Thurgood: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1015), H1463 [27FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (see S. 1789), S13377 [28OC] (see H.R. 1616), H2820 [3AP]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7541 [9JN] (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7718 [11JN]

———support (see H. Con. Res. 220), H5366 [12JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1736), H3302 [10AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

———increase participation in international service (see H.R. 3152), H8490 [23SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H58 [7JA]

Music and dance: recognize importance of blues music (see H. Con. Res. 13), H171 [27JA]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (see S. 1292), S8232 [19JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S1736 [29JA] (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2183), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

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

Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 72), H1465 [27FE]

Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 246), H7019 [16JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 115), H1466 [27FE]

SBA: allow more joint ventures, leader-follow arrangements, and teaming arrangements under the minority business development program (see H.R. 2374), H5044 [5JN]

Schomburg, Arthur: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 75), H1466 [27FE]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 114), H1466 [27FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 2205), H4733 [22MY] (see H.R. 3491), H11358 [17NO]

Special days and holidays: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Sports: recognize contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 278), H8216 [11SE]

———recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation (see S. Res. 228), S11832 [23SE]

Tubman, Harriet Ross: payment of pension for Army services as a nurse and a scout during the Civil War (see H. Con. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

Walker, C.J.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1465 [27FE]

Washington, Dinah: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 144), H3052 [9AP]

Biographies

Bluford, Guion S., Jr., S12566 [15OC]

Briefs

University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Harvard Black Law Students Association, Stanford Black Law Students Association, and Yale Black Law Students Association, E718-E722 [10AP]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Jackie Robinson and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300): CBO, S12734 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498): CBO, S8551 [25JN]

Descriptions

Fortune (publication) system for choosing the 50 Best Companies for Minorities, E1447 [11JY]

Essays

Emancipation Proclamation: Several Casey Park Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

———Several Owasco Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

Overcoming Adversity: Eric S. Russell, E705 [8AP]

Eulogies

Burns, Clarence H. (Du): by Edward Miller, S1128 [17JA]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Pell Grants, H6513 [10JY]

National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center, H5240-H5243 [11JN]

Letters

International HIV/AIDS pandemic: Congressional Black Caucus, E409 [7MR]

Sentencing of law enforcement officers in the Rodney King civil rights case: Congressional Black Caucus, S5124 [10AP], H2424 [27MR], H3070 [10AP]

Supreme Court pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Senator Clinton, S1138 [17JA]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ, Inc., E471, E473 [13MR]

Lists

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Tuskegee Airmen from Michigan, S14387 [11NO]

Proclamations

Aviation Pioneer Women of Color Day: Representative Danny K. Davis, E829 [1MY]

Emancipation Proclamation: Abraham Lincoln, H1340 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Adams, Burney L.: Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E826 [1MY]

Adams, Sheila J.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E893 [9MY]

African American leadership summit: convene, H4188-H4192 [15MY]

Ahmad, Ishmael-Lateef: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1852 [23SE]

American Vitiligo Research Foundation: tribute, E2256 [6NO]

Amistad America, Inc.: tribute to Freedom Schooner Amistad Great Lakes Tour, E1262 [16JN]

Ashe, Arthur: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 67), E341 [27FE]

Aviation: tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (H.R. 2424), H5239 [11JN]

Black History Month: observance, H442-H448 [12FE], H1442 [27FE], H1948 [18MR], E221 [13FE], E277 [25FE], E314, E316, E317, E320, E321, E322, E323, E327, E329, E331, E341 [27FE], E343, E344, E345, E346, E347 [3MR], E352, E360 [4MR]

Black Women United for Action (organization): tribute, E610 [27MR]

Blair, Jayson: controversy relative to sourcing and accuracy of reporting while employed by the New York (NY) Times, H4241 [19MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Budget: effect of budget priorities on minorities, H2207 [20MR]

Buffalo (NY) Challenger: anniversary, E1575 [23JY]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), H9316-H9318 [8OC], E341 [27FE], E2030 [10OC]

Cameron, Danny H.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

Center for Cultural and Linguistic Competence in Health Care: establish, H11504 [18NO]

Chisholm, Shirley: tribute (H. Con. Res. 66), E341 [27FE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2315 [26MR]

———anniversary of March on Washington, E1581 [24JY]

———anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), H8234-H8239 [16SE], E1816, E1822 [17SE]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access, H1493 [4MR], E362 [4MR]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to African American women elected to the municipal court, H10462 [6NO]

Cody, Thomas G.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E896 [9MY]

Colleges and universities: award grants to highly qualified teacher-training programs at minority-serving institutions of higher education, H6369, H6370, H6373 [9JY]

———historically Black colleges and universities funding, H6639 [14JY], E1524 [18JY]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, H8370 [17SE]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (H. Res. 86), H675 [13FE]

Columbia, SC: South Carolina Black Hall of Fame inductees, E1297 [18JN]

Computers: enhance digital accessibility for all individuals, E311 [27FE]

Crime: improve public education systems and family involvement to reduce drug-related crime in the African American community, H10334 [4NO]

Cubin, Representative: floor statement on the impact of stereotyping on enforcement of firearms sales regulations, E729 [10AP]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Booker T. Washington High School, E141 [6FE]

Dash, Julie: Directors Guild of America award nominee, E295 [26FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.: Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter celebration of anniversary of the Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park, E1115 [3JN]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Office of Civil Rights funding, H6634, H6635 [14JY]

Dept. of Energy: require report to Congress detailing equal employment opportunity practices at national laboratories, H3278, H3279 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish demonstration projects between community health centers and minority health professions schools to reduce disparities in minority health care, H6571, H6572 [10JY]

Diseases: AIDS epidemic, E2353 [20NO]

———incidence of prostate cancer in African Americans, H7957 [5SE]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (H.R. 1916), E2337 [19NO], E2382 [21NO]

District of Columbia: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E2220 [4NO]

———tribute to Black Pride Festival, E949 [14MY]

———tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 235), H8231-H8234 [16SE]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H. Res. 101), E277 [25FE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (H. Con. Res. 62), E341 [27FE]

Education: funding, H1752 [12MR], H4189 [15MY], H6500-H6519 [10JY], H12824, H12827 [8DE], E329 [27FE]

———national policy to improve system, H10334 [4NO]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, E165 [6FE]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 36), H1338-H1341 [26FE], E304, E330 [27FE], E414 [10MR]

Father's Day: observance, H5346 [12JN]

Firearms: impact of stereotyping on enforcement of firearms sales regulations, H2990 [9AP]

Fisk Jubilee Singers (musical group): issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Res. 381), E1915 [30SE]

Fortune (publication): tribute to businesses named to 50 Best Companies for Minorities list, E1446 [11JY]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (H. Con. Res. 74), E341 [27FE], E1649 [25JY]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (H. Con. Res. 69), H11480 [18NO], E341 [27FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 386), H9076 [1OC], E1964 [2OC]

Great Lakes Naval Base, IL: tribute to Great Lakes Navy Bandsmen, E331 [27FE]

Hampton, Lionel: tribute (H. Con. Res. 63), E341 [27FE]

Health: eliminate disparities in care for racial and ethnic minorities, H8960 [30SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H2208, H2210 [20MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9411-H9416 [15OC]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 68), E341 [27FE]

Hurston, Zora Neale: tribute (H. Con. Res. 64), E341 [27FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3473, H3474 [30AP]

Intelligence services: hiring and retention of minorities in the intelligence community, H5892-H5894 [25JN]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1017), E341 [27FE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H5649-H5651 [19JN], E1310, E1312, E1320 [20JN]

Kanter, Robert: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E894 [9MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia, E332 [27FE]

———extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (H.R. 1209), H8422-H8424 [23SE]

———extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), H9841-H9843 [28OC], E2174 [30OC]

———redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (H.R. 1016), E341 [27FE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1442 [27FE]

Liberia: independence anniversary, E1652 [25JY]

Limbaugh, Rush: remarks about African American football player on ESPN (television network) broadcast, H9195 [2OC]

Lincoln University of Missouri: anniversary, E343 [3MR]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Pasadena-Altadena Chapter, E65 [27JA]

M Ensemble Co., Inc.: tribute, H331 [11FE]

Malcolm X: observance of anniversary of birth as a day of prayer, remembrance, and reflection (H. Con. Res. 70), E341 [27FE], E997 [19MY]

Marshall, Thurgood: dedication of commemorative postage stamp, E78 [28JA]

———mint commemorative coins (H.R. 1015), E341 [27FE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (H.R. 1616), H9847, H9848 [28OC], E2174 [30OC], E2182 [31OC]

McClain, William: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E212 [13FE]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5371-H5378 [16JN], E1278, E1281 [17JN], E1323 [23JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (H.R. 1736), H9003 [30SE]

Miller, Dorie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, E2266 [6NO], E2289 [10NO]

Minorities: health care issues, H3436 [29AP], H4971-H4975 [4JN], E1163 [5JN]

———improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3459), H11362, H11367, H11504 [18NO], H11862-H11868 [20NO], E2268 [6NO]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

NAACP: anniversary of the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Awards Dinner, E1498 [17JY]

———nomination of ``The Rosa Parks Story'' (television movie) for Image Award, E359 [4MR]

———tribute to Gary, IN, chapter Life Membership Banquet honorees, E896 [9MY]

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education: tribute, E100 [29JA]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1821, E1824 [17SE]

Oakland, CA: tribute to African American Education Task Force, E1088 [2JN]

Paine College: tribute, H1442 [27FE]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Woods-Valentine Mortuary, E2473, E2498 [8DE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Philadelphia, PA: tribut to Mother Bethel Foundation, E1136 [5JN]

Powell, Adam Clayton, Jr.: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 72), E341 [27FE]

Price, Wiley: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

Pyramid Community Development Corp.: anniversary of Power Center, H8194 [10SE]

Ripley, OH: tribute to conductors of Underground Railroad, E1265 [16JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), H9231-H9235 [7OC]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (H. Res. 115), E341 [27FE]

Savannah State University: tribute, H675 [13FE]

Schomburg, Arthur: tribute (H. Con. Res. 75), E341 [27FE]

Scott, Helen Wise: National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs of Central New Jersey Sojourner Truth Award recipient, E625 [31MR]

Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park: centennial of the superintendency of Charles Young and rededication of the Booker T. Washington Tree, E1482 [15JY]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (H. Res. 114), E341 [27FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 2205), E2349 [20NO]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), H11487-H11493 [18NO], E2361 [20NO]

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

Southern University: tribute to College Republicans, E2161 [30OC]

St. Louis, MO: preservation of documents dealing with lawsuits filed by African-American slaves, E1125 [4JN]

St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation: tribute, E2424 [23NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4120-H4127 [14MY], E959, E961 [15MY]

———decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H5719, H5799 [24JN], E1331 [24JN], E1370 [26JN], E1386 [27JN]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2581 [1AP], H2917, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H1493 [4MR], H1657 [6MR], H2404, H2459, H2462 [27MR], H2509 [31MR]

Texas: anniversary of Texas Legislative Black Caucus, E62 [27JA]

Texas A&M University: affirmative action policies for admissions, H12884 [8DE]

Tulia, TX: condemn drug arrests and convictions of African Americans based solely on the false testimony of a police officer, H4242 [19MY]

Veterans: tribute, E2279 [7NO]

Walker, C.J.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 65), E341 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (S. 499), S3030 [3MR], S9607 [17JY]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (S. 1233), S7720, S7721 [11JN], S9355 [14JY]

Black History Month: observance, S1967 [5FE], S2045 [6FE], S2115 [10FE], S2519 [14FE], S2592 [24FE], S2695, S2696 [25FE], S2913 [27FE], S3080 [4MR], S3244 [6MR]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), S15399 [21NO], S15570 [22NO], S15808 [24NO]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 82), S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Civil Rights Act: anniversary, S5325 [11AP]

Colleges and universities: increase funding and decrease matching requirement for historically Black colleges and universities, S1417 [23JA]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (S. Res. 221), S11256 [9SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 498), S3029 [3MR], S8600 [25JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: Office of Civil Rights funding, S14149 [6NO]

Dept. of Education: Underground Railroad Education and Cultural Program funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE]

Dept. of HHS: reduction of health program disparities and promotion of minority health funding, S1387, S1388, S1401 [23JA]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 235), S11707 [17SE]

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., LLC: anniversary, S5480 [29AP]

Education: funding, S14298 [10NO]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 15), S5691 [1MY]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (H. Con. Res. 69), S15569 [22NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), S15502 [21NO]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 188), S8815 [26JN]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Con. Res. 6), S2497 [13FE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S8167 [19JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), S2927 [27FE], S9605, S9606 [17JY]

———mint coins in commemoration (S. 377), S2361 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1368), S8863 [27JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, S103 [9JA]

Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14019, S14020 [5NO]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S103 [9JA], S330, S337, S339 [15JA], S1064 [16JA], S1126, S1128-S1132 [17JA], S1170 [21JA]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (S. Con. Res. 54), S7738 [11JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (S. 874), S5199 [10AP]

Minorities: health care issues, S330 [15JA], S7122 [23MY]

National Archives and Records Administration: establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse (S. 1292), S8237 [19JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 30), S10867 [31JY]

National Underground Railroad Family Reunion Festival: tribute, S8554 [25JN]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S1151, S1152 [17JA], S5504-S5511 [30AP]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), unanimous-consent agreement, S5254 [10AP]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), S12853 [17OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300), S1909 [4FE], S2334 [12FE], S12733 [16OC], S12853, S12854 [17OC]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture, S1126 [17JA]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), S15303-S15306 [20NO], S16113 [9DE]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7124, S7155-S7158 [23MY], S7270-S7272, S7274 [4JN], S8378 [23JN], S8385, S8434 [24JN]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S8432 [24JN], S8548 [25JN]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S316, S331, S336, S339 [15JA], S1044 [16JA], S1123-S1125, S1138 [17JA], S1462 [23JA], S1798 [30JA], S2302 [12FE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122, S1123 [17JA]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, S14387 [11NO]

Year of the Blues: observance, S7376 [4JN]

Reports

Equal Employment Opportunity Practices at Dept. of Energy Weapons Labs: GAO, H3278 [10AP]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson Posthumously and Designate a National Day of Recognition: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 300), S12737 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Buffalo Soldier Commemoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 108-92), S9303 [11JY]

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 15), S5650 [1MY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Construction in the District of Columbia Authority Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 470) (S. Rept. 108-90), S9303 [11JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1209) (H. Rept. 108-203), H6705 [14JY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1616) (H. Rept. 108-255), H7838 [3SE]

National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1233) (H. Rept. 108-372), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1233), S8232 [19JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 30), S10616 [31JY]

Schedules

African American leadership summit, H4192 [15MY]

Statements

Award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal Posthumously: Alan H. (Bud) Selig, Major League Baseball, H9233 [7OC]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Congressional Black Caucus, H8376 [17SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, H1338 [26FE]

H. Con. Res. 71, tribute to Ralph Bunche, H9316 [8OC]

H. Con. Res. 220, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, H5371 [16JN]

H. Con. Res. 235, tribute to Lawrence E. Doby, H8231 [16SE]

H. Con. Res. 369, tribute to Althea Gibson, H11480 [18NO]

H. Res. 352, March on Washington anniversary, H8234 [16SE]

H.R. 1209, extend authority for construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, H8422 [23SE]

H.R. 1616, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site Land Exchange Act, H9847 [28OC]

H.R. 1821, award Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height, H9411 [15OC]

H.R. 1900, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, H9231 [7OC]

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, H11484 [18NO]

H.R. 3491, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, H11487-H11489 [18NO]

S. 196, Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act, S1152 [17JA], S5510 [30AP]

S. 300, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, S1909 [4FE], S12854 [17OC]

S. 470, extend authority for construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, H9841 [28OC]

S. 470, extend authority for construction of Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial in the District of Columbia, S2927 [27FE]

S. 470, Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial construction in the District of Columbia authority extension, S9606 [17JY]

S. 498, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, S8600 [25JN]

S. 499, Buffalo Soldier Commemoration Act, S3031 [3MR], S9607 [17JY]

S. 874, Sickle Cell Treatment Act, S5200 [10AP]

S. 1157, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, S7156-S7158 [23MY], S8378-S8380 [23JN]

S. 1233, National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act, S7720 [11JN], S9355 [14JY]

S. 1292, Servitude and Emancipation Archival Research ClearingHouse (SEARCH) Act, S8238 [19JN]

S. Con. Res. 6, issue postage stamp in commemoration of Daniel (Chappie) James, Jr., S2497 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 15, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, S3202 [5MR], S5691 [1MY]

S. Con. Res. 17, establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol, S3202 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 51, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7556 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 54, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7731, S7738 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 82, tribute to Ralph Bunche, S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

S. Res. 23, support U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1086 [16JA]

S. Res. 30, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S1754 [29JA], S10867 [31JY]

S. Res. 135, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site integrity protection funding, S5973 [8MY]

S. Res. 188, tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., S8763, S8816 [26JN]

S. Res. 221, recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, S11256 [9SE]

S. Res. 228, recognize the teams and players of the Negro Baseball Leagues for their achievements, dedication, sacrifices, and contributions to baseball and the Nation, S11859 [23SE]

Tributes

Ashe, Arthur, S2048 [6FE], E461 [13MR]

Croom, Sylvester, E2479 [8DE]

Doby, Lawrence E., S8202 [19JN], H5646, H5648 [19JN]

DuBois, W.E.B., E2510 [8DE]

Gibson, Althea, E1937 [1OC]

Height, Dorothy I., E1861 [23SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr., S8714 [26JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., S1798 [30JA], S5529 [30AP], E190 [12FE]

Lewis, Representative John, S16113 [9DE]

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Reports filed

Nomination of John W. Snow to International Monetary Organizations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S16151 [9DE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Ephraim W. Batambuze to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of John W. Leslie, Jr., to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Remarks in House

World Bank Group: continue U.S. participation in, and contribution to, certain multilateral development institutions, H7428, H7429 [23JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of John W. Snow to International Monetary Organizations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Foreign trade: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (see S. 1900), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 3572), H12306 [21NO]

Lists

Eligible countries, E1465 [14JY]

Messages

U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa and African Growth and Opportunity Act Implementation: President Bush, S6706 [20MY], H4325 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (H.R. 3572), E2407, E2413 [22NO]

Impact, E1464 [14JY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (S. 1900), S15289 [20NO]

AFRICAN UNION

Bills and resolutions

Formation (see H. Res. 155), H2270 [20MR]

AFT, MARY LU

Remarks in House

Tribute, E727 [10AP]

AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE (organization)

Letters

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4346 [25MR]

Remarks in House

Lights on Afterschool!: tribute to event, E2009, E2012 [8OC], E2026 [10OC]

Remarks in Senate

Danville/Boyle County, KY, Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

AG ONE FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Machado, Fernando C. (Fred): Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E1654 [25JY], E1687 [4SE]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

AGARWAL, SHELLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1533 [18JY]

AGASSI, ANDRE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1797 [30JA]

AGATHEN, TAYLOR

Remarks in Senate

Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest: winner, S3803 [17MR]

AGE DISCRIMINATION see Discrimination

AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Pensions: exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (see H.R. 1893), H3570 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Pensions: exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (H.R. 1893), E828 [1MY]

AGED see Senior Citizens

AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries (see H.R. 2161), H4367 [20MY]

———collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

Letters

Collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries: Gail E. Shearer, Consumers Union (organization), S8420 [24JN]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S8421 [24JN]

———RxHealthValue (organization), S8420 [24JN]

Remarks in House

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs, H6560, H6561 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries, S8419-S8421, S8422 [24JN], S8529, S8530 [25JN]

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Department of State

Amendments

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16146, S16147, S16197 [9DE]

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

After the Airstrikes, Just Silence; No Compensation, Little Aid for Afghan Victims of U.S. Raids, S5849 [7MY]

Assault on Iraq—USAID Defends Secret Bids To Rebuild Iraq, S4811 [3AP]

Contracts To Rebuild Iraq Go to Chosen Few, S4812 [3AP]

Helping Hands—Marquette Program Puts Nurses on the Front Line of the War on HIV/AIDS in Kenya, E1628 [25JY]

In Warlord Land, Democracy Tries Baby Steps, S7825 [12JN]

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H4737 [22MY]

Foreign aid: increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (see S. 1235), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 2616), H6261 [26JN]

Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 300), H9377 [8OC]

Iraq: give preference to U.S. companies in the award of contracts for post-conflict assistance and require use of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology in any wireless communication service contract (see H.R. 1441), H2400 [26MR]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1888), H3570 (see H.R. 1901), H3571 [30AP] (see H.R. 2017), H3761 [7MY]

Letters

Place Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S12341 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, E1417 [8JY]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women, H3603 [1MY], H4378 [21MY]

Armenia: AID funding for Armenian Technology Group to establish Central Diagnostic Laboratory, E2505, E2521 [8DE]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), H9245-H9248 [7OC]

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Ethiopia: prohibit international investment organizations and development banks from supporting projects until claims of confiscated private property by the Ethiopian Government are resolved, H11554 [19NO]

Foreign aid: increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (H.R. 2616), E1364 [26JN]

Funding, H7432 [23JY]

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

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, H2799 [3AP], H7240 [22JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H4418 [21MY], H9588, H9589 [16OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (H.R. 1888), E825 [1MY]

Marquette University: tribute to College of Nursing efforts to train African health care workers in HIV/AIDS prevention, E1628 [25JY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: clarify authorities of AID and Dept. of State, H6788 [15JY]

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: East Central European Scholarship Program funding, E1591 [25JY]

Urban Programs Office: funding, H7404, H7405 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: reforestation program funding, S13345 [28OC]

———U.S. humanitarian assistance to civilian bombing victims, S5849 [7MY]

———U.S. policy, S7825 [12JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Clean Water for the Americas Partnership: funding, S1441 [23JA]

Collaborative Research Support Programs: funding, S13192 [24OC]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16197 [9DE]

Foreign aid: increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (S. 1235), S7725 [11JN]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9095-S9104 [9JY], S14304 [10NO]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases, S6488 [15MY]

Iraq: place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12339-S12346 [2OC]

———prohibit arbitrary deadlines for the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority or for the transfer of its authority to an Iraqi governing authority, S12581, S12582 [15OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S4811-S4813 [3AP], S9174-S9177 [10JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S11085 [4SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), S5203 [10AP], S5631-S5633 [1MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), star print, S5437 [28AP]

Summaries

Iraq Success Stories of Reconstruction, Health, Education, and Justice System Projects, S12343 [2OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2264, Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program appropriations, H9245 [7OC]

S. 876, Sunshine in Iraq Reconstruction Contracting Act, S5203 [10AP]

S. 1235, Winning the Peace Act, S7725 [11JN]

AGHI, SUNIL (SUNNY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1960 [19MR], E563 [25MR], E856 [1MY]

AGNES, FRANCIS W.

Letters

Tribute: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4155 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4154 [20MR]

AGOVION, THERESA

Articles and editorials

Soaring Malpractice Insurance Squeezes Out Doctors, Clinics, S3836 [18MR]

AGRAWAL, POONUM

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5791 [6MY]

AGRE, PETER

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recognition for chemistry, E2006 [8OC]

AGRICOLA, RAYMOND A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1646 [25JY]

AGRICULTURAL ADJUSTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9613 [16OC]

Government regulations: amend to add pears and cherries to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to regulation in a marketing order by grade, size, quality, or maturity (see S. 1969), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3312), H9613 [16OC]

———remove requirement that processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order applicable to pears (see S. 1827), S14032 [5NO] (see H.R. 2984), H7785 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (H.R. 3308), E2065 [16OC]

Government regulations: amend to add pears and cherries to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to regulation in a marketing order by grade, size, quality, or maturity (H.R. 3312), E2061 [16OC]

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

AGRICULTURAL JOB OPPORTUNITY, BENEFITS, AND SECURITY ACT

Articles and editorials

Advocates Don't Feel Labor Department Is Ally, S11857 [23SE]

Face of Florida's Farmworkers—Driven by Harsh Conditions in Their Homelands, Laborers Travel Far, Only To See New Hardships Here, S11857 [23SE]

Farm Camp ``Unsafe for Human Occupancy'', S11857 [23SE]

Fields of Despair—Florida Farmhands Reap a Harvest of Poverty, Pain and Exploitation, S11855-S11857 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

Letters

Provisions: Clayton Yeutter, S11845 [23SE]

Lists

Supporters of S. 1645, provisions, S11835 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1645), S11834-S11858 [23SE]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1645), S11835-S11844 [23SE]

Texts of

S. 1645, provisions, S11845-S11855 [23SE]

AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP ALUMNI (organization)

Remarks in House

Mondavi, Margrit Biever: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E123 [4FE]

Mondavi, Robert G.: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E125 [4FE]

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: expand country of origin labeling requirements to additional agricultural commodities and implement requirements on certain covered commodities (see H.R. 2270), H4737 [22MY]

———increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (see S. 325), S2051 [6FE]

Labeling: specify model for country-of-origin labeling requirements certification program for producers, ease verification of compliance with requirements, and impose schedule of penalties for violations (see H.R. 3083), H8216 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (S. 325), S2052 [6FE]

Texts of

S. 325, increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased, S2052 [6FE]

AGRICULTURE related term(s) Food

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13927, S13943 [4NO], S13955, S13972, S13997, S13998, S14005, S14006, S14007, S14008, S14009, S14010, S14011, S14052, S14061, S14062, S14063, S14065, S14066, S14067, S14068, S14069 [5NO], S14104, S14106, S14118, S14128, S14131, S14140, S14142, S14143, S14145, S14182, S14183, S14184, S14185 [6NO], H6634, H6635, H6639, H6640, H6648, H6649, H6650, H6651, H6656, H6708 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 473), H12765 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12185 [21NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12758 [8DE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), S7933, S7939 [16JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5502 [18JN]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 281), H5482 [18JN]

States: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (H.R. 3482), H12312 [21NO]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO], S14971 [17NO], H11379 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Advocates Don't Feel Labor Department Is Ally, S11857 [23SE]

AIDS Fuels Famine in Africa as Swaziland Farmers Die, Their Land Goes Unplanted, S9214 [10JY]

Behind Mexico's Farm Woes, E27 [8JA]

Behind Roses' Beauty, Poor and Ill Workers, E248 [13FE]

Biotech and Fortress Europe, E2008 [8OC]

Estate Tax Compromise Sought—House Set To Pass Repeal, but Supporters Know Senate Votes Aren't There, H5496 [18JN]

Face of Florida's Farmworkers—Driven by Harsh Conditions in Their Homelands, Laborers Travel Far, Only To See New Hardships Here, S11857 [23SE]

Farm Camp ``Unsafe for Human Occupancy'', S11857 [23SE]

Fields of Despair—Florida Farmhands Reap a Harvest of Poverty, Pain and Exploitation, S11855-S11857 [23SE]

For Amber Waves of Data—After the Green Revolution Comes Farming's Geek Revolution, S14976 [18NO]

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America, E196 [12FE]

Tale of Two Mind-Sets, E1337 [24JN]

Tariffs Would Control Oversupply, S15646 [23NO]

United States v. European Union, S7118 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agricultural Adjustment Act: amend to add pears and cherries to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to regulation in a marketing order by grade, size, quality, or maturity (see S. 1969), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3312), H9613 [16OC]

———remove requirement that processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order applicable to pears (see S. 1827), S14032 [5NO] (see H.R. 2984), H7785 [25JY]

Agricultural Marketing Act: specify model for country-of-origin labeling requirements certification program for producers, ease verification of compliance with requirements, and impose schedule of penalties for violations (see H.R. 3083), H8216 [11SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1427), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2673), H6463 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 473), H12917 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 458), H11700 [20NO] (see H. Res. 465), H12306 [21NO]

Animals: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Arizona: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3337), H9687 [17OC]

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 1323), S8439 [24JN] (see S. 1920), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 2302), H4875 [3JN] (see H.R. 2465), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 3540, 3542), H11700 [20NO]

———permanently reenact chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 2004), S16120 [9DE]

———protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H169 [27JA]

Birds: clarify restrictions on baiting of migratory game birds on or over manipulated regrowth of a harvested rice crop (see H.R. 1537), H2585 [1AP]

BLM: land conveyance in Nye County, NV, to Ponderosa Dairy in Amargosa, NV (see H.R. 2326), H4977 [4JN]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: convey Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Savage Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and Intake Irrigation Project to local control (see S. 900), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 2257), H4736 [22MY]

Business and industry: increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (see S. 325), S2051 [6FE]

———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 2918), H7782 [25JY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Cheese: prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (see S. 40), S36 [7JA]

Children and youth: improve certain nutritional programs (see S. 995), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2626), H6262 [26JN]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

———protect health by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H8016 [5SE]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (see S. 1755), S12838 [17OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

Conservation Reserve Program: suspend requirement to reduce rental payments for harvesting of forage or grazing on land in response to a drought or other emergency (see S. 124), S132 [9JA]

Contracts: provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (see S. 91), S37 [7JA]

Courts: assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 2919), H7782 [25JY]

Cuba: allow the financing of agricultural sales (see H.R. 187), H58 [7JA]

Dairy products: ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas (see H.R. 1659), H2937 [8AP]

———ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas and apply minimum price requirements to certain Arizona-Las Vegas marketing area milk handlers (see H.R. 1650), H2863 [7AP]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow quick aid to producers in federally declared disaster areas, provide emergency disaster assistance to certain producers for qualifying crop losses, and continue livestock assistance program (see H.R. 3402), H10129 [29OC]

———anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (see S. Res. 106), S4898 [7AP] (see H.J. Res. 49), H3304 [10AP]

———anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO] (see H.J. Res. 74), H9812 [21OC]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (see H.R. 1367), H2131 [19MR]

———designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H8904 [24SE]

———ensure availability of funds to provide technical assistance for certain conservation programs (see H.R. 1907), H3634 [1MY]

———establish a counter-cyclical income support program for dairy producers (see H.R. 1990), H3683 [6MY]

———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 1103), S6977 [22MY] (see H.R. 2203), H4733 [22MY]

———establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

———implement certain price structures under Federal milk marketing orders and provide emergency market loss payments to certain dairy producers (see H.R. 455), H242 [29JA]

———improve enrollment of cropland into the conservation reserve program through the farmable wetlands program (see S. 1877), S15061 [18NO]

———improve safety of meat and poultry products through retrieval of history, use, and location of products using a recordkeeping and audit system or registered identification (see H.R. 3546), H11700 [20NO]

———make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9613 [16OC]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S12969 [21OC]

———provide administrative authority to investigate live poultry dealers (see H.R. 582), H319 [5FE]

———provide administrative or judicial relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who were discriminated against in farm credit and benefit programs (see H.R. 1667), H2938 [8AP]

———provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 130), H56 [7JA]

———recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (see H.R. 2273), H4737 [22MY]

———reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress (see S. Res. 127), S5541 [30AP]

———support research on control and suppression of plant species tamarisk in the Colorado River watershed (see H.R. 695), H391 [11FE]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 42), S36 [7JA]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 2014), H3761 [7MY]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of State: require report on progress made to eradicate poppy cultivation and prevent illicit drug trafficking in Afghanistan (see H.R. 3642), H12309 [21NO]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (see S. 1097), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 2641), H6262 [26JN]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see S. 164), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

———convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (see S. 520), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1106), H1641 [5MR]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (see S. 1957), S15975 [25NO]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA] (see H.R. 119), H56 [7JA]

Ecology and environment: conduct studies in connection with grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona (see H.R. 3102), H8283 [16SE]

———regulate concentrated animal feeding operations for the protection of the environment and public health (see S. 1407), S9414 [15JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 (see H.R. 139), H56 (see H.R. 158), H57 [7JA]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), consideration (see H. Res. 281), H5467 [17JN]

Energy Policy Act: increase allowable credit for biodiesel use under the alternatively fueled vehicle purchase requirement (see S. 356), S2187 [11FE]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see S. Res. 154), S7135 [23MY] (see H. Res. 252), H4738 [22MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify that Christmas tree farming is agriculture (see H.R. 2516), H5661 [19JN]

Federal aid programs: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA] (see S. 108, 125), S132 [9JA] (see S. 1309), S8300 [20JN] (see S. 1626), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 92), H55 (see H.R. 160), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 257), H135 (see H.R. 307), H137 [8JA] (see H.R. 376), H171 [27JA] (see H.R. 2684), H6464 [9JY]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 186), H58 [7JA]

———enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H4527 [21MY]

———ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9213 [2OC]

———ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 2917), H7782 [25JY]

———ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 2920), H7782 [25JY]

———include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 1003), H1463 [27FE]

———require certain ready-to-eat meat or poultry products to bear a label advising at-risk consumers of Dept. of Agriculture and FDA recommendations relative to listeria monocytogenes (see S. 1187), S7381 [4JN]

———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 467), H243 [29JA] (see H.R. 3684), H12919 [8DE]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Food industry: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3547), H11700 [20NO]

———improve safety of meat and poultry products (see S. 1202), S7476 [5JN]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 667), S3993 [19MR]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H7785 [25JY]

Foreign trade: amend trade laws to address import crises (see H.R. 2365), H5043 [5JN]

———establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see S. 1324), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 2579), H5813 [24JN]

Forest Service: provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (see S. 1111), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2395), H5088 [9JN]

Government: support use of fair trade certified coffee at legislative and executive branch events and food service locations (see H. Res. 349), H7786 [25JY]

Health: promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H5814 [24JN]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE] (see H.R. 3142), H8490 [23SE]

———coverage of milk production under the H-2A nonimmigrant worker program (see S. 1924), S15407 [21NO]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Intermountain Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

Iraq: declare that providing humanitarian assistance for Iraq is in the U.S. national security interest (see H. Con. Res. 127), H2472 [27MR]

Irrigation: clarify the acreage for which the North Loup division is authorized to provide irrigation water under the Missouri River Basin project (see H.R. 3209), H9032 [30SE]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Labeling: delay effective date of certain provisions relative to labeling of ginseng (see H.R. 2306), H4875 [3JN]

———expand country of origin labeling requirements to additional agricultural commodities and implement requirements on certain covered commodities (see H.R. 2270), H4737 [22MY]

Land use: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3324), H9613 [16OC]

Louisiana: provide economic disaster assistance to rice producers (see H.R. 341), H169 [27JA]

Merchant Marine Act: amend to allow transportation of certain agricultural goods and livestock in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2847), H7615 [24JY]

Milk: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (see S. 43), S36 [7JA]

National Guard: provide relief to mobilized military reservists from certain Federal agricultural loan obligations (see H.R. 3298), H9477 [15OC]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see H.R. 266), H135 [8JA]

National objectives: provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (see S. 996), S5771 [6MY]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: reauthorize (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: enforce U.S. rights relative to Mexican restrictions on importation of high fructose corn syrup (see S. 1952), S15975 [25NO]

Pacific Northwest Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (see S. 1644), S11832 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 27), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 719), H460 [12FE]

———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 1044), S6070 [13MY]

Pesticides: making supplemental appropriations to ensure inclusion in State source water assessment programs (see H.R. 2804), H7225 [21JY]

———permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2051 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3319), H9613 [16OC]

———provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE] (see H.R. 3188), H8949 [25SE]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (see S. 1996), S16120 [9DE]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to honor U.S. farm women (see H. Res. 42), H244 [29JA]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (see S. 532), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1088), H1640 [5MR]

Power resources: make grants to improve the commercial value of forest biomass for electric energy, useful heat, transportation fuels, petroleum-based product substitutes, and other commercial purposes (see H.R. 1550), H2586 [1AP]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR] (see H.R. 1686), H3051 [9AP] (see H.R. 2194), H4528 [21MY]

Safety: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

SBA: include drought in the definition of disaster for purposes of the Disaster Loan Program (see H.R. 279), H136 [8JA]

Science: establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

Small business: assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (see H.R. 1293), H1901 [13MR]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H56 [7JA]

Southern Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

States: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO] (see H.R. 3482), H11133 [7NO]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H1394 [26FE]

———allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (see S. 240), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 465), H242 [29JA]

———change certain threshold and other tests to decrease the amount of farm labor wages subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes (see H.R. 2097), H4130 [14MY]

———clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances (see S. 552), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1317), H1953 [18MR]

———eliminate estate taxes (see S. 13), S2522 [14FE]

———exclude from gross income interest received on loans secured by agricultural real property (see S. 1263), S7876 [13JN]

———exclusion from gross income for family-to-family sale of farm businesses (see H.R. 457), H242 [29JA]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 252), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 478), H243 [29JA]

———extend replacement period for livestock sold due to drought, flood, or other weather-related conditions (see H.R. 377), H171 [27JA]

———extend temporary repeal of estate taxes pending enactment of a permanent repeal (see S.J. Res. 20), S13134 [23OC] (see S.J. Res. 21), S13209 [24OC]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H701 [13FE]

———modify application of the passive loss limitations to timber activities (see H.R. 3346), H9738 [20OC]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (see S. 357), S2187 [11FE] (see S. 494), S2920 [27FE]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see S. 34), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———provide a special depreciation allowance for property acquired during a certain period (see H.R. 683), H390 [11FE]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see S. 1464), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2978), H7784 [25JY]

———provide credit for farmers' investments in value-added agriculture (see H.R. 136), H56 [7JA]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 1942), H3636 [1MY] (see H.R. 3119), H8381 [17SE]

———provide incentives to increase the sale and use of certain ethanol and biodiesel fuels (see H.R. 1447), H2401 [26MR]

———provide involuntary conversion tax relief for producers forced to sell livestock due to weather-related conditions or Federal land management agency policy or action (see H.R. 483), H243 [29JA]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 51), H53 [7JA]

———repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see S. 169), S848 [15JA]

———restore applicability of estate tax to estates over a certain amount and a maximum rate, and deposit revenues from estate tax into Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 2532), H5662 [19JN]

———simplify application of self-employment tax in the case of family farming businesses (see H.R. 905), H1333 [25FE]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 807), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of citrus canker tree payments (see H.R. 2202), H4528 [21MY]

———treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3043), H8081 [9SE]

———treatment of depreciation of potato storage facilities (see H.R. 1053), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 1457), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see S. 1381), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 1310), H1952 [18MR]

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

———treatment of gross income gain on the sale or exchange of certain property restricted to use as farmland (see H.R. 159), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of land rented on a net cash basis to any member of the decedent's family (see H.R. 2251), H4736 [22MY]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H3303 [10AP]

———treatment of timber sales by landowners (see S. 968), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 974), H1461 [27FE]

Technology: establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (see S. 427), S2594 [24FE]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (see S. 430), S2594 [24FE]

Texas: require landowners with tenant rice farmers to continue to maintain rice in their crop rotation in order to receive Federal subsidies (see H.R. 1574), H2703 [2AP]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

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

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

———make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (see H.R. 1091), H1640 [5MR]

———prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H11359 [17NO]

———replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (see H.R. 1566), H2702 [2AP]

———replace existing tobacco program with a federally chartered corporation, compensate quota holders, provide transition assistance for producers and increase competitiveness of domestically produced tobacco (see H.R. 986), H1462 [27FE]

———replace existing tobacco program with programs designed to assist producers, compensate quota holders for the loss of quota asset value, and assist producers who forgo obtaining a production license (see H.R. 245), H134 [8JA]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 871), H1331 [25FE]

Weapons: authorize assistance through eligible nongovernmental organizations to remove and dispose of unexploded ordnance in agriculturally-valuable lands in developing countries (see H.R. 2299), H4787 [2JN]

World Trade Organization: encourage greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets (see S. Res. 217), S10906 [1AU]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2673), H12323-H12746 [25NO]

Essays

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

Growing Nutrition Right Here in Indiana: Caitlin Dunn, S3025 [3MR]

———Ryan Nigh, S3025 [3MR]

Factsheets

Family Farm and Ranch Innovation Act (H.R. 1293), E460 [13MR]

Letters

African famine: Representative Wolf, H3435 [29AP]

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act: Clayton Yeutter, S11845 [23SE]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Andres F. Irlando, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, S850 [15JA]

Clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard: Alan C. Lloyd, California Air Resources Board, S14476 [12NO]

———John E. Hornback, Southeastern States Air Resource Managers, Inc., S14475 [12NO], S14929 [17NO]

———R. Steven Brown and S. William Becker, S14476 [12NO]

———William Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, S14475 [12NO]

Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act: David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, H5508 [18JN]

———National Automobile Dealers Association, E1306 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation: Bruce Bass and Gary Machan, IBP, Inc., S14114 [6NO]

———several organizations, S14112 [6NO]

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H6643 [14JY]

Emergency agriculture assistance: several agricultural organizations, S1167 [17JA]

Humanitarian food assistance to Iraq: several agriculture, maritime and charitable organizations, S4804 [3AP]

———several agriculture organizations, S4803 [3AP]

Plant variety protection extension for Marshall ryegrass: Don Herb, Oregro Seed, Inc., S14140 [6NO]

———Lester Spell, Jr., Mississippi Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce, S14141 [6NO]

———Marc W. Cool, Barenbrug Group, S14141 [6NO]

———Mike Pigott, Livestock Producers Association, S14141 [6NO]

———Paul Zehr, Smith Seed Services (business), S14140 [6NO]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14930 [17NO]

Price supports for butter and nonfat dry milk: J.B. Penn, Dept. of Agriculture, S14137 [6NO]

———several Senators, S14136 [6NO]

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: several Members of Congress, H6651 [14JY]

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Tobacco Market Transition Act: Henry S. West, Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association, and George Marks, Burley Stabilization Corp., S10189 [30JY]

———Johnny Bullock and Dean M. Wallace, Council for Burley Tobacco, S10189 [30JY]

———several State farm bureau presidents, S10189 [30JY]

Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act: David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, S14273 [7NO]

———several organizations, S14273 [7NO]

Lists

African Growth and Opportunity Act eligible countries, E1465 [14JY]

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Supporters of S. 1645, Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act, S11835 [23SE]

Memorandums

National Access Fees and Federal Universal Service Fees on Telephone Services: Thomas C. Dorr, S14978 [18NO]

Wetlands Reserve Program and Farmland Protection Program Technical Assistance Funding: Anthony H. Gamboa, GAO, S12972-S12975 [21OC], S14131-S14134 [6NO]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14005 [5NO], S14142 [6NO], H6634 [14JY], H11372 [18NO]

Press releases

Education in the Arab State—Five Million Girls Still Denied Access to School: UNESCO, H4211 [19MY]

OPEI Succeeds in Dramatically Improving California Emission Regulations: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, S14475 [12NO]

Questions and answers

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement sugar provisions: Senator Conrad and Robert B. Zoellick, S10582 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Africa: encourage biotechnology research and development, H6321 [8JY]

———famine, H3435 [29AP], E821 [1MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1464 [14JY]

Agricultural Adjustment Act: amend to add pears and cherries to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to regulation in a marketing order by grade, size, quality, or maturity (H.R. 3312), E2061 [16OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H6648, H6649 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6609-H6658, H6676-H6680 [14JY], H11372 [18NO], E1489 [15JY], E1504 [17JY], E1524, E1528, E1536 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12315 [25NO], H12749, H12753, H12766-H12845, H12854, H12882, H12884 [8DE], E2460 [25NO], E2505, E2548, E2549 [8DE], E2551, E2556 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 473), H12760-H12766 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12181-H12186 [21NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12754-H12760 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), motion to instruct conferees, H11372-H11377 [18NO], E2350 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent request, H6633 [14JY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635-H6638 [14JY]

Animals: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (H.R. 2519), H8956 [30SE]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Arizona: anniversary of Salt River Project, E28, E57 [8JA], E64 [27JA], E149 [6FE], E227 [13FE]

Asheville, NC: tribute to T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, E195 [12FE]

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), H5673-H5675 [23JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 3542), E2366 [21NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, H7334 [23JY]

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Carter, Larry: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E2502 [8DE]

Ceres, CA: anniversary of Ceres High School Future Farmers of America (organization), E1121 [4JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (H. Res. 112), H2522 [1AP]

Children and youth: reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (H.R. 3416), E2195 [31OC]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: administration of Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust, H2577 [1AP]

———anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (H.J. Res. 49), H5828, H5829 [25JN], E755 [11AP]

———anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (S.J. Res. 22), H11163, H11164 [17NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (H.R. 1367), H11164-H11166 [17NO]

———conservation technical assistance programs funding, H6650 [14JY]

———designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (H.R. 3157), H11167-H11169 [17NO]

———establish the National Drought Council (H.R. 2871), H12117 [21NO], E1601 [25JY]

———impact of monetization of commodities on farmers and commodity markets, H2577 [1AP]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H4211 [19MY], H12881 [8DE]

———make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (H.R. 3308), E2065 [16OC]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, H2730 [3AP]

———Office of Civil Rights funding, H6634, H6635 [14JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, H671 [13FE]

———prohibit approval of any nonambulatory livestock for human consumption, H6651-H6655 [14JY]

———provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (H.R. 130), H122 [8JA], H4102 [14MY], H9077 [1OC]

———recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (H.R. 2273), E1055 [22MY]

———tribute to Natural Resources Conservation Service La Junta, CO, office, E1327 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (H.R. 1034), E323 [27FE]

———convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), H8229 [16SE]

Dodo, Carol: Colorado Cattlemen's Association Cattlewoman of the Year award recipient, E2497 [8DE]

Drought: disaster assistance to North Carolina, H175 [28JA]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent, H64 [8JA]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 57), H1442 [27FE]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5448 [17JN], H5472, H5473, H5492-H5514 [18JN], H5701-H5705 [23JN], E1306 [19JN], E1313 [20JN], E1357, E1358 [26JN]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 281), H5475-H5491 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H2563-H2567 [1AP]

Ecuador: impact of rose industry on health of workers, E248 [13FE]

Ethiopia: famine, H6809 [15JY], H7406 [23JY]

Europe: effects of summer heat wave, E1882 [24SE]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products, E1337 [24JN]

———condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5106-H5116 [10JN]

———current restrictions on importing any U.S. agricultural products containing genetically modified organisms, E2008 [8OC]

Evans, Kate: Illinois Beef Association Junior Points Program top heifer exhibitioner, E1151 [5JN]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, H3056, H3058 [10AP], E736 [11AP]

Federal aid programs: provide emergency agriculture assistance, H40-H43 [7JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (H.R. 257), H64 [8JA]

Food: educate the public on the use of biotechnology in producing food for human consumption, H6649, H6650 [14JY], H12843 [8DE]

———ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (H.R. 3242), E2527 [8DE]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries relative to prior loans under agricultural and food assistance programs, H7378 [23JY]

Foreign trade: treatment of orange juice, H11634 [19NO]

———U.S. deficit, H10114-H10117 [29OC]

Forest Service: bark beetle eradication funding, H12171 [21NO]

Free Trade Area of the Americas: impact on Florida citrus industry, E2524 [8DE]

Gill, Will, Jr.: Madera County, CA, Chamber of Commerce and Madera County Farm Bureau Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

Government: support use of fair trade certified coffee at legislative and executive branch events and food service locations (H. Res. 349), E1632 [25JY]

Gwinn, Samuel W.: National 4-H Hall of Fame inductee, E362 [4MR]

Head Start Program: ensure coverage of children of migrant and seasonal workers and Native Americans, H7527, H7548, H7549, H7593 [24JY]

Health: promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (H.R. 2592), E2227 [4NO]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers, H9205-H9208 [2OC]

———impact of illegal immigration on ranchers, H4195 [15MY], H4868 [3JN]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (H.R. 3604), E2449 [23NO]

Iraq: declare that providing humanitarian assistance for Iraq is in the U.S. national security interest (H. Con. Res. 127), E683 [3AP]

Irrigation: clarify the acreage for which the North Loup division is authorized to provide irrigation water under the Missouri River Basin project (H.R. 3209), H11180 [17NO]

Kansas: tribute to wheat harvest, H5797 [24JN]

Kapp, Andy and Dana: Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award recipients, E119 [31JA]

Klamath Basin: prohibit the renewal of certain agricultural leases permitting the growing of alfalfa or row crops, H7043-H7047 [17JY]

Kuna, ID: tribute to citizens who finished spring planting for Samuel Johnston during military deployment, E723 [10AP]

Labeling: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, H6620, H6640-H6648 [14JY], H12837 [8DE], E1504 [17JY], E1536 [18JY]

———delay effective date of certain provisions relative to labeling of ginseng (H.R. 2306), E1114 [3JN]

Levy County, FL: tribute to Levy County 4-H Sports Shooting Team, E1697 [5SE]

Lloyd Family: Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1532 [18JY]

Louisiana: provide economic disaster assistance to rice producers (H.R. 341), E72 [27JA]

Machado, Fernando C. (Fred): Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E1654 [25JY], E1687 [4SE]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

Menegatti, Frank and Sue: Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum Leopold Conservation Award recipients, E1231 [11JN]

Merchant Marine Act: amend to allow transportation of certain agricultural goods and livestock in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2847), E1593 [25JY]

Michigan: emerald ash borer eradication funding, H12166 [21NO]

Michigan Agri-Business Association: anniversary, E1661 [25JY]

Mid-Missouri Energy, Inc.: tribute, E1925 [30SE]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Missouri Farm Bureau: American Farm Bureau Federation President's Award recipient, E126 [4FE]

———tribute, E1693 [4SE]

Missouri Rice Month: observance, E1707 [5SE]

Mondavi, Margrit Biever: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E123 [4FE]

Mondavi, Robert G.: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E125 [4FE]

National Agriculture Day: observance, E554 [24MR]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (H.R. 266), E42 [8JA]

Ohio: observance of Farm Worker Appreciation Day, E1568 [23JY]

Perez brothers: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductees, E2497 [8DE]

Power resources: energy efficiency of ethanol blended gasoline, H3308 [11AP], H11630 [19NO]

———renewable fuel standard, H11384 [18NO]

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar (business): anniversary, E1853 [23SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5412 [17JN]

Riverside County, CA: anniversary of Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District, E1999 [8OC]

Roots of Peace (organization): tribute, E1672 [3SE]

SBA: include drought in the definition of disaster for purposes of the Disaster Loan Program (H.R. 279), E53 [8JA]

Science: benefits of biotechnology, H4792 [3JN]

Small business: assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (H.R. 1293), E459 [13MR]

South Carolina: tribute to State Fair, H9134 [2OC]

Taxation: expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, H1975, H1976 [19MR], E514 [19MR]

———modify application of the passive loss limitations to timber activities (H.R. 3346), E2093 [20OC]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (H.R. 3119), E1841 [17SE]

———repeal estate and gift taxes, H5412, H5452 [17JN]

———restore applicability of estate tax to estates over a certain amount and a maximum rate, and deposit revenues from estate tax into Social Security trust funds (H.R. 2532), E1347 [25JN]

———simplify application of self-employment tax in the case of family farming businesses (H.R. 905), E290 [26FE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 807), E237 [13FE]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (H.R. 1754), E738 [11AP]

———treatment of timber sales by landowners (H.R. 974), E313 [27FE]

Territories: Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6624, H6650, H6651 [14JY]

Terrorism: improve the ability of the U.S. to prepare for and respond to a biological threat or attack, H2676 [2AP]

Texas: require landowners with tenant rice farmers to continue to maintain rice in their crop rotation in order to receive Federal subsidies (H.R. 1574), E648 [2AP]

Tobacco products: make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (H.R. 1091), E380 [6MR]

———replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (H.R. 1566), E652 [2AP]

Valentine, June: Southern Colorado Livestock Association Stockman of the Year award recipient, E2403 [22NO]

Western States: Federal land management, H6689-H6692 [14JY]

———importance of dams and water storage, H6689-H6692 [14JY]

World Trade Organization: encourage greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets, H8066 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: reforestation program funding, S13369 [28OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13900 [4NO], S13954, S13960-S13980, S13997-S14022 [5NO], S14104-S14107, S14110-S14155 [6NO], S14265 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S15917-S15920, S15933-S15935 [25NO], S16083-S16089, S16108 [9DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S16082 [9DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), insert S. 1427 language in lieu, S13954 [5NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent agreement, S13891 [4NO], S14122 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent request, S13977 [5NO]

AID: Collaborative Research Support Programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Maine Cooperative Beaver Management Program funding, S14012 [5NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

Animals: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (S. 1298), S8242 [19JN]

———humane slaughter inspectors for livestock funding, S13956 [5NO]

Appropriations: reduce for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S14153 [6NO]

Arizona: anniversary of Salt River Project, S26 [7JA]

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), S10604, S10847 [31JY], S10897 [1AU]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (S. 1323), S8442, S8478 [24JN], S8598 [25JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (S. 1920), S16062, S16063 [25NO]

BIA: Wind River Irrigation Project funding, S11822, S11823 [23SE]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: convey Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Savage Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and Intake Irrigation Project to local control (S. 900), S5354 [11AP]

Business and industry: increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (S. 325), S2052 [6FE]

Byrd, Senator: remarks on beginning of spring, S4239 [21MR]

Cabot Creamery Cooperative: tribute, S13906 [4NO]

California: Grape Genomics Research Center and Viticulture Consortium funding, S14151 [6NO]

Cheese: prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (S. 40), S45 [7JA]

Children and youth: improve certain nutritional programs (S. 995), S5736 [5MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (S. 1007), S5787, S5788 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (S. 1755), S12846 [17OC]

Collins, Jessica: Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Conservation of natural resources: conservation cropping systems project funding, S14150 [6NO]

Contracts: provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (S. 91), S75 [7JA]

Cordes, Kirk: Rapid City, SD, Chamber of Commerce Ag Producer of the Year award recipient, S16116 [9DE]

Dalles, OR: tribute to Orchard View Farms farming practices, S10044 [28JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service funding, S14017 [5NO]

———anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (S. Res. 106), S4915 [7AP], S4952 [8AP]

———anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (S.J. Res. 22), S13834, S13835 [3NO]

———Asian beetles eradication program funding, S5006 [9AP]

———Chino Basin Manure Management Project funding, S14148, S14149 [6NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (H.R. 1367), S15865 [24NO]

———conduct study on economic impact of horticulture industry to North Carolina, S14022 [5NO]

———Conservation Security Program implementation, S2434, S2448-S2450 [13FE]

———conservation technical assistance programs funding, S14146 [6NO]

———crop insurance programs funding, S4420 [26MR]

———decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

———develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

———Environmental Quality Incentive Program cost-share assistance payment limitations, S14152 [6NO]

———equitable treatment of popcorn and corn growers for purposes of computing base acreage, S1467 [23JA]

———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (S. 1103), S6981-S6985 [22MY]

———establish the National Drought Council: (S. 1454), S9908, S9912 [24JY]

———establish university-based research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies and products, S14010 [5NO]

———Historic Barn Preservation Program funding, S14143 [6NO]

———Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems funding, S14145, S14146 [6NO]

———Mormon crickets control programs funding, S9224 [10JY]

———National Agriculture Statistics Service potato survey, S14013, S14014 [5NO]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, S4760, S4761, S4763 [3AP]

———National Organic Program funding, S11113 [4SE]

———nutrition programs funding, S4413 [26MR], S14013 [5NO]

———Office of Civil Rights funding, S14149 [6NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, S2436 [13FE], S4806 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (S. 457), S2849 [26FE]

———prohibit importation of live cattle from certain countries with instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and abide by international livestock health and safety standards, S14106 [6NO]

———prohibit the purchase of chickens treated with fluoroquinolone for school nutrition programs, S14144 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S14126, S14127, S14131-S14139 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (S. 1766), S12971-S12976 [21OC]

———report to Congress on Natural Resource Conservation Service protection of archaeological and historical resources on agricultural lands, S14018 [5NO], S14148 [6NO]

———risk of importation of live cattle from Canada, S14008 [5NO]

———Tree Assistance Program funding, S14019, S14021 [5NO]

———tribute to Agricultural Research Service National Animal Disease Center, S13835 [3NO]

———tribute to Agricultural Research Service projects in Mississippi, S13834 [3NO]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 42), S47 [7JA]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (S. 1120), S7004 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: enforcement of antitrust laws relative to pork processing industry acquisitions by Smithfield Foods, Inc., S12600 [15OC]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (S. 1097), S6859 [21MY]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (S. 164), S849 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

———convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), S7939 [16JN]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (S. 1957), S15982 [25NO]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (S. 144), S231 [13JA], S3102, S3104 [4MR]

Developing countries: impact of declining world coffee prices on developing nations, S13130 [23OC]

Drought: disaster assistance to Nebraska, S1770 [30JA]

Duxbury, Robert: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11473 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate estate tax repeal, S3966-S3973 [19MR], S4109 [20MR], S4508 [27MR]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), S8260 [19JN], S8315 [20JN]

Energy Policy Act: increase allowable credit for biodiesel use under the alternatively fueled vehicle purchase requirement (S. 356), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14467-S14470, S14472-S14477 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

———permit registration of a Canadian pesticide, S14478, S14479 [12NO]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (S. Res. 154), S6963 [22MY], S7172 [23MY]

———condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (S. Res. 154), unanimous-consent request, S7117-S7119 [23MY]

Federal aid programs: provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1127, S1166 [17JA], S1220 [21JA], S1327-S1340 [22JA], S2420, S2434 [13FE], S13773 [3NO], S14001, S14003-S14005 [5NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (S. 1309), S8305 [20JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Food: prohibit funding for process approving the human consumption of meat from downed animals, S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

———seafood safety research programs funding, S14016 [5NO]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (S. 667), S4017, S4018 [19MR]

Foreign aid: ensure food-grade quality of sorghum sent as food aid, S14015 [5NO]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (S. 1324), S8442 [24JN]

———require country of origin labeling of all forms of ginseng, S14147 [6NO]

Forest Service: provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (S. 1111), S6994 [22MY]

Free Trade Area of the Americas: impact on Florida citrus industry, S15644 [23NO]

Ginseng: labeling requirements, S3079 [4MR]

Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program: funding, S14151 [6NO]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), S1487 [23JA], S4910 [7AP]

———conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), CBO report, S4895 [7AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (S. 1645), S11834-S11858 [23SE]

———coverage of milk production under the H-2A nonimmigrant worker program (S. 1924), S15419 [21NO]

International Fund for Agricultural Development: funding, S13192 [24OC]

Iowa: viticulture technical assistance funding, S14022 [5NO]

Iraq: increase humanitarian food assistance funding, S4803-S4806 [3AP]

———provide humanitarian food assistance through purchase of surplus commodities from American farmers, S4809 [3AP]

Labeling: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14110-S14126, S14139 [6NO]

Larson, Laird: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11474 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14019, S14020 [5NO], S14146, S14147 [6NO]

Mexico: establish microcredit lending program, small rural business assistance program, small rural farmers assistance, and a system of private property ownership, S9180 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———provide economic assistance to minimize impact of rural development crisis, S9166-S9169 [10JY]

———restrictions on U.S. exports of certain agricultural products, S8426 [24JN]

———rural small business assistance funding, S13650 [30OC]

Michigan: emerald ash borer eradication funding, S14147, S14148 [6NO]

———phytophthora root rot eradication funding, S14151 [6NO]

Mid-Missouri Energy, Inc.: tribute, S12273 [1OC]

Milk: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (S. 43), S48 [7JA]

Mississippi: soil erosion, watershed, and flood control funding, S14013 [5NO]

National Agriculture Week: observance, S3765, S3766 [17MR]

National Rural Development Partnership: funding, S14022 [5NO]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (S. 996), S5773, S5774 [6MY]

New Jersey: Garden State Ethanol consortium project funding, S14020, S14021 [5NO]

———installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems for water supply systems and ventilation systems in livestock barns, S14019 [5NO]

North Carolina Agromedicine Institute: funding, S14020 [5NO]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: enforce U.S. rights relative to Mexican restrictions on importation of high fructose corn syrup (S. 1952), S15977 [25NO]

Owyhee Cattlemen's Association: anniversary, S9956 [25JY]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (S. 1644), S11834 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (S. 27), S42 [7JA]

———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (S. 1044), S6078-S6081 [13MY]

Patents: extend plant variety protection for Marshall ryegrass, S14140, S14141 [6NO]

Pennsylvania: Agricultural Research Service Geisinger Rural Aging Study and Nutricore Northeast, Inc., research funding, S14014, S14015 [5NO]

Pesticides: permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (S. 332), S2056 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (S. 1406), S9419 [15JY], S9490 [16JY]

———provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees, S14478, S14496 [12NO]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (S. 1996), S16134 [9DE]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (S. 532), S3187 [5MR]

Power resources: allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended for certain States not located in corn-producing areas, S7372, S7373 [4JN]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888-S5894, S5897-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7206-S7221 [3JN]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7421-S7423, S7444 [5JN]

Price support programs: butter and nonfat dry milk, S13997 [5NO], S14136, S14137 [6NO]

Quarles, Ryan: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Research: cranberry research funding, S14016 [5NO]

Rhode Island: eelgrass habitat restoration program funding, S14019 [5NO]

———eliminate avian influenza in poultry, S14015 [5NO]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

———reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (S. 602), S3664-S3666 [13MR]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to certain small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from drought, S20 [7JA]

South Carolina: Natural Resource Conservation Service and Earth Sciences and Resources Institute at the University of South Carolina funding, S14018 [5NO]

———tribute to peach farmers, S9402 [15JY]

States: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (S. 1840), S14271-S14274 [7NO]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (S. 560), S3318 [6MR]

Taxation: allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (S. 240), S1745 [29JA]

———eliminate estate taxes (S. 13), S2548 [14FE], S2620 [24FE]

———extend temporary repeal of estate taxes pending enactment of a permanent repeal (S.J. Res. 20), S13147 [23OC]

———extend temporary repeal of estate taxes pending enactment of a permanent repeal (S.J. Res. 21), S13229 [24OC], S13323 [27OC]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (S. 357), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (S. 494), S2978 [27FE]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (S. 355), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (S. 1464), S9974 [25JY], S10040 [28JY], S10136 [29JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (S. 665), S4005-S4009 [19MR], S4836, S4837 [3AP]

———repeal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes (S. 169), S854 [15JA]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (S. 1316), S8441 [24JN]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (S. 85), S5014 [9AP]

———treatment of distilled spirits in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, S1136 [17JA]

———treatment of forestry activities (S. 1381), S9122 [9JY]

———treatment of timber sales by landowners (S. 968), S5655 [1MY]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture, S14147 [6NO]

———assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (S. 427), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (S. 430), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (S. 1490), S10188-S10193, S10267 [30JY], S10987 [2SE]

———prohibit funding to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products, S14005 [5NO]

Trade Act: amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities, S2044 [6FE], S2115 [10FE]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (S. 1325), S8444 [24JN]

University of Georgia: transfer funds from Alliance for Food Protection to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Integrated Fruit and Vegetable research project, S14014 [5NO]

Washington: Agriculture Research Service wine grape foundation block funding, S14148 [6NO]

Weather: beginning of spring, S4238 [21MR]

Reports

Climate Information and Potential Impacts for Eritrea and Ethiopia: NOAA, H3435 [29AP]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-401), H12320 [25NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-193), H6463 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1427) (S. Rept. 108-107), S9591 [17JY]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 164) (S. Rept. 108-20), S3993 [19MR]

Clarify the Acreage for Which the North Loup Division Is Authorized To Provide Irrigation Water Under the Missouri River Basin Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3209) (H. Rept. 108-356), H11132 [7NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 108-402), H12917 [8DE]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 281) (H. Rept. 108-157), H5467 [17JN]

Foreign Agricultural Service Anniversary: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.J. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 108-155), H5407 [16JN]

Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 520) (S. Rept. 108-62), S7540 [9JN]

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 212) (S. Rept. 108-21), S3993 [19MR]

Nomination of Glen O. Klippenstein to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Julia A. Bartling to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Lowell L. Junkins to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Noxious Weed Control Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 144) (S. Rept. 108-6), S2187 [11FE]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 108-389), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 108-399), H12306 [21NO]

Statements

Emergency Agriculture Assistance: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), S2450 [13FE]

Iowa Agricultural Policy: Thomas C. Dorr, S14978 [18NO]

Summaries

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act (S. 1645), S11835-S11844 [23SE]

Biotechnology Research Report: Committee on Science (House), H5113 [10JN]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act (S. 1840), S14274 [7NO]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6610-H6617 [14JY]

———conference report, H12768-H12812, H12816-H12822 [8DE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S16108 [9DE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S13956 [5NO]

Environmental Quality Incentives Program unfunded applications by State, S14135 [6NO]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations (H.R. 2673): conference report, H12768-H12812, H12816-H12822 [8DE]

Telegrams

Ethiopian famine: Aurelia E. Brazeal, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, E821-E823 [1MY]

Testimonies

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Wenonah Hauter, Public Citizen (organization), H6621 [14JY]

Florida Citrus Industry and U.S. Trade Policy: Andy LaVigne, Florida Citrus Mutual (organization), S15645 [23NO]

———Squire Smith, Florida Citrus Mutual (organization), S15646 [23NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 252, condemn European Union moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products, H5107 [10JN]

H. Res. 281, consideration of H.R. 8, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act, H5475 [18JN]

H. Res. 458, same-day consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12181 [21NO]

H. Res. 465, same-day consideration of consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and consideration of H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12754 [8DE]

H. Res. 473, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H12760 [8DE]

H.J. Res. 49, Dept. of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service anniversary, H5828 [25JN]

H.R. 8, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act, H5492 [18JN]

H.R. 1367, National Veterinary Medical Service Act, H11164 [17NO]

H.R. 2465, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act, H5673 [23JN]

H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14366-S14378 [10NO], H6625-H6633 [14JY]

H.R. 3157, designate a Dept. of Agriculture disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area, H11167 [17NO]

H.R. 3209, clarify the acreage for which the North Loup division is authorized to provide irrigation water under the Missouri River Basin project, H11180 [17NO]

S. 27, prohibit meat packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter, S42 [7JA]

S. 49, Deficit Reduction Act, S53 [7JA]

S. 91, Fair Contracts for Growers Act, S76 [7JA]

S. 144, Noxious Weed Control Act, S3104 [4MR]

S. 164, Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act, S850 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

S. 212, High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act, S1488 [23JA], S4911-S4913 [7AP]

S. 240, allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit, S1746 [29JA]

S. 325, increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased, S2052 [6FE]

S. 332, permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada, S2057 [6FE]

S. 355, Biodiesel Promotion Act, S2216 [11FE]

S. 356, EPACT Alternative Fuel Flexibility Act, S2217 [11FE]

S. 357, modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource, S2217 [11FE]

S. 427, Agriculture Security Assistance Act, S2597 [24FE]

S. 430, Agriculture Security Preparedness Act, S2598-S2600 [24FE]

S. 494, modify renewable energy tax credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource, S2978 [27FE]

S. 520, Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act, H8229 [16SE]

S. 520. Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act, S7939 [16JN]

S. 532, Colonias Gateway Initiative Act, S3188 [5MR]

S. 665, Tax Empowerment and Relief for Farmers and Fishermen (TERFF) Act, S4006-S4009 [19MR]

S. 667, strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits under Food Security Act, S4017 [19MR]

S. 900, Lower Yellowstone Reclamation Projects Conveyance Act, S5355 [11AP]

S. 995, Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, S5737 [5MY]

S. 996, Commodity Distribution Act, S5774 [6MY]

S. 1007, Better Nutrition for School Children Act, S5787 [6MY]

S. 1097, Dept. of the Interior implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program, S6860-S6863 [21MY]

S. 1103, Meat and Poultry Pathogen Reduction and Enforcement Act, S6982-S6984 [22MY]

S. 1120, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act, S7004 [22MY]

S. 1187, At-Risk Consumer Protection Through Food Safety Labeling Act, S7401 [4JN]

S. 1263, Rural Economic Investment Act, S7881 [13JN]

S. 1298, Downed Animal Protection Act, S8243 [19JN]

S. 1316, Conservation Reserve Program Tax Fairness Act, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1323, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act, S8442 [24JN]

S. 1324, U.S. Agricultural Products Market Access Act, S8443 [24JN]

S. 1406, permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides, S9419-S9421 [15JY]

S. 1454, National Drought Preparedness Act, S9908-S9912 [24JY]

S. 1464, Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Tax Incentive Act, S9974 [25JY]

S. 1644, limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year, S11834 [23SE]

S. 1645, Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act, S11845-S11855 [23SE]

S. 1755, Farm-to-Cafeteria Projects Act, S12846 [17OC]

S. 1766, prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S12975 [21OC]

S. 1840, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act, S14273 [7NO]

S. 1920, extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers, S16063 [25NO]

S. 1924, Dairy Farm Workers Fairness Act, S15420 [21NO]

S. 1957, U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act, S15982 [25NO]

S. 1996, Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Rehabilitation and Development Act, S16134 [9DE]

S. Res. 106, Foreign Agricultural Service anniversary, S4909, S4915 [7AP]

S. Res. 127, reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress, S5612 [30AP]

S. Res. 154, condemn European Union moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products, S7159, S7172 [23MY]

S. Res. 217, greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets, S10925 [1AU]

S.J. Res. 22, Agricultural Research Service anniversary, S13835 [3NO], H11163 [17NO]

Transcripts

Telephone Conversation on Custom Farming: Thomas C. Dorr and Paul Dorr, S14979 [18NO]

Tributes

Chavez, Cesar E., H2578-H2584 [1AP], E626 [31MR]

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 468), S2919 [27FE] (see H.R. 1021), H1463 [27FE]

AGRICULTURE SECURITY ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 427), S2594 [24FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 427), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

Texts of

S. 427, provisions, S2597 [24FE]

AGRICULTURE SECURITY PREPAREDNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 430), S2594 [24FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 430), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

Texts of

S. 430, provisions, S2598-S2600 [24FE]

AGUIAR RAMIREZ, NELSON A.

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E2114 [21OC]

AGUIRRE, EDUARDO, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services: nomination to be Director, S8256 [19JN]

AGUIRRE, MARIE S.

Reports filed

Nomination to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

AHERN, BERTIE (Prime Minister, Ireland)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3715 [13MR]

AHLSTEDT, STEVE

Remarks in House

Ramsey, NJ: Knights of Columbus Shield Award recipients, E1087 [2JN]

AHMAD, ISHMAEL-LATEEF

Remarks in House

Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists: Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1852 [23SE]

AHN, SUZANNE INSOOK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1862 [23SE], E2038 [15OC]

AHOLD USA, INC.

Letters

Medicare drug plans and organizations transfer of savings from drug manufacturers' rebate, discount, and incentive programs to local pharmacies and consumers, S8183 [19JN]

AHRENS, JIM

Addresses

Wentworth Military Academy Memorial Service, E2136 [28OC]

AHUJA, MONTE

Remarks in Senate

National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc.: Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S14026 [5NO]

AIDS COUNCIL OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5089 [9AP]

AIDS DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ADAP) WORKING GROUP

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5087 [9AP]

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

Letters

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13879 [4NO]

AIKEN, JAMES E.

Appointments

National Prison Rape Reduction Commission, S16159 [9DE]

AIKEN, THOMAS J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2419 [22NO]

AIKEN, TIMOTHY D.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: Douglas McArthur Leadership Award recipient, H4325 [20MY]

AIR CARGO SECURITY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 165), S5929, S5974 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S3721 [13MR]

Enact (S. 165), S3721 [13MR], S5929-S5939 [8MY], S5993 [9MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 165) (S. Rept. 108-38), S5433 [28AP]

Texts of

S. 165, provisions, S5936-S5939 [8MY]

AIR CARGO SECURITY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 165), S5929, S5974 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 165), S5929-S5939 [8MY], S5993 [9MY]

Texts of

S. 165, provisions, S5936-S5939 [8MY]

AIR FORCE see Department of Defense

AIR FORCE ENLISTED FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Shalimar, FL: dedication of Bob Gates Welcome Center-Auditorium at Bob Hope Village, E1999 [8OC]

AIR FORCE MAGAZINE

Articles and editorials

Long Reach of the Heavy Bombers, S14266-S14268 [7NO]

AIR FORCE TIMES (publication)

Articles and editorials

One Size Fits All?, S12140 [29SE]

AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment

Amendments

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S15502 [21NO]

Analyses

Freedom To Establish State High (FRESH) Air Quality Act (H.R. 3133), E1818 [17SE]

Appointments

Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center, S9823 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Alaska, No Longer So Frigid, Starts To Crack, Burn and Sag, S3351 [7MR]

Climate Change—The Science Isn't Settled, S10022 [28JY]

Hot Words—A Claim of Nonhuman-Induced Global Warming Sparks Debate, S9209 [10JY]

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

Leading Climate Scientists Reaffirm View That Late 20th Century Warming Was Unusual and Resulted From Human Activity, S9208 [10JY]

Local Environmental Green Star Program Recognized by State, E2144 [28OC]

Nonprofits Push Controversial Climate Study, S9210 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

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

California: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Clean Air Act: amend gasoline requirements to prevent future supply shortages and price spikes in the gasoline market (see H.R. 1020), H1463 [27FE]

———amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H390 [11FE]

———modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

———prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (see H.R. 3555), H11701 [20NO]

———prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H4736 [22MY]

———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 203), H59 [7JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see S. 485), S2920 [27FE] (see S. 1844), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 999), H1462 [27FE]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3410 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for research, development, and demonstration on coal and related technologies (see H.R. 1269), H1900 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see S. 965), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: require consideration of sulfur or carbon emissions reductions and make renewable fuel projects eligible under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (see H.R. 318), H137 [8JA]

Disasters: prohibit liability for the effects of emissions and emission byproducts caused by an act of nature (see H.R. 1891), H3570 [30AP]

Ecology and environment: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, repeal oxygenate requirement for reformulated gasoline, and provide funding for clean up of underground storage tanks (see H.R. 2136), H4204 [15MY]

———promote and coordinate global change research (see H.R. 1578), H2703 [2AP]

Electric power: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 843), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H8381 [17SE]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3335), H9687 [17OC]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see S. 1486), S10140 [29JY]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see S. 484), S2920 [27FE]

Health: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

Mexico: prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (see S. 107), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 287), H136 [8JA]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE] (see S. 791), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 837), H703 [13FE]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (see S. 944), S5483 [29AP]

Refuse disposal: phase out incineration of solid waste (see H.R. 2827), H7453 [23JY]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (see S. 551), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1484), H2471 [27MR]

Taxation: encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1054), H1514 [4MR]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property (see H.R. 3694), H12919 [8DE]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see S. 1917), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 3042), H8081 [9SE]

———provide a credit for qualified clean-fuel vehicles used in certain ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2865), H7615 [24JY]

———provide a credit for qualifying clean technology engines (see H.R. 2838), H7454 [23JY]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide incentives for the production of motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 799), H701 [13FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 1942), H3636 [1MY] (see H.R. 3119), H8381 [17SE]

———provide incentives to increase the sale and use of certain ethanol and biodiesel fuels (see H.R. 1447), H2401 [26MR]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles used by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 185), H58 [7JA]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Letters

Clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard: Alan C. Lloyd, California Air Resources Board, S14476 [12NO]

———John E. Hornback, Southeastern States Air Resource Managers, Inc., S14475 [12NO], S14929 [17NO]

———R. Steven Brown and S. William Becker, S14476 [12NO]

———William Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, S14475 [12NO]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

———several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

Environmental protection: Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S4900 [7AP]

EPA and OMB proposed rule setting maximum achievable control technology standards to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants: several Senators, S14249 [7NO]

Impact on the quality of life in rural, African villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages: John R. Christy, E1077 [23MY]

Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions ratification in Canada: several climate experts, S10022 [28JY]

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, air quality: James L. Connaughton, Council on Environmental Quality, S13250 [27OC]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: Donald P. Bliss, National Association of State Fire Marshals, S14468 [12NO]

———Jacqueline Elder, CPSC, S14469 [12NO]

———Thomas J. Dammrick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, S14469 [12NO]

———William Farr, Missouri Dept. of Public Safety, S14470 [12NO]

———William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14468 [12NO], S14930 [17NO]

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1215 [21JA]

———Lloyd L. Eagan and Ellen Garvey, S1174 [21JA]

———Martha A. Marks, REP America (organization), S1174 [21JA]

———Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S1173 [21JA]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1213 [21JA]

———Robert Perciasepe, EPA, S1212, S1215 [21JA]

———Senators Inhofe and Breaux, S1212 [21JA]

———several Senators, S1173, S1224 [21JA]

Use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S14934 [17NO]

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks snowmobile use phaseout: several former National Park Service officials, H7074 [17JY]

Lists

Bibliography of select research on the health impacts of soot, S3349 [7MR]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Organizations supporting prohibiting use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

Press releases

OPEI Succeeds in Dramatically Improving California Emission Regulations: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, S14475 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact on the quality of life in rural villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages, E1077 [23MY]

Aviation: emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

Budget: impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091-H10106 [29OC], E2191 [31OC]

———prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (H.R. 3555), E2377 [21NO]

Climate: global warming, H6719, H6720 [15JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, H11409 [18NO], E2383 [21NO], E2473 [8DE]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power, H3320 [11AP]

Dept. of Energy: implementation of an electron scrubbing project for the removal of air pollutants at a commercial-scale electrical generation plant using high sulfur coal, E2383 [21NO]

Dept. of the Interior: allow alternative multi-passenger vehicles in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H7887, H7888 [4SE]

———phaseout of snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H6710 [15JY], H7069-H7075 [17JY]

Eagle County, CO: tribute to Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability Green Star Program, E2144 [28OC]

Ecology and environment: evaluation of Bush administration policies, H6842 [15JY]

———prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, H11385, H11415 [18NO]

———promote and coordinate global change research (H.R. 1578), E643 [2AP]

Electric power: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (H.R. 2042), E903 [9MY]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (H.R. 3133), E1817 [17SE]

———anniversary of regulations governing use of chlorofluorocarbon propellants in aerosol products, E480 [17MR]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, H7693 [25JY]

———reduce proliferation of boutique fuels and implement plans that use Federal clean burning gasoline or Low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline, H3274-H3277 [10AP]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources, H11409 [18NO]

FDA: phaseout of metered dose inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons, H7666 [25JY]

Government regulations: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, H8224 [16SE], E1866 [23SE]

Mexico: prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (H.R. 287), E47 [8JA]

Michigan: effect of ozone transport in southwest Michigan demonstration project, H11411 [18NO]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (H.R. 837), H1296 [25FE], H1927 [18MR]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, H11415 [18NO]

Power resources: fuel cell research funding, E229 [13FE]

Taxation: provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (H.R. 3119), E1841 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations, S15389 [21NO]

Aviation: provide for monitoring of aircraft air quality and require air carriers to address complaints and maintain records associated with aircraft air quality, S7811 [12JN]

California: prevent implementation of air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14467-S14470 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

Clean Air Act: reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs, S1788 [30JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (S. 485), S2943 [27FE], S3352-S3354 [7MR]

Climate: global warming, S3348-S3354 [7MR], S10013-S10023 [28JY], S14301 [10NO]

———reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (S. 17), S134-S136 [9JA]

———reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the environment, S9208 [10JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 582), S3412 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, S15967 [25NO]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 727), S4518-S4520 [27MR]

———mine safety and health benefits for coal miners, S15967 [25NO]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S1647-S1649 [28JA], S1788 [30JA], S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142-S4144 [20MR], S4267 [21MR]

———stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at levels that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system while minimizing adverse economic and social impacts, S10211 [30JY]

———use of science in developing environmental policy, S10012-S10023 [28JY]

Electric power: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (S. 843), S5076-S5083 [9AP], S9319-S9321 [14JY]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S14248-S14250 [7NO], S15959 [25NO]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (S. 366), S2345-S2353 [12FE], S3348-S3354 [7MR], S13588 [30OC]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14467-S14470, S14472-S14477 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

———expedite finalization of maximum achievable control technology emission standards for mercury, S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14934-S14936 [17NO]

———provide regional offices with mobile air pollution monitoring networks relative to disasters and catastrophic toxic emissions, S13482 [29OC]

Government regulations: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, S13260 [27OC]

———study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1171-S1194, S1208, S1212-S1220, S1223-S1226 [21JA], S1303-S1307 [22JA], S1446 [23JA]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (S. 1486), S10151 [29JY]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, S15959 [25NO]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (S. 484), S2941-S2943 [27FE]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13237-S13251 [27OC], S13326-S13340 [28OC]

Mexico: prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (S. 107), S153 [9JA]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, S1449 [23JA]

National Academy of Sciences: include in study an evaluation of the impact of the EPA promulgated final rule on routine equipment replacement, S14994 [18NO]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

New York, NY: release of EPA report on air quality relative to collapse of World Trade Center, S11138-S11141 [5SE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN], S7444-S7447 [5JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2446, S2458-S2462 [13FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 791), S14313 [10NO]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, S7447 [5JN]

Power resources: establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888-S5894, S5897-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7206-S7221 [3JN]

———fuel cell research funding, S1442, S1443 [23JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (S. 944), S5491 [29AP]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

Taxation: encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (S. 505), S3089 [4MR], S15341 [21NO]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (S. 1917), S15414 [21NO]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (S. 355), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S13585 [30OC]

———decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, S10014-S10023 [28JY]

Reports filed

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 108-57), S7234 [3JN]

Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 551) (S. Rept. 108-201), S15186 [19NO]

Statements

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases: American Geophysical Union Council, S9209 [10JY]

Study New Source Review Program Changes Relative To Preventing Deterioration of Clean Air Regulations and Determine Effects on Air Pollution and Human Health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1214 [21JA]

Summaries

Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies (CLEAR) Act (S. 505), S3090 [4MR]

Clean Power Act (S. 366), S2351 [12FE]

Omnibus Mercury Emissions Reduction Act (S. 484), S2942 [27FE]

Tables

Comparing the Clean Air Act, Clean Power Act, and Clear Skies Act, S3353 [7MR]

Estimated annual health and mortality costs due to particulate matter pollution from powerplants, S15960 [25NO]

New source review correspondence—information requests and Bush administration responses, S1177-S1193 [21JA]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Impact of the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty on Ohio's Coal Dependent Communities: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., E1035 [21MY]

Texts of

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 355, Biodiesel Promotion Act, S2216 [11FE]

S. 366, Clean Power Act, S2346-S2351 [12FE]

S. 485, Clear Skies Act, S2943-S2971 [27FE]

S. 551, Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act, S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

S. 582, Coal Energy Research Development and Demonstration Act, S3412-S3418 [10MR]

S. 843, Clean Air Planning Act, S5077-S5083 [9AP]

S. 944, Renewable Energy Investment Act, S5491 [29AP]

S. 1844, Clear Skies Act, S14336-S14364 [10NO]

S. 1917, Clean Air and Water Investment and Infrastructure Act, S15414 [21NO]

AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Oxygen and Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Syngas programs funding, S11821, S11822 [23SE]

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Pitas, Andrew: Air Traffic Control Association Glenn Gilbert Award recipient, E411 [7MR]

AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION

Letters

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7801 [12JN]

AIR TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1553), H2702 [2AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1553), E654 [2AP]

AIRCRAFT see Common Carriers

AIRCRAFT NOISE REDUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3417), H10236 [30OC]

AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Safety: tribute to proactive commitment to general aviation security (see H. Res. 120), H1516 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Airport Support Network and Airport Watch Programs: tribute, E938 [13MY]

Safety: tribute to proactive commitment to general aviation security (H. Res. 120), E353 [4MR]

AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS see Aviation

AIRPORTS COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL-NORTH AMERICA

Letters

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7801 [12JN]

AKAKA, DANIEL K. (a Senator from Hawaii)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3481, S3555 [11MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13998, S14066, S14067 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1059, S1091 [16JA], S1165 [17JA], S1287 [21JA], S1355 [22JA], S1406, S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12354, S12393 [2OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4747, S4786, S4825, S4865 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4276 [21MR], S4389 [25MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13942 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6810, S6854 [21MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9529, S9563, S9600, S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (S. 910), S16043 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9809 [23JY], S9871, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9193, S9254, S9261 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11833 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10948, S10985 [2SE], S11009, S11040 [3SE], S11069, S11121 [4SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11226, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11296 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13092, S13119, S13170, S13171, S13173 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14845 [12NO]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8330, S8369 [23JN], S8449 [24JN], S8495, S8580, S8583 [25JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9193, S9254, S9261 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7516, S7557 [9JN], S7702, S7737 [11JN], S10693 [31JY]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3223, S3229, S3237, S3335 [6MR]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S5979 [8MY]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

Articles and editorials

Levin—Untested Missile Defense Setup Poses Risks—Can Missile Shield Be Built? Senator Levin, Detroit (MI) News, S2182 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11568 [16SE]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S4899 [7AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Children and youth: promote financial education (see S. 1181), S7381 [4JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 841), S5059 [9AP]

———protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S14271 [7NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (see S.J. Res. 16), S9328 [14JY]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S11832 [23SE]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S9794 [23JY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3621 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel (see S. 1166), S7981 [17JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S10266 [30JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Director to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and transfer the Office for Domestic Preparedness to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S5543 [30AP]

———establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1612), S12838 [17OC]

———improve financial accountability requirements (see S. 1567), S10906 [1AU]

Dept. of Justice: waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5543 [30AP]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S1871 [4FE]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S13054 [22OC]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S. 139), S5950 [8MY]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S8233 [19JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S1069 [16JA]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. Res. 19), S1069 [16JA]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S16121 [9DE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2595 [24FE]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1872 [4FE]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see S. 1344), S8725 [26JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2596 [24FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S1976 [5FE]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see S. 481), S3164 [5MR]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S133 [9JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (see S. 1470), S10620 [31JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S10617 [31JY]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S8234 [19JN]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see S.J. Res. 18), S12137 [29SE]

Hawaii: establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship (see S. 2001), S16120 [9DE]

Health: protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1968), S15975 [25NO]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S14806 [12NO]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S9329 [14JY]

Medicaid: provide complete reimbursement for medical assistance provided to Native Hawaiians by federally qualified health centers or Native Hawaiian health care systems (see S. 1312), S8357 [23JN]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

———extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (see S. 1220), S7618 [10JN]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 373), S2340 [12FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S7477 [5JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3882 [18MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S5434 [28AP]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S6625 [19MY]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2596 [24FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9593 [17JY]

National security: enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 [7JA]

———ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see S. 578), S3369 [7MR]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S7831 [12JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Native Americans: acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 420), S14335 [10NO]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see S. 575), S3804 [17MR]

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 702), S4375 [25MR]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see S. 1289), S8560 [25JN]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3505 [11MR]

Power resources: establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 537), S3163 [5MR]

Recycling: require implementation by brand owners of management plans that provide refund values for certain beverage containers (see S. 1867), S14804 [12NO]

SBA: establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 1126), S7137 [23MY]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (see S. 386), S2456 [13FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2702 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 1976), S15975 [25NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S8440 [24JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP]

———assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (see S. 685), S4275 [21MR]

———exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (see S. 322), S3621 [12MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S1069 [16JA]

———modify renewable energy credit to include electricity produced from municipal solid waste (see S. 359), S2187 [11FE]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 512), S3411 [10MR]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S4557 [31MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5859 [7MY]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S3994 [19MR]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S12738 [16OC]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S6626 [19MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence: establish (see S. 1084), S9329 [14JY]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S2594 [24FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S13516 [29OC]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S9593 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S8232 [19JN]

Aquaculture: unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (see S. Res. 160), S7476 [5JN]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6256 [14MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (see S. 910), S5343 [11AP]

Diseases: improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases (see S. Res. 208), S10619 [31JY]

ERISA: require Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity for certain retired airline pilots (see S. 1569), S10906 [1AU]

Federal aid programs: extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States (see S. 1632), S11648 [17SE]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 1229), S7619 [10JN] (see S. 1358), S8725 [26JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see S. 1369), S8862 [27JN]

Financial institutions: require disclosure of financial relationships between brokers and mutual fund companies and of certain brokerage commissions paid by mutual fund companies (see S. 1822), S14031 [5NO]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 130), S5651 [1MY]

Hawaii: authorize certain water reclamation projects and modify the water resources study (see S. 960), S5541 [30AP]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see S. 344), S2187 [11FE]

Hazardous substances: strengthen capabilities to safely and securely dispose of certain low-level radioactive waste (see S. 1045), S6070 [13MY]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1800), S13660 [30OC]

Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 739), S4512 [27MR]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: revise boundaries (see S. 254), S1812 [30JA]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S3504 [11MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see S. 1145), S7134 [23MY]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4166 [20MR]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (see S. 427), S2594 [24FE]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (see S. 430), S2594 [24FE]

Tung, Vichai Sae: relief (see S. 1171), S7234 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Daniel K. Akaka (see S. Res. 103), S4703 [2AP]

Letters

College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act: Alan T. Rains, Jr., Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization), S13664 [30OC]

———Dara Duguay, Jump$tart Coalition, S13664 [30OC]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S13664 [30OC]

Ensure Federal Employees Health Benefits Program prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to general enrollees: Charles L. Fallis, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, S8331 [23JN]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, S8331 [23JN]

Excellence in Economic Education Act funding: David McClain, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———John B. Kelley, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10950 [2SE]

———John M. Knox, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Kristine Castagnaro, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Richard Rankin, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Will Sanburn, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

IRS Debt Indicator Program funding: Jean A. Fox, Consumer Federation of America, and Chi Chi Wu, National Consumer Law Center, S13119 [23OC]

Mutual Fund Transparency Act: David Certner, AARP, S14039 [5NO]

———several organizations, S14038 [5NO]

Privilege of the floor

Madonna, Carol, S6637 [19MY], S14458 [11NO]

Peichel, Barbara, S7507 [5JN], S13531 [29OC], S14075 [5NO], S15207 [19NO]

Remarks

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (S. 1298), S8242 [19JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1357 [22JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1357 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13776 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4792 [3AP]

Aquaculture: unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (S. Res. 160), S7497 [5JN]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (S. 546), S3265 [6MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S14391 [11NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S3799 [17MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 44), S6264 [14MY]

Budget: eliminate tax cuts, S4232 [21MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4232 [21MR]

Children and youth: mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15042 [18NO]

Colleges and universities: promote financial education, S10609 [31JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1854 [4FE]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (S.J. Res. 16), S10879-S10882 [1AU]

———contribution of Pacific allies to U.S. military and war in Iraq, S4698 [2AP]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13860 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6585 [19MY], S6678 [20MY], S6811 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14426 [11NO]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11527 [16SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: disaster mitigation programs funding, S9877 [24JY]

———ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies, S9884 [24JY]

———ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (S. 910), S5372 [11AP]

———improve financial accountability requirements (S. 1567), S10917 [1AU]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9871, S9877, S9878, S9884 [24JY]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding for protection of areas with large tourist populations, S9878 [24JY]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding, S4792 [3AP]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9165 [10JY]

———submit annual report on nations not cooperating with programs to control transfer of small arms and light weapons, S9165 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11903 [24SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11903 [24SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10948 [2SE], S11336, S11337 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13100, S13119, S13122 [23OC]

Diseases: improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases (S. Res. 208), S10687 [31JY]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13498 [29OC]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (S. 1344), S8734 [26JN]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, S6811 [21MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11527 [16SE]

ERISA: require Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity for certain retired airline pilots (S. 1569), S10919 [1AU]

Excellence in Economic Education Act: funding, S10948 [2SE]

Federal aid programs: extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States (S. 1632), S11723 [18SE]

Federal employees: application of certain goals that would subject employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1357 [22JA]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 1229), S7636 [10JN]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 1358), S8749 [26JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees, S8330 [23JN]

Financial institutions: require disclosure of financial relationships between brokers and mutual fund companies and of certain brokerage commissions paid by mutual fund companies (S. 1822), S14038, S14039 [5NO]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (S. Res. 48), S2015 [5FE]

Firefighter Assistance Grants Program: allow flexibility in determining priorities for firefighting vehicles, S9871 [24JY]

Food: prohibit funding for process approving the human consumption of meat from downed animals, S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9165 [10JY]

Foreign policy: encourage participation in programs to control transfer of small arms and light weapons, S9165 [10JY]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (S. Res. 130), S5678 [1MY]

Hawaii: authorize certain water reclamation projects and modify the water resources study (S. 960), S5607 [30AP]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (S. 344), S2201 [11FE]

Hazardous substances: strengthen capabilities to safely and securely dispose of certain low-level radioactive waste (S. 1045), S6081 [13MY]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1800), S13663 [30OC], S15401 [21NO]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1968), S16013 [25NO]

Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 739), S4528 [27MR]

IRS: Debt Indicator Program funding, S13119, S13122 [23OC]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High and Intermediate School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S6065 [13MY]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: revise boundaries (S. 254), S1819 [30JA]

Medicaid: restore disproportionate share hospital allotment for Hawaii, S8495 [25JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15678 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8330 [23JN], S8850 [27JN]

———restore disproportionate share hospital payments, S8495 [25JN]

Memorial Day: observance, S6968 [22MY]

Minimum wage: level (S. 224), S14674 [12NO]

National Retirement Planning Week: observance, S15401 [21NO]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S3512 [11MR], S10598 [31JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers, S10605 [31JY]

———homeland security funding, S4232 [21MR]

———national missile defense system, S2182 [11FE]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6678 [20MY]

———development of earth penetrator weapons, S5336 [11AP]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11527 [16SE]

OMB: prohibit funding to implement revisions to rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, S13100 [23OC]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9165 [10JY]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (S. 678), S4175 [20MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15164 [19NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14674 [12NO]

Recycling: require implementation by brand owners of management plans that provide refund values for certain beverage containers (S. 1867), S14817 [12NO]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (S. 386), S15401 [21NO]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (S. Res. 190), S8764 [26JN]

Social Security: restore Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program coverage to legal residents who are citizens of the Freely Associated States, S8330 [23JN]

Taxation: assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (S. 685), S4285 [21MR]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (S. 427), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (S. 430), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S4792 [3AP]

———release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S10598 [31JY]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and nonproliferation assistance report requirements, S3229, S3230 [6MR]

———ratification, S3152 [5MR], S3229, S3230 [6MR]

Veterans Day: observance, S14391 [11NO]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15042 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Daniel K. Akaka (S. Res. 103), S4729 [2AP]

Songs

``Walking Through the Memories, a Requiem to the Fallen,'' Keith Haugen, S6968 [22MY]

Tables

Earned income tax credit refunds, S13119 [23OC]

Texts of

S. 254, Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act, S1819 [30JA]

S. 344, express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government, S2202-S2204 [11FE]

S. 427, Agriculture Security Assistance Act, S2597 [24FE]

S. 430, Agriculture Security Preparedness Act, S2598-S2600 [24FE]

S. 546, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, S3266-S3268 [6MR]

S. 589, Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act, S3513-S3516 [11MR]

S. 678, Postmasters Equity Act, S4176 [20MR]

S. 910, Non-Homeland Security Mission Performance Act, S5373 [11AP]

S. 1045, Low-Level Radioactive Waste Act, S6082 [13MY]

S. 1229, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act, S7637 [10JN]

S. 1298, Downed Animal Protection Act, S8243 [19JN]

S. 1358, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act, S8749, S8751 [26JN]

S. 1569, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act, S10919 [1AU]

S. 1632, extend eligibility for certain Federal benefits to citizens of the Freely Associated States, S11724 [18SE]

S. 1800, College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S13664-S13667 [30OC]

S. 1822, Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S14040 [5NO]

S. Con. Res. 44, support goals and ideals of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S6264 [14MY]

S. Res. 103, Senate Legal Counsel representation in John Jenkel v. Daniel K. Akaka, S4715, S4730 [2AP]

Tributes

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S5323 [11AP]

Sunia, Tauese P.F., S4699 [2AP]

Takeshita, Dennis, S16114 [9DE]

AKERS, MARY LOUISE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1005 [21MY]

AKIN, W. TODD (a Representative from Missouri)

Appointments

Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation, H5271 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see H. Res. 211), H3976 [9MY]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1609), H2820 [3AP]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

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

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

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

———express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5552 [18JN]

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

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

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

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3053 [9AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———reform procedures to restrain congressional spending, foster greater oversight, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 180), H58 [7JA]

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

Children and youth: protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H3453 [29AP]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H8176 [10SE]

———urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4978 [4JN]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H6265 [26JN]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H9215 [2OC]

Coal: facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H2473 [27MR]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H9215 [2OC]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 21), H706 [13FE]

———prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H8083 [9SE]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2271 [20MR]

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 3313), H9613 [16OC]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H706 [13FE]

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

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

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

Dept. of Defense: provide permanent authority for certain chaplain-led family support programs (see H.R. 1193), H3053 [9AP]

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

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H6707 [14JY]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2402 [26MR]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H5366 [12JN]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5409 [16JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1516 [4MR]

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

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

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

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1078), H8383 [17SE]

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

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H2473 [27MR]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H3305 [10AP]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H7225 [21JY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H5175 [10JN]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H3305 [10AP]

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

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

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

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1689 [10MR]

Foreign policy: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. or Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development relative to proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1206), H10978 [6NO]

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

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H11702 [20NO]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H8176 [10SE]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H5814 [24JN]

Head Start Program: require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H9215 [2OC]

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

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

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3354 [11AP]

Iran: permit International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect suspected nuclear and nuclear-related facilities (see H. Res. 259), H5409 [16JN]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H7840 [3SE]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 992, 994), H5552 [18JN]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H5552 [18JN]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement officers: exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H7170 [18JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H11359 [17NO]

Medicare: coverage for surgical first assisting services of certified registered nurse first assistants (see H.R. 1388), H3684 [6MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2864 [7AP]

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

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

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H9131 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3974 [9MY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H3304 [10AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H9131 [1OC]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H9131 [1OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3763 [7MY]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H9131 [1OC]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H9131 [1OC]

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

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

Public lands: establish time limits for completion of wilderness studies on Federal lands (see H.R. 1153), H1680 [6MR]

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

———require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H244 [29JA]

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

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

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3638 [1MY]

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

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H4978 [4JN]

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

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9813 [21OC]

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

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

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

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

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2270 [20MR]

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

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

Supreme Court: base decisions on U.S. Constitution and laws, not laws of any foreign country, international law, or agreement not made under U.S. authority (see H. Res. 446), H11703 [20NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

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

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

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

———allow employees of county and local governments and schools to maintain medical savings accounts (see H.R. 498), H3304 [10AP]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H3305 [10AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

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

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H2271 [20MR]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H3355 [11AP]

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

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H323 [5FE]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H3637 [1MY]

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

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H3763 [7MY]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H9282 [7OC]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H1335 [25FE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H7949 [4SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H3637 [1MY] (see H.R. 3119), H8381 [17SE]

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

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H172 [27JA]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 43), H6464 [9JY] (see H.R. 1233), H7225 [21JY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H3304 [10AP]

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

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5175 [10JN]

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

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

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H4368 [20MY]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H12921 [8DE]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see H.R. 3558), H12922 [8DE]

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

Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 1596), H2819 [3AP]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 2303), H5815 [24JN]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H1680 [6MR]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 24), H1517 [4MR]

United Kingdom: authorize the negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 331), H12922 [8DE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H463 [12FE]

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: designate (see H.R. 1610), H2820 [3AP]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

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

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Small business: improve small business advocacy (see H.R. 1772), H3351 [11AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9112 [1OC]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4502 [21MY], E955 [15MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2201 [20MR]

China, Republic of: U.S. policy, E460 [13MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4502 [21MY], E955 [15MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6769 [15JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3615 [1MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3615 [1MY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6769 [15JY]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3720 [7MY]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (H. Res. 153), H2336 [26MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1404 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1404 [27FE]

Small business: improve small business advocacy (H.R. 1772), H5722 [24JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, H2201 [20MR]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6769 [15JY]

Votes: position on missed, H92 [8JA], H1713 [11MR], H9996 [29OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H10128 [29OC]

Tributes

Shen, Jerry, E479 [17MR]

AKOS, MICHAEL J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1409 [8JY]

AKRON (OH) BEACON JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

Cook and the Law, S5705 [5MY]

Cook Tour, S5712 [5MY]

Responsible George, S14165 [6NO]

al JAZEERA (television network)

Remarks in House

Iraq: decision to broadcast images of U.S. POW, H2301 [25MR]

ALABAMA

Agreements

Memorandum of Cooperation Among the U.S. Maritime Administration, the Gulf of Mexico States Accord, and the Gulf of Mexico States Partnership, Inc., E2527 [8DE]

Articles and editorials

What Would Jesus Do? Sock It to Alabama's Corporate Land Owners, H5659 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 2623), H6262 [26JN]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense: provide wage parity for certain prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 355), H170 [27JA]

Public lands: acquire certain property in order to protect and preserve certain rare paleontological resources (see H.R. 2520), H5661 [19JN]

Rivers: modify certain resources projects for the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers (see H.R. 1665), H2938 [8AP]

Certificates of election

Senate: Jeff Sessions, S4 [7JA]

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge: Alvin Holmes, S9950 [25JY]

———Herc Levine, S9951 [25JY]

———Joe L. Reed, Alabama Democratic Conference, S9949 [25JY]

———Representative Artur Davis, S9950 [25JY]

———Sue Bell Cobb, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, S9949 [25JY]

———Thurbert E. Baker, S9950 [25JY]

———William J. Baxley, S9950 [25JY]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Oaths of office

Sessions, Jeff: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Proclamations

Tribute to Lil Greenwood: Robert Riley, Governor of Alabama, S12834 [17OC]

Remarks in House

Analytical Services, Inc.: NASA Woman Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E1868 [23SE]

Arcata Associates, Inc.: NASA Minority Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E1919 [30SE]

Auburn University: tribute to men's swim team, E681 [3AP]

CAS Cares, Inc.: tribute, E1070 [23MY]

Courts: prohibit funds to enforce Court of Appeals judgement relative to public display of the Ten Commandments, H7301, H7302 [22JY]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

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

Florence, AL: anniversary of Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs (business), E808 [30AP]

Garner, Lynn: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1242 [13JN]

Hurtsboro, AL: anniversary, E2441 [23NO]

Korean War: tribute to veterans, E2280 [7NO]

Maritime Administration: memorandum of cooperation on short sea shipping in Gulf of Mexico region, E2527 [8DE]

Mobile, AL: anniversary of Alabama State Docks, E1349 [25JN]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

Smith, Mary: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1240 [13JN]

Splenda, Inc.: Alabama Technology Network and Business Council of Alabama Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award Medium Manufacturer honoree, E683 [3AP]

Taxation: proposed changes in State tax rates, H5658 [19JN]

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

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

Water: southeast area regional reservoir project, H8840 [24SE]

Remarks in Senate

Drummond, Garry N., Sr.: Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductee, S13512 [29OC]

Irons, George V., Sr.: Alabama Men's Hall of Fame inductee, S4160 [20MR]

Proctor, R. David: nomination to be district judge, S11620 [17SE]

Rogers, Betsy Dawson: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S5848 [7MY]

Steele, William H.: nomination to be district judge, S3695-S3697 [13MR]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3614 [12MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of L. Scott Coogler To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of R. David Proctor To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of William H. Steele To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Tributes

Callahan, Sonny, E560, E576 [25MR]

Sessions, Senator, S14433 [11NO]

ALABAMA DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S9949 [25JY]

ALAFOGIANNIS, ATHANASIOS (TOM)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1195 [11JN]

ALAIMO, DICK AND DORIS

Remarks in House

Volunteer Center of Burlington County, NJ: Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award recipients, E2167 [30OC]

ALAMAGORDO, NM

Letters

Essential Air Service Program funding: Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamagordo, NM, S7798 [12JN]

ALAMEDA, CA

Essays

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Siden, Douglas L.: American Baptist Seminary of the West Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

ALAMEDA COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

California: Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority loan refinancing funding, H7867 [4SE]

East Bay Conversion and Reinversion Commission: anniversary, E160 [6FE]

Fortier, Dorothy: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO Unionist of the Year Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: anniversary of Local No. 70, E1892 [25SE]

Prola, Jim: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO, COPE Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Veterans Day: observance, E2263 [6NO]

ALAMOGORDO, NM

Letters

Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor: Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamogordo, NM, S1898 [4FE]

———Gary M. Ridley, Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation, S1898 [4FE]

———John Marquardt, Alamogordo, NM, Chamber of Commerce, S1898 [4FE]

ALAMOSA, CO

Remarks in House

Harlan, Noel: Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Driver of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [14JY]

ALAMOSA COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Chamber of Commerce: tribute, E2502 [8DE]

ALAQUA, FL

Bills and resolutions

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

ALASKA

Addresses

Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award Acceptance: Senator Stevens, S8712 [26JN]

Amendments

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

Appointments

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, H1305 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Alaska, No Longer So Frigid, Starts To Crack, Burn and Sag, S3351 [7MR]

Curious Commemoration, S3864 [18MR]

Developing Alaska Oil Is Good for Global Environment, S6249 [14MY]

Drilling for Votes, S3928 [19MR]

Exxon Valdez Appeals Ruling, Stuns, Alaskans, S3920 [19MR]

ExxonMobil Damages for Valdez Spill Cut to $4 Billion From 5; To Appeal, S3920 [19MR]

Fool's Gold in Alaska, H3253 [10AP]

Judge Voids Portion of Exxon Fine, S3920 [19MR]

Missing Energy Strategy, S4900 [7AP]

Those Aleutian Island Veterans Are Back, S7123 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who are veterans (see H.R. 951), H1395 [26FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2723), H6706 [14JY]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 562), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1033), H1464 [27FE]

Craig, AK: land conveyance (see S. 1778), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 3427), H10236 [30OC]

Denali transportation system: establish (see S. 295), S1871 [4FE]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

Education: provide discounted housing for teachers and other school staff in certain rural and low-population States (see S. 1205), S7476 [5JN]

Federal employees: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (see S. 1364), S8725 [26JN]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

———extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (see H.R. 2048), H3973 [9MY]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (see H.R. 3645), H12309 [21NO]

Government: improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (see H.R. 950), H1395 [26FE]

Hiebert, August: tribute (see S. Res. 186), S8559 [25JN]

Housing: provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (see S. 1905), S15287 [20NO]

Hydroelectric power: extend licenses (see H.R. 337), H169 [27JA]

Indian Child Welfare Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 2750), H6868 [15JY]

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Corridor: establish (see S. 1330), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 2278), H4737 [22MY]

Medicaid: extend the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage adjustment for Alaska (see S. 294), S1871 [4FE]

Mount McKinley: retain name (see H.R. 164), H57 [7JA]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (see S. 519), S3162 [5MR]

Native Americans: authorize subdivision and dedication of restricted land owned by Alaska Natives (see S. 1421), S9496 [16JY]

———facilitate transfer of land to Native Americans (see S. 1466), S9959 [25JY]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE] (see H.R. 443), H242 [29JA]

Newtok Native Corp.: exchange of certain lands with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see S. 924), S5343 [11AP]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2183), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Petroleum: prohibit the exportation of Alaskan North Slope crude oil (see H.R. 1797), H3352 [11AP]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H53 [7JA]

———provide for construction of the Yupik Alaskan/Central Kuskokwim Energy Project (see S. 1448), S9793 [23JY]

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

———resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (see S. 1354), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1899), H3571 [30AP]

SBA: establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 1126), S6978 [22MY]

———expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Taxation: charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (see S. 293), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 952), H1395 [26FE]

Water: authorize certain hydrographic services programs and name a cove in Alaska in honor of Eric S. Koss (see H.R. 958), H1460 [27FE]

Certificates of election

Senate: Lisa Murkowski, S1 [7JA]

———Ted Stevens, S4 [7JA]

Letters

Appeals process for cases involving Tongass National Forest timber harvesting: Larry G. McQuarrie, S11785 [23SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, S3871 [18MR]

———Jimmy Carter, S3916 [19MR]

———John H. Adams, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4900 [7AP]

———Mike Williams, Alaska Inter-Tribal Council, S3863 [18MR]

———several Senators, S3856 [18MR]

Tongass National Forest roadless rule impact on timber industry: Bill Tremblay, Petersburg, AK, City Council, S2386-S2388 [13FE]

———Dave Carlson, S2388 [13FE]

———George Woodbury, S2388 [13FE]

———Roy Eckert, Ketchikan, AK, Gateway Borough, S2385 [13FE]

———Tom Briggs, S2388 [13FE]

Lists

Southwest, AK, Region School District and Teaching From Space Program participants, S9954 [25JY]

Oaths of office

Murkowski, Lisa: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Stevens, Ted: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Papers

Caribou in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Defenders of Wildlife (organization), S3864 [18MR]

Petitions and memorials

Alaska Federation of Natives, Inc.: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration, S3871 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who are veterans (H.R. 951), E301 [27FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H659, H660, H663, H665-H670 [13FE], H2255 [20MR], H2568, H2569 [1AP], H2925 [8AP], H3032-H3039 [9AP], H3081, H3082, H3084, H3105, H3243-H3245, H3251-H3256 [10AP], H9987 [29OC], E575 [25MR], E793 [29AP]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 770), E258, E270 [13FE]

Colleges and universities: award grants to highly qualified teacher-training programs at minority-serving institutions of higher education, H6369, H6370, H6373 [9JY]

Corps of Engineers: impact of King Cove Access Project on the environment, E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

Craig, AK: land conveyance (H.R. 3427), E2189 [31OC]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (H.R. 1916), E2337 [19NO], E2382 [21NO]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (H.R. 2048), H9700 [20OC]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (H.R. 3645), E2407 [22NO]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas, H5382 [16JN], H5411, H5412, H5415 [17JN]

Government: improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (H.R. 950), E300 [27FE]

Hydroelectric power: extend licenses (H.R. 337), H345 [11FE]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary, E2282 [7NO]

———technical amendments (H.R. 2750), E1484 [15JY], E2282 [7NO]

LIHEAP: funding using Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration bonus payments, H3246-H3248 [10AP]

Newtok Native Corp.: exchange of certain lands with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), H10308, H10309 [4NO]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain, H3033 [9AP]

Public lands: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (H.R. 979), H5345 [12JN]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (H.R. 1166), H2500-H2504 [31MR], E410 [7MR], E648 [2AP]

Tongass National Forest: oversight of wilderness recommendations, H659, H663, H665-H669 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3794 [17MR], S3855-S3874 [18MR], S3914-S3935, S3948-S3954 [19MR], S12988 [22OC]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 543), S3194 [5MR], S3915 [19MR]

———transfer portion of oil and gas revenues to Land and Water Conservation Fund State grant program, S3866 [18MR]

BIA: education funding, S1443, S1444 [23JA]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 562), S3319 [6MR], S3499 [11MR]

Craig, AK: land conveyance (S. 1778), S13137 [23OC]

Denali transportation system: establish (S. 295), S1900 [4FE]

Dept. of Defense: digitization of manuals by Native American information technology firms, S9395, S9396 [15JY]

Education: provide discounted housing for teachers and other school staff in certain rural and low-population States (S. 1205), S7495 [5JN]

Federal employees: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (S. 1364), S8759 [26JN]

Fish and fishing: promote domestic seafood production, S2439 [13FE]

Food stamps: funding for residents in Alaska and Hawaii, S14154 [6NO]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S10840 [31JY]

Health care facilities: water and waste disposal grant for Matanuska-Susitna Borough hospital project, S14016, S14017 [5NO]

Hiebert, August: tribute (S. Res. 186), S8529 [25JN], S8815 [26JN]

Housing: provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (S. 1905), S15291 [20NO]

Indian Health Service: clinical services funding, S4323 [24MR], S4347, S4348 [25MR]

Jews: tribute to Jewish community, S8715 [26JN]

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Corridor: establish (S. 1330), S8565 [25JN]

Manokotak, AK: tribute to Southwest Region School District for participation in Teaching From Space Program, S9954 [25JY]

Medicaid: extend the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage adjustment for Alaska (S. 294), S1900 [4FE]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (S. 519), S3167 [5MR]

Native Americans: authorize subdivision and dedication of restricted land owned by Alaska Natives (S. 1421), S9503 [16JY]

———facilitate transfer of land to Native Americans (S. 1466), S9975 [25JY], S10046 [28JY]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (S. 331), S2056 [6FE]

Natural gas: labor agreements relative to natural gas pipeline construction, S10571 [31JY]

Newtok Native Corp.: exchange of certain lands with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S1151, S1152 [17JA], S5504-S5511 [30AP]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), unanimous-consent agreement, S5254 [10AP]

Power resources: provide for construction of the Yupik Alaskan/Central Kuskokwim Energy Project (S. 1448), S9798 [23JY]

Public lands: resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (S. 1354), S8747 [26JN]

Saline County, AK: tribute to veterans' memorial, S9116 [9JY]

SBA: establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (S. 1126), S7011-S7016 [22MY]

Smithsonian Institution: relocation and modification of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge photo exhibit, S5992 [9MY]

Stevens, Senator: Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award recipient, S8712 [26JN]

Taxation: charitable deduction for reasonable and necessary expenses of Alaska Native subsistence whaling captains (S. 293), S1899 [4FE]

Tongass National Forest: appeals process for cases involving timber harvesting, S11784-S11788, S11805, S11806 [23SE]

———oversight of wilderness recommendations, S1445, S1452 [23JA], S2384-S2388 [13FE]

World War II: significance of Aleutian Islands, S7123 [23MY]

Reports

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration Cumulative Environmental Effects on Alaska's North Slope: Alaska Wilderness League, S3932 [19MR]

Reports filed

Alaska Hydroelectric Licenses Extension: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 337) (H. Rept. 108-4), H273 [4FE]

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1899) (H. Rept. 108-313), H9477 [15OC]

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

Hydrographic Services Programs Authorization and Naming of Cove in Alaska in Honor of Eric S. Koss: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 958) (H. Rept. 108-400), H12306 [21NO]

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2048) (H. Rept. 108-300), H9281 [7OC]

Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 108-97), S9303 [11JY]

Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 924) (H. Rept. 108-345), H10338 [4NO]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Resignations

Senate: Frank H. Murkowski, S1 [7JA]

Statements

Alaskan-Israeli Relations: Yossi Amrani, S8715 [26JN]

Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Reduction Activities Funding: Forest Service, S10841 [31JY]

Texts of

H.R. 337, Alaska hydroelectric licenses extension, H345 [11FE]

H.R. 1166, expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans, H2500 [31MR]

H.R. 2048, International Fisheries Reauthorization Act, H9700 [20OC]

S. 196, Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act, S1152 [17JA], S5510 [30AP]

S. 293, Native Alaskan Subsistence Whaling Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 295, Denali Transportation System Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 519, Native American Capital Formation and Economic Development Act, S3167-S3171 [5MR]

S. 543, preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain as wilderness, S3194 [5MR]

S. 562, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, S3320 [6MR]

S. 924, Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service land exchange, S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY], H10308 [4NO]

S. 1126, Native American Small Business Development Act, S7012-S7015 [22MY]

S. 1205, Rural Teacher Housing Act, S7496 [5JN]

S. 1330, Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area Act, S8566 [25JN]

S. 1354, Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act, S8747-S8749 [26JN]

S. 1364, payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees in Alaska, S8759 [26JN]

S. 1421, Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act, S9504 [16JY]

S. 1448, Calista Energy and Economic Revitalization Act, S9799 [23JY]

S. 1466, Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act, S10047-S10055 [28JY]

S. 1905, Rural Teacher Housing Act, S15291 [20NO]

S. Res. 186, tribute to August Hiebert, S8577 [25JN], S8815 [26JN]

Tributes

Stevens, Senator, S2125 [11FE], S15053 [18NO], S15106 [19NO]

ALASKA FEDERATION OF NATIVES, INC.

Petitions and memorials

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration, S3871 [18MR]

ALASKA INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration, S3863 [18MR]

ALASKA LAND TRANSFER ACCELERATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1466), S9959 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1466), S9975 [25JY], S10046 [28JY]

Texts of

S. 1466, provisions, S10047-S10055 [28JY]

ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (see S. 1364), S8725 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (S. 1364), S8759 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 1364, payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees in Alaska, S8759 [26JN]

ALASKA NATIVE ALLOTMENT SUBDIVISION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1421), S9496 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1421), S9503 [16JY]

Texts of

S. 1421, provisions, S9504 [16JY]

ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see S. 924), S5343 [11AP]

———resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (see S. 1354), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1899), H3571 [30AP]

Veterans: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who are veterans (see H.R. 951), H1395 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Alaska: exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), H10308, H10309 [4NO]

Veterans: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who are veterans (H.R. 951), E301 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY]

———resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (S. 1354), S8747 [26JN]

Reports filed

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1899) (H. Rept. 108-313), H9477 [15OC]

Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 108-97), S9303 [11JY]

Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 924) (H. Rept. 108-345), H10338 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 924, Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service land exchange, S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY], H10308 [4NO]

S. 1354, Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act, S8747-S8749 [26JN]

ALASKA RAINFOREST CONSERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 979), H5345 [12JN]

ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE

Reports

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration Cumulative Environmental Effects on Alaska's North Slope, S3932 [19MR]

ALASKEY, JOSEPH F., JR.

Remarks in House

Albany, NY: Capital District Senior Issues Forum Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1975 [3OC]

ALAWI, IYAD

Articles and editorials

America Must Let Iraq Rebuild Itself, S13702 [31OC]

ALBANIA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H11757 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

Europe and America Must Stand United, S2501 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5045 [5JN]

Letters

U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification: John Kraljic, National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation, H5672 [23JN]

———Martin Vulaj, National Albanian American Council, H5673 [23JN]

———Nikola Dimitrov, H5672 [23JN]

Remarks in House

Adriatic Charter: signing, H3686 [7MY]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H5671-H5673 [23JN]

———ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), Senate amendments, H11757-H11759 [20NO]

Remarks in Senate

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), S10167 [29JY]

Reports filed

U.S.-Adriatic Charter Ratification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 209), S9959 [25JY]

Statements

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 209, U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification, S10167 [29JY], H5671 [23JN]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

ALBANY, CA

Remarks in House

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Berkeley-Albany YMCA, E2295 [14NO]

ALBANY, NY

Bills and resolutions

New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 481), H243 [29JA]

U.S. Postal Service Henry Johnson Annex: designate (see H.R. 480), H243 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Alaskey, Joseph F., Jr.: Albany, NY, Capital District Senior Issues Forum Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1975 [3OC]

ALBANY (NY) TIMES UNION

Articles and editorials

Missing Weapons Do Matter, S9518 [17JY]

ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E622 [31MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Albany State University Day, E622 [31MR]

ALBERO, GARY

Bills and resolutions

Gary Albero Post Office Building, Emerson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1569), H2702 [2AP]

ALBERT, DAN

Letters

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S14235 [7NO]

ALBERT, PHILIP R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S16113 [9DE]

ALBERTSONS CORP.

Remarks in House

Idaho: National Guard and Reserve Employer Support State Chairman Award recipient, E57 [8JA]

ALBERTSON'S INC.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

ALBINO, JOHNNY

Remarks in House

Yaucano del Ano: award recipient, E1140 [5JN]

ALBION, MI

Remarks in House

Levine, Evelyn: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1326 [23JN]

ALBRECHT, CLINT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E199 [12FE]

ALBRIGHT, DAVID

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

ALBRIGHT, PENROSE C.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Plans, Programs, and Budgets: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10265 [30JY]

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (see S. 997), S5771 [6MY]

Public lands: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (see S. 213), S1479 [23JA]

University of New Mexico: authorize Native American language demonstration program in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans (see S. 1377), S9049 [8JY]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: prohibit funding to release water from the San Juan Chama project and the Middle Rio Grande project to comply with the Endangered Species Act, H7140 [18JY]

Dion's Pizza (business): anniversary, E123 [4FE]

Mechanical Contractors Association: tribute to Project Heat's On, E1768 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (S. 997), S5774 [6MY]

Public lands: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (S. 213), S1489 [23JA]

Texts of

S. 213, Albuquerque Biological Park Title Clarification Act, S1489 [23JA]

S. 997, carry out Corps of Engineers critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM, S5775 [6MY]

ALBUQUERQUE BIOLOGICAL PARK TITLE CLARIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 213), S1479 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 213), S1489 [23JA]

Texts of

S. 213, provisions, S1489 [23JA]

ALBUQUERQUE (NM) JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

Albuquerque Father Recalls ``A Fine Lady'', E125 [4FE]

End Filibuster, Put Court Nominee to Vote, S2645 [25FE], S14669 [12NO]

N.M. Gets Shock at Pump, S3769 [17MR]

ALCOHOL TAX EQUALIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2252), H4736 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2252), E1064 [22MY]

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Amendments

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S9819 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Walter Clore, ``Father of Washington Wine,'' Dies, S3248 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions

Colleges and universities: provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 1141), S6979 [22MY] (see H.R. 2681), H6464 [9JY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (see S. 192), S1069 [16JA]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants for mental health and substance abuse services for women and children who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence (see S. 1809), S13711 [31OC]

Insurance: provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1138), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2256), H4736 [22MY]

National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 220), S11245 [9SE]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 285), S1871 [4FE]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1523), S10617 [31JY]

Social Security: create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see S. 1506), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 791), H700 [13FE]

———exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (see S. 1681), S12192 [30SE]

———increase taxes on certain alcoholic beverages and provide additional funds for alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 2252), H4736 [22MY]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of beer (see S. 809), S4957 [8AP] (see H.R. 52), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 1457), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

Women: expand research for women in trauma (see S. 1811), S13711 [31OC]

———improve treatment for mental health and substance abuse needs of women with histories of trauma, including domestic and sexual violence (see S. 1810), S13711 [31OC]

Letters

Pathways to Independence Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, S10646 [31JY]

———Lorey H. Freeman, Oregon Law Center, S10647 [31JY]

Messages

Federal Drug and Substance Abuse Programs Review: President Bush, S7828 [12JN], H5345 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: provide for a national media campaign to reduce and prevent underage drinking, H1473 [4MR]

———reduce and prevent underage drinking, H2280 [25MR], H8263 [16SE]

Domaine Chandon (business): anniversary, E840 [1MY]

Gary, IN: anniversary of Serenity House alcohol and drug treatment facility, E840 [1MY]

Houston, TX: tribute to Council on Alcohol and Drugs efforts to prevent substance abuse in youth, H2463 [27MR]

Law enforcement: efforts to combat drunken driving, E2348 [20NO]

New Glarus Brewing Co.: tribute, E1977 [7OC]

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar (business): anniversary, E1853 [23SE]

Taxation: increase taxes on certain alcoholic beverages and provide additional funds for alcohol abuse prevention programs (H.R. 2252), E1064 [22MY]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (H.R. 786), E253 [13FE]

WHYI-Radio (Miramar, FL): tribute to charity efforts for Here's Help, Inc., youth drug and alcohol treatment facility, H2941 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

California: Grape Genomics Research Center and Viticulture Consortium funding, S14151 [6NO]

Colleges and universities: provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (S. 406), S2480 [13FE]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (S. 1141), S7054 [22MY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (S. 192), S1082 [16JA]

Iowa: viticulture technical assistance funding, S14022 [5NO]

Marin County, CA: anniversary of Marin Services for Women (organization), S7472 [5JN]

National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 220), S11255 [9SE]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S1886 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1523), S10645-S10648 [31JY]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax, S6469 [15MY]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (S. 1506), S10621 [31JY]

———exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (S. 1681), S12194 [30SE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (S. 374), S2358-S2360 [12FE]

———treatment of distilled spirits in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, S1136 [17JA]

Washington: Agriculture Research Service wine grape foundation block funding, S14148 [6NO]

Reports filed

Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 108-75), S8125 [18JN]

Texts of

S. 192, provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle, S1083 [16JA]

S. 285, Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act, S1886-S1888 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

S. 374, repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits, S2359 [12FE]

S. 406, Communities Combating College Drinking and Drug Use Act, S2482 [13FE]

S. 1138, Help Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Act, S7051-S7053 [22MY]

S. 1523, Pathways to Independence Act, S10646 [31JY]

S. Res. 220, National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day, S11255 [9SE]

ALCORN, JOE

Remarks in House

Henderson, NV, Senior Center: Volunteer of the Month award recipient, E1305 [19JN]

ALDEN, EDWARD

Articles and editorials

Report Raises New Questions on Saudi Role in 9/11 Attacks, H7774 [25JY]

September 11 Investigation Undermines Bush's Claims, H7775 [25JY]

ALDRICH, DOTTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1504 [17JY]

ALDRIDGE, AVERY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2242 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15404 [21NO]

ALESSI, ROGER

Remarks in Senate

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

ALEXANDER, KARA

Remarks in House

Levy County, FL: tribute to Levy County 4-H Sports Shooting Team, E1697 [5SE]

ALEXANDER, LaBRUCE S.

Letters

Congaree National Park Act, S8361 [23JN]

ALEXANDER, LAMAR (a Senator from Tennessee)

Addresses

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: by, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12300 [1OC], S12749 [16OC], S12796 [17OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4168 [20MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16146, S16147 [9DE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9108, S9157 [9JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11102, S11123 [4SE], S11323, S11360 [10SE]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13228 [24OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8728 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9108, S9157 [9JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7181, S7196 [2JN], S7567, S7644 [10JN], S7682, S7732 [11JN], S10155 [29JY]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S13943 [4NO], S14219 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6294, S6296, S6298 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6641 [20MY]

Conferee: H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S7649 [10JN]

Articles and editorials

Alexander's Principled Stand for State Control, Nashville (TN) Tennessean, S14253 [7NO]

Conversation With Lloyd John Ogilvie on Keeping God in Government, Jim Dailey, Decision (publication), S3651 [13MR]

Cross Burning Case—What Really Happened, Byron York, S13550 [30OC]

Cross Burning Case—What Really Happened, Part II, Byron York, S13550 [30OC]

Cross-Burning Trial, Judge's Handling of One Case Gave His Critics Ammunition, Bill Rankin, Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, S13551-S13553 [30OC]

Federal Funding Helps Defray Local Cost of ESL Programs, Claudette Riley, Nashville (TN) Tennessean, S3962 [19MR]

Internet's Taxing Issue—State, Service Providers Wage Fight Over Sales Tax on Web Access, Larisa Brass, Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, S13892 [4NO]

It's About Taxes—Yours, Chattanooga (TN) Times Free Press, S14253 [7NO]

Kidnapping of Lawrence Byrd, Citizen-Patriot (publication), S13549 [30OC]

Newsletter Dedicated to Truth and the Christian Civilization, Citizen-Patriot (publication), S13548 [30OC]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, National Association of Scholars (publication), S3040 [4MR]

Two 101st Soldiers Die in Ambush, Nashville (TN) Tennessean, S15804 [24NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S3028 [3MR]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 843), S9329 [14JY]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see S. 1015), S5859 [7MY]

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12278 [1OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see S. 1751), S13054 [22OC]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S5859 [7MY]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S6625 [19MY] (see S. 1019), S7136 [23MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4703 [2AP]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S4824 [3AP]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S8359 [23JN]

Education: national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

Employment: provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 317), S10265 [30JY]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S7477 [5JN]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3504 [11MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 1248), S8359 [23JN]

Kenya: elections (see S. Res. 231), S11832 [23SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S3087 [4MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S9245 [10JY]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S4824 [3AP]

———permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see S. 769), S4702 [2AP] (see S. 1665), S12056 [26SE] (see S. 1743), S12737 [16OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Medicaid: clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (see S. 1195), S7476 [5JN]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering controlled substances in order to attend school (see S. 1390), S9244 [10JY]

Motion pictures: criminal penalties for unauthorized recording of motion pictures in an exhibition facility and criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized distribution of commercial prerelease copyrighted works (see S. 1932), S15573 [22NO]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 123, 125), S5484 [29AP]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see S. 1108), S7927 [16JN]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9709 [22JY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 210), S10619 [31JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Presidential appointments: streamline the financial disclosure process for executive branch employees (see S. 765), S8560 [25JN]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1465), S9959 [25JY]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S4325 [24MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S15813 [24NO]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S12970 [21OC]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1173), S7234 (see S. 1174), S7235 [3JN]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes and allow the State and local income tax deduction against the alternative minimum tax (see S. 467), S2919 [27FE]

———application of excise tax to excessive attorney fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (see S. 887), S6071 [13MY]

———eliminate estate taxes (see S. 13), S8358 [23JN]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12839 [17OC]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S9906 [24JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 68), S11479 [15SE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see S. 915), S5343 [11AP]

Diseases: facilitate service of health care professionals in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (see S. 1067), S6256 [14MY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: technical corrections relative to amendments made by the Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act (see S. 1881), S15061 [18NO]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (see S. 1474), S10045 [28JY]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S12533 [14OC]

Certificates of election

Senate, S1 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13420 [28OC], S13572 [30OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Cost Estimates

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act (S. 150): CBO, S13033 [22OC]

———CBO (intergovernmental mandates), S14169 [6NO]

Court documents

Motion for Recusal of Judge Charles W. Pickering, Sr., from case involving Sam Bowers: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, S13549 [30OC]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Lists

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Oaths

Oath of Allegiance to the U.S., S11680 [17SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S6641 [20MY]

Privilege of the floor

Lipscomb, Bridget, S13696 [30OC], S14849 [12NO]

Valentine, Tim, S7558 [9JN]

Remarks

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (S. 843), S9320 [14JY]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12701, S12702 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12219 [1OC], S12377 [2OC], S12701, S12702 [16OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3866 [18MR]

———transfer portion of oil and gas revenues to Land and Water Conservation Fund State grant program, S3866 [18MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4998 [9AP], S5262 [11AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4082 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S15804 [24NO]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378 [28OC]

Australia: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4998 [9AP]

Blair, Tony: address to joint session of Congress by British Prime Minister of Great Britain, S9546 [17JY]

Breen, J. Daniel: nomination to be district judge, S3698 [13MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3866 [18MR], S3962 [19MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sacagawea provided by North Dakota for display in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 236), S9512, S9513 [16JY]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (S. Con. Res. 68), S11483 [15SE]

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8257, S8258, S8260 [19JN]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (S. 1628), S11680 [17SE]

———enact law to protect oath of allegiance, S11409 [11SE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378 [28OC]

Congress: authorize appointment of committee to escort British Prime Minister Tony Blair into the House chamber for joint session, S9513 [16JY]

Conrad, Glen E.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11736 [22SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S14171 [6NO]

Dept. of Education: establish Freedom's Answer Project to engage students in election process, S12185 [30SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S7518, S7521, S7522, S7523 [9JN], S7574 [10JN]

———require report on natural gas supplies and demand, S7683 [11JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9110 [9JY], S9212 [10JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6497 [15MY]

———facilitate service of health care professionals in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, S6497 [15MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S11021-S11023 [3SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11947 [25SE], S12168 [30SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11947 [25SE], S12168 [30SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S11021 [3SE]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038 [4MR], S8216, S8219 [19JN], S8261, S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

———funding, S3962 [19MR], S11021 [3SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2322 [12FE], S2787 [26FE], S3445 [11MR]

FCC: ruling on media ownership rules (S. Res. 159), unanimous-consent request, S7415 [4JN]

Federal courts: control of State and local political institutions, S8553 [25JN]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, S13891, S13893, S13896 [4NO]

Floyd, Henry F.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11736 [22SE]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9110 [9JY], S9212 [10JY]

Greer, J. Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S7676 [11JN]

Griffin, Richard A.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 195), S9438 [16JY]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (S. 1474), S10062 [28JY]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S9076 [9JY]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (S. 570), S9512 [16JY]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (S. 558), S9511 [16JY]

Iron and steel industry: end steel tariffs, S9484-S9486 [16JY], S10960 [2SE], S11746-S11748 [22SE], S14447 [11NO]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9110 [9JY]

———community policing programs funding, S2983 [27FE]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S11827 [23SE]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378 [28OC]

Madisonville, TN: dedication of Veterans Flag Memorial to commemorate Armed Forces Day, S7603 [10JN]

McKeague, David W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 192), S9438 [16JY]

Medicare: inclusion of disease management as a permanent part of the fee-for-service program, S8545 [25JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8545 [25JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S7868 [13JN]

National Football League: tribute to military awareness initiative, S14444 [11NO]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (S. 555), S9508, S9509 [16JY]

Neilson, Susan Bieke: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 193), S9438 [16JY]

Nuclear energy: loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction, S7584 [10JN]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (S. Res. 83), S3650 [13MR]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9110 [9JY], S9212 [10JY]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on foreign sources, S7571, S7573, S7576 [10JN]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13547, S13553 [30OC], S14556 [12NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3047 [4MR]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, S9212 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15052 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7518, S7521, S7522, S7523 [9JN], S7571, S7573, S7574, S7576, S7584 [10JN], S7683 [11JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S8256 [19JN], S9513 [16JY]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2322 [12FE], S3445 [11MR], S14556, S14611, S14615 [12NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14080 [5NO], S14556, S14611 [12NO]

Saad, Henry W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 194), S9438 [16JY]

Senate: legislative program, S8216, S8260 [19JN], S9513 [16JY], S11045 [3SE]

———revive tradition of the maiden speech for freshmen Senators, S3038 [4MR]

Senate Legal Counsel: testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (S. Res. 197), S9512 [16JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7420 [5JN]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, amend definition of Internet access, and allow existing State and local taxes to remain for 2 years, S14167, S14169 [6NO], S14250, S14252, S14253 [7NO]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7420 [5JN]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S13032 [22OC], S13891, S13893, S13896 [4NO], S14167, S14169 [6NO], S14250, S14252, S14253 [7NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11368 [11SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (S. 1490), S10267 [30JY]

Varlan, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S3800 [17MR]

Veterans Day: observance, S14386 [11NO]

Zimbabwe: support democratic transition and economic recovery, S7868 [13JN]

Summaries

Head Start Centers of Excellence Act (S. 1474), S10063 [28JY]

Marshall Plan: Marshall Foundation, S12702 [16OC]

Unfunded Mandate Reform Act (1995): Keith Bea and Richard S. Beth, Congressional Research Service, S13895 [4NO]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: by, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Land and Water Conservation Fund funding State by State, S3867 [18MR]

Texts of

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR]

S. 915, Energy and Science Research Investment Act, S5375 [11AP]

S. 1474, Head Start Centers of Excellence Act, S10064 [28JY]

Tributes

Clayton, James L., S5337 [11AP]

Coley, Jim, S8714 [26JN]

Dole, Senator, S7420 [5JN]

Frist, Thomas F., Jr.: Modern Healthcare (publication) and the American College of Healthcare Executives Healthcare Hall of Fame inductee, S4820 [3AP]

Hutchison, Senator, S7869 [13JN]

Madia, Bill, S10611 [31JY]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4429 [26MR]

Mull, Jacob B., S8714 [26JN]

ALEXANDER, RICHARD C.

Letters

Equity for Reservists Pay Act, E608 [27MR]

Overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9382 [15JY]

TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6661 [20MY]

ALEXANDER, RODNEY (a Representative from Louisiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H1396 [26FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H5815 [24JN]

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

Armed Forces: ensure tax-exempt status for members, or their spouses, serving in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 1795), H5268 [11JN]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3199), H9478 [15OC]

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

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019, 3365), H9982 [28OC]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel for the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3696), H12919 [8DE]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H7020 [16JY]

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

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1323), H2823 [3AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H8175 [10SE]

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

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

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H8083 [9SE]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 2449), H5365 [12JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H3571 [30AP]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4740 [22MY]

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

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H8175 [10SE]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H5468 [17JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit implementation of any Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services Commission recommendation for one year following submission (see H.R. 3440), H11360 [17NO]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2823 [3AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

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

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5366 [12JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H7618 [24JY]

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H8906 [24SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see H.R. 1474), H3305 [10AP]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H5045 [5JN]

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

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H4739 [22MY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 357), H2822 [3AP] (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1903 [13MR]

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

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H8017 [5SE]

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

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H9215 [2OC]

Humanitarian Trust Act: clarify period of time for which funds may be held in trust (see H.R. 2054), H4369 [20MY]

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

Insurance: coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1243), H10237 [30OC]

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

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Louisiana: provide economic disaster assistance to rice producers (see H.R. 341), H169 [27JA]

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

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

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H5175 [10JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2333), H4977 [4JN]

———limit hospital ownership exception to physician self-referral restrictions to interests purchased on terms generally available to the public (see H.R. 1539), H5268 [11JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3355 [11AP]

———provide prescription drug coverage and make improvements in payment for rural providers (see H.R. 2606), H5928 [25JN]

———remove inpatient limitation on the proportion of hospice care that certain rural hospice programs may provide (see H.R. 754), H5174 [10JN]

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

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H9478 [15OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H4255 [19MY]

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

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H7787 [25JY]

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

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4132 [14MY]

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

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4528 [21MY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H3857 [8MY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2183), H5714 [23JN]

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

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see H. Res. 400), H9688 [17OC]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4205 [15MY]

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

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

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H6603 [10JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H7618 [24JY]

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

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H392 [11FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2939 [8AP]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4368 [20MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see H.R. 491), H244 [29JA]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2392), H5088 [9JN]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see H.R. 1479), H4788 [2JN]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H5267 [11JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4877 [3JN]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5174 [10JN]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H5268 [11JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5664 [19JN]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H7788 [25JY]

———treatment of charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food which is inventory (see H.R. 543), H1682 [6MR]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H4788 [2JN]

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

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H10238 [30OC]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2822 [3AP]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H2402 [26MR]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1006), H2587 [1AP]

Women: tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4011 [13MY]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H10237 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a water supply project in Bastrop, LA (see H.R. 2091), H4130 [14MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9285 [8OC]

Remarks

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), H10061 [29OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (H.R. 342), H1761 [12MR]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (H. Res. 263), H5132 [10JN]

Dept. of Justice: use of existing State, local, and private prisons to house Federal prisoners, E1608 [25JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), E1608 [25JY]

Louisiana Purchase: bicentennial (H. Con. Res. 21), H8413 [23SE]

Public debt: status, H9286 [8OC]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H5132 [10JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7323 [22JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5132 [10JN], H7323 [22JY]

Veterans: benefits funding, E2236 [5NO]

Votes: position on missed, H1523 [5MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4128 [14MY]

ALEXANDER & BALDWIN, INC.

Biographies

Pfeiffer, Robert J., S12134-S12136 [29SE]

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Bills and resolutions

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building: designate (see S. 1919), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

Remarks in House

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

Boys Scouts of America: tribute to Boy Scout Venture Crew 80, E1978 [7OC]

de Otero, Guadalupe Sanchez: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [11JN]

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

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

Lowe, Judy: Alexandria, VA, Commission on Women Marguerite Payez Award recipient, E1289 [18JN]

Portillo, Sylvia: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1188 [10JN]

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

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S2591 [24FE]

ALFRED, LEANNA RICHARD

Remarks in House

American Institute for Public Service: Jefferson Award recipient, E1264 [16JN]

ALGERIA, DEMOCRATIC AND POPULAR REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Earthquakes: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see S. Res. 198), S9708 [22JY] (see H. Res. 264), H5174 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Earthquakes: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (H. Res. 264), H5668, H5669 [23JN], E1342 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Earthquakes: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts, S9581 [17JY]

———express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (S. Res. 198), S9737 [22JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Richard W. Erdman To Be Ambassador to Algeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 264, express sympathy for victims of earthquake in Algeria and support ongoing aid efforts, H5668 [23JN]

S. Res. 198, express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts in Algeria, S9737 [22JY]

ALHAMBRA, CA

Eulogies

Monserratt, Lloyd, E1316 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E804 [30AP]

National Agriculture Day: observance, E554 [24MR]

Siu, Annie Chin: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E469 [13MR]

ALIENS see Immigration; Refugees

ALIYEV, HEYDAR (President, Azerbaijan)

Remarks in House

Azerbaijan: U.S. policy, H8936 [25SE]

AL-KALIFA, HAMAD BIN ISA (Emir, Bahrain)

Bills and resolutions

U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 31), H322 [5FE]

Remarks in House

U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 31), E131 [5FE]

ALKURABI, ASAD MOHAMED

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2281), H4738 [22MY]

ALL-AMERICAN TAX RELIEF ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1308), H5330, H5333 [12JN]

———consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5329 [12JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1308, All-American Tax Relief Act, H5342 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1308): agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and includes Armed Forces pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (see H. Res. 270), H5265 [11JN]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1308), H5335 [12JN], H6682 [14JY], H6824, H6826 [15JY], H6984, H6985 [16JY], H7058, H7106 [17JY], H7158 [18JY], H7197 [21JY], H7319, H7320 [22JY], H7444 [23JY], H7595 [24JY], H7622 [25JY], H7811 [3SE], H7922, H7930 [4SE], H7995 [5SE], H8063 [9SE], H8178 [10SE], H8254 [16SE], H8359 [17SE], H8879 [24SE], H8930 [25SE], H8996 [30SE], H9067 [1OC], H9251 [7OC], H9346 [8OC], H9708 [20OC], H9784 [21OC], H10082 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10434 [5NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1308), H5270, H5271, H5346 [12JN], H5435, H5441, H5445 [17JN], H5477-H5491 [18JN], H5555, H5557-H5562 [19JN], H5822 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H7621, H7622 [25JY], E1280 [17JN]

———consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5316-H5330 [12JN], E1263 [16JN], E1293 [18JN]

———motion to instruct conferees, H5336-H5342 [12JN], H6824, H6826-H6834 [15JY], H6985-H6990 [16JY], H7106-H7112 [17JY], H7158, H7162 [18JY], H7197 [21JY], H7319-H7326 [22JY], H7444-H7449 [23JY], H7622-H7630 [25JY], H7930-H7936 [4SE], H7996-H8001 [5SE], H8178-H8182 [10SE], H8359-H8361 [17SE], H8879 [24SE], H8930-H8935 [25SE], H9067-H9073 [1OC], H9346-H9349 [8OC], H9784-H9787 [21OC], H10434-H10438 [5NO]

Taxation: increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5270, H5317, H5346 [12JN], H5441, H5445 [17JN], H5477-H5491 [18JN], H5555, H5557-H5562 [19JN], H5686, H5690 [23JN], H5822, H5910 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H6826-H6834 [15JY], H6985-H6990 [16JY], H7107-H7112 [17JY], H7158, H7162 [18JY], H7320-H7326 [22JY], H7444-H7449 [23JY], H7621, H7622-H7630 [25JY], H7931-H7936 [4SE], H7996-H8001 [5SE], H8178-H8182 [10SE], H8359-H8361 [17SE], H8930-H8935 [25SE], H9067-H9073 [1OC], H9346-H9349 [8OC], H9784-H9787 [21OC], H10434-H10438 [5NO], E1263 [16JN], E1293 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1308), S7970 [17JN], S8013 [18JN], S9744 [23JY]

———agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and includes Armed Forces pay in such credit (S. Res. 200), S9929, S9931 [25JY]

Taxation: increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7970 [17JN], S9744 [23JY]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit, S9931 [25JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Senate Amendments With an Amendment to H.R. 1308, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 108-149), H5265 [11JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Enact (H.R. 1308), H6829 [15JY]

Tables

Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act impact on a family of four with two minimum wage workers, S7451 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 270, consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment to H.R. 1308, provisions, H5316 [12JN]

H.R. 1308, provisions, H5333-H5335 [12JN]

S. Res. 200, agree to conference report on H.R. 1308, provisions, that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit, S9976 [25JY]

ALLAN, TOM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9047 [8JY]

ALLARD, WAYNE (a Senator from Colorado)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091 [16JA], S1165 [17JA], S1434 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4686, S4697, S4719 [2AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4208 [20MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6837, S6881 [21MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9428, S9430 [15JY], S9505 [16JY], S9562, S9601 [17JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11581 [16SE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13530 [29OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13297 [27OC], S13357, S13366, S13412 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8459, S8476 [24JN], S8608 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10072 [28JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6518, S6552 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, S9431 [15JY]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5878 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

Confusing Politics With Principle, Al Knight, Denver (CO) Post, S2820 [26FE]

Coup Against the Constitution, George F. Will, Washington (DC) Post, S14628 [12NO]

Democrats Turn Ugly on Estrada, Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News, S2820 [26FE]

Facing a New Nuclear Reality, Spencer Abraham, Washington (DC) Post, S11523 [16SE]

Give Estrada His Day in Court, Denver (CO) Post, S2820 [26FE]

Good Choice for Court, Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News, S4599 [1AP]

Law of the River, Denver (CO) Post, S113 [9JA]

Squandering Miguel Estrada, Chicago (IL) Tribune, S14629 [12NO]

Tymkovich Should Serve Well, Denver (CO) Post, S4599 [1AP]

Tymkovich's Hearing, Denver (CO) Rocky Mountain News, S4599 [1AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S10141 [29JY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 897), S5652 [1MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 61), S11833 [23SE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see S. 1890), S15187 [19NO]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (see S. 30), S35 [7JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (see S. 677), S4166 [20MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S2341 [12FE]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see S. 554), S3252 [6MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1297), S9592 [17JY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S1669 [28JA]

———exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S4512 [27MR]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 1019), S7189 [2JN]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Defense of Marriage Act: affirm (see S. Res. 275), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

———establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (see S. 1236), S7718 [11JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see S. 613), S3730 [13MR]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 111), S5175 [10AP]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S10141 [29JY]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S12193 [30SE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S4435 [26MR]

EPA: provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see S. 515), S3162 [5MR]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: provide for disclosure of credit-scoring information by creditors and consumer reporting agencies (see S. 1370), S9120 [9JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA]

Financial institutions: merge bank and savings association deposit insurance funds and reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see S. 229), S1736 [29JA]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Forests: establish institutes to conduct research on the prevention of, and restoration from, wildfires in forest and woodland ecosystems (see S. 32), S35 [7JA]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S8301 [20JN]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S7832 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (see S. 570), S3253 [6MR]

———eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1287), S12533 [14OC]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1081), S12533 [14OC]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4631 [1AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S13803 [3NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (see S. 145), S1813 [30JA]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1765), S13803 [3NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12838 [17OC]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S5344 [11AP]

Medicare: establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see S. 778), S8233 [19JN]

———improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (see S. 526), S3162 [5MR]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering controlled substances in order to attend school (see S. 1390), S9906 [24JY]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (see S. 1660), S11988 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S3087 [4MR]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S12535 [14OC]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (see S. 1315), S8727 [26JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 168), S7832 [12JN]

National security: provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S7831 [12JN]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S4377 [25MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S12738 [16OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 29), S1872 [4FE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S10906 [1AU]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6257 [14MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 846), S7236 [3JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see S. 1570), S11162 [5SE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S3504 [11MR]

———eliminate estate taxes (see S. 13), S3505 [11MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S14965 [17NO]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (see S. 1494), S11989 [25SE]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see S. 361), S2187 [11FE]

———provide a credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production and allow for expensing of geological and geophysical expenditures and delay rental payments (see S. 696), S4325 [24MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S5173 [10AP]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S4629 [1AP]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S4703 [2AP]

———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (see S. 1482), S15062 [18NO]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of gold, silver, and platinum in the same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of maximum capital gains rates (see S. 611), S3729 [13MR]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9415 [15JY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S6257 [14MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S5060 [9AP]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S14032 [5NO]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S9049 [8JY]

Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see S. 844), S5059 [9AP]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S4824 [3AP]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7621 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S4325 [24MR]

Colorado: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (see S. 1058), S6255 [14MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide additional responsibilities for the Chief Information Officer relative to geospatial information (see S. 1230), S7718 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior: make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (see S. 1366), S8726 [26JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 26), S15976 [25NO]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S37 [7JA]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S10906 [1AU]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S4957 [8AP]

Housing: assist low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and affordable housing by converting section 8 housing choice voucher program into a State-administered block grant (see S. 947), S5484 [29AP]

Medicare: extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (see S. 1220), S7618 [10JN]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (see S. 651), S3881 [18MR]

Public lands: increase penalties for illegal campfires on public, national park, and national forest lands that results in damage and specify uses for collected fines (see S. 833), S5059 [9AP]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see S. 1384), S9119 [9JY]

Taxation: allow small business employers a credit for certain expenses for long-term training of employees in highly skilled small business trades (see S. 1625), S11648 [17SE]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see S. 850), S5173 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (see S. Res. 197), S9496 [16JY]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY], S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY], S10100 [29JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY], S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Letters

Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act: Tom Norton and Margaret Catlin, Colorado Dept. of Transportation, S9124 [9JY]

International military education and training program funding for Indonesia contingent upon cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks: by, S1383 [23JA]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S6680 [20MY]

———James O. Ellis, Jr., Dept. of the Navy, S6680 [20MY]

———John P. Jumper, Dept. of the Air Force, S6679 [20MY]

Nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich to be circuit judge: Roy Romer, S4599 [1AP]

———several former Colorado Supreme Court judges, S4600 [1AP]

Lists

Supporters of nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich to be circuit judge, S4609 [1AP]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Privilege of the floor

Gardner, Cory, S4647 [1AP]

Higginboth, Ryan, S4647 [1AP]

Rimback, Ed, S4221 [20MR], S6738 [20MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12927 [21OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14013 [5NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (S. 1036), S5997 [9MY]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12702 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1134, S1135 [17JA], S1382 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1134, S1135 [17JA], S1382 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12343 [2OC], S12702 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4686, S4687 [2AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4734 [3AP], S4884 [7AP], S5265 [11AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4094 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S5265 [11AP], S14247 [7NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1783 [30JA]

Armed Forces Relief Trust: tribute to radio and television fundraising drive for military families, S14444 [11NO]

Boeing Co.: violations in Evolved Expendable Vehicle competition process, S10137 [29JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5302 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3811-S3813 [17MR], S3851 [18MR], S4247 [21MR]

California: allocation of water resources obtained from the Colorado River, S113 [9JA]

Colorado: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (S. 1058), S6260 [14MY]

———tribute to Solucient (business) Top 100 Hospitals honorees, S13708 [31OC]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S261 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S261 [14JA]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13870 [4NO]

Denver, CO: tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6650, S6653, S6655, S6656, S6679, S6680, S6689 [20MY], S6790, S6801, S6820, S6823 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14425 [11NO]

———oversight of procurement, performance criteria, and operational test plans for ballistic missile defense programs, S6653, S6655, S6656 [20MY]

———require specific authorization for design, development, or deployment of ballistic missile interceptors in space, S6820, S6823 [21MY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11522, S11523 [16SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9111 [9JY]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13484 [29OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S3811-S3813 [17MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11522, S11523 [16SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2021 [6FE], S2167 [11FE], S2309 [12FE], S2813, S2819, S2820, S2821 [26FE], S2890 [27FE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 26), S16030 [25NO]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11390 [11SE]

Figa, Phillip S.: nomination to be district judge, S12348 [2OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (S. 98), S151 [9JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13484 [29OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9111 [9JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13357, S13358 [28OC]

Health: suspend the Outcome and Assessment Information Set requirement for non-Medicare and non-Medicaid patients to reduce paperwork, S8608 [26JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (S. 811), S4959 [8AP]

Indonesia: allocation of foreign aid, S1134, S1135 [17JA]

———investigation into murders of U.S. citizens in Papua, S1134, S1135 [17JA]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S1382 [23JA], S9111 [9JY]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S., efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S13357 [28OC]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S10135 [29JY]

———place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12343 [2OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3851 [18MR]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S1783 [30JA]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13238 [27OC]

Medicare: extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (S. 1220), S7626 [10JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15613 [23NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8608 [26JN]

Minimum wage: level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14631 [12NO]

National security: enhance homeland security, S1783 [30JA]

———national missile defense system, S1783 [30JA]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (S. 651), S3900 [18MR]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6679, S6680, S6689 [20MY]

———allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6790 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6801 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11522, S11523 [16SE]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9111 [9JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2167 [11FE], S14554, S14628, S14631, S14632, S14696 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5815 [7MY]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (S. 1384), S9123 [9JY]

Senate: legislative program, S2021 [6FE], S6789 [21MY]

Social Security: redirect proposed tax cut revenues into reserve fund to strengthen trust funds, S3851 [18MR]

Taxation: allow small business employers a credit for certain expenses for long-term training of employees in highly skilled small business trades (S. 1625), S11649 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S3851 [18MR], S4247 [21MR], S5302 [11AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11376 [11SE]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3113 [5MR]

Tymkovich, Timothy M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4598, S4599, S4609, S4611, S4613 [1AP]

U.S. Air Force Academy: establish panel to determine responsibility for atmosphere that was conducive to recent acts of sexual misconduct, S4686, S4687 [2AP]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Senate Legal Counsel: testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (S. Res. 197), S9512 [16JY]

Reports

Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act: Committee on Economics (Joint), S9124 [9JY]

Tables

Nuclear testing by other countries since the U.S. last tested nuclear weapons, S6679 [20MY]

Texts of

S. 98, Community Choice in Real Estate Act, S152 [9JA]

S. 651, National Trails System Willing Seller Act, S3900 [18MR]

S. 811, American Dream Downpayment Act, S4960 [8AP]

S. 833, Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act, S5069 [9AP]

S. 1036, Chronic Wasting Disease Support Act, S5998 [9MY]

S. 1058, provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, S6260 [14MY]

S. 1220, Medicare Cost Contract Extension and Refinement Act, S7626 [10JN]

S. 1366, Chronic Wasting Disease Financial Assistance Act, S8760 [26JN]

S. 1384, Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act, S9125 [9JY]

S. 1558, Religious Liberties Restoration Act, S10910 [1AU]

S. 1625, Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Act, S11650 [17SE]

S. Res. 197, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al., S9504, S9512 [16JY]

S.J. Res. 26, constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage, S16030 [25NO]

Tributes

Brown, Louis, Jr., S6968 [22MY]

Cirone, Frank, S4733 [3AP]

Coy, Barbara, S3024 [3MR]

Coy, Timothy W., S12188 [30SE]

Lawton, Mark, S11157 [5SE]

Mother Teresa, S12273 [1OC]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S3725 [13MR]

Thurmond, Strom, S9298 [11JY]

ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI

Bills and resolutions

Michigan: suspend implementation of revised definitions of Metropolitan Statistical Areas applicable to certain counties (see S. 1412), S9414 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Michigan: suspend implementation of revised definitions of Metropolitan Statistical Areas applicable to certain counties (S. 1412), S9424 [15JY]

ALLEN, ANSELM

Remarks in House

National Weather Service: John Campanius Holm Award recipient, E2229 [5NO]

ALLEN, BESSIE C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E438 [12MR]

ALLEN, DARLENE T.

Letters

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia, S12119 [29SE]

ALLEN, E.T. (MIKE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1079 [23MY], E1893 [25SE]

ALLEN, ELIZABETH AKERS

Poems

``Rock Me to Sleep'', S5940 [8MY]

ALLEN, GEORGE (a Senator from Virginia)

Addresses

Vietnamese Conflict POW: John Gurr, S16111 [9DE]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1290 [21JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12337, S12388, S12390 [2OC], S12630 [15OC], S12656, S12750 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4719 [2AP], S4857, S4863 [3AP]

Armed Forces: provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4645 [1AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4276 [21MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6708 [20MY], S6880 [21MY], S6899 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9391, S9429 [15JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9108, S9157 [9JY], S9171, S9256 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10948, S10985 [2SE], S11009, S11040 [3SE], S11257 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14845 [12NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11542, S11585 [16SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13367, S13412, S13414 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8561 [25JN], S8728 [26JN]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9108, S9157 [9JY], S9171, S9256 [10JY]

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

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14157, S14185 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6216, S6269, S6294 [14MY], S6451, S6509, S6527 [15MY]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 158), S7557, S7559 [9JN]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S2549 [24FE]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S4703 [2AP]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (see S. 1959), S15975 [25NO]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see S. 705), S4376 [25MR] (see S. 711), S4434 [26MR]

———expand eligibility for command responsibility pay to commanders of the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 757), S4629 [1AP]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (see S. 704), S4513 [27MR]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see S. 718), S4434 [26MR]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (see S. 706), S4376 [25MR] (see S. 712), S4434 [26MR]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S5771 [6MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S12377 [2OC]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 788), S9638 [21JY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see S. 1890), S15187 [19NO]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

China, People's Republic of: encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 219), S11245 [9SE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see S. 1064), S6508 [15MY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3994 [19MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see S. 554), S3252 [6MR]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S3087 [4MR]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see S. 1751), S13054 [22OC]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 1125), S6978 [22MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S5950 (see S. 1019), S5951 [8MY]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see S. Res. 97), S4376 [25MR]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S5542 [30AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: initiate expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (see S. Res. 262), S15188 [19NO]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see S. 1783), S13134 [23OC]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S230 [13JA]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S10906 [1AU]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S3620 [12MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S9592 [17JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S6256 [14MY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see S. 159), S288 [14JA]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S1669 [28JA]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see S. 593), S9415 [15JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see S. 1369), S8862 [27JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S3029 [3MR]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4514 [27MR]

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: provide funding to protect integrity (see S. Res. 135), S6257 [14MY]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3411 [10MR]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S3804 [17MR]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (see S. 570), S3253 [6MR]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S3505 [11MR]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 227), S3620 [12MR]

Iran: support democracy (see S. 1082), S7382 [4JN]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S5061 [9AP]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S5650 [1MY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7833 [12JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S3882 [18MR]

Korea, Republic of: end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2920 [27FE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1828), S14452 [11NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S7382 [4JN]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S5060 [9AP]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S6625 [19MY]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———improve outpatient vision services (see S. 1095), S6853 [21MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S7382 [4JN]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (see S. 1092), S7236 [3JN]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2921 [27FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S6625 [19MY]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see S. 610), S9329 [14JY]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2921 [27FE]

National Commission on Digestive Diseases: establish (see S. 1902), S15287 [20NO]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3505 [11MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S3504 [11MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see S. 902), S7719 [11JN]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S5061 [9AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3028 [3MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Public welfare programs: extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S7236 [3JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S7619 [10JN]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S5860 [7MY]

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

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (see S. Res. 138), S5995 [9MY]

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (see S. 141), S203 [10JA]

———provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S2120 [10FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S2187 [11FE]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (see S. 1880), S15061 [18NO]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7542 [9JN]

Taxation: allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 1524), S10618 [31JY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see S. 1570), S13516 [29OC]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1978 [5FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S3805 [17MR]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S5485 [29AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S4167 [20MR]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see S. 206), S3028 [3MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S3504 [11MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 695), S5344 [11AP]

———modify renewable energy credit to include electricity produced from municipal solid waste (see S. 359), S3028 [3MR]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S6625 [19MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S7477 [5JN]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S11913 [24SE]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see S. 267), S2921 [27FE]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 251), S2341 [12FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S3028 [3MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 1457), S9959 [25JY]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1669 [28JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see S. 209), S1479 [23JA]

———treatment of interest paid in certain situations where the debt is guaranteed by a related foreign person (see S. 1894), S15187 [19NO]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9119 [9JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

Transportation: provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1109), S15813 [24NO]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring (see S. 119), S230 [13JA]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S10972 [2SE]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see S. 1756), S13054 [22OC]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S3804 [17MR]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (see S. 1213), S9304 [11JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4898 [7AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S9415 [15JY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 170), S7926 [16JN]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3506 [11MR]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see S. Res. 184), S8559 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone (see S. 398), S2457 [13FE]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 309), S1977 [5FE]

———provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (see S. 955), S5541 [30AP]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see S. 243), S1736 [29JA]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 471), S2920 [27FE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see S. 471), S2920 [27FE]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S11245 [9SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see S. 244), S1736 [29JA]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S3163 [5MR]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see S. 481), S2920 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see S. 534), S3163 [5MR]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see S. 1919), S15407 [21NO]

NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (see S. 1855), S14804 [12NO]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (see S. Res. 58), S2457 [13FE]

Northern Neck National Heritage Area: feasibility study (see S. 472), S2920 [27FE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate refunds to provide catastrophic health coverage to individuals who do not otherwise have health coverage (see S. 713), S4434 [26MR] (see S. 928), S5433 [28AP]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (see S. 394), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 721), S4434 [26MR]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 150), S230 [13JA]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 393), S2457 [13FE]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (see S. Res. 158), S7235 [3JN]

Virginia: Federal recognition of the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (see S. 1423), S9592 [17JY]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY]

Letters

Application of certain goals that would subject Federal employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors: Bobbie Kilberg, Northern Virginia Technology Council, S1377 [23JA]

———Gary Engebreison, Contract Services Association of America, S1377 [23JA]

———Harris N. Miller, Information Technology Association of America, S1377 [23JA]

———Stan Z. Soloway, Professional Services Council, S1377 [23JA]

Business-related riders in the omnibus appropriations bill: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1376 [23JA]

Climate Stewardship Act: Donald L. Evans, Sec. of Commerce, Elaine L. Chao, Sec. of Labor, and Marianne L. Horinko, EPA, S13596 [30OC]

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles: Marianne McInerney, American International Automobile Dealers Association, S10104 [29JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S2549 [24FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1342 [22JA], S1376, S1422, S1424 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1342 [22JA], S1376, S1422, S1424 [23JA]

Armed Forces: anniversary of military actions in Afghanistan, S3987 [19MR]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4618 [1AP]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (S. 309), S1983 [5FE]

Blair, Tony: address to joint session of Congress by British Prime Minister of Great Britain, S9546 [17JY]

Bridgewater, VA: tribute to Bridgewater Junior League All-Stars baseball team, S16113 [9DE]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14701, S14702 [12NO]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7601 [10JN]

Children and youth: mentoring programs funding, S11336 [10SE]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, S12531 [14OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1855, S1857, S1858 [4FE]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S274 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S274 [14JA]

Conrad, Glen E.: nomination to be district judge, S11737 [22SE]

Cox, Patrick: welcome European Parliament President to Senate chamber, S8499 [25JN]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (S. 1597), S11249 [9SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9108 [9JY], S9171, S9172, S9173 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11336 [10SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13595 [30OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S14953, S14955, S14956, S14957, S14958, S14959 [17NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2107 [10FE], S2311 [12FE], S2808 [26FE], S3054, S3055 [4MR], S14599, S14601, S14602 [12NO]

———withdrawal of nomination to be circuit judge, S11063 [4SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7814, S7815 [12JN]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (S. 159), S301 [14JA]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11395 [11SE]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (H.R. 978), S11424 [11SE]

———adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (S. 481), S2940 [27FE]

———application of certain goals that would subject employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1376, S1422, S1424 [23JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9108 [9JY], S9171, S9172, S9173 [10JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13649, S13650 [30OC]

Foreign trade: combat piracy of intellectual property through international narcotics and law enforcement funding, S13649, S13650 [30OC]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108 [9JY]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S10104 [29JY]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (S. Res. 58), S4508 [27MR]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S1151 [17JA], S5504 [30AP]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S14597 [12NO]

Pate, R. Hewitt: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7866 [13JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9108 [9JY], S9171, S9172, S9173 [10JY]

Pelham, Daniel W.: tribute (S. Res. 43), S1911 [4FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3054 [4MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10104 [29JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1911 [4FE]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S11063 [4SE], S14554, S14555, S14560, S14596, S14597, S14598, S14599, S14601, S14602, S14608, S14609, S14610, S14692, S14701, S14702 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5825 [7MY]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots relative to perimeter rule on flight distances, S7814, S7815 [12JN]

SBA: tribute for disaster assistance to Virginia following Hurricane Isabel, S15181 [19NO]

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

Senate: legislative program, S1912 [4FE]

Snow, John W.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S1842 [30JA]

South Boston Gazette-Virginian (publication): anniversary, S2116 [10FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14413 [11NO]

Taxation: expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (S. 721), S4618 [1AP]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S236 [13JA], S13791-S13793 [3NO], S14160 [6NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11369 [11SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171, S9172, S9173 [10JY]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring, S1342 [22JA]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 158), S7258 [3JN]

———tribute to ROTC POW/MIA remembrance vigil, S16110 [9DE]

Verdery, C. Stewart, Jr.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Border/Transportation Security Policy, S8257 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 150, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S236 [13JA]

S. 309, Aeronautics Research and Development Revitalization Act, S1984-S1987 [5FE]

S. 393, tax treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants, S2469 [13FE]

S. 394, expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers, S2470 [13FE]

S. 398, treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, S2473 [13FE]

S. 481, adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of Federal employees receiving disability payments, S2940 [27FE]

S. 721, expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers, S4444 [26MR]

S. 1597, Homestead Preservation Act, S11250 [9SE]

Tributes

Anderson, Alfred C., S16116 [9DE]

Harvey, William R., S2116 [10FE]

Heavener, Stephen A., S9491 [16JY]

Layman, Larry, S2116 [10FE]

May, Donald C., Jr., S4618 [1AP]

Miller, Giles H., Jr., S9491 [16JY]

Miller, Luther E. (Ikey), S11639 [17SE]

Moss, Patricia Buckley, S16116 [9DE]

O'Brien, William G., S11639 [17SE]

Schools, Russell C., S16115 [9DE]

Tyson, Cynthia Haldenby, S11638 [17SE]

Versace, Humbert R. (Rocky), S16110 [9DE]

Watkins, William, III, S5941 [8MY]

Williams, Carrington, S845 [15JA]

Wust, Klaus, S2697 [25FE]

ALLEN, JEFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7458 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9925 [25JY]

ALLEN, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1564 [23JY]

ALLEN, MAUREEN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E83 [28JA]

ALLEN, MERRITT

Remarks in Senate

Oregon Medical Association: Doctor-Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S13132 [23OC]

ALLEN, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Clemson University: William C. Everhart Award recipient, E1756 [10SE]

ALLEN, MIKE

Articles and editorials

``Pioneers'' Paved Bush's Way With Big Dollars, H3878 [9MY]

2004 Budget Likely To Show Record Deficits, S1699 [29JA]

ALLEN, MILTON B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E475 [13MR]

ALLEN, RONALD, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11023 [3SE]

ALLEN, THOMAS H. (a Representative from Maine)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2793 [3AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6564, H6604 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7619 [24JY], H7693 [25JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3809 [8MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries (see H.R. 2161), H4877 [3JN]

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

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

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

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H12321 [25NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H6264 [26JN]

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

Armed Forces: improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6271 [7JY]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H9982 [28OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 24), H1747 [11MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1642 [5MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H3683 [6MY]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4131 [14MY]

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9479 [15OC]

Bankruptcy: protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H1642 [5MR]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H8083 [9SE]

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

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H5367 [12JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H12921 [8DE]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H3305 [10AP]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H2940 [8AP]

———protect health by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H12921 [8DE]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H9812 [21OC]

China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H10978 [6NO]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

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

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H9982 [28OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2940 [8AP]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3641 [5MY]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H10457 [5NO]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H1467 [27FE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3684 [6MY]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of Education: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H138 [8JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H9614 [16OC]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H12321 [25NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5409 [16JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2940 [8AP]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H2312 [25MR]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H7020 [16JY]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

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

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H1517 [4MR]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H7949 [4SE]

———importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H10237 [30OC]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H6348 [8JY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H8083 [9SE]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H12311 [21NO]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3641 [5MY]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H1682 [6MR]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H6349 [8JY]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see H.R. 2485), H9614 [16OC]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H5929 [25JN]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1191), H2939 [8AP]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H6464 [9JY]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H10130 [29OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H5088 [9JN]

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

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

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

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6707 [14JY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3302 [10AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H8491 [23SE]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1334 [25FE]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H1334 [25FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 2932), H7782 [25JY]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H4787 [2JN]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H3637 [1MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H138 [8JA]

Fish and fishing: prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1286), H4788 [2JN]

Foreign aid: increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (see H.R. 2616), H7787 [25JY]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H3683 [6MY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2823 [3AP]

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

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H7787 [25JY]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H8284 [16SE]

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

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H4204 [15MY]

———improve access to prescription drugs, prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements, and ban campaign contributions from pharmaceutical company chief executive officers (see H.R. 1733), H3301 [10AP]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3684 [6MY]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

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

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

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H6349 [8JY]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H1689 [10MR]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H7840 [3SE]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see H.R. 2628), H10237 [30OC]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6869 [15JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H4012 [13MY]

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

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H8017 [5SE]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6264 [26JN]

Iraq: require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9688 [17OC]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5175 [10JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4529 [21MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5045 [5JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Laitres, Alfred J.: authorize disinterment from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, and authorize transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin (see H.R. 2970), H9982 [28OC]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

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

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (see H.R. 1142), H1680 [6MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see H. Con. Res. 216), H5366 [12JN]

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

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———permit States to obtain reimbursement for care or services provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in a private mental health facility (see H.R. 3363), H9811 [21OC]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H8175 [10SE]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2000), H3760 [7MY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4788 [2JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H6348 [8JY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2823 [3AP]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H4205 [15MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H7787 [25JY]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H7839 [3SE]

———expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine and provide for reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see H.R. 102), H3571 [30AP]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2333), H9812 [21OC]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3634 [1MY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H1908 [17MR]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H6348 [8JY]

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

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H2822 [3AP]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H9381 [10OC]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H138 [8JA]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H2819 [3AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H2940 [8AP]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H8175 [10SE]

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

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

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

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

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H4011 [13MY]

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

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H4877 [3JN]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H4876 [3JN]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 1764), H4205 [15MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H5089 [9JN]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H2822 [3AP]

New Hampshire: mint coins in commemoration of the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation (see H.R. 2093), H5468 [17JN]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H8081 [9SE]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

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

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

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H1396 [26FE] (see H.R. 2497), H6349 [8JY]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

———include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H5268 [11JN]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2402 [26MR]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H2312 [25MR]

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

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1955 [18MR]

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

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2312 [25MR]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H6869 [15JY]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4529 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

SBA: establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see H.R. 1387), H3572 [30AP]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer overflow control programs (see H. Con. Res. 309), H10341 [4NO]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H12311 [21NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6869 [15JY]

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

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

———effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 174), H2821 [3AP]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H8949 [25SE]

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

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

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see H. Res. 346), H7785 [25JY]

———impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H3637 [1MY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H2402 [26MR]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H9813 [21OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5174 [10JN]

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

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

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H1517 [4MR]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H6348 [8JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H4739 [22MY]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (see H. Res. 170), H2703 [2AP]

U.N.: restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H5714 [23JN]

———urge establishment of broad Security Council authority to help the people of Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2704 [2AP]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (see H.R. 3276), H10237 [30OC]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H4255 [19MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9982 [28OC]

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

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H7455 [23JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H706 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1746 [11MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2939 [8AP]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5366 [12JN]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: require GAO report on whether amounts appropriated to carry out grant programs are adequate to permit recipients to meet the conditions imposed by receipt of the grant (see H.R. 3341), H9737 [20OC]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6262 [26JN]

Health: reduce price of prescription drugs purchased by States for its employees, retirees, and pharmaceutical assistance beneficiaries (see H.R. 3662), H12918 [8DE]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

Medicare: extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2269 [20MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H8905 [24SE]

Smith, Margaret Chase: anniversary of ``Declaration of Conscience'' speech in which she defended American rights to free speech and dissent (see H. Res. 246), H4528 [21MY]

Social Security: exception to marriage requirements for widows and widowers relative to State restrictions on divorce from a prior spouse institutionalized due to mental incompetence (see H.R. 249), H135 [8JA]

Wilson, Nancy B.: relief (see H.R. 334), H138 [8JA]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), motion to instruct conferees, H11375 [18NO]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9258 [7OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9393 [15OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2793 [3AP]

Budget: deficit, H3548, H3549 [30AP], H10325 [4NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2199 [20MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, H160, H161 [27JA]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10096, H10097 [29OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4259 [20MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to instruct conferees, H6906 [16JY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, H4259 [20MY]

Dept. of Energy: feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3271, H3272 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H11375 [18NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7537 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6564, H6565 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7693 [25JY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H161 [27JA], H10325 [4NO]

Education: funding, H2793 [3AP]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3809 [8MY]

———include administrators of adult education and literacy programs on local workforce investment boards, H3809 [8MY]

EPA: prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, H7693 [25JY]

FCC: ruling on media ownership rules, H4770 [2JN]

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

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (H.R. 2621), E1385 [27JN]

Head Start Program: provide block grants to States, E1636 [25JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), E1636 [25JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1851 [13MR]

Medicare: privatization, H160 [27JA]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (H.R. 1400), H5698 [23JN]

———reform, H160 [27JA]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6100 [26JN], H6306 [8JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12266 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10441 [5NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5698 [23JN]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4216 [19MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6564, H6565 [10JY]

Nuclear weapons: allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, H6906 [16JY]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4216 [19MY]

Pharmaceuticals: reductions in prescription drug prices, H4765 [2JN]

Portland, ME: tribute to Catherine McAuley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E934 [13MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3103, H3271, H3272 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H10096, H10097 [29OC]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (H. Con. Res. 288), H11528 [19NO]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H2647 [2AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, H2647 [2AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4855 [3JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H161 [27JA], H2199 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3548, H3549 [30AP], H3833 [8MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4855 [3JN]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (H. Res. 170), H2884 [8AP]

Votes: position on missed, H552 [13FE], E266 [13FE], E572 [25MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1635 [5MR], H1676 [6MR], H3049 [9AP], H3854 [8MY], H4874 [3JN], H5811 [24JN], H9279 [7OC]

Tributes

Lang, Durward, E2050 [15OC]

ALLEN, TX

Remarks in House

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: tribute to visit by Moving Wall exhibit, H4374 [21MY]

ALLEN, WALTER, III

Letters

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S14235 [7NO]

ALLEN, WILLIAM P., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E160 [6FE]

ALLENDALE, MI

Bills and resolutions

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 13), H60 [7JA]

Lists

Grand Valley State University football team and coaches, S1140 [17JA]

Remarks in House

Grand Valley State University: tribute to first graduating class, E1828 [17SE]

———tribute to football team (H. Res. 13), H104, H105 [8JA]

Remarks in Senate

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team, S1140 [17JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 13, tribute to Grand Valley State University football team, H104 [8JA]

ALLENTOWN, PA

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S4155 [20MR]

ALLIANCE, OH

Lists

Mount Union College football team, coaches, and staff, S124 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Mount Union College: tribute to football team, S98, S123 [9JA]

ALLIANCE FOR FOOD SECURITY

Letters

Emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, S1232 [21JA]

ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE

Letters

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5455 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to Coaches Against Gun Violence, S11154 [5SE]

ALLIANCE FOR REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY

Remarks in House

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

ALLINSON, STEVE

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

ALLISON PARK, PA

Remarks in House

Millvale, PA: anniversary of North Hills Community Outreach satellite office, E1908 [25SE]

ALLOUSH, BASEL

Proclamations

Tribute to Basel Alloush: Representative Ney, E1346 [25JN]

ALLOUSH, RAMSEY N.

Proclamations

Tribute: Representative Ney, E1345 [25JN]

ALMAVAR, INC.

Articles and editorials

Alvamar Developer Dies; Friends Recall ``Visionary'' Deeds, E371 [5MR]

Friends Celebrate Memories of Billings, E372 [5MR]

ALOHA, OR

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S6620 [19MY]

al-QAEDA (terrorist organization)

Articles and editorials

Al-Qaeda, ``Exploits Insecurity in Iraq To Acquire Weapons and Swell Its Ranks'', S13766 [3NO]

Split at C.I.A. and F.B.I. on Iraqi Ties to Al Qaeda, S2396 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Terrorism: detain U.S. citizens or residents that are members of or cooperated with al-Qaeda in terrorist acts against the U.S. (see H.R. 1029), H1464 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4760 [2JN], H4968 [4JN], H4983, H4984 [5JN], H5067-H5069 [9JN], H5154 [10JN], H5246 [11JN], H5718 [24JN]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, H1495 [4MR]

Terrorism: detain U.S. citizens or residents that are members of or cooperated with al-Qaeda in terrorist acts against the U.S. (H.R. 1029), E324 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7462-S7464 [5JN]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, S3158 [5MR], S3704 [13MR]

AL-QAZWINI, HASSAN

Prayers

House of Representatives, H9035 [1OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9035, H9036 [1OC]

AL-SABAH, SABAH AL-AHMAD AL-JABER (Prime Minister, Kuwait)

Remarks in House

U.S. visit, E1789 [16SE]

ALSDORF, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2511 [8DE]

ALSOBROOKS, DAN M.

Letters

Child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

ALSUP, HERB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2110 [21OC]

ALTADENA, CA

Remarks in House

Fennessy, Jacqueline: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E463 [13MR]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Pasadena-Altadena Chapter, E65 [27JA]

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL

Remarks in House

Babe Ruth League, Inc.: tribute to Altamonte Springs Patriots softball team, H9464 [15OC]

al-TIKRITI, ALI HASAN al-MAJID

Remarks in House

Iraq: human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials, H2590 [2AP]

ALTMAN, DANIEL

Articles and editorials

Yearlong Decline in Dollar Is Little Help on Trade Gap, S4781 [3AP]

ALTMAN, ROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2010 [8OC]

ALTONAGA, CECILIA M.

Letters

Nomination of Cecilia M. Altonaga to be district judge: Roberto Martinez, S3669 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5755-S5759 [6MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

ALTOONA, PA

Remarks in House

Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.: anniversary, E2495 [8DE]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): anniversary of Jaffa Shrine, E1556 [22JY]

Symphony Orchestra: tribute, E2334 [19NO]

ALVA, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, E757 [11AP]

ALVARADO, VALENTINO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E230 [13FE]

ALVAREZ, ERIC

Letters

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge land acquisition funding, H10203 [30OC]

ALVAREZ, RAMON

Remarks in House

Riverside, CA: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1996 [8OC]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas, H10101 [29OC]

ALVERSON, CHRISTOPHER E.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E715 [10AP]

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Odland, Luna: Alzheimer's Association President's Award recipient, E776 [12AP]

AMABEL, ATIABET IJAN

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to students participating in the STARS Academy Research Mission, H306 [5FE]

AMADOR COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

California: tribute to 3d Congressional District firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2157 [30OC]

AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION

Letters

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S6077 [13MY]

AMANN, CHRISTINE L.

Letters

Relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family, S7028 [22MY]

AMARGOSA, NV

Bills and resolutions

BLM: land conveyance in Nye County, NV, to Ponderosa Dairy in Amargosa, NV (see H.R. 2326), H4977 [4JN]

AMARILLO (TX) GLOBE NEWS

Articles and editorials

Husband's Roots a Source of Pride—Amarillo Should Honor Its Own, H302 [5FE]

AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

La Mirada, CA: tribute to Girl All Stars softball team, E2119 [21OC]

AMATEUR SPORTS INTEGRITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

Letters

Gambling on college sports in Nevada: several University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law students, S5941 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1002), S5784 [6MY], S5941 [8MY]

Texts of

S. 1002, provisions, S5785 [6MY]

AMAYA-BONILLA, DIONISIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1235 [13JN]

AMBLER, PA

Remarks in House

Upper Dublin Lutheran Church: anniversary, E1127 [4JN]

AMBRIZ, SARAH

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

AMERICA BIKES (organization)

Letters

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S6077 [13MY]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS

Letters

Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act, S5955 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Bishop, F. Marian: American Academy of Family Physicians John G. Walsh Award recipient, S1865 [4FE]

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS

Letters

Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act, S5955 [8MY]

AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Ogle, Tara: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, H3648 [6MY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATES, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1378 [27JN]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY

Letters

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act, S5179, S5180 [10AP]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE

Articles and editorials

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

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

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

Ehlers, Representative: Philip Hauge Abelson Prize recipient, E408 [7MR]

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Texts of

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AIRPORT EXECUTIVES

Letters

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7801 [12JN]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS

Remarks in House

AmeriChoice Alliance, Inc.: American Association of Health Plans/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals HERA Bronze award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Articles and editorials

Stubbornly Seeking Success—Merriam Man Hasn't Let Deafness or His Start in West African Poverty Stop Him, E1712 [5SE]

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to American Association of People With Disabilities and Microsoft Corp., joint internship program, E1712 [5SE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PORT AUTHORITIES

Letters

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11167 [5SE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS see AARP (organization)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

Remarks in House

Rosborg, James: Illinois School Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E2475 [8DE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS

Letters

Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7874 [4SE]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY

Remarks in House

National Suicide Awareness Week: observance, H3846, H3850-H3854 [8MY], E907 [9MY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN

Remarks in House

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Free Library of Philadelphia Lines of Violation exhibition, E1454 [11JY]

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ON MENTAL RETARDATION

Remarks in Senate

Illinois: tribute to American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S11830 [23SE]

AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Hatlen, Kaaren: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S5940 [8MY]

School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award: recipients, S5940 [8MY]

AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act, S7253 [3JN]

AMERICAN BAPTIST SEMINARY OF THE WEST

Remarks in House

Siden, Douglas L.: American Baptist Seminary of the West Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, E1481 [15JY]

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION

Excerpts

Governing Principles of the Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary, S2333 [12FE]

Letters

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H3067 [10AP]

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., to be circuit judge, S13542 [30OC]

Obituaries

Smith, Chesterfield H., S9584 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Robinson, William T., III: Cincinnati Bar Association Themis Award recipient, E813 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Minami, Dale: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4159 [20MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act, S2704 [25FE]

Statements

Tribute to Arthur C. Helton, S11342 [10SE]

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Cemeteries and funerals: remove, upon request, remains of any person interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery in France or Belgium and reinter such remains in the U.S. (see H.R. 1265), H1900 [13MR]

Louisiana: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers (see S. 499), S3027 [3MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2540), H5662 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (H.R. 2540), E1309 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Louisiana: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers (S. 499), S3030 [3MR], S9607 [17JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

Reports filed

Buffalo Soldier Commemoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 108-92), S9303 [11JY]

Texts of

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 499, Buffalo Soldier Commemoration Act, S3031 [3MR], S9607 [17JY]

AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

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

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Letters

Mammography Quality Standards Act reauthorization, S15063 [18NO]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Chicago, IL, Women's Board: anniversary, S12602 [15OC]

AMERICAN CITY AND COUNTY (publication)

Remarks in Senate

Connolly, Angela: American City and County (publication) National County Leader of the Year Award recipient, S9705 [22JY]

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

Articles and editorials

Demon for Our Times, E1864 [23SE]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVES

Remarks in Senate

Frist, Thomas F., Jr.: Modern Healthcare (publication) and the American College of Healthcare Executives Healthcare Hall of Fame inductee, S4820 [3AP]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3479 [11MR]

Statements

Intact Dilatation and Extraction, S3601 [12MR], S12921 [21OC]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H4913 [4JN]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS

Letters

Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act, S5955 [8MY]

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION

Letters

Mammography Quality Standards Act reauthorization, S15064 [18NO]

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Anniversary (H. Res. 394), H10249, H10250 [4NO], E2231 [5NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 394, anniversary, H10249 [4NO]

AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES

Letters

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11796 [23SE]

Remarks in House

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

AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

Health: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see S. Res. 182), S8439 [24JN]

———tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H1746 [11MR]

Letters

Recognize Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry as the official national museum of dentistry, S5386 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Health: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (S. Res. 182), S8445 [24JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 182, commend American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care, S8445 [24JN]

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Dept. of HHS: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6514 [10JY]

Kaufman, Francine Ratner: American Diabetes Association Woman of Valor award recipient, E140 [6FE]

———American Diabetes Association Women of Valor Award recipient, E95 [29JA]

Weiss, Michael A.: American Diabetes Association Charles H. Best Medal for Service recipient, H4844 [3JN], E1249 [13JN]

AMERICAN DISABLED FOR ATTENDANT PROGRAMS TODAY (ADAPT) (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Free Our People March and Rally: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 283), H8283 [16SE]

AMERICAN DREAM DOWNPAYMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 811), S15850 [24NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 811), S4957 [8AP]

Excerpts

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H9044 [1OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1276), H2869 [8AP], H9038, H9039-H9045 [1OC], E709 [8AP]

Enact (S. 811), H12889, H12892 [8DE], E2555 [15DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 811), S4959 [8AP], S15874 [24NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H5661 [19JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1276, provisions, H9039 [1OC]

S. 811, provisions, S4960 [8AP]

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Remarks in House

Observance, E2391 [22NO]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 272), S15509 [21NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 272, designate, S15476, S15509 [21NO]

AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Meltzer, Allan H.: American Enterprise Institute Irving Kristol Award recipient, E336 [27FE]

AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration, S3871 [18MR]

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, H6643 [14JY]

Remarks in House

Missouri Farm Bureau: American Farm Bureau Federation President's Award recipient, E126 [4FE]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Letters

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees, H4553 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding, S14498 [12NO]

Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act, S13143 [23OC]

Nomination of Peter J. Eide to be Federal Labor Relations Authority General Counsel, S5741 [5MY]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11790 [23SE]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Letters

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees, H4553 [22MY]

Prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied, S8616 [26JN]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2484 [31MR]

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4744 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Michigan: anniversary of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council No. 25, E423 [11MR]

Remarks in Senate

Michigan: anniversary of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council No. 25, S3501 [11MR]

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Letters

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2487 [31MR]

AMERICAN 5-CENT COIN DESIGN CONTINUITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 258), H1351-H1354 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 258), S5391 [11AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 258) (H. Rept. 108-20), H1394 [26FE]

Texts of

H.R. 258, provisions, H1351 [26FE]

AMERICAN FOLKLIFE CENTER

Appointments

Board of Trustees, S15878 [24NO]

AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Recycling: tribute to paper recovery efforts, E1034 [21MY]

AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR AIDS RESEARCH

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5086 [9AP]

AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E164 [6FE]

AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION

Letters

LIHEAP funding, S11298 [10SE]

AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION COUNCIL

Statements

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases, S9209 [10JY]

AMERICAN GERIATRICS SOCIETY

Letters

Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act, S5955 [8MY]

AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see S. Con. Res. 36), S5343 [11AP] (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2270 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (H. Con. Res. 109), H2538-H2542 [1AP], H2670 [2AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (H. Con. Res. 109), S5395 [11AP]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (S. Con. Res. 36), S5394, S5395 [11AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 109, encourage families of active-duty Armed Forces members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner, H2538 [1AP]

S. Con. Res. 36, encourage families of active-duty Armed Forces members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner, S5387, S5395 [11AP]

AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

New Port Richey, FL: Orchard Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center recipient of American Healthcare Association Quality Award, E1800 [16SE]

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

American Heart Month: observance, H1358 [26FE], E226 [13FE], E301, E306 [27FE], E371 [5MR]

Fresno, CA: tribute to American Heart Association American Heart Walk, E1848 [22SE]

Remarks in Senate

American Heart Month: observance, S2334 [12FE]

Greater Midwest Affiliate: tribute, S9046 [8JY]

AMERICAN HEART MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H1358 [26FE], E226 [13FE], E301, E306 [27FE], E371 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S2334 [12FE]

AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Andreas T. Stamboulidis Parthenon Chapter: tribute, E354 [4MR]

AMERICAN HIKING SOCIETY

Remarks in House

National Trails Day: observance, H5037 [5JN]

AMERICAN HIMALAYAN FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Nepal: tribute to efforts of Himalayan Trust (organization) and American Himalayan Foundation in support of the Sherpa people and community, S7377 [4JN]

AMERICAN HISTORY AND CIVICS EDUCATION ACT

Addresses

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Amendments

Enact (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

Articles and editorials

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Lists

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Texts of

S. 504, provisions, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

AMERICAN HOME FIRE SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1798), S13660 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1798), S13661-S13663 [30OC]

Texts of

S. 1798, provisions, S13662 [30OC]

AMERICAN HOMEBUYERS PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3414), H10236 [30OC]

AMERICAN HOMEOWNERSHIP AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Lands Title Report Commission: establish for Indian trust lands (see H.R. 28), H52 [7JA]

AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

Letters

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act, S12981 [21OC]

AMERICAN HOSPITAL PRESERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 899), S5342 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 899), S5354 [11AP]

Texts of

S. 899, provisions, S5354 [11AP]

AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAW FOUNDATION

Essays

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

AMERICAN IMMIGRATION LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Essays

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Celebrate America creative writing contest: tribute to winners, S8118 [18JN]

AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education: redesignate (see H.R. 3504), H11359 [17NO]

AMERICAN INDIAN PROBATE REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 550), S3252 [6MR] (see S. 1721), S12532 [14OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 550), S3269 [6MR]

Enact (S. 1721), S12535 [14OC]

Texts of

S. 550, provisions, S3270-S3275 [6MR]

S. 1721, provisions, S12535-S12543 [14OC]

AMERICAN INDIAN RESERVATION TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1165), S7188 [2JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1165), S7190 [2JN]

Texts of

S. 1165, provisions, S7191 [2JN]

AMERICAN INDIAN TRUST FUND MANAGEMENT REFORM ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1459), S9964-S9968 [25JY]

Texts of

S. 1459, provisions, S9964-S9967 [25JY]

AMERICAN INDIAN WELFARE REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 751), S4633 [1AP]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 751), S4633-S4635 [1AP]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

Remarks in House

Bray, Alan: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

Remarks in House

Lake/Flato Architects Inc.: American Institute of Architects Architecture Firm Award recipient, E2471 [8DE]

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles, S10104 [29JY]

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE

Remarks in House

Chu, Morgan: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E1010 [21MY]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, E103 [29JA]

Mincberg, David: Houston, TX, American Jewish Committee Max H. Nathan Award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, S1364 [22JA]

AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY MONTH

Amendments

Designate (S. Con. Res. 25), S10837, S10868 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H2270 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Designate (H. Con. Res. 106), H9396-H9398 [15OC], E2095 [20OC]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (H. Con. Res. 106), S15509 [21NO]

Designate (S. Con. Res. 25), S10868 [31JY]

Reports filed

Designate: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 25), S10616 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 106, designate, H9396 [15OC]

S. Con. Res. 25, designate, S4180 [20MR], S10868 [31JY]

AMERICAN JOBS CREATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2896) (H. Rept. 108-393), H12306 [21NO]

AMERICAN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE (organization)

Remarks in House

Ambassadors for Peace Award—Excellence in Leadership: tribute to recipients, H5650 [19JN], E1314 [20JN]

AMERICAN LEAGUE OF LOBBYISTS

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: results of congressional basketball game against American League of Lobbyists, H8287 [17SE]

AMERICAN LEGION

Articles and editorials

Mulberry Police, Fire/Rescue, City Honored for Service by Legion Family—Chief Dave Hamlin Police Officer of Year, Mike Team Is Firefighter of the Year, E1106 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Pahrump, NV: convey certain land to the Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 for construction of a post building and memorial park (see S. 1521), S10617 [31JY]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (see S. Res. 233), S11832 [23SE]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding, S14497 [12NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4749 [3AP]

Imapct of budget proposals on veterans, H2157 [20MR]

Impact of budget proposals on veterans, H2548 [1AP]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act, S2055 [6FE]

Veterans Prescription Drug Benefits Act, E497 [18MR]

Press releases

Mulberry, FL, Schools Benefit: Donna Righi, Mulberry Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 72, E1105 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to American Legion St. Stanislaus Memorial Post No. 1771, E61 [27JA]

Columbia, TN: tribute to American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 19, E807 [30AP]

Dunnellon, FL: anniversary of Wall-Rives American Legion Post 58, E895 [9MY]

Loretto, TN: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146, E709 [8AP]

Marquette, MI: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44, E734 [11AP]

Monticello, NY: anniversary of Ruddick Trowbridge American Legion Post No. 73, E1693 [4SE]

Mulberry, FL: tribute to Mulberry Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72, E1105 [3JN]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team, H8196 [10SE]

Rockford, IL: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60, E1115 [3JN]

South Lake, FL: anniversary of South Lake Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, E494 [18MR], E912 [9MY]

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

Remarks in Senate

Butte, MT: anniversary of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70, S6027 [12MY]

Harmston, Clayton: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7473 [5JN]

Pahrump, NV: convey certain land to the Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 for construction of a post building and memorial park (S. 1521), S10644 [31JY]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (S. Res. 233), S11874 [23SE]

Siebert, Michael: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7472 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 1521, Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 Land Conveyance Act, S10644 [31JY]

S. Res. 233, tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team, S11861, S11874 [23SE]

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Letters

Librarian Education and Development Act, E1431 [9JY]

AMERICAN LIFE TRUST FUND FOR THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF THE UNINSURED IN HONOR OF THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF SEPTEMBER 11th 2001, ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 928), S5433 [28AP]

AMERICAN LIFE TRUST FUND FOR THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF THE UNINSURED IN HONOR OF THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF SEPTEMBER 11th, 2001, ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1608), H2820 [3AP]

AMERICAN MANUFACTURING JOBS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1922), S15407 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1922), S15415 [21NO]

Texts of

S. 1922, provisions, S15416-S15418 [21NO]

AMERICAN MEDIA, INC.

Remarks in Senate

GSA: agreement with American Media, Inc., to convey title of anthrax contaminated building to the Federal Government, S2435 [13FE]

AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Letters

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Finn, Daniel J.: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3618 [12MR]

Wright, R. Brent: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3617 [12MR]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3460 [11MR]

AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S11456 [15SE], S11597 [17SE], S12921, S12932 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Seattle, WA: tribute to American Medical Women's Association and NIH National Library of Medicine Local Legends project nominees, E2336 [19NO]

AMERICAN MOTHER'S ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Horine, Betty R. Lewis: American Mother's Association Mother of the Year award recipient, E736 [11AP]

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION

Letters

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2482 [31MR]

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4744 [3AP]

Remarks in House

National Nurses Week: observance, E870 [6MY], E893 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

National Nurses Week: observance, S5942, S5943 [8MY], S5994 [9MY]

AMERICAN PHYSICAL SOCIETY

Reports

Securing the Future for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science—The Case for Budget Increases, H3094 [10AP]

AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION

Letters

Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Act, S5210 [10AP]

AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Congressional Fellowship Program: anniversary, E1554 [22JY], E1558, E1559, E1561, E1562, E1573, E1574 [23JY], E1580 [24JY], E1614, E1637 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Fellowship Program: anniversary, S9704, S9706 [22JY], S9789 [23JY]

AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION

Letters

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act, S12981 [21OC]

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act, S5179, S5180 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Southeast Mental Health Services: American Psychiatric Association Silver Achievement Award recipient, E2369 [21NO]

AMERICAN PUBLIC GAS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Energy Market Oversight Act, S3097 [4MR]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S13977 [5NO]

AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION

Letters

Assist State and local governments implementation of Bush administration's smallpox vaccination plan, S1017 [16JA]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S11456 [15SE], S11596 [17SE]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2487 [31MR]

AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION

Letters

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S9997 [28JY]

Energy Market Oversight Act, S3097 [4MR]

AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION

Letters

Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act, S13144 [23OC]

Remarks in House

Colorado: Regional Transportation District recipient of American Public Transportation Association Best Transit Agency award, E2148 [28OC], E2215 [4NO], E2240 [5NO]

Draggoo, Sandy: American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award recipient, E1673 [3SE]

AMERICAN RAIL EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1505), S10265 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1505), S10286 [30JY]

Texts of

S. 1505, provisions, S10286-S10296 [30JY]

AMERICAN RAILROAD REVITALIZATION, INVESTMENT, AND ENHANCEMENT (ARRIVE 21) ACT OF THE 21st CENTURY

Amendments

Enact (S. 1961), S15987, S16041 [25NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1961), S15975 [25NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1961), S15986, S16002-S16004 [25NO]

Texts of

S. 1961, provisions, S15989-S16002 [25NO]

AMERICAN RED CROSS

Remarks in House

de la Cruz, Carlos: American Red Cross Humanitarian Award recipient, H2591 [2AP]

Inman, Julie: Orange County, CA, American Red Cross Clara Barton Spectrum Award recipient, E631 [1AP]

March AFB, CA: tribute to organizations for efforts on behalf of members deployed to Iraq, E594 [27MR]

AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Bills and resolutions

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

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 230), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 524), H274 [4FE]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the site of the Battle of Camden in South Carolina, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 3074), H8175 [10SE]

———study suitability and feasibility of establishing Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area in South Carolina (see S. 276), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 744), H461 [12FE]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see S. 1108), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2237), H4735 [22MY]

``Yankee Doodle'': recognize Richard Shuckburgh as primary author and Rensselaer, NY, as official home (see H. Con. Res. 11), H138 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 524), H3425 [29AP]

Mecklenburg County, NC: anniversary of Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, E1008 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (S. 230), S1737 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 230, Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act, S1737-S1739 [29JA]

AMERICAN ROAD & TRANSPORTATION BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4128 [20MR]

AMERICAN SAMOA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 1486), H2471 [27MR]

Dept. of HUD: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (see H.R. 2422), H5265 [11JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2993), H7838 [3SE]

Elections: protect voting rights of members of the Armed Forces in the election of House of Representatives Delegate (see H.R. 2010), H3761 [7MY]

Medicaid: provide American Samoa with treatment similar to that provided to States (see H.R. 1188), H1744 [11MR]

———remove cap on payments and adjust statutory matching rate for certain territories (see H.R. 675), H390 [11FE]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa (see H.R. 3065), H8174 [10SE]

Taxation: extend possession tax credit for an additional period to American Samoa (see H.R. 1424), H2310 [25MR]

———treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by American Samoa (see H.R. 982), H1461 [27FE]

Territories: increase waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants (see H.R. 1189), H1744 [11MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (H.R. 1486), E1076 [23MY]

Dept. of HUD: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (H.R. 2422), E1211 [11JN]

Dept. of State: revise geographic definition of U.S. to include U.S. territories for purposes of educational travel from a foreign area posting, H6808 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6962 [16JY]

Medicaid: remove cap on payments and adjust statutory matching rate for certain territories (H.R. 675), E199 [12FE]

Taxation: treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by American Samoa (H.R. 982), H10311, H10312 [4NO]

Territories: increase the number of military academy appointments from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, H4419 [21MY], H4604 [22MY]

———increase waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants (H.R. 1189), H11468, H11469 [18NO], E2362 [20NO], E2456 [25NO]

———Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6624 [14JY]

Reports filed

Increase Waiver Requirement for Certain Local Matching Requirements for Grants Provided to Territories: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1189) (H. Rept. 108-119), H4366 [20MY]

Tax Treatment of Bonds and Other Obligations Issued by American Samoa: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 982) (H. Rept. 108-102), H9281 [7OC]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 982) (H. Rept. 108-102), H4203 [15MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1189, increase waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants provided to certain territories, H11468 [18NO]

Tributes

Sunia, Tauese P.F., S4699 [2AP]

AMERICAN SERVICEMEMBERS' PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (see S. 1317), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 2550), H5662 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (S. 1317), S8441 [24JN]

Reports filed

Clarify Eligibility of Certain Countries for U.S. Military Assistance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1317), S14270 [7NO]

Texts of

S. 1317, clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance, S8441 [24JN]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS

Letters

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3893 [18MR]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3986 [19MR]

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH-SYSTEM PHARMACISTS

Letters

Medication Errors Reduction Act, S12545 [14OC]

Remarks in Senate

McAllister, James C., III: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award recipient, S7131 [23MY]

AMERICAN SOMOA

Texts of

H.R. 982, tax treatment of bonds and other obligations issued by American Samoa, H10311 [4NO]

AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY RESTORATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1146), E1517 [18JY], E1553 [22JY]

AMERICAN SPIRIT FRAUD PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 346), H413-H415 [12FE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 346) (H. Rept. 108-5), H273 [4FE]

Texts of

H.R. 346, provisions, H413 [12FE]

AMERICAN SPORTSCASTERS ASSOCIATION

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

Patriotism: support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (H. Con. Res. 262), H10246, H10247, H10301 [4NO], E2300 [17NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 262, support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project, H10246 [4NO]

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Hansen, Doris: American Trucking Association National Driver of the Year award recipient, S12187 [30SE]

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Addresses

American University Commencement (1963): John F. Kennedy, S15237-S15239 [20NO]

Bills and resolutions

Gao Zhan: relief (see H.R. 230), H61 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Gao Zhan: relief (H.R. 230), H26 [7JA]

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

Articles and editorials

America's Doubters in Beirut, H5062 [9JN]

AMERICAN VETERANS DISABLED FOR LIFE COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1379), S9118 [9JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1379), S9120 [9JY]

Texts of

S. 1379, provisions, S9120 [9JY]

AMERICAN VITILIGO RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2256 [6NO]

AMERICAN WEST HERITAGE CENTER

Articles and editorials

Shoshones Finally Get Massacre Land, E1560 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Idaho: development of interpretive center by Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation on site of 1863 massacre, E1559 [23JY]

AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

Remarks in House

Culver City, CA: tribute to Tidal Waves under 12 division soccer team, E132 [5FE]

AMERICAN/RUSSIAN BUSINESS TODAY (publication)

Articles and editorials

``Guns to Plowshares'' and Nuclear Non-Proliferation—The U.S. Russian Partnership, E2556 [15DE]

AMERICANS FOR A DEMOCRATIC CUBA (organization)

Addresses

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Sylvia G. Iriondo, E2020 [8OC]

AMERICANS FOR GUN SAFETY (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Firearms: report on effect of stolen guns, S1462 [23JA]

AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM (organization)

Letters

Federal competitive outsourcing, S11796 [23SE]

Repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits, S4706 [2AP]

Press releases

Prohibit New Dept. of the Interior Competitive Outsourcing Studies Funding, S11796 [23SE]

Remarks in House

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

AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS (organization)

Addresses

Role of Arts in Public Policy: Robert Redford, S12440-S12442 [3OC], E2084 [17OC]

Remarks in House

Columbus, OH: tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, E2084 [17OC]

Remarks in Senate

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, S12440 [3OC]

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE (organization)

Press releases

Americans United Urges Senate To Reject Ashcroft Nomination for Attorney General, S10241 [30JY]

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Addresses

Americans With Disabilities Act Signing Ceremony: George Bush, S5406 [28AP]

Bills and resolutions

Courts: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Press conferences

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge: Justin Dart, Americans With Disabilities Act Watch (organization), S5320 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1711, E1715 [5SE]

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WATCH (organization)

Press conferences

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5320 [11AP]

AMERICA'S BETTER CLASSROOM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 717), H460 [12FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 717), H9286 [8OC], E224 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 717), E224 [13FE]

AMERICA'S COMMUNITY BANKERS (organization)

Letters

First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act, S7254 [3JN]

AMERICA'S DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Letters

Normal trade relations status for Yugoslavia, S9324 [14JY]

AMERICA'S WILDERNESS PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1153), E408 [7MR]

AMERICHOICE ALLIANCE, INC.

Remarks in House

American Association of Health Plans/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals: HERA Bronze award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

AMERICORPS see Corporation for National and Community Service

AMERIGO VESPUCCI SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Schibell, Salvatore M.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E195 [12FE]

AMES, IA

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, H2730 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, S4760, S4761, S4763 [3AP]

———tribute to Agricultural Research Service National Animal Disease Center, S13835 [3NO]

AMES, RUSSELL

Articles and editorials

Three Americans Jailed in Bizarre Mexican Land Dispute, S12964 [21OC]

AMHERST, MA

Remarks in House

Amherst Regional High School: tribute to boys' basketball team, E649 [2AP]

AMHERST, NY

Remarks in House

Smallwood Drive School, E1166 [5JN]

AMI SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.

Remarks in House

Securities: initial public offering of common stock on Nasdaq National Market, E1972 [2OC]

AMIS, E. STEPHEN

Letters

Mammography Quality Standards Act reauthorization, S15064 [18NO]

AMISTAD AMERICA, INC.

Remarks in House

Freedom Schooner Amistad: tribute to Great Lakes Tour, E1262 [16JN]

AMMER, WILLIAM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S16091 [9DE]

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (organization)

Remarks in House

Turkey: human rights violations relative to the Baku-Tiblisiceyhan pipeline, H6587 [10JY]

Statements

Human Rights Violations Against Homosexuals, Bisexuals, and Transgendered Individuals, E2457 [25NO]

AMORE, FRED

Articles and editorials

Wartime Letters a Lifetime Bond—Detention Officer, Vietnam Soldier Have Forged Lasting Relationship, E2106 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2105 [21OC]

AMOS, JOANNE

Remarks in House

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

Tribute, E1936 [1OC]

AMRANI, YOSSI

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8715 [26JN]

Statements

Alaskan-Israeli Relations, S8715 [26JN]

AMSTUTZ, NED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E598 [27MR]

AMTRAK

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 2572), H5813 [24JN]

California: prohibit the use of Federal funds for double tracking of the Pacific Surfliner corridor through certain areas (see H.R. 2165), H4367 [20MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (see S. 1599), S11245 [9SE]

National Passenger Rail Office: establish (see S. 1505), S10265 [30JY]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 2726), H6867 [15JY]

———reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (see S. 1501), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 3211), H9032 [30SE]

Surface Transportation Board: direct the continued operation of certain commuter rail passenger operations in emergency situations (see H.R. 2712), H6603 [10JY]

Letters

Amtrak funding, S1049 [16JA]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 2572), E1938 [1OC]

———funding through reductions in Dept. of the Treasury funding, H7883, H7884 [4SE]

———prohibit funding for routes that do not recoup a certain percentage of revenue per dollar spent operating the route, H8025-H8027 [9SE]

Funding, H396 [12FE], H7848, H7852, H7858, H7859, H7860, H7885-H7887, H7888 [4SE], E1753 [10SE]

Government regulations: make funding contingent upon submission of reports required under corporate accountability law, H8052, H8053 [9SE]

Railroads: reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (H.R. 3211), E1938 [1OC]

Roads and highways: Federal-aid highway funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H7880-H7882 [4SE]

Surface Transportation Board: direct the continued operation of certain commuter rail passenger operations in emergency situations (H.R. 2712), E1448 [11JY]

Remarks in Senate

Board of Directors: appointments, S10840 [31JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (S. 1599), S11251 [9SE]

Funding, S1049-S1059 [16JA], S4144 [20MR], S4249 [21MR]

National Passenger Rail Office: establish (S. 1505), S10286 [30JY]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (S. 104), S80 [7JA]

———Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Program funding, S13123 [23OC]

———reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (S. 1501), S10278 [30JY]

Reports filed

Amtrak Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 108-274), H8380 [17SE]

Nomination of Floyd Hall to the Amtrak Reform Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Louis S. Thompson to the Amtrak Reform Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Robert L. Crandall to the Amtrak Reform Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Statements

Continuing Appropriations: Senator McCain, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2418-S2420 [13FE]

Tables

Amtrak's 2001 profit/loss of individual routes, H8025 [9SE]

Texts of

S. 1501, Passenger Rail Investment Reform Act, S10278-S10285 [30JY]

S. 1505, American Rail Equity Act, S10286-S10296 [30JY]

AMTRAK REFORM BOARD

Reports filed

Nomination of Floyd Hall to the Amtrak Reform Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Louis S. Thompson to the Amtrak Reform Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Robert L. Crandall to the Amtrak Reform Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

AMVETS NATIONAL CHARTER DAY

Bills and resolutions

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

AMVETS (organization)

Bills and resolutions

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

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding, S14501, S14508 [12NO]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act, S2055 [6FE]

Veterans Prescription Drug Benefits Act, E497 [18MR]

ANABALDI, PATRICK

Essays

Republican Values, E1346 [25JN]

ANABOLIC STEROID CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

Texts of

S. 1780, provisions, S13141 [23OC]

ANACOSTIA WATERSHED INITIATIVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1959), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3622), H12308 [21NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3622), E2421 [22NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1959), S15985 [25NO]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1959), S15985 [25NO]

ANAHEIM, CA

Letters

Air operations during World Series in Anaheim, CA: Roger A. Baker, Anaheim, CA, Chief of Police, S2539 [14FE]

Remarks in House

Anaheim City School District: tribute to literacy promotion, E824 [1MY]

Anaheim Mighty Ducks (hockey team): tribute, H5099 [10JN]

Elder, Margaret: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, E1616 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S5644 [1MY]

ANAHEIM MIGHTY DUCKS (hockey team)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5099 [10JN]

ANALYTICAL SERVICES, INC.

Remarks in House

NASA: Woman Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E1868 [23SE]

ANANOVA (news service)

Articles and editorials

ExxonMobil Damages for Valdez Spill Cut to $4 Billion From 5; To Appeal, S3920 [19MR]

ANAYA, PEDRO

Remarks in House

Reebok Human Rights Foundation: award recipient, E693 [7AP]

ANCELL, LEE M., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1176 [9JN]

ANCHORAGE, AK

Remarks in House

West Anchorage High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E846 [1MY]

ANCHORAGE (AK) DAILY NEWS

Articles and editorials

After Shaky Start, Alaskan Greets Bush Three Times, S5991 [9MY]

Developing Alaska Oil Is Good for Global Environment, S6249 [14MY]

Those Aleutian Island Veterans Are Back, S7123 [23MY]

ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS

Remarks in House

McGinley, Ned: Ancient Order of Hibernians honoree, E2095 [20OC]

ANDERS, W. CLOYCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1734 [9SE]

ANDERSON, ALFRED C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S16116 [9DE]

ANDERSON, BARRY B.

Letters

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act extension, S1325 [22JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1221 [11JN]

ANDERSON, BRYCE

Prayers

House of Representatives, H9985 [29OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9985 [29OC]

ANDERSON, CARL A.

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S10236 [30JY]

ANDERSON, CHARLES D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2550 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15280 [20NO]

ANDERSON, DAVID

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4262 [20MY]

ANDERSON, DAVID W.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

ANDERSON, JAMES A., JR.

Letters

Small Business Liability Reform Act, S10676 [31JY]

ANDERSON, JOHN A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10044 [28JY]

ANDERSON, MICHAEL P.

Addresses

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Sean O'Keefe, NASA, E240 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson—A Source of Hope for Children, S1861 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1297), H1902 [13MR]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 50), H274 [4FE] (see H. Res. 51), H322 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 680), H390 [11FE]

Tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Essays

Kennedy Space Center Visit for Space Shuttle Columbia Launch: Emily Lance, S2913 [27FE]

Poems

``Sparks & Fire,'' Brandon Dillard, E180 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Columbia (space shuttle): loss of biological and physical research experiments, H677 [13FE]

———tribute to crew, H271 [4FE], H278 [5FE], E179, E182, E185 [11FE], E193 [12FE], E219 [13FE]

———tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H279-H307 [5FE], E171, E172, E173, E174, E175 [7FE], E188 [12FE], E255 [13FE], E279 [25FE]

———tribute to families of crew, E208 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 628), S3747 [13MR], S3909 [18MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): moment of silence for crew, S1928 [5FE]

———tribute to crew, S2183 [11FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1845 [3FE], S1847-S1864 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1914-S1928 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

Tribute (S. Res. 73), S3106 [4MR]

Reports filed

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Statements

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Families of Crew, H288 [5FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 51, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, H307 [5FE]

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 628, Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act, S3909 [18MR]

S. Res. 41, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1845 [3FE], S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1914, S2014 [5FE]

S. Res. 73, tribute, S3101, S3106 [4MR]

ANDERSON, SARAH

Remarks in Senate

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

ANDREW, IA

Letters

Troops Phone Home Free Act: Milt Cornelius, Andrew Telephone Co., S4616 [1AP]

ANDREW COUNTY, MO

Remarks in House

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

ANDREW TELEPHONE CO.

Letters

Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4616 [1AP]

ANDREWS, A. MICHAEL, II

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8861 [27JN]

ANDREWS, ED

Remarks in House

Boulder City, NV: tribute to Lend a Hand Program, E2281 [7NO]

Tribute, E2281 [7NO]

ANDREWS, EDMUND L.

Articles and editorials

Sour Mood Pervades the Economic Front, S4781 [3AP]

ANDREWS, EVANDER E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14394 [11NO]

ANDREWS, LEON

Remarks in House

Corning, NY: tribute to World War II veterans, E1770 [11SE]

ANDREWS, ROBERT E. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6799 [15JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7126 [18JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7227 [21JY]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4073 [14MY]

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Articles and editorials

Cyprus, Iraq, and the War on Terrorism, Nikolas K. Gvosdev, National Review Online (Internet site), E87 [28JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H6349 [8JY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H3453 [29AP]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H7225 [21JY]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see H.R. 2416), H6465 [9JY]

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

Armed Forces: establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H7949 [4SE]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H3637 [1MY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———permit access to military commissary stores to Ready Reserve members, underage persons eligible for military retired pay, and their dependents (see H.R. 1059), H6464 [9JY]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H7949 [4SE]

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H5267 [11JN]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1396 [26FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H5929 [25JN]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H1678 [6MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H1334 [25FE]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see H.R. 1719), H12311 [21NO]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H9214 [2OC]

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

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H11392 (see H.R. 1049), H11515 [18NO]

———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 2455), H5365 [12JN]

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

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 218), H8950 [25SE]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4131 [14MY]

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

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7950 [4SE]

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

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H8284 [16SE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1516 [4MR]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2377), H5044 [5JN]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H323 [5FE]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (see H. Res. 161), H2311 [25MR]

China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H10978 [6NO]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H324 [5FE]

———membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H8283 [16SE]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H1642 [5MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11650 [19NO]

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

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

———improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H3637 [1MY]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Contracts: require each bidder for a Federal construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use to prevent the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 1348), H3453 [29AP]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H3638 [1MY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

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

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H4740 [22MY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

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

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2940 [8AP]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 130), H4738 [22MY]

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

———require certain contractors to investigate, assess, and provide fingerprint cards for individuals who work on military installations or facilities (see H.R. 2463), H5365 [12JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 2464), H5365 [12JN]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

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

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H2271 [20MR]

———improve funding mechanism for the Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Program (see H.R. 3429), H11360 [17NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H5815 [24JN]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H4736 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3644), H12309 [21NO]

———provide additional responsibilities for the Chief Information Officer relative to geospatial information (see H.R. 3367), H11393 (see H.R. 3367), H11516 [18NO]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish Small Employer Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 2850), H7615 [24JY]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H6603 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10978 [6NO]

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

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H1335 [25FE]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H172 [27JA]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H7170 [18JY]

Diseases: combat polio (see H. Res. 20), H3976 [9MY]

———eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 2068), H4978 [4JN]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H245 [29JA]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H8382 [17SE]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H4978 [4JN]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H12311 [21NO]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4368 [20MY]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H12921 [8DE]

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

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see H.R. 2485), H5468 [17JN]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1191), H3453 [29AP]

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

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY]

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

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers (see H.R. 2065), H3973 [9MY]

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

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H6347 [8JY]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H12922 [8DE]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: improve (see H.R. 1376), H7839 [3SE]

———reform (see H.R. 643), H2586 [1AP]

ERISA: ensure employees are not improperly disqualified from pension and welfare benefits based on status misclassification or reclassification (see H.R. 1397), H2269 [20MR]

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

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H3355 [11AP]

———provide for disclosures of credit-based insurance scoring information by insurers and credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 1473), H3975 [9MY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8174 [10SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H6348 [8JY]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H4205 [15MY]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see H.R. 2857), H9478 [15OC]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H8491 [23SE]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H5089 [9JN]

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

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H4368 [20MY]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H6264 [26JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H461 [12FE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H5366 [12JN]

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

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H3683 [6MY]

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

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

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H172 [27JA]

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

Fish and fishing: protect the public's ability to fish for sport (see H.R. 2890), H8222 [15SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1517 [4MR]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see H.R. 2536), H10340 [4NO]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2864 [7AP]

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

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4529 [21MY]

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

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H245 [29JA]

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

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H8083 [9SE]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H4369 [20MY]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H3453 [29AP]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H4204 [15MY]

———expand, intensify, and coordinate activities relative to research on autoimmune diseases in women (see H.R. 370), H8082 [9SE]

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

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

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

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H10457 [5NO]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H9479 [15OC]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

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

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H172 [27JA]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H2587 [1AP]

———establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H11702 [20NO]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4740 [22MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7787 [25JY]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H2311 [25MR]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H9688 [17OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1517 [4MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H8284 [16SE]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 332), H12312 [21NO]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5367 [12JN]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 167), H4255 [19MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H8382 [17SE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H4205 [15MY]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H9478 [15OC]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H138 [8JA]

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 1329), H1953 [18MR]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

Medicaid: permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1406), H4739 [22MY]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H6869 [15JY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H5175 [10JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H5814 [24JN]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H6264 [26JN]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to when the transplant was received (see H.R. 588), H8222 [15SE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H7839 [3SE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3637 [1MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand coverage of paramedic intercept services (see H.R. 2008), H6869 [15JY]

———expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine and provide for reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see H.R. 102), H2822 [3AP]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H4788 [2JN]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (see H.R. 1228), H9812 [21OC]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4205 [15MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see H.R. 2361), H5043 [5JN]

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

Middle East: condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H5815 [24JN]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Minorities: increase participation in international service (see H.R. 3152), H8490 [23SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8216 [11SE]

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

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

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

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H7950 [4SE]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H2823 [3AP]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H6465 [9JY]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (see H.R. 1024), H3571 [30AP]

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

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H4877 [3JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3637 [1MY]

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

New Bridge Landing Post Office, River Edge, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2130), H6869 [15JY]

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

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

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

NOAA: study fishery observer data to map migratory patterns and delineate winter areas and feeding grounds of Atlantic striped bass in the mid-Atlantic exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 2889), H9614 [16OC]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H1902 [13MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

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

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

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4255 [19MY]

Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see H.R. 121), H3762 [7MY]

Petroleum: authorize construction and operation of regional gasoline reserves for use during acute price increases resulting from accidents or other physical disruptions to regional supplies of gasoline (see H.R. 3023), H9377 [8OC]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see H. Res. 400), H9688 [17OC]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2271 [20MR]

———require door delivery of mail sent to persons residing in senior communities (see H.R. 2339), H6465 [9JY]

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

———provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way (see H.R. 1639), H8017 [5SE]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H701 [13FE]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H5408 [16JN]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see H.R. 2924), H7950 [4SE]

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

Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building, Clifton, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1625), H3355 [11AP]

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

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

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

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5046 [5JN]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H3762 [7MY]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H2473 [27MR]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H1396 [26FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3453 [29AP]

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

Sports: prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (see H.R. 1363), H2131 [19MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2823 [3AP]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H9614 [16OC]

———allow a refundable credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 65), H1516 [4MR]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7616 [24JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

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

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H4738 [22MY]

———exclude from gross income a percentage of lifetime annuity payments (see H.R. 2458), H5365 [12JN]

———exempt certain limousines from gas guzzler tax (see H.R. 2662), H6347 [8JY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H9130 [1OC]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H706 [13FE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H7839 [3SE]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see H.R. 882), H3453 [29AP]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see H.R. 1222), H3637 [1MY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H3762 [7MY]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1517 [4MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H3572 [30AP]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR]

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

———restore standards for determining employee status of technical workers (see H.R. 1488), H2471 [27MR]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H4978 [4JN]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H5468 [17JN]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H3454 [29AP]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H6707 [14JY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H6349 [8JY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H12922 [8DE]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H6348 [8JY]

U.S. Employee Ownership Bank: establish (see H.R. 2969), H7784 [25JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H6604 [10JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H4740 [22MY]

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

———enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H12921 [8DE]

———establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 73), H392 [11FE]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2475), H5815 [24JN]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H7840 [3SE]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H11359 [17NO]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H3454 [29AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H463 [12FE]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H5408 [16JN]

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

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

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

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4529 [21MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air pollution: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see H.J. Res. 60), H5408 [16JN]

Armed Forces: allow a participant in the military Survivor Benefit Plan to designate a new beneficiary upon the death of the original designated beneficiary (see H.R. 3216), H9129 [1OC]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE]

———waive copayments and deductibles for military personnel who qualify for TRICARE and use other health insurance as their primary form of coverage (see H.R. 3663), H12918 [8DE]

Aviation: provide a credit toward the non-Federal share of projects carried out under the Airport Improvement Program to airports used to respond to disasters or emergencies (see H.R. 1591), H2819 [3AP]

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8082 [9SE]

CERCLA: require public availability of accounting of funds used, or required to be used, in response to release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1420), H2310 [25MR]

Children's Internet Protection Act: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1745 [11MR]

China, Republic of: express that people should conduct referenda votes free from intimidation or threat of force (see H. Con. Res. 340), H12310 [21NO]

———security (see H. Con. Res. 232), H6263 [26JN]

Colleges and universities: require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 1843), H3451 [29AP]

Computers: assist States and local governments for conduct of electronic governance transactions at libraries and schools (see H.R. 3089), H8283 [16SE]

Consumers: prohibit operators of automatic teller machines that display paid advertising from imposing any fee (see H.R. 774), H700 [13FE]

Courts: allow persons who bring a product liability action for injuries sustained from a product not in compliance with CPSC standards to recover triple damages (see H.R. 405), H217 [28JA]

———confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 538), H318 [5FE]

———require receipt of normal average wage or salary for Federal jurors during service (see H.R. 1959), H3682 [6MY]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 320), H7019 [16JY]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 3202), H9032 [30SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: installation of chemical and biological detection devices in enclosed passenger boarding stations of heavy rail transit systems (see H.R. 2301), H4875 [3JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide for renewal of project-based assisted housing contracts at reimbursement levels that are sufficient to sustain operations (see H.R. 1957), H3681 [6MY]

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

Dept. of the Interior: require departmental agency heads to consider whether agency actions have disparate impact on racial, ethnic, or religious minorities (see H.R. 654), H327 [7FE]

Dept. of Transportation: funding for purchase of recycled materials for certain surface transportation programs (see H.R. 2148), H4254 [19MY]

———make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 2289), H4786 [2JN]

———require use of recycled materials in Federal-aid highway construction projects (see H.R. 2149), H4254 [19MY]

Drugs: provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 404), H217 [28JA]

Education: afford students and parents with private civil remedies for the violation of their privacy rights (see H.R. 1848), H3451 [29AP]

———provide grants to local educational agencies for prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 1845), H3451 [29AP] (see H.R. 2561), H5713 [23JN]

Employment: allow employees the right to accept or reject arbitration to resolve an employment controversy (see H.R. 540), H318 [5FE]

———condition minimum wage exemptions for organized camps on compliance with certain safety standards (see H.R. 2145), H4254 [19MY]

———protect employee rights (see H.R. 2146), H4254 [19MY]

ERISA: exempt from preemption, under State tort actions to recover damages, any employee welfare benefit plan providing disability benefits that fails to provide timely benefits (see H.R. 1876), H3569 [30AP]

Families and domestic relations: denial of passports to noncustodial parents subject to State arrest warrants in cases of nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 1847), H3451 [29AP]

———require anticipated child support be held in trust on the sale or refinancing of certain real property of an obligated parent (see H.R. 403), H217 [28JA]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 2159), H4367 [20MY]

Federal employees: availability of health coverage for dependent parents (see H.R. 1877), H3569 [30AP]

Firearms: provide grants to law enforcement agencies to use iris scanning technology to conduct background checks on individuals who want to purchase guns (see H.R. 1171), H1743 [11MR]

Foreign trade: protect small businesses from increased tariffs or other retaliatory actions taken by the U.S. during a trade dispute (see H.R. 251), H135 [8JA]

Forest Service: establish the National Forest Ecosystem Protection Program (see H.R. 652), H327 [7FE]

Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 653), H327 [7FE]

Health: combat obesity (see H. Con. Res. 303), H9614 [16OC]

———promote and facilitate expansion of group health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2321), H4976 [4JN]

Higher Education Act: eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see H.R. 2913), H7782 [25JY]

Hossain, Mohammed Manir: relief (see H.R. 2279), H4738 [22MY]

Housing: require energy efficiency certifications for mortgage insurance be conducted by accredited home energy rating system providers (see H.R. 3163), H8904 [24SE]

Immigration: permit admission of spouses of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 539), H318 [5FE]

Insurance: coverage of fertility and impotence treatment under group and individual health plans and the Federal employees' health benefits program (see H.R. 1852), H3451 [29AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 1314), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1851), H3451 [29AP]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1958), H3682 [6MY]

Law enforcement: authorize a grant program to eliminate the nationwide backlog of DNA analyses and obtain a DNA sample from every person convicted of a qualifying offense (see H.R. 537), H318 [5FE]

———authorize State grants to fund arrangements between local police and public accommodations for emergency domestic violence shelters (see H.R. 777), H700 [13FE]

———ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies execute warrants for arrest of nonviolent offenders only during daylight hours and when children are not present, unless overriding circumstances exist (see H.R. 2421), H5265 [11JN]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see H.R. 776), H700 [13FE]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 2562), H5713 [23JN]

Manir, Ferdous Ara: relief (see H.R. 2279), H4738 [22MY]

Manir, Maish Samiha: relief (see H.R. 2279), H4738 [22MY]

Medicaid: coverage of disabled children and individuals who became disabled as children without regard to income or assets (see H.R. 2320), H4976 [4JN]

———require prorating of beneficiary contributions relative to partial coverage for nursing facility services during a month (see H.R. 2288), H4786 [2JN]

Medicare: coverage of infertility treatment services for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 969), H1461 [27FE]

———prepare audit reports based upon financial auditing of Medicare+Choice organizations and make such reports available to the public (see H.R. 1853), H3451 [29AP]

———provide eligibility for coverage of home health services on the basis of a need for occupational therapy (see H.R. 3090), H8283 [16SE]

———reimburse Medicare+Choice plans located in the same metropolitan statistical area the same payment rate (see H.R. 1854), H3451 [29AP]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 1855), H3451 [29AP]

———waive late enrollment penalty for certain beneficiaries living abroad and provide a special Medigap open enrollment period which prohibits underwriting (see H.R. 1880), H3569 [30AP]

———waive waiting period for coverage of certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 2322), H4976 [4JN]

Members of Congress: increase length of ban on lobbying activities after leaving office (see H.R. 2160), H4367 [20MY]

Motor vehicles: require automatic door locks and interior-opening trunk locks on passenger cars (see H.R. 400), H217 [28JA]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue standards for the use of motorized skate boards (see H.R. 1879), H3569 [30AP]

New Jersey: divide into two judicial districts (see H.R. 3430), H10339 [4NO]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend to protect State and local government employees (see H.R. 536), H318 [5FE]

Pensions: require plan administrators that provide access to automobile insurance to submit certain information on such insurance to the FTC (see H.R. 1842), H3451 [29AP]

Pesticides: making supplemental appropriations to ensure inclusion in State source water assessment programs (see H.R. 2804), H7225 [21JY]

Political campaigns: public financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1878), H3569 [30AP]

Railroad Retirement Act: eliminate a limitation on benefits (see H.R. 1384), H2269 [20MR]

Real estate: authorize a homeowner to recover treble damages from the homeowner's mortgage escrow servicer for failure to make timely payments for homeowners insurance, taxes, or other charges (see H.R. 650), H327 [7FE]

Refuse disposal: phase out incineration of solid waste (see H.R. 2827), H7453 [23JY]

Safety: create a system of background checks for certain workers who enter people's homes (see H.R. 439), H241 [29JA]

Schools: establish State revolving funds for school construction (see H.R. 1844), H3451 [29AP]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities (see H.R. 1840), H3451 [29AP]

———require States awarding State charter school grant program subgrants to give priority schools providing racially integrated educational experience (see H.R. 2147), H4254 [19MY]

Social Security: continuation of benefit payment through the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 3001), H7948 [4SE]

———provide benefits to certain uninsured children living without parents (see H.R. 2290), H4786 [2JN]

———restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 3091), H8283 [16SE]

Taxation: allow credits to radio station owners who donate the license and other assets of such station to a nonprofit corporation that supports the fine arts (see H.R. 668), H390 [11FE]

———allow legally separated individuals to exclude U.S. savings bond income from gross income if used to pay higher education expenses (see H.R. 651), H327 [7FE]

———exclude from gross income discharges of indebtedness attributable to certain forgiven residential mortgage obligations (see H.R. 666), H389 [11FE]

———expand incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 402), H217 [28JA]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H1331 [25FE]

———inflation adjustment of the dollar limitation on the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence (see H.R. 667), H390 [11FE]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———provide for employee benefits for work site employees of certain corporations operating on a cooperative basis (see H.R. 541), H318 [5FE]

———treatment of gain from the sale of a business closely held by an individual who has attained age 62 (see H.R. 1419), H2310 [25MR]

———treatment of health care subsidy payments made to employers on behalf of volunteer firefighters (see H.R. 3375), H9981 [28OC]

———treatment of legal fees awarded or received in connection with nonphysical personal injury cases (see H.R. 3580), H12307 [21NO]

Tobacco products: require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales (see H.R. 3162), H8904 [24SE]

Transportation: provide incentives to States for development of traffic safety programs to reduce crashes related to driver fatigue and sleep deprivation (see H.R. 968), H1461 [27FE]

Turkey: claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1745 [11MR]

Veterans: exclude certain income from consideration for determining rent paid for federally assisted housing (see H.R. 1418), H2310 [25MR]

Women: collect data on the availability of credit for women-owned business (see H.R. 1846), H3451 [29AP]

Letters

Delaware River main channel deepening project funding: Jeffrey L. Nash, Delaware River Port Authority, H7127 [18JY]

Lists

Organizations and businesses helping to promote civic education, E2080 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12757 [8DE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions, E2332 [19NO]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9578 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12757 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9578 [16OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2134 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2239 [20MR]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6979 [16JY]

Bray, Alan: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2571 [1AP]

CERCLA: encourage on-site treatment of pollutants at the Gloucester Environmental Management Services landfill, E49 [8JA]

Children and youth: importance of international children's health programs, E873 [6MY]

China, Republic of: security, E1541 [21JY]

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

Committee for Citizen Awareness: tribute to efforts to promote civic education, E2079 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, H7126, H7129 [18JY]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1588 [25JY]

———condemn arrests of opposition party members, E610 [27MR]

———independence anniversary, E1941 [1OC]

———membership in European Union, E790 [29AP]

———support removal of Turkish occupation troops (H. Res. 320), E1588 [25JY]

———U.N. peace talks on Turkish occupation, H1782 [12MR]

Delaware River: dredging project funding, H8839 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4395 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (H.R. 401), H1491 [4MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H6570 [10JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), E1541 [21JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6979 [16JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6518, H6566, H6570 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H10088 [29OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7703 [25JY]

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E663 [3AP], E792 [29AP]

Education: increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6387 [9JY]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, H352 [11FE]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation award, E2136 [28OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7126, H7129 [18JY]

EPA: conduct investigation into financial transactions of Gloucester Environmental Management Services landfill in New Jersey, H7703 [25JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), E2332 [19NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7411, H7412 [23JY]

Head Start Program: prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7548 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7548 [24JY]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5612, H5615, H5616, H5619, H5624, H5629, H5630 [19JN]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6370 [9JY]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5730 [24JN]

Illinois: tribute to State Assembly for actions taken on the equal rights amendment to the Constitution, E1162 [5JN]

Macedonia: U.S. recognition, H7411, H7412 [23JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12266 [21NO]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6931, H6932, H6933, H6934 [16JY]

NIH: biomedical research funding, H6518 [10JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H10088 [29OC]

———implementation, E2152 [28OC]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6566 [10JY]

Pensions: change 30-year treasury bond rate to a fixed rate for calculation of the maximum cap on benefits under small business defined benefit plans, E2070 [17OC]

———change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), E2070 [17OC]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4062, H4083, H4088 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (H. Res. 230), H4039 [14MY]

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

Small business: ensure continuation of existing group health plan coverage, H5636 [19JN]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5612, H5614, H5615, H5616, H5617, H5618, H5619, H5624, H5629, H5630, H5631, H5636 [19JN]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E1375 [26JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H4039 [14MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system, H12757 [8DE]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4614 [22MY]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (H. Res. 41), H352 [11FE]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2571 [1AP]

Votes: position on missed, E636 [1AP], E2380 [21NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8839 [24SE]

Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (H. Res. 38), E1162 [5JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1512 [4MR], H1808 [12MR]

Resignations

Committee on Armed Services (House), H455 [12FE]

Statements

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: by, E2152 [28OC]

———Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

Tributes

Hynes, Margaret Mary, E511 [19MR]

Ryan, Wanda, E1794 [16SE]

Still, William, E1223 [11JN]

Vierling, Albert H., Jr., E2312 [17NO]

ANGEL FIRE, NM

Inscriptions

Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel: Victor D. Westphal, III, S10138 [29JY]

ANGELI, RAYMOND

Remarks in House

Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA: Man of the Year Award recipient, E1978 [7OC]

ANGELINI, MARY P.

Remarks in Senate

Monmouth, NJ: tribute to Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Women of Distinction honorees, S3367 [7MR]

ANGOLA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP], H3332 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1415), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1584), H2819 [3AP]

Immigration: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 3510), H11391 (see H.R. 3510), H11514 [18NO]

World Diamond Council: provide transition development assistance to communities where the illicit trade in conflict diamonds for arms have fueled civil war (see H. Con. Res. 239), H6263 [26JN]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Angola: President Bush, S3991 [19MR], S5855 [7MY], H2100 [19MR], H3708 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), H2895-H2901 [8AP], H3332-H3334 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5112, S5113 [10AP]

———implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (S. 760), S4643-S4645 [1AP], S5004-S5006 [9AP], S5616 [30AP]

Reports filed

Clean Diamond Trade Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 760) (S. Rept. 108-36), S5058 [9AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1584, Clean Diamond Trade Act, H2895-H2897 [8AP], H3332 [11AP]

ANGUIANO, EDWARD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E753 [11AP]

ANIMAL DRUG USER FEE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7262 [3JN], S14279 [7NO]

Factsheets

Performance Goals and Procedures: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, S14791 [12NO]

Letters

Provisions: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S14791 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1260), H9054-H9059 [1OC]

Enact (S. 313), H10293-H10297 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7266 [3JN], S14279-S14282 [7NO], S14791 [12NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1260) (H. Rept. 108-287), H9032 [30SE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 313) (S. Rept. 108-51), S6851 [21MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1260, provisions, H9054-H9057 [1OC]

S. 313, provisions, S7168-S7171 [23MY], S14279-S14282 [7NO], H10293-H10296 [4NO]

ANIMAL WELFARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Government regulations: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

Law enforcement: strengthen animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Letters

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Remarks in House

Law enforcement: strengthen animal fighting provisions, E2332 [19NO]

———strengthen animal fighting provisions funding, H6635-H6638 [14JY]

———strengthen animal fighting provisions (H.R. 1532), H2475 [31MR]

Remarks in Senate

Law enforcement: strengthen animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

———strengthen animal fighting provisions (S. 736), S4527 [27MR]

ANIMALS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges

Amendments

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7262 [3JN], S14279 [7NO]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (S. 269), S13740 [31OC]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), S15849, S15873 [24NO], H12866 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3324), H9613 [16OC]

———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

———establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (see S. 325), S2051 [6FE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 257), H135 [8JA]

———provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (see S. 91), S37 [7JA]

———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 2918), H7782 [25JY]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Arizona: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3337), H9687 [17OC]

Armed Forces: tribute to military working dog teams (see H. Res. 44), H245 [29JA]

Bears: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2470 [27MR]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 269), S15287 [20NO]

Cape Lookout National Seashore: adjust number of free roaming horses permitted (see H.R. 2055), H3973 [9MY]

Chesapeake Bay: establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

Coast Guard: prohibit a vessel with a ballast water tank from entering the Great Lakes if a certain capacity of the tank contains ballast water (see H.R. 3122), H8381 [17SE]

Courts: assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 2919), H7782 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow quick aid to producers in federally declared disaster areas, provide emergency disaster assistance to certain producers for qualifying crop losses, and continue livestock assistance program (see H.R. 3402), H10129 [29OC]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (see H.R. 1367), H2131 [19MR]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

———provide administrative authority to investigate live poultry dealers (see H.R. 582), H319 [5FE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize use of decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms for culture of marine organisms, an artificial reef, or scientific research (see H.R. 2654), H6263 [26JN]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (see H.R. 273), H136 [8JA]

———make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (see S. 1366), S8726 [26JN] (see H.R. 2636), H6262 [26JN]

Diseases: coordinate and strengthen research and monitoring, and promote public outreach, education, and awareness of chronic wasting disease (see H.R. 2430), H5266 [11JN]

Ecology and environment: regulate concentrated animal feeding operations for the protection of the environment and public health (see S. 1407), S9414 [15JY]

Endangered species: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (see S. 1210), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 3378), H9981 [28OC]

———enable certain Federal agencies to rescue and relocate those species which are threatened by certain reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood control levees (see H.R. 1194), H1744 [11MR]

———manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H1810 [12MR]

———protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H10457 [5NO]

Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 480), H12920 [8DE]

———establish special requirements for determining whether the Preble's meadow jumping mouse is an endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 1253), H1811 [12MR]

———improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (see S. 369), S2340 [12FE]

———reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see S. 313), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 1260), H1900 [13MR]

———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 1460), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2932), H7782 [25JY]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 186), H58 [7JA]

———ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 2917), H7782 [25JY]

———ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 2920), H7782 [25JY]

———permit States to use administrative funds to pay costs relating to the processing, transporting, and distributing of donated wild game to eligible food distribution agencies (see H.R. 59), H54 [7JA]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Forest Service: establish the National Forest Ecosystem Protection Program (see H.R. 652), H327 [7FE]

———provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (see S. 1111), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2395), H5088 [9JN]

Funny Cide (racehorse): congratulate Sackatoga Stables for victories at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes (see S. Res. 181), S8439 [24JN]

Great Lakes: prohibit vessels from discharging ballast water that contains nonindigenous aquatic species and treat such water, and its sediments, using the most effective and efficient methods available (see H.R. 989), H1462 [27FE]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H2702 [2AP]

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

———recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see S. 1204), S7476 [5JN]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H704 [13FE]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 2619), H6261 [26JN]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: modify goals relative to incidental mortality and serious injury of marine mammals in commercial fishing operations (see H.R. 2142), H4204 [15MY]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2693), H6602 [10JY]

———reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 3316), H9613 [16OC]

Marine mammals: establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (see H.R. 3545), H11700 [20NO]

———reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN] (see H. Con. Res. 216), H5366 [12JN]

National Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force: establish (see H.R. 2431), H5266 [11JN]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see S. 536), S3163 [5MR]

Oceans: protect deep sea corals and sponges (see S. 1953), S15975 [25NO]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (see S. 1644), S11832 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 27), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 719), H460 [12FE]

———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 1044), S6070 [13MY]

Public lands: preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H7784 [25JY]

Research: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 2057), H3973 [9MY]

Shoemaker, Willie: tribute (see H. Res. 439), H11146 [10NO]

Siegfried and Roy: tribute to achievements, recognize impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species, and wish Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery (see H. Res. 431), H10340 [4NO]

Snakes: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3479), H11133 [7NO]

Taxation: expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 252), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 478), H243 [29JA]

———extend replacement period for livestock sold due to drought, flood, or other weather-related conditions (see H.R. 377), H171 [27JA]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (see S. 357), S2187 [11FE] (see S. 494), S2920 [27FE]

———provide involuntary conversion tax relief for producers forced to sell livestock due to weather-related conditions or Federal land management agency policy or action (see H.R. 483), H243 [29JA]

———reduce holding period relative to determination whether horses are certain business assets (see S. 1759), S12888 [20OC]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H3303 [10AP]

Terrorism: enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (see S. 430), S2594 [24FE]

Washington County, UT: acquisition of property for implementation of a desert tortoise habitat (see S. 1209), S7540 [9JN]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S1813 [30JA]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H1463 [27FE]

———protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

Factsheets

Animal Drug User Fee Act Performance Goals and Procedures: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, S14791 [12NO]

General Statistics for Endangered Species: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S3767 [17MR]

Threatened and Endangered Species System (TESS)—Listings by State and Territory: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S3767 [17MR]

Letters

Animal Drug User Fee Act: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S14791 [12NO]

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Critical habitats of protected species designation relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S6813 [21MY]

Don't Feed the Bears Act: Chris W. Cox, NRA, E1437 [9JY]

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Papers

Caribou in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Defenders of Wildlife (organization), S3864 [18MR]

Proclamations

Freedom Service Dogs, Inc., Anniversary: Representative Beauprez, E1786 [15SE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (H.R. 2519), H8956 [30SE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, H40-H43 [7JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (H.R. 257), H64 [8JA]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions, E2332 [19NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635-H6638 [14JY]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (H.R. 1532), H2475 [31MR]

Anzik, Nora: Therapeutic Riding and Education Center of Pueblo, CO, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1153 [5JN]

Bears: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, H7049-H7051 [17JY], E1531 [18JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (H.R. 1472), E1437 [9JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (H.R. 1367), H11164-H11166 [17NO]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, H2730 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, H671 [13FE]

———prohibit approval of any nonambulatory livestock for human consumption, H6651-H6655 [14JY]

———tribute to Natural Resources Conservation Service La Junta, CO, office, E1327 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior: eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), H2872-H2874 [8AP]

———nutria control and eradication project funding, H6961 [16JY]

———prohibit funding to kill or assist others in killing bison in Yellowstone National Park, H7051-H7054 [17JY]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, H11002 [7NO]

Evans, Kate: Illinois Beef Association Junior Points Program top heifer exhibitioner, E1151 [5JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (H.R. 2079), E940 [13MY]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (H.R. 1260), H9054-H9059 [1OC], E462 [13MR]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), H10293-H10297 [4NO]

Florence, CO: tribute to Walk On Therapeutic Riding Center, E815 [30AP]

Funny Cide (racehorse): Kentucky Derby winner, H4021 [14MY], E898 [9MY]

Great Lakes: aquatic invasive species dispersal barrier funding, H8837 [24SE]

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on ranchers, H4195 [15MY], H4868 [3JN]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: expand (H.R. 2619), E1365 [26JN]

Long Island, NY: tribute to Fiesta Day, E1627 [25JY]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3316), E2062 [16OC]

Research: chronic wasting disease research funding, H6622 [14JY]

Siegfried and Roy: tribute to achievements, recognize impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species, and wish Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery (H. Res. 431), H10346, H10347 [5NO]

Snakes: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (H.R. 3479), E2283, E2284 [7NO]

Taxation: expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, H1975, H1976 [19MR], E514 [19MR]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (H.R. 1754), E738 [11AP]

Teddy (bull mastiff): Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show Best of Breed winner, E688 [7AP]

Valentine, June: Southern Colorado Livestock Association Stockman of the Year award recipient, E2403 [22NO]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (H.R. 1081), E380 [6MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (H.R. 1080), E409 [7MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), H11444-H11446 [18NO], H12866 [8DE]

———protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (H.R. 2310), E1110 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population: ratification, S10869 [31JY]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (S. 1298), S8242 [19JN]

———humane slaughter inspectors for livestock funding, S13956 [5NO]

———increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (S. 325), S2052 [6FE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1127 [17JA], S1220 [21JA], S1327-S1340 [22JA], S2420, S2434 [13FE]

———provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (S. 91), S75 [7JA]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Maine Cooperative Beaver Management Program funding, S14012 [5NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (S. 736), S4527 [27MR]

Canada: sealing industry subsidies, S9700 [22JY]

———urge end to commercial hunt for seals (S. Res. 269), S15300 [20NO]

Chesapeake Bay: establish programs to enhance protection (S. 831), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S5006 [9AP]

———Chino Basin Manure Management Project funding, S14148, S14149 [6NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (H.R. 1367), S15865 [24NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (S. 1858), S14810 [12NO]

———decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

———Mormon crickets control programs funding, S9224 [10JY]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, S4760, S4761, S4763 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, S2436 [13FE], S4806 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (S. 457), S2849 [26FE]

———prohibit importation of live cattle from certain countries with instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and abide by international livestock health and safety standards, S14106 [6NO]

———risk of importation of live cattle from Canada, S14008 [5NO]

———tribute to Agricultural Research Service National Animal Disease Center, S13835 [3NO]

Dept. of the Interior: eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), S5096, S5097 [9AP]

———make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (S. 1366), S8761 [26JN]

Diseases: address newly emergent threats spread due to globalization and threat of bioterrorism, S7652 [11JN]

Endangered species: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (S. 1210), S7547 [9JN], S13741 [31OC]

———modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, S6810-S6815 [21MY], S6925, S6928 [22MY], S14792 [12NO]

Endangered Species Act: improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (S. 369), S2355 [12FE], S3766 [17MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (S. 741), S4530 [27MR]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7266 [3JN], S14279-S14282 [7NO], S14791 [12NO]

———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (S. 1460), S9968 [25JY]

Food: prohibit funding for process approving the human consumption of meat from downed animals, S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

Forest Service: provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (S. 1111), S6994 [22MY]

Fort Knox, KY: tribute to Fort Knox Game Warden Program volunteers, S7924 [16JN]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (S. 1204), S7495 [5JN]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (S. Con. Res. 55), S7846 [12JN]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (S. 536), S3189, S3190 [5MR]

National Zoological Park: funding, S11819, S11820 [23SE]

Owyhee Cattlemen's Association: anniversary, S9956 [25JY]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (S. 1644), S11834 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (S. 27), S42 [7JA]

———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (S. 1044), S6078-S6081 [13MY]

Research: chronic wasting disease research funding, S14014 [5NO]

———encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (S. 1036), S5997-S6000 [9MY]

Ryan, Matthew J.: honorary renaming of University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital, S11980 [25SE]

Taxation: modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (S. 357), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (S. 494), S2978 [27FE]

Terrorism: enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (S. 430), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

Washington County, UT: acquisition of property for implementation of a desert tortoise habitat (S. 1209), S7546 [9JN]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (S. 525), S3178-S3181 [5MR], S3495 [11MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (S. 269), S1833 [30JA]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), S15872, S15873 [24NO]

Reports filed

Animal Drug User Fee Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1260) (H. Rept. 108-287), H9032 [30SE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 313) (S. Rept. 108-51), S6851 [21MY]

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1081) (H. Rept. 108-324), H9737 [20OC]

Cape Lookout National Seashore Free Roaming Horses Permitted Numbers Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 108-298), H9281 [7OC]

Captive Wildlife Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 269) (S. Rept. 108-172), S13133 [23OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1006) (H. Rept. 108-269), H8216 [11SE]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1210) (S. Rept. 108-167), S12838 [17OC]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population, S10139 [29JY], S10869 [31JY]

Statements

Emergency Agriculture Assistance: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), S2450 [13FE]

Tables

Delisted endangered and threatened species, S3768 [17MR]

Summary of listed endangered and threatened species and recovery plans, S3767 [17MR]

Texts of

H.R. 273, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, H2872 [8AP]

H.R. 1006, Captive Wildlife Safety Act, H11444 [18NO]

H.R. 1204, provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on National Wildlife Refuge System lands by lessees of such facilities, H11446 [18NO]

H.R. 1260, Animal Drug User Fee Act, H9054-H9057 [1OC]

H.R. 1367, National Veterinary Medical Service Act, H11164 [17NO]

S. 27, prohibit meat packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter, S42 [7JA]

S. 91, Fair Contracts for Growers Act, S76 [7JA]

S. 269, Captive Wildlife Safety Act, S1833 [30JA], S13740 [31OC]

S. 313, Animal Drug User Fee Act, S7168-S7171 [23MY], S14279-S14282 [7NO], H10293-H10296 [4NO]

S. 325, increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased, S2052 [6FE]

S. 357, modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource, S2217 [11FE]

S. 430, Agriculture Security Preparedness Act, S2598-S2600 [24FE]

S. 494, modify renewable energy tax credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource, S2978 [27FE]

S. 831, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S5067 [9AP]

S. 1036, Chronic Wasting Disease Support Act, S5998 [9MY]

S. 1210, Marine Turtle Conservation Act, S7547-S7549 [9JN], S13741 [31OC]

S. 1298, Downed Animal Protection Act, S8243 [19JN]

S. 1366, Chronic Wasting Disease Financial Assistance Act, S8760 [26JN]

S. 1644, limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year, S11834 [23SE]

S. Con. Res. 55, reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat, S7845 [12JN]

S. Res. 181, congratulate Sackatoga Stables for Funny Cide (racehorse) victories at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, S8445 [24JN]

S. Res. 269, urge Canada to end commercial hunt for seals, S15300 [20NO]

ANN ARBOR, MI

Bills and resolutions

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

Remarks in House

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra: anniversary, E1771 [11SE]

Carpenter Elementary School: Michigan Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award recipient, E533 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra: anniversary, S11639 [17SE]

ANNAN, KOFI A.

Articles and editorials

Search for a New U.N. Role, S16090 [9DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S16089 [9DE]

ANNISTON, AL

Remarks in House

First Baptist Church of Saks: anniversary, E1774 [11SE]

ANOATUBBY, BILL

Letters

Indian land energy development programs, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

ANOKA, MN

Remarks in House

Anoka High School: tribute to boys' hockey team, H1714 [11MR]

Halloween: tribute to events, E2210 [4NO]

ANSBERRY, CLARE

Articles and editorials

Laid-Off Factory Workers Find Jobs Are Drying Up for Good, S10492-S10494 [31JY]

ANSELMO, DINO

Articles and editorials

Hero of the Month—Cops Donned Fire Hats, E2217 [4NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2217 [4NO]

ANSONIA, CT

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to Ansonia Junior Midget Football team, E4 [8JA]

———tribute to Ansonia Pop Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleaders, E2 [8JA]

ANTELOPE, CA

Remarks in House

Center High School: tribute to Top Ten Academic Seniors, E902 [9MY]

ANTHONY, SUSAN B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H332 [11FE], H675 [13FE], H1304 [25FE], E243, E249 [13FE]

ANTI-ATROCITY ALIEN DEPORTATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 710), S4433 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 710), S4436-S4439 [26MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 710), S14176 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 710, provisions, S4439 [26MR]

ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE

Letters

Glenn and Lynn Tobias recipients of Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award: Representative Lowey, E2307 [17NO]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S10592 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Spicuzzo, Joseph C.: Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award recipient, E1335 [24JN]

Tobias, Glenn and Lynn: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E2307 [17NO]

Wsol, Frank J.: Anti-Defamation League Community Service Award recipient, E1338 [24JN]

ANTIDEFICIENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (see H.J. Res. 82), H12920 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), H12865 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), S16212 [9DE]

Texts of

H.J. Res. 82, continuing appropriations to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices, H12865 [8DE]

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Reports filed

Nomination of Mary E. Kramer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

ANTIQUE FIREARM SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2872), H7616 [24JY]

ANTIQUITIES ACT

Articles and editorials

Antiquities Act Merited Supreme Court's Approval, E1998 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: decision not to hear case on Presidential authority to extend or establish national monuments under the Antiquities Act, E1998 [8OC]

ANTIS, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Levy County, FL: Corrections Officer of the Year award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

ANTI-TERRORISM AND PORT SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 746), S4557 [31MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 746), S4570-S4572 [31MR], S11381 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 746, provisions, S4572-S4577 [31MR]

ANTI-TERRORISM MILITARY SNIPER WEAPON RECLASSIFICATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 429), S15396 [21NO]

ANTITRUST MODERNIZATION COMMISSION

Appointments

Members, S87 [7JA], S2872 [26FE], H44 [7JA]

ANTITRUST POLICY

Appointments

Antitrust Modernization Commission, S87 [7JA], S2872 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see S. 946), S5484 [29AP]

Government regulations: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (see S. 1799), S13660 [30OC] (see H.R. 1086), H1640 [5MR]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 1247), H1811 [12MR]

———clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H1679 [6MR]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 352), S2187 [11FE]

———modify antitrust exemption for medical malpractice insurance, address current health care provider issues, and reform medical malpractice litigation process and insurance market (see H.R. 1158), H1680 [6MR]

———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 448), H242 [29JA]

Law enforcement: implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (see S. 1797), S13516 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (see S. 1080), S6624 [19MY]

Petroleum: enhance FTC or Dept. of Justice authority to prevent anticompetitive practices in tightly concentrated gasoline markets (see S. 1737), S12607 [15OC]

Public utilities: revise regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 1627), H2821 [3AP]

Letters

Antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act: John Ashcroft, Attorney General and Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative, S6632 [19MY]

Enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs: Timothy J. Muris, FTC, S15886 [25NO]

FERC authority to review public utility mergers: Richard L. Weill, MBIA Insurance Corp., S10123 [29JY]

Remarks in House

FCC: amend media ownership rules, H3538 [30AP], H3965 [9MY]

Government regulations: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 1086), H5104-H5106 [10JN]

———encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 1086), permission to file supplemental report, H4922 [4JN]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 1247), H1859 [13MR], E436 [12MR]

———clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (H.R. 1120), E395 [7MR]

Insurance: modify antitrust exemption for medical malpractice insurance, address current health care provider issues, and reform medical malpractice litigation process and insurance market (H.R. 1158), E406 [7MR]

———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry, H10440 [5NO]

Public utilities: revise regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (H.R. 1627), E664 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement, S16157 [9DE]

———promote effective enforcement (S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Dept. of Justice: enforcement of antitrust laws relative to pork processing industry acquisitions by Smithfield Foods, Inc., S12600 [15OC]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs, S8012 [18JN], S8351 [23JN], S8429, S8431 [24JN], S8692 [26JN], S15884-S15886 [25NO]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (S. 946), S5493, S5494 [29AP]

FERC: improve authority to review public utility mergers, S10117-S10124 [29JY], S10213, S10214 [30JY]

FTC: address issue of anticompetitive practices in the oil industry, S3049 [4MR]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (S. 352), S2210 [11FE], S9080 [9JY]

Law enforcement: implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (S. 1797), S13520 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (S. 1080), S6631, S6632 [19MY]

Pate, R. Hewitt: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7866-S7868 [13JN]

Petroleum: enhance FTC or Dept. of Justice authority to prevent anticompetitive practices in tightly concentrated gasoline markets (S. 1737), S12621 [15OC]

Reports filed

Nomination of R. Hewitt Pate To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Standards Development Organization Advancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1086) (H. Rept. 108-125), H4733 [22MY], H4976 [4JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1086), S14176 [6NO]

Statements

FERC Authority To Review Public Utility Mergers: Executive Office of the President, S10123 [29JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1086, Standards Development Organization Advancement Act, H5104 [10JN]

ANTON, ALEX

Remarks in House

``Cubans in America—A Vibrant History of a People in Exile'': tribute to book, E232 [13FE]

ANTON, LARK-MARIE

Articles and editorials

Women With Political Power in New York, E967 [15MY]

ANTONICELLI, CHARLES V.

Prayers

Senate, S3765 [17MR], S3815 [18MR], S3913 [19MR], S4043 [20MR], S4225 [21MR], S5981 [9MY], S6013 [12MY], S6035 [13MY], S7071 [23MY], S8009 [18JN], S8167 [19JN]

ANUAR, AMIRA

Essays

Dynamic DNA, E351 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Council for Agriculture Science and Technology: essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

ANUMOLU, RAO S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1362 [26JN]

ANZIK, NORA

Remarks in House

Therapeutic Riding and Education Center of Pueblo, CO: Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1153 [5JN]

AOL TIME WARNER

Articles and editorials

America, Brought to You by . . ., S11432 [15SE]

Desecration of the Mall, S11431 [15SE]

Marketing the Mall, S11432 [15SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: decision allowing sponsor recognition by the National Football League at event held on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE]

APACHE COUNTY, AZ

Amendments

Claims: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5020 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Claims: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (see S. 222), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 495), H244 [29JA]

———approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (see H. Res. 258), H4976 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Claims: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (H.R. 495), E99 [29JA]

———approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), H4797-H4803 [3JN], H5023-H5028 [5JN], E1136 [5JN], E1181 [9JN]

———approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5012-H5022 [5JN]

———water rights acquisition and development assistance funding for the Zuni Indian Tribe, H7026 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Claims: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), S1675 [28JA], S3755 [13MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, and S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 108-140), H4976 [4JN]

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 222) (S. Rept. 108-18), S3410 [10MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Claims: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), H4803 [3JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 258, consideration of S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, and S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act, H5012 [5JN]

S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, S3755-S3759 [13MR], H4797-H4802 [3JN], H5023-H5027 [5JN]

APARA, AKINTOMIDE

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 233), H61 [7JA]

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S9917 [24JY], S11423 [11SE], S11436, S11485 [15SE], S11531, S11533, S11534, S11538, S11539, S11540, S11541, S11542, S11550, S11579, S11580, S11581, S11582, S11583, S11584, S11585, S11586 [16SE], S11605, S11687 [17SE], H7086, H7106 [17JY], H7125, H7126, H7132, H7140, H7141, H7142, H7143 [18JY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9707 [20OC], H9762 [21OC]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE], H8879 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions

Appalachian region: amend laws relative to county additions (see H.R. 3264), H9375 [8OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1424), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2754), H7019 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 444), H11358 [17NO]

Kentucky: include Nicholas and Robertson Counties as part of the Appalachian region (see H.R. 2589), H5814 [24JN]

North Carolina: include Catawba and Cleveland Counties as part of the Appalachian region (see H.R. 3393), H10129 [29OC]

Ohio: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 587), H320 [5FE]

Roads and highways: complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (see S. 1176), S7235 [3JN] (see H.R. 2381), H5044 [5JN]

Virginia: designate certain counties and a city as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 360), H170 [27JA]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754), H11010-H11118 [7NO]

Excerpts

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), S11445 [15SE]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7146 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H7141 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7106 [17JY], H7114-H7147 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11396-H11405 [18NO], E2345 [20NO], E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 444), H11370-H11372 [18NO]

Funding, H7121 [18JY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9759-H9770 [21OC]

———reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), unanimous-consent agreement, H9707 [20OC]

Remarks in Senate

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11402-S11406 [11SE], S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11519, S11521-S11551 [16SE], S11749, S11750 [22SE], S11940, S11942 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, S15088-S15090 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), insert S. 1424 language in lieu, S11435 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S11605 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent request, S11550 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S11749, S11750 [22SE]

Funding, S11559 [16SE]

Roads and highways: complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (S. 1176), S7255-S7257 [3JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2754, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 108-377), H11358 [17NO]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-357), H11132 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), H7019 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Include Additional Ohio Counties as Part of Appalachian Region: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 587) (H. Rept. 108-353), H10976 [6NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7139 [18JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1424, energy and water development appropriations, S11547 [16SE]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7117-H7119 [18JY]

———conference report, H11398 [18NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 444, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H11370 [18NO]

H.R. 2535, Public Works and Economic Development Act programs reauthorization and improvement, H9759-H9762 [21OC]

H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11758-S11768 [22SE]

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Kentucky: include Nicholas and Robertson Counties as part of the Appalachian region (see H.R. 2589), H5814 [24JN]

Ohio: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 587), H320 [5FE]

Virginia: designate certain counties and a city as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 360), H170 [27JA]

Reports filed

Include Additional Ohio Counties as Part of Appalachian Region: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 587) (H. Rept. 108-353), H10976 [6NO]

APPELBAUM, PAUL S.

Letters

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act, S5179, S5180 [10AP]

APPELL, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Hot Words—A Claim of Nonhuman-Induced Global Warming Sparks Debate, S9209 [10JY]

APPRENTICESHIP, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1625), S11648 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1625), S11649 [17SE]

Texts of

S. 1625, provisions, S11650 [17SE]

APPROPRIATIONS

Addresses

National Security and Strategic Defense: Ronald Reagan, S4272 [21MR]

State of the Union: President Bush (2001) (excerpt), S1698 [29JA]

Transforming the Defense Establishment: Stephen A. Cambone, Dept. of Defense, E291-E293 [26FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: William J. Clinton, S13783 [3NO]

Advertisements

SensorNet Science Program: AccuLab Products Group, S9477 [16JY]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13927, S13943 [4NO], S13955, S13972, S13997, S13998, S14005, S14006, S14007, S14008, S14009, S14010, S14011, S14052, S14061, S14062, S14063, S14065, S14066, S14067, S14068, S14069 [5NO], S14104, S14106, S14118, S14128, S14131, S14140, S14142, S14143, S14145, S14182, S14183, S14184, S14185 [6NO], H6634, H6635, H6639, H6640, H6648, H6649, H6650, H6651, H6656, H6708 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 473), H12765 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12185 [21NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12758 [8DE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7643 [25JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2176, H2189, H2204, H2213 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2145 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3809, S3810 [17MR], S3817, S3841, S3855, S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908 [18MR], S3930, S3931, S3947, S3966, S3971, S3973, S3979, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030 [19MR], S4048, S4071, S4113, S4182, S4183, S4185, S4186, S4187, S4188, S4189, S4190, S4191, S4192, S4193, S4194, S4195, S4196, S4197, S4198, S4199, S4205, S4206, S4207, S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4214, S4215, S4216, S4217, S4218, S4219, S4220 [20MR], S4229, S4231, S4233, S4235, S4236, S4237, S4239, S4240, S4242, S4243, S4247, S4249, S4250, S4251, S4253, S4256, S4259, S4260, S4296, S4297, S4298, S4299, S4300, S4301, S4302, S4303, S4304, S4305, S4306, S4307, S4308, S4309, S4310, S4311, S4312 [21MR], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4355, S4358, S4359, S4360, S4361, S4362, S4363, S4365, S4366, S4368, S4369, S4370, S4371, S4383, S4387, S4388, S4389, S4390, S4391, S4392, S4393, S4394 [25MR], S4406, S4408, S4410, S4411, S4412, S4413, S4414, S4447, S4451, S4452 [26MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H9983, H9984 [28OC], H10131 [29OC], H10343 [4NO], H10402, H10409, H10417, H10420, H10421, H10423 [5NO]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 110), H3821 [8MY]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 148), H3658 [6MY], H3821 [8MY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16146, S16147, S16197 [9DE]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (H. Res. 15), H96 [8JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), S867, S992, S994 [15JA], S1020, S1023, S1036, S1049, S1059, S1061, S1062, S1087, S1088, S1089, S1090, S1091, S1092 [16JA], S1105, S1115, S1155, S1156, S1157, S1161, S1162, S1163, S1164, S1165, S1166 [17JA], S1174, S1195, S1200, S1205, S1208, S1216, S1222, S1230, S1253, S1254, S1255, S1256, S1258, S1263, S1264, S1265, S1266, S1267, S1268, S1269, S1270, S1272, S1275, S1276, S1277, S1281, S1285, S1286, S1287, S1288, S1289, S1290, S1292, S1293, S1294, S1295, S1296, S1297, S1298 [21JA], S1302, S1327, S1341, S1347, S1350, S1352, S1353, S1354, S1355, S1357 [22JA], S1386, S1393, S1398, S1405, S1406, S1407, S1408, S1409, S1411, S1412, S1413, S1414, S1416, S1417, S1421, S1423, S1427, S1428, S1429, S1430, S1432, S1433, S1434, S1435, S1439, S1440, S1495 [23JA], S1509, S1510 [28JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 15), H96 [8JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 78), S15302 [20NO], S15326 [21NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12185 [21NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12758 [8DE]

CPSC: reauthorize (S. 1261), S12210 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6587, S6594, S6597, S6634, S6635, S6636, S6637 [19MY], S6651, S6659, S6690, S6691, S6696, S6697, S6718, S6719, S6720, S6721, S6722, S6723, S6724, S6725, S6726, S6727, S6728, S6729, S6730, S6731, S6732, S6737 [20MY], S6793, S6797, S6802, S6805, S6809, S6810, S6815, S6818, S6819, S6821, S6823, S6831, S6833, S6834, S6835, S6836, S6837, S6838, S6839, S6871, S6872, S6873, S6876, S6877, S6879, S6880, S6881, S6882, S6883, S6885, S6886, S6887 [21MY], S6892, S6893, S6894, S6895, S6896, S6897, S6898, S6899, S6900, S6901, S6914, S6919, S6920, S6921, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7061, S7062, S7063 [22MY], S7259 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7284, S7286, S7297, S7405, S7407 [4JN], H4369 [20MY], H4419, H4492, H4494, H4498, H4503, H4506, H4507, H4508, H4509, H4510 [21MY], H4571, H4572, H4573, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4579, H4581, H4582, H4583, H4593, H4596, H4600 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4396 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4554 [22MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5986 [26JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (H. Res. 298), H5978 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9316, S9339, S9353, S9354 [14JY], S9361, S9366, S9373, S9378, S9391, S9392, S9427, S9428, S9429, S9430 [15JY], S9451, S9457, S9459, S9464, S9472, S9475, S9505, S9506 [16JY], S9519, S9520, S9529, S9531, S9541, S9548, S9562, S9563, S9564, S9566, S9567, S9599, S9600, S9601, S9602, S9603, S9604, S9605 [17JY], H6298, H6299, H6300, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 3338), H7691 [25JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9672, S9681, S9737, S9738 [22JY], S9749, S9751, S9753, S9757, S9758, S9763, S9767, S9769, S9774, S9778, S9781, S9783, S9784, S9802, S9806, S9807, S9808, S9809, S9810 [23JY], S9831, S9832, S9849, S9851, S9856, S9861, S9865, S9866, S9868, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9874, S9913, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY], S9986 [25JY], H5714, H5715 [23JN], H5754, H5757, H5759, H5761, H5764, H5766, H5776, H5779, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5791 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide grants for the preservation of historic courthouses (H.R. 1589), H5815 [24JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11485 [15SE], S11624, S11625, S11629, S11687, S11703, S11704, S11705 [17SE], S11716, S11726 [18SE], S11733, S11734, S11739, S11758 [22SE], S11784, S11791, S11807, S11808, S11814, S11816, S11817, S11818, S11819, S11862, S11863, S11864, S11865, S11866 [23SE], H6605 [10JY], H6708 [14JY], H6869, H6870 [15JY], H6963, H6974, H6976, H7020, H7021 [16JY], H7027, H7033, H7037, H7040, H7041, H7042, H7043, H7048, H7049, H7051, H7054, H7062, H7069, H7078, H7079, H7082, H7092, H7094, H7096 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6946 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO], S15845 [24NO], H7226, H7227 [21JY], H7247, H7248, H7274, H7275, H7276, H7278, H7288, H7289, H7293, H7295, H7300, H7301, H7302, H7311, H7313, H7315, H7316, H7330 [22JY], H7353, H7354, H7355 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7246 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S12388 [2OC], S13924 [4NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10945, S10948, S10973, S10985 [2SE], S10992, S11004, S11009, S11013, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11052, S11056, S11057, S11069, S11078, S11081, S11090, S11100, S11101, S11102, S11103, S11119, S11120, S11121, S11122, S11123 [4SE], S11136, S11170, S11171 [5SE], S11219, S11226, S11228, S11230, S11231, S11232, S11234, S11239, S11257, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11273, S11280, S11282, S11286, S11290, S11291, S11292, S11296, S11297, S11309, S11321, S11322, S11323, S11324, S11329, S11330, S11356, S11357, S11358, S11359, S11360, S11361 [10SE], S11423, S11427 [11SE], H6349, H6350 [8JY], H6405, H6416, H6465, H6466 [9JY], H6536, H6560, H6561, H6563, H6564, H6568, H6573, H6574, H6576, H6604 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations, H7619 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079, S13087, S13089, S13092, S13101, S13106, S13113, S13116, S13117, S13118, S13119, S13120, S13121, S13122, S13124, S13150, S13168, S13169, S13170, S13171, S13172, S13173, S13174, S13175 [23OC], S13230 [24OC], H7840, H7841, H7842 [3SE], H7868, H7869, H7870, H7878, H7879, H7882, H7883, H7885, H7887, H7888, H7894, H7913, H7919, H7920, H7950 [4SE], H8024, H8025, H8027, H8036, H8037, H8039, H8044, H8047, H8048, H8050 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S13926 [4NO], S14477, S14496, S14506, S14507, S14510, S14511, S14512, S14518, S14520, S14521, S14820, S14834, S14835, S14836, S14840, S14841, S14842, S14843, S14844, S14845, S14847 [12NO], S14932, S14934, S14936, S14938, S14967, S14968, S14969 [17NO], S14993, S14994, S14995, S15084, S15085 [18NO], H7619, H7620 [24JY], H7669, H7682, H7683, H7684, H7685, H7687, H7688, H7689, H7690, H7692, H7693, H7694, H7695, H7699, H7700, H7704, H7705, H7706, H7788 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), S11927 [24SE]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7619 [24JY], H7643 [25JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11917, S11926, S11927 [24SE], S11944, S11957, S12003 [25SE], S12154, S12160, S12203 [30SE], S15022 [18NO], H7086 [17JY], H7455 [23JY], H7966, H7982, H7990 [5SE]

———provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16043 [25NO], S16147, S16200 [9DE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S9917 [24JY], S11423 [11SE], S11436, S11485 [15SE], S11531, S11533, S11534, S11538, S11539, S11540, S11541, S11542, S11550, S11579, S11580, S11581, S11582, S11583, S11584, S11585, S11586 [16SE], S11605, S11687 [17SE], H7086, H7106 [17JY], H7125, H7126, H7132, H7140, H7141, H7142, H7143 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5226, H5227, H5231, H5233, H5235 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5195 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10174 [30OC]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7557 [9JN], S7757, S7783, S7785, S7786, S7791, S7792, S7793, S7796, S7800, S7801, S7802, S7804, S7805, S7806, S7807, S7810, S7811, S7812, S7813, S7814, S7819, S7850, S7852, S7853, S7854, S7855, S7856, S7857, S7858 [12JN]

Federal Maritime Commission: authorize appropriations (S. 1244), S12023 [25SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13211, S13228 [24OC], S13236, S13264, S13265, S13297 [27OC], S13341, S13344, S13345, S13346, S13347, S13350, S13357, S13358, S13360, S13365, S13366, S13367, S13368, S13372, S13410, S13411, S13412, S13413, S13414, S13417, S13418 [28OC], S13431 [29OC], S13639, S13645, S13648, S13649, S13682, S13694, S13695 [30OC], H7227 [21JY], H7330, H7331 [22JY], H7381, H7383, H7394, H7402, H7403, H7407, H7408, H7410, H7412, H7416, H7426, H7428, H7429, H7430, H7432, H7433, H7434, H7435, H7455 [23JY]

Government: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9479, H9480, H9481, H9482 [15OC], H9499, H9552, H9562, H9565, H9575, H9586, H9588, H9589, H9590, H9591, H9592, H9593, H9594, H9595, H9599, H9600, H9615, H9616, H9617 [16OC], H9621, H9622, H9623, H9624, H9625, H9626, H9627, H9630, H9631, H9633, H9635, H9636, H9637 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9651 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12203 [30SE], S12242, S12259, S12260, S12269, S12300, S12301, S12302 [1OC], S12316, S12337, S12339, S12350, S12351, S12354, S12357, S12358, S12360, S12388, S12389, S12390, S12392, S12393, S12394 [2OC], S12425, S12427, S12473 [3OC], S12491, S12522, S12523, S12524, S12525, S12550, S12559, S12560 [14OC], S12577, S12578, S12580, S12581, S12585, S12589, S12590, S12591, S12592, S12595, S12596, S12598, S12599, S12624, S12625, S12626, S12627, S12628, S12629, S12630, S12631 [15OC], S12655, S12656, S12657, S12660, S12667, S12673, S12682, S12683, S12688, S12710, S12711, S12712, S12713, S12715, S12716, S12749, S12750, S12751, S12752, S12753 [16OC], S12779, S12789, S12791, S12792, S12794, S12795, S12796, S12799, S12850, S12851, S12852 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2704, H2705, H2706 [2AP], H2737, H2744, H2747, H2763, H2764, H2770, H2774, H2775, H2776, H2777, H2779, H2782, H2784, H2785, H2787, H2788, H2792, H2793, H2794, H2795, H2796, H2798, H2799, H2806 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2716 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4661, S4662, S4663, S4676, S4677, S4681, S4686, S4687, S4692, S4697, S4716, S4717, S4718, S4719, S4720, S4723, S4724, S4726 [2AP], S4737, S4742, S4747, S4752, S4755, S4764, S4769, S4771, S4775, S4777, S4781, S4786, S4787, S4803, S4857, S4858, S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862, S4863, S4864, S4865, S4866, S4867, S4870 [3AP]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7562, H7575 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3480, H3510, H3512, H3513, H3514, H3517, H3519, H3521, H3525, H3526, H3527, H3528, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), S10835 [31JY], H5816 [24JN], H5883, H5888, H5890, H5891, H5894, H5900 [25JN], H5943, H5944, H5945 [26JN]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1025), S10847 [31JY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (S. 1757), S13739 [31OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9217, S9218, S9219, S9220, S9224, S9264, S9265, S9266, S9267 [10JY], S9269, S9270 [11JY], H6349 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6395 [9JY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 888), S10926 [1AU]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4014, H4015 [13MY], H4160, H4162, H4163, H4166 [15MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (H. Res. 229), H4156 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 579), S15478, S15507 [21NO]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9095, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7094, S7096, S7098, S7101, S7106, S7112, S7113, S7114, S7161, S7162 [23MY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9707 [20OC], H9762 [21OC]

Railroads: authorizing appropriations for the Federal railroad safety program (S. 1402), S16045 [25NO]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S16035 [25NO]

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

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (S. 195), S5684 [1MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 1152), S15301, S15307, S15310 [20NO]

Analyses

Budget Process Extension To Maintain Fiscal Accountability and Responsibility, S75 [7JA]

Bush Administration Budget Proposals, H1361 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (2002): Feingold Amendment To Extend Budgetary Mechanisms and Spending Caps, S5281 [11AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA], H229 [29JA], H270 [4FE]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP], H2877 [8AP]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN], H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7820 [12JN], H6826 [15JY]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU], H11440 [18NO]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY], H8118 [10SE]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY], H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY], H8254 [16SE]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY], H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE], H9166 [2OC]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO], S14971 [17NO], H11379 [18NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE], H9073 [1OC]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE], H8879 [24SE]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC], H10367 [5NO]

———H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC], H9989 [29OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC], H9775 [21OC]

Articles and editorials

Administration in Crisis Over Burgeoning Quagmire, H9450 [15OC]

AIDS Fuels Famine in Africa as Swaziland Farmers Die, Their Land Goes Unplanted, S9214 [10JY]

Beyond Their Reach, S11236 [9SE]

Bill Would Close Pay Gap for Active Duty Feds, S14515 [12NO]

Body Armor Saves Lives in Iraq, S16126 [9DE]

Changes at VA Vex Advocates for Homeless, H2158 [20MR]

Colorado Science Jobs on the Line, H7357 [23JY]

Computer Voting Isn't Fool-Proof, H9713 [20OC]

Congress' Message on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Congressional Resolve on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Critics Christen Ship Project as an Off-Course U.S.S. Pork, S1116 [17JA]

Cutbacks to Our Children, S4344 [25MR], S5275 [11AP]

Daschle, Lautenberg Vow To Fight FAA Privatization They Supported in 1994, S14946 [17NO]

Defense Budget Spills Forth, S6927 [22MY]

Defense for the 21st Century, H4548 [22MY]

Defense Memo—A Grim Outlook, S13765 [3NO]

Derailing Metro Transit Plan Isn't Alternative, H11124 [7NO]

Ethiopian Hunger Problem Baffles the Mind, S1231 [21JA]

Facing a New Nuclear Reality, S11523 [16SE]

Federal Funding Helps Defray Local Cost of ESL Programs, S3962 [19MR]

Feds To Cut Research Dollars, H7357 [23JY]

Feds Win Job Competitions at Park Service, Agriculture Department, S11793 [23SE]

Fighting Over Overtime, S12215 [1OC]

Force Protection Is Top Concern for Sealift Commander, S1120 [17JA]

Havana Club, S13657 [30OC]

Health Secretary To Fight for Border Funds, S9796 [23JY]

Heavy Lifting, S4345 [25MR]

Hispanics Worry About Head Start Proposal, H6845 [15JY]

In the Northwest—`Outsourcing' a Sweeping Attack on National Parks, S11802 [23SE]

Keep Pros Who Love Parks, S11804 [23SE]

Law That Transcends Politics, S1772 [30JA]

Legacy of Power Cost Manipulation, S1203 [21JA]

Levin—Untested Missile Defense Setup Poses Risks—Can Missile Shield Be Built?, S2182 [11FE]

Lift Ban on Cuba Travel, S13657 [30OC]

Like Father, Like Son in Southwest Asia, E2253 [6NO]

Mugging the Needy, E659 [3AP]

N.M. Gets Shock at Pump, S3769 [17MR]

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

Nation-Building, S12039-S12042 [26SE]

NIH Scientist Says He's Paid To Do Nothing—Agency Denies Administrator's ``Surreal Situation'' of Collecting $100,000 Salary for No Work, S11312 [10SE]

Nothing but Lip Service, H5976 [26JN]

Oil's Not Well—Filling the Strategic Reserve Is a Good Idea—But Not Right Now, S11810 [23SE]

Overhaul Without Oversight, H4550 [22MY]

Paying for the War in Iraq, E2028 [10OC]

Perverse VA Policy, S10039 [28JY]

Population-Control Politics, H6721 [15JY]

Private School With Ties to Alleged Terrorist Gets State Money, H7961, H7987 [5SE]

Replacement Near, Old Vote Machines Are New York Issue, H9713-H9715 [20OC]

Representative Jim Cooper—Don't Let Congressional Budget Cuts Slow the War Against Cancer, H10519 [6NO]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Scar on the Conscience of the World—Left Behind To Starve—A Humanitarian Disaster Is Engulfing Africa as Cash Is Poured Into the War With Iraq and Its Aftermath, H2264 [20MR]

Science Community Faces Cuts, H7357 [23JY]

Scores Show Broad Gains on MCAS, S11211 [9SE]

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials, Terrorism Alert Puts a Strain on Budgets, S2438 [13FE]

Shipping Crew Deficit Called Wartime Risk—Bush's Maritime Chief Acknowledges Worries on Readiness—``A Very Top Priority''—New Reserve Force Among Proposals To Ease Shortage, S1120 [17JA]

Sick, Wounded U.S. Troops Held in Squalor, H9717 [20OC]

Stay Resolute on Rebuilding, S12647 [16OC]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, H7960 [5SE]

Tax Lunacy, S7108 [23MY]

Tax Wealthy To Pay for Iraq War—Test Patriotism's Deeper Meaning, S11462 [15SE]

These Are Your Parks, S11800 [23SE]

3 to 6 Gap, S4345 [25MR]

Time Is Running Out for a New Highway Bill, H8828 [24SE]

Tool Tracks Potential Dropouts—Profiler Software Lets HISD Keep Tabs on At-Risk Students, S11339 [10SE]

Traditional Coast Guard Duties Suffer, Study Says, S4679 [2AP]

Triumph of Pettiness, H12829 [8DE]

U.S., Mexico Team Up on Health Care, S9796 [23JY]

U.S. Nuclear Plan Sees New Targets and New Weapons, S11440 [15SE]

U.S. Taxpayers Footing Bill for Cheap Iraqi Gasoline, S12438 [3OC]

VA—Iraq War Veterans Will Need Care Denied to Others, S4748 [3AP]

Vouchers No Way Out of a Failing Society, S12118 [29SE]

Washington's Children Deserve More Choices, S12036 [26SE]

Washington's Weak Dollar Policy, S7108 [23MY]

What Some Much-Noted Data Really Showed About Vouchers, S5850 [7MY]

``Zero Dropout'' Miracle—Alas! Alack! A Texas Tall Tale, S11339 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 1545), H2586 [1AP]

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: authorize appropriations and improve operations (see H.R. 3223), H9129 [1OC]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA] (see S. 108, 125), S132 [9JA] (see S. 1309), S8300 [20JN] (see S. 1626), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 92), H55 (see H.R. 160), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 257), H135 (see H.R. 307), H137 [8JA] (see H.R. 376), H171 [27JA] (see H.R. 2684), H6464 [9JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1427), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2673), H6463 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 473), H12917 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 458), H11700 [20NO] (see H. Res. 465), H12306 [21NO]

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2572), H5813 [24JN]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program, provide TRICARE eligibility for the Ready Reserve, continue health insurance funding for mobilized reserve components, and increase educational aid to Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 3317), H9613 [16OC]

———provide additional funds for deployment rotation and other relief for U.S. troops serving in Iraq (see H.R. 3212), H9032 [30SE]

———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (see S. 1991), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3615), H12308 [21NO]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Aviation: base apportionment of funds to airports on passenger boardings during a certain period (see S. 772), S4702 [2AP]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 462), S2839 [26FE]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (see S. 463), S2839 [26FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (see S.J. Res. 2), S37 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (see H.J. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 22), consideration (see H. Res. 275), H5366 [12JN]

———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1743 [11MR] (see H.R. 1278), H1901 [13MR]

———reduce deficit by reducing wasteful spending (see H.R. 3164), H8904 [24SE]

———reform procedures to restrain congressional spending, foster greater oversight, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 180), H58 [7JA]

———require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (see S. 689), S4275 [21MR]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see S. 675), S4166 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (see S. Con. Res. 23), S3881 [18MR] (see H. Con. Res. 95), H1908 [17MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (see H. Res. 191), H3300 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H2130 [19MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 152), H2130 [19MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 191)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 190), H3050 [9AP]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (see S. 1413), S9414 [15JY]

CERCLA: require public availability of accounting of funds used, or required to be used, in response to release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1420), H2310 [25MR]

Children and youth: improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H56 [7JA]

———make grants to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 3692), H12919 [8DE]

Climate: develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (see S. 1164), S7188 [2JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (see S. 733), S4512 [27MR]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (see H.R. 2443), H5364 [12JN]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (see H. Res. 416), H9980 [28OC]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (see S. 218), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 241), S1736 [29JA]

Colin Powell Center for American Diplomacy: designate and provide for museum visitor and educational outreach services (see H.R. 1932), H3636 [1MY]

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 38), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 47), S1977 [5FE]

Committee on Agriculture (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 93), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): create a Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs (see H. Res. 469), H12310 [21NO]

Committee on Armed Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 99), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 57), S2457 [13FE]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 35), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 37), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 80), H705 [13FE]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 75), H463 [12FE]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 36), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 63), S2594 [24FE]

Committee on Finance (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 61), S2594 [24FE]

Committee on Financial Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 88), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

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

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 51), S2188 [11FE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 39), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 77), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 110), H1466 [27FE]

Committee on House Administration (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 135), H1746 [11MR]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 64), S2701 [25FE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 97), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 27), S1736 [29JA]

Committee on International Relations (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 96), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Resources (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 74), H463 [12FE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 60), S2522 [14FE]

Committee on Rules (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 73), H463 [12FE]

Committee on Sciences (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 89), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 119), H1470 [3MR]

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 55), S2341 [12FE]

Committee on Small Business (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 83), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 145), H1908 [17MR]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 64), H391 [11FE]

Committee on the Budget (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 95), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 56), S2341 [12FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 94), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 65), S2701 [25FE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 92), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 90), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 333), H7454 [23JY]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 53), S2188 [11FE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 91), H1333 [25FE]

Committees of the House: authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 146), H1908 [17MR] (see H. Res. 148), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 163), H2401 [26MR]

———extend period for availability of continuing expenses to select and standing committees (see H. Res. 185), H3052 [9AP]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

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

———revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H4737 [22MY]

Constitutional amendments: line-item veto (see S.J. Res. 25), S15187 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 60), H5408 [16JN]

———require Members of Congress and the President to forfeit certain compensation until all appropriations bills are enacted (see H.J. Res. 53), H3408 [12AP]

Continuing: making (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H59 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 13), H171 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 17, 18), H274 [4FE] (see H.J. Res. 23), H704 [13FE] (see H.J. Res. 69), H8905 [24SE] (see H.J. Res. 73), H9738 [20OC] (see H.J. Res. 75), H9981 [28OC] (see H.J. Res. 76), H10340 [4NO] (see H.J. Res. 78), H11651 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 79), H12309 [21NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 15), H51 [7JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 15), H51 [7JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 71), H698 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 35), H462 [12FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35)—consideration (see H. Res. 71), H698 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 13), consideration (see H. Res. 29), H169 [27JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 18), consideration (see H. Res. 48), H274 [4FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (see H. Res. 407), H9737 [20OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (see H. Res. 417), H9980 [28OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 76), consideration (see H. Res. 430), H10339 [4NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 450), H11650 [19NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 458), H11700 [20NO] (see H. Res. 465), H12306 [21NO]

———making to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (see H.J. Res. 82), H12920 [8DE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (see S. 1274), S7980 [17JN]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see S. 1435), S9638 [21JY] (see H.R. 1707), H3052 [9AP] (see H.R. 1765), H3303 [10AP]

———prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

———provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs (see H.R. 1786), H3351 [11AP]

CPSC: reauthorize (see S. 1261), S7876 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate percentage of farmland protection program funds for grants to encourage the purchase of conservation easements by a State agency, county, or other eligible entity (see H.R. 2703), H6603 [10JY]

———ensure availability of funds to provide technical assistance for certain conservation programs (see H.R. 1907), H3634 [1MY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S12969 [21OC]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (see S. 1395), S9303 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 1050), S6070 [13MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 747), S4557 [31MR] (see S. 1047), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 1588), H2819 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H4366 [20MY] (see H. Res. 247), H4527 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 437), H10977 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 434), H10976 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction (see S. 1048), S6070 [13MY]

———making appropriations (see S. 1382), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2658), H6271 [7JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see S. 1357), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2559), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (see H. Res. 298), H5928 [25JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 429), H10338 [4NO]

———promote national security by reforming personnel system, equipment acquisition system, authorization process, and interagency coordination of activities (see S. 927), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of Education: reduce size of core curriculum classes in public elementary and secondary schools through grants (see H.R. 3685), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

———authorizing appropriations for Genomes to Life Program (see S. 682), S4275 [21MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see S. 915), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

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

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (see S. 389), S2456 [13FE]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

———establish Offices of Women's Health (see S. 1304), S8300 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 2555), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H699 [13FE]

———use Interior Repatriation Program for apprehended aliens who repeatedly enter the U.S. illegally and request more funds for such program (see H. Con. Res. 289), H8950 [25SE]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1915), H3635 [1MY]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H1515 [4MR] (see H.R. 1614), H2820 [3AP]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3036), H8081 [9SE]

———authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 933), H1395 [26FE] (see H.R. 1095), H1640 [5MR]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S4702 [2AP] (see H.R. 1708), H3300 [10AP]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide grants for the preservation of historic courthouses (see H.R. 1589), H2819 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1391), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2691), H6602 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (see H. Res. 319), H6867 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 418), H9980 [28OC]

Dept. of Transportation: administration of cargo preference laws (see S. 143), S230 [13JA]

———authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 3551), H11701 [20NO] (see H.R. 3577), H12306 [21NO]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

———funding for purchase of recycled materials for certain surface transportation programs (see H.R. 2148), H4254 [19MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (see H.R. 1720), H3301 [10AP]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H1952 [18MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see S. 967), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 270), H135 (see H.R. 271), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 890), H1332 [25FE]

———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S36 [7JA]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1585), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 247), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2799), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (see H. Res. 326), H7224 [21JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1356), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 246), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2618), H6261 [26JN] (see H.R. 2660), H6347 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H6347 [8JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1589), S11186 [8SE] (see H.R. 2989), H7837 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (see H. Res. 351), H7838 [3SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1584), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2861), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (see H. Res. 338), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 340), H7615 [24JY]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see S. 1538), S10618 [31JY]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (see H.R. 2859), H7615 [24JY]

Diseases: authorize appropriations for global initiative to combat polio (see H.R. 1892), H3570 [30AP]

———Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (see S. 1899), S15287 [20NO]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 865), H704 [13FE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (see S. 1583), S11118 [4SE] (see H.R. 2765), H7084 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2765), consideration (see H. Res. 334), H7453 [23JY]

———provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN] (see H.R. 2472), H5407 [16JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H390 [11FE]

Drug-Free Media Campaign Act: improve and authorize (see H.R. 2061), H3973 [9MY]

Education: provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S6852 [21MY] (see H.R. 2198), H4528 [21MY]

———provide general revenue sharing and assistance for States and local governments (see H.R. 2335), H4977 [4JN]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 2884), H7616 [24JY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see S. 1551), S10618 [31JY]

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund: authorize additional appropriations (see H.R. 2121), H4203 [15MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY] (see H.R. 2394), H5088 [9JN]

———require GAO report on whether amounts appropriated to carry out grant programs are adequate to permit recipients to meet the conditions imposed by receipt of the grant (see H.R. 3341), H9737 [20OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1424), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2754), H7019 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 444), H11358 [17NO]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for civil aviation research and development projects and activities (see H.R. 2734), H6868 [15JY]

———promote development of commercial space transportation and authorize appropriations for the Office of the Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (see S. 1260), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 3245), H9213 [2OC]

———reauthorize (see S. 824), S4957 [8AP]

———reauthorize programs (see S. 1618), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2115), H4203 [15MY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H5173 [10JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 422), H10129 [29OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (see H. Res. 377), H8904 [24SE]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (see S. 964), S5541 [30AP]

FCC: reauthorize (see S. 1264), S7876 [13JN]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2692), H6602 [10JY]

Federal Maritime Commission: authorize appropriations (see S. 1244), S7718 [11JN]

Financial institutions: provide for direct and accurate compensation to financial institutions for providing various critical depositary and financial agency services for or on behalf of the U.S. (see H.R. 3183), H8949 [25SE]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (see H.R. 2048), H3973 [9MY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1426), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2800), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (see H. Res. 327), H7224 [21JY]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health: improve (see S. 314), S1977 [5FE]

FTC: reauthorize (see S. 1234), S7718 [11JN]

Government: extend and strengthen procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility (see S. 90), S37 [7JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 1689), S12193 [30SE] (see H.R. 3289), H9384 [14OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (see H. Res. 396), H9477 [15OC] (see H. Res. 401), H9612 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 424), H10235 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 421), H10129 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (see S. 762), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1559), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (see H. Res. 172), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 192), H3300 [10AP] (see H. Res. 197), H3354 [11AP]

———require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

Head Start Program: provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H5713 [23JN]

———reauthorize (see S. 1940), S15812 [24NO]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (see H. Res. 336), H7453 [23JY]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S5173 [10AP]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2114), H4203 [15MY]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see S. 673), S4165 [20MR] (see H.R. 1386), H2269 [20MR]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 297), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 921), H1394 [26FE] (see H.R. 2412), H5174 [10JN]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1681 [6MR]

Housing: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 730), H460 [12FE]

———provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (see S. 854), S5173 [10AP]

IMF: require appropriations to cover the estimated subsidy costs of monetary resources provided by the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H11650 [19NO]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 556), S3252 [6MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 133), S133 [9JA] (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 823), H702 (see H.R. 864), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR] (see H.R. 1398), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

———establish a method to provide outcome-based funding increases to States (see H.R. 1576), H2703 [2AP]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (see H. Res. 206), H3450 [29AP]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H1678 [6MR]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1025), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 2417), H5265 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration (see H. Res. 295), H5813 [24JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 451), H11650 [19NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 292), H5713 [23JN]

International Fund for Ireland: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions (see S. 872), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1208), H1745 [11MR]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: make certain payments to the Russian Aviation and Space Agency for the safety and maintenance of the International Space Station (see H.R. 1001), H1462 [27FE]

Iraq: support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government (see H. Con. Res. 249), H7329 [22JY]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance (see H. Con. Res. 245), H7019 [16JY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1757), S12838 [17OC] (see H.R. 3198), H9032 [30SE]

Keweenaw National Historical Park: decrease matching funds requirement and authorize further appropriations (see S. 1338), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2411), H5174 [10JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (see S. 145), S230 [13JA]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement: authorize a grant program to eliminate the nationwide backlog of DNA analyses and obtain a DNA sample from every person convicted of a qualifying offense (see H.R. 537), H318 [5FE]

———authorize State grants to fund arrangements between local police and public accommodations for emergency domestic violence shelters (see H.R. 777), H700 [13FE]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR] (see H.R. 3449), H10457 [5NO]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (see H.R. 1599), H2819 [3AP]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (see H.R. 2943), H7783 [25JY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1383), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2657), H6271 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (see H. Res. 311), H6347 [8JY]

Local government: require adoption of a health standard establishing a legal presumption that heart, lung, and respiratory disease are occupational diseases for public safety officers (see H.R. 3565), H11701 [20NO]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Maritime Administration: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1262), S7876 [13JN]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA] (see H.R. 38), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1045), H1470 [3MR] (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP] (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 3299), H9477 [15OC]

———establish a safety net outpatient prescription drug program for certain indigent beneficiaries (see H.R. 3332), H9687 [17OC]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see S. 778), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

Members of Congress: modify law providing a permanent appropriation for compensation (see H.R. 1881), H3570 [30AP]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 13), H52 [7JA]

National Affordable Housing Act: raise minimum State allocation (see S. 1851), S14804 [12NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 773), S4703 [2AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: repeal State grant limitations (see H.R. 1490), H2471 [27MR]

National Family Caregiver Support Program: funding (see H. Con. Res. 228), H5814 [24JN]

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: increase certain education funding to improve access to the arts (see H.R. 3248), H9214 [2OC]

National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health: funding and implementation (see H. Con. Res. 186), H4368 [20MY]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 870), S5173 [10AP] (see S. 1393), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2832), H7454 [23JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1096), H1640 [5MR]

———commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1681 [6MR]

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

———invest a minimum of 4 percent of gross domestic product on national defense (see H. Con. Res. 92), H1902 [13MR]

———provide State and local governments with flexibility in using homeland security funding (see S. 909), S5343 [11AP]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system (see H.R. 1453), H2401 [26MR]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack (see H.R. 1454), H2401 [26MR]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: reauthorize (see S. 1478), S10045 [28JY]

National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships (see H.R. 2408), H5173 [10JN]

Native Americans: authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (see S. 1528), S10618 [31JY]

———provide equitable funding for tribal transportation programs (see S. 1122), S6978 [22MY]

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

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H1811 [12MR]

———continuation of Pediatric Research Initiative (see S. 1579), S11032 [3SE]

———provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants (see S. 566), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1138), H1679 [6MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

———ensure appropriate balance between resources and accountability (see S. 1189), S7476 [5JN]

———implementation (see S. Res. 22), S1069 [16JA]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H8081 [9SE]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H5043 [5JN]

NOAA: reauthorize (see S. 1401), S9328 [14JY]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1527), H2585 [1AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (see H. Res. 229), H4010 [13MY]

———reauthorize (see S. 579), S3369 [7MR]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see S. 1860), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 2086), H4129 [14MY]

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

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to States to improve safety at public playgrounds (see H.R. 2041), H3857 [8MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: adjust fees so that fees collected in any fiscal year equals the amount of funding received for that fiscal year (see H.R. 909), H1333 [25FE]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1145), H1680 [6MR]

———funding (see H. Con. Res. 61), H1465 [27FE]

Pesticides: making supplemental appropriations to ensure inclusion in State source water assessment programs (see H.R. 2804), H7225 [21JY]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (see H.R. 1548), H2586 [1AP]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (see S. 1160), S7381 [4JN]

Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2156), H4367 [20MY] (see H.J. Res. 51), H3354 [11AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2770), H7085 [17JY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (see H.R. 2454), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 2535), H5662 [19JN]

Railroads: authorizing appropriations for the Federal railroad safety program (see S. 1402), S9328 [14JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (see S. 1727), S12533 [14OC]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE] (see H.R. 3087), H8282 (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund safety programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1646), S11832 [23SE]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 528), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1107), H1641 [5MR]

———provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 725), S4512 [27MR] (see S. 1165), S7188 [2JN] (see H.R. 2331), H4977 [4JN]

SBA: increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

———reauthorize assistance programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 1154), S7135 [23MY]

Schools: establish State revolving funds for school construction (see H.R. 1844), H3451 [29AP]

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

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

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research (see H.R. 938), H1395 [26FE]

———prohibit Federal funding for human cloning research and encourage equivalent restrictions by other countries (see H.R. 916), H1333 [25FE]

Senate Rules: amend relative to points of order against unauthorized appropriations, new matter, or nongermane matter in legislation, amendments, and conference reports (see S. Res. 173), S7980 [17JN]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see S. 567), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 784), H700 [13FE]

Small business: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 2345), H5042 [5JN]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks (see H.R. 1122), H1679 [6MR]

———require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see S. 195), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2733), H6868 [15JY] (see H.R. 3231), H9213 [2OC]

Sport Fish Restoration Act: reauthorize (see S. 1669), S12056 [26SE]

States: provide incentive funds for having certain laws in effect (see H.R. 900), H1332 [25FE]

Surface Transportation Board: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1389), S9244 [10JY]

———authorizing appropriations to enhance railroad competition (see H.R. 2192), H4527 [21MY]

Taxation: increase taxes on certain alcoholic beverages and provide additional funds for alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 2252), H4736 [22MY]

———reinstate Superfund and oil spill excise taxes and extend leaking underground storage tank taxes (see H.R. 610), H321 [5FE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Terrorism: establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders (see H.R. 2512), H5551 [18JN]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 466), S2919 [27FE] (see S. 930), S5434 [28AP] (see S. Res. 34), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR] (see H. Res. 78), H705 [13FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H2401 [26MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1830), S14176 [6NO] (see H.R. 2620), H6261 [26JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see S. 1072), S6507 [15MY] (see H.R. 2088), H4129 [14MY] (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 1152), S7135 [23MY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (see S. 163), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 421), H218 [28JA]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 268), H135 [8JA]

Veterans: expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (see S. 1281), S8125 [18JN]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 170), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 20), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1560), H2702 [2AP]

Water Resources Development Act: limit the non-Federal share of the cost of shore protection projects (see H.R. 2245), H4736 [22MY]

White County Bridge Commission: provide for audit of the New Harmony Bridge and fill membership vacancies (see H.R. 1203), H1745 [11MR]

Wildfires: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2673), H12323-H12746 [25NO]

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act (H.R. 2115), H7718-H7771 [25JY]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), H707-H1276 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1588), H10563-H10973 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2559), H10253-H10281 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2658), H8500-H8784 [24SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9898-H9959 [28OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754), H11010-H11118 [7NO]

FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 2115), H10008-H10054 [29OC]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2417), H11605-H11622 [19NO]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2657), H8385-H8399 [18SE]

Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 2673), H12323-H12746 [25NO]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H3194-H3230 [10AP]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H10139-H10157 [30OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 1559), H3357-H3385 [12AP]

Cost Estimates

Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): CBO, S2572 [24FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (S. 1248): CBO, S14795-S14798 [12NO]

Excerpts

Budget Enforcement Act: off-budget status of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance trust funds, S3006 [3MR]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: ban research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons (1994), S6685 [20MY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), S11445 [15SE]

Previous report language on National Institute of General Medical Sciences behavioral research funding, S11332 [10SE]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 conference report (H. Con. Res. 95): public debt and Social Security trust fund provisions, S5795 [7MY]

Statutes relative to National Institute of General Medical Sciences behavioral research funding, S11333 [10SE]

Explanations

National Guard and Reserve Readiness Needs: Roger C. Schultz, National Guard, S4134 [20MR]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S12221-S12227 [1OC]

Women's Small Business Programs Improvement Act (S. 1154), S7151 [23MY]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Pell Grants, H6513 [10JY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5880 [25JN]

Parental Attitudes Towards Sex Education: Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health, E263 [13FE]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant, S1399 [23JA]

Hearings

U.S. operations costs in Iraq: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9460 [16JY]

Letters

Air Force procurement of tanker aircraft funding: Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, S14485 [12NO], H10986, H10994 [7NO]

Allocation of foreign aid to Turkey: Condoleezza Rice, Executive Office of the President, H2759 [3AP]

Amtrak funding: David L. Gunn, Amtrak, S1049 [16JA]

Application of certain goals that would subject Federal employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors: Bobbie Kilberg, Northern Virginia Technology Council, S1377 [23JA]

———Gary Engebreison, Contract Services Association of America, S1377 [23JA]

———Harris N. Miller, Information Technology Association of America, S1377 [23JA]

———Stan Z. Soloway, Professional Services Council, S1377 [23JA]

Assist State and local governments implementation of Bush administration's smallpox vaccination plan: George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, S1017 [16JA]

Aviation Security Capital Fund usage flexibility: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S7791 [12JN]

BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding: Keith Harper, Native American Rights Fund (organization), S11717 [18SE]

———Tex G. Hall, National Congress of American Indians, S11716 [18SE]

Budget reconciliation process: Alan Frumin, S5296 [11AP]

Business-related riders in the omnibus appropriations bill: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1376 [23JA]

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Child abuse programs funding: Dan M. Alsobrooks, National District Attorneys Association, H2425 [27MR]

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees: Bobby L. Harnage, Sr., American Federation of Government Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Carol A. Bonosaro and G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H4554 [22MY]

———Michael B. Styles, Federal Managers Association, H4552 [22MY]

Clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard: Alan C. Lloyd, California Air Resources Board, S14476 [12NO]

———John E. Hornback, Southeastern States Air Resource Managers, Inc., S14475 [12NO], S14929 [17NO]

———R. Steven Brown and S. William Becker, S14476 [12NO]

———William Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, S14475 [12NO]

Clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT: T.J. Barrett, Coast Guard, H10419 [5NO]

Coast Guard Research and Development Center funding: Dennis K. McBride, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, S9878 [24JY]

———Senator Dodd, S9878 [24JY]

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Contract Tower Program expansion to visual flight rule (VFR) towers: Jerry Tuso, Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, S14944 [17NO]

———Kenneth M. Mead, Dept. of Transportation, S14943 [17NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service funding: several Governors, H7642 [25JY]

Delaware River main channel deepening project funding: Jeffrey L. Nash, Delaware River Port Authority, H7127 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H4601 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense funding: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, H665 [13FE]

Dept. of HUD section 8 housing vouchers programs funding: several housing and real estate organizations, E382 [6MR]

Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: George W. Bush (1997), S2987 [27FE]

Dept. of Labor proposal to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements: Dennis Slocumb, International Union of Police Associations, S11202 [9SE]

———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S11202 [9SE]

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Intelligence and Analysis establishment: John W. Snow, Sec. of the Treasury, S15357 [21NO]

———Senators Shelby and Sarbanes, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S15357 [21NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S14498 [12NO]

———David W. Gorman, DAV, S14502, S14508 [12NO]

———Delatorro L. McNeal, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S14502, S14508 [12NO]

———Gerard M. Kelly, Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, S14499 [12NO]

———John A. Brieden III, American Legion, S14497 [12NO]

———Robert E. Wallace, VFW, S14501, S14508 [12NO]

———Thomas H. Corey, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., S14497 [12NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, S4749 [3AP]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S4749 [3AP]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S4749 [3AP]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge land acquisition funding: Eric Alvarez, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H10203 [30OC]

———Gale A. Norton, Sec. of the Interior, H10204 [30OC]

Devils Lake, ND, flood control outlet construction project funding: Raymond Chretien, Canadian Embassy, S1393 [23JA]

———several environmental groups, S1393 [23JA]

Education funding: Roderick Paige, Sec. of Education, S96 [9JA]

Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding: Joseph Samuels, Jr., International Association of Chiefs of Police, S1060 [16JA]

———Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S1060 [16JA]

———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, S1060 [16JA]

Emergency agriculture assistance: several agricultural organizations, S1167 [17JA]

Emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa: Alliance for Food Security, S1232 [21JA]

Enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism funding: Joseph Graham (Gray) Davis, Jr., Governor of California, S4096 [20MR]

Essential Air Service Program funding: Aliceann Wohlbruck, National Association of Development Organizations, S7799 [12JN]

———Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, S7798 [12JN]

———Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamagordo, NM, S7798 [12JN]

———John D. (Mike) Rice, New Mexico Aviation Division, S7798 [12JN]

———several Representatives, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

———several Senators, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

Excellence in Economic Education Act funding: David McClain, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———John B. Kelley, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10950 [2SE]

———John M. Knox, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Kristine Castagnaro, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Richard Rankin, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Will Sanburn, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Jodi L. Jacobson, Center for Health and Gender Equity, S9555 [17JY]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Office of National AIDS Policy, S9549 [17JY]

———Leonard S. Rubenstein, Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S9555 [17JY]

———Linda Bales, General Board of Church & Society of the United Methodist Church, S9555 [17JY]

———Maureen T. Shea and Jere Myrick Skipper, Episcopal Church, S9554 [17JY]

———Paul Zeitz, Global AIDS Alliance, S9554 [17JY]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5200, H5201 [11JN]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5201 [11JN]

Federal competitive outsourcing: Paul J. Gessing, National Taxpayers Union, Adrian T. Moore, Reason Foundation, Randall W. Hatcher, MAU, Inc., and Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

Firefighter assistance grants funding: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, S9771 [23JY]

———several firefighting organizations, S9771 [23JY]

Forest Service funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations: Ann M. Veneman, Sec. of Agriculture, H7091 [17JY]

———Representatives Pombo and McInnis, Committee on Resources (House), H7092 [17JY]

GAO review of effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S12661 [16OC]

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding: Judy Samelson, Afterschool Alliance (organization), S4346 [25MR]

———Sanford A. Newman and Miriam A. Rollin, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S4346 [25MR]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S10148 [29JY]

Help America Vote Act funding: several State and local government and civil rights organizations, S12675 [16OC], S13108 [23OC]

Highway infrastructure and mass transit funding: American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4128 [20MR]

———Kenny C. Guinn, Governor of Nevada, S4133 [20MR]

———Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S4127 [20MR]

———Peter J. Loughlin, Associated General Contractors of America, S4127 [20MR]

———Raymond J. Poupore, National Heavy & Highway Alliance, S4127 [20MR]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4127 [20MR]

Homeland security: Senator Harkin, S9883 [24JY]

Homeland security funding: Rich Stanek, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, E737 [11AP]

———Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

———Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S4227, S4229 [21MR]

Humanitarian food assistance to Iraq: several agriculture, maritime and charitable organizations, S4804 [3AP]

———several agriculture organizations, S4803 [3AP]

Illinois Home for Veterans funding: Representative Weller, H7666 [25JY]

Imapct of budget proposals on veterans: Representative Spratt, Committee on the Budget (House), H2157 [20MR]

———several veterans organizations, H2157 [20MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, H2157 [20MR]

Impact of budget proposals on veterans: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

———Joseph L. Fox, Sr., Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H2548 [1AP]

———Ronald F. Conley, American Legion, Ray C. Sisk, VFW and Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

Implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources: Senators Grassley and Wyden, S1446 [23JA]

Improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries: Joseph F. O'Neill, Executive Office of the President, S11223 [9SE]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3530 [30AP]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3530 [30AP]

Indian Health Service funding: Michelle German, S11630 [17SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding: Mary Swaim, S1354 [22JA]

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative Cox, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H5889 [25JN]

———Representative Goss, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5878, H5879, H5889 [25JN]

———Representative Hunter, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5879 [25JN]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5878 [25JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5878 [25JN]

IRS Debt Indicator Program funding: Jean A. Fox, Consumer Federation of America, and Chi Chi Wu, National Consumer Law Center, S13119 [23OC]

Issuance of safety equipment and body armor for soldiers in Iraq: David Willet, S12812 [17OC]

LIHEAP funding: Colleen Cousineau, Southern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments, S11299 [10SE]

———David L. Fox, Campaign for Home Energy Assistance (organization), S11298 [10SE]

———David N. Parker, American Gas Association, S11298 [10SE]

———Mark Wolfe, National Energy Assistance Directors' Association, S11272 [10SE]

Louisiana public safety communications system: Mike Foster, Governor of Louisiana, S4773 [3AP]

———Terry C. Landry, Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, S4773 [3AP]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———James O. Ellis, Jr., Dept. of the Navy, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———John P. Jumper, Dept. of the Air Force, S6679, S6686 [20MY]

———several scientists, S6669 [20MY]

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations: Ben Chavez, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3182 [5MR]

———David J. Acosta, McKinley County, NM, S3183 [5MR]

———Earnest C. Becenti, Sr., McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S3183 [5MR]

———Karen S. White, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3183 [5MR]

———Tony Atkinson, San Juan County, UT, S3184 [5MR]

———Ty Lewis, Manuel Morgan and Lynn H. Stevens, San Juan County, UT, Commission, S3184 [5MR]

Military base closures and realignments: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, S7289 [4JN]

———former Secs. of Defense, S7293 [4JN]

———Henry H. Shelton, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7293 [4JN]

———Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7289, S7293 [4JN]

Mississippi disaster assistance funding: Robert R. Latham, Jr., Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, S10842 [31JY]

National laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H7130 [18JY]

———Representative Hobson, Committee on Appropriations (House), H7130 [18JY]

Naval Station Roosevelt Roads facilities usage: Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, H6300, H6301 [8JY]

Navy and Marine Corps unfunded programs: Vern Clark and Michael W. Hagee, Dept. of Defense, S4134 [20MR]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations: Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S1197 [21JA]

Overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9375, S9376 [15JY]

———Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, S9375 [15JY]

———Michael P. Cline, Enlisted Association of the National Guard, S9382 [15JY]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., S9382 [15JY]

———Robert A. McIntosh, Reserve Officers Association, S9382 [15JY]

Philadelphia, PA, costs for urban terrorism protection and preparedness: John F. Street, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, S4789 [3AP]

Place Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S12341 [2OC]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14930 [17NO]

Prohibit funding for implementing IRS regulations allowing the conversion of defined benefit pension plans into cash balance plans: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S13091 [23OC]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S11790 [23SE]

———Camille Fleenor, American Council of Engineering Companies, S11796 [23SE]

———Chuck Luttrell, S11798 [23SE]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S11797 [23SE]

———Lin Yeazell, S11799 [23SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S11797 [23SE]

———Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation, S11790 [23SE]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste (organization), S11797 [23SE]

———Thomas C. Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association, S11789 [23SE]

Realizing the Spirit of IDEA Act: several academic professionals, E645 [2AP]

———several mental health advocacy groups, E644 [2AP]

Reconstitution of portions of the Iraqi army: Senator Levin, S13764 [3NO]

Remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services: several Representatives, H9960, H9961 [28OC]

———several Senators, H9960 [28OC]

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants: David Z. Plavin, Airports Council International-North America, and Charles Barclay, American Association of Airport Executives, S7801 [12JN]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S7801 [12JN]

Require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S11893 [24SE]

Require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction: Representative Camp, E796 [29AP]

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: several Members of Congress, H6651 [14JY]

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11954 [25SE]

———Delegate Norton, S12118 [29SE]

———Iris J. Toyer and Darlene T. Allen, Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools (organization), S12119 [29SE]

———Kathy Patterson, S12119 [29SE]

———Lapria Johnson, H7988 [5SE]

———Paul Strauss, S12176 [30SE]

———Peter M. Branch, S11181 [8SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12035 [26SE]

———Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S11151 [5SE], S11945 [25SE]

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S4744 [3AP]

———Patrick M. Libbey, National Association of County & City Health Officials, S4744 [3AP]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S4744 [3AP]

State water pollution control revolving fund and State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund capitalization grants funding: Water Infrastructure Network (organization), S14513 [12NO]

———several environmental organizations, S14513 [12NO]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations: Bruce D'Agostino, Construction Management Association of America, S3986 [19MR]

———David L. Reynolds, Association of California Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3985 [19MR]

———Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Larry Naake: National Association of Counties, S3984 [19MR]

———several Senators, S4234 [21MR]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S3986 [19MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3986 [19MR]

———Tim Williams, Water Environment Federation, S3985 [19MR]

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Jeffrey D. Harvey, E2270 [6NO]

———L. Paul Bremer, III, Coalition Provisional Authority, S12646 [16OC]

Surface Transportation Extension Act: Representative Nussle, Committee on the Budget (House), H8828 [24SE]

Transportation Enhancement Program funding: James C. Codell III, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, H7874 [4SE]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, and Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H7874 [4SE]

———Michael W. Naylor, AARP, H7874 [4SE]

———Phil McKnelly, National Association of State Park Directors, E1735 [9SE]

———Transportation Enhancements Coalition, H7874 [4SE]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S11607 [17SE]

Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act: several Senators, S4517 [27MR]

Tribute to Boeing Guard and Reserve Network: Rudy F. de Leon, Boeing Co., S4677 [2AP]

U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H12131 [21NO]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H12131 [21NO]

———several firefighting organizations, S15308 [20NO]

U.S. policy on Liberia: Michael K. Francis, S12714 [16OC]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute funding: Senator McConnell, S2433 [13FE]

Use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S14934 [17NO]

Veterans benefits funding: Dwight Radcliff, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Inc., H2575 [1AP]

———John Keaveney, New Directions, Inc., H2576 [1AP]

———Shad Meshad, National Veterans Foundation, H2576 [1AP]

Veterans Prescription Drug Benefits Act: Delatorro L. McNeal, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), E497 [18MR]

———Richard A. Jones, AMVETS (organization), E497 [18MR]

———Richard F. Weidman, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., E498 [18MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, E497 [18MR]

———Thomas H. Miller, Blinded Veterans Association, E497 [18MR]

———William A. Wroolie, Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A., Inc., E497 [18MR]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding: J. Charles Fox and John Hankinson, EPA, S1398 [23JA]

Lists

Appropriate levels of public debt in S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S3946 [19MR]

California 22d Congressional District arts programs, H6980 [16JY]

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) staff, S4422 [26MR]

Congressional staff contributing to passage of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

National Guard and Reserve strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs, S4410 [26MR]

Nuclear weapons life cycle management process, S6686 [20MY]

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9879 [24JY]

Objectional provisions in H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9230 [10JY]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3459 [30AP], E871 [6MY]

Organizations supporting full Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1197 [21JA]

Organizations supporting prohibiting use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

Texans endorsing benefits of participating in Head Start Program, H7523 [24JY]

Unrequested Army Corps of Engineers construction projects, S11749 [22SE]

Memorandums

Continuing Appropriations Long-Term Impacts: Representative C.W. Bill Young, Committee on Appropriations (House), S105 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense Health Care: GAO, H8890 [24SE]

Wetlands Reserve Program and Farmland Protection Program Technical Assistance Funding: Anthony H. Gamboa, GAO, S12972-S12975 [21OC], S14131-S14134 [6NO]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2004: President Bush, S1867 [4FE], H270 [4FE]

District of Columbia Budget Request: President Bush, S9116 [9JY], H6433 [9JY]

Plan Colombia Funding Report: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE], H7319 [22JY]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14005 [5NO], S14142 [6NO], H6634 [14JY], H11372 [18NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2542 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3841 [18MR], S3964 [19MR], S4110 [20MR], S4248 [21MR], S4368 [25MR]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (H. Res. 15), H116, H118 [8JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), S1104 [17JA], S1229, S1299 [21JA], S1341 [22JA], S1397, S1402, S1411, S1429 [23JA], H225 [29JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H671 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 13), H187, H188, H189 [28JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 18), H310 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6804 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4610 [22MY], H6904, H6949 [16JY], H8063 [9SE], H8167 [10SE], H8257 [16SE], H8366 [17SE], H8468 [23SE], H8887 [24SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14417 [11NO], H11007 [7NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5989, H5990 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9391 [15JY], S9451, S9455, S9463, S9470, S9479, S9480 [16JY], S9524, S9557 [17JY], H8255 [16SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9763, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9851, S9853, S9864 [24JY], H5758 [24JN], H8107 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8801 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11781 [23SE], H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10204 [30OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7265, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11002, S11015 [3SE], S11077, S11094 [4SE], S11135 [5SE], S11224, S11225, S11226, S11227, S11229, S11230, S11232, S11234 [9SE], S11294, S11295, S11302, S11313 [10SE], H6548, H6577 [10JY], H9155 [2OC], H9841 [28OC], H10083 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10428, H10429 [5NO], H10515 [6NO], H11186 [17NO], H11434, H11500 [18NO], H11622 [19NO], H11845 [20NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13087, S13089, S13111 [23OC], H7853, H7855, H7856 [4SE], H9988 [29OC], H11598 [19NO], H11853 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (H. Res. 351), H7850 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7146 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H6825 [15JY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10187 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13353 [28OC], S13644 [30OC], H7374, H7393 [23JY], H10364 [5NO]

Government: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9674 [17OC], H9770 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10229 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12337, S12345, S12353 [2OC], S12509, S12514, S12521 [14OC], S12575, S12577 [15OC], S12668 [16OC], S12770, S12771, S12772, S12779, S12788, S12790, S12793, S12800 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2762, H2764 [3AP], H2870 [8AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4685, S4689 [2AP], S4751, S4769, S4780, S4784 [3AP]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7592 [24JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H11434 [18NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, S15335 [21NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9223, S9225 [10JY], S9272 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8814 [24SE]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4165 [15MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7110 [23MY]

Petitions and memorials

Arizona: national missile defense system, S3875 [18MR]

McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

National Congress of American Indians: BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11717 [18SE]

Navajo Nation, Rock Springs Chapter: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3183 [5MR]

Tri-State County Association: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Plans

Program for the development of an antimissile device for commercial aircraft: Dept. of Homeland Security, S9750 [23JY]

Poems

``Crowd the Children In,'' Representative Owens, E130 [5FE]

``Stop the War—We Need the Cash,'' Representative Owens, H9018 [30SE]

Press releases

Depts. of HUD and Commerce Grants to the Virgin Islands: Delegate Christensen, H9165 [2OC]

F.O.P. Confident of Satisfactory Resolution on Dept. of Labor Overtime Regulations: National Fraternal Order of Police, S11204 [9SE]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Sarah Greene, National Head Start Association, S10148 [29JY]

OPEI Succeeds in Dramatically Improving California Emission Regulations: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, S14475 [12NO]

Prohibit New Dept. of the Interior Competitive Outsourcing Studies Funding: Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

———Wilderness Society, S11789 [23SE]

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4748 [3AP]

Proposals

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2989): compromise language to ensure fair treatment of Federal employees in competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15916 [25NO]

Questionnaires

Transportation project evaluation criteria: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E216 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1545), E632 [1AP]

———prohibit funding for abortion services to women in Federal prison, H7356 [23JY]

Afghanistan: economic and democratic development assistance funding, H3999 [13MY]

———reconstruction funding, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

———women's programs funding, H9593, H9594 [16OC], H9627-H9630 [17OC], H10228 [30OC]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, H40-H43 [7JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (H.R. 257), H64 [8JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H6648, H6649 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6609-H6658, H6676-H6680 [14JY], H11372 [18NO], E1489 [15JY], E1504 [17JY], E1524, E1528, E1536 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12315 [25NO], H12749, H12753, H12766-H12845, H12854, H12882, H12884 [8DE], E2460 [25NO], E2505, E2548, E2549 [8DE], E2551, E2556 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 473), H12760-H12766 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12181-H12186 [21NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12754-H12760 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), motion to instruct conferees, H11372-H11377 [18NO], E2350 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent request, H6633 [14JY]

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, H10986, H10989, H10990, H10993, H10999 [7NO]

Airlines: impose conditions on use of federally provided relief funds, H2797 [3AP]

———prohibit air carriers receiving Federal assistance from reducing services, H8058 [9SE]

———reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, H2708, H2776, H2777 [3AP], E689 [7AP]

American Samoa: Head Start Program funding, H7559 [24JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2572), E1938 [1OC]

———funding, H396 [12FE], H7848, H7852, H7858, H7859, H7860, H7885-H7887, H7888 [4SE], E1753 [10SE]

———funding through reductions in Dept. of the Treasury funding, H7883, H7884 [4SE]

———make funding contingent upon submission of reports required under corporate accountability law, H8052, H8053 [9SE]

———prohibit funding for routes that do not recoup a certain percentage of revenue per dollar spent operating the route, H8025-H8027 [9SE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635-H6638 [14JY]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, H6622 [14JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, H7049-H7051 [17JY], E1531 [18JY]

Apache County, AZ: water rights acquisition and development assistance funding for the Zuni Indian Tribe, H7026 [17JY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: funding, H7121 [18JY]

Architect of the Capitol: funding, H6432 [9JY]

———prohibit employing temporary workers for long periods without providing eligibility for employee benefits, H8813 [24SE]

Armed Forces: expand eligibility for participation by members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents in the TRICARE program, H8887-H8890 [24SE], E1899 [25SE], E1968 [2OC]

———improve medical care for reserve military personnel who served in Iraq, H9717 [20OC]

———increase end strength, E2081 [17OC]

———increase pay and benefits for active and reserve military personnel in Iraq, H9597-H9599 [16OC], H9647 [17OC]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, H8167-H8171, H8177, H8178 [10SE]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding through reductions in weapons inspectors funding, H9620, H9631-H9633 [17OC]

———outfitting and support supplies funding to members in Iraq, H9286 [8OC]

———provide medical and dental screening for National Guard and Reserves personnel prior to mobilization and extend transitional health care for servicemembers returning home from Iraq, H9770, H9772, H9773, H9775 [21OC]

———supply and issuance of Interceptor Kevlar vests, H9465, H9472, H9473 [15OC], H9634, H9635, H9665 [17OC]

Arms control: nonproliferation and disarmament programs funding, H7410, H7411 [23JY]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6976-H6983 [16JY], H9991 [29OC], E1514, E1525, E1532 [18JY]

Ashland, NE: Nebraska National Guard Camp frontage levee segment funding, H10392 [5NO], H11007 [7NO]

Aviation: enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation, H5161 [10JN]

———noise mitigation projects funding, H10184 [30OC]

———prohibit funding from supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security to any air carrier that discontinues service to Killeen, TX, Municipal Airport, H2806, H2807 [3AP]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H7869, H7870 [4SE]

———require Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to address noise pollution in certain residential areas, H5208 [11JN], H7857 [4SE]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, H2793 [3AP]

Bayaud Industries: tribute for providing employment to disabled persons under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program, E1299 [18JN]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, H6732 [15JY]

Birds: prohibit funding for prosecution of individuals for killing migratory birds on seeded rice lands, H7078 [17JY]

Buchanan, NY: safety of Indian Point nuclear power plant, H10401 [5NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, H374-H381 [11FE], H429-H432 [12FE], H1370-H1377 [26FE], H1733-H1735 [11MR], H1753, H1754 [12MR], H3026-H3031 [9AP], H6282 [8JY], H6515 [10JY], H7334 [23JY]

———balance, H374-H381 [11FE], H434 [12FE], H1805 [12MR], H1890 [13MR]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H4512 [21MY], H4533 [22MY], H5413 [17JN], H5913 [25JN], H6991, H6992, H6995 [16JY], H7798 [3SE], H8194 [10SE], H8893 [24SE], H8998, H9000 [30SE], H9077, H9080 [1OC], H9254-H9256 [7OC], H9486 [16OC], H9709, H9710, H9712 [20OC], H9739 [21OC], H9986, H10113 [29OC], H10317, H10318, H10320, H10321 [4NO], E1508 [18JY]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H5244 [11JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (H.J. Res. 6), E7 [8JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 22), E253 [13FE]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H2141, H2143 [20MR]

———debt limit, H16 [7JA], H1362, H1364 [26FE], H1885-H1888, H1893 [13MR]

———effect of budget priorities on minorities, H2207 [20MR]

———impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

———impact of Federal spending on the deficit, H9822 [28OC]

———legislative process, H5320 [12JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1888-H1894 [13MR], H1910, H1911, H1912, H1929, H1931, H1938-H1944 [18MR], H1964, H2101, H2105-H2113 [19MR], H2145-H2226-H2251-H2262 [20MR], H2314, H2373, H2382-H2388, H2393-H2398 [26MR], H2447 [27MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2542, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576 [1AP], H2689, H2695 [2AP], H2839-H2845 [7AP], H2867, H2868, H2869 [8AP], H2943 [9AP], E559, E575 [25MR], E586, E588 [26MR], E614 [27MR], E639, E640 [1AP], E651, E655 [2AP], E659 [3AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H3268, H3291-H3298 [10AP], H4512 [21MY], E724 [10AP], E768, E774, E775 [12AP], E985 [15MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (H. Res. 191), H3286-H3291 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2138-H2145 [20MR], E589 [26MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 152), H2444 [27MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 191)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 190), H3279-H3286 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), motion to instruct conferees, H2542-H2553 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), E2359 [20NO]

———status report, H190 [28JA], H4328 [20MY], H5389-H5391 [16JN], H7938 [4SE], H9609 [16OC], H11505 [18NO]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information relative to an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H5785, H5786, H5791-H5794 [24JN], H6455-H6459, H6461 [9JY], H7293-H7295 [22JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5774 [24JN], H6564 [10JY], H7041 [17JY], H7140, H7142 [18JY], H7990 [5SE], H8024 [9SE]

California: Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority loan refinancing funding, H7867 [4SE]

Capitol Police: funding, H6424 [9JY], H8802 [24SE]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, H6424 [9JY], H8811, H8812 [24SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, H6525 [10JY]

———National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funding, E2180, E2183 [31OC]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7700-H7702 [25JY]

Chamizal National Memorial: funding, H7081 [17JY]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10396-H10424 [5NO], E2297 [14NO], E2327 [19NO]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (H. Res. 416), H10078, H10079 [29OC]

———automatic identification system funding, H10399 [5NO]

———ensure materials used in bridge alteration projects are produced in the U.S., H10420 [5NO]

———funding, H5760 [24JN]

———Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) funding, H10398, H10401, H10402 [5NO], E2297 [14NO]

———include certain petrochemical plants located within five miles of navigable waters in the maritime security plan for Port of Houston, H10423 [5NO]

———inspection of foreign-flag vessels that depart and return to the same U.S. port without a stop in between, H10400 [5NO]

———pension funding, H2159 [20MR]

———require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5783, H5784 [24JN], H10421-H10423 [5NO]

———review and adjustment of pilotage rates, H10399, H10401 [5NO]

Colleges and universities: historically Black colleges and universities funding, H6639 [14JY], E1524 [18JY]

Colombia: counternarcotics and counterterrorism activities funding, H2447 [27MR], H2734 [3AP]

Columbus, OH: Defense Supply Center funding, H7668 [25JY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H5354 [12JN]

———appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 1559, supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H3662 [6MY]

———appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 77), H553 [13FE]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 110), H3821, H3827, H3828 [8MY]

Committees of the House: allocation of spending authority, H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 148), H3821, H3822-H3827 [8MY]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 148), unanimous-consent agreement, H3658 [6MY]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 163), H2344, H2345 [26MR]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 185), H2996 [9AP]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (H.R. 3030), E1726 [5SE]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship, H6727 [15JY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), H9245-H9248 [7OC]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H12880 [8DE]

———legislative process, H229, H230 [29JA], H554-H558, H666, H668, H673-H675 [13FE], H1797 [12MR], H5245 [11JN], H8060 [9SE], H10201 [30OC], H10331 [4NO], H12228, H12229 [21NO], H12315 [25NO], E1901 [25SE]

———staff gym funding, H6427 [9JY], H8810 [24SE]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: convert conservation programs into entitlements, H6956 [16JY]

———Land and Water Conservation Account funding, H6960, H6961 [16JY]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (H. Res. 15), H92-H97, H110-H120 [8JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), H121 [8JA], H224, H229, H230 [29JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H558-H673 [13FE], H1751, H1752 [12MR], E271 [13FE], E289 [26FE], E325 [27FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 15), H92-H97 [8JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 71), H554-H558 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35)—consideration (H. Res. 71), H554-H558 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H225-H229 [29JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 13), H180-H190 [28JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 13), consideration (H. Res. 29), H179, H180 [28JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 13), motion to recommit, H187, H189 [28JA], E106 [29JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 18), H308-H312 [5FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 18), consideration (H. Res. 48), H675 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 18), motion to recommit, H310, H311 [5FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, H308 [5FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 23), H673-H675 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 69), H8898 [24SE], H8909-H8916 [25SE]

———making (H.J. Res. 73), H9747, H9748 [21OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (H. Res. 407), H9743-H9747 [21OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 75), H10157-H10163 [30OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (H. Res. 417), H9989-H9991 [29OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 76), H10393-H10396 [5NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 76), consideration (H. Res. 430), H10377 [5NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 78), H11667 [20NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 450), H11663-H11665 [20NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), H12228, H12229 [21NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12181-H12186 [21NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12754-H12760 [8DE]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), unanimous-consent agreement, H12228 [21NO]

———making to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), H12865 [8DE]

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H5554 [19JN], H7637, H7650, H7668 [25JY], H8023 [9SE], H8226 [16SE], H8810, H8812, H8814 [24SE], E1644, E1653 [25JY]

———National Service Trust funding, H2788-H2792 [3AP]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, H7126-H7129 [18JY]

———funding, H7125, H7126 [18JY]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (H.R. 1707), E758 [11AP], E1371 [26JN]

Crime: child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

Cuba: lift certain restrictions on remittances to Cuban nationals, H8037-H8039 [9SE]

———lift trade embargo, H8034 [9SE]

———lift travel restrictions, H8027-H8036 [9SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753 [10SE], E1925 [30SE]

———prohibit funding to enforce regulations that would eliminate educational exchanges, H8050-H8052 [9SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for recommended base closures and realignments, H6302, H6303 [8JY], E1448 [11JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: administration of Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust, H2577 [1AP]

———conservation technical assistance programs funding, H6650 [14JY]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, H2730 [3AP]

———Office of Civil Rights funding, H6634, H6635 [14JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, H671 [13FE]

———prohibit approval of any nonambulatory livestock for human consumption, H6651-H6655 [14JY]

Dept. of Commerce: Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H7369 [23JY]

———Public Telecommunication Facilities Planning and Construction Program funding, H7270 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: Abrams battle tank funding, H4418 [21MY]

———Army Air Force Exchange Service funding, E2093 [20OC]

———assess military construction requirements necessary to support homeland defense missions, E1090 [2JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4222 [19MY], H4257, H4258, H4259, H4261 [20MY], H4372, H4374, H4402-H4511 [21MY], H4571-H4583, H4585-H4613 [22MY], H6904 [16JY], E955 [15MY], E1090, E1094 [2JN], E1200 [11JN], E2209 [4NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10990-H11008, H11122 [7NO], E2291 [12NO], E2303 [17NO], E2321, E2322, E2329 [19NO], E2343, E2354 [20NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4387-H4398 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4542 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437), H10982-H10990 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), corrections in engrossment, H4613 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to instruct conferees, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H8167-H8171, H8177, H8178 [10SE], H8366-H8369 [17SE], H8887-H8890 [24SE], E1859, E1868 [23SE], E1899 [25SE], E1968 [2OC]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to recommit, H4610, H4611 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), permission to file conference report, H10537 [6NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), unanimous-consent agreement, H4402 [21MY]

———B-1 bomber funding, H4418 [21MY]

———diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———domestic violence prevention and victims advocacy programs funding, H4392 [21MY]

———eliminate authority to transfer certain funds in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9591, H9592 [16OC]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H6298 [8JY]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4395, H4410, H4411, H4413, H4414, H4416, H4417 [21MY], H4534, H4545-H4550, H4552, H4594, H4595, H4603, H4605, H4607, H4610, H4611 [22MY], H10989, H10996, H10997, H10998 [7NO]

———Family Advocacy Program funding, H9624 [17OC]

———funding, H3043 [9AP]

———impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

———increase overall funding for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure through reductions in tax cuts, H5975-H5978, H5984, H5985, H5987, H5990 [26JN]

———making appropriations, unanimous-consent agreement, H5992 [26JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5979-H5990 [26JN], E1400 [27JN], E1418 [8JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report, H10389-H10393 [5NO], E2253 [6NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (H. Res. 298), H5974-H5979 [26JN]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 429), H10373 [5NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), motion to recommit, H5989, H5990 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6276-H6303 [8JY], E1448, E1452 [11JY], E1486 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), conference report, H8784-H8793 [24SE], E2059 [16OC], E2437 [23NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), conference reports, E1931 [30SE]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, H6282 [8JY]

———national missile defense system funding, H6299 [8JY], H10996 [7NO]

———prohibit funding to alter existing civilian personnel system, H6302 [8JY]

———prohibit funding to overhaul, repair, or maintain naval vessels in shipyards outside the U.S. or Guam, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, H4593 [22MY]

———reduce failure rate of cluster bombs, E1487 [15JY]

———reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H4374 [21MY]

———report on costs for current NATO headquarters location and cost of relocation to another member country, H4508, H4509 [21MY]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (H.R. 3132), H9395 [15OC]

Dept. of Education: conduct study to determine State compliance costs relative to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H3530 [30AP]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (H.R. 34), H25 [7JA]

———disposal of low-level radioactive waste in landfills that do not meet all requirements and standards under Federal law, H7143 [18JY]

———Fusion Energy Sciences Program funding, H7122 [18JY]

———national laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding, H7129 [18JY]

———Office of Science funding, H7129 [18JY]

———research and development projects funding, H6961 [16JY]

Dept. of HHS: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6514 [10JY]

———establish demonstration projects between community health centers and minority health professions schools to reduce disparities in minority health care, H6571, H6572 [10JY]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, H6516, H6533 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: address emergency preparedness relative to senior citizens, the disabled, and others with special needs, H5761 [24JN]

———allow a percentage of funds to be paid directly to localities and citizens groups without being first allocated to State government agencies, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

———Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program transfer from the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate to the Office for Domestic Preparedness, H8796 [24SE]

———authorize issuance of port security grants, H10402 [5NO]

———clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities, H5773, H5774 [24JN]

———critical infrastructure protection funding, H3929 [9MY]

———FIRESAT program funding, H5770 [24JN]

———first responders funding, H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———first responders funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H5761, H5762 [24JN]

———increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H5735, H5737, H5740, H5746, H5751, H5752, H5757, H5760 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5744-H5795 [24JN], H8107 [10SE], E1388, E1398 [27JN], E1422 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE], H8793-H8802 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734-H5742 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495-H8500 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

———prohibit use of funds for political purposes, personal surveillance, or any other purpose not related to homeland security, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

———review proposed remote passenger check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport, H5196 [11JN], H5784 [24JN]

———Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspections (SENTRI) program funding through reductions in salaries and expenses, H5754-H5756 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: homeless assistance grants funding, H7705, H7706 [25JY]

———HOPE VI Program funding, H7667, H7685, H7686 [25JY]

———Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program funding, H7692 [25JY]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (H.R. 1981), E872 [6MY]

———section 8 housing vouchers program funding, E1709 [5SE]

———section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, H7667, H7668, H7686 [25JY], E382 [6MR]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services Program funding, H12830 [8DE]

———community oriented policing services program funding, H7274, H7275 [22JY], H7358 [23JY]

———Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program funding, H7358 [23JY]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (H.R. 1708), H6709 [15JY]

———prohibit funding from being used for the sentencing phase of Federal death penalty cases, H7315, H7316 [22JY]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (H.R. 3693), E2485 [8DE]

———settlement of claims relative to accidental fire damage in Julian, CA, by DEA pilot, H7271 [22JY]

———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding, H7355 [23JY]

———study of good time for persons incarcerated for non-violent crimes in the Federal prison system funding, H7314 [22JY]

———U.S. Marshals Service funding, H7355 [23JY]

Dept. of Labor: international child labor inspections funding, H6522, H6523 [10JY]

———prohibit funding to implement regulations that exempt requirements of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, E1482 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H6516, H6568-H6573 [10JY], H9155-H9166, H9195 [2OC], H12763, H12764, H12813, H12835, H12837 [8DE], E1975 [3OC], E2556 [15DE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

———deny visas to extended family members of child abductors, H7295-H7297 [22JY]

———embassies and consulates resources funding, E1508 [18JY]

———postwar Iraq peacekeeping funding, H2763 [3AP]

———prohibit funding relative to the negotiation of a Free Trade Area of the Americas or a Central American Free Trade Agreement unless various conditions are met, H7316-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339 [23JY]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums, H6731 [15JY]

———staffing at diplomatic missions, H6733 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify responsibilities of BLM in providing normal access to private inholdings in Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Area, H6962 [16JY]

———conservation programs funding, H6957, H6963 [16JY]

———nutria control and eradication project funding, H6961 [16JY]

———Office of Insular Affairs funding, H6962 [16JY]

———prohibit funding to kill or assist others in killing bison in Yellowstone National Park, H7051-H7054 [17JY]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037-H7040 [17JY], H10199 [30OC]

———Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H7027, H7028, H7104 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7040, H7041 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6710 [15JY], H6950-H6984 [16JY], H7025-H7058, H7062-H7083, H7087-H7105 [17JY], E1514, E1525, E1531, E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY], E1569, E1570 [23JY], E1583, E1585 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H9970 [28OC], H10190-H10205 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2267 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6941-H6947 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9991-H9996 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), motion to instruct conferees, H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, H7047 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to assist in overturning district court ruling on IBM Corp., cash balance pension conversion, H8040-H8043 [9SE], E1774 [11SE]

———prohibit funding to implement revisions to OMB rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, H8044-H8047 [9SE]

Dept. of Transportation: airline ticket voucher program funding, H2775, H2776 [3AP], E762 [11AP]

———authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (H.R. 3551), E2375 [21NO]

———conduct study on security of State driver's license programs, H7885 [4SE]

———Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program funding, H3273, H3274 [10AP]

———eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in transportation programs, H6998 [16JY]

———establish pilot program to assist States that contract with the private sector to provide intercity passenger rail service, H12833 [8DE]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (H.R. 1617), H2912 [8AP], H5159 [10JN]

———Office of Intelligence and Security funding, H7878 [4SE]

———Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor Project funding, H8027 [9SE]

———Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7622 [25JY], H7852, H7870-H7878 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities, H12144 [21NO]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H9996-H10008 [29OC], E758 [11AP], E2185 [31OC], E2209 [4NO]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H421 [12FE]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (H.R. 1309), E496 [18MR]

———health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, H2713, H2796, H2797 [3AP]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (H.R. 890), H7188 [21JY]

———medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Corp. for National and Community Service funding, H7689, H7690 [25JY]

———Medical Emergency Preparedness Program funding, H7687, H7688 [25JY]

———report on resources sharing agreements for services, programs, and facilities with the Dept. of Defense, H7682 [25JY], E1613 [25JY]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative, H7704 [25JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks, H7691, H7692 [25JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations, E2551 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7248-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339, H7352-H7369 [23JY], E1572 [23JY], E1608, E1611 [25JY], E2234 [5NO], E2417 [22NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7241-H7247 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, H7247 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H6523, H6524, H6547, H6548 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 246), E56 [8JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6469, H6470-H6581, H6584, H6589, H6591 [10JY], H9155-H9166, H9195 [2OC], E1482 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (H. Res. 312), H6396-H6417 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9155-H9166 [2OC], H10083-H10090 [29OC], H10429-H10434 [5NO], H10515-H10520 [6NO], H11434, H11500-H11503 [18NO], H11622-H11628 [19NO], E1975 [3OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to recommit, H6577 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, H6396 [9JY], H6535 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: across-the-board funding reductions, H8024 [9SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7851-H7922 [4SE], H8023-H8060 [9SE], H9988 [29OC], H10462 [6NO], E1723, E1725, E1729 [5SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753, E1754 [10SE], E1774 [11SE], E1803 [16SE], E1847 [22SE], E1855 [23SE], E1925 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (H. Res. 351), H7845-H7851 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), motion to instruct conferees, H9988, H9989 [29OC], H11853-H11856 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), unanimous-consent agreement, H7899 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7335 [23JY], H7655-H7713 [25JY], H10535-H10537, H10544-H10546 [6NO], E1613, E1653 [25JY], E1690 [4SE], E1709, E1726 [5SE], E1753, E1757 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7630-H7637 [25JY], E1629 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, H7654 [25JY]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge: land acquisition funding, H10203 [30OC]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps, H6726, H6781-H6785 [15JY]

Disabled: address needs in reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9633 [17OC]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7647-H7654 [25JY], E1653 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7637-H7645 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief through across-the-board funding reductions in discretionary spending programs, H7651-H7654 [25JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7383-H7393 [23JY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (H. Con. Res. 107), E534 [20MR]

———protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 865), E267, E268 [13FE]

District of Columbia: across-the-board funding reduction, H7990 [5SE]

———Anacostia Waterfront Initiative funding, H7956, H7957 [5SE]

———domestic partner benefits funding, H7963 [5SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7771 [25JY], H7955-H7993 [5SE], H8060-H8062 [9SE], E1747 [9SE], E1761 [10SE], E1927 [30SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7955-H7977, H7983-H7989 [5SE], H8060, H8061 [9SE], E1747 [9SE], E1761 [10SE], E1927 [30SE]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs, H6560, H6561 [10JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, H7252 [22JY]

Economy: investment in surface transportation infrastructure and in rail and passenger transit industries, H40 [7JA]

Education: funding, H173 [28JA], H225-H228 [29JA], H663 [13FE], H1657 [6MR], H2198 [20MR], H2314 [26MR], H2457-H2460 [27MR], H2547, H2580 [1AP], H2793 [3AP], H3295 [10AP], H3766 [8MY], H4189 [15MY], H4881 [4JN], H5655 [19JN], H6385-H6390 [9JY], H6470, H6500-H6519, H6525-H6534 [10JY], H10331 [4NO], E76 [28JA], E130 [5FE]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (H.R. 2198), E1040 [21MY]

———provide general revenue sharing and assistance for States and local governments (H.R. 2335), H5660 [19JN]

———school modernization and infrastructure improvements funding, H2457 [27MR]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, H7377 [23JY]

———allocation of foreign aid relative to criticism of U.S. policies, H8063 [9SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2107), E954 [15MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2394), E2448 [23NO]

———effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, H1357, H1376 [26FE], E304, E307 [27FE]

Employment: dislocated worker assistance programs funding, H6528 [10JY]

———exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, E926, E927 [9MY]

———vocational rehabilitation programs funding, E925 [9MY]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H7141 [18JY]

———making appropriations, H670 [13FE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7106 [17JY], H7114-H7147 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11396-H11405 [18NO], E2345 [20NO], E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 444), H11370-H11372 [18NO]

EPA: conduct investigation into financial transactions of Gloucester Environmental Management Services landfill in New Jersey, H7703, H7704 [25JY]

———continue ban on human testing of pesticides, H7694 [25JY]

———enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste, H7683 [25JY]

———environmental justice programs funding, H7683 [25JY]

———Office of Compliance and Enforcement funding, H7695 [25JY]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, H7693 [25JY]

Executive Office of the President: expand the use of cooperative threat reduction funds to enhance national security activities of the Depts. of Energy and Defense, H2770 [3AP]

FAA: Airport Improvement Program funding, H5204, H5205, H5209 [11JN]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, H5206, H5207 [11JN], H8048 [9SE]

———permit airport sponsors to fund the environmental review process of airport development projects, H7867 [4SE]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5200-H5239 [11JN], E1258 [13JN], E1277 [17JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), amendment process, H5031 [5JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H8909 [25SE], H10136, H10176-H10189 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5190-H5197 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10163-H10170, H10173-H10175 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), corrections in engrossment, H5239 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), motion to instruct conferees, H6825 [15JY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), motion to recommit conference report, H10187 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (H. Res. 377), H9959-H9964 [28OC]

———reduce amount taken from Airport and Airway Trust Fund to fund general operating costs, H7868 [4SE]

———remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services funding, H8059 [9SE], H9960 [28OC], H10168, H10186 [30OC]

———William J. Hughes Technical Center funding, H7878 [4SE]

FCC: limit reimbursement of travel expenses of members and employees, H7262, H7263 [22JY]

FDA: campus construction funding, H7857 [4SE]

———phaseout of metered dose inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons, H7666 [25JY]

Federal aid programs: increase overall funding for education, public health, and services for low-income and elderly persons through reductions in tax cuts, H6397-H6405 [9JY]

Federal employees: impact of metropolitan statistical area boundary revisions on locality pay, H7920 [4SE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H1806 [12MR]

FEMA: disaster relief funding, H5788, H5789 [24JN]

———funding, H7637-H7640, H7648, H7653 [25JY], H8809-H8814 [24SE]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (H.R. 2048), H9700 [20OC]

Florida: highway and infrastructure funding, H7855, H7856 [4SE]

———make Everglades restoration funding contingent upon report on water quality standards compliance in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park, H6975, H6976 [16JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations, H668 [13FE], E2505 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7369-H7444 [23JY], H10364 [5NO], E1591, E1599, E1600 [25JY], E2258 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (H. Res. 327), H7237-H7241 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), motion to instruct conferees, H10364-H10367 [5NO]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H7251 [22JY]

Forest Service: bark beetle eradication funding, H12171 [21NO]

———hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, H7040 [17JY], H7641 [25JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, E1585 [24JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in Dept. of Agriculture land acquisition program funding, H7048, H7049 [17JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H7042 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to finalize or implement revisions to National Forest Management Act planning regulations, H7062-H7069 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7082, H7083, H7087-H7092 [17JY], E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H3585 [1MY]

Government: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9387, H9394, H9469-H9471, H9474 [15OC], H9488, H9490, H9523, H9541-H9543, H9565-H9582 [16OC], H9648, H9674-H9676 [17OC], H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], E2101 [20OC], E2129 [24OC]

———ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, H12841 [8DE]

———exempt war on terrorism from military construction projects funding in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9600 [16OC]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H554-H673 [13FE], H12749, H12753, H12766-H12845, H12882, H12884 [8DE], E271 [13FE], E2460 [25NO], E2505, E2548, E2549 [8DE], E2551, E2556 [15DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8021, H8064, H8071-H8077 [9SE], H8089, H8090 [10SE], H8261, H8263, H8273, H8275, H8276, H8279 [16SE], H8290, H8372-H8378 [17SE], H8406, H8408, H8409, H8471, H8481 [23SE], H8899-H8903 [24SE], H8908, H8937, H8941, H8944-H8947 [25SE], H8957, H8958, H8961, H8997, H8999-H9008, H9025-H9030 [30SE], H9036, H9037, H9038, H9074, H9077, H9079, H9083, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9134, H9135, H9174, H9188, H9189, H9196-H9203 [2OC], H9256-H9258, H9261, H9264, H9268-H9279 [7OC], H9287, H9355-H9357, H9365, H9368-H9374 [8OC], E1948 [1OC], E2028 [10OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9383 [14OC], H9386, H9387, H9391-H9396, H9431-H9440, H9443-H9464, H9465, H9467-H9475 [15OC], H9487, H9488, H9509-H9529, H9585-H9609 [16OC], H9620-H9643, H9652-H9677, H9680-H9686 [17OC], H9710, H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9740, H9770, H9787 [21OC], H9974 [28OC], H10112 [29OC], E2086 [17OC], E2092, E2093, E2094, E2101 [20OC], E2107, E2112, E2115, E2118, E2120, E2123 [21OC], E2129 [24OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), amendment process, H9606 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10135, H10136, H10215-H10231 [30OC], H10316, H10323, H10332, H10335 [4NO], H10460, H10462 [6NO], E2200 [31OC], E2214, E2225 [4NO], E2270, E2271 [6NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9387 [15OC], H9491-H9508 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9643-H9652 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424), H10211-H10214 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 421), H10206-H10210 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to instruct conferees, H9770-H9775 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to recommit, H9674-H9676 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent agreement, H9529, H9530, H9585, H9586 [16OC]

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

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H2517, H2559 [1AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2670, H2672, H2674-H2683, H2695 [2AP], H2707, H2708, H2709, H2718-H2757, H2759-H2809 [3AP], H2869, H2870, H2913 [8AP], H3043 [9AP], H3286, H3294, H3295 [10AP], E685 [3AP], E689, E695 [7AP], E701 [8AP], E716 [10AP], E737, E762 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report, H3385-H3405 [12AP], E833 [1MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H3385 [12AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2709-H2718 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), motion to instruct conferees, H2870-H2872 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 3132), H8381 [17SE]

———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2670 [2AP], H3019-H3021 [9AP]

Great Lakes: aquatic invasive species dispersal barrier funding, H8837 [24SE]

Harris County, TX: Freight Rail Transportation Corridor and Urban Mobility Program funding, H7860 [4SE]

Head Start Program: conduct a study comparing participants with eligible children who do not participate, H7527 [24JY]

———ensure coverage of children of migrant and seasonal workers and Native Americans, H7527, H7548, H7549, H7593 [24JY]

———funding, H1911 [18MR], H2580 [1AP], H6386, H6388, H6389, H6439 [9JY], H6872 [16JY], H7203 [21JY]

———prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7523, H7526, H7548, H7557-H7561, H7571-H7575, H7583, H7584, H7587, H7590 [24JY], H11560 [19NO]

———provide block grants to States, E1635, E1636 [25JY]

———provide scholarships for teachers pursuing post-secondary degrees, H7527 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H4983 [5JN], H5257-H5263 [11JN], H5541-H5549 [18JN], H6845, H6848-H6858 [15JY], H7236 [22JY], H7457, H7458, H7542-H7595 [24JY], H8893 [24SE], E1052, E1053 [22MY], E1249 [13JN], E1582 [24JY], E1618, E1624, E1635, E1636, E1642, E1644, E1648, E1650, E1651, E1653, E1663 [25JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7518-H7531, H7542 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), motion to recommit, H7593 [24JY]

Health: tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2114), H5554, H5649 [19JN], H5692 [23JN]

Help America Vote Act: allow State waiver from compliance until mandate is fully funded at the federally authorized level, H7860 [4SE]

———funding, H7882, H7883, H7919 [4SE], H11853-H11856 [20NO], H12832 [8DE], E1754 [10SE], E2168 [30OC]

———implementation, H9713-H9716 [20OC]

House of Representatives: allow Members to use their representational allowances to promote, sponsor, and conduct congressional science competitions among district high school students, H6427 [9JY]

———expansion of dental and vision care health insurance benefits for Members and employees, H6394-H6396, H6417 [9JY]

———legislative priorities, H165 [27JA], H5536 [18JN], H5717 [24JN]

Houston, TX: flood control and channel deepening projects funding, H7121 [18JY], H11404 [18NO]

———referendum on light rail system funding, H7894-H7899 [4SE], H9263 [7OC], H10462 [6NO], H11123-H11125 [7NO]

———Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility funding, H7860 [4SE]

———tribute to Council on Alcohol and Drugs efforts to prevent substance abuse in youth, H2463 [27MR]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, H6624 [14JY]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Atlantic Coast States, H8809-H8814 [24SE], E1860 [23SE]

———effects of Hurricane Isabel on Atlantic Coast States, H9105-H9110 [1OC], E1949 [1OC]

Immigration: prohibit funding for negotiation of trade agreements which create or expand non-immigrant visa categories authorizing temporary entry of professionals into the U.S., H7288, H7289 [22JY]

India: prohibit U.S. assistance for programs, projects, and activities other than humanitarian relief in Tamil Nadu, H6795, H6796 [15JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow parents to determine appropriate educational facilities for each child in consultation with the Individualized Family Service Plan team, H3527, H3528 [30AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 823), E264 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1094), H3480 [30AP], E387 [7MR]

———cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

———define a free public education as enabling disabled children to access the general curriculum, H3513, H3514 [30AP]

———define specific learning disability as a disorder due to a medically detectable and diagnosable physiological condition based on physical and scientific evidence, H3521, H3522 [30AP]

———determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3473, H3474 [30AP]

———ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

———establish a method to provide outcome-based funding increases to States (H.R. 1576), E644 [2AP]

———funding, H10429-H10434 [5NO]

———increase spending caps to adjust for inflation, H3513 [30AP]

———permit local school districts to issue vouchers to parents of disabled children in private schools for their child's specific special education needs, H3517-H3519 [30AP]

———permit States to establish costs and risk-sharing funds, consortiums, and cooperatives to assist severly disabled students, H3511 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3457, H3466-H3532 [30AP], H5383 [16JN], E527 [20MR], E847, E848, E851 [1MY], E906, E921 [9MY], E947 [14MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3458-H3466 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in engrossment, H3532 [30AP]

———require students be diagnosed by physicians or persons certified by a State health board to determine eligibility for benefits, H3519, H3520 [30AP]

———require that any additional Federal funding be passed directly to the local level, H3526, H3527 [30AP]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

———use of priority grants to establish training programs for the early and appropriate identification of children with disabilities, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, H6814 [15JY], H7412-H7414 [23JY], E1506 [18JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5820, H5822, H5870-H5881, H5883, H5889-H5903 [25JN], H5942, H5943-H5946 [26JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), amendment process, H5639 [19JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, H11667-H11678 [20NO], E2399 [22NO], E2423, E2428 [23NO], E2491 [8DE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration (H. Res. 295), H5866-H5870 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 451), H11661-H11663 [20NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), motion to instruct conferees, H11434 [18NO]

———increase language proficiency and workforce diversity, H9625, H9626 [17OC], H11670, H11673, H11674 [20NO]

———strike creation of pilot programs to encourage State and local officials to collect and share information, and to test use of tear-line intelligence reports, H5888 [25JN]

Inter-American Foundation: funding, H7377, H7405 [23JY]

International Fund for Ireland: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions (H.R. 1208), H2497-H2500 [31MR], E633 [1AP], E693 [7AP]

Iran Nonproliferation Act: make certain payments to the Russian Aviation and Space Agency for the safety and maintenance of the International Space Station (H.R. 1001), E336 [27FE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9189, H9191 [2OC], H9789-H9793 [21OC], H10223 [30OC]

———cost estimates of rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1938 [18MR]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR], H2167, H2168, H2264 [20MR], H2393 [26MR], H2695 [2AP]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7816-H7822 [3SE], H8372-H8378 [17SE], H9368-H9374 [8OC]

———estimates of cost and numbers of Armed Forces needed for military action in Iraq, H8090 [10SE]

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

———Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, H9594 [16OC]

———prohibit funding for OPEC participation, H9624 [17OC]

———prohibit funding for relief and reconstruction efforts prior to a certain date, H9637, H9638 [17OC]

———prohibit funding for universal health care, H2792 [3AP], H6282 [8JY]

———prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France, Germany, Russia, or Syria, H2798-H2806 [3AP], H2869 [8AP]

———reduce reconstruction funding for oil importation, H9586-H9588, H9592, H9593 [16OC], H9740 [21OC], E2086 [17OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict petroleum industry infrastructure reconstruction, H9633 [17OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, H7240 [22JY]

———require executive agencies to provide specific information to Congress when an agency awards no-bid or sole-source contracts using funds from the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund, H9595 [16OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress on a schedule for transfer of power to the Iraqi people and efforts to internationalize military operations and reconstruction, H9630, H9631 [17OC]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government (H. Con. Res. 249), E1681 [4SE]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, H6808 [15JY]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance (H. Con. Res. 245), E1498 [17JY]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7913-H7918 [4SE], E1723 [5SE]

Israel: U.S. loan guarantees relative to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, H8469 [23SE]

Kauai, HI: rural utilities service high energy costs grant funding, H12832 [8DE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3198), H11177-H11179 [17NO]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H6941-H6947 [16JY], H9994 [29OC], H10200 [30OC]

LaSalle, IL: Illinois Home for Veterans funding, H7666 [25JY]

Laurel, MD: Oak Hill juvenile detention center funding, H7959 [5SE]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (H.R. 3449), E2245 [5NO]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas, H8967 [30SE]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (H.R. 1599), H2837 [7AP]

———repeal authority to delay notification of the execution of a search warrant, H7290-H7293 [22JY]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (H.R. 2943), E1644 [25JY]

Lebanon: allocation of foreign aid, H12835 [8DE]

Legislation: status of unfunded agencies, H10393-H10396 [5NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6420-H6433 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8464 [23SE], H8802-H8815 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—motion to recommit, H8809-H8814 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6393-H6396, H6417-H6419 [9JY]

LIHEAP: funding, H6521, H6524 [10JY], H11409 [18NO], H12824 [8DE]

Louisville, KY: designate as port of entry for international trade, H6959, H6960 [16JY]

Luke AFB, AZ: Barry M. Goldwater Range access preservation funding, H5986 [26JN]

Macedonia: U.S. recognition, H7411-H7413 [23JY]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H1477, H1501-H1507 [4MR], H1802 [12MR], H2694 [2AP], H3688 [7MY], H4790 [3JN], H5091, H5157 [10JN], H5246 [11JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 1568), E1416 [8JY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 3299), E2041 [15OC]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (H.R. 1199), H5542 [18JN], E431, E433, E444 [12MR]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H3997 [13MY]

Michigan: emerald ash borer eradication funding, H12166 [21NO]

———permit use of State apportioned Federal aid for rehabilitation of Mackinac Bridge, H8058 [9SE]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: accelerate eligibility for assistance for certain developing countries, H6785-H6788 [15JY]

———clarify authorities of AID and Dept. of State, H6788 [15JY]

———eligibility for assistance relative to private-sector expenditures on health care, H6785 [15JY]

Moldova: condition U.S. assistance on certification that certain obligations relative to investments by U.S. citizens have been met, H6796 [15JY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), H1644-H1652 [6MR], H8228, H8248-H8254 [16SE], E11 [8JA], E1820 [17SE], E1916, E1920 [30SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 13), unanimous-consent agreement, H1490 [4MR]

NASA: funding, H417 [12FE], H7667 [25JY]

———prohibit voluntary separation incentive payments funding unless Administrator certifies that such payments will not result in loss of skilled workers, H7699 [25JY]

———space shuttle crew escape system development funding, H7689 [25JY]

———space shuttle safety funding, E287 [26FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H3410 [29AP], E550 [21MR]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H6299, H6300 [8JY]

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research funding, H6520 [10JY]

———Parkinson's disease research funding, H6517 [10JY]

National Nuclear Security Administration: funding, H7122 [18JY]

National Park Service: Midwest Archaeological Center and Southeast Archaeological Center competitive sourcing study funding, H7092-H7094 [17JY]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4023, H4024 [14MY]

National security: coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy funding, H6960 [16JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], H5762-H5764, H5770, H5798 [24JN], E584 [26MR]

———homeland security funding, H2105, H2106 [19MR], H2150, H2151, H2152 [20MR], H2446 [27MR], H2672 [2AP], H2708, H2710-H2718, H2726, H2731, H2738-H2743 [3AP], H2916 [8AP], H3410 [29AP], E737 [11AP]

———military readiness of U.S. forces, E291 [26FE]

———national missile defense system, H64 [8JA], H2151 [20MR]

———require successful testing of a national missile defense system before deployment, H4414 [21MY]

———transit security funding, H2678 [2AP], H2774 [3AP]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

Nebraska: flood control projects funding, H7123 [18JY]

New Jersey: authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route (H.R. 3070), E1760 [10SE]

New London, CT: clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum, H10417-H10420 [5NO]

New York, NY: health screening and evaluation funding for emergency workers who responded to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, E88 [28JA]

Niagara Falls, NY: Air Reserve Station construction funding, E2253 [6NO]

NIH: biomedical research funding, H6517-H6521 [10JY]

———funding, H10515-H10520 [6NO]

———prohibit funding for certain grants, H6574-H6576 [10JY]

NIST: funding, H7251, H7265 [22JY], H7356 [23JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H6369 [9JY], H10083-H10090 [29OC]

———implementation, H8940 [25SE], E2152 [28OC]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (H.R. 3049), H8022 [9SE]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (H.R. 2366), H5179 [11JN], H5474 [18JN], H5821 [25JN], H6469 [10JY], H7333 [23JY], E1170 [5JN]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6564-H6568 [10JY]

NOAA: funding, H7251, H7265 [22JY], H7356 [23JY]

North Chicago, IL: increase cooperation between VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Hospital, H10008 [29OC]

NSF: cybersecurity research funding, H7691 [25JY]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4157-H4168 [15MY], E995 [19MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), amendment process, H3957 [9MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (H. Res. 229), H4151-H4157 [15MY]

———reauthorize (S. 579), H12298, H12299 [21NO]

Nuclear energy: export or transfer of nuclear materials or byproduct material to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, H7143 [18JY]

———improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities, H2675 [2AP]

Nuclear weapons: allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H10995 [7NO]

———conventional weapons to defeat hardened targets funding through reductions in robust nuclear Earth penetrator program, H4503-H4506 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, H11005 [7NO], H11401 [18NO]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, H6522 [10JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2086), H8962-H8972 [30SE]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish, H6427, H6428 [9JY]

Older Americans Act: funding, H6521 [10JY]

OMB: prohibit funding to require Federal agencies review for privatization certain governmental activities performed by Federal employees, H8048-H8050 [9SE]

Pakistan: allocation of foreign aid, H6732 [15JY], H8891 [24SE]

Peace Corps: funding (H. Con. Res. 61), E382 [6MR]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, H6620 [14JY]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (H.R. 1548), H3587 [1MY], E632 [1AP]

Portland, OR: Portland VA Medical Center funding, H7668 [25JY]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, H7370-H7373 [23JY]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account and Millennium Challenge Corp., to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development funding, H12835 [8DE]

Power resources: fuel cell research funding, E229 [13FE]

Public debt: ceiling, H3283, H3284 [10AP], H3646 [6MY], H6999 [16JY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), H4226 [19MY], H4337-H4342 [20MY], H4532, H4533 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.R. 2156), H4533, H4714 [22MY]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H483, H484, H485, H486 [13FE], E263 [13FE]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9759-H9770 [21OC]

———reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), unanimous-consent agreement, H9707 [20OC]

Puerto Rico: closing of Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, H11001 [7NO]

———closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H8791, H8792 [24SE]

———infrastructure and transportation funding, H8059 [9SE]

———prohibit closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H6300 [8JY]

Queens, NY: prohibit funding for closing of St. Albans Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility, H7704, H7705 [25JY]

Richmond, VA: Federal courthouse funding, H7854, H7855 [4SE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3087), H8819-H8830 [24SE], E1863, E1867 [23SE], E1954 [2OC]

———Federal-aid highway funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H7880-H7882 [4SE]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 1107), E380 [6MR]

Rural areas: effects of unfunded Federal mandates on education, H2314 [26MR]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit allocation of foreign aid, H7416, H7417 [23JY]

SBA: review eligibility standards for Small Business Innovation Research Program grants, E2006 [8OC]

———technical assistance to small business concerns participating in rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan funding, H7314 [22JY]

Schools: enhance safety, H6564 [10JY]

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

Senior citizens: nutrition programs funding, H6523 [10JY], H11500-H11503 [18NO]

September 11th Victims Compensation Fund: funding, H2159 [20MR]

Social Security: Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, H2580 [1AP]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks, H7690 [25JY]

Sumner Peck Ranch, Inc.: installment payment due under consent judgement in court case with the Bureau of Reclamation, H667-H670 [13FE]

Taxation: increase taxes on certain alcoholic beverages and provide additional funds for alcohol abuse prevention programs (H.R. 2252), E1064 [22MY]

———rates, H6500, H6501, H6502, H6503, H6506, H6507 [10JY]

Telecommunications: wireless enhanced 911 (E911) technology funding, H5183 [11JN]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (H.R. 970), E318 [27FE]

Territories: increase the number of military academy appointments from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, H4419 [21MY], H4604 [22MY]

———Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6624, H6650, H6651 [14JY]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H2672, H2676, H2680 [2AP], H2779 [3AP], H2869 [8AP], H5770 [24JN]

———establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders, H5749, H5750 [24JN]

———improve the ability of the U.S. to prepare for and respond to a biological threat or attack, H2676 [2AP]

———increase efficiency and effectiveness of terrorist identification classification system, H5890, H5891 [25JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), H10281-H10288 [4NO], E1383, E1384 [27JN], E2233 [5NO]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 2088), H4094 [14MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), E2351 [20NO], E2373 [21NO]

———highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, H3292 [10AP]

———infrastructure funding, H3745 [7MY], H5448 [17JN]

———public transportation funding, E1350 [25JN]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorization, E215 [13FE], E1334 [24JN]

———reauthorize, H6843 [15JY], H8824-H8830, H8894, H8895 [24SE], E1863, E1867 [23SE], E1900 [25SE]

Transportation Security Administration: alleged waste in airport security decisions, H7024 [17JY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: funding, H7440 [23JY]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2714, H2747-H2757, H2759 [3AP], E695 [7AP]

U.N.: eliminate U.S. reimbursement for foreign assistance and peacekeeping in Liberia and Sudan from supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9590, H9591 [16OC]

———prohibit funding for payment of U.S. contributions to U.N. or any affiliated agency, H6790-H6792 [15JY], E1517 [18JY]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6721, H6722, H6730, H6766-H6772 [15JY], E1505 [18JY], E1613 [25JY]

U.N. Population Fund: obstetric fistula prevention and treatment funding, H7241 [22JY], H7404, H7405 [23JY]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 1152), H12129-H12133 [21NO]

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

———State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, E271 [13FE]

U.S. Geological Survey: Minerals Assessment Team funding, H6959 [16JY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), H11589-H11591 [19NO]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 268), E36 [8JA]

University of Texas: Center for Biosecurity funding, H5786-H5788 [24JN]

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: East Central European Scholarship Program funding, E1591 [25JY]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, H5765-H5769, H5774 [24JN]

Veterans: benefits funding, H1939, H1940 [18MR], H2141, H2211, H2218, H2221, H2242, H2255, H2258, H2261 [20MR], H2382-H2388 [26MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2547, H2551, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576, H2583 [1AP], H2689, H2691, H2692, H2695 [2AP], H2840-H2842 [7AP], H3287, H3289 [10AP], H3620 [1MY], H3959 [9MY], H4814, H4815, H4862 [3JN], H4880, H4954, H4962 [4JN], H5253 [11JN], E586, E589 [26MR], E639, E640 [1AP], E651 [2AP], E724 [10AP], E985 [15MY], E1077 [23MY], E1395 [27JN]

———disability benefits, H10982, H10987, H10989, H11122 [7NO]

———health care funding, H4852 [3JN], H5179 [11JN], H5355 [12JN], H5391 [16JN], H7630-H7637, H7663-H7668, H7684, H7685, H7687, H7688, H7691, H7707, H7708 [25JY], H9471, H9473, H9475 [15OC], H9518 [16OC], H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10224, H10229 [30OC], H10315, H10322 [4NO], H10444 [5NO], H10460, H10535-H10537, H10545 [6NO], H11201 [17NO], E1726 [5SE], E1753 [10SE], E2200 [31OC], E2279 [7NO], E2289 [10NO]

———health care funding (H.R. 2318), H7208-H7213 [21JY], H12831, H12837 [8DE], E1131 [4JN]

———health care funding (H.R. 2475), E1266 [16JN]

Violence Against Women Act: funding, H1520, H1521, H1522 [5MR], H1692 [11MR], E373 [5MR], E377, E386 [6MR], E393, E403 [7MR], E413 [10MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1560), E649 [2AP]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 20), E1476 [14JY]

Western Environmental Technology Office: National Energy Technology Laboratory funding, E258 [13FE]

Wildfires: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (H.R. 3407), H10225 [30OC], H10383 [5NO], E2208 [4NO]

Women: programs funding, H9594 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, S12785, S12787 [17OC]

———reforestation program funding, S13369 [28OC]

———women's programs funding, S12803 [17OC]

Africa: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, S1230-S1234 [21JA], S1340, S1341, S1359 [22JA], S1374, S1448 [23JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance through CCC funding, S9214 [10JY]

Agriculture: conservation cropping systems project funding, S14150 [6NO]

———cranberry research funding, S14016 [5NO]

———Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program funding, S14151 [6NO]

———humane slaughter inspectors for livestock funding, S13956 [5NO]

———prohibit funding to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products, S14005 [5NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1127, S1166 [17JA], S1220 [21JA], S1327-S1340 [22JA], S2420, S2434 [13FE], S13773 [3NO], S14001, S14003-S14005 [5NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (S. 1309), S8305 [20JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13900 [4NO], S13954, S13960-S13980, S13997-S14022 [5NO], S14104-S14107, S14110-S14155 [6NO], S14265 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S15917-S15920, S15933-S15935 [25NO], S16083-S16089, S16108 [9DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S16082 [9DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), insert S. 1427 language in lieu, S13954 [5NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent agreement, S13891 [4NO], S14122 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent request, S13977 [5NO]

AID: Clean Water for the Americas Partnership funding, S1441 [23JA]

———Collaborative Research Support Programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, S13112-S13115 [23OC], S14262 [7NO], S14482, S14483, S14485 [12NO]

Airports: require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security, S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE]

Alaska: water and waste disposal grant for Matanuska-Susitna Borough hospital project, S14017 [5NO]

Amtrak: Board of Directors appointments, S10840 [31JY]

———funding, S1049-S1059 [16JA], S4144 [20MR], S4249 [21MR]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: funding, S4818 [3AP]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Maine Cooperative Beaver Management Program funding, S14012 [5NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, S14014 [5NO]

Armed Forces: additional safety equipment for soldiers in Iraq funding, S12351-S12354 [2OC]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4687-S4691 [2AP], S9398 [15JY], S14423 [11NO]

———prohibit excessive overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9371-S9385, S9390, S9391 [15JY], S9570 [17JY], S12789-S12791 [17OC]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and funding for modernization of equipment, weapons, and technology of the National Guard and Reserves, S4134-S4137 [20MR]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4405, S4406, S4410, S4411 [26MR]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services, S14514, S14515 [12NO]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard, S14423 [11NO]

———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (S. 1991), S16126 [9DE]

Army: increase end strength and structure additional forces for constabulary duty, S12525-S12528 [14OC], S12576, S12577 [15OC], S12721 [16OC]

———procurement of hemorrhage control bandages, S5392 [11AP]

———provide funding for uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) and reevaluate requirements for armored security vehicles, S12358-S12360 [2OC]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: funding, S9843 [24JY]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, S5106 [10AP]

———ensure initial equipping of Civil Reserve Air Fleet when shoulder-fired missile systems counter-measures are deployed, S12795 [17OC]

———expansion of Contract Tower Program to visual flight rule (VFR) towers, S14943, S14944 [17NO]

———noise mitigation projects funding, S11154 [5SE]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737-S4742, S4762 [3AP]

Baltimore, MD: Corps of Engineers sewer system rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration project funding, S11543 [16SE]

BIA: education funding, S1443, S1444 [23JA]

———improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 462), S2863-S2865 [26FE]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (S. 463), S2863-S2865 [26FE]

———Wind River Irrigation Project funding, S11822, S11823 [23SE]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Blytheville, AR: environmental restoration of former Eaker AFB site funding, S6922 [22MY]

Bonneville Power Administration: transmission upgrade, S1451 [23JA]

Budget: allocation of funds, S1658 [28JA], S2881, S2982 [27FE]

———balance, S1661 [28JA], S6060 [13MY]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S6598 [19MY]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (S.J. Res. 2), S85 [7JA]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4070 [20MR], S4230 [21MR]

———evaluation of Bush administration proposals, S2245-S2248, S2282 [12FE]

———extend discretionary spending caps and the pay-as-you-go requirement, S5280-S5282 [11AP]

———extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7102-S7105 [23MY]

———extend pay-as-you-go requirement relative to tax cuts or entitlement spending, S4358 [25MR]

———reconciliation process, S4340 [25MR], S5296, S5298-S5302, S5307 [11AP]

———reduce for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S1457 [23JA], S14153 [6NO]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (S. 675), S4172 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5159 [10AP], S5266-S5293, S5295-S5316 [11AP], S5843 [7MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3766, S3774-S3798, S3811-S3813 [17MR], S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3834-S3874 [18MR], S3913-S3987 [19MR], S4044-S4075, S4109-S4152 [20MR], S4226-S4268 [21MR], S4317-S4324 [24MR], S4334-S4372 [25MR], S4398, S4402-S4422, S4429 [26MR], S4508 [27MR], S8849 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S3699 [13MR], S3935 [19MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), unanimous-consent request, S3841 [18MR]

———treatment of public debt, S1697-S1703 [29JA]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9780-S9783 [23JY]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: presence of enforcement officers in Rhode Island, S9875 [24JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: prohibit reduction or reallocation of water to be delivered under San Juan-Chama Project contracts for endangered species purposes in the Rio Grande River Basin, S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

Buy American Act: compliance, S11824 [23SE]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (S. 1413), S9425 [15JY]

———Grape Genomics Research Center and Viticulture Consortium funding, S14151 [6NO]

———transportation projects funding, S13077 [23OC]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, S9216 [10JY]

Cargo transportation: support transit of certain air cargo through Anchorage, AK, S7819 [12JN], S15388 [21NO]

CBO: require report on debt impact of future budget resolutions, S7114 [23MY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, S11292, S11293, S11308 [10SE]

———HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S11362-S11364 [10SE]

———National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program funding, S11337, S11338 [10SE]

———National Immunization Program funding, S11231, S11232 [9SE], S11272 [10SE]

———Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11335, S11336 [10SE]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1430, S1431 [23JA]

Children and youth: mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

Close Up Foundation: funding, S11331 [10SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 733), S4522-S4526 [27MR]

———Research and Development Center funding, S9877 [24JY]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (S. 218), S1493 [23JA]

———amend (S. 241), S1746, S1758 [29JA], S1760 [30JA]

Colleges and universities: increase funding and decrease matching requirement for historically Black colleges and universities, S1417 [23JA]

Colombia: anniversary of Plan Colombia, S9204 [10JY]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to staff, S9926 [25JY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11311 [10SE]

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 55), S2502 [13FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): appropriations allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6061 [13MY], S6969 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

———budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

———tribute to staff for efforts relative to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4422 [26MR]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 65), S2714 [25FE]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16197 [9DE]

Congress: accomplishments, S12832 [17OC]

———legislative process, S214, S215, S222, S223 [13JA], S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC], S12908 [21OC], S12986 [22OC], S13099, S13184 [23OC], S14229, S14231, S14232 [7NO], S14286, S14317, S14318, S14327, S14328, S14331 [10NO], S14429 [11NO], S15933-S15935 [25NO]

———protect prerogatives in allocation of homeland security funding, S4778-S4780 [3AP]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 1), S104, S105 [9JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), S176 [9JA], S182 [10JA], S340-S839, S841 [15JA], S999-S1064 [16JA], S1101-S1123, S1132-S1137 [17JA], S1171-S1234, S1238-S1241 [21JA], S1302-S1307, S1325-S1359 [22JA], S1374-S1419, S1421-S1460 [23JA], S1509-S1512, S1654 [28JA], S1770, S1801 [30JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2384-S2388, S2414-S2439 [13FE], S2519, S2538 [14FE], S2572, S2591 [24FE], S3024 [3MR]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S2426 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35), S2499 [13FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S1048, S1049 [16JA], S1242 [21JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), unanimous-consent request, S1375 [23JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 13), S1757 [29JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, S2018 [5FE]

———making (H.J. Res. 69), S11971 [25SE]

———making (H.J. Res. 73), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 75), S13696 [30OC]

———making (H.J. Res. 76), unanimous-consent request, S14228 [7NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 78), S15310 [20NO], S15326 [21NO]

———making (H.J. Res. 79), S15510 [21NO]

———making to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), S16212 [9DE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S9220-S9223 [10JY], S9270-S9272 [11JY], S9323 [14JY], S9930, S9939-S9941 [25JY], S10838, S10839, S10841-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU], S14526 [12NO]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (S. 1274), S7983, S7999 [17JN]

———require public notice and comment prior to any changes to program requirements or policy and prohibit disclosure of selection information, S14507 [12NO]

Corps of Engineers: emergency assistance funding, S9218-S9220 [10JY]

———funding, S11548 [16SE]

———provide assistance to aid impacted States in recovering and rebuilding from natural disasters, S11549 [16SE]

———Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding, S1398-S1401, S1404 [23JA]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (S. 1435), S9659 [21JY], S9703 [22JY], S10032 [28JY]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

CPSC: reauthorize (S. 1261), S7877 [13JN], S12211 [30SE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards, S14017, S14018 [5NO]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, S13079-S13087 [23OC], S13656 [30OC], S14470-S14472 [12NO]

Customs Service: transshipment enforcement and monitoring funding, S1358 [22JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service funding, S14017 [5NO]

———Asian beetles eradication program funding, S5006 [9AP]

———Asian longhorned beetle eradication funding, S14150 [6NO]

———Conservation Security Program implementation, S2434, S2448-S2450 [13FE]

———conservation technical assistance programs funding, S14146 [6NO]

———crop insurance programs funding, S4420 [26MR]

———Delmarva Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program funding, S14021, S14022 [5NO]

———farmers' market electronic benefit transfer program funding, S14021 [5NO]

———Historic Barn Preservation Program funding, S14143 [6NO]

———Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems funding, S14145, S14146 [6NO]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S14150 [6NO]

———Mormon crickets control programs funding, S9224 [10JY]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, S4760, S4761, S4763 [3AP]

———National Organic Program funding, S11113 [4SE]

———Office of Civil Rights funding, S14149 [6NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, S2436 [13FE], S4806 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (S. 457), S2849 [26FE]

———payment limits on certain agricultural programs, S4417, S4420, S4421 [26MR]

———prohibit the purchase of chickens treated with fluoroquinolone for school nutrition programs, S14144 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S14126, S14127, S14131-S14139 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (S. 1766), S12971-S12976 [21OC]

———provide borrowing authority for fire suppression and conduct hazardous fuels reduction and burned area restoration on non-Federal lands, S13601-S13605 [30OC]

———Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program funding, S14154 [6NO]

———report to Congress on Natural Resource Conservation Service protection of archaeological and historical resources on agricultural lands, S14018 [5NO], S14148 [6NO]

———Rural Utilities High Energy Cost project funding, S1438 [23JA]

———Rural Utilities Service broadband loan program funding, S13957, S13960 [5NO], S14128-S14130 [6NO]

———telemedicine program funding, S14013 [5NO]

———Tree Assistance Program funding, S14019, S14021 [5NO]

———use of Rural Utilities Service unobligated funds to carry out 911 access loan program for emergency communications systems in rural areas, S14012, S14013 [5NO]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (S. 1395), S9306 [11JY]

Dept. of Defense: Abrams battle tank funding, S9569, S9570 [17JY]

———Army laser peening technology program funding, S9397, S9398 [15JY]

———Army Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program funding, S9397, S9399 [15JY], S9631 [21JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6575-S6598 [19MY], S6644-S6657, S6659-S6697 [20MY], S6789-S6843, S6845 [21MY], S6891-S6912, S6914-S6941 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S7230 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent agreement, S6432 [15MY], S7115 [23MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent request, S6829 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7279-S7295, S7297, S7364 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14417-S14441 [11NO], S14480-S14494, S14514, S14792 [12NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1047), S6941 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military construction (S. 1048), S6941 [22MY]

———Avionics Modernization Program funding, S9571 [17JY]

———B-1 bomber funding, S6893, S6894 [22MY]

———C-5A and C-5B aircraft program funding, S14424, S14425 [11NO]

———cancel unnecessary or excessive procurement contracts and sell certain surplus inventory, S6816-S6818 [21MY]

———C-5 Airlifter Program funding, S9533-S9536 [17JY]

———digitization of manuals by Native American information technology firms, S9395, S9396 [15JY]

———EC-130J aircraft program funding, S9570 [17JY]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, S14428, S14429 [11NO], S14485, S14489 [12NO]

———ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S9529-S9531, S9564 [17JY]

———establish commission to study overseas deployments, S9378-S9382, S9385 [15JY]

———establish pilot program for best-value source selection for performance of information services, S14482 [12NO]

———Global Air Traffic Management System funding, S7466 [5JN]

———importance of strategic airlift capability, S6831, S6832 [21MY]

———include in report on conduct of Operation Iraqi Freedom a study on family support services provided to dependents of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty, S6809 [21MY]

———include overseas military operations funding in the budget, S9536-S9545 [17JY]

———Landing Platform Dock (LPD) class of ships funding, S9398 [15JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), S9227-S9231 [10JY], S9279-S9283 [11JY], S14228, S14231 [7NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report, S14494-S14496 [12NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S14160, S14170, S14171 [6NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), insert S. 1357 language in lieu, S9227 [10JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), unanimous-consent agreement, S9227 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9312-S9317 [14JY], S9360-S9366, S9369-S9399 [15JY], S9448-S9484 [16JY], S9516, S9547-S9558, S9560-S9575, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), conference report, S11938-S11943 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), unanimous-consent agreement, S9315 [14JY], S9525 [17JY]

———meals ready to eat funding, S9397 [15JY]

———military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656, S12657 [16OC], S12803, S12804 [17OC]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, S9569 [17JY]

———Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Research Program funding, S9570 [17JY]

———non-line of sight cannon program funding, S9396 [15JY]

———oversight of procurement, performance criteria, and operational test plans for ballistic missile defense programs, S6652-S6657, S6697 [20MY]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S1414-S1416, S1446 [23JA], S2432 [13FE]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, S6923 [22MY]

———quad ship hull steel caisson technology research funding, S9570 [17JY]

———Radiation Exposure Compensation Program funding, S6845 [21MY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9230 [10JY], S9475-S9480 [16JY], S11939 [25SE]

———require report on Apache helicopter safety, S9571 [17JY]

———require reports on safety issues due to defective parts, S9567 [17JY]

———require specific authorization for design, development, or deployment of ballistic missile interceptors in space, S6819-S6821, S6823 [21MY]

———restrict bundling of contract requirements that unreasonably disadvantage small businesses, S6794-S6796 [21MY]

———Roboscout Program funding, S9569 [17JY]

———submit report on U.S. operations and reconstruction costs in Iraq, S9459-S9463 [16JY]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S6645-S6650 [20MY], S7286-S7295 [4JN]

———use and procurement of recycled and biodegradable products, S6923, S6924 [22MY]

———waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6822 [21MY], S6922 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11078-S11081, S11086 [4SE]

———teacher quality programs funding, S11290, S11302 [10SE]

———21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S11291, S11292, S11302, S11303 [10SE]

———Underground Railroad Education and Cultural Program funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (S. 1049), S6941 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for Genomes to Life Program (S. 682), S4278-S4280 [21MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (S. 915), S5376 [11AP]

———E85 ethanol fuel development funding, S11822 [23SE]

———environmental cleanup programs funding, S11547 [16SE]

———establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (S. 873), S5198 [10AP]

———Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Oxygen and Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Syngas programs funding, S11821, S11822 [23SE]

———Next Generation Lighting Initiative funding, S1440, S1441 [23JA]

———Rebuild America Program funding, S11824 [23SE]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (S. 389), S2465 [13FE], S2714 [25FE]

———Community Access Program funding, S1357, S1358 [22JA], S1384, S1456 [23JA], S11334, S11335 [10SE]

———establish Offices of Women's Health (S. 1304), S8302 [20JN]

———health professions training programs funding, S11337 [10SE]

———issuance of Mine Health and Safety Administration rule proposal on personal dust monitor prototypes, S11328, S11329 [10SE]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, S11282-S11285, S11294 [10SE]

———reduction of health program disparities and promotion of minority health funding, S1387, S1388, S1401 [23JA]

———State Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program funding, S11056, S11057 [4SE]

———Steps to a Healthier U.S. Initiative funding, S11335 [10SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocate homeland security block grant funds to States using a threat-based formula, S9775-S9778 [23JY], S9880-S9882 [24JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas, S9785 [23JY], S9851-S9856, S9869, S9870 [24JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas through reductions in information analysis, infrastructure protection, science, technology, and research and development, S9856-S9861 [24JY]

———allow limited discretionary authority for State officials to reallocate homeland security funds for special events, S9867, S9868 [24JY]

———Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program transfer from the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate to the Office for Domestic Preparedness, S11896 [24SE]

———conduct chemical facility security assessments, S9778-S9780, S9782 [23JY], S12995 [22OC]

———disaster mitigation programs funding, S9877 [24JY]

———emergency management performance grants program funding, S9753-S9756 [23JY]

———explosive detection devices research and development funding, S9763-S9766 [23JY]

———first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9832-S9847 [24JY]

———first responders funding, S9690-S9693, S9696 [22JY]

———inspection of municipal solid waste shipped into Michigan from Canada, S4810 [3AP]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9623-S9626, S9628, S9629 [21JY], S9672-S9697 [22JY], S9748-S9788 [23JY], S9830-S9887 [24JY], S9954 [25JY], S10258 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891-S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent agreement, S9575 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent request, S9986 [25JY]

———Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange Program (MATRIX) funding, S9787 [23JY]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding for protection of areas with large tourist populations, S9681-S9683 [22JY], S9878 [24JY]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding, S4790-S4800 [3AP]

———port security, fire department, and chemical facility security assessments funding, S9848-S9851 [24JY]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, S9868, S9869 [24JY]

———provide advance funding to certain entities performing disaster response duties, S9870 [24JY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9878 [24JY]

———require Federal Advisory Committee Act compliance by any advisory committee, S9864-S9866 [24JY]

———require report on expenses incurred by State and local police complying with Secret Service requirements for transporting foreign and domestic officials, S9751-S9753, S9755 [23JY]

———require report on Homeland Security Advisory System, S9767, S9768 [23JY]

———require reports on protecting commercial aircraft from the threat of shoulder-fired missile systems, S9749-S9751 [23JY]

Dept. of HUD: housing programs funding, S14527 [12NO]

———non-elderly disability voucher program funding, S14524, S14525 [12NO]

———section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, S14521, S14522, S14523, S14524 [12NO]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, S4807 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, S4260 [21MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (S. 460), S2856 [26FE], S2986 [27FE], S16051 [25NO]

———community oriented policing services program funding, S12187 [30SE]

———Crime-Free Rural States Program funding, S1407 [23JA]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (S. 764), S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

Dept. of Labor: establish the Office of Pension Participant Advocacy, S1452 [23JA]

———Mass Layoff Statistics program funding, S1449 [23JA]

———prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11060-S11062, S11065-S11070, S11075, S11105 [4SE], S11136-S11138, S11141-S11145, S11147-S11149 [5SE], S11174, S11175, S11178, S11179, S11182 [8SE], S11193-S11209, S11213, S11214, S11239 [9SE], S11264-S11269 [10SE], S12213-S12216 [1OC], S12361 [2OC], S15918, S15969 [25NO]

———reissuance of a rule relative to ergonomics, S1441 [23JA]

Dept. of State: appeal to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary on allocation of budget funds, S13756-S13762 [3NO]

———authorizing appropriations, S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086, S9095-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———embassy security funding, S9195 [10JY]

———scaling back of antiterrorism training programs at Louisiana State University and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, S4808, S4809 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior: Private Landowner's Incentive Program funding, S11823, S11824 [23SE]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11624 [17SE], S11788-S11804, S11807 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———report on competitive outsourcing, S11807 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11605-S11610, S11624, S11629 [17SE], S11712, S11715-S11720 [18SE], S11731-S11736, S11738 [22SE], S11780, S11784-S11814, S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13784-S13791 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13643 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, S11795 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent request, S11794 [23SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Office of Intelligence and Analysis, S15357 [21NO]

Dept. of Transportation: fair competitive bid procedures relative to State-assisted intercity rail passenger operations, S13205, S13206 [24OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cemetery planning and construction funding, S15000 [18NO]

———health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4747-S4752 [3AP]

———modify Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative to include long-term, domiciliary, and mental health care provisions, S14497-S14504, S14508-S14510, S14524 [12NO]

———prosthetic and sensory aids devices funding, S1136 [17JA]

———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (S. 50), S8277 [20JN], S14397 [11NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S10134 [29JY], S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11636 [17SE], S14287-S14334 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, S14244 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent request, S14227 [7NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10941 [2SE], S10991-S11020 [3SE], S11051-S11062, S11065-S11095, S11100-S11107 [4SE], S11134-S11145, S11147-S11150 [5SE], S11173-S11182 [8SE], S11191-S11240, S11261 [9SE], S11263-S11303, S11307-S11315, S11321-S11341, S11362-S11364 [10SE], S11410, S11412 [11SE], S12213-S12216 [1OC], S12361 [2OC], S15969 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, S10886, S10887 [1AU], S11426 [11SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13076-S13124 [23OC], S13205, S13206 [24OC], S13656 [30OC], S15915-S15917 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), unanimous-consent agreement, S13064 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1589), S14470-S14472 [12NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations, S1240 [21JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S14391, S14458 [11NO], S14464-S14470, S14472-S14480, S14496-S14504, S14506-S14528, S14530, S14531, S14678, S14743, S14792 [12NO], S14928, S14932-S14940 [17NO], S14993-S15001 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, S14940 [17NO], S15021 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent request, S14519, S14520 [12NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), unanimous-consent request, S14620, S14621 [12NO]

Devils Lake, ND: flood control outlet construction project funding, S1393-S1398, S1403, S1404 [23JA]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: enforcement funding, S14011 [5NO], S14151 [6NO], S15960 [25NO]

Disasters: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9930, S9933-S9935, S9939-S9941, S9990 [25JY], S10031 [28JY], S10838-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), unanimous-consent request, S10844 [31JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S9182-S9184, S9186-S9188, S9190, S9191 [10JY], S13419 [28OC]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Millennium Challenge Account, S13645-S13648 [30OC]

———HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S13346, S13347 [28OC]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S11215, S11218-S11223 [9SE], S11300-S11302 [10SE], S11410 [11SE]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (S. 1899), S15289 [20NO]

———provide compensation to health care and emergency workers sustaining injury as a result of the smallpox vaccine, S1450 [23JA]

———tuberculosis drug access funding, S13649 [30OC]

District of Columbia: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

———Congressional Cemetery maintenance funding, S8826 [27JN]

———education funding, S11887-S11890 [24SE], S12036, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110 [29SE], S12166 [30SE]

———funding, S1121 [17JA]

———improve foster care system, S11885-S11887 [24SE], S12108 [29SE]

———infrastructure funding, S11887 [24SE]

———law enforcement funding, S11887 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11885-S11890 [24SE], S11938, S11943-S11957, S11971-S11978 [25SE], S12027-S12037, S12042-S12045, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110, S12115-S12121, S12123-S12125 [29SE], S12154-S12176 [30SE], S12442 [3OC], S15021-S15029 [18NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1583), S11150, S11151 [5SE]

———Potomac Southwest Waterfront improvement funding, S2591 [24FE]

———provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16197-S16200 [9DE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11150, S11151 [5SE], S11181 [8SE], S11887-S11890 [24SE], S11938, S11943-S11957, S11971-S11978 [25SE], S12027, S12028, S12031-S12037, S12042-S12045, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110, S12115-S12121, S12123-S12125 [29SE], S12165-S12171, S12173-S12176 [30SE], S12442 [3OC], S15021 [18NO]

Domestic policy: provide emergency relief for veterans health care, school construction, health care and transportation needs, and for job creation, S12510-S12514 [14OC]

Ecology and environment: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, S4360 [25MR], S4415 [26MR]

———redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142-S4144 [20MR], S4267 [21MR]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S3768, S3774-S3798, S3811-S3813 [17MR]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR], S11281, S11293, S11294 [10SE]

———disadvantaged student programs funding, S10944-S10948, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11000, S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11053 [4SE], S11175-S11178, S11180 [8SE], S11209-S11212, S11214, S11223-S11225 [9SE]

———funding, S91-S96, S100, S101 [9JA], S193-S195 [10JA], S214 [13JA], S256 [14JA], S330, S345-S347 [15JA], S1024-S1048 [16JA], S1643, S1646, S1658 [28JA], S2282 [12FE], S2881 [27FE], S3121 [5MR], S3787 [17MR], S3940, S3956-S3964 [19MR], S4358 [25MR], S8355, S8356 [23JN], S8856 [27JN], S10959, S10962 [2SE], S11021 [3SE], S11072 [4SE]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344 [25MR]

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

———literacy, library, and museum programs funding, S11233 [9SE], S11273, S11274 [10SE]

———make grants to States for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys, S14075 [5NO]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S5850 [7MY]

———student financial aid programs, S11068, S11069, S11072, S11086, S11090, S11091 [4SE], S11215, S11225 [9SE]

———student financial aid programs funding through delays in NIH funding obligations, S11234, S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (S. 1551), S10683 [31JY]

Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs: funding, S1059-S1061 [16JA], S1102-S1104 [17JA], S1442 [23JA]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S4894 [7AP], S4953 [8AP]

———Ibn Khaldun Center for Development funding, S13346 [28OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: transfer surplus Dept. of Education funding to Title I accounts, S9218 [10JY]

Employment: dislocated worker assistance programs funding, S11335 [10SE]

———workforce training programs funding, S1409-S1411 [23JA], S4144 [20MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11402-S11406 [11SE], S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11519, S11521-S11551 [16SE], S11749, S11750 [22SE], S11940, S11942 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, S15088-S15090 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), insert S. 1424 language in lieu, S11435 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S11605 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent request, S11550 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S11749, S11750 [22SE]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14467-S14470, S14472-S14477 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

———enforcement personnel levels, S14506, S14515 [12NO]

———permit registration of a Canadian pesticide, S14478, S14479 [12NO]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14934-S14936 [17NO]

———State water pollution control revolving fund and State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund capitalization grants funding, S14512-S14514, S14516-S14518 [12NO]

Excellence in Economic Education Act: funding, S10948-S10952 [2SE]

FAA: airport runway incursion prevention technology funding, S13205 [24OC]

———allow airports increased flexibility in use of Passenger Facility Charge revenues, S7873 [13JN]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, S7796-S7799 [12JN], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13115-S13118 [23OC], S15388, S15389 [21NO]

———impose a civil penalty for closure of an airport without sufficient notice, S7814 [12JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), S7873 [13JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S10932-S10935 [1AU], S11154 [5SE], S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE], S12180 [30SE], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13614-S13616 [30OC], S14448 [11NO], S14858 [12NO], S14940-S14952 [17NO], S15385-S15390, S15393 [21NO]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), insert language of S. 824 in lieu, S7820 [12JN]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1618), S11587 [16SE], S11614 [17SE], S14448 [11NO]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1618), unanimous-consent request, S12432 [3OC], S13614 [30OC]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S5692 [1MY], S7757-S7820 [12JN], S7865 [13JN], S14948 [17NO]

———reauthorize (S. 824), unanimous-consent agreement, S7812 [12JN]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (S. 964), S5611 [30AP]

———require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

FCC: reauthorize (S. 1264), S7882 [13JN]

FDA: Center for Biologics Evaluation and Review funding, S14265 [7NO]

Federal aid programs: reauthorize and improve LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and State Energy Conservation Programs, S7180-S7182 [2JN], S7448 [5JN]

Federal employees: application of certain goals that would subject employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1355-S1357 [22JA], S1375-S1379, S1421-S1426 [23JA]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: funding, S9874 [24JY]

Federal Maritime Commission: authorize appropriations (S. 1244), S7730 [11JN], S12023 [25SE]

Federal-State relations: reduce State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, S13891-S13897 [4NO]

FEMA: funding, S9930, S9939-S9941, S9990 [25JY], S10838, S10841, S10842 [31JY]

Firefighter Assistance Grants Program: allow flexibility in determining priorities for firefighting vehicles, S9871 [24JY]

Firefighters: firefighter assistance grants funding, S9769-S9773 [23JY]

Fish and fishing: introduction of non-native oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, S11543 [16SE]

Floods: disaster assistance to Michigan, S11550 [16SE]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Food: prohibit funding for process approving the human consumption of meat from downed animals, S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

———seafood safety research programs funding, S14016 [5NO]

Food stamps: funding for residents in Alaska and Hawaii, S14154 [6NO]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———clarify definition of HIV/AIDS prevention relative to sexual transmission prevention and abstinence education programs funding, S13341-S13343 [28OC], S13644, S13645 [30OC]

———ensure food-grade quality of sorghum sent as food aid, S14015 [5NO]

———funding, S4363-S4365 [25MR]

———increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12799-S12803 [17OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9095-S9104 [9JY], S14304 [10NO]

———international water security funding, S13370, S13371 [28OC]

Foreign Assistance Act: Palestinian Scholarship Program funding, S9207 [10JY]

Foreign countries: democracy and civil education programs funding, S1136 [17JA]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13189-S13192 [24OC], S13234-S13237, S13256-S13258 [27OC], S13340-S13372 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC], S13637-S13651 [30OC], S13796 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), unanimous-consent agreement, S13419 [28OC], S13484 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), unanimous-consent request, S16083 [9DE]

Foreign policy: conflict resolution, rule of law, and democracy activities funding, S12794 [17OC]

Foreign trade: combat piracy of intellectual property through international narcotics and law enforcement funding, S13649, S13650 [30OC]

———require country of origin labeling of all forms of ginseng, S14147 [6NO]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9217, S9218 [10JY], S9933-S9935 [25JY], S10840 [31JY], S11731 [22SE]

Forests: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S1448, S1449 [23JA]

Fort Gordon, GA: disaster preparedness training missions, S9787 [23JY]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health: improve (S. 314), S1993 [5FE], S9618 [17JY]

FTC: reauthorize (S. 1234), S7721 [11JN]

GAO: require audit of funds for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12782 [17OC]

———review effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq, S12660, S12661 [16OC]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6446-S6448, S6491, S6498 [15MY]

Government: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12689-S12710 [16OC], S13774 [3NO]

———ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15915-S15917 [25NO]

———extend and strengthen procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility (S. 90), S74 [7JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S340-S839 [15JA], S999-S1064 [16JA], S1101-S1123, S1132-S1137 [17JA], S1171-S1234, S1238-S1241 [21JA], S1302-S1307, S1325-S1359 [22JA], S1374-S1419, S1421-S1460 [23JA], S1509-S1512, S1654 [28JA], S1801 [30JA], S2384-S2388, S2414-S2439 [13FE], S2519 [14FE], S2591 [24FE], S15917-S15920, S15933-S15935 [25NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11176, S11177, S11182 [8SE], S11303 [10SE], S11424 [11SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11730 [22SE], S11776, S11777, S11779, S11814-S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11878, S11879 [24SE], S11930-S11932, S11935-S11938, S11968-S11970 [25SE], S12037-S12042, S12045-S12051 [26SE], S12106-S12108, S12110-S12114 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12821-S12832 [17OC], S12879 [20OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13751-S13756, S13762-S13784 [3NO], S14333 [10NO], S14793 [12NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13697 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), insert S. 1689 language in lieu, S12821 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12149-S12153, S12165, S12176, S12179, S12180 [30SE], S12217-S12270, S12272 [1OC], S12306-S12308, S12311-S12346, S12350-S12361 [2OC], S12424-S12430, S12438, S12439 [3OC], S12485, S12488, S12490-S12493, S12508-S12528 [14OC], S12566, S12570, S12574-S12599 [15OC], S12635, S12643, S12671-S12725, S12733 [16OC], S12769-S12832 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S4953 [8AP], S5106 [10AP], S5392 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), insert S. 762 language in lieu, S4917 [7AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4657-S4666, S4676-S4698 [2AP], S4737-S4787, S4789-S4811 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), unanimous-consent agreement, S4811 [3AP]

———prohibit awarding of Federal contracts to entities paying deferred compensation to certain senior U.S. officials, S12657-S12660, S12671, S12672 [16OC]

———relationship between legislative and executive branches relative to appropriations process, S5397-S5400 [11AP]

———remove unauthorized and earmarked appropriations from legislation making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, S4755-S4758, S4763 [3AP]

———requirements for an annual report on competitive sourcing activities, S13101-S13105 [23OC]

GSA: agreement with American Media, Inc., to convey title of anthrax contaminated building to the Federal Government, S2435 [13FE]

———U.S.-Canadian border stations funding, S13206 [24OC]

Hazardous substances: poison control centers funding, S11101 [4SE]

Head Start Program: funding, S9325 [14JY], S11054 [4SE], S11226, S11227 [9SE]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 1483), S10145-S10149 [29JY]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases, S6488 [15MY]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (S. 859), S5182-S5186 [10AP]

———home health care funding, S11155 [5SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S4361 [25MR]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S11331 [10SE]

———provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (S. 673), S4170 [20MR]

Health care professionals: immunity from liability for physicians providing free medical care to medically underserved or indigent patients, S11149 [5SE]

Help America Vote Act: funding, S12673-S12675 [16OC], S13106-S13112 [23OC], S15949 [25NO]

Honduras: Water Missions International (organization) hospital water supply and wastewater treatment projects funding, S13796 [3NO]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (S. 854), S5180 [10AP], S16052 [25NO]

Hurricanes: effects of Hurricane Isabel on Atlantic Coast States, S11729 [22SE]

Immigration: Entry Exit System funding, S1350-S1352 [22JA]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens, S4416, S4417 [26MR]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 556), S3277 [6MR]

Indian Health Service: clinical services funding, S4323 [24MR], S4347, S4348 [25MR]

———funding, S11629 [17SE], S11734 [22SE], S11780, S11781, S11811-S11813 [23SE]

———funding through reductions in BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11716-S11720 [18SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 939), S5488-S5490 [29AP], S5531 [30AP]

———funding, S1195-S1199, S1204-S1208 [21JA], S1353 [22JA], S3607, S3608 [12MR], S4069, S4072 [20MR], S4236, S4237 [21MR], S4407 [26MR], S11013, S11017 [3SE], S11081-S11085 [4SE], S11228 [9SE], S11273, S11275-S11280 [10SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), S7836, S7837 [12JN]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), unanimous-consent agreement, S15500 [21NO]

Indonesia: allocation of foreign aid, S1134, S1135 [17JA]

———investigation into murders of U.S. citizens in Papua, S1134, S1135 [17JA]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S9111 [9JY]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S., efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S13357, S13368 [28OC]

INS: prohibit deportation of alien spouses and children of certain victims of the terrorist attacks, S1407 [23JA]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, S15275 [20NO], S15354-S15358 [21NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report—motion to proceed, S15335 [21NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), insert S. 1025 language in lieu, S10858 [31JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1025), S10847-S10858 [31JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1025), refer to the Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5942 [8MY]

International Fund for Agricultural Development: funding, S13192 [24OC]

Iowa: methaphetamine reduction programs funding, S1407 [23JA]

Iran: democracy efforts, S9105-S9107 [9JY]

Iraq: condition Coalition Provisional Authority funding on ensuring freedom of religion, S12733 [16OC]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S2905, S2906 [27FE], S3494 [11MR], S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4045 [20MR], S4257 [21MR]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY], S9839 [24JY], S11454 [15SE]

———gasoline subsidies, S12438, S12439 [3OC]

———humanitarian assistance and reconstruction funding, S4807 [3AP]

———impose limitation on use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, S12643-S12655, S12668 [16OC]

———increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction, S12595 [15OC], S12770 [17OC]

———increase humanitarian food assistance funding, S4803-S4806 [3AP]

———Iraqi Defense Corps and national security forces funding, S12242-S12259 [1OC]

———modify Coalition Provisional Authority reporting requirements, S12586-S12590 [15OC]

———place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12339-S12346 [2OC]

———prohibit arbitrary deadlines for the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority or for the transfer of its authority to an Iraqi governing authority, S12581, S12582 [15OC]

———prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France or Germany, S4752-S4755, S4762 [3AP]

———prohibit President from reallocating certain reconstruction funds without congressional approval, S12792, S12793 [17OC]

———provide humanitarian food assistance through purchase of surplus commodities from American farmers, S4809 [3AP]

———reduce reconstruction funds by amount that is used to repay bilateral debts, S12578, S12579 [15OC]

———reduce unnecessary reconstruction spending, S12791, S12792 [17OC]

———require Coalition Provisional Authority to provide additional information justifying allocations for capital projects, S12660 [16OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9174-S9177 [10JY], S12355 [2OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S6834 [21MY]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———require report on awarding of contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9573-S9575 [17JY]

———require report on efforts to increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction and feasibility of repayment of funds used for infrastructure projects, S12360 [2OC]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts, S12796 [17OC]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts and limit availability of funding for such efforts pending determinations by the President that objectives and deadlines will be substantially achieved, S12596-S12598 [15OC]

———school renovation funding, S12227 [1OC], S12569 [15OC]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, S9197-S9203 [10JY], S9439 [16JY], S10257 [30JY]

———use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12427-S12430 [3OC], S12487, S12488, S12514-S12521 [14OC], S12570, S12573 [15OC], S12771 [17OC], S13755 [3NO]

Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority: establish to finance future Iraqi reconstruction from oil revenues, S12599 [15OC], S12716-S12718 [16OC]

IRS: Debt Indicator Program funding, S13119, S13122 [23OC]

———prohibit funding for implementing regulations allowing the conversion of defined benefit pension plans into cash balance plans, S13089-S13091 [23OC]

Kansas State University: animal disease research alkaline digester funding, S14014 [5NO]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (S. 1757), S13739 [31OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S9093, S9094 [9JY]

———prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (S. 145), S198 [10JA]

———U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, S1458, S1459 [23JA], S2034, S2060-S2063 [6FE], S2396 [13FE]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S11825 [23SE]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

———community policing programs, S4252, S4253 [21MR]

———community policing programs funding, S2982, S2983 [27FE], S7231 [3JN]

———community policing programs (S. 679), S4177 [20MR]

Legislation: status of unfunded agencies, S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC], S13099 [23OC], S13957 [5NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9215-S9225 [10JY], S9269-S9278 [11JY], S9323 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, S11898-S11900 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), insert S. 1383 language in lieu, S9215 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), unanimous-consent agreement, S9234 [10JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1383), S9224 [10JY]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid, S12786 [17OC]

———U.S. policy, S12713, S12714 [16OC], S12821 [17OC]

LIHEAP: funding, S1199-S1204, S1238-S1240 [21JA], S7181, S7182 [2JN], S11230 [9SE], S11270-S11272, S11297-S11299 [10SE]

Lincoln, NE: Dept. of HHS grant for community health center, S3617 [12MR]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Los Angeles, CA: courthouse construction funding, S13077 [23OC]

———Eastside Light Rail Project funding, S13123 [23OC]

Los Angeles County, CA: drainage project funding, S11544 [16SE]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14019, S14020 [5NO], S14146, S14147 [6NO]

———flood control projects funding, S1443 [23JA]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

Luke AFB, AZ: land acquisition funding, S14261 [7NO]

Maine: Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership funding, S11819 [23SE]

Maritime Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1262), S7877 [13JN]

———designation of certain foreign built vessels as U.S.-flagged passenger vessels, S1115-S1121 [17JA]

Maryland: Susquehanna River pedestrian and bicycle bridge funding, S1412 [23JA]

Medicare: contractor funding, S11338 [10SE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S1505, S1506 [28JA], S2047 [6FE], S2652 [25FE], S3050, S3052 [4MR], S3111 [5MR], S3974-S3979 [19MR], S4109, S4110 [20MR], S4265 [21MR], S4336 [25MR], S6214 [14MY], S6421, S6459, S6460 [15MY], S6641, S6642 [20MY], S7182-S7186 [2JN], S7270, S7272-S7274 [4JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (S. 7), S134-S136 [9JA]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program, S8493 [25JN], S8663-S8675 [26JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (S. 778), S4828 [3AP]

———funding, S1133 [17JA]

———Qualifying Individual Program funding, S1408 [23JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve services, S1389-S1392, S1402, S1403 [23JA]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, S13087-S13089 [23OC]

Menominee Indian Tribe: rural development assistance funding, S14018 [5NO]

Merchant Marine Act: Maritime Loan Guarantee Program funding, S4692-S4694 [2AP]

Merchant marine industry: apply laws requiring the use of privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels for the transport of U.S. aid and materials relative to the war in Iraq, S4776 [3AP]

Mexico: provide economic assistance to minimize impact of rural development crisis, S9166-S9169 [10JY]

Michigan: emerald ash borer eradication funding, S14147, S14148 [6NO]

———phytophthora root rot eradication funding, S14151 [6NO]

Middle East: Middle East Partnership Initiative scholarships funding for certain Muslim students at American universities, S13192 [24OC]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: ensure eligibility for assistance under the Millennium Challenge Account includes a demonstrated commitment to sustainable use of natural resources, S9174 [10JY]

Minnesota: use of airport improvement program funding for insulation of metropolitan homes and apartments surrounding the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Minnesota Metropolitan Airports Commission: decision-making authority on noise standards, S10932-S10935 [1AU]

Mississippi: soil erosion, watershed, and flood control funding, S14013 [5NO]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), insert S. 888 language in lieu, S10931 [1AU]

———reauthorize (S. 238), S1741 [29JA]

———reauthorize (S. 888), S5345-S5349 [11AP], S10930, S10931 [1AU]

NASA: funding, S9930, S9939-S9941 [25JY], S10838, S10841, S10842 [31JY], S14995, S15000 [18NO]

———hypersonics technology program funding, S9392 [15JY]

———make certain workforce authorities available, S6840 [21MY]

———research partnerships with universities and industry funding, S14525, S14526 [12NO]

———space shuttle safety funding, S1847, S1848, S1850 [4FE]

National Accounts Energy Alliance: applications integration funding, S1451, S1452 [23JA]

National Affordable Housing Act: raise minimum State allocation (S. 1851), S14808 [12NO]

National Center for Disaster Decision Making: funding, S9786, S9787 [23JY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (S. 773), S4714, S4715 [2AP]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: establish, S13010 [22OC]

———funding, S1466 [23JA]

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: funding, S9788 [23JY]

National Guard: Family Readiness Program funding, S12598 [15OC]

———Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, S9361 [15JY], S9569 [17JY]

National Infrastructure Stimulation and Analysis Center: funding, S9785, S9786 [23JY]

National Park Service: Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

National Rural Development Partnership: funding, S14022 [5NO]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), S5256, S5257 [10AP]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 1393), S9248-S9250 [10JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (S. 539), S3191-S3194 [5MR]

———commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system, S4272 [21MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1358, S1359 [22JA], S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———homeland security funding, S4047, S4057 [20MR], S4226-S4230, S4232, S4240, S4262-S4264 [21MR], S4765-S4769, S4774 [3AP]

———interoperable communications system between first responder agencies funding, S4772-S4774 [3AP]

———national missile defense system, S1783 [30JA], S2182 [11FE], S3875 [18MR], S6822 [21MY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports, S9847 [24JY]

———provide research and development grants to improve security for U.S. seaports, S1062-S1064 [16JA], S1104, S1105 [17JA]

———provide State and local governments with flexibility in using homeland security funding (S. 909), S5371 [11AP]

———U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430, S2437 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

National Zoological Park: funding, S11819, S11820 [23SE]

Native Americans: authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (S. 1528), S10651 [31JY]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

Navy: shipbuilding funding, S6836, S6837 [21MY]

New Jersey: Garden State Ethanol consortium project funding, S14020, S14021 [5NO]

———installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems for water supply systems and ventilation systems in livestock barns, S14019 [5NO]

New York: goose population control funding, S14146 [6NO]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11331, S11332 [10SE]

———funding, S1505 [28JA], S11310-S11315 [10SE]

———National Institute of General Medical Sciences behavioral research funding, S11332 [10SE]

———Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center Program designation, S11329, S11330 [10SE]

———provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants (S. 566), S3325 [6MR], S3403 [10MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: data-tracking and transfer technology funding to facilitate State compliance, S11309, S11311, S11339 [10SE]

———implementation, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11055 [4SE]

———implementation (S. Res. 22), S1085 [16JA]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, S11285-S11289, S11295 [10SE]

NOAA: Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration funding, S2433, S2434 [13FE]

North Carolina Agromedicine Institute: funding, S14020 [5NO]

North Chicago, IL: increase cooperation between VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Hospital, S14511 [12NO]

NSF: Division of Astronomical Sciences research facilities funding, S14525 [12NO]

———Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Research funding, S14524 [12NO]

NTSB: reauthorize (S. 579), S15507 [21NO]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6663-S6690 [20MY], S6922, S6924 [22MY], S7230 [3JN]

———allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6691-S6696 [20MY], S6790-S6792 [21MY]

———improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6797-S6804 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11521-S11533 [16SE]

———proliferation, S6644 [20MY]

———require congressional authority prior to commencing development phase of robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6805 [21MY], S11534-S11538 [16SE]

———study on application of technology from robust nuclear earth penetrator research, S6806 [21MY]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, S1450 [23JA], S11004, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight: funding, S14510, S14511 [12NO]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1860), S14811-S14815 [12NO]

OMB: prohibit funding to implement revisions to rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, S13092-S13101, S13105, S13106 [23OC]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: funding, S1459, S1460 [23JA], S14936 [17NO], S14994, S14995 [18NO]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

Pennsylvania: Agricultural Research Service Geisinger Rural Aging Study and Nutricore Northeast, Inc., research funding, S14014, S14015 [5NO]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees, S14478 [12NO]

Playas, NM: purchase of town by the National Emergency Response Training, Research, and Development Center, S9787 [23JY]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, S9089-S9092 [9JY], S9162, S9212 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9195, S9196 [10JY]

Power resources: conduct demonstration programs on production of hydrogen for fuel cells from renewable resources, S10030 [28JY]

———expand tax credit for installation of qualified fuel cells, S10571 [31JY]

———fuel cell research funding, S1442, S1443 [23JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE]

Providence, RI: Providence Performing Arts Center funding, S1359 [22JA]

Provo, UT: air traffic control tower construction funding, S1436, S1443 [23JA]

Public debt: ceiling, S4664 [2AP], S4808 [3AP]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S5616 [30AP], S5619, S5640 [1MY], S5697 [5MY], S6055-S6061 [13MY], S7089-S7115 [23MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent agreement, S5838 [7MY], S6964 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent request, S5838 [7MY], S6022 [12MY]

———reduce proposed ceiling increase, S7094, S7095 [23MY]

Public lands: improve implementation of the National Fire Plan on Federal lands managed by the Forest Service and agencies of the Dept. of the Interior, S4242 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (S. 751), S4633 [1AP]

Railroads: authorizing appropriations for the Federal railroad safety program (S. 1402), S9334 [14JY], S15742 [24NO], S16045, S16048 [25NO]

———Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Program funding, S13123 [23OC]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S12543 [14OC]

Refugees: require report on U.S. admission, S13345 [28OC]

Rhode Island: eelgrass habitat restoration program funding, S14019 [5NO]

———eliminate avian influenza in poultry, S14015 [5NO]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3087), S11903 [24SE], S12095-S12099 [26SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (S. 1640), S11757 [22SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund safety programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (S. 1646), S11858 [23SE]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 528), S3181 [5MR]

———provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (S. 1165), S7190 [2JN]

———provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (S. 725), S4514-S4516 [27MR]

Russia: rule of law and human rights programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Sail San Francisco (organization): naval/tall ships education programs funding, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

Sawtooth National Recreation Area: funding, S1441 [23JA]

SBA: increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (S. 1247), S7860 [12JN]

———reauthorize assistance programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by women (S. 1154), S7126, S7149 [23MY]

———tribute for disaster assistance to Virginia following Hurricane Isabel, S15181 [19NO]

———Women's Business Centers funding, S7707 [11JN]

Schools: provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11088-S11094 [4SE], S11134 [5SE]

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

Senate: accomplishments, S7163 [23MY], S12101 [26SE], S12477 [3OC], S13705 [31OC]

———legislative priorities, S2662 [25FE], S2763 [26FE], S8889, S8890 [7JY], S10889 [1AU], S11151-S11154 [5SE], S13957 [5NO]

———parliamentary rulings on relevancy of certain amendments, S6645-S6650 [20MY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to points of order against unauthorized appropriations, new matter, or nongermane matter in legislation, amendments, and conference reports (S. Res. 173), S8003-S8005, S8008 [17JN]

Ships and vessels: re-flagging of certain foreign-flag cruise ships to U.S. registry, S2434 [13FE]

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans, S4697 [2AP]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (S. 195), S1148 [17JA], S5684, S5689 [1MY]

South Carolina: Natural Resource Conservation Service and Earth Sciences and Resources Institute at the University of South Carolina funding, S14018 [5NO]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: funding, S1135, S1136 [17JA]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: establish cost-effective acquisition procedures, S11808-S11810 [23SE], S13786 [3NO], S15347 [21NO]

———policy on use of reserve, S2993 [3MR]

———reauthorize, S1374, S1453 [23JA], S2993 [3MR]

———usage policy, S3768 [17MR]

Sudan: allocation of foreign aid, S12786, S12787 [17OC]

Surface Transportation Board: authorizing appropriations (S. 1389), S9248 [10JY]

Taxation: extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, S4361, S4362 [25MR], S4417 [26MR]

———repeal dividend and top rate tax cuts and use savings for Pell Grant Program, Hope Scholarship, and Lifetime Learning Credits funding, S6438 [15MY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming, S13038, S13039 [22OC]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 480), S2938-S2940 [27FE]

Terrorism: allow access and handling by State and local government personnel of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, S9831, S9832 [24JY]

———assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture, S14147 [6NO]

———bioterrorism preparedness workforce funding, S11103-S11105 [4SE]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4049, S4054 [20MR], S4227 [21MR], S4316 [24MR], S4354 [25MR], S4790-S4798 [3AP]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4691, S4694-S4697 [2AP]

———provide access to Federal crime victims fund for families of Marine Corps members killed in 1983 bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, S9107 [9JY]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S2694 [25FE], S2834 [26FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 315), S1994 [5FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 466), unanimous-consent request, S2904 [27FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), S16107, S16200 [9DE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S6512, S6513 [15MY]

———highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4125-S4134, S4138-S4140 [20MR], S4254-S4256 [21MR], S11016 [3SE]

———provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers, S2436 [13FE]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: provide highway infrastructure investment at the guaranteed funding level, S1361 [22JA]

Transportation Security Administration: allow flexibility in the use of the Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7791, S7792 [12JN]

———clarify apportionment of funds from Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7783-S7785 [12JN]

———delete matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7783, S7785, S7800, S7801 [12JN]

———Electronic Detection Systems installation funding, S9875 [24JY]

———public transit systems security funding, S9861-S9864, S9867 [24JY]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for peacekeeping activities, S9202 [10JY]

U.S. Air Force Academy: establish panel to determine responsibility for atmosphere that was conducive to recent acts of sexual misconduct, S4686, S4687 [2AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 1152), S7146 [23MY], S15307-S15310 [20NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, S1441, S1442, S1449 [23JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: land remote sensing funding, S11819 [23SE]

———U.S.-Mexico binational groundwater study funding, S11821 [23SE]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), S15502 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 163), S849 [15JA], S8600 [25JN]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute: funding, S2433 [13FE]

U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group: establish, S9193 [10JY]

U.S.-Russia Interparliamentary Group: establish, S9193 [10JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S4342, S4343 [25MR], S9178-S9181 [10JY]

University of Georgia: transfer funds from Alliance for Food Protection to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Integrated Fruit and Vegetable research project, S14014 [5NO]

University of Miami: Dante B. Fascell North South Center funding, S9213 [10JY]

University of North Dakota: advanced housing research consortium funding, S1444 [23JA]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, S4787, S4789, S4798-S4800 [3AP]

Veterans: benefits funding, S4241, S4242 [21MR]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (S. 1281), S8133 [18JN]

———health care funding, S12425-S12427 [3OC], S12797-S12799 [17OC], S14382, S14388 [11NO], S14464-S14466, S14792, S14793 [12NO], S15917, S15949 [25NO]

Virginia Military Institute: homeland security activities funding, S9874, S9875 [24JY]

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA): offer certain participants the option of receiving an educational award or stipend, S14522, S14523 [12NO]

Washington: Agriculture Research Service wine grape foundation block funding, S14148 [6NO]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, S3984-S3987 [19MR], S4233-S4235, S4266 [21MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (S. 170), S854 [15JA]

Wildlife Habitat Management Institute: relocation, S14014 [5NO]

Woodward, OK: Dept. of Agriculture Southern Plains Range Research Station funding, S14015, S14016 [5NO]

Work Force Investment Act: workforce training programs funding, S4369 [25MR]

Workforce Investment Act: programs funding, S11057-S11060, S11077 [4SE]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (S. 1201), S7493 [5JN]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S7228 [3JN], S10255 [30JY], S11979 [25SE], S12529 [14OC], S13901 [4NO], S14449 [11NO], S15397 [21NO]

Deficits, Deception and Denial Rate a Failing Grade: Concord Coalition, S9476 [16JY]

Democracy Programs Oversight and Coordination, S1241 [21JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

Emergency Responders—Drastically Underfunded, Dangerously Unprepared: Council on Foreign Relations, S9834-S9836 [24JY]

Securing the Future for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science—The Case for Budget Increases: American Physical Society, H3094 [10AP]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H190 [28JA], H4329-H4334 [20MY], H5389-H5391 [16JN], H7938-H7940 [4SE], H9609-H9611 [16OC], H11505-H11508 [18NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Cost-Effective Procedures Conference: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization), S11809 [23SE]

Trip to Eritrea and Ethiopia: Representative Wolf, S1230 [21JA], S1360 [22JA]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund Provisions, S4684 [2AP]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-401), H12320 [25NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-193), H6463 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1427) (S. Rept. 108-107), S9591 [17JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 108-228), H7328 [22JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-101), S9328 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-103), S9495 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-145), S11161 [5SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-148), S11568 [16SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-153), S11912 [24SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-175), S13515 [29OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-195), S14804 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-77), S8300 [20JN]

Amtrak Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 108-274), H8380 [17SE]

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-334), H10129 [29OC]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 824) (S. Rept. 108-41), S5725 [5MY]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 764), S9244 [10JY]

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 733) (S. Rept. 108-202), S15186 [19NO]

Coast Guard Appropriations and Various Administered Laws Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2443) (H. Rept. 108-233), H7614 [24JY]

Commercial Space Transportation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1260) (S. Rept. 108-111), S9904 [24JY]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) Expenditures: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 110) (H. Rept. 108-93), H3855 [8MY]

Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 148) (H. Rept. 108-91), H3681 [6MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on, and H. Con. Res. 35, Corrections in Enrollment of H.J. Res. 2, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 71) (H. Rept. 108-11), H698 [13FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 108-72), H3300 [10AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.J. Res. 2, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution: Committee of Conference (H. Res. 71), H459 [12FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 108-355), H10977 [6NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 108-336), H10129 [29OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 108-384), H11650 [19NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 429) (H. Rept. 108-349), H10338 [4NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 108-402), H12917 [8DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 108-333), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2754, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 108-377), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 424) (H. Rept. 108-338), H10235 [30OC]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 108-44), H2130 [19MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and 2, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 15) (H. Rept. 108-2), H51 [7JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 13, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 108-3), H169 [27JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 18, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 48) (H. Rept. 108-7), H273 [4FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 73, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 108-323), H9737 [20OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 75, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 108-332), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 76, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 108-350), H10339 [4NO]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 108-383), H11650 [19NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 108-79), H3450 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1527, NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 229) (H. Rept. 108-97), H4010 [13MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 108-57), H2702 [2AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 108-120), H4366 [20MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 108-122), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 108-146), H5173 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 108-232), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 295) (H. Rept. 108-176), H5813 [24JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 108-331), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 298) (H. Rept. 108-180), H5928 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2657, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 311) (H. Rept. 108-191), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 108-192), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 108-209), H6867 [15JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2765, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 108-230), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 108-226), H7224 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2800, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 327) (H. Rept. 108-227), H7224 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 108-236), H7615 [24JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 108-258), H7838 [3SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 108-320), H9477 [15OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 108-322), H9612 [16OC]

Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.J. Res. 2) (H. Rept. 108-10), H698 [13FE]

CPSC Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1261) (S. Rept. 108-128), S10970 [2SE]

Dept. of Commerce Technology Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1395) (S. Rept. 108-181), S13659 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (House) (H.R. 2658) (H. Rept. 108-283), H8904 [24SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2658) (H. Rept. 108-187), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1382), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1382) (S. Rept. 108-87), S9244 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1050) (S. Rept. 108-46), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 108-354), H10976 [6NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 108-106), H4253 [19MY], H4526 [21MY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1047), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1048), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2559) (H. Rept. 108-342), H10338 [4NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2559) (H. Rept. 108-173), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1357) (S. Rept. 108-82), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-280), H8490 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-330), H9980 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-195), H6602 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2799) (H. Rept. 108-221), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1585) (S. Rept. 108-144), S11161 [5SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 108-188), H6347 [8JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1356) (S. Rept. 108-81), S8722 [26JN]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2989) (H. Rept. 108-243), H7837 [3SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1589) (S. Rept. 108-146), S11186 [8SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2861) (H. Rept. 108-235), H7614 [24JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1584) (S. Rept. 108-143), S11161 [5SE]

District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2765) (H. Rept. 108-214), H7084 [17JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 108-142), S11117 [4SE]

District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 108-212), S15975 [25NO]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-357), H11132 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), H7019 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163), S5058 [9AP]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163) (S. Rept. 108-74), S8125 [18JN]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 421) (H. Rept. 108-371), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Expenditures: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Res. 38), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. Res. 47), S1976 [5FE]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 57), S2456 [13FE]

———Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 35), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 37), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 36), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 61), S2594 [24FE]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 64), S2699 [25FE]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Res. 27), S1735 [29JA]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Res. 56), S2340 [12FE]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 53), S2187 [11FE]

FAA Appropriations for Civil Aviation Research and Development Projects and Activities: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2734) (H. Rept. 108-405), H12928 [15DE]

FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-240), H7781 [25JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-143), H5088 [9JN]

FCC Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1264) (S. Rept. 108-140), S11032 [3SE]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2692) (H. Rept. 108-245), H7837 [3SE]

Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1244) (S. Rept. 108-120), S10616 [31JY]

Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1402) (S. Rept. 108-182), S13659 [30OC]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 108-222), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1426) (S. Rept. 108-106), S9591 [17JY]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 314) (S. Rept. 108-45), S6029 [12MY]

FTC Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1234) (S. Rept. 108-127), S10970 [2SE]

HOPE VI Program Reauthorization and Small Community Mainstreet Rejuvenation and Housing Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1614) (H. Rept. 108-165), H5661 [19JN]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-77), H3450 [29AP]

Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3030) (H. Rept. 108-310), H9380 [10OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1248) (S. Rept. 108-185), S13802 [3NO]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2417) (H. Rept. 108-381), H11650 [19NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1025) (S. Rept. 108-80), S8722 [26JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (Select, House) (H.R. 2417) (H. Rept. 108-163), H5550 [18JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1025) (S. Rept. 108-44), S5949 [8MY]

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2048) (H. Rept. 108-300), H9281 [7OC]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1757) (S. Rept. 108-174), S13377 [28OC]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 108-319), H9477 [15OC]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-279), H8400 [18SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-186), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383) (S. Rept. 108-88), S9244 [10JY]

Maritime Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1262) (S. Rept. 108-184), S13802 [3NO]

Millennium Challenge Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 108-55), S7187 [2JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 13) (H. Rept. 108-16), H1331 [25FE]

Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 888) (S. Rept. 108-83), S8722 [26JN]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1478) (S. Rept. 108-161), S12375 [2OC]

National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Rept. 108-385), H11700 [20NO]

NOAA Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 108-219), S16119 [9DE]

NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 108-83), H3634 [1MY]

NTSB Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 579) (S. Rept. 108-53), S6977 [22MY]

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

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H6705 [14JY]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act Matching Grant Program for School Security Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2685) (H. Rept. 108-303), H9281 [7OC]

Prison Rape Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1707) (H. Rept. 108-219), H7169 [18JY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 108-242), H7790 [29JY]

Recommittal of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 108-284), H8904 [24SE]

Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2003: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 108-170), H5713 [23JN]

Same-Day Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 108-73), H3300 [10AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 108-75), H3351 [11AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 108-389), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 108-399), H12306 [21NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of H.J. Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 108-389), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 108-399), H12306 [21NO]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 151, Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 108-45), H2130 [19MR]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 191, Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-70), H3050 [9AP]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 295, Consideration of H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 292) (H. Rept. 108-174), H5713 [23JN]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 338, Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 108-238), H7615 [24JY]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 424, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Appropriations for Military Operations and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 108-335), H10129 [29OC]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 437, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 434) (H. Rept. 108-352), H10976 [6NO]

School Readiness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2210) (H. Rept. 108-184), H6261 [26JN]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 108-71), H3300 [10AP]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 108-37), H1908 [17MR]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 23), S3881 [18MR]

Sport Fish Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1669) (S. Rept. 108-186), S14031 [5NO]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2004: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 108-171), H5713 [23JN]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-337), H10235 [30OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-312), H9384 [14OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689) (S. Rept. 108-160), S12375 [2OC]

Surface Transportation Board Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1389) (S. Rept. 108-129), S10970 [2SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8015 [5SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8954 [29SE]

Transportation Extension Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1640) (S. Rept. 108-154), S11912 [24SE]

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

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1152) (S. Rept. 108-126), S10970 [2SE]

Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 195) (S. Rept. 108-13), S3162 [5MR]

Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1720) (H. Rept. 108-210), H6867 [15JY]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-76), H3407 [12AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-55), H2702 [2AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 762) (S. Rept. 108-33), S4628 [1AP]

Results

Vote on Harkin Amendment on Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding to H.R. 4577, Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act (2000), S3608 [12MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Continuing: making (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (H. Res. 15), H117 [8JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 2), S1113 [17JA]

———making (H.J. Res. 13), H188 [28JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6598 [19MY], S6832 [21MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5987, H5990 [26JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5758, H5773, H5774, H5776, H5781, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5788 [24JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6963 [16JY], H7097 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7263, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11315 [10SE], H6524, H6548, H6560, H6577 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7867, H7868, H7879, H7891, H7913 [4SE], H8037, H8053 [9SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO], H7685, H7708 [25JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7981 [5SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7139 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10177 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13352 [28OC], H7409, H7417, H7426, H7428, H7430, H7432 [23JY]

Government: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9562, H9575, H9590, H9599 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12585, S12591 [15OC], S12667, S12668 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2741, H2775, H2776, H2785, H2794, H2795, H2796 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4697 [2AP]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4165 [15MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Schedules

Senator Harkin's staff meetings with local Iowa emergency management and first responders, S9884 [24JY]

Statements

Afterschool Programs Funding: Several Students, S11282 [10SE]

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Executive Office of the President, S7788 [12JN]

Balancing the Budget: several Senators, S6061 [13MY]

Civil Service Protection for Dept. of Defense Civilian Employees: G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

Continuing Appropriations: Senator McCain, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2418-S2420 [13FE]

District of Columbia Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, S11971 [25SE]

Eliminate Health Care Disparities Among Minorities: Delegate Christensen, H9163-H9165 [2OC]

Emergency Agriculture Assistance: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), S2450 [13FE]

Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Reduction Activities Funding: Forest Service, S10841 [31JY]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5878 [25JN]

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

———Representative Andrews, E2152 [28OC]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Funding: Several Students, S11284 [10SE]

Scholarship Vouchers To Provide School Choice in the District of Columbia: President Bush, S12033 [26SE]

———Representative Tom Davis, S12034 [26SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12042-S12044 [26SE]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Congressional Black Caucus, H8376 [17SE]

Vouchers—Where I Stand and Why: Delegate Norton, S12119 [29SE]

Summaries

American Indian Welfare Reform Act (S. 751), S4633-S4635 [1AP]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

———Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Forest Service Budget: Executive Office of the President, S13618 [30OC]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act (S. 1483), S10146 [29JY]

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

Iraq Success Stories of Reconstruction, Health, Education, and Justice System Projects, S12343 [2OC]

Marshall Plan: Marshall Foundation, S12702 [16OC]

Mid-Session Budget Review for FY 2004: OMB, S9386 [15JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization (S. 1860), S14812-S14814 [12NO]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289): Conference Report, H10226 [30OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Hollings Amendment on Seaport Security, S4684 [2AP]

Tables

Additional city homeland security spending due to war/high alert, S4787 [3AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6610-H6617 [14JY]

———conference report, H12768-H12812, H12816-H12822 [8DE]

Allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

Allocation of spending authority to committees other than the Committee on Appropriations (House), H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

Amtrak's 2001 profit/loss of individual routes, H8025 [9SE]

Bioterrorism preparedness funding, S11104 [4SE]

Budget realities, S3377 [10MR], S4067 [20MR]

CBO baseline projections of Federal interest and debt, S11461 [15SE]

CBO projections of discretionary spending and homeland security spending, S11461 [15SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) appropriations allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6062 [13MY], S6969-S6971 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S2572 [24FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S14495 [12NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S11900 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S11939 [25SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S16108 [9DE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S13788 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13776 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1654 [28JA]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9279 [11JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9314 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S13956 [5NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S14527 [12NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1356, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11020 [3SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1383, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1424, energy and water development appropriations, S11547 [16SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1426, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13371 [28OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1589, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13205 [24OC]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12725 [16OC]

Committees of jurisdiction targets for the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs, H4512 [21MY]

Communities dependent on the Essential Air Service Program, S7798 [12JN]

Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): conference report, H560-H658 [13FE]

Daily history of debt results, S7106 [23MY]

Debt to the penny, S9387 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050): Member additions, S6936-S6939 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5981, H5982 [26JN]

———conference report, H10390 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6278-H6281 [8JY]

———conference report, H8786-H8790 [24SE]

Dept. of Education fiscal year 2004 President's budget, S3960 [19MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness homeland security grants per capita, S9882 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6951-H6955 [16JY]

———conference report, H10191-H10195 [30OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7359-H7368 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6474-H6500 [10JY]

———educator professional development funding, S11291 [10SE]

———effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

———HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 246), S1025 [16JA]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7656-H7662 [25JY]

District of Columbia public schools test score comparisons, S12175 [30SE]

Earned income tax credit refunds, S13119 [23OC]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7117-H7119 [18JY]

———conference report, H11398 [18NO]

Environmental Quality Incentives Program unfunded applications by State, S14135 [6NO]

Estimated State allocations of increased Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1198 [21JA]

Federal Government financing and debt, S3377 [10MR], S4068 [20MR], S9387 [15JY]

Global HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis initiatives funding, S9549 [17JY]

HIV/AIDS program funding levels, S11222 [9SE]

Immunization programs funding, S11232 [9SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding by State, S11084 [4SE], S11276 [10SE]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6429-H6431 [9JY]

———conference report, H8804-H8808 [24SE]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Myths and facts about the District of Columbia opportunity scholarship program, S12116 [29SE]

Nuclear testing by other countries since the U.S. last tested nuclear weapons, S6679 [20MY]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations (H.R. 2673): conference report, H12768-H12812, H12816-H12822 [8DE]

Philadelphia, PA, security costs in response to terrorist attacks, S4789 [3AP]

Pittsburgh, PA, Dept. of Public Safety cost increases for terrorism, S4787 [3AP]

Projected savings resulting from reduction in spending by congressional authorizing committees, S6598 [19MY]

Projected U.S. spending for global HIV/AIDS initiatives (2004-2008), S9549 [17JY]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program estimated allotments, S11294 [10SE]

Renewable energy 2004 budget and appropriations, H7132 [18JY]

Revisions to conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S5843-S5847 [7MY]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

State allocation of Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funds, S1059 [16JA]

State distribution of Indian reservation road funding, S4515 [27MR]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9434-H9437 [15OC]

———conference report, H10216-H10219 [30OC]

War in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1559), H2719-H2723 [3AP]

———conference report, H3386-H3400 [12AP]

Testimonies

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Wenonah Hauter, Public Citizen (organization), H6621 [14JY]

Overseas Deployment of the National Guard and Reserves: Steven Davis, S9380 [15JY]

Prison Rape, E1372 [26JN]

———Marilyn Shirley, E1372 [26JN]

———Vivian Edwards, E1372 [26JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 35, corrections in enrollment of H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, H673 [13FE]

H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4579-S4589 [31MR], H2171-H2176 [20MR]

H. Res. 15, consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and 2, continuing appropriations, H92 [8JA]

H. Res. 29, consideration of H.J. Res. 13, continuing appropriations, H179 [28JA]

H. Res. 71, consideration of conference report on, and H. Con. Res. 35, corrections in enrollment of H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, H554 [13FE]

H. Res. 77, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) expenditures, H553 [13FE]

H. Res. 110, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) expenditures, H3827 [8MY]

H. Res. 148, committees of the House expenditures, H3822 [8MY]

H. Res. 151, consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H2138 [20MR]

H. Res. 163, committees of the House expenditures, H2345 [26MR]

H. Res. 172, consideration of H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, H2709 [3AP]

H. Res. 185, committees of the House expenditures, H2996 [9AP]

H. Res. 190, same-day consideration of H. Res. 191, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H3280 [10AP]

H. Res. 191, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H3286 [10AP]

H. Res. 206, consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3458 [30AP]

H. Res. 229, consideration of H.R. 1527, NTSB appropriations, H4151 [15MY]

H. Res. 235, consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA programs reauthorization, H5190 [11JN]

H. Res. 245, consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4387 [21MY]

H. Res. 247, consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4542 [22MY]

H. Res. 293, consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5734 [24JN]

H. Res. 295, consideration of H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H5866 [25JN]

H. Res. 298, consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H5974 [26JN]

H. Res. 311, consideration of H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H6393 [9JY]

H. Res. 312, consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H6396 [9JY]

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H. Res. 319, consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H6941 [16JY]

H. Res. 326, consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H7241 [22JY]

H. Res. 327, consideration of H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H7237 [22JY]

H. Res. 336, consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act, H7518 [24JY]

H. Res. 338, consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H7630 [25JY]

H. Res. 339, consideration of H.R. 2859, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H7637 [25JY]

H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, H7845 [4SE]

H. Res. 374, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8495 [24SE]

H. Res. 377, recommittal of conference report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H9959 [28OC]

H. Res. 396, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9492 [16OC]

H. Res. 401, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9643 [17OC]

H. Res. 407, consideration of H.J. Res. 73, continuing appropriations, H9743 [21OC]

H. Res. 416, consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H10078 [29OC]

H. Res. 417, consideration of H.J. Res. 75, continuing appropriations, H9989 [29OC]

H. Res. 418, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9991 [29OC]

H. Res. 421, same-day consideration of H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10206 [30OC]

H. Res. 422, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H10163 [30OC]

H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10211 [30OC]

H. Res. 429, consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H10373 [5NO]

H. Res. 430, consideration of H.J. Res. 76, continuing appropriations, H10376 [5NO]

H. Res. 437, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H10982 [7NO]

H. Res. 444, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H11370 [18NO]

H. Res. 450, consideration of H.J. Res 78, continuing appropriations, H11663 [20NO]

H. Res. 451, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11661 [20NO]

H. Res. 458, same-day consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12181 [21NO]

H. Res. 465, same-day consideration of consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and consideration of H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12754 [8DE]

H. Res. 473, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H12760 [8DE]

H.J. Res. 1, continuing appropriations, H110 [8JA]

H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1512-S1642 [28JA], H121 [8JA]

H.J. Res. 13, continuing appropriations, H181 [28JA]

H.J. Res. 18, continuing appropriations, S2018 [5FE], H308 [5FE]

H.J. Res. 69, continuing appropriations, H8909-H8911 [25SE]

H.J. Res. 73, continuing appropriations, H9747 [21OC]

H.J. Res. 75, continuing appropriations, H10158 [30OC]

H.J. Res. 76, continuing appropriations, H10393 [5NO]

H.J. Res. 78, continuing appropriations, H11667 [20NO]

H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12228 [21NO]

H.J. Res. 82, continuing appropriations to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices, H12865 [8DE]

H.R. 13, Museum and Library Services Act, H8248-H8251 [16SE]

H.R. 13, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, H1644-H1647 [6MR]

H.R. 421, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, H11589 [19NO]

H.R. 1208, Northern Ireland Peace and Reconciliation Support Act, H2497 [31MR]

H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3480, H3510 [30AP]

H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4982-S4994 [8AP]

H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7297-S7364 [4JN], H4419-H4491 [21MY]

H.R. 1720, Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act, H9996-H9999 [29OC]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

H.R. 2048, International Fisheries Reauthorization Act, H9700 [20OC]

H.R. 2086, Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization, H8962-H8966 [30SE]

H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7884-S7902 [13JN]

H.R. 2115, FAA programs reauthorization, H5210-H5226 [11JN]

H.R. 2156, public debt ceiling, H4715 [22MY]

H.R. 2264, Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program appropriations, H9245 [7OC]

H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10858-S10866 [31JY], H5883-H5888 [25JN]

H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H10402-H10409 [5NO]

H.R. 2535, Public Works and Economic Development Act programs reauthorization and improvement, H9759-H9762 [21OC]

H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9980-S9986 [25JY]

H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9280-S9283 [11JY]

H.R. 2620, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H10281-H10284 [4NO]

H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9272-S9278 [11JY], H6420-H6424 [9JY]

H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9643-S9659 [21JY], H6283-H6297 [8JY]

H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11485-S11499 [15SE]

H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14366-S14378 [10NO], H6625-H6633 [14JY]

H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12004-S12022 [25SE]

H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11758-S11768 [22SE]

H.R. 2765, District of Columbia appropriations, S15022-S15029 [18NO]

H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13807-S13829 [3NO]

H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent appropriations, S15001-S15020 [18NO]

H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13298-S13317 [27OC]

H.R. 3087, Surface Transportation Extension Act, H8819-H8824 [24SE]

H.R. 3198, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appropriations, H11178 [17NO]

H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12892-S12905 [20OC]

S. 90, extend and strengthen budget procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility, S75 [7JA]

S. 145, North Korea Democracy Act, S232 [13JA]

S. 163, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, S8600 [25JN]

S. 170, Clean Water Infrastructure Financing Act, S855 [15JA]

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

S. 195, Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act, S1149-S1151 [17JA], S5684-S5689 [1MY]

S. 238, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, S1741-S1744 [29JA]

S. 314, Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act, S1994 [5FE], S9618 [17JY]

S. 389, Caring for Children Act, S2466 [13FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 460, Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program appropriations, S2856 [26FE], S16052 [25NO]

S. 480, Training for Realtime Writers Act, S2938 [27FE]

S. 528, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

S. 539, Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act, S3192 [5MR]

S. 556, Indian Health Care Improvement Act revision and extension, S3278-S3315 [6MR]

S. 579, NTSB reauthorization, S3372 [7MR], S15508 [21NO], H12298 [21NO]

S. 675, require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law, S4172 [20MR]

S. 682, Genomes to Life Research and Development Act, S4279 [21MR]

S. 689, Truth in Budgeting and Social Security Protection Act, S4288-S4295 [21MR]

S. 725, Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act, S4516 [27MR]

S. 728, reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, S4520 [27MR]

S. 733, Coast Guard appropriations, S4523-S4525 [27MR]

S. 764, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

S. 773, Protecting Our Children Comes First Act, S4714 [2AP]

S. 778, Medicare Rx Drug Discount and Security Act, S4828-S4834 [3AP]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. 824, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7757-S7779 [12JN]

S. 854, domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture appropriations, S5180 [10AP], S16052 [25NO]

S. 859, Microbicide Development Act, S5183-S5185 [10AP]

S. 870, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S5257 [10AP], H4023 [14MY]

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

S. 888, Museum and Library Services Act reauthorization, S5345-S5349 [11AP]

S. 915, Energy and Science Research Investment Act, S5375 [11AP]

S. 939, IDEA Full-Funding Act, S5488 [29AP]

S. 964, Small Community and Rural Air Service Revitalization Act, S5609-S5611 [30AP]

S. 1050, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6083-S6141 [13MY]

S. 1152, U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization, S7147 [23MY], S15307 [20NO], H12129 [21NO]

S. 1154, Women's Small Business Programs Improvement Act, S7150 [23MY]

S. 1165, American Indian Reservation Transportation Improvement Program Act, S7191 [2JN]

S. 1234, FTC reauthorization, S7722-S7725 [11JN]

S. 1244, Federal Maritime Commission appropriations, S12024 [25SE]

S. 1247, Women's Business Centers Preservation Act, S7836, S7861 [12JN]

S. 1261, CPSC reauthorization, S7877 [13JN], S12210 [30SE]

S. 1262, Maritime Administration appropriations, S7878-S7881 [13JN]

S. 1264, FCC reauthorization, S7882-S7884 [13JN]

S. 1267, District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act, S16197-S16200 [9DE]

S. 1274, Call to Service Act, S7984-S7999 [17JN]

S. 1281, Veterans Information and Benefits Enhancement Act, S8134 [18JN]

S. 1338, Keweenaw National Historical Park matching funds requirement decrease and further appropriations authorization, S8729 [26JN]

S. 1389, Surface Transportation Board appropriations, S9248 [10JY]

S. 1393, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S9251 [10JY]

S. 1395, Dept. of Commerce Technology Administration appropriations, S9306 [11JY]

S. 1402, Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act, S9335-S9338 [14JY], S16048-S16051 [25NO]

S. 1435, Prison Rape Elimination Act, S9659-S9664 [21JY]

S. 1528, Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act, S10651-S10653 [31JY]

S. 1551, Excellence Through Choice To Elevate Learning Act, S10684 [31JY]

S. 1579, NIH Pediatric Research Initiative continuation, S11034 [3SE]

S. 1646, Transportation Safety Program Extension Act, S11858 [23SE]

S. 1727, Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations, S12543 [14OC]

S. 1766, prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S12975 [21OC]

S. 1851, Small State HOME Program Equity Act, S14808 [12NO]

S. Con. Res. 22, provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber, S3751 [13MR]

S. Res. 22, No Child Left Behind Act implementation, S1085 [16JA]

S. Res. 27, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) expenditures, S1752 [29JA]

S. Res. 34, provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 35, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S1836 [30JA]

S. Res. 36, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 37, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 38, Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 39, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) expenditures, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 47, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) expenditures, S2014 [5FE]

S. Res. 50, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) expenditures, S2123 [10FE]

S. Res. 51, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S2222 [11FE]

S. Res. 53, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S2223 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) expenditures, S2368 [12FE]

S. Res. 56, Committee on the Budget (Senate) expenditures, S2369 [12FE]

S. Res. 57, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) expenditures, S2495 [13FE]

S. Res. 60, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures, S2547 [14FE]

S. Res. 61, Committee on Finance (Senate) expenditures, S2590, S2609 [24FE]

S. Res. 63, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) expenditures, S2611 [24FE]

S. Res. 64, Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S2712 [25FE]

S. Res. 65, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) expenditures, S2712 [25FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

S. Res. 173, Senate Rules amendment relative to points of order against unauthorized appropriations, new matter, or nongermane matter in legislation, amendments, and conference reports, S8002 [17JN]

S.J. Res. 25, constitutional amendment on line-item veto, S15192 [19NO]

Transcripts

Islamic Charter Schools Funding: Dan Noyes, ``Baladullah'' (news program), H7986 [5SE]

APURON, ANTHONY S.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H11147 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2292 [12NO]

AQUACULTURE

Bills and resolutions

Coast Guard: prohibit a vessel with a ballast water tank from entering the Great Lakes if a certain capacity of the tank contains ballast water (see H.R. 3122), H8381 [17SE]

Fish and fishing: prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1286), H1901 [13MR]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (see H.R. 3645), H12309 [21NO]

Great Lakes: prohibit vessels from discharging ballast water that contains nonindigenous aquatic species and treat such water, and its sediments, using the most effective and efficient methods available (see H.R. 989), H1462 [27FE]

Marine resources: develop a unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (see H. Res. 301), H6263 [26JN] (see H. Res. 308), H6348 [8JY]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see S. 536), S3163 [5MR]

National objectives: unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (see S. Res. 160), S7476 [5JN]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Fish and fishing: prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (H.R. 1286), E460 [13MR]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (H.R. 3645), E2407 [22NO]

Great Lakes: aquatic invasive species dispersal barrier funding, H8837 [24SE]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (H.R. 1081), E380 [6MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (H.R. 1080), E409 [7MR]

Remarks in Senate

Fish and fishing: promote domestic seafood production, S2439 [13FE]

Food: seafood safety research programs funding, S14016 [5NO]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (S. 536), S3189, S3190 [5MR]

National objectives: unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (S. Res. 160), S7497 [5JN]

Rhode Island: eelgrass habitat restoration program funding, S14019 [5NO]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (S. 525), S3178-S3181 [5MR], S3495 [11MR]

Reports filed

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1081) (H. Rept. 108-324), H9737 [20OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 160, unified approach to strengthen and promote national aquaculture policy, S7496 [5JN]

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES RESEARCH ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1081) (H. Rept. 108-324), H9737 [20OC]

ARAB AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans, H9743 [21OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9223-H9228 [7OC], H9285 [8OC]

FEMA: executive order giving authority to impose martial law, H1724 [11MR]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S7187 [2JN]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (S. Res. 133), S5788 [6MY], S7069, S7070 [22MY]

Reports filed

Protect Rights and Condemn Attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 234) (H. Rept. 108-249), H7838 [3SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 234, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, H9223 [7OC]

S. Res. 133, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, S5788 [6MY], S7070 [22MY]

ARAB COUNTRIES

Addresses

American Unilateralism: Charles Krauthammer, S1729-S1731 [29JA]

Australian Government Decision To Commit Armed Forces Against Iraq: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

British Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Tony Blair (Prime Minister, Great Britain), S4103-S4106 [20MR]

Middle East Peace Process: Yitzhak Rabin, H11628 [19NO]

National Dialogue on Iraq + One Year: Senator Biden, S10599-S10602 [31JY]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia, E590 [26MR]

———J.N. Mattis, Marine Corps, H2259 [20MR]

———Representative Rangel, E516 [19MR]

———Senator Levin, S3771, S3772 [17MR]

———William J. Clinton, S1720-S1722 [29JA], S13783 [3NO]

Weapons Inspections and Disarmament in Iraq Pursuant to U.N. Resolutions: Shirley V.T.B. Williams, E318 [27FE]

Amendments

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5048, S5095 [9AP]

Announcements

Iraq war briefings, H2197 [20MR]

Articles and editorials

Administration Won't Bar Use of Nuclear Weapons, S1659 [28JA]

After Missile Raid on Convoy, U.S. Hunts for Hussein's DNA, S8381 [23JN]

After Shaky Start, Alaskan Greets Bush Three Times, S5991 [9MY]

America Must Let Iraq Rebuild Itself, S13702 [31OC]

American Justice for Our Khobar Heroes, E1043 [21MY]

Arthur Helton, 54, Refugee Advocate, Dies, S11342 [10SE]

Asylum II—An Idea Still in Search of a Strategy, E168 [6FE]

Asylum—An Idea in Search of a Strategy, E167 [6FE]

Bad Reporting in Baghdad, H4965 [4JN]

Bush Clings to Dubious Allegations About Iraq, H1928 [18MR]

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

Case for Action, E135 [5FE]

Cheers for Toppling of Saddam, E757 [11AP]

Disaster in the Desert, S11561 [16SE], H8939 [25SE]

Divinity, Diversity, Dignity Bound Together, E537 [20MR]

Dollar Diplomacy, S3705 [13MR]

Don't Play Politics on Iraq, H9099 [1OC]

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, S2911, S2985 [27FE]

Establishing a Permanent Presence in the Middle East, H2813-H2815 [3AP]

Europe and America Must Stand United, S2501 [13FE]

Fifth Vermont Solider Dies in Iraq, S15180 [19NO]

Finding the Connection, S11242 [9SE]

For Jimmy Estes, That Was War—This Is Football, S15394 [21NO]

From the Front—Firsthand Accounts by Reporters and Photographers in Iraq, S4654, S4655 [2AP]

Innocents in Uniform, E566 [25MR]

Iraq in Review, S12484 [14OC]

Iraq Strengthens Air Force With French Parts, S3344 [7MR]

Iraq—When Can We Go Home?, H6994 [16JY]

Israel at 55, E873 [6MY]

Israeli Diplomat Shlomo Agrov Dies, E464 [13MR]

Israeli Palestinian Conflict, E419 [11MR]

Israeli Visit, E1833 [17SE]

Israelis and Palestinians Pressed To Compromise, S8382 [23JN]

Justice for Jews From Arab Nations, E1682 [4SE]

King's Appeal, E2285 [7NO]

Many Servicemembers Say Morale Is Low; Leaders Say Job Is Getting Done, S12730 [16OC], S12831 [17OC]

Many Troops Dissatisfied, Iraq Poll Finds, S12731 [16OC]

Medic Who Died Torn by Duty, Doubts, S4544 [31MR]

Minnesotan With Special Forces Has Key Role in Strikes on Republican Guard, S5105 [10AP]

Moment of Decision, S3401 [10MR]

More Constructive Internationalism, S6972 [22MY]

Odai Hussein, Oldest Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

P.O.W. Brings War Close to Home, S4657 [2AP]

Parents Who Protested War Mourn Death of Soldier Son—Man Was Becoming Skeptical of U.S. Situation in Iraq, H10541 [6NO]

Pentagon Threatens To Kill Independent Reporters in Iraq, H1881 [13MR]

Qusai Hussein, Younger Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

Rape (and Silence About It) Haunts Baghdad, S9560 [17JY]

Reality Principle, E1367 [26JN]

Reservists Under Economic Fire, H4889 [4JN]

Road Ahead in Iraq—And How To Navigate It, S9470 [16JY]

Scar on the Conscience of the World—Left Behind To Starve—A Humanitarian Disaster Is Engulfing Africa as Cash Is Poured Into the War With Iraq and Its Aftermath, H2264 [20MR]

``Sending a Message'' With a Show of Force—Rural Iraqi Homes Destroyed in U.S. Offensive, H11633 [19NO]

Soldier Killed in Iraq Will Be Eulogized in Springfield, S15180 [19NO]

Split at C.I.A. and F.B.I. on Iraqi Ties to Al Qaeda, S2396 [13FE]

Swirling Mass of Sand, S4542 [31MR]

Thank Clinton for a Speedy Victory in Iraq, E971 [15MY]

They Lied and Many Soldiers Died, H8939 [25SE]

Time for Protest Has Long Passed, E651 [2AP]

Time Magazine Reporter Jim Lacey Embedded With 101st Airborne, E874 [6MY]

Truths of Geneva, E2554 [15DE]

Two 101st Soldiers Die in Ambush, S15804 [24NO]

U.N. Can Pick Up Pieces in Iraq if U.S. Will Let It, E1693 [4SE]

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq, E472 [13MR]

U.S. Soldiers Complain of Low Morale in Iraq, H6994 [16JY]

U.S. Troops Rescue Elderly Woman, S4653 [2AP]

Unready for the Aftermath, S3361 [7MR]

War Critics Astonished as U.S. Hawk Admits Invasion Was Illegal, H11874 [20NO]

War of Choice or Necessity?, E2553 [15DE]

Warning on Iraq, From a Friend, H1660 [6MR]

Wars of Choice, E2509 [8DE]

What the World Hears When the President Speaks; The Wrong Words, E205 [13FE]

World's History Shows That U.S. Position Is Right, E1392 [27JN]

Wrong Question—It's Not Whether Saddam Has Chemical Weapons, It's Whether He'll Use Them, E214 [13FE]

Wyomingites Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, S4885 [7AP]

Young Syrian Could Provide Mideast Hope, S1781 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

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

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H3354 [11AP]

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

———express concern for U.S. and allied personnel killed, wounded, or taken captive while engaged in the war on terrorism or the war with Iraq and offer sympathy to the families of those killed in action (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2401 [26MR]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H60 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2132 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 9), S3730 [13MR] (see H.J. Res. 24), H1333 [25FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103, 105), H2270 [20MR] (see H. Res. 150), H2132 [19MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 104), H2270 [20MR]

———tribute to Jessica Lynch, the U.S. special operation forces who rescued her, and all U.S. and coalition forces engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Res. 182), H2938 [8AP]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (see S. Res. 32), S1736 [29JA]

Blair, Tony: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2270 [20MR]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4434 [26MR]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H4738 [22MY]

———declare that providing humanitarian assistance for Iraq is in the U.S. national security interest (see H. Con. Res. 127), H2472 [27MR]

———encourage use of small and minority owned businesses in the post-conflict reconstruction of Iraq (see H. Res. 214), H3636 [1MY]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

———prosecution of war crimes and human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Con. Res. 143), H3052 [9AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (see S. Con. Res. 34), S4958 [8AP] (see S. Res. 101), S4557 [31MR] (see H. Res. 203), H3354 [11AP]

———reconstruction (see S.J. Res. 6), S2457 [13FE]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government (see H. Con. Res. 249), H7329 [22JY]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance (see H. Con. Res. 245), H7019 [16JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4512 [27MR] (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H8284 [16SE]

Kuwait: express appreciation for medical assistance provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the Government and people of Kuwait (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6624 [19MY]

———express appreciation for medical assistance provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the government and people of Kuwait (see H. Con. Res. 205), H4876 [3JN]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to actions of Iraqi lawyer that enabled rescue by U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 183), H2939 [8AP]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 112), H2311 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2401 [26MR]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H5663 [19JN]

———extend certain trade benefits (see S. 1121), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2267), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2467), H5365 [12JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1029), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO] (see S. Res. 276), S15976 [25NO]

———limit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and Palestinian people (see H.R. 3048), H8081 [9SE]

———prohibit assistance to the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian people until the perpetrators, or suspected perpetrators, of the killings of U.S. citizens in Gaza are surrendered to the U.S. (see H.R. 3460), H10977 [6NO]

———prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza (see H.R. 1823), H3354 [11AP]

———urge return to principles outlined in ``Road Map for Peace'' as a viable framework for achieving a peaceful solution in the Middle East (see H. Res. 478), H12920 [8DE]

NATO: support peacekeeping within Iraq (see H.R. 2112), H4203 [15MY]

OPEC: address decision to decrease oil production (see H. Con. Res. 294), H9214 [2OC]

Qatar: welcome Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani upon U.S. visit and commend cooperation and support of recent military action in Iraq (see S. Res. 139), S5995 [9MY] (see H. Con. Res. 171), H3857 [8MY]

Refugees: international recognition of plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries, and the establishment of a U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East resettlement program (see H. Con. Res. 311), H9981 [28OC]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see S. 1888), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

———support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

———urge cooperation in finding and bringing to justice participants in simultaneous car-bombing attacks (see H. Res. 243), H4368 [20MY]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H8905 [24SE]

U.N.: urge establishment of broad Security Council authority to help the people of Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 122), H2401 [26MR]

Chronologies

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meetings and briefings on Iraq, S3156 [5MR]

Excerpts

Address to British troops engaging in military action in Iraq: Tim Collins, S4398 [26MR]

Retired military officers' media commentary on use of Armed Forces against Iraq press conference transcript: Senator Warner and Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S4821 [3AP]

Letters

Appreciation for support by British Prime Minister Tony Blair of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Robert J. Braddy, H4967 [4JN]

Humanitarian food assistance to Iraq: several agriculture, maritime and charitable organizations, S4804 [3AP]

———several agriculture organizations, S4803 [3AP]

Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives: President Bush, S7709 [11JN]

———Senator Warner, S7709 [11JN]

Letter home from a soldier: Brandon S. Tobler, S4597 [1AP]

———Diego F. Rincon, E739 [11AP]

News media coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq: Joel Simon, Committee To Protect Journalists, H1881 [13MR]

Release of information and footage on rescue of Jessica Lynch by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Kucinich, Committee on Government Reform (House), H4844 [3JN]

Repeal authorization of use of Armed Forces against Iraq: several Representatives, H1440 [27FE]

Support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Barbara M. O'Reilly, S5530 [30AP]

———George Ylitelo, E701 [8AP]

———Heather Lake, E702 [8AP]

———Judy Belty, E613 [27MR]

———Kyle Thorn, E701 [8AP]

Tribute to Australian Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Michael Thawley, S4401 [26MR]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Charlie Daniels, H2389 [26MR]

———G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ, Inc., E471, E473 [13MR]

———Katrin Michael, H2390 [26MR]

———Larry Byrne, E480 [17MR]

———Nathaniel Smith, H1961 [19MR]

———President Bush, S4258 [21MR], H1958 [19MR]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Forces (House), H10542 [6NO]

———several members of California State Legislature, E594 [27MR]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq protesters: Matthew A. Etheridge, E546 [21MR]

Use of NATO peacekeeping force to implement cease-fire in the Middle East: Senator Warner, Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4402 [26MR]

Lists

Congressional Black Caucus principles on military action in Iraq, H8376 [17SE]

Texas soldiers killed in military action in Iraq, E2360 [20NO]

Memorandums

Iraqi Debt and Reconstruction: Melanie Mickelson, Committee on Economics (Joint), S12686 [16OC]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Development Fund for Iraq and Iraqi Petroleum and Petroleum Products: President Bush, S6974 [22MY], H4731 [22MY]

National Emergency Relative to Iraq: President Bush, S1808 [30JA], H250 [31JA]

National Emergency Relative to Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Bush, S9901 [24JY]

Statutory Authority To Confiscate and Vest Certain Property of the Government of Iraq: President Bush, S4163 [20MR], H2264 [20MR]

Petitions and memorials

Mississippi: support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4097 [20MR]

Poems

``I Am a Small and Precious Child,'' Rita Turley, E767 [12AP]

``In Flanders Fields,'' John McCrae, H2240 [20MR]

``It's All 'Bout the War in Iraq,'' Dulce Murilla, E1111 [3JN]

``Our Freedom Fighters,'' John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, Deer Park, NY, Students, E702 [8AP]

``To Our Marines,'' Jessica Gulotta, E702 [8AP]

``We Are Fanatics for Peace,'' Representative Owens, E679 [3AP]

Press releases

Education in the Arab State—Five Million Girls Still Denied Access to School: UNESCO, H4211 [19MY]

Proclamations

National Former POW Recognition Day: President Bush, S5046 [9AP]

Remarks in House

al Jazeera (television network): decision to broadcast images of U.S. POW in Iraq, H2301 [25MR]

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

Al-Sabah, Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber: U.S. visit by Prime Minister of Kuwait, E1789 [16SE]

Armed Forces: discharge of linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation, E947 [14MY]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4847 [3JN], H4883-H4892, H4902, H4919 [4JN], E1139, E1156, E1170 [5JN], E1175 [9JN], E1198 [11JN]

———express concern for U.S. and allied personnel killed, wounded, or taken captive while engaged in the war on terrorism or the war with Iraq and offer sympathy to the families of those killed in action (H. Con. Res. 121), H2712 [3AP], E617 [31MR]

———provide funding for the war in Iraq to date and the immediate return of troops, H2744-H2747 [3AP]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 2), H156 [27JA], H197 [28JA], H1440 [27FE], H1979 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (H.J. Res. 24), H1610 [5MR], H1692 [11MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2134, H2135, H2165, H2207, H2258 [20MR], H2281, H2302 [25MR], H2388-H2398 [26MR], H2404 [27MR], H2521, H2522 [1AP], H2670, H2671, H2672, H2683-H2689 [2AP], H2718 [3AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2866, H2912, H2917 [8AP], H2943 [9AP], H3057, H3295 [10AP], H3344 [11AP], H3404, H3405 [12AP], H3746, H3747 [7MY], H10460, H10537, H10538 [6NO], E531, E537, E538 [20MR], E549 [21MR], E568 [25MR], E611, E613 [27MR], E650, E652 [2AP], E701 [8AP], E767 [12AP], E849, E855 [1MY], E1257 [13JN]

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

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2226, H2227-H2251 [20MR], H2387 [26MR], E554, E555 [24MR], E561, E564, E571, E573 [25MR], E581, E585 [26MR], E599, E603 [27MR], E621 [31MR], E636 [1AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 103), H2250 [20MR], E542 [20MR]

———tribute to members injured in military action in Iraq, H7234 [22JY]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, H10240 [4NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H2557 [1AP], H3405 [12AP], H6468 [10JY], H9988 [29OC], H10317 [4NO], E784 [12AP], E845 [1MY], E1047 [22MY], E1124 [4JN], E1609 [25JY], E1767 [11SE], E2360 [20NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H124, H131, H132 [8JA], H142, H143, H156-H159, H162, H163 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H382, H383 [11FE], H450-H454 [12FE], H694 [13FE], H1278, H1304 [25FE], H1359-H1361, H1363, H1388-H1390 [26FE], H1445-H1447 [27FE], H1476, H1478, H1492, H1496-H1501 [4MR], H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1608-H1611, H1618, H1619 [5MR], H1658, H1659, H1662-H1676 [6MR], H1697, H1714, H1716, H1719-H1723, H1735-H1741 [11MR], H1779, H1797 [12MR], H1815, H1878, H1894-H1898 [13MR], H1905 [17MR], H1912, H1913, H1926, H1927, H1932-H1938, H1944-H1950 [18MR], H1960, H1961, H2102, H2103, H2105, H2117-H2129 [19MR], H2135, H2163 [20MR], H2280, H2300, H2302 [25MR], H2449-H2454 [27MR], H2509 [31MR], H2518 [1AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2914 [8AP], H2942, H3042-H3047 [9AP], H3055 [10AP], H3676 [6MY], H4372 [21MY], H5472 [18JN], H9720-H9725 [20OC], H9823 [28OC], E15 [8JA], E135 [5FE], E151, E167 [6FE], E210 [13FE], E363 [4MR], E401, E408 [7MR], E503, E508 [18MR], E516 [19MR], E538 [20MR], E594 [27MR], E640 [1AP], E650 [2AP], E679 [3AP], E971 [15MY], E1036 [21MY], E1111 [3JN], E1251 [13JN]

Budget: create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H2141, H2143 [20MR]

Bush, President: reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

———remarks on attacks by Iraqi insurgents, H6276 [8JY]

———report relative to the use of military force against Iraq, H1957 [19MR]

De Genova, Nicholas: condemn remarks relative to use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E650 [2AP]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H4211 [19MY], H12881 [8DE]

Executive Office of the President: efforts to present positive media coverage of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H11194 [17NO], H11509 [18NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding to countries that materially hindered U.S. lead coalition efforts to liberate the Iraqi people, H7430 [23JY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

France: actions relative to U.S. use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3686 [7MY]

Huntington, NY: tribute to Taylor Finley Middle School for participation in E-Mail Our Troops Project, H2372 [26MR]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H3740-H3742 [7MY], H4848 [3JN], H4965-H4967 [4JN], H5060, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5656-H5658 [19JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H6275, H6276, H6322, H6339-H6345 [8JY], H6433 [9JY], H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6993, H6995 [16JY], H7216-H7222 [21JY], H7233, H7234, H7235, H7236 [22JY], H7458 [24JY], H7815 [3SE], H8067 [9SE], H8213 [11SE], H8224, H8225, H8264 [16SE], H8288 [17SE], H8407, H8472-H8484 [23SE], H8909 [25SE], H8961, H9011-H9020 [30SE], H9037, H9080, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9189, H9191 [2OC], H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9742, H9789-H9793 [21OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC], H10223 [30OC], H10323 [4NO], H10348, H10443 [5NO], H10461, H10540-H10544 [6NO], H11199-H11204 [17NO], H11364 [18NO], H11519, H11631-H11634 [19NO], H11875-H11877 [20NO], H12893-H12896 [8DE], E1319 [20JN], E2450-E2453 [23NO], E2508 [8DE], E2552 [15DE]

———cost estimates of rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1938 [18MR]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR], H2167, H2168, H2264 [20MR], H2393 [26MR], H2695 [2AP]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7816-H7822 [3SE], H8372-H8378 [17SE], H9368-H9374 [8OC]

———declare that providing humanitarian assistance for Iraq is in the U.S. national security interest (H. Con. Res. 127), E683 [3AP]

———estimates of cost and numbers of Armed Forces needed for military action in Iraq, H8090 [10SE]

———human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials, H2590 [2AP]

———Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, H9594 [16OC]

———payments to employees of Iraqi Government ministries and Government-owned companies who are no longer performing their jobs, H5059 [9JN]

———prohibit funding for OPEC participation, H9624 [17OC]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, H10462 [6NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 3673), E2547 [8DE]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), H3042 [9AP]

———reconstruction, H2458 [27MR], H2730 [3AP], H2942 [9AP], H3281 [10AP], H4001-H4003 [13MY], H4190 [15MY], H4245 [19MY], H4414 [21MY]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H142, H143, H156-H159 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H1603, H1604 [5MR], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H1961 [19MR]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government (H. Con. Res. 249), E1681 [4SE]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, H6808 [15JY]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance (H. Con. Res. 245), E1498 [17JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2301 [25MR], H2315 [26MR], H2404 [27MR], H2521 [1AP], H2589 [2AP], H3057 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2336-H2344 [26MR], E601, E612 [27MR], E617 [31MR]

———tribute to reconstruction efforts of Iraqis, H6872 [16JY]

———trip findings of several Representatives relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9388-H9391 [15OC]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, E1693 [4SE]

———U.S. policy, H7815-H7822 [3SE], H8071-H8077 [9SE]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8470 [23SE], H8494 [24SE]

Lynch, Jessica: release of information and footage on rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H4844 [3JN]

———tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H2591 [2AP], H3344, H3346, H3347 [11AP], E729 [10AP], E746 [11AP]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists, E1505 [18JY]

———hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, H1606 [5MR], H3456 [30AP], H5248, H5252 [11JN], H9487 [16OC], E1244 [13JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H3574, H3623 [1MY], H3767 [8MY], H4791 [3JN], H4882 [4JN], H4984 [5JN], H6439 [9JY], H8226 [16SE], H9358-H9364 [8OC], H11659 [20NO], H12882 [8DE], E1193 [10JN], E1366 [26JN], E2397 [22NO], E2553 [15DE]

———status of Jewish refugees from Arab countries, H3737 [7MY]

———U.S. policy, H2812 [3AP], H3663 [6MY]

———U.S. policy relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H12896-H12901 [8DE]

NATO: support peacekeeping within Iraq (H.R. 2112), E982 [15MY]

New York, NY: City Council resolution relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E570 [25MR]

News media: coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq, H1388-H1390 [26FE]

———coverage of U.S. military action against Iraq, H1880 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H4794 [3JN], E487 [18MR]

Palestine Investment Fund: funding, H7379 [23JY]

Palestinians: allocation of foreign aid in quarterly allotments pending evaluation of use of such funds, H7434 [23JY]

Pelosi, Representative: comments relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3309 [11AP]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, H278 [5FE]

Saudi Arabia: call for Ambassador to the U.S. to address issues regarding alleged Saudi support of terrorists, H4093 [14MY]

———prohibit allocation of foreign aid, H7416, H7417 [23JY]

———U.S. response to alleged support of terrorists, H8063 [9SE]

———urge cooperation in finding and bringing to justice participants in simultaneous car-bombing attacks, E1043 [21MY]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (H. Con. Res. 288), H11527-H11529 [19NO], E2333 [19NO], E2385 [21NO]

U.N.: Security Council decision on use of force against Iraq, H1752 [12MR]

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar: opening, E2492 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein by U.S. troops, S9743, S9747 [23JY]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S3748 [13MR]

———retired military officers' media commentary on use against Iraq, S4821 [3AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4044, S4046 [20MR], S4273 [21MR], S4315 [24MR], S4398, S4400, S4404, S4422-S4426, S4431 [26MR], S4460-S4463, S4470-S4472, S4506 [27MR], S4541-S4546, S4551 [31MR], S4593-S4598 [1AP], S4651-S4657 [2AP], S4734-S4737, S4819 [3AP], S4883-S4886 [7AP], S4920 [8AP], S4997-S5001, S5003, S5004 [9AP], S5104-S5112 [10AP], S5260-S5265 [11AP], S5401-S5403 [28AP], S5530 [30AP], S5629 [1MY], S6966 [22MY], S7601 [10JN], S8849 [27JN], S9234 [10JY], S9486, S9489 [16JY], S9743 [23JY], S9999 [28JY], S10516, S10517 [31JY], S13843 [4NO], S14380, S14383-S14403 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S5516 [30AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4075-S4107, S4113, S4142 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), unanimous-consent request, S4093 [20MR]

———tribute to Marine Corps Reserve Company A, 8th Tank Battalion, S8222 [19JN]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, S13868, S13869 [4NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S4226 [21MR], S4333 [25MR], S4464, S4470 [27MR], S4595 [1AP], S4739, S4815-S4817 [3AP], S4920 [8AP], S5264, S5265 [11AP], S5401-S5403 [28AP], S5472-S5474 [29AP], S5722 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S7465, S7467 [5JN], S8221 [19JN], S9703 [22JY], S9743 [23JY], S9898 [24JY], S9953 [25JY], S10967 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S11829 [23SE], S14246-S14248 [7NO], S15053, S15088 [18NO], S15360 [21NO], S15804 [24NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S213 [13JA], S1113-S1115, S1126 [17JA], S1506-S1509, S1649, S1654, S1656, S1657, S1659 [28JA], S1696, S1703-S1707, S1729 [29JA], S1767-S1770, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2268-S2272 [12FE], S2394, S2402-S2404, S2413 [13FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2770-S2773, S2781-S2783, S2785 [26FE], S2881, S2909-S2911, S2985 [27FE], S2997-S3000, S3013, S3022 [3MR], S3121, S3150-S3152, S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR], S3341-S3348, S3354-S3366 [7MR], S3399-S3402 [10MR], S3463-S3466 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3688-S3692, S3699-S3708, S3710, S3712-S3714, S3717 [13MR], S3769-S3774, S3799 [17MR], S3820-S3822, S3835, S3839 [18MR], S3954, S3955 [19MR], S4044 [20MR], S4399, S4400, S4402, S4403 [26MR], S4544, S4545 [31MR], S4817 [3AP], S6806 [21MY], S6972 [22MY], S12987 [22OC]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1714-S1724 [29JA], S1761-S1765 [30JA]

———U.S. policy on use relative to locating Saddam Hussein, S8382 [23JN]

Arnett, Peter: firing by NBC and National Geographic Society relative to appearance on Iraqi television, S4621 [1AP]

Australia: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4998 [9AP]

Budget: create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4070 [20MR], S4230 [21MR]

Bush, President: reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, S5763 [6MY], S5991 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, S9481 [16JY], S9516 [17JY]

———require a budget amendment on amounts requested for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9392-S9395 [15JY], S9448-S9451, S9455, S9456 [16JY]

Dept. of State: tribute to Cultural Bridges Program, S10258 [30JY]

———U.S. and Islamic youth student exchange program funding, S9208 [10JY]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

———support by certain countries of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, S1761 [30JA]

Foreign Assistance Act: Palestinian Scholarship Program funding, S9207 [10JY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4483-S4490 [27MR]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to 101st Airborne air assault team, S4541 [31MR]

Fort Stewart, GA: tribute to 3rd Infantry Division, S4470 [27MR]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S8830-S8832 [27JN], S9184-S9186 [10JY], S9316 [14JY], S9370, S9371 [15JY], S9482-S9484 [16JY], S9532 [17JY], S9696, S9697 [22JY], S9743 [23JY], S9829, S9830 [24JY], S10135 [29JY], S10485-S10490, S10503, S10599, S10608 [31JY], S10988 [2SE], S11003 [3SE], S11242 [9SE], S11561 [16SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11748 [22SE], S11877-S11885 [24SE], S12053-S12055 [26SE], S12110-S12114, S12121-S12123 [29SE], S12165 [30SE], S12482-S12485, S12489 [14OC], S12566, S12571, S12573 [15OC], S12855-S12857 [17OC], S13187 [24OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC], S13700-S13702 [31OC], S14107-S14110 [6NO], S14308 [10NO], S14666, S14722 [12NO], S15054 [18NO], S15932 [25NO]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S2905, S2906 [27FE], S3494 [11MR], S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4045 [20MR], S4257 [21MR]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY], S9839 [24JY], S11454 [15SE]

———encourage countries that hold debt from the former Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein forgive the outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq, S12683-S12688, S12708 [16OC], S12806 [17OC]

———establish a permanent trust fund from oil and gas revenues to help strengthen Iraqi economy, S5158 [10AP]

———establishment of police forces, S12433-S12435 [3OC]

———humanitarian assistance and reconstruction funding, S4807 [3AP]

———impact of removal of Government of Saddam Hussein on security of Israel and other U.S. allies, S12593, S12594 [15OC]

———increase humanitarian food assistance funding, S4803-S4806 [3AP]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S13781 [3NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (S. 1813), S13803 [3NO]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), S5335 [11AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Res. 101), S4578 [31MR]

———provide humanitarian food assistance through purchase of surplus commodities from American farmers, S4809 [3AP]

———reconstruction, S4399 [26MR], S4507 [27MR], S5158, S5164 [10AP], S6642, S6705 [20MY], S9630 [21JY]

———require Presidential report on strategy for reconstruction activities, S9464-S9471 [16JY]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———require report on establishment of police and military forces, S9560-S9562 [17JY]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S112 [9JA], S1761-S1765, S1767, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2394 [13FE], S2764 [26FE], S3356-S3360 [7MR], S3769-S3774 [17MR], S3820-S3822 [18MR]

———support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, S6657 [20MY], S9211 [10JY]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, S9197-S9203 [10JY], S9439 [16JY], S10257 [30JY]

———support investigation into assertions that Iraq attempted to obtain uranium from Africa, S9205 [10JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4542 [31MR], S5106 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5045-S5049 [9AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), unanimous-consent agreement, S5044 [9AP]

———trip findings of several Senators relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S12571-S12574 [15OC]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, S11145 [5SE]

———U.S. policy, S11145 [5SE]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11772-S11780, S11782 [23SE], S12112 [29SE]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, S4653, S4655, S4656, S4657 [2AP], S4775 [3AP]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists, S10195 [30JY]

———extend certain trade benefits (S. 1121), S7004-S7007 [22MY]

———hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, S1775 [30JA], S8382 [23JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S4400 [26MR], S7708-S7711 [11JN]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (S. 1029), S5952 [8MY]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (S. 1944), S15838 [24NO]

———Middle East Partnership Initiative scholarships funding for certain Muslim students at American universities, S13192 [24OC]

News media: coverage of U.S. military action against Iraq, S4399 [26MR]

Oberwetter, James C.: nomination to be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, S15804 [24NO]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict, S14933 [17NO]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, S2034 [6FE]

Qatar: welcome Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani upon U.S. visit and commend cooperation and support of recent military action in Iraq (S. Res. 139), S6011 [9MY]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (S. 1888), S15081 [18NO]

———support reform of education curriculum (S. Con. Res. 14), S3201 [5MR]

Reports

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: President Bush, H1958-H1960 [19MR]

Resolutions by organizations

Discharge of Armed Forces linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation: Linguistic Society of America, E948 [14MY]

Statements

Against a Preventative War in Iraq: Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills, E67 [27JA]

Peace for Our Time: Alistair Cooke, S3710 [13MR]

Tribute to Arthur C. Helton: Casper Henderson and David Hayes, openDemocracy Ltd., S11343 [10SE]

———Council on Foreign Relations, S11342 [10SE]

———Dennis W. Archer, ABA, S11342 [10SE]

———Human Rights Watch (organization), S11343 [10SE]

———Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, S11342 [10SE]

———Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, S11343 [10SE]

———Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S11343 [10SE]

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Senator Levin, S3773 [17MR]

———Wallace Ulrich, S4817 [3AP]

U.S.-Australian Alliance: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

Summaries

Post-Conflict Iraq Situation Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S3615-S3617 [12MR]

Saudi Arabia Accountability Act (S. 1888), S15079 [18NO]

Tables

Countries to which Iraq may be indebted, S12684 [16OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 103, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2251 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 104, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, H2229 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 118, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2337 [26MR]

H. Con. Res. 177, express appreciation to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support, H4883-H4885 [4JN]

H. Con. Res. 288, tribute to Seeds of Peace (organization), H11527 [19NO]

S. 1029, Israeli-Palestinian Peace Enhancement Act, S5952 [8MY]

S. 1121, Middle East Trade and Engagement Act, S7005-S7007 [22MY]

S. 1888, Saudi Arabia Accountability Act, S15080 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 14, support reform of Saudi Arabian education curriculum, S3201 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 30, express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq, S4446 [26MR], S4489 [27MR]

S. Con. Res. 31, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4532 [27MR], S5048 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 34, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4975 [8AP]

S. Con. Res. 45, express appreciation for medical assistance provided by Kuwait to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the Government and people of Kuwait, S6633 [19MY]

S. Res. 32, Armed Forces use against Iraq, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 95, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4076, S4106, S4179 [20MR]

S. Res. 101, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4577 [31MR]

S. Res. 139, welcome Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifah Al-Thani upon U.S. visit and commend cooperation and support of recent military action in Iraq, S6003, S6011 [9MY]

S. Res. 276, Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S16031 [25NO]

ARABIA MOUNTAIN NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1752), S12838 [17OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1618), H11458 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1752), S12833 [17OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1618) (H. Rept. 108-362), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

ARAFAT, YASSER

Bills and resolutions

Middle East: express that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to peace, and that such peace depends on institutions free from the taint of terrorism (see S. Res. 236), S12137 [29SE]

Palestinian Authority: disapprove of leadership of Yasser Arafat and of failure to control terrorist groups (see S. Res. 241), S12448 [3OC]

Remarks in House

Middle East: express that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to peace, E2064 [16OC]

———Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E1193 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Middle East: express that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to peace, and that such peace depends on institutions free from the taint of terrorism (S. Res. 236), S12143, S12144 [29SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 236, express that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to peace, and that such peace depends on institutions free from the taint of terrorism, S12143 [29SE]

S. Res. 241, disapprove of leadership of Yasser Arafat and Palestinian Authority and of failure to control terrorist groups, S12471 [3OC]

ARAKELIAN, KEVORK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1800 [16SE]

ARAMARK CORP.

Remarks in House

Rosborg, James: Illinois School Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E2475 [8DE]

ARAPAHO AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS LAND EXCHANGE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2766), H10305-H10307 [4NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2766) (H. Rept. 108-329), H9980 [28OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2766, provisions, H10305 [4NO]

ARAPIS, PETER, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1137 [17JA]

ARASU, PREMA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7933 [16JN]

ARBOR DAY

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: Champion Tree Project (organization) planting of sapling clone of white ash tree grown by George Washington at Mount Vernon, S5431 [28AP]

ARCATA ASSOCIATES, INC.

Remarks in House

NASA: Minority Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E1919 [30SE]

ARCHBOLD, LANCE M.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [1MY]

ARCHEOLOGY

Bills and resolutions

Alabama: acquire certain property in order to protect and preserve certain rare paleontological resources (see H.R. 2520), H5661 [19JN]

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: expand coverage (see H.R. 2248), H4736 [22MY]

———increase amount of loss or damage coverage, in the aggregate and for single exhibitions (see H.R. 829), H702 [13FE]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: inclusion of Moccasin Bend National Archeological District (see H.R. 216), H59 [7JA]

Crime: enhance criminal penalties for illegal trafficking of archeological resources (see S. 1271), S7980 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (see S. 643), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3258), H9281 [7OC]

Iraq: restrict imports of archaeological or ethnological materials from Iraq until normalization of relations between the U.S. and Iraq has been established (see S. 1291), S8232 [19JN]

———urge all governments involved in military action against Iraq to take all reasonable measures to avoid damage to cultural antiquities until hostilities have ceased (see H. Con. Res. 113), H2311 [25MR]

New Mexico: protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (see S. 210), S1479 [23JA] (see H.R. 506), H244 [29JA]

Petrified Forest National Park: revise boundaries (see S. 784), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1630), H2821 [3AP]

Public lands: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 2416), H5265 [11JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3803 [17MR]

Uintah Research and Curatorial Center for Dinosaur National Monument: establish (see S. 1678), S12192 [30SE]

Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act: allow available funds to be used for preservation, exploration, and preparation of paleontological resources for display, educational outreach, and related construction (see H.R. 2483), H5408 [16JN]

Letters

Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act: Craig D. Obey, National Parks Conservation Association, S4835 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: expand coverage, E1920 [30SE]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

National Park Service: Midwest Archaeological Center and Southeast Archaeological Center competitive sourcing study funding, H7092-H7094 [17JY]

New Mexico: protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (H.R. 506), H10309-H10311 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Crime: enhance criminal penalties for illegal trafficking of archeological resources (S. 1271), S7981 [17JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: report to Congress on Natural Resource Conservation Service protection of archaeological and historical resources on agricultural lands, S14018 [5NO], S14148 [6NO]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), S3888 [18MR], S9612 [17JY]

Iraq: restrict imports of archaeological or ethnological materials from Iraq until normalization of relations between the U.S. and Iraq has been established (S. 1291), S8236 [19JN]

New Mexico: protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (S. 210), S1485 [23JA], S3102, S3104 [4MR]

Petrified Forest National Park: revise boundaries (S. 784), S4835 [3AP]

Public lands: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (S. 546), S3265 [6MR], S9608 [17JY]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (S. 634), S3808 [17MR]

Uintah Research and Curatorial Center for Dinosaur National Monument: establish (S. 1678), S12194 [30SE]

Reports filed

Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 210) (S. Rept. 108-7), S2187 [11FE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 506) (H. Rept. 108-346), H10338 [4NO]

Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 643) (S. Rept. 108-94), S9303 [11JY]

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 108-93), S9303 [11JY]

Texts of

H.R. 506, Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act, H10309 [4NO]

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, H9697 [20OC]

S. 210, Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act, S1485 [23JA], S3104 [4MR]

S. 546, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, S3266-S3268 [6MR], S9608-S9612 [17JY]

S. 643, Hibben Center Act, S9612 [17JY]

S. 643, Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act, S3888 [18MR]

S. 784, Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act, S4836 [3AP]

S. 1271, Enhanced Protection of Our Cultural Heritage Act, S7982 [17JN]

S. 1291, Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act, S8237 [19JN]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

ARCHER, BILL (a former Representative from Texas)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4149 [15MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Association of Former Members of Congress: Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4133 [15MY]

ARCHER, DENNIS W.

Statements

Tribute to Arthur C. Helton, S11342 [10SE]

ARCHERY REVENUE REFORM AND OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3652), H12918 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3652), H12867 [8DE]

Texts of

H.R. 3652, provisions, H12867 [8DE]

ARCHULETA, DANIEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10166 [29JY], S10440 [30JY]

ARCHULETA COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Pagosa Fire Protection District: tribute for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E50 [8JA]

ARCINIEGA, TOMAS A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2079 [17OC]

ARCTIC REGIONS

Articles and editorials

Curious Commemoration, S3864 [18MR]

Developing Alaska Oil Is Good for Global Environment, S6249 [14MY]

Drilling for Votes, S3928 [19MR]

Fool's Gold in Alaska, H3253 [10AP]

Missing Energy Strategy, S4900 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H53 [7JA]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, S3871 [18MR]

———Jimmy Carter, S3916 [19MR]

———John H. Adams, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4900 [7AP]

———Mike Williams, Alaska Inter-Tribal Council, S3863 [18MR]

———several Senators, S3856 [18MR]

Papers

Caribou in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Defenders of Wildlife (organization), S3864 [18MR]

Petitions and memorials

Alaska Federation of Natives, Inc.: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration, S3871 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H659, H660, H663, H665-H670 [13FE], H2255 [20MR], H2568, H2569 [1AP], H2925 [8AP], H3032-H3039 [9AP], H3081, H3082, H3084, H3105, H3243-H3245, H3251-H3256 [10AP], H9987 [29OC], E575 [25MR], E793 [29AP]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 770), E258, E270 [13FE]

LIHEAP: funding using Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration bonus payments, H3246-H3248 [10AP]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain, H3033 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3794 [17MR], S3855-S3874 [18MR], S3914-S3935, S3948-S3954 [19MR], S12988 [22OC]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 543), S3194 [5MR], S3915 [19MR]

———transfer portion of oil and gas revenues to Land and Water Conservation Fund State grant program, S3866 [18MR]

Smithsonian Institution: relocation and modification of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge photo exhibit, S5992 [9MY]

Reports

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration Cumulative Environmental Effects on Alaska's North Slope: Alaska Wilderness League, S3932 [19MR]

Texts of

S. 543, preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain as wilderness, S3194 [5MR]

ARDEN, JESSICA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S14075 [5NO]

ARDMORE, OK

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 286), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 287), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of Transportation: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 288), H5663 [19JN]

Memorandums

Investigations of All Physical and Electronic Records and Documents Relative to the Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Dept. of Homeland Security, H7312 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 286), H6872 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to destroy or conceal all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature, H7312, H7313 [22JY]

———transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 287), H6436, H6437, H6440 [9JY], H6872 [16JY]

Dept. of Transportation: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 288), H6872 [16JY]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4018, H4019, H4020, H4021, H4022, H4023, H4098, H4099, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4113-H4120 [14MY], H4151, H4175-H4179 [15MY], H4219, H4221, H4223, H4226, H4241 [19MY], H4263, H4336, H4349-H4354 [20MY], H4519 [21MY], H5251, H5252 [11JN], H5270 [12JN], H5685 [23JN], E954, E956, E986 [15MY]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security and Texas Dept. of Public Safety resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H4114-H4118 [14MY], H4151, H4177 [15MY], H4219, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225, H4241 [19MY], H4263, H4325, H4327, H4334, H4335, H4336, H4351-H4354 [20MY], H4372, H4373, H4374, H4518, H4519 [21MY], H5251, H5252 [11JN], H5270 [12JN]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H5735-H5740, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 286) (H. Rept. 108-223), H7224 [21JY]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 287) (H. Rept. 108-215), H7084 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 108-220), H7169 [18JY]

ARDMORE, PA

Remarks in House

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): anniversary of Cassia Mount Horeb Lodge No. 273, E1294 [18JN]

ARELLANO, ELVIRA

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1623), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 3105), H8284 [16SE]

AREVALO PADRON, BERNARDO

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E2055 [16OC]

ARGENTINA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7169 [18JY]

World War II: disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (H. Res. 325), E1532 [18JY]

World War II: disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals, H4000 [13MY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Lino Gutierrez To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

ARGER, JOHN N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1143 [5JN]

ARGIZ, ANTONIO

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4982 [5JN]

ARGO, GENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2382 [21NO]

ARGONNE, IL

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recognition of Alexei A. Abrikosov for physics, H9286 [8OC]

ARGOV, SHLOMO

Articles and editorials

Israeli Diplomat Shlomo Agrov Dies, E464 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E463 [13MR]

ARGUETA, MARIO

Essays

Way My Life Is Going Now Is Just Perfect, E958 [15MY]

ARIAS, MIGUEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2528 [8DE]

ARIZONA

Amendments

National forests: exchange certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests (H.R. 622), H12866 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas and apply minimum price requirements to certain Arizona-Las Vegas marketing area milk handlers (see H.R. 1650), H2863 [7AP]

Colorado River Indian Reservation: revise boundaries (see H.R. 2941), H7783 [25JY]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2723), H6706 [14JY]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 562), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1033), H1464 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (see S. 1957), S15975 [25NO]

Ecology and environment: conduct studies in connection with grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona (see H.R. 3102), H8283 [16SE]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (see S. 162), S847 [15JA] (see H.R. 458), H242 [29JA]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: extend grace period for personal watercraft use (see H.R. 1831), H3408 [12AP]

———revise boundaries (see S. 612), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 788), H700 [13FE]

Land use: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3337), H9687 [17OC]

Lupe, Rick: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 237), H6263 [26JN]

National forests: exchange certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests (see H.R. 622), H321 [5FE]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 1333), H1954 [18MR]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (see S. 1060), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 1577), H2703 [2AP]

Petrified Forest National Park: revise boundaries (see S. 784), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1630), H2821 [3AP]

Poverty: condition receipt of certain State revolving funds on the restriction of development or construction of new colonias that lack necessary infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 1163), S7188 [2JN]

Public lands: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land with the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership (see S. 849), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 2907), H7781 [25JY]

———conveyance of certain Federal lands in Maricopa County, AZ, in exchange for private lands located in Yavapai County, AZ (see H.R. 842), H703 [13FE]

Stump, Bob: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 227), H5814 [24JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3803 [17MR]

Water: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (see S. 437), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 885), H1332 [25FE]

Letters

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge: Janet Napolitano, Arizona attorney general, S5449 [29AP]

Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act: Craig D. Obey, National Parks Conservation Association, S4835 [3AP]

Petitions and memorials

National missile defense system, S3875 [18MR]

Tri-State County Association: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H3405 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), H3428-H3431 [29AP]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: revise boundaries (H.R. 788), H2288, H2289 [25MR]

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on the environment, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

Luke AFB, AZ: Barry M. Goldwater Range access preservation funding, H5986 [26JN]

Lupe, Rick: tribute (H. Con. Res. 237), H10304 [4NO]

National forests: exchange certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests (H.R. 622), H2533, H2534 [1AP], H12866 [8DE], E150 [6FE], E650 [2AP]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 1333), sponsorship withdrawal, E542 [20MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 731), E542 [20MR]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (H.R. 1577), H4024-H4027 [14MY], H4199 [15MY]

Public lands: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land with the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership (H.R. 2907), H11460-H11466 [18NO], E1634 [25JY]

Rhodes, John J.: Congressional Distinguished Service Medal recipient, E782 [12AP]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Salt River Project: anniversary, E28, E57 [8JA], E64, E69 [27JA], E149 [6FE], E227 [13FE]

Tempe, AZ: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1546 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate

Arizona Bankers Association: anniversary, S12835 [17OC]

Campbell, David G.: nomination to be district judge, S9010 [8JY], S9113, S9114 [9JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN], S9009 [8JY]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 562), S3319 [6MR], S3499 [11MR]

Dept. of the Interior: cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (S. 1957), S15982 [25NO]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), S848 [15JA], S3753 [13MR]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: revise boundaries (H.R. 788), S7939 [16JN]

———revise boundaries (S. 612), S3732 [13MR]

National forests: exchange certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests (H.R. 622), S15870 [24NO]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (H.R. 1577), S9617 [17JY]

Petrified Forest National Park: revise boundaries (S. 784), S4835 [3AP]

Poverty: condition receipt of certain State revolving funds on the restriction of development or construction of new colonias that lack necessary infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border (S. 1163), S7190 [2JN]

Public lands: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land with the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership (S. 849), S5091, S5092 [9AP]

Salt River Project: anniversary, S26 [7JA], S1362 [22JA]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (S. 634), S3808 [17MR]

Water: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 437), S2707 [25FE]

Reports filed

Coconino and Tonto National Forests Lands Exchange: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 622) (S. Rept. 108-137), S10970 [2SE]

Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 162) (S. Rept. 108-17), S3410 [10MR]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 788) (S. Rept. 108-67), S7540 [9JN]

Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center Designation in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (H.R. 1577): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1577) (S. Rept. 108-100), S9303 [11JY]

Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2907) (H. Rept. 108-379), H11391, H11514 [18NO]

Tribute to Rick Lupe: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 237) (H. Rept. 108-343), H10338 [4NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 237, tribute to Rick Lupe, H10304 [4NO]

H.R. 622, Coconino and Tonto National Forests land exchange, S15871 [24NO]

H.R. 622, exchange certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests, H2533 [1AP]

H.R. 788, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Boundary Revision Act, H2288 [25MR]

H.R. 1577, Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center designation in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, S9617 [17JY], H4025 [14MY]

H.R. 2907, Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act, H11460-H11464 [18NO]

S. 162, Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act, S3753 [13MR], H3428-H3430 [29AP]

S. 562, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, S3320 [6MR]

S. 784, Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act, S4836 [3AP]

S. 1163, condition receipt of certain State revolving funds on the restriction of development or construction of new colonias that lack necessary infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border, S7190 [2JN]

S. 1957, U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act, S15982 [25NO]

Tributes

Goldwater, Barry M., H5942 [26JN]

Kyl, John, E34 [8JA]

Rhodes, John J., E1513 [18JY]

Stump, Bob, H5719, H5720 [24JN], H6436 [9JY], E1328 [23JN], E1343, E1344 [24JN], E1349, E1351 [25JN], E1359 [26JN], E1427 [9JY], E1692 [4SE]

ARIZONA BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S12835 [17OC]

ARIZONA VOLUNTARY GRAZING PERMIT BUYOUT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3337), H9687 [17OC]

ARKANSAS

Articles and editorials

Arkansas Town's Mayor, Police Chief, Librarian Called to Iraq, S13429 [29OC]

Focus on White County—Called to Duty, S13429 [29OC]

Town's Leaders Marching Off to War, S13428 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: sell or exchange certain lands in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and use funds to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites (see S. 33), S35 [7JA]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating Wolf House in Norfolk, AR, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2051), H3973 [9MY]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (see H. Res. 397), H9477 [15OC]

Public lands: convey certain land to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery (see S. 1537), S10618 [31JY]

Certificates of election

Senate: Mark Pryor, S3 [7JA]

Lists

Activated Arkansas National Guard and Reserve units, S4820 [3AP]

Activated Arkansas Reserve and National Guard units, S3246 [6MR]

Arkansas military units activated in support of war on terrorism and potential action against Iraq, S91 [9JA]

Oaths of office

Pryor, Mark: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to Third District of Arkansas World War II Bronze Star Medal recipients, H11659 [20NO]

Beck, Katie: Pre-Teen America (organization) National Sr. Titleholder, E823 [1MY]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

Fort Smith, AR: anniversary of Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma Club, E2511 [8DE]

Fort Smith (AR) Lincoln Echo: anniversary, H5415 [17JN]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (H. Res. 397), H9386 [15OC]

Medicaid: tribute to Cash and Counseling Program, H398 [12FE], H4261 [20MY]

Scott, Dortha: tribute to sketch selected by U.S. Mint for the Arkansas Quarter, E2170 [30OC]

University of Arkansas: anniversary of Zeta Tau Alpha (fraternal organization) Epsilon chapter, E1840 [17SE]

Warren, AR: tribute to Warren High School football team, E824 [1MY]

Wood, Cole: Jonesboro, AR, Spring 2003 Essay Contest winner, E1962 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4819 [3AP]

———tribute to Arkansas National Guard 39th Infantry Brigade, S13427, S13428 [29OC]

———tribute to Company C 5th Battalion 112th Armor, S7473 [5JN]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S4920 [8AP]

———tribute to members of the Reserve and National Guard, S3246 [6MR]

Blytheville, AR: environmental restoration of former Eaker AFB site funding, S6922 [22MY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S14264 [7NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: sell or exchange certain lands in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and use funds to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites (S. 33), S15864 [24NO]

Heber Springs, AR: water and waste disposal grant for hospital project, S14019 [5NO]

Holmes, J. Leon: nomination to be district judge, S14587, S14787, S14788 [12NO]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent request, S14788 [12NO]

Hot Springs National Park: naming of Bathouse Row as one of the most endangered historic places, S7827 [12JN]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Public lands: convey certain land to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery (S. 1537), S15863 [24NO]

University of Arkansas: anniversary of Zeta Tau Alpha (fraternal organization) Epsilon chapter, S11906 [24SE]

———tribute to track and field team, S4163 [20MR]

Reports filed

Nomination of J. Leon Holmes To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5650 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 33, sell or exchange certain lands in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and use funds to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites, S15864 [24NO]

S. 1537, Arkansas land conveyance to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery, S10668 [31JY], S15863 [24NO]

Tributes

Lincoln, Senator, S7447 [5JN], S14577 [12NO]

ARLINGTON, VA

Articles and editorials

Build a Memorial To Honor Thresher, S5251 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: construct a memorial to noncitizens killed in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3480), H11133 [7NO]

———enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

———enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 358), H170 [27JA]

———establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1297), H1902 [13MR]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (see S. 1489), S10265 [30JY]

Terrorism: provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

Thresher (U.S.S.): erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor crew (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3408 [12AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew (see S. Con. Res. 35), S5174 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Arlington National Cemetery: construct a memorial to noncitizens killed in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R. 3480), E2275 [7NO]

———enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (H.R. 3659), E2474 [8DE]

———tribute to Army Old Guard maintaining watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Hurricane Isabel, H8408 [23SE], E1896 [25SE]

Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues: tribute to Women in Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, E1064 [22MY]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Owosso, MI: tribute to 144th Military Police Co., for efforts in defending the Pentagon after terrorist attacks, E281 [25FE]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 628), S3747 [13MR], S3909 [18MR]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (S. 1489), S10267 [30JY]

Thresher (U.S.S.): erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew (S. Con. Res. 35), S5250 [10AP]

Reports filed

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

S. 628, Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act, S3909 [18MR]

S. 1489, burial of Bob Hope at Arlington National Cemetery, S10267 [30JY]

S. Con. Res. 35, erect a memorial to honor the U.S.S. Thresher crew in Arlington National Cemetery, S5250 [10AP]

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VA

Bills and resolutions

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (see S. 889), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 609), H321 [5FE] (see H.R. 1801), H3352 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (H.R. 1801), E772 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (S. 889), S5349 [11AP]

INS: prohibit deportation of alien spouses and children of certain victims of the terrorist attacks, S1407 [23JA]

Texts of

S. 889, Terrorist Victim Citizenship Relief Act, S5350 [11AP]

ARLINSKY, HARRIS D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2302 [17NO]

ARMAGH, DANIEL

Letters

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S243 [13JA], S2582 [24FE]

ARMED FORCES see Department of Defense

ARMED FORCES CITIZENSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 940), S5483 [29AP]

Texts of

S. 940, provisions, S5490 [29AP]

ARMED FORCES DAY

Remarks in House

Observance, H4021 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Madisonville, TN: dedication of Veterans Flag Memorial to commemorate Armed Forces Day, S7603 [10JN]

Observance, S6614 [19MY]

ARMED FORCES NATURALIZATION ACT

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty, H4904 [4JN]

Enact (H.R. 1954), H4899-H4910, H4921 [4JN], E1176 [9JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1954) (H. Rept. 108-111), H4254 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1954), S7926 [16JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1954, provisions, H4899-H4901 [4JN]

ARMED FORCES TAX FAIRNESS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1307), S4532 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

Enact (H.R. 878): consideration (see H. Res. 126), H1639 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 878), H1652, H1656, H1661 [6MR]

———consideration (H. Res. 126), H1652 [6MR]

Enact (H.R. 1307), H1964-H1970 [19MR], H5323, H5326 [12JN], H5435 [17JN], H5560 [19JN], H9823, H9973 [28OC], H9986 [29OC], E538 [20MR]

Enact (H.R. 1664), H3000-H3004 [9AP]

Taxation: tax-free treatment of distributions from state-sponsored prepaid tuition or college savings plans for students attending the military academies, H1968 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: GAO study of tax treatment of military personnel, S4478-S4480 [27MR]

Enact (H.R. 1307), S4472-S4483, S4488, S4490 [27MR]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S4452 [26MR]

Enact (H.R. 1664), S15398 [21NO]

Enact (S. 289), S1892 [4FE], S3399 [10MR]

Enact (S. 351), S4097 [20MR], S4477, S4482 [27MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 878, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 108-25), H1639 [5MR]

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 878) (H. Rept. 108-23), H1639 [5MR]

Texts of

H.R. 1307, provisions, S4490-S4495 [27MR], H1964-H1966 [19MR]

H.R. 1664, provisions, H3000-H3002 [9AP]

S. 289, provisions, S1892-S1897 [4FE]

ARMENIA, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Foreign trade: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 528), H274 [4FE]

Insurance: permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Armenia genocide-era insurance information (see H.R. 3323), H9613 [16OC]

Letters

Economic impact of Turkish-Armenian border closure: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, H3996 [13MY]

Messages

Emigration Laws and Policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan: President Bush, S1732 [29JA], H248 [31JA]

Remarks in House

AID: Armenian Technology Group funding to establish Central Diagnostic Laboratory, E2505, E2521 [8DE]

Elections, E2427 [23NO]

Foreign trade: normal trade relations status, H11828, H11829, H11831, H11832 [20NO]

———normal trade relations status (H.R. 528), E133 [5FE]

Genocide: anniversary, H2943, H3021-H3026 [9AP], E713 [9AP], E798 [29AP]

Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society: anniversary, E2551 [15DE]

Independence: anniversary, E1817 [17SE], E1845 [18SE]

Insurance: permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Armenia genocide-era insurance information (H.R. 3323), E2059 [16OC]

Nagorno-Karabakh: democracy efforts, E276 [25FE], E315 [27FE], E345 [3MR]

Religion: freedom, E1655 [25JY]

Turkey: blockade, H3996 [13MY], H7202 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: normal trade relations status (S. 1557), S10910 [1AU]

Genocide: anniversary, S5053 [9AP], S5331 [11AP], S5431 [28AP], S5721 [5MY]

Texts of

S. 1557, normal trade relations status for Armenia, S10910 [1AU]

ARMENIAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Fresno, CA: Homenetmen Scouts Fresno Sassoon Chapter anniversary, E2302 [17NO]

Homenetmen Ararat Chapter, Inc.: anniversary, E2119 [21OC]

Montebello, CA: anniversary of Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, E2199 [31OC]

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America: anniversary, E992 [19MY]

ARMENIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA

Remarks in House

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

ARMEY, RICHARD K. (a former Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate the Richard K. Armey Room (see H. Res. 19), H60 [7JA]

Letters

Foster Care Mentoring Act, S9499 [16JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate the Richard K. Armey Room (H. Res. 19), H1709, H1710 [11MR], E499 [18MR]

Reports filed

Richard K. Armey Room in the Capitol Building: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 19) (H. Rept. 108-29), H1688 [10MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 19, Richard K. Armey Room in the Capitol Building, H1709 [11MR]

ARMING CARGO PILOTS AGAINST TERRORISM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 516), S3165 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 516, provisions, S3165 [5MR]

ARMITAGE, RICHARD L.

Letters

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7692 [11JN]

ARMONK, NY

Remarks in House

Pavlica, Robert: Intel Corp., Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E2548 [8DE]

ARMOUR, SD

Remarks in Senate

Devries, Daryl: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

ARMOURS, JAMVIS

Remarks in Senate

United Service Organizations: tribute to USO of New England, S7975 [17JN]

ARMS CONTROL

Addresses

National Security and Strategic Defense: Ronald Reagan, S4272 [21MR]

New Millenium: Representative Curt Weldon, H208-H210 [28JA]

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

National security: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3142 [5MR], S3218, S3223, S3224, S3229, S3233, S3237, S3335 [6MR]

Analyses

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Appointments

Senate National Security Working Group, S5878 [7MY], S5979 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

Correct Nuclear Strategy, E2142 [28OC]

Don't Rule Out Force, S197 [10JA]

Facing a New Nuclear Reality, S11523 [16SE]

Foes Giving in to N. Korea's Nuclear Aims, S3362 [7MR]

``Guns to Plowshares'' and Nuclear Non-Proliferation—The U.S.-Russian Partnership, E2556 [15DE]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, S13780 [3NO]

Levin—Untested Missile Defense Setup Poses Risks—Can Missile Shield Be Built?, S2182 [11FE]

Real Arms Control, E1990 [7OC]

Right Thing, E1251 [13JN]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Russia's Economic Strength Begins in the Home, E1990 [7OC]

Trying Diplomacy on North Korea, E2142 [28OC]

U.S. Nuclear Plan Sees New Targets and New Weapons, S11440 [15SE]

What David Kelly Knew—The Killing of Saddam's Sons Won't Divert Attention for Long From the Specious Reasons Given for Invading Iraq, E1660 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Blair, Tony: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2270 [20MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

Foreign policy: waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

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

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H5366 [12JN]

———permit International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect suspected nuclear and nuclear-related facilities (see H. Res. 259), H4977 [4JN]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S12607 [15OC] (see S. Con. Res. 81), S14804 [12NO] (see H. Con. Res. 307), H9738 [20OC] (see H. Con. Res. 332), H11701 [20NO]

Kelly, David C.: extend condolences to family, friends, and loved ones (see H. Res. 345), H7785 [25JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn failure to comply with Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework (see H. Con. Res. 10), H138 [8JA]

———condemn reactivation of nuclear reactor and interception of U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane (see H. Con. Res. 81), H1681 [6MR]

———prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (see S. 145), S230 [13JA]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1681 [6MR]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———recognize that a preemption policy and a policy of first use of nuclear weapons creates incentives for proliferation of weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the U.S. (see S. Res. 76), S3163 [5MR]

———support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system (see H.R. 1453), H2401 [26MR]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack (see H.R. 1454), H2401 [26MR]

Nuclear weapons: reduction and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 2647), H6263 [26JN]

Space policy: preserve peaceful uses of space by prohibiting space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space (see H.R. 3657), H12918 [8DE]

Task Force on Sealed Source Protection: establish to evaluate and make recommendations on security of sealed sources of radioactive materials (see H.R. 891), H1332 [25FE]

Treaties and agreements: provide exceptions from requirements for bilateral agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom for exemptions from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (see S. 1842), S14335 [10NO] (see S. 1862), S14804 [12NO]

U.N.: respect sovereign equality of member states of the Security Council relative to each state's position concerning Iraq's compliance with disarmament resolutions (see H. Con. Res. 89), H1746 [11MR]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H274 [4FE]

Weapons: prevent direct and indirect financing of development of weapons of mass destruction programs by Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3347), H9738 [20OC]

———promote the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 291), H5663 [19JN]

———strengthen U.S. missile proliferation laws (see H.R. 1875), H3569 [30AP]

Excerpts

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: ban research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons (1994), S6685 [20MY]

Letters

Appreciation for support by British Prime Minister Tony Blair of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Robert J. Braddy, H4967 [4JN]

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Homeland security funding: Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———James O. Ellis, Jr., Dept. of the Navy, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———John P. Jumper, Dept. of the Air Force, S6679, S6686 [20MY]

———several scientists, S6669 [20MY]

Nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction: several Russian leaders, H4585 [22MY]

———Valentina N. Pivnenko, Russian Duma, H4586 [22MY]

———Vasily F. Kuznetsov, Russian Duma, H4585 [22MY]

U.S. policy relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea's development of nuclear weapons arsenal: Condoleezza Rice, Executive Office of the President, S2907 [27FE]

———Senators Daschle, Biden and Levin, S2907 [27FE]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

Lists

Nuclear weapons life cycle management process, S6686 [20MY]

Messages

Australia Group Justification Relative to Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction: President Bush, S2453 [13FE], H675 [13FE]

Motions

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Petitions and memorials

Arizona: national missile defense system, S3875 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, H4394, H4411-H4413 [21MY]

———national missile defense system funding, H6299 [8JY], H10996 [7NO]

———study benefits of purchasing excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia, H4589 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: study benefits of accelerating the purchase of excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia, H3266, H3267 [10AP]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, H204-H208 [28JA], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H3552-H3558 [30AP]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (H.R. 182), H25 [7JA]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (H. Con. Res. 217), E1251 [13JN]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (H. Con. Res. 307), E2085 [17OC]

Kelly, David C.: extend condolences to family, friends, and loved ones (H. Res. 345), E1659 [25JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: nuclear weapons proliferation, E2238 [5NO]

———participation in illegal drug trade to fund nuclear weapons programs, H6276 [8JY]

———return to interim level of compliance with U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework while negotiating a more comprehensive and mutually acceptable agreement (H. Con. Res. 18), E75 [28JA]

———role of People's Republic of China and Japan in dispute over development of nuclear weapons arsenal, H4173 [15MY]

———U.S. policy, E2142 [28OC]

———U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, H4017 [14MY], H4969 [4JN], H5178 [11JN], H7429 [23JY]

National security: homeland security funding, H2726 [3AP]

———national missile defense system, H64 [8JA], H2151 [20MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, H364 [11FE], H418 [12FE], H679 [13FE], H1674-H1676 [6MR], H3674-H3680 [6MY]

———require successful testing of a national missile defense system before deployment, H4414 [21MY]

———support nonproliferation programs, H4171 [15MY], H4585, H4590 [22MY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

Nuclear weapons: allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H10995 [7NO]

———conventional weapons to defeat hardened targets funding through reductions in robust nuclear Earth penetrator program, H4503-H4506 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, H11005 [7NO], H11401 [18NO]

———proliferation, H11402 [18NO]

———reduction and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 2647), E1393 [27JN]

Pakistan: impose sanctions for the transfer of nuclear weapons equipment to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Iran, H8891 [24SE]

Russia: partnership with U.S. relative to conversion of military-industrial nuclear capacity to civilian uses, E2556 [15DE]

———reduction of nuclear weapons, E1989 [7OC]

———U.S. policy, H2942, H3044-H3047 [9AP]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: require annual report on number of nuclear warheads dismantled by each country, H4506, H4507 [21MY]

U.N.: engage U.N. weapons inspectors in search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, H9632 [17OC]

Weapons: nonproliferation and disarmament programs funding, H7410, H7411 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S14438 [11NO]

———oversight of procurement, performance criteria, and operational test plans for ballistic missile defense programs, S6652-S6657 [20MY]

———require specific authorization for design, development, or deployment of ballistic missile interceptors in space, S6819-S6821, S6823 [21MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations, S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086, S9095-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———submit annual report on nations not cooperating with programs to control transfer of small arms and light weapons, S9165 [10JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

Foreign policy: encourage participation in programs to control transfer of small arms and light weapons, S9165 [10JY]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2764 [26FE]

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

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (S. Con. Res. 73), S12623 [15OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (S. 145), S198 [10JA]

———U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, S195-S200, S201 [10JA], S332-S334 [15JA], S1113, S1125 [17JA], S1458, S1459 [23JA], S2034, S2060-S2063 [6FE], S2396 [13FE], S2906-S2909 [27FE], S3149-S3152 [5MR], S3361-S3364 [7MR], S5161 [10AP], S10884 [1AU]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system, S4272 [21MR]

———national missile defense system, S1783 [30JA], S2182 [11FE], S3875 [18MR], S6822 [21MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2268-S2272, S2275, S2284, S2303-S2305 [12FE], S2377, S2378 [13FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR]

———recognize that a preemption policy and a policy of first use of nuclear weapons creates incentives for proliferation of weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the U.S. (S. Res. 76), S3197 [5MR]

———support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8847, S8848 [27JN]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6663-S6690 [20MY], S6922, S6924 [22MY], S7230 [3JN]

———allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6691-S6696 [20MY], S6790-S6792 [21MY]

———improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6797-S6804 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11521-S11533 [16SE]

———proliferation, S6644 [20MY]

———require congressional authority prior to commencing development phase of robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6805 [21MY], S11534-S11538 [16SE]

———study on application of technology from robust nuclear earth penetrator research, S6806 [21MY]

Treaties and agreements: provide exceptions from requirements for bilateral agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom for exemptions from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (S. 1862), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: alert status of U.S.-Russian nuclear forces, S3218, S3237, S3238 [6MR]

———Cooperative Threat Reduction Program and nonproliferation assistance report requirements, S3229, S3230 [6MR]

———establish conditions for withdrawal or extension of treaty, S3221-S3229 [6MR]

———implement cooperative measures to monitor and verify reductions in strategic weapons, S3140-S3145 [5MR]

———include additional information on operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads in implementation reports, S3237 [6MR]

———ratification, S3051 [4MR], S3113, S3128-S3149, S3152-S3154 [5MR], S3218-S3244 [6MR]

———ratification, unanimous-consent agreement, S3069 [4MR]

———threat posed by nonstrategic or tactical warheads, S3238, S3239 [6MR]

———verification and compliance requirements, S3233-S3237 [6MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

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

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott-Sanders To Be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-1), S2700 [25FE]

Resolutions of ratification

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions, S2700 [25FE], S3243 [6MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Statements

Nonproliferation and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Executive Office of the President, H4591 [22MY]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Tables

Amount of weapons of mass destruction that Iraq admits to having at time of war, H4968 [4JN]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Past Iraqi use of weapons of mass destruction, H4968 [4JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

S. 145, North Korea Democracy Act, S232 [13JA]

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

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. Con. Res. 73, urge Iranian compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance, S12623 [15OC]

S. Con. Res. 81, urge Iranian compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance, S14818 [12NO]

S. Res. 76, recognize that a preemption policy and a policy of first use of nuclear weapons creates incentives for proliferation of weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the U.S., S3197 [5MR]

S. Res. 77, establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, S3198 [5MR]

S. Res. 90, support nonproliferation programs, S3809 [17MR]

ARMS EXPORT CONTROL ACT

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

Analyses

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

Letters

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

Foreign trade: allow exporters of commercial communications satellites to transfer marketing information to a member country of NATO, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand, H6794, H6795 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

ARMS SALES

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: submit annual report on nations not cooperating with programs to control transfer of small arms and light weapons, S9165 [10JY]

Foreign policy: encourage participation in programs to control transfer of small arms and light weapons, S9165 [10JY]

ARMSTRONG, LANCE

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY] (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute (H. Res. 350), H7800-H7803 [3SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 214), S10869 [31JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 350, tribute, H7800 [3SE]

S. Res. 214, tribute, S10691, S10869 [31JY]

ARMSTRONG, VERNELIS K.

Remarks in House

Ohio Women's Bar Association: Justice Alice Robie Resnick Award of Distinction recipient, E827 [1MY]

ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY

Articles and editorials

Profile in Leadership—William L. Megathlin, E2458 [25NO]

ARMSTRONG COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Nichol, Brenda: teacher suspension relative to violation of school code regulations governing display of religious insignia, H3980 [13MY]

ARMY see Department of Defense

ARMY AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of State: transfer of certain surplus aircraft (see H.R. 2006), H3761 [7MY]

Education: support public educational programs by authorizing the receipt of National Guard services and assistance (see H.R. 2005), H3760 [7MY]

Tribute (see S. Con. Res. 3), S1736 [29JA]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 3, tribute, S1755 [29JA]

ARMY TIMES (publication)

Articles and editorials

Nothing but Lip Service, H5976 [26JN]

ARNETT, PETER

Remarks in Senate

Television: firing by NBC and National Geographic Society relative to appearance on Iraqi television, S4621 [1AP]

ARNOLD, EDDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2104 [19MR]

ARNOLD, WILLIAM E.

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5087 [9AP]

ARNOW, WINSTON E.

Bills and resolutions

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H2703 [2AP]

Remarks in House

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (H.R. 1572), H7798-H7800 [3SE]

Reports filed

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1572) (H. Rept. 108-216), H7084 [17JY]

Texts of

H.R. 1572, Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL, H7798 [3SE]

ARON, NAN

Letters

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5455 [29AP]

ARONOW, GEOFFREY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1712 [5SE]

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, ME

Bills and resolutions

Community development: modify empowerment zone boundaries (see S. 299), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 3448), H10457 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Community development: modify empowerment zone boundaries (S. 299), S1908, S1909 [4FE]

ARRANAGA, VICTOR M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E308 [27FE]

ARREOLA, CINDY J.

Bills and resolutions

Arreola-Saucedo, Esidronio, and family: relief (see S. 1130), S6978 [22MY]

Letters

Relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family: Carol Bentz, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Christine L. Amann, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Filomena Rocha Lewis, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Jose Velazquez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Raul B. Bermudez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Sally Howen, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

———Sara E. Silva, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Xavier De La Torre, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arreola-Saucedo, Esidronio, and family: relief (S. 1130), S7027 [22MY], S16061 [25NO]

Statements

If I Could Change the World: Nayely B. Arreola, S7028 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 1130, relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family, S16061 [25NO]

ARREOLA, MARIA E.C.

Bills and resolutions

Arreola-Saucedo, Esidronio, and family: relief (see S. 1130), S6978 [22MY]

Letters

Relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family: Carol Bentz, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Christine L. Amann, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Filomena Rocha Lewis, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Jose Velazquez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Raul B. Bermudez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Sally Howen, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

———Sara E. Silva, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Xavier De La Torre, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arreola-Saucedo, Esidronio, and family: relief (S. 1130), S7027 [22MY], S16061 [25NO]

Statements

If I Could Change the World: Nayely B. Arreola, S7028 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 1130, relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family, S16061 [25NO]

ARREOLA, NAYELY B.

Bills and resolutions

Arreola-Saucedo, Esidronio, and family: relief (see S. 1130), S6978 [22MY]

Letters

Relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family: Carol Bentz, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Christine L. Amann, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Filomena Rocha Lewis, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Jose Velazquez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Raul B. Bermudez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Sally Howen, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

———Sara E. Silva, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Xavier De La Torre, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arreola-Saucedo, Esidronio, and family: relief (S. 1130), S7027 [22MY], S16061 [25NO]

Statements

If I Could Change the World, S7028 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 1130, relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family, S16061 [25NO]

ARREOLA-SAUCEDO, ESIDRONIO, AND FAMILY

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1130), S6978 [22MY]

Letters

Relief: Carol Bentz, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Christine L. Amann, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Filomena Rocha Lewis, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Jose Velazquez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Raul B. Bermudez, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Sally Howen, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

———Sara E. Silva, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7028 [22MY]

———Xavier De La Torre, Granite Hills High School, Porterville, CA, S7027 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 1130), S7027 [22MY], S16061 [25NO]

Statements

If I Could Change the World: Nayely B. Arreola, S7028 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 1130, relief, S16061 [25NO]

ARRIETA-ALEJANDRE, ANITA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E201 [12FE]

ARRIOLA, CHRISTOPHER

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2072 [10FE]

ARROW EXCISE TAX SIMPLIFICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 339), S2187 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 339), S2188 [11FE]

Texts of

S. 339, provisions, S2189 [11FE]

ARSENIC TREATED WOOD PROHIBITION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3629), E2449 [23NO]

ART AND COLLECTIBLES CAPITAL GAINS TAX TREATMENT PARITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 242), S1736 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 242), S1747 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 242, provisions, S1748 [29JA]

ARTESIA, NM

Remarks in Senate

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: funding, S9874 [24JY]

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Mulvihill, William J.: Arthritis Foundation Charles B. Harding Award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

Nichols, Roy: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2014 [8OC]

ARTIM, BRUCE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3752 [13MR]

ARTIST EMPOWERMENT COALITION

Letters

Penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children, H2420 [27MR]

ARTS AND ARTIFACTS INDEMNITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Insurance: expand coverage (see H.R. 2248), H4736 [22MY]

———increase amount of loss or damage coverage, in the aggregate and for single exhibitions (see H.R. 829), H702 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Insurance: expand coverage, E1920 [30SE]

ARTS AND HUMANITIES related term(s) Literature

Addresses

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Performance in Memory of Victims of September 11, 2001: Daniel C. Kurtzer, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, E2139 [28OC]

———Menachem Magidor, E2138 [28OC]

Role of Arts in Public Policy: Robert Redford, S12440-S12442 [3OC], E2084 [17OC]

Amendments

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (S. 1757), S13739 [31OC]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16043, S16054 [25NO]

Analyses

Author, Consumer, and Computer Owner Protection and Security (ACCOPS) Act (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY]

Appointments

American Folklife Center Board of Trustees, S15878 [24NO]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Awards Board, H1304 [25FE]

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, H1305 [25FE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, H1305 [25FE], H7773 [25JY]

National Council on the Arts, S5437 [28AP], H1306 [25FE], H2811 [3AP]

Articles and editorials

How To Save the Performing Arts, S1065 [16JA]

Inspires Others, S3081 [4MR]

Local Artist, Arts Writer, Cultural Affairs Office Among Verner Winners, S3408 [10MR]

Lou Harrison—Composer Who Melded Asian, Western Styles, S2453 [13FE]

Phenom of the Opera; Patron Betty Brown Casey Gives a Party, S7129 [23MY]

State Honors 2 of Its Greatest Grace Notes—Dolly Parton, Artist Jim Gray Win Tennessee's Highest Award for Achievement in Arts, E535 [20MR]

20 Years for Halls Cinema Seven, E638 [1AP]

Voice of Cuba, E1595 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

America's National Maritime Museum: reaffirm and revise designation to establish additional museums around the country (see S. 674), S4165 [20MR]

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: expand coverage (see H.R. 2248), H4736 [22MY]

———increase amount of loss or damage coverage, in the aggregate and for single exhibitions (see H.R. 829), H702 [13FE]

Bearden, Romare H.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 297), H9376 [8OC]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see S. 1150), S7134 [23MY]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H7948 [4SE]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 61), S9959 [25JY] (see H. Con. Res. 264), H7785 [25JY]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use (see S. Res. 178), S8300 [20JN]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 68), S11479 [15SE] (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (see H.R. 2752), H7019 [16JY]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY] (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H8380 [17SE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1465 [27FE]

Fisk Jubilee Singers (musical group): issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 381), H9032 [30SE]

Gillespie, John B. (Dizzy): issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 202), H3354 [11AP]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Hayes, Helen: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 198), H4738 [22MY]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (see H. Res. 46), H245 [29JA]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (see S. 1489), S10265 [30JY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 165), S7619 [10JN] (see H. Res. 357), H8016 [5SE]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3761 [7MY] (see H.R. 3497), H11359 [17NO]

———restrict imports of archaeological or ethnological materials from Iraq until normalization of relations between the U.S. and Iraq has been established (see S. 1291), S8232 [19JN]

Johnson, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 137), S5950 [8MY]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 287), H8491 [23SE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1757), S12838 [17OC] (see H.R. 3198), H9032 [30SE]

Law enforcement: prevent and punish counterfeiting of copyrighted copies and phonorecords (see H.R. 3632), H12309 [21NO]

Motion pictures: criminal penalties for unauthorized recording of motion pictures in an exhibition facility and criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized distribution of commercial prerelease copyrighted works (see S. 1932), S15573 [22NO]

Music and dance: designate the square dance as the national folk dance of the U.S. (see H.R. 645), H322 [5FE]

———recognize importance of blues music (see H. Con. Res. 13), H171 [27JA]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: designate (see S. Res. 108), S4957 [8AP]

National Endowment for the Arts: repeal State grant limitations (see H.R. 1490), H2471 [27MR]

National Film Preservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 1923), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3569), H12306 [21NO]

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: increase certain education funding to improve access to the arts (see H.R. 3248), H9214 [2OC]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S10619 [31JY]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (see S. 221), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 1763), H3303 [10AP]

Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 246), H7019 [16JY]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (see S. Res. 177), S8233 [19JN]

Siegfried and Roy: tribute to achievements, recognize impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species, and wish Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery (see H. Res. 431), H10340 [4NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 2205), H4733 [22MY] (see H.R. 3491), H11358 [17NO]

———provide additional space and resources for national collections (see H.R. 2195), H4528 [21MY]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 242), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 1792), S13377 [28OC]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE] (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow credits to radio station owners who donate the license and other assets of such station to a nonprofit corporation that supports the fine arts (see H.R. 668), H390 [11FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 806), H701 [13FE]

———exclude from estate taxes certain works of artistic property created by the decedent (see H.R. 147), H57 [7JA]

———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (see S. 1482), S10140 [29JY]

———treatment of long-term vehicle storage by tax-exempt organizations which conduct county and similar fairs (see H.R. 2029), H3856 [8MY]

Tito Puente Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1701), H3052 [9AP]

Washington, Dinah: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 144), H3052 [9AP]

Letters

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

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

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H6714 [15JY]

Smithsonian Institution voluntary separation incentive payments: Lawrence M. Small, Smithsonian Institution, S10867 [31JY]

Lists

California 22d Congressional District arts programs, H6980 [16JY]

Poems

``Santa Filomena,'' Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, E278 [25FE]

``Singing—Poems,'' C.K. Williams, E2439 [23NO]

Proclamations

Tribute to Lil Greenwood: Robert Riley, Governor of Alabama, S12834 [17OC]

Remarks in House

Altoona, PA: anniversary of Symphony Orchestra, E2334 [19NO]

Ann Arbor, MI: anniversary of Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, E1771 [11SE]

Appropriations: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6976-H6983 [16JY], H9991 [29OC], E1514, E1525, E1532 [18JY]

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: expand coverage, E1920 [30SE]

Association of Theatrical Press Agents and Managers: anniversary, E1911 [29SE]

Avedis Zildjian Co.: anniversary, E905 [9MY]

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (H.R. 3011), H8977-H8979 [30SE]

Boise, ID: tribute to artists participating in Women's History Month Juried Art Exhibition, E414 [10MR]

Bronx Council on the Arts: anniversary, E1266 [16JN]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (H. Con. Res. 264), E1658 [25JY]

Calabasas, CA: tribute to Calabasas High School jazz band, E962 [15MY]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

California State University: dedication of Steve and Nini Horn Center, E936 [13MY]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), H8287 [17SE], H8985-H8988 [30SE], E2011 [8OC]

Children and youth: impact of cultural changes and influences, H5167-H5171 [10JN]

Children's Creative Festival (organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Cincinnati, OH: dedication of Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Wing, E924 [9MY]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Congress: tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E979 [15MY]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY], E1506 [18JY]

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

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 3009), E1715 [5SE]

Dash, Julie: Directors Guild of America award nominee, E295 [26FE]

Davis, Jim: anniversary of ``Garfield'' comic strip, H5648 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: tribute to Indian Craft Shop, E1736 [9SE]

Downriver, MI: anniversary of Downriver Council for the Arts, E1116 [3JN]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (H. Con. Res. 62), E341 [27FE]

Eisner, Michael: Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E2241 [5NO]

Fisk Jubilee Singers (musical group): issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Res. 381), E1915 [30SE]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, E1585 [24JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H7042 [17JY]

Gray, Jim: Tennessee Arts Commission Distinguished Artist Award recipient, E535 [20MR]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (H. Res. 46), H1278-H1280 [25FE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E1972 [2OC]

Hope, Bob: tribute (H. Res. 357), H8979-H8981 [30SE]

Hovnanian, Vahak and Paris: Pacific Encore Performances Artistic Eminence Award recipients, E1915 [30SE]

Israel: tribute to Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, E2138 [28OC]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2818), E1566 [23JY]

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (organization): President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, E2221 [4NO]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3198), H11177-H11179 [17NO]

Laws-Clay, Velma: Scene Magazine Woman of the Year award recipient, E296 [26FE]

Library of Congress: selection of recordings for the National Recording Registry, E71 [27JA]

M Ensemble Co., Inc.: tribute, H331 [11FE]

Middlesex County, NJ: tribute to Greater Middlesex County Arts and Education Center, E583 [26MR]

Morality and ethics: impact of social ills on society, H9732-H9737 [20OC]

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc.: tribute to Grammy Cultural Policy Initiative, E2331 [19NO]

National Film Preservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 3569), E2414 [22NO], E2429 [23NO]

National Marine Sanctuaries Foundation: tribute to From Sea to Shining Sea—A Celebration of Marine Sanctuaries exhibit, E755 [11AP]

News media: coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq, H1388-H1390 [26FE]

Nosotros Organization: tribute, E1627 [25JY]

Pawtucket, RI: U.S. Conference of Mayors best small business practice city honoree, E1457 [11JY], E1611 [25JY]

Poast, Ron: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, E2040 [15OC]

Polanski, Roman: nomination for Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences award, H1358 [26FE]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, E2084 [17OC]

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

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Orange County High School of the Arts fundraising efforts, E632 [1AP]

Saugerties, NY: tribute to Cahill Elementary School students for creation of a peace quilt, E1341 [24JN]

Scott, Dortha: tribute to sketch selected by U.S. Mint for the Arkansas Quarter, E2170 [30OC]

Siegfried and Roy: tribute to achievements, recognize impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species, and wish Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery (H. Res. 431), H10346, H10347 [5NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 2205), E2349 [20NO]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), H11487-H11493 [18NO], E2361 [20NO]

———provide additional space and resources for national collections (H.R. 2195), H6713-H6715 [15JY]

Somerville, MA: tribute to Somerville Museum ``Lost Theatres of Somerville'' exhibit, E566 [25MR]

Sonoma, CA: anniversary of Sonoma Valley Chorale, E837 [1MY]

St. Joseph Ballet Co.: President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, H10461 [6NO], E1617 [25JY]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (H.R. 806), E242 [13FE]

Toth, Nick: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E1430 [9JY]

U.N.: U.S. re-entry into UNESCO, E1980 [7OC]

Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus: anniversary, E1241 [13JN]

Vista, CA: tribute to Rancho Buena Vista High School marching band, E89 [28JA]

Waterloo, NY: tribute to St. Mary's School students, E1247 [13JN]

Whitchurch, Janet: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2316 [19NO]

Williams, C.K.: National Book Selection Committee National Book Award in Poetry recipient, E2439 [23NO]

Zapata, Carmen: Hollywood, CA, Chamber of Commerce Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, E1934 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

America's National Maritime Museum: reaffirm and revise designation to establish additional museums around the country (S. 674), S4171 [20MR]

Ann Arbor, MI: anniversary of Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, S11639 [17SE]

Ashley, Dottie: South Carolina Arts Commission Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (S. 1150), S7145 [23MY]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (H.R. 3011), S13532 [29OC]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (S. Con. Res. 61), S9977 [25JY]

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

Cabell, Stephen: Presidential Scholar in the Arts honoree, S8554 [25JN]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use (S. Res. 178), S8846 [27JN]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), S12475 [3OC]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 68), S11483-S11485 [15SE], S11637 [17SE], S11711 [18SE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1477), S10070 [28JY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of Indian Arts and Crafts Shop, S11113 [4SE]

East Haddam, CT: anniversary of Goodspeed Musicals, S9327 [14JY]

Fargo, ND: tribute to Little Country Theater, S11721 [18SE]

Federal aid programs: efforts to preserve support for the performing arts, S1064 [16JA]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (S. 1489), S10267 [30JY]

———tribute (S. Res. 165), S7649 [10JN]

Iraq: restrict imports of archaeological or ethnological materials from Iraq until normalization of relations between the U.S. and Iraq has been established (S. 1291), S8236 [19JN]

Jacques, Jennifer: VSA Arts (nonprofit organization) Expression Arts Program Road Trip—Journey of Discovery award recipient, S12531 [14OC]

Johnson, James A.: tribute (S. Res. 137), S5978, S5979 [8MY]

Jones, Anthony: Commander of the British Empire honoree, S3084 [4MR]

Keller, Pat: Kentucky Music Educators Association Kentucky Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2593 [24FE]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (S. 1757), S13739 [31OC]

Kentucky: tribute to Fern Creek Quilt Lovers, S12966 [21OC]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Louisville Ballet Co., S3988 [19MR]

Motion pictures: Mickey Mouse anniversary, S15053 [18NO]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: designate (S. Res. 108), S4974 [8AP], S5393 [11AP]

National Creative Arts Therapies Week: observance, S7230 [3JN]

National Film Preservation Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 1923), S15418 [21NO]

National Gallery of Art: dinner and exhibition for Senators, S9161 [10JY]

Pawtucket, RI: U.S. Conference of Mayors best small business practice city honoree, S9790 [23JY]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (S. Res. 209), S10688 [31JY], S12024 [25SE]

Providence, RI: Providence Performing Arts Center funding, S1359 [22JA]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (S. 221), S1674 [28JA]

Reagon, Bernice Johnson: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, S12440 [3OC]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16053 [25NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture, S1126 [17JA]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), S15303-S15306 [20NO], S16113 [9DE]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7124, S7155-S7158 [23MY], S7270-S7272, S7274 [4JN], S8378 [23JN], S8385, S8434 [24JN]

———provide additional space and resources for national collections (H.R. 2195), S10866, S10867 [31JY]

———relocation and modification of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge photo exhibit, S5992 [9MY]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 242), S1747 [29JA]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 287), S1889, S1890 [4FE], S5014 [9AP]

———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (S. 1482), S10145 [29JY]

Reports filed

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3011), S13262 [27OC]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1757) (S. Rept. 108-174), S13377 [28OC]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 108-319), H9477 [15OC]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 108), S5340 [11AP]

Nomination of Roderick R. Paige To Be U.S. Representative to UNESCO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Prohibit Removal of Works of Art, Historical Objects, or Exhibits From the Senate Wing of the Capitol or Any Senate Office Building for Personal Use: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 178), S8722 [26JN]

Tribute to Hiram Powers: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 209), S11987 [25SE]

Songs

``Will the Circle Be Unbroken?'', H8986 [30SE]

Tables

State by State estimated impact of increasing business meal deductibility, S10145 [29JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 282, tribute to Johnny Cash, H8985 [30SE]

H. Res. 46, tribute to Al Hirschfeld, H1278 [25FE]

H. Res. 357, tribute to Bob Hope, H8979 [30SE]

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, H9697 [20OC]

H.R. 2195, provide the Smithsonian Institution with additional space and resources for national collections, H6713 [15JY]

H.R. 3011, Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA, H8977 [30SE]

H.R. 3198, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appropriations, H11178 [17NO]

H.R. 3491, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, H11487-H11489 [18NO]

S. 242, Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act, S1748 [29JA]

S. 1157, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, S7156-S7158 [23MY], S8378-S8380 [23JN]

S. 1291, Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act, S8237 [19JN]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

S. 1477, Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act, S10071 [28JY]

S. 1482, repeal reduction in tax deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses, S10145 [29JY]

S. 1489, burial of Bob Hope at Arlington National Cemetery, S10267 [30JY]

S. 1757, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts appropriations, S13739 [31OC]

S. 1923, National Film Preservation Act reauthorization and amendments, S15418 [21NO]

S. Con. Res. 61, tribute to Constantino Brumidi, S9977 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 68, tribute to Johnny Cash, S11483 [15SE], S11712 [18SE]

S. Res. 108, National Cowboy Poetry Week, S4974 [8AP], S5394 [11AP]

S. Res. 137, tribute to James A. Johnson, S5973, S5979 [8MY]

S. Res. 165, tribute to Bob Hope, S7643, S7649 [10JN]

S. Res. 177, Senate Commission on Art selection of an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room, S8306 [20JN], S16054 [25NO]

S. Res. 178, prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use, S8246 [19JN], S8306 [20JN], S8846 [27JN]

S. Res. 209, tribute to Hiram Powers, S10688 [31JY], S12024 [25SE]

Tributes

Borgnine, Ernest, E2140 [28OC]

DuBois, W.E.B., E2510 [8DE]

Hope, Bob, S10041 [28JY], S10874 [1AU]

O'Keeffe, Georgia, E1068 [23MY]

ARTS EDUCATION ADVANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3248), H9214 [2OC]

ARTUSIO, CHRISTO

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10075 [28JY]

ARVON, MANNY

Remarks in House

West Virginia: School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1748 [9SE]

ASBESTOS CLAIMS CRITERIA AND COMPENSATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 413), S2457 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 413), S2492 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 413, provisions, S2493-S2495 [13FE]

ASBESTOS COMPENSATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1114), H5459 [17JN]

ASBURY PARK, NJ

Remarks in House

Asbury Park High School: tribute to distinguished alumni being inducted into Hall of Fame, E708 [8AP]

Williams, Carl: Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame inductee, E709 [8AP]

ASBURY PARK (NJ) PRESS

Articles and editorials

Drug Plan a Placebo, H7234 [22JY]

ASH, LEONARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1929 [18MR]

ASHCROFT, JOHN see Attorney General (John Ashcroft)

ASHE, ARTHUR

Articles and editorials

Gentleman, a Revolutionary, E461 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 67), H1465 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 67), E341 [27FE]

Tribute, E461 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2048 [6FE]

ASHEVILLE, NC

Articles and editorials

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America, E196 [12FE]

Remarks in House

T.C. Roberson High School: tribute to Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, E195 [12FE]

University of North Carolina at Asheville: tribute to men's basketball team, E515 [19MR]

ASHEVILLE (NC) CITIZEN-TIMES

Articles and editorials

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

ASHLAND, KY

Remarks in House

Floods: tribute to water department employees rescue efforts during flood, E2149 [28OC]

ASHLAND, NE

Remarks in House

Nebraska National Guard Camp: frontage levee segment funding, H10392 [5NO], H11007 [7NO]

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1957 [2OC]

ASHLEY, CARL D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9288 [8OC], E2047 [15OC]

ASHLEY, DOTTIE

Articles and editorials

Local Artist, Arts Writer, Cultural Affairs Office Among Verner Winners, S3408 [10MR]

Remarks in Senate

South Carolina Arts Commission: Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

ASHMAN, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1290 [18JN]

ASHTABULA COUNTY, OH

Bills and resolutions

Ohio: include additional counties as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 587), H320 [5FE]

Reports filed

Include Additional Ohio Counties as Part of Appalachian Region: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 587) (H. Rept. 108-353), H10976 [6NO]

ASHTON, MD

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S9115 [9JY]

ASIA

Amendments

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5679, S5689, S5690 [1MY]

Articles and editorials

Michael Jendrzejczyk, 53, Advocate for Asians, S6699 [20MY]

One Size Fits All?, S12140 [29SE]

Quiet Champion, S6699 [20MY]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (see S. 1673), S12137 [29SE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6256 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4130 [14MY]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S288 [14JA] (see H. Con. Res. 32), H391 [11FE]

Colleges and universities: establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2809), H7225 [21JY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

Foreign aid: authorize U.S. participation in, and replenishment of, certain international development funds (see H.R. 2243), H4735 [22MY]

———provide assistance to developing countries of Eurasia and the Middle East (see H.R. 2819), H7329 [22JY]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see S. 1592), S11186 [8SE] (see H.R. 3269), H9375 [8OC]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5713 [23JN]

Letters

National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association support for Armed Forces in Southwest Asia: Senator Santorum, S9490 [16JY]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, S6621 [19MY], H4212, H4213 [19MY]

Press releases

Human Rights Watch Mourns Death of Asia Advocate Mike Jendrzejczyk: Human Rights Watch (organization), S6699 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3686 [7MY], H4233-H4240 [19MY], E859 [1MY], E933 [13MY], E1002, E1003 [21MY], E1076, E1079 [23MY]

China, Republic of: containment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, E859 [1MY]

Chinese New Year: observance, E120 [31JA]

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, H4394, H4411-H4413 [21MY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans, H9743 [21OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9223-H9228 [7OC], H9285 [8OC]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (H.R. 2063), E919 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (H.R. 182), H25 [7JA]

International relations: peace talks between India and Pakistan, H3668 [6MY]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (H. Con. Res. 226), E1325 [23JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: role of People's Republic of China and Japan in dispute over development of nuclear weapons arsenal, H4173 [15MY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Free Library of Philadelphia Lines of Violation exhibition, E1454 [11JY]

World Bank Group: continue U.S. participation in, and contribution to, certain multilateral development institutions, H7428, H7429 [23JY]

World War II: anniversary of Doolittle Raider bombing flights over Japan, E722 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12490-S12492, S12508-S12510 [14OC]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (S. 1673), S12139 [29SE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, S5945 [8MY], S7128 [23MY]

———support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 44), S6264 [14MY], S6637 [19MY]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5689 [1MY]

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S14438 [11NO]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (S. Res. 133), S5788 [6MY], S7069, S7070 [22MY]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Japan, Republic of China, Republic of Korea, and People's Republic of China, S5503 [30AP]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation, S12486 [14OC]

———require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (S. 1592), S11187 [8SE], S12965 [21OC]

Singapore: free trade agreement with U.S., S5513 [30AP]

Reports filed

Central Asian Countries Acceleration of Democratic Reforms and Fulfillment of Human Rights Obligations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S5058 [9AP]

Protect Rights and Condemn Attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 234) (H. Rept. 108-249), H7838 [3SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 234, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, H9223 [7OC]

S. 1592, Fair Currency Enforcement Act, S11188 [8SE]

S. 1673, authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for Armed Forces members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12141 [29SE]

S. Con. Res. 44, support goals and ideals of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S6264 [14MY], S6638 [19MY]

S. Res. 133, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, S5788 [6MY], S7070 [22MY]

S.J. Res. 3, encourage Central Asian countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations, S304 [14JA], S5690 [1MY]

ASIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S COALITION

Remarks in House

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Free Library of Philadelphia Lines of Violation exhibition, E1454 [11JY]

ASIAN AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6256 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4130 [14MY]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H138 [8JA]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

SBA: allow more joint ventures, leader-follow arrangements, and teaming arrangements under the minority business development program (see H.R. 2374), H5044 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H3686 [7MY], H4233-H4240 [19MY], E859 [1MY], E933 [13MY], E1002, E1003 [21MY], E1076, E1079 [23MY]

Chinese New Year: observance, E120 [31JA]

Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (H.R. 333), E52 [8JA]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (H.R. 1916), E2337 [19NO], E2382 [21NO]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1442 [27FE]

Minorities: health care issues, H4971-H4975 [4JN], E1163 [5JN]

Stanford University: tribute to Youth Conference on Asian and Pacific Islanders' Health, E2184 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, S5945 [8MY], S7128 [23MY]

———support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 44), S6264 [14MY], S6637 [19MY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, S103 [9JA]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 44, support goals and ideals of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, S6264 [14MY], S6638 [19MY]

ASIAN DEVELOPMEN FUND

Remarks in House

World Bank Group: continue U.S. participation in, and contribution to, certain multilateral development institutions, H7428, H7429 [23JY]

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Reports filed

Nomination of John W. Snow to International Monetary Organizations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6256 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4130 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Observance, H3686 [7MY], H4233-H4240 [19MY], E859 [1MY], E933 [13MY], E1002, E1003 [21MY], E1076, E1079 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Goals and ideals: support (S. Con. Res. 44), S6264 [14MY], S6637 [19MY]

Observance, S5945 [8MY], S7128 [23MY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 44, support goals and ideals, S6264 [14MY], S6638 [19MY]

ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIC COOPERATION (APEC) (organization)

Articles and editorials

Islamic Anti-Semitism, E2100 [20OC]

Bills and resolutions

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC] (see H. Res. 409), H9812 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister, E2100 [20OC]

———condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (H. Res. 409), H9888-H9893 [28OC], E2159, E2161, E2167 [30OC], E2344 [20NO]

Remarks in Senate

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister, S13125 [23OC], S13234 [27OC]

———condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (S. Res. 247), S12850, S12852 [17OC]

Reports

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Cost-Effective Procedures Conference, S11809 [23SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 247, condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, S12849, S12852 [17OC]

ASLESEN, ROSALIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6025 [12MY]

ASMEROM, GIRMA

Articles and editorials

Tale of Two Independence Days, E1652 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1651 [25JY]

ASPEN (CO) TIMES

Articles and editorials

Baker Named ``Outstanding'' Town Manager, E1808 [16SE]

ASPLAND, TRISH

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S13531 [29OC]

ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2038), E906 [9MY]

ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN REAUTHORIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1034), S5950 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1034), S5971 [8MY], S9295 [11JY], S11471 [15SE]

Texts of

S. 1034, provisions, S5972 [8MY]

ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES OF SPACE SHUTTLE COLUMBIA HEROES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

Texts of

S. 298, provisions, S1908 [4FE]

ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEYS RETIREMENT BENEFIT EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2260), H4736 [22MY]

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA

Letters

Highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4127 [20MR]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3986 [19MR]

ASSOCIATED PRESS (news service)

Articles and editorials

Flu Shots Save Lives, S5531 [30AP]

Hispanic Lawmakers From California Oppose Bush's Court Nominee, S2629 [25FE]

International War Crimes Tribunal Indicts Sierra Leone Rebel Leader, H1713 [11MR]

Kansas Student Named Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

Odai Hussein, Oldest Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

Qusai Hussein, Younger Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

Soaring Malpractice Insurance Squeezes Out Doctors, Clinics, S3836 [18MR]

U.S. Troops Rescue Elderly Woman, S4653 [2AP]

Remarks in House

National security: accuracy of story on U.S.-Mexico border security, H10346 [5NO]

ASSOCIATED UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS, INC.

Remarks in House

Historic buildings and sites: tribute on renovation efforts of Henry Ford historical sites, H5541 [18JN]

ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS OF THE U.S. see The Arc of the U.S. (organization)

ASSOCIATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES

Letters

Social Security Protection Act, H1543 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

ASSOCIATION OF AMERICANS RESIDENT OVERSEAS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1292 [18JN]

ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA WATER AGENCIES

Letters

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3985 [19MR]

ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES

Remarks in House

Morton, Bill: Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Ryan, Elaine: Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

ASSOCIATION OF FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

Remarks in House

Archer, Bill: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4133 [15MY]

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4133-H4150 [15MY]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program, H4135-H4143 [15MY]

Rollcalls

Former Members of Congress, H4134 [15MY]

ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS

Remarks in Senate

Kanarek, Carol: Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast Chapter Unsung Hero Award recipient, S14026 [5NO]

ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Letters

Pell Grant maximum amount, S4251 [21MR]

ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICIALS

Letters

Clarify exemption for certain small nonroad agriculture and construction engines or vehicles from air emission regulation, S14476 [12NO]

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health, S1174 [21JA]

ASSOCIATION OF MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAMS

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5090 [9AP]

ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN SEWERAGE AGENCIES

Letters

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3985 [19MR]

ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN WATER AGENCIES

Letters

National Clean and Safe Water Fund Act, S10670 [31JY]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3985 [19MR]

ASSOCIATION OF PERUVIAN INSTITUTIONS IN THE U.S. AND CANADA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1010 [21MY]

ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC-SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIALS, INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Letters

E-911 Implementation Act, H10291 [4NO]

ASSOCIATION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S12938 [21OC]

ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS

Bills and resolutions

Tariff: tuna (see S. 1782), S13134 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tariff: tuna (S. 1782), S13142 [23OC]

ASSOCIATION OF THEATRICAL PRESS AGENTS AND MANAGERS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1911 [29SE]

ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY TEACHERS

Remarks in House

United Kingdom: boycott of Israeli scholars and research by certain academics, H7025 [17JY]

ASSURE ACCESS TO MAMMOGRAPHY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 869), S5194 [10AP]

ASTRONOMY AWARDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1855), S14804 [12NO]

ATANASOFF, VINCENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2159 [30OC]

ATASCOSA COUNTY, TX

Remarks in House

Texas: tribute to ``Keeping Women Healthy'' breast cancer screening and awareness day, E2074 [17OC]

ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 323), S1977 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 323), S2010-S2012 [5FE]

Texts of

S. 323, provisions, S2012 [5FE]

ATENCIO, EDWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1529 [18JY]

ATHENA FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Gretick, Caroline: ATHENA award recipient, E84 [28JA]

Wortz, Peggy Fouke: ATHENA of the Inland Valleys Award recipient, E1005 [21MY]

ATHENS, AL

Remarks in House

Alabama: tribute to Korean War veterans, E2280 [7NO]

ATHENS, GA

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S2180 [11FE]

ATHENS, MI

Remarks in House

Titus, Jamie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E972 [15MY]

ATHIE, KIMBERLY S.

Remarks in House

Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition: winner, E1789 [16SE]

ATHOL, MA

Remarks in Senate

United Service Organizations: tribute to USO of New England, S7975 [17JN]

ATKINS, BRITTANY A.

Remarks in House

National Exchange Club: Youth of the Year award recipient, E1341 [24JN]

ATKINS, PAUL S.

Reports filed

Nomination to the SEC: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S13133 [23OC]

ATKINS, ROBERT C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E885 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5851 [7MY]

ATKINSON, TONY

Letters

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

ATLANTA, GA

Bills and resolutions

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 188), S8726 [26JN] (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

John Lewis Civil Rights Institute: designate (see S. 1764), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 3366), H9811 [21OC]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (see S. 1789), S13377 [28OC] (see H.R. 1616), H2820 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 303), H6879-H6883 [16JY], E1393 [27JN], E1515 [18JY]

John Lewis Civil Rights Institute: designate (H.R. 3366), E2114 [21OC]

Lakeside High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1004 [21MY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (H.R. 1616), H9847, H9848 [28OC], E2174 [30OC], E2182 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S123 [9JA]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S12362 [2OC], S14795 [12NO]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 188), S8815 [26JN]

Reports filed

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1616) (H. Rept. 108-255), H7838 [3SE]

Statements

Tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.: Representative Owens, H6882 [16JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 303, tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., H6879 [16JY]

H.R. 1616, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site Land Exchange Act, H9847 [28OC]

S. Res. 188, tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., S8763, S8816 [26JN]

Tributes

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr., S8714 [26JN]

ATLANTA (GA) JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Articles and editorials

Bring on the Filibuster Against Ultraconservative, S10098 [29JY]

Cross-Burning Trial, Judge's Handling of One Case Gave His Critics Ammunition, S13551-S13553 [30OC]

Democrats Use Wrong Route To Win South, S5715 [5MY], S10202 [30JY]

Disaster in the Desert, S11561 [16SE], H8939 [25SE]

Nonprofits Push Controversial Climate Study, S9210 [10JY]

Trials of a Southern Judge—Evidence Doesn't Support Charges of Racism Against Charles Pickering, S13543-S13545 [30OC]

ATLANTIC MONTHLY (publication)

Articles and editorials

Eritrea, E580 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions

Kelly, Michael: tribute (see S. Res. 121), S5343 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Kelly, Michael: tribute (S. Res. 121), S5392, S5393 [11AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 121, tribute to Michael Kelly, S5387, S5393 [11AP]

ATLANTIC STRIPED BASS CONSERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Fish and fishing: prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1286), H1901 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Fish and fishing: prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (H.R. 1286), E460 [13MR]

ATOIGUE, JANICE P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1177 [9JN]

ATOMIC ENERGY see Nuclear Energy

ATOMIC ENERGY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Nuclear energy: extend indemnification authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see H.R. 330), H138 [8JA]

———improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (see S. 131), S133 [9JA] (see H.R. 2708), H6603 [10JY] (see H.R. 2761), H7019 [16JY]

———strengthen security of sensitive radioactive material (see S. 350), S2187 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Nuclear energy: improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (S. 131), S160 [9JA]

AT-RISK CONSUMER PROTECTION THROUGH FOOD SAFETY LABELING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1187), S7381 [4JN]

Texts of

S. 1187, provisions, S7401 [4JN]

AT&T CORP.

Letters

Cash balance pension conversion: several Members of Congress, S1792 [30JA]

Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4617 [1AP]

Remarks in House

Employment: layoff of employees by wireless unit, H11519 [19NO]

Government regulations: advertising campaign relative to regulation of local telephone service, H2590 [2AP]

Statements

Cash Balance Pension Conversion: Larry Cutrone, S1791 [30JA]

ATTARIAN, JOHN

Articles and editorials

Another Greenspan Social Security Reform?, S3402 [10MR]

ATTLESEY, SAM

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 207), H3452 [29AP]

ATTORNEY GENERAL (John Ashcroft)

Articles and editorials

Ashcroft's Plea Ploy, E1953 [2OC]

Dangerous Leak, E1985 [7OC]

Demon for Our Times, E1864 [23SE]

Independent Probe, E1985 [7OC]

Senior Federal Prosecutors and FBI Officials Fault Ashcroft Over Leak Inquiry, S12663 [16OC]

U.S. Can't Just Throw Away the Key, E810 [30AP]

What Problem Is Ashcroft Solving?, E1881 [24SE]

Letters

Antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act, S6632 [19MY]

Appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials: several Senators, S12662 [16OC]

Press releases

Americans United Urges Senate To Reject Ashcroft Nomination for Attorney General: Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), S10241 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: order instructing U.S. attorneys to limit use of plea bargains and pursue toughest charges with maximum sentences, E1881 [24SE]

———restriction of plea bargaining in Federal criminal cases, E1953 [2OC]

Immigration: indefinite detention of individuals seeking asylum, E810 [30AP]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9202 [2OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9030, H9031 [30SE], H9037, H9082 [1OC], H9267, H9268, H9279 [7OC], H9364 [8OC], H9395 [15OC], E1947 [1OC], E1985 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Civil liberties: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12486-S12488 [14OC], S12993, S12994 [22OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12130, S12131 [29SE], S12154-S12166, S12171, S12172 [30SE], S12216, S12217, S12220, S12268, S12269 [1OC], S12309-S12311 [2OC], S12430-S12432 [3OC], S12661-S12667 [16OC]

AUBIN, JAY T.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4594, S4620 [1AP]

AUBURN, ME

Remarks in Senate

Maine: tribute to Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn awards dinner, S11025 [3SE]

AUBURN, NY

Essays

Emancipation Proclamation: Several Casey Park Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

———Several Owasco Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men's swim team, E681 [3AP]

AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND TAX SHELTERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1767), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 3599), H12307 [21NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3599), E2440 [23NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1767), S12965, S12976-S12978 [21OC]

Texts of

S. 1767, provisions, S12978 [21OC]

AUDUBON SOCIETY

Remarks in Senate

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

AUGSBURG COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Nobel Prize: recognition of Peter Agre for chemistry, E2006 [8OC]

AUGUST, THOMAS W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11981 [25SE]

AUGUSTA, GA

Addresses

Equality and Progress: Ramona Wright, National Congress of Black Women, E999 [21MY]

Articles and editorials

Burk Is Way Off Course, S5339 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Army Reserve 319th Transportation Co.: tribute, H2912 [8AP]

Augusta National Golf Club: protests against membership policies, E999 [21MY]

Golden Harvest Food Bank: tribute, H11367 [18NO]

Paine College: tribute, H1442 [27FE]

AUGUSTA NATIONAL, INC.

Addresses

Equality and Progress: Ramona Wright, National Congress of Black Women, E999 [21MY]

Articles and editorials

Burk Is Way Off Course, S5339 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Augusta, GA: protests against membership policies of Augusta National Golf Club, E999 [21MY]

AUGUSTE, BYRON

Articles and editorials

Biggest ``Tax'' Is Debt, E2236 [5NO]

AUGUSTINE, MERLIN

Remarks in House

Fayetteville, AR: tribute to the M&N Augustine Foundation, H8090 [10SE]

Tribute, H8090 [10SE]

AUGUSTUS, AUDREY Y. WALL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E572 [25MR]

AULAKH, GURMIT SINGH

Letters

Condemn portrayal of Sikhs in Dept. of State video, E1838 [17SE]

Kashmir self-determination, E577 [26MR]

Vaisakhi Day observance, E1495 [17JY]

Press releases

Annual Convention on Khalistan Very Successful—Plans To Strengthen Office Formulated: International Sikh Organization, E2097 [20OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E571 [25MR]

AUNG SAN SUU KYI

Articles and editorials

Attack on Burmese Activist Seen as Work of Military, S7691 [11JN]

Burma's Junta ``Disappears'' the Country's Leading Democrat, S7693 [11JN]

Burmese Military Brutality Cannot Be Tolerated, S9445 [16JY]

Freeze Myanmar Assets, S7692 [11JN]

It's Time To Turn the Tables on Burma's Thugs, S9444 [16JY]

Squeeze the Junta, S7692 [11JN]

Standing for Freedom—Get Tough on Rangoon, S7823 [12JN]

Stop Stalling on Burma, S9444 [16JY]

Time for Tyrants To Fear, S7824 [12JN]

Where She Is, S9444 [16JY]

Letters

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Richard L. Armitage, Dept. of State, S7692 [11JN]

Release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burma's military junta: Sam Rainsy, S7975 [17JN]

Press releases

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7824 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Burma: human rights violations, H4795, H4797 [3JN], H7333 [23JY], H7844 [4SE], E1126 [4JN], E1138, E1170 [5JN], E1173 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate

Burma: human rights violations, S7186 [2JN], S7226 [3JN], S7374 [4JN], S7471 [5JN], S7533 [9JN], S7823, S7824 [12JN], S7974 [17JN], S8116 [18JN], S8220 [19JN], S8850 [27JN], S9443-S9447 [16JY], S11113 [4SE]

Tribute, S8220 [19JN]

Statements

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7825 [12JN]

Summaries

Independent Task Force on Burma Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S8116 [18JN]

AURORA, CO

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see S. 613), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 116), H56 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, H10004-H10007 [29OC], E2209 [4NO]

Local government: tribute to outgoing mayor and city council members, E2468, E2520 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (S. 613), S3733 [13MR]

Reports filed

New Fitzsimons Regional Federal Medical Center Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 116) (H. Rept. 108-200), H6705 [14JY]

Texts of

S. 613, Veterans' New Fitzsimons Health Care Facilities Act, S3733 [13MR]

AUSTIN, JULIE M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1499 [17JY], E1609 [25JY]

AUSTIN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2122 [21OC]

AUSTIN, TX

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S15961 [25NO]

AUSTIN, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Caring Institute: National Caring Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

AUSTIN (TX) AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Articles and editorials

Approve Estrada Nomination or Don't—Just Get on With It, S2815 [26FE]

Owen Deserves a Vote but Not a Confirmation, S5521 [30AP]

Real Priscilla Owen, S4928 [8AP]

AUSTRALIA, COMMONWEALTH OF

Addresses

Australian Government Decision To Commit Armed Forces Against Iraq: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, E257 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Treaties and agreements: provide exceptions from requirements for bilateral agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom for exemptions from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (see S. 1842), S14335 [10NO] (see S. 1862), S14804 [12NO]

Letters

Tribute to Australian Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Michael Thawley, S4401 [26MR]

Remarks in House

Congress: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E226, E256 [13FE]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members engaging in military action, S4998 [9AP]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S3001-S3004, S3007 [3MR]

Treaties and agreements: provide exceptions from requirements for bilateral agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom for exemptions from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (S. 1862), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

———resolutions ratified en bloc, S3763 [13MR]

World War II: tribute to U.S. soldiers killed in plane crash at Baker's Creek, Australia, S7924 [16JN]

Reports filed

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-3), S3729 [13MR]

Resolutions of ratification

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia, S3729, S3763 [13MR]

Statements

U.S.-Australian Alliance: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

AUTHOR, CONSUMER, AND COMPUTER OWNER PROTECTION AND SECURITY (ACCOPS) ACT

Analyses

Provisions (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2752), H7019 [16JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY], E1506 [18JY]

AUTHORS see Literature

AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATION IN ADAM'S MEMORY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 389), H1756-H1758 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 389), S8008 [17JN]

Senate: accomplishments, S8317 [20JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 389) (H. Rept. 108-13), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 108-70), S7876 [13JN]

Texts of

H.R. 389, provisions, H1756 [12MR]

AUTOMOBILE FUEL ECONOMY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1605), H2820 [3AP]

AUTOMOBILES see Motor Vehicles

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Ford, GM Push Vendors Toward China; `World Price' Frenzy Threatens U.S. Jobs, S10497 [31JY]

AUTONOMY FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS AND SOCIAL WORKERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 62), S36 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 62), S61 [7JA]

Texts of

S. 62, provisions, S61 [7JA]

AUTORE, TONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1866 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency: honoree, S11831 [23SE]

AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1002 [21MY]

AVEDIS ZILDJIAN CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E905 [9MY]

AVERY, HANNAH

Proclamations

Tribute: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

AVERY, KEVIN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4312 [21MR], S4452 [26MR]

AVIATION

Addresses

American Airpower Museum Ceremony: Bob Morgan, E1557 [23JY]

Dedication of Memorial in Queens, NY, to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Employees Who Were Victims of Terrorist Attacks: Bill De Costa, E2389 [22NO]

———Rose Marie Poveromo, United Community Civic Association, E2389 [22NO]

Transforming the Defense Establishment: Stephen A. Cambone, Dept. of Defense, E291-E293 [26FE]

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9672, S9681, S9737, S9738 [22JY], S9749, S9751, S9753, S9757, S9758, S9763, S9767, S9769, S9774, S9778, S9781, S9783, S9784, S9802, S9806, S9807, S9808, S9809, S9810 [23JY], S9831, S9832, S9849, S9851, S9856, S9861, S9865, S9866, S9868, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9874, S9913, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY], S9986 [25JY], H5714, H5715 [23JN], H5754, H5757, H5759, H5761, H5764, H5766, H5776, H5779, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5791 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5226, H5227, H5231, H5233, H5235 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5195 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10174 [30OC]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7557 [9JN], S7757, S7783, S7785, S7786, S7791, S7792, S7793, S7796, S7800, S7801, S7802, S7804, S7805, S7806, S7807, S7810, S7811, S7812, S7813, S7814, S7819, S7850, S7852, S7853, S7854, S7855, S7856, S7857, S7858 [12JN]

National security: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S5929, S5974 [8MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7820 [12JN], H6826 [15JY]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY], H8118 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Better Governance in Public Agencies?, S9399 [15JY]

Daschle, Lautenberg Vow To Fight FAA Privatization They Supported in 1994, S14946 [17NO]

Georgians Make a Difference in National Defense, E982 [15MY]

Iraq Strengthens Air Force With French Parts, S3344 [7MR]

Long Reach of the Heavy Bombers, S14266-S14268 [7NO]

Lucketts Man Honored for Aviation Leadership, E411 [7MR]

New Airport Profiling, S5933 [8MY]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

World War II Took Mathematician From Chalkboard to Drawing Board, E1722 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions

Air Force News Agency: anniversary (see S. Res. 166), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Res. 175), H2822 [3AP]

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: tribute to proactive commitment to general aviation security (see H. Res. 120), H1516 [4MR]

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Airports: base apportionment of funds on passenger boardings during a certain period (see S. 772), S4702 [2AP]

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

———improve security by using biometric security badges (see H.R. 115), H56 [7JA]

———provide a credit toward the non-Federal share of projects carried out under the Airport Improvement Program to airports used to respond to disasters or emergencies (see H.R. 1591), H2819 [3AP]

———provide an apportionment to certain primary airports that had reduced passenger boardings due to the discontinuance of air carrier service (see H.R. 630), H322 [5FE]

Alaqua, FL: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

Armed Forces: combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (see S. 234), S1736 [29JA]

———eligibility for aviation incentive pay and hazardous duty pay for Reserve members who perform inactive-duty training (see H.R. 1728), H3301 [10AP]

———encourage air carriers to offer reduced air fares to active duty members (see H. Res. 236), H4204 [15MY]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see S. 1487), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2587), H5814 [24JN]

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: support public educational programs by authorizing the receipt of National Guard services and assistance (see H.R. 2005), H3760 [7MY]

———transfer of certain Dept. of State surplus aircraft (see H.R. 2006), H3761 [7MY]

———tribute (see S. Con. Res. 3), S1736 [29JA]

Bancroft, Robert: permit backpay for overtime incurred in missions flown with DEA (see S. 46), S36 [7JA]

Business and industry: provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2131 [19MR]

Cargo transportation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR] (see S. 1657), S11988 [25SE] (see H.R. 1049), H1514 [4MR] (see H.R. 3262), H9375 [8OC]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see S. 83), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 592), H320 [5FE]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 732), H460 [12FE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Crime: increase penalties for terrorism against mass transportation and railroads and provide law enforcement with the tools to combat and prevent such attacks (see S. 1608), S11416 [11SE]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (see S. Res. 141), S6029 [12MY] (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3683 [6MY]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit the closure, or adverse realignment, of any military installation used for undergraduate pilot training (see H.R. 1198), H1744 [11MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1148), H1680 [6MR]

———making appropriations (see H.R. 2555), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

———review proposed construction project of a remote passenger check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport (see H.R. 2985), H7785 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide a grant to New Jersey for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2058), H3973 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see S. 311), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 580), H319 [5FE]

———require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H6262 [26JN]

Disasters: modify terms of the community disaster loan program and authorize assistance under that program for losses related to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1542), H2585 [1AP]

Employment: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (see H.R. 1553), H2702 [2AP]

ERISA: require Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity for certain retired airline pilots (see S. 1569), S10906 [1AU]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for civil aviation research and development projects and activities (see H.R. 2734), H6868 [15JY]

———enhance Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 2077), H4011 [13MY]

———ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H3300 [10AP]

———exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (see S. 1960), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3697), H12919 [8DE]

———improve training requirements and require certification of flight attendants (see S. 957), S5541 [30AP]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 1998), S16120 [9DE]

———reauthorize (see S. 824), S4957 [8AP]

———reauthorize programs (see S. 1618), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2115), H4203 [15MY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H5173 [10JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 422), H10129 [29OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (see H. Res. 377), H8904 [24SE]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (see S. 964), S5541 [30AP]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 959), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 1063), H1515 [4MR]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (see S. 975), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1944), H3636 [1MY]

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight (see H. Con. Res. 58), H1465 [27FE]

Federal employees: eliminate inequities in retirement benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, Supreme Court members, and Capitol police (see H.R. 3267), H9375 [8OC]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H1811 [12MR]

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8082 [9SE]

Federal Flight Deck Officer Program: allow participation by cargo pilots (see H.R. 765), H699 [13FE]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires (see H.R. 575), H319 [5FE]

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

———prohibit Dept. of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition to be held in France (see H.R. 1023), H1463 [27FE]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see S. 1409), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (see H.R. 2312), H4876 [3JN]

Insurance: provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (see S. 955), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 1084), H1640 [5MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn reactivation of nuclear reactor and interception of U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane (see H. Con. Res. 81), H1681 [6MR]

Mojave, CA: make East Kern Airport District eligible for airport security improvement assistance from the Transportation Security Administration (see H.R. 1312), H1953 [18MR]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (see S. 180), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 280), H136 [8JA]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: funding (see S. 734), S4512 [27MR]

National security: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (see S. 165), S848 [15JA] (see S. 208), S1479 [23JA]

———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 1103), H1641 [5MR] (see H.R. 2455), H5365 [12JN]

———require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement (see S. 236), S1736 [29JA]

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

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H6706 [14JY]

Public lands: ensure general aviation aircraft access to Federal land and to the airspace over that land (see H.R. 2776), H7085 [17JY]

Research: establish a center for excellence for applied research and training in the use of advanced materials in transport aircraft (see S. 815), S4957 [8AP]

Rural areas: clarify the definition of rural airports (see S. 1295), S8232 [19JN]

Safety: establish a temporary moratorium on the imposition of passenger and air carrier security fees and reimburse the airline industry for homeland security costs (see H.R. 1467), H2470 [27MR]

———improve security (see H.R. 2144), H4254 [19MY]

———improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S2119 [10FE]

Schriever, Bernard A.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1333 [25FE]

Sikorsky, Igor I.: tribute (see H. Res. 331), H7454 [23JY]

Small business: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

Space policy: establish a commission to investigate incidents in the human space flight program that result in loss of crew (see H.R. 2450), H5365 [12JN]

Taxation: allow expanded penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement plans for unemployed employees of air carriers or manufacturers of aircrafts or aircraft parts or components (see H.R. 320), H137 [8JA]

———clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances (see S. 552), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1317), H1953 [18MR]

———exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (see S. 322), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 573), H319 [5FE]

———exempt helicopters used for unexploded ordnance removal and environmental restoration from air transportation excise taxes (see S. 82), S37 [7JA]

———inclusion of income only from aircraft and certain vessels transporting petroleum and related products in foreign base company shipping income (see S. 1361), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 772), H699 [13FE]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (see S. 1979), S15976 [25NO]

———treat spaceports like airports under exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 644), H322 [5FE]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2268 [20MR]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 1139), H1679 [6MR]

———treatment of seaplanes (see S. 1296), S8232 [19JN]

Technology: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 309), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 586), H320 [5FE]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 788), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 2271), H4737 [22MY]

———establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (see S. 1927), S15407 [21NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

Transportation: provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

———provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1109), S6978 [22MY]

———provide that individuals who are eligible to join the Armed Forces are also eligible to be security screening personnel (see H.R. 606), H321 [5FE]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring (see S. 119), S132 [9JA]

Unemployment: ensure former employees of foreign air carriers receive same temporary enhanced unemployment benefits available to certain former employees of domestic air carriers (see H.R. 3405), H10130 [29OC]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1919), H3635 [1MY] (see H.R. 2511), H5551 [18JN]

Wilbur Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

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

World War II: tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots (see H. Con. Res. 321), H10978 [6NO]

Yeager, Charles E.: authorize appointment to the grade of major general on the retired list (see H.R. 3489), H11159 [14NO]

Cloture motions

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Conference reports

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act (H.R. 2115), H7718-H7771 [25JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 2115), H10008-H10054 [29OC]

Factsheets

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring (S. 119), S118 [9JA]

Letters

Air Force procurement of tanker aircraft funding: Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, S14485 [12NO], H10986, H10994 [7NO]

Air operations during World Series in Anaheim, CA: Roger A. Baker, Anaheim, CA, Chief of Police, S2539 [14FE]

Aviation Security Capital Fund usage flexibility: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S7791 [12JN]

CH-47 helicopters protective systems improvement: Senator Durbin, S13870 [4NO]

Contract Tower Program expansion to visual flight rule (VFR) towers: Jerry Tuso, Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, S14944 [17NO]

———Kenneth M. Mead, Dept. of Transportation, S14943 [17NO]

Delta Air Lines, Inc., executive compensation: Leo F. Mullins, Delta Air Lines, H2805 [3AP]

Essential Air Service Program funding: Aliceann Wohlbruck, National Association of Development Organizations, S7799 [12JN]

———Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, S7798 [12JN]

———Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamagordo, NM, S7798 [12JN]

———John D. (Mike) Rice, New Mexico Aviation Division, S7798 [12JN]

———several Representatives, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

———several Senators, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5200, H5201 [11JN]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5201 [11JN]

Homeland security: Senator Harkin, S9883 [24JY]

Homeland security funding: Rich Stanek, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, E737 [11AP]

———Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

———Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S4227, S4229 [21MR]

Remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services: several Representatives, H9960, H9961 [28OC]

———several Senators, H9960 [28OC]

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants: David Z. Plavin, Airports Council International-North America, and Charles Barclay, American Association of Airport Executives, S7801 [12JN]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S7801 [12JN]

Require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations: AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

———Richard L. Trumka and Sonny Hall, AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

Require that air traffic control remain a Government function: Marion C. Blakey, FAA, S14951 [17NO], S15385 [21NO]

Require that air traffic control remains a Government function: several consumer organizations, S13615 [30OC]

Require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S11893 [24SE]

Tribute to Transportation Security Administration employees: Daniel A. Bernath, Transportation Security Administration, E2270 [6NO]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

Lists

Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, E1779 [11SE]

Massachusetts members of Armed Forces killed in action or who died while on active duty since terrorist attacks in 2001, H9971 [28OC], H10059 [29OC]

New York First Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H8196 [10SE]

Tuskegee Airmen from Michigan, S14387 [11NO]

Messages

Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol to Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment: President Bush, S14076 [5NO]

National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Bush, S2916 [27FE], H1440 [27FE]

Waiving Certain Suspensions of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act: President Bush, S11753 [22SE], H8464 [23SE]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9763, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9851, S9853, S9864 [24JY], H5758 [24JN], H8107 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8801 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H6825 [15JY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10187 [30OC]

Plans

Program for the development of an antimissile device for commercial aircraft: Dept. of Homeland Security, S9750 [23JY]

Poems

``High Flight,'' John Gillespie Magee, Jr., H296 [5FE]

``Just Because You Call,'' Ernest Fodor, E1916 [30SE]

``Names,'' Billy Collins, S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

Press releases

Canadian Courts Cover Up Indian Complicity in Bombing: Council of Khalistan, E334 [27FE]

Proclamations

Aviation Pioneer Women of Color Day: Representative Danny K. Davis, E829 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, H10986, H10989, H10990, H10993, H10999 [7NO]

Air pollution: emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association: tribute to Airport Support Network and Airport Watch Programs, E938 [13MY]

———tribute to proactive commitment to general aviation security (H. Res. 120), E353 [4MR]

Airlines: impose conditions on use of federally provided relief funds, H2797 [3AP]

———prohibit air carriers receiving Federal assistance from reducing services, H8058 [9SE]

———reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, H2708, H2776, H2777 [3AP], E689 [7AP]

Airports: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H7869, H7870 [4SE]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, H10240 [4NO]

———tribute to pilots, H1631-H1635 [5MR]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, H681 [13FE], H11183 [17NO]

———tribute to 106th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, H419 [12FE], H681 [13FE]

Business and industry: provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H5230 [11JN]

———provide relief to the airline industry (H.R. 1366), E512 [19MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5226, H5227 [11JN]

Camp Blanding, FL: return of Florida Air National Guard 22d RED HORSE Squadron, H9288 [8OC]

Canada: acceptance of plea agreement relative to 1985 Air India bombing, E334 [27FE]

Cargo transportation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (H.R. 1049), H1475 [4MR]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (H.R. 3262), E2008 [8OC]

Coast Guard: Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) funding, H10398, H10401, H10402 [5NO], E2297 [14NO]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 1491), E604-E606 [27MR]

Continental Airlines, Inc.: anniversary of Continental Micronesia, E1335 [24JN]

Corporate Flight Management (business): tribute, E1853 [23SE]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (H. Con. Res. 162), H5050-H5052 [9JN], H5243 [11JN]

Delta Air Lines, Inc.: actions of Chief Executive Officer Leo F. Mullins relative to executive compensation, H2805 [3AP]

Dept. of Defense: B-1 bomber funding, H4418 [21MY]

———B-2 stealth bomber funding, H4417 [21MY]

———ensure the use of U.S. made titanium on U.S. military systems, H10988, H10989 [7NO]

———F/A-22 Raptor aircraft development, E981 [15MY]

———improve CH-47 helicopters protective systems, H10999 [7NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: address emergency preparedness relative to senior citizens, the disabled, and others with special needs, H5761 [24JN]

———determine percentage of frontline transit employees who have received training in emergency preparedness and response, H5751 [24JN]

———first responders funding, H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———first responders funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H5761, H5762 [24JN]

———increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H5735, H5737, H5740, H5746, H5751, H5752, H5757, H5760 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5744-H5795 [24JN], H8107 [10SE], E1388, E1398 [27JN], E1422 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE], H8793-H8802 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734-H5742 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495-H8500 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———review proposed construction project of a remote passenger check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport, H7879 [4SE]

———review proposed remote passenger check-in facility at Los Angeles International Airport, H5196 [11JN], H5784 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: airline ticket voucher program funding, H2775, H2776 [3AP], E762 [11AP]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (H.R. 580), E157 [6FE]

———require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (H.R. 2632), H12839 [8DE]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation award, E1931 [30SE], E2136 [28OC]

Employment: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, H2784, H2785 [3AP], H2870-H2872, H2913, H2917 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (H.R. 1553), E654 [2AP]

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

FAA: access to certain aviation maintenance information, H5205-H5207 [11JN]

———Airport Improvement Program funding, H5204, H5205, H5209 [11JN]

———ensure control of air traffic control system functions (H.R. 1711), E742 [11AP]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, H5206, H5207 [11JN], H8048 [9SE]

———give smaller carriers preference to certain routes in new markets, H5204 [11JN]

———improve training requirements and require certification of flight attendants, H8909 [25SE]

———permit airport sponsors to fund the environmental review process of airport development projects, H7867 [4SE]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5200-H5239 [11JN], E1258 [13JN], E1277 [17JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), amendment process, H5031 [5JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H8909 [25SE], H10136, H10176-H10189 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5190-H5197 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10163-H10170, H10173-H10175 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), corrections in engrossment, H5239 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), motion to instruct conferees, H6825 [15JY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), motion to recommit conference report, H10187 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (H. Res. 377), H9959-H9964 [28OC]

———reduce amount taken from Airport and Airway Trust Fund to fund general operating costs, H7868 [4SE]

———reform purchase card program, H5205 [11JN]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, H5192 [11JN]

———remove co-payments from Essential Air Service communities relative to distance from a hub, H5210, H5233-H5235 [11JN]

———remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services funding, H8059 [9SE], H9960 [28OC], H10168, H10186 [30OC]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, H5236-H5238 [11JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (H.R. 1944), H3410 [29AP], E845 [1MY]

———William J. Hughes Technical Center funding, H7878 [4SE]

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight (H. Con. Res. 58), H2494-H2497 [31MR], E335 [27FE]

Federal employees: eliminate inequities in retirement benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, Supreme Court members, and Capitol police (H.R. 3267), E2022 [8OC]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (H.R. 1244), E448 [12MR]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires, H4586, H4587 [22MY]

Flight attendants: require defensive training, H9287 [8OC]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, E494, E508 [18MR]

GKN Aerospace Chem-tronics, Inc.: anniversary, E2065 [16OC]

Greeley, CO: 137th Space Warning Squadron recipient of National Guard Association of the U.S. Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, E1753 [10SE]

Hardin, Thomas, Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1689 [4SE]

Harrison, Jesse M.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

Heroism: tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

Houston, TX: Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility funding, H7860 [4SE]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities, E1374 [26JN]

———invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (H.R. 2312), H5342, H5343 [12JN]

Iraq: perceived role in terrorist attacks on U.S., H9039 [1OC]

Killeen, TX: prohibit funding from supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security to any air carrier that discontinues service to Killeen, TX, Municipal Airport, H2806, H2807 [3AP]

La Habra, CA: destruction of September 11th memorial by antiwar protesters, H1816, H1817 [13MR]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H126 [8JA]

Ledbetter, Emmett: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Lemoore, CA: tribute to Lemoore Naval Air Station pilots who engaged in military action in Iraq, E986 [15MY]

Louisville, KY: designate as port of entry for international trade, H6959, H6960 [16JY]

Luke AFB, AZ: Barry M. Goldwater Range access preservation funding, H5986 [26JN]

Martinsburg, WV: anniversary of Shepherd Airfield, E1277 [17JN]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: repeal requirement to appear before Congress prior to approval of airport development project grants, H5209, H5231-H5233 [11JN]

Michigan: tribute to 110th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard, E996 [19MY]

Mojave, CA: make East Kern Airport District eligible for airport security improvement assistance from the Transportation Security Administration (H.R. 1312), E499 [18MR]

Montgomery County, MD: dedication of memorial to victims of terrorist attacks, E1907 [25SE]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 280), H11448-H11459 [18NO], H11519 [19NO], E2362 [20NO], E2377 [21NO]

National Guard: tribute to New York Air National Guard 106th Air Rescue Wing for participation in CH-47 helicopter rescue in Iraq, E2474 [8DE]

National security: homeland security funding, H2446 [27MR], H2672 [2AP], H2708, H2710-H2718, H2726, H2731, H2738-H2743 [3AP], H2916 [8AP], H3410 [29AP], E737 [11AP]

———improve air cargo security (H.R. 1103), H1607 [5MR]

———military readiness of U.S. forces, E291 [26FE]

———require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H5776-H5779 [24JN], H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———transit security funding, H2678 [2AP], H2774 [3AP]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

Navy: tribute to VFA-201 Naval Reserve Squadron, H2708 [3AP]

New York, NY: health screening and evaluation funding for emergency workers who responded to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, E88 [28JA]

———impose flight restrictions on general aviation aircraft, H2788 [3AP]

Noise pollution: noise mitigation projects funding, H10184 [30OC]

———require Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to address noise pollution in certain residential areas, H5208 [11JN], H7857 [4SE]

NTSB: study impact of age on the competence and qualifications of pilots and the use of rail systems in high population density cities, H4166, H4167 [15MY]

Oberlin, OH: tribute to Cleveland Center air traffic controllers for efforts to maintain safety during terrorist attacks, E1433 [9JY]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 3118), H10248, H10249 [4NO]

Pennsylvania: tribute to Lifeflight emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation service, E1890 [25SE]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers, H11829, H11831 [20NO]

Pfister, Betty: Women in Aviation, International (organization) honoree, E1203 [11JN]

Pitas, Andrew: Air Traffic Control Association Glenn Gilbert Award recipient, E411 [7MR]

Queens, NY: dedication of memorial in Astoria to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey employees who were victims of terrorist attacks, E2389 [22NO]

Robeson County, NC: tribute to Celebration of Flight observance of centennial of the first controlled, powered flight, E894 [9MY]

Safety: improve training requirements for cabin crew members to prepare for potential threat conditions, H5229 [11JN]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H9961-H9964 [28OC], H10164-H10170, H10173-H10187 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

Technology: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (H.R. 586), E161 [6FE]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation, H5161 [10JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091, H8193, H8195, H8196 [10SE], H8199-H8201, H8213-H8215 [11SE], E1759 [10SE], E1769, E1770, E1772, E1773, E1774, E1775, E1776, E1777, E1778, E1779, E1780, E1781 [11SE], E1784 [15SE], E1799 [16SE], E1916 [30SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

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

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, H2793 [3AP]

———tribute to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E1433 [9JY]

Transportation Security Administration: address efficiency of airport screeners and baggage handlers, H5208 [11JN]

———alleged waste in airport security decisions, H7024 [17JY]

———funding, H2102 [19MR]

———GAO review of Computer Assisted Passenter Pre-Screening (CAPPS2) program, H5736, H5749, H5775, H5776 [24JN]

———tribute to employees, E2270 [6NO]

University of Michigan: tribute to Survival Flight program, E1190 [10JN]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (H.R. 1919), E893 [9MY]

World War II: anniversary of Doolittle Raider bombing flights over Japan, E722 [10AP]

———tribute to China Association for Expedition and the Sino American Aviation Heritage Foundation efforts to recover historic World War II aircraft, E2212 [4NO]

———tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots, E2286 [7NO]

Remarks in Senate

Aberdeen, SD: dedication of new terminal at Aberdeen Regional Airport, S14263 [7NO]

Air Force: importance of long range bombers, S14266 [7NO]

———procurement of tanker aircraft funding, S13112-S13115 [23OC], S14262 [7NO], S14482, S14483, S14485 [12NO]

Aircraft: provide for monitoring of air quality and require air carriers to address complaints and maintain records associated with air quality, S7811 [12JN]

Airlines: ensure fair resolution of labor integration issues relative to airline mergers, S4770-S4772 [3AP]

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations, S15389 [21NO]

———require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security, S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE]

Armed Forces: combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (S. 234), S1739 [29JA]

———encourage air carriers to offer reduced air fares to active duty members, S7785, S7786 [12JN]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (S. 1487), S10152 [29JY]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, S14857 [12NO], S15956 [25NO]

Bin Laden, Osama: U.S. military efforts to capture, S12864-S12866 [20OC]

Boeing Co.: violations in Evolved Expendable Vehicle competition process, S10137 [29JY]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1500-S1509 [28JA], S1689-S1692, S1694-S1696 [29JA], S1765-S1770 [30JA]

Business and industry: provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, S7810 [12JN]

Cargo transportation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S3721 [13MR], S7799 [12JN]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 516), S3165 [5MR]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 1657), S12022 [25SE], S14378 [10NO]

———support transit of certain air cargo through Anchorage, AK, S7819 [12JN], S15388 [21NO]

China, Republic of: commemoration of China Airlines purchase of Boeing aircraft, S4273 [21MR]

Contract Tower Program: expansion to visual flight rule (VFR) towers, S14943, S14944 [17NO]

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air: ratification, S10869, S10870 [31JY]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (S. Res. 141), S7862 [12JN]

Dept. of Defense: Army laser peening technology program funding, S9397, S9398 [15JY]

———Avionics Modernization Program funding, S9571 [17JY]

———B-1 bomber funding, S6893, S6894 [22MY]

———C-5A and C-5B aircraft program funding, S14424, S14425 [11NO]

———C-5 Airlifter Program funding, S9533-S9536 [17JY]

———EC-130J aircraft program funding, S9570 [17JY]

———Global Air Traffic Management System funding, S7466 [5JN]

———importance of strategic airlift capability, S6831, S6832 [21MY]

———improve CH-47 helicopters protective systems, S13869, S13870 [4NO]

———Joint Air to Surface Stand-Off Missile program funding, S9395 [15JY]

———require report on Apache helicopter safety, S9571 [17JY]

———require reports on safety issues due to defective parts, S9567 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9832-S9847 [24JY]

———first responders funding, S9690-S9693, S9696 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9623-S9626, S9628, S9629 [21JY], S9672-S9697 [22JY], S9748-S9788 [23JY], S9830-S9887 [24JY], S9954 [25JY], S10258 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891-S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent agreement, S9575 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent request, S9986 [25JY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9878 [24JY]

———require report on Homeland Security Advisory System, S9767, S9768 [23JY]

———require reports on protecting commercial aircraft from the threat of shoulder-fired missile systems, S9749-S9751 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (S. 311), S1989 [5FE]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: tribute to 28th Bomb Wing, S6064 [13MY]

Employment: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, S5106 [10AP]

ERISA: require Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity for certain retired airline pilots (S. 1569), S10919 [1AU]

FAA: airport runway incursion prevention technology funding, S13205 [24OC]

———allow airports increased flexibility in use of Passenger Facility Charge revenues, S7873 [13JN]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, S7796-S7799 [12JN], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13115-S13118 [23OC], S15388, S15389 [21NO]

———exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (S. 1960), S15986 [25NO]

———impose a civil penalty for closure of an airport without sufficient notice, S7814 [12JN]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (S. 1998), S16137 [9DE]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), S7873 [13JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S10932-S10935 [1AU], S11154 [5SE], S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE], S12180 [30SE], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13614-S13616 [30OC], S14448 [11NO], S14858 [12NO], S14940-S14952 [17NO], S15385-S15390, S15393 [21NO]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), insert language of S. 824 in lieu, S7820 [12JN]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1618), S11587 [16SE], S11614 [17SE], S14448 [11NO]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1618), unanimous-consent request, S12432 [3OC], S13614 [30OC]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S5692 [1MY], S7757-S7820 [12JN], S7865 [13JN], S14948 [17NO]

———reauthorize (S. 824), unanimous-consent agreement, S7812 [12JN]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (S. 964), S5611 [30AP]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, S7793-S7796 [12JN]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (S. 959), S5607 [30AP]

———require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations, S7807-S7810 [12JN]

———require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, S7806 [12JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (S. 975), S5666 [1MY]

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight (H. Con. Res. 58), S6568 [15MY]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, S3723 [13MR], S3877 [18MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (S. 1409), S9421 [15JY], S9489 [16JY]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (H.R. 2312), S8297, S8315 [20JN]

Jackson, WY: permit Jackson Hole Airport to adopt certain noise reduction measures affecting Grand Teton National Park, S7805 [12JN], S15389 [21NO]

Minnesota: use of airport improvement program funding for insulation of metropolitan homes and apartments surrounding the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Minnesota Metropolitan Airports Commission: decision-making authority on noise standards, S10932-S10935 [1AU]

NASA: hypersonics technology program funding, S9392 [15JY]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (S. 180), S1073 [16JA]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: cooperation by the Executive Office of the President and Federal agencies, S12045 [26SE]

———funding, S1466 [23JA]

National security: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S850, S851 [15JA], S3721 [13MR], S5929-S5939 [8MY], S5993 [9MY]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 208), S1483 [23JA]

———establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———homeland security funding, S4047, S4057 [20MR], S4226-S4230, S4240, S4262-S4264 [21MR], S4765-S4769, S4774 [3AP]

———require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement, S7803, S7804 [12JN]

———require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement (S. 236), S1740 [29JA]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

Newark, NJ: anniversary of Newark Liberty International Airport, S12273 [1OC]

Noise pollution: noise mitigation projects funding, S11154 [5SE]

Protocol Amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air: ratification, S10869, S10870 [31JY]

Provo, UT: air traffic control tower construction funding, S1436, S1443 [23JA]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots relative to perimeter rule on flight distances, S7814, S7815 [12JN]

———study housing of gates used by shuttle services within same terminal, S7804 [12JN]

Safety: improve security, S9399 [15JY]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S7786-S7790 [12JN], S12180 [30SE], S12432 [3OC], S14858 [12NO], S14940-S14952 [17NO], S15389, S15390, S15393 [21NO]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function (S. 338), S2122 [10FE]

———require that air traffic control remains a Government function, S13614-S13616 [30OC]

SBA: clarify loan eligibility requirements for businesses providing on-demand air service to small communities, S12093, S12094 [26SE]

———transfer unused funds from the loan program for businesses that suffered substantial economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks to 7(a) loan program, S1435 [23JA]

South America: reinstatement of policy allowing U.S. involvement in the interdiction of aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, S202 [10JA]

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

Taxation: exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (S. 322), S2010 [5FE]

———exempt helicopters used for unexploded ordnance removal and environmental restoration from air transportation excise taxes (S. 82), S73 [7JA]

———inclusion of income only from aircraft and certain vessels transporting petroleum and related products in foreign base company shipping income (S. 1361), S8757 [26JN]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (S. 1979), S16030 [25NO]

Technology: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (S. 309), S1983 [5FE]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (S. 788), S4841 [3AP], S7780 [12JN]

———establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (S. 1927), S15470 [21NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303-S11305 [10SE], S11380-S11383, S11406, S11425, S11426 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11365-S11380 [11SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737-S4742, S4762 [3AP]

Transportation: provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers, S2436 [13FE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow certain airships to apply for an air restriction waiver at large venue events, S2538 [14FE]

———allow flexibility in the use of the Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7791, S7792 [12JN]

———clarify apportionment of funds from Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7783-S7785 [12JN]

———delete matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7783, S7785, S7800, S7801 [12JN]

———Electronic Detection Systems installation funding, S9875 [24JY]

———proposed reductions in air marshals program, S10255 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S14076 [5NO]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring, S1342-S1346 [22JA]

———pension plan restructuring (S. 119), S117-S120 [9JA]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 59), S59 [7JA]

Weapons: ensure initial equipping of Civil Reserve Air Fleet when shoulder-fired missile systems counter-measures are deployed, S12795 [17OC]

World War II: tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, S14387 [11NO]

———tribute to U.S. soldiers killed in plane crash at Baker's Creek, Australia, S7924 [16JN]

Reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

Emergency Responders—Drastically Underfunded, Dangerously Unprepared: Council on Foreign Relations, S9834-S9836 [24JY]

Reports filed

Air Cargo Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 165) (S. Rept. 108-38), S5433 [28AP]

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-334), H10129 [29OC]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 824) (S. Rept. 108-41), S5725 [5MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 108-336), H10129 [29OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 108-146), H5173 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-280), H8490 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

FAA Appropriations for Civil Aviation Research and Development Projects and Activities: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2734) (H. Rept. 108-405), H12928 [15DE]

FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-240), H7781 [25JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-143), H5088 [9JN]

National Aviation Heritage Area Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 280) (H. Rept. 108-370), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 108-317), H9477 [15OC]

Recommittal of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 108-284), H8904 [24SE]

Tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a Celebration in Dayton, OH, of the Centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's First Flight: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 141), S7831 [12JN]

Resolutions of ratification

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air, S10140 [29JY], S10870 [31JY]

Protocol Amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air, S10140 [29JY], S10870 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5758, H5773, H5774, H5776, H5781, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5788 [24JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10177 [30OC]

Schedules

Senator Harkin's staff meetings with local Iowa emergency management and first responders, S9884 [24JY]

Statements

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Executive Office of the President, S7788 [12JN]

Continuing Appropriations: Senator McCain, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2418-S2420 [13FE]

Security Information for General Aviation Pilots/Airports: Dept. of Homeland Security, S7803 [12JN]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Rebuild America Act (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Communities dependent on the Essential Air Service Program, S7798 [12JN]

Comparison of fatalities on amusement park rides to common carriers 1997-2000, E1060 [22MY]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

Testimonies

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring: James J. Keightley, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., and William Kilberg, S1343 [22JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 58, tribute to the Fayetteville, NC, Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight, H2494 [31MR]

H. Con. Res. 162, tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration in Dayton, OH, of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight, H5050 [9JN]

H. Res. 235, consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA programs reauthorization, H5190 [11JN]

H. Res. 293, consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5734 [24JN]

H. Res. 374, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8495 [24SE]

H. Res. 377, recommittal of conference report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H9959 [28OC]

H. Res. 422, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H10163 [30OC]

H.R. 280, National Aviation Heritage Area Act, H11448-H11456 [18NO]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7884-S7902 [13JN]

H.R. 2115, FAA programs reauthorization, H5210-H5226 [11JN]

H.R. 2312, ORBIT Technical Corrections Act, H5342 [12JN]

H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9980-S9986 [25JY]

H.R. 3118, Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC, H10248 [4NO]

S. 59, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S60 [7JA]

S. 82, exempt helicopters used for unexploded ordnance removal and environmental restoration from air transportation excise taxes, S73 [7JA]

S. 165, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, S5936-S5939 [8MY]

S. 309, Aeronautics Research and Development Revitalization Act, S1984-S1987 [5FE]

S. 311, Commercial Airline Missile Defense Act, S1989 [5FE]

S. 322, exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation, S2010 [5FE]

S. 516, Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act, S3165 [5MR]

S. 728, reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, S4520 [27MR]

S. 824, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7757-S7779 [12JN]

S. 959, relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, S5607 [30AP]

S. 964, Small Community and Rural Air Service Revitalization Act, S5609-S5611 [30AP]

S. 1109, Build America Bonds Act, S6989-S6991 [22MY]

S. 1361, Restore Access to Foreign Trade (RAFT) Act, S8757 [26JN]

S. 1487, establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews, S10152 [29JY]

S. 1569, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Pilots Equitable Treatment Act, S10919 [1AU]

S. 1657, allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S14378 [10NO]

S. 1998, Essential Air Service Preservation Act, S16137 [9DE]

S. Con. Res. 3, tribute to Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 141, tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration in Dayton, OH, of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight, S7862 [12JN]

S. Res. 141, tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight, S6030 [12MY]

S. Res. 166, Air Force News Agency anniversary, S7730 [11JN]

S. Res. 224, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11365, S11422 [11SE]

AVIATION INVESTMENT AND REVITALIZATION VISION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2115): consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10174 [30OC]

Enact (S. 824), S7557 [9JN], S7757, S7783, S7785, S7786, S7791, S7792, S7793, S7796, S7800, S7801, S7802, S7804, S7805, S7806, S7807, S7810, S7811, S7812, S7813, S7814, S7819, S7850, S7852, S7853, S7854, S7855, S7856, S7857, S7858 [12JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2115, provisions, S7820 [12JN], H6826 [15JY]

Articles and editorials

Daschle, Lautenberg Vow To Fight FAA Privatization They Supported in 1994, S14946 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2115): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 422), H10129 [29OC]

———recommittal of conference report (see H. Res. 377), H8904 [24SE]

Cloture motions

Enact (H.R. 2115): conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Conference reports

Provisions (H.R. 2115), H7718-H7771 [25JY], H10008-H10054 [29OC]

Letters

Aviation Security Capital Fund usage flexibility: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S7791 [12JN]

Contract Tower Program expansion to visual flight rule (VFR) towers: Jerry Tuso, Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, S14944 [17NO]

———Kenneth M. Mead, Dept. of Transportation, S14943 [17NO]

Essential Air Service Program funding: Aliceann Wohlbruck, National Association of Development Organizations, S7799 [12JN]

———Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, S7798 [12JN]

———Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamagordo, NM, S7798 [12JN]

———John D. (Mike) Rice, New Mexico Aviation Division, S7798 [12JN]

———several Representatives, S12366 [2OC]

———several Senators, S12366 [2OC]

Remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services: several Representatives, H9960, H9961 [28OC]

———several Senators, H9960 [28OC]

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants: David Z. Plavin, Airports Council International-North America, and Charles Barclay, American Association of Airport Executives, S7801 [12JN]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S7801 [12JN]

Require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations: AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

———Richard L. Trumka and Sonny Hall, AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

Require that air traffic control remain a Government function: Marion C. Blakey, FAA, S14951 [17NO], S15385 [21NO]

Require that air traffic control remains a Government function: several consumer organizations, S13615 [30OC]

Require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S11893 [24SE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 2115), H6825 [15JY]

———conference report, H10187 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H9961-H9964 [28OC], H10164-H10170, H10173-H10187 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

Enact (H.R. 2115), E1258 [13JN], E1277 [17JN]

———conference report, H8909 [25SE], H10136, H10176-H10189 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

———consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10163-H10170, H10173-H10175 [30OC]

———motion to instruct conferees, H6825 [15JY]

———motion to recommit conference report, H10187 [30OC]

———recommittal of conference report (H. Res. 377), H9959-H9964 [28OC]

FAA: remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services funding, H9960 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations, S15389 [21NO]

———require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security, S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S7799 [12JN]

———encourage air carriers to offer reduced air fares to active duty Armed Forces members, S7785, S7786 [12JN]

———expansion of Contract Tower Program to visual flight rule (VFR) towers, S14943, S14944 [17NO]

———provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, S7810 [12JN]

———provide for monitoring of aircraft air quality and require air carriers to address complaints and maintain records associated with aircraft air quality, S7811 [12JN]

———require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement, S7803, S7804 [12JN]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S12180 [30SE], S14858 [12NO], S14940-S14952 [17NO], S15389, S15390 [21NO]

———require that air traffic control remains a Government function, S13614-S13616 [30OC]

Cargo transportation: support transit of certain air cargo through Anchorage, AK, S7819 [12JN], S15388 [21NO]

Enact (H.R. 2115): conference report, S10932-S10935 [1AU], S11154 [5SE], S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE], S12180 [30SE], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13614-S13616 [30OC], S14448 [11NO], S14858 [12NO], S14940-S14952 [17NO], S15385-S15390, S15393 [21NO]

Enact (S. 824), S7757-S7820 [12JN], S7865 [13JN], S14948 [17NO]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S7812 [12JN]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S7796-S7799 [12JN], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S15388, S15389 [21NO]

———impose a civil penalty for closure of an airport without sufficient notice, S7814 [12JN]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, S7793-S7796 [12JN]

———require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations, S7807-S7810 [12JN]

———require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, S7806 [12JN]

Jackson, WY: permit Jackson Hole Airport to adopt certain noise reduction measures affecting Grand Teton National Park, S15389 [21NO]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: study housing of gates used by shuttle services within same terminal, S7804 [12JN]

Senate: accomplishments, S7902 [13JN]

Transportation Security Administration: allow flexibility in the use of the Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7791, S7792 [12JN]

———clarify apportionment of funds from Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7783-S7785 [12JN]

———delete matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7783, S7785, S7800, S7801 [12JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 108-336), H10129 [29OC]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-240), H7781 [25JY]

———Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-334), H10129 [29OC]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 824) (S. Rept. 108-41), S5725 [5MY]

Recommittal of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 108-284), H8904 [24SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Enact (H.R. 2115): conference report, H10177 [30OC]

Statements

Provisions: Executive Office of the President, S7788 [12JN]

Security Information for General Aviation Pilots/Airports: Dept. of Homeland Security, S7803 [12JN]

Tables

Communities dependent on the Essential Air Service Program, S7798 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 377, recommittal of conference report on H.R. 2115, provisions, H9959 [28OC]

H. Res. 422, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2115, provisions, H10163 [30OC]

H.R. 2115, provisions, S7884-S7902 [13JN]

S. 824, provisions, S7757-S7779 [12JN]

AVILES, ANDREW J.

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1047 [22MY], E1124 [4JN]

AVILLO, ANTHONY

Articles and editorials

Planning and Managing Technical Rope Rescues, E233 [13FE]

AVI-YONAH, REUVEN S.

Articles and editorials

Tax Plan That Will Pay Few Dividends, S216 [13JA]

AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES

Addresses

Acceptance of Nobel Prize for Peace: Jimmy Carter, E18 [8JA]

Briggs v. Elliot Descendants Reunion Banquet: Senator Hollings, S3029 [3MR]

Cable Television Public Affairs Association President's Award Acceptance: Henry S. Schleiff, S5479 [29AP]

Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award Acceptance: Senator Stevens, S8712 [26JN]

Courage From Conviction: Senator Byrd, S15274 [20NO]

International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award: Chen Shui-bian, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Stand for Israel: Representative DeLay, E754 [11AP]

Tribute to William Eckman: William Burke, Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission, E2468 [8DE]

Vietnamese Conflict POW: John Gurr, S16111 [9DE]

Appointments

Congressional Award Board, S14969 [17NO]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Awards Board, H1304 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Baker Named ``Outstanding'' Town Manager, E1808 [16SE]

Cold War's Magnificent Seven; Pope John Paul II; Awakener of the East, H11474 [18NO]

Colorado Wins Four Preservation Awards—Honors Recognize Statewide Efforts on Historic Sites, E2002 [8OC]

CU Professor Scoops the Genius Grant, E2004 [8OC]

For His Scoops and Saves, Holtzman Awarded Honor, E2353 [20NO]

Helena Marques, `A Zealot and a Diplomat', E224 [13FE]

Holy Alliance, H11471-H11474 [18NO]

Hot Work, Low Temperature, E2005 [8OC]

Kansas Student Named Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

Local Artist, Arts Writer, Cultural Affairs Office Among Verner Winners, S3408 [10MR]

Lucketts Man Honored for Aviation Leadership, E411 [7MR]

Mulberry Police, Fire/Rescue, City Honored for Service by Legion Family—Chief Dave Hamlin Police Officer of Year, Mike Team Is Firefighter of the Year, E1106 [3JN]

One Size Fits All?, S12140 [29SE]

South Grad Is Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

State Honors 2 of Its Greatest Grace Notes—Dolly Parton, Artist Jim Gray Win Tennessee's Highest Award for Achievement in Arts, E535 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (see S. 1673), S12137 [29SE]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

———establish a combat artillery medal (see H.R. 1127), H1679 [6MR]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see S. 1487), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2587), H5814 [24JN]

———establish an Iraq campaign medal to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and subsequent antiterrorism campaigns (see H.R. 3272), H9375 [8OC]

———establish an Iraq service medal to recognize service by members in Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 366), H8175 [10SE]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———present a ribbon to members who were exposed during active duty to ionizing radiation as a result of atomic weapons testing (see H.R. 1404), H2269 [20MR]

Aviation: establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (see S. 1927), S15407 [21NO]

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

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see S. 1150), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 2087), H4129 [14MY]

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

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15061 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1465 [27FE]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3665), H12918 [8DE]

Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 674), H390 [11FE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Congressional Medal of Honor: mint coins in commemoration of recipients (see H.R. 3477), H11133 [7NO]

Conner, Garlin M.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 327), H138 [8JA]

Crime: prohibit unauthorized use of military certificates (see S. 1603), S11349 [10SE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY] (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY] (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (see H.R. 2875), H7616 [24JY]

———issue Exceptional Public Service Award to journalists who accompanied U.S. Armed Forces or coalition partners during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3224), H9129 [1OC] (see H.R. 3256), H9281 [7OC]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H. Res. 101), H1334 [25FE]

Dunlap, Ericka: tribute (see H. Res. 380), H8950 [25SE]

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

Harold, Erika: tribute (see H. Res. 102), H1334 [25FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1017), H1463 [27FE]

Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 304), H137 [8JA]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN] (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Long Beach, CA: El Dorado Park South Neighborhood Association winner of Neighborhoods USA (organization) Neighborhood of the Year contest (see H. Res. 289), H5663 [19JN]

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award: allow nonprofit organizations to be eligible (see H.R. 3389), H10129 [29OC]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1628), H2821 [3AP]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H8490 [23SE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H170 [27JA]

———waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1834), S14176 [6NO]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see S. 1386), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 1172), H1743 [11MR]

NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (see S. 1855), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 912), H1333 [25FE]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (see H. Con. Res. 230), H5928 [25JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S5541 [30AP]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 540), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1093), H1640 [5MR]

Navy Armed Guard: authorize special awards to World War I and World War II veterans (see S.J. Res. 10), S3881 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 38), H1812 [12MR]

New Windsor, NY: recognize and support efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 146), H3304 [10AP]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S12737 [16OC]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (see S. 572), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1251), H1811 [12MR]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H1743 [11MR]

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

Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (see H.R. 1507), H2472 [27MR]

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

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (see S. 66), S36 [7JA]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1872), S14965 [17NO] (see H.R. 3263), H9375 [8OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1465), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 128), H1641 [5MR]

Terrorism: provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H1743 [11MR]

Citations

Raymond G. Davis, Sr., receipt of Korean War Medal of Honor, S11305 [10SE]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Jackie Robinson and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300): CBO, S12734 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498): CBO, S8551 [25JN]

Essays

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

How Important Is Energy to Our Economy and Our National Security?: Dina LaSala, E1259 [16JN]

Kuwait and Kosovo—The Harm Principle and Humanitarian War: Kevin Kiley, S9239 [10JY]

Liquid Gold Lacks Luster in the New Economy: Jane Urban, E1260 [16JN]

Visit to New York, NY: Kayleigh C. Jack, E690 [7AP]

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Jefferson Brown, E463 [13MR]

Factsheets

Louisiana Data on Adoption, Foster Care, Reuniting With Birth Families, and Awaiting Adoption Placement, S12272 [1OC]

Letters

Glenn and Lynn Tobias recipients of Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award: Representative Lowey, E2307 [17NO]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Lists

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Kansas Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Maryland Teacher of the Year award recipients, S6064 [13MY]

New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1551 [22JY]

New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award recipients, S7132 [23MY]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7376 [4JN]

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

``Creek,'' Alfredo Montes, E1152 [5JN]

``I Am the Star Spangled Banner,'' Courtney Norton, E1127 [4JN]

``Singing—Poems,'' C.K. Williams, E2439 [23NO]

``Tribute to Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary P. McTeague,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

``Tribute to William Linder,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

Press releases

Tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., E1606 [25JY], E1698 [5SE]

Werner Fornos Wins 2003 U.N. Population Award, S5851 [7MY]

Proclamations

Jackson City, OH, Schools Recipient of National Energy Education Development Project National Youth Award: Representative Ney, E1365 [26JN]

Tribute to Austin D. Pickrell: Representative Ney, E876 [6MY]

Tribute to Cassie Shaw: Representative Ney, E1132 [4JN]

Tribute to Dale Gillette: Representative Ney, E1718 [5SE]

Tribute to Daniel Soules: Representative Ney, E2214 [4NO]

Tribute to Edward T. Warner: Representative Ney, E1734 [9SE]

Tribute to Greg McCleery: Representative Ney, E2217 [4NO]

Tribute to Hannah Avery: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Tribute to Heather Hettinger: Representative Ney, E1105 [3JN]

Tribute to Jason M. Boetcher: Representative Ney, E1733 [9SE]

Tribute to Jenny Ellis: Representative Ney, E1106 [3JN]

Tribute to John A. Greco: Representative Ney, E421 [11MR]

Tribute to Kevin H. Barnett: Representative Ney, E419 [11MR]

Tribute to LeAnna Moon: Representative Ney, E1138 [5JN]

Tribute to Melanie Newland: Representative Ney, E1139 [5JN]

Tribute to Ryan Lahna: Representative Ney, E2214 [4NO]

Tribute to Sonya McLaughlin: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Proposals

John Wooden recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, E1579 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: Abington Senior High School recipient of Youth Service America (organization) and State Farm Cos., Foundation Harris Wofford Award, E1333 [24JN]

Absecon, NJ: tribute to Holy Spirit High School girls' crew team, E1525 [18JY]

Acosta, Barbara: Durango Area Chamber Resort Association Athena Award recipient, E1523 [18JY]

Ada, Pedro P.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

Adams, Burney L.: Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E826 [1MY]

Ahmad, Ishmael-Lateef: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1852 [23SE]

Aiken, Timothy D.: Dept. of Defense Douglas McArthur Leadership Award recipient, H4325 [20MY]

Alaimo, Dick and Doris: Volunteer Center of Burlington County, NJ, Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award recipients, E2167 [30OC]

Alaskey, Joseph F., Jr.: Albany, NY, Capital District Senior Issues Forum Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1975 [3OC]

Albino, Johnny: Yaucano del Ano award recipient, E1140 [5JN]

Alcorn, Joe: Henderson, NV, Senior Center Volunteer of the Month award recipient, E1305 [19JN]

Alfred, Leanna Richard: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Allen, Anselm: National Weather Service John Campanius Holm Award recipient, E2229 [5NO]

Allen, Michael: Clemson University William C. Everhart Award recipient, E1756 [10SE]

Alvarez, Ramon: Riverside, CA, Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1996 [8OC]

Alverson, Christopher E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E715 [10AP]

Ambriz, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

AmeriChoice Alliance, Inc.: American Association of Health Plans/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals HERA Bronze award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

Analytical Services, Inc.: NASA Woman Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E1868 [23SE]

Anaya, Pedro: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Angeli, Raymond: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1978 [7OC]

Ann Arbor, MI: Carpenter Elementary School recipient of Michigan Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, E533 [20MR]

Antis, Daniel: Levy County, FL, Corrections Officer of the Year award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Anzik, Nora: Therapeutic Riding and Education Center of Pueblo, CO, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1153 [5JN]

Arcata Associates, Inc.: NASA Minority Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E1919 [30SE]

Archbold, Lance M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [1MY]

Archer, Bill: Association of Former Members of Congress Distinguished Service Award recipient, H4133 [15MY]

Armed Forces: tribute to Third District of Arkansas World War II Bronze Star Medal recipients, H11659 [20NO]

Armstrong, Vernelis K.: Ohio Women's Bar Association Justice Alice Robie Resnick Award of Distinction recipient, E827 [1MY]

Arvon, Manny: West Virginia School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1748 [9SE]

Asbury Park, NJ: tribute to distinguished alumni being inducted into Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame, E708 [8AP]

Athie, Kimberly S.: Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition winner, E1789 [16SE]

Atkins, Brittany A.: National Exchange Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1341 [24JN]

Austin, William: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Ayers, Daniel A.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E870 [6MY]

Aynor, SC: Aynor High School recipient of Carolina First Bank Palmetto's Finest Award, E776 [12AP]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2131), H11659 [20NO]

Babcock, Brett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Bailey, Michael: Livonia, MI, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Bailey, Michelle: U.S. Achievement Academy U.S. National Honor Roll Award recipient, E1151 [5JN]

Baker, Donald: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1051 [22MY]

Baker, Dorothy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1434, E1437 [9JY]

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

Baker, Tom: University of Colorado Leo C. Riethmayer Award recipient, E1808 [16SE]

Baldwin, NY: tribute to Meadow Elementary School, E277 [25FE]

Baldwin, Sally Kendall: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Balet, Brigette: Montrose, CO, Key Citizens Award recipient, E2322 [19NO]

Balogh, Christopher: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1351 [25JN]

Bank One Corp.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Delaware Small Business Champion Award recipient, E130 [5FE]

Banuelos, Crystal: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E290 [26FE]

Barberi, Tony: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E94 [29JA]

Bartlett, Melissa Ellis: North Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E830 [1MY]

Bartoli, Frank: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E96 [29JA]

Barulli, Larry: Bayonne Detachment of the Marine Corps League Lance Corporal Stanley J. Kopcinski Memorial Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Basch, Bill: University of Michigan Raoul Wallenberg Medal recipient, E1871 [24SE]

Bass, Lawrence A.: Sparrow Health System Sparrow Founder's Award recipient, E688 [7AP]

Bean, Alfred (Mugsy): Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Beary, Kevin: National Sheriffs' Association National Sheriff of the Year award recipient, H5684 [23JN]

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

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Bennison, Ruth-e: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E530 [20MR]

Berg, Mary J.: Colorado Rural Health Center Rural Healthcare Excellence Award recipient, E1758 [10SE]

Bishop, Charles A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2259 [6NO]

Bishop, Mike: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E264 [13FE]

Bishop, Richard S.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E962 [15MY]

Blackwell, Jennifer: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E289 [26FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1511), H2669 [2AP], H5830-H5837 [25JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 709), H6681 [14JY]

Blevins, Patricia: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Recognition Award recipient, E129 [5FE]

Boger, Mary W.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E459 [13MR]

Booth, Susan: Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow designee, E1373 [26JN]

Boston, Hugh E.: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Boston (MA) Globe: Pulitzer Prize recipient for public service, E780 [12AP]

Boucher, Charles: Rhode Island Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [1MY]

Boucher, Daniel: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Boulder City, NV: tribute, E783 [12AP]

Bowers, Matthew N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E659 [3AP]

Bowers, Robert A.: Levy County, FL, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E1701 [5SE]

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Boyce, Carrie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E288 [26FE]

Boyd, Gerald: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Boyle, Megan: CORE of the ARC (coalition) Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Boyne City, MI: Michigan Economic Development Corp., Main Street Communities honoree, E1611 [25JY]

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

Bracco, Lorraine: USO of Metropolitan New York Entertainer of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Bradford, John: Pennsylvania Middle School Association Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

Bradshaw, Kenneth L., Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, E2511 [8DE]

Brannen, Peter: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1353 [25JN]

Branson, Charles R.: Shepherd College President's Award recipient, E1071 [23MY]

Bray, Alan: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Brennecke, Christopher S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brennecke, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brentwood, TN: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipients, E1984 [7OC]

Brewer, Jason: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2165 [30OC]

Briggs, Angie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Brody, William R.: Stanford Medical Alumni Association J.E. Wallace Sterling Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Bryant, Shauna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), H9316-H9318 [8OC], E341 [27FE], E2030 [10OC]

Burch, Edith: Experience Works, Inc., California Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Burch, Jean: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [13MR]

Bushinski, Erica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E945 [14MY]

Butler, Johnny J.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Byrd, Jonathan: Professional Golfers Association of America Rookie of the Year award recipient, E88 [28JA]

Byrd, Senator: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Freedom From Fear Award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Cabrillo Power, LLC: Walter Jones NOAA Excellence in Business Leadership Award recipient, E493 [18MR]

Calabresi, Guido: Columbian Lawyers Association Charles A. Rapallo Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

California League of Middle Schools: tribute to Educator of the Year award nominees, E2508 [8DE]

Calumet, MI: Michigan Economic Development Corp., Main Street Communities honoree, E1610 [25JY]

Calvin, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Cameron, Danny H.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Camp Blanding, FL: return of Florida Air National Guard 22d RED HORSE Squadron, H9288 [8OC]

Cardillo, Clement: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E2296 [14NO]

Carpenter, Charles C.J.: NIH John E. Fogarty Recognition Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

Carter, Bob G.: Governor's New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1883 [24SE]

Carter, Gary: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA], E39 [8JA], E1688 [4SE]

Carter, Larry: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E2502 [8DE]

Carter, Shannon and Lee: Cincinnati, OH, United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award recipients, E64 [27JA]

Castillo, Juan M.: Orange County, CA, Human Relations Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E875 [6MY]

Cauthon, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E961 [15MY]

Chamberlain, Robert: Oxford University Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

Champion, Ben: Oxford University Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

Chatterjee, Oona: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Chen, Wey and Sue: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1582 [24JY]

Chen Shui-bian: International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award recipient, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Chettle, Levi J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Chittenden, Cheryl: Advocate of the Year award recipient, E2341 [20NO]

Christensen, Lennard: Texas Tech University Male Athlete of the Year award recipient, E796 [29AP]

Christiansen, Veronica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E371 [5MR]

Christodoulou, Kyriaki S.: Women's Issues Network of the Pancyprian Association of America honoree, E743 [11AP]

Christopher, Elroy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Chu, Morgan: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E1010 [21MY]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

———Rhode Island Guard and Reserve Pro Patria award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

Clark, Bill: National Police Defense Foundation Man of the Year award recipient, E643 [2AP]

Clark, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E362 [4MR]

Cleary, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [29AP]

Cochran, Garret T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E864 [5MY]

Cohen, Dorothy M.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [13MR]

Coldren, Kevin (Max): Eagle Scout Award recipient, E299 [27FE]

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

Cole, Josie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E965 [15MY], E1365 [26JN]

Colley, James: posthumous awarding of Ed Pastor Cultural Awareness Award, E1694 [4SE]

Collier, Peter: tribute to book ``Medal of Honor'', E2111 [21OC]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Colorado: Regional Transportation District recipient of American Public Transportation Association Best Transit Agency award, E2148 [28OC], E2215 [4NO], E2240 [5NO]

———tribute to National Trust for Historic Preservation award recipients, E2001 [8OC]

Columbia, SC: South Carolina Black Hall of Fame inductees, E1297 [18JN]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Community Housing Works (organization): Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E976 [15MY]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Connaway, Chester: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1047 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Conover, John L.: Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

Consolidated Wood Products (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2255 [6NO]

Cookeville, TN: Upper Cumberland Cardiology Consultants recipient of the Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation, E2218 [4NO]

Corchado, Hector M.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E242 [13FE]

Corning, NY: tribute to World War II veterans, E1770 [11SE]

Corpus Christi, TX: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1378 [27JN]

Cortese, Fred: Pueblo County, CO, Sheriff's Dept., Medal of Valor recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Costello, Helen: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2325 [19NO]

Couldry, Vincent M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2305 [17NO]

Counts, Elizabeth: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Cowen, John N.: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1052 [22MY], E1434 [9JY]

Cox, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [19MY]

Cox, Steve: Chillicothe, MO, Elks Lodge #656 Outstanding Achievements Award recipient, E462 [13MR]

CP Federal Credit Union: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Cress, Kayla: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E377 [6MR]

Crisostomo, David: Gannett Co., Inc., Newsroom Supervisor Recognition Award recipient, E2551 [15DE]

Crook, Jason: Key Club International speech contest winner, E1924 [30SE]

Cross, David D.: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Clinical Practice recipient, E933 [13MY]

Crosswinds Youth Services (nonprofit organization): National Network for Youth (organization) Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

Cruden, Carol: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E102 [29JA]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 3009), E1715 [5SE]

Cruz, Ersilia: NeighborWorks Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership recipient, E2074 [17OC]

Cullen, Karl: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Culver, Jim: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God, Union, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award as Usher of the Year recipient, E1068 [23MY]

Cummings, James M.: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Dakota County, MN: Soil and Water Conservation District recipient of EPA Clean Water Partners for the 21st Century award, E262 [13FE]

Dash, Julie: Directors Guild of America award nominee, E295 [26FE]

de la Cruz, Carlos: American Red Cross Humanitarian Award recipient, H2591 [2AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

de Otero, Guadalupe Sanchez: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [11JN]

Deary, William: SBA Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1840 [17SE]

DeBates, Bryan: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1635 [25JY]

DeBenedet, Harry: St. Michael's Church of New Haven, CT, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1776 [11SE]

Deerfield Beach, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, E1236 [13JN]

———tribute to Deerfield High School girls' basketball team, E746 [11AP]

Degaetano, Sebastian: Purple Heart recipient, E2512 [8DE]

Deland, FL: St. Barnabas Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2163 [30OC]

DeLay, Representative: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Friend of Israel Award recipient, E753 [11AP]

Delconte, Michael: Luzerne County, PA, Italian American Association Person of the Year award recipient, E1977 [7OC]

Delong, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E378 [6MR]

DeNiro, Kathy: MetLife Inc./National Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year Award recipient, E1314 [20JN]

Denton, TX: Denton Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Merit Awards, E2378 [21NO], E2390 [22NO]

Dept. of Defense: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award of the Purple Heart to certain POW (H.R. 2875), E1613 [25JY]

Diamond, Shaun T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2306 [17NO]

Diehl, Jim: Craig, CO, City Council Citizen Commendation recipient, E2224 [4NO]

DiNunzio, Michael: North Penn B'nai B'rith Humanitarian Award recipient, E64 [27JA]

Dodo, Carol: Colorado Cattlemen's Association Cattlewoman of the Year award recipient, E2497 [8DE]

Dodson, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [5NO]

Doty, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E313 [27FE]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H. Res. 101), E277 [25FE]

Dozier, Lamont: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Draggoo, Sandy: American Public Transportation Association Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award recipient, E1673 [3SE]

Droushiotis, Dennis C.: Panpaphian Association of America, Inc., Evagoras Pallikarides Award of Merit recipient, E197 [12FE]

Drury University: tribute to Students In Free Enterprise World Cup Team, E2306 [17NO]

Dude, Leroy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1038 [21MY]

Duffany, Brian: Livonia, MI, Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Dunkel, Brent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E791 [29AP]

Dunn, Aaron M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E173 [7FE]

Dunn, Peggy Savage: Michigan Science Teachers' Association Elementary Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E687 [7AP]

Durazo, Maria Elena: Paul Wellstone Citizen Leadership Award recipient, E1141 [5JN]

Dwyer, William: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E104 [29JA]

Dykes, Jamie: Paterson, NJ, Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

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

Eckman, William: Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission John Bloom Citizen of the Year award recipent, E2467 [8DE]

Education: tribute to National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees, E879 [6MY]

Edwards, Willis: Christophers (organization) Christopher Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation award, E1931 [30SE], E2136 [28OC]

Ehlers, Representative: American Association for the Advancement of Science Philip Hauge Abelson Prize recipient, E408 [7MR]

Eisner, Michael: Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E2241 [5NO]

Elder, Margaret: Disney American Teacher Award recipient, E1616 [25JY]

Eldersburg, MD: Liberty High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E906 [9MY]

Elliott, Phillip S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Ellis, Meredith: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E827 [1MY]

Elwell, Mary Jo: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E296 [26FE]

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

Espinoza, Daniel: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1198 [11JN]

Etter, James: SBA Virginia Small Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1347 [25JN]

Everson, Helen: Edgerton, WI, Rotary's Honored Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Ewer, Chelsea: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP]

Fair, Clinton: Upper Peninsula, MI, Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E730 [10AP]

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

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

Feldman, Joel J.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Fennessy, Jacqueline: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E463 [13MR]

Ferdinandi, John, Jr.: California Transportation Foundation Tranny Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1033 [21MY]

Ferguson, Audrey: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1121 [4JN]

Ferraina, Joseph M.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Long Branch, NJ, Lodge Man of the Year recipient, E1959 [2OC]

Ferren, Susan: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E519 [19MR]

Fey, Jon J.: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper Award recipient, E2193 [31OC]

Fields, Cliff: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Fili-Krushel, Patricia: USO of Metropolitan New York Woman of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Fish, Matthew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2163 [30OC]

Fisher, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Floyd, Courtney: Salvation Army Emily Reno Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Fofanah, Mohamed Pa-Momo: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Folsom, John L.: Purple Heart recipient, E2507 [8DE]

Fort Benning, GA: Army Communications of Excellence Chief of Staff Award recipient, E861 [1MY]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School boys' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Fort Walton Beach, FL: designation of Liza Jackson Preparatory School as model charter school, E782 [12AP]

Fort Worth, TX: Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

———Rufino Mendoza Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1968 [2OC]

———Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

Fortier, Dorothy: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO Unionist of the Year Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Fortinsky, Robert and Shirley: Temple Israel of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Pillars of the Community (Amudei Tzibor) award recipients, E2191 [31OC]

Foster, Max and Verda: California Poultry Federation Pioneer Award recipients, E1858 [23SE]

Fouquette, Charles R.: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1809 [16SE]

Fowler, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E355 [4MR]

Frederick, Sherman: Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame inductee, E1986 [7OC]

Freker, Stephen: National High School Baseball Coach's Association New England's Coach of the Year award recipient, E2432 [23NO]

Fritz, Greg and Dianne: Mariposa County, CA, Chamber of Commerce Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year award recipients, E687 [7AP]

Funny Cide (racehorse): Kentucky Derby winner, H4021 [14MY], E898 [9MY]

Galasso, Carmel: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1889 [25SE]

Garcia, Jose: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Garden Grove, CA: Garden Grove Unified School District recipient of Eli Broad Foundation Award, E1450 [11JY]

Gardner, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E396 [7MR]

Garner, Lynn: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1242 [13JN]

Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance, Inc.: Distinguished Service Award recipients, E806 [30AP]

Georgetown, CO: National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination designation, E1397 [27JN]

Georgetown, OH: tribute to Brown County General Hospital on recognition in 100 Top Hospitals Study, E1403 [7JY]

Gerler, Bob: Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council Outstanding Board Member of the Year award recipient, E2352 [20NO]

German, Ryan: Delaware Young Entrepreneur award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Germann, Nancy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

Giani, Lou: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, E1163 [5JN], E1193 [10JN]

Giantomasi, Francis J.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2030 [10OC]

Glockner, Robert: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2329 [19NO]

Goldenberg, Paul: Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Goldman, Jack: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1053 [22MY], E1437 [9JY]

Goldman, Roberta R.: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Goosby, Zuretti, Jr.: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Gordon, Andrew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E307 [27FE]

Gordon, Bud: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E390 [7MR]

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Community Hospital on recognition in 100 Top Hospitals Study, E994 [19MY]

———tribute to Grand Junction High School ``Orange & Black'' student newspaper, E2271 [6NO]

Gray, Jim: Tennessee Arts Commission Distinguished Artist Award recipient, E535 [20MR]

Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO: Outdoor Education Program recipient of Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Governmental Environmental Education Award for Excellence, E2345 [20NO]

Greeley, CO: 137th Space Warning Squadron recipient of National Guard Association of the U.S. Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, E1753 [10SE]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Gretick, Caroline: ATHENA award recipient, E84 [28JA]

Griffen, Daniel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

Grumman, Cornelia: Pulitzer Prize recipient for editorial writing, E1210 [11JN]

GTR Labs, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2253 [6NO]

Guevarra, Ernest: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Gunturi, Sai: Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee winner, E1126 [4JN]

Gusha, John: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1191 [10JN]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Gutierrez, Anna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13MR]

Gutierrez, Noe: Council on Adult Basic Education National Adult Learner of the Year award recipient, E790 [29AP]

Guyton, Clayton: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Gwinn, Samuel W.: National 4-H Hall of Fame inductee, E362 [4MR]

Hager, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E172 [7FE]

Hall, James: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient, E1968 [2OC]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Halsey, Cheryl: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E356 [4MR]

Hansen, Christopher: SBA National Home-Based Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Hanser, Jason T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2330 [19NO]

Hardin, Thomas, Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1689 [4SE]

Hardy, Dawn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E357 [4MR]

Hardy, Fred: Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Central Labor Council Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E127 [4FE]

Harlan, Noel: Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Driver of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [14JY]

Harmon, David: Illinois Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1197 [11JN]

Harrison, Jesse M.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

Hatch, Chandler A.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1331 [24JN]

Hatcher, Richard A.: Thomas R. Fortune Pastor of the Year award recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Hautzinger, Peter: Colorado Prosecutor of the Year award recipient, E2313 [17NO]

Hawkins, Gregory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [3AP]

Hawkins, Sally: Delaware Small Business Journalist Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Heath, Alfred O.: Virgin Islanders for Responsible Government (organization) Alexander A. Farrelly Public Service Award recipient, E1206 [11JN]

Heetebry, Irene: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Advanced Practice recipient, E932 [13MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9411-H9416 [15OC]

Heiman, Kim: Walter B. Jones NOAA Excellence Award recipient, E378 [6MR]

Henderson, Al: Salvation Army Wlliam Booth Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Hicks, Mieasha: Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year award recipient, E1831 [17SE]

Hill, Fred: Plymouth, MI, Hall of Fame inductee, E607 [27MR]

Hinkell, Arnell: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1261 [16JN]

HK Casting, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2250 [6NO]

Hobbs, Thomas: Bronze Star recipient, E2042 [15OC]

Hodkin, Joseph: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E98 [29JA]

Hodkin, Morris S.: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E98 [29JA]

Holland, Brian: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Holland, Edward: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to South Broward High School girls' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Holtzman, Jerome: Chicago Athletic Association Ring Lardner Award recipient, E2353 [20NO]

Homan, James F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E444 [12MR]

Homann, Al: Silverton, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

Hopper, Calvin: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E1967 [2OC]

Hopson, Tony: Portland, OR, First Citizen award recipient, H3659 [6MY]

Horine, Betty R. Lewis: American Mother's Association Mother of the Year award recipient, E736 [11AP]

Horsley, Don: Pacific Skyline Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E1988 [7OC]

Hove, LaVon C.: Purple Heart recipient, E2510 [8DE]

Hovnanian, Vahak and Paris: Pacific Encore Performances Artistic Eminence Award recipients, E1915 [30SE]

Howard, Carl: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2460 [25NO]

Howard, Evelyn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E359 [4MR]

Hucke, Samuel T., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2307 [17NO]

Hughes, Tonda: Chicago, IL, Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame inductee, E2061 [16OC]

Hull, John D.: San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO, Friend of the Labor Council Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Hult, Kelly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

Huston, Charles L., III: Chester County, PA, Community Foundation Lifetime Philanthropy Award recipient, E1997 [8OC]

Hyatt, Jolene: National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence nominee, E888 [7MY]

Indian Head, MD: tribute to Lackey High School football team, E2470 [8DE]

Indiana: tribute to Indiana Football Hall of Fame inductees, E842 [1MY]

Indiana State Teacher's Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E841 [1MY]

Inman, Julie: Orange County, CA, American Red Cross Clara Barton Spectrum Award recipient, E631 [1AP]

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

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, E1869 [23SE]

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

Italy: tribute to Nobel Peace Laureates Summit in Rome, E2489 [8DE]

Jack, Kayleigh C.: GOPUSA.com, Inc., Young Patriots Essay Contest winner for Idaho, E690 [7AP]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1017), E341 [27FE]

Jacksonville, FL: Stanton College Preparatory School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1277 [17JN]

Jacobson, Thomas N.: Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E1220 [11JN]

Jacobson, Xema: John S. Lyons Foundation Labor Leader of the Year award recipient, E1807 [16SE]

Jara, Daniel H.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E245 [13FE]

Jin, Deborah S.: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation MacArthur Fellow award recipient, E2004 [8OC]

John Carroll University: tribute to honorary degree recipients, E1382 [27JN]

Johnsen, Samuel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1107 [3JN]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers honorees, E556 [24MR]

Johnston, Neil C.: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E1084 [23MY]

Jones, Cynthia: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E792 [29AP]

Jones, Norah: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., Grammy Award recipient, E309 [27FE]

Jones-Ham, Wilmer: Dr. Marie Wright Tolliver Cultural and Civic Club Woman of the Year Award recipient, E1895 [25SE]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2818), E1566 [23JY]

Kagay, Bryant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

Kanawha Scales & Systems, Inc.: West Virginia Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting recipient, E2229 [5NO]

Kansas: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (organization): President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, E2221 [4NO]

Kaplan, Lionel A.: Orthodox Union Institute for Public Affairs National Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E2300 [17NO]

Kapp, Andy and Dana: Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award recipients, E119 [31JA]

Kastner, Barry A.: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E95 [29JA]

Kaufman, Francine Ratner: American Diabetes Association Woman of Valor award recipient, E140 [6FE]

———American Diabetes Association Women of Valor Award recipient, E95 [29JA]

Kavadas, Demetrios: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Man of the Year award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

Keeley, David: Walter B. Jones Memorial Award for Coastal Steward of the Year recipient, E609 [27MR]

Kellerman, Chris: Bronze Star recipient, E905 [9MY]

Kelly, Barbara: Millbury, MA, Democratic Committee Humanitarian Award recipient, E572 [25MR]

Kennaley, Christopher R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E633 [1AP]

Kennedy, Paul D.: Children's Friend, Inc., Ambassadors Award recipient, E1897 [25SE]

Kentucky: tribute to Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E562 [25MR]

Kientzy, Melanie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [4MR]

Kilgore, Devon: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E352 [4MR]

Killgore, Bill: Grand Junction, CO, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E1399 [27JN]

Kimble, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E305 [27FE]

Kimmel, Ardell: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1037 [21MY]

Kimmel, Wilma: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Kinchelo, Michael: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

King, Raul: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

King, Roy: Thomas R. Fortune Exemplary Service Award recipient, E2056 [16OC]

Kitchen, Michael B.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E799 [29AP]

Klco, Daniel R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1697 [5SE]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Farragut High School, Christian Academy of Knoxville, and Webb School of Knoxville State championship sports teams, E1513 [18JY]

Kobeski, Thomas (Kubby): Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joe Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E93 [29JA]

Kolakowski, Leszek: John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences recipient, E2273 [7NO]

Kolberg, Carol: National Catholic Education Association Dr. Robert J. Kealy Distinguished Principal Award recipient, E439 [12MR]

Koral, Kurt: Connecticut Dental Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E911 [9MY]

Koselak, Jeremy: Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1525 [18JY]

Koszuro, Jane: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E181 [11FE]

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

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2235 [5NO]

Lafayette, NY: tribute to Lafayette High School boys' lacrosse team, E1415 [8JY]

Lake/Flato Architects Inc.: American Institute of Architects Architecture Firm Award recipient, E2471 [8DE]

Larsen, John: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E536 [20MR]

LaSala, Dina: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Latino Youth Leadership Institute: tribute to Latino Youth Leadership Conference and Awards Dinner, E853 [1MY]

Lauder, Evelyn H.: Sewall Belmont House and Museum Alice Award recipient, E1201 [11JN]

Lawrence (MA) Eagle-Tribune: Pulitzer Prize recipient for breaking news reporting, E710 [8AP]

Laws-Clay, Velma: Scene Magazine Woman of the Year award recipient, E296 [26FE]

LeBlond, Dan and Minor: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1770 [11SE]

Ledbetter, Emmett: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Lee, Eric: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1485 [15JY]

Leggiero, Michael: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award recipient, E1897 [25SE]

Leslie, Carlin O.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E310 [27FE]

Library Corp.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2251 [6NO]

Linder, Brittany: Longview, TX, Partners in Prevention (organization) Red Ribbon Week drug free essay contest winner, E299 [27FE]

———Longview Partners in Prevention (organization) essay contest winner, E147 [6FE]

Little, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Lloyd Family: Outstanding Farm Family award recipient, E1532 [18JY]

Logue, John: Ford Foundation Leadership for a Changing World Award recipient, E2017 [8OC]

Loma Linda, CA: Loma Linda Medical Center recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Organizational Excellence Trophy Award, E2134 [28OC]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

Lorenz, Eric D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Lotito, Floyd A.J.: San Francisco Forum San Franciscan of the Year award recipient, E996 [19MY]

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

Lowe, Judy: Alexandria, VA, Commission on Women Marguerite Payez Award recipient, E1289 [18JN]

Luethje, Travis A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2265 [6NO]

Luppi, Mark: Mid-Atlantic Region and Delaware Financial Service Advocate Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Lusby, MD: Patuxent High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1274 [17JN]

Machado, Fernando C. (Fred): Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E1654 [25JY], E1687 [4SE]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

Machaskee, Alex: World Trade Center Cleveland (organization) International Business Executive of the Year award recipient, E1770, E1776 [11SE], E1809 [16SE], E1816 [17SE]

Macoubrie, Clinton P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E175 [7FE]

Magee Rieter Automotive Systems (business): General Motors Corp. Supplier of the Year award recipient, E2043 [15OC]

Maine, Scott: Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel Class 6A-5A-4A Baseball Player of the Year award recipient, E1662 [25JY]

Malanga, Rocco M.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2028 [10OC]

Manchester, Tom: Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame inductee, H8890 [24SE]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Mansheim, James S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E865 [5MY]

Marion County, FL: Marion County Young Republicans recipient of National Federation of Young Republicans Young Republican Club of the Year award, E1533 [18JY]

Markley, Martin: Bronze Star recipient, H5822 [25JN]

Marlin, Kimberly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

Marques, Helena: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times Southcoast Woman of the Year award recipient, E224 [13FE]

Marquette County, MI: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, E1315 [20JN]

Marriot, Michael W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E171 [7FE]

Martelli, Valerie: SBA Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1796 [16SE]

Martin, John A.: Dallas Lawyers Auxiliary (organization) Justinian Award recipient, E709 [8AP]

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

Martinez, Frank: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Bronze Medal recipient, E1652 [25JY]

Martinez, Roberta H.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E467 [13MR]

Mashaw, Bill: La Plata County Community Summit Coordinating Committee Community Builder Award recipient, E1207 [11JN]

Mason Building Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Government Market Assistance Program Delaware Diamond Award recipient, E139 [6FE]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: National Community Action Partnership Award for Excellence in Community Action recipient, E1582 [24JY]

Maurier, Matthew: Livonia, MI, Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E530 [20MR]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

McCall, Jesse D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1790 [16SE]

McClain, William: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E212 [13FE]

McCormick, John: Scripps Howard Foundation Walker Stone Award for Editorial Writing recipient, E1212 [11JN]

McDonald, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

McDonald, Scott: Massachusetts State Police Medal of Lifesaving recipient, E844 [1MY]

McDonough, James: Youth Crime Watch of America (organization) National Champion of Youth Award recipient, H63 [8JA]

McElroy, Lacey: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E320 [27FE]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, E103 [29JA]

McGowan, Ann: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2326 [19NO]

McGrath, Kathleen: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E1349 [25JN]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipients, E1852 [23SE]

McGreevey, Dina Matos: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E237 [13FE]

McInerney, Martin J. (Hoot): Old Newsboys' Goodfellows Fund of Detroit Goodfellow of the Year recipient, E1955 [2OC]

McKee, Steven E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

McKenna, Elizabeth: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E522 [19MR]

McLean County, IL: Dept. of HHS Communities Can! Community of Excellence Award recipient, E1203 [11JN]

McRobert, Mary Ann: Lenawee County, MI, Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award recipient, E1095 [2JN]

Medrad, Inc.: NIST Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2551 [15DE]

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

Meltzer, Allan H.: American Enterprise Institute Irving Kristol Award recipient, E336 [27FE]

Members of Congress: tribute to Congressional Distinguished Service Award recipients, H6312, H6318 [8JY]

Menegatti, Frank and Sue: Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum Leopold Conservation Award recipients, E1231 [11JN]

Mercer, Sarah: Siemens Corp., American History Innovation Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E839 [1MY]

Mershon, Clark: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E498 [18MR]

Meyer, Anthony: National Football League Community Quarterback Award recipient, E599 [27MR]

Meyer, David R.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E869 [6MY]

Miami, FL: tribute to Mercy Hospital, H6468 [10JY]

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY], E945 [14MY]

Miller, Don: National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1704 [5SE]

Miller, Dorie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, E2266 [6NO], E2289 [10NO]

Miller, Linda: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1275 [17JN]

Miller, Mary E.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Family Business Longevity Award recipient, E131 [5FE]

Miller, Robert, III: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Mills, Matthew: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Mincberg, David: Houston, TX, American Jewish Committee Max H. Nathan Award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Mineola, NY: tribute to Randi's Cleaners (business), E1847 [22SE]

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans: National Coalition for Homeless Veterans Outstanding Member Award recipient, E924 [9MY]

Minority Business and Professionals Network (organization): tribute to Award Gala, E1352 [25JN]

Missouri: tribute to Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Distinction in Performance Award recipients from the Northwest Missouri School Districts, E37 [8JA]

Missouri Farm Bureau: American Farm Bureau Federation President's Award recipient, E126 [4FE]

Mitchell, Connie: Delaware Home-Based Business Advocate Award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Mitchem, Kenneth E.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award recipient, E1111 [3JN]

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

Mize, Krystal: University of Southern Colorado Threlkeld Prize for Excellence recipient, E1198 [11JN]

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

Mohr, Thomas C.: Michigan Clerk of the Year award recipient, E1828 [17SE]

Mondavi, Margrit Biever: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E123 [4FE]

Mondavi, Robert G.: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E125 [4FE]

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

———Nation's Restaurant News (publication) and Coca-Cola North America People and Performance Award recipient, E2500 [8DE]

Montanez, Paula: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

Monterey County Peace Officer's Association: tribute to Medal of Valor recipients, E192 [12FE]

Montes, Alfredo: Friends of San Leandro Creek (organization) poetry contest winner, E1152 [5JN]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

Moore, Stephen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E300 [27FE]

Moore, Steve: Grand Junction, CO, Optimist Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1316 [20JN]

Morgan, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E353 [4MR]

Morgan, W. Jason: NSF National Medal of Science recipient, E2277 [7NO]

Morton, Bill: Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

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

Mukosa, Christian: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Mulvihill, William J.: Arthritis Foundation Charles B. Harding Award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

Murray, Eddie: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA], H7622 [25JY], E1604 [25JY]

Myers, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E637 [1AP]

NAACP: nomination of ``The Rosa Parks Story'' (television movie) for Image Award, E359 [4MR]

Nadder, Richard: National Defense Service Medal, U.N. Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Korean Service Medal with a bronze star recipient, E1873 [24SE]

Narragansett, RI: Coast Guard House Restaurant recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

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

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (H. Con. Res. 230), H7181-H7183 [21JY], E1543 [21JY]

National Public Radio: Overseas Press Club Lowell Thomas Award recipient, H3661 [6MY]

National Service Organization of Scholastic: PR News Corporate Social Responsibility Award recipient, E593 [27MR]

New Hampshire: tribute to New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1551 [22JY]

New Port Richey, FL: Orchard Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center recipient of American Healthcare Association Quality Award, E1800 [16SE]

New York, NY: tribute to Lola de Rodriguez de Tio Academy of Future Technologies at Intermediate School No. 162 Lego League Tournament team, E425 [11MR]

New York , NY: tribute to Village Reform Democratic Club honorees, E1001 [21MY]

Newell, Rachel: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E354 [4MR]

Newlin, Suzanne: National Association for Sport and Physical Education High School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1141 [5JN]

Nichols, Roy: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2014 [8OC]

Nielson, Graham: Colorado Association of School Boards McGuffey Award recipient, E2371 [21NO]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Alexei A. Abrikosov for physics, H9286 [8OC]

———recognition of Anthony J. Leggett for physics, H9286 [8OC]

———recognition of Jimmy Carter for peace, E18 [8JA]

———recognition of Paul C. Lauterbur for physiology or medicine, H9286 [8OC], E2078 [17OC]

———recognition of Peter Agre for chemistry, E2006 [8OC]

———recognition of Roderick MacKinnon for chemistry, E2096 [20OC]

Nolfo, Ludo: Bayonne, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year recipient, E839 [1MY]

Nolfo, Maria: Bayonne, NJ, Columbus Committee Italian-American Educator Award recipient, E1905 [25SE]

North Brunswick, NJ: tribute to North Brunswick Township High School robotics team, E1098 [2JN]

Norton, Courtney: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Writing Contest Western Region winner, E1127 [4JN]

Notier, Peter: Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award recipent, E1331 [24JN]

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

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, E1169 [5JN], E1352 [25JN]

Oak Park, CA: Brookside School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Oberto, Neil F.: Hazleton, PA, Order Sons of Italy in America (organization) Outstanding Italian American award recipient, E2033 [14OC]

Odland, Luna: Alzheimer's Association President's Award recipient, E776 [12AP]

Ogle, Tara: American Ambulance Association Stars of Life Award recipient, H3648 [6MY]

Older, Stephen: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2261 [6NO]

Oludina, Olakunle: Delaware Minority Business Advocate Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

Oreskey, Rick: Pueblo County, CO, Sheriff's Dept., Medal of Valor recipient, E1202 [11JN]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (H.R. 1251), E438 [12MR]

Osberg, Susan: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Owen, Keith: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, E1306 [19JN]

Owens, Ronn: National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award recipient, E2063 [16OC]

Oxford, MI: Clear Lake Elementary School recipient of Michigan Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Exemplary School award, E539 [20MR]

Palm Bay, FL: National Civic League All-American City Award finalist, E1171 [5JN]

Pascal, Hamilton: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Pastrick, Robert: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Patterson, Curtis R.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E70 [27JA]

Patterson, Kay: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E765 [12AP]

Pavlica, Robert: Intel Corp., Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E2548 [8DE]

Payne, Representative: Cyprus Federation of America Justice for Cyprus Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Pedersen, Charles M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E794 [29AP]

Peltkian, Sonia Bedrossian: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [13MR]

Pepper, Andrew M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E275 [25FE]

Perez brothers: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductees, E2497 [8DE]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Petcoff, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E635 [1AP]

Peterslie, Oscar: Experience Works, Inc., Prime Time Awards Program Wisconsin Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, H8370 [17SE]

Peterson, Dana Camphous: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Woman of the Year award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

Pettengill, Kathryn: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Pfister, Betty: Women in Aviation, International (organization) honoree, E1203 [11JN]

Phillips, Marcus W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Pieczynski, Judy: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Pierce, Daniel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [7MR]

Pitas, Andrew: Air Traffic Control Association Glenn Gilbert Award recipient, E411 [7MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Pleasanton Rage girls' soccer team, E744 [11AP]

Poast, Ron: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, E2040 [15OC]

Polanski, Roman: nomination for Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences award, H1358 [26FE]

Pompano Beach, FL: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, E1239 [13JN]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Northern High School robotics team, E1097 [2JN]

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (H. Con. Res. 313), H11469-H11477 [18NO], E2362 [20NO]

Portillo, Sylvia: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1188 [10JN]

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Potts, Daniel: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Pou, Nellie: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E239 [13FE]

Powers, Donald S.: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Preiser Scientific, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

Price, Anthony: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., National Champion for Computer Applications award recipient, E1875 [24SE]

Price, Wiley: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

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

Prola, Jim: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO, COPE Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Protenic, Joe P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [27FE]

Providence, RI: PROV/Atomic Catering recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

Pryor, Tony: Army Silver Star award recipient, H10460 [6NO]

Pueblo, CO: Eva Baca Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2078 [17OC]

Pursell, Carl D.: Plymouth, MI, Hall of Fame inductee, E612 [27MR]

Quick, Gary: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E736 [11AP]

Quinn, Gavin: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E399 [7MR]

Racine, WI: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1543 [21JY]

Raflo, Frank: Kiwanis International Hixon Award recipient, E2093 [20OC]

Raine, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E284 [25FE]

Rakkou, John C.: Cyprus Federation of America Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award recipient, E1917 [30SE]

Ravelo, Ted: Philippine American Federation of South Florida, Inc., honoree, E1135 [5JN]

Razon, Nora: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E521 [19MR]

Reder, Tommy: Michigan State Polka Hall of Fame inductee, E1884 [24SE]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, E2084 [17OC]

Reedy, Thomas M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2263 [6NO]

Remmenga, Barbra: Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates Guardian Ad Litem Attorney of the Year award recipient, E167 [6FE]

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

Reyes, Matthew I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E312 [27FE]

Rhodes, John J.: Congressional Distinguished Service Medal recipient, E782 [12AP]

Richards, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2082 [17OC]

Richbourg, Ola: Laurel Hill, FL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E228 [13FE]

Riverside, CA: Riverside National Cemetery recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey National Cemetery Category Award, E2133 [28OC]

Robbins, Royal: Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2133 [28OC]

Roberson, Jessie: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Roberts, Lenore: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E520 [19MR]

Robinson, IL: Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, Illinois Refining Division recipient of Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, President's Award for Responsible Care, E1457 [11JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), H9231-H9235 [7OC]

Robinson, William T., III: Cincinnati Bar Association Themis Award recipient, E800 [29AP], E813 [30AP]

Rochester, NY: tribute to Aquinas High School football team, E246 [13FE]

Rolle, William: Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1679 [4SE]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Rosborg, James: Illinois School Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E2475 [8DE]

Roth, Cody E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E304 [27FE]

Rothenberg, Jean: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Ruckert, Ashley: Louisiana high school all-star volleyball match outstanding player honoree, E1662 [25JY]

Russel, Jay: Levy County, FL, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer of the Year award recipient, E1700 [5SE]

Rutherford, Donna: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E528 [20MR]

Ryals, Jarvis and Mary Jo: Colorado State University-Pueblo President's Medal for Distinguished Service award recipient, E1438 [9JY]

Ryan, Elaine: Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Salem, OR: tribute to South Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, E1956 [2OC]

Sampsell, Patrick T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

San Antonio, TX: Morrill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

———Rayburn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

San Fernando Valley Bar Association: tribute to Valley Community Legal Foundation Heroes in Law Enforcement award recipients, E916 [9MY]

Santana, Felix: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2070 [17OC]

Santiago, Courtney: Ms. Wheelchair America Program, Inc., Ms. Wheelchair Florida honoree, E1496 [17JY]

Sarginson-DeMayer, Jean: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Scaife, Sherythia: Helen Kennedy Award recipient, H9190 [2OC]

Schaub, William: Purple Heart recipient, E2506 [8DE]

Schiavone, Joel: New Haven, CT, Preservation Trust Preservation Hero Award recipient, E1734 [9SE]

Schibell, Salvatore M.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E195 [12FE]

Schlafly, Phyllis: Ladies' Home Journal honoree, E613 [27MR]

Schnidt, Rita Z.: Jefferson County, CO, Democrats (organization) Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E1995 [8OC]

Schroeder, Bob: Hooksett, NH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, H5451 [17JN], E1154 [5JN]

Schuchert, Sharon: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, E2234 [5NO]

Schulze, Dusty: Craig, CO, City Council Meritorious Commendation recipient, E2223 [4NO]

Scott, Helen Wise: National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs of Central New Jersey Sojourner Truth Award recipient, E625 [31MR]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 314, E228 [13FE]

Scripps, Charles: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E213 [13FE]

Seattle, WA: tribute to American Medical Women's Association and NIH National Library of Medicine Local Legends project nominees, E2336 [19NO]

Seim, David: Lubbock, TX, United Way Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award recipient, E164 [6FE]

Sevan, Benon V.: Cyprus Federation of America Life Time Achievement Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

Sewell, Phyllis Shapiro: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E230 [13FE]

Shamsi, Edmund I.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Shannon, Ryan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E964 [15MY]

Shepp, Joseph: AARP (organization) Nevada Andrus Award for Community Service recipient, E2240 [5NO]

Shinn, Phillip G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E634 [1AP]

Siden, Douglas L.: American Baptist Seminary of the West Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Siegfried, Karl: Wireless Foundation VITA Wireless Samaritan Award recipient, E899 [9MY]

Simms, Ginny: Napa County, CA, Sierra Club Earl Thollander Environmental Award recipient, E748 [11AP]

Simonelli, Ann: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Sims, William B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E308 [27FE]

Singh, Rohan: Junior Achievement Inc., Student Entrepreneuer of the Year award recipient, E2283 [7NO]

Siu, Annie Chin: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E469 [13MR]

Slaven-Emond, AliceMarie: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Smith, Anne E.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1353 [25JN]

Smith, Mary: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1240 [13JN]

Smith, Paul: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the University Award recipient, E1974 [2OC]

Smith, Stephanie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E970 [15MY]

Smothers, Vicki: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E528 [20MR]

Snell, William E., Jr.: Greater Chambersburg, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E69 [27JA]

Snyder, Kyle D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Snyder, Leslie Crocker: National Police Defense Foundation Woman of the Year award recipient, E645 [2AP]

Socrates, Charles: Panpaphian Association of America, Inc., Member of the Year recipient, E197 [12FE]

Soendker, Jenna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E287 [26FE]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Sonsini, Clara: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1048 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Souhrada, Robert: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

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

Southeast Mental Health Services: American Psychiatric Association Silver Achievement Award recipient, E2369 [21NO]

Souza, Antone: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times Man of the Year award recipient, E83 [28JA]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Spencer Veneer, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2230 [5NO]

Spicuzzo, Joseph C.: Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award recipient, E1335 [24JN]

Spiegel, Bobby: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

Splenda, Inc.: Alabama Technology Network and Business Council of Alabama Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award Medium Manufacturer honoree, E683 [3AP]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

Spring Creek Natural Foods (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

SSM Health Care (nonprofit organization): Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E1123 [4JN], E1420 [8JY], E2040 [15OC]

St. Joseph Ballet Co.: President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, H10461 [6NO], E1617 [25JY]

St. Louis, MO: Children's Hospital inclusion in Child Magazine (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E245 [13FE]

———Commons Lane Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1055 [22MY]

———Conway Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1057 [22MY]

———Kennard Classical Junior Academy recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

———Pierre Laclede Elmentary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

Stafford, Andrew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2164 [30OC]

Stamper, Larry and Sue: Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award recipients, E1981 [7OC]

Stanley, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2027 [10OC]

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

Stark, Brenda: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Outstanding Education recipient, E931 [13MY]

Staten, Samuel, Jr.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Labor Leader Award recipient, E2105 [21OC]

Steele, Robert and Marguerite: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1583 [24JY]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

Sterling Heights, MI: tribute to firefighters union honorees, E1891 [25SE]

Stillman, Margaret: Hampton Roads, VA, Chamber of Commerce-Chesapeake Woman of the Year award recipient, E140 [6FE]

Stockdale, Joanne: SBA Iowa Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1821, E1830 [17SE]

Stone, Angela L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E766 [12AP]

Stone, Otho: Bronze Star recipient, E476 [13MR]

Storm, Scot: Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, E2295 [14NO]

Stram, Hank: National Football League Hall of Fame inductee, E1701 [5SE]

Stroup, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2455 [25NO]

Swallow, Craig: National Council of Economic Education/Nasdaq National Teaching Award honoree, E743 [11AP]

Swann, Mildred: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E529 [20MR]

Switalski family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Tabor, John: Leadership Charlotte (organization) Schley R. Lyons Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E2104 [21OC]

Tarantino, Joseph J.: Montgomery County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Tchobanoglous, George: National Water Research Institute Athalie Richardson Irvine Clark Prize recipient, E1260 [16JN]

Tealer, Lisa: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E518 [19MR]

Teddy (bull mastiff): Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show Best of Breed winner, E688 [7AP]

Teeter, James R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2308 [17NO]

Telgemeier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E314 [27FE]

Tempe, AZ: National Civic League All-America City Award recipient, E1546 [21JY]

Teresa, Donna: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. Anne Richardson Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2376 [21NO]

Texas: Teacher of the Year award recipients from the 5th Congressional District, E1640 [25JY]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District Teacher of the Year recipients, H4882 [4JN]

Thackaberry, Hugh: Purple Heart recipient, E2226 [4NO]

Theodoredis, Nicholas D.: Purple Heart recipient, E1305 [19JN]

Thistlethwaite, Christopher P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Thompson, Drew Q.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2469 [8DE]

Thompson, Ralph W., III: Monterey County Bar Association Chief Justice Phil Gibson award recipient, E994 [19MY]

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

Thousand Oaks, CA: Pinecrest School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Tilly, Heidi: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E315 [27FE]

Tobias, Glenn and Lynn: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E2307 [17NO]

Tobin, Amy R.: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Outstanding Administration recipient, E931 [13MY]

Tobiska, Jackson: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, H5417 [17JN]

Todd, Charles J.: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Tolentino, Nino J.: Scripps Howard Regional Spelling Bee winner for Guam, E1648 [25JY]

Tomlin, Katherine: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E317 [27FE]

Toomey, Amanda: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E322 [27FE]

Torley, Everett: Livonia, MI, State Trooper of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Toth, Nick: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E1430 [9JY]

Towne, Verna: Mancos Valley, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2311 [17NO]

Tremblay, Ray: Chiefland, FL, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E1687 [4SE]

Tritco, Tiffany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E318 [27FE]

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

Turner, Bert S.: Louisiana State University Alumni Association Hall of Distinction Alumnus of the Year Award recipient, E2380 [21NO]

Ufberg, Murray: Wilkes-Barre, PA, B'nai B'rith Community Service Award recipient, E166 [6FE]

Union City, CA: tribute to Logan High School forensics team, E1420 [8JY]

Union Park Automotive Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Family Business of the Year Award recipient, E132 [5FE]

University of Florida: tribute to women's tennis team, E2336 [19NO]

Upson, Ruth: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Urban, Jane: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Valentine, June: Southern Colorado Livestock Association Stockman of the Year award recipient, E2403 [22NO]

van Wagtendonk, Jan: Forest Service Excellence in Wilderness Stewardship Research Award recipient, E1350 [25JN]

Vanecek, Matthew A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E306 [27FE]

Varona, Aleida: Dept. of HHS Office of Child Support Enforcement Achievement Beyond the Call of Duty Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Vega, Amelia: Miss Universe pageant winner, E1141 [5JN]

Vega, Carmen: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2069 [17OC]

Vega, Mariano, Jr.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E249 [13FE]

Ventura, CA: Poinsettia School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1935 [1OC]

Vezin, Chad: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1354 [25JN]

Viking Pools, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2249 [6NO]

Virella, Miguel: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2071 [17OC]

Vizcarra, Joan: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Vulgamott, Kyle E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2479 [8DE]

Vyas, Kavi: California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award recipient, H332 [11FE]

Waldorf, MD: Thomas Stone High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1275 [17JN]

Walker Machinery Co.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2233 [5NO]

Walliser, Maureen: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1902 [25SE]

Walloch, John J.: Pulaski Council of Milwaukee Polish Heritage Award recipient, E816 [30AP]

Ward, G. William: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E795 [29AP]

———Penns Woods Council of the Boy Scouts National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Warden, Gail L.: City Year, Inc., Lifetime of Idealism award recipient, E1309 [20JN]

Watson, Donald D.: Hinsdale, IL, Hinsdale Central High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1825 [17SE]

Watson, Walter L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E768 [12AP]

Weaver, Jonathan H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E989 [19MY]

Webster, NY: tribute to Schroeder High School football team, E242 [13FE]

Wehling, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E231 [13FE]

Weiss, Michael A.: American Diabetes Association Charles H. Best Medal for Service recipient, H4844 [3JN], E1249 [13JN]

Wells, Sabrina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E323 [27FE]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

Whitchurch, Janet: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2316 [19NO]

Williams, Aaron S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2478 [8DE]

Williams, C.K.: National Book Selection Committee National Book Award in Poetry recipient, E2439 [23NO]

Williams, Carl: Asbury Park High School Hall of Fame inductee, E709 [8AP]

Wilson, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E946 [14MY]

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

Witkin, Evelyn M.: NSF National Medal of Science Award recipient, E2280 [7NO]

Witkowski, Terry: Polish National Alliance Milwaukee, WI, Society Lodge 2159 Polish American of the Year award recipient, E1999 [8OC]

Witte, Maria: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E838 [1MY]

Witten, Edward: NSF National Medal of Science Award recipient, E2282 [7NO]

Wolff, Joel I.: Grays Harbor County, WA, Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E449 [12MR]

Wood, Sean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E389 [7MR]

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

Wooden, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1580 [24JY]

Worcester, MA: tribute to Worcester Community Action Council Warm Friends Award recipients, E1130 [4JN]

Wortz, Peggy Fouke: ATHENA Foundation ATHENA of the Inland Valleys Award recipient, E1005 [21MY]

Wright, Dustin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [1AP]

Wsol, Frank J.: Anti-Defamation League Community Service Award recipient, E1338 [24JN]

Ybarra, Mary H.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E394 [7MR]

Yeadon, Alan and Kristine: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1917 [30SE]

Yorba Linda, CA: Bryant Ranch School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2149 [28OC]

Young, Steve: Dept. of Labor Labor Hall of Fame award recipient, E1937 [1OC]

Young-Holt, Carol: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E523 [19MR]

Yow, Deborah A.: Maryland Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E589 [26MR]

Zabaldo, Joseph F.: Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient, E1565 [23JY]

Zackiewicz, Dona: Delaware Women in Business Advocate the Year Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Zapata, Carmen: Hollywood, CA, Chamber of Commerce Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, E1934 [30SE]

Zarian, Larry: Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America Glendale Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2552 [15DE]

Zemlock, Ruth: KUSA-TV (Denver, CO) 9 Who Care Award recipient, E1159 [5JN]

Zink, Sidny: Durango, CO, Chamber of Commerce Barbara Conrad Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

Zitter, Judith: Zonta Club of Pasadena, CA, Woman of Achievement award recipient, E2292 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

Ahuja, Monte: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S14026 [5NO]

Albertson's Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12490-S12492, S12508-S12510 [14OC]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (S. 1673), S12139 [29SE]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (S. 1487), S10152 [29JY]

———expedite awarding of Global War on Terrorism Medal to recipients, S12677-S12682 [16OC]

Ashley, Dottie: South Carolina Arts Commission Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

Autore, Tony: Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency honoree, S11831 [23SE]

Aviation: establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (S. 1927), S15470 [21NO]

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Barker, Linda: Sioux Falls Development Foundation Spirt of Sioux Falls Award recipient, S15404 [21NO]

Barton, Ronald W.: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Chairman's Medal recipient, S13511 [29OC]

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

Bellmore, Fern: Northern Michigan County Democratic Party Duane Weiss Award recipient, S11345 [10SE]

Benedict College: tribute to gospel choir, S4509 [27MR]

Bertini, Catherine: World Food Prize recipient, S13126 [23OC]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Bishop, F. Marian: American Academy of Family Physicians John G. Walsh Award recipient, S1865 [4FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 709), S4439 [26MR], S6405 [14MY]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Boardman, Phillip: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (S. 1150), S7145 [23MY]

Boise, ID: William Howard Taft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12371 [2OC]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S9491 [16JY]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Brady, R. Hugh: Idaho High School Activities Hall of Fame inductee, S8718 [26JN]

Bridgewater, VA: tribute to Bridgewater Junior League All-Stars baseball team, S16113 [9DE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Bright, Jeannie: Fort Knox, KY, Directorate of Training, Doctrine, and Combat Development Training and Doctrine Command Editor of the Year award recipient, S3500 [11MR]

Brown, Clyde: NOAA Environmental Hero Award recipient, S10610 [31JY]

Buckner, Greg: Kentucky All-Star Hall of Fame inductee, S7977 [17JN]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), S15399 [21NO], S15570 [22NO], S15808 [24NO]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 82), S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

Byrd, Senator: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute Freedom From Fear Award recipient, S15274 [20NO]

Cabell, Stephen: Presidential Scholar in the Arts honoree, S8554 [25JN]

Campbell, Tyler: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

Carey, Paulette: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

Chemical Weapons Working Group: Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission Earth Day Award recipient, S5476 [29AP]

Clark, Rossi K.: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education and National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S4896 [7AP]

Collins, Jessica: Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Colorado: tribute to Solucient (business) Top 100 Hospitals honorees, S13708 [31OC]

Combs, Charleen: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

Connolly, Angela: American City and County (publication) National County Leader of the Year Award recipient, S9705 [22JY]

Cordes, Kirk: Rapid City, SD, Chamber of Commerce Ag Producer of the Year award recipient, S16116 [9DE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1477), S10070 [28JY]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 498), S3029 [3MR], S8600 [25JN]

Denver, CO: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

Devries, Daryl: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

Drummond, Garry N., Sr.: Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductee, S13512 [29OC]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

Duxbury, Robert: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11473 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Etzwiler, Donnell D.: National Institute of Health Policy Health Care Leadership Award recipient, S5056 [9AP]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

Evans, Ruth: Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children Excellence in Service award recipient, S7537 [9JN]

Farmer, Paul: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Human Condition recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Fedeli, Umberto P.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S14023 [5NO]

Finn, Daniel J.: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3618 [12MR]

Fornos, Werner: U.N. Population Award recipient, S5851 [7MY]

Frist, Thomas F., Jr.: Modern Healthcare (publication) and the American College of Healthcare Executives Healthcare Hall of Fame inductee, S4820 [3AP]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

Genematas, William N.: World Medical Relief, Inc., Irene M. Auberlin Service Above Self Award recipient, S2915 [27FE]

Gillin, James J., Jr.: Pennsylvanians for Effective Government (organization) Clifford L. Jones Award recipient, S14962 [17NO]

Goodwin, Tom: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S15810 [24NO]

Griess, Gabriel: 15th Air Force Co., Grade Officer of the Year award recipient, S7924 [16JN]

Grogan, Katie: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S6503 [15MY]

Hale, Patty: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Hamel, Anthony W.: Bronze Star recipient, S10902 [1AU]

Hansen, Doris: American Trucking Association National Driver of the Year award recipient, S12187 [30SE]

Harmston, Clayton: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7473 [5JN]

Harris, Bob: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Hatlen, Kaaren: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S5940 [8MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), S15502 [21NO]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Hiawassee, GA: tribute to Towns County Middle School, S5056 [9AP]

Hoffman, Margaret A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S14268 [7NO]

Hunter, Karlene: National Indian Business Association Native American Businesswoman of the Year award recipient, S11905 [24SE]

Illinois: tribute to American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S11830 [23SE]

Indiana: National Guard 1st Battalion 293d and 152d Infantry Regiment recipients of Dept. of the Army Combat Infantry award, S11023 [3SE]

———tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

———tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S15809 [24NO]

Indianapolis, IN: Charity Dye Elementary School #27 recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14799 [12NO]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, S11906 [24SE]

Jacques, Jennifer: VSA Arts (nonprofit organization) Expression Arts Program Road Trip—Journey of Discovery award recipient, S12531 [14OC]

Jensen, Geraldine: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Public Policy recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Johnson, Lorraine: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5646 [1MY]

Jones, Anthony: Commander of the British Empire honoree, S3084 [4MR]

Kanarek, Carol: Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast Chapter Unsung Hero Award recipient, S14026 [5NO]

Keller, Pat: Kentucky Music Educators Association Kentucky Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2593 [24FE]

Kennish, Jared P.: Bronze Star recipient, S10138 [29JY]

Kiley, Kevin: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S9239 [10JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1368), S8863 [27JN]

Kizito, Elizabeth Namusoke: National Association of Women Business Owners Louisville, KY, Chapter Woman Business Owner of the Year award recipient, S4432 [26MR]

Krueger, Connie: South Dakota Council of Teachers of English Language Arts Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5338 [11AP]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, S13801 [3NO]

Larson, Laird: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11474 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

LeRoy, Patrick S.: Muscular Dystrophy Association Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador selectee, S3160 [5MR]

Levitt, Arthur, Jr.: Franklin D. Roosevelt Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S8718 [26JN]

Lexington, KY: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government recipient of EPA Clean Water Partner Award, S3025 [3MR]

Lincoln, NE: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, S2521 [14FE]

MacCready, Paul: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy and Employment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Maine: tribute to Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn awards dinner, S11025 [3SE]

Mairs, Millie: Congressional Adoption Caucus Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S11984 [25SE]

Mangeot, Mike: Friends of Covington (organization) Covington Award recipient, S6620 [19MY]

Marquette County, MI: National Civic League All-America City Award finalist, S9047 [8JY]

McAllister, James C., III: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award recipient, S7131 [23MY]

McDonald, Scott: Massachusetts State Police Medal of Lifesaving recipient, S5648 [1MY]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, S1364 [22JA]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (S. 1834), S14178 [6NO]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (S. 1386), S9246 [10JY]

Merritt, Allen: Oregon Medical Association Doctor-Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S13132 [23OC]

Minami, Dale: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4159 [20MR]

Molina, Mario J.: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Environment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Monmouth, NJ: tribute to Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Women of Distinction honorees, S3367 [7MR]

Montana: tribute to Disability Determination Services, S13132 [23OC]

Montgomery, James: National Wildlife Refuge Association Refuge Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, S1807 [30JA]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

NASA: Glenn Research Center recipient of R&D (publication) R&D 100 Award, S13124 [23OC]

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

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (S. 540), S6617 [19MY]

Nebraska: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, S124 [9JA]

New Hampshire: tribute to Excellence in Education Award recipients, S7132 [23MY]

Nichols, Russell: Kentucky State Police Post 16 Trooper of the Year award recipient, S7133 [23MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S12748 [16OC], S13009 [22OC], S14222 [6NO]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, S8122 [18JN]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (S. 572), S3329-S3333 [6MR]

Osborne, Representative: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, S15055 [18NO]

Owens, Cynthia: Oregon Health Care Hero designee, S14798 [12NO]

Pauling, Trulesta: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Pecina, Michele: National Association of Elementary School Principals California National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, S7231 [3JN]

Petersen, Rachel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (H. Con. Res. 313), S15207 [19NO]

POW: issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions (S. 66), S63 [7JA]

Quarles, Ryan: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Ray, Firman: Army Silver Star award recipient, S15182 [19NO]

Reagon, Bernice Johnson: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Arts and Humanities recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, S12440 [3OC]

Rhode Island: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

———tribute to Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute to Faith in Action Program, S7827 [12JN]

Roberto, Richard: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year finalist, S15404 [21NO]

Roberts, Collette N.: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S8547 [25JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), S12853 [17OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300), S1909 [4FE], S2334 [12FE], S12733 [16OC], S12853, S12854 [17OC]

Robinson, Lillian S.: Experience Works, Inc., Kentucky Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, S13658 [30OC]

Rogers, Betsy Dawson: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S5848 [7MY]

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1465), S9974 [25JY]

SBA: tribute to Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award recipients, S11909 [24SE]

Schleiff, Henry S.: Cable Television Public Affairs Association President's Award recipient, S5478 [29AP]

Seals, Margaret: Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductee, S8894 [7JY]

Shelbyville, DE: Phillip C. Showell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12188 [30SE]

Siebert, Michael: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7472 [5JN]

SINAI Special Needs Institute: tribute to honorees for their dedication to improving the lives of disabled children, S3367 [7MR]

Sinha, Nirmal K.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Sinnott, Anthony D.: Reserve Officer of the Year award recipient, S4463 [27MR]

Soin, Raj: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S12370 [2OC]

Spengler, John D.: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Environment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Spooner, Judith: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, S16115 [9DE]

Stalker, Craig: International Association of Chiefs of Police Southern Region Trooper of the Year award recipient, S3725 [13MR]

Stevens, Senator: Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award recipient, S8712 [26JN]

Sununu, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S13651 [30OC]

Suttton, Duffy: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Jason Cammack Officer of the Year Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

Toal, Jean Hoefer: Government Technology (publication) honoree, S4510 [27MR]

Tyler, Margaret: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

U.S.-Ireland Alliance: tribute to George J. Mitchell Scholar Program, S10597 [31JY]

United Parcel Service: Women's Business Enterprise National Council ``Elite Eight'' honoree, S4701 [2AP]

University of Montana: Capital One Financial Corp., National Mascot of the Year award recipient, S3501 [11MR]

Volzke, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Weaver, Jasmin: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, S2338 [12FE]

Williams, Alec D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Benjamin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Craig: Public Interest Research Group John O'Connor Citizen Achievement Award recipient, S16117 [9DE]

Williams, Rebecca: James Madison Memorial Fellowship recipient, S8555 [25JN]

WJJY-Radio (Brainerd, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S7925 [16JN]

Workman, Brandon: U.S. Achievement Academy National Mathematics Award recipient, S7187 [2JN]

World of Children, Inc.: tribute to Hannah Neil World of Children Award recipients, S14801 [12NO]

Wright, R. Brent: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3617 [12MR]

Zettel, Mary A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S13511 [29OC]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson Posthumously and Designate a National Day of Recognition: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 300), S12737 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 709), S5995 [9MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 40), S9904 [24JY]

Statements

Award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal Posthumously: Alan H. (Bud) Selig, Major League Baseball, H9233 [7OC]

Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Firemen's Association Firefighters of the Year: Michael K. Cummings, E2103 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 71, tribute to Ralph Bunche, H9316 [8OC]

H. Con. Res. 230, tribute to communities selected to receive the National Civic League All-America City Award, H7181 [21JY]

H. Con. Res. 313, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pope John Paul II, H11469 [18NO]

H.R. 1511, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair, H5830 [25JN]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

H.R. 1821, award Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height, H9411 [15OC]

H.R. 1900, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, H9231 [7OC]

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, H11484 [18NO]

S. 66, issue a POW medal to civilian Federal employees who are forcibly detained by enemy forces under wartime conditions, S63 [7JA]

S. 300, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, S1909 [4FE], S12854 [17OC]

S. 498, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, S8600 [25JN]

S. 572, Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act, S3330 [6MR]

S. 709, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair, S4440 [26MR], S6405 [14MY], H6681 [14JY]

S. 1386, use of gold in Medal of Honor metal content, S9246 [10JY]

S. 1465, award Congressional Gold Medal to Wilma G. Rudolph posthumously, S9975 [25JY]

S. 1477, Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act, S10071 [28JY]

S. 1487, establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews, S10152 [29JY]

S. 1673, authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for Armed Forces members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12141 [29SE]

S. 1834, waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor to Gary L. McKiddy for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict, S14178 [6NO]

S. Con. Res. 40, National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S5613 [30AP], S9987 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 82, tribute to Ralph Bunche, S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

S. Res. 131, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Raymond G. Davis, Sr., S5679 [1MY]

S. Res. 244, recognition of Shirin Ebadi for Nobel Prize for peace, S12748 [16OC], S14222 [6NO]

Transcripts

Congressional Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony, H6313-H6318 [8JY]

Tributes

Kenseth, Matt, S15810 [24NO], E2423 [23NO]

AYERS, ANDREW

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S11587 [16SE]

AYERS, DANIEL A.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Venturing Silver Award recipient, E870 [6MY]

AYERS, EDWARD

Remarks in Senate

Council for Advancement and Support of Education: Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

AYERS, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2482 [8DE]

AYNOR, SC

Remarks in House

Aynor High School: Carolina First Bank Palmetto's Finest Award recipient, E776 [12AP]

AZERBAIJAN, REPUBLIC OF

Messages

Emigration Laws and Policies of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan: President Bush, S1732 [29JA], H248 [31JA]

Press releases

Azerbaijan—Government Launches Crackdown After Election, Hundreds of Opposition Members Arrested: Human Rights Watch (organization), S13046 [22OC]

Remarks in House

Democracy: efforts, H7622 [25JY]

Nagorno-Karabakh: democracy efforts, E276 [25FE], E315 [27FE], E345 [3MR], E1881 [24SE]

Turkey: human rights violations relative to the Baku-Tiblisiceyhan pipeline, H6587 [10JY]

U.S. policy, H8936 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Elections, S12887 [20OC], S13046 [22OC]

Reports filed

Nomination of Reno L. Harnish To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

AZEVEDO, JOHN V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E394 [7MR]

AZIM, AFIFA

Articles and editorials

Afghan Woman Soldier on Bay Area Visit To Raise Support for Freedoms Not Yet Realized, H11532 [19NO]

AZNAR, JOSE M. (President, Spain)

Bills and resolutions

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

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 2131), H11659 [20NO]

AZTEC, NM

Remarks in House

Slaven-Emond, AliceMarie: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

BABAUTA, GERARD G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2551 [15DE]

BABCOCK, BRETT M.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

BABE RUTH LEAGUE, INC.

Remarks in House

Altamonte Springs, FL: tribute to Altamonte Springs Patriots Babe Ruth League softball team, H9464 [15OC]

BABLITCH, WILLIAM A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E902 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6251 [14MY]

BABY ABANDONMENT PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 77), H54 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 77), H26 [7JA]

BACA, JOE (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Agriculture: ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas (see H.R. 1659), H11651 [19NO]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2940 [8AP]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H6707 [14JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H8017 [5SE]

Arizona: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (see H.R. 885), H11359 [17NO]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3684 [6MY]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2312 [25MR]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6271 [7JY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H5089 [9JN]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H392 [11FE]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H6464 [9JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H4740 [22MY]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8176 [10SE]

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

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

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

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H5367 [12JN]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11703 [20NO]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H2311 [25MR]

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

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H9131 [1OC]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

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

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

Computers: reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see H.R. 1933), H3763 [7MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3684 [6MY]

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

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

Dept. of Education: make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 2651), H6263 [26JN]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 3284), H9376 [8OC]

———award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H3973 [9MY]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H7170 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1148), H2473 [27MR]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

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

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

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (see H.R. 2991), H8083 [9SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10978 [6NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Diseases: increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H8083 [9SE]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7787 [25JY]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H5366 [12JN]

Education: express that changes to Title IX athletics policies contradict the spirit of athletic equality and gender parity and should not be implemented, and that Title IX should be kept intact (see H. Res. 137), H2312 [25MR]

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

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H9812 [21OC]

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

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see H.R. 365), H170 [27JA]

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

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H10237 [30OC]

Employment: amend and improve workforce investment and adult education systems (see H.R. 1992), H7170 [18JY]

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

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H6707 [14JY]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H9812 [21OC]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4369 [20MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6349 [8JY]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4788 [2JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H9282 [7OC]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H10237 [30OC]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H392 [11FE]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H4978 [4JN]

Financial institutions: accept U.S.-issued matricula consular as a valid form of identification (see H.R. 773), H699 [13FE]

———ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union capital standards (see H.R. 3579), H12922 [8DE]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1812 [12MR]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H1642 [5MR]

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

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H2271 [20MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1517 [4MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

FTC: deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (see H.R. 414), H274 [4FE]

Health: promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H5814 [24JN]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H1682 [6MR]

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

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7950 [4SE]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H2402 [26MR]

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

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

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9130 [1OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———adjust the status of certain aliens, with longstanding ties to the U.S., to that of an alien lawfully admitted to permanent residence (see H.R. 440), H2939 [8AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H3053 [9AP]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H7787 [25JY]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 819), H1955 [18MR]

———prevent commercial alien smuggling (see H.R. 2630), H6262 [26JN]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 3361), H12922 [8DE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7618 [24JY]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 108), H1956 [18MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9377 [8OC]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H2401 [26MR]

Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission: establish (see H.R. 1223), H1810 [12MR]

Iraq: tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

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

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H7020 [16JY]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 287), H8491 [23SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H7839 [3SE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H5408 [16JN]

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

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4877 [3JN]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H4529 [21MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3858 [8MY]

———increase payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1351), H4131 [14MY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H8175 [10SE]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H138 [8JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

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

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11393 (see H.R. 3459), H11516 [18NO]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

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

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H4011 [13MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3763 [7MY]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8382 [17SE]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H4735 [22MY]

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

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9215 [2OC]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 54), H1517 [4MR]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2312 [25MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE]

———eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants to establish veterans cemeteries on trust lands (see H.R. 2983), H12921 [8DE]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H4205 [15MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H9738 [20OC]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2277 [24MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

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

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

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H1466 [27FE]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H2132 [19MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2823 [3AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H7839 [3SE]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2473 [27MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4012 [13MY]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 624), H321 [5FE]

———provide access to tools to stimulate employment (see H.R. 535), H318 [5FE]

Rangel, Irma: tribute (see H. Res. 159), H2823 [3AP]

Riverside National Cemetery: designate POW/MIA National Memorial (see H.R. 2206), H4733 [22MY]

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

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

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

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 660), H2864 [7AP]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H12312 [21NO]

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

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H392 [11FE]

Stockton, John: tribute (see H. Res. 274), H6465 [9JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5268 [11JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

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

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H3684 [6MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H6603 [10JY]

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

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

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

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see H.R. 1421), H5815 [24JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H10130 [29OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H4131 [14MY]

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

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5045 [5JN]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H. Res. 65), H3454 [29AP]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H4978 [4JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2277 [24MR]

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

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H700 [13FE]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3762 [7MY]

Crime: prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H1900 [13MR]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H2269 [20MR]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H2470 [27MR]

Health care professionals: promote careers in nursing and diversity in the nursing workforce (see H.R. 920), H1394 [26FE]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see H.R. 1172), H1743 [11MR]

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

Native Americans: recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H2515 [31MR]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H1743 [11MR]

Public safety officers: provide benefits to those who die or become disabled as a result of certain injuries (see H.R. 1960), H3682 [6MY]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H.R. 2216), H4734 [22MY]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H1743 [11MR]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6635 [14JY]

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, H2776 [3AP]

American Heart Month: observance, E371 [5MR]

Amtrak: funding through reductions in Dept. of the Treasury funding, H7884 [4SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), E2086 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2776, H2797 [3AP]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, H4497 [21MY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service, H8369 [17SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2239 [20MR]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H10184 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2253 [20MR], H2570 [1AP]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10383 [5NO]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (H. Res. 112), H2522 [1AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), E171 [7FE]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (H. Res. 263), H5133, H5134 [10JN]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5292 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (H.R. 3157), H11168 [17NO]

———Office of Civil Rights funding, H6635 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4497 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11004 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to instruct conferees, H8369 [17SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6817 [15JY]

———regulation of foreign consular-issued identification cards, H6817 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to assist in overturning district court ruling on IBM Corp., cash balance pension conversion, H8043 [9SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, H2797 [3AP]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (H.R. 1264), H11004 [7NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6525 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7884 [4SE], H8043, H8050 [9SE]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (H.R. 1916), E2382 [21NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7967 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7967 [5SE]

Education: funding, H6525 [10JY]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, E609 [27MR]

———use of computer software for multilingual education, H6380 [9JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3786 [8MY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, E379 [6MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10184 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, E736 [11AP]

———ruling on media ownership rules, E1112 [3JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4833 [3JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7554, H7588 [24JY], E1249 [13JN]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6380 [9JY]

Hispanic Americans: improve diabetes education and prevention programs, E1136 [5JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H9042 [1OC]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals, E1965 [2OC]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (H.R. 2359), H9897 [28OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3516 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3516 [30AP]

IRS: protect taxpayers and ensure accountability (H.R. 1528), H5562 [19JN]

Jacobson, Thomas N.: Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E1220 [11JN]

Loma Linda, CA: Loma Linda Medical Center recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Organizational Excellence Trophy Award, E2134 [28OC]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5377 [16JN]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (H.R. 2236), E2382 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6115 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12281 [21NO]

National Diabetes Month: observance, E2382 [21NO]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (H.R. 3431), H10320 [4NO]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4024 [14MY]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: establish (H. Con. Res. 54), H1483 [4MR]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 1409), H8419 [23SE]

———regulation of Internet gambling sites operating on tribal lands, H5133 [10JN]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4159 [15MY]

OMB: prohibit funding to require Federal agencies review for privatization certain governmental activities performed by Federal employees, H8050 [9SE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 231), H4751 [2JN]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4070 [14MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H488 [13FE]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals, H10136 [30OC]

Riverside, CA: Riverside National Cemetery recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey National Cemetery Category Award, E2133 [28OC]

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (H. Res. 195), H4748 [2JN]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, E1331 [24JN]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H5134 [10JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H9349 [8OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5134 [10JN], H9349 [8OC]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3937 [9MY], H4159 [15MY]

———rates, H2253 [20MR]

———treatment of trade adjustment assistance health insurance tax credits for workers negatively impacted by trade, H5562 [19JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1759 [10SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7200 [21JY], H7505 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7200 [21JY], H7505 [24JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 1652), H4159 [15MY], H4524 [21MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4621 [22MY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2570 [1AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H11004 [7NO]

Violence Against Women Act: funding, E377 [6MR]

Votes: position on missed, H416 [12FE], E2557 [15DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1635 [5MR], H7222 [21JY], H10336 [4NO]

Subpoena Notices

California Superior Court, H6687 [14JY]

Tributes

Abril, Ray, Sr., E1332 [24JN]

Baca, Jose R. (Ray), E391 [7MR]

Casella, Bruce A., E1412 [8JY]

Garrett, Willie B., E395 [7MR]

Gonzalez, Jorge, H2570 [1AP]

Smedley, Rod, E2269 [6NO]

BACA, JOSE R. (RAY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E391 [7MR]

BACHUS, SPENCER (a Representative from Alabama)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, H6582 [10JY]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, H10515 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: allocate accruing interest to cover health care costs for certain miners (see H.R. 313), H4876 [3JN]

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

Agriculture: establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

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

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8906 [24SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9479 [15OC]

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

———revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

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

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA] (see H.R. 1262), H1955 [18MR]

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

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H6707 [14JY]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H12321 [25NO]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 21), H52 [7JA]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H10341 [4NO]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H6604 [10JY]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1747 [11MR]

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

Crime: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 1731), H9478 [15OC]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

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

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

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

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H1682 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H7329 [22JY]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H7454 [23JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track (see H.R. 2725), H7086 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4012 [13MY]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H11360 [17NO]

———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H6604 [10JY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H9478 [15OC]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7949 [4SE]

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

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H6869 [15JY]

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

Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H5268 [11JN]

———establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H9688 [17OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H138 [8JA]

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

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

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

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

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: improve (see H.R. 1376), H2268 [20MR]

———reform (see H.R. 643), H328 [7FE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H9131 [1OC]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H11393 (see H.R. 3453), H11516 [18NO]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H6465 [9JY]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H8083 [9SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see H.R. 1474), H2471 [27MR]

———provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 1375), H2268 [20MR]

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

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H9478 [15OC]

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

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

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

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H9688 [17OC]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H55 [7JA]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H324 [5FE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H3355 [11AP]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H12922 [8DE]

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

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2575), H5813 [24JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7170 [18JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2312 [25MR]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H327 [7FE]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H9738 [20OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H7787 [25JY]

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

Iraq: cancellation of loans made to Iraq by multilateral financial institutions (see H.R. 2482), H6465 [9JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H1954 [18MR]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H6707 [14JY]

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

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H2823 [3AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H5814 [24JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5815 [24JN]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H4740 [22MY]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see H.R. 3243), H9213 [2OC]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1746 [11MR]

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

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

Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 9), H138 [8JA]

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

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

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

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5366 [12JN]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

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

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

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

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

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

Taxation: allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H8906 [24SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H324 [5FE]

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

———amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (see H.R. 1839), H5664 [19JN]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3638 [1MY]

———eliminate marriage penalty in the computation of the income tax on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2072), H4010 [13MY]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 1331), H2402 [26MR]

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

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3683 [6MY]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H8949 [25SE]

———provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 1692), H3051 [9AP]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H1467 [27FE]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H1746 [11MR]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9132 [1OC]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 614), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 613), H321 [5FE]

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

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

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H2586 [1AP]

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H9131 [1OC]

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

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

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H8382 [17SE]

———treatment of roof systems (see H.R. 3310), H9613 [16OC]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1812 [12MR]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H323 [5FE]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H.R. 2216), H10340 [4NO]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H9738 [20OC]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bank for International Settlements (organization): develop uniform U.S. standards before the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and review the Committee's recommendation for an accord on capital standards (see H.R. 2043), H3972 [9MY]

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 2623), H6262 [26JN]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 2143), H4254 [19MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H274 [4FE]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H1679 [6MR]

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

Oligovna, Anya: relief (see H.R. 392), H172 [27JA]

Russo, Natasha Oligovna: relief (see H.R. 392), H172 [27JA]

Taxation: exclude from income $100 of interest and raise threshold for reporting interest paid (see H.R. 971), H1461 [27FE]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (see H.R. 23), H52 [7JA]

Letters

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act: Mike Johanns and Jim McGreevey, National Governors Association, H5151 [10JN]

———several family and faith-based organizations, H5150 [10JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2800 [3AP]

Computers: allow use of credit cards for legal Internet gambling, H5147 [10JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5137, H5139, H5140, H5141, H5143, H5147, H5150 [10JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (H. Res. 263), H5131 [10JN]

———remove exceptions for legal State-authorized gambling relative to ban on use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling, H5150 [10JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8125, H8126, H8127, H8128, H8142, H8143, H8144, H8147, H8148, H8149, H8152, H8159 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12216, H12218, H12219 [21NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8113 [10SE]

———require entities that furnish information to credit bureaus to reinvestigate any disputed information after the consumer has asked for reinvestigation that fails to resolve the dispute, H8152 [10SE]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: identity theft national uniform standards, H8126, H8127 [10SE]

———sunset uniform national consumer protection standards, H8159 [10SE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: exempt mortgage servicers from certain requirements relative to Federal mortgage loans secured by a first lien (H.R. 314), H1922 [18MR]

FCC: strengthen regulatory guidelines to promote investment in the telecommunications industry, H2870 [8AP]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), H5000 [5JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), conference report, H9291 [8OC]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (H. Res. 256), H4986, H4991 [5JN]

———increase interaccount transfers from business accounts and require the FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (H.R. 758), H2527, H2529, H2532, H2533 [1AP]

———maintain current level of deposit insurance amounts, H2619, H2624 [2AP]

———prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8142, H8143, H8144, H8147, H8148, H8149 [10SE]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2603, H2610, H2619, H2624 [2AP]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1858 [13MR]

Iraq: prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France, Germany, Russia, or Syria, H2800 [3AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5321 [12JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5321 [12JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H4991 [5JN]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (H.R. 23), H7172, H7173 [21JY]

Votes: position on missed, H3466 [30AP], H5445 [17JN], E705 [8AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H10973 [6NO]

Tributes

Mother Teresa, E1716 [5SE]

BACIGALUPI, JENNIFER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S9431 [15JY]

BACK TO WORK INCENTIVE ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 444) (H. Rept. 108-35), H1900 [13MR]

BACON, KENNETH H.

Articles and editorials

Unready for the Aftermath, S3361 [7MR]

BADER, DANIEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S13900 [4NO], S14023 [5NO], S14443 [11NO]

BADER, PHYLLIS COLE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12601 [15OC]

BADERO, OLUYEMI O.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1132 [4JN]

BADILLO, HERMAN (a former Representative from New York)

Articles and editorials

Que Pasa, Chuck?, S1760 [30JA], S1933 [5FE]

BAFARO, MICHAEL P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1336 [24JN]

BAGLEY, ANDREA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2292 [12NO]

BAGLEY, ELIZABETH F.

Reports filed

Nomination to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

BAHRAIN, STATE OF

Bills and resolutions

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

Armed Forces: express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5045 [5JN]

Remarks in House

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

BAHUN, VALENTINE-WALTER

Remarks in House

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E839 [1MY]

BAIL BOND FAIRNESS ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2134) (H. Rept. 108-316), H9477 [15OC]

BAILEY, BUFORD AND GENEVA STEPHENS

Remarks in House

Kansas City, KS: anniversary of Salem Baptist Church, E1834 [17SE]

BAILEY, DEIRDRE L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1451 [11JY]

BAILEY, DICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E498 [18MR]

BAILEY, E.K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2135 [28OC]

BAILEY, FRANCIS

Remarks in House

Urbana University: reopening of Bailey and Barclay Halls, E1830 [17SE]

BAILEY, JOHN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1851 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12602 [15OC]

BAILEY, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Livonia, MI: Firefighter of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

BAILEY, MICHELLE

Remarks in House

U.S. Achievement Academy: U.S. National Honor Roll Award recipient, E1151 [5JN]

BAILEY, MS

Remarks in Senate

Postal Service: anniversary of post office, S2117 [10FE]

BAILEY, RONALD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E836 [1MY]

BAILEY FAMILY

Remarks in Senate

Dalles, OR: tribute to Orchard View Farms farming practices, S10044 [28JY]

BAILOR, ADELA T. AND DARRYL

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 3646), H12310 [21NO]

BAIN, GEORGE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S13531 [29OC]

BAINWOL, MITCH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S842 [15JA]

BAIRD, BRIAN (a Representative from Washington)

Analyses

Bush Administration Budget Proposals, H1361 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see H. Res. 211), H3571 [30AP]

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

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

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H12321 [25NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H11651 [19NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4978 [4JN]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H4739 [22MY]

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

Armed Forces: allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H10130 [29OC]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9479 [15OC]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H9131 [1OC]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H9812 [21OC]

———provide for reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3197), H9282 [7OC]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4739 [22MY]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

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

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H5367 [12JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2271 [20MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H6869 [15JY]

———provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 3371), H9811 [21OC]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H138 [8JA]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H7020 [16JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H7086 [17JY]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H5268 [11JN]

Congress: conduct a feasibility study on implementing an emergency electronic communications system to ensure the continuity of the operations of Congress during an emergency (see H.R. 2948), H7783 [25JY]

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

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

Contracts: require each bidder for a Federal construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use to prevent the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 1348), H5815 [24JN]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H6707 [14JY]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H8176 [10SE]

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H4368 [20MY]

———prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (see H.R. 2405), H12321 [25NO]

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

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H10131 [29OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H3637 [1MY]

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

———prohibit from disposing of low-level radioactive waste in certain landfills (see H.R. 2508), H5665 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 3539), H12922 [8DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see H.R. 2319), H4976 [4JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3858 [8MY]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see H.R. 1238), H1811 [12MR]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR, and include it as unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 733), H460 [12FE]

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

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize veterans to select the appraiser when applying for guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 1500), H2823 [3AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 2068), H6604 [10JY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7949 [4SE]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H7454 [23JY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H5815 [24JN]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H6604 [10JY]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H4205 [15MY]

Education: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H1516 [4MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 2198), H12921 [8DE]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 3509), H11703 [20NO]

Employment: prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H6604 [10JY]

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

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 475), H4131 [14MY]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H7948 [4SE]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H7329 [22JY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8222 [15SE]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H6604 [10JY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1101), H2312 [25MR]

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

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H1955 [18MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

———provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3684 [6MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H3858 [8MY]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H245 [29JA]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H5468 [17JN]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H7618 [24JY]

Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H1335 [25FE]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 108), H2272 [20MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see H.R. 1905), H6604 [10JY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H8083 [9SE]

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

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H8083 [9SE]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H8905 [24SE]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 1116), H1678 [6MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H11651 [19NO]

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

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (see H.R. 3557), H11701 [20NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1334 [25FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H5664 [19JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 2327), H7840 [3SE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9377 [8OC]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H5045 [5JN]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H9282 [7OC]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H3763 [7MY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H5664 [19JN]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H52 [7JA]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H8017 [5SE]

———improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H7790 [29JY]

———improve the provision of items and services to beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2904), H8017 [5SE]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H4205 [15MY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H1642 [5MR]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2823 [3AP]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 208), H245 [29JA]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H138 [8JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

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

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 2141), H4204 [15MY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H12922 [8DE]

Mount Rainier National Park: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 265), H135 [8JA]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (see H.R. 3219), H9982 [28OC]

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

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H10130 [29OC]

National Park Service: prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (see H.R. 2650), H7020 [16JY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H4877 [3JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9132 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2703 [2AP]

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

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9688 [17OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H9131 [1OC]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H323 [5FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H4740 [22MY]

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

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8382 [17SE]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Power resources: establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 1343), H2271 [20MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: allow the President to choose between possible successors in the event there is neither a President nor Vice President to discharge the powers and duties of the office (see H.R. 2749), H6868 [15JY]

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

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1682 [6MR]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H12310 [21NO]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H2271 [20MR]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H5268 [11JN]

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H5664 [19JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 243), H134 [8JA]

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

SBA: raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (see H.R. 2788), H8284 [16SE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H8950 [25SE]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see H.R. 2704), H6707 [14JY]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 822), H702 [13FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1467 [27FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2270 [20MR]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 449), H242 [29JA] (see H.R. 515), H1396 [26FE]

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

Space policy: establish a commission to investigate incidents in the human space flight program that result in loss of crew (see H.R. 2450), H5365 [12JN]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H5408 [16JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H1681 [6MR]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H701 [13FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property (see H.R. 3694), H12919 [8DE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2864 [7AP]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H11392 (see H.R. 570), H11515 [18NO]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3974 [9MY]

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

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H8950 [25SE]

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

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H12921 [8DE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H6264 [26JN]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H12921 [8DE]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H9214 [2OC]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H4255 [19MY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H6869 [15JY]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see H.R. 1421), H7949 [4SE]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see H.R. 2530), H5662 [19JN]

———equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H3637 [1MY]

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

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H12921 [8DE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H1515 [4MR]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H10130 [29OC]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H3355 [11AP]

———restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H2823 [3AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

———temporarily allow States to disregard certain look-back requirements for purposes of determining unemployment insurance eligibility (see H.R. 3554), H12312 [21NO]

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

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2311 [25MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

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

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H12312 [21NO]

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

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 38), H7618 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Computers: study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system (see H.R. 2521), H5661 [19JN]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2311 [25MR]

Law enforcement: provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on appointment of individuals to fill House of Representatives vacancies (see H.J. Res. 77), H11651 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 83), H12920 [8DE]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (see H.R. 2489), H5467 [17JN]

White Salmon River: designate a portion as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 2397), H5173 [10JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9452 [15OC]

Budget: deficit, H1361 [26FE], H3545, H3547, H3548, H3549, H3550 [30AP], H10326 [4NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2218 [20MR], H2842, H2843, H2844 [7AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (H. Res. 191), H3288 [10AP]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 258), H1353 [26FE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10419, H10420 [5NO]

———ensure materials used in bridge alteration projects are produced in the U.S., H10420 [5NO]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1353 [26FE]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (H. Con. Res. 190), H5008 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10999 [7NO]

Dept. of Energy: high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding, H9171 [2OC]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR, and include it as unit of the National Park System (H.R. 733), H2876 [8AP]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7039 [17JY]

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

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6576 [10JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5498 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H10326 [4NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4306 [20MY]

Medicare: reform, H3288 [10AP]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12244 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 459), H12178, H12179 [21NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: funding, H2842, H2843 [7AP]

New London, CT: clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum, H10419 [5NO]

NIH: prohibit funding for certain grants, H6576 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9171 [2OC]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H1361 [26FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes, H4720 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3545, H3547, H3548, H3549, H3550 [30AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4720 [22MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5086 [9JN]

Special order: granted, H1393 [26FE]

Resignations

Committee on Science (House), H313 [5FE]

Tributes

Pence, Edwin, H12878 [8DE]

BAIRD, VICTOR

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2987 [27FE], S3116, S3117 [5MR], S3248 [6MR], S4819 [3AP]

BAKER, A. CORNELIUS

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5088 [9AP]

BAKER, DONALD

Remarks in House

Jefferson County, IL: Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1051 [22MY]

BAKER, DOROTHY

Remarks in House

Jefferson County, IL: Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1434, E1437 [9JY]

BAKER, ELISE

Remarks in House

Florida: 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

BAKER, JAMES A., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, H12883 [8DE]

BAKER, MANOCK & JENSEN (law firm)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2232 [5NO]

BAKER, RICHARD H. (a Representative from Louisiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H3454 [29AP]

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

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H4204 [15MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8382 [17SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H10237 [30OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H6603 [10JY]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H1335 [25FE]

———improve airport security by using biometric security badges (see H.R. 115), H245 [29JA]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H10130 [29OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

———establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see H.R. 3003), H9282 [7OC]

———revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7950 [4SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

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

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1903 [13MR]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H1642 [5MR]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H9131 [1OC]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H7226 [21JY]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H10978 [6NO]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H3858 [8MY]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (see H.R. 2990), H7838 [3SE]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2515 [31MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H2515 [31MR]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: allow a period of open enrollment for certain individuals who are elevated to the position of chief judge of a district (see H.R. 2039), H3975 [9MY]

———establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H4255 [19MY]

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

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H274 [4FE]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

Crime: enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 352), H170 [27JA]

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

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

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

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

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H5045 [5JN]

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

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H7840 [3SE]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4255 [19MY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H2271 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior: make authority to designate critical habitat discretionary instead of mandatory (see H.R. 2602), H6869 [15JY]

Dept. of Transportation: require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H6349 [8JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 3094), H8950 [25SE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7788 [25JY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4788 [2JN]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H9377 [8OC]

———raise awareness of alopecia areata (see H. Res. 348), H8084 [9SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9813 [21OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H138 [8JA]

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

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7840 [3SE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H392 [11FE]

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

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

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

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2312 [25MR]

EPA: redesignate as the Dept. of Environmental Protection and elevate to cabinet level position (see H.R. 2138), H5815 [24JN]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H2585 [1AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H11703 [20NO]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H9478 [15OC]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H12922 [8DE]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5929 [25JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to wetlands mitigation banking (see H.R. 2531), H5662 [19JN]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see H. Res. 127), H2402 [26MR]

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

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

Fish and fishing: support domestic shrimping industry by eliminating taxpayer subsidies for certain competitors (see H.R. 155), H327 [7FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H2823 [3AP]

France: prohibit Dept. of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition to be held in France (see H.R. 1023), H2132 [19MR]

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

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H6603 [10JY]

Health care facilities: simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for hospitals (see H.R. 659), H389 [11FE]

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

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

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

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7329 [22JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3053 [9AP]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9377 [8OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H6465 [9JY]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

Investments: enhance investor confidence by providing investors with easy online access to complete information about securities firms and their brokers (see H.R. 957), H1460 [27FE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H10978 [6NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make reduction in capital gains rates for individuals permanent (see H.R. 2635), H10457 [5NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H2822 [3AP]

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

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

———give priority funding for DNA backlog elimination and self defense training to States and municipalities that are in the midst of combating a serial killer (see H.R. 2110), H5664 [19JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust certain U.S. Park Police and Secret Service pension benefits as a result of the conversion to a new salary schedule (see H.R. 2060), H7840 [3SE]

———adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H3683 [6MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9614 [16OC]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5267 [11JN]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H4877 [3JN]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H9812 [21OC]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H8284 [16SE]

Music and dance: designate the square dance as the national folk dance of the U.S. (see H.R. 645), H4739 [22MY]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see H.R. 1085), H4012 [13MY]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H7454 [23JY]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 3079), H10340 [4NO]

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

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2193), H5367 [12JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H8383 [17SE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2183), H5367 [12JN] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H5268 [11JN]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H10237 [30OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1813 [12MR]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2271 [20MR]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2822 [3AP]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

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

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

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

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H463 [12FE]

SEC: augment emergency authority (see H.R. 657), H389 [11FE]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H8017 [5SE]

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

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

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H392 [11FE]

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

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H2402 [26MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4205 [15MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2823 [3AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H10237 [30OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10130 [29OC]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H2864 [7AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———exclusion from gross income for family-to-family sale of farm businesses (see H.R. 457), H242 [29JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H7618 [24JY]

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

———provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 1692), H3051 [9AP]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3571 [30AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H10978 [6NO]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9131 [1OC]

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

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2401 [26MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H2822 [3AP]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H1902 [13MR]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H4978 [4JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H2402 [26MR]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H7618 [24JY]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H8017 [5SE]

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

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

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H5664 [19JN]

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

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H1515 [4MR]

———promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H2269 [20MR]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H7615 [24JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 3270), H9375 [8OC]

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

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

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H706 [13FE]

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

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3454 [29AP]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H324 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 3262), H9375 [8OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to venue in certain preference proceedings commenced by the trustee against small businesses (see H.R. 3581), H12307 [21NO]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see H.R. 3574), H12306 [21NO]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 2449), H5365 [12JN]

Goudeau, Tanya A.: relief (see H.R. 530), H274 [4FE]

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2575), H5813 [24JN]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see H.R. 2420), H5265 [11JN]

———provide protection for investors, increase confidence in the capital markets system, and streamline the hiring process for certain employment positions in the SEC (see H.R. 658), H389 [11FE]

Livingston Parish, LA: repeal the reservation of mineral rights made by the U.S. when certain lands were conveyed (see H.R. 542), H318 [5FE]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H327 [7FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 670), H390 [11FE]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see H.R. 2001), H3760 [7MY]

Public Health Service Act: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (see H.R. 3203), H9032 [30SE]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see H.R. 2924), H7782 [25JY]

SEC: enhance authority to investigate, punish, and deter securities laws violations and improve ability to return funds to defrauded investors (see H.R. 2179), H4527 [21MY]

Taxation: extend filing period for credits or refunds (see H.R. 252), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food inventory (see H.R. 543), H318 [5FE]

Essays

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2802 [3AP]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (H.R. 3262), E2008 [8OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to venue in certain preference proceedings commenced by the trustee against small businesses (H.R. 3581), E2440 [23NO]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (H.R. 2449), E1246 [13JN]

Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any national or regional consumer reporting agency, H8160, H8161, H8162, H8163 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8160, H8161, H8162, H8163 [10SE]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), E694 [7AP]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (H.R. 2420), H11539 [19NO]

———provide protection for investors, increase confidence in the capital markets system, and streamline the hiring process for certain employment positions in the SEC (H.R. 658), H5421, H5422 [17JN]

Iraq: prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France, Germany, Russia, or Syria, H2802 [3AP]

Livingston Parish, LA: repeal the reservation of mineral rights made by the U.S. when certain lands were conveyed (H.R. 542), H9699 [20OC]

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), H11839 [20NO]

Public Health Service Act: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (H.R. 3203), E1932 [30SE]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (H.R. 2924), E1638 [25JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1414 [27FE]

Summaries

Railroad Competition Act (H.R. 2924), E1639 [25JY]

Tributes

Boozer, James A., E2230 [5NO]

BAKER, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

BAKER, ROBERT J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E863 [5MY]

BAKER, ROGER A.

Letters

Air operations during World Series in Anaheim, CA, S2539 [14FE]

BAKER, THURBERT E.

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S9950 [25JY]

BAKER, TOM

Articles and editorials

Baker Named ``Outstanding'' Town Manager, E1808 [16SE]

Remarks in House

University of Colorado: Leo C. Riethmayer Award recipient, E1808 [16SE]

BAKER, WILLIAM C.

Letters

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing, S15066 [18NO]

BAKERSFIELD, CA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (see S. 1282), S8125 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (S. 1282), S8134 [18JN]

Texts of

S. 1282, establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, S8135 [18JN]

BAKKE, KEVIN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1461 [23JA]

BALA CYNWYD, PA

Remarks in House

Union Fire Association: anniversary, E2069 [17OC]

BALANCED BUDGET ACT

Bills and resolutions

Immigration: extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see S. 412), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 819), H702 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Immigration: extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (H.R. 819), E1599 [25JY]

Texts of

S. 412, Local Emergency Health Services Reimbursement Act, S2492 [13FE]

BALANCED BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Budget: extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1743 [11MR] (see H.R. 1278), H1901 [13MR]

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

Social Security: provide for personal retirement savings accounts, increase individual control over retirement income, protect surpluses, and reform certain benefits (see H.R. 3055), H8174 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Social Security: provide for personal retirement savings accounts, increase individual control over retirement income, protect surpluses, and reform certain benefits, H6323 [8JY]

———provide for personal retirement savings accounts, increase individual control over retirement income, protect surpluses, and reform certain benefits (H.R. 3055), H7822-H7826 [3SE], H7940-H7944 [4SE], H8064 [9SE], H8193 [10SE], H8223 [16SE], H8959 [30SE], H9037 [1OC]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7102-S7105 [23MY]

Social Security: provide for personal retirement savings accounts, increase individual control over retirement income, protect surpluses, and reform certain benefits (H.R. 3055), S11746 [22SE]

BALDELLI, ROCCO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E917 [9MY]

BALDWIN, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E730 [10AP]

BALDWIN, NY

Remarks in House

Meadow Elementary School: tribute, E277 [25FE]

BALDWIN, PAUL

Letters

Ensure that dual-eligible beneficiaries are eligible for Medicare prescription drug coverage, S8640 [26JN]

BALDWIN, SALLY KENDALL

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E460 [13MR]

BALDWIN, TAMMY (a Representative from Wisconsin)

Amendments

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10343 [4NO], H10421 [5NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5714 [23JN], H5783 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H5268 [11JN]

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

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H6264 [26JN]

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

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H9812 [21OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4739 [22MY]

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

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9479 [15OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5366 [12JN]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H5367 [12JN]

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 3540), H11700 [20NO]

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

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H5268 [11JN]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

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

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H8083 [9SE]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2377), H5815 [24JN]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (see H.R. 3250), H12922 [8DE]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H9478 [15OC]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H5815 [24JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1695), H4788 [2JN]

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

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H12922 [8DE]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H7225 [21JY]

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

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Computers: reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see H.R. 1933), H5175 [10JN]

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

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

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H3683 [6MY]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H4206 [15MY]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Credit unions: limitations on certain member business loans (see H.R. 383), H245 [29JA]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H8083 [9SE]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

———make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

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

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a counter-cyclical income support program for dairy producers (see H.R. 1990), H4740 [22MY]

———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see H.R. 2203), H4733 [22MY]

———implement certain price structures under Federal milk marketing orders and provide emergency market loss payments to certain dairy producers (see H.R. 455), H3683 [6MY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H1812 [12MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3975 [9MY]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5714 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H7225 [21JY]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3300 [10AP]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H7225 [21JY]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H5929 [25JN]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H3572 [30AP]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9813 [21OC]

———raise awareness of alopecia areata (see H. Res. 348), H8084 [9SE]

———require increased activities regarding Diamond-Blackfan anemia (see H.R. 2456), H7787 [25JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4368 [20MY]

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

———research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H9478 [15OC]

Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H7949 [4SE]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H9377 [8OC] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Education: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H4876 [3JN]

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

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H9478 [15OC]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 3509), H11391 (see H.R. 3509), H11514 [18NO]

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

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

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H12921 [8DE]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H12922 [8DE]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H2586 [1AP]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4206 [15MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

———treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H2471 [27MR]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see H.R. 2857), H9131 [1OC]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H8285 [16SE]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

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

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

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

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H461 [12FE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H700 [13FE]

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

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

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H9132 [1OC]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1680 [6MR]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2473 [27MR]

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

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

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H7170 [18JY]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Res. 296), H5814 [24JN]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H7949 [4SE]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H9282 [7OC]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H7787 [25JY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

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

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1744 [11MR] (see H.R. 2402), H8950 [25SE] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2940 [8AP]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H6264 [26JN]

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

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H7787 [25JY]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

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

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

History: tribute to landing of Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock (see H. Con. Res. 38), H9479 [15OC]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H7226 [21JY]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H5367 [12JN]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9130 [1OC]

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

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7329 [22JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 823), H2271 [20MR]

Indonesia: declare ceasefire and halt hostilities in province of Aceh, end human rights violations, and return to negotiations with significant Acehnese civil society and international involvement (see H. Con. Res. 327), H12312 [21NO]

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

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4012 [13MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H5367 [12JN]

Intelligence services: strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H9819 [24OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H4528 [21MY]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 2017), H4978 [4JN]

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

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H6869 [15JY]

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

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

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

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———increase floor for treatment as an extremely low disproportionate share hospital State (see H.R. 1342), H3453 [29AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H6869 [15JY]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H3355 [11AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4206 [15MY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H5814 [24JN]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H7949 [4SE]

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

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H4528 [21MY]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see H.R. 2787), H8284 [16SE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H1395 [26FE]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2333), H5714 [23JN]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H4788 [2JN]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H6603 [10JY]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H5714 [23JN]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H4204 [15MY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H5046 [5JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H7618 [24JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H4205 [15MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H5174 [10JN]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H8175 [10SE]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1642 [5MR]

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Mississippi River: designate route for study of potential addition to the National Scenic Trails System (see H.R. 897), H1332 [25FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8216 [11SE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H7455 [23JY]

NAFTA: require President notify Congress of withdrawal (see H. Con. Res. 224), H5663 [19JN]

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

National Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force: establish (see H.R. 2431), H5266 [11JN]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1745 [11MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1316), H8083 [9SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H4205 [15MY]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H9130 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H5815 [24JN]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H8176 [10SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H11702 [20NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2277 [24MR]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Peace Corps: promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government (see H.R. 250), H3683 [6MY]

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

Pensions: exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (see H.R. 1893), H3570 [30AP]

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

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H4788 [2JN]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H4876 [3JN]

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

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H4978 [4JN]

Public welfare programs: provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H390 [11FE]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

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

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

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

———credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 473), H243 [29JA]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H706 [13FE]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1642 [5MR]

———enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H8950 [25SE]

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

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H8905 [24SE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H3974 [9MY]

———allow exclusion of tax-exempt bonds issued for health care or educational purposes in determination of interest expenses of financial institutions (see H.R. 661), H4739 [22MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H8082 [9SE]

———amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (see H.R. 2824), H7453 [23JY]

———clarify exemption from the self-employment tax for termination payments received by former life insurance salesmen (see H.R. 1250), H1811 [12MR]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H2271 [20MR]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H3453 [29AP]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H6464 [9JY]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2823 [3AP]

———restore applicability of estate tax to estates over a certain amount and a maximum rate, and deposit revenues from estate tax into Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 2532), H5662 [19JN]

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

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5046 [5JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Terrorism: authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 1290), H2132 [19MR]

———ensure that recently enacted terrorism legislation doesn't undermine civil liberties (see H.R. 3171), H8905 [24SE]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H2272 [20MR]

———establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H2823 [3AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

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

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1812 [12MR]

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

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H3305 [10AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2277 [24MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Weapons: require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H2471 [27MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5714 [23JN]

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

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H10236 [30OC]

———recognize the importance of sports in fostering leadership ability and success (see H. Res. 53), H463 [12FE]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H9215 [2OC]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H5663 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see H.R. 2302), H4875 [3JN] (see H.R. 3542), H11700 [20NO]

———protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H169 [27JA]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see H.R. 1647), H2863 [7AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 972), H1461 [27FE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: prohibit federally subsidized discrimination in supplemental educational services (see H.R. 3582), H12307 [21NO]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H2702 [2AP]

Taxation: increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1050), H1514 [4MR]

Veterans: improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (see H.R. 2829), H7453 [23JY]

Motions

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4948 [4JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H4948 [4JN], H9145 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), motion to recommit, H4948 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9145 [2OC]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9549 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2734 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), E585 [26MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1659 [6MR]

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), H5674 [23JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 3542), E2366 [21NO]

Baraboo, WI: anniversary of Baraboo Public Library, E1283 [17JN]

Belleville, WI: anniversary of Belleville Public Library, E2269 [6NO]

Budget: deficit, H3549 [30AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2149 [20MR], H2843 [7AP]

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

———require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5783 [24JN], H10421 [5NO]

Colombia: counternarcotics and counterterrorism activities funding, H2734 [3AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4601 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5783 [24JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), E1753 [10SE]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), E926 [9MY]

———exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, E926 [9MY]

Everson, Helen: Edgerton, WI, Rotary's Honored Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4302, H4305 [20MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H8893 [24SE]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7520 [24JY]

Kitchen, Michael B.: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, E799 [29AP]

Madison, WI: anniversary of Jewish Social Services of Madison, E73 [27JA]

———tribute to Metcalfe Sentry Foods-Hilldale Memorial Day Brat Fest, E1166 [5JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5955 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12233 [21NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: funding, H2843 [7AP]

Michael F. Simon Builders (business): anniversary, E2480 [8DE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, E803 [30AP]

New Glarus Brewing Co.: tribute, E1977 [7OC]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, E2348 [20NO]

Poast, Ron: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, E2040 [15OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, E2348 [20NO]

SBC Telecommunications Inc.: tribute to SPECTRUM employee group efforts to improve workplace environment, E1587 [25JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), motion to recommit, H1437 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1437 [27FE]

SSM Health Care (nonprofit organization): Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2040 [15OC]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, H2149 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3549 [30AP], H3963 [9MY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H85 [8JA]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H4150 [15MY], E926 [9MY]

University of Wisconsin: School of Human Ecology anniversary, E1978 [7OC]

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: anniversary of Andersen Library, E2041 [15OC]

Veterans: health care funding, E1753 [10SE]

———impact of budget proposals, H2149 [20MR]

Votes: correction, E1753 [10SE]

Wisconsin Citizen Action (organization): anniversary, E2210 [4NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1676 [6MR], H3971 [9MY], H5925 [25JN], H7450 [23JY], H8379 [17SE], H8903 [24SE]

Tributes

Bagley, Andrea, E2292 [12NO]

Birch, Elizabeth, E2013 [8OC]

Boland, Raymond G., E1957 [2OC]

Connors, Victor J., E1168 [5JN]

Higginbotham, Paul B., E46 [8JA]

Kenseth, Matt, E2423 [23NO]

Lyons, Bob, E1461 [11JY]

O'Keeffe, Georgia, E1068 [23MY]

Orfan, Joann, E800 [29AP]

Schneider, Donald, E1591 [25JY]

Shannon, Dorothy, E679 [3AP]

BALDWINSVILLE, NY

Remarks in House

Baldwinsville High School: tribute to girls' soccer team, E75 [28JA]

BALES, CHAD E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5110 [10AP]

BALES, LINDA

Letters

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S9555 [17JY]

BALES, TYLER B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1506 [18JY]

BALET, BRIGETTE

Remarks in House

Montrose, CO: Key Citizens Award recipient, E2322 [19NO]

BALFOUR, JOSHUA

Articles and editorials

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, E257 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E256 [13FE]

BALIAN, RITA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1879 [24SE]

BALKANY, MILTON

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5941 [26JN]

Senate, S8479 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5942 [26JN]

BALLAGE, OTHELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2073 [17OC]

BALLANCE, FRANK W., JR. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6634, H6708 [14JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3602 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 160), H57 [7JA]

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

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3858 [8MY]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H10340 [4NO]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

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

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

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

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H11149 [12NO]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H9738 [20OC]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1955 [18MR]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H9982 [28OC]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H9812 [21OC]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3858 [8MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (see H.R. 898), H1746 [11MR]

Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H12310 [21NO]

Credit: provide enhanced information regarding credit card balance payment terms and conditions (see H.R. 1747), H3302 [10AP]

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

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H8175 [10SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H6604 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H4978 [4JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H5046 [5JN]

———provide financial assistance for local rail line relocation projects (see H.R. 1815), H5664 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H11652 [19NO]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H10457 [5NO]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: amend relative to use of Federal disaster assistance for hazard mitigation measures (see H.R. 3380), H11393 (see H.R. 3380), H11516 [18NO]

Diseases: prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4368 [20MY]

Education: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

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

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H1682 [6MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend relative to rigorous quality standards applicable to paraprofessionals hired prior to enactment of No Child Left Behind Act (see H.R. 2348), H9614 [16OC]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H10340 [4NO]

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

Employment: establish a living wage, and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1040), H2703 [2AP]

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight (see H. Con. Res. 58), H1465 [27FE]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

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

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H5175 [10JN]

Federal employees: allow individuals who return to Government service after receiving a refund of retirement contributions to recapture credit for their initial service by repaying such refund (see H.R. 2748), H6868 [15JY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H6265 [26JN]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H6264 [26JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H323 [5FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H3571 [30AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H9687 [17OC]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC: designate (see H.R. 1465), H2470 [27MR]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H4255 [19MY]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10237 [30OC]

Head Start Program: provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H6707 [14JY]

———tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H3571 [30AP]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

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

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H3053 [9AP]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H12921 [8DE]

Iraq: tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5714 [23JN]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 1505), H2472 [27MR]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8084 [9SE]

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

Medicare: enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H4788 [2JN]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H1812 [12MR]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

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

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

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

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

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

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H9614 [16OC]

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

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (see H. Con. Res. 230), H5928 [25JN]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 180), H3684 [6MY]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H10341 [4NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3763 [7MY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2193), H5468 [17JN]

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

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H4255 [19MY]

———recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H5046 [5JN]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H9131 [1OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H9130 [1OC]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

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

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H4131 [14MY]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8950 [25SE]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H3453 [29AP]

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

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H5046 [5JN]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

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

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

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

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5046 [5JN]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H9377 [8OC]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H5408 [16JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H9738 [20OC]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H5089 [9JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H8949 [25SE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H9214 [2OC]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H3683 [6MY]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H9812 [21OC]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H3975 [9MY]

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

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4368 [20MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H12311 [21NO]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H8083 [9SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H1466 [27FE]

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

———prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H12312 [21NO]

———replace existing tobacco program with programs designed to assist producers, compensate quota holders for the loss of quota asset value, and assist producers who forgo obtaining a production license (see H.R. 245), H5552 [18JN]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H6348 [8JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 1652), H4788 [2JN]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H10458 [5NO]

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

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H6604 [10JY]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H10457 [5NO]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3974 [9MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5174 [10JN]

Wilbur Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

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

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H4131 [14MY]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H9811 [21OC]

Granville County, NC: allow State use of Oxford Research Station lands, improvements, equipment, and resource materials (see H.R. 2119), H4203 [15MY]

North Carolina: authorize use of unobligated housing demonstration program funds to make grants to senior citizens for recovery from flood and hurricane damage to their homes (see H.R. 406), H217 [28JA]

Northeastern North Carolina Heritage Area: suitability and feasibility study (see H.R. 2925), H7782 [25JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6634 [14JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to instruct conferees, H9775 [21OC]

Armed Forces: provide medical and dental screening for National Guard and Reserves personnel prior to mobilization and extend transitional health care for servicemembers returning home from Iraq, H9775 [21OC]

Black History Month: observance, H442 [12FE]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10077 [29OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: Office of Civil Rights funding, H6634 [14JY]

Diseases: encourage countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis to accept U.S. food assistance, H3603 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3603 [1MY]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (H.R. 3353), H11171 [17NO]

Government: recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (S.J. Res. 18), H11174 [17NO]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to HIV/AIDS epidemic, H3559 [30AP]

———U.S. policy, H3559 [30AP]

Hugh Gregg Post Office Building, Nashua, NH: designate (H.R. 3185), H11173 [17NO]

Hurricanes: effects of Hurricane Isabel on Atlantic Coast States, H9106, H9107, H9109, H9110 [1OC]

Insurance: reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care, H1754 [12MR]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 303), H6880 [16JY]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (S. 1590), H11172 [17NO]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H1504, H1505 [4MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5804 [24JN]

North Carolina: authorize use of unobligated housing demonstration program funds to make grants to senior citizens for recovery from flood and hurricane damage to their homes (H.R. 406), E85 [28JA]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (H.R. 919), H9110 [1OC]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (H.R. 1166), H2503 [31MR]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (H. Con. Res. 299), H11175 [17NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3925 [9MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H4099 [14MY]

Veterans: disability benefits, H11122 [7NO]

———health care funding, H9775 [21OC]

Veterans Day: observance, H11122 [7NO]

Votes: position on missed, H2437 [27MR], H9775 [21OC], E61, E62, E63 [27JA], E1886 [24SE], E2240 [5NO], E2382 [21NO]

Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr., Post Office Building, Strongsville, OH: designate (H.R. 3300), H11177 [17NO]

Women: support women's rights issues, H5460 [17JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4128 [14MY], H4526 [21MY], H5465 [17JN], H5811 [24JN]

Tributes

Mills, Everlee Smaw, E2380 [21NO]

Petway, Fannie Dickens, E1113 [3JN]

BALLARD, A. BOWEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5335 [11AP]

BALLENGER, CASS (a Representative from North Carolina)

Addresses

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia, E590 [26MR]

Appointments

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H5036 [5JN], H5086 [9JN]

National Council on the Arts, H1306 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

Agriculture: establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7169 [18JY]

Armed Forces: express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5552 [18JN]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2823 [3AP]

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

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1759), H3303 [10AP]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H2587 [1AP]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

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

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H12321 [25NO]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H6603 [10JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H4739 [22MY]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4788 [2JN]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H7949 [4SE]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H3053 [9AP]

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

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H10131 [29OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

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

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H1812 [12MR]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

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

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

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9131 [1OC]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H8284 [16SE]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

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

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H3305 [10AP]

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

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5366 [12JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H9687 [17OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7788 [25JY]

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight (see H. Con. Res. 58), H1465 [27FE]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

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

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

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

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign trade: amend trade laws to address import crises (see H.R. 2365), H8176 [10SE]

———establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H7329 [22JY]

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

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

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H9811 [21OC]

Granville County, NC: allow State use of Oxford Research Station lands, improvements, equipment, and resource materials (see H.R. 2119), H4255 [19MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 2210), H5175 [10JN]

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

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7840 [3SE]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (see H.R. 2359), H9214 [2OC]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3053 [9AP]

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

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H5268 [11JN]

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

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

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

Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 1505), H2472 [27MR]

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

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

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 992, 994), H1462 [27FE]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H1462 [27FE]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H11652 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9377 [8OC]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H4255 [19MY]

———provide access to audiologists (see H.R. 2821), H8017 [5SE]

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

Middle East: support vision of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together to conceive pragmatic, serious plans for achieving peace (see H. Res. 462), H12310 [21NO]

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

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H4877 [3JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3763 [7MY]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7454 [23JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (see H.R. 1583), H2819 [3AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H8906 [24SE]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H8906 [24SE]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

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

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

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

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8382 [17SE]

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

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H8950 [25SE]

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

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

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H1679 [6MR]

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

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

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

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

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H10457 [5NO]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H461 [12FE]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H2270 [20MR]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H5664 [19JN]

Taxation: allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H8017 [5SE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H3974 [9MY]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H701 [13FE]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see H.R. 769), H699 [13FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H7839 [3SE]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H5468 [17JN]

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

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (see H.R. 2448), H7086 [17JY]

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

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9982 [28OC]

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

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H3637 [1MY]

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

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H4787 [2JN]

———treat contracted firefighters with local governments as employees of such governments for pension plan purposes (see H.R. 1884), H6604 [10JY]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

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

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H10130 [29OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5714 [23JN]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H1334 [25FE]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

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

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H7949 [4SE]

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

———encourage unconditional removal of economic sanctions against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 160), H3683 [6MY]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

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

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

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H1678 [6MR]

Business and industry: establish a commission to promote employee ownership (see H.R. 1778), H3351 [11AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify that Christmas tree farming is agriculture (see H.R. 2516), H5661 [19JN]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC: designate (see H.R. 1465), H2470 [27MR]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (see H.R. 868), H1331 [25FE]

North Carolina: include Catawba and Cleveland Counties as part of the Appalachian region (see H.R. 3393), H10129 [29OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H329 [11FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3685 [7MY]

Poems

``These Troubled Times,'' Lisa Seviers, E611 [27MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: respond to surge of coffee imports, H1691 [11MR]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9543 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9463 [15OC], H9543 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2767 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E611 [27MR]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6977 [16JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5780 [24JN]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7396 [23JY]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (H. Res. 414), H10064 [29OC]

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

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2767 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6977 [16JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7396 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (H. Res. 327), H7240 [22JY]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC: designate (H.R. 1465), H4749 [2JN]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5628 [19JN]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6369 [9JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3479 [30AP]

Mitchell, NC: tribute to Mitchell High School girls' basketball team, H2942 [9AP]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (H.R. 868), H1915 [18MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5628 [19JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3686 [7MY], H3862 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4742 [2JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H402 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H313 [5FE], H362 [11FE], E1533 [18JY], E2077 [17OC]

Tributes

Johnson, Representative Sam, H402 [12FE]

BALLET, JASON

Memorandums

Guatemala's Drug Woes and the Misuse of the Drug Certification Program, E706 [8AP]

BALLISTIC IMAGING EVALUATION AND STUDY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 980), S5650 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 980, provisions, S5672 [1MY]

BALMAS, THAD

Remarks in House

Sterling Heights, MI: tribute to firefighters union honorees, E1891 [25SE]

BALOGH, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Congressional Award Gold Medal: recipient, E800 [29AP], E1351 [25JN]

BALTIC STATES

Remarks in House

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E244 [13FE]

Lithuanian American Community (organization): Cleveland, OH, chapter celebration of the anniversary of Lithuania's independence, E208 [13FE]

BALTIMORE, EARNEST E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1748 [9SE]

BALTIMORE, MD

Articles and editorials

Pete, S15182 [19NO]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (see H.R. 3321), H9613 [16OC]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (see S.J. Res. 12), S5343 [11AP] (see H.J. Res. 52), H3354 [11AP]

Funny Cide (racehorse): congratulate Sackatoga Stables for victories at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes (see S. Res. 181), S8439 [24JN]

National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center: authorize assistance (see S. 1233), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Eulogies

Burns, Clarence H. (Du): by Edward Miller, S1128 [17JA]

Factsheets

National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center, H5240-H5243 [11JN]

Letters

Recognize Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry as the official national museum of dentistry: T. Howard Jones and James B. Bramson, American Dental Association, S5386 [11AP]

Remarks in House

Black/Jewish Forum of Baltimore, Inc.: anniversary, E1985, E1988 [7OC]

Christopher, Elroy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Civic Works, Inc.: anniversary, E1686 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (H.R. 3321), E2064 [16OC]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (H.J. Res. 52), H9238-H9241 [7OC], E770 [12AP]

Ecology and environment: Gwynns Falls stream ecosystem restoration funding, H8838 [24SE]

Guyton, Clayton: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center: authorize assistance (H.R. 2424), H5239 [11JN]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Peter Agre for chemistry, E2006 [8OC]

Ober/Kaler (law firm): anniversary, E1920 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Corps of Engineers: sewer system rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration project funding, S11543 [16SE]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S6847 [21MY]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (H.J. Res. 52), S13183, S13184 [23OC]

———recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (S.J. Res. 12), S5386 [11AP]

National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center: authorize assistance (S. 1233), S7720, S7721 [11JN], S9355 [14JY]

Reports filed

National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 1233) (H. Rept. 108-372), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1233), S8232 [19JN]

Texts of

H.J. Res. 52, recognize Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry as the official national museum of dentistry, H9238 [7OC]

S. 1233, National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act, S7720 [11JN]

S. Res. 181, congratulate Sackatoga Stables for Funny Cide (racehorse) victories at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, S8445 [24JN]

BALTIMORE (MD) SUN

Articles and editorials

Black Scholarship Program Helps People in the Middle; Mo. Foundation Rewards the Academically Average, E2424 [23NO]

DNA That Freed Man Leads to New Suspect; Killing—Kirk Bloodsworth, Convicted and Then Cleared in the Rape-Murder of a Child, Learns a Man He Knew in Prison Is Charged With the Crimes, S11751 [22SE]

Don't Take Libraries for Granted, S5166 [10AP]

Pete, S15182 [19NO]

Shipping Crew Deficit Called Wartime Risk—Bush's Maritime Chief Acknowledges Worries on Readiness—``A Very Top Priority''—New Reserve Force Among Proposals To Ease Shortage, S1120 [17JA]

Squeeze the Junta, S7692 [11JN]

Time for Tyrants To Fear, S7824 [12JN]

BAN ASBESTOS IN AMERICA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2277), H4737 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2277), E1050 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1115), S6995-S6997 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 1115, provisions, S6997-S6999 [22MY]

BAN ON DECEPTIVE UNSOLICITED BULK ELECTRONIC MAIL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1052), S6070 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1052), S6054, S6055, S6142 [13MY]

Texts of

S. 1052, provisions, S6142 [13MY]

BANAS, EDWARD S., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1785 [15SE]

BANCROFT, ROBERT

Bills and resolutions

DEA: permit backpay for overtime incurred in missions flown with DEA (see S. 46), S36 [7JA]

BANDY, LEE

Articles and editorials

Isadore Lourie Dies at 70—Retired Senator Hailed as `So Great Because He Was So Good', E811 [30AP]

BANERJEE, NEELA

Articles and editorials

Rape (and Silence About It) Haunts Baghdad, S9560 [17JY]

BANFRO, BENJAMIN M.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 31), S35 [7JA]

BANGASSER, RONALD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E541 [20MR]

BANGLADESH, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Harry K. Thomas, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

BANGOR (ME) DAILY NEWS

Articles and editorials

Hobson's Medicare, S15536 [22NO]

Voting on Estrada, S2624 [25FE]

BANK FOR INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENTS (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Basel Committee on Banking Supervision: develop uniform U.S. standards and review the Committee's recommendation for an accord on capital standards (see H.R. 2043), H3972 [9MY]

BANK HOLDING COMPANY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities, E1729 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (S. 98), S151-S153 [9JA]

Texts of

S. 98, Community Choice in Real Estate Act, S152 [9JA]

BANK ONE CORP.

Essays

Growing Nutrition Right Here in Indiana: Caitlin Dunn, S3025 [3MR]

———Ryan Nigh, S3025 [3MR]

Lists

Indiana Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

Remarks in House

Delaware Small Business Development Center Network: Delaware Small Business Champion Award recipient, E130 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

BANK PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: enhance security at depository institutions and automatic teller machines through use of improved surveillance pictures and require FBI recommendations on such security measures (see H.R. 1544), H2586 [1AP]

BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H12753 [8DE]

BANKRUPTCY

Amendments

Laws: amend (H.R. 975), H1999, H2046, H2051, H2053, H2055, H2097 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

Why This Tax Loophole for Losers Should End, S8567 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 1323), S8439 [24JN] (see S. 1920), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 2302), H4875 [3JN] (see H.R. 2465), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 3540, 3542), H11700 [20NO]

———permanently reenact chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 2004), S16120 [9DE]

California: provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (see H.R. 2158), H4367 [20MY]

Claims: establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see S. 1772), S12969 [21OC] (see S. 1891), S15187 [19NO] (see H.R. 3003), H7948 [4SE]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 1112), H1678 [6MR] (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1302), H1952 [18MR]

Financial institutions: revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Government regulations: amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (see S. 1128), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1529), H2585 [1AP]

Income: include bonuses and other extraordinary or excessive compensation of corporate officers and violators of securities and accounting laws in bankruptcy estates (see S. 832), S5059 [9AP]

———increase amount of claims for income given priority in bankruptcy and provide cash payments to retirees to compensate for lost health benefits resulting from the bankruptcy of their former employer (see S. 1970), S15975 [25NO]

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

———amend (H.R. 975), consideration (see H. Res. 147), H1952 [18MR]

Pensions: provide for avoidance of certain transfers, and alternate prosecution of certain actions, relative to certain retirement benefits (see S. 1343), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2609), H6261 [26JN]

Small business: amend laws relative to venue in certain preference proceedings commenced by the trustee against small businesses (see H.R. 3581), H12307 [21NO]

———protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H169 [27JA]

Taxation: clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S8559 [25JN]

———make the additional tax on early distributions from certain pension plans inapplicable in the case of hardship of certain employees due to facility closures or employers in bankruptcy (see H.R. 2545), H5662 [19JN]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring (see S. 119), S132 [9JA]

Factsheets

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring (S. 119), S118 [9JA]

Lists

Amendments rejected during consideration of H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1983 [19MR]

Motions

Laws: amend (H.R. 975), H2097 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Abortion: nondischargeability of debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic protests, E534 [20MR]

Agriculture: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), H5673-H5675 [23JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 3542), E2366 [21NO]

Business and industry: prevent corporate abuse and provide greater protection for employees, H1983, H1985 [19MR]

California: provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (H.R. 2158), E1005 [21MY]

Claims: prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E551 [21MR]

Consumers: provide protection for military personnel and unemployed individuals, H1988 [19MR]

Corporations: require filing of claims in the district where their principal place of business is located, H1994, H2053-H2055 [19MR]

Credit: discourage predatory lending practices, H1982 [19MR]

Families and domestic relations: treatment of alimony and child support payments, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

Government regulations: amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (H.R. 1529), H5103 [10JN]

Laws: amend (H.R. 975), H1960, H1961, H1991-H2100 [19MR], H2256 [20MR], E534 [20MR], E551 [21MR], E623 [31MR]

———amend (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1981-H1988 [19MR]

———amend (H.R. 975), corrections in engrossment, H2100 [19MR]

———amend (H.R. 975), motion to recommit, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

———increase cap on wage and benefit claims, strengthen fraud provisions, and require reinstatement of retiree benefits modified within a certain period preceding filing, H2052 [19MR]

———treatment of financial contracts such as derivative transactions to include banks and credit unions, H2051 [19MR]

Pensions: provide for avoidance of certain transfers, and alternate prosecution of certain actions, relative to certain retirement benefits (H.R. 2609), E1377 [27JN]

Real estate: limit homestead property exemption, H1984 [19MR]

Small business: amend laws relative to venue in certain preference proceedings commenced by the trustee against small businesses (H.R. 3581), E2440 [23NO]

Taxation: treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (H.R. 2503), E1298 [18JN]

WorldCom, Inc.: reorganization under bankruptcy protection, H4263 [20MY], H5063, H5064 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), S10604, S10847 [31JY], S10897 [1AU]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (S. 1323), S8442, S8478 [24JN], S8598 [25JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (S. 1920), S16062, S16063 [25NO]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (S. 1061), S6261, S6262 [14MY]

Government regulations: amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (S. 1128), S7018, S7019 [22MY]

Income: include bonuses and other extraordinary or excessive compensation of corporate officers and violators of securities and accounting laws in bankruptcy estates (S. 832), S5068 [9AP]

———increase amount of claims for income given priority in bankruptcy and provide cash payments to retirees to compensate for lost health benefits resulting from the bankruptcy of their former employer (S. 1970), S16014 [25NO]

IRS: clarify treatment of net operating loss in calculating taxes, S6442, S6443 [15MY]

Laws: amend (H.R. 975), S4223 [20MR], S4228, S4229 [21MR]

Taxation: clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (S. 1331), S8567 [25JN]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring, S1342-S1346 [22JA]

———pension plan restructuring (S. 119), S117-S120 [9JA]

Reports filed

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 975) (H. Rept. 108-40), H1952 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 108-42), H1952 [18MR]

Financial Contracts Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2120) (H. Rept. 108-277), H8400 [18SE]

Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1529) (H. Rept. 108-110), H4254 [19MY]

Testimonies

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring: James J. Keightley, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., and William Kilberg, S1343 [22JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1981 [19MR]

H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1999-H2046 [19MR]

H.R. 1529, Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act, H5103 [10JN]

H.R. 2465, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act, H5673 [23JN]

S. 1061, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, S6261 [14MY]

S. 1128, Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act, S7019 [22MY]

S. 1323, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act, S8442 [24JN]

S. 1331, clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding, S8567 [25JN]

S. 1920, extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers, S16063 [25NO]

BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 975), H1999, H2046, H2051, H2053, H2055, H2097 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 975): consideration (see H. Res. 147), H1952 [18MR]

Lists

Amendments rejected during consideration of H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, provisions, H1983 [19MR]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 975): motion to recommit, H2097 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Bankruptcy: discourage predatory lending practices, H1982 [19MR]

———increase cap on wage and benefit claims, strengthen fraud provisions, and require reinstatement of retiree benefits modified within a certain period preceding filing, H2052 [19MR]

———limit homestead property exemption, H1984 [19MR]

———nondischargeability of debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic protests, E534 [20MR]

———prevent corporate abuse and provide greater protection for employees, H1985 [19MR]

———prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E551 [21MR]

———provide protection for military personnel and unemployed individuals, H1988 [19MR]

———require corporations to file claims in the district where their principal place of business is located, H1994, H2053-H2055 [19MR]

———treatment of alimony and child support payments, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

———treatment of financial contracts such as derivative transactions to include banks and credit unions, H2051 [19MR]

Enact (H.R. 975), H1960, H1961, H1991-H2100 [19MR], H2256 [20MR], E534 [20MR], E551 [21MR], E623 [31MR]

———consideration (H. Res. 147), H1981-H1988 [19MR]

———corrections in engrossment, H2100 [19MR]

———motion to recommit, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 975), S4223 [20MR], S4228, S4229 [21MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 975, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 108-42), H1952 [18MR]

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 975) (H. Rept. 108-40), H1952 [18MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, provisions, H1981 [19MR]

H.R. 975, provisions, H1999-H2046 [19MR]

BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1061), S6261, S6262 [14MY]

Texts of

S. 1061, provisions, S6261 [14MY]

BANKS see Financial Institutions

BANKS, ALTHEA L.G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1978 [7OC]

BANKS, DELMA, JR.

Articles and editorials

Countdown to Execution No. 300, S3404 [10MR]

BANKS, J.T.

Letters

Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S13463 [29OC]

BANKS, JUDY

Remarks in House

Ansonia, CT: tribute to Ansonia Pop Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleaders, E2 [8JA]

BANKS, KENNETH, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E885 [7MY]

BANSAL, PREETA D.

Appointments

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S7173 [23MY]

Articles and editorials

Silenced Again in Kabal, S12733 [16OC]

BANUELOS, CRYSTAL

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E290 [26FE]

BARABOO, WI

Remarks in House

Baraboo Public Library: anniversary, E1283 [17JN]

BARAGA COUNTY, MI

Remarks in Senate

Floods: disaster assistance to Michigan, S11550 [16SE]

BARAGONA, DOMINIC R. (ROCKY)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6967 [22MY], S12485 [14OC]

BARANOV MUSEUM STUDY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1430), S9592 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1430), S9598 [17JY]

Texts of

S. 1430, provisions, S9598 [17JY]

BARBADOS

Bills and resolutions

Treaties and agreements: override income tax treaty (see H.R. 3121), H8381 [17SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Mary E. Kramer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

BARBER, FRANK

Remarks in House

Corning, NY: tribute to World War II veterans, E1770 [11SE]

BARBER, R.J.

Prayers

Senate, S5881 [8MY]

BARBER, RUTH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1839 [17SE]

BARBERI, TONY

Remarks in House

Bayonne, NJ: Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E94 [29JA]

BARBOUR, HALEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10347 [5NO]

BARCLAY, CHARLES

Letters

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7801 [12JN]

BARCLAY, H. DOUGLAS

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

BARCLAY, HESTER

Remarks in House

Urbana University: reopening of Bailey and Barclay Halls, E1830 [17SE]

BARDELLI, JOHN F.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

BARENBAUM, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2697 [25FE]

BARENBRUG GROUP

Letters

Plant variety protection extension for Marshall ryegrass, S14141 [6NO]

BARENT, MICHAEL

Essays

If I Were President, E352 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E352 [4MR]

BARGER, ALBERT C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8090, H8195 [10SE]

BARILE, THOMAS C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1261 [16JN]

BARILE, VINCENT L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E568 [25MR]

BARKA, ERNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1885 [13MR]

BARKER, HAROLD N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E668 [3AP]

BARKER, LINDA

Remarks in Senate

Sioux Falls Development Foundation: Spirt of Sioux Falls Award recipient, S15404 [21NO]

BARKER, PATRICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1690 [4SE]

BARKER, ROSE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1601 [25JY]

BARKOW, COLLEEN A. MEEHAN

Letters

World Trade Center Site Historic Study Act: Thomas J. Meehan III, E2522 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2522 [8DE]

BARNES, JOSEPH L.

Letters

Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act, S7011 [22MY]

BARNES, JULIAN

Articles and editorials

From the Front—Firsthand Accounts by Reporters and Photographers in Iraq, S4654 [2AP]

BARNES, MARSHA E.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S8723 [26JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8723 [26JN]

BARNES, MELISSA R.

Remarks in House

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1759 [10SE]

BARNES, TONIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2351 [20NO]

Songs

``For Those Who Have Fallen'', E2351 [20NO]

BARNETT, ALLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E857 [1MY]

BARNETT, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H1878 [13MR], H1930 [18MR]

BARNETT, KEVIN H.

Proclamations

Tribute: Representative Ney, E419 [11MR]

BARNETT, ROGER

Remarks in House

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H1878 [13MR], H1930 [18MR]

BARNIDGE, LEROY, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1006 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7123 [23MY]

BARNS, RICHARD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14400 [11NO]

BARNWELL, MARY K.

Letters

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

BARON, DAVID S.

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas, H10104 [29OC]

BARR, STEPHEN

Articles and editorials

Pay-Gap Remedy for Military Reserves Appears Doomed, H9015 [30SE]

BARR, TONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1523 [18JY]

BARR, VERNA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1178 [9JN]

BARRACK, HERBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2399 [22NO]

BARRET, ELIZABETH

Poems

``Peace'', H1609 [5MR]

BARRETO, HECTOR V.

Statements

Small Business Provisions of Economic Growth Package, E145 [6FE]

BARRETT, BARBARA McCONNELL

Reports filed

Nomination to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

BARRETT, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1404 [7JY]

BARRETT, J. GRESHAM (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3271 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 9), H6265 [26JN]

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

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H3637 [1MY]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H4738 [22MY]

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

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

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9215 [2OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H5089 [9JN]

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

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2940 [8AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9982 [28OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H1517 [4MR]

———reform procedures to restrain congressional spending, foster greater oversight, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 180), H1466 [27FE]

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

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 362), H1954 [18MR]

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

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see H.R. 3364), H10237 [30OC]

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

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9982 [28OC]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H9813 [21OC]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H1642 [5MR]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 1870), H4368 [20MY]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H8491 [23SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 21), H1902 [13MR]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H10978 [6NO]

———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2312 [25MR]

Corps of Engineers: convey certain land in Georgia and South Carolina to the counties in which the land is located (see H.R. 2753), H7019 [16JY]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1955 [18MR]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H4205 [15MY]

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

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H1396 [26FE]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

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

Crime: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H2402 [26MR]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H7787 [25JY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4206 [15MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9982 [28OC]

Dept. of Commerce: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (see H.R. 2172), H7787 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H8905 [24SE]

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era (see H.R. 332), H323 [5FE]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H5367 [12JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

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

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

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

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

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9813 [21OC]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7329 [22JY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1078), H11652 [19NO]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H7839 [3SE]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H9378 [8OC]

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

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

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H4012 [13MY]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2864 [7AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6349 [8JY]

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

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H10457 [5NO]

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

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H7787 [25JY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H2939 [8AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3975 [9MY]

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

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

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H3637 [1MY]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H8381 [17SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1335 [25FE]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H3571 [30AP]

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

Foreign policy: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. or Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development relative to proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1206), H5664 [19JN]

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

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

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H10978 [6NO]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H1642 [5MR]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2587 [1AP]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H7840 [3SE]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2269), H8176 [10SE]

Head Start Program: require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H9215 [2OC]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1641 [5MR]

Higher Education Act: prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H11134 [7NO]

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

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H5664 [19JN]

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

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7329 [22JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H5664 [19JN]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10458 [5NO]

Iran: permit International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect suspected nuclear and nuclear-related facilities (see H. Res. 259), H6465 [9JY]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H3354 [11AP]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 2446), H5364 [12JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H4205 [15MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H324 [5FE]

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

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

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H2864 [7AP]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H323 [5FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H8950 [25SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H8950 [25SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5929 [25JN]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3454 [29AP]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H6869 [15JY]

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

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H5929 [25JN]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9982 [28OC]

Pensions: reform (see H.R. 1776), H5046 [5JN]

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

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

———support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H10341 [4NO]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H1396 [26FE]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H4206 [15MY]

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

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H7170 [18JY]

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

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

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H4739 [22MY]

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

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

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2271 [20MR]

———improve affordability of health insurance coverage for small employers (see H.R. 2851), H8083 [9SE]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H1467 [27FE]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H5366 [12JN]

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

———permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H6464 [9JY]

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

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

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

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

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H11651 [19NO]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H2402 [26MR]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H4738 [22MY]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H4206 [15MY]

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

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 615), H4739 [22MY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H392 [11FE]

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H323 [5FE]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H323 [5FE]

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

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2401 [26MR]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H11651 [19NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H2311 [25MR]

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

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

———remove the requirement of a mandatory beginning date for distributions from individual retirement accounts and elective deferrals under qualified cash or deferred arrangements (see H.R. 2340), H5929 [25JN]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4012 [13MY]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H3354 [11AP]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5815 [24JN]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H6604 [10JY]

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

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

———treatment of Social Security and certain railroad retirement benefits (see H.R. 2346), H5665 [19JN]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H4876 [3JN]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H3351 [11AP]

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

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

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H3452 [29AP]

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

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H10130 [29OC]

U.N.: encourage unconditional removal of economic sanctions against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 160), H3683 [6MY]

———limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 2303), H5815 [24JN]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H2587 [1AP]

———withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism (see H.R. 800), H3453 [29AP]

———withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (see H. Con. Res. 116), H4529 [21MY]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H5367 [12JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2271 [20MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2132 [19MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

Budget: extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1743 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate J. Strom Thurmond Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 2661), H6347 [8JY]

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

Immigration: bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 3522), H11650 [19NO]

———bar admission of aliens from countries determined to be state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 3075), H8216 [11SE]

Taxation: provide an additional personal exemption for certain dependents with long-term care needs (see H.R. 2697), H6602 [10JY]

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

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7235 [22JY]

Remarks

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2155 [20MR]

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

Dept. of Energy: feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3271, H3272 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era, cosponsorship withdrawn (H.R. 332), H1490 [4MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4832 [3JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3271, H3272 [10AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H490 [13FE]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, H2155 [20MR]

Votes: position on missed, H5850 [25JN], E670 [3AP]

BARRETT, LEONIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1311 [20JN]

BARRETT, T.J.

Letters

Clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, H10419 [5NO]

BARRINGER, FELICITY

Articles and editorials

Iraq Council Head Shifts to Position at Odds With U.S., H8902 [24SE]

BARRISH, MARVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1495 [17JY]

BARRON, JERLEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1176 [9JN]

BARRON, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1987 [7OC]

BARRY, JOHN

Bills and resolutions

Navy: recognize as first flag officer (see S.J. Res. 19), S12737 [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

BARRY, STEVE

Articles and editorials

Powerful New Revolver Is Drawing Fire Already, S2915 [27FE]

BARRY COUNTY, MO

Bills and resolutions

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (see S. 1167), S7188 [2JN] (see H.R. 2304), H4875 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (H.R. 2304), H11169, H11170 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (S. 1167), S7195 [2JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2304, Barry and Stone Counties, MO, boundary conflict resolution caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys, H11169 [17NO]

BARTHOLD, THOMAS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10166 [29JY]

BARTHOLD, THOMAS A.

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6155 [14MY]

BARTLESON, JEFF

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1300 [18JN]

BARTLETT, MELISSA ELLIS

Remarks in House

North Carolina: Teacher of the Year award recipient, E830 [1MY]

BARTLETT, ROSCOE G. (a Representative from Maryland)

Appointments

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

Articles and editorials

Mothers at Sea, Wall Street Journal, E1227 [11JN]

Mothers at War, Washington (DC) Post, E1227 [11JN]

No More GI Orphans, New York (NY) Times, E1227 [11JN]

What Happens When GI Jane Is Captured? Anita Ramasastry, E1227-E1229 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H1396 [26FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

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

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H2132 [19MR]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2823 [3AP]

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

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3200), H9132 [1OC] (see H.R. 3208), H9032 [30SE]

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

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7618 [24JY]

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

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H706 [13FE]

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

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H3452 [29AP]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H706 [13FE]

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

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

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

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H4205 [15MY]

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

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

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

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

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2864 [7AP]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H8949 [25SE]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H3858 [8MY]

Civil liberties: restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (see H.R. 1547), H8284 [16SE]

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

———allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H9215 [2OC]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H9615 [16OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11133 [7NO]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H11393 (see H. Con. Res. 310), H11516 [18NO]

———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2402 [26MR]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 384), H6348 [8JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H2864 [7AP]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H4205 [15MY]

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 3313), H9613 [16OC]

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

———provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (see H.R. 1546), H8491 [23SE]

Credit unions: limitations on certain member business loans (see H.R. 383), H245 [29JA]

Crime: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

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

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

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

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1095), H2132 [19MR] (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H700 [13FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H5089 [9JN]

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

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

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H706 [13FE]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H5713 [23JN]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H11359 [17NO]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2402 [26MR]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (see H.J. Res. 52), H3354 [11AP]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2473 [27MR]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

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

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

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

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5366 [12JN]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 3509), H11391 (see H.R. 3509), H11514 [18NO]

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

Employment: prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H7949 [4SE]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4528 [21MY]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H2823 [3AP]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H3053 [9AP]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1746 [11MR]

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

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H7840 [3SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H5089 [9JN]

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

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H2473 [27MR]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 66), H4788 [2JN]

FCC: end requirements that providers of telecommunications and information services provide such services for schools and libraries at a discounted rate (see H.R. 1252), H2587 [1AP]

———ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

———treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H2471 [27MR]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H6869 [15JY]

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

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H8083 [9SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H5552 [18JN]

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

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H1812 [12MR]

Firearms: clarify that federally licensed dealers may transfer firearms to other federally licensed dealers at places other than business premises specified on license (see H.R. 2906), H7781 [25JY]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

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

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H1812 [12MR]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 153), H3683 [6MY] (see H.R. 3125), H8381 [17SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H3454 [29AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2271 [20MR]

Foreign policy: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. or Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development relative to proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1206), H10978 [6NO]

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

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

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H9982 [28OC]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H1812 [12MR]

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

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H7840 [3SE]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2269), H7840 [3SE]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H5814 [24JN]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials resulting from threat of potential litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3609), H12308 [21NO]

———require agencies to take into consideration the impact of newly promulgated rules on the privacy of individuals (see H.R. 338), H7949 [4SE]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H2702 [2AP]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]

House of Representatives: require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (see H.R. 2844), H9282 [7OC]

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

Immigration: discourage States from issuing an identification card or driver's license to an illegal alien (see H.R. 3052), H8081 [9SE]

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

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see H.R. 1440), H2400 [26MR]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2822 [3AP]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H3637 [1MY]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H8905 [24SE]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H5552 [18JN]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 2446), H7020 [16JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H2402 [26MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H4011 [13MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: limit use of available funds for maintenance (see H.R. 1517), H2514 [31MR]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

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

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H5552 [18JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1747 [11MR]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on terms of office for Members of the House of Representatives (see H.J. Res. 66), H7617 [24JY]

———nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H8381 [17SE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2823 [3AP]

———support vision of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together to conceive pragmatic, serious plans for achieving peace (see H. Res. 462), H12310 [21NO]

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

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

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H9214 [2OC]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H7950 [4SE]

National emblems: designate the oak tree as the national tree (see H.R. 1775), H5664 [19JN]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H4877 [3JN]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H699 [13FE]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1681 [6MR]

———encourage the development of regional comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness, coordination, and recovery plans (see H.R. 3274), H10237 [30OC]

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

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H1812 [12MR]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (see H.R. 1577), H2864 [7AP]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 2323), H9478 [15OC]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (see H.R. 1548), H11149 [12NO]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H10340 [4NO]

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

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 7), H4206 [15MY]

Privacy: prohibit the establishment of any uniform national health care identifying number or health information database (see H.R. 1699), H11149 [12NO]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H59 [7JA]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H244 [29JA]

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: establish (see H. Res. 388), H9378 [8OC]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H4368 [20MY]

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

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

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

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

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

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H5815 [24JN]

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

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

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1682 [6MR]

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

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1631), H2821 [3AP]

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

———invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H3354 [11AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2939 [8AP]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

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

Supreme Court: base decisions on U.S. Constitution and laws, not laws of any foreign country, international law, or agreement not made under U.S. authority (see H. Res. 446), H11703 [20NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3053 [9AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

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

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2703 [2AP]

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

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 611), H321 [5FE]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H1331 [25FE]

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

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———exclude from gross income certain interest amounts received by individuals (see H.R. 1163), H2939 [8AP]

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

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H4011 [13MY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H392 [11FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 615), H321 [5FE]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H6707 [14JY]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property (see H.R. 3694), H12919 [8DE]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H3637 [1MY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H1746 [11MR]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H9377 [8OC]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11702 [20NO]

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

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H5663 [19JN]

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

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 459), H324 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 612), H321 [5FE]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H172 [27JA]

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

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H9214 [2OC]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H324 [5FE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H7787 [25JY]

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

———treatment of certain Armed Forces enlistment, accession, reenlistment, and retention bonuses (see H.R. 1518), H2514 [31MR]

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

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 2094), H10130 [29OC]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H3684 [6MY]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see H.R. 3558), H12922 [8DE]

Terrorism: strengthen ability to remove terrorist criminals, add flexibility relative to places where aliens may be removed, and provide sufficient authority to Federal officials to remove certain aliens (see H.R. 3106), H8380 [17SE]

Transportation: provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

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

———terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H1813 [12MR]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H1467 [27FE]

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

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H5045 [5JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H137 [8JA]

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

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

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

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H9131 [1OC]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H5408 [16JN]

———modify maximum hours of service for operators of ground water well drilling rigs (see H.R. 1008), H5408 [16JN]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5366 [12JN]

Women: tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4011 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12307 [21NO]

Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 345), H169 [27JA]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 271), H7949 [4SE] (see H. Con. Res. 286), H8381 [17SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: recognize birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (see H.R. 778), H700 [13FE]

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

———prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions (see H.R. 344), H169 [27JA]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H677 [13FE], H12313, H12315 [25NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H12314 [25NO]

Poems

``Now I Sit Me Down in School'', H8012 [5SE]

``Our New School Prayer'', H11129 [7NO], E2265 [6NO]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9135 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 383), H9138 [2OC]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4887 [4JN]

———role of women members in combat situations, E1223 [11JN]

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

Budget: balance, H1805 [12MR]

———deficit, H1803, H1804, H1806, H1807 [12MR], H2113, H2114, H2115, H2116 [19MR]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information relative to an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H5793 [24JN]

Constitution Week: observance, H8288 [17SE]

Constitution—U.S.: importance of Christianity, H8009-H8013 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4409 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10994 [7NO]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H6873 [16JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5793 [24JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6791 [15JY]

Drugs: investigate alleged pharmaceutical industry support of religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6873 [16JY]

Eldersburg, MD: Liberty High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E906 [9MY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to instruct conferees, H10468 [6NO]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 271), H9059, H9060 [1OC]

GSA: procurement and installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems in public buildings, H3259 [10AP]

Immigration: prohibit acceptance of consular-issued identification cards, H4983 [5JN]

La Habra, CA: destruction of September 11th memorial by antiwar protesters, H1816 [13MR]

National Bible Week: observance, E2265 [6NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: Supreme Court decision to hear case on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H9741 [21OC], H11125 [7NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3259 [10AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: recognize birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln (H.R. 778), H675 [13FE]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments, H8009-H8013 [5SE]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H1804 [12MR], H2113, H2114, H2116 [19MR]

Taxation: change deadline for filing income tax returns (H.R. 1725), H8288 [17SE]

———rates, H1806 [12MR], H2113, H2114, H2115, H2116 [19MR]

U.N.: prohibit funding for payment of U.S. contributions to U.N. or any affiliated agency, H6791 [15JY]

Votes: position on missed, E1551 [22JY]

Summaries

Army Gender-Integrated Basic Training Report, E1224-E1226 [11JN]

BARTLEY, DAVID M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2318 [19NO]

BARTLING, JULIA A.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

BARTOLI, FRANK

Remarks in House

Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch: Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E96 [29JA]

BARTOLUCCI, BRUNO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E241 [13FE]

BARTON, JOE (a Representative from Texas)

Appointments

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

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

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

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H5036 [5JN], H5086 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H4876 [3JN]

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

Attlesey, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 207), H4206 [15MY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H2864 [7AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

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

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

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

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

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

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H6707 [14JY]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H9377 [8OC]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H392 [11FE]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3762 [7MY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5664 [19JN]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H5366 [12JN]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H8176 [10SE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 1731), H8491 [23SE]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H8017 [5SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy: cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H2271 [20MR]

———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 1961), H9282 [7OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H5814 [24JN]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3761 [7MY]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H9282 [7OC]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H8083 [9SE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 3585), H12307 [21NO]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H9215 [2OC]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H10457 [5NO]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5815 [24JN]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2822 [3AP]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7618 [24JY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7455 [23JY]

FCC: ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H6869 [15JY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H2271 [20MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H12311 [21NO]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H245 [29JA]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H5367 [12JN]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 2221), H8491 [23SE]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H12311 [21NO]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2114), H5268 [11JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5367 [12JN]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H8403 [22SE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H6869 [15JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H172 [27JA]

Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3462), H10977 [6NO]

Medicaid: clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (see H.R. 2409), H5468 [17JN]

Medicare: coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H6869 [15JY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see H.R. 941), H7329 [22JY]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H7840 [3SE]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H2312 [25MR]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H4738 [22MY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6707 [14JY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (see H.R. 3219), H9982 [28OC]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H7020 [16JY]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (see H. Con. Res. 206), H8491 [23SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H2473 [27MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8017 [5SE]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Roads and highways: designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see H.R. 3240), H11149 [12NO]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H392 [11FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4739 [22MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H392 [11FE]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H392 [11FE]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H268 [31JA]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals (see H.R. 198), H2472 [27MR]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1746 [11MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H10978 [6NO]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H4368 [20MY]

———encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H8491 [23SE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H138 [8JA]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3042), H11359 [17NO]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2864 [7AP]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H8382 [17SE]

———provide for equitable treatment of civilian employees of the Dept. of Defense serving in combat zones and members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones (see H.R. 117), H2515 [31MR]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H9384 [14OC]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H7618 [24JY]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H6264 [26JN]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

———strengthen ability to remove terrorist criminals, add flexibility relative to places where aliens may be removed, and provide sufficient authority to Federal officials to remove certain aliens (see H.R. 3106), H8906 [24SE]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H392 [11FE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H8016 [5SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H4978 [4JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Clean Air Act: reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see H.R. 999), H1462 [27FE]

Crime: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H1810 [12MR]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see H.R. 1644), H2863 [7AP]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Letters

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

Dept. of Energy high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding: Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, H9170 [2OC]

Lists

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

Remarks

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H3081, H3254 [10AP]

Aviation: emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute, H9343 [8OC]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091, H10094, H10095, H10097, H10098 [29OC]

Coastal Zone Management Act: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9337, H9344 [8OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H286 [5FE]

Dept. of Energy: feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3272 [10AP]

———Gasoline Availability Stabilization Reserve Program funding, H3262 [10AP]

———high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding, H9170, H9171 [2OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5738 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program funding, H3274 [10AP]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7666 [25JY]

Ecology and environment: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, H11415 [18NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7123 [18JY]

EPA: reduce proliferation of boutique fuels and implement plans that use Federal clean burning gasoline or Low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline, H3276 [10AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5209 [11JN]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, E915 [9MY]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, E915 [9MY]

FDA: phaseout of metered dose inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons, H7666 [25JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: include construction activities in definition of oil and gas exploration and production relative to EPA stormwater discharge permits, H10521, H10525, H10526, H10527 [6NO]

FERC: clarify jurisdiction relative to companies integrating into a regional transmission organization, H7123 [18JY]

———provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses, H3330 [11AP]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), H409 [12FE]

Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, H3322 [11AP]

GSA: procurement and installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems in public buildings, H3259, H3260 [10AP]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), H11576 [19NO]

Kazakhstan: U.S. policy, E1879 [24SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6099 [26JN]

NRC: improve safety of transporting nuclear materials, H9779 [21OC]

———require consultation with the Dept. of Homeland Security on the location and design of new nuclear facilities, H9779 [21OC]

Nuclear energy: improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities, H9779 [21OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9337, H9342, H9343, H9344 [8OC]

Parliamentary inquiry, H9342 [8OC]

Petroleum: encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, H11415 [18NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3088, H3090, H3239, H3242, H3254, H3259, H3260, H3262, H3272, H3274, H3276 [10AP], H3322, H3330 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11415 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3079, H3081 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11383 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H7928 [4SE], H9170, H9171 [2OC], H9337, H9342, H9343, H9344 [8OC], H9779, H9780 [21OC], H10091, H10094, H10095, H10097, H10098 [29OC], H10521, H10525, H10526, H10527 [6NO]

———prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates, H3239, H3242 [10AP]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H7928 [4SE]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4099 [14MY]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H5738 [24JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H402 [12FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4128 [14MY]

Tributes

Johnson, Representative Sam, H402 [12FE]

Neugebauer, Representative, H4982 [5JN]

BARTON, KATHERINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3989 [19MR]

BARTON, RONALD W.

Remarks in Senate

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board: Chairman's Medal recipient, S13511 [29OC]

BARTON, WILLIAM (BOO)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5178 [11JN]

BARTZ, CAROL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1195 [11JN]

BARULLI, LARRY

Remarks in House

Bayonne Detachment of the Marine Corps League: Lance Corporal Stanley J. Kopcinski Memorial Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

BASALT, CO

Articles and editorials

Baker Named ``Outstanding'' Town Manager, E1808 [16SE]

Remarks in House

Baker, Tom: University of Colorado Leo C. Riethmayer Award recipient, E1808 [16SE]

BASCH, BILL

Remarks in House

University of Michigan: Raoul Wallenberg Medal recipient, E1871 [24SE]

BASCOM, RUTH

Remarks in House

Eugene, OR: dedication of Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System, E72 [27JA]

BASIC PILOT EXTENSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2359), H5043 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2359), H9893-H9898 [28OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2359) (H. Rept. 108-304), H9281 [7OC], H9980 [28OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2359, provisions, H9893 [28OC]

BASIC PILOT PROGRAM EXTENSION AND EXPANSION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1685), S14505, S14843 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 1685), H11582-H11586 [19NO], E2367, E2372 [21NO], E2389 [22NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1685), S14504, S14505 [12NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1685), S14176 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 1685, provisions, S14505 [12NO], H11582 [19NO]

BASILONE, JOHN

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 56), S8726 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 218), H5366 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Con. Res. 56), S8764 [26JN]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 56, issue commemorative postage stamp, S8764 [26JN]

BASS, BRUCE

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation, S14114 [6NO]

BASS, CHARLES F. (a Representative from New Hampshire)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H1746 [11MR]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H8175 [10SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1642 [5MR] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H7454 [23JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9812 [21OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [8JA]

CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 3543), H12922 [8DE]

Colleges and universities: tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H9215 [2OC]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3684 [6MY]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3975 [9MY]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H3684 [6MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H10457 [5NO]

FCC: ensure expeditious access by consumers to terrestrial digital television services (see H.R. 2825), H7453 [23JY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1903 [13MR]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 100), H1396 [26FE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H9813 [21OC]

Freedom's Way National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1069), H1515 [4MR]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H274 [4FE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see H.R. 3213), H11652 [19NO]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1908 [17MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1516 [4MR]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H11392 (see H.R. 2239), H11516 [18NO]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1908 [17MR]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H5089 [9JN]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H6707 [14JY]

Interstate commerce: clarify jurisdiction over digital transactions of goods and services on the Internet (see H.R. 945), H1395 [26FE]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1334 [25FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1908 [17MR]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H4739 [22MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3858 [8MY]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H52 [7JA]

———expand coverage of paramedic intercept services (see H.R. 2008), H8284 [16SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H706 [13FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

New Hampshire: mint coins in commemoration of the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation (see H.R. 2093), H4130 [14MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H12922 [8DE]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2473 [27MR]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer overflow control programs (see H. Con. Res. 309), H9812 [21OC]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5367 [12JN]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H12311 [21NO]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5664 [19JN]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H7950 [4SE]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H9282 [7OC]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

———facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see H.R. 1320), H2132 [19MR]

Television: provide residents of States with single network affiliate stations to receive the signals of such stations via satellite (see H.R. 2862), H7615 [24JY]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H2704 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

Business and industry: increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 346), H169 [27JA]

Hugh Gregg Post Office Building, Nashua, NH: designate (see H.R. 3185), H8949 [25SE]

Mitchell, William: issue posthumous commission to the grade of major general in the Army (see H.R. 2755), H7019 [16JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4879 [4JN], H10345 [5NO], H11657 [20NO]

Lists

New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1551 [22JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, E271 [13FE], E289 [26FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, E271 [13FE]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7700 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide IBOT Mobility Systems to disabled veterans, E289 [26FE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7700 [25JY]

Dover (NH) Foster's Daily Democrat: anniversary, E1217 [11JN]

FCC: release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, H4532 [22MY]

Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center (organization): tribute, E702 [8AP]

Hugh Gregg Post Office Building, Nashua, NH: designate (H.R. 3185), H11173 [17NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6118 [26JN]

Mitchell, William: issue posthumous commission to the grade of major general in the Army (H.R. 2755), H9323 [8OC]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H3232 [10AP]

Nashua, NH: anniversary of Lions Club, E1813 [16SE]

New Hampshire: tribute to New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards recipients, E1551 [22JY]

———tribute to Old Man of the Mountain rock formation, H3660 [6MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3232 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H7924 [4SE]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H7924 [4SE]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8300 [17SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, E271 [13FE]

Votes: position on missed, E300 [27FE], E2004 [8OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3680 [6MY]

Tributes

Barron, Steve, E1987 [7OC]

Butler, Wendell T., E476 [13MR]

Hale, Sarah J., E2039 [15OC]

Harrity, David B., E83 [28JA]

Perkins, David, E727 [10AP]

BASS, LAWRENCE A.

Remarks in House

Sparrow Health System: Sparrow Founder's Award recipient, E688 [7AP]

BASSETT, NE

Remarks in Senate

Lincoln, NE: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, S2521 [14FE]

BASTROP, LA

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: carry out a water supply project in Bastrop, LA (see H.R. 2091), H4130 [14MY]

BATAMBUZE, EPHRAIM W.

Reports filed

Nomination to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

BATAVIA, NY

Bills and resolutions

Barber Conable Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3690), H12919 [8DE]

BATES, G. HUNTER

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al (see S. Res. 86), S3730 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al (S. Res. 86), S3761 [13MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 86, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al, S3750, S3761 [13MR]

BATES, JULIA BAXTER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1628 [25JY]

BATLAN, JULIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1687 [4SE]

BATLE CREEK, MI

Remarks in House

Jones, Brian: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1326 [23JN]

Wagner-Kaiser, Jeremy: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1368 [26JN]

BATON ROUGE, LA

Remarks in House

Southern University: tribute to College Republicans, E2161 [30OC]

Turner, Bert S.: Louisiana State University Alumni Association Hall of Distinction Alumnus of the Year Award recipient, E2380 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S3801 [17MR]

BATON ROUGE (LA) ADVOCATE

Articles and editorials

Long Brought Wisdom, Joy to D.C. Politics, S6704 [20MY]

Russell B. Long, Legacy to Power, S6703 [20MY]

BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Oak Ridge National Laboratory, E641 [1AP]

BATTERSON, MARK

Prayers

Senate, S8261 [20JN]

BATTLE CREEK, MI

Remarks in House

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center: tribute, E1070 [23MY]

Laws-Clay, Velma: Scene Magazine Woman of the Year award recipient, E296 [26FE]

Wilson, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E946 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center: dedication, S7713 [11JN]

BATTLE CREEK NATURE EDUCATION SOCIETY

Remarks in House

Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network: awarding of grant to Battle Creek Nature Education Society, E1676 [3SE]

BATTS, ANTHONY W.

Letters

Social Security Protection Act, H1543 [5MR]

BATTY, CODY S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E393 [7MR]

BAUCUS, MAX (a Senator from Montana)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14062 [5NO], S14118 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1090, S1092 [16JA], S1222, S1245, S1246 [21JA], S1353, S1370 [22JA], S1405, S1433 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12559 [14OC], S12667, S12751 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4786, S4803, S4826, S4865 [3AP]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13805 [3NO], S13945 [4NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4113, S4208, S4212 [20MR], S4243 [21MR], S4336 [25MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7695, S7736, S7737 [11JN]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4975 [8AP]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6981 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9710 [22JY], S9781, S9808 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11704 [17SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004, S11040 [3SE], S11078, S11121 [4SE], S11171 [5SE], S11297, S11321 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079, S13117, S13168, S13169, S13173 [23OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160 [30SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7814, S7858 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC], S13685 [30OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8495, S8593 [25JN], S8777, S8796 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S10073, S10074 [28JY], S10299, S10334, S10340 [30JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7094, S7161 [23MY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7500 [5JN]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14157, S14185 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), S6740 [20MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6154, S6178, S6210, S6266, S6269, S6271, S6291, S6294, S6300, S6324, S6343 [14MY], S6409, S6443, S6454, S6509, S6518, S6529, S6530, S6532, S6549 [15MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4532 [27MR]

Appointments

Committee on Taxation (Joint), S2620 [24FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8898 [7JY]

———H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, S6475 [15MY]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE]

———H.R. 1308, Relief for Working Families Tax Act, S7509 [5JN]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S1843 [30JA]

Articles and editorials

Congress' Message on Cuba, Chicago (IL) Tribune, S13657 [30OC]

Congressional Resolve on Cuba, New York (NY) Times, S13657 [30OC]

Groups File Lawsuit Over Kootenai Forest Timber Sale—Harvest Threatens Water, Environmentalists Argue, Sherry Devlin, Missoula (MT) Missoulian, S13606 [30OC]

Havana Club, Wall Street Journal, S13657 [30OC]

Lift Ban on Cuba Travel, Orlando (FL) Sentinel, S13657 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

———permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2051 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR]

Armed Forces: improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see S. 511), S3994 [19MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (see S. 1085), S6707 [20MY]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Children and youth: promote financial education (see S. 1181), S8127 [18JN]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 256), S1812 [30JA]

Congress: tribute to staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 277), S15976 [25NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN]

Corporations: prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (see S. 1767), S12969 [21OC]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S15813 [24NO]

———establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of the Interior: provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: initiate expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (see S. Res. 262), S14177 [6NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S36 [7JA]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S289 [14JA]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S3028 [3MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2341 [12FE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S4823 [3AP]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see S. Res. 154), S7135 [23MY]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S10266 [30JY]

———ruling on media ownership rules (see S. Res. 159), S7381 [4JN]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see S. 1324), S8439 [24JN]

———implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S9709 [22JY]

Health: reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S13803 [3NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S8439 [24JN]

Iraq: restrict imports of archaeological or ethnological materials from Iraq until normalization of relations between the U.S. and Iraq has been established (see S. 1291), S8232 [19JN]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (see S. 670), S4165 [20MR]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15287 [20NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12889 [20OC]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S7980 [17JN]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 204), S1368 [22JA]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see S. 1), S7718 [11JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2341 [12FE]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: designate (see S. Res. 108), S4957 [8AP]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (see S. Res. 124), S5484 [29AP]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1669 [28JA]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9593 [17JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Native Americans: authorize the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for interstate gas pipelines (see S. 1823), S14031 [5NO]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S8126 [18JN]

Public welfare programs: extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

———permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 603), S3620 [12MR]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 537), S8896 [7JY]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S11832 [23SE]

SBA: establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 1126), S7137 [23MY]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S9328 [14JY]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S1977 [5FE]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S9638 [21JY]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see S. Res. 119), S5174 [10AP]

———natural cork (see S. 1006), S5771 [6MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S288 [14JA]

———allow individuals receiving unemployment compensation to be eligible for a refundable, advanceable credit for health insurance costs (see S. 1693), S12277 [1OC]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S1069 [16JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S5342 [11AP]

———make technical corrections to the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1984), S16119 [9DE]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see S. 1180), S7381 [4JN]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (see S. 1979), S15976 [25NO]

———provide a credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production and allow for expensing of geological and geophysical expenditures and delay rental payments (see S. 696), S4325 [24MR]

———provide energy tax incentives (see S. 597), S3504 [11MR]

———provide excise tax reform and simplification (see S. 1962), S15975 [25NO]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 1637), S11723 [18SE]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8559 [25JN]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see S. 1305), S8300 [20JN]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S15976 [25NO]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7620 [10JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY]

U.S. Tax Court: modernize (see S. 753), S4629 [1AP]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see S. 1416), S9414 [15JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see S. 1417), S9414 [15JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S35 [7JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA] (see S. 1853), S14804 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S13054 [22OC]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

World Trade Organization: encourage greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets (see S. Res. 217), S10906 [1AU]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S8234 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Court of International Trade: review certain determinations of binational panels and committees under NAFTA (see S. 1893), S15187 [19NO]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S2457 [13FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands (see S. 984), S5651 [1MY]

Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see S. 2002), S16120 [9DE]

Middle East: extend certain trade benefits (see S. 1121), S6978 [22MY]

Native Americans: distribute judgment funds to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation (see S. 428), S2594 [24FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP]

Russia: normal trade relations status (see S. 624), S3730 [13MR]

Safety Net Organizations and Patient Advisory Commission: establish (see S. 732), S4512 [27MR]

Taxation: clarify application of the excise tax imposed on bows and arrows (see S. 339), S2187 [11FE]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15812 [24NO]

———deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (see S. 936), S5483 [29AP]

———encourage contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes (see S. 701), S4375 [25MR]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see S. 1936), S15812 [24NO]

———exempt small manufacturers from the firearms excise tax (see S. 396), S2457 [13FE]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child (see S. 755), S4629 [1AP]

———provide fairness in tax collection procedures, improve administrative efficiency and confidentiality, and reform penalty and interest provisions (see S. 882), S5174 [10AP]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Review Commission: establish (see S. 676), S4166 [20MR]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Histories

Conservation of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front, S10508 [31JY]

Letters

Budget reconciliation process: Alan Frumin, S5296 [11AP]

Medicare alternative payment system for preferred provider organizations in highly competitive regions: Robert A. Sunshine, CBO, S8612 [26JN]

Provide tax incentives for economic recovery: by, S5313 [11AP]

Motions

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6410, S6430 [15MY]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Privilege of the floor

Barthold, Thomas A., S6155 [14MY]

Beeman, Ray, S6155 [14MY]

Bloyer, John H., S6155 [14MY]

Blum, Alisa, S6033 [12MY]

Colinvaux, Roger, S6155 [14MY]

Flax, Nikole, S6155 [14MY]

Garret, Tyler, S6033 [12MY]

Garrett, Tyler, S4539 [27MR], S4982 [8AP]

Hirsch, Harold, S6155 [14MY]

James, Deirdre, S6155 [14MY]

Johnson, Renee, S6033 [12MY]

Kirbabas, Mark, S4539 [27MR], S6033 [12MY]

Klein, Jeff, S9811 [23JY]

Linstroth, Matt, S9811 [23JY]

Matthews, Lauralee A., S6155 [14MY]

McDermott, Patricia, S6155 [14MY]

Meighan, Brian, S6155 [14MY]

Navratil, John F., S6155 [14MY]

Nega, Joseph W., S6155 [14MY]

Noren, David, S6155 [14MY]

Rock, Cecily W., S6155 [14MY]

Sayegh, Carol, S6155 [14MY]

Schmitt, Mary M., S6155 [14MY]

Schultz, Ron, S6155 [14MY]

Sierra, Gretchen, S6155 [14MY]

Sinkfield, Rhonda, S6033 [12MY]

Smith, Carolyn E., S6155 [14MY]

White, Shawn, S4539 [27MR], S4982 [8AP]

Wiedrick, Mick, S6033 [12MY]

Wielobob, Allison, S6155 [14MY]

Wold, Barry L., S6155 [14MY]

Zimmerman, Tara, S6155 [14MY]

Remarks

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14125 [6NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1331, S1335 [22JA], S14004 [5NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14004 [5NO], S14125 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1136 [17JA], S1331, S1335, S1345, S1346 [22JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1136 [17JA], S1331, S1335, S1345, S1346 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12812 [17OC]

Armed Forces: GAO study of tax treatment of military personnel, S4479 [27MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13832 [3NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4472 [27MR], S5261 [11AP], S9486 [16JY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4097 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S3712 [13MR]

Blue Ribbon Commission on Comprehensive Tax Reform: establish, S6219, S6220 [14MY], S6422 [15MY]

Budget: reconciliation process, S5296, S5297 [11AP]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to deficit reduction, S4119 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5296, S5297 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4119, S4132 [20MR], S4236, S4247 [21MR], S4336, S4371 [25MR], S4415, S4417 [26MR], S4508 [27MR]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9780, S9783 [23JY]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), S9440 [16JY]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), unanimous-consent request, S7562 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7698 [11JN]

Carroll College: tribute to football team, S3501 [11MR]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4931 [8AP], S5008, S5016 [9AP]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Cook, Deborah L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5994 [9MY]

Corporations: prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (S. 1767), S12965 [21OC]

Cox, Patrick: welcome European Parliament President to Senate chamber, S8499 [25JN]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, S5334 [11AP]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions, S9440 [16JY]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (S. 403), S2478 [13FE]

———lift travel restrictions, S13082 [23OC], S13656 [30OC]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 950), S5597 [30AP], S16109 [9DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council: (S. 1454), S9912 [24JY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (S. 1120), S7004 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9780, S9783 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior: evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands, S10507-S10509 [31JY]

———evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands (S. 984), S5676 [1MY]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13789 [3NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13789 [3NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13082 [23OC], S13656 [30OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14939 [17NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12203 [30SE]

Ecology and environment: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, S4415 [26MR]

———manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13599 [30OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate estate tax repeal, S4508 [27MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 777), S4827 [3AP]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2391 [13FE]

FCC: ruling on media ownership rules, S11901 [24SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, S8196 [19JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13605, S13606, S13636, S13637 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15370 [21NO]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 659), S4169 [20MR]

Forests: Rural Community Forestry Enterprise Program funding, S15370 [21NO]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, S3877 [18MR]

Health: reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products, S2043 [6FE]

———State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, S6444 [15MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S4236 [21MR]

Insurance: prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied, S8617 [26JN]

Iraq: support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, S9439 [16JY]

Medicare: coverage of cancer drugs and treatments, S15740 [24NO]

———coverage of drug treatment therapy for HIV/AIDS patients, S15887, S15888 [25NO]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S4336 [25MR]

———definition of negotiated price for drug coverage relative to inclusion of dispensing fees, S15742 [24NO]

———eliminate asset test to determine eligibility for premium and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income beneficiaries, S8171 [19JN], S8340, S8344 [23JN]

———enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, S6413, S6474 [15MY], S8018, S8109 [18JN]

———ensure contributions for prescription drug coverage made by beneficiaries' former employers be treated as incurred costs, S8329 [23JN]

———ensure that dual-eligible beneficiaries are eligible for prescription drug coverage, S8644 [26JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program, S8673, S8674 [26JN]

———evaluate alternative payment and delivery systems, S8540 [25JN], S8637 [26JN]

———expedite implementation of prescription drug coverage following enactment of reform legislation, S8406 [24JN]

———guarantee option of Medicare provided prescription drug coverage for all beneficiaries, S8091 [18JN]

———hospital ownership exceptions to physician self-referral restrictions, S9582 [17JY]

———improve reimbursement to rural health care providers and facilities by reducing tax cut on dividends, S6413 [15MY]

———increase payments to rural health care providers and facilities, S4371 [25MR]

———limit premium increases, S8199 [19JN]

———limit the extent to which premiums and benefits of prescription drug coverage plans may vary, S8498, S8499 [25JN]

———lower premiums and improve coverage in prescription drug plans, S8631 [26JN]

———provide additional assistance to beneficiaries with certain serious medical conditions during any gap in coverage of their prescription drug benefit, S8631 [26JN]

———provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and election improvements, S8282 [20JN]

———provide that beneficiaries who remain in the fee-for-service program receive the same drug benefit as those enrolled in a private plan, S4120 [20MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R.. 1), S9582 [17JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15373 [21NO], S15624 [23NO], S15676, S15697, S15710, S15740, S15741, S15742, S15756 [24NO], S15886, S15887, S15888, S15930-S15932 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7907 [16JN], S8018, S8091, S8109 [18JN], S8170, S8171, S8196, S8199 [19JN], S8273, S8278, S8282, S8288 [20JN], S8324, S8329, S8341, S8344 [23JN], S8406 [24JN], S8496, S8498, S8499, S8538, S8540 [25JN], S8612, S8617, S8631, S8632, S8633, S8637, S8644, S8673, S8674, S8706, S8707 [26JN]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration, S15887 [25NO]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: tribute to efforts of staff involved in passage, S15930-S15932 [25NO]

Middle East: extend certain trade benefits (S. 1121), S7004 [22MY]

Montana: grant waiver to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, S12209 [30SE]

———tribute to Disability Determination Services, S13132 [23OC]

Native Americans: distribute judgment funds to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation (S. 428), S2600 [24FE]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5627 [1MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S8673 [26JN]

Point of order, S6432 [15MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10571 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15337 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10507-S10509, S10533 [31JY]

———expand tax credit for installation of qualified fuel cells, S10571 [31JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2391 [13FE], S10506 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7089, S7094 [23MY]

———reduce proposed ceiling increase, S7094 [23MY]

Public welfare programs: extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), S12209 [30SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2350), S8712 [26JN]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (S. 751), S4633 [1AP]

Ray, Firman: Army Silver Star award recipient, S15182 [19NO]

Russia: normal trade relations status (S. 624), S3742 [13MR]

Safety Net Organizations and Patient Advisory Commission: establish (S. 732), S4522 [27MR]

Snow, John W.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S1841 [30JA]

Social Security: permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S8644 [26JN]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), S16182 [9DE]

States: provide budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments, S6209 [14MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (S. 219), S1670 [28JA]

Taxation: accelerate dividend exclusion and increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit, S6178 [14MY], S6410 [15MY]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities, S6426 [15MY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (S. 160), S303 [14JA]

———allow individuals receiving unemployment compensation to be eligible for a refundable, advanceable credit for health insurance costs (S. 1693), S12281 [1OC]

———capital gains treatment on sale or exchange of land or water interest to nonprofit entities for charitable purposes, S5008 [9AP]

———clarify application of the excise tax imposed on bows and arrows (S. 339), S2188 [11FE]

———curtail use of tax shelters (S. 1937), S15816 [24NO]

———deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (S. 936), S5487 [29AP]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends, S6248 [14MY], S6433 [15MY], S6950 [22MY]

———encourage contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes (S. 701), S4380 [25MR]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7455 [5JN], S9744 [23JY]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (S. 1936), S15813-S15815 [24NO]

———exempt small manufacturers from the firearms excise tax (S. 396), S2471 [13FE]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, S4417 [26MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel, S6247 [14MY], S13832 [3NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 351), S4097 [20MR], S4477 [27MR]

———income forecast depreciation method, S6458 [15MY]

———increase criminal monetary penalty limitation for underpayment or overpayment of tax due to fraud, S6409 [15MY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses, S6424 [15MY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7455 [5JN], S9744 [23JY]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (S. 1180), S7388 [4JN]

———permanently extend research and development credit, S6192 [14MY]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (S. 664), S4004 [19MR]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (S. 785), S4836 [3AP]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (S. 1979), S16030 [25NO]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child, S6177 [14MY]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child (S. 755), S4636 [1AP]

———provide energy tax incentives, S10533 [31JY]

———provide energy tax incentives (S. 597), S3547 [11MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S4247 [21MR], S5296, S5297 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S6950, S6964 [22MY], S7085, S7086, S7087 [23MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6964 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S6015 [12MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6152, S6159, S6162, S6163, S6177, S6178, S6186, S6187, S6188, S6191, S6192, S6209, S6219, S6220, S6247, S6248 [14MY], S6408, S6409, S6410, S6413, S6422, S6424, S6426, S6432, S6433, S6436, S6440, S6444, S6458, S6474 [15MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), unanimous-consent agreement, S6226, S6405 [14MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (S. 1548), S15337 [21NO]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (S. 665), S4009 [19MR], S4836 [3AP]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax, S6177 [14MY], S6410 [15MY]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (S. 374), S2358 [12FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits, S6159, S6162, S6163 [14MY], S6408 [15MY]

———sunset certain tax increases, S6432 [15MY]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (S. 1305), S8303 [20JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, S1136 [17JA]

———treatment of existing inversions by corporations to avoid the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S6440 [15MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4472, S4473, S4475, S4477, S4479, S4490 [27MR]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S13 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11375 [11SE]

Trade Act: amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities, S2044 [6FE]

———amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (S. 1110), S6993 [22MY]

Transportation: highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4132 [20MR]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S10491 [31JY]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring, S1345, S1346 [22JA]

———pension plan restructuring (S. 119), S119, S120 [9JA]

U.S. Tax Court: modernize (S. 753), S4636 [1AP]

U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement: negotiation of environmental cooperation and trade capacity building provisions, S11634 [17SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10491, S10530-S10533 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10530-S10533 [31JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S6186, S6187, S6188 [14MY]

University of Montana: Capital One Financial Corp., National Mascot of the Year award recipient, S3501 [11MR]

World Trade Organization: results of meetings in Mexico, S11635 [17SE]

World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Review Commission: establish (S. 676), S4173 [20MR]

Reports

Grassley Amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on Energy Tax Incentives: Committee on Finance (Senate), S10538-S10567 [31JY]

Statements

Customs Revenue Functions and Homeland Security: by, S6701 [20MY]

Summaries

American Indian Welfare Reform Act (S. 751), S4633-S4635 [1AP]

Tables

Grassley amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on energy tax incentives, S10535-S10537 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 339, Arrow Excise Tax Simplification Act, S2189 [11FE]

S. 374, repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits, S2359 [12FE]

S. 396, Gunsmith Excise Tax Simplification Act, S2471 [13FE]

S. 624, normal trade relations status for Russia, S3743 [13MR]

S. 755, Uniform Definition of Child Act, S4637-S4639 [1AP]

S. 785, permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends, S4837 [3AP]

S. 936, Government Settlement Transparency Act, S5488 [29AP]

S. 1120, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act, S7004 [22MY]

S. 1121, Middle East Trade and Engagement Act, S7005-S7007 [22MY]

Tributes

Evans, Mike, S1466 [23JA]

Harig, Andrew, S7229 [3JN]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E., S3712 [13MR]

Long, Russell B., S6015 [12MY]

Mansfield, Mike, S13130 [23OC]

Mastel, Greg, S4819 [3AP]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4469 [27MR]

Peterson, Sharon, S10602 [31JY]

Preite, Anthony J., S8716 [26JN]

Wellstone, Paul D., S13204 [24OC]

BAUER, LADISLAV C. (POPS)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1203 [11JN]

BAUERLEIN, VALERIE

Articles and editorials

Hundreds Say Goodbye to Beloved Legislator; Lourie Remembered as S.C. Progressive Who Fought the Good Fight, S6850 [21MY]

Prominent Lawyer Joe Shine Dies at 53; Citadel Grad Was Former Counsel for Budget and Control, E1773 [11SE]

BAUM, DAN

Articles and editorials

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

BAUMEL, ZACHARY

Remarks in Senate

Middle East: anniversary of capture, and calling on Syria and Lebanon to locate and secure return along with other Israeli soldiers missing in action, S7712 [11JN]

BAUMGARTEN, SIDNEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1047 [22MY]

BAUMUNK, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1370 [26JN]

BAUSCH & LOMB INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2185 [31OC]

BAXLEY, WILLIAM J.

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S9950 [25JY]

BAXTER, NATHAN D.

Prayers

Senate, S1689 [29JA], S7269 [4JN]

BAXTER, TOM

Articles and editorials

Trials of a Southern Judge—Evidence Doesn't Support Charges of Racism Against Charles Pickering, S13543-S13545 [30OC]

BAYAUD INDUSTRIES

Remarks in House

Disabled: tribute for providing employment to disabled persons under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program, E1299 [18JN]

BAYAUD INDUSTRIES (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1423 [8JY]

BAYH, BIRCH (a former Senator from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see S. 763), S4702 [2AP] (see H.R. 1082), H1639 [5MR]

Brochures

Birch Bayh for President Campaign (1976), H4808 [3JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1082), H1604, H1605 [5MR]

———designate (S. 763), H4806-H4809 [3JN], H5052, H5053 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (S. 763), S4704 [2AP], S5395, S5396 [11AP]

Reports filed

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 763), S5058 [9AP]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1082) (H. Rept. 108-134), H4786 [2JN]

Texts of

S. 763, Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN, S5396 [11AP], H4806 [3JN], H5052 [9JN]

BAYH, EVAN (a Senator from Indiana)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1369 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12358, S12390 [2OC], S12491, S12559 [14OC], S12667, S12688, S12751 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4726 [2AP], S4742, S4752, S4857 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3907 [18MR], S4023 [19MR], S4168 [20MR], S4251 [21MR], S4368, S4394 [25MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6854, S6886 [21MY], S6899, S7061 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9339, S9354 [14JY], S9567, S9604 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9738 [22JY], S9871, S9917, S9918 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11119 [4SE], S11322, S11359 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13118, S13169, S13172, S13173 [23OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160 [30SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7804, S7850, S7857 [12JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8578 [25JN], S8683 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S9807 [23JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6320 [14MY], S6509 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S12533 [14OC]

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (see S. 1673), S12137 [29SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15977 [25NO]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see S. 83), S37 [7JA]

Children and youth: establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 1419), S9496 [16JY]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1367), S8726 [26JN]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S11161 [5SE]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S11118 [4SE]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11119 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S1813 [30JA]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S11913 [24SE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (see S. 1274), S7980 [17JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S1669 [28JA]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3087 [4MR]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: initiate expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (see S. Res. 262), S14177 [6NO]

Diseases: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13134 [23OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S132 [9JA]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see S. 1344), S9415 [15JY]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S4167 [20MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support (see S. 669), S3993 [19MR]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA]

Financial Literacy Commission: establish (see S. 1532), S10618 [31JY]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S9245 [10JY]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Greenspan, Alan: tribute (see S. Res. 67), S2922 [27FE]

Hartke, Vance: tribute (see S. Res. 203), S10045 [28JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3730 [13MR]

Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 739), S4512 [27MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S12970 [21OC]

Insurance: require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 977), S8727 [26JN]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 82), S5175 [10AP]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S13054 [22OC]

Iraq: reconstruction (see S.J. Res. 6), S3411 [10MR]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4825 [3AP]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. 1997), S16120 [9DE]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S3732 [13MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S14805 [12NO]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see S. Con. Res. 80), S14335 [10NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S3731 [13MR]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S13377 [28OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S9245 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (see S. 145), S230 [13JA]

———promote human rights, democracy, peace, and security of Korean Peninsula (see S. 1903), S15287 [20NO]

Kuwait: express appreciation for medical assistance provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the government and people of Kuwait (see S. Con. Res. 45), S8127 [18JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9329 [14JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12889 [20OC]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S6980 [22MY]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see S. 823), S5726 [5MY]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S5342 [11AP]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3882 [18MR]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2839 [26FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S7980 [17JN]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 123, 125), S5484 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2702 [25FE]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S4899 [7AP]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 66), S11245 [9SE]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3505 [11MR]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S3254 [6MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S7136 [23MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9497 [16JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S7980 [17JN]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S4958 [8AP]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S10907 [1AU]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S10906 [1AU]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see S. 1888), S15061 [18NO]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S6979 [22MY]

———make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S5060 [9AP]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S1069 [16JA]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Social Security: eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program (see S. 1762), S12888 [20OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14452 [11NO]

Spruance, Raymond A.: promote posthumously to the grade of Fleet Admiral of the U.S. Navy (see S. 84), S134 [9JA]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6980 [22MY]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see S. 136), S133 [9JA]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———clarify application of the excise tax imposed on bows and arrows (see S. 339), S2187 [11FE]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see S. 206), S3804 [17MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S3504 [11MR]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S10142 [29JY]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 52), S10265 [30JY] (see S. 150), S10619 [31JY]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see S. 1180), S13661 [30OC]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see S. 361), S2702 [25FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S6256 [14MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S12193 [30SE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see S. 767), S4702 [2AP]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S6256 [14MY]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see S. 1595), S12377 [2OC]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S288 [14JA]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9119 [9JY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S7980 [17JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S35 [7JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S3881 [18MR]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S11479 [15SE]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR]

World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Review Commission: establish (see S. 676), S4166 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Employment: provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (see S. 1965), S15975 [25NO]

ERISA: require Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., to notify plan participants and beneficiaries of commencement of proceedings to terminate any plan (see S. 744), S4557 [31MR]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and encourage teen pregnancy prevention strategies (see S. 657), S3993 [19MR]

———provide grants to States to encourage media campaigns to promote responsible fatherhood skills (see S. 604), S3620 [12MR]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (see S. 1790), S13377 [28OC]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see S. 642), S3881 [18MR]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (see S. Res. 227), S11568 [16SE]

Pensions: ensure adequate funding of pension plans (see S. 1610), S11416 [11SE]

———provide information and advice to pension plan participants to assist them in making decisions regarding investment of their pension plan assets (see S. 1892), S15187 [19NO]

Taxation: expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see S. 1018), S5859 [7MY]

———provide a credit for offering employer-based health insurance coverage and establish health plan purchasing pools (see S. 1901), S15287 [20NO]

———provide income tax credit to long-term caregivers (see S. 1031), S5950 [8MY]

———treatment of certain postsecondary educational benefits provided by an employer to children of employees (see S. 1096), S6853 [21MY]

———treatment of corporate expatriation transactions (see S. 513), S3086 [4MR]

World Trade Organization: improve U.S. litigation efforts, establish a Dispute Settlement Review Commission, and promote reform of the dispute settlement process (see S. 1258), S7832 [12JN]

Letters

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S4744 [3AP]

———Patrick M. Libbey, National Association of County & City Health Officials, S4744 [3AP]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S4744 [3AP]

Motions

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4368 [25MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12689, S12699, S12701, S12708, S12709 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12689, S12699, S12701, S12708, S12709 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4738, S4739, S4742, S4746 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4463 [27MR]

———tribute to Marine Corps Reserve Company A, 8th Tank Battalion, S8222 [19JN]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S11023 [3SE], S11829 [23SE]

Aviation: research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4738, S4739 [3AP]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742, S4746 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4368 [25MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13952 [5NO]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4941 [8AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: reauthorize and reform national service laws (S. 1274), S7999 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6922 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9397 [15JY]

———meals ready to eat funding, S9397 [15JY]

———waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6922 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas, S9785 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9785 [23JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12203 [30SE]

Employment: provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (S. 1965), S16007 [25NO]

Hartke, Vance: tribute (S. Res. 203), S10594 [31JY]

Indiana: National Guard 1st Battalion 293d and 152d Infantry Regiment recipients of Dept. of the Army Combat Infantry award, S11023 [3SE]

———tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S15809 [24NO]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Light of the World Christian Church, S9045 [8JY]

Investments: establish individual development accounts for certain individuals and families, S4941 [8AP]

National Guard: tribute to Indiana 1st Battalion and 293d Infantry, S10594 [31JY]

Pensions: provide information and advice to pension plan participants to assist them in making decisions regarding investment of their pension plan assets (S. 1892), S15190 [19NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14543 [12NO]

SBA: reauthorize loan programs (S. 1375), S12092 [26SE]

Taxation: repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits, S4368 [25MR]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), unanimous-consent request, S14543 [12NO]

Votes: position on missed, S6705 [20MY]

Women: maternity homes funding, S4941 [8AP]

Texts of

S. 1610, Defined Benefit Pension Plan Reform Act, S11418 [11SE]

S. 1892, provide information and advice to pension plan participants to assist them in making decisions regarding investment of their pension plan assets, S15190 [19NO]

S. 1965, Community Workforce Development and Modernization Partnership Act, S16007 [25NO]

Tributes

Allen, Ronald, Jr., S11023 [3SE]

Clemens, Brian, S2184 [11FE]

Halling, Jesse M., S7715 [11JN]

Jones, Sam H., S4700 [2AP]

Kauble, Phil, S4556 [31MR]

Keith, Chad L., S9326 [14JY]

Kelley, Estel W., S9045 [8JY]

Luten, Damien, S11023 [3SE]

McCloskey, Frank, S14025 [5NO]

McKinley, Robert, S10595 [31JY]

O'Bannon, Frank, S11529 [16SE]

Pahnke, Shawn D., S8222 [19JN]

Penisten, Brian H., S14022 [5NO]

Rios, Duane R., S7827 [12JN]

Sears, Jim, S126 [9JA]

Smith, Matthew R., S6701 [20MY]

Waldroup, Jack G., Sr., S3501 [11MR]

BAYONNE, NJ

Remarks in House

Barberi, Tony: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E94 [29JA]

Barulli, Larry: Bayonne Detachment of the Marine Corps League Lance Corporal Stanley J. Kopcinski Memorial Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Bayonne High School: tribute to football team, E100 [29JA]

Cruden, Carol: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E102 [29JA]

Dwyer, William: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E104 [29JA]

Nolfo, Ludo: Bayonne, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year recipient, E839 [1MY]

Nolfo, Maria: Bayonne, NJ, Columbus Committee Italian-American Educator Award recipient, E1905 [25SE]

Our Lady of the Assumption Church: anniversary, E98 [29JA]

BAZ, N.A. (TURK)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2498 [8DE]

BEA, CARLOS T.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S12125-S12127 [29SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

BEA, KEITH

Summaries

Unfunded Mandate Reform Act (1995), S13895 [4NO]

BEACH, DANA

Letters

Congaree National Park Act, S8361 [23JN]

BEACHES

Amendments

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions

Cape Lookout National Seashore: adjust number of free roaming horses permitted (see H.R. 2055), H3973 [9MY]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (see S. 218), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 241), S1736 [29JA]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see S. 1643), S11832 [23SE]

Corps of Engineers: extend period for providing beach nourishment for a water resources development project (see H.R. 2558), H5713 [23JN]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S11913 [24SE] (see H.R. 2492), H5467 [17JN]

Ecology and environment: allow maintenance and grooming of certain areas (see H.R. 2687), H6464 [9JY]

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge: ensure safety of individuals who use motor vehicles to access beaches adjacent to Brigantine Wilderness Area (see H.R. 2686), H6464 [9JY]

Florida: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see H.R. 3333), H9687 [17OC]

Sand: promote programs for the beneficial use of sand (see H.R. 3154), H8490 [23SE]

Remarks in House

Folly Beach, SC: tribute to Morris Island Lighthouse, E2389 [22NO]

Mexico: treatment of Mexican sewage flowing into U.S. waters, H6808, H6809, H6813, H6814 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (S. 218), S1493 [23JA]

———amend (S. 241), S1746, S1758 [29JA], S1760 [30JA]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (S. 861), S5186-S5188 [10AP]

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

Corps of Engineers: emergency assistance funding, S9218-S9220 [10JY]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (S. 1653), S11917 [24SE]

Florida: oil and gas exploration, S15261 [20NO]

Reports filed

Cape Lookout National Seashore Free Roaming Horses Permitted Numbers Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 108-298), H9281 [7OC]

Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 861) (S. Rept. 108-158), S12277 [1OC]

Coastal Barrier Property Exemption From Financial Assistance and Flood Insurance Limitations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 108-178), S13515 [29OC]

Texts of

S. 861, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act, S5187 [10AP]

S. 1643, exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations, S14221 [6NO]

S. 1653, National Beach Recreation and Economic Benefits Act, S11917 [24SE]

BEALL, MILLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E727 [10AP]

BEALL, SHARLA MOFFETT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7925 [16JN]

BEAN, ALFRED (MUGSY)

Remarks in House

Jefferson County, IL: Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

BEAN, BRAD AND JACQUELINE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9633 [21JY]

BEANS, CAROL

Remarks in House

Teddy (bull mastiff): Westminister Kennel Club Dog Show Best of Breed winner, E688 [7AP]

BEARDEN, ROMARE H.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 297), H9376 [8OC]

BEARY, KEVIN

Remarks in House

National Sheriffs' Association: National Sheriff of the Year award recipient, H5684 [23JN]

BEASLEY, DELILAH L.

Articles and editorials

Activities Among Negroes, E316 [27FE]

BEASTON, SUSAN AND PAUL

Remarks in House

Balet, Brigette: Montrose, CO, Key Citizens Award recipient, E2322 [19NO]

BEATTY, ANTHANY

Remarks in Senate

Eastern Kentucky University: Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

BEATTY, GILDA K. (JILL)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H194 [28JA]

BEAUFORT, SC

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era (S. 500), S7936 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era (see S. 500), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 332), H138 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era, cosponsorship withdrawn (H.R. 332), H1490 [4MR]

Reports filed

Beaufort, SC, Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 108-61), S7540 [9JN]

Texts of

S. 500, Beaufort, SC, Study Act, S7936 [16JN]

BEAUFORT, SOUTH CAROLINA, STUDY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 500), S7936 [16JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 108-61), S7540 [9JN]

Texts of

S. 500, provisions, S7936 [16JN]

BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC

Remarks in House

Water festival: tribute, H6709 [15JY]

BEAULIEU, ERIN

Remarks in House

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

BEAUPRE, RYAN

Bills and resolutions

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (see H.R. 3538), H11651 [19NO]

Remarks in House

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (H.R. 3538), E2358 [20NO]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S5722 [5MY]

Tribute, S4261 [21MR]

BEAUPREZ, BOB (a Representative from Colorado)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H10458 [5NO]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see H.R. 1297), H2823 [3AP]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H5552 [18JN]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4877 [3JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H1678 [6MR]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H3683 [6MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2704 [2AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1903 [13MR]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Business and industry: establish a commission to promote employee ownership (see H.R. 1778), H9131 [1OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H324 [5FE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H6265 [26JN]

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9384 [14OC]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H9813 [21OC]

Clean Air Act: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H8175 [10SE]

Colorado: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (see H.R. 2102), H11149 [12NO]

———provide for remediation of abandoned and inactive hardrock mines in the Upper Animas River Basin (see H.R. 2835), H8176 [10SE]

Computers: prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H8382 [17SE]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2902), H8382 [17SE]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H2939 [8AP]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7840 [3SE]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H11652 [19NO]

———support research on control and suppression of plant species tamarisk in the Colorado River watershed (see H.R. 695), H391 [11FE]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H9377 [8OC]

Dept. of Labor: provide staffing at military installations overseas to carry out employment counseling under the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2285), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of State: require text of passports be written in English and Spanish (see H.R. 1452), H2823 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior: facilitate acquisition of certain mineral rights (see H.R. 3303), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Transportation: require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H7950 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see H.R. 116), H56 [7JA]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5929 [25JN]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9813 [21OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2402 [26MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H323 [5FE]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H11392 (see H.R. 1057), H11515 [18NO]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (see H.R. 641), H322 [5FE]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H8383 [17SE]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H7840 [3SE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H11359 [17NO]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7618 [24JY]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H8284 [16SE]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H9614 [16OC]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H7329 [22JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H5367 [12JN]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H274 [4FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1689 [10MR]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H9377 [8OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H9813 [21OC]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H9131 [1OC]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H7949 [4SE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1396 [26FE]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2114), H5268 [11JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4788 [2JN]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1908 [17MR]

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H8491 [23SE]

———extend registration and reporting requirements of the Federal securities laws to certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2022), H9131 [1OC]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H3408 [12AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5366 [12JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H4012 [13MY]

———promote access to health care services in rural areas (see H.R. 830), H702 [13FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H4788 [2JN]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6604 [10JY]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H5815 [24JN]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H2515 [31MR]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9132 [1OC]

North Platte, NE: tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 161), H4012 [13MY]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H9478 [15OC]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H9478 [15OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H5815 [24JN]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H9478 [15OC]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H9478 [15OC]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

Privacy: protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H327 [7FE]

Program Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2903), H8382 [17SE]

Public lands: increase penalties for illegal campfires on public, national park, and national forest lands that results in damage and specify uses for collected fines (see H.R. 1038), H1464 [27FE]

———preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H10978 [6NO]

———provide consistent enforcement authority by Federal agencies that respond to violations of regulations governing public lands, and clarify the purpose of fines collected for violations (see H.R. 3247), H9282 [7OC]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2271 [20MR]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (see H.R. 2955), H7950 [4SE]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H3858 [8MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6604 [10JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3408 [12AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H1334 [25FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H4788 [2JN]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H1908 [17MR]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 206), H3452 [29AP]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2822 [3AP]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see H. Con. Res. 320), H11360 [17NO]

States: improve temporary Federal fiscal assistance programs (see H.R. 3415), H10236 [30OC]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4205 [15MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H6603 [10JY]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H4739 [22MY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H2473 [27MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 282), H245 [29JA]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1746 [11MR]

———eliminate noncorporate capital gains tax (see H.R. 301), H274 [4FE]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 478), H243 [29JA]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H460 [12FE]

———expand the expense treatment for small businesses and provide a shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 1126), H1747 [11MR]

———extend replacement period for livestock sold due to drought, flood, or other weather-related conditions (see H.R. 377), H324 [5FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H11392 (see H.R. 785), H11515 [18NO]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H3683 [6MY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3683 [6MY]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H12921 [8DE]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11359 [17NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7086 [17JY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H6348 [8JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1954 [18MR]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9131 [1OC]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 1233), H3453 [29AP]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3858 [8MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H4787 [2JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see H.R. 1076), H4876 [3JN]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H6348 [8JY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5929 [25JN]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H11392 (see H.R. 1117), H11515 [18NO]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H2271 [20MR]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H4368 [20MY]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2823 [3AP]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H463 [12FE]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H2470 [27MR]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H2704 [2AP]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H11359 [17NO]

Water: modify maximum hours of service for operators of ground water well drilling rigs (see H.R. 1008), H6264 [26JN]

Wilbur Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H242 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado (see H.R. 2766), H7085 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow recovery of medical costs from third parties in the same manner as a preferred provider organization (see H.R. 1562), H2702 [2AP]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (see H.R. 3376), H9981 [28OC]

Roads and highways: establish a national commission to study the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 3494), H11358 [17NO]

Taxation: suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H7948 [4SE]

———treatment of capital gains, interest and dividends, and repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1780), H3351 [11AP]

———treatment of certain expenses in connection with determination, collection, or refund of any tax (see H.R. 1781), H3351 [11AP]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H3351 [11AP]

Proclamations

Freedom Service Dogs, Inc., Anniversary: by, E1786 [15SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9574 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9574 [16OC]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4847 [3JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2388 [26MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2245 [20MR]

Aurora, CO: tribute to outgoing mayor and city council members, E2468 [8DE]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9739 [21OC]

Commerce City, CO: tribute to Adams City High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E2470 [8DE]

Continental Drive Trail Alliance: tribute, H1605 [5MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado (H.R. 2766), H10306 [4NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow recovery of medical costs from third parties in the same manner as a preferred provider organization (H.R. 1562), E654 [2AP]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H10006 [29OC]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), H12148 [21NO]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H2565 [1AP]

Education: recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10298 [4NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H370 [11FE], H1379, H1380 [26FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10181 [30OC]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2605 [2AP]

Kazakhstan: hosting of International Forum of Korean Youth Organizations, E883 [7MY]

Lafarge Group (corporation): tribute, E2441 [23NO]

Medicare: increase payments to rural health care providers and facilities, H11871, H11872 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11870, H11871, H11872, H11873 [20NO]

National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day: observance, H7236 [22JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3107 [10AP]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9768 [21OC]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H.J. Res. 19), H348 [11FE]

Taxation: eliminate double taxation of dividends, H1441 [27FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H1441 [27FE], H2565 [1AP]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, H11872 [20NO]

Votes: position on missed, H313 [5FE]

Wheat Ridge, CO: tribute to Pennington Elementary School, E2441 [23NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H387 [11FE], H1512 [4MR], H4365 [20MY], H4874 [3JN], H7222 [21JY], H9737 [20OC]

Tributes

Beauprez, Joseph C., H1723 [11MR]

Chen Shui-bian, E1001 [21MY]

Kelley, Jim, E898 [9MY]

Owens, June Keefe, E1566 [23JY]

BEAUPREZ, JOSEPH C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1723 [11MR]

BEAVER, AMANDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E831 [1MY]

BEAVER, JOHN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6637 [19MY]

BEAVER COUNTY, UT

Bills and resolutions

Public lands: real property conveyance (see H.R. 3252), H9281 [7OC]

BEAVER COUNTY AIDS SERVICE ORGANIZATION

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5089 [9AP]

BEAVER FALLS, PA

Remarks in House

Carnegie Free Library: anniversary, E1734 [9SE]

BECENTI, EARNEST C., SR.

Letters

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3183 [5MR]

BECERRA, XAVIER (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H7170 [18JY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12321 [25NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H7020 [16JY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR] (see H. Res. 150), H2132 [19MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4130 [14MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H7618 [24JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H12921 [8DE]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8176 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2472 [27MR]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H9131 [1OC]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11703 [20NO]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H8175 [10SE]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H463 [12FE]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H2864 [7AP]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3454 [29AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3763 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see H.R. 519), H268 [31JA]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2271 [20MR]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H3305 [10AP]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9478 [15OC]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7455 [23JY]

Education: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H2820 [3AP]

———express that changes to Title IX athletics policies contradict the spirit of athletic equality and gender parity and should not be implemented, and that Title IX should be kept intact (see H. Res. 137), H2312 [25MR]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H323 [5FE]

Employment: amend and improve workforce investment and adult education systems (see H.R. 1992), H7170 [18JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H7948 [4SE]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8222 [15SE]

Financial institutions: accept U.S.-issued matricula consular as a valid form of identification (see H.R. 773), H1396 [26FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H6348 [8JY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2310 [25MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1515 [4MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1335 [25FE]

Housing: expand homeownership in States having high housing costs (see H.R. 3507), H12922 [8DE]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9130 [1OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———prevent commercial alien smuggling (see H.R. 2630), H6262 [26JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (see H.R. 3271), H9375 [8OC]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 3361), H12312 [21NO]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7329 [22JY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H7787 [25JY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H12310 [21NO]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5409 [16JN]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H5664 [19JN]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 287), H8491 [23SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9283 [7OC]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H3053 [9AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H3355 [11AP]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H1810 [12MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H5714 [23JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———increase payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1351), H4529 [21MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H11359 [17NO]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11393 (see H.R. 3459), H11516 [18NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4877 [3JN]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H10978 [6NO]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3355 [11AP]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H2312 [25MR]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H1466 [27FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 624), H321 [5FE]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

———provide access to tools to stimulate employment (see H.R. 535), H318 [5FE]

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H3301 [10AP]

Rangel, Irma: tribute (see H. Res. 159), H2823 [3AP]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H6869 [15JY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H12312 [21NO]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H461 [12FE]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H5089 [9JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4528 [21MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6264 [26JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for ground rent paid on land on which a qualified residence is located and which is allotted or Indian-owned land (see H.R. 1277), H1901 [13MR]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H9614 [16OC]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H3762 [7MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H9812 [21OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2586 [1AP]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H8491 [23SE]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax protections and simplification (see H.R. 1661), H2937 [8AP]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 3527), H11650 [19NO]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H7329 [22JY]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 2815), H7329 [22JY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4877 [3JN]

———make the additional tax on early distributions from certain pension plans inapplicable for public safety employees (see H.R. 782), H700 [13FE]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H6707 [14JY]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H3571 [30AP]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 2228), H4735 [22MY]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1894), H3570 [30AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 578), H2473 [27MR]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1536), H2585 [1AP]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H2312 [25MR]

———treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (see H.R. 805), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H1331 [25FE]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H1680 [6MR]

———treatment of depreciation of wireless telecommunications equipment (see H.R. 1927), H3635 [1MY]

———treatment of ground rent paid on land on which a qualified residence is located and which is allotted or Indian-owned land (see H.R. 1426), H2310 [25MR]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see H.R. 808), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1890), H3570 [30AP]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see H.R. 2308), H4875 [3JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H4255 [19MY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H706 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H9130 [1OC]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 [11FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (see H.R. 2674), H6463 [9JY]

Firearms: require ballistics testing of all firearms that are most commonly used in crime and provide for compilation and use of ballistics information to curb the use of firearms in crime (see H.R. 24), H52 [7JA]

Taxation: change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H3351 [11AP]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H700 [13FE]

Eulogies

Monserratt, Lloyd, E1316 [20JN]

Letters

Librarian Education and Development Act: Emily Sheketoff, American Library Association, E1431 [9JY]

Motions

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H10082 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10434 [5NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4981 [5JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9661 [17OC]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (H. Res. 414), H10065, H10067 [29OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5497 [18JN]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas, H6360 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (H.R. 2674), E1431 [9JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6360 [9JY]

Eisner, Michael: Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E2241 [5NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H1319, H1320, H1321, H1322, H1323 [25FE]

IRS: protect taxpayers and ensure accountability (H.R. 1528), H5590 [19JN]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4067 [14MY]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H2644 [2AP]

Taxation: change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (H.R. 1782), E778 [12AP]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H5338 [12JN], H10434, H10437 [5NO]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (H.R. 2815), E1633 [25JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5338 [12JN], H10434 [5NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3919 [9MY]

———treatment of trade adjustment assistance health insurance tax credits for workers negatively impacted by trade, H5590 [19JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H80 [8JA]

———extend (S. 23), consideration (H. Res. 14), H71 [8JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7482 [24JY]

Votes: position on missed, H229 [29JA], E76, E79 [28JA], E383 [6MR], E635 [1AP], E724 [10AP], E920 [9MY], E1052 [22MY], E1116 [3JN], E1209 [11JN], E1516 [18JY], E2118 [21OC], E2430 [23NO]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (H.R. 779), E257 [13FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H165 [27JA], H1512 [4MR], H2856 [7AP], H3447 [29AP], H4781 [2JN], H5086 [9JN], H6704 [14JY], H7222 [21JY], H9737 [20OC], H11356 [17NO]

Tributes

Acosta, Joan Paton, E1964 [2OC]

Arciniega, Tomas A., E2079 [17OC]

Davis, Albert J., E1256 [13JN]

Medina, Ernesto R., H4981 [5JN]

Monserratt, Lloyd, E1316 [20JN]

Rumble, Bill, E1399 [27JN]

BECK, BERNICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1003 [21MY]

BECK, DAISY R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1662 [28JA]

BECK, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2046 [15OC]

BECK, KATIE

Remarks in House

Pre-Teen America (organization): National Sr. Titleholder, E823 [1MY]

BECK, NICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2324 [19NO]

BECK, ROSWELL N.

Bills and resolutions

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (see H.R. 1055), H1514 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (H.R. 1055), H2828, H2829 [7AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (H.R. 1055), S8598 [25JN]

Reports filed

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1055), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1055, Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC, H2828 [7AP]

BECK, STEPHANIE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10166 [29JY]

BECKE, ESTELLE

Remarks in House

Indiana State Teacher's Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E841 [1MY]

BECKER, ELIZABETH

Articles and editorials

Michael Jendrzejczyk, 53, Advocate for Asians, S6699 [20MY]

BECKER, GEORGE

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, H3435 [29AP]

BECKER, GRACE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S15574 [22NO]

BECKER, RYAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1140 [5JN]

BECKER, S. WILLIAM

Letters

Clarify exemption for certain small nonroad agriculture and construction engines or vehicles from air emission regulation, S14476 [12NO]

BECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A. (law firm)

Remarks in House

Consulegis (legal association): tribute to fall conference, E1967 [2OC]

BECKLEY, DAVID R.

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5089 [9AP]

BECKLEY, STEVE AND JEANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E606 [27MR]

BECKLEY, WV

Articles and editorials

Holocaust Memorial To Honor Max Lewin, E809 [30AP]

BECKLEY (WV) REGISTER-HERALD

Articles and editorials

Holocaust Memorial To Honor Max Lewin, E809 [30AP]

BECKNER, RAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2396 [22NO]

BECKWITH, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H11503 [18NO]

BECTON, DICKINSON AND CO.

Remarks in House

Africa: tribute to efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic, E2404 [22NO]

BEDARD, EMIL R. (BUCK)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11985 [25SE]

BEDFORD, OH

Remarks in House

University Hospital Health System (business) Bedford Medical Center: anniversary, E2073 [17OC]

BEECH GROVE, IN

Remarks in House

Beech Grove Senior High School: tribute to girls' basketball team, E458 [13MR]

BEEMAN, RAY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6155 [14MY], S10166 [29JY]

BEGGERLY, CLARK M., SR.

Bills and resolutions

Relief of heirs (see S. 279), S1870 [4FE]

Relief of heirs (S. 279), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 42), S1871 [4FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 42, refer S. 279, relief of heirs of Clark M. Beggerly, Sr., to the Court of Federal Claims, S1910 [4FE]

BEGIAN, HARRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7606 [10JN]

BEGIEN, MARTIN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11114 [4SE]

BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS TAX INCENTIVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1464), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2978), H7784 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1464), S9974 [25JY], S10040 [28JY], S10136 [29JY]

Texts of

S. 1464, provisions, S9974 [25JY]

BEHAR, MANNY

Prayers

House of Representatives, H3455 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3455 [30AP]

BEHZIZ, NADA

Articles and editorials

Combatting Crime ``Holistically''—Vaca Police Use New Approaches To Make Community Safer, E2374 [21NO]

BEJARANO, R. DAVID

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

BELANGER, GREGORY

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1767 [11SE]

BELARUS, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

World's Other Tyrants, Still at Work, E748 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR] (see H.R. 854), H704 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of State: global human rights issues, E748 [11AP]

Foreign policy: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, H6732 [15JY]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (H.R. 854), E241 [13FE], E920 [9MY], E1338 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

Freedom of the press: condemn interference, S5332 [11AP]

Poland: commemorate anniversary of the execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in Katyn, Miednoye, and Kharkiv, S11562 [16SE]

Reports filed

Nomination of George A. Krol To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 700, Belarus Democracy Act, S4379 [25MR]

BELARUS DEMOCRACY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 854), E920 [9MY], E1338 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

Texts of

S. 700, provisions, S4379 [25MR]

BELCHER, STEVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2118 [21OC]

BELGIUM, KINGDOM OF

Bills and resolutions

Cemeteries and funerals: remove, upon request, remains of any person interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery in France or Belgium and reinter such remains in the U.S. (see H.R. 1265), H1900 [13MR]

NATO: treatment of Turkey's request for defensive assistance (see H. Res. 81), H705 [13FE]

Prieto, Roaul R.: authorize disinterment from the American Ardennes Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium, and transfer of remains to his next of kin (see H.R. 2930), H7782 [25JY]

Declarations

Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom, E2127 [24OC]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: report on costs for current NATO headquarters location and cost of relocation to another member country, H4508, H4509 [21MY]

International law: adoption of law giving courts jurisdiction over war crimes committed anywhere in the world, H5819 [25JN]

Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom: tribute, E2127 [24OC]

NATO: treatment of Turkey's request for defensive assistance, H332, H333 [11FE], H450, H453 [12FE], H692-H694 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

NATO: treatment of Turkey's request for defensive assistance, S2180 [11FE]

Sharon, Ariel: Belgian Supreme Court ruling on war crimes trial of Israeli Prime Minister, S2520 [14FE]

BELL, AUBREY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14400 [11NO]

BELL, AUBREY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2210 [4NO]

BELL, BOYD & LLOYD LLC

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to treatment of junior partner serving in the military in Iraq, E2494 [8DE]

BELL, CHRIS (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10423 [5NO]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3684 [6MY], H3724, H3725 [7MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9983 [28OC]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Res. 264), H5174 [10JN]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12321 [25NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7840 [3SE]

———disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5552 [18JN]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7020 [16JY]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H3453 [29AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE] (see H.R. 58), H1642 [5MR] (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H9982 [28OC]

Attlesey, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 207), H4206 [15MY]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see H.R. 586), H5663 [19JN]

———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 1103), H1641 [5MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 355), H8176 [10SE]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H4877 [3JN]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 358), H8016 [5SE] (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5929 [25JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9813 [21OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H3571 [30AP]

———tribute to Students United With Parents and Educators To Resolve Bullying (SUPERB) (organization) and Jeremy and Sharon Ring for anti-bullying programs (see H. Res. 363), H9479 [15OC]

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H8283 [16SE]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H6264 [26JN]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H4205 [15MY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H9478 [15OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H324 [5FE]

———tribute to crew (see H. Res. 50), H274 [4FE]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H4012 [13MY]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H2821 [3AP]

———require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H5929 [25JN]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H11703 [20NO]

Crime: prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H4368 [20MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H8017 [5SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H9687 [17OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H5267 [11JN]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5367 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H9687 [17OC]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

———transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 286), H5663 [19JN]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see H.R. 1915), H3635 [1MY]

Dept. of Justice: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 287), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 288), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H11703 [20NO]

———enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10978 [6NO]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (see H.R. 3612), H12308 [21NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H6869 [15JY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4255 [19MY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H10340 [4NO]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H3571 [30AP]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Drugs: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 1435), H10340 [4NO]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H. Res. 144), H5929 [25JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5663 [19JN]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H8491 [23SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H9478 [15OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H4877 [3JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4788 [2JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3302 [10AP]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H7020 [16JY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1101), H4528 [21MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H323 [5FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H4528 [21MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H9982 [28OC]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H5175 [10JN]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 273), H5366 [12JN]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1863), H6348 [8JY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H3571 [30AP]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2271 [20MR]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H3453 [29AP]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see H.R. 1386), H5664 [19JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H9982 [28OC]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H10340 [4NO]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7617 [24JY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H10237 [30OC]

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H4369 [20MY]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H6348 [8JY]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7618 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish a method to provide outcome-based funding increases to States (see H.R. 1576), H3572 [30AP]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H3453 [29AP]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H3454 [29AP]

———extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H4528 [21MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H5089 [9JN]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see H.R. 2095), H4130 [14MY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H12320 [25NO]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H6349 [8JY]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H7840 [3SE]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 3131), H8381 [17SE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5268 [11JN]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 28), H1903 [13MR]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

———expand and improve the use of DNA analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 1705), H3454 [29AP]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2822 [3AP]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H392 [11FE]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3452 [29AP]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H1955 [18MR]

———increase floor for treatment as an extremely low disproportionate share hospital State (see H.R. 1342), H3453 [29AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H7840 [3SE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 2182), H5929 [25JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H3975 [9MY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H5174 [10JN]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H5366 [12JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H5089 [9JN]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H5468 [17JN]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H5174 [10JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5367 [12JN]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H5175 [10JN]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H4206 [15MY]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H5366 [12JN]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2132 [19MR]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H4738 [22MY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (see H.R. 3219), H9982 [28OC]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H5366 [12JN]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 240), H5469 [17JN]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3454 [29AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H5408 [16JN]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H5408 [16JN]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H1467 [27FE]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H5815 [24JN]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9615 [16OC]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H9813 [21OC]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2473 [27MR]

———establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (see H.R. 1251), H5664 [19JN]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5175 [10JN]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H5268 [11JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4132 [14MY]

Peace Corps: promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government (see H.R. 250), H274 [4FE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: eligibility of certain applicants for approval of a generic drug for a competition-free period (see H.R. 828), H5366 [12JN]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H1396 [26FE]

Privacy: restore certain standards to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 1709), H5714 [23JN]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H9614 [16OC]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H4368 [20MY]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

Rangel, Irma: tribute (see H. Res. 159), H2823 [3AP]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Safety: protect children from foods that pose a significant choking hazard (see H.R. 2773), H7085 [17JY]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H6264 [26JN]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4877 [3JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H2271 [20MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1516 [4MR]

Southwest Research Institute: commend work in discovering cause of the Columbia (space shuttle) disaster (see H. Res. 467), H12310 [21NO]

Space policy: restore a vision for the human space flight program by instituting a series of incremental goals to facilitate scientific exploration of the universe (see H.R. 3057), H8174 [10SE]

Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Res. 194), H5175 [10JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H3305 [10AP]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1467 [27FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H5366 [12JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H8284 [16SE]

———apply graduated income tax rates for principal campaign committees of congressional candidates to comparable committees of candidates for State and local offices (see H.R. 2368), H5044 [5JN]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H9478 [15OC]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 717), H3453 [29AP]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H3974 [9MY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H4787 [2JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4978 [4JN]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H9478 [15OC]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H9687 [17OC]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H4131 [14MY]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3858 [8MY]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2823 [3AP]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 105), H4528 [21MY] (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR]

U.N.: restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H3453 [29AP]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

Ukraine: anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Res. 356), H8951 [25SE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H9131 [1OC]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

———tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H11393 (see H. Res. 427), H11516 [18NO]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H5552 [18JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H5089 [9JN]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4877 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Law enforcement officers: extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers that apply to officers serving units of State and local government (see H.R. 3523), H11650 [19NO]

Lee P. Brown Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 3454), H10977 [6NO]

National security: prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Veterans: establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with hepatitis C (see H.R. 3455), H10977 [6NO]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H10428 [5NO], H10515 [6NO]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H6984 [16JY], H7106 [17JY]

Remarks

American Jewish History Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 106), H9397 [15OC]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2679 [2AP]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (H. Res. 350), H7801 [3SE]

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10423 [5NO]

———include certain petrochemical plants located within five miles of navigable waters in the maritime security plan for Port of Houston, H10423 [5NO]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 270), H9399 [15OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H283 [5FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5770 [24JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H9158 [2OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9158 [2OC], H10515, H10520 [6NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7895, H7896 [4SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7971 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7971 [5SE]

Houston, TX: referendum on light rail system funding, H7895, H7896 [4SE]

———tribute to Houston Area Network Online Community (HAN-NET), E2209 [4NO]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H3057 [10AP]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (H. Res. 61), H344 [11FE]

———condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5861 [25JN]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7806 [3SE]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H5651 [19JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6089 [26JN]

Mincberg, David: Houston, TX, American Jewish Committee Max H. Nathan Award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: ensure that environmental and toxicological impacts are studied during developmental process of nanotechnology, H3724, H3725 [7MY]

———establish (H.R. 766), H3724, H3725, H3726 [7MY]

———include research on potential of nanotechnology to produce or facilitate the production of clean, inexpensive energy, H3725, H3726 [7MY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H5770 [24JN]

NIH: funding, H10515, H10520 [6NO]

Public welfare programs: increase child care programs funding, H550 [13FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H550 [13FE]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (H. Res. 379), H11189 [17NO]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1400 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1400 [27FE]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7107, H7108, H7109, H7111 [17JY], H7933, H7934 [4SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H7107, H7108, H7109, H7111 [17JY], H7933, H7934 [4SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H5092 [10JN], E1168 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H5092 [10JN]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4021, H4116, H4119, H4120 [14MY], H4178 [15MY]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security and Texas Dept. of Public Safety resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H4116 [14MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4619 [22MY]

University of Texas: tribute to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, E1573 [23JY]

Votes: position on missed, H91 [8JA], H4286 [20MY], E1289, E1290, E1291 [18JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H216 [28JA], H4128 [14MY], H4201 [15MY], H5660 [19JN]

Tributes

Gonzalez, Georgina Suarez and Luis L., E1202 [11JN]

Lawson, William A., E1305 [19JN]

Martinez, L. Joel, E2425 [23NO]

Payne, Claude E., E1187 [10JN]

BELL, JOHANNA

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 711), H392 [11FE]

BELL, JOSEPH

Remarks in Senate

World War II: tribute to Company K, 409th Regiment of the 103d Infantry Division, 6th Corps of the 7th Army, S5906 [8MY]

BELL, PAYDEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1894 [25SE]

BELL AVIATION, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al (see S. Res. 259), S14032 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al (S. Res. 259), S14075 [5NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 259, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al, S14051, S14075 [5NO]

BELLAIRE, OH

Proclamations

Tribute to Paul E. Metzger: Representative Ney, E1346 [25JN]

BELLAMY, WILLIAM M.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5341 [11AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

BELLE, WV

Remarks in House

Walker Machinery Co.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2233 [5NO]

BELLE ISLE, MI

Remarks in Senate

Detroit, MI: tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

BELLER, GARY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2308 [17NO]

BELLEVILLE, IL

Remarks in House

Special Children, Inc.: anniversary, E218 [13FE]

BELLEVILLE, MI

Remarks in House

Fred C. Fischer Library: anniversary, E2162 [30OC]

BELLEVILLE, NJ

Remarks in House

James G. Shawger School No. 4: tribute, E2211 [4NO]

BELLEVILLE, WI

Remarks in House

Belleville Public Library: anniversary, E2269 [6NO]

BELLEVUE, OH

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1196 [11JN]

BELLINGER, JULIANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1280 [17JN]

BELLMORE, FERN

Remarks in Senate

Northern Michigan County Democratic Party: Duane Weiss Award recipient, S11345 [10SE]

BELLSOUTH CORP.

Letters

Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4616 [1AP]

BELLUCK, PAM

Articles and editorials

Col. Rick D. Husband—A Lifelong Dream of Being an Astronaut, S1859 [4FE]

BELMONT COUNTY, OH

Proclamations

Tribute to Steve Schumacher: Representative Ney, E2001 [8OC]

BELSER, ANDREW

Remarks in House

Education: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

BELT, BRADLEY D.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Social Security Advisory Board: Committee on Finance (Senate), S14804 [12NO]

BELTRAN, MARIA

Essays

If I Could Change the World, E2022 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Pleasant Grove, TX: Frederick Douglass Elementary School student essay contest winner, E2022 [8OC]

BELTY, JUDY

Letters

Support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, E613 [27MR]

BENAVENTE, ROMAN Q.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1987 [7OC]

BEND, OR

Remarks in Senate

Merritt, Allen: Oregon Medical Association Doctor-Citizen of the Year Award recipient, S13132 [23OC]

BEND PINE NURSERY LAND CONVEYANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Agriculture: sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site in Oregon (see S. 1848), S14451 [11NO] (see H.R. 3505), H11359 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Agriculture: sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site in Oregon (S. 1848), S14455 [11NO]

Texts of

S. 1848, sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site in Oregon, S14456 [11NO]

BENDER, BRYAN

Articles and editorials

Cheney Link of Iraq, 9/11 Challenged, H8225 [16SE]

BENDER, PAUL

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2253 [12FE]

BENDROSE, ERIE MAE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1167 [5JN]

BENECKE, MICHELLE

Remarks in Senate

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: anniversary, S12133 [29SE]

BENEDICK, MIKE AND EMILY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E600 [27MR]

BENEDICT COLLEGE

Remarks in House

South Carolina: tribute to historically Black colleges and universities of the Second District, E1828 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Music and dance: tribute to gospel choir, S4509 [27MR]

BENEFITS FOR VICTIMS OF INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1275), S7980 [17JN]

Letters

Provisions: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S8001 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1275), S8000 [17JN]

Texts of

S. 1275, provisions, S8000 [17JN]

BENEPE, BARRY

Remarks in House

New York , NY: tribute to Village Reform Democratic Club honorees, E1001 [21MY]

BENEVENTO, PETER R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E797 [29AP]

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS (fraternal organization)

Essays

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Jefferson Brown, E463 [13MR]

Letters

Tribute to Army of Hope efforts to accommodate families of reservists and National Guard, E540 [20MR]

Poems

``I Am the Star Spangled Banner,'' Courtney Norton, E1127 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to Army of Hope efforts to accommodate families of reservists and National Guard, E540 [20MR]

Cox, Steve: Chillicothe, MO, Elks Lodge #656 Outstanding Achievements Award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Ferraina, Joseph M.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Long Branch, NJ, Lodge Man of the Year recipient, E1959 [2OC]

Hotchkiss, CO: tribute to Hotchkiss Elks Ladies Auxilliary, E1318 [20JN]

Jefferson County, IL: anniversary of Elks Lodge 819, E1421 [8JY]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Elks Lodge #832, E243 [13FE]

National Youth Week: observance by Central New Jersey Elks Lodges, E897 [9MY]

Norton, Courtney: Writing Contest Western Region winner, E1127 [4JN]

BENIN, REPUBLIC OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Wayne E. Neill To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

BENJAMIN, GEORGE C.

Letters

Assist State and local governments implementation of Bush administration's smallpox vaccination plan, S1017 [16JA]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S11456 [15SE], S11596 [17SE]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2487 [31MR]

BENJAMIN, MARK

Articles and editorials

Sick, Wounded U.S. Troops Held in Squalor, H9717 [20OC]

BENJAMIN, T. GARROTT, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Light of the World Christian Church, S9045 [8JY]

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN TERCENTENARY COMMISSION

Appointments

Members, S87 [7JA], S1843 [30JA], H1305 [25FE]

BENNETT, AMANDA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E142 [6FE]

BENNETT, ANDREW M.

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (see S. Res. 197), S9496 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (S. Res. 197), S9512 [16JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 197, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al., S9504, S9512 [16JY]

BENNETT, CHARLES E. (a former Representative from Florida)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1747 [9SE], E1754 [10SE], E2251 [6NO]

BENNETT, HENRY H.

Poems

``Flag Goes By'', S7871 [13JN]

BENNETT, JAMES D., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11474 [15SE]

BENNETT, RICHARD D.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5049-S5052 [9AP]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5048 [9AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

BENNETT, ROBERT F. (a Senator from Utah)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13955, S13972, S14005, S14006, S14007, S14008, S14052, S14061, S14065, S14067, S14068 [5NO], S14142, S14184 [6NO]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12749 [16OC], S12796 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4719 [2AP], S4866 [3AP]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6728 [20MY], S6818, S6880 [21MY], S6898, S7061 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11814, S11817, S11864 [23SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11539, S11540, S11582, S11583 [16SE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13054 [22OC]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6176, S6293 [14MY], S6432, S6552 [15MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S4997 [9AP], S9621 [21JY], S12213 [1OC]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, S9431 [15JY]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

National Council of the Arts, S13836 [3NO]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4730 [2AP]

Articles and editorials

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, Washington (DC) Post, S2911 [27FE]

Iraq in Review, Washington (DC) Post, S12484 [14OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S3254 [6MR]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (see S. 151), S230 [13JA]

———exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S4512 [27MR]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 1019), S11479 [15SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (see S. 1153), S9709 [22JY]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S12971 [21OC]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S13210 [24OC]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S1737 [29JA]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Great Basin National Heritage Route: establish (see S. 840), S5059 [9AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: promote organ donation (see S. 573), S9244 [10JY]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S9638 [21JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11833 [23SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S9905 [24JY]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S5859 [7MY]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S6625 [19MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S3164 [5MR]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

Native Americans: acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 420), S14335 [10NO]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S7980 [17JN]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3028 [3MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 528), S3162 [5MR]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S5485 [29AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (see S. 141), S203 [10JA]

———provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S2702 [25FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6854 [21MY]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 242), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 1792), S13377 [28OC]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S9592 [17JY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S9905 [24JY]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S11479 [15SE]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S4958 [8AP]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9119 [9JY]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S11648 [17SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Women: reduce the preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S13263 [27OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1427), S9592 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (see S. 277), S1870 [4FE]

———convey certain lands and facilities of the Provo River Project (see S. 1876), S15061 [18NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT: designate (see S. 1815), S13909 [4NO]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: revise boundaries (see S. 612), S3730 [13MR]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Area: adjust boundaries (see S. 278), S1870 [4FE]

National Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area: establish (see S. 916), S5343 [11AP]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see S. 1237), S7718 [11JN]

Uintah Research and Curatorial Center for Dinosaur National Monument: establish (see S. 1678), S12192 [30SE]

Washington County, UT: acquisition of property for implementation of a desert tortoise habitat (see S. 1209), S7540 [9JN]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN]

Memorandums

Iraqi Debt and Reconstruction: Melanie Mickelson, Committee on Economics (Joint), S12686 [16OC]

Messages

Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol to Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment: President Bush, S14076 [5NO]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14142 [6NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S3109 [5MR], S4997 [9AP], S9621 [21JY], S12213 [1OC]

Privilege of the floor

Arden, Jessica, S14075 [5NO]

Cribbs, Carol, S9642 [21JY]

Elder, Fitzhugh, S14075 [5NO]

Fountain, Galen, S14075 [5NO]

Hayes, James, S9642 [21JY]

Manley, Josh, S9642 [21JY]

Mansel, Elizabeth Ferriday, S9642 [21JY]

McCarthy, Meaghan, S14075 [5NO]

Merritt, Denese, S12852 [17OC]

Moorhead, Hunter, S14075 [5NO]

Neilson, Mike, S14075 [5NO]

Preece, Dianne, S14075 [5NO]

Raymond, Patricia, S14075 [5NO]

Schroeder, Rachelle, S9642 [21JY]

Simpson, William, S14075 [5NO]

Sommer, Larissa, S14075 [5NO]

Spivey, Les, S9642 [21JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14122, S14124 [6NO]

———Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program funding, S14151 [6NO]

———price supports for butter and nonfat dry milk, S14137 [6NO]

———prohibit funding to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products, S14005 [5NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S14005 [5NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13954, S13955, S13959, S13963, S13971, S13972, S13973, S13977, S13979, S13997, S14000, S14001, S14005, S14007, S14008, S14009, S14012, S14013, S14014, S14015, S14016, S14017, S14018, S14019, S14021, S14022 [5NO], S14104, S14105, S14106, S14107, S14122, S14124, S14127, S14128, S14134, S14135, S14136, S14137, S14146, S14147, S14149, S14150, S14151, S14154 [6NO], S14265 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), insert S. 1427 language in lieu, S13954 [5NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent agreement, S14122 [6NO]

Alaska: water and waste disposal grant for Matanuska-Susitna Borough hospital project, S14016, S14017 [5NO]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Maine Cooperative Beaver Management Program funding, S14012 [5NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, S14014 [5NO]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), S3755 [13MR]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1441 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1441 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12112 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12826 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12306, S12319, S12320, S12321 [2OC], S12685 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4809 [3AP]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1656 [28JA], S2909-S2911 [27FE], S3207 [6MR], S3713 [13MR], S4403 [26MR], S12987 [22OC]

Blair, Tony: address to joint session of Congress by British Prime Minister of Great Britain, S9546 [17JY]

Buckley, James L.: tribute (S. Res. 88), S3762 [13MR]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to deficit reduction, S4121, S4122, S4125 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3978 [19MR], S4121, S4122, S4125 [20MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1706 [29JA]

Chertoff, Michael: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7507 [5JN]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (S. Res. 161), S7508 [5JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1927 [5FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13954 [5NO]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (S. Con. Res. 20), S3759 [13MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S259 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S259 [14JA]

Congress: joint session for the State of the Union Message (H. Con. Res. 12), S1657 [28JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12883 [20OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, S15966 [25NO]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards, S14017, S14018 [5NO]

Damelin, Harold: confirmation as SBA Inspector General, S4590 [31MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service funding, S14017 [5NO]

———Chino Basin Manure Management Project funding, S14149 [6NO]

———conduct study on impact of horticulture industry to North Carolina's economy, S14022 [5NO]

———conservation technical assistance programs funding, S14146 [6NO]

———Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems funding, S14146 [6NO]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S14150 [6NO]

———National Agriculture Statistics Service potato survey, S14014 [5NO]

———nutrition programs funding, S14013 [5NO]

———Office of Civil Rights funding, S14149 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S14134, S14135, S14136 [6NO]

———Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program funding, S14154 [6NO]

———Team Nutrition Program funding, S14105, S14106 [6NO]

———telemedicine program funding, S14013 [5NO]

———Tree Assistance Program funding, S14019 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6818, S6819 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (S. Res. 87), S3762 [13MR]

———construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (S. 277), S1882 [4FE]

———convey certain lands and facilities of the Provo River Project (S. 1876), S15062 [18NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13787 [3NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT: designate (S. 1815), S14390 [11NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6487 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12115 [29SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S12115 [29SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13502 [29OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S184, S187, S191 [10JA], S317 [15JA], S13703 [31OC]

Eisenhower, Dwight D.: placement of statue from the people of Kansas in the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 84), S4590 [31MR]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform, S6487 [15MY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2028, S2031, S2032 [6FE], S2168 [11FE], S2239, S2240, S2242, S2243 [12FE], S2506, S2508, S2509 [14FE], S2665 [25FE]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S4553 [31MR]

FDA: Center for Biologics Evaluation and Review funding, S14265 [7NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13477 [29OC]

———improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), S3761 [13MR]

Foreign aid: ensure food-grade quality of sorghum sent as food aid, S14015 [5NO]

Foreign trade: repeal of export controls on certain high-speed computers, S6818, S6819 [21MY]

Freeman, Orville L.: tribute (S. Res. 89), S3762 [13MR]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), S3753 [13MR]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: revise boundaries (S. 612), S3732 [13MR]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7462-S7464 [5JN], S9626-S9628 [21JY], S12987 [22OC]

Iowa: viticulture technicial assistance funding, S14022 [5NO]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S12112 [29SE], S12482-S12485 [14OC]

———encourage countries that hold debt from the former Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein forgive the outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq, S12685 [16OC]

———provide humanitarian food assistance through purchase of surplus commodities from American farmers, S4809 [3AP]

Kansas State University: animal disease research alkaline digester funding, S14014 [5NO]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11772, S11776 [23SE], S12112 [29SE]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13239 [27OC]

Lerner, Alfred: tribute (S. Res. 116), S7507, S7508 [5JN]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S1131 [17JA]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S3978 [19MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15549 [22NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7960 [17JN]

Mississippi: soil erosion, watershed, and flood control funding, S14013 [5NO]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Area: adjust boundaries (S. 278), S1882 [4FE]

National Mormon Pioneer Heritage Area: establish (S. 916), S5376 [11AP]

National Rural Development Partnership: funding, S14022 [5NO]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S14075, S14076 [5NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S3207 [6MR]

New Jersey: Garden State Ethanol consortium project funding, S14021 [5NO]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: printing of a collection of memorial tributes, S3763 [13MR]

———tribute (S. Res. 83), S3652 [13MR]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (S. Res. 110), S4994 [8AP]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S4949 [8AP]

Pennsylvania: Agricultural Research Service Geisinger Rural Aging Study and Nutricore Northeast, Inc., research funding, S14014 [5NO]

Point of order, S14005 [5NO]

Power resources: prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S14000 [5NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S13971, S13973, S13977, S13979 [5NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4590 [31MR], S4994 [8AP], S7507 [5JN]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2028, S2031, S2032 [6FE], S2168 [11FE], S2506 [14FE], S2665 [25FE], S14610, S14657 [12NO]

Public lands: memorandum of understanding between Utah and the Dept. of the Interior on State and county road acknowledgment, S13787 [3NO]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (S. 1237), S7728 [11JN]

Rhode Island: eliminate avian influenza in poultry, S14015 [5NO]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 16), S3204 [5MR]

Sawtooth National Recreation Area: funding, S1441 [23JA]

Senate: legislative program, S2505 [14FE], S2621 [25FE], S3037 [4MR], S3109, S3205 [5MR], S3207 [6MR], S3763 [13MR], S4400 [26MR], S4591 [31MR], S4995 [8AP], S5103 [10AP], S7509 [5JN], S14077 [5NO]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al (S. Res. 86), S3761 [13MR]

———authorize representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al (S. Res. 259), S14075 [5NO]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (S. Res. 138), S14657 [12NO]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (S. 318), S4589 [31MR]

Social Security: ensure that trust fund surpluses are not reduced to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6171, S6172 [14MY]

South Carolina: Natural Resource Conservation Service and Earth Sciences and Resources Institute at the University of South Carolina funding, S14018 [5NO]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 287), S1890 [4FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S184, S187, S191 [10JA], S317 [15JA], S1706 [29JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6166, S6171, S6172 [14MY]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12319, S12320, S12321 [2OC]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture, S14147 [6NO]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (S. Res. 191), S8835 [27JN]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S14076 [5NO]

———resolutions ratified en bloc, S3763 [13MR]

Uintah Research and Curatorial Center for Dinosaur National Monument: establish (S. 1678), S12194 [30SE]

University of Georgia: transfer funds from Alliance for Food Protection to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Integrated Fruit and Vegetable research project, S14014 [5NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S14390 [11NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), S14075 [5NO]

Washington County, UT: acquisition of property for implementation of a desert tortoise habitat (S. 1209), S7546 [9JN]

Wildlife Habitat Management Institute: relocation, S14014 [5NO]

Woodward, OK: Dept. of Agriculture Southern Plains Range Research Station funding, S14015 [5NO]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1427) (S. Rept. 108-107), S9591 [17JY]

Joint Economic Report: Committee on Economics (Joint) (S. Rept. 108-206), S15405 [21NO]

Texts of

S. 1237, Independent Living Improvement Act, S7728 [11JN]

Tributes

Hardt, John P., S5476 [29AP], S9632 [21JY]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E., S3154, S3155 [5MR]

Lott, Senator, S17 [7JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4428 [26MR]

BENNING, CHARLES E., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2075 [17OC]

BENNING, MONICA C. AND BERNARD F.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10260 [30JY]

BENNINGTON, RITA

Bills and resolutions

Real estate: provide for special application of certain tax laws relative to the sale of a principal residence following Hurricane Iniki (see S. 72), S36 [7JA]

BENNISON, RUTH-E

Remarks in House

San Mateo County, CA: Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E530 [20MR]

BENSENVILLE, IL

Essays

How Important Is Energy to Our Economy and Our National Security?: Dina LaSala, E1259 [16JN]

Remarks in House

LaSala, Dina: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

BENSON, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1265 [16JN]

BENSON, DAVID L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E668 [3AP]

BENSON, JOANNE C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E878 [6MY]

BENSON, JUDY

Articles and editorials

Museum Proposal Makes Progress—Congressional Panel Approves New London as Host for Coast Guard Plan, H10418 [5NO]

BENT COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Tri-County Housing & Community Development Corp.: tribute, E1878 [24SE]

BENTON, MARY ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E413 [10MR]

BENTON, SAMANTHA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1097 [2JN]

BENTZ, CAROL

Letters

Relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family, S7028 [22MY]

BERARD, DIANE L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1877 [24SE]

BEREA, KY

Remarks in Senate

Williams, Craig: Public Interest Research Group John O'Connor Citizen Achievement Award recipient, S16117 [9DE]

BEREAN INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E134 [5FE]

BERES, LECLARE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2181 [31OC]

BEREUTER, DOUG (a Representative from Nebraska)

Addresses

NATO Allied Command Transformation Commissioning: George I.M. Robertson, E1333 [24JN]

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6800 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7020 [16JY], H7092 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6465 [9JY], H6560 [10JY]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), H11652 [19NO]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, H10515 [6NO]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, H1305 [25FE]

North Atlantic Assembly, H680 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Adapting to Change, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E2145 [28OC]

Baghdad Bound, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E652 [2AP]

Behind Mexico's Farm Woes, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E27 [8JA]

Biotech and Fortress Europe, Sonja Hillgren, Farm Journal, E2008 [8OC]

Castro Shows He Is Still a Brutal Tyrant, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E798 [29AP]

Cheers for Toppling of Saddam, Lincoln (NE) Journal Star, E757 [11AP]

Correct Nuclear Strategy, Los Angeles (CA) Times, E2142 [28OC]

Courting Foreign Ideas, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E1501 [17JY]

Drawbacks of Buy American Act, Omaha (NE) World Herald, E2021 [8OC]

Ever-Present Threat—With or Without WMD, Iraq Under Saddam Was Violating U.N. Sanctions Left and Right, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E2233 [5NO]

Fiscal Winds of War, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E606 [27MR]

Half-Empty, Half-Full, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E2059 [16OC]

Ill-Advised Raid, Omaha (NE) World Herald, E2022 [8OC]

Kurds Set Impressive Example, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E26 [8JA]

More of a Problem Than a Solution, Norfolk (NE) Daily News, E2082 [17OC]

Open Door to Drug Imports, Los Angeles (CA) Times, H10540 [6NO]

Open Trade, Open Meetings, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E27 [8JA]

Right Thing, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E1251 [13JN]

Settling Cyprus—What a Waste—The Collapse of Talks To Reunite the Island Marks a Stupidly Missed Opportunity, Economist (publication), H2294 [25MR]

Support for America's Iraqi Effort Is Evident, Norfolk (NE) Daily News, E2147 [28OC]

Tale of Two Mind-Sets, Omaha (NE) World-Herald, E1337 [24JN]

Trying Diplomacy on North Korea, New York (NY) Times, E2142 [28OC]

Unharmed—Slovenia's Vote Indicates NATO Not Harmed by War on Iraq, Norfolk (NE) Daily News, E668 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

———increase NATO role in promoting security (see H. Con. Res. 136), H2821 [3AP]

Agriculture: establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 307), H137 [8JA]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Res. 264), H5367 [12JN]

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H8906 [24SE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3763 [7MY]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see H.R. 2416), H5265 [11JN]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3365), H9982 [28OC]

———protect members who terminate certain consumer and real estate residential purchase contracts or lease agreements entered into before change of station or deployment orders (see H.R. 3357), H9811 [21OC]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Aviation: enhance Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 2077), H4206 [15MY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H4204 [15MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 355), H7949 [4SE]

———commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1516 [4MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H5175 [10JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H245 [29JA]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [8JA]

Children and youth: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H12321 [25NO]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H138 [8JA]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H392 [11FE]

Congress: conduct a feasibility study on implementing an emergency electronic communications system to ensure the continuity of the operations of Congress during an emergency (see H.R. 2948), H7783 [25JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H3571 [30AP]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1955 [18MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H5045 [5JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5046 [5JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior: provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see H.R. 119), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H1396 [26FE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H5714 [23JN]

———increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

District of Columbia: retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 381), H171 [27JA]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H392 [11FE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see H.R. 365), H170 [27JA]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H3637 [1MY]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4739 [22MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5366 [12JN]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8174 [10SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H11652 [19NO]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H2310 [25MR]

———limit reimbursement of travel expenses of members and employees (see H.R. 2670), H8083 [9SE]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H8176 [10SE]

FDIC: provide coverage for municipal deposits (see H.R. 453), H242 [29JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H4205 [15MY]

———increase interaccount transfers from business accounts and require the FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 758), H1746 [11MR]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H274 [4FE]

———repeal prohibition on payment of interest on demand deposits (see H.R. 859), H1746 [11MR]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (see H.R. 2550), H5815 [24JN]

Foreign policy: waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in the states of the former Soviet Union and for a chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H138 [8JA]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H5813 [24JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12311 [21NO]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H245 [29JA]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H9215 [2OC]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 22), H244 [29JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8016 [5SE]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (see H.R. 2359), H9214 [2OC]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2822 [3AP]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H327 [7FE]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see H.R. 151), H1334 [25FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Iraq: cancellation of loans made to Iraq by multilateral financial institutions (see H.R. 2482), H6869 [15JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Jones, Melvin: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 42), H9479 [15OC]

Kenya: elections (see H. Res. 177), H3305 [10AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H3354 [11AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (see H. Res. 109), H1466 [27FE]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9479 [15OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H2864 [7AP]

Law enforcement: provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8381 [17SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9377 [8OC]

Medicare: improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H1955 [18MR]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2333), H4977 [4JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3305 [10AP]

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H5046 [5JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (see H. Con. Res. 230), H5928 [25JN]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 3079), H9377 [8OC]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3454 [29AP]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9282 [7OC]

Native Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 306), H9687 [17OC]

NATO: support peacekeeping within Iraq (see H.R. 2112), H4203 [15MY]

North Platte, NE: tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 161), H3683 [6MY]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see H.R. 719), H460 [12FE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 837), H1955 [18MR]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

———include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H5929 [25JN]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (see H.R. 671), H1746 [11MR]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———increase lump-sum death benefit and allow payment of such benefit to legal representative of the deceased's estate in the absence of a surviving spouse or child (see H.R. 2013), H6707 [14JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H3301 [10AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H5046 [5JN]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H4130 [14MY]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H7169 [18JY]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H1903 [13MR]

———allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (see H.R. 465), H242 [29JA]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3452 [29AP]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 478), H706 [13FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H706 [13FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H1812 [12MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4528 [21MY]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 3119), H9131 [1OC]

———provide involuntary conversion tax relief for producers forced to sell livestock due to weather-related conditions or Federal land management agency policy or action (see H.R. 483), H706 [13FE]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H10978 [6NO]

———treatment of gain from the sale of farmland (see H.R. 310), H137 [8JA]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5046 [5JN]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 2722), H6706 [14JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H10978 [6NO]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11703 [20NO]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H3305 [10AP]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H324 [5FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5045 [5JN]

Ukraine: anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Res. 356), H8951 [25SE]

Veterans: improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H5929 [25JN]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3975 [9MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H7020 [16JY]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4203 [15MY]

Weapons: strengthen U.S. missile proliferation laws (see H.R. 1875), H3569 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries (see H.R. 2161), H4367 [20MY]

Corps of Engineers: reimburse non-Federal interests for managing recreation facilities and natural resources at water resource development projects (see H.R. 30), H52 [7JA]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 79), H1681 [6MR] (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of the Interior: monitor health of the Missouri River and measure certain responses to changes in river management and other significant variables (see H.R. 3373), H9819 [24OC]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct activities to improve worldwide traffic safety (see H.R. 1226), H1810 [12MR]

Djindjic, Zoran: assassination of Serbian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 149), H2132 [19MR]

Education: tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (see H. Res. 106), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 106), H1394 [26FE]

Foreign policy: recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H9214 [2OC]

Government National Mortgage Association: allow the guarantee of securities backed by Rural Housing Service guaranteed loans (see H.R. 2740), H6868 [15JY]

Housing: exempt small public housing agencies from the requirement of preparing annual public housing agency plans (see H.R. 27), H52 [7JA]

Lands Title Report Commission: establish for Indian trust lands (see H.R. 28), H52 [7JA]

Medicare: establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H52 [7JA]

———protect and strengthen beneficiaries' access to quality health care in rural areas (see H. Res. 267), H5174 [10JN]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (see H.R. 254), H135 [8JA]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 253), H135 [8JA]

National Trails System Act: update the feasibility and suitability studies of certain national historic trails (see H.R. 1051), H1514 [4MR]

NATO: treatment of Turkey's request for defensive assistance (see H. Res. 81), H705 [13FE]

Nebraska: convert a temporary Federal district judgeship to a permanent judgeship (see H.R. 29), H52 [7JA]

Nebraska City, NE: grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (see H.R. 255), H135 [8JA]

Northern Ireland: urge that elections, pursuant to the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, be held and reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 367), H8222 [15SE]

Roads and highways: modify the Interstate 35 High Priority Corridor by including additional routes in Kansas and Nebraska (see H.R. 1176), H1743 [11MR]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9375 [8OC]

Taxation: provide a higher purchase price limitation applicable to mortgage subsidy bonds based on median family income (see H.R. 32), H52 [7JA]

———reduce estate and gift tax rates (see H.R. 2502), H5551 [18JN]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H1331 [25FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H1478 [4MR], H2282 [25MR], H5819 [25JN]

Remarks

Adriatic Charter: signing, H3686 [7MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6623 [14JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2755 [3AP]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service, E1859 [23SE]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4910 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E652 [2AP]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, E1251 [13JN]

Ashland, NE: Nebraska National Guard Camp frontage levee segment funding, H10392 [5NO], H11007 [7NO]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1998 [19MR]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), H5674 [23JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2260 [20MR]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E1898 [25SE]

———anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 355), H9241, H9243 [7OC]

———commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (H. Con. Res. 77), H1708 [11MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6675 [14JY]

Buy American Act: compliance relative to ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, E2021 [8OC]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 703), H5379 [16JN]

Children and youth: support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (H. Res. 25), H150 [27JA]

CIA: report on electronic communications with the Office of the Vice President relative to Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5895 [25JN]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 258), H1353 [26FE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1353 [26FE]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), H9884 [28OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8130 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12223 [21NO]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (H. Res. 165), H3009, H3010, H3013 [9AP], H3980 [13MY]

———U.N. peace talks on Turkish occupation, H2294 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11007 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to instruct conferees, E1859 [23SE]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), permission to file conference report, H10537 [6NO]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report, H10392 [5NO]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H10539 [6NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7536 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6730, H6794, H6808, H6821, H6822, H6823, H6824 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7092, H7093, H7094, H7104 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: report on the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative, H6824 [15JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7251 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6560, H6561 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7664 [25JY]

Diseases: include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, H6821 [15JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7964 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7964 [5SE]

Djindjic, Zoran: assassination of Serbian Prime Minister (H. Res. 149), H2885, H2887 [8AP]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs, H6560, H6561 [10JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5501 [18JN]

Education: tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1479 [4MR], E284 [25FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7123 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11403 [18NO]

Europe Day: observance, E925 [9MY]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products, E1337 [24JN]

———condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5107 [10JN]

———current restrictions on importing any U.S. agricultural products containing genetically modified organisms, E2008 [8OC]

———U.S. policy, H5820 [25JN]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 11), H98 [8JA]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2611 [2AP]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, E2147 [28OC]

———recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (H. Res. 390), H10428, H10429 [5NO]

Foreign trade: allow exporters of commercial communications satellites to transfer marketing information to a member country of NATO, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand, H6794 [15JY]

GAO: determine extent and timeliness of intelligence information shared with U.N. weapons inspectors in Iraq, H5901 [25JN]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (H. Con. Res. 22), H339, H340, H342 [11FE]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5624 [19JN]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (H.R. 3038), H9051 [1OC]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H9045 [1OC]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (H.R. 2359), H9897 [28OC]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), E2372 [21NO]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5874, H5895, H5901 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, H11669, H11674 [20NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), motion to instruct conferees, H11437 [18NO]

———increase language proficiency and workforce diversity, H11674 [20NO]

———require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11437 [18NO]

International relations: cooperation between Greek and Turkish militaries for training purposes, E1658 [25JY]

Iran: democracy efforts, H6822 [15JY]

Iraq: interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, E2233 [5NO]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, H6808 [15JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2336, H2337 [26MR]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy, E2142 [28OC]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (H. Res. 372), H9243 [7OC]

Medicare: establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (H.R. 33), E1309 [20JN]

———make equitable standardize payment amounts for urban and rural inpatient hospital services, H9011 [30SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12273 [21NO]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (H.R. 254), H1347, H1348 [26FE]

———encourage reconsideration of Mexican Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the extradition of criminal suspects who could face life imprisonment, H6823 [15JY]

Middle East: hostilities between Israel and Syria, E2021 [8OC]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), H1650 [6MR]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (H. Con. Res. 230), H7182 [21JY]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (H.R. 3079), E2082 [17OC]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (H. Res. 240), H7180 [21JY]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), H11838 [20NO]

National Park Service: Midwest Archaeological Center and Southeast Archaeological Center competitive sourcing study funding, H7092, H7093, H7094 [17JY]

National Trails Day: observance, H5037 [5JN]

NATO: treatment of Turkey's request for defensive assistance, H333 [11FE]

Nebraska: flood control projects funding, H7123 [18JY]

Nebraska City, NE: grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (H.R. 255), H4027 [14MY]

Norfolk, VA: tribute to establishment of NATO Allied Command Transformation, E1333 [24JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (S. 1824), H11553, H11554, H11556 [19NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, H3767 [8MY]

Public welfare programs: extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), Senate amendment, H9011 [30SE]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 2328), H7185 [21JY]

Saunders County, NE: Sand Creek project funding, H8839 [24SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5624 [19JN]

Supreme Court: decision on Texas sodomy law, E1501 [17JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H1976 [19MR]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5327 [12JN]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, H1976 [19MR]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5327 [12JN]

———rates, H2260 [20MR]

———reduce individual capital gains rates (H.R. 42), H5501 [18JN]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), H1969 [19MR]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2755 [3AP]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (H. Res. 453), H12136 [21NO]

———deployment of peacekeeping troops to Iraq, H9387 [15OC]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H5671 [23JN]

———ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), Senate amendments, H11757, H11758 [20NO]

Votes: correction, H4572 [22MY]

———explanation for voting present, H6580 [10JY]

———position on missed, H7851 [4SE], E1127 [4JN], E2322 [19NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8839 [24SE]

World Trade Organization: encourage greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets, H8066 [9SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4781 [2JN]

Special order: granted, H8077 [9SE], H9374 [8OC], H10455 [5NO], H10974 [6NO]

BEREZNOFF, DARCY

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E945 [14MY]

BERG, LAURA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2058 [16OC]

BERG, MARY J.

Remarks in House

Colorado Rural Health Center: Rural Healthcare Excellence Award recipient, E1758 [10SE]

BERGEN COUNTY (NJ) RECORD

Articles and editorials

Larry Doby, Hall of Famer Dies, H5646 [19JN]

Excerpts

Articles highlighting adversity faced by persons with limited English proficiency: U.S. English, Inc., E465 [13MR]

BERGMAN, LOWELL

Articles and editorials

Power Trader Tied to Bush Finds Washington All Ears, S10130 [29JY]

BERGOSH, GARY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1334 [24JN]

BERGREN, SCOTT C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1430 [9JY]

BERINGER, BARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1971 [2OC], E2090, E2091 [20OC]

BERKELEY, CA

Bills and resolutions

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 2510), H5551 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Berkeley-Albany YMCA: anniversary, E2295 [14NO]

Ed Roberts Campus: support creation of facility to assist disabled individuals, E183 [11FE]

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: anniversary of Dept. of Energy Advanced Light Source facility, E2090 [20OC]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 2510), H5541 [18JN]

St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church: anniversary, E2395 [22NO]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S11902 [24SE]

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV

Remarks in House

Arvon, Manny: West Virginia School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1748 [9SE]

BERKEY, ANN RICHARDSON

Letters

Medication Errors Reduction Act, S12545 [14OC]

BERKLEY, SHELLEY (a Representative from Nevada)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H5714 [23JN]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H10341 [4NO]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H11146 [10NO]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

———establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see H.R. 1297), H2823 [3AP]

Armed Forces: commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H12922 [8DE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8950 [25SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H3454 [29AP]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9688 [17OC]

———protect members who terminate certain consumer and real estate residential purchase contracts or lease agreements entered into before change of station or deployment orders (see H.R. 3357), H11360 [17NO]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H2515 [31MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2401 [26MR] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H1334 [25FE]

Aviation: provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2402 [26MR]

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H12312 [21NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5046 [5JN]

———express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2704 [2AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV: designate (see H.R. 2254), H4736 [22MY]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 364), H8491 [23SE]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H10237 [30OC]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 1401), H2473 [27MR] (see H.R. 2880), H8176 [10SE]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H1334 [25FE]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H4206 [15MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H11651 [19NO]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H7949 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3454 [29AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H10457 [5NO]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H3638 [1MY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (see H.R. 2752), H8176 [10SE]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H5366 [12JN]

———establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H11652 [19NO]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H12921 [8DE]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 80), H323 [5FE]

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H12312 [21NO]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2704 [2AP]

———support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 320), H12923 [8DE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H327 [7FE]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H7949 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H2515 [31MR]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H392 [11FE]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H4012 [13MY]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H11393 (see H.R. 3344), H11516 [18NO]

———authorize certain major medical facility projects (see H.R. 2349), H5043 [5JN]

———authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (see H.R. 3061), H8174 [10SE]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H1952 [18MR]

———increase assistance for certain disabled veterans for specially adapted housing, automobiles, and equipment (see H.R. 1048), H2586 [1AP]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H2586 [1AP]

———reinstate the vocational training program for certain low-income veterans (see H.R. 966), H2586 [1AP]

———restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H10978 [6NO]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H8176 [10SE]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H2822 [3AP]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H3572 [30AP]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H8083 [9SE]

———require group and individual health insurance coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer (see H.R. 3362), H12312 [21NO]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H11651 [19NO]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H4788 [2JN]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3975 [9MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H2586 [1AP]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H5268 [11JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H1334 [25FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H2515 [31MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H2515 [31MR]

———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 1240), H1811 [12MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

EPA: establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H2312 [25MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H8382 [17SE]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8222 [15SE]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1516 [4MR]

———health benefits coverage for infertility treatment (see H.R. 3014), H7949 [4SE]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H6264 [26JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4131 [14MY]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H2271 [20MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H392 [11FE]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H12311 [21NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign policy: ensure that countries meet U.N. obligations relative to women, peace, and security, and assume implementation of international law that protects human rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 432), H11134 [7NO]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H392 [11FE]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H2702 [2AP]

Health: allow long-term care tax credit and establish programs for patients with fatal chronic illnesses (see H.R. 2883), H7788 [25JY]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———improve access to health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals in medically under served areas (see H. Res. 142), H1956 [18MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2586 [1AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H9614 [16OC]

Hinduism: issue postage stamp in commemoration of the Diwali festival (see H. Res. 129), H3305 [10AP]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H9131 [1OC]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H5929 [25JN]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see H.R. 1905), H3975 [9MY]

———coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H5929 [25JN]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H9131 [1OC]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 1116), H1678 [6MR]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission: establish (see H.R. 1223), H1810 [12MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H11133 [7NO]

Iran: human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H4012 [13MY]

———support democracy (see H.R. 2466), H5365 [12JN]

Iraq: adjudication of certain claims against Iraq (see H.R. 3603), H12307 [21NO]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H9813 [21OC]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 28), H1903 [13MR]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9378 [8OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3762 [7MY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H3762 [7MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H4788 [2JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H1954 [18MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H2515 [31MR]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H8382 [17SE]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H2586 [1AP]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5046 [5JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H4739 [22MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H8175 [10SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H2704 [2AP]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9812 [21OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H1334 [25FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H2312 [25MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9615 [16OC]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1682 [6MR]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5367 [12JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H9214 [2OC]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2271 [20MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H3355 [11AP]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 2328), H5408 [16JN]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H12311 [21NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Safety: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see H.R. 3370), H11134 [7NO]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H10130 [29OC]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H8176 [10SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6869 [15JY]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H8016 [5SE]

———credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 473), H243 [29JA]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2472 [27MR]

———effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 174), H2821 [3AP]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H12922 [8DE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2402 [26MR]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2703 [2AP]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H2515 [31MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3053 [9AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H6603 [10JY]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H5468 [17JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8950 [25SE]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H1467 [27FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2703 [2AP]

———employer credit for hiring new employees (see H.R. 3608), H12922 [8DE]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 717), H3974 [9MY]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H12921 [8DE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H7839 [3SE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1050), H2312 [25MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H1517 [4MR]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 741), H2402 [26MR]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 1692), H3305 [10AP]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H3762 [7MY]

———provide a refundable credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance (see H.R. 3607), H12922 [8DE]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H463 [12FE]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide for employer liability for Social Security taxes on unreported tips paid to an employee after the IRS establishes the amount of tips received (see H.R. 2034), H8382 [17SE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H10457 [5NO]

———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 1313), H4205 [15MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H4529 [21MY]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H9687 [17OC]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H5468 [17JN]

———treatment of meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 2094), H11392 (see H.R. 2094), H11515 [18NO]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H6707 [14JY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H9478 [15OC]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H8954 [29SE]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11703 [20NO]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 591), H320 [5FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1553), H2823 [3AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 36), H2472 [27MR]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H1746 [11MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1746 [11MR]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4529 [21MY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2270 [20MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H392 [11FE]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H10236 [30OC]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H12311 [21NO]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Head Start Program: provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H5713 [23JN]

Medicare: increase amount of payment for physicians' services and provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 3584), H12307 [21NO]

Middle East: urge return to principles outlined in ``Road Map for Peace'' as a viable framework for achieving a peaceful solution in the Middle East (see H. Res. 478), H12920 [8DE]

Siegfried and Roy: tribute to achievements, recognize impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species, and wish Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery (see H. Res. 431), H10340 [4NO]

Terrorism: provide for interagency preparation and response to consequences of attacks against the Yucca Mountain Project (see H.R. 2926), H7782 [25JY]

Tourist trade: establish a pilot program for the promotion of travel and tourism in the U.S. through international broadcasting (see H.R. 2002), H3760 [7MY]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H4734 [22MY]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11186 [17NO], H11493 [18NO]

Remarks

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV: designate (H.R. 2254), E1294 [18JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2221 [20MR]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E2174 [30OC]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5140, H5142 [10JN]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (H. Res. 320), E1955 [2OC]

———U.N. peace talks on Turkish occupation, E505 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding, H9170 [2OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H10001, H10006 [29OC]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), H7192 [21JY]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), H12148 [21NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H11501 [18NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7123, H7124 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11400 [18NO]

Hazardous substances: Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7124 [18JY], H11400 [18NO]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1826 [13MR]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5860 [25JN]

———U.S. policy, H8494 [24SE]

Medicare: improve reimbursement payments to physicians, H11493, H11499 [18NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5909 [25JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12237 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H11493, H11498, H11499 [18NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (H. Res. 409), H9888, H9891 [28OC]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H10136 [30OC]

OPIC: reauthorize (S. 1824), H11554 [19NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (H. Con. Res. 49), H5846 [25JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3083 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11386 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9170 [2OC]

———renewable energy research programs funding, H7123 [18JY]

Senior citizens: nutrition programs funding, H11501 [18NO]

Siegfried and Roy: tribute to achievements, recognize impact of their efforts on the conservation of endangered species, and wish Roy Horn a full and speedy recovery (H. Res. 431), H10346 [5NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), E2175 [30OC]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (H. Res. 453), H12135 [21NO]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (H.R. 2217), E2279 [7NO]

———health care funding, E2279 [7NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, E2279 [7NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H9093 [1OC]

Votes: position on missed, H5305 [12JN], E1485 [15JY], E1545 [21JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Condolences on death of mother, H7237 [22JY]

Leave of absence: granted, H7222 [21JY], H9279 [7OC]

Special order: granted, H5925 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Nevada: tribute to congressional delegation, S14326 [10NO]

Tributes

Brown, William D., E2077 [17OC]

Davis, Willie, H1957 [19MR]

Demmler, Virginia, E2408 [22NO]

Kishner, Irwin, E1080 [23MY]

Lasater, Maura L., E779 [12AP]

McCool, William C., E791 [29AP]

Pokorney, Frederick, H3456 [30AP], E789 [29AP]

BERLIN, JERRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6251 [14MY]

BERLINGER, BEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E670 [3AP]

BERMAN, HENRY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5645 [1MY]

BERMAN, HOWARD L. (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10131 [29OC]

———increase NATO role in promoting security (see H. Con. Res. 136), H2940 [8AP]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H7170 [18JY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Res. 264), H5174 [10JN]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H8950 [25SE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2940 [8AP]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (see H.R. 1086), H1640 [5MR]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7455 [23JY]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3858 [8MY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1954), H3681 [6MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9688 [17OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1902 [13MR]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H392 [11FE]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H392 [11FE]

Ashe, Arthur: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 67), H5815 [24JN]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H7618 [24JY]

Aviation: improve air cargo security (see H.R. 2455), H6265 [26JN]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H9378 [8OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H7948 [4SE]

Boykin, William G.: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 419), H10341 [4NO]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (see H.R. 517), H3641 [5MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H5175 [10JN]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4978 [4JN]

———request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9613 [16OC]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5929 [25JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9813 [21OC]

Children and youth: establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H9615 [16OC]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H4131 [14MY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H2132 [19MR]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H324 [5FE]

———security (see H. Con. Res. 232), H6604 [10JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H11651 [19NO]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

Colombia: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2853), H9215 [2OC]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H4255 [19MY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H172 [27JA]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (see H.R. 2752), H7019 [16JY]

———enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H5661 [19JN]

———replace copyright arbitration royalty panels with a Copyright Royalty Judge (see H.R. 1417), H2310 [25MR]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see H.R. 16), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 3349), H10237 [30OC]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H4740 [22MY]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H9132 [1OC]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H268 [31JA]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H7225 [21JY]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H242 [29JA]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 933), H1395 [26FE]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H706 [13FE]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H6707 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see H.R. 519), H268 [31JA]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 1034), H12311 [21NO]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H11652 [19NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

———increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Disasters: make private, nonprofit medical facilities that serve industry specific clients eligible for hazard mitigation and disaster assistance (see H.R. 1455), H2401 [26MR]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4131 [14MY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4368 [20MY]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7455 [23JY]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3301 [10AP]

Education: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H392 [11FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H2515 [31MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H323 [5FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H8491 [23SE]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

Equal Justice Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5815 [24JN]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H9982 [28OC]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (see H. Res. 268), H10458 [5NO]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Families and domestic relations: research the health impact and prevention of family violence and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H2271 [20MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 956), H2822 [3AP]

———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

FBI: reform (see H.R. 2867), H7616 [24JY]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H2310 [25MR]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3638 [1MY]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1302), H1952 [18MR]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1101), H4131 [14MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H1516 [4MR]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H7169 [18JY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H4739 [22MY]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

Foreign policy: ensure that countries meet U.N. obligations relative to women, peace, and security, and assume implementation of international law that protects human rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 432), H11360 [17NO]

———recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H9813 [21OC]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2402 [26MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 273), H5366 [12JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H706 [13FE]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 69), H9381 [10OC] (see H. Res. 386), H11146 [10NO]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H1642 [5MR]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 22), H244 [29JA]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H11359 [17NO]

Health: increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2132 [19MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H9982 [28OC] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3684 [6MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H7949 [4SE]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H4255 [19MY]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8016 [5SE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H8284 [16SE]

House of Representatives: post all lobbying registrations and reports on the official public Internet site (see H. Res. 43), H244 [29JA]

Housing: expand homeownership in States having high housing costs (see H.R. 3507), H11391 (see H.R. 3507), H11514 [18NO]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9130 [1OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H8490 [23SE]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 819), H9478 [15OC]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see H.R. 1440), H2400 [26MR]

———prevent commercial alien smuggling (see H.R. 2630), H6262 [26JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 3361), H11146 [10NO]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H3858 [8MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H12311 [21NO]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H3637 [1MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 1116), H1678 [6MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see H.R. 2095), H4130 [14MY]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H1954 [18MR]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10238 [30OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H1908 [17MR]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H5665 [19JN]

———permit International Atomic Energy Agency to inspect suspected nuclear and nuclear-related facilities (see H. Res. 259), H5046 [5JN]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H9738 [20OC] (see H. Con. Res. 332), H11701 [20NO]

Iraq: cancellation of loans made to Iraq by multilateral financial institutions (see H.R. 2482), H6349 [8JY]

———require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9688 [17OC]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H7950 [4SE]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

———independence anniversary and reaffirm U.S. commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Con. Res. 173), H5665 [19JN]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H5664 [19JN]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 287), H8491 [23SE]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4529 [21MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1516 [4MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 367), H170 [27JA]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1812 [12MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H11392 (see H.R. 3092), H11516 [18NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5815 [24JN]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H392 [11FE]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H7170 [18JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9381 [10OC]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1955 [18MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H6602 [10JY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H274 [4FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6265 [26JN]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H5815 [24JN]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H5046 [5JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

National Film Preservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3569), H12306 [21NO]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

National Inventors' Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 33), H391 [11FE]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8382 [17SE]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see H.R. 1007), H1746 [11MR]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4255 [19MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 1093), H5815 [24JN]

NATO: support peacekeeping within Iraq (see H.R. 2112), H5664 [19JN]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9615 [16OC]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 1300), H1908 [17MR]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H2271 [20MR]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H4738 [22MY]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2473 [27MR]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Owens, Wayne: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H60 [7JA]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5175 [10JN]

Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (see H.R. 1561), H2702 [2AP]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Peace Corps: funding (see H. Con. Res. 61), H1465 [27FE]

———issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H11146 [10NO]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H2312 [25MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: repeal constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 25), H1333 [25FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3453 [29AP]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H1902 [13MR]

Refugees: international recognition of plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries, and the establishment of a U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East resettlement program (see H. Con. Res. 311), H10458 [5NO]

———treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H5815 [24JN]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H11702 [20NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5268 [11JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (see H.R. 704), H391 [11FE]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9688 [17OC]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 1021), H1463 [27FE]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H10457 [5NO]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H1908 [17MR]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H1396 [26FE]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H12921 [8DE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks (see H.R. 1122), H2587 [1AP]

States: restore Federal remedies for violations of intellectual property rights by States (see H.R. 2344), H5042 [5JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H3053 [9AP]

Tannenbaum, Elchanan: hold Syria, Lebanon and Iran accountable for well-being of abducted Israeli civilian, provide International Red Cross access, and take all necessary measures to secure release (see H. Res. 344), H7785 [25JY]

Taxation: allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H2473 [27MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3762 [7MY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H4012 [13MY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H1395 [26FE]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H8284 [16SE]

———permanently extend research credit (see H.R. 428), H1908 [17MR]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H8016 [5SE]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H6604 [10JY]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see H.R. 3150), H11652 [19NO]

Terrorism: condemn terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Israel, urge strengthened anti-terrorism efforts, and encourage the Palestinian Authority to take effective action against terrorism (see H. Res. 250), H5665 [19JN]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1389), H2823 [3AP]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11651 [19NO]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5268 [11JN]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8083 [9SE]

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 591), H320 [5FE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 73), H2270 [20MR]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H2271 [20MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H9130 [1OC]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H11134 [7NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H6271 [7JY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2472 [27MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1903 [13MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Weapons: strengthen U.S. missile proliferation laws (see H.R. 1875), H3569 [30AP]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H4876 [3JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H11360 [17NO]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H5089 [9JN]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4877 [3JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4904 [4JN]

———tribute to the Marine Corps 2d Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, E850 [1MY]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3024 [9AP]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (H.R. 3011), H8979 [30SE]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (H.R. 517), H3982 [13MY]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information relative to an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H7294, H7295 [22JY]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E2029 [10OC]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (H.R. 2752), E1506 [18JY]

———enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (H.R. 2517), E1506 [18JY]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 16), H108 [8JA]

———adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 3349), H10349 [5NO]

Culver City, CA: tribute to Tidal Waves under 12 division soccer team, E132 [5FE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6788, H6816 [15JY]

———regulation of foreign consular-issued identification cards, H6816 [15JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7294, H7295 [22JY]

Eisner, Michael: Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E2241 [5NO]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1840 [13MR]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9757 [21OC]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (H.R. 2359), H9895 [28OC]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), H11585 [19NO]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5858 [25JN]

Kaufman, Francine Ratner: American Diabetes Association Woman of Valor award recipient, E140 [6FE]

Lawyers Committee for Human Rights: release of report on escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in Europe, E364 [4MR]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: accelerate eligibility for assistance for certain developing countries, H6788 [15JY]

National Film Preservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 3569), E2414 [22NO]

Planetree (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to Jewish Life (organization), H3982 [13MY]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (S. 1720), H11587 [19NO]

Reports

Fire and Broken Glass—The Rise of Antisemitism in Europe: Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, E364-E369 [4MR]

Resignations

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H1337 [26FE]

Tributes

Boeckmann, Bert, E1431 [9JY]

Cisneroz, Anastacio A., E673 [3AP]

Coleman, Harry, E1663 [25JY]

Galanter, Ruth, E1278 [17JN]

Gribin, Ira and Kathy, E1963 [2OC]

Lainer, Simha, E2328 [19NO]

Owens, Wayne, H33 [7JA]

Wittenberg, Richard, E549 [21MR]

BERMAN, LEON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E133 [5FE]

BERMUDA

Remarks in Senate

Taxation: prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S4338 [25MR], S5287 [11AP]

———treatment of existing inversions by corporations to avoid the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S6440 [15MY]

BERMUDEZ, RAUL B.

Letters

Relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family, S7028 [22MY]

BERNAL, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1614 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9901 [24JY]

BERNANKE, BEN S.

Reports filed

Nomination to the FRS Board of Governors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S13133 [23OC]

BERNARDES, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1251 [13JN]

BERNATH, DANIEL A.

Letters

Tribute to Transportation Security Administration employees, E2270 [6NO]

BERNHARDT, LISA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10985 [2SE]

BERNOSKI, RONALD G.

Letters

Social Security Protection Act, H1543 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

BERNSTEIN, AARON

Articles and editorials

New Global Job Shift, S1701-S1703 [29JA]

BERNSTEIN, CARL

Articles and editorials

Holy Alliance, H11471-H11474 [18NO]

BERNSTEIN, DAVID R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2182 [31OC]

BERRY, MARION (a Representative from Arkansas)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6681 [14JY]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8118 [10SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H8879 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8217 [11SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9479 [15OC]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H9738 [20OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H9377 [8OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1278), H1901 [13MR]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H392 [11FE]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 362), H2277 [24MR] (see H.R. 412), H2401 [26MR]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H3638 [1MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H463 [12FE]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2587 [1AP]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 21), H52 [7JA]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H8382 [17SE]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H4368 [20MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve migratory bird management by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (see H.R. 3320), H9613 [16OC]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H1334 [25FE]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2823 [3AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H701 [13FE]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H9130 [1OC]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

———distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H4735 [22MY]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H10457 [5NO]

Education: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H392 [11FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H392 [11FE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H5665 [19JN]

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

FCC: treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H2471 [27MR]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H10978 [6NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H245 [29JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H2473 [27MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H275 [4FE]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1908 [17MR]

———reduce price of prescription drugs purchased by States for its employees, retirees, and pharmaceutical assistance beneficiaries (see H.R. 3662), H12918 [8DE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H12311 [21NO]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H4205 [15MY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1243), H1811 [12MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H5089 [9JN]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7787 [25JY]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (see H. Res. 397), H9813 [21OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4368 [20MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Law enforcement: provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H11392 (see H.R. 3092), H11516 [18NO]

Louisiana Purchase: bicentennial (see H. Con. Res. 21), H463 [12FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9614 [16OC]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H5366 [12JN]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H3305 [10AP]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H52 [7JA]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H1395 [26FE]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2333), H4977 [4JN]

———limit hospital ownership exception to physician self-referral restrictions to interests purchased on terms generally available to the public (see H.R. 1539), H3684 [6MY]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H1953 [18MR]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H3637 [1MY]

———promote access to health care services in rural areas (see H.R. 2175), H4367 [20MY]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H2938 [8AP]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———provide prescription drug coverage and make improvements in payment for rural providers (see H.R. 2606), H5928 [25JN]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2269 [20MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6465 [9JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3637 [1MY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H274 [4FE]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H2819 [3AP]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H3682 [6MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H4369 [20MY]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Mississippi River: designate route for study of potential addition to the National Scenic Trails System (see H.R. 897), H1332 [25FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Music and dance: designate the square dance as the national folk dance of the U.S. (see H.R. 645), H3354 [11AP]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7785 [25JY]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H11133 [7NO]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4528 [21MY]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 837), H1955 [18MR]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2473 [27MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2312 [25MR]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H392 [11FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H7170 [18JY]

Social Security: permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H9982 [28OC]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H10130 [29OC]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see H.R. 2733), H8491 [23SE]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 803), H2473 [27MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H7787 [25JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H7839 [3SE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances (see H.R. 1317), H3858 [8MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H4529 [21MY]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3637 [1MY]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7787 [25JY]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 3119), H9131 [1OC]

———provide incentives to encourage small business health plans (see H.R. 1936), H3636 [1MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H8491 [23SE]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5046 [5JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H12312 [21NO]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1137), H3683 [6MY]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H2586 [1AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H392 [11FE]

Veterans Day: observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4738 [22MY]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H8083 [9SE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1641 [5MR]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 445), H11652 [19NO]

World War II: condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H12312 [21NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: clarify the criminal intent required to be established to prove a criminal violation for wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 2003), H3760 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating Wolf House in Norfolk, AR, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2051), H3973 [9MY]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

Lloyd L. Burke Post Office, Stuttgart, AR: designate (see H.R. 3059), H8174 [10SE]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H4130 [14MY]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see H.R. 3342), H9737 [20OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), H10159 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9448 [15OC]

Budget: allocation of funds, H429 [12FE]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H10318 [4NO]

———deficit, H429 [12FE], H10326 [4NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, E724 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (H. Res. 191), H3289 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7600 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8110 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8110 [10SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H10326 [4NO]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, H5807 [24JN], H9065 [1OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6102, H6178 [26JN], H10159 [30OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12259, H12267 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12244 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9065 [1OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5804, H5806, H5807 [24JN]

National Former POW Recognition Day: observance, E724 [10AP]

Parliamentary inquiry, H3291 [10AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H6985 [16JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H6985 [16JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H3289 [10AP]

Veterans: benefits funding, E724 [10AP]

Wood, Cole: Jonesboro, AR, Spring 2003 Essay Contest winner, E1962 [2OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H216 [28JA], H459 [12FE], H5811 [24JN], H8903 [24SE], H10336 [4NO]

Tributes

Boyce, Sam H., E275 [25FE]

Hinds, Wayne W., E741 [11AP]

Patrick, Robert, E1334 [24JN]

Rollison, Robert C., E1078 [23MY]

BERRY, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2143 [28OC]

BERRY, STEVEN K.

Letters

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act, H5183 [11JN]

E-911 Implementation Act, H10291 [4NO]

BERRYMAN, BRENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1521 [18JY]

BERTHOLD, DUDLEY B.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10595 [31JY]

BERTINI, CATHERINE

Remarks in Senate

World Food Prize: recipient, S13126 [23OC]

BERWYN, IL

Remarks in House

Fey, Jon J.: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper Award recipient, E2193 [31OC]

BERWYN DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Remarks in House

Fey, Jon J.: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper Award recipient, E2193 [31OC]

BEST, AL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1315 [20JN]

BETANCOURT, PAUL H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E620 [31MR], E682 [3AP]

BETH, RICHARD S.

Summaries

Unfunded Mandate Reform Act (1995), S13895 [4NO]

BETHESDA, MD

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members injured in military action in Iraq, H7234 [22JY]

BETHPAGE, NY

Bills and resolutions

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building: designate (see S. 1746), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 2452), H5365 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 2452), H9315, H9316 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 2452), S13532 [29OC]

———designate (S. 1746), S15090 [18NO]

Reports filed

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2452), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1746), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2452, Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY, H9315 [8OC]

BETHPHAGE (organization)

Remarks in House

Mosaic (organization): tribute, E1338 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Mosaic (organization): tribute, S8299 [20JN]

BETIT, ROD L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12133 [29SE]

BETJEMANN, JOHN H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1273 [17JN]

BETTER EATING FOR BETTER LIVING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1750), S12737 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1750), S12747 [16OC]

Texts of

S. 1750, provisions, S12747 [16OC]

BETTER NUTRITION FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1007), S5787, S5788 [6MY]

Texts of

S. 1007, provisions, S5787 [6MY]

BETTS, KETER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1526 [18JY]

BETZ, CAROLYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E873 [6MY]

BEULAH, CO

Remarks in House

Mountain Park Environmental Center: tribute to Earth Studies Program, E2396 [22NO]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

BEVERLY, WV

Remarks in House

Consolidated Wood Products (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2255 [6NO]

BeVIER, LILIAN RIEMER

Reports filed

Nomination to the LSC Board of Directors: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S8559 [25JN]

BEYOND MISSING, INC.

Letters

Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2412 [27MR]

BHAGWATI, JADISH

Testimonies

Capital Control Provisions in U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, H7484 [24JY]

BHALLA, RAVINDER SINGH

Articles and editorials

How One Man Took a Stand and Changed Federal Policy Toward the Sikh Community, E172 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Correctional institutions: treatment of headwear of Sikh individuals relative to security searches, E172 [7FE]

BHATIA, KAREN K.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S13133 [23OC]

BHATTA, KRISHNA

Letters

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act, S5180 [10AP]

BHULLAR, DEVINDER PAL SINGH

Press releases

Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's Life Must Be Spared: Council of Khalistan, E474 [13MR], E501 [18MR]

Remarks in House

India: pending execution, E474 [13MR], E501 [18MR]

BIANCHI, KEVIN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1603 [25JY]

BIBB COUNTY, AL

Bills and resolutions

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 2623), H6262 [26JN]

BIBBY, MARK A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1692 [4SE]

BICKERSTAFF, DONALD

Bills and resolutions

Duane, Patricia and Michael: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Hansen, Gregory: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Pimental, Mary: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Ruiz, Randy: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Schlinger, Elaine: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Whitaker, Gerald: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

BICYCLES

Bills and resolutions

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY] (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (see S. 547), S3252 [6MR]

Roads and highways: improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H1333 [25FE]

Taxation: extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see S. 1093), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 1052), H1514 [4MR]

Letters

Transportation Enhancement Program funding: James C. Codell III, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, H7874 [4SE]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, and Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H7874 [4SE]

———Michael W. Naylor, AARP, H7874 [4SE]

———Phil McKnelly, National Association of State Park Directors, E1735 [9SE]

———Transportation Enhancements Coalition, H7874 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (H. Res. 350), H7800-H7803 [3SE]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program funding, H3273, H3274 [10AP]

———Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7852, H7870-H7878 [4SE]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation STARS Bicycle Repair Program, E1837 [17SE]

Roads and highways: improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (H.R. 906), E398 [7MR]

Taxation: extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (H.R. 1052), E363 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (S. Res. 214), S10869 [31JY]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (S. 547), S3268 [6MR]

Crime: tribute to participants in People Pedaling Peace bicycle ride to honor victims of gun violence and promote gun safety legislation, S8718 [26JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control fining of Joan Slote for bicycle travel through Cuba, S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC]

Taxation: extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (S. 1093), S6857 [21MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 350, tribute to Lance Armstrong, H7800 [3SE]

S. 547, encourage conservation of energy through bicycling, S3268 [6MR]

S. Res. 214, tribute to Lance Armstrong, S10691, S10869 [31JY]

BIDDLE, DOROTHY B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1918 [30SE]

BIDDLE, MILLARD AND HATTYE MAE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S126 [9JA]

BIDEN, JOSEPH R., JR. (a Senator from Delaware)

Addresses

National Dialogue on Iraq + One Year: by, S10599-S10602 [31JY]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1049, S1059, S1091 [16JA], S1145 [17JA], S1263, S1268 [21JA], S1347, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12260, S12301 [1OC], S12316, S12339 [2OC], S12609, S12629 [15OC], S12655, S12667, S12713, S12738, S12739, S12751 [16OC], S12779, S12850 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4720 [2AP], S4747, S4803, S4825 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3907 [18MR], S4023, S4026 [19MR], S4183, S4193 [20MR], S4251, S4276 [21MR], S4348, S4363, S4377 [25MR]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11705, S11706 [17SE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6723 [20MY], S6819, S6876 [21MY], S6895, S6920, S7060 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7284, S7407 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9428 [15JY], S9566, S9567, S9603, S9604 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9807, S9808 [23JY], S9960 [25JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9155, S9156, S9157 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9173, S9196, S9200, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9258, S9262, S9264 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004, S11040 [3SE], S11321, S11351 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13170, S13174 [23OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6476, S6486, S6566 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160 [30SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13367, S13412, S13413 [28OC], S13682 [30OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8371 [23JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9155, S9156, S9157 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9173, S9196, S9200, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9258, S9262, S9264 [10JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6241, S6271, S6292, S6294 [14MY], S6438, S6451 [15MY]

Analyses

Increase Penalties Relating to Conspiracy, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, and ERISA Violations, S5326-S5331 [11AP]

Appointments

Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, S87 [7JA]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Conferee: S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S4872 [3AP]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S3420 [10MR]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5979 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

At Iraqi Depot, Missiles Galore, No Guards, Raymond Bonner and Ian Fisher, New York (NY) Times, S12784 [17OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 185), S1069 [16JA]

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14335 [10NO]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see S. Res. 198), S9708 [22JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see S. Res. 225), S11479 [15SE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7543 [9JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (see S. 703), S5060 [9AP]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

Civil rights: protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see S. 1123), S6978 [22MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3254 [6MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see S. 915), S7542 [9JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S5344 [11AP]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S6072 [13MY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1009), S5859 [7MY]

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act: amend labeling requirements (see S. 130), S133 [9JA]

Drugs: eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see S. 1784), S13134 [23OC]

———lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (see S. 1887), S15061 [18NO]

Eastern European countries: welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation (see S. Res. 237), S12277 [1OC]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S7237 [3JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2458 [13FE]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S1977 [5FE]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (see S. 1317), S8439 [24JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (see S. 113), S5725 [5MY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4434 [26MR]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S4824 [3AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see S. 826), S5059 [9AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S16121 [9DE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see S. 1730), S12533 [14OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S12533 [14OC]

Iraq: prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (see S. Con. Res. 34), S4958 [8AP]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 230), S11832 [23SE]

Kenya: elections (see S. Res. 231), S12057 [26SE]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (see S. Res. 258), S13909 [4NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5772 [6MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S9794 [23JY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9794 [23JY]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 971), S5650 [1MY]

Medicare: coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see S. 869), S5173 [10AP]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see S. 853), S12838 [17OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S6070 [13MY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 773), S4703 [2AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3164 [5MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S4434 [26MR]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 66), S11245 [9SE]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S4512 [27MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see S. 1108), S7542 [9JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 44), S1871 [4FE]

National security: enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (see S. 1864, 1865, 1866), S14804 [12NO]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S3505 [11MR]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 58), S9905 [24JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see S. 1860), S14804 [12NO]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

OPIC: reauthorize (see S. 1824), S14031 [5NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Philippines: welcome President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 152), S6853 [21MY]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S5434 [28AP]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S4435 [26MR]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (see S. 1280), S8125 [18JN]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (see S. 1961), S15975 [25NO]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1872), S14965 [17NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 250), S13134 [23OC]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

SEC: provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (see S. 183), S1068 [16JA]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: transfer of certain naval vessels (see S. 1863), S14804 [12NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S3994 [19MR]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14452 [11NO]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (see S. Res. 115), S5059 [9AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S3805 [17MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S9497 [16JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S10619 [31JY]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see S. Res. 273), S15812 [24NO]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S11833 [23SE]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9960 [25JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15061 [18NO]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY]

Crime: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (see S. 1441), S9708 [22JY]

———prohibit fraudulent use of authentication features in production of identity documents (see S. 731), S4512 [27MR]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 871), S5173 [10AP]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see S. 226), S1668 [28JA]

Education: reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 1949), S15812 [24NO]

———issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (see S. 205), S1479 [23JA]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see S. Res. 256), S13711 [31OC]

Kosovo: support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (see S. Res. 144), S6507 [15MY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (see S. 771), S4702 [2AP]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (see S. 1277), S8125 [18JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Taxation: make higher education more affordable (see S. 174), S848 [15JA]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see S. 1634), S11648 [17SE]

U.N.: promote establishment of a democracy caucus (see S. Con. Res. 83), S15061 [18NO]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Letters

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) staff trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea: Keith Luse and Frank Jannuzi, S13716 [31OC]

Enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports: Daniel J. Bryant, Dept. of Justice, S5533 [30AP]

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2886 [27FE]

———by, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE]

Nomination of William H. Rehnquist to be Chief Justice of the U.S.: by, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2661, S2662 [25FE]

Prohibit operation or provision of any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance: David S. Germroth, Coalition of Licensed Beverage Associations, S1679 [28JA]

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Kurt Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, S11167 [5SE]

U.S. policy relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea's development of nuclear weapons arsenal: by, S2907 [27FE]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Privilege of the floor

Byrnes, Kate, S5878 [7MY]

Cammack, Perry, S9160 [9JY]

Remarks

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, S12785 [17OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14021 [5NO]

Air pollution: study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1219, S1220 [21JA], S1304 [22JA]

Amtrak: funding, S1056, S1057 [16JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1056, S1057 [16JA], S1102, S1103 [17JA], S1219, S1220 [21JA], S1304 [22JA], S1381 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2519 [14FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1056, S1057 [16JA], S1102, S1103 [17JA], S1219, S1220 [21JA], S1304 [22JA], S1381 [23JA], S2519 [14FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12249, S12250, S12255, S12260 [1OC], S12316, S12319, S12320, S12323, S12330, S12334, S12335, S12336 [2OC], S12771, S12782, S12783, S12784, S12785, S12787 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4759 [3AP]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1126 [17JA], S1506 [28JA]

Blair, Tony: address to joint session of Congress by British Prime Minister of Great Britain, S9546 [17JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5303, S5305 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4252, S4253 [21MR], S4418 [26MR]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (S. Con. Res. 82), S15082 [18NO]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7696 [11JN]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1506 [28JA]

Business and industry: enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports, S5533 [30AP]

———protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, S5325 [11AP], S5533 [30AP]

Chirac, Jacques: tribute for measures taken to stop attacks on Jewish sites in France and to stop anti-Semitism in France and Europe, S15051 [18NO]

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air: ratification, S10870 [31JY]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (S. 1061), S6261 [14MY]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, S5149 [10AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (S. 1123), S7009 [22MY]

———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (S. 1441), S9717 [22JY]

———increase penalties relating to conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and ERISA violations, S5325 [11AP]

———prohibit fraudulent use of authentication features in production of identity documents (S. 731), S4521 [27MR]

Cyprus: membership in European Union, S5474 [29AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: Delmarva Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program funding, S14021 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6682 [20MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14487 [12NO]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11526 [16SE]

Dept. of Justice: establish the Violence Against Women Office, S8433 [24JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11205 [9SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9090, S9103, S9104, S9105, S9106, S9108, S9111 [9JY], S9165, S9193, S9196, S9197, S9200, S9201, S9207 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11205 [9SE]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 871), S5194-S5196 [10AP]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6416, S6447, S6482, S6485, S6486, S6487 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (S. 1009), S6416 [15MY]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12203 [30SE]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14986 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14986 [18NO]

Dover, DE: display of copy of Bill of Rights at Public Archives Building, S15962 [25NO]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139 [23OC]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance, S10606-S10608 [31JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (S. 226), S1677 [28JA]

Education: reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs: funding, S1102, S1103 [17JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11526 [16SE]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform, S6485, S6486, S6487 [15MY]

European Union: encourage condemnation of anti-Semitism, S13125 [23OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9090, S9103, S9104, S9105, S9106, S9108, S9111 [9JY], S9165, S9193, S9196, S9197, S9200, S9201, S9207 [10JY]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9103 [9JY]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (S. 1001), S5779 [6MY]

Foreign Assistance Act: Palestinian Scholarship Program funding, S9207 [10JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (S. 113), S5925 [8MY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4484 [27MR]

Georgetown, DE: tribute to Georgetown Fire Co., S4624 [1AP]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6447 [15MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 78), S4372 [25MR]

Immigration: allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (S. 1949), S15843 [24NO]

———issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (S. 205), S1481 [23JA]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S1381 [23JA]

Iran: democracy efforts, S9106 [9JY]

Iraq: Armed Forces securing of stockpile of conventional weapons, S12784 [17OC]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S8830-S8832 [27JN], S14107-S14110 [6NO]

———Iraqi Defense Corps and national security forces funding, S12249, S12250, S12255 [1OC]

———prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France or Germany, S4759 [3AP]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, S9197, S9200, S9201 [10JY]

———use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12771 [17OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, S1125 [17JA], S2060-S2063 [6FE]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (S. Res. 256), S13715, S13716 [31OC]

Kosovo: support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (S. Res. 144), S6515-S6518 [15MY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (S. 152), S289 [14JA]

———combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108, S9111 [9JY]

———community policing programs, S4252, S4253 [21MR]

———community policing programs (S. 679), S4177 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (S. 1700), S12296, S12298 [1OC]

———improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (S. 771), S4712 [2AP]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (S. 1277), S8127 [18JN]

Liberia: allocation of foreign aid, S12786 [17OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15907 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8706 [26JN]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister, S13125 [23OC]

National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 222), S11354 [10SE]

National security: enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1587), S11162-S11164 [5SE]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 204), S10153 [29JY]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5820 [7MY]

———treatment of Turkey's request for defensive assistance, S2180 [11FE]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6682 [20MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11526 [16SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1860), S14814 [12NO]

Parliamentary inquiry, S9103 [9JY], S12330, S12336 [2OC]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9090, S9103, S9104, S9105, S9106, S9108, S9111 [9JY], S9165, S9193, S9196, S9197, S9200, S9201, S9207 [10JY]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, S9090 [9JY]

———prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9196 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15345 [21NO]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), S9700 [22JY]

Protocol Amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air: ratification, S10870 [31JY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5806, S5820 [7MY], S5882 [8MY]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (S. Res. 33), S1758 [29JA]

Senate: legislative program, S1123 [17JA]

Sudan: allocation of foreign aid, S12787 [17OC]

Supreme Court: pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1123-S1125 [17JA], S1798 [30JA]

Tandy, Karen P.: nomination to be DEA Administrator, S10605-S10608 [31JY]

Taxation: excise tax on excessive attorney fees for certain legal judgments, settlements, or agreements, S6424 [15MY]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 174), S860 [15JA]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 348), S2208 [11FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S1219, S1220 [21JA], S4418 [26MR], S5303, S5305 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6424, S6445, S6467 [15MY]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12260 [1OC], S12316, S12319, S12320, S12323, S12330, S12334, S12335, S12336 [2OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: alert status of U.S.-Russian nuclear forces, S3238 [6MR]

———establish conditions for withdrawal or extension of treaty, S3225, S3227, S3228 [6MR]

———implement cooperative measures to monitor and verify reductions in strategic weapons, S3144 [5MR]

———include additional information on operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads in implementation reports, S3237 [6MR]

———ratification, S3132, S3144 [5MR], S3225, S3227, S3228, S3236, S3237, S3238, S3239 [6MR]

———threat posed by nonstrategic or tactical warheads, S3238, S3239 [6MR]

———verification and compliance requirements, S3236 [6MR]

U.N.: promote establishment of a democracy caucus (S. Con. Res. 83), S15083 [18NO]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10579 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10579 [31JY]

Votes: position on missed, S2176 [11FE], S7600 [10JN]

Women: condemn violence against women, S9165 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S9093 [9JY]

Reports

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) Staff Trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea, S13716-S13719 [31OC]

Resolutions of ratification

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions, S2700 [25FE]

Texts of

S. 152, DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act, S290-S292 [14JA]

S. 174, Tuition Assistance for Families Act, S861 [15JA]

S. 205, Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act, S1482 [23JA]

S. 731, Secure Authentication Feature and Enhanced Identification Defense (SAFE ID) Act, S4521 [27MR]

S. 771, Victims of Child Abuse Act, S4713 [2AP]

S. 871, Global Pathogen Surveillance Act, S5196-S5198 [10AP]

S. 1001, Women and Children in Conflict Protection Act, S5780-S5784 [6MY]

S. 1061, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, S6261 [14MY]

S. 1277, State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act, S8128-S8131 [18JN]

S. 1587, Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11164-S11167 [5SE]

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

Tributes

Brown, John B., III, S5477 [29AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., S1798 [30JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4470 [27MR]

Thurmond, Strom, S8827 [27JN]

BIECHMAN, JOHN C.

Letters

College Fire Prevention Act, S3737 [13MR]

BIEDA, CHARMAINE

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1526), H2515 [31MR]

BIERWILER, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2001 [8OC], E2157 [30OC]

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA

Remarks in Senate

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw Bay Area, Inc.: anniversary, S10610 [31JY]

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SAGINAW BAY AREA, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S10610 [31JY]

BIG HORN COUNTY, WY

Bills and resolutions

Mining and mineral resources: open certain withdrawn land to locatable mineral development for bentonite mining (see S. 203), S1368 [22JA]

BIGELOW, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E441 [12MR]

BIGGERT, JUDY (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8085 [9SE]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3601 [1MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7428 [23JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H3 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, H10515 [6NO]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Awards Board, H1304 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3553), H11701 [20NO]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H11359 [17NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H706 [13FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H11651 [19NO]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H7839 [3SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H7787 [25JY]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (see H.R. 3537), H11650 [19NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (see H.R. 3536), H11650 [19NO]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

———revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 925), H1394 [26FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H172 [27JA]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11133 [7NO]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H5089 [9JN]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H8382 [17SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4206 [15MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H169 [27JA]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9282 [7OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H4738 [22MY]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H6869 [15JY]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (see H. Res. 106), H1517 [4MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H1335 [25FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H9478 [15OC]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5552 [18JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H274 [4FE]

———repeal prohibition on payment of interest on demand deposits (see H.R. 859), H704 [13FE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see H. Res. 127), H1641 [5MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see H.R. 2494), H9377 [8OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H324 [5FE]

Harold, Erika: tribute (see H. Res. 102), H1334 [25FE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H324 [5FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H12921 [8DE]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see H.R. 2420), H10340 [4NO]

Iraq: commend women for participation in Iraqi government and civil society, encourage inclusion of women in political and economic life of Iraq, and advocate protection of women's human rights in the Iraqi Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 342), H12310 [21NO]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H4206 [15MY]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H5664 [19JN]

James E. Worsham Carrier Annex Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3340), H12311 [21NO]

James E. Worsham Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3340), H12311 [21NO]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 1908), H3634 [1MY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H10457 [5NO]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H463 [12FE]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (see H.R. 3538), H11651 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H8383 [17SE]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H8175 [10SE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (see H.R. 825), H702 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H52 [7JA]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 395), H9384 [14OC]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H7840 [3SE]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H699 [13FE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 57), H323 [5FE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4978 [4JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (see H.R. 1583), H2819 [3AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H8906 [24SE]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H8906 [24SE]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H5268 [11JN]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H6265 [26JN]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9813 [21OC]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H463 [12FE]

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 195), H4206 [15MY]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H1334 [25FE]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3064), H11652 [19NO]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H11392 (see H.R. 463), H11515 [18NO]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H3684 [6MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4739 [22MY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3858 [8MY]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H11359 [17NO]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H1680 [6MR]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H392 [11FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 2185), H4527 [21MY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H12921 [8DE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H7839 [3SE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9377 [8OC]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (see H.R. 2990), H7838 [3SE]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

Education: raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H1331 [25FE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify (see H.R. 35), H53 [7JA]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H700 [13FE]

Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 18), H52 [7JA]

Securities: permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts (see H.R. 1533), H2585 [1AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3409 [29AP], H7023 [17JY]

Letters

Energy Policy Act: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H3092 [10AP]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3092 [10AP]

Remarks

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (H. Res. 393), H9286 [8OC], H11530 [19NO]

———human rights violations, H9526 [16OC]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9526 [16OC]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484, H11485, H11487 [18NO]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7401 [23JY]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 258), H1351, H1352 [26FE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1351, H1352 [26FE]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (H.R. 2990), H7798 [3SE]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 16), H107 [8JA]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8120 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12219 [21NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484, H11485, H11487 [18NO]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (H.R. 34), H25 [7JA]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3601, H3602 [1MY]

Education: raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (H.R. 873), H1299 [25FE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (H.R. 1119), H4207 [19MY], H4260 [20MY], E401 [7MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify (H.R. 35), H25 [7JA]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (H.R. 781), E244 [13FE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2831 [7AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7401, H7428 [23JY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): initiate campaign to increase public awareness and encourage private contributions, H3601, H3602 [1MY]

Great Lakes: aquatic invasive species dispersal barrier funding, H8837 [24SE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7582 [24JY]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), H6352 [9JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1855 [13MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3511 [30AP]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7804 [3SE]

Journal: question of approval, H3409 [29AP]

Lewis University: tribute to men's volleyball team, H4174 [15MY]

Lockport, IL: tribute to Lockport High School football team, E2528 [8DE]

Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 18), H25 [7JA]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12288 [21NO]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (H.R. 254), H1343, H1344 [26FE]

Naperville, IL: tribute to Naperville Central High School girls' basketball team, H1696 [11MR]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E2182 [31OC]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3718, H3726 [7MY]

———include research on potential of nanotechnology to produce or facilitate the production of clean, inexpensive energy, H3726 [7MY]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 57), H2326 [26MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484, H11485, H11487 [18NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3092 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11381 [18NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H479 [13FE]

Quinn, Gavin: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E399 [7MR]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), H11683 [20NO]

Securities: permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts (H.R. 1533), H2558 [1AP], H7808, H7809 [3SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5629 [19JN]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7231, H7235 [22JY], H7470 [24JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7345 [23JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7345 [23JY]

Votes: position on missed, H5199 [11JN]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8837 [24SE]

World Bank Group: continue U.S. participation in, and contribution to, certain multilateral development institutions, H7428 [23JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5264 [11JN]

Special order: granted, H44 [7JA], H271 [4FE], H1328 [25FE], H1676 [6MR], H1741 [11MR], H2512 [31MR], H4201 [15MY], H5549 [18JN]

Reports

Securing the Future for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science—The Case for Budget Increases: American Physical Society, H3094 [10AP]

Statements

North American Development Bank and Border Environmental Cooperation Commission Establishing Agreement Amendments: Executive Office of the President, H1345 [26FE]

Tributes

Boyd, Elsie, E1297 [18JN]

Schutt, Richard C., E2140 [28OC]

BILGERE, GEORGE

Poems

``Tribute to Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary Patricia McTeague'', E1382 [27JN]

``Tribute to William Linder'', E1382 [27JN]

BILIRAKIS, MICHAEL (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6681 [14JY]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

North Atlantic Assembly, H680 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H11393 (see H. Con. Res. 308), H11516 [18NO]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H10978 [6NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3763 [7MY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8954 [29SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H4529 [21MY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1466 [27FE]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H7225 [21JY]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8083 [9SE]

Bob Stump Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2806), H7618 [24JY]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H706 [13FE]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H324 [5FE]

———membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H8283 [16SE]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H3858 [8MY]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10458 [5NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H8491 [23SE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5664 [19JN]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H5046 [5JN]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H8491 [23SE]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Con. Res. 79), H1903 [13MR] (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

———support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 320), H7019 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3975 [9MY]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H4877 [3JN]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H3762 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H10978 [6NO]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 1413), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1463), H2470 [27MR]

Dunlap, Ericka: tribute (see H. Res. 380), H8950 [25SE]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Electric power: provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (see H.R. 1341), H1954 [18MR]

Employment: provide effective training and education programs for displaced homemakers, single parents, and individuals entering nontraditional employment (see H.R. 3259), H12922 [8DE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H3683 [6MY]

FCC: ensure expeditious access by consumers to terrestrial digital television services (see H.R. 2825), H7453 [23JY]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H9282 [7OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see H.R. 1260), H1900 [13MR]

———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 2218), H4734 [22MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H4739 [22MY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H2822 [3AP]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H11392 (see H.R. 3125), H11516 [18NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 273), H5714 [23JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H392 [11FE]

Gehrig, Lou: recognize contributions in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H. Res. 278), H5408 [16JN]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 244), H4368 [20MY]

———return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Health: increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H3683 [6MY]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Immigration: bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 3522), H12312 [21NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7170 [18JY]

———moratorium (see H.R. 946), H3683 [6MY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H5267 [11JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H4788 [2JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5714 [23JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H3683 [6MY]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H463 [12FE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 1329), H5664 [19JN]

Medicare: provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (see H.R. 3034), H8016 [5SE]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 240), H4254 [19MY]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H4205 [15MY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H11133 [7NO]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H1903 [13MR]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 623), H321 [5FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H273 [4FE]

———require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H4787 [2JN]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H6264 [26JN]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9813 [21OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H1334 [25FE]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H6464 [9JY]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H2703 [2AP]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H317 [5FE] (see H.R. 2854), H7615 [24JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H9130 [1OC]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2703 [2AP]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H1903 [13MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5408 [16JN]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 31), H171 [27JA]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1746 [11MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see H.R. 2113), H4203 [15MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H9282 [7OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3762 [7MY]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H5664 [19JN]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H3857 [8MY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3683 [6MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H11392 (see H.R. 25), H11515 [18NO]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H4130 [14MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H6349 [8JY]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 302), H8176 [10SE]

———claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 87), H1745 [11MR]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2823), H12311 [21NO]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H7787 [25JY]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: extend enrollment period for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3041), H8081 [9SE]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H3760 [7MY]

EPA: provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see H.R. 347), H169 [27JA]

Health: establish system of health insurance certificates to increase the number of Americans with health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2698), H6602 [10JY]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———promote organ donation (see H.R. 399), H217 [28JA]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (see H.R. 3038), H8081 [9SE]

Members of Congress: modify law providing a permanent appropriation for compensation (see H.R. 1881), H3570 [30AP]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 2323), H4976 [4JN]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H459 [12FE]

Taxation: allow designation of income tax refunds for use in NIH biomedical research programs (see H.R. 1352), H2131 [19MR]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 349), H169 (see H.R. 350), H170 [27JA]

———allow taxpayers to designate income tax refunds for use in medical research conducted through the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 1087), H1640 [5MR]

———employer credit for the hiring of displaced homemakers (see H.R. 544), H318 [5FE]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 36), H53 [7JA]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H169 [27JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H137 [8JA]

Remarks

American Vitiligo Research Foundation: tribute, E2256 [6NO]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3022 [9AP]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), H11577, H11578, H11579 [19NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2258 [20MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H298 [5FE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1597 [25JY]

———express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (H. Res. 165), H3011 [9AP]

———independence anniversary, E1938 [1OC]

———membership in European Union, E1597 [25JY]

———U.N. peace talks on Turkish occupation, H1782 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11000 [7NO]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7598 [24JY]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, E920 [9MY]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, E920 [9MY]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11567, H11569 [19NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (H.R. 2218), H11565 [19NO]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II, H9970 [28OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H2295 [25MR]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), H11574, H11575 [19NO]

Health: improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (H.R. 663), H1766, H1771 [12MR]

———promote organ donation (H.R. 399), H1764 [12MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1849 [13MR]

Lee, Eric: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1485 [15JY]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, H9063, H9066 [1OC]

———improve reimbursement payments to physicians, H11847, H11848, H11850, H11852, H11853 [20NO]

———privatization, H9781, H9782, H9783 [21OC], H10443 [5NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6093 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12261 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9063, H9065, H9066 [1OC], H9781, H9782, H9783 [21OC], H10441, H10443 [5NO], H11847, H11848, H11850, H11852, H11853 [20NO]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (S. Con. Res. 48), H11580, H11581 [19NO]

National Former POW Recognition Day: observance, E745 [11AP]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215, H4216 [19MY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6930 [16JY]

Operation Brave Kids (organization): tribute, E601 [27MR]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215, H4216 [19MY]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H485 [13FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H485 [13FE]

Science: recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (H. Con. Res. 110), H5116 [10JN]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (H. Res. 31), H224 [29JA]

Toth, Nick: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, E1430 [9JY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2258 [20MR]

———continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age, H11722 [20NO]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9310 [8OC]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H11722 [20NO]

Votes: position on missed, H4564 [22MY], H7811 [3SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H2398 [26MR]

Special order: granted, H1808 [12MR], H1950 [18MR], H7084 [17JY], H9806 [21OC]

Tributes

Agarwal, Shelly, E1533 [18JY]

Allen, Larry, E1564 [23JY]

Cramer, William C., E2211 [4NO]

D'Oliveira, Louise R., E1723 [5SE]

Eckerd, Jack, E717 [10AP]

Graziul, Stanley, E1741 [9SE]

Hitchcock, Wayne and Jo, E1965 [2OC]

Lewis, Tom, E1752 [10SE]

Miller, Clair, E973 [15MY]

Parke, Roy, Jr., E2475 [8DE]

Radtke, LeRoy, Jr., E1412 [8JY]

Redman, Jim, E1452 [11JY]

Wilson, Warren, E1715 [5SE]

BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

BILL AND MELINDA GATES SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Millennium Scholars Program: award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

BILL EMERSON HUMANITARIAN TRUST ACT see Humanitarian Trust Act

BILLER, MORRIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8265 [16SE], E1801 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11907 [24SE]

BILLINGS, BOB

Articles and editorials

Alvamar Developer Dies; Friends Recall ``Visionary'' Deeds, E371 [5MR]

Friends Celebrate Memories of Billings, E372 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E371 [5MR]

BILLINGS, ESCO, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1240 [13JN]

BILLINGS, LEON

Appointments

Citizen's Coinage Advisory Committee, S5843 [7MY]

BILLINGS, MT

Bills and resolutions

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building: designate (see S. 867), S5173 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building: designate (S. 867), H11479 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building: designate (S. 867), S5193 [10AP], S8598 [25JN]

Reports filed

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building, Billings, MT: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 867), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

S. 867, Ronald Reagan Post Office Building, Billings, MT, S8598 [25JN], H11479 [18NO]

BILLINGSLEY, EVELYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1033 [21MY]

BILLINGTON, ALBERT W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15972 [25NO]

BILLINGTON, JAMES H. (Librarian of Congress)

Remarks in House

Kolakowski, Leszek: John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences recipient, E2273 [7NO]

Library of Congress: selection of recordings for the National Recording Registry, E71 [27JA]

BIN LADEN, OSAMA

Remarks in House

National security: national objectives priority assignments, H364 [11FE], H418 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

National security: national objectives priority assignments, S2284, S2303-S2305 [12FE], S2377, S2378 [13FE]

Terrorism: U.S. military efforts to capture, S12864-S12866 [20OC]

———U.S. policy, S1659 [28JA]

BINGAMAN, JEFF (a Senator from New Mexico)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3481, S3555 [11MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13998, S14062, S14066 [5NO], S14104, S14118, S14182 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1023, S1089 [16JA], S1155, S1165 [17JA], S1200, S1222, S1245, S1254, S1256, S1267, S1269, S1276, S1277, S1281, S1285 [21JA], S1353, S1355, S1357, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1408, S1413, S1414, S1432, S1433, S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12491, S12559 [14OC], S12580, S12590, S12626, S12630 [15OC], S12667, S12682, S12751 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4719, S4720 [2AP], S4747, S4786, S4826, S4865, S4870 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3855, S3907 [18MR], S3979, S4021, S4023, S4025, S4026 [19MR], S4048, S4168, S4183, S4189, S4198, S4206, S4207, S4218 [20MR], S4242, S4250, S4251, S4259, S4260, S4277, S4296, S4307, S4310, S4312 [21MR], S4350, S4351, S4377, S4389, S4393 [25MR], S4413, S4452 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), S14185, S14219, S14226 [6NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6723, S6727, S6731 [20MY], S6819, S6823, S6854, S6855, S6876, S6885 [21MY], S6895, S6897, S7060 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7284, S7286, S7405, S7407 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9391, S9430 [15JY], S9451, S9505 [16JY], S9548, S9567, S9601, S9604 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9738 [22JY], S9783, S9809 [23JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9158 [9JY], S9182, S9255, S9259 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11485 [15SE], S11733, S11758 [22SE], S11833 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10992, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11057, S11069, S11078, S11081, S11090, S11120, S11121, S11122 [4SE], S11171 [5SE], S11219, S11226, S11228, S11230, S11232, S11246, S11257, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11290, S11297, S11321, S11351, S11357, S11358 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13117, S13168, S13169, S13171, S13173 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14993, S15084 [18NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160 [30SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11485 [15SE], S11540, S11541, S11542, S11550, S11580, S11584, S11586 [16SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7796, S7855 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13608, S13609, S13611, S13616, S13682, S13685, S13686, S13687 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13263 [27OC], S13639, S13645, S13694 [30OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8089, S8111, S8161, S8162 [18JN], S8311, S8313, S8314 [20JN], S8335, S8336, S8337, S8370 [23JN], S8396, S8418, S8441 [24JN], S8502, S8561, S8584 [25JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9158 [9JY], S9182, S9255, S9259 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7180, S7195 [2JN], S7366, S7413 [4JN], S7448, S7500 [5JN], S7557 [9JN], S7567, S7576, S7644, S7645 [10JN], S7682, S7732 [11JN], S9156 [9JY], S9941, S9978, S9979 [25JY], S10116, S10125, S10154, S10163, S10165 [29JY], S10173, S10267, S10297, S10299 [30JY], S10712, S10713, S10714, S10727, S10735 [31JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6188, S6266, S6294, S6301, S6317, S6318, S6335, S6384 [14MY], S6438, S6455, S6508, S6509, S6532 [15MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), S14070 [5NO]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE]

Articles and editorials

America, Brought to You by . . ., Tom Shales, Washington (DC) Post, S11432 [15SE]

Decade of Achievement, Richard A. Livingston, Milton Mills, and Morton S. Oskard, Public Roads (publication), S2490 [13FE]

Desecration of the Mall, Albert Eisele, Hill (publication), S11431 [15SE]

Health Secretary To Fight for Border Funds, Tammy Fonce-Olivas, El Paso (TX) Times, S9796 [23JY]

Marketing the Mall, Washington (DC) Post, S11432 [15SE]

N.M. Gets Shock at Pump, Diane Velasco, Albuquerque (NM) Journal, S3769 [17MR]

One Size Fits All? Air Force Times (publication), S12140 [29SE]

Road to Reuse, T. Taylor Eighmy and Bryan J. Magee, Civil Engineering (publication), S7238-S7242 [3JN]

Sensors Bridge Gap in Communication About Repair Needs, Louis Jacobson, Washington (DC) Post, S2490 [13FE]

U.S., Mexico Team Up on Health Care, James F. Smith, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S9796 [23JY]

U.S. Releases 20 Detainees, Transfers 20 More to Cuba, Charlie Savage, Boston (MA) Globe, S16009 [25NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5773 [6MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S12138 [29SE]

———improve benefits and protections provided for regular and Reserve members deployed or mobilized in the interests of national security (see S. 806), S4897 [7AP]

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 864), S5173 [10AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see S. 56), S2594 [24FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 863), S5173 [10AP]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15977 [25NO]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S2120 [10FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 1419), S13909 [4NO]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S13054 [22OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

Colleges and universities: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10907 [1AU]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (see S.J. Res. 16), S9328 [14JY]

Courts: provide for class action reform (see S. 1769), S13054 [22OC]

Crime: enhance criminal penalties for illegal trafficking of archeological resources (see S. 1271), S7980 [17JN]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S2702 [25FE]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S4167 [20MR]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for Genomes to Life Program (see S. 682), S4275 [21MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see S. 915), S5343 [11AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S6978 [22MY]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of State: establish an Office of Intercountry Adoptions and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (see S. 1934), S15646 [23NO]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see S. 1051), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: initiate expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and to fulfill its commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 262), S14271 [7NO]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S7619 [10JN]

———enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S6508 [15MY]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (see S. 250), S3882 [18MR]

———eliminate tuberculosis (see S. 1559), S10906 [1AU]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13134 [23OC]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S8233 [19JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S4512 [27MR]

———improve quality of interim alternative educational settings, provide more behavioral supports in schools, and support whole school interventions (see S. 1321), S8439 [24JN]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S7981 [17JN]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2341 [12FE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S6071 [13MY]

Employment: improve workforce investment and adult education systems relative to English language training (see S. 1543), S10618 [31JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S3731 [13MR]

FCC: ruling on media ownership rules (see S. Res. 159), S7381 [4JN]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S133 [9JA]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see S. 593), S3504 [11MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR]

———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 1460), S9959 [25JY]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 54), S2701 [25FE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S2596 [24FE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see S. 742), S4512 [27MR]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5860 [7MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S10617 [31JY]

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7476 [5JN]

Forests: establish institutes to conduct research on the prevention of, and restoration from, wildfires in forest and woodland ecosystems (see S. 32), S35 [7JA]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health: improve (see S. 314), S1977 [5FE]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S8728 [26JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see S. 686), S4275 [21MR]

———strengthen capabilities to safely and securely dispose of certain low-level radioactive waste (see S. 1045), S6070 [13MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY]

Health: amend legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program to coordinate services for uninsured and underinsured (see S. 1775), S13053 [22OC]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S5173 [10AP]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S4513 [27MR]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see S. 453), S2839 [26FE]

Health care facilities: provide greater access for residents of frontier areas to the healthcare services provided by community health centers (see S. 1883), S15061 [18NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (see S. 184), S1669 [28JA]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4166 [20MR]

Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 739), S4512 [27MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S12377 [2OC]

———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S12534 [14OC]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S8560 [25JN]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see S. 558), S3252 [6MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S7981 [17JN]

Iraq: require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S3732 [13MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5772 [6MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S15407 [21NO]

———promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15287 [20NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S11417 [11SE]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S9328 [14JY]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S8896 [7JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Medicaid: clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (see S. 1195), S7476 [5JN]

———extend Medicare cost-sharing for certain qualifying individuals (QI-1s) (see S. 1641), S11832 [23SE]

———extend the transitional medical assistance program (see S. 883), S5174 [10AP]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S1737 [29JA]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S5059 [9AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: accelerate reduction on the amount of beneficiary copayment liability for outpatient services (see S. 1017), S5859 [7MY]

———allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 493), S5772 [6MY]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see S. 382), S2341 [12FE]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see S. 599), S3505 [11MR]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S7235 [3JN]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S3803 [17MR]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see S. 416), S2522 [14FE]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see S. 853), S8358 [23JN]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see S. 654), S3881 [18MR]

———establish uniform physician fee schedule payments (see S. 1135), S6978 [22MY]

———exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see S. 343), S2187 [11FE]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see S. 646), S3881 [18MR]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see S. 465), S5484 [29AP]

———extend eligibility periods for geriatric graduate medical education, expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine, and provide reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see S. 387), S2456 [13FE]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S7620 [10JN]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S6625 [19MY]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1999), S16120 [9DE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S5485 [29AP]

———restore (see S. 1926), S15813 [24NO]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see S. 1098), S6853 [21MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (see S. 958), S5541 [30AP]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S12376 [2OC]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 224), S4703 [2AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (see S. 1092), S7236 [3JN]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1872 [4FE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 240), S12448 [3OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1813 [30JA]

National Guard Challenge Program: increase matching Federal share of the costs of State programs (see S. 990), S6030 [12MY]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140, 140), S8897 [7JY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 239), S12448 [3OC]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9497 [16JY]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 1393), S11350 [10SE]

———improve nutrition of students served under child nutrition programs (see S. 1392), S14805 [12NO]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3254 [6MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S11832 [23SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S4167 [20MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE]

New Mexico: ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (see S. 1791), S13377 [28OC]

———hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (see S. 246), S1736 [29JA]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S13378 [28OC]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S5060 [9AP]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pensions: protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 9), S35 [7JA]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4435 [26MR]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (see S. 532), S3162 [5MR]

Public welfare programs: permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 603), S3620 [12MR]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP]

Roads and highways: provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 1165), S7188 [2JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S8358 [23JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 1432), S9638 [21JY]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see S. 1255), S7831 [12JN]

———establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 1126), S7137 [23MY]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

———make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S4957 [8AP]

Schools: provide for secondary school reform (see S. 1554), S13263 [27OC]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S7542 [9JN]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 468), S2919 [27FE]

———prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (see S. 1286), S8125 [18JN]

———promote elder justice (see S. 333), S4435 [26MR]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S1977 [5FE]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2187 [11FE]

———create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1734), S12607 [15OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (see S. 1238), S9245 [10JY]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1889), S15187 [19NO]

States: streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (see S. 1083), S6707 [20MY]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see S. Res. 119), S5174 [10AP]

———impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———accelerate increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit (see S. 962), S5541 [30AP]

———adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 1792), S14806 [12NO]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S3804 [17MR]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see S. 206), S1479 [23JA]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15977 [25NO]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15977 [25NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12607 [15OC]

———provide energy tax incentives (see S. 597), S3504 [11MR]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8559 [25JN]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S3252 [6MR]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S11648 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S8301 [20JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3803 [17MR]

Transportation: reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion (see S. 1099), S6853 [21MY]

Tularosa, NM: authorize construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin (see S. 1211), S14271 [7NO]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (see S. Res. 28), S1736 [29JA]

U.S. Housing Act: amend the definition of low-income families as it applies to Los Alamos County, NM (see S. 258), S1812 [30JA]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 270), S3369 [7MR] (see S. 923), S5343 [11AP] (see S. 1853), S14804 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S12534 [14OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S12376 [2OC]

Valles Caldera: improve preservation (see S. 1582), S11118 [4SE]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S10045 [28JY]

———clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services (see S. 257), S1812 [30JA]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4167 [20MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 264), S14451 [11NO]

Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see S. 418), S2522 [14FE]

———reduce the preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S12738 [16OC]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see S. Res. 118), S7237 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Albuquerque, NM: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (see S. 213), S1479 [23JA]

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (see S. 1673), S12137 [29SE]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see S. 511), S3086 [4MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (see S. 1085), S6707 [20MY]

———conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico (see S. 1071), S6507 [15MY]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

———establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1750), S12737 [16OC]

———improve nutrition and health (see S. 1829), S14176 [6NO]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S7476 [5JN]

Cuba: require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (see S. 1966), S15975 [25NO]

Dept. of Defense: reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (see S. Res. 278), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of Energy: establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (see S. 873), S5173 [10AP]

———establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative (see S. 167), S848 [15JA]

Dept. of the Interior: cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (see S. 1957), S15975 [25NO]

———study preservation and interpretation of historic sites of the Manhattan Project for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 1687), S12193 [30SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program (see S. 354), S2187 [11FE]

———increase use of recycled materials in Federal-aid highway construction projects (see S. 1168), S7234 [3JN]

Education: condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see S. 1620), S11568 [16SE]

Employment: provide integrated workforce training programs for adults with limited English proficiency (see S. 1690), S12277 [1OC]

FAA: preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 1998), S16120 [9DE]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (see S. 214), S1479 [23JA]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see S. 1447), S9793 [23JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 1030), S5950 [8MY]

Health Workforce Advisory Commission: establish (see S. 1498), S10265 [30JY]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 1159), S7135 [23MY]

Medicaid: extend Federal-State cost-sharing program to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with health care costs (see S. 1519), S10617 [31JY]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see S. 1012), S5859 [7MY]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 204), S1368 [22JA]

Medicare: establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see S. 881), S5174 [10AP]

———improve Medicare Incentive Payment Program (see S. 379), S2341 [12FE]

———provide fairness in the provision of services to Native Americans (see S. 1779), S13134 [23OC]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see S. 1223), S7619 [10JN]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: enhance and extend authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government (see S. 658), S3993 [19MR]

Native Americans: establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs relating to Indian tribes (see S. 424), S2522 [14FE]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (see S. 1469), S10045 [28JY]

New Mexico: designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness and take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia (see S. 1649), S11912 [24SE]

———protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (see S. 210), S1479 [23JA]

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 211), S1479 [23JA]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (see S. 1517), S10617 [31JY]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———improve provision of education and job training under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 262), S1813 [30JA]

———provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 786), S4824 [3AP]

———require States to develop a strategic plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give them the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs (see S. 263), S1813 [30JA]

Roads and highways: establish program to make allocations to States for projects to expand 2-lane highways in rural areas to 4-lane highways (see S. 365), S2340 [12FE]

———identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (see S. 290), S1871 [4FE]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 528), S3162 [5MR]

———provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 725), S4512 [27MR]

SBA: establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program (see S. 1488), S10140 [29JY]

Social Security: expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (see S. 1502, 1503), S10265 [30JY] (see S. 1547), S10618 [31JY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 621), S3730 [13MR] (see S. 1976), S15975 [25NO]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (see S. 411), S2457 [13FE]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (see S. 458), S2839 [26FE]

Taxation: assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (see S. 685), S4275 [21MR]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see S. 752), S4629 [1AP]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see S. 1305), S8300 [20JN]

———treatment of interest paid in certain situations where the debt is guaranteed by a related foreign person (see S. 1894), S15187 [19NO]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY]

University of New Mexico: authorize Native American language demonstration program in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans (see S. 1377), S9049 [8JY]

Factsheets

Border Health Security Act (S. 1447), S9797 [23JY]

Letters

Essential Air Service Program funding: Aliceann Wohlbruck, National Association of Development Organizations, S7799 [12JN]

———Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, S7798 [12JN]

———Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamagordo, NM, S7798 [12JN]

———John D. (Mike) Rice, New Mexico Aviation Division, S7798 [12JN]

———several Representatives, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

———several Senators, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

FERC authority to review public utility mergers: Richard L. Weill, MBIA Insurance Corp., S10123 [29JY]

Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act: E. Stephen Edwards, American Academy of Pediatrics, S5955 [8MY]

———Jerry Johnson, American Geriatrics Society, S5955 [8MY]

———Munsey S. Wheby, American College of Physicians, S5955 [8MY]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S5955 [8MY]

———Warren A. Jones, American Academy of Family Physicians, S5955 [8MY]

LIHEAP funding: Colleen Cousineau, Southern Legislative Conference of the Council of State Governments, S11299 [10SE]

———David L. Fox, Campaign for Home Energy Assistance (organization), S11298 [10SE]

———David N. Parker, American Gas Association, S11298 [10SE]

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations: Ben Chavez, Gallup McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3182 [5MR]

———David J. Acosta, McKinley County, NM, S3183 [5MR]

———Earnest C. Becenti, Sr., McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S3183 [5MR]

———Karen S. White, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3183 [5MR]

———Tony Atkinson, San Juan County, UT, S3184 [5MR]

———Ty Lewis, Manuel Morgan and Lynn H. Stevens, San Juan County, UT, Commission, S3184 [5MR]

National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program Establishment Act: Norman Y. Mineta, Sec. of Transportation, S2212 [11FE]

Natural gas prices and supply: several Senators, S7527 [9JN]

———Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, S7527 [9JN]

Recycled Roads Act: Anne Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S7242 [3JN]

———Karen Florini, Environmental Defense (organization), S7242 [3JN]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S7242 [3JN]

Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Act: G. David Mason, American Physical Therapy Association, S5210 [10AP]

Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act: Gorman Gilbert, Thomas L. Landers, and Kenneth R. White, New Mexico State University, S2491 [13FE]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S2491 [13FE]

Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor: Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamogordo, NM, S1898 [4FE]

———E. Dean Carlson, Kansas Dept. of Transportation, S1899 [4FE]

———Gary M. Ridley, Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation, S1898 [4FE]

———John Marquardt, Alamogordo, NM, Chamber of Commerce, S1898 [4FE]

———Larry Shulse, Otero County Economic Development Council, Inc., S1898 [4FE]

Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act: several Senators, S5969, S5970 [8MY]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S5969, S5970 [8MY]

Technical corrections to H.R. 2854, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program: Representatives Tauzin and Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), S10680 [31JY]

Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act: several Senators, S4517 [27MR]

Motions

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S9942, S9943 [25JY]

Petitions and memorials

McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Navajo Nation, Rock Springs Chapter: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3183 [5MR]

Tri-State County Association: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Press releases

NRHA Supports ``Equal Pay for Equal Work'': National Rural Health Association, S5210 [10AP]

Privilege of the floor

Agrawal, Poonum, S5791 [6MY]

Archuleta, Daniel, S10166 [29JY]

Blest, Elaine, S7265 [3JN]

Cochnar, Evan, S7265 [3JN]

Davies, Ryan, S10166 [29JY]

Edwards, Kelly-Renae, S7265 [3JN]

Epstein, Jonathan, S5791 [6MY]

Fallstitch, Jasmine, S10166 [29JY]

Goldberg, Nick, S7265 [3JN]

Gonzales, Antonio, S10166 [29JY]

Guttierrez, James, S10166 [29JY]

Ligiero, Daniela, S14075 [5NO]

Lucero, Fayla, S7265 [3JN]

Medina, Joshua, S7265 [3JN]

Miller, Wendy, S7265 [3JN]

Murray, Frank, S10166 [29JY]

Nelson, Christine, S10166 [29JY]

Pearsall, Scott, S10166 [29JY]

Peterkin, Tara, S10166 [29JY]

Peters, Daniel, S7265 [3JN]

Roach, Chet, S7265 [3JN]

Watson, Jesse, S7265 [3JN]

Remarks

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14125 [6NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14001 [5NO], S14104, S14106, S14125 [6NO]

Albuquerque, NM: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (S. 213), S1489 [23JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1027 [16JA], S1374, S1408, S1433, S1440, S1441, S1444, S1453 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1027 [16JA], S1374, S1408, S1433, S1440, S1441, S1444, S1453 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9934 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12255 [1OC], S12490, S12492, S12508, S12509 [14OC], S12580 [15OC], S12681 [16OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3914 [19MR]

Armed Forces: authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12490, S12492, S12508, S12509 [14OC]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (S. 1673), S12139 [29SE]

———expedite awarding of Global War on Terrorism Medal to recipients, S12681 [16OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4404 [26MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4080 [20MR]

———tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S4404 [26MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1767 [30JA], S3717 [13MR]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S14596 [12NO]

Budget: evaluation of Bush administration proposals, S2282 [12FE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3914, S3960 [19MR], S4351 [25MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (S. 1085), S6709 [20MY]

———conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico (S. 1071), S6512 [15MY]

———prohibit reduction or reallocation of water to be delivered under San Juan-Chama Project contracts for endangered species purposes in the Rio Grande River Basin, S10259 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1767 [30JA]

Carlsbad, NM: modify permit for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Waste Analysis Plan, S11546, S11547 [16SE]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (S. 1142), S7137-S7139 [23MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5334 [11AP]

———establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1750), S12747 [16OC]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to child care funding, S4351 [25MR]

Cibola National Forest: establish the T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust to resolve a land claim on Sandia Mountain between the Sandia Pueblo and the Dept. of the Interior, S1433 [23JA]

Civil liberties: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

Civil rights: protect, S330 [15JA]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1190), S7478 [5JN]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13406 [28OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1920 [5FE]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), S14223, S14225 [6NO]

———education funding, S14223, S14225 [6NO]

———reinstatement of FEMA assistance, S14223, S14225 [6NO]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, S5334 [11AP]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, S13085 [23OC]

———require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (S. 1966), S16008 [25NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide borrowing authority for fire suppression and conduct hazardous fuels reduction and burned area restoration on non-Federal lands, S13601, S13604 [30OC]

———Team Nutrition Program funding, S14104, S14106 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6672 [20MY], S6819, S6820, S6821, S6823 [21MY], S6922 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9451, S9454, S9455, S9456 [16JY], S9551 [17JY]

———reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (S. Res. 278), S16032-S16034 [25NO]

———require report on individuals being detained by the U.S. as enemy combatants, S9451, S9454, S9455, S9456 [16JY]

———require reports on utilization of National Guard and Reserves, S12580 [15OC]

———require specific authorization for design, development, or deployment of ballistic missile interceptors in space, S6819, S6820, S6821, S6823 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S10996, S10997, S10998, S10999, S11002 [3SE], S11324 [10SE]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S7520 [9JN]

———establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (S. 873), S5198 [10AP]

———establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative, S7219, S7220 [3JN]

———establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative (S. 167), S851 [15JA]

———Next Generation Lighting Initiative funding, S1440, S1441, S1444 [23JA]

———prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11524 [16SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9785 [23JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11266 [10SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9182, S9186, S9188, S9191 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: ban commercial advertising on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE], S11733 [22SE], S11804, S11805 [23SE]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (S. 1957), S15982 [25NO]

———decision allowing sponsor recognition by the National Football League at event held on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE]

———study preservation and interpretation of historic sites of the Manhattan Project for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 1687), S12198 [30SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11733 [22SE], S11804, S11805, S11821 [23SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program (S. 354), S2211 [11FE]

———increase use of recycled materials in Federal-aid highway construction projects (S. 1168), S7237 [3JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10996, S10997, S10998, S10999, S11002 [3SE], S11266, S11297, S11298, S11299, S11324 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13085, S13115, S13116 [23OC]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: observance, S5535 [30AP]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S9182, S9186, S9188, S9191 [10JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9551 [17JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Millennium Challenge Account, S13645, S13646, S13647 [30OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12203 [30SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13583 [30OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S3768 [17MR]

Education: condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (S. 1620), S11570 [16SE]

———funding, S330 [15JA], S1027 [16JA], S3960 [19MR]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10206 [30JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11524, S11546, S11547 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10259 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2282 [12FE], S2885 [27FE], S3217 [6MR]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S7796, S7799 [12JN], S12365 [2OC], S13115, S13116 [23OC]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (S. 1998), S16137 [9DE]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S12365 [2OC]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7796, S7799 [12JN]

Federal aid programs: reauthorize and improve LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and State Energy Conservation Programs, S7181 [2JN]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10182 [30JY]

———ensure delay of rulemaking on a standard market design does not delay rulemaking on other issues, S10125, S10126 [29JY], S10214 [30JY]

———improve authority to review public utility mergers, S10117, S10120, S10122, S10123 [29JY], S10213 [30JY]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8362 [23JN]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S8362 [23JN], S12997 [22OC], S13075 [23OC], S13470, S13471 [29OC], S13601, S13604, S13608, S13609, S13616 [30OC], S13796 [3NO]

———require treatment of slash and other long term fuels management for hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13608 [30OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9182, S9186, S9188, S9191 [10JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13645, S13646, S13647 [30OC]

Foreign policy: status of U.S. relationships with traditional allies and within international organizations, S3717 [13MR]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9934 [25JY]

Forests: require collaborative monitoring of forest health projects, S13609 [30OC]

———use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (S. 214), S1489 [23JA]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (S. 1447), S9795, S9797 [23JY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S7249 [3JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 1030), S5954 [8MY]

Health Workforce Advisory Commission: establish (S. 1498), S10275 [30JY]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), S1487 [23JA]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (S. 1159), S7158 [23MY]

Iraq: Iraqi Defense Corps and national security forces funding, S12255 [1OC]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S1767 [30JA]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S14596 [12NO]

LIHEAP: funding, S11297, S11298, S11299 [10SE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S330 [15JA]

Medicaid: extend Federal-State cost-sharing program to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with health care costs (S. 1519), S10643 [31JY]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (S. 1012), S5862 [7MY]

———reform, S1958-S1960 [5FE], S2883 [27FE]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (S. 204), S1370 [22JA], S6462 [15MY]

Medicare: allow certain beneficiaries to purchase supplemental Medigap prescription drug plans, S8641, S8648 [26JN]

———eliminate asset test to determine eligibility for premium and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income beneficiaries, S8111 [18JN], S8338, S8345 [23JN]

———enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, S6461 [15MY]

———ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, S8335 [23JN]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (S. 881), S5209 [10AP]

———extend low-income beneficiary access to quality health care services, S1374 [23JA]

———improve Medicare Incentive Payment Program (S. 379), S2363 [12FE]

———provide fairness in the provision of services to Native Americans (S. 1779), S13138 [23OC]

———provide payment for community health center services relative to coverage of individuals under managed care plans, S8336 [23JN], S8398 [24JN], S8482 [25JN]

———Qualifying Individual Program funding, S1408 [23JA]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15663 [23NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8111 [18JN], S8335, S8336, S8337, S8338, S8345 [23JN], S8396, S8398 [24JN], S8482 [25JN], S8623, S8641, S8648 [26JN]

———reimburse Indian hospitals and clinics for all Part B services, S8337 [23JN]

———require Medicare Payment Advisory Commission to study disproportionate share hospital payments, S8336 [23JN], S8396 [24JN]

———update asset test to determine eligibility for premium and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income beneficiaries, S8623 [26JN]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (S. 1223), S7627 [10JN]

Minorities: health care issues, S330 [15JA]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S10110 [29JY]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (S. Res. 46), S2014 [5FE]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: enhance and extend authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government (S. 658), S3996 [19MR]

National security: U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

Native Americans: establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs relating to Indian tribes (S. 424), S2540 [14FE]

———provide environmental review process for Indian energy programs and clarify Federal trust responsibility relative to tribal claims and loss liability associated with tribal energy resource agreements, S7684, S7688 [11JN]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (S. 1469), S10057 [28JY]

New Mexico: designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness and take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia (S. 1649), S11915 [24SE]

———protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (S. 210), S1485 [23JA]

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area: establish (S. 211), S1486 [23JA]

Nuclear energy: loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction, S7581 [10JN]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6672 [20MY], S6922 [22MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11524 [16SE]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S14597 [12NO]

Parliamentary inquiry, S15117 [19NO]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9182, S9186, S9188, S9191 [10JY]

Pensions: reform, S2282-S2284 [12FE]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15119 [19NO]

Power resources: allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended in the event of a significant gasoline price increase or supply interruption, S7366, S7369 [4JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10875 [1AU], S12861 [20OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15117, S15119 [19NO], S15217 [20NO], S15332 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5749 [6MY], S7180, S7181 [2JN], S7219, S7220 [3JN], S7366, S7369, S7371 [4JN], S7422, S7428, S7430 [5JN], S7520, S7526 [9JN], S7581 [10JN], S7684, S7688 [11JN], S10081, S10110, S10117, S10120, S10122, S10123, S10125, S10126 [29JY], S10182, S10206, S10213, S10214 [30JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent agreement, S7211 [3JN], S10213 [30JY]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7422 [5JN]

———require reports on hydrogen vehicle programs, the impact of hydrogen fuel usage on natural gas demands, and future Federal agency use of hydrogen, S7526 [9JN]

———subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7428 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S3217 [6MR], S14596, S14597, S14598, S14602, S14758, S14759 [12NO]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (S. 1517), S10639 [31JY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10117, S10120, S10122, S10123, S10125, S10126 [29JY], S10182, S10206, S10213, S10214 [30JY]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 261), S1822 [30JA]

———improve provision of education and job training under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 262), S1822 [30JA]

———provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 786), S4837 [3AP]

———require States to develop a strategic plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give them the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs (S. 263), S1822 [30JA]

Roads and highways: establish program to make allocations to States for projects to expand 2-lane highways in rural areas to 4-lane highways (S. 365), S2343-S2345 [12FE]

———identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (S. 290), S1897 [4FE]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 528), S3181 [5MR]

———provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (S. 725), S4514-S4516 [27MR]

SBA: establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program (S. 1488), S10153 [29JY]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), S15100 [18NO]

Social Security: expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 1033), S5966 [8MY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1502), S10285 [30JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1503), S10285 [30JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1547), S10679 [31JY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (S. 1976), S16024 [25NO]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (S. 621), S3738 [13MR]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (S. 411), S2488 [13FE]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (S. 458), S2849 [26FE], S2884 [27FE]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: policy on use of reserve, S2993 [3MR]

———reauthorize, S1374, S1453 [23JA], S2993 [3MR]

———usage policy, S3768 [17MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, S7217 [3JN]

———assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (S. 685), S4283 [21MR]

———provide energy tax incentives (S. 597), S3546 [11MR], S3914 [19MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S2282 [12FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6440, S6461, S6462 [15MY]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (S. 752), S4635 [1AP]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (S. 1305), S8302 [20JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S331 [15JA]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (S. 1110), S6991 [22MY]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: provide highway infrastructure investment at the guaranteed funding level, S1361 [22JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: U.S.-Mexico binational groundwater study funding, S11821 [23SE]

Reports

Forest Service—Information on Appeals and Litigation Involving Fuels Reduction Activities: GAO, S13473 [29OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor: Lincoln County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S1898 [4FE]

Statements

FERC Authority To Review Public Utility Mergers: Executive Office of the President, S10123 [29JY]

Recycled Materials Policy: Frederick G. Wright, Jr., Dept. of Transportation, S7242 [3JN]

Tables

Communities dependent on the Essential Air Service Program, S7798 [12JN]

State distribution of Indian reservation road funding, S4515 [27MR]

Structurally deficient bridges by State, S2489 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 167, Dept. of Energy Next Generation Lighting Initiative, S852 [15JA]

S. 204, Medicaid Safety Net Improvement Act, S1371 [22JA]

S. 210, Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act, S1485 [23JA]

S. 211, Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act, S1486 [23JA]

S. 212, High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act, S1488 [23JA]

S. 213, Albuquerque Biological Park Title Clarification Act, S1489 [23JA]

S. 214, Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act, S1490 [23JA]

S. 261, Children First Act, S1823 [30JA]

S. 262, Education Works Act, S1824 [30JA]

S. 263, Self Sufficiency and Accountability Act, S1824-S1827 [30JA]

S. 290, identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor, S1898 [4FE]

S. 354, National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program Establishment Act, S2212 [11FE]

S. 365, Rural Four-Lane Highway Safety and Development Act, S2345 [12FE]

S. 379, Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvement Act, S2363 [12FE]

S. 411, Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act, S2491 [13FE]

S. 424, Tribal Energy Self-Sufficiency Act, S2540-S2544 [14FE]

S. 458, Southwest Regional Border Authority Act, S2850-S2855 [26FE]

S. 528, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

S. 621, Children's Health Equity Act, S3739 [13MR]

S. 658, enhance and extend National Energy Conservation Policy Act authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government, S3997 [19MR]

S. 685, Low Income Taxpayer Protection Act, S4284 [21MR]

S. 725, Tribal Transportation Program Improvement Act, S4516 [27MR]

S. 786, Business Links Act, S4838 [3AP]

S. 873, Dept. of Energy Catalysis Research and Development Act, S5198 [10AP]

S. 881, Rural Equity Payment Index Reform Act, S5209 [10AP]

S. 1012, Strengthening Our States (SOS) Act, S5864-S5871 [7MY]

S. 1030, Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act, S5956-S5964 [8MY]

S. 1033, Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act, S5967 [8MY]

S. 1071, Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico, S6512 [15MY]

S. 1085, Reclamation Rural and Small Community Water Enhancement Act, S6710 [20MY]

S. 1142, Children's Dental Health Improvement Act, S7139-S7142 [23MY]

S. 1168, Recycled Roads Act, S7243 [3JN]

S. 1190, Next Generation Hispanic Serving Institutions Act, S7478 [5JN]

S. 1223, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act, S7627-S7630 [10JN]

S. 1305, tax treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance, S8303 [20JN]

S. 1314, Collaborative Forest Health Act, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

S. 1447, Border Health Security Act, S9797 [23JY]

S. 1498, Health Workforce Advisory Commission Act, S10276 [30JY]

S. 1502, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10285 [30JY]

S. 1503, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10286 [30JY]

S. 1517, establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records, S10639 [31JY]

S. 1519, Medicaid Federal-State cost-sharing program extension to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with health care costs, S10643 [31JY]

S. 1620, Head Start Assessment Act, S11571 [16SE]

S. 1649, Ojito Wilderness Act, S11916 [24SE]

S. 1673, authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for Armed Forces members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12141 [29SE]

S. 1687, Manhattan Project National Historical Park Study Act, S12198 [30SE]

S. 1750, Better Eating for Better Living Act, S12747 [16OC]

S. 1779, Medicare Indian Health Fairness Act, S13139 [23OC]

S. 1957, U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act, S15982 [25NO]

S. 1976, permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures, S16025 [25NO]

S. 1998, Essential Air Service Preservation Act, S16137 [9DE]

Tributes

Bernal, Paul, S9901 [24JY]

Gogue, Jay, S10900 [1AU]

Lazarus, Barbara, S12445 [3OC]

McMillan, Colin, S9928 [25JY]

Obenshain, Scott, S13131 [23OC]

BINGHAM, BERRESFORD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E5 [8JA]

BINGHAMTON, NY

Bills and resolutions

Kevin J. Tarsia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 1816), S13909 [4NO]

BINKLEY, JIM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S116 [9JA]

BIODEFENSE IMPROVEMENT AND TREATMENT FOR AMERICA ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 15), S6572 [19MY]

———unanimous-consent request, S5791 [6MY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 15), S4375 [25MR]

BIODIESEL PROMOTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 355), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

Texts of

S. 355, provisions, S2216 [11FE]

BIOFUELS ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 130), H4102 [14MY], H9077 [1OC]

BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL AND RADIOLOGICAL WEAPONS COUNTERMEASURES RESEARCH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 666), S3993 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 666), S4009-S4016 [19MR], S4152 [20MR]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 666), S4016 [19MR]

BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS

Addresses

American Unilateralism: Charles Krauthammer, S1729-S1731 [29JA]

British Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Tony Blair (Prime Minister, Great Britain), S4103-S4106 [20MR]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, H7059-H7062 [17JY]

National Dialogue on Iraq + One Year: Senator Biden, S10599-S10602 [31JY]

Then, Now and Tomorrow—America's Role in a Changing World: Peter S. Rosenblatt, S10193-S10195 [30JY]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Representative Rangel, E516 [19MR]

———Senator Levin, S3771, S3772 [17MR]

———William J. Clinton, S1720-S1722 [29JA], S13783 [3NO]

Weapons Inspections and Disarmament in Iraq Pursuant to U.N. Resolutions: Shirley V.T.B. Williams, E318 [27FE]

Amendments

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6834 [15JY], H6908, H6913, H6920 [16JY]

———support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14407, S14457 [11NO], H11759 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

After Missile Raid on Convoy, U.S. Hunts for Hussein's DNA, S8381 [23JN]

Asylum II—An Idea Still in Search of a Strategy, E168 [6FE]

Asylum—An Idea in Search of a Strategy, E167 [6FE]

Case for Action, E135 [5FE]

Cheers for Toppling of Saddam, E757 [11AP]

Dollar Diplomacy, S3705 [13MR]

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, S2911, S2985 [27FE]

Europe and America Must Stand United, S1761 [30JA], S2501 [13FE]

Ever-Present Threat—With or Without WMD, Iraq Under Saddam Was Violating U.N. Sanctions Left and Right, E2233 [5NO]

Health Secretary To Fight for Border Funds, S9796 [23JY]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, S13780 [3NO], S13847 [4NO]

Middle East Foreign Policy—And Now It's Syria's Choice, H9431 [15OC]

Missing Weapons of Mass Destruction—Is Lying About the Reason for War an Impeachable Offense?, H5249-H5251 [11JN]

Moment of Decision, S3401 [10MR]

Right Thing, E1251 [13JN]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Saddam's Bombs? We'll Find Them, H5834-H5836 [25JN]

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials, Terrorism Alert Puts a Strain on Budgets, S2438 [13FE]

Split at C.I.A. and F.B.I. on Iraqi Ties to Al Qaeda, S2396 [13FE]

U.S., Mexico Team Up on Health Care, S9796 [23JY]

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq, E472 [13MR]

Unready for the Aftermath, S3361 [7MR]

Warning on Iraq, From a Friend, H1660 [6MR]

What David Kelly Knew—The Killing of Saddam's Sons Won't Divert Attention for Long From the Specious Reasons Given for Invading Iraq, E1660 [25JY]

Wrong Question—It's Not Whether Saddam Has Chemical Weapons, It's Whether He'll Use Them, E214 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H60 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2132 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 9), S3730 [13MR] (see H.J. Res. 24), H1333 [25FE]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (see S. Res. 32), S1736 [29JA]

Arms control: prevent direct and indirect financing of development of weapons of mass destruction programs by Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3347), H9738 [20OC]

———promote the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 291), H5663 [19JN]

———support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Blair, Tony: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2270 [20MR]

Bush, President: request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5045 [5JN]

Crime: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (see S. 1441), S9708 [22JY]

———strengthen and enhance the prevention and prosecution of crimes using weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 2939), H7783 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State (see S. 918), S5343 [11AP]

———implement requirements for additional Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see H.R. 2012), H3761 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: installation of chemical and biological detection devices in enclosed passenger boarding stations of heavy rail transit systems (see H.R. 2301), H4875 [3JN]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9375 [8OC]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 871), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2329), H4977 [4JN]

Diseases: protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 865), H704 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 1413), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1463), H2470 [27MR] (see H.R. 1770), H3351 [11AP]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4434 [26MR]

France: discourage participation by U.S. citizens, companies, and Armed Forces in the Paris Air Show should France continue opposition to potential use of force against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 48), H705 [13FE]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see S. 1447), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 2807), H7225 [21JY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures (see S. 719), S4434 [26MR]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3504 [11MR]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

Iraq: release of documents by the President relative to Iraq's declaration on weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 68), H462 [12FE]

Kelly, David C.: extend condolences to family, friends, and loved ones (see H. Res. 345), H7785 [25JY]

Law enforcement: assist Neighborhood Watch program to enhance awareness about threats of terrorism and encourage local communities to improve response preparations for terrorist attacks (see S. 329), S2051 [6FE]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S15812 [24NO]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see S. 1504), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by terrorists (see H.R. 2901), H7781 [25JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S5651 [1MY] (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (see S. 427), S2594 [24FE]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (see S. 430), S2594 [24FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 315), S1977 [5FE] (see S. 466), S2919 [27FE] (see S. 930), S5434 [28AP] (see S. Res. 34), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 105), H55 [7JA] (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR] (see H. Res. 78), H705 [13FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H2401 [26MR]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 666), S3993 [19MR]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (see S. Res. 28), S1736 [29JA] (see H. Res. 55), H323 [5FE]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see S. 1694), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 2433), H5266 [11JN]

Chronologies

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meetings and briefings on Iraq, S3156 [5MR]

Cost Estimates

Project BioShield Act (H.R. 2122): CBO, E1472-E1475 [14JY]

Excerpts

Retired military officers' media commentary on use of Armed Forces against Iraq press conference transcript: Senator Warner and Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S4821 [3AP]

Factsheets

Border Health Security Act (S. 1447), S9797 [23JY]

Iraq's Continuing Programs for Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

Letters

Appreciation for support by British Prime Minister Tony Blair of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Robert J. Braddy, H4967 [4JN]

Enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism funding: Joseph Graham (Gray) Davis, Jr., Governor of California, S4096 [20MR]

First Responders Partnership Grant Act: Anthony L. Bossi, Rutland, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Brett R. Van Noordt, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police, S1995 [5FE]

———David E. Demag, Essex, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Douglas S. Hoyt, Montpelier, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———James A. Finger, Vermont Ambulance Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Jeffery L. Whitesell, Winhall, VT, Police & Rescue Dept., S1996 [5FE]

———R.J. Elrick, Vermont Sheriffs' Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Steven Locke, Professional Firefighters of Vermont (organization), S1995 [5FE]

Homeland security funding: Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

Nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction: several Russian leaders, H4585 [22MY]

———Valentina N. Pivnenko, Russian Duma, H4586 [22MY]

———Vasily F. Kuznetsov, Russian Duma, H4585 [22MY]

Project BioShield Act: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, H6929 [16JY]

Repeal authorization of use of Armed Forces against Iraq: several Representatives, H1440 [27FE]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act: Andrew L. Stern, Service Employees International Union, H2484 [31MR]

———Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2483 [31MR]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2484 [31MR]

———Charlotte Fraas, American Federation of Teachers, H2487 [31MR]

———Dennis Slocumb, International Union of Police Associations, H2487 [31MR]

———George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2487 [31MR]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, H2482 [31MR]

———W. Michael Scheld, Infectious Diseases Society of America, H2482 [31MR]

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S4744 [3AP]

———Patrick M. Libbey, National Association of County & City Health Officials, S4744 [3AP]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S4744 [3AP]

Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act: Representative Lantos, Committee on International Relations (House), H9422 [15OC]

———Senator Specter, S14404 [11NO]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Charlie Daniels, H2389 [26MR]

———G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ, Inc., E471, E473 [13MR]

———Katrin Michael, H2390 [26MR]

———Larry Byrne, E480 [17MR]

———Nathaniel Smith, H1961 [19MR]

———President Bush, S4258 [21MR], H1958 [19MR]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Forces (House), H10542 [6NO]

———several members of California State Legislature, E594 [27MR]

Validity of intelligence services pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5414 [17JN]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

Messages

Australia Group Justification Relative to Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction: President Bush, S2453 [13FE], H675 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Bush, S2698 [25FE], S13512 [29OC], H1282 [25FE], H10112 [29OC]

Poems

``We Are Fanatics for Peace,'' Representative Owens, E679 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding through reductions in weapons inspectors funding, H9620, H9631-H9633 [17OC]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 2), H156 [27JA], H197 [28JA], H1440 [27FE], H1979 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (H.J. Res. 24), H1610 [5MR], H1692 [11MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H124, H131, H132 [8JA], H142, H143, H156-H159, H162, H163 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H382, H383 [11FE], H450-H454 [12FE], H694 [13FE], H1278, H1304 [25FE], H1359-H1361, H1363, H1388-H1390 [26FE], H1445-H1447 [27FE], H1476, H1478, H1492, H1496-H1501 [4MR], H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1608-H1611, H1618, H1619 [5MR], H1658, H1659, H1662-H1676 [6MR], H1697, H1714, H1716, H1719-H1723, H1735-H1741 [11MR], H1779, H1797 [12MR], H1815, H1878, H1894-H1898 [13MR], H1905 [17MR], H1912, H1913, H1926, H1927, H1932-H1938, H1944-H1950 [18MR], H1960, H1961, H2102, H2103, H2105, H2117-H2129 [19MR], H2135, H2163 [20MR], H2280, H2300, H2302 [25MR], H2449-H2454 [27MR], H2509 [31MR], H2518 [1AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2914 [8AP], H2942, H3042-H3047 [9AP], H3055 [10AP], H3676 [6MY], H5472 [18JN], H9720-H9725 [20OC], H9823 [28OC], E15 [8JA], E135 [5FE], E151, E167 [6FE], E210 [13FE], E363 [4MR], E401, E408 [7MR], E503, E508 [18MR], E516 [19MR], E538 [20MR], E594 [27MR], E640 [1AP], E650 [2AP], E679 [3AP], E1111 [3JN], E1251 [13JN]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs, H4171 [15MY], H4585, H4590 [22MY]

Bush, President: report relative to the use of military force against Iraq, H1957 [19MR]

———request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (H. Res. 260), H5178 [11JN], H5472, H5473 [18JN]

CIA: report on electronic communications with the Office of the Vice President relative to Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5820, H5895-H5900 [25JN], H5942 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State, H2787 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Medical Emergency Preparedness Program funding, H7687, H7688 [25JY]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (H.R. 2329), H4881 [4JN], E1131 [4JN]

Diseases: protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 865), E267, E268 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1413), H2300 [25MR]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2476, H2478-H2494 [31MR], E638 [1AP], E677 [3AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), H3339, H3340 [11AP], E795 [29AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), corrections in engrossment, H3343 [11AP]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

France: actions relative to U.S. use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3686 [7MY]

GAO: determine extent and timeliness of intelligence information shared with U.N. weapons inspectors in Iraq, H5900-H5903 [25JN]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (H.R. 2807), E1600 [25JY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, H66, H119 [8JA], E89 [28JA], E113 [29JA], E164 [6FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7203, H7205-H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY]

———establish (H.R. 2625), H6843 [15JY], H6991, H6992, H6997, H7007 [16JY], H7163 [18JY], E1387 [27JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4760 [2JN], H4955-H4957, H4968 [4JN], H4983, H4984 [5JN], H5060, H5067-H5069, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5098, H5099, H5154 [10JN], H5178, H5246, H5249 [11JN], H5413, H5418 [17JN], H5473, H5536 [18JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H5718 [24JN], H5832-H5836, H5869-H5874, H5891 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H7172 [21JY], E1207 [11JN], E1319 [20JN]

Iraq: appoint an independent commission and a special prosecutor to investigate possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5554 [19JN]

———cost estimates of rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1938 [18MR]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR], H2167, H2168, H2264 [20MR], H2393 [26MR], H2695 [2AP]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7816-H7822 [3SE], H8372-H8378 [17SE], H9368-H9374 [8OC]

———estimates of cost and numbers of Armed Forces needed for military action in Iraq, H8090 [10SE]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, E2233 [5NO]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5060, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5095, H5098, H5099 [10JN], H5178, H5249 [11JN], H5413 [17JN], H5473, H5536 [18JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H5822, H5832-H5836, H5869-H5874, H5891 [25JN], H6339-H6345 [8JY], H6433 [9JY], H6468 [10JY], H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6710, H6849 [15JY], H6872, H6873 [16JY], H7024, H7025 [17JY], H7205, H7207, H7208 [21JY], H7334, H7335 [23JY], E1207 [11JN], E1319 [20JN], E1443, E1447 [11JY], E1493 [17JY], E1633 [25JY]

———release of documents by the President relative to Iraq's declaration on weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 68), H396 [12FE]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H142, H143, H156-H159 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H1603, H1604 [5MR], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H1961 [19MR]

Kelly, David C.: extend condolences to family, friends, and loved ones (H. Res. 345), E1659 [25JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8470 [23SE], H8494 [24SE]

National Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq: establish, H5868 [25JN]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H6299, H6300 [8JY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6581 [10JY], H6834 [15JY], H6908-H6941 [16JY], E1488 [15JY]

———ensure that unapproved medical products made available during a declared emergency are returned to unapproved status following termination of declared emergency, H6928 [16JY]

———homeland security funding, H2726 [3AP]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

Pelosi, Representative: comments relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3309 [11AP]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, H278 [5FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H3623 [1MY], H4127 [14MY], H8371 [17SE], H9386, H9418-H9431 [15OC], E1418 [8JY], E1982 [7OC], E2065 [16OC], E2069, E2076, E2082 [17OC], E2129 [24OC], E2151 [28OC], E2175 [30OC], E2431 [23NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), Senate amendments, H11759-H11762 [20NO]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H2672, H2676, H2680 [2AP], H2779 [3AP], H2869 [8AP], H5770 [24JN]

———improve the ability of the U.S. to prepare for and respond to a biological threat or attack, H2676 [2AP]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, H173, H181-H190 [28JA], E106 [29JA]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (H. Res. 55), E134 [5FE]

———engage U.N. weapons inspectors in search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, H9632 [17OC]

———Security Council decision on use of force against Iraq, H1752 [12MR]

University of Texas: Center for Biosecurity funding, H5786-H5788 [24JN]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection, H12144, H12150 [21NO]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (H.R. 2433), H8090, H8094-H8097 [10SE], E1780 [11SE], E1827 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S3748 [13MR]

———retired military officers' media commentary on use against Iraq, S4821 [3AP]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S213 [13JA], S1113-S1115, S1126 [17JA], S1506-S1509, S1649, S1654, S1656, S1657, S1659 [28JA], S1696, S1703-S1707, S1729 [29JA], S1767-S1770, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2268-S2272 [12FE], S2394, S2402-S2404, S2413 [13FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2770-S2773, S2781-S2783, S2785 [26FE], S2881, S2909-S2911, S2985 [27FE], S2997-S3000, S3013, S3022 [3MR], S3121, S3150-S3152, S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR], S3341-S3348, S3354-S3366 [7MR], S3399-S3402 [10MR], S3463-S3466 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3688-S3692, S3699-S3708, S3710, S3712-S3714, S3717 [13MR], S3769-S3774, S3799 [17MR], S3820-S3822, S3835, S3839 [18MR], S3954, S3955 [19MR], S4044 [20MR], S4399, S4400, S4402, S4403 [26MR], S4544, S4545 [31MR], S4817 [3AP], S6806 [21MY], S12987 [22OC]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1714-S1724 [29JA], S1761-S1765 [30JA]

———U.S. policy on use relative to locating Saddam Hussein, S8382 [23JN]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8847, S8848 [27JN]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

Crime: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (S. 1441), S9717 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State (S. 918), S5377 [11AP]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 871), S5194-S5196 [10AP]

Diseases: address newly emergent threats spread due to globalization and threat of bioterrorism, S7652 [11JN]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), S5388-S5390 [11AP]

———provide compensation to health care and emergency workers sustaining injury as a result of the smallpox vaccine, S1450 [23JA]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

———support by certain countries of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, S1761 [30JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4483-S4490 [27MR]

GSA: agreement with American Media, Inc., to convey title of anthrax contaminated building to the Federal Government, S2435 [13FE]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (S. 1447), S9795-S9798 [23JY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (S. 15), S5791 [6MY], S6572 [19MY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S1439 [23JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (S. 105), S81 [7JA]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7432, S7462-S7464 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9697 [22JY]

Iraq: cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S2905, S2906 [27FE], S3494 [11MR], S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4045 [20MR], S4257 [21MR]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY], S9839 [24JY], S11454 [15SE]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, S13843 [4NO]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, S7432 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9358-S9360 [15JY], S9697 [22JY], S10502 [31JY]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S112 [9JA], S1761-S1765, S1767, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2394 [13FE], S2764 [26FE], S3356-S3360 [7MR], S3769-S3774 [17MR], S3820-S3822 [18MR]

———support investigation into assertions that Iraq attempted to obtain uranium from Africa, S9205 [10JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11772-S11780, S11782 [23SE], S12112 [29SE]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (S. 1946), S15838-S15841 [24NO]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9473-S9475, S9478, S9479 [16JY], S12718-S12721 [16OC], S12773-S12779 [17OC]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, S9361 [15JY], S9569 [17JY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats, S11895 [24SE]

———enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (S. 1504), S10452 [30JY], S10987 [2SE]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430, S2437 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, S2034 [6FE]

States: grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14228, S14231 [7NO], S14403-S14417, S14448 [11NO], S15278 [20NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), unanimous-consent agreement, S13835 [3NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), unanimous-consent request, S14160, S14171, S14172 [6NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (S. 982), S5674 [1MY], S9179, S9180, S9235 [10JY]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture, S14147 [6NO]

———assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (S. 427), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———bioterrorism preparedness workforce funding, S11103-S11105 [4SE]

———enhance agricultural biosecurity through increased prevention, preparation, and response planning (S. 430), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4049, S4054 [20MR], S4227 [21MR], S4316 [24MR], S4354 [25MR], S4790-S4798 [3AP]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S2379 [13FE], S2694 [25FE], S2834 [26FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 315), S1994 [5FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 466), unanimous-consent request, S2904 [27FE]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 666), S4009-S4016 [19MR], S4152 [20MR]

———U.S. policy, S10193 [30JY]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (S. Res. 28), S1712-S1724 [29JA], S1966 [5FE]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (S. 1694), S12282 [1OC]

Reports

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: President Bush, H1958-H1960 [19MR]

Reports filed

Biodefense Improvement and Treatment for America Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 15), S4375 [25MR]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2433) (H. Rept. 108-213), H7019 [16JY]

President Bush Transmission of Documents or Other Materials to the House of Representatives Relative to the Possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction by Iraq: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 260) (H. Rept. 108-168), H5713 [23JN]

Project BioShield Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H6347 [8JY]

Release of Documents by the President Relative to Iraq's Declaration on Weapons of Mass Destruction: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 68) (H. Rept. 108-38), H1951 [18MR]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1828) (H. Rept. 108-314), H9477 [15OC]

Statements

Interim Report on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction: David Kay, Iraqi Survey Group, S13843-S13847 [4NO]

Nonproliferation and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Executive Office of the President, H4591 [22MY]

Peace for Our Time: Alistair Cooke, S3710 [13MR]

Project BioShield Act: Executive Office of the President, H6930 [16JY]

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Senator Levin, S3773 [17MR]

———Wallace Ulrich, S4817 [3AP]

Summaries

Biological, Chemical and Radiological Weapons Countermeasures Research Act (S. 666), S4016 [19MR]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Post-Conflict Iraq Situation Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S3615-S3617 [12MR]

Tables

Bioterrorism preparedness funding, S11104 [4SE]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Texts of

H.R. 1463, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2478-H2480 [31MR]

H.R. 1770, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H3340-H3343 [11AP]

H.R. 1828, Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act, H9418-H9420 [15OC]

H.R. 2122, Project BioShield Act, H6834-H6841 [15JY], H6920-H6927 [16JY]

H.R. 2433, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, H8094 [10SE]

S. 105, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S81 [7JA]

S. 427, Agriculture Security Assistance Act, S2597 [24FE]

S. 430, Agriculture Security Preparedness Act, S2598-S2600 [24FE]

S. 871, Global Pathogen Surveillance Act, S5196-S5198 [10AP]

S. 918, Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams Implementation Act, S5378 [11AP]

S. 1447, Border Health Security Act, S9797 [23JY]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

S. 1946, Independent Iraq Intelligence Commission Act, S15841-S15843 [24NO]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 30, express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq, S4446 [26MR], S4489 [27MR]

S. Res. 28, allow U.N. weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force, S1753 [29JA]

S. Res. 32, Armed Forces use against Iraq, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 34, provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 77, establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, S3198 [5MR]

S. Res. 90, support nonproliferation programs, S3809 [17MR], S8848 [27JN]

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

BIOLSI, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E37 [8JA]

BIOTECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION

Remarks in House

Science: prohibit funding for patent applications for human organisms, E2234 [5NO]

BIPARTISAN CAMPAIGN REFORM ACT

Articles and editorials

Lawsuit Reveals 312 New Bush ``Pioneer'' Fundraisers, H3878 [9MY]

``Pioneers'' Paved Bush's Way With Big Dollars, H3878 [9MY]

Lists

``Pioneer'' fundraisers from President Bush's 1999 primary campaign: Texans for Public Justice (organization), H3867-H3877 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: district court decision on constitutionality of certain provisions, S5738-S5740 [5MY]

Rushmore Policy Council: condemn actions relative to Senator Daschle's reelection campaign, S5828 [7MY]

Summaries

District Court Decision on Constitutionality of Provisions, S5740 [5MY]

BIPARTISAN RENEWABLE, EFFICIENT ENERGY WITH ZERO EFFLUENT (BREEZE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 395), S2470 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 395, provisions, S2471 [13FE]

BIPARTISAN TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see H.R. 2879), H7616 [24JY]

BIRAND, M. ALI

Interviews

Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq: Paul D. Wolfowitz with Cengiz Candar and M. Ali Birand, CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate), H4209 [19MY], E1109 [3JN]

BIRCH, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2013 [8OC]

BIRDS related term(s) National Wildlife Refuges

Bills and resolutions

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: improve administration of bird collection and management activities (see S. 137), S133 [9JA]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Children and youth: protect health by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H8016 [5SE]

Congaree Swamp National Park: establish (see S. 1313), S8357 [23JN] (see H.R. 2580), H5814 [24JN]

Conservation of natural resources: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 128), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 1647), H2863 [7AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve migratory bird management by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (see H.R. 3320), H9613 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (see S. 277), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 512), H267 [31JA]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H1810 [12MR]

Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 480), H12920 [8DE]

Forest Service: provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (see S. 1111), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2395), H5088 [9JN]

Great Lakes Fishery Commission: investigate effects of migratory birds on sustained productivity of stocks of fish of common concern in the Great Lakes (see H.R. 2500), H5467 [17JN]

Hunting and trapping: clarify restrictions on baiting of migratory game birds on or over manipulated regrowth of a harvested rice crop (see H.R. 1537), H2585 [1AP]

———modify hunting seasons for migratory mourning doves in the Pacific Flyway Region (see H. Con. Res. 90), H1746 [11MR]

Letters

Congaree National Park Act: Alan Front, Trust for Public Land (organization), S8360 [23JN]

———Angela Viney, South Carolina Wildlife Federation, S8361 [23JN]

———Dana Beach, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, S8361 [23JN]

———Daniel L. Tufford, Columbia Audubon Society, S8360 [23JN]

———Dell Isham, Sierra Club, South Carolina chapter, S8360 [23JN]

———John E. Frampton, South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources, S8360 [23JN]

———LaBruce S. Alexander, Friends of Congaree Swamp (organization), S8361 [23JN]

———Michael T. Dawson, River Alliance (organization), S8361 [23JN]

Critical habitats of protected species designation relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S6813 [21MY]

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Remarks in House

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions, E2332 [19NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635-H6638 [14JY]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (H.R. 1532), H2475 [31MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

Dept. of Defense: exemption from certain environmental regulations, H4389, H4394, H4395 [21MY], H4607, H4609 [22MY]

Foster, Max and Verda: California Poultry Federation Pioneer Award recipients, E1858 [23SE]

Hunting and trapping: modify hunting seasons for migratory mourning doves in the Pacific Flyway Region (H. Con. Res. 90), E430 [12MR]

———prohibit funding for prosecution of individuals for killing migratory birds on seeded rice lands, H7078 [17JY]

Storm, Scot: Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, E2295 [14NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: development of voluntary guidelines to protect migratory birds from being killed by power lines, H7025, H7026 [17JY]

———Hackensack, NJ, Meadowlands project funding, H6959 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (S. 736), S4527 [27MR]

Congaree Swamp National Park: establish (S. 1313), S8360 [23JN]

Conservation of natural resources: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 128), S159 [9JA]

Dept. of the Interior: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (S. 277), S1882 [4FE]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, S6810-S6815 [21MY], S6925, S6928 [22MY], S14792 [12NO]

Forest Service: provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (S. 1111), S6994 [22MY]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

New York: goose population control funding, S14146 [6NO]

Rhode Island: eliminate avian influenza in poultry, S14015 [5NO]

BIRKEL, RICHARD C.

Letters

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act, S12981 [21OC]

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act, S5180 [10AP]

Social Security Protection Act, H1542 [5MR]

BIRKETT, DIANA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S15853 [24NO]

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (see S. 1282), S8125 [18JN]

Sixteenth Street Baptist Church: anniversary of bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (S. 1282), S8134 [18JN]

Texts of

S. 1282, establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, S8135 [18JN]

BIRTH CONTROL

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4939 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3481, S3551, S3555 [11MR], S3571, S3581, S3600, S3640 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9148 [2OC]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S11768 [22SE], H4953 [4JN], H8907 [25SE]

Articles and editorials

Federal Ban on So-Called ``Partial-Birth Abortion'' Is a Dangerous Intrusion Into Medical Practice, S12940 [21OC]

Heartbreak and a Choice—I Had an Abortion at Eight Months, E2436 [23NO]

``Partial Birth,'' Partial Truths, H4918, H4935 [4JN]

``Partial Birth'' Mendacity, Again, H4918, H4935 [4JN]

Viability and the Law, S13129 [23OC]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 9), H60 [7JA]

———prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 679), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 809), H701 [13FE]

———prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 1545), H2586 [1AP]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (see H. Res. 257), H4875 [3JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 383), H9129 [1OC]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H2471 [27MR]

Armed Forces: provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S6977 [22MY]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1956), S15975 [25NO]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see S. 896), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY] (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

Education: require medically accurate factual information in any course material or instruction on human development and sexuality (see H.R. 802), H701 [13FE]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and encourage teen pregnancy prevention strategies (see S. 657), S3993 [19MR]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H1810 [12MR]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H243 [29JA]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see S. 1930), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see S. 1564), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (see S. 1429), S9592 [17JY]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S3505 [11MR]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (see H.R. 1548), H2586 [1AP]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H1516 [4MR]

Conference reports

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (S. 3), H8991-H8996 [30SE]

Excerpts

``Septic Abortion,'' Richard H. Schwartz, S11619 [17SE]

Factsheets

Abortion Hurts Women—Medical and Psychological Talking Points: Feminists for Life of America (organization), S11556 [16SE]

Parental Attitudes Towards Sex Education: Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health, E263 [13FE]

Partial-Birth Abortions: National Right to Life Committee, Inc., S13129 [23OC]

Letters

FDA withdrawal of approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review approval process: Monty and Helen Patterson, S15474 [21NO]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Angel M. Foster, Medical Students for Choice (organization), S12939 [21OC]

———Antonia Hernandez, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (organization), S12939 [21OC]

———Byron C. Calhoun, S3653 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

———Coreen Costello, S3460 [11MR]

———Daniel J. Wechter, S3654 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

———Felicia H. Stewart, S3657 [13MR], S11456 [15SE], S11596, S11598 [17SE], S12922 [21OC]

———Felicia H. Stewart and Wayne C. Shields, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, S12938 [21OC]

———George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, S11456 [15SE], S11596 [17SE]

———Lorraine Cole, National Black Women's Health Project, Inc., S12939 [21OC]

———Lynn Epstein, American Medical Women's Association, S11456 [15SE], S11597 [17SE], S12921, S12932 [21OC]

———Metropolitan Medical Associates, S3610 [12MR]

———Natalie E. Roche and Gerson Weiss, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (organization), S11457 [15SE], S11597 [17SE], S12921, S12932 [21OC]

———Nathan Hoeldtke, S3647 [12MR], S13127 [23OC]

———Pamela Smith, Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S3470 [11MR]

———Philip D. Darney, S3600 [12MR]

———Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (organization), S3385 [10MR], S3656 [13MR]

———Priscilla Smith, Center for Reproductive Rights, S3394 [10MR], S12923 [21OC]

———Ralph Hale, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S3479 [11MR]

———Silvia Henriquez, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, S12938, S12939 [21OC]

———Steve Calvin, S3653 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

———Susan E. Rutherford, S3653 [13MR], S13127 [23OC]

———T. Murphy Goodwin, S3654 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

Partial-birth abortion statistics for Kansas: Lorne A. Phillips, Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment, S3471 [11MR]

Lists

Organizations supporting Loretta Sanchez amendment to H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, on performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4501 [21MY]

Motions

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4948 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3466 [11MR], S3560 [12MR], H4953 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 9), E6 [8JA]

———pro choice versus right to life, H7797 [3SE], H8942-H8944 [25SE], H9147-H9149, H9154 [2OC], H9365-H9368 [8OC], H9801-H9806 [21OC], E73 [27JA]

———prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1545), E632 [1AP]

———prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H4948, H4949 [4JN], H9142-H9154 [2OC], E2011 [8OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H1815 [13MR], H2556 [1AP], H4790 [3JN], H4922-H4953, H4958 [4JN], H7235 [22JY], E249 [13FE], E533 [20MR], E1152, E1154 [5JN], E1178 [9JN], E1185 [10JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4910-H4919 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), motion to recommit, H4948 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), H4951 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9036, H9038, H9110-H9117 [1OC], H9133, H9135, H9142-H9155 [2OC], H9801, H9806 [21OC], H10347 [5NO], H10462 [6NO], H11123 [7NO], E1975 [3OC], E1989 [7OC], E2004, E2010, E2011 [8OC], E2254 [6NO], E2436 [23NO]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 383), H9135-H9142 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), insert H.R. 760 language in lieu, H4953 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), motion to instruct conferees, H4953 [4JN]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 579), E151 [6FE]

———tactics used by pro-life legislators, E1099 [2JN]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4498-H4503 [21MY], H4592 [22MY], E955 [15MY]

Bankruptcy: nondischargeability of debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic protests, E534 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: population control policies, E1996 [8OC]

Diseases: ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, H3583, H3609-H3612 [1MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not providing abortion services or counseling, H3583, H3585 [1MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3574, H3583, H3586, H3612-H3617 [1MY]

Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (H.R. 1229), H12107 [21NO]

FDA: remove the abortion drug known as RU-486 from market and review approval process, H10459 [6NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: tribute to leaders of the Eastern Region Executive Committee, E555 [24MR]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (H.R. 1548), H3587 [1MY], E632 [1AP]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H483, H484, H485, H486 [13FE], E263 [13FE]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6721, H6722, H6730, H6766-H6772 [15JY], E1505 [18JY], E1613 [25JY]

Watsonville, CA: tribute to Clinica Mariposa Planned Parenthood services, E1367 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S1363 [22JA], S3581-S3600 [12MR], S11454-S11460 [15SE], S11551-S11557 [16SE], S11589-S11605, S11614-S11620 [17SE]

———prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3479-S3494 [11MR], S3571-S3579, S3600-S3612 [12MR], S3661, S3662 [13MR], S6972 [22MY], S13046 [22OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S2523, S2548 [14FE], S2620 [24FE], S3383-S3399 [10MR], S3422-S3429, S3456-S3463, S3466-S3494 [11MR], S3568-S3615, S3644-S3647 [12MR], S3653-S3662 [13MR], S6972 [22MY], S11453-S11460 [15SE], S11551-S11557 [16SE], S11589-S11605, S11614-S11620 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12439 [3OC], S12914-S12948 [21OC], S13046 [22OC], S13127 [23OC], S13208 [24OC], S14261 [7NO]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), motion to commit, S3560-S3568, S3570, S3579, S3580 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), unanimous-consent agreement, S3337 [6MR], S3466 [11MR], S10452 [30JY], S11613 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), unanimous-consent request, S3581 [12MR]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6827-S6831 [21MY], S6903-S6912 [22MY]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (S. 1104), S7065 [22MY], S7173 [23MY]

Children and youth: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S15981 [25NO]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception, S3424-S3428 [11MR]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans, S3423-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 1396), S9416 [15JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 851), S5175-S5177 [10AP]

Diseases: ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, S6489 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6476-S6478 [15MY]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (S. 1930), S15473 [21NO]

Foreign aid: international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9095-S9104 [9JY], S14304 [10NO]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault, S3424-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (S. 1564), S10914 [1AU]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (S. 1429), S9596-S9598 [17JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 108-290), H9129 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 257) (H. Rept. 108-139), H4875 [3JN]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Committee of Conference (S. 3) (H. Rept. 108-288), H9032 [30SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 760) (H. Rept. 108-58), H2818 [3AP]

Statements

Deaths Caused by Illegal Abortions: Bernard N. Nathanson, S13130 [23OC]

Intact Dilatation and Extraction: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S3601 [12MR], S12921 [21OC]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: AMA, S3460 [11MR]

———American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, H4913 [4JN]

———Audrey Eisen, S3586 [12MR]

———Claudia Crown Ades, S3593 [12MR]

———Coreen Costello, S3460 [11MR], S3593 [12MR]

———Erica Fox, S3594 [12MR]

———Kim Koster, S3595 [12MR]

———Mariam A. Kleiman, S3596 [12MR]

———Maureen Britell, S3587 [12MR]

———National Abortion Rights Action League, S12924 [21OC]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S3470 [11MR]

———Several Health Care Professionals, S3489 [11MR]

———Tammy Watts, S3594 [12MR]

———Teresa M. Tauchi, S3595 [12MR]

———Viki Wilson, S3488 [11MR], S3592 [12MR]

People's Republic of China's Population Control Policies: Laogai Research Foundation, E1996 [8OC]

Tables

Maternal mortality—vital statistics of the U.S., 1942-1974, S11591 [17SE]

Survival rates of viable babies, S3573 [12MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 257, consideration of H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H4910 [4JN]

H. Res. 383, consideration of conference report on S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H9135 [2OC]

H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H4922 [4JN]

S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3658-S3660 [13MR], H4951-H4953 [4JN]

S. 851, Child Custody Protection Act, S5176 [10AP]

S. 1429, Family Planning State Empowerment Act, S9597 [17JY]

S. 1564, Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act, S10914 [1AU]

S. Con. Res. 18, National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy, S3551 [11MR]

BIRTH DEFECTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PREVENTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 286), S14457, S14459, S14461 [11NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 398), E448 [12MR]

Enact (S. 286), H11577-H11580 [19NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 286), S14459-S14461 [11NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 286, provisions, S14460 [11NO], H11577 [19NO]

BIRTH DEFECTS PREVENTION ACT

Amendments

Revise and extend (S. 286), S14457, S14459, S14461 [11NO]

Bills and resolutions

Revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Remarks in House

Revise and extend (H.R. 398), E448 [12MR]

Revise and extend (S. 286), H11577-H11580 [19NO]

Remarks in Senate

Revise and extend (S. 286), S1888, S1889 [4FE], S12443 [3OC], S14459-S14461 [11NO]

Reports filed

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 286, Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act, S14460 [11NO], H11577 [19NO]

BISCET, OSCAR E.

Letters

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H11858-H11861 [20NO]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5269 [12JN]

BISHOP, CHARLES A.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2259 [6NO]

BISHOP, F. MARIAN

Remarks in Senate

American Academy of Family Physicians: John G. Walsh Award recipient, S1865 [4FE]

BISHOP, MIKE

Remarks in House

Credit Union National Association: National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E264 [13FE]

BISHOP, RICHARD S.

Remarks in House

B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136: Americanism Award recipient, E962 [15MY]

BISHOP, ROB (a Representative from Utah)

Articles and editorials

Shoshones Finally Get Massacre Land, Kristen Moulten, Salt Lake City (UT) Salt Lake Tribune, E1560 [23JY]

This Hallowed Ground, Salt Lake City (UT) Salt Lake Tribune, H6258 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H9131 [1OC]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H3453 [29AP]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H4978 [4JN]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2823 [3AP]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see H.R. 1005), H1642 [5MR]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

Coal: development of Federal coal resources (see H.R. 794), H1396 [26FE]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2402 [26MR]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 106), H4738 [22MY]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1586), H4978 [4JN]

———provide that no court or judge shall dismiss any part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights as a legal defense in court (see H.R. 3126), H8491 [23SE]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4740 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see H. Res. 173), H3454 [29AP]

———convey certain lands and facilities of the Provo River Project (see H.R. 3391), H10129 [29OC]

———issue separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area (see H.R. 3062), H9282 [7OC]

———limit authority to claim title or other rights to water absent specific direction of law or to abrogate, injure, or otherwise impair any right to the use of any quantity of water (see H.R. 2603), H6465 [9JY]

Diseases: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9282 [7OC]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9813 [21OC]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H2515 [31MR]

———create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1396 [26FE]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H2823 [3AP]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H3053 [9AP]

FCC: ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H8083 [9SE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H245 [29JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: clarify that federally licensed dealers may transfer firearms to other federally licensed dealers at places other than business premises specified on license (see H.R. 2906), H8382 [17SE]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H4978 [4JN]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H10978 [6NO]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H9377 [8OC]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H2473 [27MR]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H11652 [19NO]

GAO: conduct a study on price controls of foreign governments on pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2577), H5813 [24JN]

Head Start Program: require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H9215 [2OC]

Health: provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 2221), H7329 [22JY] (see H.R. 3140), H8490 [23SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4205 [15MY]

James V. Hansen Federal Building, Ogden, UT: designate (see H.R. 3147), H8490 [23SE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1812 [12MR]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1014), H1463 [27FE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H7949 [4SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Medicaid: permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1406), H2269 [20MR]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H8284 [16SE]

Medicare: repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5815 [24JN]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H6265 [26JN]

Music and dance: designate the square dance as the national folk dance of the U.S. (see H.R. 645), H9687 [17OC]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see H.R. 1085), H2132 [19MR]

National Guard: provide relief to mobilized military reservists from certain Federal agricultural loan obligations (see H.R. 3298), H9477 [15OC]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H4877 [3JN]

Native Americans: improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H6349 [8JY]

———provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H2864 [7AP]

NLRB: inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds (see H.R. 1909), H6348 [8JY]

Owens, Wayne: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H60 [7JA]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H12922 [8DE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see H.R. 2385), H8382 [17SE]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H9130 [1OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H392 [11FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H3572 [30AP]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H6264 [26JN]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 803), H2312 [25MR]

Stockton, John: tribute (see H. Res. 274), H6465 [9JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H8175 [10SE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H4877 [3JN]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H4528 [21MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3571 [30AP]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H8284 [16SE]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 478), H392 [11FE]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1050), H2312 [25MR]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H9282 [7OC]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9738 [20OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4205 [15MY]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H6465 [9JY]

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H9478 [15OC]

———treatment of certain Armed Forces enlistment, accession, reenlistment, and retention bonuses (see H.R. 1518), H3637 [1MY]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H5929 [25JN]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H4739 [22MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3354 [11AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H2864 [7AP]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 441), H11359 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of the Interior: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (see H.R. 512), H267 [31JA]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Area: adjust boundaries (see H.R. 511), H267 [31JA]

Utah: ensure continued availability of Utah Test and Training Range to support readiness and training needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2909), H7781 [25JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5667 [23JN], H8405 [23SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9135 [2OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H2568 [1AP], H3032, H3033, H3034, H3036, H3038 [9AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7099 [17JY]

Hyrum, UT: tribute to Mountain Crest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E807 [30AP]

Idaho: development of interpretive center by Northwestern Band of Shoshone Nation on site of 1863 massacre, E1559 [23JY]

Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports, E383 [6MR]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5396, H5397 [16JN]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Area: adjust boundaries (S. 278), H8421 [23SE]

Native Americans: tribute to the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, H6257 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3032, H3033, H3034, H3036, H3038 [9AP]

———national energy policy, H2568 [1AP]

Public lands: provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way, H7099 [17JY]

Votes: position on missed, H2325 [26MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7450 [23JY], H7613 [24JY]

Tributes

Bergren, Scott C., E1430 [9JY]

Bradford-Glover, Delone, E922 [9MY]

Julander, Rod, E777 [12AP]

BISHOP, SANFORD D., JR. (a Representative from Georgia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H8228 [16SE]

Articles and editorials

Pryor Family Reunion, Betsy Butler, Cordele (GA) Dispatch, E2121 [21OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 160), H172 [27JA] (see H.R. 257), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 307), H245 [29JA]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1618), H2820 [3AP]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H2703 [2AP]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H12922 [8DE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8217 [11SE]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6604 [10JY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H6604 [10JY]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H6603 [10JY]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9982 [28OC] (see H.R. 3365), H10130 [29OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H706 [13FE]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1323), H3762 [7MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2132 [19MR] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 218), H9131 [1OC]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H1335 [25FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [8JA]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H2515 [31MR]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3858 [8MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H1396 [26FE]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H5815 [24JN]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H5468 [17JN]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 2539), H9131 [1OC]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H9215 [2OC]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H1902 [13MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liason to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H9738 [20OC]

———establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H9738 [20OC]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H4205 [15MY]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H4788 [2JN]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3763 [7MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H10237 [30OC]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H2402 [26MR]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H6603 [10JY]

———improve patient care and working conditions at the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 1951), H5815 [24JN]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H5714 [23JN]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H1396 [26FE]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9982 [28OC]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H6604 [10JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4131 [14MY]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H10340 [4NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H5045 [5JN]

Education: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H1682 [6MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H1335 [25FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H3858 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 2300), H6349 [8JY]

Federal aid programs: support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H9282 [7OC]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H9282 [7OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1396 [26FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3858 [8MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H2515 [31MR]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2940 [8AP]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H9214 [2OC]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (see H. Res. 386), H9130 [1OC]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2515 [31MR]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H12311 [21NO]

———promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H9214 [2OC]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———treatment of women with bleeding disorders (see H. Con. Res. 314), H10341 [4NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H9215 [2OC]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4877 [3JN]

———permit use of funds from Members' official allowances for obtaining POW/MIA flags for distribution to constituents (see H.R. 2106), H4130 [14MY]

———provide for just apportionment of Members in all States (see H.R. 1541), H2585 [1AP]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 184), H4204 [15MY]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 481), H12920 [8DE]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9738 [20OC]

———extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H3975 [9MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H9819 [24OC]

Iran: support democracy (see H.R. 2466), H5665 [19JN]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

J. Robert Elliott Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 3253), H9281 [7OC]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (see H.R. 2533), H8017 [5SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7787 [25JY]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H5174 [10JN]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H2515 [31MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 2135), H4204 [15MY]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8084 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7840 [3SE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H8175 [10SE]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H706 [13FE]

———improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H4739 [22MY]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———provide prescription drug coverage and make improvements in payment for rural providers (see H.R. 2606), H5928 [25JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H8017 [5SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H10457 [5NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H9983 [28OC]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2312 [25MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 180), H3763 [7MY]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H8176 [10SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H10457 [5NO]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H11149 [12NO]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H9738 [20OC]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3053 [9AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H9131 [1OC]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H4739 [22MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

POW: eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 886), H2586 [1AP]

———provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H2703 [2AP]

———provide special compensation for former POWs, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 850), H12923 [8DE]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2822 [3AP]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (see H.R. 3029), H8016 [5SE]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H1745 [11MR]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5665 [19JN]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5046 [5JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H706 [13FE]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H12922 [8DE]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H9982 [28OC]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2402 [26MR]

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2866), H9812 [21OC]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H2822 [3AP]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3975 [9MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H12921 [8DE]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H9131 [1OC]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H12921 [8DE]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H10130 [29OC]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H9982 [28OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3974 [9MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership among low-income individuals (see H.R. 1132), H7225 [21JY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H9812 [21OC]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 2978), H9215 [2OC]

———provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (see H.R. 2166), H7455 [23JY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H6348 [8JY]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H4528 [21MY]

———simplify certain rules governing the taxation of U.S. businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 285), H12320 [25NO]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H8382 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H12311 [21NO]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H2822 [3AP]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

———prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H12312 [21NO]

———replace existing tobacco program with programs designed to assist producers, compensate quota holders for the loss of quota asset value, and assist producers who forgo obtaining a production license (see H.R. 245), H134 [8JA]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H10130 [29OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H10130 [29OC]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H6349 [8JY]

———increase burial benefits for certain veterans buried in private or State-owned cemeteries (see H.R. 2066), H5664 [19JN]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H7787 [25JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1467 [27FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2311 [25MR]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1935), H3636 [1MY]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H.R. 2216), H10130 [29OC]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H7020 [16JY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———recognize effects of obstetric fistulas and urge that programs be initiated to prevent and treat obstetric fistulas (see H. Res. 447), H11391 (see H. Res. 447), H11515 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Army: release to Clay County, GA, a reversionary interest of the U.S. requiring the non-profit operation of certain land as a retirement community (see H.R. 3141), H8490 [23SE]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3665), H12918 [8DE]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

FEMA: establish a demonstration program to assist disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 3495), H11358 [17NO]

Taxation: increase age of dependents for determination of credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (see H.R. 3666), H12918 [8DE]

Remarks

Albany State University: anniversary, E622 [31MR]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9672 [17OC]

Armed Forces: improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (H.R. 2569), H10454 [5NO]

Black History Month: observance, H445 [12FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2155 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H3293 [10AP]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), H8235 [16SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H303 [5FE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7663 [25JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4300 [20MY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1862 [13MR]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), H5431 [17JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5893 [25JN]

———hiring and retention of minorities in the intelligence community, H5893 [25JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12290 [21NO]

National Family Week: observance, E2222 [4NO]

Pryor Family: tribute, E2121 [21OC]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9430 [15OC]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H9069 [1OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H9069 [1OC]

Veterans Day: observance, H10454 [5NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H401 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H4286 [20MY], H8922 [25SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5711 [23JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Albany State University Day: Albany State University, E622 [31MR]

Tributes

Gibson, Eddie J., E2117 [21OC]

Height, Dorothy I., E1861 [23SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr., H5682, H5689 [23JN]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H401 [12FE]

Rainwater, James H., E2120 [21OC]

Spooner, Franklin A., Jr., E2240 [5NO]

BISHOP, TIMOTHY H. (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7694 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H6869 [15JY]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12311 [21NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H2587 [1AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H12311 [21NO]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8954 [29SE]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H12311 [21NO]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H9130 [1OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H3453 [29AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2401 [26MR] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H4205 [15MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4739 [22MY]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H12312 [21NO]

Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building, Liberty, NY: designate (see H.R. 3234), H9213 [2OC]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: designate (see H.R. 2452), H7949 [4SE]

Chemicals: require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons (see H.R. 726), H460 [12FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4529 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1955 [18MR]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3858 [8MY]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see H.R. 3084), H11652 [19NO]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11650 [19NO]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H7086 [17JY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H3637 [1MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H9131 [1OC]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H7329 [22JY]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3641 [5MY]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H7455 [23JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H2271 [20MR]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H4740 [22MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see H.R. 3032), H8016 [5SE]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H268 [31JA]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H8382 [17SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2940 [8AP]

———establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (see H.R. 853), H704 [13FE]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1519), H2864 [7AP]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3300 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see H.R. 580), H4876 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 3094), H9215 [2OC]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H3053 [9AP]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H2312 [25MR]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (see H.R. 827), H702 [13FE]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4012 [13MY]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7949 [4SE]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9131 [1OC]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———require increased activities regarding Diamond-Blackfan anemia (see H.R. 2456), H9614 [16OC]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H3408 [12AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H2271 [20MR]

Education: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H2820 [3AP]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H2311 [25MR]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H. Res. 144), H7788 [25JY]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see H.R. 2485), H5408 [16JN]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5552 [18JN]

———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 1240), H1811 [12MR]

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), H8905 [24SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H12311 [21NO]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H9478 [15OC]

———provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H1953 [18MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4369 [20MY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3638 [1MY]

———simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H3637 [1MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H1335 [25FE]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H2864 [7AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H8222 [15SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H4528 [21MY]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H8176 [10SE]

Health: recognize health risks associated with childhood obesity and encouraging parents to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity to their children (see H. Con. Res. 76), H4529 [21MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H1812 [12MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7950 [4SE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H9478 [15OC]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1517 [4MR]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H6348 [8JY]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7840 [3SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 823), H1812 [12MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see H.R. 1905), H12311 [21NO]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H9377 [8OC]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H3974 [9MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H11702 [20NO]

Iraq: tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 3012), H8285 [16SE]

James J. Peters Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 2786), H7085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3383), H9981 [28OC]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (see H.R. 3166), H8905 [24SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1334 [25FE]

Lehman, Jeffrey S.: tribute (see H. Res. 426), H10979 [6NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H3681 [6MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H4368 [20MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H3858 [8MY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———provide for equitable reimbursement rates to Medicare+Choice organizations (see H.R. 368), H245 [29JA]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5408 [16JN]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H4205 [15MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H9377 [8OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H8284 [16SE]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H12311 [21NO]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8216 [11SE]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H699 [13FE]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see H.R. 1007), H2473 [27MR]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9282 [7OC]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H3304 [10AP]

New England Fishery Management Council: include New York as a member (see H.R. 2679), H6464 [9JY]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H1811 [12MR]

NIH Police: establish (see H.R. 2276), H4737 [22MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H12311 [21NO]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8017 [5SE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H1396 [26FE]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H1335 [25FE]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H7020 [16JY]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H12310 [21NO]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2312 [25MR]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H3571 [30AP]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3858 [8MY]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H7618 [24JY]

Social Security: disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 172), H392 [11FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4204 [15MY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4788 [2JN]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H7169 [18JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H7169 [18JY]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H3683 [6MY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3452 [29AP]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax protections and simplification (see H.R. 1661), H3454 [29AP]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see H.R. 2614), H9214 [2OC]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 717), H3974 [9MY]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H6603 [10JY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H8382 [17SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H5089 [9JN]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see H.R. 2513), H6869 [15JY]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2939 [8AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H3762 [7MY]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see H.R. 3150), H8954 [29SE]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H2939 [8AP]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H9214 [2OC]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H3858 [8MY]

———treatment of certain losses arising from, and grants made as a result of terrorist attacks on New York, NY (see H.R. 3556), H12312 [21NO]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H4788 [2JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5664 [19JN]

Terrorism: establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders (see H.R. 2512), H7086 [17JY]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR]

Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Queens, NY: designate (see H.R. 1318), H1953 [18MR]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H12921 [8DE]

U.N.: restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H3683 [6MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H268 [31JA] (see H.R. 19), H1466 [27FE] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H12311 [21NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H6349 [8JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2472 [27MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2271 [20MR]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H2864 [7AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1641 [5MR]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4203 [15MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H12922 [8DE]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2940 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Colleges and universities: improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H7329 [22JY]

New York: restrict dumping of dredged material in Long Island Sound (see H.R. 3409), H10235 [30OC]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see H.R. 2215), H4734 [22MY]

Taxation: application of installment sales treatment to property acquired for conservation purposes by a State or local government or certain tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 2830), H7454 [23JY]

Lists

New York First Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H8196 [10SE]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H9171 [2OC]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H7319 [22JY], H7444 [23JY]

Obituaries

Forbes, Charles B., E1905 [25SE]

Remarks

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (H. Res. 394), H10250 [4NO]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9548 [16OC]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H10187 [30OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2110 [19MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), E589 [26MR]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7694 [25JY]

EPA: continue ban on human testing of pesticides, H7694 [25JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10187 [30OC]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse (H.R. 1274), H11179 [17NO]

Gold Star Mothers of America (organization): tribute to Gold Star Mother's Day, E1931 [30SE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7583 [24JY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3198), H11178 [17NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9171, H9174, H9179 [2OC]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 280), H10252 [4NO]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Paul C. Lauterbur for physiology or medicine, E2078 [17OC]

———recognition of Roderick MacKinnon for chemistry, E2096 [20OC]

Sag Harbor, NY: anniversary of Sag Harbor Fire Dept., E1574 [23JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7109 [17JY], H7319 [22JY], H7444, H7446, H7447, H7449 [23JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H7109 [17JY], H7444, H7446, H7447, H7449 [23JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H4101 [14MY]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, H9171, H9174, H9179 [2OC]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8196 [10SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H4101 [14MY]

Veterans: benefits funding, E589 [26MR]

Violence Against Women Act: funding, H1520 [5MR]

Votes: position on missed, H20 [7JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H11698 [20NO]

Special order: granted, H4128 [14MY], H8197 [10SE]

Resignations

Committee on Science (House), H1487 [4MR]

Tributes

Brady, Michael, E2093 [20OC]

Danz, Vincent, H8196 [10SE]

Davis, John P., E147 [6FE]

DeVaul, Paul, E1969 [2OC]

Forbes, Charles B., E1905 [25SE]

Furey, Catherine, E2528 [8DE]

Hubert, David, E2140 [28OC]

Rosero, Luis A., E903 [9MY]

BISMARCK (ND) TRIBUTE

Excerpts

Articles highlighting adversity faced by persons with limited English proficiency: U.S. English, Inc., E465 [13MR]

BLACIO, SONYA RENDON

Poems

``Tribute to Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary P. McTeague'', E1382 [27JN]

Remarks in House

John Carroll University: tribute to honorary degree recipients, E1382 [27JN]

BLACK, BARRY C.

Bills and resolutions

Senate: election as Chaplain (see S. Res. 189), S8726 [26JN]

Prayers

Senate, S89 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Senate: election as Chaplain (S. Res. 189), S8845 [27JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 189, election as Chaplain of the Senate, S8763 [26JN], S8845 [27JN]

BLACK, BARRY C. (Chaplain of the Senate)

Prayers

House of Representatives, H6709 [15JY], H12313 [25NO]

Senate, S8869 [7JY], S9001 [8JY], S9061 [9JY], S9161 [10JY], S9269 [11JY], S9311 [14JY], S9357 [15JY], S9433 [16JY], S9515 [17JY], S9621 [21JY], S9665 [22JY], S9741 [23JY], S9827 [24JY], S9993 [28JY], S10079 [29JY], S10171 [30JY], S10455 [31JY], S10873 [1AU], S10941 [2SE], S11133 [5SE], S11173 [8SE], S11191 [9SE], S11263 [10SE], S11365 [11SE], S11429 [15SE], S11501 [16SE], S11589 [17SE], S11711 [18SE], S11729 [22SE], S11771 [23SE], S11877 [24SE], S12027 [26SE], S12105 [29SE], S12145 [30SE], S12213 [1OC], S12305 [2OC], S12421 [3OC], S12481 [14OC], S12565 [15OC], S12635 [16OC], S12769 [17OC], S12859 [20OC], S12907 [21OC], S12985 [22OC], S13067 [23OC], S13187 [24OC], S13325 [28OC], S13423 [29OC], S13535 [30OC], S13699 [31OC], S13751 [3NO], S13839 [4NO], S14083 [6NO], S14227 [7NO], S14285 [10NO], S14379 [11NO], S14463 [12NO], S14923 [17NO], S14973 [18NO], S15105 [19NO], S15211 [20NO], S15325 [21NO], S15513 [22NO], S15591 [23NO], S15669 [24NO], S15881 [25NO], S16081 [9DE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12305, S12306 [2OC]

BLACK, CONARD

Addresses

Depression-Era America, S8719 [26JN]

BLACK, JERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8023 [9SE]

BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON BOUNDARY REVISION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 677), H10307, H10308 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 677), S9613 [17JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 677) (H. Rept. 108-344), H10338 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 677, provisions, S9614 [17JY], H10307 [4NO]

BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK AND GUNNISON GORGE NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA BOUNDARY REVISION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 677), S4166 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 677), H10307, H10308 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 677), S4174 [20MR], S9613 [17JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 677) (S. Rept. 108-96), S9303 [11JY]

Texts of

S. 677, provisions, S4175 [20MR], S9614 [17JY], H10307 [4NO]

BLACK EARTH, WI

Remarks in House

Poast, Ron: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship Award recipient, E2040 [15OC]

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Remarks in House

Observance, H442-H448 [12FE], H1442 [27FE], H1948 [18MR], E221 [13FE], E277 [25FE], E314, E316, E317, E320, E321, E322, E323, E327, E329, E331, E341 [27FE], E343, E344, E345, E346, E347 [3MR], E352, E360 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S1967 [5FE], S2045 [6FE], S2115 [10FE], S2519 [14FE], S2592 [24FE], S2695, S2696 [25FE], S2913 [27FE], S3080 [4MR], S3244 [6MR]

BLACK LESBIAN AND GAY PRIDE DAY, INC.

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: tribute to Black Pride Festival, E949 [14MY]

BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Federal aid programs: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (see H.R. 1988), H3682 [6MY]

Remarks in House

Federal aid programs: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (H.R. 1988), E875 [6MY]

BLACK PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Cameron, Danny H.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

BLACK WOMEN UNITED FOR ACTION (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E610 [27MR]

BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10979 [6NO]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H2515 [31MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1955 [18MR]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H9215 [2OC]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H5929 [25JN]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H3637 [1MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1586), H3305 [10AP]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see H.R. 3329), H9614 [16OC]

Crime: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve financial accountability requirements (see H.R. 2886), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H8175 [10SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H10237 [30OC]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 3094), H8283 [16SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H4738 [22MY]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H12921 [8DE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5366 [12JN]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H11359 [17NO]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H11393 (see H.R. 3453), H11516 [18NO]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H12311 [21NO]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 3281), H10978 [6NO]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H3052 [9AP]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H4205 [15MY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4131 [14MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4206 [15MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H9381 [10OC]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2515 [31MR]

———withhold highway funds from States that issue drivers' licenses to illegal aliens (see H.R. 3235), H9688 [17OC]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4205 [15MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7086 [17JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H5663 [19JN]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H4876 [3JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H7618 [24JY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H3637 [1MY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9282 [7OC]

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H12921 [8DE]

Medicare: establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H6349 [8JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5815 [24JN]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 204), H3452 [29AP]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H5929 [25JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9282 [7OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (see H.R. 1583), H2819 [3AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H8906 [24SE]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H8906 [24SE]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (see H.R. 3108), H9132 [1OC]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H5714 [23JN]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3637 [1MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H1334 [25FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H12311 [21NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1812 [12MR]

———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see H.R. 2813), H7788 [25JY]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H2822 [3AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9215 [2OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8950 [25SE]

———allow a deduction for start-up and organizational expenditures in order to spur entrepreneurship (see H.R. 1808), H3353 [11AP]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H10130 [29OC]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3974 [9MY]

———amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (see H.R. 1839), H3858 [8MY] (see H.R. 2824), H7453 [23JY]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H1466 [27FE]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H5552 [18JN]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H6707 [14JY]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H4206 [15MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4528 [21MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H4876 [3JN]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H3305 [10AP] (see H.R. 3119), H10457 [5NO]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 51), H706 [13FE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H9214 [2OC]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H6348 [8JY]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H5268 [11JN]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H8950 [25SE]

Terrorism: strengthen ability to remove terrorist criminals, add flexibility relative to places where aliens may be removed, and provide sufficient authority to Federal officials to remove certain aliens (see H.R. 3106), H8380 [17SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H324 [5FE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H5174 [10JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Women: tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4011 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appalachian region: amend laws relative to county additions (see H.R. 3264), H9375 [8OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 2283), H4786 [2JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Walker, Logan, E1135 [5JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2133 [20MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4915 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9145 [2OC]

American Heart Month: observance, E306 [27FE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9496 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2790 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2302 [25MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H2302 [25MR]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, H681 [13FE], H11183 [17NO]

———tribute to 106th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, H681 [13FE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1997 [19MR]

Brentwood, TN: anniversary of Johnson's Chapel United Methodist Church, H9190 [2OC]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H7798 [3SE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2168 [20MR]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), H8985, H8987 [30SE]

Childhelp USA (organization): tribute, H2478 [31MR]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2415 [27MR]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), H8234, H8237 [16SE]

Committee on Government Reform (House): efforts to reorganize the Government relative to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, H7236 [22JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: National Service Trust funding, H2790 [3AP]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5286 [12JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8113 [10SE]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), H4020 [14MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4595 [22MY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H6571 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6571 [10JY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 235), H8231, H8232, H8233 [16SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 281), H5479 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H7814 [3SE]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3779 [8MY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H432 [12FE]

Federal agencies and departments: financial management reform, H4335 [20MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10479 [6NO]

Firearms: permit lawsuits against persons who sell guns to someone who uses illegal drugs or has been adjudicated as a mental defective, H2985, H2986, H2987 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2985, H2986, H2987 [9AP]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9731 [20OC]

Government: establish the Human Capital Performance Fund, H4595 [22MY]

Head Start Program: prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7572 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7572 [24JY]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5616 [19JN]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1839 [13MR]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (H. Res. 46), H1278, H1279 [25FE]

House of Representatives: history and rules of the Private Calendar, E2299 [17NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5386 [16JN]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H4386 [21MY]

National Day of Hope: observance, H2478 [31MR]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), H9301 [8OC]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4061 [14MY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, H432 [12FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H525 [13FE]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), unanimous-consent agreement, H9707 [20OC]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H.J. Res. 19), H346, H347, H350 [11FE]

Scaife, Sherythia: Helen Kennedy Award recipient, H9190 [2OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1431 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1431 [27FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H4225 [19MY], H5616 [19JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4956 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes, H6587 [10JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H1441 [27FE], H1752 [12MR], H2168 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3837 [8MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4843 [3JN], H4956 [4JN]

———rates, H1752 [12MR], H7814 [3SE]

Tennessee: tribute to 7th Congressional District veterans, H10461 [6NO]

Veterans Day: observance, H10461 [6NO]

Votes: position on missed, H11678 [20NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H387 [11FE], H696 [13FE], H1950 [18MR], H2307 [25MR], H3854 [8MY], H4247 [19MY], H4365 [20MY], H4975 [4JN], H5362 [12JN], H5405 [16JN], H6600 [10JY], H7826 [3SE], H8281 [16SE], H8903 [24SE], H8947 [25SE], H9208 [2OC], H9737 [20OC]

Tributes

Arnold, Eddy, H2104 [19MR]

Ayers, Jim, E2482 [8DE]

Brown, Janice Rogers, H12752 [8DE]

Duke, Ralph, H9190 [2OC]

Grant, Burton, H2134 [20MR]

Henry, Douglas, E2281 [7NO]

MacRae, Mary, E187 [12FE]

McGowan, Charles, H5345 [12JN]

Robilio, Kay Spaulding, H9708 [20OC]

Schwarzenegger, Arnold, H12752 [8DE]

BLACKFORD, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E143 [6FE]

BLACK/JEWISH FORUM OF BALTIMORE, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1985, E1988 [7OC]

BLACKMAN, HOWARD

Remarks in House

Western Springs, IL: tribute to retiring board members, E651 [2AP]

BLACKS see African Americans

BLACKSHAW, JEANETTE (JAY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1279 [17JN]

BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE EXPANSION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 274), H3431, H3432 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 274), S14279 [7NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 274) (S. Rept. 108-180), S13659 [30OC]

Texts of

H.R. 274, provisions, H3431 [29AP]

BLACKWELL, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E289 [26FE]

BLACKWELL, LUCIEN E. (a former Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H231, H232 [29JA]

BLACKWELL, UNITA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E343 [3MR]

BLAGOJEVICH, ROD R. (Governor of Illinois)

Remarks in Senate

Illinois: decision by Governor Blagojevich to continue moratorium on capital punishment, S5532 [30AP]

BLAINE, TN

Remarks in House

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

BLAIR, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E153 [6FE]

BLAIR, JAYSON

Remarks in House

New York (NY) Times: controversy relative to sourcing and accuracy of reporting, H4241 [19MY]

BLAIR, THOMAS A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4656 [2AP], S6966 [22MY]

BLAIR, TONY (Prime Minister, Great Britain)

Addresses

British Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq, S4103-S4106 [20MR]

Joint Meeting of Congress, H7059-H7062 [17JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

Foreign policy: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2270 [20MR]

United Kingdom: express appreciation for the longstanding support and friendship of the people and Government (see H. Con. Res. 129), H2472 [27MR]

Letters

Appreciation for support by British Prime Minister Tony Blair of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Robert J. Braddy, H4967 [4JN]

Poems

``To Send Our Fine Sons and Daughters,'' Albert C. Caswell, E1529 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 1511), H2669 [2AP], H5830-H5837 [25JN]

———award (S. 709), H6681 [14JY]

House of Representatives: authorize recess for joint session to receive British Prime Minister Tony Blair, H6582 [10JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H6684 [14JY]

Tribute, H7114 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Congress: address to joint session, S9545-S9547, S9576 [17JY]

———authorize appointment of committee to escort British Prime Minister Tony Blair into the House chamber for joint session, S9513 [16JY]

Congressional Gold Medal: award (S. 709), S4439 [26MR], S6405 [14MY]

Tribute, S9516 [17JY]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 709), S5995 [9MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1511, award Congressional Gold Medal, H5830 [25JN]

S. 709, award Congressional Gold Medal, S4440 [26MR], S6405 [14MY], H6681 [14JY]

BLAIR COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Ward, G. William: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E795 [29AP]

———Penns Woods Council of the Boy Scouts National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

BLAKE, BARBARA

Articles and editorials

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

BLAKEY, MARION C.

Letters

Require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S14951 [17NO], S15385 [21NO]

BLANCHARD, GREGG

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6888 [21MY], S14458 [11NO]

BLANCHARD, SONIDE

Remarks in Senate

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

BLANCO, FRANCISCO J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1910 [18MR]

BLAND, AL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11903 [24SE]

BLAND, THYRIE

Articles and editorials

World-Renowned Miss. Doctor Killed in Car Crash, S4886 [7AP]

BLAS, SHAWN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E980 [15MY]

BLATT, SOLOMAN, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S845 [15JA]

BLAZ, BEN GARRIDO (a former Delegate from Guam)

Articles and editorials

Moving Moment of Silence on Marine Drive, E2272 [6NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E2272 [6NO]

BLAZ, VICENTE T. see Blaz, Ben Garrido

BLEDSOE, THOMAS

Letters

First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act, S7252 [3JN]

BLEDSOE, WAYNE

Articles and editorials

Frog Hits 50—WIVK Celebrates Half a Century of Broadcasting, E507 [18MR]

BLESSLEY, SANDRA

Proclamations

Tribute: Representative Ney, E489 [18MR]

BLEST, ELAINE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7265 [3JN]

BLEVINS, PATRICIA

Remarks in House

Delaware Small Business Development Center Network: Special Recognition Award recipient, E129 [5FE]

BLEYTHING, ERIC

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4880 [4JN]

BLIND see Disabled

BLIND EMPOWERMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 750), S4631-S4633 [1AP]

Texts of

S. 750, provisions, S4632 [1AP]

BLINDED VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Veterans Prescription Drug Benefits Act, E497 [18MR]

BLISS, DONALD P.

Letters

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14468 [12NO]

BLOCH, RICHARD AND ANNETTE

Bills and resolutions

R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 376), H8491 [23SE]

BLOCH, SCOTT J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Special Counsel: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

BLOOD DONORS see Health

BLOODSWORTH, DORIS

Articles and editorials

Drug Maker Pushed Painkiller Aggressively; Purdue PHARMA Has Marketed OxyContin Far Beyond Its Original Purpose, Newly Released Documents Show, E1246 [13JN]

BLOODSWORTH, KIRK N.

Articles and editorials

DNA That Freed Man Leads to New Suspect; Killing—Kirk Bloodsworth, Convicted and Then Cleared in the Rape-Murder of a Child, Learns a Man He Knew in Prison Is Charged With the Crimes, S11751 [22SE]

Remarks in Senate

Capital punishment: exonerations based on postconviction DNA testing, S11751 [22SE]

BLOOM, DAVID

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 114), S5059 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2827, H2836, H2838 [7AP], E717 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4921, S4922 [8AP]

Tribute (S. Res. 114), S5099 [9AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 114, tribute, S5093, S5099 [9AP]

BLOOMFIELD, NM

Remarks in House

Bloomfield Fire Dept.: tribute for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E340 [27FE]

BLOOMINGTON, IN

Bills and resolutions

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building: designate (see S. 1790), S13377 [28OC] (see H.R. 3379), H9981 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3379), H10385-H10389 [5NO]

Indiana University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3379), S15103 [18NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3379, Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN, H10385 [5NO]

BLOOMSBURG, PA

Remarks in House

Bloomsburg University: anniversary of Upward Bound Program, E1542 [21JY]

Magee Rieter Automotive Systems (business): General Motors Corp. Supplier of the Year award recipient, E2043 [15OC]

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Upward Bound Program: anniversary, E1542 [21JY]

BLOUNT, CLARENCE W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3622 [1MY]

BLOUNT, WINTON (RED)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2592 [24FE]

BLOUNT COUNTY, TN

Remarks in House

Blount County (TN) Daily Times: tribute to editorials, E1738 [9SE]

BLOUNT COUNTY (TN) DAILY TIMES

Articles and editorials

Time for Congress To Care for Veterans or Take Their Place!, E1738 [9SE]

We Need To Forget ``Free'' Trade, Move Toward ``Fair'' Trade, E1738 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Editorials: tribute, E1738 [9SE]

BLOWEY, HARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E702 [8AP]

BLOXOM, ROBERT S.

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation, S5068 [9AP]

BLOYER, JOHN H.

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6155 [14MY], S10166 [29JY]

BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION ON COMPREHENSIVE TAX REFORM

Remarks in Senate

Establish, S6218-S6220 [14MY], S6422 [15MY]

BLUE STAR MOTHERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see S. Con. Res. 36), S5343 [11AP] (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2270 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (H. Con. Res. 109), H2538-H2542 [1AP], H2670 [2AP]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (H. Con. Res. 109), S5395 [11AP]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (S. Con. Res. 36), S5394, S5395 [11AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 109, encourage families of active-duty Armed Forces members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner, H2538 [1AP]

S. Con. Res. 36, encourage families of active-duty Armed Forces members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner, S5387, S5395 [11AP]

BLUFFTON, IN

Remarks in House

Floods: disaster assistance to Indiana, H6352 [9JY], E1432 [9JY], E1446 [11JY]

BLUFORD, GUION S., JR.

Biographies

Personal, S12566 [15OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12565 [15OC]

BLUFORD, LUCILE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1285 [17JN]

BLUM, ALISA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3909 [18MR], S6033 [12MY], S10166 [29JY]

BLUMENAUER, EARL (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6635, H6708 [14JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9599, H9615 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6298 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7020 [16JY], H7043 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6350 [8JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3273 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10131 [29OC]

Agriculture: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3324), H9613 [16OC]

———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H4877 [3JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Res. 264), H5268 [11JN]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3684 [6MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Arizona: compensate livestock operators who voluntarily relinquish a grazing permit or lease on Federal lands (see H.R. 3337), H9687 [17OC]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H5408 [16JN]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H4131 [14MY]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H1467 [27FE]

Arms control: promote the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 291), H8017 [5SE]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4131 [14MY]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2473 [27MR]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 355), H8084 [9SE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see H.R. 1501), H12311 [21NO]

Capital Construction Fund: provide for qualified withdrawals for fishermen leaving the industry and for the rollover to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 2360), H5043 [5JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2401 [26MR]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H11360 [17NO]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H12321 [25NO]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H1642 [5MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3355 [11AP]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H138 [8JA]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H6264 [26JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11133 [7NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 2515), H6349 [8JY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2214), H6707 [14JY]

Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon: anniversary of Federal recognition (see H. Con. Res. 341), H12310 [21NO]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3454 [29AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Corps of Engineers: reform (see H.R. 2566), H5713 [23JN]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2823 [3AP]

Courts: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (see H.R. 2282), H4786 [2JN]

Crime: prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H4740 [22MY]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2939 [8AP]

———recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (see H.R. 2273), H4737 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1148), H2703 [2AP]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H7949 [4SE]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 2403), H5468 [17JN]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR, and include it as unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 733), H460 [12FE]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H5409 [16JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H10340 [4NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7788 [25JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

———increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Diseases: prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H9215 [2OC]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see H.R. 1151), H8382 [17SE]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 514), H268 [31JA]

Drugs: establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H4788 [2JN]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3355 [11AP] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H4205 [15MY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1191), H5714 [23JN]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 3509), H11391 (see H.R. 3509), H11514 [18NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H12922 [8DE]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H9131 [1OC]

———authorize use of funds for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relative to development and implementation of phase II of storm water program (see H.R. 3528), H12922 [8DE]

———establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H5089 [9JN]

Families and domestic relations: eliminate any Federal policy on the definition of marriage (see H.R. 2677), H8284 [16SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H4739 [22MY]

FBI: reform (see H.R. 2867), H7616 [24JY]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H7170 [18JY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8222 [15SE]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1516 [4MR]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5714 [23JN]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H2939 [8AP]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5552 [18JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 2932), H8083 [9SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H6869 [15JY]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H7787 [25JY]

———provide portal-to-portal compensation for wildland firefighters (see H.R. 2963), H11392 (see H.R. 2963), H11516 [18NO]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

———provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3301 [10AP]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1680 [6MR]

Foreign policy: recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H9813 [21OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10130 [29OC]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H8491 [23SE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H460 [12FE]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H3763 [7MY]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H9214 [2OC]

———recognize health risks associated with childhood obesity and encouraging parents to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity to their children (see H. Con. Res. 76), H8017 [5SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H12321 [25NO]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H9614 [16OC]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H5089 [9JN]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H5409 [16JN]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 108), H6869 [15JY]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see H.R. 151), H4255 [19MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H7787 [25JY]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H7020 [16JY]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H12922 [8DE]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1517 [4MR]

Iraq: cancellation of loans made to Iraq by multilateral financial institutions (see H.R. 2482), H7170 [18JY]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4877 [3JN]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H7840 [3SE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see H. Con. Res. 324), H11703 [20NO]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 287), H8491 [23SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1516 [4MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

———ensure U.S. trade actions relative to semiconductor trade do not result in geopolitical tensions or U.S. job losses (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2472 [27MR]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1516 [4MR]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H9214 [2OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H5366 [12JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H4131 [14MY]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H8175 [10SE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H6264 [26JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H7787 [25JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H4012 [13MY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H138 [8JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H4369 [20MY]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

———support vision of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together to conceive pragmatic, serious plans for achieving peace (see H. Res. 462), H12310 [21NO]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H2586 [1AP]

Mining and mineral resources: modify requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands (see H.R. 2141), H4204 [15MY]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 1605), H8083 [9SE]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see H.R. 1641), H6264 [26JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H2864 [7AP]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 253), H135 [8JA]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H5929 [25JN]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H12921 [8DE]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H5552 [18JN]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H5552 [18JN]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9479 [15OC]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H5469 [17JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H6869 [15JY]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———protect sacred Native American Federal land from significant damage (see H.R. 2419), H6265 [26JN]

———recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H4255 [19MY]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H56 [7JA]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]

Patents: clarify application of certain provisions relative to railroad cars (see H.R. 1946), H3636 [1MY]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H9131 [1OC]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2132 [19MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 2497), H5929 [25JN]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H1746 [11MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2473 [27MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4205 [15MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2515 [31MR]

Public welfare programs: provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H4011 [13MY]

Railroads: ensure continuation of fixed guideway system projects (see H.R. 3578), H12306 [21NO]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9982 [28OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H462 [12FE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

SBA: raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (see H.R. 2788), H7085 [17JY]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H3637 [1MY]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5815 [24JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H7455 [23JY]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H5929 [25JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H4528 [21MY]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2402 [26MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H7787 [25JY]

———assist individuals who have lost their 401(k) savings to make additional retirement savings through individual retirement account contributions (see H.R. 2240), H7787 [25JY]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3454 [29AP]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H1516 [4MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H1395 [26FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H463 [12FE]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see H.R. 727), H9282 [7OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H4255 [19MY]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H4787 [2JN]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9130 [1OC]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H3053 [9AP]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H9812 [21OC]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———reduce estate tax rates and increase exclusion equivalent and establish inflation adjustment for the unified credit (see H.R. 2682), H7788 [25JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H4788 [2JN]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H8954 [29SE]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H9132 [1OC]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H5664 [19JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: establish an alternative trigger for determining if an extended benefit period is in effect for a State for purposes of certain benefits (see H.R. 3487), H11159 [14NO]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H2312 [25MR]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H4876 [3JN]

———restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H6348 [8JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9478 [15OC]

———temporarily allow States to disregard certain look-back requirements for purposes of determining unemployment insurance eligibility (see H.R. 3554), H12312 [21NO]

Urban areas: development of municipally-owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations into community open spaces or parks (see H.R. 2373), H5044 [5JN]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H10237 [30OC]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H4787 [2JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3304 [10AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3052 [9AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2270 [20MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Weapons: require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H4788 [2JN]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H4876 [3JN]

———protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H3355 [11AP]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H9131 [1OC]

World War II: condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H11134 [7NO]

YMCA: clarify tax status of retirement fund (see H.R. 1185), H2473 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H1953 [18MR]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Roads and highways: provide grants and technical assistance to restore orphan highways (see H.R. 2927), H7782 [25JY]

Taxation: extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H1514 [4MR]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (see H. Res. 41), H244 [29JA]

Letters

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H9152 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4915 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9152 [2OC]

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (H.R. 2519), H8956 [30SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6635, H6637 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12837 [8DE]

AID: Urban Programs Office funding, H7404 [23JY]

Air pollution: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, H8224 [16SE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (H. Res. 394), H10250 [4NO]

Amtrak: funding, H7858 [4SE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635, H6637 [14JY]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (H.R. 1532), H2475 [31MR]

Appropriations: legislative process, H668 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), H116 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H668 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H668 [13FE], H12837 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9394 [15OC], H9487, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2733 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H668 [13FE]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2248 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1476 [4MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1998 [19MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2255 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, E774 [12AP]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6674 [14JY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H160 [27JA]

———State of the Union Message, H160, H161, H163, H164, H165 [27JA]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, H4549 [22MY]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7701 [25JY]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7399 [23JY]

Climate: global warming, H6719 [15JY]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5144 [10JN]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Corps of Engineers: mitigate loss of habitat associated with construction of projects, H8877 [24SE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5291 [12JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), E1775 [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4222 [19MY], H4257 [20MY], H4415 [21MY], H4601 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11004 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4549 [22MY]

———eliminate use of antipersonnel landmines, H6298 [8JY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR], H2374 [26MR], H2923, H2926, H2927 [8AP], H3977 [13MY], H4222 [19MY], H4257 [20MY], H4415 [21MY], H4601 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6298 [8JY]

———treatment of unexploded ordnance, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding, H9171 [2OC]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7610 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5751 [24JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H12837 [8DE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6731, H6794 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6719 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6959 [16JY], H7046 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9994 [29OC]

Dept. of Transportation: Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program funding, H3273, H3274 [10AP]

———Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7622 [25JY], H7873 [4SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7356 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6530 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7858, H7873 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7701 [25JY]

Disasters: reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (H.R. 3181), H12127 [21NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), Senate amendments, H4380 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (H. Res. 210), H3578 [1MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7963 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7963 [5SE]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, H163 [27JA], H2922, H2925, H2926, H2927, H2928 [8AP], H4776, H4778, H4779, H4780, H4781 [2JN], H8484 [23SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5506 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H160, H161, H164, H165 [27JA]

Education: funding, H6530 [10JY]

Employment: ensure that centers and providers of training services meet specific employment needs of local employers and participants, H3810 [8MY]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5116 [10JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5206 [11JN]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: sunset uniform national consumer protection standards, E1775 [11SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (H.J. Res. 56), H9689 [20OC]

FCC: amend media ownership rules, H12837 [8DE]

———ruling on media ownership rules, H4773 [2JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: include construction activities in definition of oil and gas exploration and production relative to EPA stormwater discharge permits, H10524 [6NO]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 11), H98 [8JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12170 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4282 [20MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2975 [9AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4836 [3JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7399, H7404 [23JY]

Foreign trade: allow exporters of commercial communications satellites to transfer marketing information to a member country of NATO, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand, H6794 [15JY]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1590 [5MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas, H5382 [16JN], H5411 [17JN]

Harbors: expand authority of non-Federal interests to levy harbor fees, H8874 [24SE]

Hawash, Maher (Mike): detention relative to status as material witness in war on terrorism, H2866 [8AP]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7556 [24JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1857 [13MR]

Hopson, Tony: Portland, OR, First Citizen award recipient, H3659 [6MY]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H165 [27JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3473 [30AP]

Indonesia: U.S. policy, E2221 [4NO]

IRS: protect taxpayers and ensure accountability (H.R. 1528), E1324 [23JN]

Klamath Basin: prohibit the renewal of certain agricultural leases permitting the growing of alfalfa or row crops, H7043, H7046 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H9994 [29OC]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, H8484 [23SE]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 1568), E1416 [8JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), E1416 [8JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12283 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, E2013 [8OC]

Milwaukie, OR: anniversary, H331 [11FE], E139 [6FE]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties, H9822 [28OC]

———improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), H11520 [19NO], H11837, H11840 [20NO]

National Public Radio: Overseas Press Club Lowell Thomas Award recipient, H3661 [6MY]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 280), H10251 [4NO]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 1409), H8421 [23SE]

Oceans: environmental protection and conservation of resources, H4777, H4778, H4779, H4780, H4781 [2JN]

OPIC: reauthorize (S. 1824), H11557 [19NO]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 3118), H10248 [4NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9341 [8OC]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4086 [14MY]

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (H.R. 3432), H10240 [4NO], E2223 [4NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2922, H2926, H2927 [8AP], H3273, H3274 [10AP], H3327 [11AP], H8224 [16SE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3082 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11386 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9171 [2OC], H9341 [8OC], H10524 [6NO]

Public broadcasting: tribute, H3661 [6MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H494 [13FE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3087), H8827 [24SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1416 [27FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9430 [15OC]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5326 [12JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (H.R. 1052), E363 [4MR]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5326 [12JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H160, H161, H164, H165 [27JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3934 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4725 [22MY]

———rates, H2255 [20MR]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H85 [8JA]

Terrorism: improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks or other major disasters affecting homeland security, H160 [27JA]

Tongass National Forest: oversight of wilderness recommendations, H668 [13FE]

Transportation: public transportation funding, E1350 [25JN]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorize, H8827 [24SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7171 [21JY], H7480 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7507 [24JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4621 [22MY]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (H. Res. 41), H351 [11FE], E105 [29JA]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H11004 [7NO]

Votes: position on missed, E793 [29AP], E2213 [4NO], E2323 [19NO]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: independent monitoring of labor and employment practices, H12748 [8DE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8836, H8874, H8877 [24SE]

Zabaldo, Joseph F.: Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient, E1565 [23JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H2398 [26MR], H3680 [6MY], H4247 [19MY], H5405 [16JN], H8077 [9SE], H9475 [15OC], H11130 [7NO]

Reports

U.S.-Indonesia Relations: National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations, E2221 [4NO]

Tributes

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, H2825 [7AP]

Walden, Paul, H2521 [1AP]

BLUMENFELD, MYRON

Remarks in House

Port Washington, NY: anniversary of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington (organization), E937 [13MY]

Tribute, E959 [15MY]

BLUMENTHAL, PAUL D.

Articles and editorials

Federal Ban on So-Called ``Partial-Birth Abortion'' Is a Dangerous Intrusion Into Medical Practice, S12940 [21OC]

BLUMENTHAL, RICHARD

Letters

Energy Policy Act, S15314 [20NO]

BLUNT, ROY (a Representative from Missouri)

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H3 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1609), H2820 [3AP]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2704 [2AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 106), H5663 [19JN]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H392 [11FE]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7020 [16JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H3857 [8MY]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2940 [8AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: ensure availability of funds to provide technical assistance for certain conservation programs (see H.R. 1907), H5815 [24JN]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H2515 [31MR]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H6349 [8JY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H10978 [6NO]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9378 [8OC]

Drugs: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H9132 [1OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1516 [4MR]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H8950 [25SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H4877 [3JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H9130 [1OC]

FCC: ensure expeditious access by consumers to terrestrial digital television services (see H.R. 2825), H7453 [23JY]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H9214 [2OC]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1689 [10MR]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H5813 [24JN]

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: provide funding to protect integrity (see H. Res. 224), H3857 [8MY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1516 [4MR]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H6604 [10JY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H10978 [6NO]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H2272 [20MR]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H9132 [1OC]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 61), H391 [11FE]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7020 [16JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H2402 [26MR]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H172 [27JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H172 [27JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9282 [7OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H7226 [21JY]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 3079), H8216 [11SE]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H9131 [1OC]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H4529 [21MY]

Native Americans: clarify the lands over which Indian tribes shall have jurisdiction or exercise governmental power (see H.R. 3394), H10129 [29OC]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H1902 [13MR]

NLRB: inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds (see H.R. 1909), H6348 [8JY]

Nuclear energy: extend indemnification authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see H.R. 330), H138 [8JA]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: reform (see H.R. 1776), H3351 [11AP]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8017 [5SE]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (see H.R. 671), H390 [11FE]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9813 [21OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H10978 [6NO]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H5366 [12JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H4876 [3JN]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4528 [21MY]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H9282 [7OC]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H7020 [16JY]

———allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (see H.R. 465), H242 [29JA]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2311 [25MR]

———clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 1530), H3305 [10AP]

———exempt certain limousines from gas guzzler tax (see H.R. 2662), H6347 [8JY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H5664 [19JN]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H134 [8JA]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H10237 [30OC]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2940 [8AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H463 [12FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR] (see H.R. 459), H706 [13FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H3305 [10AP]

———provide involuntary conversion tax relief for producers forced to sell livestock due to weather-related conditions or Federal land management agency policy or action (see H.R. 483), H463 [12FE]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H2939 [8AP]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of capital gains, interest and dividends, and repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 1780), H3351 [11AP]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H8382 [17SE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of long-term vehicle storage by tax-exempt organizations which conduct county and similar fairs (see H.R. 2029), H3856 [8MY]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see H.R. 808), H2271 [20MR]

Terrorism: condemn terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Israel, urge strengthened anti-terrorism efforts, and encourage the Palestinian Authority to take effective action against terrorism (see H. Res. 250), H4738 [22MY]

———increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 1596), H2819 [3AP]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (see H.R. 23), H3683 [6MY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3304 [10AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: designate (see H.R. 1610), H2820 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H8904 [24SE]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see H. Res. 252), H4738 [22MY]

Foreign trade: extend trade benefits to certain imported tents (see H.R. 3496), H11359 [17NO]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (see H.R. 2304), H4875 [3JN]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9812 [21OC]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 [7MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H130 [8JA]

Remarks

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, H2776 [3AP]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9644 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2754, H2776 [3AP]

Armed Forces Relief Trust: tribute to radio and television fundraising drive for military families, E2306 [17NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H280 [5FE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), consideration (H. Res. 269), H5275 [12JN]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2892 [8AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (H.R. 3157), H11168 [17NO]

Drury University: tribute to Students In Free Enterprise World Cup Team, E2306 [17NO]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5108 [10JN]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, E1059 [22MY]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, E1059 [22MY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1847 [13MR]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, E164 [6FE]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H3619 [1MY], H5344 [12JN]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2339 [26MR]

IRS: protect taxpayers and ensure accountability (H.R. 1528), H5514 [18JN]

KOLR-TV (Springfield, MO): anniversary, E413 [10MR]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (H.R. 2304), H11170 [17NO]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E200 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 107), H3417 [29AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8316, H8319, H8322, H8340, H8342, H8343, H8345 [17SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8199 [11SE]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2754 [3AP]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: acknowledgement as majority whip, H6 [7JA]

Special order: granted, H387 [11FE]

Tributes

Butler, Wayne, E1127 [4JN]

Combest, Representative, E1083 [23MY]

Sparkman, John, E1127 [4JN]

BLUNT RESERVOIR AND PIERRE CANAL LAND CONVEYANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 426), S2522 [14FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 426), S2545 [14FE], S4879 [3AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 426) (S. Rept. 108-16), S3162 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 426, provisions, S2546 [14FE], S4880 [3AP]

BLYTHEVILLE, AR

Remarks in Senate

Eaker AFB: environmental restoration of former site funding, S6922 [22MY]

B'NAI B'RITH

Remarks in House

Bishop, Richard S.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E962 [15MY]

DiNunzio, Michael: North Penn B'nai B'rith Humanitarian Award recipient, E64 [27JA]

Hodkin, Joseph: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E98 [29JA]

Hodkin, Morris S.: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E98 [29JA]

Kastner, Barry A.: B'nai B'rith Banking and Finance Distinguished Achievement Award recipient, E95 [29JA]

Ufberg, Murray: Wilkes-Barre, PA, B'nai B'rith Community Service Award recipient, E166 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S11155 [5SE]

BNINSKI, CAROLYN E.

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (see S. Res. 197), S9496 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (S. Res. 197), S9512 [16JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 197, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al., S9504, S9512 [16JY]

BOARDMAN, PHILLIP

Remarks in Senate

Education: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

BOATS see Ships and Vessels

BOB HOPE AMERICAN PATRIOT AWARD ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1150), S7134 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1150), S7145 [23MY]

BOCA RATON, FL

Remarks in House

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

GSA: agreement with American Media, Inc., to convey title of anthrax contaminated building to the Federal Government, S2435 [13FE]

BOCK, FRANCES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2095 [20OC]

BOECKMANN, BERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1431 [9JY], E1589 [25JY]

BOEHLERT, SHERWOOD (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7020 [16JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3192 [10AP]

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 809), H1467 [27FE]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H5175 [10JN]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (see H.R. 1086), H1640 [5MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see H.R. 1297), H2823 [3AP]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building, Liberty, NY: designate (see H.R. 3234), H9213 [2OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: designate (see H.R. 2452), H7840 [3SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H2271 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8285 [16SE]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H4205 [15MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3762 [7MY]

Computers: expand computer and telecommunications advancements in rural areas (see H.R. 138), H463 [12FE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H6707 [14JY]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H12921 [8DE]

Contracts: require certain prospective government contractors to employ a certain percentage of their employees in the U.S. (see H.R. 3134), H9282 [7OC]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4206 [15MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7950 [4SE]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see H.R. 3032), H8016 [5SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H7329 [22JY]

Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H5046 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 2068), H5815 [24JN]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H5713 [23JN]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H5664 [19JN]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H322 [5FE]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H5815 [24JN]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 2681), H6464 [9JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H323 [5FE]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H7839 [3SE]

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), H9131 [1OC]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 3509), H11391 (see H.R. 3509), H11514 [18NO]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H7840 [3SE]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for civil aviation research and development projects and activities (see H.R. 2734), H7020 [16JY]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see H.R. 3281), H9813 [21OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H462 [12FE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H392 [11FE]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H9813 [21OC]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H9614 [16OC]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H3975 [9MY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H3571 [30AP]

———establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and prevent secondary conditions for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 2292), H5175 [10JN]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see H.R. 1964), H3682 [6MY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9982 [28OC]

International Space Station: tribute to Expedition 6 crew (see H. Res. 220), H3683 [6MY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H7020 [16JY]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 3012), H9131 [1OC]

James J. Peters Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 2786), H7085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3383), H9981 [28OC]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (see H.R. 3166), H9131 [1OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1334 [25FE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2822 [3AP]

Lehman, Jeffrey S.: tribute (see H. Res. 426), H10237 [30OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H11359 [17NO]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4978 [4JN]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H5714 [23JN]

———consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H2939 [8AP]

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H4206 [15MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2473 [27MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2473 [27MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H4206 [15MY]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H1953 [18MR]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H1908 [17MR]

———reimbursement for certain midwife services (see H.R. 2980), H11359 [17NO]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H5175 [10JN]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3053 [9AP]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H327 [7FE]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 1605), H2820 [3AP]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H9982 [28OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 180), H3684 [6MY]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see H.R. 2237), H4735 [22MY]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H8491 [23SE]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 1093), H2939 [8AP]

New England Fishery Management Council: include New York as a member (see H.R. 2679), H7788 [25JY]

New York, NY: reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program (see H.R. 2771), H9384 [14OC]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H56 [7JA]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H8017 [5SE]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H9283 [7OC]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H10457 [5NO]

———reform (see H.R. 1776), H8017 [5SE]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2312 [25MR]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H8284 [16SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see H.R. 6), H2863 [7AP]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4739 [22MY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H5468 [17JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5552 [18JN]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H8017 [5SE]

Social Security: allow certain remarried widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses to become or remain entitled to widow's or widower's insurance benefits (see H.R. 2583), H7949 [4SE]

———disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 172), H57 [7JA]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Con. Res. 142), H2938 [8AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H5046 [5JN]

———natural cork (see H.R. 1833), H3408 [12AP]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H4877 [3JN]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2392), H5088 [9JN]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H8284 [16SE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H9130 [1OC]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3571 [30AP]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H5267 [11JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3452 [29AP]

———application of installment sales treatment to property acquired for conservation purposes by a State or local government or certain tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 2830), H12921 [8DE]

———expand areas designated as renewal communities based on new census data (see H.R. 840), H9812 [21OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H1467 [27FE]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H9130 [1OC]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see H.R. 882), H12921 [8DE]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H8175 [10SE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H6464 [9JY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H5714 [23JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3453 [29AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H1902 [13MR]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H10457 [5NO]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H4739 [22MY]

———treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (see H.R. 805), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H5714 [23JN]

———treatment of certain losses arising from, and grants made as a result of terrorist attacks on New York, NY (see H.R. 3556), H11701 [20NO]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H4788 [2JN]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5929 [25JN]

Terrorism: establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders (see H.R. 2512), H9819 [24OC]

Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Queens, NY: designate (see H.R. 1318), H1953 [18MR]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 162), H463 [12FE] (see H.R. 2185), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 3270), H9375 [8OC]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3683 [6MY]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3684 [6MY]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 441), H11359 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4368 [20MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

Committee on Sciences (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 89), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 119), H1470 [3MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program (see H.R. 1774, 1777), H3351 [11AP]

———establish a pilot program and a development and demonstration program for clean fuel school buses (see H.R. 1461), H2470 [27MR]

———establish a research, development, and demonstration program in genetics, protein science, and computational biology of microbes and plants to support energy and environmental mission (see H.R. 1645), H2863 [7AP]

EPA: redesignate as the Dept. of Environmental Protection and elevate to cabinet level position (see H.R. 37), H53 [7JA]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H1678 [6MR]

Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: amend (see H.R. 1299), H1908 [17MR] (see H.R. 1773), H3351 [11AP]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see H.R. 1085), H1640 [5MR]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H699 [13FE]

Native Americans: clarify the lands over which Indian tribes shall have jurisdiction or exercise governmental power (see H.R. 3394), H10129 [29OC]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1681 [6MR]

Power resources: authorize research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 238), H134 [8JA]

Transportation: improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H7782 [25JY]

Essays

Emancipation Proclamation: Several Casey Park Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

———Several Owasco Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Mattiace, Jessica, E740 [11AP]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: by, Committee on Science (House), H4601 [22MY]

Energy Policy Act: by, Committee on Science (House), H3092 [10AP]

FAA programs reauthorization: by, Committee on Science (House), H5200 [11JN]

National laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding: by, Committee on Science (House), H7130 [18JY]

———Representative Hobson, Committee on Appropriations (House), H7130 [18JY]

Tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities: several sportsmen and conservation organizations, H8412 [23SE]

U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization: by, Committee on Science (House), H12131 [21NO]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H12131 [21NO]

Poems

``America,'' Mark E. Crispell, E1128 [4JN]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), E1528 [18JY]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (H. Con. Res. 279), H9835 [28OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H3245, H3251 [10AP]

Carter, Gary: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA]

Children and youth: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (H. Con. Res. 185), E1006 [21MY]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E2006 [8OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H283 [5FE]

Dept. of Energy: national laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding, H7129 [18JY]

———Office of Science funding, H7129 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conservation programs funding, H6957 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6957, H6958 [16JY], H7088 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7871 [4SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7871 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7691 [25JY]

Discovery Communications, Inc.: tribute to Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalists, E1896 [25SE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, E165 [6FE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7129 [18JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4301 [20MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2974 [9AP]

Forest Service: prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7088 [17JY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5875 [25JN]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H3192, H3232 [10AP]

Murray, Eddie: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: ensure that environmental and toxicological impacts are studied during developmental process of nanotechnology, H3724 [7MY]

———establish Center for Societal, Ethical, Educational, Legal, and Workforce Issues Related to Nanotechnology, H3731, H3732 [7MY]

———establish (H.R. 766), H3715, H3724, H3726, H3727, H3728, H3729, H3730, H3731, H3732 [7MY]

———include citizens advisory panels, H3727, H3728, H3729, H3730 [7MY]

———include research on potential of nanotechnology to produce or facilitate the production of clean, inexpensive energy, H3726 [7MY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6932 [16JY]

NSF: cybersecurity research funding, H7691 [25JY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 262), H9318 [8OC]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (H. Con. Res. 80), H6891 [16JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3192, H3232, H3245, H3251 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11423 [18NO]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), H11682, H11685 [20NO]

———authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nantechnology research (S. 189), H11680 [20NO]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (H. Res. 362), H8411 [23SE]

State University of New York College at Oneonta: tribute to women's soccer team, E2501 [8DE]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (H. Con. Res. 142), H3017 [9AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 1152), H12129, H12130 [21NO]

Waterloo, NY: tribute to St. Mary's School students, E1247 [13JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H9031 [30SE], H10455 [5NO]

Special order: granted, H1687 [10MR], H9374 [8OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Science (House) (H. Rept. 107-809), H169 [27JA]

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1081) (H. Rept. 108-324), H9737 [20OC]

Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 238) (H. Rept. 108-128), H4733 [22MY]

FAA Appropriations for Civil Aviation Research and Development Projects and Activities: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2734) (H. Rept. 108-405), H12928 [15DE]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2692) (H. Rept. 108-245), H7837 [3SE]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act Reauthorization: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1856) (H. Rept. 108-326), H9818 [24OC]

Nanotechnology Research and Development Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 766) (H. Rept. 108-89), H3681 [6MY]

NASA Flexibility Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1085) (H. Rept. 108-244), H7837 [3SE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2608) (H. Rept. 108-246), H7837 [3SE]

Rules

Committee on Science (House), H1683-H1687 [10MR]

Tributes

Beringer, Barry, E2091 [20OC]

Convertino, Sebastian, III (Mike), E337 [27FE]

Crispell, Mark E., E1128 [4JN]

Mattiace, Jessica, E740 [11AP]

Mitchell, Donald J., H9220 [7OC]

Smoot, Oliver R., E301 [27FE]

Wood, George A., E2498 [8DE]

BOEHM, KEITH

Articles and editorials

Soldier's Story—Letters Between Shelbyville Men Unite Mothers, E181 [11FE]

BOEHM, SHARON

Articles and editorials

Soldier's Story—Letters Between Shelbyville Men Unite Mothers, E181 [11FE]

BOEHNER, JOHN A. (a Representative from Ohio)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H10469 [6NO]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2836 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H5268 [11JN]

Armed Forces: extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 14), H52 [7JA]

Children and youth: reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3232), H9213 [2OC]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H172 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see H. Res. 86), H705 [13FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (see H.R. 3030), H8016 [5SE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H2132 [19MR]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3683 [6MY]

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH: designate (see H.R. 985), H1462 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9613 [16OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H3572 [30AP]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H1900 [13MR]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H3637 [1MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify that Christmas tree farming is agriculture (see H.R. 2516), H5661 [19JN]

———permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H9614 [16OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7455 [23JY]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H6602 [10JY]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H5813 [24JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H9131 [1OC]

Higher Education Act: amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (see H.R. 3311), H9613 [16OC]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 3076), H8216 [11SE]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (see H.R. 2211), H4734 [22MY]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 184), H4204 [15MY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: provide options to States to innovate and improve the education of disabled children by expanding choices for students and parents (see H.R. 1373), H2268 [20MR]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 464), H242 [29JA]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3572 [30AP]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2822 [3AP]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9282 [7OC]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H5267 [11JN]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H700 [13FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2823 [3AP]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H52 [7JA]

Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Youngstown, OH: designate (see H.R. 161), H245 [29JA]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 280), H136 [8JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (see H.R. 1583), H2819 [3AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H8906 [24SE]

Ohio: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 122), H1516 [4MR]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 10), H60 [7JA]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H8906 [24SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H704 [13FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H273 [4FE]

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building, Canton, OH: designate (see H.R. 3175), H8905 [24SE]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H12312 [21NO]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8284 [16SE]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———clarify exemption from the self-employment tax for termination payments received by former life insurance salesmen (see H.R. 2509), H9377 [8OC]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see H.R. 286), H706 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———expand the expense treatment for small businesses and provide a shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 1126), H1679 [6MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2864 [7AP]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11702 [20NO]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H4205 [15MY]

———provide for disclosure of return information for student financial assistance purposes (see H.R. 3613), H12308 [21NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H8381 [17SE]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H9129 [1OC]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H58 [7JA]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———restore estate tax and repeal carryover basis rule, increase estate and gift tax unified credit, and reduce rate of estate and gifts taxes to the generally applicable capital gains rates (see H.R. 2610), H6261 [26JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5714 [23JN]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see H.R. 281), H136 [8JA]

U.S. Antidumping Act: repeal (see H.R. 1073), H5366 [12JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr., Post Office Building, Strongsville, OH: designate (see H.R. 3300), H9477 [15OC]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H242 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 80), H705 [13FE]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (see H.R. 3108), H8380 [17SE]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Conference reports

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342), H5307-H5316 [12JN]

Letters

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: by, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3530 [30AP]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3530 [30AP]

Pension Security Act: by, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4060 [14MY]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4060 [14MY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12827 [8DE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H663 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H663 [13FE], H12827 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9534 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2792 [3AP]

Business and industry: protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, H4059 [14MY]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2363 [26MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2414 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2414 [27MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5442 [17JN]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), H9826 [28OC]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (H. Res. 25), H148 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (H. Res. 378), H9829 [28OC]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), H9885 [28OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), H5638 [19JN]

———National Service Trust funding, H2792 [3AP]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (H. Con. Res. 162), H5052 [9JN]

Dept. of Education: conduct study to determine State compliance costs relative to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H3530 [30AP]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2524, H2525 [1AP]

Dept. of Labor: Mine Safety and Health Administration underground coal mine dust level regulations, H6562, H6563 [10JY]

———prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H6569, H6570 [10JY], H9161 [2OC]

———provide technical assistance to local boards for accounting and program operation practices and establish a system for States to share information on practical workforce investment activities, H3816 [8MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6512, H6562, H6563, H6565, H6568, H6569, H6570 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9161 [2OC], H10085 [29OC]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (H. Con. Res. 94), H10303 [4NO]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2481 [31MR]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7988 [5SE], H8060 [9SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7988 [5SE], H8060 [9SE]

Education: expand eligibility for loan forgiveness to State-certified reading specialists, H6384, H6392 [9JY]

———funding, H663 [13FE], H6386 [9JY], H6512 [10JY], H12827 [8DE]

———improve education for children with special needs by encouraging innovative approaches to parental involvement and flexibility, E536 [20MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6384, H6386, H6388, H6392 [9JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6358 [9JY]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10300 [4NO]

———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 26), H145 [27JA]

Employment: clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers, H3813 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3777, H3785, H3809, H3810, H3811, H3813, H3814, H3815, H3816 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3772 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), corrections in engrossment, H3821 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), motion to recommit, H3818 [8MY]

———ensure that centers and providers of training services meet specific employment needs of local employers and participants, H3810, H3811 [8MY]

———exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, H3772, H3778 [8MY]

———extend age for eligibility for certain youth training programs, H3814 [8MY]

———increase need-based funding to local workforce development boards, H3815 [8MY]

———provide priority training for single parents, displaced homemakers and pregnant, single women under certain adult training programs, H3815 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2319 [26MR]

FCC: release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, E994 [19MY]

Head Start Program: funding, H6386 [9JY]

———prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7571, H7574 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7543, H7549, H7553, H7571, H7574, H7590 [24JY], E1052 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7521 [24JY]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5612, H5616, H5627, H5630, H5635 [19JN]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the qualifications of foreign schools (S. 570), H8983, H8984 [30SE]

———enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9757 [21OC]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 3076), H9751 [21OC]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (H.R. 12), E15 [8JA]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6364, H6365, H6371 [9JY], E1072 [23MY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (H. Res. 310), H6355 [9JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), corrections in engrossment, H6383 [9JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow parents to determine appropriate educational facilities for each child in consultation with the Individualized Family Service Plan team, H3528 [30AP]

———permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3515 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3466, H3469, H3475, H3515, H3528, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3464 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in engrossment, H3532 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (H.R. 464), E104 [29JA]

———use of priority grants to establish training programs for the early and appropriate identification of children with disabilities, H3529 [30AP]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H4386 [21MY]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4270 [20MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), H1650 [6MR], H8253 [16SE]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 280), H11458 [18NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H2414 [27MR]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4023 [14MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H10085 [29OC]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6565, H6568 [10JY]

Ohio: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 122), H1700 [11MR]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 10), H102 [8JA]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate, H11831 [20NO]

———change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), H9250 [7OC], H9293, H9295, H9301 [8OC]

———protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, H4090 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4040, H4059, H4064, H4083, H4088 [14MY], E339 [27FE]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), motion to recommit, H4090 [14MY]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers, H11831 [20NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11421 [18NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H477, H483, H523, H527, H529 [13FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4270 [20MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5597, H5612, H5614, H5616, H5619, H5627, H5629, H5630, H5631, H5632, H5633, H5635, H5637 [19JN]

Society for Human Resource Management: tribute, E419 [11MR]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3521), H11831 [20NO]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H3818 [8MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H405 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, E782 [12AP]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (H.R. 444), E108 [29JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H387 [11FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Rept. 107-797), H51 [7JA]

Back to Work Incentive Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 444) (H. Rept. 108-35), H1900 [13MR]

Child Medication Safety Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1170) (H. Rept. 108-121), H4527 [21MY]

Family Time Flexibility Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 108-127), H4733 [22MY]

Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 108-307), H9375 [8OC]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-77), H3450 [29AP]

Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3030) (H. Rept. 108-310), H9380 [10OC]

International Studies in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3077) (H. Rept. 108-308), H9375 [8OC]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee of Conference (S. 342) (H. Rept. 108-150), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 14) (H. Rept. 108-26), H1678 [6MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 13) (H. Rept. 108-16), H1331 [25FE]

Pension Security Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 108-43), H1952 [18MR]

Ready To Teach Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2211) (H. Rept. 108-183), H6261 [26JN]

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 108-118), H4366 [20MY]

School Readiness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2210) (H. Rept. 108-184), H6261 [26JN]

Small Business Health Fairness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 660) (H. Rept. 108-156), H5407 [16JN]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1261) (H. Rept. 108-82), H3634 [1MY]

Rules

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H371-H374 [11FE]

Tributes

Combest, Representative, E993 [19MY]

Gates, Joyce, E70 [27JA]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H405 [12FE]

Nuxhall, Joe, E2249 [6NO]

Wright, Neldeen, E567 [25MR]

BOEING CO.

Letters

Tribute to Boeing Guard and Reserve Network: Rudy F. de Leon, Boeing Co., S4677 [2AP]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: violations in Evolved Expendable Vehicle competition process, S10137 [29JY]

China, Republic of: commemoration of China Airlines purchase of Boeing aircraft, S4273 [21MR]

BOENISCH, EDMOND W., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4556 [31MR]

BOETCHER, JASON M.

Proclamations

Tribute: Representative Ney, E1733 [9SE]

BOFFERDING, CHARLES

Letters

Prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied, S8616 [26JN]

BOGAARD, BILL

Letters

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S14235 [7NO]

BOGDANICH, WALT

Articles and editorials

Some Successful Models Ignored as Congress Works on Drug Bill, S11074 [4SE]

BOGER, MARY W.

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E459 [13MR]

BOGUE, ANDREW W.

Bills and resolutions

Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD: designate (see S. 341), S2187 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD: designate (S. 341), S2189 [11FE]

Texts of

S. 341, Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD, S2190 [11FE]

BOHNER, ROY O.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1362 [26JN]

BOISE, ID

Bills and resolutions

F.H. Newell Building: designate (see H.R. 3124), H8381 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Arts and humanities: tribute to artists participating in Women's History Month Juried Art Exhibition, E414 [10MR]

Floyd, Courtney: Salvation Army Emily Reno Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Henderson, Al: Salvation Army Wlliam Booth Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Albertson's Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

Boise State University: tribute to football team, S1867 [4FE]

Brady, R. Hugh: Idaho High School Activities Hall of Fame inductee, S8718 [26JN]

William Howard Taft Elementary School: Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, S12371 [2OC]

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Sports: tribute to football team, S1867 [4FE]

BOLAND, RAYMOND G.

Letters

Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act, S7011 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1957 [2OC]

BOLDREY, ROBERT

Reports filed

Nomination to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

BOLING, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H6468 [10JY]

BOLIVIA, REPUBLIC OF

Letters

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: Representatives Tom Davis and Souder, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: funding, S4818 [3AP]

BOLLINGER, D. WAYNE, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7712 [11JN], S8434 [24JN]

BOLOR, KELLY M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2396 [22NO]

BOLTEN, JOSHUA B. (OMB Director)

Remarks in Senate

OMB: nomination to be Director, S8712 [26JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be OMB Director: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

BOLTON, FRANCES P. (a former Representative from Ohio)

Remarks in House relative to

Case Western Reserve University: tribute to Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumni, E1230 [11JN]

BOLTON, JOHN R.

Letters

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE], S2756 [26FE], S2888 [27FE]

Nomination of William H. Rehnquist to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S2662 [25FE]

BOMBINGS see Terrorism

BOND, CHRISTOPHER S. (a Senator from Missouri)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1164 [17JA], S1288, S1295 [21JA], S1411, S1412, S1428 [23JA], S1510 [28JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12390 [2OC], S12425, S12473 [3OC], S12749 [16OC], S12796, S12839 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4769, S4771, S4860, S4862, S4863 [3AP]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S14457 [11NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4214, S4217 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6726 [20MY], S6872 [21MY], S6896 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9913 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9205, S9264 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11324, S11360 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13172 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14477, S14496, S14507, S14510, S14518, S14520, S14820, S14835, S14842, S14843, S14844 [12NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8234 [19JN], S8371 [23JN], S8457 [24JN], S8561 [25JN], S8683, S8728 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9205, S9264 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7407 [4JN], S9906, S9922 [24JY], S10694 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC]

———H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Articles and editorials

Don't Play Politics on Iraq, Representative Marshall, Washington (DC) Post, S12249 [1OC]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, David Kay, Washington (DC) Post, S13847 [4NO]

Political Malpractice, Wall Street Journal, S9071 [9JY]

United States v. European Union, Robert B. Zoellick, Wall Street Journal, S7118 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see S. Con. Res. 36), S5343 [11AP]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S11479 [15SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Bankruptcy: extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 1323), S8727 [26JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see S. 243), S4275 [21MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S6979 (see S. 1019), S6980 [22MY]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S7236 [3JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S14805 [12NO]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (see S. 1153), S7135 [23MY]

Employment: provide integrated workforce training programs for adults with limited English proficiency (see S. 1690), S12277 [1OC]

Energy Policy Act: increase allowable credit for biodiesel use under the alternatively fueled vehicle purchase requirement (see S. 356), S2187 [11FE]

EPA: authorize use of funds made available for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relating to the development and implementation of phase II of the storm water program (see S. 1716), S12448 [3OC]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see S. Res. 154), S7135 [23MY]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA]

FHA: increase mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions (see S. 1571), S10970 [2SE]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S6029 [12MY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3620 [12MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see S. 1248), S8727 [26JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S13053 [22OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S7382 [4JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S7136 [23MY]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3883 [18MR]

Medicare: enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see S. 654), S3881 [18MR]

———permanently increase payment rates for home health services in rural areas (see S. 636), S3804 [17MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (see S. 1303), S11832 [23SE]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S6625 [19MY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2595 [24FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1479 [23JA]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

NIH: provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants (see S. 566), S3253 [6MR]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Pensions: promote the provision of retirement investment advice to workers managing their retirement income assets (see S. 1698), S12277 [1OC]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3165 [5MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5542 [30AP]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S4957 [8AP]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

———reauthorize assistance programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 1154), S7135 [23MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE]

Small business: develop a pilot program for credit enhancement guarantees on pools of non-SBA loans (see S. 1713), S12448 [3OC]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see S. 545), S3252 [6MR]

———improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (see S. 141), S203 [10JA]

———provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S1977 [5FE]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6708 [20MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see S. 1506), S10617 [31JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S6979 [22MY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S9245 [10JY]

———expand depreciation benefits available to small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see S. 158), S288 [14JA]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (see S. 357), S2458 [13FE]

———modify unrelated business income limitation on investment in certain debt-financed properties (see S. 855), S5173 [10AP]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S4898 [7AP]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S5726 [5MY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S134 [9JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see S. 1072), S6507 [15MY]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2702 [25FE]

Women: reduce the preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S15813 [24NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN]

Dept. of the Interior: study the suitability and feasibility of designating the French Colonial Heritage Area in Ste. Genevieve, MO, as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 1105), S6977 [22MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1584), S11161 [5SE]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1134), S6978 [22MY]

Health: amend legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program to coordinate services for uninsured and underinsured (see S. 1775), S13053 [22OC]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see S. Res. 96), S4166 [20MR]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see S. 673), S4165 [20MR]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. Con. Res. 27), S4166 [20MR]

Medicare: coverage of certain drugs and biologicals under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (see S. 1206), S7540 [9JN]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (see S. 1167), S7188 [2JN]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (see S. 1814), S13802 [3NO]

Singapore: welcome Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 42), S5771 [6MY]

Tariff: triethyleneglycol bis(2-ethyl hexanoate) (see S. 446), S2701 [25FE]

Taxation: clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies (see S. 735), S4512 [27MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

Letters

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles: Alan Reuther, International Union, United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, S9895 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding: David W. Gorman, DAV, S14502 [12NO]

———Delatorro L. McNeal, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S14502 [12NO]

———Robert E. Wallace, VFW, S14501 [12NO]

———S. John Sisler, AMVETS, S14501 [12NO]

Highway infrastructure and mass transit funding: American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4128 [20MR]

———Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S4127 [20MR]

———Peter J. Loughlin, Associated General Contractors of America, S4127 [20MR]

———Raymond J. Poupore, National Heavy & Highway Alliance, S4127 [20MR]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4127 [20MR]

Overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves: Michael P. Cline, Enlisted Association of the National Guard, S9382 [15JY]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., S9382 [15JY]

———Robert A. McIntosh, Reserve Officers Association, S9382 [15JY]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: Donald P. Bliss, National Association of State Fire Marshals, S14468 [12NO]

———Jacqueline Elder, CPSC, S14469 [12NO]

———Thomas J. Dammrick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, S14469 [12NO]

———William Farr, Missouri Dept. of Public Safety, S14470 [12NO]

———William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14468 [12NO]

Lists

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1847 [4FE]

Privilege of the floor

Napoliello, David, S4221 [20MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12945 [21OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S15917 [25NO]

Air pollution: study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1194 [21JA], S1303 [22JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1194 [21JA], S1303 [22JA], S1379, S1381, S1431, S1460 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1194 [21JA], S1303 [22JA], S1379, S1381, S1431, S1460 [23JA], S15917 [25NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12106 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S13424-S13427 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12247, S12250, S12254 [1OC], S12425 [3OC], S12778, S12789, S12790, S12797 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4770, S4771 [3AP]

Armed Forces: improve care and treatment of reserve military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, S14087 [6NO]

———prohibit excessive overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9381 [15JY], S12790 [17OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S13843 [4NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1696 [29JA]

Aviation: ensure fair resolution of labor integration issues relative to airline mergers, S4770, S4771 [3AP]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S1888 [4FE]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to deficit reduction, S4125 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4125 [20MR], S4235, S4254, S4256 [21MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1696 [29JA]

California: prevent implementation of air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14467, S14468, S14470 [12NO], S14930, S14932 [17NO]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1431 [23JA]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1847 [4FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13948, S13949 [5NO], S14256 [7NO]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S268 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S268 [14JA]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S9271 [11JY], S14526 [12NO]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), S8011, S8012, S8163 [18JN]

———require public notice and comment prior to any changes to program requirements or policy and prohibit disclosure of selection information, S14507 [12NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6923 [22MY]

———establish commission to study overseas deployments, S9381 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9381 [15JY], S9479 [16JY]

———use and procurement of recycled and biodegradable products, S6923 [22MY]

Dept. of HUD: non-elderly disability voucher program funding, S14524 [12NO]

Dept. of the Interior: study the suitability and feasibility of designating the French Colonial Heritage Area in Ste. Genevieve, MO, as a unit of the National Park System (S. 1105), S6985 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: cemetery planning and construction funding, S15000 [18NO]

———modify Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative to include long-term, domiciliary, and mental health care provisions, S14501, S14502, S14504, S14524 [12NO]

———permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (S. 1153), S7148 [23MY]

———prohibit funding to implement policies in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks, S14938 [17NO]

———require further analysis on future needs of veterans health care services and facilities under the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative, S14940 [17NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13109, S13111 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14464, S14467, S14468, S14470, S14501, S14502, S14504, S14506, S14507, S14510, S14511, S14512, S14517, S14518, S14520, S14524, S14525, S14526 [12NO], S14930, S14932, S14933, S14935, S14937, S14938, S14939, S14940 [17NO], S14995, S14999, S15000, S15001 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, S14932, S14940 [17NO], S15021 [18NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S15021 [18NO]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13489 [29OC]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize and improve (S. 1134), S7038 [22MY]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14467, S14468, S14470 [12NO], S14930, S14932 [17NO]

———enforcement personnel levels, S14506 [12NO]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

———State water pollution control revolving fund and State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund capitalization grants funding, S14517 [12NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2310 [12FE]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (S. Res. 154), unanimous-consent request, S7117, S7118 [23MY]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11509 [16SE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13450 [29OC]

Guadalupe Center, Inc.: tribute, S5431 [28AP]

Health: home health care funding, S11155 [5SE]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (S. Res. 96), S4180 [20MR]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S9069, S9071 [9JY]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (S. 673), S4170 [20MR]

Help America Vote Act: funding, S13109, S13111 [23OC], S15949 [25NO]

———require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (H.R. 2239), S15917 [25NO]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14504, S14505 [12NO]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S1379, S1381 [23JA]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13424-S13427 [29OC]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S13424-S13427 [29OC]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, S13843 [4NO]

———Iraqi Defense Corps and national security forces funding, S12247, S12250, S12254 [1OC]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, S13801 [3NO]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13330 [28OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9271 [11JY]

Medicare: coverage of certain drugs and biologicals under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (S. 1206), S7543 [9JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), S11155 [5SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15559 [22NO]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (S. 1167), S7195 [2JN]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S9890, S9894 [24JY], S10088, S10112 [29JY]

NASA: funding, S15000 [18NO]

———research partnerships with universities and industry funding, S14525 [12NO]

———space shuttle safety funding, S1847 [4FE]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9479 [16JY], S12778 [17OC]

National Engineers Week: tribute to winners of Regional Future City Competition, S2453 [13FE]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

National security: enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1864), S14927 [17NO]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1865), S14927 [17NO]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1866), S14927 [17NO]

North Chicago, IL: increase cooperation between VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Hospital, S14511 [12NO]

NSF: Division of Astronomical Sciences research facilities funding, S14525 [12NO]

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight: funding, S14510 [12NO]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: funding, S1460 [23JA], S14995 [18NO]

Pensions: promote the provision of retirement investment advice to workers managing their retirement income assets (S. 1698), S12292 [1OC]

Point of order, S11002 [3SE], S14517, S14518 [12NO]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict, S14933 [17NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5890 [8MY], S7426, S7428 [5JN], S9890, S9894 [24JY], S10088, S10106, S10111, S10112 [29JY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5890 [8MY]

———subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7426, S7428 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14753 [12NO]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), S13804 [3NO]

SBA: HUBZone Program funding, S12090 [26SE]

———reauthorize loan programs (S. 1375), S11241 [9SE], S12090 [26SE]

Senate: legislative program, S1847 [4FE], S9924 [24JY], S14519 [12NO]

Ships and vessels: transfer of certain naval vessels (S. 1863), S14927 [17NO]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to March of Dimes Radio Broadcasters for Babies event, S15970 [25NO]

Taxation: clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies (S. 735), S4526 [27MR]

Transportation: highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4125 [20MR], S4254, S4256 [21MR]

Treaties and agreements: provide exceptions from requirements for bilateral agreements with Australia and the United Kingdom for exemptions from the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (S. 1862), S14927 [17NO]

Veterans: health care funding, S12425 [3OC], S12797 [17OC], S14464 [12NO], S15917, S15949 [25NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S14384 [11NO]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, S4235 [21MR]

Reports

Care and Treatment of Reserve Military Personnel Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan: Senate National Guard Caucus, S14088-S14090 [6NO]

Reports filed

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1584) (S. Rept. 108-143), S11161 [5SE]

Statements

Interim Report on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction: David Kay, Iraqi Survey Group, S13843-S13847 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 735, Small Insurance Company Inflation Adjustment Act, S4526 [27MR]

S. 1134, Economic Development Administration reauthorization and improvement, S7038-S7040 [22MY]

Tributes

Begien, Martin, S11114 [4SE]

Cary, John C., S5480 [29AP]

Graham, Senator Bob, S1847 [4FE]

Hyde, Myra, S10899 [1AU]

Johnson, William E., S11026 [3SE]

McConnell, Senator, S1847 [4FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4504 [27MR]

Paulsell, Steve, S3247 [6MR]

Platt, Daniel and Jo Ann, S15646 [23NO]

Songy, Jerry, S26 [7JA]

Talent, Senator, S2279 [12FE]

BOND, JAMES R.T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1700 [5SE]

BOND, THOMAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E505 [18MR]

BONDS, BOBBY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1686 [4SE]

BONGIORNO, PHILIP

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12888 [20OC]

BONILLA, HENRY (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6650 [14JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, H229 [29JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, H2877 [8AP]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H11379 [18NO]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10367 [5NO]

Articles and editorials

Aiming High—Academy Still Soars Above Rivals in Terms of Academics and Research Work, Colorado Springs (CO) Gazette, E2520 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H1955 [18MR]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H2402 [26MR]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2312 [25MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9282 [7OC]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H7840 [3SE]

Attlesey, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 207), H4206 [15MY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H11702 [20NO]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

———establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see H.R. 3003), H11652 [19NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H324 [5FE]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3976 [9MY]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see H.R. 3226), H12922 [8DE]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see H.R. 3226), H12922 [8DE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H4739 [22MY]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H2822 [3AP]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H9478 [15OC]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H10237 [30OC]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7169 [18JY]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H12921 [8DE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

Financial institutions: encourage a strong community-based banking system (see H.R. 2341), H4977 [4JN]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H4739 [22MY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H3975 [9MY]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H6603 [10JY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

GAO: conduct a study on price controls of foreign governments on pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2577), H8382 [17SE]

Health: increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H3763 [7MY]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1689 [10MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H2473 [27MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H6464 [9JY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1466 [27FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2822 [3AP]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3762 [7MY]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3762 [7MY]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H4255 [19MY]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6264 [26JN]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3637 [1MY]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (see H.R. 254), H135 [8JA]

———treaty obligations relative to use of the Colorado, Rio Grande, and Tijuana Rivers (see H. Con. Res. 181), H4130 [14MY]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H5174 [10JN]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 240), H4254 [19MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3638 [1MY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see H.R. 1096), H4205 [15MY]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H2474 [27MR]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2402 [26MR]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H2473 [27MR]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H9130 [1OC]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Roads and highways: designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see H.R. 3240), H11149 [12NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

San Antonio Spurs (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 279), H5408 [16JN]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H8017 [5SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H3571 [30AP]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (see H.R. 1071), H3571 [30AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4368 [20MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H4205 [15MY]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H1810 [12MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow credit for production of oil and gas from domestic marginal wells and extend credit for alternative fuels (see H.R. 503), H244 [29JA]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H3762 [7MY]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H3637 [1MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H8284 [16SE]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H5664 [19JN]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H4978 [4JN]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H3637 [1MY]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see H.R. 1222), H3305 [10AP]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H703 [13FE]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 51), H3452 [29AP]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4788 [2JN]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2703 [2AP]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H1466 [27FE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2823 [3AP]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H3641 [5MY]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Transportation: provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

U.N.: rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H3637 [1MY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1812 [12MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H137 [8JA]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see H.R. 2673), H6463 [9JY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see H.R. 1386), H2269 [20MR]

Mexico: specify locations where certain citizens and nationals may be removed from the U.S. into Mexico (see H.R. 3110), H8380 [17SE]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (see H.R. 1088), H1640 [5MR]

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: by, S1957 [5FE]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6634 [14JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6609 [14JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, H6640, H6647 [14JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H6649 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6609, H6634, H6635, H6636, H6639, H6640, H6647, H6649, H6650, H6651, H6654, H6655 [14JY], H11372 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12814 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), motion to instruct conferees, H11373 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent request, H6633 [14JY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6636 [14JY]

Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12814 [8DE]

AT&T Corp.: advertising campaign relative to regulation of local telephone service, H2590 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: historically Black colleges and universities funding, H6639 [14JY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: conservation technical assistance programs funding, H6650 [14JY]

———Office of Civil Rights funding, H6635 [14JY]

———prohibit approval of any nonambulatory livestock for human consumption, H6654 [14JY]

Dept. of HHS: community health centers funding, H6535, H6536 [10JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H11373 [18NO]

Dept. of Justice: use of existing State, local, and private prisons to house Federal prisoners, E1611 [25JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), E1611 [25JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6535, H6536 [10JY]

Food: educate the public on the use of biotechnology in producing food for human consumption, H6650 [14JY]

Iraq: trip findings of several Representatives relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9389 [15OC]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (H.R. 254), H1350 [26FE]

San Antonio Spurs (basketball team): tribute (H. Res. 279), H5645 [19JN]

Territories: Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6651 [14JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4732 [22MY], H7084 [17JY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-193), H6463 [9JY]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6610-H6617 [14JY]

Tributes

Bloom, David, E717 [10AP]

Combest, Representative, H4232 [19MY], E1074 [23MY]

Ruhlen, George, E2406 [22NO]

Skeen, Joe, H12888 [8DE]

BONILLA, RUBEN

Statements

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge, S2900 [27FE]

BONNER, FRAN AND MARIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1370 [26JN]

BONNER, JO (a Representative from Alabama)

Addresses

Stand Up for America: Beth Killough Chapman, E725 [10AP]

Articles and editorials

Time Too Soon To Comprehend, Robert Buchanan, Mobile (AL) Register, E2179 [31OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9282 [7OC]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Bob Stump Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2806), H7788 [25JY]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H4012 [13MY]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H10458 [5NO]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H4978 [4JN]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H1902 [13MR]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H3762 [7MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H3354 [11AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H2271 [20MR]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6603 [10JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4368 [20MY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3858 [8MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1903 [13MR]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H4877 [3JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H3975 [9MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9377 [8OC]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H1334 [25FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H1682 [6MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H4205 [15MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3453 [29AP]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H3857 [8MY]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8382 [17SE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H7839 [3SE]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3355 [11AP]

Ships and vessels: expand use of Capital Construction Fund to expand U.S. maritime industry and promote construction by domestic shipbuilders (see H.R. 2190), H5815 [24JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2312 [25MR]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H8016 [5SE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H9377 [8OC]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H1743 [11MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5268 [11JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1903 [13MR]

———textile machinery (see H.R. 552), H1682 [6MR]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see H.R. 491), H1467 [27FE]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2703 [2AP]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see H.R. 1479), H3572 [30AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1682 [6MR]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H1746 [11MR]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5663 [19JN]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5664 [19JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H3974 [9MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3453 [29AP]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H7949 [4SE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H1902 [13MR]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H9982 [28OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H6707 [14JY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H3453 [29AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3453 [29AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1396 [26FE]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H3637 [1MY]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H3637 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset provisions (see H.R. 407), H217 [28JA]

Prayers

Support for Troops Engaged in Military Action in Iraq: Jeff Stewart, E531 [20MR]

Remarks

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E531 [20MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2156 [20MR]

Eaton, Harold C.: Mobile, AL, Corps of Engineers Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees honoree, E1717 [5SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5508 [18JN]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, E263 [13FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4317 [20MY]

Garner, Lynn: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1242 [13JN]

Johnston, Neil C.: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E1084 [23MY]

Mobile, AL: anniversary of Alabama State Docks, E1349 [25JN]

Smith, Mary: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1240 [13JN]

Splenda, Inc.: Alabama Technology Network and Business Council of Alabama Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award Medium Manufacturer honoree, E683 [3AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, H2156 [20MR]

Taylor, Cathy Moss: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

Thompson Engineering, Inc.: American Council of Engineering Companies Alabama Chapter Engineering Excellence Honor Award recipient, E499 [18MR]

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3713 [7MY], E2239 [5NO], E2327 [19NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3680 [6MY]

Special order: granted, H2818 [3AP]

Tributes

Bueche, Paul J., E2179 [31OC]

Cane, P. Grey, Jr., E1725 [5SE]

Chapman, Beth Killough, E725 [10AP]

Condrey, Diann, E444 [12MR]

Crosby, Catherine, E1818 [17SE]

Day, Marjorie S., E1941 [1OC]

Johnson, Howard, E1428 [9JY]

Johnson, Howard, II, H2812 [3AP]

King, T. Keith, E1235 [13JN]

McClure, Carlisle, Jr., E1815 [17SE]

Owens, Gene, E1719 [5SE]

Palughi, Delano, E288 [26FE]

Stewart, James E., E289 [26FE]

Stump, Bob, E1427 [9JY]

Wiggins, Devon, E2519 [8DE]

Wiggins, John, E502 [18MR]

Yaroch, Arthur V., E501 [18MR]

Yeend, Richard C., Jr., E2169 [30OC]

BONNER, RAYMOND

Articles and editorials

At Iraqi Depot, Missiles Galore, No Guards, S12784 [17OC]

BONNER COUNTY, ID

Amendments

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (S. 435), S15868 [24NO]

Bills and resolutions

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (see S. 435), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 903), H1332 [25FE]

Remarks in Senate

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (S. 435), S2703 [25FE], S15868 [24NO]

Reports filed

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 435) (S. Rept. 108-133), S10970 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 435, Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act, S15869 [24NO]

BONNERS FERRY, ID

Remarks in House

Boundary County District Library: tribute, E666 [3AP]

BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION

Remarks in House

Accounting practices, H11402 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Electric power: transmission upgrade, S1451 [23JA]

BONO, MARY (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9813 [21OC]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1466 [27FE]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H11702 [20NO]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8382 [17SE]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H3975 [9MY]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

China, People's Republic of: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4978 [4JN]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H7787 [25JY]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H9130 [1OC]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

Dept. of Energy: cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

———establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H9688 [17OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H3354 [11AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

Electric power: prohibit fraudulent recording of revenue from round trip sales of electric power (see H.R. 1255), H1811 [12MR]

———provide market transparency in wholesale sales of electric energy and prohibit round trip trading of electricity (see H.R. 1254), H1811 [12MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5815 [24JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

FERC: provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses (see H.R. 1013), H1903 [13MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4206 [15MY]

———display in each classroom or other similar educational setting in the U.S. (see H. Res. 271), H5366 [12JN]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

Health: provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 2221), H8491 [23SE] (see H.R. 3140), H8906 [24SE]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1396 [26FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H10237 [30OC]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H7839 [3SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4012 [13MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H11651 [19NO]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H6265 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5045 [5JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1516 [4MR]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1628), H5815 [24JN]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H4131 [14MY]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H7618 [24JY]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see H.R. 3243), H9688 [17OC]

Middle East: support vision of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together to conceive pragmatic, serious plans for achieving peace (see H. Res. 462), H12310 [21NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National security: improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H7781 [25JY]

Native Americans: improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H8176 [10SE]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

Riverside National Cemetery: designate POW/MIA National Memorial (see H.R. 2206), H4733 [22MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to provide procedures for claims relative to drinking water (see H.R. 306), H2472 [27MR]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10978 [6NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4876 [3JN]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H2472 [27MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1334 [25FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5714 [23JN]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9813 [21OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for ground rent paid on land on which a qualified residence is located and which is allotted or Indian-owned land (see H.R. 1277), H1901 [13MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H2473 [27MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H172 [27JA]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see H.R. 1054), H1514 [4MR]

———permanently extend the Indian employment credit and the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation (see H.R. 431), H392 [11FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7787 [25JY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H7225 [21JY]

———treatment of ground rent paid on land on which a qualified residence is located and which is allotted or Indian-owned land (see H.R. 1426), H2310 [25MR]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H12311 [21NO]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3453 [29AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5552 [18JN]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5366 [12JN]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H7782 [25JY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H460 [12FE]

Prieto, Roaul R.: authorize disinterment from the American Ardennes Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium, and transfer of remains to his next of kin (see H.R. 2930), H7782 [25JY]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (see H.R. 671), H390 [11FE]

Veterans: recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

Remarks

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (H.R. 2998), E2069 [17OC]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10383 [5NO]

Eisner, Michael: Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E2241 [5NO]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, E848 [1MY]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, E848 [1MY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1857 [13MR]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12287 [21NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), E2069 [17OC]

Veterans: modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), E2069 [17OC]

Votes: position on missed, H3332 [11AP], H11185 [17NO], E2069 [17OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H387 [11FE], H9279 [7OC], H11356 [17NO]

Tributes

Glaws, Fifine, E362 [4MR]

Paige, Mitchell, E2331 [19NO]

Powers, William T., E2449 [23NO]

Shepard Paul, E1728 [5SE]

BONOSARO, CAROL A.

Letters

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees, H4553 [22MY]

BONRUD, PAM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2184 [11FE]

BONSALL FAMILY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1282 [17JN]

BONSEY, JUSTIN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S15853 [24NO]

BONUS DEPRECIATION EXTENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2895), H7617 [24JY]

BOOHER, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1291 [18JN]

BOOKS see Literature

BOONE COUNTY, KY

Remarks in Senate

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to Metropolitan Education and Training Service Program and dedication of Metropolitan Education and Training Service Center, S11901 [24SE]

BOOST FOR CHILD CARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 388), S2456 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 388), S2465 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 388, provisions, S2465 [13FE]

BOOTH, H., III

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617 [31MR]

BOOTH, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Rotary International: Paul Harris Fellow designee, E1373 [26JN]

BOOZER, JAMES A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2230 [5NO]

BOOZMAN, JOHN (a Representative from Arkansas)

Articles and editorials

Program Puts College Students on Business-Leadership Paths, Wall Street Journal, H3416 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H12921 [8DE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see H.R. 1297), H2939 [8AP]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2270 [20MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H9378 [8OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H3052 [9AP]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9614 [16OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2704 [2AP]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 264), H9131 [1OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [8JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H324 [5FE]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1747 [11MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4740 [22MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H10131 [29OC]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H2515 [31MR]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

Dept. of Transportation: require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H9377 [8OC]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H8216 [11SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H5268 [11JN]

———lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (see H.R. 3634), H12309 [21NO]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H463 [12FE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H2703 [2AP]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H3453 [29AP]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2312 [25MR]

FAA: enhance Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 2077), H4011 [13MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H10130 [29OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H8176 [10SE]

———encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H7020 [16JY]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H3305 [10AP]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H7787 [25JY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H6264 [26JN]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 193), H6264 [26JN]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H7787 [25JY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3454 [29AP]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H6464 [9JY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H7787 [25JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1641 [5MR]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H3571 [30AP]

Immigration: prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H5929 [25JN]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H8017 [5SE]

Iraq: establish program to foster private U.S. investment in Iraqi schools and hospitals through adopt-a-school and adopt-a-hospital initiatives (see H. Res. 455), H12312 [21NO]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8382 [17SE]

Kirk, Russell A.: anniversary of book ``The Conservative Mind—From Burke to Eliot'' (see H. Res. 408), H9812 [21OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H463 [12FE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H323 [5FE]

Law enforcement officers: exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H7949 [4SE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H4131 [14MY]

Lloyd L. Burke Post Office, Stuttgart, AR: designate (see H.R. 3059), H11359 [17NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10978 [6NO]

Medicare: coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H5408 [16JN]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2823 [3AP]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H1681 [6MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3355 [11AP]

———protect and strengthen beneficiaries' access to quality health care in rural areas (see H. Res. 267), H5552 [18JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6264 [26JN]

———remove inpatient limitation on the proportion of hospice care that certain rural hospice programs may provide (see H.R. 754), H3571 [30AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3454 [29AP]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H5175 [10JN]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Music and dance: designate the square dance as the national folk dance of the U.S. (see H.R. 645), H11702 [20NO]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9282 [7OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4739 [22MY]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2312 [25MR]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

———support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H5552 [18JN]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H5046 [5JN]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H706 [13FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8083 [9SE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H6464 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3637 [1MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H9130 [1OC]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2822 [3AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H7020 [16JY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H5664 [19JN]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see H.R. 491), H1467 [27FE]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8175 [10SE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H1810 [12MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2703 [2AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H6264 [26JN]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H4255 [19MY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H7787 [25JY]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H8949 [25SE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3571 [30AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H4204 [15MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9478 [15OC]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H2586 [1AP]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H4205 [15MY]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H10457 [5NO]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see H.R. 3342), H9737 [20OC]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H4739 [22MY]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H1467 [27FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5409 [16JN]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H137 [8JA]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

Water: modify maximum hours of service for operators of ground water well drilling rigs (see H.R. 1008), H4528 [21MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 2218), H4734 [22MY]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (see H. Res. 397), H9477 [15OC]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Veterans: enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (see H.R. 1911), H3635 [1MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H269 [4FE], H2279 [25MR], H3643 [6MY], H4257 [20MY], H5091 [10JN], H5717 [24JN], H7621 [25JY], H8223 [16SE], H12747 [8DE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H10347 [5NO], E2010 [8OC]

Armed Forces: tribute to Third District of Arkansas World War II Bronze Star Medal recipients, H11659 [20NO]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), E2011 [8OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (H.R. 342), H1760 [12MR]

Colombia: U.S. policy, H6332 [8JY]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans and make access to such loans permanent (H.R. 1257), H4275 [20MY]

Education: increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6353 [9JY]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, H5206 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5206 [11JN]

Fayetteville, AR: tribute to the M&N Augustine Foundation, H8090 [10SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (H.R. 2218), H11566 [19NO]

Fort Smith, AR: anniversary of Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma Club, E2511 [8DE]

Fort Smith (AR) Lincoln Echo: anniversary, H5415 [17JN]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6353 [9JY]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (H. Res. 397), H9386 [15OC]

Korean War: commemoration, H7335 [23JY]

Leadership Training Institute of America: tribute, E1752 [10SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1980 [19MR]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (H. Res. 107), H3416 [29AP]

University of Arkansas: anniversary of Zeta Tau Alpha (fraternal organization) Epsilon chapter, E1840 [17SE]

Veterans: enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (H.R. 1911), H3623 [1MY], H4272 [20MY]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 1683), H4273, H4274, H4275 [20MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3632 [1MY]

Tributes

Augustine, Merlin, H8090 [10SE]

Bleything, Eric, H4880 [4JN]

McGaugh, Dustin K., H9287 [8OC]

Stewart, David K., H2134 [20MR]

BORDALLO, MADELEINE Z. (a Delegate from Guam)

Amendments

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8084 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6301 [8JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6800 [15JY]

Announcements

House of Representatives: receipt of Resident Commissioner and Delegate credentials, H2 [7JA]

Articles and editorials

Moving Moment of Silence on Marine Drive, Ben Garrido Blaz, E2272 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9813 [21OC]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see H.R. 1792), H6264 [26JN]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H3355 [11AP]

———amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H4012 [13MY]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2402 [26MR]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H9282 [7OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3200), H9132 [1OC] (see H.R. 3208), H9032 [30SE]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9982 [28OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H9282 [7OC]

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H6464 [9JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4130 [14MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4877 [3JN]

Bankruptcy: protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H1902 [13MR]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5046 [5JN]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Business and industry: allow a grace period for payment of bills by consumers whose mail service has been disrupted due to a national emergency (see H.R. 2549), H10978 [6NO]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2311 [25MR]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 1401), H2473 [27MR]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H2402 [26MR]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H3304 [10AP]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H172 [27JA]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H6265 [26JN]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H9478 [15OC]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H138 [8JA]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2683), H9819 [24OC]

Conner, Garlin M.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 327), H12921 [8DE]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Credit: provide enhanced information regarding credit card balance payment terms and conditions (see H.R. 1747), H3302 [10AP]

Credit cards: require issuers to mail monthly statements at least 30 days before the due date of the next payment (see H.R. 1573), H2703 [2AP]

Crime: prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H1334 [25FE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see H.R. 2488), H5467 [17JN]

———designate a disaster liason to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H9282 [7OC]

———establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: implement requirements for additional Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see H.R. 2012), H4012 [13MY]

———prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 1486), H2471 [27MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2703 [2AP]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H2312 [25MR]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H10340 [4NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2993), H7838 [3SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H10130 [29OC]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H5929 [25JN]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H6604 [10JY]

———place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H9131 [1OC]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H5366 [12JN]

———restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2595), H6265 [26JN]

Diseases: combat polio (see H. Res. 20), H3976 [9MY]

———enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 1002), H1463 [27FE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H10341 [4NO]

Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H324 [5FE]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 2637), H6262 [26JN]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

EPA: establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

ERISA: ensure employees are not improperly disqualified from pension and welfare benefits based on status misclassification or reclassification (see H.R. 1397), H2473 [27MR]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (see H. Res. 268), H10458 [5NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1812 [12MR]

———protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (see H.R. 818), H1642 [5MR]

Fire prevention: allow Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements with Federal agencies to acquire goods and services relative to improving or using the wildfire fighting capability of those agencies (see H.R. 1061), H3683 [6MY]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H5174 [10JN]

———provide portal-to-portal compensation for wildland firefighters (see H.R. 2963), H11392 (see H.R. 2963), H11516 [18NO]

Fish and fishing: protect certain areas of the seafloor by establishing a maximum diameter size limit on rockhopper, roller, and all other groundgear used on bottom trawls (see H.R. 1690), H8175 [10SE]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3301 [10AP]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H9982 [28OC]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see H.R. 665), H6464 [9JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H392 [11FE]

Health care professionals: promote careers in nursing and diversity in the nursing workforce (see H.R. 920), H2271 [20MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7617 [24JY]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (see H. Res. 46), H463 [12FE]

Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making mortgage payments under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 1357), H2515 [31MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (see H.R. 3306), H9613 [16OC]

———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (see H.R. 3587), H12307 [21NO]

———prevent commercial alien smuggling (see H.R. 2630), H7226 [21JY]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [6MY]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see H.R. 151), H1681 [6MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H9738 [20OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H11392 (see H.R. 1749), H11515 [18NO]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4369 [20MY]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5713 [23JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (see H. Res. 109), H1466 [27FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

Marshall Islands: convey a decommissioned NOAA ship to Utrok Atoll (see H.R. 2584), H5814 [24JN]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H2472 [27MR]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———remove cap on payments and adjust statutory matching rate for certain territories (see H.R. 675), H390 [11FE]

Medicare: coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H1903 [13MR]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

Mississippi River: designate route for study of potential addition to the National Scenic Trails System (see H.R. 897), H1332 [25FE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H8284 [16SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

National Marina Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 323), H7330 [22JY]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H8285 [16SE]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see H.R. 2382), H5044 [5JN]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H4735 [22MY]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9738 [20OC]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 54), H1333 [25FE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3974 [9MY]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H7454 [23JY]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H9377 [8OC]

———provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H3684 [6MY]

———recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H8491 [23SE]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H2311 [25MR]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2801), H7788 [25JY]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H2312 [25MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

———tribute (see H. Res. 400), H9688 [17OC]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H10978 [6NO]

Public welfare programs: expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H463 [12FE]

———provide access to tools to stimulate employment (see H.R. 535), H318 [5FE]

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H3301 [10AP]

Roads and highways: establish programs to enhance roadway safety and improve transportation efficiency (see H.R. 288), H3637 [1MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H1335 [25FE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H10457 [5NO]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H1745 [11MR]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H700 [13FE]

Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (see H.R. 2607), H6261 [26JN]

Social Security: eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks (see H.R. 1122), H2587 [1AP]

Sports: require sports franchises to make all games available for local television broadcasting in order to be subject to certain presumptions relative to the sale or exchange of a sports franchise (see H.R. 2745), H6868 [15JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H9282 [7OC]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10978 [6NO]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (see H.R. 626), H706 [13FE]

———allow taxpayers to designate income tax refunds for use in medical research conducted through the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 1087), H5267 [11JN]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H3351 [11AP]

———deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 2418), H5265 [11JN]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2515 [31MR]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H1955 [18MR]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H9687 [17OC]

———repeal benefits relative to company-owned life insurance (see H.R. 2127), H11133 [7NO]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H3454 [29AP]

Territories: increase waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants (see H.R. 1189), H1744 [11MR]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H2132 [19MR]

U.S. Employee Ownership Bank: establish (see H.R. 2969), H7784 [25JY]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H5046 [5JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H5174 [10JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H4978 [4JN]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 [11FE] (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3355 [11AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H392 [11FE]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Wildlife: protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———recognize the importance of sports in fostering leadership ability and success (see H. Res. 53), H463 [12FE]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H2312 [25MR]

World War II: condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H9615 [16OC]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3479), H11133 [7NO]

Colleges and universities: increase number of persons appointed to the military service academies from Guam and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2004), H3760 [7MY]

Compact of Free Association: amend to provide adequate Compact-impact aid (see H.R. 2716), H6706 [14JY]

Dept. of HUD: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (see H.R. 2422), H5265 [11JN]

Guam: authorize the Dept. of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the U.S. to offset unreimbursed compact impact expenses (see H.R. 2522), H5661 [19JN]

———clarify local judicial structure (see H.R. 2400), H5173 [10JN]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

Taxation: cover over to a possession of the U.S. whose income tax laws mirror the refundable portions of the child tax credit and earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2186), H4527 [21MY]

Letters

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: by, H6651 [14JY]

Petitions and memorials

Guam: inclusion in Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, E1409 [8JY]

Remarks

Ada, Pedro P.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6650, H6651 [14JY]

Animals: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (H.R. 3479), E2283 [7NO]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9461 [15OC], H9627 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2747 [3AP]

Arizona: exchange certain lands in the Coconino and Tonto National Forests (H.R. 622), H2534 [1AP]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, H9627 [17OC]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1598 [5MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, H4238 [19MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2518 [1AP]

Calvo's Insurance Underwriters, Inc.: anniversary, E2459 [25NO]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (H.R. 441), H1705 [11MR]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1355 [26FE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H284 [5FE]

Compact of Free Association: amend to provide adequate Compact-impact aid (H.R. 2716), E1475 [14JY]

———approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), H9882 [28OC]

———approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), Senate amendments, H11755 [20NO]

Continental Airlines, Inc.: anniversary of Continental Micronesia, E1335 [24JN]

Crisostomo, David: Gannett Co., Inc., Newsroom Supervisor Recognition Award recipient, E2551 [15DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (H.R. 3157), H11168 [17NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4411 [21MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6301, H6302 [8JY]

———prohibit funding to overhaul, repair, or maintain naval vessels in shipyards outside the U.S. or Guam, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

Dept. of HUD: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (H.R. 2422), E1211 [11JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6808 [15JY]

———revise geographic definition of U.S. to include U.S. territories for purposes of educational travel from a foreign area posting, H6808 [15JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2595), H8093 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H10520 [6NO]

Education: tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 26), E200 [12FE]

Federal Land Policy and Management Act: clarify method to determine fair market value of rights-of-way to prevent unreasonable increases in deployment costs of critical infrastructure (H.R. 762), H2535 [1AP]

Guam: authorize the Dept. of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the U.S. to offset unreimbursed compact impact expenses (H.R. 2522), E1320 [20JN]

———clarify local judicial structure (H.R. 2400), E1201 [11JN]

———effects of proposed tax cuts on revenue, H3646 [6MY]

———inclusion in Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, E1409 [8JY]

———tribute to Catholic schools, E200 [12FE]

Guam Council of Women's Clubs: anniversary, E2553 [15DE]

Health: promote organ donation (H.R. 399), H1766 [12MR]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (S. 811), E2555 [15DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (H. Res. 109), H1919 [18MR]

Marine Corps: anniversary, E2272 [6NO]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H9360 [8OC]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (H. Res. 409), H9891 [28OC]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (H.R. 3034), H9054 [1OC]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E2190 [31OC]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (H. Con. Res. 206), H12159 [21NO]

National Suicide Awareness Week: observance, H3853 [8MY]

National Tourism Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 172), H4150 [15MY]

NIH: funding, H10520 [6NO]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (H.R. 2030), H5123 [10JN]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (H. Con. Res. 313), H11476 [18NO]

———tribute (H. Res. 400), H9696 [20OC]

SBA: anniversary (H. Res. 368), H8246 [16SE]

———expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (H.R. 1166), H2502 [31MR]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3646 [6MY]

Territories: increase waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants (H.R. 1189), E2456 [25NO]

———Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6650, H6651 [14JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8215 [11SE]

Tolentino, Nino J.: Scripps Howard Regional Spelling Bee winner for Guam, E1648 [25JY]

Typhoons: disaster assistance to Guam, H175 [28JA], H2747 [3AP]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2518 [1AP]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9312 [8OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H9081 [1OC]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 289), H2537 [1AP]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (H. Res. 56), H1385 [26FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5660 [19JN], H5925 [25JN], H8215 [11SE], H9117 [1OC]

Tributes

Agricola, Raymond A., E1646 [25JY]

Apuron, Anthony S., E2292 [12NO]

Atoigue, Janice P., E1177 [9JN]

Babauta, Gerard G., E2551 [15DE]

Benavente, Roman Q., E1987 [7OC]

Blas, Shawn M., E980 [15MY]

Blaz, Ben Garrido, E2272 [6NO]

Dowiyogo, Bernard, E448 [12MR]

Duenas, Paul S., E1283 [17JN]

Jacobson, Maybell Jeanne, E2554 [15DE]

Lorenzo, Gutierrez A. (Larry), E2018 [8OC]

Nelson, Nicole Bordallo, E1037 [21MY]

Peredo, Vicenta B., E1209 [11JN]

Quitugua, Christopher, H8215 [11SE]

Sablan, Francis E., Jr., E2236 [5NO]

Santos, Angel A.L. Guerrero, III, E1470 [14JY]

Schott, Barbara Crittenden, E1643 [25JY]

Taitague, Justice, H332 [11FE]

Topping, Donald M., E1641 [25JY]

Yanger, Edgar J., E1410 [8JY]

BORDER ENVIRONMENTAL COOPERATION COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (see S. 449), S2838 [26FE] (see H.R. 254), H135 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (H.R. 254), H1343-H1351 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (S. 449), S2841 [26FE]

Reports filed

North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission Establishing Agreement Amendments: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 254) (H. Rept. 108-17), H1331 [25FE]

Statements

North American Development Bank and Border Environmental Cooperation Commission Establishing Agreement Amendments: Executive Office of the President, H1345 [26FE]

Texts of

H.R. 254, North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission establishing agreement amendments, H1343 [26FE]

S. 449, North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission establishing agreement amendments, S2841 [26FE]

BORDER HEALTH SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1447), S9793 [23JY]

Factsheets

Provisions (S. 1447), S9797 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2807), E1600 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1447), S9795-S9798 [23JY]

Texts of

S. 1447, provisions, S9797 [23JY]

BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY MODERNIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 539), S3191-S3194 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 539, provisions, S3192 [5MR]

BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1461), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2899), H7781 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2899), H7622 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1461), S9969 [25JY]

Texts of

S. 1461, provisions, S9970-S9973 [25JY]

BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1387), S9244 [10JY]

BORELL, DAVID J.

Letters

Lack of medical assistance for Iraqi people, H5385 [16JN]

BORER, BOB

Remarks in Senate

Lincoln, NE: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, S2521 [14FE]

BORGER, JULIAN

Articles and editorials

War Critics Astonished as U.S. Hawk Admits Invasion Was Illegal, H11874 [20NO]

BORGNINE, ERNEST

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2140 [28OC]

BORK, ROBERT H.

Articles and editorials

Judge Nominees Told To Speak Very Softly—On a Panel Last Week, Silberman Offered Same Advice He Gave Antonin Scalia, S3074 [4MR]

Letters

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court: John R. Bolton, Dept. of Justice, S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE], S2756 [26FE], S2888 [27FE]

———Senator Biden, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE], S2886 [27FE]

———Thomas M. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S2161 [11FE], S2255, S2258 [12FE], S2757 [26FE]

Lists

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) requests for documents relative to the nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2887 [27FE]

Requested documents relative to the nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE]

BORSKI, ROBERT A. (a former Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 2328), H4977 [4JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 2328), H7184-H7186 [21JY], E1559 [23JY], E1613 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 2328), S13532 [29OC]

Reports filed

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2328), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2328, Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA, H7184 [21JY]

BORUM, DENIS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S4031 [19MR]

BORUT, DONALD J.

Letters

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3893 [18MR]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3985 [19MR]

Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7874 [4SE]

BOSFIELD-MOORE, DIANA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1115 [3JN]

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Remarks in House

Hoyer, Representative: statement on Representative Hunter's voting record on deployment of troops to Bosnia and Herzegovina, E621 [31MR]

BOSSI, ANTHONY L.

Letters

First Responders Partnership Grant Act, S1995 [5FE]

BOSSONG, KEN

Articles and editorials

Faltering Energy Bill, E2146 [28OC]

BOSTICK, JULIE N.

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7265 [3JN]

BOSTON, HUGH E.

Remarks in House

Thomas R. Fortune Business Award: recipient, E2055 [16OC]

BOSTON, MA

Articles and editorials

Better Governance in Public Agencies?, S9399 [15JY]

Remarks in House

Boston (MA) Globe: Pulitzer Prize recipient for public service, E780 [12AP]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): anniversary of victory in first World Series, H8975 [30SE]

———tribute, H9343 [8OC], E2109 [21OC]

Cambridge, MA: anniversary of Bisuteki Japanese Steakhouse, E962 [15MY]

Feldman, Joel J.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Roads and highways: cost overruns and delayed completions of major highway construction projects, H2708 [3AP]

Shamsi, Edmund I.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

TeenAIDS-PeerCorps, Inc.: tribute on efforts to combat AIDS, E2213 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: improve security, S9399 [15JY]

Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation: tribute to Heroes Among Us award recipients, S9491 [16JY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S10135 [29JY], S11983 [25SE]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL

Articles and editorials

Better Governance in Public Agencies?, S9399 [15JY]

BOSTON CELTICS (basketball team)

Remarks in Senate

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S9491 [16JY]

BOSTON CELTICS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S9491 [16JY]

BOSTON COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

BOSTON (MA) GLOBE

Articles and editorials

Biggest ``Tax'' Is Debt, E2236 [5NO]

Comeback Player; for Vermont's Sheftic, Family Came First, S4162 [20MR]

Democracy—Neocon Style, H4208 [19MY]

John Corcoran, Developer of Real Estate, Good Will; at 80, E2200 [31OC]

Latinos Bitterly Debate Estrada Nomination, S2628 [25FE]

Mildred O'Neil, 89—Wife, ``Partner'' of Political Icon, H9253, H9262 [7OC]

Paying for the War in Iraq, E2028 [10OC]

Pryor's Bad-Faith Backers, S10096 [29JY]

Rush to Judges, S2632 [25FE], S3122 [5MR]

Scores Show Broad Gains on MCAS, S11211 [9SE]

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials, Terrorism Alert Puts a Strain on Budgets, S2438 [13FE]

Thank Clinton for a Speedy Victory in Iraq, E971 [15MY]

U.N. Can Pick Up Pieces in Iraq if U.S. Will Let It, E1693 [4SE]

U.S. Releases 20 Detainees, Transfers 20 More to Cuba, S16009 [25NO]

Remarks in House

Pulitzer Prize: recipient for public service, E780 [12AP]

BOSTON (MA) HERALD

Articles and editorials

Mildred A. O'Neill, at 89, Wife of Late U.S. Speaker, H9253 [7OC]

BOSTON RED SOX (baseball team)

Remarks in House

Major League Baseball: anniversary of victory in first World Series, H8975 [30SE]

Tribute, H9343 [8OC], E2109 [21OC]

BOSWELL, LEONARD L. (a Representative from Iowa)

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1642 [5MR]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 160), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 307), H137 [8JA]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9983 [28OC]

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H4529 [21MY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H8905 [24SE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9377 [8OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6271 [7JY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2703 [2AP] (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1955), H3681 [6MY]

Ashe, Arthur: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 67), H5815 [24JN]

Aviation: enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see H.R. 2271), H4737 [22MY]

———ensure general aviation aircraft access to Federal land and to the airspace over that land (see H.R. 2776), H7085 [17JY]

———improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2402 [26MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H12921 [8DE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H2587 [1AP]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see H.R. 592), H320 [5FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2311 [25MR]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (see H. Res. 161), H2311 [25MR]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H12312 [21NO]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8906 [24SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H9478 [15OC]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H9738 [20OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Corps of Engineers: convey remaining water supply storage allocation in Rathbun Lake to the Rathbun Regional Water Association (see H.R. 590), H320 [5FE]

Crime: provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4978 [4JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (see H.R. 1367), H3355 [11AP]

———provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 130), H56 [7JA]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11652 [19NO]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Transportation: require consideration of sulfur or carbon emissions reductions and make renewable fuel projects eligible under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (see H.R. 318), H7839 [3SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2823 [3AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H8176 [10SE]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4012 [13MY]

Diseases: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H7020 [16JY]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see H.R. 718), H9614 [16OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H10130 [29OC]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1191), H2312 [25MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H7086 [17JY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see H.R. 1260), H3305 [10AP]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see H.R. 1474), H2471 [27MR]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H1955 [18MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H11652 [19NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1689 [10MR]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H245 [29JA]

Grand Excursion of 1854: support anniversary celebrations (see H. Con. Res. 44), H705 [13FE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H9982 [28OC]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H3453 [29AP]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H12311 [21NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H7788 [25JY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H8083 [9SE]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H3975 [9MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H11702 [20NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 823), H2473 [27MR] (see H.R. 1094), H3858 [8MY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1334 [25FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H2822 [3AP]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1682 [6MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H2864 [7AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H1682 [6MR]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H2823 [3AP]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H1682 [6MR]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H706 [13FE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———provide additional reimbursements for providers in low-reimbursement States and provide financial incentives for high quality, low-cost health care (see H.R. 3081), H8216 [11SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5408 [16JN]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H10130 [29OC]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H2819 [3AP]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H4740 [22MY]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H5175 [10JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H3684 [6MY]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2473 [27MR]

Mississippi River: designate route for study of potential addition to the National Scenic Trails System (see H.R. 897), H1332 [25FE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (see H. Con. Res. 230), H5928 [25JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H4739 [22MY]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H10340 [4NO]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H9282 [7OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see H.R. 837), H1955 [18MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2472 [27MR]

———effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 174), H2821 [3AP]

———preserve all budget surpluses until legislation is enacted to strengthen and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H.R. 127), H7839 [3SE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3641 [5MY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H4255 [19MY]

———provide incentives to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services and to create more flexibility in use of existing transportation funds (see H.R. 2914), H7782 [25JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3858 [8MY]

Tariff: natural cork (see H.R. 1833), H3408 [12AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2392), H5665 [19JN]

———allow exclusion of tax-exempt bonds issued for health care or educational purposes in determination of interest expenses of financial institutions (see H.R. 661), H389 [11FE]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H3305 [10AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1746 [11MR]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H4131 [14MY]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H3571 [30AP]

———extension of the credit for producing fuel from nonconventional sources or producing electricity to include landfill gas (see H.R. 1266), H3858 [8MY]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H1516 [4MR]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see H.R. 1332), H1953 [18MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3305 [10AP]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H2473 [27MR]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H2312 [25MR]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H2587 [1AP] (see H.R. 3119), H9215 [2OC]

———restore estate tax and repeal carryover basis rule, increase estate and gift tax unified credit, and reduce rate of estate and gifts taxes to the generally applicable capital gains rates (see H.R. 2610), H6261 [26JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H2514 [31MR]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H10978 [6NO]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5267 [11JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H12311 [21NO]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H10978 [6NO]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H1682 [6MR]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2472 [27MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1954 [18MR]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3355 [11AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1908 [17MR]

William J. Scherle Post Office Building, Glenwood, IA: designate (see H.R. 2758), H7019 [16JY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications for prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans awaiting their first VA appointment for medical care (see H.R. 2219), H4734 [22MY]

Domestic policy: improve homeland security, prevent tax increases, support education and health care, and strengthen the economy (see H.R. 1593), H2819 [3AP]

Medicare: improve the provision of items and services to beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2624), H6262 [26JN]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see H.R. 719), H460 [12FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4531 [22MY]

Remarks

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2243 [20MR]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H9158 [2OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9158 [2OC]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E504 [18MR]

FCC: release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, H4532 [22MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5874, H5893 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, H11670 [20NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), motion to instruct conferees, H11435 [18NO]

———hiring and retention of minorities in the intelligence community, H5893 [25JN]

———require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11435 [18NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H8364 [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H165 [27JA], H4365 [20MY]

Special order: granted, H1393 [26FE]

Resignations

Committee on Agriculture (House), H313 [5FE]

BOTKIN, DANIEL

Appointments

American Folklife Center Board of Trustees, S15878 [24NO]

BOTSWANA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in Senate

Bush, President: trip to Africa, S8871 [7JY]

Diseases: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11021-S11023 [3SE], S11076 [4SE], S11712-S11715 [18SE]

BOTZEN, GEERT

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2083), H4011 [13MY]

BOUCHARD, MICHAEL J.

Letters

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S5127 [10AP]

BOUCHER, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Rhode Island: Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [1MY]

BOUCHER, DANIEL

Remarks in House

Suffolk County, NY: Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Statements

Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Firemen's Association Firefighters of the Year: Michael K. Cummings, E2103 [21OC]

BOUCHER, RICK (a Representative from Virginia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: allocate accruing interest to cover health care costs for certain miners (see H.R. 313), H2271 [20MR]

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 809), H701 [13FE]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 3201), H9738 [20OC]

———continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4528 [21MY]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H10238 [30OC]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H8382 [17SE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H3453 [29AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2132 [19MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H2132 [19MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

———revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4877 [3JN]

Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (see H.R. 1988), H7949 [4SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H9282 [7OC]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9282 [7OC]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see H.R. 2449), H6349 [8JY]

Coal: facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for research, development, and demonstration on coal and related technologies (see H.R. 1269), H1900 [13MR]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 21), H172 [27JA]

———protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H11392 (see H.R. 2929), H11516 [18NO]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Copyrights: allow abandoned copyrighted works to enter the public domain after a certain period (see H.R. 2601), H6465 [9JY]

Courts: enhance retirement annuities of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2316), H10237 [30OC]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H1678 [6MR]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11652 [19NO]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H1334 [25FE]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see H.R. 3067), H8174 [10SE]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H9738 [20OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H391 [11FE]

———place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H9131 [1OC]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H8176 [10SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5929 [25JN]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H8491 [23SE]

FCC: ensure expeditious access by consumers to terrestrial digital television services (see H.R. 2825), H7453 [23JY]

———treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H2471 [27MR]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8284 [16SE]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H4736 [22MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see H.R. 1260), H4255 [19MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 193), H323 [5FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2312 [25MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H245 [29JA]

Government regulations: require agencies to take into consideration the impact of newly promulgated rules on the privacy of individuals (see H.R. 338), H323 [5FE]

GSA: give preference to high unemployment areas in selecting sites for the construction of public buildings and in leasing space to Federal agencies (see H.R. 3168), H8905 [24SE]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H10978 [6NO]

Head Start Program: provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H6707 [14JY]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H10457 [5NO]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H1334 [25FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7840 [3SE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H9738 [20OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H3635 [1MY]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4876 [3JN]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9378 [8OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2472 [27MR]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 2327), H8083 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9381 [10OC]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

———improve access to advanced practice nurses (see H.R. 2295), H11702 [20NO]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2000), H3760 [7MY]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 2182), H4978 [4JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H4978 [4JN]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H5089 [9JN]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H52 [7JA]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve the telemedicine program and provide grants for the development of telehealth networks (see H.R. 1940), H5046 [5JN]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H6602 [10JY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H53 [7JA]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H5408 [16JN]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H2940 [8AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 487), H463 [12FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H9614 [16OC]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National security: encourage the development of regional comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness, coordination, and recovery plans (see H.R. 3274), H9375 [8OC]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9215 [2OC]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 1764), H5664 [19JN]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H323 [5FE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H1901 [13MR]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (see H. Res. 353), H7839 [3SE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H5366 [12JN]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H10237 [30OC]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H7169 [18JY]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H9982 [28OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H3571 [30AP]

———improve benefit computation formula for certain workers affected by changes in benefit computation rules (see H.R. 63), H7169 [18JY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H268 [31JA]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H7020 [16JY]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see H.R. 2733), H6868 [15JY]

Space policy: restore a vision for the human space flight program by instituting a series of incremental goals to facilitate scientific exploration of the universe (see H.R. 3057), H8285 [16SE]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see H. Con. Res. 320), H11360 [17NO]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H9377 [8OC]

———allow a refundable credit for certain Medicare premiums (see H.R. 66), H7169 [18JY]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H392 [11FE]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H461 [12FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H4739 [22MY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H5267 [11JN]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H3857 [8MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H9129 [1OC]

Telecommunications: facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see H.R. 1320), H1953 [18MR]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (see H.R. 1066), H1515 [4MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H4012 [13MY]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

———make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (see H.R. 1091), H1640 [5MR]

———prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H11652 [19NO]

———replace existing tobacco program with programs designed to assist producers, compensate quota holders for the loss of quota asset value, and assist producers who forgo obtaining a production license (see H.R. 245), H134 [8JA]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1137), H4876 [3JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9813 [21OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H9282 [7OC]

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H9130 [1OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3637 [1MY]

Virginia: designate certain counties and a city as part of Appalachian region (see H.R. 360), H170 [27JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H274 [4FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Flag—U.S.: protect (see H.R. 2162), H4367 [20MY]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H55 [7JA]

Insurance: provide premium assistance for COBRA continuation coverage for certain individuals and permit States to provide temporary Medicaid coverage for certain uninsured individuals (see H.R. 256), H135 [8JA]

Remarks

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, E401 [7MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1992 [19MR]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, H11409 [18NO]

Courts: broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court, H5287, H5295 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5287, H5295 [12JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7282 [22JY]

FCC: prohibit funding to implement new media ownership rules, H7282 [22JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2971 [9AP]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (H.R. 107), E19-E21 [8JA]

House of Representatives: history and rules of the Private Calendar, E2299 [17NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3088, H3240 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11409 [18NO]

———prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates, H3240 [10AP]

BOUKHOBZA, GIULIA

Articles and editorials

Justice for Jews From Arab Nations, E1682 [4SE]

BOULDER, CO

Articles and editorials

Boulder Lawyer a True Friend of the Environment, E1806 [16SE]

Remarks in House

Boulder City High School: tribute to Athletes of the Month, E441 [12MR]

BOULDER CITY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 2254), H4736 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Boulder City Fire Dept.: tribute, E716 [10AP], E753 [11AP]

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 2254), H5370, H5371 [16JN], E1097 [2JN], E1294 [18JN]

Lend a Hand Program: tribute, E2281 [7NO]

Tribute, E783 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 2254), S13532 [29OC]

Reports filed

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2254), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2254, Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV, H5370 [16JN]

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Articles and editorials

Science Community Faces Cuts, H7357 [23JY]

BOULDER (CO) COLORADO DAILY

Articles and editorials

CU Professor Scoops the Genius Grant, E2004 [8OC]

Super IGA Now Rules Local Land Use in Boulder, E2320 [19NO]

BOULDER (CO) DAILY CAMERA

Articles and editorials

Fire Precautions Save Homes—Fire Resistant Materials, Thinned Trees Credited, E2244 [5NO]

Real Desecration—``Flag Protection Amendment'' Assails American Values, H4831 [3JN]

BOULDER COUNTY, CO

Articles and editorials

Super IGA Now Rules Local Land Use in Boulder, E2320 [19NO]

Remarks in House

Coordinated Comprehensive Development Plan Intergovernmental Agreement: tribute, E2320 [19NO]

BOULE, MATHEW G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E709 [8AP]

BOUNDARY COUNTY, ID

Remarks in House

Bonners Ferry, ID: tribute to Boundary County District Library, E666 [3AP]

BOURGEOIS, THOMAS M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1594 [25JY]

BOVE, VINCENT

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4510 [27MR]

BOVIN, DOUG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E91 [29JA]

BOWDON, GA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H7207 [21JY]

BOWEKATY, MALCOLM B.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

BOWEN, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1842 [17SE]

BOWEN, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1842 [17SE]

BOWEN, GWEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1191 [10JN]

BOWEN, ROBERT E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E14 [8JA], E68 [27JA]

BOWEN, ROBY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1842 [17SE]

BOWEN, WILLIAM G.

Articles and editorials

Race-Sensitive Admissions—Back to Basics, S2829-S2832 [26FE]

BOWEN FAMILY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1842 [17SE]

BOWER, SARA

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY]

BOWERS, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2365 [21NO]

BOWERS, MARY

Articles and editorials

Mary Bowers, 28, Small Senate Staffer Who Made Giant Impact, S6619 [19MY]

Eulogies

By Kevin Raye, S6619 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6618 [19MY]

BOWERS, MATTHEW N.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E659 [3AP]

BOWERS, ROBERT A.

Remarks in House

Levy County, FL: Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E1701 [5SE]

BOWERS, SAM

Court documents

Motion for Recusal of Judge Charles W. Pickering, Sr., from case involving Sam Bowers: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, S13549 [30OC]

BOWERSOX, KENNETH D.

Bills and resolutions

International Space Station: tribute to Expedition 6 crew (see H. Con. Res. 168), H3857 [8MY] (see H. Res. 220), H3683 [6MY]

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men's basketball team, E425 [11MR]

BOWKER, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1572 [23JY]

BOWLER, MIKE

Articles and editorials

Black Scholarship Program Helps People in the Middle; Mo. Foundation Rewards the Academically Average, E2424 [23NO]

BOWLER, SUSAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E595 [27MR]

BOWLES, DARRELL, II

Remarks in House

Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children: ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

BOWLES, EVELYN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E150 [6FE]

BOWLES, MATT

Remarks in Senate

4-H Award for Excellence: recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

BOWLES, MILDRED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1579 [24JY]

BOWLING, RITA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E587 [26MR]

BOWLING GREEN, KY

Bills and resolutions

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 16), S133 [9JA] (see H. Res. 17), H60 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 17), H105, H106 [8JA], E24 [8JA]

———tribute to William E. Biven Forensic Society, E904 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

General Motors Corp.: tribute to Bowling Green, KY, Corvette assembly plant, S9116 [9JY]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 16), S176 [9JA]

———tribute to William E. Bivin Forensic Society, S5847, S5854 [7MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 17, tribute to Western Kentucky University football team, H105 [8JA]

S. Res. 16, tribute to Western Kentucky University football team, S174, S176 [9JA]

BOWLING GREEN, OH

Bills and resolutions

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 985), H1462 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 985), H3986, H3987 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 985), S8598 [25JN], S8718 [26JN]

Reports filed

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 985), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 985, Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH, H3986 [13MY]

BOWMAN, MARION E. (SPIKE)

Testimonies

Exclude U.S. Persons From the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Definition of ``Foreign Power'' Relative to International Terrorism, S5900 [8MY]

BOX, KATHRYN E.

Bills and resolutions

Pence, Donald C.: relief (see S. 57), S36 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Pence, Donald C.: relief (S. 57), S59 [7JA]

Texts of

S. 57, relief of Donald C. Pence, S59 [7JA]

BOX ELDER COUNTY, UT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (see S. 277), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 512), H267 [31JA]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of the Interior: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Box Elder County, UT (S. 277), S1882 [4FE]

BOXER, BARBARA (a Senator from California)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3551 [11MR], S3640 [12MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14063 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1164 [17JA], S1265, S1268, S1289, S1294, S1295 [21JA], S1347, S1354, S1370 [22JA], S1406, S1411, S1430, S1432, S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12358, S12388, S12394 [2OC], S12535 [14OC], S12590, S12596, S12626, S12627, S12628 [15OC], S12667, S12712, S12713, S12751 [16OC], S12795 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4716, S4718 [2AP], S4737, S4786, S4825, S4857, S4865 [3AP]

Aviation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S5974 [8MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3855, S3907 [18MR], S4183, S4211 [20MR], S4253, S4302, S4311 [21MR], S4359, S4361, S4392, S4393 [25MR], S4408, S4436 [26MR], S4631 [1AP]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13877, S13878, S13923, S13925 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6635, S6637 [19MY], S6831 [21MY], S6899, S6901, S6914, S6919, S7057, S7061, S7063 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7286, S7405, S7407 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9459, S9506 [16JY], S9566, S9567, S9603, S9604 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9749, S9751, S9802, S9806 [23JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9095, S9156 [9JY], S9255, S9265 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11705 [17SE], S11784, S11818, S11862 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11121 [4SE], S11226, S11232, S11258 [9SE], S11280, S11321, S11356 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S13926 [4NO], S14506, S14521, S14843, S14845 [12NO], S14934, S14968 [17NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6476, S6481, S6484, S6532, S6564, S6566 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160 [30SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11485 [15SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7800, S7806, S7854, S7855 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13481, S13482, S13521, S13522 [29OC], S13611, S13617, S13626, S13686, S13687, S13688 [30OC]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (S. 113), S5914, S5974 [8MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13411 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8089, S8161 [18JN], S8252 [19JN], S8353, S8374 [23JN], S8387, S8424, S8446, S8474 [24JN], S8496, S8583 [25JN], S8728 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9095, S9156 [9JY], S9255, S9265 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7421, S7424, S7498 [5JN], S7645 [10JN], S7702, S7737 [11JN], S9919 [24JY], S10165 [29JY], S10173, S10297 [30JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14457 [11NO]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14157, S14185 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6241, S6269, S6271, S6300 [14MY], S6435, S6508, S6509, S6525, S6553 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S11768 [22SE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S9513 [16JY]

Articles and editorials

Curious Commemoration, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S3864 [18MR]

G.O.P. Fails in Bid To End Filibuster Against Texas Judge, Neil A. Lewis, New York (NY) Times, S5714 [5MY]

Lou Harrison—Composer Who Melded Asian, Western Styles, Joshua Kosman, San Francisco (CA) Chronicle, S2453 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S8232 [19JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S7477 [5JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 789), S4824 [3AP]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11833 [23SE]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S133 [9JA]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S10906 [1AU]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1431), S11989 [25SE]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR] (see S. 1657), S11988 [25SE]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see S. 511), S11032 [3SE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7543 [9JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see S. 1890), S15187 [19NO]

Children and youth: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S7718 [11JN]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 841), S5059 [9AP]

———protect (see S. 16), S133 [9JA]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S12534 [14OC]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S9709 [22JY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10907 [1AU]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see S. 896), S11161 [5SE]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S6507 [15MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish Offices of Women's Health (see S. 1304), S13909 [4NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 1781), S15288 [20NO]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (see S. 1097), S6853 [21MY]

Disasters: make private, nonprofit medical facilities that serve industry specific clients eligible for hazard mitigation and disaster assistance (see S. 775), S9709 [22JY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S16120 [9DE]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S12737 [16OC]

Economy: provide Federal aid and economic stimulus through a one-time revenue grant to the States and their local governments (see S. 201), S3505 [11MR]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S133 [9JA]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S133 [9JA]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S2840 [26FE]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see S. 1344), S8725 [26JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S4898 [7AP]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S9639 [21JY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (see S. 640), S9794 [23JY]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1252), S10266 [30JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S133 [9JA]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S2920 [27FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S6707 [20MY]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (see S. 1798), S13660 [30OC]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1453), S9905 [24JY]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S4630 [1AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7981 [17JN]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S8440 [24JN]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (see S. 302), S1976 [5FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S12376 [2OC]

———establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see S. 1447), S12738 [16OC]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S8439 [24JN]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S133 [9JA]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 1159), S7135 [23MY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see S. 1564), S11187 [8SE]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (see S. 854), S7719 [11JN]

———condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4630 [1AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1510), S11913 [24SE]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see S. 972), S15976 [25NO]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see S. 1730), S13910 [4NO]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see S. 1684), S12738 [16OC]

———ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 352), S2187 [11FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5772 [6MY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S1069 [16JA]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S6507 [15MY]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S11245 [9SE]

———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (see S. 1277), S15187 [19NO]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S3028 [3MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S10046 [28JY]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12838 [17OC]

Medicaid: allow States to enter into drug rebate agreements to make prescription drugs available to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance (see S. 542), S3163 [5MR]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S10971 [2SE]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S4276 [21MR]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S5543 [30AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see S. 306), S1976 [5FE]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S1977 [5FE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S133 [9JA]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1999), S16120 [9DE]

———restore (see S. 1926), S15977 [25NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

Mexico: prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (see S. 107), S132 [9JA]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Motor vehicles: improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 794), S4897 [7AP]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S2188 [11FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S3621 [12MR] (see S. 888), S5951 [8MY]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3164 [5MR]

National Foundation for the Study of Holocaust Assets: establish (see S. 1184), S7478 [5JN]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S5996 [9MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S11350 [10SE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S16121 [9DE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

National security: enhance homeland security (see S. 22), S133 [9JA]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 87), S37 [7JA]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (see S. 1400), S9639 [21JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S6508 [15MY]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 825), S4957 [8AP]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4898 [7AP]

Power resources: provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3164 [5MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S2188 [11FE]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 168), S848 [15JA]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research (see S. 303), S2051 [6FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3411 [10MR]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S12277 [1OC]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 1345), S8725 [26JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S4629 [1AP]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (see S. 458), S2839 [26FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S7620 [10JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S7619 [10JN]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see S. 1349), S8725 [26JN]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S3504 [11MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees (see S. 1702), S12376 [2OC]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S6257 [14MY]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 348), S3028 [3MR]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S2188 [11FE]

———treatment of certain sniper weapons (see S. 429), S11913 [24SE]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see S. 1294), S8232 [19JN]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1963), S15975 [25NO]

Telephones: improve wireless service (see S. 1216), S7540 [9JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7136 [23MY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S288 [14JA]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S11033 [3SE]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (see S. Res. 28), S1736 [29JA]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 76), S13377 [28OC]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S13054 [22OC]

Undetectable Firearms Act: repeal sunset provisions (see S. 1774), S15813 [24NO]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S35 [7JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S3881 [18MR]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S3804 [17MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Votes for Women History Trail: establish (see S. 749), S4703 [2AP]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S7477 [5JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 337), S14451 [11NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (see S. 687), S4275 [21MR]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services (see S. 1845), S14451 [11NO]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (see S. 1413), S9414 [15JY]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers (see S. 1555), S10906 [1AU]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see S. 738), S4512 [27MR]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see S. Res. 265), S14451 [11NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN]

Children and youth: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1956), S15975 [25NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (see S. 444), S2701 [25FE]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see S. 1123), S6978 [22MY]

———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (see S. 1088), S6707 [20MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see S. 630), S3803 [17MR]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see S. 311), S1977 [5FE]

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act: amend labeling requirements (see S. 130), S133 [9JA]

Education: establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (see S. 197), S1144 [17JA]

EPA: designate perchlorate as a drinking water contaminant and establish a maximum contaminant level (see S. 502), S3028 [3MR]

———establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (see S. 820), S4957 [8AP]

FAA: exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (see S. 1960), S15975 [25NO]

———improve training requirements and require certification of flight attendants (see S. 957), S5541 [30AP]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see S. 159), S288 [14JA]

FERC: order refunds of unjust and unreasonable electricity rates in California (see S. 723), S4434 [26MR]

Financial institutions: allow credit unions to provide international money transfer services to nonmembers and require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (see S. 1359), S8725 [26JN]

Firearms: reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (see S. 217), S1479 [23JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things and libraries from requests for records for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see S. 1158), S7135 [23MY]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of the B.F. Sisk Federal Building (see S. 441), S2701 [25FE]

FTC: monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (see S. 694), S4325 [24MR]

Government: limit procurement period for property or services using noncompetitive procedures during emergency and urgent situations (see S. 981), S5651 [1MY]

Immigration: make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (see S. 1362), S8725 [26JN]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (see S. 670), S4165 [20MR]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1147), S7134 [23MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S12737 [16OC]

Riverside National Cemetery: designate POW/MIA National Memorial (see S. 1745), S12737 [16OC]

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (see S. 440), S2701 [25FE]

San Jose Earthquakes (soccer team): tribute (see S. Res. 280), S16120 [9DE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S5651 [1MY]

Taxation: extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see S. 265), S1813 [30JA]

———provide a tax credit for small employer-based health insurance coverage in States in which such coverage is mandated (see S. 1972), S15975 [25NO]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see S. 127), S132 [9JA]

———treatment of health insurance premiums (see S. 637), S3881 [18MR]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see S. Res. 118), S5174 [10AP]

Court documents

Texas Supreme Court Justices' opinions on case dealing with a minor's appeal to seek an abortion without parental consent, S5714 [5MY]

Excerpts

``Septic Abortion,'' Richard H. Schwartz, S11619 [17SE]

Factsheets

Bush Administration's Contracts With Halliburton (company): Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, S6915 [22MY]

Hearings

U.S. operations costs in Iraq: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9460 [16JY]

Letters

Appeals process for cases involving Tongass National Forest timber harvesting: Larry G. McQuarrie, S11785 [23SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: Jimmy Carter, S3916 [19MR]

———Mike Williams, Alaska Inter-Tribal Council, S3863 [18MR]

———several Senators, S3856 [18MR]

California Wholesale Power Market Strategies: Christian Yoder and Stephen Hall, Stoel Rives LLP, S10481-S10483 [31JY]

Energy Policy Act: Ann Zack, S10480 [31JY]

Medicare prescription drug benefit coverage gap: William D. Novelli, AARP, S8387 [24JN]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Coreen Costello, S3460 [11MR]

———Felicia H. Stewart, S11456 [15SE], S11596, S11598 [17SE], S12922 [21OC]

———George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, S11456 [15SE], S11596 [17SE]

———Lynn Epstein, American Medical Women's Association, S11456 [15SE], S11597 [17SE], S12921, S12932 [21OC]

———Natalie E. Roche and Gerson Weiss, Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (organization), S11457 [15SE], S11597 [17SE], S12921, S12932 [21OC]

———Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (organization), S3385 [10MR]

———Priscilla Smith, Center for Reproductive Rights, S3394 [10MR], S12923 [21OC]

Presidential emergency declaration for Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties, CA: several California Members of Congress, S13620 [30OC]

Reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales: M. Kristen Rand, Violence Policy Center, S1493 [23JA]

Request for Senators' evaluation of judicial nominees: Senator Hatch, S10504 [31JY]

Lists

Supporters of S. 1123, Violence Against Children Act, S7009 [22MY]

Motions

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3560 [12MR]

Papers

Caribou in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Defenders of Wildlife (organization), S3864 [18MR]

Privilege of the floor

Hammer, Dan, S1686 [28JA]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S3592, S3596, S3597 [12MR], S11454, S11456, S11458, S11459 [15SE], S11589, S11592, S11595, S11596, S11597, S11598, S11615, S11618, S11619 [17SE]

———prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3578, S3607, S3608 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3385, S3386, S3389, S3392, S3394, S3395, S3396, S3397, S3398 [10MR], S3459, S3460, S3461, S3473, S3474 [11MR], S3578, S3592, S3596, S3597, S3607, S3608 [12MR], S11454, S11456, S11458, S11459 [15SE], S11589, S11592, S11595, S11596, S11597, S11598, S11615, S11618, S11619 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12916, S12920, S12921, S12923, S12924, S12925, S12926, S12930, S12932, S12933, S12934, S12935, S12947, S12948 [21OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), motion to commit, S3560, S3561, S3562, S3565, S3566, S3567, S3568, S3570, S3579, S3580 [12MR]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1014 [16JA], S1430, S1452, S1456 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2426, S2427 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1014 [16JA], S1430, S1452, S1456 [23JA], S2426, S2427 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13768, S13769 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12256 [1OC], S12314 [2OC], S12513 [14OC], S12647, S12648, S12711, S12712, S12713 [16OC], S12772, S12795, S12813 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4681 [2AP], S4737, S4738, S4739, S4740, S4741, S4762, S4785, S4796, S4809 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3855, S3856, S3863, S3864, S3865 [18MR], S3914, S3916, S3917, S3925, S3931, S3932, S3933, S3949, S3950, S3953, S3954 [19MR]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, S12712, S12713 [16OC], S12772 [17OC]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6828 [21MY]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (S. 687), S4287 [21MR]

———prohibit excessive overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9390 [15JY]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services (S. 1845), S14402, S14452 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4595 [1AP], S5110 [10AP], S9234 [10JY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4096, S4097 [20MR]

———tribute, S12314 [2OC]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S4333 [25MR], S4595 [1AP], S4739 [3AP], S5473 [29AP], S9898 [24JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S2771, S2772, S2781, S2782, S2783, S2785 [26FE]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S7799 [12JN]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S5932 [8MY]

———ensure initial equipping of Civil Reserve Air Fleet when shoulder-fired missile systems counter-measures are deployed, S12795 [17OC]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S14949 [17NO]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737, S4738, S4739, S4740, S4741, S4762 [3AP]

Bea, Carlos T.: nomination to be circuit judge, S12127 [29SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5309 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3855, S3856, S3858, S3863, S3864, S3865 [18MR], S3914, S3916, S3917, S3925, S3931, S3932, S3933, S3949, S3950, S3953, S3954, S3962 [19MR], S4408 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7698 [11JN]

Burns, Larry A.: nomination to be district judge, S11897 [24SE]

Bush, President: encourage submission of a proposal to the Committee on Finance (Senate) raising revenues to offset funds spent on war with Iraq, S4785 [3AP]

———State of the Union Message, S1503 [28JA]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (S. 1413), S9425 [15JY]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers (S. 1555), S10909 [1AU]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (S. 738), S4527 [27MR]

———impact of wildfires, S13480 [29OC], S13616 [30OC]

———transportation projects funding, S13077 [23OC]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Callahan, Consuelo M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6942 [22MY]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1430 [23JA]

Children and youth: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S15981 [25NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1850 [4FE]

Consumers: allow consumer marketing opt-out to be permanent and define the term ``pre-existing business relationship'', S13877 [4NO]

———prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13873 [4NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans, S3473, S3474 [11MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S9271 [11JY]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (S. 444), S2710 [25FE]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13873, S13877 [4NO]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (S. 1123), S7007 [22MY]

———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (S. 1088), S6714 [20MY]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6803, S6828 [21MY], S6914, S6915, S6916, S6917, S6918, S6919, S6927 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7292 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14490 [12NO]

———cleanup of perchlorate in drinking water, S9279 [11JY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), S9279 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9390 [15JY], S9459, S9460, S9462 [16JY], S9582, S9587 [17JY]

———submit report on U.S. operations and reconstruction costs in Iraq, S9459, S9460, S9462 [16JY]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S7292 [4JN]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S11002 [3SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9749, S9751, S9752, S9753, S9755 [23JY]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding, S4796 [3AP]

———require report on expenses incurred by State and local police complying with Secret Service requirements for transporting foreign and domestic officials, S9751, S9752, S9753, S9755 [23JY]

———require reports on protecting commercial aircraft from the threat of shoulder-fired missile systems, S9749, S9751 [23JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11143 [5SE], S11198 [9SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9095 [9JY], S9187, S9188, S9211 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (S. 630), S3806 [17MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11784, S11786, S11805 [23SE]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (S. 311), S1989 [5FE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11002 [3SE], S11143 [5SE], S11198 [9SE], S11281, S11294 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13077, S13123 [23OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S9187, S9188 [10JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6481, S6489 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481 [15MY]

———tuberculosis drug access funding, S13649 [30OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12156, S12161, S12162, S12203 [30SE]

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act: amend labeling requirements (S. 130), S159 [9JA], S1648 [28JA]

Domestic policy: provide emergency relief for veterans health care, school construction, health care and transportation needs, and for job creation, S12513 [14OC]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13599 [30OC]

———national objectives priority assignments, S1647 [28JA], S2377 [13FE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S2377 [13FE]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR], S11281, S11294 [10SE]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (S. 197), S1153 [17JA]

———funding, S3962 [19MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11544 [16SE]

EPA: designate perchlorate as a drinking water contaminant and establish a maximum contaminant level (S. 502), S3035 [3MR]

———establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (S. 820), S4968 [8AP]

———provide regional offices with mobile air pollution monitoring networks relative to disasters and catastrophic toxic emissions, S13482 [29OC]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2374, S2377 [13FE], S2778, S2779, S2784 [26FE]

FAA: exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (S. 1960), S15986 [25NO]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14949 [17NO]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7799, S7809, S7816 [12JN]

———require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations, S7809 [12JN]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (S. 159), S300 [14JA]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11512 [16SE]

Fedex Corp.: tribute to use of hybrid vehicles, S7130 [23MY]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10175 [30JY], S10483 [31JY]

———order refunds of unjust and unreasonable electricity rates in California (S. 723), S4444 [26MR]

Financial institutions: allow credit unions to provide international money transfer services to nonmembers and require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (S. 1359), S8756 [26JN]

Fire prevention: hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13617, S13618, S13619, S13620 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13480, S13481, S13482 [29OC], S13616, S13618, S13619, S13620, S13636 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15371 [21NO]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, S13253 [27OC]

Firearms: reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (S. 217), S1492 [23JA]

Fischer, Dale S.: nomination to be district judge, S13252 [27OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9095 [9JY], S9187, S9188, S9211 [10JY]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9095 [9JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13649 [30OC]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S10501 [31JY]

Forest Service: expand Forest Stewardship Program, S2426, S2427 [13FE]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Metro Ministry, S15811 [24NO]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of the B.F. Sisk Federal Building (S. 441), S2708 [25FE]

FTC: monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (S. 694), S4328 [24MR]

Government: limit procurement period for property or services using noncompetitive procedures during emergency and urgent situations (S. 981), S5673 [1MY]

Harmston, Clayton: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7473 [5JN]

Hayes, William Q.: nomination to be district judge, S12346 [2OC]

Health: tribute to home hospice and home health care programs, S9400 [15JY]

Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood High School, S10901 [1AU]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault, S3473, S3474 [11MR]

Houston, John A.: nomination to be district judge, S12348 [2OC]

Immigration: make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (S. 1362), S8757 [26JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S3607, S3608 [12MR]

Intelligence services: appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12156, S12161, S12162 [30SE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S10503 [31JY]

———impose limitation on use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, S12647, S12648 [16OC]

———Iraqi Defense Corps and national security forces funding, S12256 [1OC]

———provide humanitarian food assistance through purchase of surplus commodities from American farmers, S4809 [3AP]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S6914, S6915, S6916, S6917, S6918, S6919 [22MY]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3858 [18MR]

———support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, S9211 [10JY]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (S. 670), S4169 [20MR]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10503, S10504 [31JY], S14562, S14563, S14570, S14771, S14772 [12NO]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13329 [28OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9271 [11JY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Revlon Run/Walk for Women, S5852 [7MY]

———courthouse construction funding, S13077 [23OC]

———Eastside Light Rail Project funding, S13123 [23OC]

Los Angeles County, CA: drainage project funding, S11544 [16SE]

Marin County, CA: anniversary of Marin Services for Women (organization), S7472 [5JN]

Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, S8387, S8392, S8403 [24JN]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to cancer drugs, S8481 [25JN], S8622 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15574 [22NO], S15704, S15705 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8387, S8392, S8403 [24JN], S8481 [25JN], S8622, S8697 [26JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (S. 958), S5602 [30AP]

Minami, Dale: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4159 [20MR]

Minimum wage: level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14564 [12NO]

NASA: space shuttle safety funding, S1850 [4FE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas, S13481 [29OC], S15371 [21NO]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S4681 [2AP]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1147), S7145 [23MY]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2377 [13FE]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1014 [16JA], S2784 [26FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S12748 [16OC]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6803 [21MY]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Orange High School, S10901 [1AU]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7742 [12JN]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5620, S5628 [1MY], S5714 [5MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S7810 [12JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9095 [9JY], S9187, S9188, S9211 [10JY]

Pecina, Michele: National Association of Elementary School Principals California National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, S7231 [3JN]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15230, S15233 [20NO]

Placer County, CA: Squaw Valley Park dedication, S14799 [12NO]

Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo, Inc.: anniversary, S6065 [13MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15230, S15233 [20NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7422, S7423, S7424, S7428, S7429, S7443, S7444 [5JN], S7742 [12JN], S10175 [30JY], S10472, S10480, S10483 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent request, S7750 [12JN]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7421, S7422, S7423, S7444 [5JN]

———subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7424, S7428, S7429, S7443 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2778, S2779 [26FE], S3247 [6MR], S10472, S10503, S10504 [31JY], S14562, S14563, S14569, S14570, S14771, S14772 [12NO]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7096 [23MY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10175 [30JY]

Riverside National Cemetery: designate POW/MIA National Memorial (S. 1745), S12744 [16OC]

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (S. 440), S2708 [25FE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300), S2334 [12FE]

Sabraw, Dana Makoto: nomination to be district judge, S11967 [25SE]

Sail San Francisco (organization): naval/tall ships education programs funding, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

San Jose Earthquakes (soccer team): tribute (S. Res. 280), S16202 [9DE]

San Luis Obispo, CA: anniversary of Camp San Luis Obispo, S10902 [1AU]

San Pedro, CA: anniversary of San Pedro High School, S8860 [27JN]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (S. 979), S5644 [1MY]

Senate: legislative program, S13423 [29OC]

Siebert, Michael: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7472 [5JN]

Social Security: allow coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid, S3473, S3474 [11MR]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments, S7096 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14407, S14409 [11NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (S. 982), S5674 [1MY], S9235 [10JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, S7222 [3JN]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes, S6427 [15MY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (S. 596), S3520 [11MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (S. 173), S859 [15JA], S1647 [28JA]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (S. 265), S1828 [30JA]

———provide a tax credit for small employer-based health insurance coverage in States in which such coverage is mandated (S. 1972), S16022 [25NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S265, S266 [14JA], S2783, S2784 [26FE], S5309 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S7075 [23MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6427, S6435, S6465 [15MY]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support, S6435 [15MY]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (S. 127), S158 [9JA]

———treatment of health insurance premiums (S. 637), S3883 [18MR]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (S. 1963), S16006 [25NO]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S14, S15 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11375 [11SE]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S4796 [3AP]

Tongass National Forest: appeals process for cases involving timber harvesting, S11784, S11786, S11805 [23SE]

———oversight of wilderness recommendations, S1452 [23JA]

Torrance, CA: anniversary of Pinewood Derby, S10901 [1AU]

Treaties and agreements: impact of free-trade agreements, S10501 [31JY]

TreePeople (organization): anniversary, S11830 [23SE]

Veterans Day: observance, S14402 [11NO]

Votes: position on missed, S13124 [23OC]

Reports

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration Cumulative Environmental Effects on Alaska's North Slope: Alaska Wilderness League, S3932 [19MR]

Results

Vote on Harkin Amendment on Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding to H.R. 4577, Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act (2000), S3608 [12MR]

Statements

Afterschool Programs Funding: Several Students, S11282 [10SE]

Intact Dilatation and Extraction: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S12921 [21OC]

Paez Filibuster: by, S14570 [12NO]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: AMA, S3460 [11MR]

———Claudia Crown Ades, S3593 [12MR]

———Coreen Costello, S3460 [11MR], S3593 [12MR]

———Erica Fox, S3594 [12MR]

———Kim Koster, S3595 [12MR]

———Mariam A. Kleiman, S3596 [12MR]

———National Abortion Rights Action League, S12924 [21OC]

———Tammy Watts, S3594 [12MR]

———Teresa M. Tauchi, S3595 [12MR]

———Viki Wilson, S3592 [12MR]

Summaries

Forest Service Budget: Executive Office of the President, S13618 [30OC]

Violence Against Children Act (S. 1123), S7008 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 159, Jumpstart Broadband Act, S301 [14JA]

S. 217, reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales, S1493 [23JA]

S. 311, Commercial Airline Missile Defense Act, S1989 [5FE]

S. 444, Sacramento Public Safety Act, S2710 [25FE]

S. 981, Business and Taxpayer Procurement Protection Act, S5673 [1MY]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

S. 1845, Service to Country Reimbursement Act, S14453 [11NO]

Tributes

Bader, Phyllis Cole, S12601 [15OC]

Bales, Chad E., S5110 [10AP]

Barenbaum, Michael, S2697 [25FE]

Byrd, Charles E., S15811 [24NO]

Cenoz, Joe, S7472 [5JN]

Dunstan, Maryjane, S125 [9JA]

Evnin, Mark A., S5110 [10AP]

Ford, Travis A., S5110 [10AP]

Garza, Juan G., Jr., S5110 [10AP]

Gurtner, Christian D., S5110 [10AP]

Harrison, Lou, S2453 [13FE]

Harshman, Karen J., S7229 [3JN]

Hartke, Vance, S11343 [10SE]

Holstein, Robert, S125 [9JA]

Hovsepian, Vatche, S5169 [10AP]

Jones, Devon D., S5110 [10AP]

Lalush, Michael V., S5110 [10AP]

McGinnis, Brian D., S5110 [10AP]

Medellin, Jesus M.A., S5110 [10AP]

Meehan, James, S13658 [30OC]

Mother Teresa, S12365 [2OC]

Pinkel, Donald, S15281 [20NO]

Remcho, Joe, S124 [9JA]

Riehm, Hansjorg, S15281 [20NO]

Rios, Duane R., S5110 [10AP]

Roberts, Adrian D., S7828 [12JN]

Rosacker, Randal K., S4431 [26MR]

Rosendahl, Bill, S1243 [21JA]

Rucker, Steven L., S13616 [30OC]

Sammis, Benjamin W., S5110 [10AP]

Silva, Erik H., S5110 [10AP]

Smith, Edward, S5110 [10AP]

Smith, Eric A., S5110 [10AP]

Weiner, Martin S., S6705 [20MY]

Wellstone, Paul D., S13204 [24OC]

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Bills and resolutions

Forest Service: facilitate land exchange eliminating a private in-holding in the Sierra National Forest and allow the Boy Scouts permanent use of parcel of land currently under a special use permit (see H.R. 379), H171 [27JA]

Proclamations

Tribute to Adam Rupe: Representative Ney, E712 [9AP]

Tribute to Austin D. Pickrell: Representative Ney, E876 [6MY]

Tribute to Daniel Soules: Representative Ney, E2214 [4NO]

Tribute to Edward T. Warner: Representative Ney, E1734 [9SE]

Tribute to Eric Wagner: Representative Ney, E1064 [22MY]

Tribute to Greg McCleery: Representative Ney, E2217 [4NO]

Tribute to Jason M. Boetcher: Representative Ney, E1733 [9SE]

Tribute to John A. Greco: Representative Ney, E421 [11MR]

Tribute to Kevin H. Barnett: Representative Ney, E419 [11MR]

Tribute to Larry T. Weaver II: Representative Ney, E711 [9AP]

Tribute to Ryan Lahna: Representative Ney, E2214 [4NO]

Remarks in House

Alexandria, VA: tribute to Boy Scout Venture Crew 80, E1978 [7OC]

Alvarez, Ramon: Riverside, CA, Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1996 [8OC]

Alverson, Christopher E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E715 [10AP]

Archbold, Lance M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [1MY]

Ayers, Daniel A.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E870 [6MY]

Babcock, Brett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Bishop, Charles A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2259 [6NO]

Bowers, Matthew N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E659 [3AP]

Brennecke, Christopher S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brennecke, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Calvin, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Chettle, Levi J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

Cimarron, NM: tribute to Philmont Scout Ranch, H7844 [4SE]

Cleary, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [29AP]

Cochran, Garret T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E864 [5MY]

Coldren, Kevin (Max): Eagle Scout Award recipient, E299 [27FE]

Collier, Peter: tribute to book ``Medal of Honor'', E2111 [21OC]

Conover, John L.: Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

Corchado, Hector M.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E242 [13FE]

Couldry, Vincent M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2305 [17NO]

Cox, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [19MY]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Diamond, Shaun T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2306 [17NO]

Dodson, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [5NO]

Dunkel, Brent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E791 [29AP]

Dunn, Aaron M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E173 [7FE]

Elliott, Phillip S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Fisher, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Forest Service: facilitate land exchange eliminating a private in-holding in the Sierra National Forest and allow the Boy Scouts permanent use of parcel of land currently under a special use permit (H.R. 379), E50 [8JA]

Gardner, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E396 [7MR]

Gordon, Andrew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E307 [27FE]

Greendale, WI: anniversary of St. Alphonsus Parish Cub Scout Pack #596, E477 [13MR]

Griffen, Daniel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Hager, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E172 [7FE]

Hanser, Jason T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2330 [19NO]

Hawkins, Gregory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [3AP]

Homan, James F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E444 [12MR]

Homosexuality: policy, E123 [4FE]

Horsley, Don: Pacific Skyline Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E1988 [7OC]

Howard, Carl: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2460 [25NO]

Hucke, Samuel T., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2307 [17NO]

Jara, Daniel H.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E245 [13FE]

Johnsen, Samuel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1107 [3JN]

Kagay, Bryant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

Kennaley, Christopher R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E633 [1AP]

Kimble, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E305 [27FE]

Klco, Daniel R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1697 [5SE]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2235 [5NO]

Leslie, Carlin O.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E310 [27FE]

Lorenz, Eric D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Luethje, Travis A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2265 [6NO]

Macoubrie, Clinton P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E175 [7FE]

Mansheim, James S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E865 [5MY]

Marriot, Michael W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E171 [7FE]

McCall, Jesse D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1790 [16SE]

McDonald, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

McGreevey, Dina Matos: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E237 [13FE]

McKee, Steven E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

Meyer, David R.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E869 [6MY]

Montanez, Paula: Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

Moore, Stephen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E300 [27FE]

Myers, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E637 [1AP]

Older, Stephen: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2261 [6NO]

Pedersen, Charles M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E794 [29AP]

Pepper, Andrew M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E275 [25FE]

Petcoff, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E635 [1AP]

Phillips, Marcus W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Pierce, Daniel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [7MR]

Pou, Nellie: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E239 [13FE]

Protenic, Joe P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [27FE]

Reedy, Thomas M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2263 [6NO]

Reyes, Matthew I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E312 [27FE]

Richards, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2082 [17OC]

Robbins, Royal: Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2133 [28OC]

Roth, Cody E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E304 [27FE]

Sampsell, Patrick T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

Shinn, Phillip G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E634 [1AP]

Sims, William B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E308 [27FE]

Snyder, Kyle D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Spiegel, Bobby: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Stanley, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2027 [10OC]

Stroup, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2455 [25NO]

Teeter, James R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2308 [17NO]

Thistlethwaite, Christopher P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Thompson, Drew Q.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2469 [8DE]

Vanecek, Matthew A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E306 [27FE]

Vega, Mariano, Jr.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E249 [13FE]

Vulgamott, Kyle E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2479 [8DE]

Ward, G. William: Penns Woods Council of the Boy Scouts National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Weaver, Jonathan H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E989 [19MY]

Williams, Aaron S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2478 [8DE]

Wood, Sean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E389 [7MR]

Wright, Dustin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [1AP]

Zarian, Larry: Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America Glendale Distinguished Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2552 [15DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, S13801 [3NO]

Williams, Alec D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Benjamin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 379, facilitate land exchange eliminating a private in-holding in the Sierra National Forest and allow the Boy Scouts permanent use of parcel of land currently under a special use permit, E51 [8JA]

BOYCE, CARRIE

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E288 [26FE]

BOYCE, SAM H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E275 [25FE]

BOYCOTT, JOSHUA A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12435 [3OC]

BOYD, ALLEN (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H11379 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Armed Forces: establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see H.R. 2587), H5814 [24JN]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8217 [11SE]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9377 [8OC]

———make temporary adjustments in basic housing allowances in response to increases in military housing costs (see H.R. 1324), H1953 [18MR]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1396 [26FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H324 [5FE]

China, Republic of: encourage deeper relations and bilateral exchanges with the U.S., recognize contributions of Taiwanese Americans, and support goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week (see H. Res. 228), H4740 [22MY]

———membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9384 [14OC]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H12922 [8DE]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see H. Res. 86), H1467 [27FE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Corps of Engineers: treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see H.R. 2492), H11392 (see H.R. 2492), H11516 [18NO]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6604 [10JY]

Crime: establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 858), H704 [13FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H5815 [24JN]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H6465 [9JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H700 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2823 [3AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2659), H7618 [24JY]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4739 [22MY]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Education: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H1746 [11MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8174 [10SE]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H7455 [23JY]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H172 [27JA]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5929 [25JN]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H2312 [25MR]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H7454 [23JY]

Health: promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H5814 [24JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H8382 [17SE]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1955 [18MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H11133 [7NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H6463 [9JY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4205 [15MY]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H5046 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1812 [12MR]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H4255 [19MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10978 [6NO]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1628), H8083 [9SE]

Medicare: determination of payment amounts for new clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 883), H2271 [20MR]

———provide prescription drug coverage and make improvements in payment for rural providers (see H.R. 2606), H5928 [25JN]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2823 [3AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H2822 [3AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H3453 [29AP]

National Marina Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 323), H7455 [23JY]

National security: encourage the development of regional comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness, coordination, and recovery plans (see H.R. 3274), H10237 [30OC]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4528 [21MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 623), H2271 [20MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4255 [19MY]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1517 [4MR]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H6603 [10JY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H1908 [17MR]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H4740 [22MY]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H172 [27JA]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see H. Con. Res. 320), H10340 [4NO]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H7949 [4SE]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H8017 [5SE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1334 [25FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3762 [7MY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H10340 [4NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H8284 [16SE]

———provide incentives to encourage small business health plans (see H.R. 1936), H3636 [1MY]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H6603 [10JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H8217 [11SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Veterans: improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H7455 [23JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H323 [5FE]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H7840 [3SE]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Apalachicola National Forest: convey certain small parcels of land to resolve boundary discrepancies involving the Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church of Wakulla County, FL (see H.R. 3217), H9129 [1OC]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see H. Res. 173), H2821 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend payment of disability benefits through the date of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 1666), H2938 [8AP]

Florida: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see H.R. 3333), H9687 [17OC]

Rivers: modify certain resources projects for the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers (see H.R. 1665), H2938 [8AP]

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge: include land and facilities comprising St. Marks lighthouse (see H.R. 3354), H9811 [21OC]

Remarks

Budget: debt limit, H1887 [13MR]

———deficit, H1887 [13MR], H6443, H6445, H6446 [9JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1888 [13MR], H2154, H2186 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7093 [17JY]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, H9066 [1OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9066 [1OC]

National Park Service: Midwest Archaeological Center and Southeast Archaeological Center competitive sourcing study funding, H7093 [17JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), H4338 [20MY]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H1887 [13MR]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H4338 [20MY]

Votes: position on missed, E704 [8AP], E771 [12AP], E881, E882, E883 [7MY], E2378 [21NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1451 [27FE], H3349 [11AP]

Tributes

Quirk, Michael J., E358 [4MR]

BOYD, ELSIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1297 [18JN]

BOYD, GERALD

Remarks in House

EPA: Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

BOYD, HAROLD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2307 [17NO]

BOYD, THOMAS M.

Letters

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2161 [11FE], S2255, S2258 [12FE], S2757 [26FE]

BOYD, WILLIAM

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S13298 [27OC]

BOYER, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E528 [20MR]

BOYKIN, OTIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E329 [27FE]

BOYKIN, WILLIAM G.

Bills and resolutions

Religion: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 420), H9981 [28OC]

Chronologies

William G. Boykin's religiously intolerant remarks, H9975 [28OC]

Letters

Condemn religiously intolerant remarks by William G. Boykin: Representative Conyers, H9975 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Religion: comments on religion and war on terrorism, H9741 [21OC]

———condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 419), H9981 [28OC]

———condemn religiously intolerant remarks (H. Res. 420), H9975 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Religion: comments on religion and war on terrorism, S12948-S12950 [21OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 419, condemn religiously intolerant remarks, H9975 [28OC]

BOYLE, KIRK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7773 [25JY]

BOYLE, MEGAN

Remarks in House

CORE of the ARC (coalition): Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

BOYLE COUNTY, KY

Remarks in Senate

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

BOYLES, HARLAN E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E96 [29JA]

BOYLES, JOHN

Prayers

House of Representatives, H11135 [10NO]

BOYNE CITY, MI

Remarks in House

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Main Street Communities honoree, E1611 [25JY]

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Afterschool Alliance (organization): tribute to Lights on Afterschool! event, E2009, E2012 [8OC], E2026 [10OC]

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

Letters

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5127 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Dykes, Jamie: Paterson, NJ, Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

Hicks, Mieasha: Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year award recipient, E1831 [17SE]

Laughlin, CO: tribute to contributions to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, E2135 [28OC]

San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo County, CA, E75 [28JA]

BOYT, GENE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15402 [21NO]

BP P.L.C.

Remarks in House

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

BP SOLVAY POLYETHYLENE NORTH AMERICA (business)

Remarks in House

Deer Park, TX: Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

BRACCO, LORRAINE

Remarks in House

USO of Metropolitan New York: Entertainer of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

BRACERAS, JENNIFER C.

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2103 [10FE]

BRACK, ROBERT C.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S9318, S9319 [14JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9316 [14JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

BRADDY, ROBERT J.

Letters

Appreciation for support by British Prime Minister Tony Blair of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4967 [4JN]

BRADEMAS, JOHN (a former Representative from Indiana)

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S10901 [1AU]

BRADEN, SUSAN G.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S9085, S9086 [9JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

BRADFORD, AR

Articles and editorials

Arkansas Town's Mayor, Police Chief, Librarian Called to Iraq, S13429 [29OC]

Focus on White County—Called to Duty, S13429 [29OC]

Town's Leaders Marching Off to War, S13428 [29OC]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to Arkansas National Guard 39th Infantry Brigade, S13427, S13428 [29OC]

BRADFORD, JOHN

Remarks in House

Pennsylvania Middle School Association: Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

BRADFORD-GLOVER, DELONE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E922 [9MY]

BRADLEY, BILL (a former Senator from New Jersey)

Eulogies

Debusschere, Dave, S7708 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7707 [11JN]

BRADLEY, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E75 [28JA]

BRADLEY, IL

Remarks in House

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

———Nation's Restaurant News (publication) and Coca-Cola North America People and Performance Award recipient, E2500 [8DE]

BRADLEY, JEB (a Representative from New Hampshire)

Amendments

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3513 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H3974 [9MY]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2402 [26MR]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9132 [1OC]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H3974 [9MY] (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H7618 [24JY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

Children and youth: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4529 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1955 [18MR]

China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H11703 [20NO]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H10978 [6NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H392 [11FE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H6707 [14JY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1747 [11MR]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H4978 [4JN]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H5046 [5JN]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H8284 [16SE]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H4736 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: appoint chiropractors in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 2414), H5714 [23JN]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H5468 [17JN] (see H.R. 3094), H8283 [16SE]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H3762 [7MY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H7949 [4SE]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H9215 [2OC]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7949 [4SE]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H8491 [23SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H11652 [19NO]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1812 [12MR]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H5468 [17JN]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 438), H6264 [26JN]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H6602 [10JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H3857 [8MY]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H2822 [3AP]

Firearms: clarify that federally licensed dealers may transfer firearms to other federally licensed dealers at places other than business premises specified on license (see H.R. 2906), H7950 [4SE]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H5664 [19JN]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H4788 [2JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H324 [5FE]

Freedom's Way National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1069), H1515 [4MR]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2132 [19MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1746 [11MR]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Hugh Gregg Post Office Building, Nashua, NH: designate (see H.R. 3185), H8949 [25SE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (see H.R. 2849), H9982 [28OC]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H11149 [12NO]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7086 [17JY]

Intermountain Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H9130 [1OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7020 [16JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H2402 [26MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H1812 [12MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1902 [13MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H3762 [7MY]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H9282 [7OC]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5366 [12JN]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H5408 [16JN]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3683 [6MY]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see H.R. 2361), H5409 [16JN]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H10237 [30OC]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H11651 [19NO]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H5046 [5JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3763 [7MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7949 [4SE]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H2132 [19MR]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: reauthorize (see H.R. 324), H9130 [1OC]

Pacific Northwest Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H9130 [1OC]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2271 [20MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H3453 [29AP]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H8083 [9SE]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H5366 [12JN]

Social Security: eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H4528 [21MY]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H1517 [4MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H5045 [5JN]

Southern Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H9130 [1OC]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H2132 [19MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4739 [22MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

———natural cork (see H.R. 1833), H3408 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8284 [16SE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H2271 [20MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H3354 [11AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2132 [19MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H3452 [29AP]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H7787 [25JY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H3974 [9MY]

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H10340 [4NO]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H4978 [4JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H2473 [27MR]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H8017 [5SE]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1517 [4MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2271 [20MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1642 [5MR]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H3858 [8MY]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5714 [23JN]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H10978 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Iraq: prosecution of war crimes and human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Con. Res. 143), H3052 [9AP]

National Guard: extend period of eligibility for survivors' and dependents' education benefits for members who are involuntarily ordered to full-time duty (see H.R. 2164), H4367 [20MY]

New Hampshire: mint coins in commemoration of the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation (see H.R. 2093), H4130 [14MY]

Social Security: authorize waivers of certain waiting periods for benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries (see H.R. 2598), H5928 [25JN]

Taxation: allow a lump sum contribution to Coverdell education savings accounts whenever the contribution limit is increased (see H.R. 3230), H9213 [2OC]

Television: provide residents of States with single network affiliate stations to receive the signals of such stations via satellite (see H.R. 2862), H7615 [24JY]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (see H. Res. 170), H2703 [2AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor crew (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3408 [12AP]

Veterans: exclude proceeds of life insurance from consideration as income for purposes of determining veterans' pension benefits (see H.R. 2163), H4367 [20MY]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Mehrmann, John, H4850 [3JN], E976 [15MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3055 [10AP]

Remarks

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4604 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7035 [17JY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H398 [12FE]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: increase spending caps to adjust for inflation, H3513 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3513 [30AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5957 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5395, H5396 [16JN]

Public lands: limit Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to National Park Service areas, H7035 [17JY]

Schroeder, Bob: Hooksett, NH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, H5451 [17JN], E1154 [5JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 227), H3885 [9MY]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (H. Res. 170), H2883, H2884 [8AP]

Votes: position on missed, E2471 [8DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4874 [3JN], H5465 [17JN]

Tributes

Barka, Ernie, H1885 [13MR]

Connors, Ted, E1359 [26JN]

Gregg, Hugh, H8908 [25SE]

Mehrmann, John, E976 [15MY]

Taylor, Jay, H332 [11FE]

BRADLEY, OMAR

Articles and editorials

Who Is Omar Bradley and Why Should I Care?, E1157 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Missouri: observance of Omar Bradley Day, E1157 [5JN]

BRADLEY, PEG

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1468 [23JA]

BRADSHAW, KENNETH L., JR.

Remarks in House

Purple Heart: recipient, E2511 [8DE]

BRADSHER, KEITH

Articles and editorials

China Set To Act on Fuel Economy—Tougher Standards Than in U.S., S15351 [21NO]

BRADY, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E477 [13MR]

BRADY, KEVIN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5766 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H5663 [19JN]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2823 [3AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———reform procedures to restrain congressional spending, foster greater oversight, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 180), H58 [7JA]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H10237 [30OC]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7086 [17JY]

———renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H3638 [1MY]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H12321 [25NO]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1903 [13MR]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 44), H5665 [19JN]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H5552 [18JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3762 [7MY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5664 [19JN]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H2312 [25MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H8950 [25SE]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1586), H3305 [10AP]

Crime: amend laws relative to false communications about certain criminal violations (see H.R. 1678), H2938 [8AP]

———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 48), H3303 [10AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H5045 [5JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 2283), H5175 [10JN]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H5089 [9JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5665 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H10458 [5NO]

Dept. of State: require text of passports be written in English and Spanish (see H.R. 1452), H2401 [26MR]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H3354 [11AP]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H2586 [1AP]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H2937 [8AP]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1063), H5552 [18JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6604 [10JY]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H10457 [5NO]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to wetlands mitigation banking (see H.R. 2531), H5662 [19JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H11702 [20NO]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1516 [4MR]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1908 [17MR]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see H. Con. Res. 324), H11360 [17NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H3452 [29AP]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H3637 [1MY]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 2135), H4204 [15MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4012 [13MY]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H4738 [22MY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6349 [8JY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 452), H11651 [19NO]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H5268 [11JN]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H3762 [7MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7787 [25JY]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

———reform (see H.R. 1776), H3454 [29AP]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4739 [22MY]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H1679 [6MR]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Roads and highways: designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see H.R. 3240), H11149 [12NO]

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H3638 [1MY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

———provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (see H.R. 2864), H9377 [8OC]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10340 [4NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Ships and vessels: expand use of Capital Construction Fund to expand U.S. maritime industry and promote construction by domestic shipbuilders (see H.R. 2190), H5815 [24JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4739 [22MY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10130 [29OC]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H2586 [1AP]

———apply an excise tax to excessive attorneys' fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (see H.R. 1926), H4788 [2JN]

———clarify exemption from the self-employment tax for termination payments received by former life insurance salesmen (see H.R. 2509), H12311 [21NO]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3572 [30AP]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H699 [13FE]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H8491 [23SE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2270 [20MR]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 2228), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5408 [16JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H10978 [6NO]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H3637 [1MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———provide incentives for rural development (see H.R. 2972), H10130 [29OC]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1954 [18MR]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1536), H5046 [5JN]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of certain reinvested gains by S corporations (see H.R. 1498), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H7788 [25JY]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2268 [20MR]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see H.R. 808), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1890), H12311 [21NO]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: amend relative to NAFTA corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure and safety (see H.R. 2220), H6265 [26JN]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H274 [4FE]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 73), H1466 [27FE]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H3637 [1MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Clean Air Act: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H390 [11FE]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Health: combat pulmonary hypertension (see H. Con. Res. 97), H1954 [18MR]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1316), H1953 [18MR]

Pharmaceuticals: expand human clinical trials qualifying for the orphan drug tax credit (see H.R. 2931), H7782 [25JY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances (see H.R. 1317), H1953 [18MR]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3042), H8081 [9SE]

———make the additional tax on early distributions from certain pension plans inapplicable for public safety employees (see H.R. 782), H700 [13FE]

Letters

National Child Identification Program: John S. Hooks, Jr., FBI, E1565 [23JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4932 [4JN]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H2125, H2129 [19MR]

Aviation: require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8799 [24SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2201 [20MR]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7154 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5766, H5769 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8799 [24SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7897, H7913 [4SE]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1587 [5MR]

Houston, TX: referendum on light rail system funding, H7897 [4SE]

Medicare: ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H10528, H10531, H10532, H10533, H10534 [6NO]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10528, H10530, H10531, H10532, H10533, H10534 [6NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12264 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10528, H10530, H10531, H10532, H10533, H10534 [6NO]

National Association of Town Watch: tribute to National Night Out program and support of the National Child Identification Program, E1564 [23JY]

Point of order, H7913 [4SE]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H1547, H1548 [5MR], H2645, H2664, H2665 [2AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, H1547, H1548 [5MR], H2645, H2664, H2665 [2AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H6985, H6986, H6988, H6989 [16JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H6985, H6986, H6988, H6989 [16JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H2201 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3925 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4719 [22MY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7478, H7481, H7483, H7485 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7489, H7495 [24JY]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, H5766, H5769 [24JN]

Votes: position on missed, H3077 [10AP], H7055 [17JY], E198 [12FE], E1279 [17JN], E2058 [16OC]

Tributes

Barger, Albert C., H8090 [10SE]

Combest, Representative, H4231 [19MY]

Garcia, John D., E1588 [25JY]

Shrager, Isadore A., E1455 [11JY]

BRADY, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2093 [20OC]

BRADY, R. HUGH

Remarks in Senate

Idaho High School Activities Hall of Fame: inductee, S8718 [26JN]

Tribute, S9402 [15JY]

BRADY, ROBERT A. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H9377 [8OC]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H11651 [19NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6465 [9JY]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H8491 [23SE]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel for the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3696), H12919 [8DE]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H3637 [1MY]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H9214 [2OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1516 [4MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve air cargo security (see H.R. 2455), H9738 [20OC]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H8491 [23SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 264), H7785 [25JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 40), H704 [13FE]

Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H12311 [21NO]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H10237 [30OC]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H2271 [20MR]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Credit: protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3302 [10AP]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H2586 [1AP]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H10340 [4NO]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H2271 [20MR]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (see H.R. 1516), H3572 [30AP]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H3053 [9AP]

———provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H3053 [9AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H6604 [10JY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H11392 (see H.R. 2986), H11516 [18NO]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H5367 [12JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H2587 [1AP]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H2271 [20MR]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H10237 [30OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8175 [10SE]

Federal employees: increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H319 [5FE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H7784 [25JY]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H11146 [10NO]

Health: combat viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 39), H1396 [26FE]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H9282 [7OC]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Health care professionals: promote careers in nursing and diversity in the nursing workforce (see H.R. 920), H8016 [5SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H10130 [29OC]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

House of Representatives: provide for just apportionment of Members in all States (see H.R. 1541), H2585 [1AP]

Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making mortgage payments under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 1357), H2515 [31MR]

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H4369 [20MY]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H3637 [1MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4529 [21MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H8905 [24SE]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H10130 [29OC]

———require abatement of interest on erroneous tax refund checks without regard to the size of the refund (see H.R. 1756), H3303 [10AP]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: designate (see H.R. 981), H1461 [27FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6707 [14JY]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H324 [5FE]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H7086 [17JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Medicaid: allow States to expand coverage to uninsured, poor adults (see H.R. 1143), H2473 [27MR]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H2271 [20MR]

———improve access to advanced practice nurses (see H.R. 2295), H6465 [9JY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H3856 [8MY]

Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H2402 [26MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H2402 [26MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H2402 [26MR]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H4206 [15MY]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H4788 [2JN]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H3762 [7MY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H2132 [19MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H4205 [15MY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H53 [7JA]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3637 [1MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7785 [25JY]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 844), H1467 [27FE]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H7840 [3SE]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see H.R. 2832), H9215 [2OC]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 54), H1333 [25FE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H5366 [12JN]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H3453 [29AP]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H11702 [20NO]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H56 [7JA]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1862), H3451 [29AP]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2473 [27MR]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H3454 [29AP]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1145), H1680 [6MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H3305 [10AP]

POW: eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 886), H1332 [25FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H8382 [17SE]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H4876 [3JN]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4739 [22MY]

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: establish (see H. Res. 388), H9479 [15OC]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 2328), H4977 [4JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1466 [27FE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Ryan, Matthew J.: tribute (see H. Res. 178), H2822 [3AP]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H10457 [5NO]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H1467 [27FE]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H1396 [26FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4876 [3JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H3052 [9AP]

Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 521), H274 [4FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7616 [24JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 1692), H3763 [7MY]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H6264 [26JN]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H9131 [1OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H10237 [30OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Victor J. Saracini Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Horsham, PA: designate (see H.R. 1128), H1679 [6MR]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H10237 [30OC]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H323 [5FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

SBA: establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see H.R. 1387), H2269 [20MR]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

Remarks

Berean Institute: anniversary, E134 [5FE]

Butler, Johnny J.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for unveiling of the portrait bust of Dan Quayle (S. Con. Res. 63), H7995 [5SE]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1986 [7OC]

City of Hope Hospital and Beckman Institute of Research: tribute to Sarah and Rubin Herman Chapter, E299 [27FE]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, H7128 [18JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7128 [18JY]

NAACP: anniversary of the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Awards Dinner, E1498 [17JY]

Philadelphia, PA: tribut to Mother Bethel Foundation, E1136 [5JN]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 2328), E1613 [25JY]

Staten, Samuel, Jr.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Labor Leader Award recipient, E2105 [21OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H240 [29JA]

Resignations

Committee on Small Business (House): Representative Robert A. Brady, H1440 [27FE]

Tributes

Bailey, Deirdre L., E1451 [11JY]

Barrish, Marvin, E1495 [17JY]

Blackwell, Lucien E., H231 [29JA]

Caulk, Charles C., E301 [27FE]

Feldscher, Donald, E2108 [21OC]

Hoffman, Jacob, E1133 [4JN]

Mother Teresa, E1986 [7OC]

Ritter, Thomas J., E505 [18MR]

Rogachenko, Kyle, E951 [14MY]

Willie, Vivian, E2109 [21OC]

BRAGG, FRED

Letters

Dept. of Justice maintenance of records from criminal background checks for firearms sales, E2548 [8DE]

BRAGG, JANET HARMON

Proclamations

Aviation Pioneer Women of Color Day: Representative Danny K. Davis, E829 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3534 [30AP]

BRAIMAN, AL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8435 [24JN], S8716 [26JN]

BRAINERD, MN

Remarks in Senate

WJJY-Radio (Brainerd, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S7925 [16JN]

BRALY, MARY HOWARD GRIDLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2432 [23NO]

BRAMBLE (vessel)

Bills and resolutions

Coast Guard: convey cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (see S. 963), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 517), H268 [31JA]

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: convey cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (H.R. 517), H3981-H3983 [13MY], E995 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Coast Guard: convey cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (S. 963), S5609 [30AP]

Texts of

H.R. 517, convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History, H3981 [13MY]

S. 963, convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History, S5609 [30AP]

BRAMSON, JAMES B.

Letters

Recognize Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry as the official national museum of dentistry, S5386 [11AP]

BRANCH, PETER M.

Letters

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia, S11181 [8SE]

BRANIGAN, TANIA

Articles and editorials

NIH Scientist Says He's Paid To Do Nothing—Agency Denies Administrator's ``Surreal Situation'' of Collecting $100,000 Salary for No Work, S11312 [10SE]

BRANNEN, PETER

Remarks in House

Congressional Award Gold Medal: recipient, E800 [29AP], E1353 [25JN]

BRANSON, CHARLES R.

Remarks in House

Shepherd College: President's Award recipient, E1071 [23MY]

BRASS, LARISSA

Articles and editorials

Internet's Taxing Issue—State, Service Providers Wage Fight Over Sales Tax on Web Access, S13892 [4NO]

BRATTON, RICHARD W.

Appointments

Citizen's Coinage Advisory Committee, S5843 [7MY]

BRAUD, MALLORY

Poems

``America the Great'', E1075 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

BRAUN, BEVERLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H11861 [20NO]

BRAUN, SUSAN

Letters

Mammography Quality Standards Act reauthorization, S15063 [18NO]

BRAUNSTEINER, HELMUT (BROWNIE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E38 [8JA]

BRAY, ALAN

Remarks in House

American Institute for Public Service: Jefferson Award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

BRAZEAL, AURELIA E.

Telegrams

Ethiopian famine, E821-E823 [1MY]

BREAST CANCER AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 983), S5674, S5675 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 983, provisions, S5674 [1MY]

BREATHITT, EDWARD T., JR. (NED)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12599 [15OC]

BREAUX, JOHN B. (a Senator from Louisiana)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1263, S1269, S1289, S1295 [21JA], S1407, S1427, S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4718 [2AP], S4764, S4861 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4113, S4208 [20MR], S4243 [21MR], S4355, S4391 [25MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S7062 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9316, S9354 [14JY], S9392, S9430 [15JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9163, S9253 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11357 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14836 [12NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11927 [24SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8203, S8253 [19JN], S8561 [25JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9163, S9253 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10339 [30JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6188, S6292, S6301 [14MY], S6434, S6518, S6552 [15MY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8898 [7JY]

———H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, S6475 [15MY]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7820 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (see S. 499), S3027 [3MR]

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Aquaculture: unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (see S. Res. 160), S9906 [24JY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11649 [17SE]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S6508 [15MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 323), S1977 [5FE]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 128), S3369 [7MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see S. 1015), S5859 [7MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5173 [10AP]

Congress: tribute to staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 277), S15976 [25NO]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S6708 [20MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S7136 [23MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S1669 [28JA]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S10619 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish intergenerational family programs (see S. 381), S2341 [12FE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (see S. 929), S5434 [28AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see S. 1186), S7981 [17JN]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support (see S. 669), S3993 [19MR]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (see S. 640), S8358 [23JN]

———provide special pay for board certified Federal employees employed in health science positions (see S. 953), S8726 [26JN]

Financial institutions: merge bank and savings association deposit insurance funds and reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see S. 229), S1813 [30JA]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S3370 [7MR]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (see S. 1798), S13660 [30OC]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council: restore balance to membership (see S. 781), S4823 [3AP]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see S. 247), S1736 [29JA]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see S. 686), S4275 [21MR]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see S. 538), S3163 [5MR]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see S. 720), S4434 [26MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S3162 [5MR]

———provide for a public response to the public health crisis of pain (see S. 1278), S8125 [18JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S6508 [15MY]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4166 [20MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S12377 [2OC]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. Con. Res. 27), S4435 [26MR]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S3732 [13MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5772 [6MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S9050 [8JY]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S2341 [12FE]

Long, Russell B.: tribute (see S. Res. 142), S6070 [13MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S8896 [7JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S8358 [23JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5486 [29AP]

———establish a demonstration project to encourage the provision of community-based services to disabled individuals (see S. 1394), S12278 [1OC]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: establish demonstration programs to improve health care quality (see S. 1148), S7134 [23MY]

———extend eligibility periods for geriatric graduate medical education, expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine, and provide reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see S. 387), S2456 [13FE]

———improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (see S. 526), S3506 [11MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (see S. 958), S5541 [30AP]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S5772 [6MY]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2702 [25FE]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S4899 [7AP]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1479 [23JA]

National Guard Challenge Program: increase matching Federal share of the costs of State programs (see S. 990), S6072 [13MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S11479 [15SE]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3254 [6MR]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S3805 [17MR]

National Space Commission: establish (see S. 1821), S14031 [5NO]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see S. 902), S9794 [23JY]

NIH: provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants (see S. 566), S3253 [6MR]

Oceans: establish an interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans and human health and a similar program at NOAA (see S. 1218), S8301 [20JN]

———provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (see S. 1400), S9328 [14JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11417 [11SE]

Public welfare programs: provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 786), S4824 [3AP]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S8126 [18JN]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S9119 [9JY]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 468), S2919 [27FE]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2187 [11FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sport Fish Restoration Act: reauthorize (see S. 1669), S12056 [26SE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7477 [5JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———accelerate increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit (see S. 962), S5541 [30AP]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities (see S. 903), S5726 [5MY]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see S. 1506), S10617 [31JY]

———allow individuals receiving unemployment compensation to be eligible for a refundable, advanceable credit for health insurance costs (see S. 1693), S12608 [15OC]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S9119 [9JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S3504 [11MR]

———apply look-thru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation (see S. 914), S5343 [11AP]

———clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances (see S. 552), S3252 [6MR]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S8559 [25JN]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S16121 [9DE]

———exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (see S. 1681), S12534 [14OC]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (see S. 721), S4958 [8AP]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 488), S2920 [27FE]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S5342 [11AP]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see S. 756), S5434 [28AP]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see S. 1371), S9049 [8JY]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12607 [15OC]

———provide a credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production and allow for expensing of geological and geophysical expenditures and delay rental payments (see S. 696), S4325 [24MR]

———provide a partially refundable tax credit to family caregivers (see S. 1214), S12533 [14OC]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S3369 [7MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S5650 [1MY]

———provide excise tax reform and simplification (see S. 1962), S15975 [25NO]

———provide fairness in tax collection procedures, improve administrative efficiency and confidentiality, and reform penalty and interest provisions (see S. 882), S12533 [14OC]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see S. 267), S3028 [3MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 1922), S15407 [21NO]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 251), S1812 [30JA]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see S. 752), S7832 [12JN]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see S. 1556), S10906 [1AU]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8559 [25JN]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see S. 1305), S8300 [20JN]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see S. 1335), S8559 [25JN]

———treatment of forestry activities (see S. 1381), S9119 [9JY]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see S. 1568), S10906 [1AU]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S3369 [7MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 315), S2595 [24FE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see S. 1152), S7382 [4JN]

U.S. Tax Court: modernize (see S. 753), S4629 [1AP]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see S. 1756), S12838 [17OC]

Veterans: clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services (see S. 257), S1812 [30JA]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4958 [8AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S4824 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Civil War—U.S.: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see S. 1064), S6255 [14MY]

Courts: allow a period of open enrollment for certain individuals who are elevated to the position of chief judge of a district (see S. 998), S5771 [6MY]

———provide a period of open enrollment for annuity program for survivors of certain judicial officials (see S. 455), S2839 [26FE]

———provide for class action reform (see S. 1769), S12969 [21OC]

Medicaid: extend the transitional medical assistance program (see S. 883), S5174 [10AP]

Morganza, LA: authorize a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction (see S. 699), S4375 [25MR]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see S. 1339), S8725 [26JN]

Senior citizens: improve and enhance access to mental health services (see S. 1456), S9959 [25JY]

———promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE]

Sports: reauthorize sport fishing and recreational boating safety programs (see S. 1804), S13660 [30OC]

St. Tammany Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 39), S5484 [29AP]

Tariff: modify drawback claims provisions (see S. 422), S2522 [14FE]

Taxation: allow investment of certain coins in individual retirement accounts and other individually directed pension plan accounts (see S. 935), S5483 [29AP]

———modify small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction (see S. 934), S5483 [29AP]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see S. 932), S5483 [29AP]

———treatment of corporate reorganization or division (see S. 933), S5483 [29AP]

———treatment of qualified rental office furniture (see S. 1578), S11032 [3SE]

Theodore Roosevelt-Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge: designate (see S. 1573), S10970 [2SE]

Letters

Air operations during World Series in Anaheim, CA: Roger A. Baker, Anaheim, CA, Chief of Police, S2539 [14FE]

Provide tax incentives for economic recovery: by, S5313 [11AP]

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health: by, S1212 [21JA]

Privilege of the floor

Engellant, Autumn, S8006 [17JN]

Laubach, Kathy, S8006 [17JN]

Porobic, Nadija, S8006 [17JN]

Straub, Patrick, S8006 [17JN]

Tujios, Constantine, S8006 [17JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1443 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2538 [14FE], S2591 [24FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1443 [23JA], S2591 [24FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4765, S4768, S4769 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S14391 [11NO]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to deficit reduction, S4114 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4113, S4114 [20MR], S4243, S4244, S4246 [21MR], S4356 [25MR]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12868 [20OC], S13002, S13003 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6837 [21MY]

District of Columbia: Potomac Southwest Waterfront improvement funding, S2591 [24FE]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11391, S11392 [11SE], S11502 [16SE]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (S. 247), S1752 [29JA]

Louisiana: flood control projects funding, S1443 [23JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S1129 [17JA]

Medicaid: extend the transitional medical assistance program (S. 883), S5232 [10AP]

Medicare: clarification of a hospital ``under development'' relative to exemption from the self-referral limitation, S15743 [24NO]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program, S8673 [26JN]

———limit premium increases, S8200 [19JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15684, S15695, S15709, S15743 [24NO], S15907 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7665 [11JN], S7951 [17JN], S8200 [19JN], S8635, S8651, S8673 [26JN]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, S1967 [5FE]

National security: homeland security funding, S4765, S4768, S4769 [3AP]

Navy: shipbuilding funding, S6837 [21MY]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15225 [20NO]

Point of order, S6424, S6428 [15MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10571 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15225 [20NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14757 [12NO]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute to Faith in Action Program, S7827 [12JN]

Senior citizens: improve and enhance access to mental health services (S. 1456), S9963 [25JY]

———promote elder justice (S. 333), S2120 [10FE]

Social Security: redirect proposed tax cut revenues into reserve fund to strengthen trust funds, S4356 [25MR]

Sports: reauthorize sport fishing and recreational boating safety programs (S. 1804), S13677 [30OC]

Taxation: encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes, S6428 [15MY]

———excise tax on excessive attorney fees for certain legal judgments, settlements, or agreements, S6424 [15MY]

———income forecast depreciation method, S6458 [15MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S4243, S4244, S4246 [21MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6174 [14MY], S6424, S6428, S6434, S6458 [15MY]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (S. 932), S5486 [29AP]

———treatment of income earned while working abroad, S6174 [14MY], S6434 [15MY]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (S. 1568), S10918 [1AU]

Transportation Security Administration: allow certain airships to apply for an air restriction waiver at large venue events, S2538 [14FE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10586 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10586 [31JY]

Veterans Day: observance, S14391 [11NO]

Walter, Sarah: tribute to birth of daughter, S8651 [26JN]

Water pollution: eliminate use of strict criminal liability statutes to determine penalties in oil spill incidents, S10571 [31JY]

WorldCom, Inc.: investigation of unethical activities, S7128 [23MY]

Statements

Disapprove FCC Ruling on Media Ownership Rules: Executive Office of the President, S11392 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 883, Transitional Medical Assistance Improvement Act, S5232 [10AP]

S. 932, Fuel Tax Equalization Credit for Substantial Power Takeoff Vehicles Act, S5487 [29AP]

S. 1804, Sport Fishing and Recreational Boating Safety Act, S13678 [30OC]

Tributes

Coffey, William M., S7875 [13JN]

Long, Russell B., S6023 [12MY]

Pallas, Greg, S12966 [21OC]

BRECKENRIDGE, CO

Articles and editorials

Breck Fire Chief Retires After 27 Years, E646 [2AP]

BRECKENRIDGE (CO) SUMMIT DAILY NEWS

Articles and editorials

Breck Fire Chief Retires After 27 Years, E646 [2AP]

BREEDING, BETTY HAGEL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1140 [17JA]

BREEN, J. DANIEL

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S3695, S3697, S3698 [13MR]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3614 [12MR]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

BREMER, L. PAUL, III

Articles and editorials

Road Ahead in Iraq—And How To Navigate It, S9470 [16JY]

Letters

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12646 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11930 [25SE]

BREMERTON, WA

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: land transfer to Bremerton, WA, H4590 [22MY]

BRENNAN, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1794 [16SE]

BRENNECKE, CHRISTOPHER S.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

BRENNECKE, KYLE A.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

BRENTWOOD, TN

Remarks in House

Johnson's Chapel United Methodist Church: anniversary, H9190 [2OC]

National Association of Police Organizations, Inc.: tribute to TOP COPS Award recipients, E1984 [7OC]

BRESLIN, JIMMY

Articles and editorials

They Lied and Many Soldiers Died, H8939 [25SE]

BRETTON WOODS AGREEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Sunset (see H.R. 2780), H7085 [17JY]

Remarks in House

Sunset (H.R. 2780), E1520 [18JY]

BREVARD COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Crosswinds Youth Services (nonprofit organization): National Network for Youth (organization) Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

BREWER, JASON

Remarks in House

Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri: Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2165 [30OC]

BRICKELL, CODY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1759 [10SE]

BRICKLEY, TERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2108 [21OC]

BRIDENBAUGH, PHILLIP

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1774 [11SE]

BRIDGEPORT, CT

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S6025 [12MY]

BRIDGES

Amendments

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (S. 302), S4879 [3AP]

Articles and editorials

Bridge to the Future—Crockett Counting on New Carquinez Span To Make It a Destination Town, E1744 [9SE]

Decade of Achievement, S2490 [13FE]

Little to Celebrate for Unemployed, E1798 [16SE]

Sensors Bridge Gap in Communication About Repair Needs, S2490 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (see S. 444), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 892), H1332 [25FE]

Dept. of the Interior: construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (see H.R. 901), H1332 [25FE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 3577), H12306 [21NO]

District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 2882), H7616 [24JY]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (see S. 302), S1976 [5FE] (see H.R. 532), H317 [5FE]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see S. 1409), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Michigan: permit Federal participation in construction projects for the Mackinac Bridge Authority (see H.R. 2893), H7617 [24JY]

New York, NY: eliminate limitation on toll collection on the Verrazano Narrows Bridge (see H.R. 146), H57 [7JA]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (see S. 411), S2457 [13FE]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H2401 [26MR]

White County Bridge Commission: provide for audit of the New Harmony Bridge and fill membership vacancies (see H.R. 1203), H1745 [11MR]

Letters

Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act: Gorman Gilbert, Thomas L. Landers, and Kenneth R. White, New Mexico State University, S2491 [13FE]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S2491 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: ensure materials used in bridge alteration projects are produced in the U.S., H10420 [5NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River in Sacramento, CA, H11405 [18NO]

Crockett, CA: dedication of Al Zampa Memorial Bridge, E1744 [9SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: critical infrastructure protection funding, H3929 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (H.R. 901), E295 [26FE]

District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (H.R. 2882), E1588 [25JY]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (H.R. 532), E168 [6FE]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities, E1374 [26JN]

———invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Michigan: permit use of State apportioned Federal aid for rehabilitation of Mackinac Bridge, H8058 [9SE]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorize, H8824-H8830, H8894, H8895 [24SE], E1863, E1867 [23SE], E1900 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Cape Girardeau, MO: dedication of Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, S16089 [9DE]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (S. 444), S2710 [25FE]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (S. 302), S1979 [5FE], S4879 [3AP]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (S. 1409), S9421 [15JY], S9489 [16JY]

Maryland: Susquehanna River pedestrian and bicycle bridge funding, S1412 [23JA]

Nepal: tribute to efforts of Himalayan Trust (organization) and American Himalayan Foundation in support of the Sherpa people and community, S7377 [4JN]

Proctor, VT: reopening of Marble Arch Bridge, S11562 [16SE]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (S. 411), S2488 [13FE]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Construction of a Bridge on Federal Land West of and Adjacent to Folsom Dam in California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 108-202), H6705 [14JY]

Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 302) (S. Rept. 108-15), S3162 [5MR]

Summaries

Rebuild America Act (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Tables

Structurally deficient bridges by State, S2489 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 302, Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act, S1979 [5FE], S4879 [3AP]

S. 411, Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act, S2491 [13FE]

S. 444, Sacramento Public Safety Act, S2710 [25FE]

BRIDGES, LEON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E549 [21MR]

BRIDGES, ROGER D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1568 [23JY]

BRIDGES TO THE CUBAN PEOPLE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

BRIDGEVIEW, IL

Bills and resolutions

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building: designate (see S. 708), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 825), H702 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 825), H2330 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 825), S8598 [25JN]

———designate (S. 708), S4436 [26MR]

Reports filed

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 825), S8300 [20JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 708), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 825, Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL, H2330 [26MR]

BRIDGEWATER, PA

Remarks in House

Medic Rescue (ambulance company): anniversary, E1688 [4SE]

BRIDGEWATER, VA

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to Bridgewater Junior League All-Stars baseball team, S16113 [9DE]

BRIEANT, CHARLES L., JR.

Bills and resolutions

Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 3222), H9129 [1OC]

BRIEDEN, JOHN A., III

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding, S14497 [12NO]

BRIGGS, ANGIE

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E804 [30AP]

BRIGGS, GUY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2425 [23NO]

BRIGGS, HARRY AND ELIZA

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Lists

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal, H11484 [18NO]

BRIGGS, TOM

Letters

Tongass National Forest roadless rule impact on timber industry, S2388 [13FE]

BRIGHAM, BOB

Remarks in House

National Former POW Recognition Day: observance, E744 [11AP]

BRIGHAM CITY, UT

Articles and editorials

This Hallowed Ground, H6258 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Native Americans: tribute to the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, H6257 [26JN]

BRIGHT, JEANNIE

Remarks in Senate

Fort Knox, KY: Directorate of Training, Doctrine, and Combat Development Training and Doctrine Command Editor of the Year award recipient, S3500 [11MR]

BRIGHT, WILLIAM R.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 206), S10265 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10609 [31JY], S10883 [1AU]

Tribute (S. Res. 206), S10451 [30JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 206, tribute, S10296, S10452 [30JY]

BRINE, WALTER (SALTY)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11027 [3SE]

BRINGEWATT, RICHARD J.

Letters

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans, S8523 [25JN]

BRINK, SUSAN

Articles and editorials

Health on the Border—Elderly Americans Head North and South To Find Drugs They Can Afford, H5347 [12JN]

BRINKLEY, DAVID

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 172), S7980 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7866 [13JN]

Tribute (S. Res. 172), S8007 [17JN], S8715 [26JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 172, tribute, S8001, S8007 [17JN]

BRISCOE, BENJAMIN

Remarks in House

St. Patrick's Day: observance, E541 [20MR]

Tribute, E541 [20MR]

BRISON, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1713 [5SE]

BRISTOW, CLINTON

Letters

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14974 [18NO]

BRITELL, MAUREEN

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3587 [12MR]

BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

Appointments

Members, S3205 [5MR], S9513 [16JY], S9739 [22JY], H1875 [13MR]

BRITO, CYNTHIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2242 [20MR]

BROAD FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

BROAD-BASED STOCK OPTION PLAN TRANSPARENCY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 979), S5644, S5670 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 979, provisions, S5671 [1MY]

BROADBENT, MEREDITH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2447 [27MR]

BROADBENT, ROBERT N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2133 [28OC]

BROADCAST MUSIC INC.

Remarks in House

Dozier, Lamont: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Holland, Brian: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Holland, Edward: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

BROADCASTING see Radio; Television

BROADDUS, JAMES A.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6706 [20MY]

BRODER, DAVID S.

Articles and editorials

Black Thursday for Bush, E1493 [17JY]

Cutbacks to Our Children, S4344 [25MR], S5275 [11AP]

It Reeks of Politics, S216 [13JA]

Tale of Two Judges, S5424 [28AP]

BRODY, MIMI

Letters

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions, H6638 [14JY]

BRODY, WILLIAM R.

Remarks in House

Stanford Medical Alumni Association: J.E. Wallace Sterling Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

BROMELL-TINUBU, GLORIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2304 [17NO]

BRONFMAN, MATTHEW

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1111 [3JN]

BRONSON, OSWALD P., SR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14799 [12NO]

BRONSTON, CHARLES J., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1414 [8JY]

BRONX, NY see New York, NY

BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Hall of Fame 10K Run: tribute, E838 [1MY]

BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1266 [16JN]

BROOKER, JEWEL SPEARS

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Council on the Humanities: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate), S1479 [23JA]

BROOKFIELD, MO

Bills and resolutions

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 1609), H2820 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1609), H3655 [6MY], H3712 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1609), S8598 [25JN]

Reports filed

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1609), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1609, Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO, H3655 [6MY]

BROOKINGS, SD

Remarks in Senate

South Dakota State University: tribute to women's basketball team, S4624 [1AP]

BROOKINGS INSTITUION

Briefs

Promise of National Service—A (Very) Brief History of an Idea, E1705-E1707 [5SE]

BROOKLINE, MA

Remarks in House

Kawesch, Lance: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Stein, Emily: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

BROOKLYN, NY see New York, NY

BROOKLYN CHINESE-AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E437 [12MR]

Eighth Avenue Senior Center: anniversary, E2007 [8OC]

BROOKPORT, IL

Remarks in House

Brookport Library: tribute, E2044 [15OC]

BROOKPORT BETTERMENT COMMITTEE, INC.

Remarks in House

Brookport, IL: tribute to Brookport Library, E2044 [15OC]

BROOKS, DERRICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, H152 [27JA]

BROOKS, GRAIG

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY]

BROOKS, HERB

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 235), S11989 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 235), S12060 [26SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 235, tribute, S12003 [25SE], S12060 [26SE]

BROOKS, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Fort Worth, TX: Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

BROOKS, LINTON F.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Security: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

BROOKS, MAE EMMA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E270 [13FE]

BROOKS, MARION J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E359 [4MR]

BROOKS, MARJORIE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11026 [3SE]

BROOKS, NANCY RIVERA

Articles and editorials

State Could Face Gas Price Spikes, S7202 [3JN]

BROOKS, RONALD R.

Letters

Implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H7303 [22JY]

BROOKS, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E973 [15MY]

BROOKSHIRE, BILLIE L.P. (PEACHES)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1897 [25SE]

BROOKSVILLE, FL

Remarks in House

Brooksville City Cemetery: dedication, E898 [9MY]

Ghiotto, Margaret Rogers (Weenie): Brooksville, FL, designation as a ``Great Brooksvillian'', E2158 [30OC]

Hove, LaVon C.: Purple Heart recipient, E2510 [8DE]

Ross, Nathan: National Youth Leadership Forum on Technology participant, E1530 [18JY]

BROSS, BLANCHE OSBORN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S16113 [9DE]

BROTHER BENNO FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2161 [30OC]

BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (organization)

Amendments

Anniversary (S. Res. 136), S7196, S7197 [2JN]

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 136), S5950 [8MY] (see H. Res. 226), H3857 [8MY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 136), S7171 [23MY], S7197 [2JN]

Reports filed

Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 136), S6977 [22MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 136, anniversary, S5973 [8MY], S7171 [23MY]

BROUDY, TREV

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S7976 [17JN]

BROUILLETTE, DAN R.

Letters

Dept. of Energy request to provide documents relative to EPA review of new source review program, S11547 [16SE]

BROUSE, JONATHAN R.

Proclamations

Tribute: Representative Ney, E2216 [4NO]

BROWARD COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Koszuro, Jane: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E181 [11FE]

BROWN, ANDY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1292 [18JN]

BROWN, ARTHUR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1250 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9492 [16JY]

BROWN, BRIAN

Remarks in House

San Fernando Valley Bar Association: tribute to Valley Community Legal Foundation Heroes in Law Enforcement award recipients, E916 [9MY]

BROWN, CASEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E593 [27MR]

BROWN, CLAUDINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E346 [3MR]

BROWN, CLYDE

Remarks in Senate

NOAA: Environmental Hero Award recipient, S10610 [31JY]

BROWN, CORRINE (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: authorize assistance for women and girls (see H.R. 1482), H5268 [11JN]

———commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

African Americans: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H1516 [4MR]

———establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2572), H5813 [24JN]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12311 [21NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H2703 [2AP]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H10238 [30OC]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H9131 [1OC]

———forgive certain overpayments of retired pay to deceased retired members after death (see H.R. 2944), H8017 [5SE]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H3301 [10AP]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H1955 [18MR]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (see H.R. 1750), H3303 [10AP]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (see H.R. 1906), H3684 [6MY]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H9214 [2OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H706 [13FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H706 [13FE]

———satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H4877 [3JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 264), H9378 [8OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———ensure health coverage, promote parental support and family stability, improve early education and child care, reduce poverty, create youth development programs, and provide a safe environment (see H.R. 936), H1642 [5MR]

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H9377 [8OC]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2377), H5468 [17JN]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H2271 [20MR]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1955 [18MR]

———provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 3371), H9811 [21OC]

———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (see H. Res. 254), H4738 [22MY]

China, People's Republic of: withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9478 [15OC]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1695), H5929 [25JN]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H5714 [23JN]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H8491 [23SE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H2311 [25MR]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H5046 [5JN]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H5664 [19JN]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H1334 [25FE]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H12310 [21NO]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 2539), H9131 [1OC]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———prohibit taking a child hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 293), H1689 [10MR]

———provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4978 [4JN]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H5045 [5JN]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H12921 [8DE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see H.R. 2203), H4733 [22MY]

———establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11133 [7NO]

———provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H5046 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H4786 [2JN]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: purchase of excess plutonium and highly enriched uranium from Russia (see H.R. 3173), H8905 [24SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3638 [1MY]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H1682 [6MR]

———establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (see H.R. 3588), H12307 [21NO]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H4788 [2JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2250), H5367 [12JN]

Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H242 [29JA]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4788 [2JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H1641 [5MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track (see H.R. 2725), H6867 [15JY]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H9738 [20OC]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H1952 [18MR]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners when Dept. of Veterans Affairs physicians are unavailable (see H.R. 240), H2939 [8AP]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Jacksonville, FL, metropolitan area (see H.R. 197), H58 [7JA]

———establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans and make access to such loans permanent (see H.R. 1257), H1900 [13MR]

———improve patient care and working conditions at the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 1951), H4877 [3JN]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H699 [13FE]

———provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H318 [5FE]

———provide service-connected disability benefits for persons disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation provided by the Dept., and for survivors of persons dying from such treatment (see H.R. 843), H703 [13FE]

———recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 972), H1461 [27FE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2659), H7618 [24JY] (see H.R. 2808), H11652 [19NO]

———restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H10978 [6NO]

———revise presumption of service connection for diseases and disabilities of former POW (see H.R. 1838), H3684 [6MY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H5815 [24JN]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H3355 [11AP]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H8284 [16SE]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H322 [5FE]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H5714 [23JN]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

———research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Education: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1956 [18MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Electric power: provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (see H.R. 1341), H1954 [18MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H8382 [17SE]

———prohibit federally subsidized discrimination in supplemental educational services (see H.R. 3582), H12321 [25NO]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H706 [13FE]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H9478 [15OC]

———joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 323), H172 [27JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Families and domestic relations: improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 2300), H4787 [2JN]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5409 [16JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3638 [1MY]

———support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H7781 [25JY]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H1335 [25FE]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H172 [27JA]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H319 [5FE]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H6264 [26JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H4736 [22MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms that are most commonly used in crime and provide for compilation and use of ballistics information to curb the use of firearms in crime (see H.R. 24), H245 [29JA]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6465 [9JY]

Florida: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell or exchange certain national forest lands (see H.R. 482), H1746 [11MR]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Food industry: freshness dates on food (see H.R. 468), H1466 [27FE]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1903 [13MR]

Foreign policy: disavow the doctrine of preemption (see H. Res. 141), H1903 [13MR]

———ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9378 [8OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H5175 [10JN]

Global Family Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 281), H8283 [16SE]

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H4788 [2JN]

———express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H3305 [10AP]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10129 [29OC]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H5552 [18JN]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H7455 [23JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H. Con. Res. 99), H5409 [16JN]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H3453 [29AP]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H6465 [9JY]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H12922 [8DE]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (see H. Res. 46), H463 [12FE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1467 [27FE]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (see H.R. 2759), H8382 [17SE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4130 [14MY]

———provide for just apportionment of Members in all States (see H.R. 1541), H2585 [1AP]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H3975 [9MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H10237 [30OC]

———adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H8016 [5SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H4877 [3JN]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H1335 [25FE]

———extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H5267 [11JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4529 [21MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H8950 [25SE]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H12310 [21NO]

Iraq: require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H10340 [4NO]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H4206 [15MY]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H11652 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H392 [11FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1958), H9282 [7OC]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (see H.R. 1599), H5367 [12JN]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see H.R. 776), H1955 [18MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2311 [25MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H463 [12FE]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 1930), H4369 [20MY]

———provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6348 [8JY]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H6349 [8JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8084 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H9377 [8OC]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H5175 [10JN]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3634 [1MY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H1908 [17MR]

———permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 3671), H12918 [8DE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2269 [20MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5664 [19JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H9377 [8OC]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H3637 [1MY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

Mississippi River: designate route for study of potential addition to the National Scenic Trails System (see H.R. 897), H1332 [25FE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Guard: extend period of eligibility for survivors' and dependents' education benefits for members who are involuntarily ordered to full-time duty (see H.R. 2164), H5929 [25JN]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3763 [7MY]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H2863 [7AP]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see H.R. 2832), H9478 [15OC]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9688 [17OC]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 1764), H9130 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4876 [3JN]

———recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H3684 [6MY]

NTSB: establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (see H.R. 874), H1331 [25FE]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H3453 [29AP]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see H.R. 2567), H5713 [23JN]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H4012 [13MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

POW: eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 886), H5174 [10JN]

———provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H1955 [18MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2310 [25MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H4876 [3JN]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1467 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 624), H321 [5FE]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H463 [12FE]

———provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H463 [12FE]

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H4788 [2JN]

Railroads: provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (see H.R. 2571), H5813 [24JN]

———reform the safety practices of the railroad industry (see H.R. 2378), H5044 [5JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 2328), H5408 [16JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H9130 [1OC]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H8176 [10SE]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4255 [19MY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———exempt from windfall elimination provisions individuals who are entitled to retired pay based on a certain period of service as a member of a uniformed service (see H.R. 2611), H6261 [26JN]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H12922 [8DE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3641 [5MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: extend the mortgage foreclosure protection period for members of the Armed Forces after release from active duty (see H.R. 1411), H5929 [25JN]

———restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2703 [2AP]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H3454 [29AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5408 [16JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1467 [27FE]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H706 [13FE]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H461 [12FE]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 717), H3974 [9MY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H3354 [11AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H12310 [21NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H8016 [5SE]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 302), H172 [27JA]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of citrus canker tree payments (see H.R. 2202), H5089 [9JN]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Terrorism: authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 1290), H1901 [13MR]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11703 [20NO]

U.N.: restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H3053 [9AP]

Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1615), H2820 [3AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 19), H1466 [27FE] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H11393 (see H.R. 3244), H11516 [18NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: exclude certain income from consideration for determining rent paid for federally assisted housing (see H.R. 1418), H4877 [3JN]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———improve automobile assistance program for disabled veterans (see H.R. 294), H1689 [10MR]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H1467 [27FE]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3302 [10AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———make certain improvements to the National Service Life Insurance and U.S. Government Life Insurance programs (see H.R. 1554), H5366 [12JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2823), H8017 [5SE]

———modify and improve certain benefits (see H.R. 2297), H5815 [24JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H706 [13FE]

———permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H5408 [16JN]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1935), H3636 [1MY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 [11FE] (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 1592), H9131 [1OC]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H5267 [11JN]

———study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H12311 [21NO]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H9478 [15OC]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H2514 [31MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H8083 [9SE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H3304 [10AP]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H2822 [3AP]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H2822 [3AP]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H5662 [19JN]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 38), H4788 [2JN]

———recognize the importance of sports in fostering leadership ability and success (see H. Res. 53), H1396 [26FE]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H9615 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H3570 [30AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (see H.R. 3061), H8174 [10SE]

Dunlap, Ericka: tribute (see H. Res. 380), H8950 [25SE]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H3570 [30AP]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4916 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, E1975 [3OC]

Africa: U.S. policy, H6326 [8JY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9523 [16OC], H9634, H9665 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10228 [30OC]

Armed Forces: immunization of troops prior to deployment in Iraq, H9634, H9665 [17OC]

———supply and issuance of Interceptor Kevlar vests, H9634, H9665 [17OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2250 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 103), H2250 [20MR]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (H.R. 1882), H8982, H8983 [30SE]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H10182 [30OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2260 [20MR], H2691, H2692 [2AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (H. Res. 191), H3289 [10AP]

California: circuit court decision to delay gubernatorial recall election relative to disenfranchisement of certain voters, H8266 [16SE]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10398 [5NO], E2297 [14NO]

———Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) funding, E2297 [14NO]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, E1975 [3OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (H.R. 3061), E1754 [10SE]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), Senate amendments, H10057 [29OC]

———establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10057 [29OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, E1975 [3OC]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7880 [4SE]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (H.R. 1883), H9403 [15OC]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5237 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10182 [30OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4840 [3JN], H4954 [4JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H5260, H5261 [11JN], E1635 [25JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7521 [24JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 449), H11660 [20NO]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary, E1298 [18JN]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H6326 [8JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11660 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12278 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12239 [21NO]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (S. Con. Res. 48), H11581 [19NO]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (H. Res. 342), H9313 [8OC]

NTSB: establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (H.R. 874), H3707 [7MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H527 [13FE]

Roads and highways: Federal-aid highway funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H7880 [4SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1416 [27FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4620 [22MY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2691, H2692 [2AP], H4954 [4JN], E2285 [7NO]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9311 [8OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, E2285 [7NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), E1955 [2OC]

Veterans Day: observance, E2285 [7NO]

Votes: correction, H2999 [9AP]

———position on missed, H8793 [24SE], E1530 [18JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H696 [13FE], H3049 [9AP], H4526 [21MY], H4975 [4JN], H5811 [24JN], H5925 [25JN], H8281 [16SE], H10128 [29OC], H10455 [5NO]

Tributes

Bennett, Charlie, E2251 [6NO]

Lee, William R., E330 [27FE]

Wershow, Jeffrey M., E1597 [25JY]

BROWN, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Service Clubs Living Up to Mission—Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis at Front of Global War Against Disease, E2476 [8DE]

Viability and the Law, S13129 [23OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12371 [2OC]

BROWN, DAVID M.

Addresses

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Sean O'Keefe, NASA, E240 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Capt. David M. Brown—A Circus Performer and a Top Aviator, S1860 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1297), H1902 [13MR]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 50), H274 [4FE] (see H. Res. 51), H322 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 680), H390 [11FE]

Essays

Kennedy Space Center Visit for Space Shuttle Columbia Launch: Emily Lance, S2913 [27FE]

Poems

``Sparks & Fire,'' Brandon Dillard, E180 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Columbia (space shuttle): loss of biological and physical research experiments, H677 [13FE]

———tribute to crew, H271 [4FE], H278 [5FE], E179, E182, E185 [11FE], E193 [12FE], E219 [13FE]

———tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H279-H307 [5FE], E171, E172, E173, E174, E175 [7FE], E188 [12FE], E255 [13FE], E279 [25FE]

———tribute to families of crew, E208 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 628), S3747 [13MR], S3909 [18MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): moment of silence for crew, S1928 [5FE]

———tribute to crew, S2183 [11FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1845 [3FE], S1847-S1864 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1914-S1928 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

Reports filed

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Statements

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Families of Crew, H288 [5FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 51, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, H307 [5FE]

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 628, Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act, S3909 [18MR]

S. Res. 41, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1845 [3FE], S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1914, S2014 [5FE]

BROWN, DOUGLAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1889 [25SE]

BROWN, EARL F., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E295 [26FE]

BROWN, ELSIE P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E619 [31MR]

BROWN, FRANK L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9299 [11JY]

BROWN, GLENN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1465 [14JY]

BROWN, GREG

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6738 [20MY]

BROWN, GWENDOLYN

Remarks in Senate

NASA: nomination to be Chief Financial Officer, S13944 [4NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be NASA Chief Financial Officer: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S13133 [23OC]

BROWN, HAROLD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E662 [3AP]

BROWN, HENRY E., JR. (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4575 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

———establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see H.R. 1297), H2823 [3AP]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9215 [2OC]

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H1745 [11MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H9131 [1OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate J. Strom Thurmond Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 2661), H6604 [10JY]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5929 [25JN]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H3858 [8MY]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H1642 [5MR]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H9615 [16OC]

Computers: prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H12921 [8DE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of Labor: provide staffing at military installations overseas to carry out employment counseling under the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2285), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of establishing Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area in South Carolina (see H.R. 744), H461 [12FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (see H.R. 1720), H6707 [14JY]

———improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (see H.R. 1716), H3301 [10AP]

———restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H12922 [8DE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (see H.R. 1055), H1514 [4MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1516 [4MR]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H2586 [1AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6604 [10JY]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1902 [13MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3975 [9MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2789), H7226 [21JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4788 [2JN]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (see H.R. 917), H1333 [25FE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H3355 [11AP]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1681 [6MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7617 [24JY]

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H2939 [8AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H12921 [8DE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H2402 [26MR]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H9130 [1OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7020 [16JY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make reduction in capital gains rates for individuals permanent (see H.R. 2635), H12921 [8DE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H4978 [4JN]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H2401 [26MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H3683 [6MY]

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 1329), H5664 [19JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H8083 [9SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H3762 [7MY]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H7949 [4SE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H8017 [5SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3762 [7MY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H8383 [17SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H7170 [18JY]

Political campaigns: require certain disclosures and reports relative to polling by telephone (see H.R. 156), H245 [29JA]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3571 [30AP]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2473 [27MR]

Social Security: exempt from windfall elimination provisions individuals who are entitled to retired pay based on a certain period of service as a member of a uniformed service (see H.R. 2611), H6261 [26JN]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H5045 [5JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2472 [27MR]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H392 [11FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H4528 [21MY]

———require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H4206 [15MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H7020 [16JY]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H4130 [14MY]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H5366 [12JN]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H274 [4FE]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H2402 [26MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H5366 [12JN]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2515 [31MR]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see H.R. 882), H5046 [5JN]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity (see H.R. 2313), H5665 [19JN]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3354 [11AP]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9614 [16OC]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H4255 [19MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H2401 [26MR]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9132 [1OC]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H323 [5FE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H2515 [31MR]

———treatment of employee leasing organizations (see H.R. 1270), H3355 [11AP]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H4205 [15MY]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H5468 [17JN]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H3641 [5MY]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see H. Res. 321), H7019 [16JY]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H392 [11FE]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H1515 [4MR]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H5552 [18JN]

———continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 36), H2401 [26MR]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 1683), H3051 [9AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———modify and improve certain benefits (see H.R. 2297), H4787 [2JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H323 [5FE]

———permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H5468 [17JN]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H2470 [27MR]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H4255 [19MY]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 441), H11359 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: encourage employers who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve to provide a pay differential benefit and an extension of employee benefits to members on active duty (see H. Con. Res. 193), H4737 [22MY]

Bankruptcy: establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see H.R. 3003), H7948 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase assistance for certain disabled veterans for specially adapted housing, automobiles, and equipment (see H.R. 1048), H1514 [4MR]

———reinstate the vocational training program for certain low-income veterans (see H.R. 966), H1460 [27FE]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H3301 [10AP]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H7615 [24JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H8023 [9SE]

Remarks

Aynor, SC: Aynor High School recipient of Carolina First Bank Palmetto's Finest Award, E776 [12AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2151 [20MR]

Charleston, SC: tribute to sewer divers, E1256 [13JN]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (H. Res. 266), H8103 [10SE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H10007 [29OC]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), Senate amendments, H10055 [29OC]

———establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10055 [29OC]

———increase assistance for certain disabled veterans for specially adapted housing, automobiles, and equipment (H.R. 1048), E357 [4MR]

———reinstate the vocational training program for certain low-income veterans (H.R. 966), E334 [27FE]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (H.R. 917), E633 [1AP]

Folly Beach, SC: tribute to Morris Island Lighthouse, E2389 [22NO]

Mercer, Sarah: Siemens Corp., American History Innovation Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

National Landscape Architecture Week: observance, E858 [1MY]

North Myrtle Beach Republican Club: tribute to efforts to support troops engaged in military action in Iraq, E530 [20MR]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H3700 [7MY]

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: tribute to employers of members of the National Guard or Reserves called to active duty that are exceeding minimum requirements, E2399 [22NO]

Veterans: impact of budget proposals, H2151 [20MR]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9309 [8OC]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H11713 [20NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (H.R. 1460), H5679 [23JN]

Votes: position on missed, E1166 [5JN], E1255 [13JN]

Tributes

Achey, Stephen M., H1357 [26FE]

Black, Jerry, H8023 [9SE]

Smith, Ollie M., E1771 [11SE]

BROWN, INEZ WILLIAMS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E225 [13FE]

BROWN, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E66 [27JA]

BROWN, JAMIE E.

Letters

Exclude U.S. persons from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism, S5922-S5925 [8MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act probable cause standards, S2747 [26FE]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2262 [12FE], S3829 [18MR]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S5127 [10AP]

BROWN, JANICE ROGERS

Cloture motions

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Letters

Nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to be circuit judge: Carol Moseley-Braun, S14763 [12NO]

Lists

Women's organizations opposing nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to be circuit judge, S14763 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, H10536 [6NO]

Tribute, H12752 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S13074 [23OC], S14550, S14584, S14702, S14783-S14785 [12NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S14532, S14584, S14596, S14701, S14748 [12NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14176 [6NO]

BROWN, JEFFERSON

Essays

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For, E463 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E463 [13MR]

BROWN, JESSE

Bills and resolutions

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see S. 1144), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 1908), H3634 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate, H10003 [29OC]

Tribute, E871 [6MY]

BROWN, JOHN B., III

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5477 [29AP]

BROWN, JOHN P., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3999 [13MY]

BROWN, KEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1557 [23JY]

BROWN, LEE P.

Bills and resolutions

Lee P. Brown Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 3454), H10977 [6NO]

BROWN, LOUIS, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6968 [22MY]

BROWN, MARK F.

Letters

Indian land energy development programs, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

BROWN, MIKE

Remarks in House

Phi Beta Mu (fraternal organization): Outstanding Young Bandmaster in Texas Award recipient, E1290 [18JN]

BROWN, MONIQUE BRADLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H178 [28JA], H4373 [21MY]

BROWN, NUEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E811 [30AP]

BROWN, R. STEVEN

Letters

Clarify exemption for certain small nonroad agriculture and construction engines or vehicles from air emission regulation, S14476 [12NO]

BROWN, RONALD H.

Bills and resolutions

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1702), H3052 [9AP]

Reports filed

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1702) (H. Rept. 108-315), H9477 [15OC]

BROWN, SHARON A.

Prayers

Senate, S13947 [5NO]

BROWN, SHERROD (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6800 [15JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3260 [10AP]

Appointments

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, H5154 [10JN]

Articles and editorials

Help Taiwan Fight SARS, Chen Shui-bian, Washington (DC) Post, E942 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10131 [29OC]

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 92), H2401 [26MR]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H4788 [2JN]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4788 [2JN]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H6271 [7JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H3453 [29AP]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8382 [17SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H5929 [25JN]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7086 [17JY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H3301 [10AP]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (see H.R. 1906), H3684 [6MY]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9131 [1OC]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H2130 [19MR]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H11359 [17NO]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H5468 [17JN]

Arms control: promote the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 291), H9983 [28OC]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H2402 [26MR]

Aviation: require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8906 [24SE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2879), H7616 [24JY]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H4877 [3JN]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 358), H8016 [5SE] (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

———request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5045 [5JN]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5929 [25JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H4787 [2JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9477 [15OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H2270 [20MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H12321 [25NO]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H11393 (see H. Res. 157), H11516 [18NO]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H12312 [21NO]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H11702 [20NO]

China, Republic of: encourage deeper relations and bilateral exchanges with the U.S., recognize contributions of Taiwanese Americans, and support goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week (see H. Res. 228), H3974 [9MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3355 [11AP]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3637 [1MY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H10978 [6NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H3305 [10AP]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H5665 [19JN]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3641 [5MY]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H324 [5FE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3454 [29AP]

Corporations: review, reform, and terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal payments, benefits, services, and tax advantages (see H.R. 3082), H8216 [11SE]

———review, reform, and terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal subsidies (see H.R. 2153), H4254 [19MY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H3683 [6MY]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H9131 [1OC]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2207), H6604 [10JY]

Crime: prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3683 [6MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH: designate (see H.R. 985), H1462 [27FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see H.R. 2203), H4733 [22MY]

———provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 130), H172 [27JA]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H4876 [3JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 1993), H11359 [17NO]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H7949 [4SE]

Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H242 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4205 [15MY]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H3975 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 998), H3571 [30AP]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H1332 [25FE]

———recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 972), H1461 [27FE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H2515 [31MR]

———revise presumption of service connection for diseases and disabilities of former POW (see H.R. 1838), H3684 [6MY]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H3760 [7MY]

Diseases: increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9378 [8OC]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H10237 [30OC]

———protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 865), H704 [13FE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

———research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H6465 [9JY]

———establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H8083 [9SE]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1334), H1954 [18MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: freeze and repeal portions of the tax reduction and apply savings to a comprehensive Medicare outpatient prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 2514), H5551 [18JN]

Education: condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H10340 [4NO]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (see H.R. 1871), H5468 [17JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H1334 [25FE]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H. Res. 144), H5469 [17JN]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1956 [18MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H4876 [3JN]

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 1752), H6465 [9JY]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H6707 [14JY]

———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 3450), H10457 [5NO]

———require medically accurate factual information in any course material or instruction on human development and sexuality (see H.R. 802), H7949 [4SE]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H6265 [26JN]

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3638 [1MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: require GAO report on whether amounts appropriated to carry out grant programs are adequate to permit recipients to meet the conditions imposed by receipt of the grant (see H.R. 3341), H9982 [28OC]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H4528 [21MY]

EPA: authorize use of funds for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relative to development and implementation of phase II of storm water program (see H.R. 3528), H12922 [8DE]

———establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H7948 [4SE]

———joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 323), H172 [27JA]

———provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H1953 [18MR]

Families and domestic relations: improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 2300), H4787 [2JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H3454 [29AP]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 212), H3636 [1MY] (see H. Res. 218), H3683 [6MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4788 [2JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8222 [15SE]

———support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H11652 [19NO]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H8491 [23SE]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H172 [27JA]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H10978 [6NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 2218), H6349 [8JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H461 [12FE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

———protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (see H.R. 818), H1642 [5MR]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H462 [12FE]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see H. Con. Res. 267), H8383 [17SE]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H11652 [19NO]

Food: ensure that consumers receive information about the nutritional content of restaurant foods (see H.R. 3444), H10457 [5NO]

———include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 1003), H1463 [27FE]

———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 3684), H12919 [8DE]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Food industry: freshness dates on food (see H.R. 468), H243 [29JA]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H8222 [15SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2271 [20MR]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

Foreign trade: impact on employment of NAFTA and the entry of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 851), H1812 [12MR]

———implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2587 [1AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

FTC: deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (see H.R. 414), H4739 [22MY]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gehrig, Lou: recognize contributions in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H. Res. 278), H5408 [16JN]

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

———support use of fair trade certified coffee at legislative and executive branch events and food service locations (see H. Res. 349), H7786 [25JY]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H6706 [14JY]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10978 [6NO]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H4877 [3JN]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H8284 [16SE]

Head Start Program: provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H6707 [14JY]

———tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H3683 [6MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H6603 [10JY] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2940 [8AP]

———promote organ donation (see H.R. 399), H217 [28JA]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———reduce price of prescription drugs purchased by States for its employees, retirees, and pharmaceutical assistance beneficiaries (see H.R. 3662), H12918 [8DE]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (see H.R. 3038), H8081 [9SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H5815 [24JN]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H5714 [23JN]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8016 [5SE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

———support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H4788 [2JN]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7170 [18JY]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Indonesia: declare ceasefire and halt hostilities in province of Aceh, end human rights violations, and return to negotiations with significant Acehnese civil society and international involvement (see H. Con. Res. 327), H12312 [21NO]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 448), H1334 [25FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4529 [21MY]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see H.R. 2095), H4130 [14MY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H5815 [24JN]

Iraq: cancellation of loans made to Iraq by multilateral financial institutions (see H.R. 2482), H8083 [9SE]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4255 [19MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 1888), H3638 [1MY] (see H.R. 2017), H3858 [8MY]

———require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9813 [21OC]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4368 [20MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 28), H4012 [13MY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2822 [3AP]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H7086 [17JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H6348 [8JY]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2000), H3760 [7MY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4978 [4JN]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H5089 [9JN]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to when the transplant was received (see H.R. 588), H1396 [26FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H4205 [15MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H4206 [15MY]

———prohibit health care providers from charging membership or extraneous fees as a prerequisite to service to a patient (see H.R. 2423), H5265 [11JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2269 [20MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1955 [18MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mental health: establish a State grant program to end the practice of parents giving custody of their emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services for those children (see H.R. 3243), H9282 [7OC]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H8284 [16SE]

Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Youngstown, OH: designate (see H.R. 161), H245 [29JA]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 280), H136 [8JA]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 180), H3684 [6MY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H5408 [16JN]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8382 [17SE]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

National security: improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H8284 [16SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H3684 [6MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3305 [10AP]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H4978 [4JN]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H8285 [16SE]

Ohio: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 122), H1516 [4MR]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 10), H60 [7JA]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H323 [5FE]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1145), H1680 [6MR]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2271 [20MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H2312 [25MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2587 [1AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3305 [10AP]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 624), H463 [12FE]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H463 [12FE]

———provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H463 [12FE]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H10340 [4NO]

Railroads: resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H323 [5FE]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H6604 [10JY]

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building, Canton, OH: designate (see H.R. 3175), H8905 [24SE]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1517 [4MR]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H1396 [26FE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense: request resignation (see H. Con. Res. 323), H11133 [7NO]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Science: recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (see H. Con. Res. 110), H3355 [11AP]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H8017 [5SE]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4788 [2JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H2864 [7AP]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H3762 [7MY]

———effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 174), H2821 [3AP]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H317 [5FE] (see H.R. 2854), H7615 [24JY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3638 [1MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H7949 [4SE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H5366 [12JN]

———allow disclosure of taxpayer identity information through mass communications to notify persons entitled to tax refunds (see H.R. 1557), H2702 [2AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H7169 [18JY]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H9478 [15OC]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see H.R. 717), H3974 [9MY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H1396 [26FE]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see H.R. 727), H460 [12FE]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1050), H1514 [4MR]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9478 [15OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4877 [3JN]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11702 [20NO]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———reinstate Superfund and oil spill excise taxes and extend leaking underground storage tank taxes (see H.R. 610), H8082 [9SE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H5367 [12JN]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H8175 [10SE]

———treatment of capital to cover installation costs of residential solar energy equipment (see H.R. 694), H391 [11FE]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1812 [12MR]

Terrorism: ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see H.R. 1861), H3451 [29AP]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see H.R. 281), H136 [8JA]

Transportation: improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H2271 [20MR]

———promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H8284 [16SE]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H3572 [30AP]

———respect sovereign equality of member states of the Security Council relative to each state's position concerning Iraq's compliance with disarmament resolutions (see H. Con. Res. 89), H1746 [11MR]

———restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H3453 [29AP]

———urge establishment of broad Security Council authority to help the people of Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 122), H3638 [1MY]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (see H.R. 3276), H10130 [29OC]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 19), H1466 [27FE] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9813 [21OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H6465 [9JY]

———exclude certain income from consideration for determining rent paid for federally assisted housing (see H.R. 1418), H3454 [29AP]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H5714 [23JN]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H1954 [18MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H323 [5FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 1592), H4739 [22MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H7020 [16JY]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H3684 [6MY]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H4788 [2JN]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3153), H8950 [25SE]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr., Post Office Building, Strongsville, OH: designate (see H.R. 3300), H9477 [15OC]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1812 [12MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Weapons: require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H4788 [2JN]

Western Reserve Heritage Area: suitability and feasibility study (see H.R. 3257), H9478 [15OC]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H4876 [3JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H9738 [20OC]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 445), H12312 [21NO]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H243 [29JA]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4206 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 24), H1333 [25FE]

Children and youth: protect health by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H8016 [5SE]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H242 [29JA]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 2068), H4010 [13MY]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H4010 [13MY]

FDA: establish voluntary certification program for Internet and mail-order pharmacies and authorize, subject to conditions, importation of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use (see H.R. 2717), H6706 [14JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 2932), H7782 [25JY]

Health: tribute to community organization of public access defibrillation programs (see H. Con. Res. 250), H7454 [23JY]

Petroleum: authorize construction and operation of regional gasoline reserves for use during acute price increases resulting from accidents or other physical disruptions to regional supplies of gasoline (see H.R. 3023), H8016 [5SE]

Shwa-Chen Chai: relief (see H.R. 2177), H4368 [20MY]

Taxation: provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child (see H.R. 2718), H6706 [14JY]

Treaties and agreements: require that trade and investment agreements that are negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards (see H. Con. Res. 276), H8175 [10SE]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H9708 [20OC], H9780 [21OC]

Remarks

AARP: alleged conflict of interest relative to endorsement of Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage, H11494 [18NO]

Alaska: extend hydroelectric licenses (H.R. 337), H345 [11FE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8263 [16SE], H8406 [23SE], H8941 [25SE], H8957, H8999 [30SE], H9188 [2OC], H9264 [7OC], H9356 [8OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9525 [16OC], H9710, H9711 [20OC], H9740, H9787 [21OC], H9974 [28OC], H10112 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10316 [4NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H2517 [1AP]

Armed Forces: require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (H.J. Res. 24), H1692 [11MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H277 [5FE], H1446 [27FE], H9721 [20OC]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), H11578 [19NO]

Burma: human rights violations, E1170 [5JN]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, H239 [29JA]

CBS: airing of miniseries on Ronald Reagan, H10316 [4NO]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10077 [29OC]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., H10112, H10124 [29OC]

China, Republic of: denial of membership in WHO, H2315 [26MR]

———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland, E942 [13MY]

———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (H.R. 441), H1705 [11MR]

———membership in the U.N. (H. Con. Res. 284), E1855 [23SE]

Chinese Daily News (publication): anniversary of workers' vote to select Newspaper Guild of the Communications Workers of America to represent them for collective bargaining, E514 [19MR]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (H. Res. 263), H5133 [10JN]

Corporations: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts in Iraq, H9974 [28OC]

Dept. of Energy: Gasoline Availability Stabilization Reserve Program funding, H3261, H3262 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7459 [24JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7536 [24JY]

Dept. of State: prohibit funding relative to the negotiation of a Free Trade Area of the Americas or a Central American Free Trade Agreement unless various conditions are met, H7318 [22JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7318 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6517 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H10535 [6NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H330 [11FE]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H2280 [25MR], H3585, H3598, H3599 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), Senate amendments, H4379 [21MY]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2476, H2494 [31MR]

———strengthen accountability and reporting requirements relative to assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3598, H3599 [1MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 235), H8233 [16SE]

Economy: address loss of manufacturing base, H10116 [29OC]

———national objectives priority assignments, H9038 [1OC]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5109 [10JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (H. Res. 218), H4172 [15MY]

———ruling on media ownership rules, H4771, H4772 [2JN]

FDA: lobbying activities relative to Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7459 [24JY]

———provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11569 [19NO]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (H.R. 1738), H8406 [23SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (H.R. 2631), H6273, H6305, H6306 [8JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (H.R. 1260), H9057 [1OC]

———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (H.R. 2218), H11565 [19NO]

FERC: reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (H.R. 397), H346 [11FE]

Foreign trade: impact of free-trade agreements, H8228 [16SE]

———U.S. deficit, H10116 [29OC]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H3585 [1MY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), H11575 [19NO]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1846, H1849, H1852 [13MR]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (H.R. 3038), H9051 [1OC]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (H.R. 2239), H10118 [29OC]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7205 [21JY]

———establish (H.R. 2625), H7007 [16JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H6844 [15JY], H7007 [16JY], H7164 [18JY], H7205 [21JY], H7776 [25JY], H7814 [3SE], H8002 [5SE], H9082 [1OC], H10112 [29OC]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: anniversary, E1727 [5SE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H10124, H10125 [29OC], H10443 [5NO]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, H7205 [21JY]

———reduce reconstruction funding for oil importation, H9740 [21OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict petroleum industry infrastructure reconstruction, H10124, H10125 [29OC]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H277 [5FE]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H5157 [10JN]

———earnings test for beneficiaries relative to prescription drug coverage, H9181, H9185 [2OC]

———ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H8882 [24SE]

———improve reimbursement payments to physicians, H11494 [18NO], H11849 [20NO]

———privatization, H239 [29JA], H4759 [2JN], H5916, H5917, H5918, H5920, H5921 [25JN], H8185 [10SE], H9780, H9783 [21OC], H10439 [5NO], H11600 [19NO], H12903 [8DE]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10108 [29OC], H10530 [6NO]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, H5916, H5918 [25JN]

———reform, H239 [29JA], H5157 [10JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5903, H5916, H5917, H5918, H5919, H5920, H5921 [25JN], H6093 [26JN], H6273, H6305, H6306 [8JY], H11192 [17NO], H11860 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12261 [21NO], H12750, H12879, H12903, H12905, H12906, H12907, H12908 [8DE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5957 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12242 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H8185 [10SE], H8363 [17SE], H8882 [24SE], H9175, H9181, H9185 [2OC], H9352 [8OC], H9780, H9783 [21OC], H10108, H10109 [29OC], H10439 [5NO], H10530 [6NO], H11494 [18NO], H11600 [19NO], H11849 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5387 [16JN], H5446 [17JN], H5796 [24JN]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (H.R. 3034), H9052 [1OC]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (S. Con. Res. 48), H11580, H11581 [19NO]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (H. Con. Res. 206), H12157 [21NO]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6927, H6929, H6931 [16JY]

NIH: biomedical research funding, H6517 [10JY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H5922 [25JN], H6093 [26JN]

Pharmaceuticals: reductions in prescription drug prices, H4769 [2JN], H4789 [3JN], H5796 [24JN], H12908 [8DE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3261, H3262 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11410 [18NO], H11860 [20NO]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H484 [13FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H484 [13FE]

Science: recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (H. Con. Res. 110), H5117 [10JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4845 [3JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H5133 [10JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H8000 [5SE], H10436 [5NO]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5133 [10JN], H8000 [5SE], H10436 [5NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H2517 [1AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3574 [1MY], H3645 [6MY], H3978 [13MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4845 [3JN]

———rates, H9038 [1OC]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, H9175 [2OC], H9352 [8OC]

Treaties and agreements: impact of free-trade agreements, H7229 [22JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7229 [22JY], H7476 [24JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7341, H7342 [23JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7229 [22JY], H7476 [24JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7341, H7342 [23JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H3978 [13MY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2517 [1AP]

———health care funding, H10535 [6NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H10535 [6NO]

Veterans Day: observance, H10535 [6NO]

Votes: position on missed, H3618 [1MY], H10190 [30OC]

World Trade Organization: impact on developing countries, H8020 [9SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H240 [29JA], H1451 [27FE], H4201 [15MY], H4781 [2JN], H4874 [3JN], H4975 [4JN], H5171 [10JN], H5264 [11JN], H5362 [12JN], H5405 [16JN], H5465 [17JN], H5549 [18JN], H5811 [24JN], H5925 [25JN], H6865 [15JY], H7011 [16JY], H7168 [18JY], H7222 [21JY], H7326 [22JY], H7450 [23JY], H7776 [25JY], H7826 [3SE], H7944 [4SE], H8013 [5SE], H8077 [9SE], H8197 [10SE], H8215 [11SE], H8281 [16SE], H8487 [23SE], H8903 [24SE], H8947 [25SE], H9031 [30SE], H9117 [1OC], H9208 [2OC], H9279 [7OC], H9374 [8OC], H9475 [15OC], H9611 [16OC], H9686 [17OC], H9737 [20OC], H9806 [21OC], H9978 [28OC], H10128 [29OC], H10336 [4NO], H10455 [5NO], H10974 [6NO], H11130 [7NO], H11357 [17NO], H11389 [18NO], H11647 [19NO], H11698 [20NO], H12908 [8DE]

Tributes

Carlin, Joanne, E1138, E1167 [5JN]

Davis, Jacob E., II, E1886 [24SE]

BROWN, TERRI H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E915 [9MY]

BROWN, TIFFANY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1398 [27JN]

BROWN, WAVERLY

Bills and resolutions

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (see S. 1591), S11186 [8SE] (see H.R. 3167), H8905 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (S. 1591), H9700-H9702 [20OC]

Remarks in Senate

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (S. 1591), S12022 [25SE]

Texts of

S. 1591, Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY, S12022 [25SE], H9700 [20OC]

BROWN, WILLA B.

Proclamations

Aviation Pioneer Women of Color Day: Representative Danny K. Davis, E829 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3534 [30AP]

BROWN, WILLIAM D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2077 [17OC]

BROWN, WILLIAM (SARGE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2225 [4NO]

BROWN, WILLIE L., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2390 [22NO]

BROWN COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Georgetown, OH: tribute to Brown County General Hospital on recognition in 100 Top Hospitals Study, E1403 [7JY]

BROWN TREE SNAKE CONTROL AND ERADICATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3479), H11133 [7NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3479), E2283, E2284 [7NO]

BROWNBACK, SAM (a Senator from Kansas)

Agreements

Atlantic Charter: Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston S. Churchill, S5816 [7MY]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14007, S14068 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1163 [17JA], S1347, S1369 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12799, S12851 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4826, S4864 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4025 [19MR], S4071, S4214 [20MR], S4306 [21MR], S4358 [25MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7405 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9105, S9155, S9157, S9158 [9JY], S9307 [11JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14842 [12NO], S14938, S14967, S14969 [17NO]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7793, S7853, S7855 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13684 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13263 [27OC], S13344, S13367, S13372, S13410, S13414, S13418 [28OC]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14505, S14843 [12NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8447, S8461 [24JN], S8781 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9105, S9155, S9157, S9158 [9JY], S9307 [11JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S9807 [23JY], S9980 [25JY], S10203, S10267 [30JY], S10694 [31JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6320 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6789 [21MY], S7269 [4JN], S7651 [11JN], S9433 [16JY], S11877 [24SE], S12985 [22OC], S13947 [5NO]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S4040 [19MR]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S4040 [19MR]

Articles and editorials

Silenced Again in Kabal, Preeta D. Bansal and Felice D. Gaer, New York (NY) Times, S12733 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 125), S132 [9JA]

Anderson, Michael P.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 788), S4824 [3AP]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see S. 1233), S7833 [12JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Children and youth: protect from exploitive child modeling (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S5342 [11AP]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11119 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S2702 [25FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S10619 [31JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE]

Defense of Marriage Act: affirm (see S. Res. 275), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S11833 [23SE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorizing appropriations for the Technology Administration (see S. 1395), S9303 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 111), S5175 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S132 [9JA]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S13378 [28OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2341 [12FE]

FAA: promote development of commercial space transportation and authorize appropriations for the Office of the Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (see S. 1260), S7876 [13JN]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 959), S7189 [2JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 26), S15976 [25NO]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2596 [24FE]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S3411 [10MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: provide funding to protect integrity (see S. Res. 135), S5950 [8MY]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S11833 [23SE]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9328 [14JY]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S5435 [28AP]

Immigration: extend duration of the immigrant investor regional center program (see S. 1642), S12377 [2OC]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see S. 710), S14805 [12NO]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S6978 [22MY]

Iran: human rights violations of Bahais (see S. Con. Res. 78), S13660 [30OC]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S12971 [21OC] (see S. Con. Res. 81), S14807 [12NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7476 [5JN]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 230), S11832 [23SE]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see S. Res. 256), S13711 [31OC]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S4435 [26MR]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S3505 [11MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1872 [4FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9303 [11JY]

McCool, William C.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7833 [12JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S9905 [24JY]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S6708 [20MY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see S. 1717), S12448 [3OC]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: designate (see S. Res. 108), S4957 [8AP]

National Day of Prayer and Fasting: designate (see S. Con. Res. 19), S3620 [12MR] (see S. Res. 91), S3804 [17MR]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S8440 [24JN]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S4558 [31MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10621 [31JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S2341 [12FE]

Roads and highways: identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (see S. 290), S1871 [4FE]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

Senator James B. Pearson Post Office, Prairie Village, KS: designate (see S. 1718), S12532 [14OC]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7981 [17JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 846), S13209 [24OC]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S13377 [28OC]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S11832 [23SE]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 150), S10619 [31JY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see S. 1703), S12534 [14OC]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S13262 [27OC]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S3087 [4MR]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see S. 514), S11568 [16SE]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1669 [28JA]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S12608 [15OC]

———facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see S. 865), S5173 [10AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S10619 [31JY]

———welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. Res. 212), S11162 [5SE]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8561 [25JN]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see S. Res. 184), S8559 [25JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S8127 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see S. Res. 198), S9708 [22JY]

Armed Forces: provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S6977 [22MY]

Bright, William R.: tribute (see S. Res. 206), S10265 [30JY]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Diseases: improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (see S. 1899), S15287 [20NO]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see S. 1930), S15407 [21NO]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see S. 742), S4512 [27MR]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see S.J. Res. 14), S8862 [27JN]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY]

Immigration: establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S8725 [26JN]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital before the U.S. recognizes a Palestinian state (see S.J. Res. 24), S14804 [12NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see S. 1336), S8559 [25JN]

———promote human rights, democracy, peace, and security of Korean Peninsula (see S. 1903), S15287 [20NO]

Medicare: improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see S. 942), S5483 [29AP]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (see S. 1303), S8300 [20JN]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S3505 [11MR]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 250), S13134 [23OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Taxation: treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1830), S14176 [6NO]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see S. 1667), S12056 [26SE]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see S. Res. 273), S15812 [24NO]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see S. 1694), S12277 [1OC]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Factsheets

Abortion Hurts Women—Medical and Psychological Talking Points: Feminists for Life of America (organization), S11556 [16SE]

Letters

FDA withdrawal of approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review approval process: Monty and Helen Patterson, S15474 [21NO]

Partial-birth abortion statistics for Kansas: Lorne A. Phillips, Kansas Dept. of Health & Environment, S3471 [11MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S6789 [21MY], S7269 [4JN], S7651 [11JN], S9433 [16JY], S11877 [24SE], S12985 [22OC], S13947 [5NO]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S3597 [12MR], S11555 [16SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3471, S3472 [11MR], S3597 [12MR], S11555 [16SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12919, S12921 [21OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14150 [6NO]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (S. Res. 198), S9737 [22JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1378 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1378 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12326, S12377 [2OC], S12733 [16OC], S12799, S12800 [17OC]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5383 [11AP]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6904, S6907, S6908 [22MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S5111 [10AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S5516 [30AP]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1722 [29JA]

Bright, William R.: tribute (S. Res. 206), S10451 [30JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4063 [20MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), S9446 [16JY]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7699 [11JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1924 [5FE]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish, S4063 [20MR]

———establish (S. 837), S5071 [9AP]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5012 [9AP]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S13009 [22OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S14150 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6904, S6907, S6908 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7283 [4JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9100, S9105 [9JY]

Dept. of Transportation: fair competitive bid procedures relative to State-assisted intercity rail passenger operations, S13205, S13206 [24OC]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13205, S13206 [24OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6476, S6483 [15MY]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (S. 1899), S15289 [20NO]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6483 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6476 [15MY]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10205 [30JY]

EPA: provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (S. 515), S6889 [21MY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2308 [12FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (S. 1618), S11587 [16SE]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (S. 1930), S15473 [21NO]

Federal employees: application of certain goals that would subject employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1378 [23JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9093, S9100, S9105 [9JY]

———clarify definition of HIV/AIDS prevention relative to sexual transmission prevention and abstinence education programs funding, S13644, S13645 [30OC]

———increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12799, S12800 [17OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9100 [9JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13644, S13645 [30OC]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Hays, KS: tribute to Hays High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3502 [11MR]

Hong Kong: support freedom (S.J. Res. 14), S8863 [27JN]

Immigration: treatment of unaccompanied alien children (S. 1129), S7026 [22MY]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (S. Res. 251), S13183 [23OC]

Iran: democracy efforts, S9105 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S7599 [10JN]

Iraq: condition Coalition Provisional Authority funding on ensuring freedom of religion, S12733 [16OC]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital before the U.S. recognizes a Palestinian state (S.J. Res. 24), S14817 [12NO]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S9093 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S5516 [30AP]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S1126 [17JA]

Medicare: improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (S. 942), S5490 [29AP]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15887 [25NO]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration, S15887 [25NO]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (S. 1303), S8302 [20JN]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, S3158 [5MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S13009 [22OC]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (S. Res. 227), S11587 [16SE]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5515 [30AP]

Pakistan: commend cooperation in the war against terrorism, S3077 [4MR]

———U.S. policy, S3158 [5MR]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9093, S9100, S9105 [9JY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN]

Philippines: welcome President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo upon U.S. visit, commend support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (S. Res. 152), S6890 [21MY]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14737 [12NO]

Pittsburg, KS: anniversary of Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center, S4895 [7AP]

Pittsburg State University: anniversary, S10899 [1AU]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7365 [4JN], S10205 [30JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S5515 [30AP], S14622, S14624, S14707, S14736, S14742, S14747 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5815 [7MY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10205 [30JY]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (S. 602), S3665 [13MR]

Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S3666 [13MR]

———legislative program, S6843, S6844 [21MY], S9059 [8JY], S11588 [16SE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Josue O. Rivera v. U.S. Congress, et al (S. Res. 226), S11587 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture, S1126 [17JA]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), S15303 [20NO]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7155 [23MY], S7274 [4JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14407 [11NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S5515 [30AP]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12326 [2OC]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S14 [7JA]

Thurmond, Strom: print tributes as a Senate document, S9059 [8JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), S16107 [9DE]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (S. Res. 28), S1722 [29JA]

———encourage unconditional removal of economic sanctions against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 160), S6890 [21MY]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (S. 1694), S12282 [1OC]

Veterans Day: declare Emporia, KS, as founding city of official holiday and recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for contributions towards enactment into law (H. Con. Res. 159), S13742 [31OC]

Votes: position on missed, S8429 [24JN]

World Youth Alliance: tribute, S15055 [18NO]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (S. Res. 184), S8576 [25JN]

Texts of

S. 742, International Disability and Victims of Warfare and Civil Strife Assistance Act, S4531 [27MR]

S. 1157, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, S7156-S7158 [23MY]

S. 1316, Conservation Reserve Program Tax Fairness Act, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1336, allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S8573 [25JN]

S. 1353, Widows and Orphans Act, S8746 [26JN]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1667, exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act reporting requirements, S12057 [26SE]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

Tributes

Beck, Daisy R., S1662 [28JA]

Biden, Senator, S9093 [9JY]

Lee, Bonjwing, S9400 [15JY]

Lugar, Senator, S9093 [9JY]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4505 [27MR]

Sanders, S. King, S14263 [7NO]

BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR]

Letters

Provisions: Carol Wayman, National Congress for Community Economic Development, S3892 [18MR]

———Don Chen, Smart Growth America (organization), S3892 [18MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3893 [18MR]

———F. Barton Harvey III, Enterprise Foundation, S3892 [18MR]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, S3892 [18MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3893 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 645), S3891-S3894 [18MR]

Texts of

S. 645, provisions, S3893 [18MR]

BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT ENHANCEMENT ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 239) (H. Rept. 108-22), H1639 [5MR]

BROWNING, JAMES O.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S10590 [31JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9904 [24JY]

BROWNING, JAMES R.

Bills and resolutions

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (see S. 670), S4165 [20MR] (see H.R. 3557), H11701 [20NO]

Remarks in House

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (H.R. 3557), E2381 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (S. 670), S4169 [20MR]

BROWNING, ROBERT

Excerpts

``Lament of Mary, Queen of Scots on the Approach of Spring'', S4238 [21MR]

BROWNING, STEVEN A.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S6852 [21MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

BROWNLEE, LES

Addresses

Eric K. Shinseki Retirement Ceremony, S8121 [18JN]

BROWNSVILLE, TX

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: authorize participation in the Brownsville Public Utility Board water recycling and desalinization project (see H.R. 2960), H7784 [25JY]

Garza-Vela U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 1402), H2269 [20MR]

Lists

Brownsville, TX, Porter High School football team and staff, E2448 [23NO]

Remarks in House

Good Neighbor Settlement House (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2486 [8DE]

Porter High School: tribute to football team, E2448 [23NO]

BROWN-WAITE, GINNY (a Representative from Florida)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H3762 [7MY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H4529 [21MY]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H2703 [2AP]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H4738 [22MY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3638 [1MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3200), H9215 [2OC] (see H.R. 3208), H9132 [1OC]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see H.R. 1691), H3975 [9MY]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3365), H9982 [28OC]

———prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible enrollees under defense health care plans (see H.R. 3390), H10129 [29OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H7169 [18JY]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H12921 [8DE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H3355 [11AP]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1743 [11MR]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H1466 [27FE]

Children and youth: improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H3762 [7MY]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1955 [18MR]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H12321 [25NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11133 [7NO]

Computers: prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H8017 [5SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5367 [12JN]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2515 [31MR]

———specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 384), H7169 [18JY]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H6604 [10JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

———establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H1682 [6MR]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

———prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H3571 [30AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H5046 [5JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of HHS: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H4740 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: suspend nonessential visas to allow reorganization of immigration and naturalization functions and ensure sufficient monitoring and deterrence to maintain border integrity (see H.R. 2235), H6604 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1519), H6603 [10JY]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3572 [30AP]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H1812 [12MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H10237 [30OC]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners when Dept. of Veterans Affairs physicians are unavailable (see H.R. 240), H172 [27JA]

———establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans and make access to such loans permanent (see H.R. 1257), H3975 [9MY]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H1332 [25FE]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H3974 [9MY]

———reinstate minimum requirements relative to the sale of vendee loans (see H.R. 1949), H4131 [14MY]

———repeal limitation on the payment of accrued benefits that are due, and unpaid, upon the death of a veteran or other beneficiary (see H.R. 241), H4131 [14MY]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H6465 [9JY]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2659), H7787 [25JY]

———restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H10978 [6NO]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H7170 [18JY]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H3858 [8MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1396 [26FE]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7329 [22JY]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H463 [12FE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H1516 [4MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 438), H4739 [22MY]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 26), H172 [27JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1682 [6MR]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8174 [10SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H12312 [21NO]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see H. Res. 113), H1956 [18MR]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H2703 [2AP]

FCC: prohibit from requiring digitial television tuners in television receivers (see H.R. 426), H1642 [5MR]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

FERC: provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses (see H.R. 1013), H1746 [11MR]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H2703 [2AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H1746 [11MR]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Foreign policy: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. or Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development relative to proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1206), H3453 [29AP]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 273), H5366 [12JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H1747 [11MR]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H2312 [25MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]

Higher Education Act: prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H10458 [5NO]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7950 [4SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H3571 [30AP]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1681 [6MR]

Housing: reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2575), H5813 [24JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to aliens who are nationals of Saudi Arabia, countries that support terrorism, or countries not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (see H.R. 488), H1682 [6MR]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3354 [11AP]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4877 [3JN]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see H.R. 2420), H5265 [11JN]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H1517 [4MR]

Iraq: prosecution of war crimes and human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Con. Res. 143), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8382 [17SE]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H6349 [8JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1517 [4MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H8381 [17SE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Medicare: conduct demonstration program to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of providing medical adult day care center services (see H.R. 1195), H8017 [5SE]

———establish a prescription drug discount card endorsement program (see H.R. 513), H706 [13FE]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H706 [13FE]

———expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine and provide for reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see H.R. 102), H3974 [9MY]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H1953 [18MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5664 [19JN]

———remove inpatient limitation on the proportion of hospice care that certain rural hospice programs may provide (see H.R. 754), H3571 [30AP]

———remove the sunset and numerical limitation on participation in Medicare+Choice medical savings account plans (see H.R. 617), H1902 [13MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1747 [11MR]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 208), H245 [29JA]

Members of Congress: render previous service of individuals expelled from Congress as noncreditable for purposes of determining eligibility for retirement and disability benefits (see H.R. 1098), H1640 [5MR]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H4877 [3JN]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H8017 [5SE]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H4205 [15MY]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9132 [1OC]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H1743 [11MR]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

———reform (see H.R. 1776), H7086 [17JY]

Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 616), H1902 [13MR]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Political campaigns: prohibit use of contributions or donations made to candidates or office holders for the payment of their salary or for payment to any member of their immediate family (see H.R. 797), H1467 [27FE]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H5367 [12JN]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1682 [6MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H463 [12FE]

———require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H4978 [4JN]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H5367 [12JN]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Roads and highways: improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H2473 [27MR]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3355 [11AP]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H6349 [8JY]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1746 [11MR]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H3762 [7MY]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H1682 [6MR]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 2311), H4876 [3JN]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1631), H2821 [3AP]

———improve benefit computation formula for certain workers affected by changes in benefit computation rules (see H.R. 63), H3452 [29AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1467 [27FE]

Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1682), H3684 [6MY]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H3762 [7MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3638 [1MY]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 31), H171 [27JA]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

———natural cork (see H.R. 1833), H3408 [12AP]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals (see H.R. 198), H3571 [30AP]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H5815 [24JN]

———allow a deduction for start-up and organizational expenditures in order to spur entrepreneurship (see H.R. 1808), H3353 [11AP]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1467 [27FE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H1810 [12MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1682 [6MR]

———allow businesses to expense qualified security devices (see H.R. 1259), H4255 [19MY]

———allow credit for residential solar energy property (see H.R. 109), H706 [13FE]

———allow employees of county and local governments and schools to maintain medical savings accounts (see H.R. 498), H1642 [5MR]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H1903 [13MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2132 [19MR]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H1516 [4MR]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H706 [13FE]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 611), H1642 [5MR]

———allow taxpayers to designate income tax refunds for use in medical research conducted through the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 1087), H5366 [12JN]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———eliminate marriage penalty in the computation of the income tax on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 2072), H4010 [13MY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H1746 [11MR]

———exclude from gross income certain interest amounts received by individuals (see H.R. 1163), H3571 [30AP]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand renewable resources production tax credit to include additional forms of renewable energy and expand investment tax credit to include equipment used to produce electricity from renewable resources (see H.R. 991), H3053 [9AP]

———expand the expense treatment for small businesses and provide a shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 1126), H1679 [6MR]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 615), H1642 [5MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H2586 [1AP]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H2586 [1AP]

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H323 [5FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3042), H9615 [16OC]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see H.R. 882), H1746 [11MR]

———permanently extend research credit (see H.R. 428), H1908 [17MR]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2703 [2AP]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5366 [12JN]

———prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions (see H.R. 344), H1812 [12MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H2703 [2AP]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5045 [5JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3762 [7MY]

———provide a temporary exclusion for Armed Forces Reserve members and Dept. of Defense civilian employees serving in a combat zone (see H.R. 1133), H3453 [29AP]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR] (see H.R. 459), H706 [13FE]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 612), H1642 [5MR]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 613), H1746 [11MR]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H172 [27JA]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H1516 [4MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H2586 [1AP]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 378), H1334 [25FE] (see H.R. 434), H4739 [22MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H3762 [7MY]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H6707 [14JY]

———treatment of private activity bonds for water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3410), H10235 [30OC]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H2271 [20MR]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H3684 [6MY]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1389), H2515 [31MR]

Transportation: improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H2271 [20MR]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H1682 [6MR]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H2272 [20MR]

———encourage unconditional removal of economic sanctions against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 160), H3683 [6MY]

———withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism (see H.R. 800), H701 [13FE]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H1467 [27FE]

University of Central Florida: tribute to varsity cheerleading team (see H. Con. Res. 214), H5174 [10JN]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 1683), H4131 [14MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H3858 [8MY]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3684 [6MY]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H8083 [9SE]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H1642 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

Cemeteries and funerals: remove, upon request, remains of any person interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery in France or Belgium and reinter such remains in the U.S. (see H.R. 1265), H1900 [13MR]

Committee on Administrative Procedures (Joint): establish (see H.R. 3356), H9811 [21OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H5043 [5JN] (see H.R. 3094), H8283 [16SE]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: clarify certain boundaries (see H.R. 3056), H8174 [10SE]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 3524), H11650 [19NO]

Taxation: treatment of medical malpractice liability insurance premiums (see H.R. 1178), H1743 [11MR]

Remarks

Antis, Daniel: Levy County, FL, Corrections Officer of the Year award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9573 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9573 [16OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1511), H2669 [2AP], H5837 [25JN]

Bowers, Robert A.: Levy County, FL, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E1701 [5SE]

Bradshaw, Kenneth L., Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, E2511 [8DE]

Brooksville, FL: dedication of Brooksville City Cemetery, E898 [9MY]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9710 [20OC], H10320 [4NO]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2161 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H3294 [10AP]

Citrus County, FL: observance of Industry Appreciation Week, E1799 [16SE]

———tribute to Girl Scout Troop 378, E901 [9MY]

———tribute to Key Training Center, E1535 [18JY]

———tribute to Korean War Veterans chapter 192 dedication of Korean War memorial, E1686 [4SE]

———tribute to the Heart of Florida Girl Scout Troop 378, E198 [12FE]

Clermont, FL: tribute to Green Isle Children's Ranch, E896 [9MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H290 [5FE]

Credit: allow adjustment of response time for requests for free credit reports whenever national credit bureaus experience a high volume of such requests, H8157 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8155, H8157 [10SE]

Credit cards: prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer, H8155 [10SE]

Crystal River, FL: tribute to Crystal River Middle School cheerleading squad, E915 [9MY]

Degaetano, Sebastian: Purple Heart recipient, E2512 [8DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), E1398 [27JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (H.R. 2357), H5032 [5JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7687 [25JY]

Dunnellon, FL: anniversary, E914 [9MY]

———anniversary of Wall-Rives American Legion Post 58, E895 [9MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10475 [6NO]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2605 [2AP]

Folsom, John L.: Purple Heart recipient, E2507 [8DE]

Ghiotto, Margaret Rogers (Weenie): Brooksville, FL, designation as a ``Great Brooksvillian'', E2158 [30OC]

Hardin, Thomas, Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1689 [4SE]

Hernando, FL: tribute to Woodland Terrace of Citrus County nursing home nurses, E893 [9MY]

Hernando County, FL: tribute to Eastside Elementary School, E1532 [18JY]

Hove, LaVon C.: Purple Heart recipient, E2510 [8DE]

Immigration: prohibit acceptance of consular-issued identification cards, H5096 [10JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3474 [30AP]

Ingles, FL: tribute to Vietnam Veterans Gathering (organization), E1277 [17JN]

Investments: provide protection for investors, increase confidence in the capital markets system, and streamline the hiring process for certain employment positions in the SEC (H.R. 658), H5423 [17JN]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2342 [26MR]

Kellerman, Chris: Bronze Star recipient, E905 [9MY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8494 [24SE]

Kiwanis International: tribute, E1691 [4SE]

Korean War: commemoration, E1663 [25JY], E1686 [4SE]

Levy County, FL: tribute to Levy County 4-H Sports Shooting Team, E1697 [5SE]

Marion County, FL: Marion County Young Republicans recipient of National Federation of Young Republicans Young Republican Club of the Year award, E1533 [18JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12254 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5694 [23JN]

Mixson, Charles: Florida Professional Engineers in Government (organization) Engineer of the Year award recipient, E1054 [22MY]

National Nurses Week: observance, E893 [9MY]

New Port Richey, FL: Orchard Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center recipient of American Healthcare Association Quality Award, E1800 [16SE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H545 [13FE]

Ross, Nathan: National Youth Leadership Forum on Technology participant, E1530 [18JY]

Russel, Jay: Levy County, FL, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer of the Year award recipient, E1700 [5SE]

Schaub, William: Purple Heart recipient, E2506 [8DE]

Siegfried, Karl: Wireless Foundation VITA Wireless Samaritan Award recipient, E899 [9MY]

South Lake, FL: anniversary of South Lake Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, E494 [18MR], E912 [9MY]

Springhill, FL: anniversary of Wider Horizons School, E495 [18MR]

Sumter County, FL: anniversary, E913 [9MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9425 [15OC]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (H. Res. 31), H224 [29JA]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3687 [7MY]

Tremblay, Ray: Chiefland, FL, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E1687 [4SE]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age, H11715 [20NO]

———health care funding, H7687 [25JY]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H11715 [20NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal, H11715 [20NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), H9406 [15OC]

Votes: correction, H19 [7JA], H11009 [7NO]

———position on missed, H5238 [11JN], E2335 [19NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H5405 [16JN], H5811 [24JN]

Special order: granted, H1676 [6MR], H6865 [15JY], H7168 [18JY], H8077 [9SE], H8947 [25SE], H9737 [20OC], H10336 [4NO]

Tributes

Barker, Patrick, E1690 [4SE]

Bierwiler, Frank, E2001 [8OC], E2157 [30OC]

DeMarzo, Tony, E1687 [4SE]

Dileo, James, E1690 [4SE]

Ganoe, Berman, H1661 [6MR]

Harrison, Charles (Bo), H4756 [2JN]

Hinton, Bob, E1800 [16SE]

Hogan, Jeremy P., E1690 [4SE]

Jennings, Toni, E513 [19MR]

McMorran, John, E900 [9MY]

Merritt, Burrell, E894 [9MY]

Patrick, Dorothy, E1686 [4SE]

Pellgrin, Rose, E2508 [8DE]

Sacco, Thomas, E758 [11AP], E911 [9MY]

Sheehan, Joan, E1689 [4SE]

Snipes, Nicholas, E1690 [4SE]

Stockton, Howard, E1538 [18JY]

Toxen, Austin, E2157 [30OC]

Wershow, Jeffrey M., H7165 [18JY]

Wilkinson, Jack, E1688 [4SE]

Yevtushenko, Yevgeny, E2370 [21NO]

BROYLES, GARY

Letters

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14975 [18NO]

BRUENN, CHRISTINE A.

Letters

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10187 [30JY]

BRULLIARD, KARIN

Articles and editorials

Tex. Lawmakers Probe Lab Over Reports of Tainted DNA Evidence, S3719 [13MR]

BRUMIDI, CONSTANTINO

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Con. Res. 61), S9959 [25JY] (see H. Con. Res. 264), H7785 [25JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 264), E1658 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Con. Res. 61), S9977 [25JY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 61, tribute, S9977 [25JY]

BRUNI, VINCENT A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1724 [5SE]

BRUN-ROVET, MARIANNE

Articles and editorials

Report Raises New Questions on Saudi Role in 9/11 Attacks, H7774 [25JY]

September 11 Investigation Undermines Bush's Claims, H7775 [25JY]

BRUNSWICK, GA

Remarks in House

Sea Island, GA: tribute to selection as site for G-8 Summit, H7114 [18JY]

BRUZON AVILA, LEONARDO M.

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E1919 [30SE]

BRYAN, OH

Remarks in House

Gretick, Caroline: ATHENA award recipient, E84 [28JA]

Spangler Candy Co.: anniversary of Dum Dum Pop, E1274 [17JN]

BRYAN, PATRICIA MACK

Bills and resolutions

Senate: reappointment as Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 12), S37 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Senate: reappointment as Senate Legal Counsel (S. Res. 12), S7 [7JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 12, reappointment as Senate Legal Counsel, S8, S86 [7JA]

BRYAN, WILLIAM JENNINGS (a former Representative from Nebraska)

Addresses

Prince of Peace, S5317 [11AP]

BRYANT, DANIEL J.

Letters

Enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports, S5533 [30AP]

Exclude U.S. persons from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism, S5902 [8MY]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2260-S2262 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: holds on the consideration of certain nominations pending resolution of Dept. of Justice and FBI oversight issues, S10898 [1AU]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

BRYANT, SHAUNA

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

BRYANT, THOMAS E.

Letters

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act, S12981 [21OC]

BRYANT, TODD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2337 [19NO]

BRYEN, STEPHEN D.

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, H3658 [6MY], H3854 [8MY]

BRYK, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2015 [8OC]

BRYN MAWR, PA

Remarks in House

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church: anniversary, E636 [1AP]

Bryn Mawr Fire Co.: anniversary, E1345 [25JN]

BRYSON, CAROLINE STRICKLAND

Remarks in House

Tribute, E110 [29JA]

BRYSON, JOHN E.

Letters

Energy Market Oversight Act, S3097 [4MR]

BRYSON, JOY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E478 [13MR]

BRZEZINSKI, ZBIGNIEW

Addresses

Foreign Policy National Objectives, S15964-S15966 [25NO]

BUCE, RUTH WILLIAMS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E271 [13FE]

BUCHANAN, JOHN C.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4794 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4795 [3JN]

BUCHANAN, JOHN E., JR.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Museum Services Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S6255 [14MY]

BUCHANAN, NY

Remarks in House

Nuclear energy: safety of Indian Point nuclear power plant, H10401 [5NO]

BUCHANAN, ROBERT

Articles and editorials

Time Too Soon To Comprehend, E2179 [31OC]

BUCHANAN COUNTY, MO

Remarks in House

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

BUCHELE, JAMES

Articles and editorials

Judge Found Rewards in Family Law, E907 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E907 [9MY]

BUCHHOLZ, RICK

Letters

Allow private sector businesses to compete against Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for Federal procurement contracts, S2206 [11FE]

BUCHNER, CONNIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E499 [18MR]

BUCKLE UP AMERICA WEEK

Bills and resolutions

Support (see H. Con. Res. 166), H3762 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Support (H. Con. Res. 166), H4213, H4214 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 166, support, H4213 [19MY]

BUCKLES, JACK H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E449 [12MR]

BUCKLEY, GREG

Remarks in House

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

BUCKLEY, JAMES L. (a former Senator from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

James L. Buckley Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 1232), S7718 [11JN]

Tribute (see S. Res. 88), S3730 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate relative to

James L. Buckley Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (S. 1232), S7720 [11JN]

Tribute (S. Res. 88), S3762 [13MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 88, tribute, S3750, S3762 [13MR]

BUCKLEY, LEWIS J.

Remarks in Senate

Coast Guard: confirmation as captain, S6064 [13MY]

BUCKLEY, ROY R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E833 [1MY]

BUCKLEY, STEVE

Remarks in House

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

BUCKLEY`S AUTO CARE (business)

Remarks in House

Delaware Small Business Development Center Network: Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

BUCKNER, GREG

Remarks in Senate

Kentucky: All-Star Hall of Fame inductee, S7977 [17JN]

BUDARIN, NIKOLAI

Bills and resolutions

International Space Station: tribute to Expedition 6 crew (see H. Con. Res. 168), H3857 [8MY] (see H. Res. 220), H3683 [6MY]

BUDGET ENFORCEMENT ACT

Excerpts

Off-budget status of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance trust funds, S3006 [3MR]

BUDGET—U.S.

Addresses

State of the Union: President Bush (2001) (excerpt), S1698 [29JA]

Transforming the Defense Establishment: Stephen A. Cambone, Dept. of Defense, E291-E293 [26FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: William J. Clinton, S13783 [3NO]

Advertisements

SensorNet Science Program: AccuLab Products Group, S9477 [16JY]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (H. Res. 15), H96 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S867, S992, S994 [15JA], S1020, S1023, S1036, S1049, S1059, S1061, S1062, S1087, S1088, S1089, S1090, S1091, S1092 [16JA], S1105, S1115, S1155, S1156, S1157, S1161, S1162, S1163, S1164, S1165, S1166 [17JA], S1174, S1195, S1200, S1205, S1208, S1216, S1222, S1230, S1253, S1254, S1255, S1256, S1258, S1263, S1264, S1265, S1266, S1267, S1268, S1269, S1270, S1272, S1275, S1276, S1277, S1281, S1285, S1286, S1287, S1288, S1289, S1290, S1292, S1293, S1294, S1295, S1296, S1297, S1298 [21JA], S1302, S1327, S1341, S1347, S1350, S1352, S1353, S1354, S1355, S1357 [22JA], S1386, S1393, S1398, S1405, S1406, S1407, S1408, S1409, S1411, S1412, S1413, S1414, S1416, S1417, S1421, S1423, S1427, S1428, S1429, S1430, S1432, S1433, S1434, S1435, S1439, S1440, S1495 [23JA], S1509, S1510 [28JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 15), H96 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 78), S15302 [20NO], S15326 [21NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12185 [21NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12758 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7619 [24JY], H7643, H7650 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9479, H9480, H9481, H9482 [15OC], H9499, H9552, H9562, H9565, H9575, H9586, H9588, H9589, H9590, H9591, H9592, H9593, H9594, H9595, H9599, H9600, H9615, H9616, H9617 [16OC], H9621, H9622, H9623, H9624, H9625, H9626, H9627, H9630, H9631, H9633, H9635, H9636, H9637 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9651 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12203 [30SE], S12242, S12259, S12260, S12269, S12300, S12301, S12302 [1OC], S12316, S12337, S12339, S12350, S12351, S12354, S12357, S12358, S12360, S12388, S12389, S12390, S12392, S12393, S12394 [2OC], S12425, S12427, S12473 [3OC], S12491, S12522, S12523, S12524, S12525, S12550, S12559, S12560 [14OC], S12577, S12578, S12580, S12581, S12585, S12589, S12590, S12591, S12592, S12595, S12596, S12598, S12599, S12624, S12625, S12626, S12627, S12628, S12629, S12630, S12631 [15OC], S12655, S12656, S12657, S12660, S12667, S12673, S12682, S12683, S12688, S12710, S12711, S12712, S12713, S12715, S12716, S12749, S12750, S12751, S12752, S12753 [16OC], S12779, S12789, S12791, S12792, S12794, S12795, S12796, S12799, S12850, S12851, S12852 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2704, H2705, H2706 [2AP], H2737, H2744, H2747, H2763, H2764, H2770, H2774, H2775, H2776, H2777, H2779, H2782, H2784, H2785, H2787, H2788, H2792, H2793, H2794, H2795, H2796, H2798, H2799, H2806 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2716 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4661, S4662, S4663, S4676, S4677, S4681, S4686, S4687, S4692, S4697, S4716, S4717, S4718, S4719, S4720, S4723, S4724, S4726 [2AP], S4737, S4742, S4747, S4752, S4755, S4764, S4769, S4771, S4775, S4777, S4781, S4786, S4787, S4803, S4857, S4858, S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862, S4863, S4864, S4865, S4866, S4867, S4870 [3AP]

District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16043 [25NO], S16147, S16200 [9DE]

Federal budget: setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2176, H2189, H2204, H2213 [20MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2145 [20MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3809, S3810 [17MR], S3817, S3841, S3855, S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908 [18MR], S3930, S3931, S3947, S3966, S3971, S3973, S3979, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030 [19MR], S4048, S4071, S4113, S4182, S4183, S4185, S4186, S4187, S4188, S4189, S4190, S4191, S4192, S4193, S4194, S4195, S4196, S4197, S4198, S4199, S4205, S4206, S4207, S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4214, S4215, S4216, S4217, S4218, S4219, S4220 [20MR], S4229, S4231, S4233, S4235, S4236, S4237, S4239, S4240, S4242, S4243, S4247, S4249, S4250, S4251, S4253, S4256, S4259, S4260, S4296, S4297, S4298, S4299, S4300, S4301, S4302, S4303, S4304, S4305, S4306, S4307, S4308, S4309, S4310, S4311, S4312 [21MR], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4355, S4358, S4359, S4360, S4361, S4362, S4363, S4365, S4366, S4368, S4369, S4370, S4371, S4383, S4387, S4388, S4389, S4390, S4391, S4392, S4393, S4394 [25MR], S4406, S4408, S4410, S4411, S4412, S4413, S4414, S4447, S4451, S4452 [26MR]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7094, S7096, S7098, S7101, S7106, S7112, S7113, S7114, S7161, S7162 [23MY]

Analyses

Budget Process Extension To Maintain Fiscal Accountability and Responsibility, S75 [7JA]

Bush Administration Budget Proposals, H1361 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (2002): Feingold Amendment To Extend Budgetary Mechanisms and Spending Caps, S5281 [11AP]

Appointments

CBO Director, H313 [5FE]

Conferees: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA], H229 [29JA], H270 [4FE]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP], H2877 [8AP]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC], H9775 [21OC]

Articles and editorials

Another Greenspan Social Security Reform?, S3402 [10MR]

Biggest ``Tax'' Is Debt, E2236 [5NO]

Budgetary Shock and Awe, H4194 [15MY]

Changes at VA Vex Advocates for Homeless, H2158 [20MR]

Cutbacks to Our Children, S4344 [25MR], S5275 [11AP]

Deficits and Dysfunction, S8222 [19JN]

Delusional on the Deficit, S8223 [19JN]

Developing Alaska Oil Is Good for Global Environment, S6249 [14MY]

Digging the Deficit Hole, S3376 [10MR]

Don't Play Politics on Iraq, S12249 [1OC]

Drawbacks of Buy American Act, E2021 [8OC]

Drilling for Votes, S3928 [19MR]

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, S2985 [27FE]

Federal Funding Helps Defray Local Cost of ESL Programs, S3962 [19MR]

Fiscal Winds of War, E606 [27MR]

Heavy Lifting, S4345 [25MR]

Iraqi Time Bomb, S5166-S5168 [10AP]

It Reeks of Politics, S216 [13JA]

It's Wrong To Tie Patriotism to Massive Tax Cut, S4419 [26MR]

Legacy of Power Cost Manipulation, S1203 [21JA]

Mugging the Needy, E659 [3AP]

Nation-Building, S12039-S12042 [26SE]

New Global Job Shift, S1701-S1703 [29JA]

No New Tax Cuts, S5290 [11AP]

110 Economists Back Bush Tax Plan—3 Nobel Laureates Join Group Urging Congress' Support, S1653 [28JA]

Paying for the War in Iraq, E2028 [10OC]

Representative Jim Cooper—Don't Let Congressional Budget Cuts Slow the War Against Cancer, H10519 [6NO]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Stay Resolute on Rebuilding, S12647 [16OC]

Tax Lunacy, S7108 [23MY]

Tax Plan That Will Pay Few Dividends, S216 [13JA]

Tax Wealthy To Pay for Iraq War—Test Patriotism's Deeper Meaning, S11462 [15SE]

3 to 6 Gap, S4345 [25MR]

2004 Budget Likely To Show Record Deficits, S1699 [29JA]

U.S. Taxpayers Footing Bill for Cheap Iraqi Gasoline, S12438 [3OC]

Washington's Biggest Deficit Is the Shortfall of Courage, E1682 [4SE]

Washington's Weak Dollar Policy, S7108 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see S.J. Res. 25), S15187 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 60), H5408 [16JN]

———constitutional amendment to require Members of Congress and the President to forfeit certain compensation until all appropriations bills are enacted (see H.J. Res. 53), H3408 [12AP]

———making continuing (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H59 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 13), H171 [27JA] (see H.J. Res. 17, 18), H274 [4FE] (see H.J. Res. 23), H704 [13FE] (see H.J. Res. 69), H8905 [24SE] (see H.J. Res. 73), H9738 [20OC] (see H.J. Res. 75), H9981 [28OC] (see H.J. Res. 76), H10340 [4NO] (see H.J. Res. 78), H11651 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 79), H12309 [21NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 15), H51 [7JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 15), H51 [7JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 71), H698 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 35), H462 [12FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35)—consideration (see H. Res. 71), H698 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), consideration (see H. Res. 29), H169 [27JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), consideration (see H. Res. 48), H274 [4FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (see H. Res. 407), H9737 [20OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (see H. Res. 417), H9980 [28OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 76), consideration (see H. Res. 430), H10339 [4NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (see H. Res. 450), H11650 [19NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 458), H11700 [20NO] (see H. Res. 465), H12306 [21NO]

———making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (see H.J. Res. 82), H12920 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (see H.R. 2859), H7615 [24JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (see H. Res. 339), H7615 [24JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 1689), S12193 [30SE] (see H.R. 3289), H9384 [14OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (see H. Res. 396), H9477 [15OC] (see H. Res. 401), H9612 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 424), H10235 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 421), H10129 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (see S. 762), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1559), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (see H. Res. 172), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 192), H3300 [10AP] (see H. Res. 197), H3354 [11AP]

———require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 3132), H8381 [17SE]

Constitutional amendments: balance (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———balance and protect Social Security surpluses (see S.J. Res. 2), S37 [7JA]

———balance (H.J. Res. 22), consideration (see H. Res. 275), H5366 [12JN]

———require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (see H.J. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

Deficit: establish a deficit reduction account in the U.S. Treasury (see H.R. 3302), H9477 [15OC]

———reduce deficit by reducing wasteful spending (see H.R. 3164), H8904 [24SE]

———reduce through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit use of surplus funds to make any investment in securities, other than Government and municipal securities (see H.R. 165), H57 [7JA]

District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN] (see H.R. 2472), H5407 [16JN]

Economy: require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see S. 675), S4166 [20MR]

Federal budget: require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (see S. 689), S4275 [21MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (see S. Con. Res. 23), S3881 [18MR] (see H. Con. Res. 95), H1908 [17MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (see H. Res. 191), H3300 [10AP]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H2130 [19MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 152), H2130 [19MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 191)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 190), H3050 [9AP]

Government: adopt fiscal and economic policies to finance and manage Federal liabilities, commitments, and critical governmental responsibilities (see S. 1915), S15406 [21NO]

———extend and strengthen procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility (see S. 90), S37 [7JA]

———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1743 [11MR] (see H.R. 1278), H1901 [13MR]

———reform procedures to restrain congressional spending, foster greater oversight, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 180), H58 [7JA]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1681 [6MR]

Iraq: raise revenue and reduce large and increasing Federal budget deficits due to the cost of the war in Iraq (see H.R. 1804), H3352 [11AP]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3131), H8381 [17SE]

Medicare: reform (see H.R. 26), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 2469), H5365 [12JN]

National security: invest a minimum of 4 percent of gross domestic product on national defense (see H. Con. Res. 92), H1902 [13MR]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 2323), H4976 [4JN]

Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2156), H4367 [20MY] (see H.J. Res. 51), H3354 [11AP]

Social Security: preserve all budget surpluses until legislation is enacted to strengthen and protect Social Security and Medicare trust funds (see H.R. 127), H56 [7JA]

———protect beneficiaries against any reduction in benefits (see H.R. 862), H704 [13FE]

———public disclosure on treatment of trust funds (see H.R. 855), H704 [13FE]

———reform relative to State and local government employees (see H. Con. Res. 25), H244 [29JA]

———strengthen and protect (see H.R. 177), H58 [7JA]

States: provide homeland security and budget crisis relief grants and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments (see S. 565), S3253 [6MR]

Taxation: increase certain tax rates and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the global war on terrorism (see H.R. 3053), H8081 [9SE]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see S. 1634), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3150), H8490 [23SE]

———suspend future reductions of income tax rates if Social Security surpluses are used to fund such cuts (see S. 88), S37 [7JA]

———suspend future reductions of the highest income tax rate if there is a Federal on-budget deficit (see S. 126), S132 [9JA]

Conference reports

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), H707-H1276 [12FE]

Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 2673), H12323-H12746 [25NO]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H3194-H3230 [10AP]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H10139-H10157 [30OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 1559), H3357-H3385 [12AP]

Cost Estimates

Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): CBO, S2572 [24FE]

Excerpts

Budget Enforcement Act: off-budget status of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance trust funds, S3006 [3MR]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 conference report (H. Con. Res. 95): public debt and Social Security trust fund provisions, S5795 [7MY]

Explanations

National Guard and Reserve Readiness Needs: Roger C. Schultz, National Guard, S4134 [20MR]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S12221-S12227 [1OC]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: Jimmy Carter, S3916 [19MR]

———John H. Adams, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4900 [7AP]

———several Senators, S3856 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense funding: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, H665 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense unfunded priority list: James G. Roche, Sec. of the Air Force, S4134 [20MR]

Domestic Budget Protection Act: Representative Owens, H4193 [15MY]

Enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism funding: Joseph Graham (Gray) Davis, Jr., Governor of California, S4096 [20MR]

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding: Judy Samelson, Afterschool Alliance (organization), S4346 [25MR]

———Sanford A. Newman and Miriam A. Rollin, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S4346 [25MR]

Highway infrastructure and mass transit funding: American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4128 [20MR]

———Kenny C. Guinn, Governor of Nevada, S4133 [20MR]

———Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S4127 [20MR]

———Peter J. Loughlin, Associated General Contractors of America, S4127 [20MR]

———Raymond J. Poupore, National Heavy & Highway Alliance, S4127 [20MR]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4127 [20MR]

Homeland security funding: Rich Stanek, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, E737 [11AP]

———Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S4227, S4229 [21MR]

Imapct of budget proposals on veterans: Representative Spratt, Committee on the Budget (House), H2157 [20MR]

———several veterans organizations, H2157 [20MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, H2157 [20MR]

Impact of budget proposals on veterans: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

———Joseph L. Fox, Sr., Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H2548 [1AP]

———Ronald F. Conley, American Legion, Ray C. Sisk, VFW and Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

Medicaid reform: Ronald Hollander, Massachusetts Hospital Association, Abraham Morse, Massachusetts Extended Care Federation, and Patricia Kelleher, Home & Health Care Association of Massachusetts, Inc., E356 [4MR]

Navy and Marine Corps unfunded programs: Vern Clark and Michael W. Hagee, Dept. of Defense, S4134 [20MR]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations: Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S1197 [21JA]

Philadelphia, PA, costs for urban terrorism protection and preparedness: John F. Street, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, S4789 [3AP]

Place Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S12341 [2OC]

Provide tax incentives for economic recovery: Senator Frist, S5313 [11AP]

———Senators Snowe, Breaux, Baucus, and Voinovich, S5313 [11AP]

Social Security system: Stephen C. Goss, SSA, S3937-S3939 [19MR]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations: Bruce D'Agostino, Construction Management Association of America, S3986 [19MR]

———David L. Reynolds, Association of California Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3985 [19MR]

———Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Larry Naake: National Association of Counties, S3984 [19MR]

———several Senators, S4234 [21MR]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S3986 [19MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3986 [19MR]

———Tim Williams, Water Environment Federation, S3985 [19MR]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Jeffrey D. Harvey, E2270 [6NO]

———L. Paul Bremer, III, Coalition Provisional Authority, S12646 [16OC]

Veterans benefits funding: Dwight Radcliff, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Inc., H2575 [1AP]

———John Keaveney, New Directions, Inc., H2576 [1AP]

———Shad Meshad, National Veterans Foundation, H2576 [1AP]

Lists

Appropriate levels of public debt in S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S3946 [19MR]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) staff, S3774 [17MR], S4422 [26MR]

Congressional staff contributing to passage of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

National Guard and Reserve strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs, S4410 [26MR]

Strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs of the National Guard and Reserve serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, S4135 [20MR]

Memorandums

Continuing Appropriations Long-Term Impacts: Representative C.W. Bill Young, Committee on Appropriations (House), S105 [9JA]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2004: President Bush, S1867 [4FE], H270 [4FE]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), H116, H118 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1104 [17JA], S1229, S1299 [21JA], S1341 [22JA], S1397, S1402, S1411, S1429 [23JA], H225 [29JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H671 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), H187, H188, H189 [28JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), H310 [5FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9674 [17OC], H9770 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10229 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12337, S12345, S12353 [2OC], S12509, S12514, S12521 [14OC], S12575, S12577 [15OC], S12668 [16OC], S12770, S12771, S12772, S12779, S12788, S12790, S12793, S12800 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2762, H2764 [3AP], H2870 [8AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4685, S4689 [2AP], S4751, S4769, S4780, S4784 [3AP]

Federal budget: setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2542 [1AP]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3841 [18MR], S3964 [19MR], S4110 [20MR], S4248 [21MR], S4368 [25MR]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7110 [23MY]

Poems

``Stop the War—We Need the Cash,'' Representative Owens, H9018 [30SE]

Press releases

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4748 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H6648, H6649 [14JY]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9387, H9394, H9469-H9471, H9474 [15OC], H9488, H9490, H9523, H9541-H9543, H9565-H9582 [16OC], H9648, H9674-H9676 [17OC], H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], E2101 [20OC], E2129 [24OC]

———exempt war on terrorism from military construction projects funding in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9600, H9601 [16OC]

———legislative process, H229, H230 [29JA], H554-H558, H666, H668, H673-H675 [13FE], H1797 [12MR], H5245 [11JN], H8060 [9SE], H10201 [30OC], H10331 [4NO], H12228, H12229 [21NO], H12315 [25NO], E1901 [25SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), H110-H120 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (H. Res. 15), H92-H97 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), H121 [8JA], H224, H229, H230 [29JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H558-H673 [13FE], H1751, H1752 [12MR], E271 [13FE], E289 [26FE], E325 [27FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 15), H92-H97 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 71), H554-H558 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35)—consideration (H. Res. 71), H554-H558 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H225-H229 [29JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), H180-H190 [28JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), consideration (H. Res. 29), H179, H180 [28JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), motion to recommit, H187, H189 [28JA], E106 [29JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), H308-H312 [5FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), consideration (H. Res. 48), H675 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), motion to recommit, H310, H311 [5FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, H308 [5FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 23), H673-H675 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 69), H8898 [24SE], H8909-H8916 [25SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 73), H9747, H9748 [21OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 73), consideration (H. Res. 407), H9743-H9747 [21OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), H10157-H10163 [30OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (H. Res. 417), H9989-H9991 [29OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 76), H10393-H10396 [5NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 76), consideration (H. Res. 430), H10377 [5NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 78), H11667 [20NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 78), consideration (H. Res. 450), H11663-H11665 [20NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), H12228, H12229 [21NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12181-H12186 [21NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12754-H12760 [8DE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), unanimous-consent agreement, H12228 [21NO]

———making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), H12865 [8DE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H554-H673 [13FE], H12749, H12753, H12766-H12845, H12882, H12884 [8DE], E271 [13FE], E2460 [25NO], E2505, E2548, E2549 [8DE], E2551, E2556 [15DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7647-H7654 [25JY], E1653 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7637-H7645 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief through across-the-board funding reductions in discretionary spending programs, H7651-H7654 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8021, H8064, H8071-H8077 [9SE], H8089, H8090 [10SE], H8261, H8263, H8273, H8275, H8276, H8279 [16SE], H8290, H8372-H8378 [17SE], H8406, H8408, H8409, H8471, H8481 [23SE], H8899-H8903 [24SE], H8908, H8937, H8941, H8944-H8947 [25SE], H8957, H8958, H8961, H8997, H8999-H9008, H9025-H9030 [30SE], H9036, H9037, H9038, H9074, H9077, H9079, H9083, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9134, H9135, H9174, H9188, H9189, H9196-H9203 [2OC], H9256-H9258, H9261, H9264, H9268-H9279 [7OC], H9287, H9355-H9357, H9365, H9368-H9374 [8OC], E1948 [1OC], E2028 [10OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9383 [14OC], H9386, H9387, H9391-H9396, H9431-H9440, H9443-H9464, H9465, H9467-H9475 [15OC], H9487, H9488, H9509-H9529, H9585-H9609 [16OC], H9620-H9643, H9652-H9677, H9680-H9686 [17OC], H9710, H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9740, H9770, H9787 [21OC], H9974 [28OC], H10112 [29OC], E2086 [17OC], E2092, E2093, E2094, E2101 [20OC], E2107, E2112, E2115, E2118, E2120, E2123 [21OC], E2129 [24OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), amendment process, H9606 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10135, H10136, H10215-H10231 [30OC], H10316, H10323, H10332, H10335 [4NO], H10460, H10462 [6NO], E2200 [31OC], E2214, E2225 [4NO], E2270, E2271 [6NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9387 [15OC], H9491-H9508 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9643-H9652 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424), H10211-H10214 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 421), H10206-H10210 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to instruct conferees, H9770-H9775 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to recommit, H9674-H9676 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent agreement, H9529, H9530, H9585, H9586 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent request, H9386 [15OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H2517, H2559 [1AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2670, H2672, H2674-H2683, H2695 [2AP], H2707, H2708, H2709, H2718-H2757, H2759-H2809 [3AP], H2869, H2870, H2913 [8AP], H3043 [9AP], H3286, H3294, H3295 [10AP], E685 [3AP], E689, E695 [7AP], E701 [8AP], E716 [10AP], E737, E762 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report, H3385-H3405 [12AP], E833 [1MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H3385 [12AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2709-H2718 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), motion to instruct conferees, H2870-H2872 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (H.R. 3132), H9395 [15OC]

———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2670 [2AP], H3019-H3021 [9AP]

———status of legislation for unfunded agencies, H10393-H10396 [5NO]

Armed Forces: impact of budget proposals on military families, H1912 [18MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H2163 [20MR]

Balance, H374-H381 [11FE], H434 [12FE], H1805 [12MR], H1890 [13MR]

Bush, President: U.N. speech on reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H8895 [24SE]

Buy American Act: compliance relative to ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, E2021 [8OC]

Coast Guard: pension funding, H2159 [20MR]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H5354 [12JN]

———appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 1559, supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H3662 [6MY]

———appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Committees of the House: allocation of spending authority, H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H12880 [8DE]

———debt limit, H16 [7JA], H1362, H1364 [26FE], H1885-H1888, H1893 [13MR]

———legislative process, H5320 [12JN]

Constitutional amendments: balance, H5244 [11JN]

———balance (H.J. Res. 22), E253 [13FE]

———require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (H.J. Res. 6), E7 [8JA]

Deficit, H374-H381 [11FE], H429-H432, H434, H435 [12FE], H1361, H1362, H1364, H1370-H1377 [26FE], H1733-H1735 [11MR], H1754, H1802-H1807 [12MR], H1885-H1888, H1892, H1893 [13MR], H1938-H1944 [18MR], H2116-H2117 [19MR], H2141, H2143, H2145-H2149 [20MR], H2563 [1AP], H2693 [2AP], H3026-H3031 [9AP], H3282, H3287, H3288, H3295, H3296 [10AP], H3545-H3552 [30AP], H3747-H3755 [7MY], H4226 [19MY], H4259 [20MY], H4534-H4542, H4560 [22MY], H5070, H5072, H5073 [9JN], H5244, H5245 [11JN], H5270, H5318, H5319, H5339, H5348 [12JN], H6441-H6448 [9JY], H6999, H7000, H7001 [16JY], H7024 [17JY], H7114 [18JY], H7235 [22JY], H7334 [23JY], H7459 [24JY], H7792, H7798, H7817-H7819 [3SE], H7844 [4SE], H7953 [5SE], H8227, H8270-H8276 [16SE], H8289 [17SE], H8494 [24SE], H8908 [25SE], H9025 [30SE], H9037, H9077 [1OC], H9259 [7OC], H10325-H10330 [4NO], E1682 [4SE], E2236 [5NO]

———impact of Federal spending, H9822 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: eliminate authority to transfer certain funds in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9591, H9592 [16OC]

———impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: critical infrastructure protection funding, H3929 [9MY]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

Dept. of State: postwar Iraq peacekeeping funding, H2763 [3AP]

Dept. of Transportation: eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in transportation programs, H6998 [16JY]

———Highway Trust Fund program funding, H2198, H2199 [20MR]

Economy: effects of war, H1494 [4MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, H1311 [25FE], H1370-H1377 [26FE], H2563-H2567 [1AP], H2867 [8AP]

Education: funding, H2198 [20MR], H2547, H2580 [1AP], H2793 [3AP], H3295 [10AP], H3766 [8MY], H4189 [15MY], H5655 [19JN], H6385-H6390 [9JY], H6470 [10JY], H10331 [4NO]

———school modernization and infrastructure improvements funding, H2457 [27MR]

———student financial aid programs, H2693 [2AP]

Federal agencies and departments: financial management reform, H4335 [20MY]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, H374-H381 [11FE], H429-H432 [12FE], H1370-H1377 [26FE], H1733-H1735 [11MR], H1753, H1754 [12MR], H3026-H3031 [9AP], H6282 [8JY], H6515 [10JY], H7334 [23JY]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1888-H1894 [13MR], H1910, H1911, H1912, H1929, H1931, H1938-H1944 [18MR], H1964, H2101, H2105-H2113 [19MR], H2145-H2226-H2251-H2262 [20MR], H2314, H2373, H2382-H2388, H2393-H2398 [26MR], H2447 [27MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2542, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576 [1AP], H2689, H2695 [2AP], H2839-H2845 [7AP], H2867, H2868, H2869 [8AP], H2943 [9AP], E559, E575 [25MR], E586, E588 [26MR], E614 [27MR], E639, E640 [1AP], E651, E655 [2AP], E659 [3AP]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H3268, H3291-H3298 [10AP], H4512 [21MY], E724 [10AP], E768, E774, E775 [12AP], E985 [15MY]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (H. Res. 191), H3286-H3291 [10AP]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2138-H2145 [20MR], E589 [26MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 152), H2444 [27MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 191)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 190), H3279-H3286 [10AP]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), motion to instruct conferees, H2542-H2553 [1AP]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), E2359 [20NO]

Federal employees: payment of moving expenses, H1441 [27FE]

Foreign aid: prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H9635, H9636 [17OC]

———require large companies submit a subcontracting plan prior to being awarded a contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9637 [17OC]

Government: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H4512 [21MY], H4533 [22MY], H5413 [17JN], H5913 [25JN], H6991, H6992, H6995, H7000 [16JY], H7798 [3SE], H8194 [10SE], H8893 [24SE], H8998, H9000 [30SE], H9077, H9080 [1OC], H9254-H9256 [7OC], H9486 [16OC], H9709, H9710, H9712 [20OC], H9739 [21OC], H9986, H10113 [29OC], H10317, H10318, H10320, H10321 [4NO], E1508 [18JY]

———growth in size and spending, H6595-H6600 [10JY]

Head Start Program: funding, H1911 [18MR], H2580 [1AP], H6386, H6388, H6389, H6439 [9JY], H6872 [16JY]

Health: impact on health care, H2943 [9AP]

Hispanic Americans: impact of Bush administration proposals, H1476 [4MR]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H165 [27JA], H5717 [24JN]

———legislative program, H2444-H2446 [27MR]

Iraq: cost estimates of rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1938 [18MR]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR], H2167, H2168, H2264 [20MR], H2393 [26MR], H2695 [2AP]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H2141, H2143 [20MR]

———estimates of cost and numbers of Armed Forces needed for military action in Iraq, H8090 [10SE]

———Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, H9594 [16OC]

———prohibit funding for relief and reconstruction efforts prior to a certain date, H9637, H9638 [17OC]

———raise revenue and reduce large and increasing Federal budget deficits due to the cost of the war in Iraq (H.R. 1804), H3933 [9MY], H4192-H4195 [15MY], H5660 [19JN]

———reconstruction, H2458 [27MR], H2730 [3AP], H3281 [10AP]

———require executive agencies to provide specific information to Congress when an agency awards no-bid or sole-source contracts using funds from the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund, H9595 [16OC]

Local government: impact of national policies on localities and communities, H5654-H5660 [19JN]

Medicaid: reform, H1313-H1318 [25FE], H1476 [4MR], E356 [4MR]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H2694 [2AP]

———reform, H160 [27JA], H187, H197 [28JA], H232, H239 [29JA], H1313-H1318 [25FE], H1893 [13MR], H1939 [18MR], H2151 [20MR], H3288 [10AP], H5039 [5JN], H5157 [10JN], H5179, H5246 [11JN]

———reform (H.R. 2469), E1250 [13JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: funding, H2842, H2843 [7AP], H2868 [8AP]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H3997 [13MY]

Minorities: effect of budget priorities, H2207 [20MR]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], E584 [26MR]

———funding, H1893 [13MR]

———homeland security funding, H2105, H2106 [19MR], H2150, H2151, H2152 [20MR], H2446 [27MR], H2672 [2AP], H2708, H2710-H2718, H2731, H2738-H2743 [3AP], H2916 [8AP], H3410 [29AP], E737 [11AP]

———military readiness of U.S. forces, E291 [26FE]

New York, NY: terrorist attack recovery and rebuilding funding, E590 [26MR]

NIH: prohibit funding for certain grants, H6574-H6576 [10JY]

Public debt: ceiling, H3283, H3284 [10AP], H3646 [6MY], H6999 [16JY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), H4226 [19MY], H4337-H4342 [20MY], H4532, H4533 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.R. 2156), H4533, H4714 [22MY]

———limit, H3291, H3292, H3295, H3296 [10AP], H5717 [24JN]

———status, H9286 [8OC], H9685 [17OC]

Republican Party: impact of privatization of certain Government functions, H10321 [4NO]

———national agenda, H3745 [7MY], H5412 [17JN], H10321 [4NO], H10377 [5NO]

September 11th Victims Compensation Fund: funding, H2159 [20MR]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H1361 [26FE], H1804, H1805 [12MR], H1885-H1888, H1892 [13MR], H2113, H2114, H2116 [19MR], H3294, H3295 [10AP], H4335 [20MY], H5073, H5075 [9JN], H7213-H7216 [21JY], H8272, H8275, H8276 [16SE], H9475 [15OC]

———reform, H7213-H7216 [21JY]

States: provide budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments, H4534-H4542 [22MY]

Status: report, H190 [28JA], H5389-H5391 [16JN], H7938 [4SE], H9609 [16OC], H11505 [18NO]

Taxation: eliminate double taxation of dividends, H1964 [19MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H160-H165 [27JA], H198-H204 [28JA], H1910, H1931 [18MR], H1964 [19MR], H2147-H2156, H2158, H2168-H2170, H2195-H2203 [20MR], H2405, H2457-H2460 [27MR], H2693 [2AP], H3283-H3290, H3292, H3294-H3297 [10AP], E145 [6FE]

———rates, H1779 [12MR], H1891 [13MR], H2141, H2142, H2143 [20MR]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H2672 [2AP], H2779 [3AP], H2869 [8AP]

Transportation: highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, H3292 [10AP]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, H5765-H5769, H5774 [24JN]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2382 [26MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2547, H2551, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576, H2583 [1AP], H2689, H2691, H2692, H2695 [2AP], H2840-H2842 [7AP], H3287, H3289 [10AP], H3620 [1MY], H3959 [9MY], H4814, H4815, H4862 [3JN], H4880, H4954, H4962 [4JN], H5253 [11JN], E586, E589 [26MR], E639, E640 [1AP], E651 [2AP], E724 [10AP], E985 [15MY], E1077 [23MY], E1395 [27JN]

———impact of budget proposals, H2149, H2151, H2152, H2153, H2157 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Amtrak: funding, S4144 [20MR], S4249 [21MR]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12689-S12710 [16OC], S13774 [3NO]

———legislative process, S214, S215, S222, S223 [13JA], S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC], S12908 [21OC], S12986 [22OC], S13099, S13184 [23OC], S14229, S14231, S14232 [7NO], S14286, S14317, S14318, S14327, S14328, S14331 [10NO], S14429 [11NO], S15933-S15935 [25NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), S104, S105 [9JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S176 [9JA], S182 [10JA], S340-S839, S841 [15JA], S999-S1064 [16JA], S1101-S1123, S1132-S1137 [17JA], S1171-S1234, S1238-S1241 [21JA], S1302-S1307, S1325-S1359 [22JA], S1374-S1419, S1421-S1460 [23JA], S1509-S1512, S1654 [28JA], S1770, S1801 [30JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2384-S2388, S2414-S2439 [13FE], S2519, S2538 [14FE], S2572, S2591 [24FE], S3024 [3MR]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S2426 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35), S2499 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S1048, S1049 [16JA], S1242 [21JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), unanimous-consent request, S1375 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), S1757 [29JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), unanimous-consent agreement, S2018 [5FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 69), S11971 [25SE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 73), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), S13696 [30OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 76), unanimous-consent request, S14228 [7NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 78), S15310 [20NO], S15326 [21NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), S15510 [21NO]

———making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), S16212 [9DE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S340-S839 [15JA], S999-S1064 [16JA], S1101-S1123, S1132-S1137 [17JA], S1171-S1234, S1238-S1241 [21JA], S1302-S1307, S1325-S1359 [22JA], S1374-S1419, S1421-S1460 [23JA], S1509-S1512, S1654 [28JA], S1801 [30JA], S2384-S2388, S2414-S2439 [13FE], S2519 [14FE], S2591 [24FE], S15917-S15920, S15933-S15935 [25NO], S16083-S16089 [9DE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, unanimous-consent request, S16082 [9DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9930, S9933-S9935, S9939-S9941, S9990 [25JY], S10031 [28JY], S10838-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), unanimous-consent request, S10844 [31JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11176, S11177, S11182 [8SE], S11303 [10SE], S11424 [11SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11730 [22SE], S11776, S11777, S11779, S11814-S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11878, S11879 [24SE], S11930-S11932, S11935-S11938, S11968-S11970 [25SE], S12037-S12042, S12045-S12051 [26SE], S12106-S12108, S12110-S12114 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12821-S12832 [17OC], S12879 [20OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13751-S13756, S13762-S13784 [3NO], S14333 [10NO], S14793 [12NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13697 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), insert S. 1689 language in lieu, S12821 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12149-S12153, S12165, S12176, S12179, S12180 [30SE], S12217-S12270, S12272 [1OC], S12306-S12308, S12311-S12346, S12350-S12361 [2OC], S12424-S12430, S12438, S12439 [3OC], S12485, S12488, S12490-S12493, S12508-S12528 [14OC], S12566, S12570, S12574-S12599 [15OC], S12635, S12643, S12671-S12725, S12733 [16OC], S12769-S12832 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S4953 [8AP], S5106 [10AP], S5392 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), insert S. 762 language in lieu, S4917 [7AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4657-S4666, S4676-S4698 [2AP], S4737-S4787, S4789-S4811 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), unanimous-consent agreement, S4811 [3AP]

———reduce for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S1457 [23JA], S14153 [6NO]

———remove unauthorized and earmarked appropriations from legislation making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, S4755-S4758, S4763 [3AP]

———status of legislation for unfunded agencies, S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC], S13099 [23OC], S13957 [5NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3855-S3874 [18MR], S3914, S3948-S3954 [19MR]

———transfer portion of oil and gas revenues to Land and Water Conservation Fund State grant program, S3866 [18MR]

Armed Forces: increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, S4404, S4411 [26MR], S4662-S4664, S4676, S4677 [2AP]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4687-S4691 [2AP], S9398 [15JY], S14423 [11NO]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and funding for modernization of equipment, weapons, and technology of the National Guard and Reserves, S4134-S4137 [20MR]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4405, S4406, S4410, S4411 [26MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S2770-S2773, S2781-S2783, S2785 [26FE], S2985 [27FE], S4044 [20MR], S4402 [26MR]

Army: provide funding for uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) and reevaluate requirements for armored security vehicles, S12358-S12360 [2OC]

Balance, S1661 [28JA], S6060 [13MY]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, S7711 [11JN]

———U.N. speech relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S11771, S11772 [23SE]

CBO: require report on debt impact of future budget resolutions, S7114 [23MY]

Children and youth: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to child care funding, S4351 [25MR]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): appropriations allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6061 [13MY], S6969 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

———budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

———tribute to staff for efforts relative to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4422 [26MR]

Congress: extend discretionary spending caps and the pay-as-you-go requirement, S5280-S5282 [11AP]

———extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7102-S7105 [23MY]

———extend pay-as-you-go requirement relative to tax cuts or entitlement spending, S4358 [25MR]

———protect prerogatives in allocation of homeland security funding, S4778-S4780 [3AP]

Constitutional amendments: balance and protect Social Security surpluses (S.J. Res. 2), S85 [7JA]

Crime Identification Technology Act: criminal justice funding, S4370 [25MR]

Deficit, S1660 [28JA], S2783 [26FE], S3376-S3379 [10MR], S4403, S4404 [26MR], S5159, S5166 [10AP], S5269, S5290-S5293 [11AP], S6042 [13MY], S6152, S6153 [14MY], S6951-S6958 [22MY], S7074, S7075 [23MY], S8222 [19JN], S9362, S9385-S9390 [15JY], S9489 [16JY], S9516, S9578-S9580 [17JY], S9746 [23JY], S10181 [30JY], S10488-S10490 [31JY], S11935 [25SE], S12487 [14OC], S14608 [12NO]

———reduce through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S90 [9JA], S210-S212 [13JA], S253 [14JA], S14638 [12NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: crop insurance programs funding, S4420 [26MR]

———payment limits on certain agricultural programs, S4417, S4420, S4421 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: include overseas military operations funding in the budget, S9536-S9545 [17JY]

———military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, S9481 [16JY], S9516 [17JY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9475-S9480 [16JY]

———require a budget amendment on amounts requested for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9392-S9395 [15JY], S9448-S9451, S9455, S9456 [16JY]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR], S11017 [3SE]

Dept. of HHS: drug addiction treatment programs funding, S4371 [25MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Domestic Preparedness funding, S4790-S4800 [3AP]

Dept. of State: appeal to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary on allocation of budget funds, S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S4409 [26MR]

District of Columbia: funding, S1121 [17JA]

———provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16197-S16200 [9DE]

Ecology and environment: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, S4360 [25MR], S4415 [26MR]

———redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142-S4144 [20MR], S4267 [21MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate estate tax repeal, S3966-S3973 [19MR], S4109 [20MR], S4508 [27MR]

Economy: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism by reducing level of tax cuts and applying savings to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2760-S2765 [26FE], S3708-S3710 [13MR]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to deficit reduction, S4114-S4125 [20MR]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (S. 675), S4172 [20MR]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR]

———funding, S8355, S8356 [23JN], S8856 [27JN], S10959, S10962 [2SE], S11072 [4SE]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344-S4347 [25MR]

———make grants to States for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

———vocational education programs funding, S4363 [25MR]

Employment: workforce training programs funding, S4144 [20MR]

Federal budget: allocation of funds, S1658 [28JA], S2881, S2982 [27FE]

———evaluation of Bush administration proposals, S2245-S2248, S2282 [12FE]

———reconciliation process, S4340 [25MR], S5296, S5298-S5302, S5307 [11AP]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5159 [10AP], S5266-S5293, S5295-S5316 [11AP], S5843 [7MY]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3766, S3774-S3798, S3811-S3813 [17MR], S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3834-S3874 [18MR], S3913-S3987 [19MR], S4044-S4075, S4109-S4152 [20MR], S4226-S4268 [21MR], S4317-S4324 [24MR], S4334-S4372 [25MR], S4398, S4402-S4422, S4429 [26MR], S4508 [27MR], S8849 [27JN]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S3699 [13MR], S3935 [19MR]

———setting forth for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), unanimous-consent request, S3841 [18MR]

FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards, S4353 [25MR]

Foreign aid: funding, S4363-S4365 [25MR]

———increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12799-S12803 [17OC]

Foreign policy: conflict resolution, rule of law, and democracy activities funding, S12794 [17OC]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S7111, S7112 [23MY]

GAO: require audit of funds for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12782 [17OC]

Government: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S6598 [19MY]

———extend and strengthen procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility (S. 90), S74 [7JA]

———relationship between legislative and executive branches relative to appropriations process, S5397-S5400 [11AP]

Head Start Program: funding, S9325 [14JY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S4361 [25MR]

———NIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Health Resources and Service Administration funding, S4266 [21MR]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S4370 [25MR], S11100, S11105 [4SE], S11331 [10SE]

Immigration: extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens, S4416, S4417 [26MR]

Indian Health Service: clinical services funding, S4323 [24MR], S4347, S4348 [25MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S4069, S4072 [20MR], S4236, S4237 [21MR], S4407 [26MR], S11013, S11017 [3SE]

Iraq: cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S2905, S2906 [27FE], S3494 [11MR], S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4045 [20MR], S4257 [21MR]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4070 [20MR], S4230 [21MR]

———gasoline subsidies, S12438, S12439 [3OC]

———impose limitation on use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, S12643-S12655, S12668 [16OC]

———modify Coalition Provisional Authority reporting requirements, S12586-S12590 [15OC]

———place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12339-S12346 [2OC]

———prohibit arbitrary deadlines for the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority or for the transfer of its authority to an Iraqi governing authority, S12581, S12582 [15OC]

———prohibit President from reallocating certain reconstruction funds without congressional approval, S12792, S12793 [17OC]

———reconstruction, S5158, S5164 [10AP]

———reduce reconstruction funds by amount that is used to repay bilateral debts, S12578, S12579 [15OC]

———reduce unnecessary reconstruction spending, S12791, S12792 [17OC]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (S. 1594), S11247 [9SE]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts, S12796 [17OC]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts and limit availability of funding for such efforts pending determinations by the President that objectives and deadlines will be substantially achieved, S12596-S12598 [15OC]

———use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12427-S12430 [3OC], S12487, S12488, S12514-S12521 [14OC], S12570, S12573 [15OC], S12771 [17OC], S13755 [3NO]

Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority: establish to finance future Iraqi reconstruction from oil revenues, S12599 [15OC], S12716-S12718 [16OC]

LIHEAP: funding, S1199-S1204, S1238-S1240 [21JA]

Medicaid: reform, S1958-S1960 [5FE], S2654-S2657 [25FE], S2883 [27FE]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S3974-S3979 [19MR], S4109, S4110 [20MR], S4265 [21MR]

———funding, S1133 [17JA]

———increase payments to rural health care providers and facilities, S4350, S4351, S4371 [25MR]

———provide that beneficiaries who remain in the fee-for-service program receive the same drug benefit as those enrolled in a private plan, S4120 [20MR]

———reform, S2654-S2657 [25FE], S2774 [26FE], S3111 [5MR], S5829 [7MY], S7182-S7186 [2JN], S7269, S7270, S7272-S7274, S7276, S7277-S7279 [4JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits, S5307 [11AP]

National Guard: Family Readiness Program funding, S12598 [15OC]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———homeland security funding, S4047, S4057 [20MR], S4226-S4230, S4232, S4240, S4262-S4264 [21MR], S4765-S4769, S4774 [3AP]

NIH: funding, S1505 [28JA]

Public debt: ceiling, S4664 [2AP], S4808 [3AP]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S5616 [30AP], S5619, S5640 [1MY], S5697 [5MY], S6055-S6061 [13MY], S7089-S7115 [23MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent agreement, S5838 [7MY], S6964 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent request, S5838 [7MY], S6022 [12MY]

———limit, S5266, S5270 [11AP]

———reduce proposed ceiling increase, S7094, S7095 [23MY]

———treatment, S1697-S1703 [29JA]

Public lands: improve implementation of the National Fire Plan on Federal lands managed by the Forest Service and agencies of the Dept. of the Interior, S4242 [21MR]

Republican Party: national agenda, S252, S256 [14JA], S12879 [20OC], S12913 [21OC]

Senate: accomplishments, S13705 [31OC]

———legislative priorities, S2763 [26FE]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S3005-S3007 [3MR], S3376 [10MR], S3946 [19MR], S5269, S5270 [11AP], S5829 [7MY], S6039-S6041 [13MY], S7106-S7110 [23MY], S9578-S9580 [17JY]

———ensure that trust fund surpluses are not reduced to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6164-S6166, S6171-S6174 [14MY]

———investment of trust funds in private financial markets, S11739-S11746 [22SE]

———redirect proposed tax cut revenues into reserve fund to strengthen trust funds, S3845-S3855 [18MR], S4356 [25MR]

———reform, S3402 [10MR], S3935-S3948 [19MR], S11739-S11746 [22SE]

States: ensure that fiscal relief is not compromised to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6458, S6459 [15MY]

———provide budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments, S6204-S6214 [14MY], S6414, S6462, S6463 [15MY], S7123 [23MY]

———provide homeland security and budget crisis relief grants and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments (S. 565), S3323 [6MR]

———use of budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief for child care, S7084, S7085 [23MY]

Status: report, S7228 [3JN], S11979 [25SE], S12528 [14OC], S13900 [4NO], S14449 [11NO]

Taxation: eliminate double taxation of dividends, S4137 [20MR], S4244-S4246 [21MR]

———eliminate tax cuts, S4232 [21MR]

———extend child tax credit provisions of budget resolution, S4412 [26MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, S4361, S4362 [25MR], S4417 [26MR]

———impact of sunset provisions on cost forecasts, S7112-S7114 [23MY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S4338 [25MR], S5287 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S96, S106-S112 [9JA], S215-S220 [13JA], S1218-S1220 [21JA], S1392, S1393 [23JA], S1649-S1655 [28JA], S1697-S1704, S1706-S1712 [29JA], S1760 [30JA], S3774-S3798 [17MR], S3842-S3855 [18MR], S3942, S3943, S3946 [19MR], S4055, S4057, S4060, S4146, S4150 [20MR], S4243-S4248, S4264 [21MR], S4367 [25MR], S4398, S4402-S4404, S4418-S4421 [26MR], S5268-S5280, S5284-S5291, S5295-S5315 [11AP]

———rates, S4068 [20MR]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12260-S12262 [1OC], S12316-S12337 [2OC]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (S. 1634), S11983 [25SE]

———suspend future reductions of income tax rates if Social Security surpluses are used to fund such cuts (S. 88), S74 [7JA]

———suspend future reductions of the highest income tax rate if there is a Federal on-budget deficit (S. 126), S157 [9JA]

———treatment of existing inversions by corporations to avoid the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S6440 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S4367, S4368 [25MR]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4049, S4054 [20MR], S4227 [21MR], S4354 [25MR]

Transportation: highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4125-S4134, S4138-S4140 [20MR], S4254-S4256 [21MR], S11016 [3SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S4342, S4343 [25MR]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, S4787, S4789, S4798-S4800 [3AP]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S4340 [25MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, S3984-S3987 [19MR], S4233-S4235, S4266 [21MR]

Work Force Investment Act: workforce training programs funding, S4369 [25MR]

Reports

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Oil and Gas Exploration Cumulative Environmental Effects on Alaska's North Slope: Alaska Wilderness League, S3932 [19MR]

Budget Scorekeeping: CBO, S7228 [3JN], S10255 [30JY], S11979 [25SE], S12529 [14OC], S13901 [4NO], S14449 [11NO], S15397 [21NO]

Deficits, Deception and Denial Rate a Failing Grade: Concord Coalition, S9476 [16JY]

Social Security and the Unified Budget: Alan Greenspan, National Commission on Social Security Reform (1983), S3005 [3MR]

Status of the Budget: Committee on the Budget (House), H190 [28JA], H4329-H4334 [20MY], H5389-H5391 [16JN], H7938-H7940 [4SE], H9609-H9611 [16OC], H11505-H11508 [18NO]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund Provisions, S4684 [2AP]

Reports filed

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 108-228), H7328 [22JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-101), S9328 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-103), S9495 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-145), S11161 [5SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-148), S11568 [16SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-153), S11912 [24SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-175), S13515 [29OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-195), S14804 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-77), S8300 [20JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on, and H. Con. Res. 35, Corrections in Enrollment of H.J. Res. 2, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 71) (H. Rept. 108-11), H698 [13FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 108-72), H3300 [10AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.J. Res. 2, Consolidated Appropriations Resolution: Committee of Conference (H. Res. 71), H459 [12FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 424) (H. Rept. 108-338), H10235 [30OC]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 108-44), H2130 [19MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and 2, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 15) (H. Rept. 108-2), H51 [7JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 13, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 108-3), H169 [27JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 18, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 48) (H. Rept. 108-7), H273 [4FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 73, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 108-323), H9737 [20OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 75, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 108-332), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 76, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 108-350), H10339 [4NO]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 108-383), H11650 [19NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 108-57), H2702 [2AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2859, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 339) (H. Rept. 108-237), H7615 [24JY]

Consideration of H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 108-320), H9477 [15OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 108-322), H9612 [16OC]

Continuing Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.J. Res. 2) (H. Rept. 108-10), H698 [13FE]

District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 108-212), S15975 [25NO]

Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2003: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 108-170), H5713 [23JN]

Same-Day Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 108-73), H3300 [10AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 108-75), H3351 [11AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of H.J. Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 108-389), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 108-399), H12306 [21NO]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 151, Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 108-45), H2130 [19MR]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 191, Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-70), H3050 [9AP]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 424, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Appropriations for Military Operations and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 108-335), H10129 [29OC]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 108-71), H3300 [10AP]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 108-37), H1908 [17MR]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 23), S3881 [18MR]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2004: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 108-171), H5713 [23JN]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-337), H10235 [30OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-312), H9384 [14OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689) (S. Rept. 108-160), S12375 [2OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-76), H3407 [12AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-55), H2702 [2AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 762) (S. Rept. 108-33), S4628 [1AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: legislative process, S14229 [7NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), H117 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1113 [17JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), H188 [28JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9562, H9575, H9590, H9599 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12585, S12591 [15OC], S12667, S12668 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2741, H2775, H2776, H2785, H2794, H2795, H2796 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4697 [2AP]

Schedules

2001 debt timeline, S3379 [10MR]

Statements

Balancing the Budget: several Senators, S6061 [13MY]

Continuing Appropriations: Senator McCain, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2418-S2420 [13FE]

Small Business Provisions of Economic Growth Package: Hector V. Barreto, SBA, E145 [6FE]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Congressional Black Caucus, H8376 [17SE]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

———Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

———Stevens Amendment on Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations, S356-S839 [15JA]

Iraq Success Stories of Reconstruction, Health, Education, and Justice System Projects, S12343 [2OC]

Mid-Session Budget Review for FY 2004: OMB, S9386 [15JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289): Conference Report, H10226 [30OC]

Tables

Additional city homeland security spending due to war/high alert, S4787 [3AP]

Allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

Allocation of spending authority to committees other than the Committee on Appropriations (House), H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

Budget realities, S3377 [10MR], S4067 [20MR]

CBO baseline projections of Federal interest and debt, S11461 [15SE]

CBO projections of discretionary spending and homeland security spending, S11461 [15SE]

CBO's projections of Federal debt under its adjusted baseline, S1701 [29JA]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) appropriations allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6062 [13MY], S6969-S6971 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S2572 [24FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13776 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1654 [28JA]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1356, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11020 [3SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12725 [16OC]

Committees of jurisdiction targets for the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs, H4512 [21MY]

Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): conference report, H560-H658 [13FE]

Daily history of debt results, S7106 [23MY]

Debt to the penny, S1699 [29JA], S3006 [3MR], S9387 [15JY]

Dept. of Education fiscal year 2004 President's budget, S3960 [19MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6474-H6500 [10JY]

Federal budget deficits, trust funds, national debt, and interest costs (1947-2002), S1698 [29JA]

Federal Government financing and debt, S3377 [10MR], S4068 [20MR], S9387 [15JY]

Iraqi Governing Council members, H8902 [24SE]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations (H.R. 2673): conference report, H12768-H12812, H12816-H12822 [8DE]

Philadelphia, PA, security costs in response to terrorist attacks, S4789 [3AP]

Pittsburgh, PA, Dept. of Public Safety cost increases for terrorism, S4787 [3AP]

Profits of certain corporations, H4193 [15MY]

Projected savings resulting from reduction in spending by congressional authorizing committees, S6598 [19MY]

Revisions to conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S5843-S5847 [7MY]

Social Security tax rates for 2002 and later, S3942 [19MR]

Social Security trust fund financial operations (2002), S3942 [19MR]

State nominal and real annual budget increases, S6473 [15MY]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9434-H9437 [15OC]

———conference report, H10216-H10219 [30OC]

Top Federal tax bracket taxpayers by State, S158 [9JA]

War in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1559), H2719-H2723 [3AP]

———conference report, H3386-H3400 [12AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 35, corrections in enrollment of H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, H673 [13FE]

H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4579-S4589 [31MR], H2171-H2176 [20MR]

H. Res. 15, consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and 2, continuing appropriations, H92 [8JA]

H. Res. 29, consideration of H.J. Res. 13, continuing appropriations, H179 [28JA]

H. Res. 71, consideration of conference report on, and H. Con. Res. 35, corrections in enrollment of H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, H554 [13FE]

H. Res. 151, consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H2138 [20MR]

H. Res. 172, consideration of H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, H2709 [3AP]

H. Res. 190, same-day consideration of H. Res. 191, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H3280 [10AP]

H. Res. 191, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H3286 [10AP]

H. Res. 339, consideration of H.R. 2859, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H7637 [25JY]

H. Res. 396, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9492 [16OC]

H. Res. 401, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9643 [17OC]

H. Res. 407, consideration of H.J. Res. 73, continuing appropriations, H9743 [21OC]

H. Res. 417, consideration of H.J. Res. 75, continuing appropriations, H9989 [29OC]

H. Res. 421, same-day consideration of H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10206 [30OC]

H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10211 [30OC]

H. Res. 430, consideration of H.J. Res. 76, continuing appropriations, H10376 [5NO]

H. Res. 450, consideration of H.J. Res 78, continuing appropriations, H11663 [20NO]

H. Res. 458, same-day consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12181 [21NO]

H. Res. 465, same-day consideration of consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and consideration of H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12754 [8DE]

H.J. Res. 1, continuing appropriations, H110 [8JA]

H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1512-S1642 [28JA], H121 [8JA]

H.J. Res. 13, continuing appropriations, H181 [28JA]

H.J. Res. 18, continuing appropriations, S2018 [5FE], H308 [5FE]

H.J. Res. 69, continuing appropriations, H8909-H8911 [25SE]

H.J. Res. 73, continuing appropriations, H9747 [21OC]

H.J. Res. 75, continuing appropriations, H10158 [30OC]

H.J. Res. 76, continuing appropriations, H10393 [5NO]

H.J. Res. 78, continuing appropriations, H11667 [20NO]

H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12228 [21NO]

H.J. Res. 82, continuing appropriations to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices, H12865 [8DE]

H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4982-S4994 [8AP]

H.R. 2156, public debt ceiling, H4715 [22MY]

H.R. 2859, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H7647 [25JY]

H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12892-S12905 [20OC]

S. 49, Deficit Reduction Act, S53 [7JA]

S. 90, extend and strengthen budget procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility, S75 [7JA]

S. 565, Homeland Protection and Tax Hike Prevention Act, S3323-S3325 [6MR]

S. 675, require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law, S4172 [20MR]

S. 689, Truth in Budgeting and Social Security Protection Act, S4288-S4295 [21MR]

S. 1267, District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act, S16197-S16200 [9DE]

S. 1594, require a report on Iraqi reconstruction efforts, S11248 [9SE]

S.J. Res. 25, constitutional amendment on line-item veto, S15192 [19NO]

Transcripts

U.S. Economic Policy: Kevin Phillips, National Public Radio, S217 [13JA]

BUECHE, PAUL J.

Articles and editorials

Time Too Soon To Comprehend, E2179 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2179 [31OC]

BUECHNER, JACK (a former Representative from Missouri)

Remarks

Congress: reception honoring former Members of Congress, H4134, H4146, H4150 [15MY]

BUEHRENS, ERICA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8007 [17JN], S10440 [30JY]

BUELL, JACK AND ELEANOR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2456 [25NO]

BUFFALO, NY

Remarks in House

Buffalo (NY) Challenger: anniversary, E1575 [23JY]

BUFFALO (NY) CHALLENGER

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1575 [23JY]

BUFFALO SOLDIER COMMEMORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 499), S3027 [3MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 499), S3030 [3MR], S9607 [17JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 108-92), S9303 [11JY]

Texts of

S. 499, provisions, S3031 [3MR], S9607 [17JY]

BUGGS, GEORGE E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3308 [11AP]

BUHROW, WILLIAM

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6575 [19MY], S6738 [20MY]

BUIE, LOUISE E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2525 [8DE]

BUILD AMERICA BONDS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1109), S6978 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 1109, provisions, S6989-S6991 [22MY]

BUILDING ON WELFARE SUCCESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1443), S9708 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1443), S9671, S9705, S9718 [22JY]

Texts of

S. 1443, provisions, S9720-S9736 [22JY]

BULGARIA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Foreign policy: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11705, S11706 [17SE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5818, S5877 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

Europe and America Must Stand United, S2501 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Foreign policy: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see S. Res. 225), S11479 [15SE] (see H. Res. 355), H7949 [4SE]

Religion: commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1516 [4MR]

Letters

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Senators Roberts and Rockefeller, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S5816 [7MY]

Messages

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: President Bush, S5257 [10AP]

Questions and answers

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Senator Levin and William J. Perry, S5823 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E1898 [25SE]

———anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 355), H9241-H9243 [7OC]

Gerdjikov, Ognian: visit of Bulgarian National Assembly Speaker to the U.S. Capitol, H9386 [15OC]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, H3767 [8MY]

Religion: commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (H. Con. Res. 77), H1706-H1709 [11MR], E458 [13MR]

Terrorism: commend support, cooperation, and assistance in combating international terrorism, E1139 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

Foreign countries: visit to Senate by the foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, S5888 [8MY]

Foreign policy: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11706 [17SE]

NATO: endorse further enlargement, S1800 [30JA], S4555 [31MR]

———membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5818-S5824 [7MY], S5882 [8MY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5801, S5805-S5828, S5842 [7MY], S5881-S5888 [8MY], S6024 [12MY], S6250 [14MY]

———ratification, unanimous-consent agreement, S5741 [5MY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S5257 [10AP]

Reports filed

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-6), S5538 [30AP]

Resolutions of ratification

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, S5538-S5541 [30AP], S5885-S5888 [8MY]

Statements

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 77, commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance, H1706 [11MR]

H. Res. 355, anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the U.S., H9241 [7OC]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

S. Res. 225, anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the U.S., S11483 [15SE], S11706 [17SE]

BULLARD, MERCER

Letters

Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S14038 [5NO]

BULLEN, ROLAND W.

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5058 [9AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

BULLETPROOF POLICE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1065), S6255 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1065), S6262 [14MY]

Texts of

S. 1065, provisions, S6263 [14MY]

BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 764), S4702 [2AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1708), H6709 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 764), S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 764), S9244 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 764, provisions, S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

BULLHEAD CITY, AZ

Remarks in House

Laughlin, CO: tribute to contributions to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, E2135 [28OC]

BULLOCK, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2188 [31OC]

BULLOCK, JOHNNY

Letters

Tobacco Market Transition Act, S10189 [30JY]

BULLOCK, KAREN A.

Letters

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans, S8689 [26JN]

BUNCHE, RALPH

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15061 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1465 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), H9316-H9318 [8OC], E341 [27FE], E2030 [10OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), S15399 [21NO], S15570 [22NO], S15808 [24NO]

Tribute (S. Con. Res. 82), S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 71, tribute, H9316 [8OC]

S. Con. Res. 82, tribute, S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

BUNNING, JIM (a Senator from Kentucky)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1155 [17JA], S1265 [21JA], S1369 [22JA], S1413, S1429 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12388 [2OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4718 [2AP], S4862 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4387 [25MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6726, S6732 [20MY], S6885 [21MY], S6899, S6901 [22MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11039 [3SE], S11321 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13169, S13173 [23OC]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (S. Con. Res. 21), S13060, S13062 [22OC]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7800, S7854 [12JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7237 [3JN], S7407 [4JN], S7567, S7644 [10JN], S9807 [23JY], S10142, S10155 [29JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6197, S6321 [14MY], S6432, S6454, S6509, S6526, S6530, S6552 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

Another Greenspan Social Security Reform? John Attarian, S3402 [10MR]

Bondland Botch, Larry Kudlow, National Review (publication), S9899 [24JY]

For Whom the Closing Bell Tolls, Jim Rogers, S10041-S10043 [28JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission: extend (see S. 858), S5173 [10AP]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S6625 [19MY]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Children and youth: reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S11161 [5SE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S2839 [26FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S5174 [10AP]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S4898 [7AP]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1297), S13053 [22OC]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S1669 [28JA]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S5651 [1MY] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S3995 [19MR]

Cumberland Gap National Historic Park: authorize acquisition of Fern Lake and the surrounding watershed in Kentucky and Tennessee (see S. 898), S5342 [11AP]

Defense of Marriage Act: affirm (see S. Res. 275), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S7477 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S7235 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (see S. 1156), S13135 [23OC]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S11118 [4SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S848 [15JA]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S12838 [17OC]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S4898 [7AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S4898 [7AP]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see S. Res. 154), S7135 [23MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 26), S15976 [25NO]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S7541 [9JN]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see S. 1324), S9119 [9JY]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S12889 [20OC]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S8897 [7JY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see S. 686), S5543 [30AP]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9709 [22JY]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S3254 [6MR]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (see S. 11), S8725 [26JN]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3730 [13MR]

Iran: support democracy (see S. 1082), S6854 [21MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S12533 [14OC]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see S. 1144), S7134 [23MY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7476 [5JN]

Kentucky: permit the operation of a separate retirement system for certain public employees under Social Security (see S. 37), S35 [7JA]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (see S. 145), S848 [15JA]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (see S. 1277), S8125 [18JN]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see S. 642), S11245 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S8358 [23JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12838 [17OC]

Medicaid: clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (see S. 1195), S7476 [5JN]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S11479 [15SE]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S3881 [18MR]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S6979 [22MY]

———improve outpatient vision services (see S. 1095), S6853 [21MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4512 [27MR]

———modify definition of rehabilitation hospital and rehabilitation unit for reimbursement under prospective payment system (see S. 1222), S7619 [10JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S5950 [8MY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S4434 [26MR]

National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 13), S6979 [22MY]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11754 [22SE]

National Oilheat Research Alliance: permanently authorize (see S. 1676), S12137 [29SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S5061 [9AP]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2921 [27FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see S. Con. Res. 77), S15408 [21NO]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S7136 [23MY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S4557 [31MR]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see S. Con. Res. 32), S4703 [2AP]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S6707 [20MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7382 [4JN]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S2187 [11FE]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see S. 1136), S6978 [22MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6625 [19MY]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 242), S11479 [15SE] (see S. 1792), S13377 [28OC]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 1524), S10618 [31JY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S288 [14JA]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S6979 [22MY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S5344 [11AP]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S9593 [17JY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S5772 [6MY]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 150), S2921 [27FE]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see S. 1180), S8127 [18JN]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see S. 361), S2921 [27FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 198), S12137 [29SE]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S6625 [19MY]

———provide excise tax reform and simplification (see S. 1962), S15975 [25NO]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 251), S2188 [11FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S5651 [1MY]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see S. 932), S5483 [29AP]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8559 [25JN]

———treatment of depreciation of wireless telecommunications equipment (see S. 895), S6030 [12MY]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see S. 992), S5725 [5MY]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see S. 1568), S11833 [23SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S6508 [15MY]

———preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 1046), S10141 [29JY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S3029 [3MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 1131), S6978 [22MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S3994 [19MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2921 [27FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S7189 [2JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 170), S4166 [20MR]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR] (see S. 1657), S11988 [25SE]

Children and youth: protect from exploitive child modeling (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments and provide incentives for the adoption of older children (see S. 1439), S9708 [22JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3410 [10MR]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see S. 340), S2187 [11FE]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3730 [13MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 1768), S12969 [21OC]

Fort Donelson National Battlefield: expand boundaries to include lands associated with the Civil War campaign that resulted in the capture of the fort (see S. 524), S3162 [5MR]

Fort Knox, KY: convey land to establish a State-run cemetery for veterans (see S. 655), S3881 [18MR]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see S. 439), S2701 [25FE]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see S. 1506), S10617 [31JY]

———exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (see S. 1681), S12192 [30SE]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (see S. 1494), S10265 [30JY]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see S. 1371), S9049 [8JY]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see S. 1495), S10265 [30JY]

———reduce holding period relative to determination whether horses are certain business assets (see S. 1759), S12888 [20OC]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see S. 514), S3162 [5MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see S. 1457), S9959 [25JY]

———treatment of roof systems (see S. 1679), S12192 [30SE]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 16), S133 [9JA]

YMCA: clarify tax status of retirement fund (see S. 698), S4375 [25MR]

Cloture motions

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Reynolds, Kacey L., S6849 [21MY]

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: Latino Coalition for Miguel Estrada, S2029 [6FE]

———Senator Hatch, S2029 [6FE]

Motions

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6408 [15MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3580 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12944 [21OC]

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12324 [2OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S4953 [8AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4091 [20MR]

Arnett, Peter: firing by NBC and National Geographic Society relative to appearance on Iraqi television, S4621 [1AP]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S3721 [13MR], S7799 [12JN]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 516), S3165 [5MR]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S3721 [13MR]

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Bright, Jeannie: Fort Knox, KY, Directorate of Training, Doctrine, and Combat Development Training and Doctrine Command Editor of the Year award recipient, S3500 [11MR]

Buckner, Greg: Kentucky All-Star Hall of Fame inductee, S7977 [17JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4150 [20MR], S4356, S4368 [25MR]

Cabell, Stephen: Presidential Scholar in the Arts honoree, S8554 [25JN]

Carey, Paulette: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

Chemical Weapons Working Group: Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission Earth Day Award recipient, S5476 [29AP]

Children and youth: protect from exploitive child modeling (S. 404), S2479 [13FE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments and provide incentives for the adoption of older children (S. 1439), S9712 [22JY]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (S. 1686), S12197 [30SE]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, S9325 [14JY]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15029 [18NO]

Clark, Rossi K.: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education and National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S4896 [7AP]

Clark County, KY: tribute to Clark County Fire Dept., S9705 [22JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 582), S3412 [10MR]

Collins, Jessica: Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Combs, Charleen: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5016 [9AP]

Consumers: prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S14172 [6NO]

Cook, Deborah L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5713 [5MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13856 [4NO], S14172 [6NO]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (S. Con. Res. 21), S13063 [22OC]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13591 [30OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S4953 [8AP]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2028 [6FE], S2809 [26FE]

Evans, Ruth: Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children Excellence in Service award recipient, S7537 [9JN]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7799 [12JN]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11512 [16SE]

Finn, Daniel J.: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3618 [12MR]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to Operation Blessing charity event in support of military families, S7538 [9JN]

———tribute to Operation Eagle's Nest, S3159 [5MR]

FRS: impact of bond market prices on economic conditions, S9899 [24JY]

General Electric Co.: tribute to Louisville, KY, Appliance Park, S6027 [12MY]

General Motors Corp.: tribute to Bowling Green, KY, Corvette assembly plant, S9116 [9JY]

Greenspan, Alan: evaluation of policies, S10041 [28JY]

Greenup, KY: tribute to Greenup County High School varsity cheerleading squad, S3368 [7MR]

Grogan, Katie: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S6503 [15MY]

Harris, Bob: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S9113 [9JY]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Hoffman, Margaret A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S14268 [7NO]

Israel: U.S. policy, S5054 [9AP]

Keller, Pat: Kentucky Music Educators Association Kentucky Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2593 [24FE]

Kentucky: tribute to Fern Creek Quilt Lovers, S12966 [21OC]

Kizito, Elizabeth Namusoke: National Association of Women Business Owners Louisville, KY, Chapter Woman Business Owner of the Year award recipient, S4432 [26MR]

Lan-Cay, Inc.: tribute to employees, S4954 [8AP]

LeRoy, Patrick S.: Muscular Dystrophy Association Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador selectee, S3160 [5MR]

Lexington, KY: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government recipient of EPA Clean Water Partner Award, S3025 [3MR]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Louisville Ballet Co., S3988 [19MR]

———tribute to Sacred Heart Academy girls' basketball team, S4822 [3AP]

———tribute to St. Albert the Great School, S3878 [18MR]

Mangeot, Mike: Friends of Covington (organization) Covington Award recipient, S6620 [19MY]

Mariba, KY: tribute to Frenchburg Job Corps Make a Difference Day program, S13658 [30OC]

McCracken County, KY: tribute to the McCracken County Education Association, S8556 [25JN]

Medicare: coverage of adult day care services, S8687 [26JN]

———provide for equitable reimbursement rates to Medicare+Choice organizations, S8692 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15601 [23NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7964 [17JN], S8687, S8692 [26JN]

Morehead State University: tribute to cheerleading squad, S3248 [6MR]

Nichols, Russell: Kentucky State Police Post 16 Trooper of the Year award recipient, S7133 [23MY]

Paintsville, KY: tribute to Johnson Central High School academic team, S2914 [27FE]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13554 [30OC]

Pikeville, KY: tribute to Pikeville High School cheerleaders, S5168 [10AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15239, S15240, S15241 [20NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5830 [7MY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2028 [6FE], S14617 [12NO]

Pulaski County, KY: Pulaski County School System recipient of Kentucky School Boards Association Public Education Achieves in Kentucky Award, S5722 [5MY]

Quarles, Ryan: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Raytheon Co.: tribute to Louisville, KY, employees, S4374 [25MR]

Robinson, Lillian S.: Experience Works, Inc., Kentucky Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, S13658 [30OC]

Scott County, KY: tribute to Scott County Fire Dept., S10044 [28JY]

Seals, Margaret: Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductee, S8894 [7JY]

Senate: legislative program, S15592 [23NO]

Sinnott, Anthony D.: Reserve Officer of the Year award recipient, S4463 [27MR]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (S. 439), S2707 [25FE]

———reform, S3402 [10MR]

Spooner, Judith: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, S16115 [9DE]

Stalker, Craig: International Association of Chiefs of Police Southern Region Trooper of the Year award recipient, S3725 [13MR]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5450 [29AP]

Suttton, Duffy: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Jason Cammack Officer of the Year Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax, S6469 [15MY]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (S. 1506), S10621 [31JY]

———exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (S. 1681), S12194 [30SE]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (S. 1494), S10269 [30JY]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (S. 1495), S10269 [30JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S4150 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6196, S6197 [14MY], S6408, S6469 [15MY]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (S. 374), S2360 [12FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits, S4356, S4368 [25MR], S6197 [14MY], S6408 [15MY]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (S. 514), S3165 [5MR]

———treatment of bonds issued to nonprofit nursing homes and elderly care facilities, S5016 [9AP]

———treatment of roof systems (S. 1679), S12194 [30SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11378 [11SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (S. 1490), S10191 [30JY]

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.: tribute to Georgetown, KY, production facility, S9791 [23JY]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3241 [6MR]

United Parcel Service: Women's Business Enterprise National Council ``Elite Eight'' honoree, S4701 [2AP]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men's basketball team, S2697 [25FE]

Votes: position on missed, S4894 [7AP], S10041 [28JY]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 16), S176 [9JA]

———tribute to men's basketball team, S4274 [21MR]

———tribute to William E. Bivin Forensic Society, S5854 [7MY]

Williams, Craig: Public Interest Research Group John O'Connor Citizen Achievement Award recipient, S16117 [9DE]

Williams, Jimmy: National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy Youth Leadership Team selectee, S5854 [7MY]

Williams, Rebecca: James Madison Memorial Fellowship recipient, S8555 [25JN]

Workman, Brandon: U.S. Achievement Academy National Mathematics Award recipient, S7187 [2JN]

Wright, R. Brent: AMA Foundation Leadership Award recipient, S3617 [12MR]

YMCA: clarify tax status of retirement fund (S. 698), S4378 [25MR]

Zettel, Mary A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S13511 [29OC]

Texts of

S. 404, Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act, S2479 [13FE]

S. 516, Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act, S3165 [5MR]

S. 582, Coal Energy Research Development and Demonstration Act, S3412-S3418 [10MR]

S. 1931, repeal Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs, S15573 [22NO]

Tributes

Breathitt, Edward T., Jr. (Ned), S12599 [15OC]

Clark, Thomas D., S9706 [22JY]

Clarkson, Donovan R., S8123 [18JN]

Cottrill, Carol, S9045 [8JY]

Deibel, Jamie, S3878 [18MR]

Dennison, E.W., S10968 [2SE]

Ladt, Kelsey C., S7606 [10JN]

Pederson, Anne Marie, S9401 [15JY]

Pryor, Anthony, S7977 [17JN]

Richardson, Beverly, S8356 [23JN]

Salley, Robert, S9045 [8JY]

Shearer, Charles L., S9491 [16JY]

Sisk, Albert W., S2836 [26FE]

Slusher, Tina, S9045 [8JY]

Smith, Orlando (Tubby), S4624 [1AP]

Stephenson, Jane, S11026 [3SE]

Thurmond, Strom, S9900 [24JY]

Troutman, Adewale, S12734 [16OC]

Williams, Don, S6252 [14MY]

BURBANK, CA

Bills and resolutions

Bob Hope Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3011), H7948 [4SE]

Letters

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Stacey Murphy, Mayor of Burbank, CA, S14234 [7NO]

Remarks in House

Bob Hope Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3011), H8977-H8979 [30SE]

Family Service Agency of Burbank: tribute, E2143 [28OC]

Stamper, Larry and Sue: Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award recipients, E1981 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Bob Hope Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3011), S13532 [29OC]

Reports filed

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3011), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

H.R. 3011, Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA, H8977 [30SE]

BURBANK, IL

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S7465 [5JN]

BURCH, BOB

Remarks in House

Saudi Arabia: urge Ambassador to the U.S. to intervene in financial dispute between a Saudi prince and Bob Burch, E2056 [16OC]

BURCH, EDITH

Remarks in House

Experience Works, Inc.: California Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

BURCH, JEAN

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [13MR]

BURCH, LEONARD C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1698 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15973 [25NO]

BURCH OIL CO.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E914 [9MY]

BURCHARD, JOHN AND SARA

Remarks in Senate

Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization): Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

BURDICK, SABRA C.

Letters

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act, S12982 [21OC]

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES

Bills and resolutions

Firearms: enhance authority to enforce compliance of gun dealers with Federal firearms laws (see S. 1983), S16119 [9DE]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see S. 1807), S13711 [31OC] (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

———repeal permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 276), H136 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Firearms: allow individuals to access information on gun dealers engaging in illegal activities, H2949 [9AP]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers, H7244, H7245 [22JY]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (H.R. 1540), E637 [1AP]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (H.R. 260), E36 [8JA]

———require Federal firearm licensees to make a physical inventory of their firearms, H12841 [8DE]

Freedom of Information Act: clarify exemptions relative to sharing of critical information, H12841 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

FBI: report on effectiveness of National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S7466 [5JN]

Firearms: gun control, S10134 [29JY]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S123 [9JA], S7466 [5JN]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (S. 1807), S13711-S13714 [31OC]

———require notification of multiple handgun sales to the same person, and require Federal firearm licensees to make a physical inventory of their firearms, S15969 [25NO]

Freedom of Information Act: clarify exemptions relative to sharing of critical information, S2420 [13FE]

Iowa: viticulture technical assistance funding, S14022 [5NO]

Washington metropolitan area: anniversary of sniper shooting spree, S12362 [2OC]

Weapons: gun control, S4895 [7AP]

Statements

ATF Clarification of Freedom of Information Act Exemptions: Senator Durbin, S2423 [13FE]

BUREAU OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES related term(s) Department of Homeland Security

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9672, S9681, S9737, S9738 [22JY], S9749, S9751, S9753, S9757, S9758, S9763, S9767, S9769, S9774, S9778, S9781, S9783, S9784, S9802, S9806, S9807, S9808, S9809, S9810 [23JY], S9831, S9832, S9849, S9851, S9856, S9861, S9865, S9866, S9868, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9874, S9913, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY], S9986 [25JY], H5714, H5715 [23JN], H5754, H5764, H5766, H5776, H5779, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5791 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14505, S14843 [12NO]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY], H8118 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3191), H8949 [25SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 2555), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

———require State and local governments to provide information on individuals convicted of crimes for use in identifying immigration violations by such individuals (see H.R. 3115), H8380 [17SE]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H2470 [27MR]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see S. 1635), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 2702), H6603 [10JY]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2585), H5814 [24JN]

———eliminate waiver authority relative to implementation of machine readable passports and expand the definition of terrorist activities for purposes of deportation (see H.R. 2841), H7454 [23JY]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (see S. 1685), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 2359), H5043 [5JN]

———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (see H.R. 3587), H12307 [21NO]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (see H.R. 2525), H5661 [19JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1510), S10617 [31JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend to simplify requirements for U.S. nationals to become citizens (see H.R. 2600), H5928 [25JN]

Lisak, Zdenko: relief (see H.R. 2415), H5174 [10JN]

Tung, Vichai Sae: relief (see S. 1171), S7234 [3JN]

Conference reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9763, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9851, S9853, S9864 [24JY], H5758 [24JN], H8107 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8801 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Oaths

Oath of Allegiance to the U.S., S11680 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (H.R. 3191), H9286 [8OC]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5744-H5795 [24JN], H8107 [10SE], E1388, E1398 [27JN], E1422 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE], H8793-H8802 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734-H5742 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495-H8500 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions, H3668 [6MY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 2671), H7201 [21JY]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (H.R. 2359), H9893-H9898 [28OC]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), H11582-H11586 [19NO], E2367, E2372 [21NO], E2389 [22NO]

———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (H.R. 3587), E2413 [22NO]

———impact of costs of illegal and legal immigration on U.S. health and social services systems, H4870 [3JN], H9204 [2OC]

———national policy, H4868-H4874 [3JN], H5076-H5081 [9JN], H5537-H5541 [18JN], H6438 [9JY], H6701-H6704 [14JY], H6990 [16JY]

Jurisdiction, H5732 [24JN]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H4868-H4874 [3JN], H8068-H8071 [9SE], H8266-H8270 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (S. 1628), S11680 [17SE]

———enact law to protect oath of allegiance, S11409 [11SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9623-S9626, S9628, S9629 [21JY], S9672-S9697 [22JY], S9748-S9788 [23JY], S9830-S9887 [24JY], S9954 [25JY], S10258 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891-S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent agreement, S9575 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent request, S9986 [25JY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9878 [24JY]

———require report on Homeland Security Advisory System, S9767, S9768 [23JY]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (S. 1635), S11686 [17SE]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14504, S14505 [12NO]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 1510), S10632, S10634 [31JY]

———restore fairness to immigration law, S14314 [10NO]

National security: investigate granting of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to suspected terrorists, S15948 [25NO]

Reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

Reports filed

Basic Pilot Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2359) (H. Rept. 108-304), H9281 [7OC], H9980 [28OC]

Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1685), S14176 [6NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-280), H8490 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5758, H5773, H5774, H5776, H5781, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5788 [24JN]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 293, consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5734 [24JN]

H. Res. 374, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8495 [24SE]

H.R. 2359, Basic Pilot Extension Act, H9893 [28OC]

H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9980-S9986 [25JY]

S. 1510, Permanent Partners Immigration Act, S10632-S10634 [31JY]

S. 1685, Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act, S14505 [12NO], H11582 [19NO]

BUREAU OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION related term(s) Customs Service

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9672, S9681, S9737, S9738 [22JY], S9749, S9751, S9753, S9757, S9758, S9763, S9767, S9769, S9774, S9778, S9781, S9783, S9784, S9802, S9806, S9807, S9808, S9809, S9810 [23JY], S9831, S9832, S9849, S9851, S9856, S9861, S9865, S9866, S9868, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9874, S9913, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY], S9986 [25JY], H5714, H5715 [23JN], H5754, H5757, H5759, H5761, H5764, H5766, H5776, H5779, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5791 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY], H8118 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 2555), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H5364 [12JN]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Immigration: bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 3522), H11650 [19NO]

———make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (see S. 1362), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1353), H2131 [19MR]

National security: prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see H.R. 2376), H5044 [5JN] (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

Conference reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9763, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9851, S9853, S9864 [24JY], H5758 [24JN], H8107 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8801 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Remarks in House

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H5735, H5737, H5740, H5746, H5751, H5752, H5757, H5760 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5744-H5795 [24JN], H8107 [10SE], E1388, E1398 [27JN], E1422 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE], H8793-H8802 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734-H5742 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495-H8500 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspections (SENTRI) program funding through reductions in salaries and expenses, H5754-H5756 [24JN]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (H.R. 2442), H5537 [18JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 2671), H7201 [21JY]

———make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (H.R. 1353), E519 [19MR]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H4868-H4874 [3JN], H8068-H8071 [9SE], H8266-H8270 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9623-S9626, S9628, S9629 [21JY], S9672-S9697 [22JY], S9748-S9788 [23JY], S9830-S9887 [24JY], S9954 [25JY], S10258 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891-S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent agreement, S9575 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent request, S9986 [25JY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9878 [24JY]

———require report on Homeland Security Advisory System, S9767, S9768 [23JY]

GSA: U.S.-Canadian border stations funding, S13206 [24OC]

Immigration: make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (S. 1362), S8757 [26JN]

National security: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9780-S9783 [23JY]

Reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-280), H8490 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5758, H5773, H5774, H5776, H5781, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5788 [24JN]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 293, consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5734 [24JN]

H. Res. 374, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8495 [24SE]

H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9980-S9986 [25JY]

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT related term(s) Customs Service; Department of Homeland Security

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9672, S9681, S9737, S9738 [22JY], S9749, S9751, S9753, S9757, S9758, S9763, S9767, S9769, S9774, S9778, S9781, S9783, S9784, S9802, S9806, S9807, S9808, S9809, S9810 [23JY], S9831, S9832, S9849, S9851, S9856, S9861, S9865, S9866, S9868, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9874, S9913, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY], S9986 [25JY], H5714, H5715 [23JN], H5754, H5757, H5759, H5761, H5764, H5766, H5776, H5779, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5791 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY], H8118 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 2555), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

———require State and local governments to provide information on individuals convicted of crimes for use in identifying immigration violations by such individuals (see H.R. 3115), H8380 [17SE]

Francis, Junior A.: relief (see H.R. 2554), H5663 [19JN]

Immigration: bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 3522), H11650 [19NO]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2585), H5814 [24JN]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 1906), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 2671), H6463 [9JY]

———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (see H.R. 2525), H5661 [19JN]

Conference reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

Letters

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Elizabeth M. Redman, Dept. of Homeland Security, S16074 [25NO]

———Michael J. Garcia, Dept. of Homeland Security, S16075-S16077 [25NO]

———Richard N. Reback, Dept. of Homeland Security, S16073 [25NO]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9763, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9851, S9853, S9864 [24JY], H5758 [24JN], H8107 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8801 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Questions

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Senator Lieberman, S16071 [25NO]

Remarks in House

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H5735, H5737, H5740, H5746, H5751, H5752, H5757, H5760 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5744-H5795 [24JN], H8107 [10SE], E1388, E1398 [27JN], E1422 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE], H8793-H8802 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734-H5742 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495-H8500 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

Francis, Junior A.: relief (H.R. 2554), E1315 [20JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 2671), H6586 [10JY], H7162 [18JY], H7201 [21JY], H8468 [23SE], H8997 [30SE]

———prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information relative to an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H5785, H5786, H5791-H5794 [24JN], H6455-H6459, H6461 [9JY], H7293-H7295 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

Aguirre, Eduardo, Jr.: nomination to be Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Director, S8256 [19JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9623-S9626, S9628, S9629 [21JY], S9672-S9697 [22JY], S9748-S9788 [23JY], S9830-S9887 [24JY], S9954 [25JY], S10258 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891-S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent agreement, S9575 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent request, S9986 [25JY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9878 [24JY]

———require report on Homeland Security Advisory System, S9767, S9768 [23JY]

Garcia, Michael J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S7903 [13JN], S13655 [30OC], S13944 [4NO], S16070-S16073 [25NO]

———nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, unanimous-consent agreement, S7860 [12JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 1906), S15292-S15295 [20NO]

Rhode Island: presence of enforcement officers, S9875 [24JY]

Reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-280), H8490 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5758, H5773, H5774, H5776, H5781, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5788 [24JN]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 293, consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5734 [24JN]

H. Res. 374, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8495 [24SE]

H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9980-S9986 [25JY]

S. 1906, Homeland Security Enhancement Act, S15295-S15297 [20NO]

BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11485 [15SE], S11624, S11625, S11629, S11687, S11703, S11704, S11705 [17SE], S11716, S11726 [18SE], S11733, S11734, S11739, S11758 [22SE], S11784, S11791, S11807, S11808, S11814, S11816, S11817, S11818, S11819, S11862, S11863, S11864, S11865, S11866 [23SE], H6605 [10JY], H6708 [14JY], H6869, H6870 [15JY], H6963, H6974, H6976, H7020, H7021 [16JY], H7027, H7033, H7037, H7040, H7041, H7042, H7043, H7048, H7049, H7051, H7054, H7062, H7069, H7078, H7079, H7082, H7092, H7094, H7096 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6946 [16JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE], H9073 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

Feds Win Job Competitions at Park Service, Agriculture Department, S11793 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1391), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2691), H6602 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (see H. Res. 319), H6867 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 418), H9980 [28OC]

Indian Child Welfare Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 2750), H6868 [15JY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 556), S3252 [6MR]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 1715), S12448 [3OC]

Indiana: Federal recognition of Miami Nation (see H.R. 954), H1460 [27FE]

Lupe, Rick: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 237), H6263 [26JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H1332 [25FE] (see H.R. 1408), H2269 [20MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 1333), H1954 [18MR]

———improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 297), S1871 [4FE] (see S. 462), S2839 [26FE]

———payment of amounts owed to Indian tribes and individual Indian money account holders (see S. 1540), S10618 [31JY]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (see S. 463), S2839 [26FE]

Oregon: convey certain land to be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (see S. 868), S5173 [10AP]

Schools: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 410), H217 [28JA]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (see S. 281), S1870 [4FE]

Washington: Federal recognition of Duwamish Tribe (see H.R. 477), H243 [29JA]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9898-H9959 [28OC]

Letters

BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding: Keith Harper, Native American Rights Fund (organization), S11717 [18SE]

———Tex G. Hall, National Congress of American Indians, S11716 [18SE]

Federal competitive outsourcing: Paul J. Gessing, National Taxpayers Union, Adrian T. Moore, Reason Foundation, Randall W. Hatcher, MAU, Inc., and Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S11790 [23SE]

———Camille Fleenor, American Council of Engineering Companies, S11796 [23SE]

———Chuck Luttrell, S11798 [23SE]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S11797 [23SE]

———Lin Yeazell, S11799 [23SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S11797 [23SE]

———Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation, S11790 [23SE]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste (organization), S11797 [23SE]

———Thomas C. Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association, S11789 [23SE]

Lists

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11781 [23SE], H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10204 [30OC]

Petitions and memorials

National Congress of American Indians: BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11717 [18SE]

Press releases

Prohibit New Dept. of the Interior Competitive Outsourcing Studies Funding: Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

———Wilderness Society, S11789 [23SE]

Remarks in House

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9080 [1OC]

Buy American Act: compliance, H7041 [17JY]

Connecticut: anniversary of Federal recognition and settlement of land claims of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, E2060 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037-H7040 [17JY], H10199 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7040, H7041 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6710 [15JY], H6950-H6984 [16JY], H7025-H7058, H7062-H7083, H7087-H7105 [17JY], E1514, E1525, E1531, E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY], E1569, E1570 [23JY], E1583, E1585 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H9970 [28OC], H10190-H10205 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2267 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6941-H6947 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9991-H9996 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), motion to instruct conferees, H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, H7047 [17JY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary, E2282 [7NO]

———technical amendments (H.R. 2750), E1484 [15JY], E2282 [7NO]

Lupe, Rick: tribute (H. Con. Res. 237), H10304 [4NO]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 1333), sponsorship withdrawal, E542 [20MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 731), E542 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Buy American Act: compliance, S11824 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11624 [17SE], S11788-S11804, S11807 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———report on competitive outsourcing, S11807 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11605-S11610, S11624, S11629 [17SE], S11712, S11715-S11720 [18SE], S11731-S11736, S11738 [22SE], S11780, S11784-S11814, S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13784-S13791 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13643 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, S11795 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent request, S11794 [23SE]

Education: funding, S1443, S1444 [23JA]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 556), S3277 [6MR]

Indian Health Service: funding through reductions in BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11716-S11720 [18SE]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 1715), S12462 [3OC]

Native Americans: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 297), S1902 [4FE]

———improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 462), S2863-S2865 [26FE]

———payment of amounts owed to Indian tribes and individual Indian money account holders (S. 1540), S10671 [31JY]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (S. 463), S2863-S2865 [26FE]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

Oregon: convey certain land to be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (S. 868), S5193 [10AP]

Schools: issue school construction funding bonds (S. 594), S3517 [11MR]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (S. 281), S1883 [4FE]

Tribal School Construction Demonstration Program: funding, S1444 [23JA]

Wyoming: Wind River Irrigation Project funding, S11822, S11823 [23SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 108-333), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 108-209), H6867 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-330), H9980 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-195), H6602 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 281) (S. Rept. 108-150), S11753 [22SE]

Tribute to Rick Lupe: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 237) (H. Rept. 108-343), H10338 [4NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6963 [16JY], H7097 [17JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S13788 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2691): conference report, H10191-H10195 [30OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 237, tribute to Rick Lupe, H10304 [4NO]

H. Res. 319, consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H6941 [16JY]

H. Res. 418, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9991 [29OC]

H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12004-S12022 [25SE]

S. 281, Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act, S1883 [4FE]

S. 297, Federal Acknowledgment Process Reform Act, S1903-S1907 [4FE]

S. 556, Indian Health Care Improvement Act revision and extension, S3278-S3315 [6MR]

S. 1715, Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act, S12462-S12468 [3OC]

BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 77), H54 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (H.R. 77), H26 [7JA]

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11485 [15SE], S11624, S11625, S11629, S11687, S11703, S11704, S11705 [17SE], S11716, S11726 [18SE], S11733, S11734, S11739, S11758 [22SE], S11784, S11791, S11807, S11808, S11814, S11816, S11817, S11818, S11819, S11862, S11863, S11864, S11865, S11866 [23SE], H6605 [10JY], H6708 [14JY], H6869, H6870 [15JY], H6963, H6974, H6976, H7020, H7021 [16JY], H7027, H7033, H7037, H7040, H7041, H7042, H7043, H7048, H7049, H7051, H7054, H7062, H7069, H7078, H7079, H7082, H7092, H7094, H7096 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6946 [16JY]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (S. 714), S15870 [24NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC], S13435, S13481, S13482, S13521, S13522, S13530 [29OC], S13601, S13608, S13609, S13611, S13616, S13617, S13621, S13624, S13626, S13637, S13682, S13684, S13685, S13686, S13687, S13688, S13696 [30OC], S13719 [31OC], H4310 [20MY]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246), S7934 [16JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO], H10469 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE], H9073 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

Feds Win Job Competitions at Park Service, Agriculture Department, S11793 [23SE]

Fire Precautions Save Homes—Fire Resistant Materials, Thinned Trees Credited, E2244 [5NO]

Fire Threat Is Red-Hot in Parched West, S6702 [20MY]

Groups File Lawsuit Over Kootenai Forest Timber Sale—Harvest Threatens Water, S13606 [30OC]

Lake Arrowhead—Fears of a Landmark Disaster, S13627 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: facilitate transfer of land to Native Americans (see S. 1466), S9959 [25JY]

———improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (see H.R. 950), H1395 [26FE]

Arizona: conveyance of certain Federal lands in Maricopa County, AZ, in exchange for private lands located in Yavapai County, AZ (see H.R. 842), H703 [13FE]

California: cancel certain BLM leases that authorize extraction of sand and gravel from Federal lands in Soledad Canyon (see H.R. 3529), H11650 [19NO]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9613 [16OC]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness or salmon restoration areas and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area (see H.R. 3327), H9614 [16OC]

Coos County, OR: convey a small parcel of land to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (see H.R. 3206), H9032 [30SE]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain land in Washoe County, NV, to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (see H.R. 3445), H10457 [5NO]

———dispose of all BLM administered public lands that have been identified for disposal under the Federal land use planning process (see H.R. 353), H170 [27JA]

———evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands (see S. 984), S5651 [1MY]

———reimbursement for certain damages relative to BLM bonding regulations (see H.R. 1062), H1515 [4MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1391), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2691), H6602 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (see H. Res. 319), H6867 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 418), H9980 [28OC]

Disasters: legal exemptions for certain National Park Service, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or BLM activities undertaken in federally declared disaster areas (see H.R. 67), H54 [7JA]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see S. 714), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 514), H268 [31JA]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN] (see S. 1352), S8725 [26JN] (see S. 1453), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1621), H2820 [3AP] (see H.R. 2639), H6262 [26JN]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see S. 1449), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H4253 [19MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 457), H11700 [20NO]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1014), H1463 [27FE] (see H.R. 1595), H2819 [3AP]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (see S. 1315), S8358 [23JN] (see H.R. 2551), H5662 [19JN]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (see S. 1819), S13909 [4NO] (see H.R. 272), H136 [8JA]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (see S. 246), S1736 [29JA]

Nye County, NV: land conveyance to Ponderosa Dairy in Amargosa, NV (see H.R. 2326), H4977 [4JN]

Pahrump, NV: convey certain land to the Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 for construction of a post building and memorial park (see S. 1521), S10617 [31JY]

Public lands: increase penalties for illegal campfires on public, national park, and national forest lands that results in damage and specify uses for collected fines (see S. 833), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1038), H1464 [27FE]

———preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H7784 [25JY]

———provide consistent enforcement authority by Federal agencies that respond to violations of regulations governing public lands, and clarify the purpose of fines collected for violations (see H.R. 3247), H9214 [2OC]

Taxation: provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies (see H.R. 380), H171 [27JA]

———provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see S. 511), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1005), H1463 [27FE]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9898-H9959 [28OC]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904), H11686-H11698 [20NO]

Histories

Conservation of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front, S10508 [31JY]

Letters

Federal competitive outsourcing: Paul J. Gessing, National Taxpayers Union, Adrian T. Moore, Reason Foundation, Randall W. Hatcher, MAU, Inc., and Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S13461 [29OC]

———Forest Stewards Guild, S13461 [29OC]

———J.T. Banks, Forest Roads Working Group, S13463 [29OC]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4307 [20MY]

———Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4307, H4308 [20MY]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4307 [20MY]

———several firefighter advocates, S13462 [29OC]

———several organizations, S13459-S13461, S13462, S13483 [29OC]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S11790 [23SE]

———Camille Fleenor, American Council of Engineering Companies, S11796 [23SE]

———Chuck Luttrell, S11798 [23SE]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S11797 [23SE]

———Lin Yeazell, S11799 [23SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S11797 [23SE]

———Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation, S11790 [23SE]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste (organization), S11797 [23SE]

———Thomas C. Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association, S11789 [23SE]

Lists

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11781 [23SE], H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10204 [30OC]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13604, S13609, S13611, S13621, S13624 [30OC], H4322 [20MY], H10463 [6NO]

Press releases

Prohibit New Dept. of the Interior Competitive Outsourcing Studies Funding: Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

———Wilderness Society, S11789 [23SE]

Proposals

Provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies, E52 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Alaska: improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (H.R. 950), E300 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, H7049-H7051 [17JY], E1531 [18JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H7041 [17JY]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness or salmon restoration areas and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area (H.R. 3327), E2063 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify responsibilities of BLM in providing normal access to private inholdings in Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Area, H6962 [16JY]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037-H7040 [17JY], H10199 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7040, H7041 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6710 [15JY], H6950-H6984 [16JY], H7025-H7058, H7062-H7083, H7087-H7105 [17JY], E1514, E1525, E1531, E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY], E1569, E1570 [23JY], E1583, E1585 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H9970 [28OC], H10190-H10205 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2267 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6941-H6947 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9991-H9996 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), motion to instruct conferees, H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, H7047 [17JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H3755-H3758 [7MY], H4003-H4008 [13MY], H4287-H4324 [20MY], H4865-H4868 [3JN], H10197 [30OC], H10462, H10547-H10553 [6NO], E1031, E1036, E1042 [21MY], E1056, E1062 [22MY], E1071, E1078 [23MY], E1094 [2JN], E1244 [13JN], E2243 [5NO], E2281 [7NO], E2332 [19NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12159-H12172 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference rpt. consideration (H. Res. 457), H12113-H12117 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4277-H4286 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), corrections in engrossment, H4324 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to instruct conferees, H10463-H10469 [6NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to recommit, H4322-H4324 [20MY]

———limit Federal authority in the judicial review of hazardous fuel reduction projects for forests, H4322-H4324 [20MY], H12170 [21NO]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (H.R. 272), H6874-H6876 [16JY]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246), H6877, H6878 [16JY]

Public lands: forest-thinning projects on Federal lands, E2243 [5NO]

———provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way, H7094-H7103 [17JY], H10202 [30OC], E1570 [23JY], E1583 [24JY]

Taxation: provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies, E52 [8JA]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: facilitate transfer of land to Native Americans (S. 1466), S9975 [25JY], S10046 [28JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, S11824 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior: evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands, S10507-S10509 [31JY]

———evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands (S. 984), S5676 [1MY]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11624 [17SE], S11788-S11804, S11807 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———report on competitive outsourcing, S11807 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11605-S11610, S11624, S11629 [17SE], S11712, S11715-S11720 [18SE], S11731-S11736, S11738 [22SE], S11780, S11784-S11814, S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13784-S13791 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13643 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, S11795 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent request, S11794 [23SE]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (S. 714), S4441 [26MR], S15870 [24NO]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8362-S8365 [23JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1352), S8745 [26JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1453), S9907 [24JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13617-S13621 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, S11520 [16SE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S8362 [23JN], S12859-S12864 [20OC], S12997 [22OC], S13072, S13073, S13075, S13125, S13126 [23OC], S13254-S13256 [27OC], S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13435-S13485 [29OC], S13600-S13611, S13613, S13616-S13637, S13696 [30OC], S13786, S13794, S13796 [3NO], S13847-S13849 [4NO], S14086 [6NO], S15212, S15217 [20NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15368-S15373, S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), unanimous-consent request, S12859 [20OC], S13073, S13074 [23OC], S13476 [29OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13890 [4NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (S. 1449), S9799-S9801 [23JY]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13626-S13631 [30OC]

———require treatment of slash and other long term fuels management for hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13608 [30OC]

Firefighters: wildland firefighter safety funding, S13631-S13633 [30OC]

Forest Service: expand Forest Stewardship Program, S2426-S2428 [13FE]

Forests: require collaborative monitoring of forest health projects, S13609 [30OC]

———Rural Community Forestry Enterprise Program funding, S15370 [21NO]

———use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

GAO: require study on costs and benefits of alternatives in environmental assessments and impact statements relative to hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13624-S13626 [30OC]

National forests: ensure protection of old-growth forests, S13621-S13624 [30OC], S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (S. 1315), S8365 [23JN]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (S. 1819), S13910 [4NO]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246), S1749 [29JA]

Pahrump, NV: convey certain land to the Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 for construction of a post building and memorial park (S. 1521), S10644 [31JY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 639), S3883-S3885 [18MR]

Reports

Forest Service—Information on Appeals and Litigation Involving Fuels Reduction Activities: GAO, S13473 [29OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 108-388), H11700 [20NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 108-333), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 108-109), H4253 [19MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 108-209), H6867 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-330), H9980 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-195), H6602 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Douglas County, OR, Conveyance of Certain BLM Lands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 108-135), S10970 [2SE]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-386), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (H.R. 1904) (S. Rept. 108-121), S10616 [31JY]

———Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H3972 [9MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H4253 [19MY]

Hold Certain BLM Land in New Mexico in Trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 246) (S. Rept. 108-60), S7540 [9JN]

Nevada Land Conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties for Continued Use as Cemeteries: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 272) (H. Rept. 108-166), H5661 [19JN]

Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H7084 [17JY], H8174 [10SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H8222 [15SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6963 [16JY], H7097 [17JY]

Statements

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Executive Office of the President, S13453 [29OC]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S13788 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2691): conference report, H10191-H10195 [30OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 239, consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4277 [20MY]

H. Res. 319, consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H6941 [16JY]

H. Res. 418, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9991 [29OC]

H. Res. 457, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H12113 [21NO]

H.R. 272, land conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties, NV, for continued use as cemeteries, H6875 [16JY]

H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S13441-S13449 [29OC], S13719-S13734 [31OC], H4287, H4292-H4298 [20MY]

H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12004-S12022 [25SE]

S. 246, hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, S1749 [29JA]

S. 246, hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in New Mexico, H6877 [16JY]

S. 246, hold certain New Mexico BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, S7935 [16JN]

S. 714, BLM land conveyance in Douglas County, OR, S15870 [24NO]

S. 714, BLM land conveyance to Douglas County, OR, S4441 [26MR]

S. 833, Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act, S5069 [9AP]

S. 1314, Collaborative Forest Health Act, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

S. 1315, Enhanced Safety From Wildfire Act, S8366 [23JN]

S. 1352, Community and Forest Protection Act, S8741-S8745 [26JN]

S. 1466, Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act, S10047-S10055 [28JY]

S. 1521, Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 Land Conveyance Act, S10644 [31JY]

S. 1819, Central Nevada Rural Cemeteries Act, S13910 [4NO]

BUREAU OF PRISONS

Bills and resolutions

Firearms: authorize personnel to carry firearms off duty (see H.R. 1064), H1515 [4MR]

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), S7933, S7939 [16JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S9917 [24JY], S11423 [11SE], S11436, S11485 [15SE], S11531, S11533, S11534, S11538, S11539, S11540, S11541, S11542, S11550, S11579, S11580, S11581, S11582, S11583, S11584, S11585, S11586 [16SE], S11605, S11687 [17SE], H7086, H7106 [17JY], H7125, H7126, H7132, H7140, H7141, H7142, H7143 [18JY]

Oregon: conduct certain feasibility studies in the Tualatin River Basin (S. 625), S7936 [16JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE], H8879 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions

Albuquerque, NM: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (see S. 213), S1479 [23JA]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant, Byron, CA: designate (see H.R. 3467), H10977 [6NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (see S. 997), S5771 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (see S. 520), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1106), H1641 [5MR]

———establish rural water supply program in Reclamation States to provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable water supply to rural residents (see S. 1732), S12607 [15OC]

El Dorado County, CA: conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project (see H.R. 3597), H12307 [21NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1424), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2754), H7019 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 444), H11358 [17NO]

F.H. Newell Building, Boise, ID: designate (see H.R. 3124), H8381 [17SE]

Fish and fishing: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (see S. 1307), S8300 [20JN]

Frannie, WY: convey certain land withdrawn by the Bureau of Reclamation (see S. 155), S288 [14JA]

Grants Pass Irrigation District: authorize Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion (see S. 1308), S8300 [20JN]

Horticulture: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (see S. 1516), S10617 [31JY]

Irrigation: convey Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Savage Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and Intake Irrigation Project to local control (see S. 900), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 2257), H4736 [22MY]

———extend certain contracts with irrigation contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska (see S. 1027), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 2040), H3857 [8MY]

New Mexico: conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District (see S. 1071), S6507 [15MY]

Oregon: authorize participation in the rehabilitation of Wallowa Lake Dam (see S. 1355), S8725 [26JN]

———conduct certain feasibility studies in the Tualatin River Basin (see S. 625), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1525), H2514 [31MR]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (see S. 1996), S16120 [9DE]

Small Reclamation Projects Act: amend (see S. 993), S5725 [5MY]

South Dakota: convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (see S. 426), S2522 [14FE]

Water: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (see S. 1085), S6707 [20MY]

———clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from Bureau of Reclamation projects are not navigable waters (see H.R. 3400), H10129 [29OC]

———conduct a water resource feasibility study for the Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins in Oregon (see H.R. 3210), H9032 [30SE]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754), H11010-H11118 [7NO]

Excerpts

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), S11445 [15SE]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7146 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Bureau of Reclamation: prohibit funding to release water from the San Juan Chama project and the Middle Rio Grande project to comply with the Endangered Species Act, H7140 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), H8229 [16SE]

El Dorado County, CA: conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project (H.R. 3597), E2429 [23NO]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H7141 [18JY]

———making appropriations, H670 [13FE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7106 [17JY], H7114-H7147 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11396-H11405 [18NO], E2345 [20NO], E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 444), H11370-H11372 [18NO]

Irrigation: extend certain contracts with irrigation contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska (H.R. 2040), H8229, H8230 [16SE]

Sumner Peck Ranch, Inc.: installment payment due under consent judgement in court case with the Bureau of Reclamation, H667-H670 [13FE]

Water: prohibit funding to release water from the San Juan Chama project and the Middle Rio Grande project to comply with the Endangered Species Act, H7140 [18JY]

Remarks in Senate

Albuquerque, NM: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (S. 213), S1489 [23JA]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (S. 997), S5774 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), S7939 [16JN]

———establish rural water supply program in Reclamation States to provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable water supply to rural residents (S. 1732), S12609 [15OC]

Endangered speices: Rio Grande silvery minnow habitat protection funding, S11549 [16SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11402-S11406 [11SE], S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11519, S11521-S11551 [16SE], S11749, S11750 [22SE], S11940, S11942 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, S15088-S15090 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), insert S. 1424 language in lieu, S11435 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S11605 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent request, S11550 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S11749, S11750 [22SE]

Fish and fishing: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (S. 1307), S8304 [20JN]

Grants Pass Irrigation District: authorize Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion (S. 1308), S8304 [20JN]

Horticulture: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (S. 1516), S10638 [31JY]

Irrigation: convey Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Savage Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and Intake Irrigation Project to local control (S. 900), S5354 [11AP]

New Mexico: conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District (S. 1071), S6512 [15MY]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (S. 1996), S16134 [9DE]

Rio Grande River Basin: prohibit reduction or reallocation of water to be delivered under San Juan-Chama Project contracts for endangered species purposes, S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

South Dakota: convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (S. 426), S2545 [14FE], S4879 [3AP]

Water: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (S. 1085), S6709-S6711 [20MY]

Reports filed

Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 426) (S. Rept. 108-16), S3162 [5MR]

Bureau of Reclamation Contract Extension With Irrigation Contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2040) (H. Rept. 108-259), H7947 [4SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2754, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 108-377), H11358 [17NO]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-357), H11132 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), H7019 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 520) (S. Rept. 108-62), S7540 [9JN]

Tualatin River Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 625) (S. Rept. 108-63), S7540 [9JN]

———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 625) (H. Rept. 108-369), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7139 [18JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1424, energy and water development appropriations, S11547 [16SE]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7117-H7119 [18JY]

———conference report, H11398 [18NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 444, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H11370 [18NO]

H.R. 2040, Bureau of Reclamation contract extension with irrigation contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska, H8229 [16SE]

H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11758-S11768 [22SE]

S. 49, Deficit Reduction Act, S53 [7JA]

S. 213, Albuquerque Biological Park Title Clarification Act, S1489 [23JA]

S. 426, Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act, S2546 [14FE], S4880 [3AP]

S. 520, Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act, H8229 [16SE]

S. 520. Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act, S7939 [16JN]

S. 625, Tualatin River Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act, S7936 [16JN]

S. 900, Lower Yellowstone Reclamation Projects Conveyance Act, S5355 [11AP]

S. 997, carry out Corps of Engineers critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM, S5775 [6MY]

S. 1071, Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico, S6512 [15MY]

S. 1085, Reclamation Rural and Small Community Water Enhancement Act, S6710 [20MY]

S. 1308, Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion from the Grants Pass Irrigation District, S8305 [20JN]

S. 1516, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S10638 [31JY]

S. 1732, Reclamation Rural Water Supply Act, S12609 [15OC]

S. 1996, Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Rehabilitation and Development Act, S16134 [9DE]

BUREAU OF THE CENSUS

Bills and resolutions

Census: provide for a test census of U.S. citizens living abroad and require inclusion in future decennial censuses (see S. 1682), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 1619), H2820 [3AP]

Director of the Census: establish a term limit and require that such Director report directly to the Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 1571), H2703 [2AP]

Remarks in House

Census: provide for a test census of U.S. citizens living abroad and require inclusion in future decennial censuses (H.R. 1619), E662 [3AP]

Director of the Census: establish a term limit and require that such Director report directly to the Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 1571), E653 [2AP]

Remarks in Senate

Census: provide for a test census of U.S. citizens living abroad and require inclusion in future decennial censuses (S. 1682), S12194 [30SE]

Testimonies

OMB Statistical Designation of Counties on Long Island, NY: Michele De Jesu, E2108 [21OC]

BURENS, ERICA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S1299 [21JA]

BURG, NORMAN N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2415 [22NO]

BURGESS, MICHAEL C. (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H12310 [21NO]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H4787 [2JN]

———amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3408 [12AP]

———establish an Iraq campaign medal to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and subsequent antiterrorism campaigns (see H.R. 3272), H10978 [6NO]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9132 [1OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3365), H9982 [28OC]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H5175 [10JN]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H3052 [9AP]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Attlesey, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 207), H4206 [15MY]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H1642 [5MR]

———establish a temporary moratorium on the imposition of passenger and air carrier security fees and reimburse the airline industry for homeland security costs (see H.R. 1467), H2587 [1AP]

———provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (see H.R. 1084), H5089 [9JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate the Richard K. Armey Room (see H. Res. 19), H1467 [27FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

Clean Air Act: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H6464 [9JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H5268 [11JN]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 384), H6348 [8JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H4739 [22MY]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H5714 [23JN]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H4788 [2JN]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H11392 (see H.R. 339), H11515 [18NO]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2939 [8AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H10340 [4NO]

Dept. of State: require text of passports be written in English and Spanish (see H.R. 1452), H2823 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H10978 [6NO]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4788 [2JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H4876 [3JN]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H5089 [9JN]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1747 [11MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H8176 [10SE]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H4876 [3JN]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Employment: prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H7787 [25JY]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H2864 [7AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H5175 [10JN]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 2218), H4734 [22MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4131 [14MY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: clarify that federally licensed dealers may transfer firearms to other federally licensed dealers at places other than business premises specified on license (see H.R. 2906), H7950 [4SE]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H3408 [12AP]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H9282 [7OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4788 [2JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Head Start Program: require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H8381 [17SE]

Health: provide for a national health information infrastructure and data and communication standards for health information system interoperability (see H.R. 2915), H7782 [25JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H392 [11FE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4788 [2JN]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H9982 [28OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2940 [8AP]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5045 [5JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H4978 [4JN]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 992), H4787 (see H.R. 994), H4788 [2JN]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H4788 [2JN]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H6464 [9JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H8381 [17SE]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H4738 [22MY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2864 [7AP]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see H.R. 1085), H2271 [20MR]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H11652 [19NO]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H4877 [3JN]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H2473 [27MR]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9215 [2OC]

NTSB: establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (see H.R. 874), H1331 [25FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1903 [13MR]

Palmeiro, Rafael: tribute (see H. Res. 315), H6464 [9JY]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (see H. Res. 400), H9738 [20OC]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H5174 [10JN]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4876 [3JN]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H324 [5FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H9214 [2OC]

———designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see H.R. 3240), H11149 [12NO]

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H3638 [1MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5815 [24JN]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (see H.R. 875), H1331 [25FE]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3408 [12AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H7787 [25JY]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see H.R. 866), H1396 [26FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3453 [29AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4368 [20MY]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H4787 [2JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H6869 [15JY]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H11133 [7NO]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H2312 [25MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2822 [3AP]

———allow credit for production of oil and gas from domestic marginal wells and extend credit for alternative fuels (see H.R. 503), H1642 [5MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H4787 [2JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H9130 [1OC]

———apply an excise tax to excessive attorneys' fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (see H.R. 1926), H5468 [17JN]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H4978 [4JN]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3638 [1MY]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H9131 [1OC]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H5045 [5JN]

———encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H4787 [2JN]

———increase amount of capital losses that may offset ordinary income (see H.R. 430), H4978 [4JN]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3042), H9982 [28OC]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2270 [20MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H4978 [4JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H703 [13FE]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H4788 [2JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H11392 (see H.R. 571), H11515 [18NO]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H5089 [9JN]

———provide for employer liability for Social Security taxes on unreported tips paid to an employee after the IRS establishes the amount of tips received (see H.R. 2034), H12311 [21NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 459), H4978 [4JN]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H8950 [25SE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H9812 [21OC]

———treatment of certain Armed Forces enlistment, accession, reenlistment, and retention bonuses (see H.R. 1518), H2514 [31MR]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H9687 [17OC]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H2703 [2AP]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H10457 [5NO]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H5046 [5JN]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 2722), H6706 [14JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H1515 [4MR]

———promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H2269 [20MR]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2823 [3AP]

Veterans: improve automobile assistance program for disabled veterans (see H.R. 294), H5089 [9JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3304 [10AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3452 [29AP]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H5175 [10JN]

Women: establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4255 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Denton County, TX: authorize a project to widen Interstate Route 35 East (see H.R. 783), H700 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 3585), H12307 [21NO]

Diseases: devote resources to researching treatment options for women with ovarian cancer and support community groups that promote awareness about the disease and encourage early diagnosis (see H. Con. Res. 277), H8175 [10SE]

GAO: conduct a study on price controls of foreign governments on pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2577), H5813 [24JN]

Health: tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2114), H4203 [15MY]

Medicare: coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (see H.R. 2151), H4254 [19MY]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (see H. Con. Res. 206), H4977 [4JN]

Roads and highways: provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (see H.R. 2864), H7615 [24JY]

Taxation: repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H3351 [11AP]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: amend relative to NAFTA corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure and safety (see H.R. 2220), H4734 [22MY]

Descriptions

Marinol (Dronabinol) Capsules, H7308 [22JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H5369 [16JN], H7229 [22JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2707 [3AP], H4017 [14MY], H9133 [2OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H9149 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4918 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9113 [1OC], H9133, H9149 [2OC]

American Eagle Harley-Davidson/Buell Dealership: tribute, E859 [1MY]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9005, H9006 [30SE], H9103 [1OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9453 [15OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2243 [20MR]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (H.R. 517), H3981 [13MY]

Brown, Mike: Phi Beta Mu (fraternal organization) Outstanding Young Bandmaster in Texas Award recipient, E1290 [18JN]

Budget: deficit, H6445, H6446 [9JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 128), H3985 [13MY]

———designate the Richard K. Armey Room (H. Res. 19), H1709, H1710 [11MR]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland, E1074 [23MY]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10105 [29OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to debris collection efforts (H. Res. 222), H3991 [13MY]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), H4019 [14MY]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Dallas Texans '85 Girls Red Soccer Team, E1884 [24SE]

Denton, TX: Denton Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Merit Awards, E2378 [21NO], E2390 [22NO]

———tribute to Denton High School Chorale, H3687 [7MY]

———tribute to Denton High School girls' soccer team, H3058 [10AP]

Denton County, TX: authorize a project to widen Interstate Route 35 East (H.R. 783), E250 [13FE]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7457, H7603 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in transportation programs, H6998 [16JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7307 [22JY]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2485 [31MR]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H5158 [10JN]

———prohibit funds to prevent implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H7307 [22JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5508 [18JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5205 [11JN]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2609 [2AP]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9730 [20OC]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1492 [4MR], H1794 [12MR], H1840 [13MR], H6468, H6588 [10JY], H8063 [9SE], H8289 [17SE], H9716 [20OC]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2114), H5554, H5649 [19JN], H5692 [23JN]

Highland Village, TX: anniversary of United Community Bank, E825 [1MY]

Ibrahim, Ahmed and Mohamed: separation of conjoined twins, H9486 [16OC]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H6849 [15JY], H7024 [17JY], H7208 [21JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H8067 [9SE], H8213 [11SE], H8264 [16SE], H8909 [25SE], H9012, H9013 [30SE], H9103 [1OC]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, H6849 [15JY], H7024 [17JY], H7208 [21JY]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H9005, H9006, H9012, H9013 [30SE]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, H9065 [1OC]

———ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H8883 [24SE]

———improve reimbursement payments to physicians, H11494 [18NO], H11849 [20NO]

———privatization, H9783 [21OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6102 [26JN], H11640 [19NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H8883 [24SE], H9065 [1OC], H9783 [21OC], H11494 [18NO], H11849 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5393, H5394, H5395 [16JN], H5692, H5693, H5695 [23JN]

Mining and mineral resources: cooperative research and development and special demonstration projects for the uranium mining industry funding, H3265 [10AP]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H10134 [30OC]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (H. Con. Res. 206), H12158 [21NO]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3727 [7MY]

———include citizens advisory panels, H3727 [7MY]

Pharmaceuticals: reductions in prescription drug prices, H5158 [10JN]

———safety of imported prescription drugs, H5249 [11JN]

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc.: tribute, E1289 [18JN]

Planetree (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to Jewish Life (organization), H3981 [13MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3265 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H10105 [29OC]

Roads and highways: provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (H.R. 2864), H10460 [6NO]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), H11685 [20NO]

———prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1414 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1414 [27FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5633, H5649 [19JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4959 [4JN], H4985 [5JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (H.R. 1236), H5649 [19JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3740 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4959 [4JN], H4985 [5JN], H5349 [12JN]

———reform Internal Revenue Code (H. Con. Res. 141), H3007 [9AP]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (H.R. 1783), E781 [12AP]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 2596), H6003 [26JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8200 [11SE]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4226 [19MY]

Texas Women's University: opening of the Texas Women's Hall of Fame exhibit, H2709 [3AP]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (H.R. 281), H3983 [13MY]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorize, H6843 [15JY]

University of North Texas: tribute to Center for Advanced Research and Technology, H3766 [8MY]

———tribute to women's track team, H4263 [20MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H402 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, E1544 [21JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1512 [4MR], H3759 [7MY], H4247 [19MY], H4975 [4JN], H5171 [10JN], H5264 [11JN], H5362 [12JN], H5549 [18JN], H5660 [19JN], H6600 [10JY], H6704 [14JY], H6865 [15JY], H7222 [21JY], H7326 [22JY], H8077 [9SE], H8197 [10SE], H8281 [16SE], H9117 [1OC], H9737 [20OC], H9806 [21OC]

Tributes

Campbell, Carr, E2414 [22NO]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H402 [12FE]

Jones, Paul R., E2191 [31OC]

Mother Teresa, E1921 [30SE]

Nelson, Tom, H9740 [21OC]

Olivo, Andrew C., E2412 [22NO]

Pena, Joseph, E2408 [22NO]

Pierson, Tom, E2406 [22NO]

Scheible, Henry, E2402 [22NO]

Schramm, Tex, H7334 [23JY]

Webster, Billy J., E2399 [22NO]

Wray, William L., E2395 [22NO]

BURGESS-COAN, TINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1009 [21MY]

BURK, MARTHA

Articles and editorials

Burk Is Way Off Course, S5339 [11AP]

BURKE, EDMUND

Remarks in House

Tribute, H11367 [18NO]

BURKE, LLOYD L.

Bills and resolutions

Lloyd L. Burke Post Office, Stuttgart, AR: designate (see H.R. 3059), H8174 [10SE]

BURKE, TALMAGE V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1318 [20JN]

BURKE, VA

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

BURKE, WILLIAM

Addresses

Tribute to William Eckman, E2468 [8DE]

BURKEMAN, OLIVER

Articles and editorials

War Critics Astonished as U.S. Hawk Admits Invasion Was Illegal, H11874 [20NO]

BURLEY STABILIZATION CORP.

Letters

Tobacco Market Transition Act, S10189 [30JY]

BURLEY TOBACCO GROWERS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

Letters

Tobacco Market Transition Act, S10189 [30JY]

BURLINGTON, VT

Articles and editorials

Comeback Player; for Vermont's Sheftic, Family Came First, S4162 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ

Remarks in House

Alaimo, Dick and Doris: Volunteer Center of Burlington County, NJ, Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award recipients, E2167 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

New Jersey: installation of photovoltaic solar electric systems for water supply systems and ventilation systems in livestock barns, S14019 [5NO]

BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

BURLINGTON (VT) FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

Basketball Star Coppenrath Makes W. Barnet Proud, S4162 [20MR]

Bookstore Owners Fight Disclosure Act, S2706 [25FE]

Fifth Vermont Solider Dies in Iraq, S15180 [19NO]

GMC Has Expansion Brewing, S14961 [17NO]

Vermont Scholar, S7712 [11JN]

BURMA, UNION OF

Amendments

Foreign policy: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7695, S7736, S7737 [11JN]

Articles and editorials

Attack on Burmese Activist Seen as Work of Military, S7691 [11JN]

Burma's Children Soldiers Tell of Army Atrocities, S3082 [4MR]

Burma's Junta ``Disappears'' the Country's Leading Democrat, S7693 [11JN]

Burmese Military Brutality Cannot Be Tolerated, S9445 [16JY]

Freeze Myanmar Assets, S7692 [11JN]

It's Time To Turn the Tables on Burma's Thugs, S9444 [16JY]

Participants Worked Out Several Key Resolutions, H9794 [21OC]

Squeeze the Junta, S7692 [11JN]

Standing for Freedom—Get Tough on Rangoon, S7823 [12JN]

Stop Stalling on Burma, S9444 [16JY]

Time for Tyrants To Fear, S7824 [12JN]

Where She Is, S9444 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see S. 1215), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Human rights: encourage international intervention to prevent violations against ethnic minorities (see H. Res. 84), H705 [13FE]

Letters

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Richard L. Armitage, Dept. of State, S7692 [11JN]

Release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burma's military junta: Sam Rainsy, S7975 [17JN]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7690 [11JN]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Burma: President Bush, S6621 [19MY], H4212, H4213 [19MY]

Press releases

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7824 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Thailand, Burma, Laos, and Vietnam, E384 [6MR]

Foreign policy: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6670-H6676 [14JY], E1153 [5JN], E1483 [15JY], E1539 [18JY], E2244 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9793 [21OC]

Human rights: encourage international intervention to prevent violations against ethnic minorities (H. Res. 84), H397 [12FE]

———violations, H4795, H4797 [3JN], H7333 [23JY], H7844 [4SE], H10347, H10348 [5NO], E749 [11AP], E1040 [21MY], E1063 [22MY], E1126 [4JN], E1138, E1170 [5JN], E1173 [9JN], E2231, E2239, E2240 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

Tun Than, Salai: condemn detention by Burma and call for immediate release, H2943 [9AP]

———release from detention in Burma, H3861 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), S9440-S9448 [16JY]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7390-S7394 [4JN], S7600, S7601 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), unanimous-consent request, S7561, S7562 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7558 [9JN], S7562, S7563 [10JN], S7690-S7702 [11JN], S7823 [12JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent agreement, S7690 [11JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent request, S7648 [10JN]

Human rights: violations, S3082 [4MR], S4953 [8AP], S5768 [6MY], S7186 [2JN], S7226 [3JN], S7374 [4JN], S7471 [5JN], S7533 [9JN], S7823, S7824 [12JN], S7974 [17JN], S8116 [18JN], S8220 [19JN], S8850 [27JN], S9443-S9447 [16JY], S11113 [4SE]

Thailand: U.S. policy, S9699 [22JY]

U.N. policy, S13236 [27OC]

U.S. policy, S10134 [29JY]

Reports

No Safe Place—Burma's Army and the Rape of Ethnic Women: Refugees International (organization), E749 [11AP]

Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9795 [21OC]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H5467 [17JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H6705 [14JY]

Statements

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7825 [12JN]

Summaries

Independent Task Force on Burma Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S8116 [18JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, H6670-H6672 [14JY]

S. 1182, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7393 [4JN]

S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7700-S7702 [11JN]

BURMAN, ERIC

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S11587 [16SE]

BURMESE FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1215), S7695, S7736, S7737 [11JN]

Articles and editorials

Burmese Military Brutality Cannot Be Tolerated, S9445 [16JY]

It's Time To Turn the Tables on Burma's Thugs, S9444 [16JY]

Stop Stalling on Burma, S9444 [16JY]

Where She Is, S9444 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Letters

Provisions: Richard L. Armitage, Dept. of State, S7692 [11JN]

Release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burma's military junta: Sam Rainsy, S7975 [17JN]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 1215, provisions, S7690 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Burma: human rights violations, H7333 [23JY]

Enact (H.R. 2330), H6670-H6676 [14JY], E1153 [5JN], E1483 [15JY], E1539 [18JY], E2244 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

Remarks in Senate

Burma: human rights violations, S9443-S9447 [16JY], S11113 [4SE]

Enact (H.R. 2330), S9440-S9448 [16JY]

Enact (S. 1182), S7390-S7394 [4JN], S7600, S7601 [10JN]

———unanimous-consent request, S7561, S7562 [10JN]

Enact (S. 1215), S7562, S7563 [10JN], S7690-S7702 [11JN], S7823 [12JN]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S7690 [11JN]

———unanimous-consent request, S7648 [10JN]

Senate: accomplishments, S7902 [13JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H5467 [17JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H6705 [14JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2330, provisions, H6670-H6672 [14JY]

S. 1182, provisions, S7393 [4JN]

S. 1215, provisions, S7700-S7702 [11JN]

BURNE, JAMES AND MARY LOU

Remarks in House

Wilkes-Barre, PA: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence honoree, E2318 [19NO]

BURNETT, RUTH

Essays

Incredible Jump: Emily Combs, S5324 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5324 [11AP], S15179 [19NO]

BURNETTE, ALEXANDER F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E661 [3AP]

BURNETTE, JAMES A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E660 [3AP]

BURNETTE, SELENA A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E660 [3AP]

BURNHAM, DANIEL P.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8298 [20JN]

BURNS, CLARENCE H. (DU)

Eulogies

By Edward Miller, S1128 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S287 [14JA], S1128 [17JA]

BURNS, CONRAD R. (a Senator from Montana)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14009, S14062, S14068 [5NO], S14118, S14128, S14183, S14184 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1092 [16JA], S1433 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12390 [2OC]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13024, S13037, S13057 [22OC], S16036 [25NO]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9563, S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11687 [17SE], S11814, S11816, S11817, S11818, S11819, S11863, S11864, S11865, S11866 [23SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13172 [23OC]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7810, S7811, S7853 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8728, S8775 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6072 [13MY], S10073 [28JY]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14157, S14185 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S6031 [12MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6272, S6324 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S2371 [13FE]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7820 [12JN]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY]

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY]

Armed Forces: grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S5860 [7MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see S. 1890), S15187 [19NO]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3731 [13MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8440 [24JN]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 562), S3253 [6MR]

Crime: exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S4512 [27MR]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 232), S11832 [23SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2921 [27FE]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S12969 [21OC]

Dept. of the Interior: provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S132 [9JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S6256 [14MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S8726 [26JN]

Endangered Species Act: improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (see S. 369), S4898 [7AP]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 959), S5541 [30AP]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (see S. 346), S2702 [25FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S37 [7JA]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S12138 [29SE]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S8559 [25JN]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S6071 [13MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S12377 [2OC]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7476 [5JN]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 86), S15976 [25NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S8862 [27JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S6708 [20MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12193 [30SE]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S5772 [6MY]

Medicare: improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

———improve outpatient vision services (see S. 1095), S6853 [21MY]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S5485 [29AP]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S5860 [7MY]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services and make other rural health care improvements (see S. 987), S5725 [5MY]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see S. Res. 205), S11033 [3SE]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S14805 [12NO]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2921 [27FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (see S. Res. 58), S4435 [26MR]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3164 [5MR]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (see S. Con. Res. 70), S11913 [24SE]

National Passenger Rail Office: establish (see S. 1505), S10265 [30JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9709 [22JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S8727 [26JN]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S13054 [22OC]

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act: extend certain protections to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil (see S. 1639), S11753 [22SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S7719 [11JN]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Public welfare programs: extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 537), S4558 [31MR]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP] (see S. 300), S5651 [1MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 300), S5542 [30AP]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S7620 [10JN]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

———reauthorize assistance programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 1154), S7135 [23MY]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE]

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (see S. 141), S203 [10JA]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

States: limit acquisition by the U.S. of land located in States in which 25 percent or more of the land is already owned by the U.S. (see S. 1038), S5995 [9MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S8727 [26JN]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S9245 [10JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S4824 [3AP]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (see S. 721), S4630 [1AP]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 252), S2921 [27FE]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S5342 [11AP]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 150), S2119 [10FE]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see S. 1703), S12534 [14OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S6071 [13MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S12534 [14OC]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 397), S3254 [6MR]

Telecommunications: facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see S. 865), S5726 [5MY]

———facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S3253 [6MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S6070 [13MY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S4630 [1AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Water: reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

———State sovereignty over water within borders (see S. 561), S3253 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: convey Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Savage Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and Intake Irrigation Project to local control (see S. 900), S5342 [11AP]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5173 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1391), S9244 [10JY]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: designate (see S. Res. 108), S4957 [8AP]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (see S. Res. 124), S5484 [29AP]

National security: improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see S. 1250), S7831 [12JN]

Native Americans: authorize the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for interstate gas pipelines (see S. 1823), S14031 [5NO]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP]

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building, Billings, MT: designate (see S. 867), S5173 [10AP]

Tariff: natural cork (see S. 1006), S5771 [6MY]

Taxation: allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S288 [14JA]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8439 [24JN]

Cloture motions

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S10100 [29JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13420 [28OC], S13572 [30OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY]

Lists

Carroll College football team, S1968 [5FE]

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Participants in National Public Lands Day events, S11715 [18SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S2371 [13FE], S4593 [1AP]

Privilege of the floor

Hajela, Prabhat, S14220 [6NO]

Hooper, Ron, S11706 [17SE]

Sommer, Larissa, S11706 [17SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3654 [13MR]

Agriculture: permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (S. 1406), S9490 [16JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1338 [22JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13960, S14012, S14013 [5NO], S14129 [6NO]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12699 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1338 [22JA], S1440, S1441, S1442, S1444, S1452 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1338 [22JA], S1440, S1441, S1442, S1444, S1452 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9933 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12227, S12228 [1OC], S12699 [16OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3918 [19MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4551 [31MR], S4594 [1AP], S4736 [3AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4081 [20MR]

Armed Forces Day: observance, S6614 [19MY]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, S7810 [12JN]

BIA: education funding, S1444 [23JA]

———Tribal School Construction Demonstration Program funding, S1444 [23JA]

———Wind River Irrigation Project funding, S11822, S11823 [23SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3918 [19MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: convey Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Savage Unit of the Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, and Intake Irrigation Project to local control (S. 900), S5354 [11AP]

Butte, MT: anniversary of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70, S6027 [12MY]

Carroll College: tribute to football team, S1968 [5FE]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 229), S11873 [23SE]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S320 [15JA]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13031 [22OC]

———protection from unsolicited and unwanted e-mail, S320 [15JA]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S5204 [10AP], S13022, S13031, S13037 [22OC], S15938, S15943, S15945, S15947 [25NO]

———study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system, S11982 [25SE]

Congressional Record: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (H.R. 3229), S12632 [15OC]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 562), S3499 [11MR]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: tribute (S. Res. 232), S11873 [23SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Utilities Service broadband loan program funding, S14129 [6NO]

———use of Rural Utilities Service unobligated funds to carry out 911 access loan program for emergency communications systems in rural areas, S14012, S14013 [5NO]

Dept. of Energy: E85 ethanol fuel development funding, S11822 [23SE]

———Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Oxygen and Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Syngas programs funding, S11821, S11822 [23SE]

———Next Generation Lighting Initiative funding, S1440, S1441, S1444 [23JA]

———Rebuild America Program funding, S11824 [23SE]

———Zero Energy Buildings Program funding, S11824 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior: ban commercial advertising on the National Mall, S11805 [23SE]

———Private Landowner's Incentive Program funding, S11823, S11824 [23SE]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11803 [23SE]

———reform management of Indian trust funds and assets, S11735 [22SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11605, S11609, S11610 [17SE], S11715, S11718, S11719 [18SE], S11731, S11734, S11735 [22SE], S11780, S11781, S11803, S11805, S11808, S11812, S11813, S11816, S11819, S11820, S11821, S11822, S11823, S11824, S11826 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13785 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, S11795 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent request, S11794 [23SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14524 [12NO]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14976 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14976 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2296 [12FE], S2752, S2754 [26FE]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S15388 [21NO]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S15388 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7811 [12JN]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (S. 159), S320 [15JA]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11515 [16SE]

FERC: limit land use fee for the Flint Creek Hydroelectric project, S10031 [28JY]

FHA: preserve ability to insure certain mortgages (S. 1636), S11727 [18SE]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), conference report, S12632 [15OC]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13635, S13637 [30OC]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, S11558 [16SE], S11719 [18SE], S11816 [23SE]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9933 [25JY], S11731 [22SE]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, S3723 [13MR]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), S11960, S11965 [25SE]

Hansen, Doris: American Trucking Association National Driver of the Year award recipient, S12187 [30SE]

Indian Health Service: funding, S11780, S11781, S11812, S11813 [23SE]

———funding through reductions in BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11718, S11719 [18SE]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (H.R. 2312), S8297 [20JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9829 [24JY], S12573 [15OC]

———trip findings of several Senators relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S12573 [15OC]

Library of Congress: tribute to Lewis and Clark exhibit, S9829 [24JY]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Maine: Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership funding, S11819 [23SE]

Medicare: standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services and make other rural health care improvements (S. 987), S5733 [5MY]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (S. Res. 205), S10296 [30JY]

Montana State University: tribute to TechLink technology transfer center, S15056 [18NO]

Motion pictures: Mickey Mouse anniversary, S15053 [18NO]

National Accounts Energy Alliance: applications integration funding, S1452 [23JA]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 243), S12632 [15OC]

National Cowboy Poetry Week: designate (S. Res. 108), S4974 [8AP]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (S. Res. 124), S5496 [29AP]

National Park Service: Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

National Public Lands Day: observance, S11715 [18SE]

National Zoological Park: funding, S11820 [23SE]

Native Americans: authorize the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for interstate gas pipelines (S. 1823), S14043 [5NO]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

NSF: Experimental Program To Stimulate Competitive Research funding, S14524 [12NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3499 [11MR]

Point of order, S11781 [23SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15333, S15341 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10031 [28JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2297 [12FE], S14691 [12NO]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (S. Res. 233), S11874 [23SE]

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building, Billings, MT: designate (S. 867), S5193 [10AP]

Sawtooth National Recreation Area: funding, S1441 [23JA]

Senate: legislative program, S11727 [18SE], S11874 [23SE], S12633 [15OC]

Senate Rules: require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds (S. Res. 216), unanimous-consent request, S15252 [20NO]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to certain small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from drought, S20 [7JA]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (S. Res. 119), S11727 [18SE]

Taxation: allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, S6198 [14MY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (S. 160), S302 [14JA]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14232 [7NO]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), unanimous-consent agreement, S11874 [23SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6198 [14MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4488 [27MR]

Telecommunications: national objectives priority assignments, S320 [15JA]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3239 [6MR]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (S. 1325), S8444 [24JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: land remote sensing funding, S11819 [23SE]

———U.S.-Mexico binational groundwater study funding, S11821 [23SE]

U.S. Olympic Committee: reform governance structure (S. 1404), S11867 [23SE]

University of North Dakota: advanced housing research consortium funding, S1444 [23JA]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 877, Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S5204-S5207 [10AP]

S. 900, Lower Yellowstone Reclamation Projects Conveyance Act, S5355 [11AP]

S. 1250, Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act, S7837 [12JN]

S. 1823, authorize the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation to lease tribally-owned land on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation for interstate gas pipelines, S14043 [5NO]

S. Res. 243, National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, S12632 [15OC]

Tributes

Abbey, Ruth, S8895 [7JY]

Barton, Katherine, S3989 [19MR]

Bean, Brad and Jacqueline, S9633 [21JY]

Benning, Monica C. and Bernard F., S10260 [30JY]

Burns, Pachy, S13262 [27OC]

Camacho, Felix, S26 [7JA]

Donovan, Charles, Jr., S4551 [31MR]

Holsapple, Penn, S5476 [29AP]

Moylan, Kaleo, S26 [7JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4504 [27MR]

Stevens, Senator, S15053 [18NO]

BURNS, EDWARD J.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H3409 [29AP]

BURNS, LARRY A.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S11897 [24SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

BURNS, MAX (a Representative from Georgia)

Appointments

Conferee: S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2836 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2312 [25MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8954 [29SE]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5366 [12JN]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H5089 [9JN] (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2823 [3AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8906 [24SE]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see H. Res. 86), H705 [13FE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H7086 [17JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H8176 [10SE]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1112), H1678 [6MR] (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H5367 [12JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

———tribute (see H. Res. 361), H8082 [9SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H5552 [18JN]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H700 [13FE]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H7454 [23JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H12311 [21NO]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1516 [4MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H2864 [7AP]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H10237 [30OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6349 [8JY]

FCC: ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H9687 [17OC]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5929 [25JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3975 [9MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H5813 [24JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H11133 [7NO]

Health: provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H7787 [25JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H5174 [10JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3453 [29AP]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (see H.R. 2533), H5662 [19JN]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7020 [16JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H11359 [17NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Medicare: enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H2473 [27MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H8082 [9SE]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3355 [11AP]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H6869 [15JY]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

National security: encourage the development of regional comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness, coordination, and recovery plans (see H.R. 3274), H9375 [8OC]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9132 [1OC]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2183), H5408 [16JN]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3305 [10AP]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H7086 [17JY]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4739 [22MY]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H7787 [25JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5046 [5JN]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (see H.R. 3029), H8016 [5SE]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3355 [11AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2939 [8AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5268 [11JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H7786 [25JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2939 [8AP]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H7020 [16JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4368 [20MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see H.R. 491), H1467 [27FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H6869 [15JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3355 [11AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2311 [25MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2939 [8AP]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2402 [26MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11702 [20NO]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H6464 [9JY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H6348 [8JY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H1467 [27FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H3354 [11AP]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H6348 [8JY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H11392 (see H.R. 1310), H11515 [18NO]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H7086 [17JY]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H9132 [1OC]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H7019 [16JY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2472 [27MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2271 [20MR]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H5175 [10JN]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 257), H135 [8JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide administrative or judicial relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who were discriminated against in farm credit and benefit programs (see H.R. 1667), H2938 [8AP]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering controlled substances in order to attend school (see H.R. 2089), H4130 [14MY]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

Tomochichi U.S. Courthouse, Savannah, GA: designate (see H.R. 2523), H5661 [19JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2403 [27MR], H7843 [4SE]

Remarks

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (H.R. 257), H64 [8JA]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9574 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9574 [16OC]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (H. Con. Res. 109), H2540 [1AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2135 [20MR], H2404 [27MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2245 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1609 [25JY]

Augusta, GA: tribute to Golden Harvest Food Bank, H11367 [18NO]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2410 [27MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5440 [17JN]

Colleges and universities: award grants to highly qualified teacher-training programs at minority-serving institutions of higher education, H6369 [9JY]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (H. Res. 86), H675 [13FE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H284 [5FE]

Dean, Howard: remarks relative to U.S. policy on Israel and Palestinians, H8909 [25SE]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2525 [1AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (H.R. 1708), H6709 [15JY]

Disasters: reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (H.R. 3181), H12128 [21NO]

Diseases: tribute to breast cancer victims and survivors, H4985 [5JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 57), H1442 [27FE]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5505, H5509 [18JN]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H398 [12FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4300 [20MY], H10550 [6NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12165 [21NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4796 [3JN]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6369 [9JY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H9038 [1OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3474 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3457, H3474 [30AP]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (H.R. 2533), H8462 [23SE]

Journal: question of approval, H9133 [2OC]

Lifetime Entertainment Services: tribute to television campaign to stop violence against women, H1658 [6MR]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5373 [16JN]

Medicare: improve reimbursement payments to physicians, H11637 [19NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5821 [25JN], H6100 [26JN], H7335 [23JY], H11636, H11637 [19NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5392, H5393, H5394, H5395, H5396, H5397, H5398 [16JN], H5553 [19JN], H5719 [24JN]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school, H3457 [30AP]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H1753 [12MR], H4382, H4386 [21MY], E432 [12MR]

Moore, Ashleigh: search for missing child, H3410 [29AP]

Mother's Day: observance, H3959 [9MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), H1648 [6MR], H8228 [16SE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H2410 [27MR], H3410 [29AP]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (S.J. Res. 8), H5099 [10JN]

Paine College: tribute, H1442 [27FE]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3029), H10244 [4NO]

Savanna, GA: tribute to ports, H4020 [14MY]

Savannah, GA: status of Georgia Regional Hospital, H9487 [16OC]

Savannah State University: tribute, H675 [13FE]

Sea Island, GA: tribute to selection as site for G-8 Summit, H7114 [18JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4882 [4JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4882 [4JN]

Tun Than, Salai: condemn detention by Burma and call for immediate release, H2943 [9AP]

———release from detention in Burma, H3861 [9MY]

Votes: position on missed, H4218 [19MY], H4286 [20MY], E1332 [24JN], E1715 [5SE], E2160 [30OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H459 [12FE], H696 [13FE], H1393 [26FE], H3971 [9MY]

Tributes

Combest, Representative, H4229 [19MY]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr., H7845 [4SE]

Delaney, Henry, H420 [12FE]

Edwards, Joe, Jr., H8409 [23SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr., E1380 [27JN]

BURNS, PACHY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S13262 [27OC]

BURNS, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E124 [4FE]

BURNS HARBOR, IN

Remarks in House

Millwright Local 1043: anniversary, E1865 [23SE]

BURR, RICHARD (a Representative from North Carolina)

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H12921 [8DE]

Armed Forces: issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H6603 [10JY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1759), H3638 [1MY]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H11703 [20NO]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9218 [3OC]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H4205 [15MY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Dept. of Energy: improve funding mechanism for the Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Program (see H.R. 3429), H11360 [17NO]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H5367 [12JN]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: amend relative to use of Federal disaster assistance for hazard mitigation measures (see H.R. 3380), H11134 [7NO]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9478 [15OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H3452 [29AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9738 [20OC]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Electric power: provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (see H.R. 1341), H1954 [18MR]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4739 [22MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5366 [12JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: clarify that Christmas tree farming is agriculture (see H.R. 2516), H5661 [19JN]

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight (see H. Con. Res. 58), H1465 [27FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 2218), H6465 [9JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H245 [29JA]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H392 [11FE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H9282 [7OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H706 [13FE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H11702 [20NO]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H274 [4FE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC: designate (see H.R. 1465), H2470 [27MR]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H9811 [21OC]

Granville County, NC: allow State use of Oxford Research Station lands, improvements, equipment, and resource materials (see H.R. 2119), H4255 [19MY]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H7225 [21JY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H7949 [4SE]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2085), H6869 [15JY]

———promote organ donation (see H.R. 399), H217 [28JA]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H706 [13FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5367 [12JN]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H10457 [5NO]

Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 1505), H2472 [27MR]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 2446), H5815 [24JN]

———permanently extend the 50-percent bonus depreciation (see H.R. 2855), H7615 [24JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1954 [18MR]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H6603 [10JY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H463 [12FE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H11359 [17NO]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H3302 [10AP]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H4205 [15MY]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H3637 [1MY]

Middle East: condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H6265 [26JN]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H7615 [24JY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4255 [19MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7839 [3SE] (see H.R. 1408), H2940 [8AP]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H10340 [4NO]

Nuclear energy: extend indemnification authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see H.R. 330), H138 [8JA]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H1743 [11MR]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8017 [5SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H2473 [27MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4876 [3JN]

Public utilities: provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry (see H.R. 1370), H2132 [19MR]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H4787 [2JN]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8906 [24SE]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H1334 [25FE]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see H.R. 2813), H7328 [22JY]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H7786 [25JY]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1642 [5MR]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H706 [13FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H3453 [29AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5714 [23JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H5815 [24JN]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H8017 [5SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H7454 [23JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2939 [8AP]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H5814 [24JN]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 3527), H12312 [21NO]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H2473 [27MR]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 1331), H1953 [18MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H6348 [8JY]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see H.R. 882), H4205 [15MY]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H11159 [14NO]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9614 [16OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7086 [17JY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H4529 [21MY]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 302), H1396 [26FE]

———reduce individual capital gains rates (see H.R. 42), H3762 [7MY]

———remove the requirement of a mandatory beginning date for distributions from individual retirement accounts and elective deferrals under qualified cash or deferred arrangements (see H.R. 2340), H6265 [26JN]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 43), H3762 [7MY]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H58 [7JA]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4255 [19MY]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 278), H3452 [29AP]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H9478 [15OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H7086 [17JY]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see H.R. 2399), H8017 [5SE]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H12921 [8DE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H9282 [7OC]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Tobacco products: prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H11393 (see H.R. 3500), H11516 [18NO]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism (see H.R. 800), H701 [13FE]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H274 [4FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 3270), H12922 [8DE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H5408 [16JN]

Wilbur Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H4734 [22MY]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 1413), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1463), H2470 [27MR] (see H.R. 1770), H3351 [11AP]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H6602 [10JY]

Health: provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 2221), H4734 [22MY] (see H.R. 3140), H8490 [23SE]

Medicare: establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (see H. Res. 353), H7839 [3SE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see H.R. 2733), H6868 [15JY]

Taxation: treat contracted firefighters with local governments as employees of such governments for pension plan purposes (see H.R. 1884), H3570 [30AP]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H8380 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H3973 [9MY]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 24), H244 [29JA]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), E533 [20MR]

Bartlett, Melissa Ellis: North Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E830 [1MY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), H12196 [21NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, E2321 [19NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7283 [22JY]

Disabled: tribute to the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program, E472 [13MR]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2493 [31MR]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), H3339 [11AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), corrections in engrossment, H3343 [11AP]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, E888 [7MY]

———prohibit funding to implement new media ownership rules, H7283 [22JY]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, E888 [7MY]

Health: provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (H.R. 3140), H11561, H11563, H11565 [19NO]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5877 [25JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6096, H6111 [26JN]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E2397 [22NO]

Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: tribute, E93 [29JA]

Pilot Mountain, NC: tribute to East Surry Little League girls' fast pitch softball team, E1755 [10SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11406, H11422 [18NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, E532 [20MR]

Public utilities: provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry, H11406 [18NO]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (H. Res. 353), E2320 [19NO]

Tributes

Boyles, Harlan E., E96 [29JA]

Graham, James A., E2393 [22NO]

Sears, Ed, H2313 [26MR]

BURRIS, JOE

Articles and editorials

Comeback Player; for Vermont's Sheftic, Family Came First, S4162 [20MR]

BURRIVILLE, RI

Remarks in House

Boucher, Charles: Rhode Island Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [1MY]

BURT, RICHARD

Remarks in Senate

New York, NY: shooting during city council meeting, S9895 [24JY]

Tribute, S9895 [24JY]

BURT, ROBERT F.

Prayers

Senate, S14635 [12NO]

BURTON, DAN (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6799, H6806 [15JY]

Articles and editorials

Eritrea, Robert Kaplan, Atlantic Monthly (publication), E580 [26MR]

In Indian Election, Hate Is Part of Platform, Rama Lakshmi, Washington (DC) Post, E45 [8JA]

Low-Caste Hindus Eye New Religions, Shaikh Azizur Rahman, Washington (DC) Times, E42 [8JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H9131 [1OC]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10131 [29OC]

Africa: limit assistance to Ethiopia and Eritrea if they are not in compliance with their agreement to end hostilities and provide for a demarcation of the border between the two countries (see H.R. 2760), H11652 [19NO]

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H7840 [3SE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9983 [28OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H6604 [10JY]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9479 [15OC]

———express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5045 [5JN]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1082), H1639 [5MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]

———express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2704 [2AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see H. Res. 355), H8084 [9SE]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5929 [25JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5929 [25JN]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H11360 [17NO]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H9131 [1OC]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H4206 [15MY]

———security (see H. Con. Res. 232), H6263 [26JN]

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H3858 [8MY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H4877 [3JN]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7787 [25JY]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H7170 [18JY]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H2823 [3AP]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H2586 [1AP]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H3762 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: make authority to designate critical habitat discretionary instead of mandatory (see H.R. 2602), H7840 [3SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow claimants for benefits to pay fees for attorney services during any stage of the claims process (see H.R. 3492), H11358 [17NO]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H8284 [16SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9378 [8OC]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5815 [24JN]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2515 [31MR]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7840 [3SE]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H8084 [9SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1682 [6MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H11703 [20NO]

———encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H8491 [23SE]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see H. Res. 113), H2312 [25MR]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H1810 [12MR]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 66), H4788 [2JN]

FCC: invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6604 [10JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H5662 [19JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H3453 [29AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H3453 [29AP]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 193), H327 [7FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1335 [25FE]

Foreign policy: recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H9813 [21OC]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (see H.R. 3379), H9981 [28OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10130 [29OC]

Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 1680), H2938 [8AP]

Head Start Program: require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H9215 [2OC]

Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2085), H4129 [14MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Immigration: discourage States from issuing an identification card or driver's license to an illegal alien (see H.R. 3052), H8285 [16SE]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7329 [22JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2822 [3AP]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H327 [7FE]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9214 [2OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7787 [25JY]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H4012 [13MY]

———human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H1812 [12MR]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1516 [4MR]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H5714 [23JN]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1812 [12MR]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall Islands: convey a decommissioned NOAA ship to Utrok Atoll (see H.R. 2584), H5814 [24JN]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H10237 [30OC]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H5366 [12JN]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6869 [15JY]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H1467 [27FE]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3454 [29AP]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H4877 [3JN]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H9214 [2OC]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3454 [29AP]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H2515 [31MR]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H4132 [14MY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H10340 [4NO]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2402 [26MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4740 [22MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: reform (see H.R. 1776), H7787 [25JY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2769), H7170 [18JY]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H4736 [22MY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H1642 [5MR]

———reform postal laws relative to transportation of mail (see H.R. 1360), H2131 [19MR]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (see H.R. 1493), H2471 [27MR]

Privacy: prohibit the establishment of any uniform national health care identifying number or health information database (see H.R. 1699), H9377 [8OC]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Saudi Arabia: expedite resolution of all child custody cases in which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding U.S. minors without regard for U.S. law and call for the establishment of a permanent child custody treaty (see H. Con. Res. 263), H7785 [25JY]

———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H7788 [25JY]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2586 [1AP]

———improve affordability of health insurance coverage for small employers (see H.R. 2851), H7615 [24JY]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see H. Con. Res. 320), H11360 [17NO]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 128), H1641 [5MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10130 [29OC]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2864 [7AP]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H392 [11FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 282), H327 [7FE]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———exclude from gross income certain interest amounts received by individuals (see H.R. 1163), H2473 [27MR]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H1746 [11MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H7839 [3SE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H9377 [8OC]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H2473 [27MR] (see H.R. 3119), H11133 [7NO]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H9377 [8OC]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5089 [9JN]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H5664 [19JN]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H3453 [29AP]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11651 [19NO]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

Veterans: improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H3052 [9AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H9214 [2OC]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H463 [12FE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4877 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 98), H1333 [25FE]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9614 [16OC]

Medicare: establish a safety net outpatient prescription drug program for certain indigent beneficiaries (see H.R. 3332), H9687 [17OC]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (see H. Res. 365), H8175 [10SE] (see H. Res. 369), H8284 [16SE]

Taxation: treatment of foods and supplements for dietary use, and medical foods as medical expenses (see H.R. 2627), H6262 [26JN]

Yeager, Charles E.: authorize appointment to the grade of major general on the retired list (see H.R. 3489), H11159 [14NO]

Brochures

Birch Bayh for President Campaign (1976), H4808 [3JN]

Letters

Condemn portrayal of Sikhs in Dept. of State video: by, E1876 [24SE]

Increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment: James W. Coll, H3536-H3538 [30AP]

Kashmir self-determination: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E577 [26MR]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]

Safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal: by, E1981 [7OC]

Vaccines containing thimerosal: Mark B. McClellan, FDA, H8259 [16SE]

Press releases

Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's Life Must Be Spared: Council of Khalistan, E474 [13MR]

Sikhs Observe Khalistan Martyrs Day, E1522 [18JY]

Tribute to Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., E1606 [25JY], E1698 [5SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9568 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9568 [16OC]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1714 [11MR]

Bhullar, Devinder Pal Singh: pending execution in India, E474 [13MR]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (S. 763), H4807 [3JN]

CBS: airing of miniseries on Ronald Reagan, H10315 [4NO]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), E2189 [31OC]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, E992 [19MY]

———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland, E992 [19MY]

Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 98), H1282 [25FE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1592 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H9969 [28OC], H11509, H11511 [18NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H6682 [14JY], H6873 [16JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7540 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6728 [15JY]

———deny visas to extended family members of child abductors, H6728 [15JY], H7296 [22JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7296 [22JY]

Diseases: outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), E992 [19MY]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4343, H4344, H4345, H4346, H4347, H4348, H4349 [20MY], H5057, H5058 [9JN], H5155, H5156, H5157 [10JN]

———investigate alleged pharmaceutical industry support of religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6682 [14JY], H6873 [16JY]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid relative to criticism of U.S. policies, H8063 [9SE]

Eritrea: U.S. policy, E580 [26MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2319 [26MR]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (H.R. 3379), H10388 [5NO]

Health: safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981 [7OC]

———study link between child vaccinations and autism, H8258 [16SE], H9075 [1OC]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, H66 [8JA]

India: anniversary of attack on the Golden Temple, E1522 [18JY]

———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, E42, E45 [8JA], E577 [26MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3469, H3528 [30AP], H5383 [16JN]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528 [30AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11509, H11511 [18NO], H11629 [19NO], H11856 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12255 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12242 [21NO]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H1876 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H3535 [30AP], H3997 [13MY], H4220 [19MY], H5383 [16JN], E54-E56 [8JA]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H4387 [21MY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 369), H8240, H8244 [16SE]

Pharmaceuticals: pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H1876 [13MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913 [8AP], H4220 [19MY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, H2915 [8AP], H4763, H4767, H4768, H4769, H4770 [2JN], H5057, H5058 [9JN], H5155, H5156, H5157 [10JN], H5446 [17JN], H9253, H9254 [7OC], H9800 [21OC]

———safety of imported prescription drugs, H9253, H9254 [7OC], H9800 [21OC]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (S. 678), H8239 [16SE]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), H2905 [8AP]

Saudi Arabia: call for Ambassador to the U.S. to address issues regarding alleged Saudi support of terrorists, H4093 [14MY]

———U.S. response to alleged support of terrorists, H8063 [9SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), E2233 [5NO]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (H. Res. 453), H12137 [21NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H403 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H1439 [27FE], H5030 [5JN], H12854 [8DE], E114 [29JA], E1701 [5SE], E2284 [7NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H12908 [8DE]

Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H1950 [18MR], H2307 [25MR], H2512 [31MR], H2856 [7AP], H3448 [29AP], H3680 [6MY], H3971 [9MY], H4247 [19MY], H4874 [3JN], H4975 [4JN], H5086 [9JN], H5171 [10JN], H5264 [11JN], H5362 [12JN], H5465 [17JN], H5549 [18JN], H5660 [19JN], H5711 [23JN], H6345 [8JY], H6600 [10JY], H7011 [16JY], H7084 [17JY], H7826 [3SE], H8077 [9SE], H8281 [16SE], H9031 [30SE], H9208 [2OC], H9475 [15OC], H9737 [20OC], H9806 [21OC], H9978 [28OC], H10128 [29OC], H10234 [30OC], H10974 [6NO], H11357 [17NO]

Reports

Mercury in Medicine—Taking Unnecessary Risks: Committee on Government Reform (House) Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, E1012-E1030 [21MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 107-805), H51 [7JA]

Federal Law Enforcement at the Borders and Ports of Entry—Challenges and Solutions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (Rept. 107-794), H51 [7JA]

Tables

Vaccines containing thimerosal, H8259 [16SE]

Tributes

Chen Shui-bian, E992 [19MY]

Cox, Millie, E1700 [5SE]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H403 [12FE]

Reagan, Ronald, H10315 [4NO]

BURTON, DANIEL F.

Letters

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9110 [9JY]

BURTON, PHILLIP (a former Representative from California)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E747, E763 [11AP], E767, E769, E780 [12AP]

BURTON, RON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1933 [30SE]

BURUNDI, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

Democracy: efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H3408 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Civil wars: efforts to end, S5768 [6MY]

BUSANSKY, ALEX

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5977 [8MY]

BUSBY, CHRIS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14400 [11NO]

BUSES see Common Carriers; Motor Vehicles

BUSH, CHARLES A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7473 [5JN]

BUSH, GEORGE (41st President of the United States)

Addresses

Americans With Disabilities Act Signing Ceremony, S5406 [28AP]

Articles and editorials

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

Remarks

Foreign countries: trip to Africa, S8871 [7JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7866 [13JN]

BUSH, JEB (Governor of Florida)

Letters

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H12243 [21NO]

BUSH, JOANNA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10440 [30JY]

BUSH, LAURA

Remarks in Senate

Library of Congress: National Book Festival celebration, S12361 [2OC]

BUSHINSKI, ERICA

Remarks in House

LeGrand Smith Scholarship: winner, E945 [14MY]

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

Case for Labor Standards in Trade Agreements: Representative Levin, E1363 [26JN]

Depression-Era America: Conrad Black, S8719 [26JN]

Effect of Certain Environmental Regulations on Massachusetts Fishing Industry: Frederick Kalisz, Jr., E1877 [24SE]

Jumping a Stalled Economy: Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp., H153-H155 [27JA]

Transatlantic Partnership: Jurgen E. Schrempp, S3989 [19MR]

Amendments

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1999, H2046, H2051, H2053, H2055, H2097 [19MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13012, S13024, S13027, S13035, S13037, S13040, S13057, S13058, S13059 [22OC], S16036 [25NO], H12854 [8DE]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13877, S13878, S13879, S13884, S13885, S13886, S13889, S13912, S13923, S13924, S13925, S13926, S13927, S13942 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8084, H8085, H8086, H8087 [9SE], H8131, H8139, H8140, H8145, H8149, H8151, H8152, H8156, H8158, H8160, H8163, H8176 [10SE]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S12204, S12208 [30SE], S15478, S15480 [21NO], H12861 [8DE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S10450 [30JY]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3789, H3806, H3809, H3810, H3811, H3813, H3814, H3815 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3774 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7262 [3JN], S14279 [7NO]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10341 [4NO], H10480, H10488, H10490, H10491, H10492, H10495, H10496, H10498, H10501, H10504, H10507 [6NO]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (H. Res. 100), H4401, H4402 [21MY]

———anniversary (S. Res. 100), S6637 [19MY]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14505, S14843 [12NO]

———extend duration of the immigrant investor regional center program (S. 1642), S12473, S12476 [3OC]

Laborers' International Union of North America: anniversary (S. Res. 117), S5388, S5394 [11AP]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4013, H4014 [13MY], H4073 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (H. Res. 230), H4039 [14MY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9707 [20OC], H9762 [21OC]

Railroads: revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S15987, S16041 [25NO]

SBA: reauthorize loan programs (S. 1375), S12057, S12060, S12094 [26SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5605, H5625 [19JN]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), consideration (H. Res. 283), H5560 [19JN]

Taxation: amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (H.R. 1839), H10458 [5NO]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3521), H11832 [20NO]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S13943 [4NO], S14157, S14185, S14219 [6NO], S14239, S14278 [7NO], S14364 [10NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8308, H8326 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), S6738, S6739, S6740 [20MY], H3858 [8MY], H3887, H3940 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 253), H4715 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 249), H4562 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S6031 [12MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6143 [13MY], S6152, S6154, S6164, S6176, S6178, S6188, S6195, S6197, S6201, S6210, S6214, S6216, S6217, S6239, S6241, S6246, S6266, S6268, S6269, S6270, S6271, S6272, S6274, S6275, S6289, S6290, S6291, S6292, S6293, S6294, S6296, S6298, S6300, S6301, S6316, S6317, S6318, S6320, S6321, S6322, S6323, S6324, S6326, S6329, S6330, S6331, S6333, S6334, S6335, S6337, S6338, S6342, S6343, S6345, S6367, S6384, S6388, S6403 [14MY], S6409, S6422, S6426, S6432, S6434, S6435, S6437, S6438, S6439, S6441, S6442, S6443, S6451, S6452, S6454, S6455, S6456, S6518, S6520, S6522, S6523, S6524, S6525, S6526, S6527, S6528, S6529, S6530, S6531, S6532, S6533, S6548, S6549, S6551, S6552, S6553, S6556, S6562, S6564 [15MY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), consideration (H. Res. 14), H72 [8JA]

Tobacco products: ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (S. 1177), S16147, S16202 [9DE]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1627), S14861 [12NO]

Analyses

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Energy Policy Act (S. 14): Feinstein Amendment on Regulatory Oversight Over Energy Trading Markets, S7662 [11JN]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): Conference Report, E2512-E2519 [8DE]

Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act (H.R. 2), H3829-H3832 [8MY]

Small Manufacturers Assistance, Recovery, and Trade (SMART) Act (S. 1977), S16029 [25NO]

Appointments

Antitrust Modernization Commission, S2872 [26FE]

Conferees: H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, S6475 [15MY], H4542 [22MY]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO], H10515 [6NO]

Articles and editorials

Alaska, No Longer So Frigid, Starts To Crack, Burn and Sag, S3351 [7MR]

Alexander's Principled Stand for State Control, S14253 [7NO]

America, Brought to You by . . ., S11432 [15SE]

And That's the Way It Is, S11386 [11SE]

Assault on Iraq—USAID Defends Secret Bids To Rebuild Iraq, S4811 [3AP]

Better Governance in Public Agencies?, S9399 [15JY]

Big Shakedown on Russian Business, E1646 [25JY]

Binge Isn't Over for Diller, E1165 [5JN]

Businesses Sore About Medical Leave, S2002 [5FE]

`But' Economy, E2199 [31OC]

Center for Public Ignorance, H2511 [31MR]

Chatter in the Cave of the Winds, S14668 [12NO]

China Set To Act on Fuel Economy—Tougher Standards Than in U.S., S15351 [21NO]

Climate Change—The Science Isn't Settled, S13491 [29OC]

Consumers Trimmed Spending in April—Drop in Gasoline Sales Was Factor in Decline, S6423 [15MY]

Contracts To Rebuild Iraq Go to Chosen Few, S4812 [3AP]

Cook and the Law, S5705 [5MY]

Desecration of the Mall, S11431 [15SE]

Drawbacks of Buy American Act, E2021 [8OC]

Dubious Energy Bill Better Shelved, S10175 [30JY]

Economic View; Producing Abroad Is Harming Recovery, S10495 [31JY]

Economy—More Financial Jobs Go Offshore, S5797 [7MY]

Establishing a Permanent Presence in the Middle East, H2813-H2815 [3AP]

Even Luckier Duckies, S7226 [3JN]

Exxon Valdez Appeals Ruling, Stuns, Alaskans, S3920 [19MR]

ExxonMobil Damages for Valdez Spill Cut to $4 Billion From 5; To Appeal, S3920 [19MR]

Faust in Texas II, S5244 [10AP]

FCC's Powell Keeps Chin Up as Regulation Storm Rages, S11464 [15SE]

Feds Win Job Competitions at Park Service, Agriculture Department, S11793 [23SE]

Feeble Plan To Save U.S. Manufacturing, E1822 [17SE]

Few Spared as Insurance Rates Soar; Corporate, Household Budgets Feel Same Pain, S9018 [8JY]

Finding Fraud on Wall St. May Be a Step to Higher Post, H3626 [1MY]

Fix This Loophole, S3635 [12MR]

Ford, GM Push Vendors Toward China; `World Price' Frenzy Threatens U.S. Jobs, S10497 [31JY]

GMC Has Expansion Brewing, S14961 [17NO]

Gone With Globalization, E1971 [2OC]

Great Media Gulp, S11517 [16SE]

Greenspan Says Tax Cut Without Spending Reductions Could Be Damaging, S5794 [7MY]

Halloween Scare—Internet Taxes, S14165 [6NO]

Health on the Border—Elderly Americans Head North and South To Find Drugs They Can Afford, H5347 [12JN]

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

How Media Giants Are Reassembling the Old Oligopoly, S11514 [16SE]

How Michael Powell Could Have the Last Laugh, S11463 [15SE]

How To Save the Performing Arts, S1065 [16JA]

How To Unspam the Internet, S8564 [25JN]

Hunger Has a New Face, H8324 [17SE]

I.B.M. Explores Shift of Some Jobs Overseas, S10499 [31JY]

In a Wall St. Hierarchy, Short Shift to Little Guy, H3625 [1MY]

In the Northwest—`Outsourcing' a Sweeping Attack on National Parks, S11802 [23SE]

Insurers Scale Back Corporate Liability Policies, S9020 [8JY]

Internet's Taxing Issue—State, Service Providers Wage Fight Over Sales Tax on Web Access, S13892 [4NO]

Investors First, H11544 [19NO]

Iraq Business Deals May Be Invalid, Law Experts Warn, H10233 [30OC]

Iraq Strengthens Air Force With French Parts, S3344 [7MR]

Irrelevant Proposal, H35 [7JA]

It Reeks of Politics, S216 [13JA]

It's About Taxes—Yours, S14253 [7NO]

J.P. Morgan, Insurance Firms Settle Legal Dispute, S9019 [8JY]

Judge Voids Portion of Exxon Fine, S3920 [19MR]

Keep Pros Who Love Parks, S11804 [23SE]

Keeping Saddam Hussein in a Box, E151 [6FE]

Knights in Golden Armour, S5242 [10AP]

Labor Dept. Shifts Whistle-Blower View, S1727 [29JA]

Laid-Off Factory Workers Find Jobs Are Drying Up for Good, S10492-S10494 [31JY]

Legacy of Power Cost Manipulation, S10127 [29JY]

Let Freedom Ring, S3637 [12MR]

Let's Compete, S10136 [29JY]

Let's Keep Doctors in Business, S9078 [9JY]

Little to Celebrate for Unemployed, E1798 [16SE]

Marketing the Mall, S11432 [15SE]

Medco Accused of Favoring Merck Drugs, S8615 [26JN]

Morales, Friend Indicted in Texas Tobacco Case—Former AG Has Denied Wrongdoing; Federal Charges Include Tax Evasion, S5243 [10AP]

More Public Drilling? Let's Collect Bills First, H3314 [11AP]

Most Dangerous Indiscretion—The Legal, Economic, and Political Legacy of the Governments' Tobacco Litigation, S5242 [10AP]

Mugging the Needy, E659 [3AP]

N.M. Gets Shock at Pump, S3769 [17MR]

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

New Kind of Job Loss, E2153 [28OC]

No More Than 30%, S1760 [30JA]

No New Tax Cuts, S5290 [11AP]

110 Economists Back Bush Tax Plan—3 Nobel Laureates Join Group Urging Congress' Support, S1653 [28JA]

Perle's Vindication, E2420 [22NO]

Place for Capital Controls, H7484 [24JY]

Political Malpractice, S9071 [9JY]

Power Points—Second Thoughts on FERC's California D-Day, S15262 [20NO]

Powerful New Revolver Is Drawing Fire Already, S2915 [27FE]

President's Tax Cut and Its Unspoken Numbers, S2638 [25FE]

Program Puts College Students on Business-Leadership Paths, H3416 [29AP]

Read My Lips, E1257 [13JN]

Regulation Begins at Home, H11542 [19NO]

Reservists Under Economic Fire, H4889 [4JN]

Responsible George, S14165 [6NO]

Small Firms Are Turning to Financial Futures for Fuel, S13976 [5NO]

Some Investors Could Trim Their Tax Bills to Near Zero, H4732 [22MY]

Stubborn Stagnation, S5796 [7MY]

Success With Scallops—Cooperation Between Managers and Fishermen Has Rebuilt Stocks, E1129 [4JN]

Sure-Fire Recipe for Trouble, S8117 [18JN]

Tax and Click, S14165 [6NO]

Tax Plan That Will Pay Few Dividends, S216 [13JA]

Ten Wall St. Firms Settle With U.S. in Analyst Inquiry—Agree To Pay $1.4 Billion, H3625 [1MY]

There Is a Catch—Jobs, S14294 [10NO]

These Are Your Parks, S11800 [23SE]

Time To Switch Drugstores?, S12367 [2OC]

Too Little Discussion Has Preceded FCC Decision on Media Ownership, H4775 [2JN]

Too Many Leaps of Faith in Bush Tax-Cut Plan, S264 [14JA]

Too Many Secrets, S3635 [12MR]

2 Bills Would Benefit Top Bush Fundraisers—Executives' Companies Could Get Billions, S15558 [22NO], S15728 [24NO]

2002 Rate Survey Finds Malpractice Premiums Are Soaring, S9068 [9JY]

U.S. Corporate Tax and the Global Economy, E2099 [20OC]

U.S. Is Joining Lawsuit That Says Medco Put Profits Before Patients, S8614 [26JN]

U.S. Job-Market Slump Is Longest in Decades—Near Term Prospects for Workers Remain Grim Despite Hopeful Forecasts, S211 [13JA]

U.S. Joining Suit Against Medco, S8614 [26JN]

Walter Clore, ``Father of Washington Wine,'' Dies, S3248 [6MR]

Warming Is Global but the Legislating, in the U.S., Is All Local, S13573 [30OC]

Washington Insiders' New Firm Consults on Contracts in Iraq, H9187 [2OC]

Washington's Wild Ways Choke Recovery, S5796 [7MY]

Washington-Style Politics, E2420 [22NO]

We Need To Forget ``Free'' Trade, Move Toward ``Fair'' Trade, E1738 [9SE]

What if a Pension Shift Hit Lawmakers, Too?, E447 [12MR]

What Would Jesus Do? Sock It to Alabama's Corporate Land Owners, H5659 [19JN]

Where the Good Jobs Are Going; Forget Sweatshops, U.S. Companies Are Now Shifting High-Wage Work Overseas, Especially to India, S10494 [31JY]

Why This Tax Loophole for Losers Should End, S6442 [15MY], S8567 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions

Advertising: create Federal advertising procurement opportunities for minority business concerns (see H.R. 132), H56 [7JA]

Agricultural Adjustment Act: remove requirement that processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order applicable to pears (see S. 1827), S14032 [5NO] (see H.R. 2984), H7785 [25JY]

Agricultural Marketing Act: specify model for country-of-origin labeling requirements certification program for producers, ease verification of compliance with requirements, and impose schedule of penalties for violations (see H.R. 3083), H8216 [11SE]

Agriculture: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (see S. 43), S36 [7JA]

———ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9213 [2OC]

———ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas (see H.R. 1659), H2937 [8AP]

———ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas and apply minimum price requirements to certain Arizona-Las Vegas marketing area milk handlers (see H.R. 1650), H2863 [7AP]

———expand country of origin labeling requirements to additional agricultural commodities and implement requirements on certain covered commodities (see H.R. 2270), H4737 [22MY]

———increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (see S. 325), S2051 [6FE]

———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

———provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (see S. 91), S37 [7JA]

———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 2918), H7782 [25JY]

Air pollution: prohibit liability for the effects of emissions and emission byproducts caused by an act of nature (see H.R. 1891), H3570 [30AP]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (see S. 1799), S13660 [30OC] (see H.R. 1086), H1640 [5MR]

———enhance FTC or Dept. of Justice authority to prevent anticompetitive practices in tightly concentrated gasoline markets (see S. 1737), S12607 [15OC]

———implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (see S. 1797), S13516 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (see S. 1080), S6624 [19MY]

Armed Forces: encourage employers who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve to provide a pay differential benefit and an extension of employee benefits to members on active duty (see H. Con. Res. 193), H4737 [22MY]

———ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (see H.R. 1885), H3570 [30AP]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard (see S. 442), S2701 [25FE]

———reform computation of retired pay for members with hazardous duty experience, study benefits for employers of National Guard or Reserve members, and assess military youth programs expansion (see H.R. 1325), H1953 [18MR]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2168), H4367 [20MY] (see H.R. 2413), H5174 [10JN]

———tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (see H. Res. 201), H3354 [11AP]

Army: authorize arsenals to undertake orders or contracts for articles or services in advance of the receipt of payment under certain circumstances (see H.R. 479), H243 [29JA]

Aroostook County, ME: modify empowerment zone boundaries (see S. 299), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 3448), H10457 [5NO]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1431), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (see H.R. 1553), H2702 [2AP]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 788), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 2271), H4737 [22MY]

———establish a temporary moratorium on the imposition of passenger and air carrier security fees and reimburse the airline industry for homeland security costs (see H.R. 1467), H2470 [27MR]

———establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (see S. 1927), S15407 [21NO]

———improve security (see H.R. 2144), H4254 [19MY]

———provide an apportionment to certain primary airports that had reduced passenger boardings due to the discontinuance of air carrier service (see H.R. 630), H322 [5FE]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2131 [19MR]

Bank for International Settlements (organization): develop uniform U.S. standards before the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and review the Committee's recommendation for an accord on capital standards (see H.R. 2043), H3972 [9MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (see H. Res. 147), H1952 [18MR]

———establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see S. 1772), S12969 [21OC] (see S. 1891), S15187 [19NO] (see H.R. 3003), H7948 [4SE]

———include bonuses and other extraordinary or excessive compensation of corporate officers and violators of securities and accounting laws in bankruptcy estates (see S. 832), S5059 [9AP]

———increase amount of claims for income given priority in bankruptcy and provide cash payments to retirees to compensate for lost health benefits resulting from the bankruptcy of their former employer (see S. 1970), S15975 [25NO]

———revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Biomedical research corporations: permit engagement in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see S. 1773), S13053 [22OC] (see H.R. 2968), H7784 [25JY]

Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2879), H7616 [24JY]

Buy American Act: amend to increase requirement for American-made content and to tighten waiver provisions (see S. 1480), S10140 [29JY]

California: provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (see H.R. 2158), H4367 [20MY]

———require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3187), H8949 [25SE]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 215), H5266 [11JN]

Charities: require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions (see H.R. 275), H136 [8JA]

Children and youth: establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H1811 [12MR]

———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (see H. Res. 254), H4738 [22MY]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see H.R. 3364), H9811 [21OC]

———encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Clean Air Act: amend gasoline requirements to prevent future supply shortages and price spikes in the gasoline market (see H.R. 1020), H1463 [27FE]

———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 203), H59 [7JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see S. 485), S2920 [27FE] (see S. 1844), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 999), H1462 [27FE]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 1870), H3452 [29AP]

Colleges and universities: improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

———require agreements with private for-profit organizations for the provision of work-study employment (see H.R. 2390), H5045 [5JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 274), S15812 [24NO]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

———increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see S. 1711), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

———provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 586), S3504 [11MR]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

———ensure that recipients of unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail can identify the sender of such e-mail (see S. 1052), S6070 [13MY]

———expand computer and telecommunications advancements in rural areas (see H.R. 138), H56 [7JA]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (see S. 1231), S7718 [11JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2214), H4734 [22MY] (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

———study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system (see H.R. 2521), H5661 [19JN]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission: establish (see S. 1192), S7476 [5JN]

Consumers: allow a grace period for payment of bills by consumers whose mail service has been disrupted due to a national emergency (see H.R. 2549), H5662 [19JN]

———prohibit operators of automatic teller machines that display paid advertising from imposing any fee (see H.R. 774), H700 [13FE]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

———treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice and prohibit use in consumer transactions (see H.R. 1887), H3570 [30AP]

Contracts: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (see H.R. 1216), H1745 [11MR]

———provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 1217), H1745 [11MR]

———require certain prospective government contractors to employ a certain percentage of their employees in the U.S. (see H.R. 3134), H8381 [17SE]

———require each bidder for a Federal construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use to prevent the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 1348), H2131 [19MR]

———require Federal contractors to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (see H.R. 1218), H1745 [11MR]

———require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract and a clause outlining the provisions of such policy in each subcontract (see H.R. 1215), H1745 [11MR]

Copyrights: allow abandoned copyrighted works to enter the public domain after a certain period (see H.R. 2601), H5928 [25JN]

———promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

———replace copyright arbitration royalty panels with a Copyright Royalty Judge (see H.R. 1417), H2310 [25MR]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2902), H7781 [25JY]

Corporations: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (see H. Con. Res. 108), H2270 [20MR]

———prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (see S. 1767), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 3599), H12307 [21NO]

———review, reform, and terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal payments, benefits, services, and tax advantages (see H.R. 3082), H8216 [11SE]

———review, reform, and terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal subsidies (see H.R. 2153), H4254 [19MY]

Corps of Engineers: reimburse non-Federal interests for managing recreation facilities and natural resources at water resource development projects (see H.R. 30), H52 [7JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H3683 [6MY]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 1112), H1678 [6MR] (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H169 [27JA]

———prohibit civil liability actions against the food industry for damages or injunctive relief for claims of injury resulting from a person's weight gain, obesity, or any related health conditions (see S. 1428), S9592 [17JY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 413), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 1125), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1586), H2819 [3AP] (see H.R. 1737), H3302 [10AP]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (see S. 1753), S12838 [17OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (see H. Res. 360), H8081 [9SE]

———protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices by organizations providing debt counseling, debt consolidation, or debt settlement services (see H.R. 3331), H9686 [17OC]

Crime: clarify the criminal intent required to be established to prove a criminal violation for wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 2003), H3760 [7MY]

———combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (see S. 1553), S10618 [31JY]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 858), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1731), H3301 [10AP]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (see S. 153), S288 [14JA]

———increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 346), H169 [27JA]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (see S. 1533), S10618 [31JY] (see S. 1581), S11032 [3SE]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H390 [11FE]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (see S. 1749), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3296), H9477 [15OC]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 2283), H4786 [2JN]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (see S. 1680), S12192 [30SE] (see S. 1738), S12607 [15OC] (see H.R. 1280), H1901 [13MR]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a study on the effectiveness of silver-based biocides as an alternative treatment to preserve wood (see H.R. 688), H390 [11FE]

———recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (see H.R. 2273), H4737 [22MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Assistant Sec. for Manufacturing within the Dept. of Commerce, an Interagency Manufacturing Task Force, and a Small Business Manufacturing Task Force (see S. 1977), S15975 [25NO]

———establish an Office of Manufacturing (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

———establish position of Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (see S. 1326), S8559 [25JN]

———establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (see H.R. 2172), H4367 [20MY]

———establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (see H.R. 2908), H7781 [25JY]

———establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish pilot and demonstration program in New Jersey and elsewhere to improve military installation security and defense contractors and subcontractors quality (see H.R. 3695), H12919 [8DE]

———expand Energy Efficiency Program by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H9687 [17OC]

———require certain contractors to investigate, assess, and provide fingerprint cards for individuals who work on military installations or facilities (see H.R. 2463), H5365 [12JN]

Dept. of Energy: develop and implement a strategy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of distributed power hybrid energy systems (see H.R. 1041), H1464 [27FE]

———establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (see S. 873), S5173 [10AP]

———establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative (see S. 167), S848 [15JA]

———freeze price of gasoline pending analysis of price fluctuations (see H.R. 1379), H2268 [20MR]

Dept. of HHS: develop health advisories to provide notice and education on effects of mercury exposure and require posting or availability at seafood businesses where the potential for mercury exposure exists (see S. 1939), S15812 [24NO]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (see S. Res. 260), S14177 [6NO] (see H. Res. 435), H10978 [6NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2131 [19MR]

———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 2014), H3761 [7MY]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (see S. 29), S35 [7JA] (see S. 134), S133 [9JA]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 239), H134 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see S. 1224), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 2403), H5173 [10JN]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot grant program to retrain displaced workers in high technology fields (see H.R. 3368), H9811 [21OC]

———impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H2820 [3AP]

———provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3067), H8174 [10SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 437), H241 [29JA]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 1013), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1697), H3051 [9AP] (see H.R. 2244), H4736 [22MY]

———provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on National Wildlife Refuge System lands by lessees of such facilities (see H.R. 1204), H1745 [11MR]

———reallocate costs of the Pactola Dam and Reservoir, SD, to reflect increased demands for municipal and industrial and fish and wildlife purposes (see H.R. 2132), H4204 [15MY]

Dept. of Transportation: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased Buy American Act compliance levels (see H.R. 3017), H8015 [5SE]

———authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (see S. 929), S5434 [28AP]

———clarify certain Buy American Act provisions (see H.R. 3682), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determine the effectiveness of contracting for the use of private memory care facilities for veterans with Alzheimer's disease (see H.R. 2337), H4977 [4JN]

———extend certain authorities for health care services and reporting dates and augment certain health care business practices or programs (see H.R. 3260), H9375 [8OC]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Disasters: make private, nonprofit medical facilities that serve industry specific clients eligible for hazard mitigation and disaster assistance (see S. 775), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1455), H2401 [26MR]

———modify terms of the community disaster loan program and authorize assistance under that program for losses related to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1542), H2585 [1AP]

———prohibit price gouging of products and services that are widely needed during a designated disaster (see H.R. 3236), H9213 [2OC]

District of Columbia: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 2882), H7616 [24JY]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see S. 946), S5484 [29AP]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S. 139), S133 [9JA]

———provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1334), H1954 [18MR]

———regulate concentrated animal feeding operations for the protection of the environment and public health (see S. 1407), S9414 [15JY]

Economic Development Administration: authorize grants to producers of taconite for implementation of new technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality and performance (see S. 1990), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3686), H12919 [8DE]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1134), S6978 [22MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate individual income tax rate cuts and make all tax cuts permanent (see H.R. 210), H59 [7JA]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Economy: establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity in the U.S. workforce (see H.R. 3435), H10339 [4NO]

———provide unemployment assistance, tax relief, fiscal assistance to State and local governments, and jobs and security through infrastructure investment (see H.R. 396), H217 [28JA]

Education: establish a vocational and technical education grant program (see H.R. 2762), H7019 [16JY]

———improve financial literacy and education programs and facilitate cooperation between governmental units and the private sector by establishing a national strategy for assuring financial education (see H.R. 3520), H11650 [19NO]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H4876 [3JN]

EEOC: require report on use of the Fair Labor Standards Act by public and private sector employers to foster or exacerbate pay inequity (see H.R. 1487), H2471 [27MR]

Electric power: prohibit fraudulent recording of revenue from round trip sales of electric power (see H.R. 1255), H1811 [12MR]

———protect customers by ensuring States maintain jurisdiction over electric utilities and prohibiting FERC implementation of a standard market design (see S. 954), S5541 [30AP]

———provide market transparency in wholesale sales of electric energy and prohibit round trip trading of electricity (see H.R. 1254), H1811 [12MR]

———provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (see S. 688), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 1341), H1954 [18MR]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 2974), H7784 [25JY]

Emergency Steel Loan Guarantee Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2881), H7616 [24JY]

Employment: allow employees the right to accept or reject arbitration to resolve an employment controversy (see H.R. 540), H318 [5FE]

———amend and improve workforce investment and adult education systems (see H.R. 1992), H3683 [6MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (see H. Res. 221), H3760 [7MY]

———ensure improved access to employment opportunities for low-income people (see H.R. 2298), H4787 [2JN]

———establish a commission to promote employee ownership (see H.R. 1778), H3351 [11AP]

———establish an Adult Job Corps demonstration program for the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 2594), H5814 [24JN]

———minimum wage and maximum hour requirement exemptions for certain seasonal fireworks employees (see H.R. 2263), H4737 [22MY]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain computer professionals (see S. 495), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 1996), H3683 [6MY]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain construction engineering and design professionals (see S. 237), S1736 [29JA]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers (see S. 292), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2065), H3973 [9MY]

———prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H4254 [19MY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———protect employee rights (see H.R. 2146), H4254 [19MY]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see S. 1485), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2665), H6347 [8JY]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (see S. 317), S1977 [5FE]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

———provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (see S. 1965), S15975 [25NO]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

ERISA: ensure employees are not improperly disqualified from pension and welfare benefits based on status misclassification or reclassification (see H.R. 1397), H2269 [20MR]

———exclude from preemption State causes of action to enforce determinations by group health plans based on medical necessity (see H.R. 596), H320 [5FE]

———provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H1953 [18MR]

———require equitable funding of pension plans maintained by corporations which also maintain executive pension plans (see H.R. 2078), H4011 [13MY]

FAA: enhance Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 2077), H4011 [13MY]

———ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H3300 [10AP]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 1998), S16120 [9DE]

———promote development of commercial space transportation and authorize appropriations for the Office of the Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (see S. 1260), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 3245), H9213 [2OC]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (see S. 964), S5541 [30AP]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (see S. 975), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1944), H3636 [1MY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: require consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers when negative information is added to their file (see H.R. 1729), H3301 [10AP]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8174 [10SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 956), H1460 [27FE]

———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (see S. 683), S4275 [21MR]

———clarify (see S. 320), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 35), H53 [7JA]

———expand (see S. 304), S1976 [5FE]

FCC: allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (see H.R. 1396), H2269 [20MR]

———amend media ownership rules (see H.R. 1035), H1464 [27FE]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S9414 [15JY] (see H.J. Res. 72), H9614 [16OC]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 212), H3636 [1MY] (see H. Res. 218), H3683 [6MY]

———end requirements that providers of telecommunications and information services provide such services for schools and libraries at a discounted rate (see H.R. 1252), H1811 [12MR]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

———monitor complaints on the quality of wireless telephone service (see H.R. 1642), H2821 [3AP]

———protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4734 [22MY]

———require report on ownership and control of broadcast stations used to serve language minorities (see S. 1525), S10618 [31JY] (see S. 1563), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 3027), H8016 [5SE]

———ruling on media ownership rules (see S. Res. 159), S7381 [4JN]

FDA: require manufacturers of dietary supplements submit reports on adverse experiences with dietary supplements (see S. 722), S4434 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize civilian contracting officers to competitively evaluate products offered by Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see H.R. 1982), H3682 [6MY]

Federal aid programs: extend and expand certain trade adjustment assistance programs and reauthorize certain Dept. of Commerce partnership programs (see S. 1884), S15061 [18NO]

Federal contracts: improve Federal agency oversight and assistance and strengthen accountability of the governmentwide debarment and suspension system (see H.R. 2767), H7085 [17JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3377), H9981 [28OC]

———amend relative to dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (see H.R. 1075), H1515 [4MR]

———amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see S. 313), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 1260), H1900 [13MR]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (see H.R. 725), H460 [12FE]

———establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (see H.R. 2652), H6263 [26JN]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (see H.R. 724), H460 [12FE]

———safeguard public health and provide food that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented (see H.R. 1495), H2471 [27MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (see S. 346), S2187 [11FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), consideration (see H. Res. 428), H10338 [4NO]

FERC: provide authority to order certain refunds of electric rates (see H.R. 964), H1460 [27FE]

Financial institutions: accept U.S.-issued matricula consular as a valid form of identification (see H.R. 773), H699 [13FE]

———clarify the citizenship of Federal savings associations for purposes of Federal court jurisdiction (see S. 1812), S13802 [3NO]

———enhance security at depository institutions and automatic teller machines through use of improved surveillance pictures and require FBI recommendations on such security measures (see H.R. 1544), H2586 [1AP]

———exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H700 [13FE]

———increase interaccount transfers from business accounts and require the FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see S. 553), S3252 [6MR] (see S. 1967), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 758), H698 [13FE]

———notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (see S. 1633), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3233), H9213 [2OC]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

———prohibit use of identification issued by foreign governments, other than passports, for purposes of verifying identity of a person opening an account (see H.R. 3674), H12919 [8DE]

———protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (see H.R. 818), H702 [13FE]

———provide an exemption from certain requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (see H.R. 3681), H12919 [8DE]

———require truncation of account numbers on transaction receipts (see H.R. 3254), H9281 [7OC]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (see S. 1458), S9959 [25JY]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1689 [10MR]

Firearms: control sale of gun kits (see H.R. 144), H57 [7JA]

———reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (see S. 217), S1479 [23JA]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

———extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (see H.R. 2048), H3973 [9MY]

———prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1286), H1901 [13MR]

———support domestic shrimping industry by eliminating taxpayer subsidies for certain competitors (see H.R. 155), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 2406), H5173 [10JN]

Flag—U.S.: prohibit importation of foreign-made U.S. flags (see H.R. 2410), H5173 [10JN]

Food: ensure that consumers receive information about the nutritional content of restaurant foods (see H.R. 3444), H10457 [5NO]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 667), S3993 [19MR]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 100), H1396 [26FE]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see S. 1592), S11186 [8SE] (see H.R. 3269), H9375 [8OC]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things and libraries from requests for records for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see S. 1158), S7135 [23MY]

———exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1680 [6MR]

———limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S10617 [31JY]

Foreign trade: address foreign private and joint public-private market access barriers that harm U.S. trade and address foreign governments which fail to cooperate with certain investigations (see H.R. 2737), H6868 [15JY]

———aid dislocated workers and rebuild communities devastated by international trade (see S. 1541), S10618 [31JY]

———amend trade laws to address import crises (see H.R. 2365), H5043 [5JN]

———eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

———impact on employment of NAFTA and the entry of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 851), H704 [13FE]

———oppose OPIC, IMF or Eximbank aid to countries that subsidize their steel industries and for projects producing goods subject to antidumping duties (see H.R. 3072), H8175 [10SE]

———remove U.S. fair trade laws from the World Trade Organization dispute settlement system process (see H.R. 3564), H11701 [20NO]

———seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of textile and apparel articles imported in violation of certain U.S. laws (see H.R. 3661), H12918 [8DE]

France: discourage participation by U.S. citizens, companies, and Armed Forces in the Paris Air Show should France continue opposition to potential use of force against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 48), H705 [13FE]

———prohibit Dept. of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition to be held in France (see H.R. 1023), H1463 [27FE]

Free Enterprise Education Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 253), H7617 [24JY]

Freedom of Information Act: reinstate requirement that firearms dealers comply by providing information about firearms purchasers (see H.R. 2275), H4737 [22MY]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H55 [7JA]

———collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H217 [28JA]

———deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (see H.R. 414), H217 [28JA]

———disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (see S. Res. 242), S12448 [3OC]

———enhance enforcement against cross-border fraud and deception (see H.R. 3143), H8490 [23SE]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive telephone sales calls (see S. 1661), S11989 [25SE] (see H.R. 526), H274 [4FE]

———expand calling time restrictions on telemarketing telephone calls (see S. 335), S2119 [10FE]

———issue new rules preventing telemarketing firms from calling during certain hours (see H.R. 1330), H1953 [18MR]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (see S. 692), S4325 [24MR]

———monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (see S. 694), S4325 [24MR]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1652, 1654), S11913 [24SE] (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE] (see H.R. 3161), H8904 [24SE]

———reauthorize (see S. 1234), S7718 [11JN]

GAO: conduct a study on price controls of foreign governments on pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2577), H5813 [24JN]

Gasoline: stabilize prices (see H.R. 1221), H1810 [12MR]

Government: coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development, strengthen manufacturing innovation and education programs, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers (see H.R. 3598), H12307 [21NO]

———limit procurement period for property or services using noncompetitive procedures during emergency and urgent situations (see S. 981), S5651 [1MY]

———prohibit from entering into contracts with companies that do not include certifications for certain financial reports (see H.R. 746), H461 [12FE]

Government regulations: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes (see H.R. 2432), H5266 [11JN]

Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council: restore balance to membership (see S. 781), S4823 [3AP]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S7832 [12JN] (see H. Res. 296), H5814 [24JN]

Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see S. 484), S2920 [27FE]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (see H.R. 1247), H1811 [12MR]

———clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H1679 [6MR]

———improve access to prescription drugs, prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements, and ban campaign contributions from pharmaceutical company chief executive officers (see H.R. 1733), H3301 [10AP]

———limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 321), H137 [8JA]

———promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers (see S. 39), S36 [7JA]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (see S. 11), S8725 [26JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 1945), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 597), H320 [5FE]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

Health care professionals: provide immediate relief from increased medical malpractice insurance costs and deal with root causes of the current medical malpractice insurance crisis (see S. 1374), S9049 [8JY]

Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (see S. 609), S3620 [12MR]

———repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Housing: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 730), H460 [12FE]

———combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H703 [13FE]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9130 [1OC]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see S. 1635), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 2702), H6603 [10JY]

———enhance border enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3534), H11650 [19NO]

———establish guest worker programs and adjust status of certain aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. to non-immigrant guest worker (see S. 1387), S9244 [10JY]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (see S. 1685), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 2359), H5043 [5JN]

———extend duration of the immigrant investor regional center program (see S. 1642), S11832 [23SE]

———reduce annual income level at which a person petitioning for a family-sponsored immigrant's admission must agree to provide support in certain cases (see H.R. 3136), H8381 [17SE]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 2688), H6464 [9JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (see S. 1452), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 2849), H7615 [24JY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see S. 1409), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (see H.R. 2312), H4876 [3JN]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 352), S2187 [11FE]

———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 448), H242 [29JA]

———permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Armenia genocide-era insurance information (see H.R. 3323), H9613 [16OC]

———permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Holocaust-era insurance information (see H.R. 3129), H8381 [17SE]

———prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied (see S. 1300), S8232 [19JN]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 423), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

———require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (see S. 1935), S15647 [23NO]

———stabilize medical malpractice premiums (see H.R. 485), H243 [29JA]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: imposition of sanctions on nations that undermine effectiveness of conservation and management measures for Atlantic highly migratory species (see H. Con. Res. 268), H7785 [25JY]

Interstate commerce: clarify jurisdiction over digital transactions of goods and services on the Internet (see H.R. 945), H1395 [26FE]

———prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H704 [13FE]

Investments: enhance investor confidence by providing investors with easy online access to complete information about securities firms and their brokers (see H.R. 957), H1460 [27FE]

———improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see S. 1971), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 2420), H5265 [11JN]

———require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see S. 1890), S15187 [19NO] (see H.R. 3574), H12306 [21NO]

———review accounting treatment and adopt generally accepted accounting principles for the treatment of employee stock options (see S. 181), S1068 [16JA]

Iraq: adjudication of certain claims against Iraq (see H.R. 3603), H12307 [21NO]

———encourage use of small and minority owned businesses in the post-conflict reconstruction of Iraq (see H. Res. 214), H3636 [1MY]

———give preference to U.S. companies in the award of contracts for post-conflict assistance and require use of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology in any wireless communication service contract (see H.R. 1441), H2400 [26MR]

———prohibit post-conflict assistance from being expended with any French firm (see H.R. 1072), H1515 [4MR]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1888), H3570 (see H.R. 1901), H3571 [30AP] (see H.R. 2017), H3761 [7MY]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (see H.R. 1920), H3635 [1MY]

———require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9375 [8OC]

Iron and steel industry: prohibit investment of loan proceeds in foreign steel companies and prohibit use of loan proceeds to import steel products from foreign countries that are subject to certain trade remedies (see H.R. 629), H322 [5FE]

———reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. 1997), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

———revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 2877), H7616 [24JY]

———treat semifinished or slab steel as being in direct competition with taconite pellets for trade remedy purposes and provide assistance for impacted workers (see S. 1989), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3624), H12308 [21NO]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. Con. Res. 27), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make increase in expensing of certain depreciable assets by small businesses permanent (see H.R. 2638), H6262 [26JN]

———make the treatment of dividend income as capital gains permanent (see H.R. 2332), H4977 [4JN]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (see S. Res. 258), S13909 [4NO]

Korea, Republic of: end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2920 [27FE]

———ensure U.S. trade actions relative to semiconductor trade do not result in geopolitical tensions or U.S. job losses (see S. Con. Res. 29), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2472 [27MR]

Kosovar-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see S. 1284), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2506), H5551 [18JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1765), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Laborers' International Union of North America: anniversary (see S. Res. 117), S5174 [10AP] (see H. Res. 186), H3052 [9AP]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 992, 994), H1462 [27FE]

Law enforcement: require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see S. 469), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 776), H700 [13FE]

Law enforcement officers: permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see S. 769), S4702 [2AP] (see S. 1665), S12056 [26SE] (see S. 1743), S12737 [16OC]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (see S. 510), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1142), H1680 [6MR]

Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award: allow nonprofit organizations to be eligible (see H.R. 3389), H10129 [29OC]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: modify goals relative to incidental mortality and serious injury of marine mammals in commercial fishing operations (see H.R. 2142), H4204 [15MY]

Medicare: permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 3671), H12918 [8DE]

———prepare audit reports based upon financial auditing of Medicare+Choice organizations and make such reports available to the public (see H.R. 1853), H3451 [29AP]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1994, 1999), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (see S. 1995), S16120 [9DE]

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council: include Rhode Island as a member (see S. 1624), S11648 [17SE]

Middle East: extend certain trade benefits (see S. 1121), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2267), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2467), H5365 [12JN]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Motion pictures: criminal penalties for unauthorized recording of motion pictures in an exhibition facility and criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized distribution of commercial prerelease copyrighted works (see S. 1932), S15573 [22NO]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 1605), H2820 [3AP]

———protect consumers by requiring complete disclosure and warranty of any add-ons included with the sale of a new automobile (see H.R. 1283), H1901 [13MR]

———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

NAFTA: require President notify Congress of withdrawal (see H. Con. Res. 224), H5663 [19JN]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H2937 [8AP]

National Labor Relations Act: prevent Government agencies from requiring or prohibiting construction industry employers to enter into agreements with labor organizations (see H.R. 2293), H4786 [2JN]

———protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

———require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 93), H55 [7JA]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (see H.R. 1024), H1463 [27FE]

National Park Service: prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (see S. 1363), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2650), H6263 [26JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H8283 [16SE]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

National Women's Business Council: insure that vacancies are filled in a timely and equitable manner (see S. 1442), S9708 [22JY]

Native Americans: authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (see S. 1528), S10618 [31JY]

———regulate Indian tribal governments under the same rules and procedures that apply to Federal, State, and local government employers relative to establishment and maintenance of employee benefit plans (see H.R. 3605), H12308 [21NO]

New England Fishery Management Council: include New York as a member (see S. 1463), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2679), H6464 [9JY]

NIST: abolish the Advanced Technology Program (see H.R. 175), H57 [7JA]

NLRB: expand statutory authority relative to employees and labor organizations engaged in or encouraging violent and other potentially injurious conduct (see H.R. 1656), H2863 [7AP]

———inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds (see S. 782), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1909), H3634 [1MY]

Nuclear energy: anniversary of industry (see H. Res. 442), H11359 [17NO]

———extend indemnification authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see H.R. 330), H138 [8JA]

———prohibit operation of nuclear power plants unless there exists a State and county certified radiological emergency response plan (see H.R. 2951), H7783 [25JY]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 156), S288 [14JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S7980 [17JN]

———provide adjudicative improvement (see H.R. 1583), H2819 [3AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H6867 [15JY]

OMB: provide an additional function of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy relative to encouraging policies that enhance energy efficiency (see H.R. 1346), H2131 [19MR]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H6867 [15JY]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H6867 [15JY]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (see S. 1644), S11832 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 27), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 719), H460 [12FE]

———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 1044), S6070 [13MY]

Patent and Trademark Office: adjust fees so that fees collected in any fiscal year equals the amount of funding received for that fiscal year (see H.R. 909), H1333 [25FE]

Pensions: ensure adequate funding of pension plans (see S. 1610), S11416 [11SE]

———exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (see H.R. 1893), H3570 [30AP]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 825), S4957 [8AP] (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 9), S35 [7JA]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (see H. Res. 230), H4010 [13MY]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

———provide information and advice to pension plan participants to assist them in making decisions regarding investment of their pension plan assets (see S. 1892), S15187 [19NO]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H6706 [14JY]

———reform (see H.R. 1776), H3351 [11AP]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

———prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 949), H1395 [26FE]

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act: extend certain protections to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil (see S. 1639), S11753 [22SE]

Pharmaceuticals: eligibility of certain applicants for approval of a generic drug for a competition-free period (see H.R. 828), H702 [13FE]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 2769), H7085 [17JY]

———permit importation of prescription drugs from Canada and Mexico (see H.R. 2629), H6262 [26JN]

———provide for prices that are fair to the producer and the consumer (see H.R. 608), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 616), H321 [5FE]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see S. 948), S5484 [29AP] (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Political campaigns: provide lowest advertising rate, establish airtime requirements for campaign related programming, and create political advertisement voucher system (see S. 1497), S10265 [30JY]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (see S. 532), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1088), H1640 [5MR]

Power resources: accelerate the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (see S. 821), S4957 [8AP]

———establish programs for fuel cell and hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies for transportation and stationary applications (see H.R. 1395), H2269 [20MR]

———make grants to improve the commercial value of forest biomass for electric energy, useful heat, transportation fuels, petroleum-based product substitutes, and other commercial purposes (see H.R. 1550), H2586 [1AP]

———prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H1901 [13MR]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3086 [4MR]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 69), H54 [7JA]

———require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (see S. 745), S4557 [31MR]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information, to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (see S. 1350), S8725 [26JN]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (see S. 275), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 1281), H1901 [13MR]

Public utilities: improve electricity transmission system (see S. 716), S4434 [26MR]

———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (see S. 475), S2920 [27FE]

———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (see S. 1754), S12838 [17OC]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry (see H.R. 1370), H2132 [19MR]

———revise regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 1627), H2821 [3AP]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (see H.R. 2454), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 2535), H5662 [19JN]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (see H. Res. 353), H7839 [3SE]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (see S. 221), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 1763), H3303 [10AP]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 2924), H7782 [25JY]

———resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H137 [8JA]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (see S. 1961), S15975 [25NO]

Randolph, A. Philip: tribute (see H. Res. 116), H1466 [27FE]

Recycling: require implementation by brand owners of management plans that provide refund values for certain beverage containers (see S. 1867), S14804 [12NO]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Revenue Act: repeal anti-dumping provisions (see S. 1155), S7135 [23MY]

Rural areas: provide job creation and assistance (see H.R. 137), H56 [7JA]

———reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR] (see H.R. 1686), H3051 [9AP] (see H.R. 2194), H4528 [21MY]

Salmon River: use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps (see H.R. 2266), H4737 [22MY]

SBA: allow more joint ventures, leader-follow arrangements, and teaming arrangements under the minority business development program (see H.R. 2374), H5044 [5JN]

———anniversary (see H. Res. 368), H8284 [16SE]

———establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program (see S. 1488), S10140 [29JY]

———establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 1126), S6978 [22MY]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development demonstration program (see H.R. 1387), H2269 [20MR]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development program (see S. 1254), S7831 [12JN]

———expand the HUBZone program to include difficult development areas (see S. 961), S5541 [30AP]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

———make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S4957 [8AP]

———prohibit from selling loans under the Disaster Loan Program (see H.R. 2994), H7838 [3SE]

———raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (see H.R. 2788), H7085 [17JY]

———reauthorize assistance programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by women (see S. 1154), S7135 [23MY]

———reauthorize loan programs (see S. 1375), S9049 [8JY]

SEC: enhance authority to investigate, punish, and deter securities laws violations and improve ability to return funds to defrauded investors (see H.R. 2179), H4527 [21MY]

———prevent publicly traded corporations from issuing stock options to top management in a manner detrimental to long-term interest of shareholders (see S. 690), S4275 [21MR]

———provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (see S. 183), S1068 [16JA]

———require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1372), H2268 [20MR]

Securities: require disclosure of insider sales of stock of publicly held companies be filed electronically (see H.R. 600), H321 [5FE]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

———expand use of Capital Construction Fund to expand U.S. maritime industry and promote construction by domestic shipbuilders (see H.R. 2190), H4527 [21MY]

Small business: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 2345), H5042 [5JN]

———certify programs to provide health coverage to uninsured employees (see S. 906), S5343 [11AP]

———establish a temporary loan program and a temporary vocational development program for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 3483), H11133 [7NO]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see S. 545), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), consideration (see H. Res. 283), H5550 [18JN]

———improve affordability of health insurance coverage for small employers (see H.R. 2851), H7615 [24JY]

———improve small business advocacy (see H.R. 1772), H3351 [11AP]

———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see S. 1546), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2813), H7328 [22JY]

———provide additional grants to small business development centers in high unemployment districts (see H.R. 2922), H7782 [25JY]

———provide incentives for investment (see H.R. 3170), H8905 [24SE]

———recognize role in national defense and encourage government purchase of innovative technologies and services from small businesses to help in homeland defense and the fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 138), H1746 [11MR]

Small Business Act: extend (see S. 1895), S15187 [19NO]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2802), H7225 [21JY]

Small Business Investment Act: extend (see S. 1895), S15187 [19NO]

———reauthorize (see H.R. 2802), H7225 [21JY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1631), H2821 [3AP]

———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see S. 228), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 637), H322 [5FE]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (see S. 458), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 1071), H1515 [4MR]

Sports: require sports franchises to make all games available for local television broadcasting in order to be subject to certain presumptions relative to the sale or exchange of a sports franchise (see H.R. 2745), H6868 [15JY]

States: improve temporary Federal fiscal assistance programs (see H.R. 3415), H10236 [30OC]

———permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see S. 559), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1179), H1743 [11MR]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Surface Transportation Board: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1389), S9244 [10JY]

———authorizing appropriations to enhance railroad competition (see H.R. 2192), H4527 [21MY]

Tariff: determination of certain antidumping calculations for merchandise from former nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2736), H6868 [15JY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 491), H244 [29JA]

———expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see S. 136), S133 [9JA] (see H.R. 2092), H4130 [14MY]

Taxation: allow a business credit for donations for vocational educational purposes (see H.R. 2763), H7019 [16JY]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H1681 [6MR]

———allow a deduction for start-up and organizational expenditures in order to spur entrepreneurship (see H.R. 1808), H3353 [11AP]

———allow a deduction from work-related expenses of disabled individuals (see H.R. 1693), H3051 [9AP]

———allow a married couple conducting an unincorporated trade or business to elect out of partnership status (see H.R. 1558), H2702 [2AP]

———allow a married couple who operates an unincorporated business as co-owners to file separate returns for purposes of the self-employment tax (see H.R. 1640), H2821 [3AP]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 1524), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2900), H7781 [25JY]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7616 [24JY]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2113), H4203 [15MY]

———allow businesses a credit for security devices, assessments, and other security-related expenses (see H.R. 3562), H11701 [20NO]

———allow businesses to expense qualified security devices (see H.R. 1259), H1900 [13MR]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain nearby areas (see H.R. 3669), H12918 [8DE]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities (see S. 903), S5342 [11AP]

———allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (see S. 182), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 626), H321 [5FE]

———allow corporations a charitable deduction for donation of services relative to contributions of computer technology or equipment (see H.R. 691), H390 [11FE]

———allow credit for production of oil and gas from domestic marginal wells and extend credit for alternative fuels (see H.R. 503), H244 [29JA]

———allow credits to radio station owners who donate the license and other assets of such station to a nonprofit corporation that supports the fine arts (see H.R. 668), H390 [11FE]

———allow deduction to corporations for dividends paid (see H.R. 312), H137 [8JA]

———allow deduction to corporations for dividends paid and exclusion of dividends for individuals (see H.R. 178), H58 [7JA]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see S. 1506), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 791), H700 [13FE]

———allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (see H.R. 354), H170 [27JA]

———allow employers a tax credit to encourage employee volunteer services that aid science, mathematics, and engineering education in schools (see H.R. 3590), H12307 [21NO]

———allow expanded penalty-free withdrawals from certain retirement plans for unemployed employees of air carriers or manufacturers of aircrafts or aircraft parts or components (see H.R. 320), H137 [8JA]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 769), H699 [13FE]

———allow increase in the minimum credit against alternative minimum tax where stock acquired pursuant to incentive stock options is sold or exchanged at a loss (see S. 503), S3086 [4MR]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H244 [29JA] (see H.R. 1989), H3682 [6MY]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve (see H.R. 349), H169 (see H.R. 350), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 454), H242 [29JA]

———amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (see H.R. 1839), H3451 [29AP] (see H.R. 2824), H7453 [23JY]

———application of excise tax to excessive attorney fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (see S. 887), S5174 [10AP]

———apply look-thru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation (see S. 914), S5343 [11AP]

———assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (see S. 685), S4275 [21MR]

———attract foreign corporations to relocate to the area in New York, NY, surrounding the former World Trade Center (see S. 1070), S6507 [15MY]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 2081), H4011 [13MY]

———clarify that personal service corporations may continue to use the cash method of accounting (see H.R. 2814), H7329 [22JY]

———clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies (see S. 735), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1530), H2585 [1AP]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S8559 [25JN]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see S. 206), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 697), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 286), H136 [8JA]

———compute the deduction for depreciation of certain property on a neutral cost recovery basis (see H.R. 1339), H1954 [18MR]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 3650), H12320 [25NO]

———deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (see S. 1975), S15975 [25NO]

———deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 2418), H5265 [11JN]

———deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (see S. 936), S5483 [29AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 2888), H7616 [24JY]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (see S. 477), S2920 [27FE]

———disclose to State and local law enforcement agencies individuals using Social Security numbers of others to claim tax benefits (see H.R. 2774), H7085 [17JY]

———employer credit for hiring new employees (see H.R. 3608), H12308 [21NO]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 767), H699 [13FE]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (see S. 1476), S10045 [28JY]

———encourage investment in high productivity property (see H.R. 1234), H1810 [12MR]

———encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (see S. 680), S4166 [20MR]

———enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 518), H268 [31JA]

———ensure dividend and interest income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (see S. 26), S35 [7JA]

———ensure dividend income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (see S. 25), S35 [7JA]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see S. 661), S3993 [19MR] (see H.R. 2614), H6261 [26JN]

———exclude dividends received by individuals from gross income (see S. 24), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 225, 226), H59 [7JA]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see S. 1936), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 3527), H11650 [19NO]

———exclude working capital in applying the accumulated earnings tax (see H.R. 2822), H7329 [22JY]

———exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (see S. 1681), S12192 [30SE]

———expand areas designated as renewal communities based on new census data (see S. 400), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 840), H703 [13FE]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see S. 1018), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit to the health insurance costs paid by former employers (see H.R. 3601), H12307 [21NO]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand depreciation benefits available to small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see S. 158), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 179), H58 [7JA]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 717), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 930), H1394 [26FE]

———expand incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 402), H217 [28JA]

———expand income averaging to include the trade or business of fishing (see S. 1831), S14176 [6NO]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see S. 850), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 714), H460 [12FE]

———expand special depreciation allowance (see S. 879), S5174 [10AP]

———expand tax benefits for the New York Liberty Zone (see H.R. 3508), H11391 (see H.R. 3508), H11514 [18NO]

———expand the expense treatment for small businesses and provide a shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 1126), H1679 [6MR]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H4204 [15MY]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see S. 1491), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 1818), H3353 [11AP]

———extend and expand the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions of computers to provide public access to computers (see H.R. 1131), H1679 [6MR]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 1331), H1953 [18MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 3521), H11650 [19NO]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see S. 487), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees (see S. 1702), S12376 [2OC]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 2815), H7329 [22JY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (see S. 1494), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2448), H5365 [12JN]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1481), H2471 [27MR]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see S. 1093), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 1052), H1514 [4MR]

———impose flat tax only on individual taxable earned income and business taxable income (see S. 907), S5343 [11AP]

———improve portability of retirement savings and expand pension coverage and savings opportunities (see S. 1912), S15406 [21NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE] (see S. 351), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 662), H389 [11FE]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see S. 265), S1813 [30JA] (see H.R. 727), H460 [12FE]

———increase and modify the exclusion for qualified small business stock and reduce the depreciation recovery period for certain restaurant buildings (see S. 106), S132 [9JA]

———increase expensing for small business and allow small business to compute the deduction for depreciation of certain property on a neutral cost recovery basis (see H.R. 1079), H1639 [5MR]

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H59 [7JA]

———increase incentives for business investments in low-income communities and small businesses (see H.R. 1135), H1679 [6MR]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 492), H244 [29JA]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H59 [7JA]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———installment reporting of certain gain from the sale of an interest in service business (see H.R. 1129), H1679 [6MR]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see S. 1917), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 3042), H8081 [9SE]

———make alternative minimum tax exemption increase permanent (see S. 102), S37 [7JA]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 52), S36 [7JA] (see S. 150), S230 [13JA]

———make the additional tax on early distributions from certain pension plans inapplicable in the case of hardship of certain employees due to facility closures or employers in bankruptcy (see H.R. 2545), H5662 [19JN]

———modify at-risk rules for publicly traded nonrecourse debt (see H.R. 451), H242 [29JA]

———modify small refiner exception to the oil depletion deduction (see S. 934), S5483 [29AP]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see S. 756), S4629 [1AP]

———modify unrelated business income limitation on investment in certain debt-financed properties (see S. 855), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 739), H461 [12FE]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see S. 34), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H242 [29JA]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see S. 1371), S9049 [8JY] (see H.R. 1222), H1810 [12MR]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity (see S. 1290), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2313), H4876 [3JN]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see S. 1495), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2228), H4735 [22MY]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1671), H2938 [8AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see S. 384), S2341 [12FE] (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (see S. 1979), S15976 [25NO]

———prohibit treatment of certain games of chance as an unrelated trade or business expense (see H.R. 3073), H8175 [10SE]

———promote, protect, and clarify status of professional employer organizations (see S. 1269), S7926 [16JN] (see H.R. 2178), H4527 [21MY]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12607 [15OC] (see H.R. 3184), H8949 [25SE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see S. 1703), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 876), H1331 [25FE]

———provide a credit for offering employer-based health insurance coverage and establish health plan purchasing pools (see S. 1901), S15287 [20NO]

———provide a credit for qualifying clean technology engines (see H.R. 2838), H7454 [23JY]

———provide a rebate to individuals for payroll taxes and provide employers with an income tax credit for payroll taxes paid during the payroll tax holiday period (see S. 911), S5343 [11AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain improvements to retail space (see H.R. 3561), H11701 [20NO]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S3369 [7MR] (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 571), H319 [5FE]

———provide a special depreciation allowance for property acquired during a certain period (see H.R. 683), H390 [11FE]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide a tax credit for small employer-based health insurance coverage in States in which such coverage is mandated (see S. 1972), S15975 [25NO]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (see H.R. 3343), H9738 [20OC]

———provide credit for farmers' investments in value-added agriculture (see H.R. 136), H56 [7JA]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 790), H700 [13FE]

———provide economic incentives for the preservation of open space and conservation of natural resources (see H.R. 2036), H3856 [8MY]

———provide energy tax incentives (see S. 597), S3504 [11MR] (see S. 1149), S7134 [23MY]

———provide excise tax reform and simplification (see S. 1962), S15975 [25NO]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see S. 267), S1813 [30JA] (see H.R. 2044), H3972 [9MY]

———provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (see H.R. 2166), H4367 [20MY]

———provide for an election for special tax treatment of certain S corporation conversions (see H.R. 1791), H3352 [11AP]

———provide for employee benefits for work site employees of certain corporations operating on a cooperative basis (see H.R. 541), H318 [5FE]

———provide for Small Business Protection Accounts (see H.R. 2591), H5814 [24JN]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 302), H137 [8JA]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H8282 [16SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see S. 2), S2919 [27FE] (see S. 135), S133 [9JA] (see S. 414), S2522 [14FE] (see S. 1054), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 2), H1459 [27FE] (see H.R. 459), H242 [29JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration (see H. Res. 227), H3855 [8MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 253), H4733 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 249), H4527 [21MY]

———provide incentives for investing in companies involved in space-related activities (see H.R. 914), H1333 [25FE]

———provide incentives for manufacturing businesses (see S. 1885), S15061 [18NO]

———provide incentives for new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings (see H.R. 1271), H1900 [13MR]

———provide incentives for the ownership and control of corporations by employees (see H.R. 913), H1333 [25FE]

———provide incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses (see H.R. 2604), H5928 [25JN]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see S. 507), S3086 [4MR]

———provide physicians and other health care professionals with a credit for qualified expenditures for medical professional malpractice insurance (see S. 1055), S6070 [13MY]

———provide procedural fairness in application of controlled group provisions to employers who contribute to multiemployer pension plans and engage in bona fide corporate transactions (see S. 1857), S14804 [12NO]

———provide tax credits for Indian investment and employment (see H.R. 388), H171 [27JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

———provide tax relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into condominiums (see S. 58), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1383), H2268 [20MR]

———provide that the foreign tax credit not be redetermined relative to refunds of unlawful foreign taxes to taxpayers who successfully challenge those taxes (see H.R. 940), H1395 [26FE]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and allow exclusion of dividends for individuals (see H.R. 170), H57 [7JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H53 [7JA]

———reduce corporate refunds by fines and penalties imposed for improper accounting or reporting practices or financial misstatements (see H.R. 2836), H7454 [23JY]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for certain software and qualified technological equipment (see H.R. 1232), H1810 [12MR]

———reduce holding period relative to determination whether horses are certain business assets (see S. 1759), S12888 [20OC]

———reform Internal Revenue Code (see H. Con. Res. 141), H2938 [8AP]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H9129 [1OC]

———reinstate Superfund and oil spill excise taxes and extend leaking underground storage tank taxes (see H.R. 610), H321 [5FE]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (see H.R. 2896), H7781 [25JY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 43), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1233), H1810 [12MR]

———repeal benefits relative to company-owned life insurance (see H.R. 2127), H4203 [15MY]

———repeal corporate income tax and estate and gift taxes, impose flat tax on earned income of individuals, and provide amnesty for tax liability from prior taxable years (see H.R. 1789), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (see H.R. 45), H53 [7JA]

———repeal exclusion for extraterritorial income and provide a deduction relating to income attributable to U.S. production activities (see S. 1688), S12193 [30SE]

———repeal extraterritorial income exclusion and simplify rules for U.S. businesses operating abroad (see S. 1475), S10045 [28JY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 970), S5650 [1MY] (see S. 1637), S11723 [18SE] (see S. 1922), S15407 [21NO] (see S. 1964), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 1769), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see S. 1493), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 25), H52 [7JA]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 44), S36 [7JA]

———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (see S. 1482), S10140 [29JY]

———repeal the mid-quarter convention for depreciable property (see H.R. 1535), H2585 [1AP]

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 61), H54 [7JA]

———restore applicability of estate tax to estates over a certain amount and a maximum rate, and deposit revenues from estate tax into Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 2532), H5662 [19JN]

———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see S. 1408), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 1313), H1953 [18MR]

———restore standards for determining employee status of technical workers (see H.R. 1488), H2471 [27MR]

———S corporation reform (see H.R. 1896), H3570 [30AP]

———simplify certain Internal Revenue Code provisions relative to individuals and small businesses (see H.R. 22), H52 [7JA]

———simplify certain rules governing the taxation of U.S. businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 285), H136 [8JA]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (see H.R. 1939), H3636 [1MY]

———stimulate economic development by enhancing the availability and benefits of small issue bonds (see H.R. 1140), H1680 [6MR]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see S. 752), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1536), H2585 [1AP]

———treat spaceports like airports under exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 644), H322 [5FE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see S. 1566), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 1824), H3354 [11AP]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see S. 1595), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 2399), H5173 [10JN]

———treatment of certain expenses for disabled workers (see S. 1560), S10906 [1AU]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see S. 1305), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 870), H1331 [25FE]

———treatment of certain reinvested gains by S corporations (see H.R. 1498), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H6603 [10JY]

———treatment of charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food inventory (see H.R. 543), H318 [5FE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 807), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles used by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 185), H58 [7JA]

———treatment of corporate expatriation transactions (see S. 513), S3086 [4MR]

———treatment of corporate reorganization or division (see S. 933), S5483 [29AP]

———treatment of depreciation of wireless telecommunications equipment (see S. 895), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 1927), H3635 [1MY]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs (see H.R. 149), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (see H.R. 3155), H8490 [23SE]

———treatment of employee leasing organizations (see H.R. 1270), H1900 [13MR]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1368 [22JA] (see S. 393), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 1504), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of frequent flyer mileage awards (see H.R. 1139), H1679 [6MR]

———treatment of investments in wind energy facilities (see H.R. 1099), H1640 [5MR]

———treatment of meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 2094), H4130 [14MY]

———treatment of natural gas distribution lines (see S. 360), S2187 [11FE]

———treatment of natural gas pipelines, equipment, and infrastructure (see H.R. 1468), H2470 [27MR]

———treatment of private activity bonds for water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3410), H10235 [30OC]

———treatment of qualified rental office furniture (see S. 1578), S11032 [3SE] (see H.R. 1597), H2819 [3AP]

———treatment of small businesses (see S. 842), S5059 [9AP]

———treatment of startup partnerships and S corporations (see H.R. 3225), H9130 [1OC]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

———treatment of unrelated business taxable income (see H.R. 1912), H3635 [1MY]

———update optional methods for computing self-employment net earnings (see H.R. 2747), H6868 [15JY]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see H.R. 2530), H5662 [19JN]

———equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

———facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see S. 865), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1320), H1953 [18MR]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1963, 1973), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3558), H11701 [20NO]

———require customer consent to the provision of wireless call location information (see H.R. 71), H54 [7JA]

———require vendors of multichannel services to protect the privacy of their customers (see H.R. 3511), H11391 (see H.R. 3511), H11514 [18NO]

Telecommunications Development Fund (investment corporation): improve (see H.R. 747), H461 [12FE]

Telephones: improve wireless service (see S. 1216), S7540 [9JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 2052), H3973 [9MY]

———reinstate authority of the FCC and local franchising authorities to regulate cable television rates (see H.R. 2478), H5407 [16JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 209, 228), H59 [7JA]

———extend (S. 23), consideration (see H. Res. 14), H51 [7JA]

———provide for an alternative trigger for second-tier benefits (see H.R. 2111), H4130 [14MY]

Terrorism: ensure that appropriate security measures are taken to address threat of terrorism against facilities that manufacture, use, or process potentially dangerous chemicals (see S. 994), S5725 [5MY]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 1861), H3451 [29AP]

———improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (see S. 216), S1479 [23JA]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 666), S3993 [19MR]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

———ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (see S. 1177), S7235 [3JN]

———make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (see H.R. 1091), H1640 [5MR]

———prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H11359 [17NO]

———replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (see H.R. 1566), H2702 [2AP]

———replace existing tobacco program with a federally chartered corporation, compensate quota holders, provide transition assistance for producers and increase competitiveness of domestically produced tobacco (see H.R. 986), H1462 [27FE]

———replace existing tobacco program with programs designed to assist producers, compensate quota holders for the loss of quota asset value, and assist producers who forgo obtaining a production license (see H.R. 245), H134 [8JA]

———require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales (see H.R. 3162), H8904 [24SE]

Tourist trade: establish a pilot program for the promotion of travel and tourism in the U.S. through international broadcasting (see H.R. 2002), H3760 [7MY]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2308), H4875 [3JN]

———amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (see S. 1299), S8232 [19JN]

———amend trade adjustment assistance program to establish a demonstration project to provide self-employment training and assistance to eligible adversely affected workers (see H.R. 1807), H3353 [11AP]

Tradeswomen: tribute (see S. Res. 162), S7541 [9JN]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see S. 1776), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 2863), H7615 [24JY]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see S. 1667), S12056 [26SE] (see H.R. 1137), H1679 [6MR]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 871), H1331 [25FE]

Truth in Lending Act: require stores offering credit or charge accounts to prominently display certain information (see H.R. 3135), H8381 [17SE]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring (see S. 119), S132 [9JA]

U.S. Antidumping Act: repeal (see H.R. 1073), H1515 [4MR]

U.S. Boxing Administration: establish (see S. 275), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 1281), H1901 [13MR]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see S. 1416), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2738), H6868 [15JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (see H. Res. 329), H7328 [22JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see S. 1417), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2739), H6868 [15JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (see H. Res. 329), H7328 [22JY]

Unemployment: provide a Federal payment, or reimbursement, to States for special unemployment assistance to individuals participating in qualified worker training programs (see H.R. 3010), H7948 [4SE]

Urban areas: encourage development and integrated use by public and private sectors of remote sensing and other geospatial information to assist in management of community growth (see H.R. 1292), H1901 [13MR]

Veterans: establish development program for disabled veterans' small businesses, reauthorize National Veterans Business Development Corp., programs, and establish procurement goal for veterans' small businesses (see H.R. 1712), H3301 [10AP]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H2470 [27MR]

Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (see H.J. Res. 64), H6464 [9JY]

Walker, C.J.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1465 [27FE]

Web's Construction Co., Inc.: relief (see H.R. 649), H323 [5FE]

Women: collect data on the availability of credit for women-owned business (see H.R. 1846), H3451 [29AP]

———provide comprehensive pension protection (see S. 1617), S11479 [15SE]

Workforce Investment Act: provide for job training grant pilot program (see S. 988), S5725 [5MY]

———reauthorize (see S. 1627), S11648 [17SE]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 441), H11359 [17NO] (see H. Res. 445), H11391 (see H. Res. 445), H11515 [18NO]

———encourage greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets (see S. Res. 217), S10906 [1AU]

———request investigation of cause of confidential interim report on U.S. steel safeguard measure being widely leaked to the media (see H. Res. 328), H7225 [21JY]

World War II: condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H9033 [30SE]

———preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former POW used as slave labor (see H.R. 1703), H3052 [9AP] (see H.R. 1864), H3452 [29AP]

Cloture motions

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8894 [7JY], S9083 [9JY]

Conference reports

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622), H12198-H12214 [21NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (H.R. 2), H4625-H4706 [22MY]

Cost Estimates

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), E1742 [9SE]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act (S. 150): CBO, S13033 [22OC]

———CBO (intergovernmental mandates), S14169 [6NO]

Court documents

District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma ruling in U.S. Security, et al., v. FTC relative to ``do-not-call'' registry implementation, S11891 [24SE]

Descriptions

Fortune (publication) system for choosing the 50 Best Companies for Minorities, E1447 [11JY]

Small Business Expensing Improvement Act (S. 158), S300 [14JA]

Essays

Way My Life Is Going Now Is Just Perfect: Mario Argueta, E958 [15MY]

Excerpts

``Collapse of the Common Good,'' Philip Howard, S9063 [9JY]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Small Business Health Fairness Act (S. 545), S3263-S3265 [6MR]

Women's Small Business Programs Improvement Act (S. 1154), S7151 [23MY]

Factsheets

Animal Drug User Fee Act Performance Goals and Procedures: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, S14791 [12NO]

Bush Administration's Contracts With Halliburton (company): Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, S6915 [22MY]

Derivatives and Their Impact on the Mining Industry, S7662 [11JN]

Smokeless (``Spit'') Tobacco in the U.S.—An Overview of the Health Risks and Industry Marketing Aimed at Children, E1145-E1147 [5JN]

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring (S. 119), S118 [9JA]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Spit Tobacco Products, E1147 [5JN]

Letters

Allow Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles: James Firman, National Council on the Aging, S8394 [24JN]

Allow private sector businesses to compete against Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for Federal procurement contracts: Billy Carroll, C&C Office Supply Co., S2206 [11FE]

———Diane Lake, Economy Office Products, Inc., S2206 [11FE]

———Rick Buchholz, Christianson's Business Furniture, Inc., S2206 [11FE]

———Ruthanne S. Pitts, Simmons Contract Furnishings (business), S2206 [11FE]

Animal Drug User Fee Act: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S14791 [12NO]

Antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act: John Ashcroft, Attorney General and Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative, S6632 [19MY]

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act: Carol Wayman, National Congress for Community Economic Development, S3892 [18MR]

———Don Chen, Smart Growth America (organization), S3892 [18MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3893 [18MR]

———F. Barton Harvey III, Enterprise Foundation, S3892 [18MR]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, S3892 [18MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3893 [18MR]

Cash balance pension conversion: several Members of Congress, S1792 [30JA]

Chemical facility security relative to terrorism: Thomas J. Ridge, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Christine Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, S297 [14JA]

Clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers: L. Robert McConnell and Michelle Vaughan, National Rehabilitation Association, H3812 [8MY]

———Richard Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America, H3813 [8MY]

Climate Stewardship Act: Bob Epstein and Nicole Lederer, Environmental Entrepreneurs (organization), S13487 [29OC]

———David Roux, Silver Lake Partners, Inc., S13597 [30OC]

———Donald L. Evans, Sec. of Commerce, Elaine L. Chao, Sec. of Labor, and Marianne L. Horinko, EPA, S13495 [29OC], S13596 [30OC]

———James L. Martin, 60 Plus Association, S13579 [30OC]

———Michael L. Marvin, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, S13486 [29OC]

———several business leaders, S13487 [29OC], S13597 [30OC]

———several organizations, S13582 [30OC]

———several scientists, S13507 [29OC]

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5183 [11JN]

———Steven K. Berry, Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, H5183 [11JN]

Conflict of interest allegations of Richard Perle relative to membership on Defense Policy Board: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Ari Schwartz, Center for Democracy and Technology, S13021 [22OC]

———Chris Murray, Consumers Union, S13021 [22OC]

———John Scheibel, Yahoo! Inc., S13022 [22OC]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S13021 [22OC]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S13021 [22OC]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles: Alan Reuther, International Union, United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, S9895 [24JY]

———Charles E. Frank, S10113 [29JY]

———Marianne McInerney, American International Automobile Dealers Association, S10104 [29JY]

Create a more efficient electrical grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: several Senators, S15162 [19NO]

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: Alan H. Richardson, American Public Power Association, S9997 [28JY]

———Davis L. Sokol, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., S9998 [28JY]

———Donald F. Santa, Jr., Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, S9999 [28JY]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S9998 [28JY]

———Independent Petroleum Association of America and Natural Gas Supply Association, S9999 [28JY]

———Jan Schori, Large Public Power Council, S9998 [28JY]

———Michehl R. Gent, North American Electric Reliability Council, S9999 [28JY]

———Senator Fitzgerald, S9997 [28JY]

———Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, S9996 [28JY]

———several Senators, S9997 [28JY]

———several State commissions, S9998 [28JY]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

———several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

Delta Air Lines, Inc., executive compensation: Leo F. Mullins, Delta Air Lines, H2805 [3AP]

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation: Bruce Bass and Gary Machan, IBP, Inc., S14114 [6NO]

———several organizations, S14112 [6NO]

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H6643 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel: Kenneth Delacruz, Metal Trades Council of New London County, H4588 [22MY]

———M.W. Toner, General Dynamics Corp., H4588 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Asa Hutchinson, DEA, S8206 [19JN]

———Donna E. Shalala, S8204 [19JN]

———Mark B. McClellan, FDA, S8203, S8205 [19JN]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S8204 [19JN]

Disapprove FCC ruling on media ownership rules: Neil Faber, NexGen Media Worldwide, Inc., S11516 [16SE]

———several Senators, S11388 [11SE]

Energy Market Oversight Act: Alan H. Richardson, American Public Power Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Bill Carnahan, Southern California Public Power Authority, S3098 [4MR]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Dan Richard, PG&E Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S3098 [4MR]

———John E. Bryson, Edison International, S3097 [4MR]

———Joseph E. Ronan, Jr., Calpine Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Pat Wood III, FERC, S3097 [4MR]

———Roy Thilly, Transmission Access Policy Study Group, S3099 [4MR]

———several consumer organizations, S3099 [4MR]

———Vincent Viola and J. Robert Collins, New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., S3098 [4MR]

Enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs: Timothy J. Muris, FTC, S15886 [25NO]

EPA and OMB proposed rule setting maximum achievable control technology standards to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants: several Senators, S14249 [7NO]

Essential Air Service Program funding: Aliceann Wohlbruck, National Association of Development Organizations, S7799 [12JN]

———Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, S7798 [12JN]

———Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamagordo, NM, S7798 [12JN]

———John D. (Mike) Rice, New Mexico Aviation Division, S7798 [12JN]

———several Representatives, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

———several Senators, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), E2463 [25NO]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2463 [25NO]

FCC media ownership rules: Ross Connelly, Vermont Press Association, S6971 [22MY]

FCC review of media ownership rules: Representative Sanders, E435 [12MR]

Federal competitive outsourcing: Paul J. Gessing, National Taxpayers Union, Adrian T. Moore, Reason Foundation, Randall W. Hatcher, MAU, Inc., and Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Charles W. Colson and Pat Nolan, Prison Fellowship Ministries, H10474 [6NO]

———Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H10473 [6NO]

FERC authority to review public utility mergers: Richard L. Weill, MBIA Insurance Corp., S10123 [29JY]

FERC investigation into fraud and manipulation of California energy crisis: Senator Feinstein, S3015 [3MR]

FERC protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act: Nielsen Cochran, Mississippi Public Service Commission, S10573 [31JY]

Financial Accounting Standards Board independence: Eugene D. O'Kelly, KPMG LLP, E1848 [22SE]

Include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising: several health organizations, S8609 [26JN]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Bill Bogaard, Mayor of Pasadena, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Dan Albert, Mayor of Monterey, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———David F. Romero, Mayor of San Luis Obispo, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Judith Valles, Mayor of San Bernardino, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Mark A. Peterson, Mayor of Concord, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———R.E. Lamkin, Mayor of Lakeport, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Robert D'Amato, S14236 [7NO]

———Roderick J. Wood, S14236 [7NO]

———Stacey Murphy, Mayor of Burbank, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———Walter Allen III, Mayor of Covina, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———William H. Batey II, Mayor of Moreno Valley, CA, S14236 [7NO]

Investigation of prices charged to import gasoline into Iraq by Halliburton (company): Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House) and Representative Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E2557 [15DE]

Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act: Thomas Zogg, H3882 [9MY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: several Senators, S6472 [15MY]

———several State and local Government organizations, S6473 [15MY]

Make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain SBA loans: Ardith Wieworka, Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services, S4972 [8AP]

———Christopher Sikes, Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund, Inc., S4972 [8AP]

———Edward P. Madaus, Guild of St. Agnes (nonprofit organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Eric Korsh, Neighborhood Business Builders (organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Erika Eurkus, ACCION, USA (nonprofit organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Heather Danton, South Eastern Economic Development Corp., S4972 [8AP]

———Julie A. Cripe, Omni Bank N.A., S4970 [8AP]

Manipulation of electricity markets: Joseph T. Kelliher, S13999 [5NO]

Medicare drug plans and organizations transfer of savings from drug manufacturers' rebate, discount, and incentive programs to local pharmacies and consumers: Barry F. Scher and John J. Fegan, Ahold USA, Inc., S8183 [19JN]

———John J. Motley III, Food Marketing Institute, S8183 [19JN]

———Joseph A. Piohler, Kroger Co., S8184 [19JN]

———Randy Hutton, Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., S8184 [19JN]

Military Pay Comparability Act: Military Coalition, E831 [1MY]

National laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H7130 [18JY]

———Representative Hobson, Committee on Appropriations (House), H7130 [18JY]

National Wildlife Refuge System concessions policy: Steve Williams, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H11448 [18NO]

Natural gas prices and supply: several Senators, S7527 [9JN]

———Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, S7527 [9JN]

Pension Security Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4060 [14MY]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4060 [14MY]

People's Republic of China compliance with World Trade Organization accession commitments: William Primosch, National Association of Manufacturers, H10069-H10071 [29OC]

Permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Thomas Huebner and M. Betrice Grause, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, E2174 [30OC]

Postal Service privatization: Representatives Cummings and Danny K. Davis, Congressional Black Caucus, E432 [12MR]

Prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard: Jackie Speier, California State Senate, S13861 [4NO], S13981 [5NO]

Prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied: Charles Bofferding, Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, S8616 [26JN]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S8616 [26JN]

———Rod Shafer, Washington State Pharmacy Association, S8616 [26JN]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S8616 [26JN]

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf and impose time limits on considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects: several Members of Congress, H9341 [8OC]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S7748 [12JN]

———Florida congressional delegation, H9344 [8OC]

———several Representatives, H9343 [8OC]

Prohibit funding for implementing IRS regulations allowing the conversion of defined benefit pension plans into cash balance plans: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S13091 [23OC]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S11790 [23SE]

———Camille Fleenor, American Council of Engineering Companies, S11796 [23SE]

———Chuck Luttrell, S11798 [23SE]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S11797 [23SE]

———Lin Yeazell, S11799 [23SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S11797 [23SE]

———Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation, S11790 [23SE]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste (organization), S11797 [23SE]

———Thomas C. Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association, S11789 [23SE]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Prohibit personal loans to corporate directors or chief officers: Senators Collins and Levin, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2179 [11FE]

Provide tax incentives for economic recovery: Senator Frist, S5313 [11AP]

———Senators Snowe, Breaux, Baucus, and Voinovich, S5313 [11AP]

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements: Mary K. Barnwell, S9622 [21JY]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13974 [5NO]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S13977 [5NO]

———Charles A. Acquard, National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, S13979 [5NO]

———Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S13978 [5NO]

———Jack Gerard, National Mining Association, S7661 [11JN]

———Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan, S13979 [5NO]

———President's Working Group on Financial Markets, S7676, S7680 [11JN]

———Ralph A. Lambiase, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S13978 [5NO]

———Randall Dodd, Financial Policy Forum Derivatives Study Center, S13979 [5NO]

———several business leaders, S13978 [5NO]

———several financial organizations, S7662 [11JN]

———several Government officials, S13969 [5NO]

———several Senators, S13969 [5NO]

Reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales: M. Kristen Rand, Violence Policy Center, S1493 [23JA]

Religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486: Representatives Pitts and Chris Smith, H6997 [16JY]

———Tom Coburn, H6593 [10JY], H6997 [16JY]

Remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers: Howard M. Radzely, Dept. of Labor, S1726 [29JA]

———Senator Leahy, S1726 [29JA]

———Senators Leahy and Grassley, S1725, S1726 [29JA]

Remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services: several Representatives, H9960, H9961 [28OC]

———several Senators, H9960 [28OC]

Request for Defense Policy Board minutes from meetings and financial records: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations: AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

———Richard L. Trumka and Sonny Hall, AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

Restoration of Freedom of Information Act: several media organizations, S3637 [12MR]

SEC authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws: Harvey L. Pitt, SEC, S4947 [8AP]

———William H. Donaldson, SEC, S4946 [8AP]

SEC Civil Enforcement Act: Harvey L. Pitt, SEC, S1076 [16JA]

Small Business Health Fairness Act: Douglas Holtz-Eakin, CBO, H5634 [19JN]

Small Business Liability Reform Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S10676 [31JY]

———James A. Anderson, Jr., National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, S10676 [31JY]

———Kathy R. Van Kleeck, Motorcycle Industry Council, S10675 [31JY]

———Small Business Legal Reform Coalition, S10675 [31JY]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information: Clint Trout, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S13878 [4NO]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———John Gressman, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, S13878 [4NO]

———Michael D. Maves, AMA, S13878 [4NO]

———Representatives Emanuel and Walter B. Jones, S13879 [4NO]

———Steven M. Thompson, California Medical Association, S13878 [4NO]

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1215 [21JA]

———Lloyd L. Eagan and Ellen Garvey, S1174 [21JA]

———Martha A. Marks, REP America (organization), S1174 [21JA]

———Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S1173 [21JA]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1213 [21JA]

———Robert Perciasepe, EPA, S1212, S1215 [21JA]

———Senators Inhofe and Breaux, S1212 [21JA]

———several Senators, S1173, S1224 [21JA]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act extension: Barry B. Anderson, CBO, S1325 [22JA]

———Elaine L. Chao, Sec. of Labor, S12 [7JA]

Textile commercial availability provisions clarification under U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: David M. Spooner, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, E1685 [4SE]

Tobacco Market Transition Act: Henry S. West, Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association, and George Marks, Burley Stabilization Corp., S10189 [30JY]

———Johnny Bullock and Dean M. Wallace, Council for Burley Tobacco, S10189 [30JY]

———several State farm bureau presidents, S10189 [30JY]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), E1145, E1148 [5JN]

———Richard H. Verheij, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1147 [5JN]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute funding: Senator McConnell, S2433 [13FE]

Lists

African Growth and Opportunity Act eligible countries, E1465 [14JY]

Amendments rejected during consideration of H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1983 [19MR]

Bibliography of select research on the health impacts of soot, S3349 [7MR]

Californians' experiences with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Court cases in which Deborah L. Cook ruled in favor of an employee, S5708 [5MY]

Economists' and industry leaders' statements supporting President Bush's tax plan to provide incentives for economic recovery, S3853 [18MR]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act consumer protections, H12216 [21NO]

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc., civic contributions by employees, E1758 [10SE]

Medical malpractice awards in California under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, S8883 [7JY]

Organizations and businesses helping to promote civic education, E1958 [2OC], E2080 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Organizations involved in California financial privacy legislation negotiations, H8149 [10SE]

Organizations opposing S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act, S13598 [30OC]

Projected State shares of tobacco settlement payments under the Intermediate Sanctions Compensatory Revenue Adjustment (ISCRAA) Act, S5240 [10AP]

State-owned corporations in Singapore, S10491 [31JY]

Supporters of Feingold amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on protection of consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10206 [30JY]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Request To Market Certain Tobacco Products as Less Harmful Than Cigarettes: A.E. Cameron, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1150 [5JN]

———Barry J. Nova, Sr., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1148-E1150 [5JN]

Messages

Telecommunications Services Payments to Cuba: President Bush, S3160 [5MR], H1603 [5MR]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: President Bush, S9403 [15JY], H6841 [15JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: President Bush, S9402 [15JY], H6834 [15JY]

Motions

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H2097 [19MR]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13875, S13890 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H10514 [6NO]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3817 [8MY]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), S8871 [7JY]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4089 [14MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5636 [19JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8346 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3940, H3954 [9MY], H4534 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6174 [14MY], S6408, S6410, S6411, S6412, S6414, S6421, S6423, S6424, S6425, S6426, S6428, S6429, S6430, S6431, S6432, S6441, S6443 [15MY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H86, H88 [8JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7515 [24JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7349, H7350 [23JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7512 [24JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7349, H7350 [23JY]

Poems

``Corporate Credo 1,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

``Corporate Credo 2,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

Press releases

Prohibit New Dept. of the Interior Competitive Outsourcing Studies Funding: Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

———Wilderness Society, S11789 [23SE]

Proclamations

SBA Week: President Bush, H8245 [16SE]

Proposals

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2989): compromise language to ensure fair treatment of Federal employees in competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15916 [25NO]

State and local officials' alternative to S. 150, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S12567-S12569 [15OC]

Questions and answers

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement sugar provisions: Senator Conrad and Robert B. Zoellick, S10582 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Acosta, Barbara: Durango Area Chamber Resort Association Athena Award recipient, E1523 [18JY]

Ada, Pedro P.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

Advertising: create Federal advertising procurement opportunities for minority business concerns (H.R. 132), E27 [8JA]

Aetna Inc.: anniversary, E1209 [11JN]

African Americans: convening of African American leadership summit, H4188-H4192 [15MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1464 [14JY]

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, H6620, H6640-H6648 [14JY], H12837 [8DE], E1504 [17JY], E1536 [18JY]

———ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (H.R. 3242), E2527 [8DE]

Air pollution: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, H8224 [16SE], E1866 [23SE]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (H.R. 2042), E903 [9MY]

Airlines: impose conditions on use of federally provided relief funds, H2797 [3AP]

———prohibit air carriers receiving Federal assistance from reducing services, H8058 [9SE]

Alameda County, CA: anniversary of East Bay Conversion and Reinversion Commission, E160 [6FE]

Alamosa County, CO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce, E2502 [8DE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (H. Res. 394), H10249, H10250 [4NO], E2231 [5NO]

American Eagle Harley-Davidson/Buell Dealership: tribute, E859 [1MY]

American Forest & Paper Association: tribute to paper recovery efforts, E1034 [21MY]

American Frozen Food Institute: anniversary, E164 [6FE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, E1711 [5SE]

AmeriChoice Alliance, Inc.: American Association of Health Plans/Wyeth Pharmaceuticals HERA Bronze award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

AMI Semiconductor, Inc.: initial public offering of common stock on Nasdaq National Market, E1972 [2OC]

Amtrak: make funding contingent upon submission of reports required under corporate accountability law, H8052, H8053 [9SE]

Analytical Services, Inc.: NASA Woman Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E1868 [23SE]

Anaya, Pedro: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 1086), H5104-H5106 [10JN]

———encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 1086), permission to file supplemental report, H4922 [4JN]

Arcata Associates, Inc.: NASA Minority Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E1919 [30SE]

Armed Forces: ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (H.R. 1885), E830 [1MY]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4847 [3JN], H4883-H4892, H4902, H4919 [4JN], E1139, E1156, E1170 [5JN], E1175 [9JN], E1198 [11JN]

———tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (H. Res. 201), H4892-H4895, H4902, H4920 [4JN], E1174 [9JN], E1189 [10JN], E1198 [11JN]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, E983 [15MY]

———reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 2038), E906 [9MY]

AT&T Corp.: advertising campaign relative to regulation of local telephone service, H2590 [2AP]

———layoff of employees by wireless unit, H11519 [19NO]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, H2784, H2785 [3AP], H2870-H2872, H2913, H2917 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (H.R. 1553), E654 [2AP]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation, H5161 [10JN]

———prohibit funding from supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security to any air carrier that discontinues service to Killeen, TX, Municipal Airport, H2806, H2807 [3AP]

———provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H5230 [11JN]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H7869, H7870 [4SE]

———provide relief to the airline industry (H.R. 1366), E512 [19MR]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, H2793 [3AP]

Bank One Corp.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Delaware Small Business Champion Award recipient, E130 [5FE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1960, H1961, H1991-H2100 [19MR], H2256 [20MR], E534 [20MR], E551 [21MR], E623 [31MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1981-H1988 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), corrections in engrossment, H2100 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), motion to recommit, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

———discourage predatory lending practices, H1982 [19MR]

———increase cap on wage and benefit claims, strengthen fraud provisions, and require reinstatement of retiree benefits modified within a certain period preceding filing, H2052 [19MR]

———prevent corporate abuse and provide greater protection for employees, H1983, H1985 [19MR]

———prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E551 [21MR]

———require corporations to file claims in the district where their principal place of business is located, H1994, H2053-H2055 [19MR]

———treatment of financial contracts such as derivative transactions to include banks and credit unions, H2051 [19MR]

Bausch & Lomb Inc.: anniversary, E2185 [31OC]

Becton, Dickinson and Co.: tribute to efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, E2404 [22NO]

Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC: tribute to treatment of junior partner serving in the military in Iraq, E2494 [8DE]

Blevins, Patricia: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Recognition Award recipient, E129 [5FE]

Boston, Hugh E.: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

Budget: impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

Burch Oil Co.: anniversary, E914 [9MY]

Bush, President: visit to Indiana, H4018 [14MY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5226, H5227 [11JN], H5774, H5776, H5779-H5781 [24JN], H6564 [10JY], H7041 [17JY], H7140, H7142 [18JY], H7990 [5SE], H8024 [9SE]

———compliance relative to ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, E2021 [8OC]

Cabrillo Power, LLC: Walter Jones NOAA Excellence in Business Leadership Award recipient, E493 [18MR]

California: anniversary of Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local Union No. 104, E889 [7MY]

———effects of budget cuts, H3923 [9MY]

———provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (H.R. 2158), E1005 [21MY]

Calvo's Insurance Underwriters, Inc.: anniversary, E2459 [25NO]

Cambridge, MA: anniversary of Bisuteki Japanese Steakhouse, E962 [15MY]

Cargo transportation: create an all-inclusive database that will allow State and local law enforcement officials to coordinate reports of cargo theft, H11162 [17NO]

CCH Inc.: anniversary, E980 [15MY]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7700-H7702 [25JY]

CH2M Hill, Inc.: anniversary, E1991 [7OC]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (H. Con. Res. 215), H6666-H6668 [14JY]

Chatterjee, Oona: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., H10112, H10116, H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———relationship with Halliburton (company), H2510 [31MR]

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Chicago Board Options Exchange: anniversary, E811 [30AP]

Children and youth: implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (H. Res. 414), H10062-H10071 [29OC], E2188 [31OC]

———maritime trade agreement with the U.S., E2326 [19NO]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

———Rhode Island Guard and Reserve Pro Patria award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

Citrus County, FL: observance of Industry Appreciation Week, E1799 [16SE]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2315 [26MR]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access, H1493 [4MR], E362 [4MR]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091-H10106 [29OC], E2191 [31OC]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. 436, E839 [1MY]

Coast Guard: require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5783, H5784 [24JN], H10421-H10423 [5NO]

Coastal Zone Management Act: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9336-H9341, H9344, H9345 [8OC]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H5354 [12JN]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 593), E144 [6FE]

Computers: address problems associated with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), H12186-H12198, H12297 [21NO]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), Senate amendment, H12854-H12861 [8DE], E2555 [15DE]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 1491), E604-E606 [27MR]

Consolidated Wood Products (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2255 [6NO]

Continental Airlines, Inc.: anniversary of Continental Micronesia, E1335 [24JN]

Contracts: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (H.R. 1216), E1367 [26JN]

Corporations: economic impact of mismanagement, deception, and violations of public trust, H3624 [1MY], H10332 [4NO], E132 [5FE]

———prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients, H9741 [21OC]

———prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (H.R. 3599), E2440 [23NO]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H7858, H7918, H7919 [4SE]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts in Iraq, H9974 [28OC]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (H.R. 1994), E879 [6MY]

Cortez, CO: tribute to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., employees for preserving Mesa Verde National Park artifacts, E1931 [30SE]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (H.R. 1114), H1660 [6MR], H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

———prevent domestic corporations from escaping liability from class action lawsuits through repatriation or merging with a foreign corporation, H5296, H5297 [12JN]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

Credit: address credit bureau regulations that prevent certain individuals from obtaining a credit rating, H8157 [10SE]

———allow adjustment of response time for requests for free credit reports whenever national credit bureaus experience a high volume of such requests, H8156, H8157 [10SE]

———allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any national or regional consumer reporting agency, H8160-H8163 [10SE]

———allow consumers to require confirmation of identity before any new credit account is issued in their name, H8163 [10SE]

———clarify the variables used in determining the need for a risk-based pricing notice in connection with mortgage loans, E2493 [8DE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8118-H8167 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), amendment process, H7994 [5SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12214-H12224 [21NO], E2463 [25NO], E2493, E2512 [8DE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8111-H8116 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), corrections in engrossment, H8167 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), motion to instruct conferees, H10514, H10515 [6NO]

———require entities that furnish information to credit bureaus to reinvestigate any disputed information after the consumer has asked for reinvestigation that fails to resolve the dispute, H8151, H8152 [10SE], H10514, H10515 [6NO]

Crime: increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (H.R. 346), H413-H415 [12FE]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (H.R. 669), H9735 [20OC]

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.: anniversary, E2296 [14NO]

Deary, William: SBA Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1840 [17SE]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: require roads to remain open to local residents following base closures, H4589 [22MY]

Defense Production Act: applicability to critical infrastructure protection and restoration, H9418 [15OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1680), H9416-H9418 [15OC], E2050 [15OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1680), Senate amendment, H12861, H12862 [8DE]

———require report on minority contracting, H9417 [15OC]

Delta Air Lines, Inc.: actions of Chief Executive Officer Leo F. Mullins relative to executive compensation, H2805 [3AP]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (H.R. 2273), E1055 [22MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (H.R. 2908), E1626 [25JY]

———Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program funding, H7369 [23JY]

———oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, H9417 [15OC]

Dept. of Defense: ensure that defense-related contracts are filled by U.S. defense workers, H4587, H4591 [22MY]

———ensure the use of U.S. made titanium on U.S. military systems, H10988, H10989 [7NO]

———feasibility of using small, minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses in Iraq post-conflict reconstruction, H4591, H4592 [22MY]

———improve process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel, H4588 [22MY]

———prohibit funding to overhaul, repair, or maintain naval vessels in shipyards outside the U.S. or Guam, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, H4593 [22MY]

———require use of domestic products, H3658 [6MY]

———use of U.S. industrial companies and technical assistance firms for war production, H4392 [21MY], H4587 [22MY]

———use of U.S.-flag commercial vessels for military and national security purposes under the Maritime Security Program, H4592 [22MY], E2495 [8DE]

Dept. of Energy: develop and implement a strategy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of distributed power hybrid energy systems (H.R. 1041), E335 [27FE]

———national laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding, H7129 [18JY]

———permit flexible contract arrangements that exempt companies from certain Federal patent rules, H11386 [18NO]

———sale of surplus Government property to nonprofit organizations at below market value, H2404 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (H. Res. 435), E2259 [6NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities, H5773, H5774 [24JN]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H119 [8JA]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (H.R. 239), E44 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (H.R. 3693), E2485 [8DE]

Dept. of Labor: provide technical assistance to local boards for accounting and program operation practices and establish a system for States to share information on practical workforce investment activities, H3816 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037-H7040 [17JY], H10199 [30OC]

———provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on National Wildlife Refuge System lands by lessees of such facilities (H.R. 1204), H11446-H11448 [18NO]

———require oil industry pay fair market value for oil and gas removed from public lands, H3082 [10AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to implement revisions to OMB rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, H8044-H8047 [9SE]

Dept. of Transportation: airline ticket voucher program funding, H2775, H2776 [3AP], E762 [11AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend certain authorities for health care services and reporting dates and augment certain health care business practices or programs (H.R. 3260), E2019 [8OC]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E1470 [14JY], E1552 [22JY]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (H.R. 192), H4032-H4035 [14MY], E999 [21MY]

Disasters: prohibit price gouging of products and services that are widely needed during a designated disaster (H.R. 3236), E1967 [2OC]

Diseases: encourage U.S. businesses to provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, H3608, H3609 [1MY]

District of Columbia: Anacostia Waterfront Initiative funding, H7956, H7957 [5SE]

———reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (H.R. 2882), E1588 [25JY]

Dow Chemical Co.: responsibility for injuries resulting from Union Carbide Corp., chemical accident at Bhopal, India plant, H7164 [18JY]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use, H8002 [5SE]

———discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4095 [14MY], H4342-H4349 [20MY], H4845 [3JN], H4953 [4JN], H5056-H5058 [9JN], H5155-H5159 [10JN], H5346, H5360-H5362 [12JN], H5453-H5459 [17JN], H6434 [9JY], H6858-H6864 [15JY], H9257 [7OC]

———investigate alleged pharmaceutical industry support of religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6593 [10JY], H6682-H6685 [14JY], H6873, H6996 [16JY]

Drury University: tribute to Students In Free Enterprise World Cup Team, E2306 [17NO]

DynCorp: contract to train police in Iraq, H10461 [6NO]

E.G. Bowman Co., Inc.: anniversary, E936 [13MY]

Ecology and environment: evaluation of Bush administration policies, H6842 [15JY]

Economy: address loss of manufacturing base, H10114-H10117 [29OC]

———address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through application of fairer taxation and reduction of manufacturing regulations, H4259 [20MY]

———address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through application of fairer taxation and through math and science education initiatives, H2837 [7AP]

———address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased Buy American Act compliance levels, H6807 [15JY]

———address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased research and development, H5092 [10JN]

———effects of gold standard, H8003-H8009 [5SE]

———effects of war, H1494 [4MR]

———establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity in the U.S. workforce (H.R. 3435), E2220 [4NO]

———impact of unemployment, H12753 [8DE], E2153 [28OC]

———impact of unregulated free trade on division between economic classes, H9795-H9798 [21OC], H10554-H10557 [6NO]

———importance of home building industry, E1108 [3JN]

———importance of job creation, H5069-H5076 [9JN], H5178 [11JN], H8192 [10SE], H8998 [30SE]

———investment in surface transportation infrastructure and in rail and passenger transit industries, H40 [7JA]

———national objectives priority assignments, H33-H40 [7JA], H65, H66, H127-H132 [8JA], H153, H156, H160-H165 [27JA], H173 [28JA], H1284, H1311-H1318 [25FE], H1370-H1377 [26FE], H1797-H1802 [12MR], H1938-H1944 [18MR], H2145 [20MR], H2563-H2567 [1AP], H2867, H2915 [8AP], H5069-H5076 [9JN], H7814 [3SE], H7843 [4SE], H7952 [5SE], H8270-H8276 [16SE], H8406 [23SE], H8998, H9025 [30SE], H9038 [1OC], H9259 [7OC], H9691, H9711 [20OC], H9795-H9800 [21OC], H9821, H9969 [28OC], H10241, H10324-H10330 [4NO], H10553-H10558 [6NO], H10981, H10982 [7NO], H11194 [17NO], H11519 [19NO], E111 [29JA], E1982 [7OC], E2198 [31OC]

Education: allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———establish a vocational and technical education grant program (H.R. 2762), E1503 [17JY]

Electric Energy, Inc.: anniversary, E1824 [17SE]

Electric power: ensure State actions to implement reliability standards do not adversley impact transmission reliability in other States, E2429 [23NO]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 2974), E1632 [25JY]

Emmett, ID: tribute to Rumor Mill Bakery's recognition of veterans and active duty personnel, E804 [30AP]

Employee Benefit Research Institute: anniversary, E1685 [4SE], E1735 [9SE], E1830 [17SE]

Employment: clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers, H3812 [8MY]

———dislocated worker assistance programs funding, H6528 [10JY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3766, H3777-H3820 [8MY], E475 [13MR], E925, E926, E927 [9MY], E958, E965 [15MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), amendment process, H3618 [1MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3767, H3776 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), corrections in engrossment, H3821 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), motion to recommit, H3817, H3818 [8MY]

———ensure that centers and providers of training services meet specific employment needs of local employers and participants, H3810, H3811 [8MY]

———extend age for eligibility for certain youth training programs, H3813, H3814 [8MY]

———include administrators of adult education and literacy programs on local workforce investment boards, H3809, H3810 [8MY]

———increase need-based funding to local workforce development boards, H3814, H3815 [8MY]

———prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (H.R. 2154), E996 [19MY]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (H.R. 1119), H4207 [19MY], H4260 [20MY], H5095, H5098 [10JN], E401 [7MR]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (H.R. 1119), amendment process, H4756 [2JN]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (H.R. 3530), E2341 [20NO]

———provide priority training for single parents, displaced homemakers and pregnant, single women under certain adult training programs, H3815 [8MY]

———vocational rehabilitation programs funding, E925 [9MY]

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

Enstrom Candies, Inc.: tribute, E1300 [18JN]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (H.R. 1322), H2104 [19MR]

———require equitable funding of pension plans maintained by corporations which also maintain executive pension plans (H.R. 2078), H4084 [14MY], E939 [13MY]

Etter, James: SBA Virginia Small Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1347 [25JN]

Evans, Donald L.: visit to Iraq by Sec. of Commerce, H9288 [8OC]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (H.R. 1711), E742 [11AP]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, H5206, H5207 [11JN], H8048 [9SE]

———give smaller carriers preference to certain routes in new markets, H5204 [11JN]

———permit airport sponsors to fund the environmental review process of airport development projects, H7867 [4SE]

———remove co-payments from Essential Air Service communities relative to distance from a hub, H5210, H5233-H5235 [11JN]

———remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services funding, H8059 [9SE], H9960 [28OC], H10168, H10186 [30OC]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, H5236-H5238 [11JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (H.R. 1944), H3410 [29AP], E845 [1MY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: sunset uniform national consumer protection standards, H8158-H8160 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (H.R. 956), E323 [27FE]

———clarify (H.R. 35), H25 [7JA]

Farmers Insurance Group: anniversary, E852 [1MY]

FBI: definition of ``financial institution'' relative to authority to subpoena financial records in terrorism or espionage investigations, H11674, H11676 [20NO], E2399 [22NO], E2423, E2428 [23NO], E2491 [8DE]

FCC: allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (H.R. 1396), E545 [21MR]

———amend media ownership rules, H3538 [30AP], H3965 [9MY], H12834, H12837 [8DE], E435 [12MR], E736 [11AP]

———development and deployment of high-speed communications technologies to rural areas, E743 [11AP]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (H.J. Res. 72), H9799 [21OC]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (H. Res. 218), H4095, H4096 [14MY], H4172, H4179-H4184 [15MY], H4326 [20MY], E1075 [23MY]

———impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, H1662 [6MR], H2316 [26MR], H2405 [27MR], H3056, H3058 [10AP], H3574 [1MY], H4373 [21MY], E493 [18MR], E678 [3AP], E736 [11AP], E778 [12AP], E848 [1MY], E882, E888 [7MY], E915, E916, E920 [9MY], E1004, E1006, E1007, E1008 [21MY], E1052, E1059, E1062 [22MY], E1654, E1656 [25JY]

———prohibit funding to implement new media ownership rules, H7250, H7278-H7288 [22JY]

———regulatory parity for local phone competition and broadband providers, E1210 [11JN]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, H4373 [21MY], H4532 [22MY], H4880 [4JN], E848 [1MY], E882, E888 [7MY], E915, E916, E920 [9MY], E949 [14MY], E954 [15MY], E994 [19MY], E1004, E1006, E1007, E1008, E1041 [21MY], E1050, E1052, E1059 [22MY], E1502 [17JY]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (H.R. 2212), E1059 [22MY]

———require report on ownership and control of broadcast stations used to serve language minorities (H.R. 3027), E1728 [5SE]

———ruling on media ownership rules, H4761-H4763, H4770-H4776 [2JN], H4791, H4794, H4795, H4796 [3JN], H5370 [16JN], H5415 [17JN], E1112, E1118 [3JN], E1142 [5JN], E1200 [11JN]

———strengthen regulatory guidelines to promote investment in the telecommunications industry, H2556 [1AP], H2870 [8AP]

FDA: lobbying activities relative to Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7459 [24JY]

———proposed rule for dietary supplement current good manufacturing practices, H7937 [4SE]

Federal aid programs: reduce reliance on Government subsidies, H12107 [21NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (H.R. 3377), E2150 [28OC], E2192 [31OC]

———amend relative to new animal drugs (H.R. 2079), E940 [13MY]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (H.R. 1260), H9054-H9059 [1OC], E462 [13MR]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), H10293-H10297 [4NO]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (H.R. 725), E218 [13FE]

———establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (H.R. 2652), E1617 [25JY]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (H.R. 724), E218 [13FE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts, H4360-H4365 [20MY], H4533 [22MY], H5358-H5360 [12JN]

———authorize Federal civilian contracting officers to competitively evaluate products, H10492 [6NO]

———develop programs for inmates to produce goods and services for charitable organizations, H10500-H10502 [6NO]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H3539-H3545 [30AP], H4363 [20MY], H10469-H10510 [6NO], E1948 [1OC], E2319 [19NO]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), consideration (H. Res. 428), H10374-H10376 [5NO]

———increase hourly wage earned by inmates with less than two years remaining on their prison terms, H10495 [6NO]

———maintain mandatory source contract requirement for Federal Bureau of Prisons, H10488, H10489 [6NO]

———permit GAO study on effects of eliminating mandatory source requirements, H10480-H10487 [6NO]

———permit the Attorney General to postpone, for one year, phaseout of mandatory source program law if a determination is made that the phaseout would threaten prison operations or prison safety, H10493-H10494 [6NO]

———prohibit bidding on any Federal contracts that are reserved for small business, H10488 [6NO]

———prohibit prison industries from contracting for work to provide services, H10496 [6NO]

———provide a 5-year phaseout of mandatory source program law, H10490, H10491 [6NO]

———require certain goods and services to be manufactured in the U.S., H10507 [6NO]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: provide a sunset provision relative to significant or adverse effects on the public, prison operations or safety, H10504-H10507 [6NO]

FERC: clarify jurisdiction relative to companies integrating into a regional transmission organization, H7123 [18JY]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (H.R. 781), E238, E244 [13FE]

———increase interaccount transfers from business accounts and require the FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (H.R. 758), H2527-H2533 [1AP]

———prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8131, H8141-H8149 [10SE]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities, E1729 [5SE]

———protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (H.R. 818), E268 [13FE]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), H1701-H1704 [11MR], E421 [11MR]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (H.R. 2048), H9700 [20OC]

———prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (H.R. 1286), E460 [13MR]

———support domestic shrimping industry by eliminating taxpayer subsidies for certain competitors, H7378 [23JY]

———support domestic shrimping industry by eliminating taxpayer subsidies for certain competitors (H.R. 155), E4 [8JA]

———tribute to success of scallop fishery, E1129 [4JN]

Florence, AL: anniversary of Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs (business), E808 [30AP]

Fofanah, Mohamed Pa-Momo: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary, H5382, H5388 [16JN], H5541 [18JN], E895 [9MY]

———anniversary (H. Res. 100), H4399-H4402 [21MY]

Foreign aid: require large companies submit a subcontracting plan prior to being awarded a contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9637 [17OC]

Foreign countries: impact of companies utilizing foreign labor in low-wage countries on employment levels of U.S. high-tech workers, H4094 [14MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations, H7266, H7267, H7271, H7272 [22JY], H7432, H7433 [23JY]

———exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (H.R. 1157), E441 [12MR]

Foreign trade: economic impact of globalization, E1971 [2OC]

———impact of free-trade agreements, H8228 [16SE], H8289 [17SE], E1822 [17SE]

———oppose OPIC, IMF or Eximbank aid to countries that subsidize their steel industries and for projects producing goods subject to antidumping duties (H.R. 3072), E1768 [11SE]

———treatment of orange juice, H11634 [19NO]

———U.S. deficit, H2591 [2AP], H5647 [19JN], H7233, H7251 [22JY], H8288 [17SE], H10114-H10117 [29OC]

Fortune (publication): tribute to businesses named to 50 Best Companies for Minorities list, E1446 [11JY]

Foster, Max and Verda: California Poultry Federation Pioneer Award recipients, E1858 [23SE]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (H.R. 107), E19-E21 [8JA]

———collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), H407-H413, H416 [12FE], E243, E246 [13FE], E344 [3MR]

———collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), unanimous-consent agreement, H350 [11FE]

———deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (H.R. 414), E76 [28JA]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), H8898 [24SE], H8916-H8922 [25SE], E2128 [24OC]

Gasoline: stabilize prices, E2028 [10OC]

———stabilize prices (H.R. 1221), H1780 [12MR]

General Dynamics Electric Boat (company): tribute to Distinguished Shipbuilders, E2170 [30OC]

German, Ryan: Delaware Young Entrepreneur award recipient, E856 [1MY]

GKN Aerospace Chem-tronics, Inc.: anniversary, E2065 [16OC]

Government: coordinate Federal manufacturing research and development, strengthen manufacturing innovation and education programs, and expand outreach programs for small and medium-sized manufacturers (H.R. 3598), E2444 [23NO]

———ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, H12841 [8DE]

———require all agencies requesting private credit information in the course of terrorism investigations to abide by certain privacy protections, H8160 [10SE]

Government regulations: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes (H.R. 2432), E1221 [11JN]

Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, H3321-H3323 [11AP]

GTR Labs, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2253 [6NO]

Guam: effects of proposed tax cuts on revenue, H3646 [6MY]

Guevarra, Ernest: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Halliburton (company): investigation of prices charged to import gasoline into Iraq, E2497 [8DE], E2557 [15DE]

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

Hansen, Christopher: SBA National Home-Based Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (H. Res. 296), H6668-H6670 [14JY], E1332 [24JN]

Health: application of antitrust laws to labor negotiations by groups of health care professionals with HMO's (H.R. 1247), H1859 [13MR], E436 [12MR]

———clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (H.R. 1120), E395 [7MR]

———expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5555, H5612-H5624, H5627-H5635 [19JN]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), H6352 [9JY]

HK Casting, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2250 [6NO]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, H66, H119 [8JA], E89 [28JA], E113 [29JA], E164 [6FE]

HSBC Holdings plc: tribute to employees injured in terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, E2464 [25NO]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals, H9134, H9135 [2OC], H9220 [7OC], E1930 [30SE], E1965, E1972 [2OC], E1978 [7OC]

———support goals (H. Res. 384), H9036 [1OC], E1964, E1966 [2OC]

Immigration: establish temporary foreign worker program, H6438 [9JY], H6990 [16JY], H7206 [21JY]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (H.R. 2359), H9893-H9898 [28OC]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), H11582-H11586 [19NO], E2367, E2372 [21NO], E2389 [22NO]

———impact of illegal immigration on employment, H5076-H5081 [9JN], H5537-H5541 [18JN], H6701-H6704 [14JY]

———national policy, H7206 [21JY]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (H.R. 2688), H6701 [14JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit States to establish costs and risk-sharing funds, consortiums, and cooperatives to assist severly disabled students, H3511 [30AP]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities, E1374 [26JN]

———invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (H.R. 2312), H5342, H5343 [12JN]

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

Institute of the Americas: anniversary, E950 [14MY]

Insurance: modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry, H10440 [5NO]

———permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Armenia genocide-era insurance information (H.R. 3323), E2059 [16OC]

———permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Holocaust-era insurance information (H.R. 3129), E1820 [17SE], E2059 [16OC]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (H.R. 1124), E578 [26MR]

———stabilize medical malpractice premiums, H1621 [5MR]

———stabilize medical malpractice premiums (H.R. 485), H1783 [12MR]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: anniversary, E1727, E1729 [5SE]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: imposition of sanctions on nations that undermine effectiveness of conservation and management measures for Atlantic highly migratory species (H. Con. Res. 268), H9843-H9846 [28OC]

International Commission on Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims: enforcement of insurance claims made by Holocaust victims, E815 [30AP]

Interstate Worldwide Relocation (business): anniversary, E420 [11MR]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (H.R. 2420), H11533-H11547 [19NO]

———protect mutual fund investors, H10461 [6NO]

Iraq: limit conflicts of interest by prohibiting certain senior U.S. officials from participating in negotiations of Federal contracts related to the war or reconstruction of Iraq, H2795 [3AP]

———obligations of Coalition Provisional Authority to uphold law concerning contracts and asset ownership, H10233 [30OC]

———prohibit funding for relief and reconstruction efforts prior to a certain date, H9637, H9638 [17OC]

———prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France, Germany, Russia, or Syria, H2798-H2806 [3AP], H2869 [8AP]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, H10462 [6NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 3673), E2547 [8DE]

———reduce reconstruction funding for oil importation, H9586-H9588, H9592, H9593 [16OC], H9740 [21OC], E2086 [17OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict petroleum industry infrastructure reconstruction, H9633 [17OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, H2799 [3AP], H7240 [22JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H4174 [15MY], H4418 [21MY], H9588, H9589 [16OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (H.R. 1888), E825 [1MY]

———require executive agencies to provide specific information to Congress when an agency awards no-bid or sole-source contracts using funds from the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund, H9595 [16OC]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (H.R. 1920), E1175 [9JN]

Iron and steel industry: evaluation of Bush Administration policies, H9355 [8OC]

———job loss and bankrupting of companies, H8002 [5SE]

———respond to the surge of steel imports, E383, E384, E386 [6MR], E387, E402, E403, E404 [7MR]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7913-H7918 [4SE], E1723 [5SE]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (H. Con. Res. 23), E106 [29JA]

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc.: anniversary, E1757 [10SE]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make increase in expensing of certain depreciable assets by small businesses permanent (H.R. 2638), E1383 [27JN]

John H. Harland Co.: anniversary, E1263 [16JN]

Kanawha Scales & Systems, Inc.: West Virginia Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting recipient, E2229 [5NO]

Kansas: tribute to wheat harvest, H5797 [24JN]

King, Raul: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (H.R. 3619), E2421 [22NO]

Laborers' International Union of North America: anniversary, E569 [25MR]

———anniversary (H. Res. 186), H3014, H3015 [9AP]

Lafarge Group (corporation): tribute, E2441 [23NO]

Lake/Flato Architects Inc.: American Institute of Architects Architecture Firm Award recipient, E2471 [8DE]

Lenexa, KS: tribute to U.S. Central Credit Union, E126 [4FE]

Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.: anniversary, E2495 [8DE]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, E775 [12AP]

Library Corp.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2251 [6NO]

Logue, John: Ford Foundation Leadership for a Changing World Award recipient, E2017 [8OC]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Fugetsu-Do bakery, E1634 [25JY]

Machaskee, Alex: World Trade Center Cleveland (organization) International Business Executive of the Year award recipient, E1770, E1776 [11SE], E1809 [16SE], E1816 [17SE]

Magee Rieter Automotive Systems (business): General Motors Corp. Supplier of the Year award recipient, E2043 [15OC]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (H.R. 1142), E406 [7MR]

Martelli, Valerie: SBA Rhode Island Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1796 [16SE]

Mason Building Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Government Market Assistance Program Delaware Diamond Award recipient, E139 [6FE]

Massachusetts: effect of certain environmental regulations on fishing industry, E1876 [24SE]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, E103 [29JA]

Medicare: allow negotiated pricing for prescription drugs, H5912 [25JN]

———privatization, H160 [27JA], H239 [29JA], H4759 [2JN], H5915-H5921 [25JN], H8182-H8189 [10SE], H9780-H9784 [21OC], H10439-H10443 [5NO], H11600, H11603, H11643 [19NO], H12903, H12905 [8DE], E2250 [6NO]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10106-H10112 [29OC], H10528-H10534 [6NO]

Medrad, Inc.: NIST Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E2551 [15DE]

Meeks, Frank: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [25FE]

Michael F. Simon Builders (business): anniversary, E2480 [8DE]

Michigan Agri-Business Association: anniversary, E1661 [25JY]

Middle East: U.S. policy, H2812 [3AP]

Miller, Mary E.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Family Business Longevity Award recipient, E131 [5FE]

Mineola, NY: tribute to Randi's Cleaners (business), E1847 [22SE]

Minimum wage: level, H10331 [4NO]

———level (H.R. 965), E333 [27FE]

Mining and mineral resources: cooperative research and development and special demonstration projects for the uranium mining industry funding, H3263-H3266 [10AP]

Minority Business and Professionals Network (organization): tribute to Award Gala, E1352 [25JN]

Mitchell, Connie: Delaware Home-Based Business Advocate Award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.: dedication of Warrendale, PA, headquarters, E899 [9MY]

Modesitt, Gregg: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E63 [27JA]

Moldova: condition U.S. assistance on certification that certain obligations relative to investments by U.S. citizens have been met, H6796 [15JY]

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

———Nation's Restaurant News (publication) and Coca-Cola North America People and Performance Award recipient, E2500 [8DE]

Montrose, CO: anniversary of Russell Stover Candies, Inc., factory, E2508 [8DE]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H3192-H3194, H3231-H3235 [10AP], E776 [12AP]

Mount Vernon Voice (publication): Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

Mukosa, Christian: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Narragansett, RI: Coast Guard House Restaurant recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

National Auctioneers Day: observance, H3622 [1MY]

National Bass Guide Service: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Home-Based Business of the Year award recipient, E280 [25FE]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (H.R. 93), E2 [8JA]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (H.R. 1024), E311 [27FE]

National Park Service: prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (H.R. 2650), E1378 [27JN]

National security: protection of manufacturing and industrial base relative to maintaining a strong defense base, H8290 [17SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 280), H10250-H10253 [4NO], E2219 [4NO], E2229, E2245 [5NO]

National Tourism Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 172), H4150 [15MY], H4751-H4754 [2JN], E976 [15MY]

New Bridge Strategies, LLC: role in Iraq reconstruction contracts, H9187 [2OC]

New Glarus Brewing Co.: tribute, E1977 [7OC]

New York, NY: terrorist attack recovery and rebuilding funding, E590 [26MR]

NIST: funding, H7251, H7265 [22JY]

Oak Park Business and Education Alliance: tribute, E606 [27MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (H.R. 1583), E665 [3AP], E1483 [15JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 2728), E1483 [15JY]

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.: tribute to Henderson, NV, processing and distribution facility, E648 [2AP]

Oceanside, CA: tribute to new chamber of commerce offices, E462 [13MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: consultation with private-sector advisory committees relative to U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H7477 [24JY]

Ohio: unemployment statistics, E2143 [28OC]

Oludina, Olakunle: Delaware Minority Business Advocate Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (H.R. 2730), E1483 [15JY]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (H.R. 2731), E1483 [15JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3309-H3313 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9336-H9346 [8OC], E2043 [15OC]

Owens-Illinois, Inc.: anniversary, E1917 [30SE]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Woods-Valentine Mortuary, E2473, E2498 [8DE]

Pascal, Hamilton: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Pawtucket, RI: U.S. Conference of Mayors best small business practice city honoree, E1457 [11JY], E1611 [25JY]

Pensions: change 30-year treasury bond rate to a fixed rate for calculation of the maximum cap on benefits under small business defined benefit plans, E2070 [17OC]

———conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans, E446 [12MR]

———exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (H.R. 1893), E828 [1MY]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans, H4038, H4085 [14MY], H12838 [8DE]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (H.R. 1677), E699, E708 [8AP]

———protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, H4090 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H3978 [13MY], H4021, H4040-H4092 [14MY], E338, E339 [27FE], E975, E980 [15MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (H. Res. 230), H4035-H4040 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), motion to recommit, H4090 [14MY]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers, H11829, H11831 [20NO]

———reform (H.R. 1776), H9300 [8OC]

Perle, Richard: conflict of interest allegations relative to membership on Defense Policy Board, H2509-H2511 [31MR], H2673, H2674 [2AP], E2420 [22NO]

Petroleum: definition of small oil refinery, H11412 [18NO]

———relationship between U.S. political leaders and oil industry corporations and organizations, H3838 [8MY]

Pharmaceuticals: pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H1876 [13MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H4220 [19MY]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, H6620, H6700 [14JY], E1489 [15JY], E2174 [30OC]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (H.R. 847), H4768 [2JN]

———permit importation of prescription drugs, H9709 [20OC]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 616), E190 [12FE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, H3998 [13MY], H4095 [14MY], H4175 [15MY], H4763-H4770 [2JN], H4789 [3JN], H5039 [5JN], H5056-H5058 [9JN], H5155-H5159 [10JN], H5346, H5360-H5362 [12JN], H5446, H5447, H5453-H5459 [17JN], H5796, H5801 [24JN], H9253, H9254, H9257 [7OC], H9800 [21OC], H11196-H11198 [17NO], H12901-H12903, H12907 [8DE]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, H12752 [8DE]

Portage, IN: tribute to Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local Union No. 20 awards banquet, E2014 [8OC]

Potlatch Corp.: anniversary, E2557 [15DE]

Power resources: amend regulations relative to commingling of ethanol and non-ethanol blended gasoline in storage tanks, H3089 [10AP]

———establish programs for fuel cell and hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies for transportation and stationary applications (H.R. 1395), E546 [21MR]

———national energy policy, H5355-H5358 [12JN]

———prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates, H3237-H3242 [10AP]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, H3078 [10AP]

———renewable fuel standard, H11384 [18NO]

Preiser Scientific, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

Presidential Commission on the U.S. Postal Service: recommendations for privatization, E432 [12MR]

Price, Anthony: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., National Champion for Computer Applications award recipient, E1875 [24SE]

Providence, RI: PROV/Atomic Catering recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

Public lands: development of natural gas and oil resources, H3313-H3316 [11AP]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H7922-H7930 [4SE], H8791 [24SE], H8937 [25SE], H11416, H11419 [18NO]

———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry, H11406 [18NO]

———revise regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (H.R. 1627), E664 [3AP]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9759-H9770 [21OC]

———reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), unanimous-consent agreement, H9707 [20OC]

Pueblo, CO: tribute to Vail Hotel, E1154 [5JN]

Pueblo Motive Service, Inc.: tribute, E2400 [22NO]

Pyramid Community Development Corp.: anniversary of Power Center, H8194 [10SE]

Quick, Gary: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Labor Hall of Fame inductee, E736 [11AP]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (H. Res. 353), E2320 [19NO]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (H.R. 2924), E1638 [25JY]

Randolph, A. Philip: tribute (H. Res. 116), E341 [27FE]

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar (business): anniversary, E1853 [23SE]

Reflections Photography (business): anniversary, E1936 [1OC]

Rent-All Center, Inc.: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E279 [25FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H10377 [5NO]

Robinson, IL: Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, Illinois Refining Division recipient of Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, President's Award for Responsible Care, E1457 [11JY]

Rockstar Games: condemn racist and stereotyped images used in ``Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' video game, H12752 [8DE], E2524 [8DE]

Rockwell Automation International Inc.: anniversary of Allen-Bradley brand, E2063 [16OC]

Russia: adherence to free market economic principles, E1646 [25JY]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to businesses named to Fortune (publication) 100 Best Companies To Work For list, E58 [8JA]

Savanna, GA: tribute to ports, H4020 [14MY]

SBA: anniversary, E1924 [30SE]

———anniversary (H. Res. 368), H8244-H8247 [16SE], E1830 [17SE]

———raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (H.R. 2788), E1514 [18JY]

———review eligibility standards for Small Business Innovation Research Program grants, E2006 [8OC]

Scott, Helen Wise: National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women's Clubs of Central New Jersey Sojourner Truth Award recipient, E625 [31MR]

Securities: protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, H95, H114, H115 [8JA], H4059 [14MY]

Sierra Tel Communications Group: tribute, E1800 [16SE]

Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group: anniversary, E2167 [30OC]

Small business: ensure continuation of existing group health plan coverage, H5636 [19JN]

———establish a temporary loan program and a temporary vocational development program for small businesses owned and controlled by veterans (H.R. 3483), E2275 [7NO]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H4225 [19MY], H5473 [18JN], H5597-H5638, H5649 [19JN], E1324 [23JN], E1331 [24JN], E1382, E1394 [27JN]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), consideration (H. Res. 283), H5555-H5562 [19JN]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), motion to recommit, H5636 [19JN]

———improve small business advocacy (H.R. 1772), H5720-H5724 [24JN]

Small Business Act: extend (S. 1895), H11844 [20NO]

Small Business Investment Act: extend (S. 1895), H11844 [20NO]

Small Business Week: observance, E1790 [16SE], E1823 [17SE], E1847 [22SE]

Snell, William E., Jr.: Greater Chambersburg, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E69 [27JA]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (H.R. 2971), E1637 [25JY], E1710 [5SE]

Society for Human Resource Management: tribute, E419 [11MR]

Southeast Texas Community Development Corp., Inc.: anniversary, E809 [30AP]

Spangler Candy Co.: anniversary of Dum Dum Pop, E1274 [17JN]

Spencer Veneer, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2230 [5NO]

Splenda, Inc.: Alabama Technology Network and Business Council of Alabama Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award Medium Manufacturer honoree, E683 [3AP]

Spring Creek Natural Foods (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (H.R. 1179), E442 [12MR]

Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey: tribute, E2075 [17OC]

Stillman, Margaret: Hampton Roads, VA, Chamber of Commerce-Chesapeake Woman of the Year award recipient, E140 [6FE]

Stillwater Mining Co.: acquisition by Norilsk Nickel (Russian company), E1389 [27JN]

Stockdale, Joanne: SBA Iowa Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1821, E1830 [17SE]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E200 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 107), H3415-H3417 [29AP]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (H.R. 491), E108 [29JA]

Taxation: allow a business credit for donations for vocational educational purposes (H.R. 2763), E1503 [17JY]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes, H6587 [10JY]

———allow a married couple who operates an unincorporated business as co-owners to file separate returns for purposes of the self-employment tax (H.R. 1640), E673 [3AP]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (H.R. 2900), E1629 [25JY]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (H.R. 2891), E1594 [25JY]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (H.R. 2113), E974 [15MY]

———allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (H.R. 626), E141 [6FE]

———allow deduction to corporations for dividends paid (H.R. 312), E44 [8JA]

———allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (H.R. 354), amendment process, H675 [13FE]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (H.R. 1989), E877 [6MY]

———allow targeted tax cuts for investment in the U.S. to create manufacturing jobs, H8289 [17SE]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (H.R. 286), E51 [8JA]

———constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (H.J. Res. 15), E79 [28JA]

———deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (H.R. 2418), E1248 [13JN]

———disclose to State and local law enforcement agencies individuals using Social Security numbers of others to claim tax benefits (H.R. 2774), E1506 [18JY]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends, H1964 [19MR]

———end abusive tax sheltering activities by corporations, H8317, H8320, H8322, H8323 [17SE]

———enhance the portability of retirement benefits (H.R. 518), E118 [31JA]

———exclude dividends received by individuals from gross income (H.R. 225), H397 [12FE], H1816 [13MR]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced workers, H5595, H5596 [19JN]

———expand depreciation benefits available to small businesses for new business investment and equipment (H.R. 179), E28 [8JA]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 717), H9286 [8OC], E224 [13FE]

———expand tax benefits for the New York Liberty Zone (H.R. 3508), E2333 [19NO]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3521), H11762-H11833 [20NO]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (H.R. 2973), E1654 [25JY]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (H.R. 2815), E1633 [25JY]

———extend tax incentives for the District of Columbia, H11830 [20NO]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8295-H8301 [17SE], E1926 [30SE], E1942 [1OC]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (H.R. 1052), E363 [4MR]

———increase the bonus depreciation, H3766 [8MY]

———installment reporting of certain gain from the sale of an interest in service business (H.R. 1129), E404 [7MR]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity (H.R. 2313), E1114 [3JN]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (H.R. 1671), E701 [8AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, H1975 [19MR], H3101 [10AP], H4852 [3JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (H.R. 737), H1522 [5MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (H.R. 876), H11191 [17NO]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (H.R. 3343), E2098 [20OC]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (H.R. 2044), E917 [9MY]

———provide for an election for special tax treatment of certain S corporation conversions (H.R. 1791), E768 [12AP]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8304-H8356 [17SE], E1865 [23SE], E1911 [29SE], E2336 [19NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 370), H8301-H8304 [17SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H8354, H8355 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H36 [7JA], H65, H66, H127-H132 [8JA], H156, H160-H165 [27JA], H198-H204 [28JA], H381, H382 [11FE], H1311 [25FE], H1358, H1370, H1373-H1377 [26FE], H1441 [27FE], H1608, H1619-H1621 [5MR], H1752, H1753, H1754 [12MR], H1910, H1931 [18MR], H1964 [19MR], H2147-H2156, H2158, H2168-H2170, H2195-H2203 [20MR], H2299 [25MR], H2373, H2382-H2388 [26MR], H2405, H2457-H2460 [27MR], H2517, H2564-H2567 [1AP], H2692, H2693 [2AP], H2943 [9AP], H3283-H3290, H3292, H3294-H3297 [10AP], H8274, H8275 [16SE], H9287 [8OC], E145, E151 [6FE], E549 [21MR], E588 [26MR], E659 [3AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3409, H3410 [29AP], H3456, H3538, H3545-H3552 [30AP], H3574 [1MY], H3643-H3647, H3659, H3660, H3664-H3668 [6MY], H3686, H3687, H3739, H3740, H3742-H3744, H3747-H3755 [7MY], H3765, H3766, H3767, H3829, H3832-H3850 [8MY], H3861, H3862, H3863, H3902-H3956, H3958-H3970 [9MY], H3978, H3998 [13MY], H4022, H4094, H4096-H4098, H4100, H4101, H4107-H4113 [14MY], H4150, H4159 [15MY], H4225, H4246 [19MY], H4325, H4327, H4337-H4342 [20MY], H4372 [21MY], H4532, H4533, H4534 [22MY], E939, E940, E942 [13MY], E951 [14MY], E971 [15MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4716-H4732 [22MY], H4742, H4757-H4761 [2JN], H4790, H4791, H4792, H4793, H4795, H4796, H4797, H4843-H4865 [3JN], H4881, H4882, H4883, H4954-H4964 [4JN], H4983, H4984, H4985, H4993, H5033 [5JN], H5048, H5057-H5059, H5063-H5067, H5069-H5076 [9JN], H5092, H5160 [10JN], H5349 [12JN], H5412 [17JN], H5690 [23JN], H10446-H10452 [5NO], H10982, H10990 [7NO], H12106 [21NO], E1089, E1092, E1096, E1100 [2JN], E1108 [3JN], E1257 [13JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 227), H3864-H3902 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 253), H4706-H4715 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 249), H4558-H4564 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H4534-H4542 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H3953-H3955 [9MY]

———provide incentives for new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings (H.R. 1271), E470, E472 [13MR]

———provide incentives to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications businesses (H.R. 2604), E1357 [26JN]

———rates, H65 [8JA], H173 [28JA], H1608 [5MR], H1733-H1735 [11MR], H1752, H1754, H1779, H1800, H1806 [12MR], H1940, H1943, H1944 [18MR], H2113-H2117 [19MR], H2141, H2142, H2143, H2210, H2221, H2223, H2251-H2262 [20MR], H3409, H3410 [29AP], H5195 [11JN], H7814 [3SE], H8089 [10SE], H9038 [1OC], H10462 [6NO]

———rebuild America through job creation (H.R. 2046), H4562 [22MY]

———reduce capital gains rates (H.R. 311), H123 [8JA]

———reform Internal Revenue Code (H. Con. Res. 141), H3004-H3009 [9AP], E757 [11AP], E777 [12AP]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (H.R. 3220), E1947 [1OC]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 2896), H9969 [28OC]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits, H1521 [5MR]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (H.R. 45), E31 [8JA]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (H.R. 1769), H9969 [28OC], E773, E778 [12AP]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H6829 [15JY]

———require publicly-traded companies to disclose certain tax information to ensure accuracy and reliability of stated earnings, H1474 [4MR]

———restore applicability of estate tax to estates over a certain amount and a maximum rate, and deposit revenues from estate tax into Social Security trust funds (H.R. 2532), E1347 [25JN]

———simplify certain Internal Revenue Code provisions relative to individuals and small businesses (H.R. 22), E29-E31 [8JA]

———simplify certain rules governing the taxation of U.S. businesses operating abroad (H.R. 285), E54 [8JA]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (H.R. 1939), E851 [1MY]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (H.R. 1536), E640 [1AP]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (H.R. 1824), E1453 [11JY]

———treatment of certain expenses for disabled workers, E711 [9AP]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (H.R. 3246), E1963 [2OC]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 807), E237 [13FE]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (H.R. 3155), E1862 [23SE]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (H.R. 3318), E2067 [16OC]

———treatment of small businesses, H4372 [21MY], E1830 [17SE]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (H.R. 2503), E1298 [18JN]

Telecommunications: facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (H.R. 1320), H5179-H5185 [11JN]

———provide additional protections to subscribers to wireless communication services relative to transmission of unsolicited commercial messages, H12860 [8DE]

———require vendors of multichannel services to protect the privacy of their customers (H.R. 3511), E2325 [19NO]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (H.R. 209), E13 [8JA]

———extend (S. 23), H39, H40 [7JA], H63, H64, H65, H75-H92, H127 [8JA], E33 [8JA], E63, E65 [27JA], E107 [29JA]

———extend (S. 23), consideration (H. Res. 14), H66-H74 [8JA]

Territories: increase personal duty exemptions, H1588 [5MR]

Thompson Engineering, Inc.: American Council of Engineering Companies Alabama Chapter Engineering Excellence Honor Award recipient, E499 [18MR]

Tobacco products: make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (H.R. 1091), E380 [6MR]

———replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (H.R. 1566), E652 [2AP]

Touch of Elegance (business): anniversary, E1778 [11SE]

Travelers Property Casualty Corp.: anniversary of Pittsburgh, PA, office, E2161 [30OC]

Treaties and agreements: impact of free-trade agreements, H7229, H7230, H7232 [22JY]

TVA: prohibit repeal of protections which allow sale of excess power outside the TVA region, H11385 [18NO]

23rd Street Association: tribute, E2332 [19NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: repairing and restoring habitats funding, H11447 [18NO]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc.: request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes, E1145 [5JN]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7171, H7200, H7204, H7206 [21JY], H7229, H7230, H7231, H7232, H7233, H7235, H7236 [22JY], H7334 [23JY], H7459-H7489, H7497-H7511 [24JY], E1624, E1627, E1630, E1631, E1640, E1664 [25JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7339-H7351 [23JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7200, H7204, H7206 [21JY], H7229, H7230, H7232, H7233, H7235, H7236, H7237 [22JY], H7334 [23JY], H7470, H7472, H7475-H7477, H7478-H7513 [24JY], E1624, E1627, E1630, E1631, E1640, E1664 [25JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7339-H7351 [23JY]

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.: anniversary, E1933 [30SE]

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: tribute to employers of members of the National Guard or Reserves called to active duty that are exceeding minimum requirements, E2399 [22NO]

Union City, TN: anniversary of P.V.'s Hut (business), E1868 [23SE]

Union Park Automotive Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Family Business of the Year Award recipient, E132 [5FE]

Urban areas: encourage development and integrated use by public and private sectors of remote sensing and other geospatial information to assist in management of community growth (H.R. 1292), E457 [13MR]

Veterans: establish development program for disabled veterans' small businesses, reauthorize National Veterans Business Development Corp., programs, and establish procurement goal for veterans' small businesses (H.R. 1712), E746 [11AP]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal, H11715 [20NO], E2432 [23NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (H.R. 1460), H5675-H5679 [23JN], E603 [27MR], E1331 [24JN]

Viking Pools, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2249 [6NO]

Walker, C.J.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 65), E341 [27FE]

Walker Machinery Co.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2233 [5NO]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: independent monitoring of labor and employment practices, H12748 [8DE]

———tribute to retail chain for encouraging family-friendly environment by covering certain magazine covers, H5177 [11JN]

Ward, G. William: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E795 [29AP]

———Penns Woods Council of the Boy Scouts National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

West Columbia, SC: anniversary of Sunset Restaurant, E641 [1AP]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, E2182 [31OC]

Wilmington Trust Co.: anniversary, E1467 [14JY]

Woonsocket, SD: anniversary of Deluxe Hotel, E2547 [8DE]

World Trade Organization: encourage greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets, H8066 [9SE]

———impact on developing countries, H8020 [9SE]

World War II: preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former POW used as slave labor, H7289 [22JY], E1572 [23JY]

WorldCom, Inc.: GSA prohibition on receipt of new Federal contracts, H7858 [4SE]

———investigation of unethical activities, H5063, H5064 [9JN]

———reorganization under bankruptcy protection, H4263 [20MY], H5063, H5064 [9JN]

Wyeth (company): tribute to Wyeth Pharmaceuticals patient assistance program, E1350 [25JN]

Zackiewicz, Dona: Delaware Women in Business Advocate the Year Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (S. 43), S48 [7JA]

———country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14110-S14126, S14139 [6NO]

———increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased (S. 325), S2052 [6FE]

———provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (S. 91), S75 [7JA]

Air pollution: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, S13260 [27OC]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S14248-S14250 [7NO], S15959 [25NO]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (S. 366), S2345-S2353 [12FE], S3348-S3354 [7MR], S13588 [30OC]

———study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1171-S1194, S1208, S1212-S1220, S1223-S1226 [21JA], S1303-S1307 [22JA], S1446 [23JA]

Alaska: labor agreements relative to natural gas pipeline construction, S10571 [31JY]

Albertson's Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

Antitrust policy: enhance FTC or Dept. of Justice authority to prevent anticompetitive practices in tightly concentrated gasoline markets (S. 1737), S12621 [15OC]

———implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (S. 1797), S13520 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (S. 1080), S6631, S6632 [19MY]

Arizona Bankers Association: anniversary, S12835 [17OC]

Armed Forces: improve process for notifying members of the reserve components, their families, employers, and Congress of changes in deployment policies and revise method used in calculating deployment periods, S12682, S12724 [16OC]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard, S6425 [15MY], S14423 [11NO]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard (S. 442), S2708 [25FE], S4477 [27MR]

Aroostook County, ME: modify empowerment zone boundaries (S. 299), S1908, S1909 [4FE]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, S7124 [23MY]

———reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1034), S5971 [8MY], S9295 [11JY], S11471 [15SE]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, S5106 [10AP]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (S. 788), S4841 [3AP], S7780 [12JN]

———ensure fair resolution of labor integration issues relative to airline mergers, S4770-S4772 [3AP]

———establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (S. 1927), S15470 [21NO]

———improve security, S9399 [15JY]

———provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, S7810 [12JN]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737-S4742, S4762 [3AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), S4223 [20MR], S4228, S4229 [21MR]

———include bonuses and other extraordinary or excessive compensation of corporate officers and violators of securities and accounting laws in bankruptcy estates (S. 832), S5068 [9AP]

———increase amount of claims for income given priority in bankruptcy and provide cash payments to retirees to compensate for lost health benefits resulting from the bankruptcy of their former employer (S. 1970), S16014 [25NO]

Biomedical research corporations: permit engagement in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (S. 1773), S13055 [22OC]

Boeing Co.: violations in Evolved Expendable Vehicle competition process, S10137 [29JY]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to deficit reduction, S4114-S4125 [20MR]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

Buy American Act: amend to increase requirement for American-made content and to tighten waiver provisions (S. 1480), S10142 [29JY], S12270 [1OC]

———compliance, S9519, S9520 [17JY], S9757, S9758 [23JY], S11824 [23SE], S12270 [1OC]

———require a report to Congress relative to Federal acquisitions of U.S.-made products, S13887, S13889 [4NO]

Canada: sealing industry subsidies, S9700 [22JY]

Cedar Rapids, IA: anniversary of Workplace Learning Connection project, S13511 [29OC]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1430, S1431 [23JA]

Chadron State College: tribute to Exploring Free Enterprise Program, S14026 [5NO]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (S. Con. Res. 53), S9619 [17JY]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., S11557 [16SE]

China, Republic of: commemoration of China Airlines purchase of Boeing aircraft, S4273 [21MR]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: tribute to enhanced employee military leave policy, S5722 [5MY]

Clean Air Act: reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs, S1788 [30JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (S. 485), S2943 [27FE], S3352-S3354 [7MR]

Coal: mine safety and health benefits for coal miners, S15967 [25NO]

Combs, Charleen: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (S. Res. 274), S15879 [24NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (S. 1711), S12449 [3OC]

———provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 586), S3506 [11MR]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC], S14172 [6NO]

———criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

———ensure that recipients of unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail can identify the sender of such e-mail (S. 1052), S6054, S6055, S6142 [13MY]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (S. 1231), S13125 [23OC]

———protection from unsolicited and unwanted e-mail, S320 [15JA], S8287 [20JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail, S6501 [15MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S5204-S5208 [10AP], S13012-S13032, S13035-S13045 [22OC], S14172 [6NO], S15938-S15948 [25NO]

———require warning labels on sexually explicit commercial e-mail, S13035-S13037, S13039, S13040 [22OC]

———study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system, S11982 [25SE]

Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission: establish (S. 1192), S7482 [5JN]

Consumers: allow consumer marketing opt-out to be permanent and define the term ``pre-existing business relationship'', S13877, S13878 [4NO]

———prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13860-S13865, S13871, S13876 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

———strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878, S13879 [4NO], S13980 [5NO]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement, S16157 [9DE]

———promote effective enforcement (S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Cordes, Kirk: Rapid City, SD, Chamber of Commerce Ag Producer of the Year award recipient, S16116 [9DE]

Corporations: enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports, S5533 [30AP]

———prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (S. 1767), S12965, S12976-S12978 [21OC]

———prohibit personal loans to directors or chief officers, S2178 [11FE]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (S. 1061), S6261, S6262 [14MY]

———prohibit civil liability actions against the food industry for damages or injunctive relief for claims of injury resulting from a person's weight gain, obesity, or any related health conditions (S. 1428), S9595 [17JY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure, S7095 [23MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), S6600 [19MY], S6947-S6950 [22MY], S9631 [21JY], S15514-S15521 [22NO]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 413), S2492 [13FE]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13848-S13866, S13868, S13870-S13891 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), unanimous-consent agreement, S13124 [23OC], S13419 [28OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), S13980-S13994 [5NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, S15570 [22NO], S15806 [24NO], S15966 [25NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), insert S. 1753 language in lieu, S13980 [5NO]

Crime: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (S. 1553), S10685 [31JY]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (S. 153), S293 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1533), S10661-S10665 [31JY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1581), S11034-S11036 [3SE]

———provide for access to business records by consumers who are victims of identity theft, S13876, S13882 [4NO]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (S. 1749), S12746 [16OC]

Deadwood, SD: anniversary of Franklin Hotel, S7923 [16JN]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S12181-S12183, S12207, S12208 [30SE], S15480 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 1738), S12621 [15OC]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S210-S212 [13JA], S14638 [12NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Utilities Service broadband loan program funding, S13957, S13960 [5NO], S14128-S14130 [6NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish an Assistant Sec. for Manufacturing within the Dept. of Commerce, an Interagency Manufacturing Task Force, and a Small Business Manufacturing Task Force (S. 1977), S16025-S16027 [25NO]

———establish an Office of Manufacturing (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

———establish position of Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (S. 1326), S8551-S8553 [25JN]

———establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (S. 1120), S7004 [22MY]

———oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, S12181-S12183 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S9529-S9531, S9564 [17JY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, S6923 [22MY]

———require reports on safety issues due to defective parts, S9567 [17JY]

———restrict bundling of contract requirements that unreasonably disadvantage small businesses, S6794-S6796 [21MY]

———waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6822 [21MY], S6922 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (S. 873), S5198 [10AP]

———establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative, S7219, S7220 [3JN]

———establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative (S. 167), S851 [15JA]

———Next Generation Lighting Initiative funding, S1440, S1441, S1444 [23JA]

———Office of International Market Development funding, S11543 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8266-S8268 [20JN]

———include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8609 [26JN]

———require drug companies to test drugs against their competitors, disclose results of such tests in advertising, and include educational information about the drug in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8484, S8485 [25JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, S9868, S9869 [24JY]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security, S1209-S1211 [21JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 134), S258 [14JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 29), S258 [14JA]

Dept. of Justice: enforcement of antitrust laws relative to pork processing industry acquisitions by Smithfield Foods, Inc., S12600 [15OC]

———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (S. 1224), S7630 [10JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish the Office of Pension Participant Advocacy, S1452 [23JA]

———provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (S. 1597), S11249 [9SE]

———reissuance of a rule relative to ergonomics, S1441 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior: ban commercial advertising on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE], S11733 [22SE], S11804, S11805 [23SE]

———decision allowing sponsor recognition by the National Football League at event held on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11624 [17SE], S11788-S11804, S11807 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 1013), S5871 [7MY]

———report on competitive outsourcing, S11807 [23SE]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S5435 [28AP], S10450, S10451 [30JY]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (H.R. 192), S7173 [23MY]

Disasters: make private, nonprofit medical facilities that serve industry specific clients eligible for hazard mitigation and disaster assistance (S. 775), S4826 [3AP]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, S2793 [26FE]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs, S8012 [18JN], S8351 [23JN], S8429, S8431 [24JN], S8692 [26JN], S15884-S15886 [25NO]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (S. 946), S5493, S5494 [29AP]

———ensure access to assured quality pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S6478-S6480 [15MY]

Drummond, Garry N., Sr.: Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductee, S13512 [29OC]

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., LLC: anniversary, S5480 [29AP]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S166-S174 [9JA], S13484-S13509 [29OC], S13572-S13600 [30OC]

———manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), unanimous-consent agreement, S10529 [31JY]

———national objectives priority assignments, S1647-S1649 [28JA]

———provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 645), S3891-S3894 [18MR]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize and improve (S. 1134), S7038-S7040 [22MY]

Economy: address loss of manufacturing base, S14693, S14750 [12NO]

———impact of productivity, S15937 [25NO]

———impact of unemployment, S9313 [14JY], S10960 [2SE], S11193 [9SE], S14287-S14298, S14304-S14310 [10NO], S14633, S14715 [12NO]

———importance of job creation, S14287-S14298, S14304-S14310 [10NO], S14580, S14583, S14586, S14715 [12NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S21-S23 [7JA], S101, S106-S112 [9JA], S182-S192 [10JA], S215-S220 [13JA], S334-S336 [15JA], S2271, S2276 [12FE], S2377 [13FE], S2760-S2765 [26FE], S2876-S2883, S2901 [27FE], S3110, S3121 [5MR], S3208 [6MR], S3390 [10MR], S3585 [12MR], S3708-S3710 [13MR], S3768, S3774-S3798, S3811-S3813 [17MR], S4317-S4323 [24MR], S8354-S8356 [23JN], S10890-S10892 [1AU], S11021 [3SE], S11182 [8SE], S12488 [14OC], S12908, S12912-S12914, S12965 [21OC], S13070-S13072 [23OC], S13703 [31OC], S14580, S14583, S14586, S14646, S14653, S14655, S14660, S14738, S14740 [12NO], S14952-S14960 [17NO]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10204-S10209 [30JY], S13375 [28OC]

———protect customers by ensuring States maintain jurisdiction over electric utilities and prohibiting FERC implementation of a standard market design, S15108 [19NO], S15902-S15904 [25NO]

———protect customers by ensuring States maintain jurisdiction over electric utilities and prohibiting FERC implementation of a standard market design (S. 954), S5600 [30AP]

———provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (S. 688), S4287 [21MR]

Employment: dislocated worker assistance programs funding, S11335 [10SE]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), S14920, S14921 [12NO]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), insert S. 1627 language in lieu, S14919 [12NO]

———minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers (S. 292), S1899 [4FE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation, S104 [9JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 1705), S12382, S12383 [2OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (S. 1485), S10151 [29JY]

———provide compensatory time opportunities, flexible workplaces, and clarify minimum wage and overtime requirements of private sector employees (S. 317), S1999 [5FE]

———provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (S. 1965), S16007 [25NO]

———workforce training programs funding, S1409-S1411 [23JA], S4144 [20MR]

Enron Corp.: involvement in manipulation of California energy crisis, S15261, S15262 [20NO]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, S7796-S7799 [12JN], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13115-S13118 [23OC], S15388, S15389 [21NO]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (S. 1998), S16137 [9DE]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (S. 964), S5611 [30AP]

———require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations, S7807-S7810 [12JN]

———require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, S7806 [12JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (S. 975), S5666 [1MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation, S12592, S12593 [15OC]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 683), S4280 [21MR]

———anniversary, S1966 [5FE]

———clarify (S. 320), S2005 [5FE]

———expand (S. 304), S1980 [5FE]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules, S11454 [15SE]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S9490 [16JY], S11016 [3SE], S11383-S11402 [11SE], S11463-S11465 [15SE], S11501 [16SE], S14447 [11NO]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), unanimous-consent agreement, S11427 [11SE]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules, S6971 [22MY]

———issuance of broadcast flag regulations protecting distribution of over-the-air digital programming, S14960 [17NO]

———protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (S. Res. 283), S16213 [9DE]

———require report on ownership and control of broadcast stations used to serve language minorities (S. 1563), S10914 [1AU]

———ruling on media ownership rules, S7177 [2JN], S8117 [18JN], S11451-S11453 [15SE], S11901 [24SE]

———ruling on media ownership rules (S. Res. 159), S7403 [4JN]

———ruling on media ownership rules (S. Res. 159), unanimous-consent request, S7415 [4JN]

FDA: review safety of dietary supplements containing ephedrine, S14002 [5NO]

Federal aid programs: extend and expand certain trade adjustment assistance programs and reauthorize certain Dept. of Commerce partnership programs (S. 1884), S15068-S15072 [18NO]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (S. 741), S4530 [27MR]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7266 [3JN], S14279-S14282 [7NO], S14791 [12NO]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, S8187-S8198, S8200 [19JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (S. 346), S2205-S2207 [11FE]

Fedex Corp.: tribute to use of hybrid vehicles, S7130 [23MY]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10173 [30JY], S10470, S10483, S10529, S10572 [31JY]

———ensure delay of rulemaking on a standard market design does not delay rulemaking on other issues, S10125, S10126 [29JY], S10214, S10215 [30JY]

———improve authority to review public utility mergers, S10117-S10124 [29JY], S10213, S10214 [30JY]

———inclusion of electric power grid security in proposed rulemaking on cybersecurity, S11640 [17SE]

———investigation into fraud and manipulation of California energy crisis, S3015, S3016 [3MR], S5895 [8MY]

Financial institutions: increase interaccount transfers from business accounts and require the FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (S. 1967), S16010 [25NO]

———notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (S. 1633), S11724 [18SE]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (S. 98), S151-S153 [9JA]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), S3760, S3761 [13MR]

Firearms: NAACP lawsuit against firearms manufacturers to force meaningful steps toward safer business practices, S10602 [31JY]

———reauthorize the ban on prohibiting the manufacture of military-style semiautomatic assault weapons, S5163 [10AP]

———reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (S. 217), S1492 [23JA]

Fish and fishing: promote domestic seafood production, S2439 [13FE]

Floods: disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (S. 667), S4017, S4018 [19MR]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (S. Res. 100), S6637, S6638 [19MY], S6847 [21MY]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation, S12486 [14OC]

———require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (S. 1592), S11187 [8SE], S12965 [21OC]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (S. 1507), S10621-S10623 [31JY], S12990-S12992 [22OC]

Foreign trade: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

———protect U.S. interest in semiconductor manufacturing and trade, S7468-S7471 [5JN]

———protection of U.S. salmon fishing industry, S10509, S10510 [31JY]

———reduce duties on cotton shirting fabric, S16108 [9DE]

———U.S. deficit, S2732-S2734 [26FE], S3001-S3004, S3007 [3MR], S3053 [4MR], S4059 [20MR], S4887-S4890 [7AP], S5698 [5MY], S7111, S7112 [23MY], S9935-S9939 [25JY], S10490-S10502 [31JY], S10957, S10958 [2SE], S14534 [12NO]

Forests: use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

FRS: ensure independence of Board of Governors, S2751 [26FE]

FTC: address issue of anticompetitive practices in the oil industry, S3049 [4MR]

———collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), S2500 [13FE], S11890 [24SE]

———compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (S. Res. 242), S12472 [3OC]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive unsolicited commercial e-mail, S13019, S13024-S13027 [22OC]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (S. 692), S4326 [24MR]

———monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (S. 694), S4328 [24MR]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), S11957-S11967 [25SE], S12101 [26SE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (S. 1652), S11890, S11900, S11903 [24SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1234), S7721 [11JN]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Gasoline: stabilize prices, S11408 [11SE]

General Electric Co.: tribute to Louisville, KY, Appliance Park, S6027 [12MY]

General Motors Corp.: tribute to Bowling Green, KY, Corvette assembly plant, S9116 [9JY]

Government: ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15915-S15917 [25NO]

———limit procurement period for property or services using noncompetitive procedures during emergency and urgent situations (S. 981), S5673 [1MY]

———prohibit awarding of Federal contracts to entities paying deferred compensation to certain senior U.S. officials, S12657-S12660, S12671, S12672 [16OC]

———requirements for an annual report on competitive sourcing activities, S13101-S13105 [23OC]

Government regulations: prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674-S2676 [25FE]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (S. Res. 167), S7843 [12JN]

Harris, Bob: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, S15959 [25NO]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (S. 484), S2941-S2943 [27FE]

Health: improve employee health care access and choice for small business owners through association health plans, S2278, S2279 [12FE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S11613 [17SE]

———promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers (S. 39), S44 [7JA]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), S8816 [26JN], S8825 [27JN], S8870 [7JY]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8871-S8894 [7JY], S9001-S9043 [8JY], S9061-S9083, S9113 [9JY], S9235, S9236 [10JY]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S9009 [8JY]

———protect retiree health benefits, S13068 [23OC]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, S1505, S1506 [28JA]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356-S2358 [12FE]

Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (S. 609), S3631-S3639 [12MR]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S1439 [23JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (S. 105), S81 [7JA]

———repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Hunter, Karlene: National Indian Business Association Native American Businesswoman of the Year award recipient, S11905 [24SE]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (S. 1635), S11686 [17SE]

———establish guest worker program, S7922 [16JN]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14504, S14505 [12NO]

———extend duration of the immigrant investor regional center program (S. 1642), S12476 [3OC]

———U.S. authority to limit duration of L-1 visas for temporary skilled workers, S10101-S10104 [29JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (S. 1452), S10574 [31JY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (S. 1409), S9421 [15JY], S9489 [16JY]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (H.R. 2312), S8297, S8315 [20JN]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (S. 352), S2210 [11FE], S9080 [9JY]

———prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied, S8613-S8617 [26JN]

———prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied (S. 1300), S8244 [19JN]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (S. 423), S2539 [14FE]

———provide health care coverage for qualified caregivers, S6439 [15MY]

———require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (S. 1935), S15652 [23NO]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (S. 1971), S16015-S16017 [25NO]

———require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (S. 1890), S15188-S15190 [19NO]

———review accounting treatment and adopt generally accepted accounting principles for the treatment of employee stock options (S. 181), S1074 [16JA]

Iraq: prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France or Germany, S4752-S4755, S4762 [3AP]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S13781 [3NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (S. 1813), S13803 [3NO]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S4811-S4813 [3AP], S6914-S6920 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S9174-S9177 [10JY], S12355 [2OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S6834 [21MY], S11085 [4SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), S5203 [10AP], S5631-S5633 [1MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), star print, S5437 [28AP]

———require report on awarding of contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9573-S9575 [17JY]

———use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12427-S12430 [3OC], S12487, S12488, S12514-S12521 [14OC], S12570, S12573 [15OC], S12771 [17OC], S13755 [3NO]

Iron and steel industry: end steel tariffs, S9484-S9486 [16JY], S10960 [2SE], S11746-S11748 [22SE], S14447 [11NO]

———reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (S. 1997), S16135-S16137 [9DE]

IRS: clarify treatment of net operating loss in calculating taxes, S6442, S6443 [15MY]

———prohibit funding for implementing regulations allowing the conversion of defined benefit pension plans into cash balance plans, S13089-S13091 [23OC]

———use of private collection companies to collect IRS debt, S6443, S6463 [15MY]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: ratification, S4730 [2AP]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (S. Res. 258), S16201 [9DE]

Kizito, Elizabeth Namusoke: National Association of Women Business Owners Louisville, KY, Chapter Woman Business Owner of the Year award recipient, S4432 [26MR]

Korea, Republic of: end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc., S3077 [4MR]

———end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (S. Con. Res. 11), S2979 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (S. 1925), S15805 [24NO]

Laborers' International Union of North America: anniversary (S. Res. 117), S5394 [11AP]

Law enforcement: require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (S. 469), S2925 [27FE]

———require ballistics testing of all manufactured firearms and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies, S2446 [13FE]

Law enforcement officers: permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 1743), S14969, S14970 [17NO]

———permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 769), S4707 [2AP]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, S4700, S4701 [2AP]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (S. 510), S3100 [4MR]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, S1364 [22JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles, S8285 [20JN], S8390-S8394, S8408 [24JN]

———clarification of a hospital ``under development'' relative to exemption from the self-referral limitation, S15743 [24NO]

———definition of negotiated price for drug coverage relative to inclusion of dispensing fees, S15742, S15743 [24NO]

———ensure beneficiaries have convenient access to retail pharmacies for prescription drug coverage and prohibit the tying of contracts by health plans, S8487, S8488, S8489 [25JN], S15743 [24NO]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1994), S16133 [9DE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1999), S16138 [9DE]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (S. 1995), S16133 [9DE]

———require drug plans and organizations to transfer savings from drug manufacturers' rebate, discount, and incentive programs to local pharmacies and consumers, S8105-S8108 [18JN], S8183, S8184 [19JN]

Menominee Indian Tribe: rural development assistance funding, S14018 [5NO]

Merchant marine industry: apply laws requiring the use of privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels for the transport of U.S. aid and materials relative to the war in Iraq, S4776 [3AP]

Mexico: provide economic assistance to minimize impact of rural development crisis, S9166-S9169 [10JY]

———rural small business assistance funding, S13650 [30OC]

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council: include Rhode Island as a member (S. 1624), S11649 [17SE]

Middle East: extend certain trade benefits (S. 1121), S7004-S7007 [22MY]

Minimum wage: level, S2652 [25FE], S9283-S9286, S9288-S9290 [11JY], S12214, S12215 [1OC], S12361 [2OC]

———level (S. 20), S134-S136 [9JA]

———level (S. 224), S1661 [28JA], S1689 [29JA], S14587, S14674, S14679 [12NO]

———level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14557, S14564, S14587, S14599, S14615, S14631, S14647, S14681, S14748 [12NO]

Mining and mineral resources: relieve reachback companies no longer involved in mining of liability for the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan for miners, S8434 [24JN]

Minnesota Metropolitan Airports Commission: decision-making authority on noise standards, S10932-S10935 [1AU]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S9890-S9895 [24JY], S10005-S10010 [28JY], S10087-S10090, S10104-S10115 [29JY]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, S1449 [23JA]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards, S5897 [8MY]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (S. 255), S1819-S1821 [30JA], S3873 [18MR]

Motorola, Inc.: anniversary, S11907-S11909 [24SE]

NASA: research partnerships with universities and industry funding, S14525, S14526 [12NO]

National Cybersecurity Day: observance, S13374 [28OC]

National Park Service: prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (S. 1363), S8758 [26JN]

National Women's Business Council: insure that vacancies are filled in a timely and equitable manner (S. 1442), S9717 [22JY]

Native Americans: authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (S. 1528), S10651 [31JY]

New England Fishery Management Council: adoption of new regulations, S14445 [11NO]

Nuclear energy: renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S1414, S1445 [23JA]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (S. 156), S294 [14JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (S. 1272), S7982 [17JN]

OMB: prohibit funding to implement revisions to rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, S13092-S13101, S13105, S13106 [23OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7702-S7706 [11JN], S7742-S7750 [12JN]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (S. 1644), S11834 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (S. 27), S42 [7JA]

———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (S. 1044), S6078-S6081 [13MY]

Pawtucket, RI: U.S. Conference of Mayors best small business practice city honoree, S9790 [23JY]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (S. 825), S4973 [8AP]

———protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (S. 9), S134-S136 [9JA]

———protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, S1790-S1793 [30JA]

———provide information and advice to pension plan participants to assist them in making decisions regarding investment of their pension plan assets (S. 1892), S15190 [19NO]

———reform, S2282-S2284 [12FE]

Petroleum Marketing Practices Act: extend certain protections to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil (S. 1639), S11756 [22SE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8186, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8265, S8269 [20JN]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, S8332-S8335, S8341-S8343 [23JN], S8403 [24JN]

Political campaigns: provide lowest advertising rate, establish airtime requirements for campaign related programming, and create political advertisement voucher system (S. 1497), S10272-S10275 [30JY], S10898 [1AU]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (S. 532), S3187 [5MR]

———prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9195, S9196 [10JY]

Power resources: accelerate the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (S. 821), S4969 [8AP]

———conduct demonstration programs on production of hydrogen for fuel cells from renewable resources, S10030 [28JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14)-S10188 [30JY]

———exclude metal derivatives from certain regulatory oversight over energy trading markets by the CFTC, S7594, S7599 [10JN], S7675 [11JN]

———expand tax credit for installation of qualified fuel cells, S10571 [31JY]

———impact of establishing a national energy policy on the economy, S7654 [11JN]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S13998-S14001 [5NO], S15154 [19NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S7590-S7599 [10JN], S7656-S7662, S7668-S7676, S7679-S7682 [11JN], S10004, S10005 [28JY], S13961-S13980 [5NO], S15346 [21NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (S. 509), S2567-S2569 [24FE], S3094-S3100 [4MR], S3159 [5MR]

———require reports on hydrogen vehicle programs, the impact of hydrogen fuel usage on natural gas demands, and future Federal agency use of hydrogen, S7526, S7527 [9JN]

———subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7424-S7430, S7443 [5JN]

Privacy: require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (S. 745), S4559-S4561 [31MR]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information, to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (S. 1350), S8738 [26JN]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (S. 275), S1877 [4FE]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S9994-S9999 [28JY], S10116-S10133 [29JY], S10173-S10188, S10204-S10209, S10212-S10215 [30JY], S10470-S10485, S10529 [31JY]

———improve electricity transmission system (S. 716), S4442 [26MR]

———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (S. 475), S2929-S2931 [27FE]

———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (S. 1754), S12840 [17OC]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (S. 221), S1674 [28JA]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (S. 919), S5378, S5379 [11AP]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S15986, S16002-S16004 [25NO]

Raytheon Co.: tribute to Louisville, KY, employees, S4374 [25MR]

Recycling: require implementation by brand owners of management plans that provide refund values for certain beverage containers (S. 1867), S14816, S14817 [12NO], S14924 [17NO]

Republican Party: national agenda, S12879 [20OC]

Revenue Act: repeal anti-dumping provisions (S. 1155), S7153 [23MY]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute, S3879 [18MR]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

———reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (S. 602), S3664-S3666 [13MR]

SBA: anniversary, S11639 [17SE]

———clarify loan eligibility requirements for businesses providing on-demand air service to small communities, S12093, S12094 [26SE]

———establish the Native American Entrepreneurs Program (S. 1488), S10153 [29JY]

———establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (S. 1126), S7011-S7016 [22MY]

———establish vocational and technical entrepreneurship development program (S. 1254), S7839 [12JN]

———expand the HUBZone program to include difficult development areas (S. 961), S5608 [30AP]

———HUBZone Program funding, S12090 [26SE]

———HUBZone Program price preferences for food aid contracts, S12092 [26SE]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (S. 1247), S7860 [12JN]

———make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (S. 822), S4970 [8AP]

———reauthorize assistance programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by women (S. 1154), S7126, S7149 [23MY]

———reauthorize loan programs (S. 1375), S9051-S9057 [8JY], S11241 [9SE], S11639 [17SE], S11909 [24SE], S12053, S12060-S12095 [26SE]

———transfer unused funds from the loan program for businesses that suffered substantial economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks to 7(a) loan program, S1435 [23JA]

———tribute for disaster assistance to Virginia following Hurricane Isabel, S15181 [19NO]

———tribute to Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award recipients, S11909 [24SE]

———Women's Business Centers funding, S7707 [11JN]

SEC: provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws, S4946-S4948 [8AP]

———provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (S. 183), S1075 [16JA]

———require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (S. 979), S5644, S5670-S5672 [1MY]

Securities: protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, S5325 [11AP], S5533 [30AP]

Small business: certify programs to provide health coverage to uninsured employees (S. 906), S5361 [11AP]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (S. 545), S3255 [6MR], S3667 [13MR], S10877-S10879 [1AU]

———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (S. 1546), S10674 [31JY]

———tribute to independent community pharmacies, S12367 [2OC]

Small Business Act: extend (S. 1895), S15207-S15209 [19NO]

Small Business Investment Act: extend (S. 1895), S15207-S15209 [19NO]

Smith & Wesson (business): unveiling of largest, most powerful, commercially-produced handgun, S2915 [27FE]

Snow, John W.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S1789-S1793 [30JA]

Social Security: ensure that trust fund surpluses are not reduced to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6164-S6166, S6171-S6174 [14MY]

———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 228), S1680, S1686 [28JA], S1689 [29JA]

Society for Human Resource Management: tribute, S3500 [11MR]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (S. 458), S2849 [26FE], S2884 [27FE]

States: ensure that fiscal relief is not compromised to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6458, S6459 [15MY]

———permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (S. 559), S3317 [6MR]

Surface Transportation Board: authorizing appropriations (S. 1389), S9248 [10JY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S5942 [8MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (S. 219), S1669-S1673 [28JA]

Taxation: abolish certain tax cuts, S6438, S6439 [15MY]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (S. 1524), S10648 [31JY]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (S. 758), S4640, S4641 [1AP]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities, S6426 [15MY]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities (S. 903), S5357 [11AP]

———allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (S. 182), S1074 [16JA]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax, S6469 [15MY]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (S. 1506), S10621 [31JY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, S6198-S6200 [14MY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (S. 160), S302-S304 [14JA]

———allow pension plans to replace Treasury bonds with conservative long-term corporate bonds and establish Commission on Defined Benefit Pension Plans, S6436 [15MY]

———allow tax credit to businesses who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve, S13833 [3NO]

———application of excise tax to excessive attorney fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (S. 887), S5237-S5248 [10AP]

———apply look-thru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation (S. 914), S5374 [11AP]

———assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (S. 685), S4283-S4286 [21MR]

———clarify rules governing bonus deduction for depreciable business assets, S6458 [15MY]

———clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies (S. 735), S4526 [27MR]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (S. 1331), S8567 [25JN]

———curtail use of tax shelters (S. 1937), S15816-S15827 [24NO]

———deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (S. 1975), S16024 [25NO]

———deny any deduction for certain fines, penalties, and other amounts (S. 936), S5487 [29AP]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (S. 477), S2935 [27FE]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends, S3784 [17MR], S4137 [20MR], S4244-S4246 [21MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes, S6240, S6241 [14MY], S6427, S6428 [15MY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (S. 596), S3519, S3520 [11MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (S. 596), star print, S3910 [18MR]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (S. 1476), S10069 [28JY]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (S. 680), S4178 [20MR]

———ensure dividend and interest income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (S. 26), S39 [7JA]

———ensure dividend income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (S. 25), S39 [7JA]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (S. 661), S3999 [19MR]

———excise tax on excessive attorney fees for certain legal judgments, settlements, or agreements, S6222, S6225 [14MY], S6424, S6461 [15MY]

———exclude dividends received by individuals from gross income (S. 24), S39 [7JA]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (S. 1936), S15813-S15815 [24NO]

———exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production period for distilled spirits (S. 1681), S12194 [30SE]

———expand depreciation benefits available to small businesses for new business investment and equipment (S. 158), S299 [14JA]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, S6440 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

———expand special depreciation allowance (S. 879), S5208 [10AP]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (S. 1491), S10268 [30JY]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (S. 487), S2940 [27FE]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees (S. 1702), S12378, S12380 [2OC]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, S4361, S4362 [25MR], S4417 [26MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (S. 173), S859, S860 [15JA], S1647 [28JA]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (S. 1494), S10269 [30JY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), S11707 [17SE], S11711 [18SE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, amend definition of Internet access, and allow existing State and local taxes to remain for 2 years, S14166-S14171 [6NO], S14233, S14250-S14254 [7NO]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (S. 1093), S6857 [21MY]

———impact of sunset provisions on cost forecasts, S7112-S7114 [23MY]

———impose flat tax only on individual taxable earned income and business taxable income (S. 907), S5363-S5365 [11AP]

———improve portability of retirement savings and expand pension coverage and savings opportunities (S. 1912), S15408 [21NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel, S6247 [14MY], S12582, S12585 [15OC], S13831-S13834 [3NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 289), S1892 [4FE], S3399 [10MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 351), S4097, S4102 [20MR], S4477, S4482 [27MR]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (S. 265), S1828 [30JA]

———income forecast depreciation method, S6458 [15MY]

———increase criminal monetary penalty limitation for underpayment or overpayment of tax due to fraud, S6409 [15MY]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (S. 1917), S15414 [21NO]

———limit phase-in of revenue reducing measures, S6440 [15MY]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S236 [13JA], S11901 [24SE], S12567-S12569 [15OC], S13032-S13035 [22OC], S13791-S13793 [3NO], S13891-S13897 [4NO], S14156-S14171 [6NO], S14228-S14244, S14250-S14254 [7NO], S14286, S14334 [10NO], S15958 [25NO]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), unanimous-consent agreement, S11874 [23SE], S13643 [30OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 52), S54 [7JA]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (S. 756), S4639 [1AP]

———modify unrelated business income limitation on investment in certain debt-financed properties (S. 855), S5181 [10AP]

———permanently extend research and development credit, S6191-S6195 [14MY], S6412 [15MY]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (S. 664), S4002-S4005 [19MR]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds, S6248 [14MY]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity (S. 1290), S8236 [19JN]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (S. 1495), S10269 [30JY]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (S. 785), S4836, S4837 [3AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S4338 [25MR], S5287 [11AP], S11895 [24SE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (S. 384), S2520 [14FE]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (S. 1979), S16030 [25NO]

———promote, protect, and clarify status of professional employer organizations (S. 1269), S7927 [16JN]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (S. 1736), S12620 [15OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (S. 1703), S12380 [2OC]

———provide a rebate to individuals for payroll taxes and provide employers with an income tax credit for payroll taxes paid during the payroll tax holiday period (S. 911), S5374 [11AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (S. 576), S3371 [7MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (S. 973), S5665 [1MY]

———provide a tax credit for small employer-based health insurance coverage in States in which such coverage is mandated (S. 1972), S16022 [25NO]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (S. 759), S4641 [1AP]

———provide energy tax incentives, S10533-S10569, S10571 [31JY]

———provide energy tax incentives (S. 597), S3520-S3547 [11MR], S3914 [19MR]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (S. 267), S1829 [30JA]

———provide for deficit reduction by delaying the acceleration of income tax reductions, S6439 [15MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), S13829 [3NO], S13897 [4NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), unanimous-consent request, S12562 [14OC], S12822 [17OC], S13061 [22OC], S13419 [28OC], S13734 [31OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13898, S13899 [4NO], S14458 [11NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S96-S100, S106-S112 [9JA], S182-S192 [10JA], S210-S213, S215-S220 [13JA], S264-S267, S275, S281 [14JA], S308-S319, S321-S329, S334-S336 [15JA], S1043, S1044 [16JA], S1134 [17JA], S1218-S1220 [21JA], S1392, S1393 [23JA], S1649-S1655 [28JA], S1697-S1704, S1706-S1712 [29JA], S1760 [30JA], S2245-S2248, S2282 [12FE], S2637-S2646 [25FE], S2760-S2765, S2783, S2784 [26FE], S2876-S2883 [27FE], S3053 [4MR], S3376-S3379 [10MR], S3774-S3798 [17MR], S3842-S3855 [18MR], S3942, S3943, S3946 [19MR], S4055, S4057, S4060, S4146, S4150 [20MR], S4243-S4248, S4264 [21MR], S4317-S4323 [24MR], S4398, S4402-S4404 [26MR], S5159 [10AP], S5268-S5280, S5284-S5291, S5295-S5315 [11AP], S10890-S10892 [1AU]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), S6572-S6574 [19MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S6950-S6964, S6969 [22MY], S7071-S7089, S7123 [23MY], S7186 [2JN], S7276 [4JN], S7512 [9JN], S7572 [10JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S6964 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), insert S. 1054 language in lieu, S6474 [15MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), unanimous-consent agreement, S6196 [14MY], S6738 [20MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S2922 [27FE], S5514, S5515 [30AP], S5640 [1MY], S5744-S5747 [6MY], S5793-S5798 [7MY], S6014-S6022 [12MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 414), S2548 [14FE], S2620 [24FE], S2694 [25FE], S2753, S2834 [26FE], S3112 [5MR], S3439 [11MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 414), unanimous-consent request, S2639 [25FE], S2763 [26FE], S3022 [3MR], S3113 [5MR], S3390 [10MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6039-S6043, S6049, S6051-S6060 [13MY], S6147-S6226, S6233-S6248 [14MY], S6407-S6415, S6421-S6445, S6451-S6475 [15MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), unanimous-consent agreement, S6048 [13MY], S6196, S6226, S6405 [14MY]

———provide incentives for manufacturing businesses (S. 1885), S15069-S15072 [18NO]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (S. 507), S3093, S3094 [4MR]

———provide physicians and other health care professionals with a credit for qualified expenditures for medical professional malpractice insurance, S9005-S9007 [8JY]

———provide procedural fairness in application of controlled group provisions to employers who contribute to multiemployer pension plans and engage in bona fide corporate transactions (S. 1857), S14808 [12NO]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

———provide tax relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into condominiums (S. 58), S59 [7JA]

———rates, S1760 [30JA], S2048 [6FE], S2876 [27FE], S3005-S3007 [3MR], S3053 [4MR], S3376-S3379 [10MR], S4068, S4140 [20MR], S7276 [4JN], S9516, S9578-S9580 [17JY], S10181 [30JY], S11460-S11463 [15SE], S11742, S11744, S11746 [22SE]

———repeal exclusion for extraterritorial income and provide a deduction relating to income attributable to U.S. production activities (S. 1688), S12200 [30SE], S14619, S14699 [12NO]

———repeal extraterritorial income exclusion and simplify rules for U.S. businesses operating abroad (S. 1475), S10065-S10067 [28JY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1922), S15415 [21NO]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1964), S16006 [25NO]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 970), S5657 [1MY], S11783 [23SE]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (S. 1493), S10269 [30JY]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (S. 44), S48 [7JA]

———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (S. 1482), S10145 [29JY]

———repeal tax benefits relative to company-owned life insurance, S6441 [15MY]

———require chief executive officers of corporations to sign tax returns, S5043 [9AP], S6960 [22MY], S7084 [23MY]

———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (S. 1408), S9421 [15JY]

———sunset certain tax increases, S6432 [15MY]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (S. 752), S4635 [1AP]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (S. 1566), S10915 [1AU]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (S. 1595), S11248 [9SE], S15403 [21NO]

———treatment of certain expenses for disabled workers (S. 1560), S10911 [1AU]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (S. 1305), S8302, S8303 [20JN]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (S. 85), S5014 [9AP]

———treatment of company-owned life insurance, S15886, S15887 [25NO]

———treatment of depreciation of wireless telecommunications equipment (S. 895), S5353 [11AP]

———treatment of employee welfare benefit plans, S5012 [9AP]

———treatment of existing inversions by corporations to avoid the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S6440 [15MY]

———treatment of income earned while working abroad, S6174, S6175 [14MY], S6434 [15MY]

———treatment of natural gas distribution lines (S. 360), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———treatment of small businesses (S. 842), S5075 [9AP]

———treatment of the depreciation of certain property in integrated hotel, restaurant, and casino businesses, S6459 [15MY]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (S. 1380), S9121 [9JY], S13793 [3NO], S14264 [7NO]

———facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (S. 865), S5191 [10AP]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (S. 1963), S16004-S16006 [25NO]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations, S14447 [11NO]

———preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (S. 1046), S11385 [11SE], S11505, S11507, S11517, S11518 [16SE]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend, S1222, S1226-S1229 [21JA], S1325-S1327 [22JA]

———extend (S. 23), S9-S20, S23-S26 [7JA], S127 [9JA], S331 [15JA]

Terrorism: ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4691, S4694-S4697 [2AP]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (S. 157), S295-S297 [14JA]

———improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (S. 216), S1492 [23JA]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 666), S4009-S4016 [19MR], S4152 [20MR]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (S. 1490), S10188-S10193, S10267 [30JY], S10987 [2SE]

———ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (S. 1177), S7257 [3JN], S7375 [4JN], S16202-S16212 [9DE]

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc.: tribute to Georgetown, KY, production facility, S9791 [23JY]

Trade Act: amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities, S2044 [6FE], S2115 [10FE]

———amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (S. 1110), S6991-S6994 [22MY]

———amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (S. 1299), S8243 [19JN]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (S. 1776), S13135 [23OC]

Treaties and agreements: application of fast-track authority to trade agreements, S10023 [28JY]

———impact of free-trade agreements, S9400 [15JY], S9935-S9939, S9943-S9946 [25JY], S10034-S10038 [28JY], S10490-S10502 [31JY], S13840 [4NO]

———inclusion of child labor protections in free trade agreements, S10520 [31JY]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (S. 1325), S8444 [24JN]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring, S1342-S1346 [22JA]

———pension plan restructuring (S. 119), S117-S120 [9JA]

U.S. Boxing Administration: establish (S. 275), S1877 [4FE]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute: funding, S2433 [13FE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10023 [28JY], S10101-S10104 [29JY], S10490, S10491, S10509-S10516, S10518-S10526, S10530-S10533, S10574-S10589 [31JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), unanimous-consent agreement, S10086 [29JY], S10529 [31JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), unanimous-consent request, S10076 [28JY]

———implementation (S. 1416), S9935, S9943-S9946 [25JY], S10034-S10038, S10040 [28JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10023 [28JY], S10101-S10104, S10134 [29JY], S10491, S10511-S10516, S10518-S10526, S10530-S10533, S10574-S10589 [31JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2739), unanimous-consent agreement, S10086 [29JY], S10529 [31JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2739), unanimous-consent request, S10076 [28JY]

———implementation (S. 1417), S9935, S9943-S9946 [25JY], S10034-S10038, S10040 [28JY]

Ukraine: political reform relative to business climate, S15278 [20NO]

United Mine Workers of America: provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan, S7600 [10JN], S7713 [11JN], S8434 [24JN]

United Parcel Service: Women's Business Enterprise National Council ``Elite Eight'' honoree, S4701 [2AP]

Whistleblowing: remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers, S1725 [29JA]

Women: provide comprehensive pension protection (S. 1617), S11482 [15SE]

Workforce Investment Act: reauthorize (S. 1627), S11651 [17SE], S14861-S14919 [12NO]

World War II: provide compensation to former POW used as slave labor for Japanese companies, S9565, S9566, S9572 [17JY]

WorldCom, Inc.: investigation of unethical activities, S7128 [23MY]

Reports

Allow a Married Couple Who Operates an Unincorporated Business as Co-owners To File Separate Tax Returns for Purposes of the Self-Employment Tax: Nina E. Olsen, National Taxpayers Advocate, E674 [3AP]

Impact of Republican Medicare Proposals on Insurance Industry Revenues and Profits: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Minority Staff, S15769 [24NO]

Investigations of Misconduct in Energy-Related Markets: CFTC, S7659-S7661 [11JN]

New Evidence That Energy Companies Besides Enron Manipulated the Western Energy Market: Senator Feinstein, S5895-S5897 [8MY]

Weiss Ratings Report on Medical Malpractice Caps—Propagating the Myth That Non-Economic Damage Caps Don't Work: Physicians Insurance Association of America, S9237-S9239 [10JY]

Reports filed

Acknowledge Chambers of Commerce Contributions To Improve Communities and Strengthen Local and Regional Economies: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 53), S9591 [17JY]

American Jobs Creation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2896) (H. Rept. 108-393), H12306 [21NO]

American Spirit Fraud Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 346) (H. Rept. 108-5), H273 [4FE]

Animal Drug User Fee Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1260) (H. Rept. 108-287), H9032 [30SE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 313) (S. Rept. 108-51), S6851 [21MY]

Arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 258), S14270 [7NO]

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 975) (H. Rept. 108-40), H1952 [18MR]

Basic Pilot Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2359) (H. Rept. 108-304), H9281 [7OC], H9980 [28OC]

Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1685), S14176 [6NO]

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 239) (H. Rept. 108-22), H1639 [5MR]

Business Checking Freedom Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 758) (H. Rept. 108-53), H2514 [31MR]

Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 108-270), H8282 [16SE]

Commercial Space Transportation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1260) (S. Rept. 108-111), S9904 [24JY]

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1320) (S. Rept. 108-168), S12838 [17OC]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1320) (H. Rept. 108-37), H4875 [3JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 108-129), H4733 [22MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 108-95), H3855 [8MY]

Consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 108-273), H8282 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 660, Small Business Health Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 283) (H. Rept. 108-160), H5550 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 108-42), H1952 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1000, Pension Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 230) (H. Rept. 108-98), H4010 [13MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 221) (H. Rept. 108-92), H3760 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1829, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 108-348), H10338 [4NO]

Consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 360) (H. Rept. 108-267), H8081 [9SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and H.R. 2739, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 329) (H. Rept. 108-229), H7328 [22JY]

Consideration of S. 23, Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 14) (H. Rept. 108-1), H51 [7JA]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 877) (S. Rept. 108-102), S9495 [16JY]

Criminal Spam Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Defense Production Act Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1680) (S. Rept. 108-156), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 108-56), H2702 [2AP]

Do-Not-Call Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 395) (H. Rept. 108-8), H389 [11FE]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-3), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-4), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-2), S3729 [13MR]

Energy Tax Incentives Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 108-54), S7134 [23MY]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-396), H12306 [21NO]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-263), H7948 [4SE], H8081 [9SE]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1125) (S. Rept. 108-118), S10264 [30JY]

Family Time Flexibility Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 108-127), H4733 [22MY]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1829) (H. Rept. 108-286), H8949 [25SE]

Financial Contracts Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2120) (H. Rept. 108-277), H8400 [18SE]

FTC Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1234) (S. Rept. 108-127), S10970 [2SE]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 167), S9904 [24JY]

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 153), S1811 [30JA]

Imposition of Sanctions on Nations That Undermine Effectiveness of Conservation and Management Measures for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 268) (H. Rept. 108-327), H9980 [28OC]

Increase Assistance for the Poorest People in Developing Countries Under Microenterprise Assistance Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 192), S6851 [21MY]

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2048) (H. Rept. 108-300), H9281 [7OC]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 49) (H. Rept. 108-234), H7614 [24JY]

Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 2), S5995 [9MY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 108-94), H3855 [8MY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 108-126), H4733 [22MY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1054), S6070 [13MY]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-5), S4628 [1AP]

Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1637) (S. Rept. 108-192), S14270 [7NO]

Laborers' International Union of North America Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 117), S5172 [10AP]

Maintenance and Repair of Buildings and Properties Located on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands by Lessees of Such Facilities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1204) (H. Rept. 108-347), H10338 [4NO]

Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2420) (H. Rept. 108-351), H10339 [4NO]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 929) (S. Rept. 108-104), S9496 [16JY]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Pension Security Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 108-43), H1952 [18MR]

Preservation of Localism, Program Diversity, and Competition in Television Broadcast Service Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1046) (S. Rept. 108-141), S11032 [3SE]

Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1177), S10616 [31JY]

Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1743), S13133 [23OC]

Professional Boxing Safety Act Amendments and U.S. Boxing Administration Establishment: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 275) (S. Rept. 108-47), S6255 [14MY]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Public Works and Economic Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 108-242), H7790 [29JY]

Renew Dept. of Energy and NRC Indemnity Authority for Damages From Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 108-218), S16119 [9DE]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 249) (H. Rept. 108-124), H4527 [21MY]

SBA Loan Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1375) (S. Rept. 108-124), S10970 [2SE]

Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 1772) (H. Rept. 108-162), H5550 [18JN]

Small Business Health Fairness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 660) (H. Rept. 108-156), H5407 [16JN]

Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Revitalization Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 2802) (H. Rept. 108-325), H9818 [24OC]

Standards Development Organization Advancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1086) (H. Rept. 108-125), H4733 [22MY], H4976 [4JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1086), S14176 [6NO]

Surface Transportation Board Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1389) (S. Rept. 108-129), S10970 [2SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1416), S9708 [22JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-116), S10139 [29JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2738) (H. Rept. 108-224), H7328 [22JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1416), S9708 [22JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-116), S10139 [29JY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2738) (H. Rept. 108-224), H7224 [21JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1417), S9708 [22JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1417) (S. Rept. 108-117), S10139 [29JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 108-225), H7328 [22JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1417), S9708 [22JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1417) (S. Rept. 108-117), S10139 [29JY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 108-225), H7224 [21JY]

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 108-142), H5088 [9JN]

Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1627) (S. Rept. 108-187), S14031 [5NO]

Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1261) (H. Rept. 108-82), H3634 [1MY]

Resolutions by organizations

FCC media ownership rules: Vermont State Legislature, S6971 [22MY]

Resolutions of ratification

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia, S3729, S3763 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico, S3729, S3763 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom, S3729, S3763 [13MR]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management, S4628 [1AP], S4730 [2AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3954 [9MY], H4537 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6437, S6441 [15MY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H88 [8JA]

Statements

Cash Balance Pension Conversion: Larry Cutrone, S1791 [30JA]

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act: Executive Office of the President, H5182 [11JN]

Conflict of Interest Allegations Relative to Membership on Defense Policy Board: Richard Perle, H2511 [31MR]

Court Decision Preventing FTC Implementation of a ``Do-Not-Call'' Registry: Timothy J. Muris, FTC, S11891 [24SE]

Disapprove FCC Ruling on Media Ownership Rules: Executive Office of the President, S11392 [11SE]

Enhanced Employee Military Leave Policy: Citizens Financial Group, Inc., S5722 [5MY]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Senator Frist, S15516-S15518 [22NO]

FERC Authority To Review Public Utility Mergers: Executive Office of the President, S10123 [29JY]

Freedom To Read Protection Act: Representatives Sanders, E441 [12MR]

National Security Aspects of the Global Migration of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry: Senator Lieberman, S7468-S7471 [5JN]

Pension Security Act: Executive Office of the President, H4069 [14MY]

Research Equals Jobs Growth and Economic Growth: R&D Credit Coalition, S6192 [14MY]

Restoration of Freedom of Information Act: Several Organizations, S3636 [12MR]

Small Business Provisions of Economic Growth Package: Hector V. Barreto, SBA, E145 [6FE]

Study New Source Review Program Changes Relative To Preventing Deterioration of Clean Air Regulations and Determine Effects on Air Pollution and Human Health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1214 [21JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Joseph E. Stiglitz, Columbia University, H7485 [24JY]

Studies

Energy Price Impacts of S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S13496 [29OC]

Summaries

America's Better Classroom Act (H.R. 717), E224 [13FE]

Biological, Chemical and Radiological Weapons Countermeasures Research Act (S. 666), S4016 [19MR]

Clean Power Act (S. 366), S2351 [12FE]

Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (S. 304), S1981 [5FE]

Family Time and Workplace Flexibility Act (S. 317), S2002 [5FE]

Health Care Access for Small Businesses Act (S. 906), S5363 [11AP]

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

Job Protection Act (H.R. 1769), E773 [12AP]

Omnibus Mercury Emissions Reduction Act (S. 484), S2942 [27FE]

Promote Growth & Jobs in the USA (Pro Grow USA) Act (S. 1475), S10067-S10069 [28JY]

Railroad Competition Act (H.R. 2924), E1639 [25JY]

Rebuild America Act (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Require Mandatory Expensing of Stock Options Granted to Business Executive Officers (S. 1890), S15189 [19NO]

Restoration of Freedom of Information Act (S. 609), S3635 [12MR]

Securing America's Future—The Case for a Strong Manufacturing Base: National Association for Manufacturing, H6807 [15JY]

Small Business Investment Company Capital Access Act (S. 855), S5181 [10AP]

Tables

Budget outlook with conference tax cuts, H4711 [22MY]

Budget realities, S5794 [7MY], S7107 [23MY]

Communities dependent on the Essential Air Service Program, S7798 [12JN]

Comparing the Clean Air Act, Clean Power Act, and Clear Skies Act, S3353 [7MR]

Debt to the penny, S1699 [29JA], S3006 [3MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act final vote (2001), H4964 [4JN]

Estimated annual health and mortality costs due to particulate matter pollution from powerplants, S15960 [25NO]

Import percentages of certain products, S10495 [31JY]

Manufacturing jobs lost by State, H10117 [29OC]

New source review correspondence—information requests and Bush administration responses, S1177-S1193 [21JA]

State by State estimated impact of increasing business meal deductibility, S10145 [29JY]

U.S., Canadian negotiated Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense prescription drug prices, H5912 [25JN]

Testimonies

Capital Control Provisions in U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Jadish Bhagwati, Columbia University, H7484 [24JY]

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Impact of Iraqi War and Energy Markets on the Economy: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13494 [29OC]

Patients First Act: Leanne Dyess, S8875 [7JY]

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring: James J. Keightley, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., and William Kilberg, S1343 [22JA]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 85, improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings, H1701 [11MR]

H. Con. Res. 141, reform Internal Revenue Code, H3004 [9AP]

H. Con. Res. 172, National Tourism Week, H4751 [2JN]

H. Con. Res. 177, express appreciation to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support, H4883-H4885 [4JN]

H. Con. Res. 215, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, H6666 [14JY]

H. Con. Res. 268, imposition of sanctions on nations that undermine effectiveness of conservation and management measures for Atlantic highly migratory species, H9843 [28OC]

H. Con. Res. 280, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association anniversary, H10250 [4NO]

H. Res. 14, consideration of S. 23, Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act extension, H66 [8JA]

H. Res. 100, Ford Motor Co., anniversary, H4399 [21MY]

H. Res. 107, tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), H3415 [29AP]

H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1981 [19MR]

H. Res. 186, Laborers' International Union of North America anniversary, H3015 [9AP]

H. Res. 201, tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families, H4892 [4JN]

H. Res. 221, consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3767 [8MY]

H. Res. 227, consideration of H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act, H3864 [9MY]

H. Res. 230, consideration of H.R. 1000, Pension Security Act, H4035 [14MY]

H. Res. 249, same-day consideration of consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H4558 [22MY]

H. Res. 253, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H4706 [22MY]

H. Res. 283, consideration of H.R. 660, Small Business Health Fairness Act, H5555 [19JN]

H. Res. 296, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., anniversary, H6668 [14JY]

H. Res. 329, consideration of H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and H.R. 2739, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H7339 [23JY]

H. Res. 360, consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, H8111 [10SE]

H. Res. 368, SBA anniversary, H8244 [16SE]

H. Res. 370, consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8301 [17SE]

H. Res. 394, American Concrete Institute anniversary, H10249 [4NO]

H. Res. 414, encourage People's Republic of China fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms, H10062 [29OC]

H. Res. 428, consideration of H.R. 1829, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act, H10374 [5NO]

H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act, H3902, H3910-H3913, H3940-H3953 [9MY]

H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, S6741-S6786 [20MY]

H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8304-H8308 [17SE]

H.R. 49, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, H8295 [17SE]

H.R. 192, increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs, S7173 [23MY], H4032 [14MY]

H.R. 346, American Spirit Fraud Protection Act, H413 [12FE]

H.R. 395, Do-Not-Call Implementation Act, H407 [12FE]

H.R. 660, Small Business Health Fairness Act, H5598, H5605-H5612 [19JN]

H.R. 758, Business Checking Freedom Act, H2527-H2529 [1AP]

H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1999-H2046 [19MR]

H.R. 1000, Pension Security Act, H4040, H4050-H4059 [14MY]

H.R. 1086, Standards Development Organization Advancement Act, H5104 [10JN]

H.R. 1204, provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on National Wildlife Refuge System lands by lessees of such facilities, H11446 [18NO]

H.R. 1260, Animal Drug User Fee Act, H9054-H9057 [1OC]

H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3789-H3806 [8MY]

H.R. 1320, Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act, H5180 [11JN]

H.R. 1460, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Benefits Improvement Act, H5675 [23JN]

H.R. 1772, Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act, H5720 [24JN]

H.R. 2048, International Fisheries Reauthorization Act, H9700 [20OC]

H.R. 2312, ORBIT Technical Corrections Act, H5342 [12JN]

H.R. 2359, Basic Pilot Extension Act, H9893 [28OC]

H.R. 2420, Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency Act, H11533-H11537 [19NO]

H.R. 2535, Public Works and Economic Development Act programs reauthorization and improvement, H9759-H9762 [21OC]

H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13982-S13994 [5NO]

H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H7459-H7470 [24JY]

H.R. 2739, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H7489-H7495 [24JY]

H.R. 3161, ratify FTC authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms, H8916 [25SE]

H.R. 3521, Tax Relief Extension Act, H11762-H11827 [20NO]

S. 23, Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act extension, H75 [8JA]

S. 24, exclude dividends received by individuals from gross income, S40 [7JA]

S. 25, ensure dividend income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate, S40 [7JA]

S. 26, ensure dividend and interest income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate, S41 [7JA]

S. 27, prohibit meat packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter, S42 [7JA]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 44, Elimination of Double Subsidies for the Hardrock Mining Industry Act, S49 [7JA]

S. 52, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S54 [7JA]

S. 58, provide tax relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into condominiums, S59 [7JA]

S. 91, Fair Contracts for Growers Act, S76 [7JA]

S. 98, Community Choice in Real Estate Act, S152 [9JA]

S. 105, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S81 [7JA]

S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act, S167-S173 [9JA]

S. 150, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S236 [13JA], S14156 [6NO]

S. 153, Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, S294 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

S. 156, renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S295 [14JA]

S. 157, Chemical Security Act, S297-S299 [14JA]

S. 158, Small Business Expensing Improvement Act, S300 [14JA]

S. 167, Dept. of Energy Next Generation Lighting Initiative, S852 [15JA]

S. 181, Stock Option Accounting Review Act, S1075 [16JA]

S. 182, Ending the Double Standard for Stock Options Act, S1075 [16JA]

S. 183, SEC Civil Enforcement Act, S1076-S1078 [16JA]

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 217, reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales, S1493 [23JA]

S. 228, Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act, S1681-S1685 [28JA]

S. 267, Telecommunications Ownership Diversification Act, S1829-S1832 [30JA]

S. 275, Professional Boxing Safety Act amendments and U.S. Boxing Administration establishment, S1878-S1882 [4FE]

S. 289, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S1892-S1897 [4FE]

S. 292, minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers, S1899 [4FE]

S. 313, Animal Drug User Fee Act, S7168-S7171 [23MY], S14279-S14282 [7NO], H10293-H10296 [4NO]

S. 317, Family Time and Workplace Flexibility Act, S1999-S2002 [5FE]

S. 320, Family and Medical Leave Clarification Act, S2006 [5FE]

S. 325, increase competition and transparency among packers required to report information on the price and quantity of livestock purchased, S2052 [6FE]

S. 360, tax treatment of natural gas distribution lines, S2218 [11FE]

S. 366, Clean Power Act, S2346-S2351 [12FE]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 393, tax treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants, S2469 [13FE]

S. 413, Asbestos Claims Criteria and Compensation Act, S2493-S2495 [13FE]

S. 414, Economic Recovery Act, S2523-S2537 [14FE]

S. 442, Reservists and Guardsmen Pay Protection Act, S2709 [25FE]

S. 458, Southwest Regional Border Authority Act, S2850-S2855 [26FE]

S. 469, Technological Resource To Assist Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, S2926 [27FE]

S. 475, Electric Transmission and Reliability Enhancement Act, S2931-S2935 [27FE]

S. 485, Clear Skies Act, S2943-S2971 [27FE]

S. 532, Colonias Gateway Initiative Act, S3188 [5MR]

S. 545, Small Business Health Fairness Act, S3256-S3263 [6MR]

S. 559, Commercial Driver's License Devolution Act, S3318 [6MR]

S. 586, Round II EZ/EC Flexibility Act, S3507 [11MR]

S. 596, Invest in the U.S.A. Act, S3519 [11MR]

S. 597, Energy Tax Incentives Act, S3520-S3546 [11MR]

S. 645, Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3893 [18MR]

S. 661, Commuter Benefits Equity Act, S3999 [19MR]

S. 664, Investment in America Act, S4004 [19MR]

S. 667, strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits under Food Security Act, S4017 [19MR]

S. 680, enhance charitable contribution tax deductions for book donations and literacy, S4178 [20MR]

S. 683, Military Families Leave Act, S4281 [21MR]

S. 685, Low Income Taxpayer Protection Act, S4284 [21MR]

S. 692, Digital Consumer Right to Know Act, S4327 [24MR]

S. 735, Small Insurance Company Inflation Adjustment Act, S4526 [27MR]

S. 745, Privacy Act, S4561-S4570 [31MR]

S. 756, modify tax treatment of qualified small issue bonds, S4639 [1AP]

S. 758, allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property, S4640 [1AP]

S. 759, Residential, Farm, Ranch, and Small Business Wind Energy Systems Act, S4642 [1AP]

S. 769, Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act, S4708 [2AP]

S. 785, permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends, S4837 [3AP]

S. 855, Small Business Investment Company Capital Access Act, S5181 [10AP]

S. 873, Dept. of Energy Catalysis Research and Development Act, S5198 [10AP]

S. 876, Sunshine in Iraq Reconstruction Contracting Act, S5203 [10AP]

S. 877, Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S5204-S5207 [10AP], S13012-S13019 [22OC], S13176-S13182 [23OC], S15938-S15943 [25NO], H12186-H12191 [21NO], H12854-H12859 [8DE]

S. 879, Economic Stimulus Act, S5209 [10AP]

S. 887, Intermediate Sanctions Compensatory Revenue Adjustment (ISCRAA) Act, S5240-S5242 [10AP]

S. 903, Renewal Community Employment Credit Improvement Act, S5357 [11AP]

S. 906, Health Care Access for Small Businesses Act, S5361-S5363 [11AP]

S. 907, Flat Tax Act, S5365-S5370 [11AP]

S. 914, apply look-thru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation, S5375 [11AP]

S. 929, Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act, S5436 [28AP], S10450 [30JY]

S. 936, Government Settlement Transparency Act, S5488 [29AP]

S. 948, Drug Company Gift Disclosure Act, S5494 [29AP]

S. 961, expand the SBA HUBZone program to include difficult development areas, S5608 [30AP]

S. 964, Small Community and Rural Air Service Revitalization Act, S5609-S5611 [30AP]

S. 970, Job Protection Act, S5658-S5660 [1MY]

S. 979, Broad-Based Stock Option Plan Transparency Act, S5671 [1MY]

S. 981, Business and Taxpayer Procurement Protection Act, S5673 [1MY]

S. 988, Workforce Investment Act job training grant pilot program, S5733 [5MY]

S. 1000, National Guard and Reserves Reform Act for the 21st Century, S5777-S5779 [6MY]

S. 1013, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S5872 [7MY]

S. 1034, Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act, S5972 [8MY]

S. 1046, Preservation of Localism, Program Diversity, and Competition in Television Broadcast Service Act, S6082 [13MY]

S. 1052, Ban on Deceptive Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail Act, S6142 [13MY]

S. 1061, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, S6261 [14MY]

S. 1120, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act, S7004 [22MY]

S. 1121, Middle East Trade and Engagement Act, S7005-S7007 [22MY]

S. 1125, Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act, S6600-S6612 [19MY]

S. 1126, Native American Small Business Development Act, S7012-S7015 [22MY]

S. 1134, Economic Development Administration reauthorization and improvement, S7038-S7040 [22MY]

S. 1154, Women's Small Business Programs Improvement Act, S7150 [23MY]

S. 1155, repeal Revenue Act anti-dumping provisions, S7153 [23MY]

S. 1177, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, S16208-S16212 [9DE]

S. 1192, Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission Act, S7482 [5JN]

S. 1224, Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act, S7630-S7632 [10JN]

S. 1234, FTC reauthorization, S7722-S7725 [11JN]

S. 1247, Women's Business Centers Preservation Act, S7836, S7861 [12JN]

S. 1269, Professional Employer Organization Workers Benefits Act, S7928-S7931 [16JN]

S. 1272, Wrongful Death Accountability Act, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1290, permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity, S8236 [19JN]

S. 1305, tax treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance, S8303 [20JN]

S. 1326, establish position of Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing, S8562 [25JN]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1331, clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding, S8567 [25JN]

S. 1350, Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act, S8739 [26JN]

S. 1363, Park Professionals Protection Act, S8758 [26JN]

S. 1375, SBA loan programs reauthorization, S12060-S12080 [26SE]

S. 1380, Rural Universal Service Equity Act, S9122 [9JY]

S. 1389, Surface Transportation Board appropriations, S9248 [10JY]

S. 1408, restore tax deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel, S9421 [15JY]

S. 1442, National Women's Business Council Independence Preservation Act, S9718 [22JY]

S. 1476, Wind Power Tax Incentives Act, S10069 [28JY]

S. 1480, Buy American Improvement Act, S10143 [29JY]

S. 1482, repeal reduction in tax deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses, S10145 [29JY]

S. 1497, Our Democracy, Our Airwaves Act, S10272-S10275 [30JY]

S. 1507, Library, Bookseller, and Personal Records Privacy Act, S10623 [31JY]

S. 1528, Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act, S10651-S10653 [31JY]

S. 1533, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S10662-S10665 [31JY]

S. 1546, Small Business Liability Reform Act, S10676-S10679 [31JY]

S. 1553, Organized Retail Theft Act, S10686 [31JY]

S. 1560, Disabled Workers Empowerment Act, S10911 [1AU]

S. 1581, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S11036-S11038 [3SE]

S. 1592, Fair Currency Enforcement Act, S11188 [8SE]

S. 1597, Homestead Preservation Act, S11250 [9SE]

S. 1610, Defined Benefit Pension Plan Reform Act, S11418 [11SE]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1624, include Rhode Island as a Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council member, S11649 [17SE]

S. 1627, Workforce Investment Act reauthorization, S11651-S11680 [17SE], S14861-S14918 [12NO]

S. 1633, Identity Theft Notification and Credit Restoration Act, S11725 [18SE]

S. 1639, extend certain Petroleum Marketing Practices Act protections to franchised refiners or distributors of lubricating oil, S11756 [22SE]

S. 1642, immigrant investor regional center program duration extension, S12476 [3OC]

S. 1644, limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year, S11834 [23SE]

S. 1667, exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act reporting requirements, S12057 [26SE]

S. 1680, Defense Production Act reauthorization, S15480 [21NO], H9416 [15OC]

S. 1685, Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act, S14505 [12NO], H11582 [19NO]

S. 1688, Securing American Factory Employment (SAFE) Act, S12200-S12203 [30SE]

S. 1702, Domestic Partner Health Benefits Equity Act, S12378-S12380 [2OC]

S. 1703, Local Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act, S12381 [2OC]

S. 1711, Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act, S12449-S12452 [3OC]

S. 1738, Defense Production Act reauthorization, S12621 [15OC]

S. 1743, Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act, S14970 [17NO]

S. 1754, Electric Reliability Security Act, S12840-S12845 [17OC]

S. 1767, Auditor Independence and Tax Shelters Act, S12978 [21OC]

S. 1776, Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act, S13135-S13137 [23OC]

S. 1844, Clear Skies Act, S14336-S14364 [10NO]

S. 1857, Multiemployer Pension Plan Procedural Fairness Act, S14810 [12NO]

S. 1873, Call Center Consumer's Right To Know Act, S14966 [17NO]

S. 1884, Enhance Domestic Manufacturing and Worker Assistance Act, S15072-S15074 [18NO]

S. 1885, Manufacturing Job Production Act, S15074-S15076 [18NO]

S. 1892, provide information and advice to pension plan participants to assist them in making decisions regarding investment of their pension plan assets, S15190 [19NO]

S. 1895, Small Business Act and Small Business Investment Act extension, S15209 [19NO], H11845 [20NO]

S. 1912, Retirement Account Portability Act, S15408-S15411 [21NO]

S. 1917, Clean Air and Water Investment and Infrastructure Act, S15414 [21NO]

S. 1922, American Manufacturing Jobs Act, S15416-S15418 [21NO]

S. 1935, Universal Secure Access to Health Care Act, S15653-S15663 [23NO]

S. 1936, exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites, S15815 [24NO]

S. 1937, Tax Shelter Transparency and Enforcement Act, S15819-S15827 [24NO]

S. 1961, American Railroad Revitalization, Investment, and Enhancement (ARRIVE 21) Act of the 21st Century, S15989-S16002 [25NO]

S. 1963, Wireless 411 Privacy Act, S16005 [25NO]

S. 1965, Community Workforce Development and Modernization Partnership Act, S16007 [25NO]

S. 1967, Interest on Business Checking Act, S16010 [25NO]

S. 1971, Mutual Fund Investor Confidence Restoration Act, S16017-S16022 [25NO]

S. 1977, Small Manufacturers Assistance, Recovery, and Trade (SMART) Act, S16027-S16029 [25NO]

S. 1994, Efficiency in Government Health Care Spending Act, S16133 [9DE]

S. 1995, repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund, S16133 [9DE]

S. 1998, Essential Air Service Preservation Act, S16137 [9DE]

S. Con. Res. 11, end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc., by Republic of Korea, S2979 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 27, request ITC take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products, S4181 [20MR]

S. Con. Res. 29, ensure U.S. trade actions relative to semiconductor trade with the Republic of Korea do not result in geopolitical tensions or U.S. job losses, S4382 [25MR]

S. Con. Res. 53, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, S7730 [11JN], S9619 [17JY]

S. Res. 100, anniversary of Ford Motor Co., S6888 [21MY]

S. Res. 100, Ford Motor Co., anniversary, S4446 [26MR]

S. Res. 159, FCC ruling on media ownership rules, S7403 [4JN]

S. Res. 162, tribute to tradeswomen, S7555 [9JN]

S. Res. 167, anniversary of Harley-Davidson Motor Co., S7842 [12JN]

S. Res. 167, Harley-Davidson Motor Co., anniversary, S9987 [25JY]

S. Res. 217, greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets, S10925 [1AU]

S. Res. 242, disapprove court decision preventing FTC implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry, S12471 [3OC]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]

S. Res. 258, arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia, S13911 [4NO], S16202 [9DE]

S. Res. 260, Dept. of HHS action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market, S14180 [6NO]

S. Res. 274, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records production, S15845, S15879 [24NO]

S. Res. 283, protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators, S16141, S16213 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 17, disapprove FCC ruling on media ownership rules, S11519 [16SE]

Transcripts

U.S. Economic Policy: Kevin Phillips, National Public Radio, S217 [13JA]

BUSINESS AND TAXPAYER PROCUREMENT PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 981), S5651 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 981), S5673 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 981, Business and Taxpayer Procurement Protection Act, S5673 [1MY]

BUSINESS CHECKING FREEDOM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 758), H2527-H2533 [1AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 758) (H. Rept. 108-53), H2514 [31MR]

Texts of

H.R. 758, provisions, H2527-H2529 [1AP]

BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Letters

Climate Stewardship Act, S13486 [29OC]

BUSINESS COUNCIL OF ALABAMA

Remarks in House

Splenda, Inc.: Alabama Technology Network and Business Council of Alabama Alabama Manufacturer of the Year Award Medium Manufacturer honoree, E683 [3AP]

BUSINESS FOR AFFORDABLE MEDICINE (organization)

Letters

Greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, H6121 [26JN]

BUSINESS LINKS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 786), S4824 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 786), S4837 [3AP]

Texts of

S. 786, provisions, S4838 [3AP]

BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE

Letters

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9109 [9JY]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S13021 [22OC]

BUSINESS WEEK (publication)

Articles and editorials

Dollar Diplomacy, S3705 [13MR]

How Michael Powell Could Have the Last Laugh, S11463 [15SE]

New Global Job Shift, S1701-S1703 [29JA]

Taming the Oil Beast, S7569-S7571 [10JN]

Why This Tax Loophole for Losers Should End, S6442 [15MY], S8567 [25JN]

BUSSELL, GREG

Remarks in House

Plano, TX: tribute to Plano Independent School District students who received perfect scores on college entrance exams, H9742 [21OC], E2110 [21OC]

BUTCHER, MARGARET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1323 [23JN]

BUTER, MARY

Articles and editorials

Fire Precautions Save Homes—Fire Resistant Materials, Thinned Trees Credited, E2244 [5NO]

BUTLER, BETSY

Articles and editorials

Pryor Family Reunion, E2121 [21OC]

BUTLER, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1456 [11JY]

BUTLER, CHARLENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1118 [3JN]

BUTLER, JACOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5943 [26JN]

BUTLER, JANE PALSGROVE

Memorandums

Reduced Fees on Loans to Small Businesses Adversely Affected by Terrorist Attacks, H356 [11FE]

BUTLER, JOHNNY J.

Remarks in House

Laborer's Local Union 332: Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

BUTLER, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E324 [27FE]

Congregation B'Nai Abraham: anniversary, E1107 [3JN]

BUTLER, WAYNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1127 [4JN]

BUTLER, WENDELL T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E476 [13MR]

BUTLER UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR], H2382 [26MR]

BUTLER-GEE, EVE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7612, H7613 [24JY], H7772, H7773 [25JY], E1629, E1655, E1656 [25JY]

BUTTE, MT

Remarks in House

Western Environmental Technology Office: National Energy Technology Laboratory funding, E258 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

American Legion: anniversary of Auxiliary Unit 70, S6027 [12MY]

BUTTERS, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

BUTTS COUNTY, GA

Articles and editorials

Remembering Butts County's Lt. Kelly—Book, Letter Recall Actions of Military Hero, E261 [13FE]

BUY AMERICAN ACT

Articles and editorials

Drawbacks of Buy American Act, E2021 [8OC]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

Dept. of Transportation: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased Buy American Act compliance levels (see H.R. 3017), H8015 [5SE]

———clarify certain Buy American Act provisions (see H.R. 3682), H12919 [8DE]

Foreign trade: amend to increase requirement for American-made content and to tighten waiver provisions (see S. 1480), S10140 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Business and industry: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased Buy American Act compliance levels, H6807 [15JY]

Coast Guard: ensure materials used in bridge alteration projects are produced in the U.S., H10420 [5NO]

Contracts: compliance, H5226, H5227 [11JN], H5774, H5776, H5779-H5781 [24JN], H6564 [10JY], H7041 [17JY], H7140, H7142 [18JY], H7990 [5SE], H8024 [9SE]

———compliance relative to ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, E2021 [8OC]

Dept. of Defense: ensure the use of U.S. made titanium on U.S. military systems, H10988, H10989 [7NO]

———require use of domestic products, H3658 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

Congress: require a report relative to Federal acquisitions of U.S.-made products, S13887, S13889 [4NO]

Contracts: compliance, S9519, S9520 [17JY], S9757, S9758 [23JY], S11824 [23SE], S12270 [1OC]

Foreign trade: amend to increase requirement for American-made content and to tighten waiver provisions (S. 1480), S10142 [29JY], S12270 [1OC]

Summaries

Securing America's Future—The Case for a Strong Manufacturing Base: National Association for Manufacturing, H6807 [15JY]

Texts of

S. 1480, Buy American Improvement Act, S10143 [29JY]

BUY AMERICAN IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1480), S10140 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1480), S10142 [29JY], S12270 [1OC]

Texts of

S. 1480, provisions, S10143 [29JY]

BUYER, STEVE (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H1396 [26FE]

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H7455 [23JY]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H7020 [16JY]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see H.R. 1792), H3352 [11AP]

———prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H4012 [13MY]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1082), H1639 [5MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H9215 [2OC]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H9812 [21OC]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3638 [1MY]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4369 [20MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Labor: provide staffing at military installations overseas to carry out employment counseling under the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2285), H4786 [2JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H10237 [30OC]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6464 [9JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (see H.R. 3379), H9981 [28OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H274 [4FE]

Immigration: prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H5267 [11JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Medicare: establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9688 [17OC]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (see H. Res. 365), H8175 [10SE] (see H. Res. 369), H8284 [16SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1903 [13MR]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8906 [24SE]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H3301 [10AP]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H9131 [1OC]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H3974 [9MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9377 [8OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of overnight travel expenses of National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 1369), H2132 [19MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5664 [19JN]

Veterans: permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H5408 [16JN]

Women: tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4011 [13MY]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (see H.R. 3024), H8016 [5SE]

International Space Station: tribute to Expedition 6 crew (see H. Con. Res. 168), H3857 [8MY]

Pensions: allow for alienation of benefits to satisfy court judgments, decrees, or orders requiring restitution for embezzlement of State or local government funds (see H.R. 2222), H4734 [22MY]

U.S. Olympic Committee: amend Federal charter (see H.R. 3330), H9686 [17OC]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

Communications from

Leave of absence: request for indefinite leave of absence relative to call to active military duty, H2227 [20MR]

Letters

Request for indefinite leave of absence due to call to active military duty: by, H2274 [24MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H9150 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9150 [2OC]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9571 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9571 [16OC]

Armed Forces: provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (H.R. 3024), E1728 [5SE]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1596 [5MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1662, H1663, H1664, H1665 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7600 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H10001 [29OC]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), H12145 [21NO]

———medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Corp. for National and Community Service funding, H7690 [25JY]

———Medical Emergency Preparedness Program funding, H7688 [25JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7688, H7690 [25JY]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, H1662 [6MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4832 [3JN]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (H.R. 3379), H10386, H10389 [5NO]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), H410 [12FE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), H8917 [25SE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), E479 [17MR]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H5246 [11JN]

———reform, H5246 [11JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6112 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12272 [21NO]

Mitchell, IN: anniversary, E1661 [25JY]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 369), H8244 [16SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9340 [8OC]

Parliamentary inquiry, H5244 [11JN]

Pensions: allow for alienation of benefits to satisfy court judgments, decrees, or orders requiring restitution for embezzlement of State or local government funds (H.R. 2222), E1071 [23MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (H. Res. 230), H4037 [14MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3091 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11410, H11418 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H7926 [4SE], H9340 [8OC]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H7926 [4SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1421 [27FE]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H3700 [7MY], H12877 [8DE]

Veterans: health care funding, H7688 [25JY]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (H.R. 1585), E667 [3AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H404 [12FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Armed Forces: call to active military duty, H2226 [20MR]

Special order: granted, H5171 [10JN]

Tributes

Fischer, Ross, E2519 [8DE]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H404 [12FE]

Williams, John and Jean, E2234 [5NO]

BYBEE, DAVID

Bills and resolutions

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (see S. 1405), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2744), H6868 [15JY]

Remarks in House

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (H.R. 2744), H9836 [28OC], E1481 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (H.R. 2744), S15103 [18NO]

———designate (S. 1405), S9419 [15JY], S13531 [29OC]

Reports filed

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1405), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2744, David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL, H9836 [28OC]

S. 1405, David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL, S13531 [29OC]

BYBEE, JAY S.

Letters

Nomination of Jay S. Bybee to be circuit judge: John H. Garvey, Boston College Law School, S3683 [13MR]

———Michael K. Young, George Washington University Law School, S3682 [13MR]

———Richard J. Morgan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———Steve Johnson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———Stuart P. Green, University of Glasgow School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———Thomas B. McAffee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———William P. Marshall, University of North Carolina School of Law, S3681 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S3454 [11MR], S3678-S3688, S3692-S3695 [13MR]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3614 [12MR]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

BYBEE, SHANNON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1872 [24SE]

BYERS, ADRIENNE E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1191 [10JN]

BYERS, CODY

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

BYERS, JOSH

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S9953 [25JY]

BYRD, CHARLES E.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15811 [24NO]

BYRD, ERMA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7128 [23MY], S7464 [5JN]

BYRD, JERRY S.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

BYRD, JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Professional Golfers Association of America: Rookie of the Year award recipient, E88 [28JA]

BYRD, LAWRENCE

Articles and editorials

Kidnapping of Lawrence Byrd, S13549 [30OC]

Newsletter Dedicated to Truth and the Christian Civilization, S13548 [30OC]

BYRD, ROBERT C. (a Senator from West Virginia)

Addresses

Courage From Conviction: by, S15274 [20NO]

Prince of Peace: William Jennings Bryan, S5317 [11AP]

Tribute to Strom Thurmond: by, S9698 [22JY]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S992 [15JA], S1020, S1049, S1088, S1091 [16JA], S1105, S1155 [17JA], S1246, S1285, S1286, S1287 [21JA], S1405, S1428 [23JA], S1509 [28JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12242, S12300 [1OC], S12337, S12350, S12354, S12388, S12392, S12393 [2OC], S12473 [3OC], S12559 [14OC], S12585, S12626, S12627 [15OC], S12779, S12789, S12792, S12850, S12851 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4720 [2AP], S4777, S4803, S4858, S4864 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4191, S4214, S4218 [20MR], S4249, S4253, S4277, S4304 [21MR], S4340, S4348, S4377, S4387 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6730 [20MY], S6834, S6855, S6886 [21MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9354 [14JY], S9373, S9428 [15JY], S9451, S9505 [16JY], S9529, S9541, S9548, S9563, S9567, S9600, S9601, S9602, S9604, S9605 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9784, S9807, S9809 [23JY], S9849, S9865, S9874, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10945, S10985 [2SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11324, S11351, S11361 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13092, S13170 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14845 [12NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11541, S11582, S11584 [16SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7791, S7853 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13236, S13265 [27OC], S13360 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8353, S8374 [23JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10703 [31JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7500 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6335 [14MY], S6443 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY]

———H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC]

———H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5979 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

From Ridge Aide to Security Lobbyist, Philip Shenon, New York (NY) Times, S9873 [24JY]

Security Against Pork, New York (NY) Times, S9873 [24JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq (see S. Res. 32), S1736 [29JA]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see S. 763), S4702 [2AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 1744), S12737 [16OC]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S5174 [10AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S2839 [26FE]

Hartke, Vance: tribute (see S. Res. 203), S10045 [28JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (see S. 609), S3620 [12MR]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5486 [29AP]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S2839 [26FE]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S5772 [6MY]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National security: establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3254 [6MR]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

Senate Rules: require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds (see S. Res. 216), S10906 [1AU]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see S. 567), S7188 [2JN]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7478 [5JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7833 [12JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (see S. Res. 211), S10619 [31JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Construction industries: increase energy savings and environmental benefits through use of recovered mineral component in federally funded projects involving procurement of cement or concrete (see S. 793), S4897 [7AP]

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: revise boundaries (see S. 1576), S11032 [3SE]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. 1997), S16120 [9DE]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 24), S1245 [21JA]

Roads and highways: complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (see S. 1176), S7235 [3JN]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (see S. Res. 28), S1736 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions relative to

President pro tempore: tribute for service and designation as President pro tempore emeritus (see S. Res. 21), S848 [15JA]

Excerpts

``Lament of Mary, Queen of Scots on the Approach of Spring,'' Robert Browning, S4238 [21MR]

``Paradise Lost,'' John Milton, S4239 [21MR]

Letters

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Jodi L. Jacobson, Center for Health and Gender Equity, S9555 [17JY]

———Leonard S. Rubenstein, Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S9555 [17JY]

———Linda Bales, General Board of Church & Society of the United Methodist Church, S9555 [17JY]

———Maureen T. Shea and Jere Myrick Skipper, Episcopal Church, S9554 [17JY]

———Paul Zeitz, Global AIDS Alliance, S9554 [17JY]

Homeland security funding: by, S2761 [26FE]

Overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9375, S9376 [15JY]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY]

Poems

``America for Me,'' Henry Van Dyke, S5399 [11AP], S7117 [23MY]

``Builder Builded a Temple'', S11212 [9SE]

``Building of the Ship,'' Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, S4101 [20MR]

``Flag Goes By,'' Henry H. Bennett, S7871 [13JN]

``God Give Us Men!'' Josiah G. Holland, S4505 [27MR], S8318 [20JN]

``Heritage,'' Rudyard Kipling, S7873 [13JN]

``I Heard My Father Pray,'' Grace V. Watkins, S7873 [13JN]

``I Took a Piece of Plastic Clay'', S11212 [9SE]

``Intimation of Immortality From Recollections of Early Childhood,'' William Wordsworth, S5316 [11AP]

``Light of Other Days,'' Thomas Moore, S8319 [20JN]

``Like Mother, Like Son,'' Margaret Johnston Grafflin, S5939 [8MY]

``O Ship of State,'' Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, S8710 [26JN], S11628 [17SE]

``Pink Rose'', S5317 [11AP]

``Rock Me to Sleep,'' Elizabeth Akers Allen, S5940 [8MY]

``Some Time at Eve,'' Elizabeth Clark Hardy, S4887 [7AP]

``West Virginia, How I Love You'', S8319 [20JN]

Privilege of the floor

Edge, Peter, S9643 [21JY]

Nance, Scott, S9643 [21JY]

Sewell, Alexa, S9643 [21JY]

Stowe, Cynthia, S9643 [21JY]

Remarks

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, S10886 [1AU]

Agriculture: humane slaughter inspectors for livestock funding, S13956 [5NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13956 [5NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S15933-S15935 [25NO], S16087 [9DE]

Air pollution: study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1305 [22JA]

Amtrak: funding, S1055 [16JA], S4249 [21MR]

Appropriations: legislative process, S14429 [11NO], S15933-S15935 [25NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S345, S349 [15JA], S1001, S1002, S1003, S1005, S1007, S1008, S1010, S1011, S1016, S1017, S1018, S1021, S1022, S1055 [16JA], S1106, S1107, S1111, S1112, S1113 [17JA], S1305 [22JA], S1441, S1442, S1443, S1452 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2430 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), unanimous-consent request, S1375 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S345, S349 [15JA], S1001, S1002, S1003, S1005, S1007, S1008, S1010, S1011, S1016, S1017, S1018, S1021, S1022, S1055 [16JA], S1106, S1107, S1111, S1112, S1113 [17JA], S1305 [22JA], S1441, S1442, S1443, S1452 [23JA], S15933-S15935 [25NO], S16087 [9DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9990 [25JY], S10841 [31JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11303 [10SE], S11626 [17SE], S11968, S11969 [25SE], S12106 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13769, S13782 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12236, S12240, S12241, S12242, S12258 [1OC], S12315, S12350, S12377 [2OC], S12579, S12586, S12588 [15OC], S12643, S12648, S12652, S12668 [16OC], S12780, S12788, S12789, S12790, S12792, S12800, S12802, S12804 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4659, S4664, S4681 [2AP], S4766, S4778, S4779, S4780, S4801, S4802 [3AP]

———status of legislation for unfunded agencies, S13957 [5NO]

Armed Forces: prohibit excessive overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9371, S9375, S9377, S9379, S9380, S9385 [15JY], S12789, S12790 [17OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4655 [2AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4100 [20MR]

———tribute, S12315 [2OC]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war, S10885 [1AU]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1113 [17JA], S2172, S2176 [11FE], S2268, S2269 [12FE], S2402-S2404 [13FE], S2770, S2771, S2772 [26FE], S3150, S3151, S3152 [5MR], S3463, S3464, S3465 [11MR], S3688, S3691 [13MR], S3954 [19MR], S6806 [21MY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1714 [29JA]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

BIA: education funding, S1443 [23JA]

Budget: deficit, S9388 [15JY], S10488-S10490 [31JY]

———reconciliation process, S4340 [25MR], S5299 [11AP]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5299 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3857, S3858 [18MR], S4129 [20MR], S4249, S4257, S4258 [21MR], S4340, S4349 [25MR]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: presence of enforcement officers in Rhode Island, S9875 [24JY]

Bush, President: reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, S5763 [6MY]

———remarks relative to war with Iraq and national security, S2402-S2404 [13FE]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 727), S4518 [27MR]

Congress: protect prerogatives in allocation of homeland security funding, S4778, S4779, S4780 [3AP]

Constitution Week: observance, S11627-S11629 [17SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S10841 [31JY]

Corps of Engineers: provide assistance to aid impacted States in recovering and rebuilding from natural disasters, S11549 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6684 [20MY], S6806 [21MY], S6939 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14429 [11NO], S14480 [12NO]

———establish commission to study overseas deployments, S9379, S9380 [15JY]

———include overseas military operations funding in the budget, S9536, S9538, S9539, S9540, S9544 [17JY]

———limit number of credit card accounts, evaluate creditworthiness of cardholders, and establish disciplinary actions for improper use, S9568 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9371, S9375, S9377, S9379, S9380, S9385 [15JY], S9536, S9538, S9539, S9540, S9544, S9547, S9550, S9554, S9557, S9568 [17JY]

———military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12804 [17OC]

———status of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S10886 [1AU]

Dept. of Energy: Office of International Market Development funding, S11543 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: issuance of Mine Health and Safety Administration rule proposal on personal dust monitor prototypes, S11328 [10SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: emergency management performance grants program funding, S9754 [23JY]

———first responders funding, S9693 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9628 [21JY], S9684, S9690, S9693, S9694, S9695, S9696 [22JY], S9754, S9761, S9772, S9783, S9785, S9787 [23JY], S9846, S9848, S9850, S9864, S9865, S9866, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9873, S9875, S9885 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11894 [24SE]

———Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange Program (MATRIX) funding, S9787 [23JY]

———port security, fire department, and chemical facility security assessments funding, S9848, S9850 [24JY]

———require Federal Advisory Committee Act compliance by any advisory committee, S9864, S9865 [24JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11075 [4SE], S11143, S11144 [5SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9203 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10944 [2SE], S11013 [3SE], S11075 [4SE], S11143, S11144 [5SE], S11209, S11210, S11211, S11212 [9SE], S11328 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13106 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518, S14519, S14525, S14530, S14531 [12NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent request, S14519, S14520 [12NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547, S9550, S9554, S9557 [17JY]

Easter: observance, S5316 [11AP]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13585 [30OC]

———stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at levels that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system while minimizing adverse economic and social impacts, S10211 [30JY]

Education: disadvantaged student programs funding, S10944 [2SE], S11209, S11210, S11211, S11212 [9SE]

———funding, S345-S347 [15JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11543, S11549 [16SE]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (S. Res. 154), unanimous-consent request, S7117 [23MY]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7791, S7792 [12JN]

Father's Day: observance, S7871-S7873 [13JN]

FCC: ruling on media ownership rules, S11451-S11453 [15SE]

FEMA: funding, S9990 [25JY], S10841 [31JY]

Firefighter Assistance Grants Program: allow flexibility in determining priorities for firefighting vehicles, S9871 [24JY]

Firefighters: firefighter assistance grants funding, S9772 [23JY]

Flag Day: observance, S7871 [13JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9203 [10JY]

———increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12800, S12802 [17OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13235 [27OC], S13358, S13360, S13362 [28OC], S13649 [30OC]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4488 [27MR]

———status of U.S. relationships with traditional allies and within international organizations, S3954 [19MR]

Government: relationship between legislative and executive branches relative to appropriations process, S5397-S5400 [11AP]

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: revise boundaries (S. 1576), S11033 [3SE]

Independence Day: observance, S8709 [26JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7432 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9390 [15JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9184, S9186 [10JY], S10488 [31JY], S10988 [2SE], S11626 [17SE], S15932 [25NO]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4257 [21MR]

———impose limitation on use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, S12643, S12652, S12668 [16OC]

———Iraqi Defense Corps and national security forces funding, S12242, S12258 [1OC]

———modify Coalition Provisional Authority reporting requirements, S12586, S12588 [15OC]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, S7432 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN]

———prohibit President from reallocating certain reconstruction funds without congressional approval, S12792 [17OC]

———reduce reconstruction funds by amount that is used to repay bilateral debts, S12579 [15OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3857, S3858 [18MR]

———require the Coalition Provisional Authority administrator be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, S13235 [27OC], S13360, S13362 [28OC]

———support continued U.S. engagement to ensure a peaceful, stable, unified country with a representative government and encourage U.N. and NATO assistance, S9203 [10JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5047 [9AP]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, S11145 [5SE]

———U.S. policy, S11145 [5SE]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (S. 1997), S16135-S16137 [9DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, S1113 [17JA], S3149, S3150, S3151, S3152 [5MR], S10884 [1AU]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9217 [10JY]

Lobbyists: impose post-employment lobbying restrictions on the Dept. of Homeland Security and the Office of Homeland Security, S9872, S9873 [24JY]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, S4655 [2AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15525, S15526, S15528, S15529 [22NO], S15748 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8515 [25JN], S8655, S8675 [26JN]

Memorial Day: observance, S7116 [23MY]

Mother's Day: observance, S5939 [8MY]

NASA: funding, S10841 [31JY]

National Accounts Energy Alliance: applications integration funding, S1452 [23JA]

National Center for Disaster Decision Making: funding, S9787 [23JY]

National Park Service: Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S4681 [2AP], S9761 [23JY]

———homeland security funding, S4766 [3AP]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2268, S2269 [12FE]

———U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349, S356 [15JA], S1001, S1002, S1003, S1005, S1007, S1008, S1010, S1011, S1016, S1017, S1018, S1021, S1022 [16JA], S2172 [11FE], S2430 [13FE], S10488, S10490 [31JY]

OMB: prohibit funding to implement revisions to rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, S13106 [23OC]

Parliamentary inquiry, S14 [7JA]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9203 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S14244-S14246 [7NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15247 [20NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10209 [30JY]

———promote clean energy technologies in developing countries, S13649 [30OC]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14530, S14531 [12NO]

Public debt: ceiling, S4664 [2AP]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7091 [23MY]

Ridge, Thomas J.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1308, S1309 [22JA]

Roads and highways: complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (S. 1176), S7255-S7257 [3JN]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (S. Res. 33), S1757 [29JA]

Sawtooth National Recreation Area: funding, S1441 [23JA]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S3690 [13MR], S15529 [22NO]

———legislative priorities, S13957 [5NO]

———legislative program, S14519, S14531 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14415 [11NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, S5299 [11AP]

Television: portrayal of ``hillbillies'' on proposed reality series, S9989 [25JY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S14 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303 [10SE]

Thanksgiving Day: observance, S15368 [21NO], S15935-S15937 [25NO]

Transportation: highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4129 [20MR]

Transportation Security Administration: allow flexibility in the use of the Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7791, S7792 [12JN]

———Electronic Detection Systems installation funding, S9875 [24JY]

Treaties and agreements: application of fast-track authority to trade agreements, S10023 [28JY]

———conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S13585 [30OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3148 [5MR]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (S. Res. 28), S1712, S1714 [29JA]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10023 [28JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10023 [28JY]

Veterans: benefits funding, S14531 [12NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S14402 [11NO]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, S3691 [13MR]

Weather: beginning of spring, S4238 [21MR]

West Virginia: anniversary of statehood, S8319 [20JN]

———disaster assistance, S8320 [20JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute: Freedom From Fear Award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Tribute, H64 [8JA], E2365 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute: Freedom From Fear Award recipient, S15274 [20NO]

Leave of absence: granted, S4802 [3AP]

President pro tempore: tribute for service and designation as President pro tempore emeritus (S. Res. 21), S843 [15JA]

Tribute, S2267 [12FE], S3690 [13MR], S3791 [17MR], S7128 [23MY], S7464 [5JN], S8710 [26JN], S15274 [20NO], S15528, S15529 [22NO]

Weather: remarks on beginning of spring, S4239 [21MR]

Songs

``Farewell! But Whenever You Welcome the Hour,'' Thomas Moore, S2268 [12FE]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Tables

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 21, tribute for service as President pro tempore and designation as President pro tempore emeritus, S843, S866 [15JA]

Tributes

Childers, Therrel S., S4655 [2AP]

Dodd, Kurt A., S12440 [3OC]

Galis, Paul L., S8711 [26JN]

Goffinet, Sally, S7870 [13JN]

Long, Russell B., S8318 [20JN]

Manchin, A. James, S15046 [18NO]

Meadows, Joe, S2266, S2267 [12FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4504 [27MR]

Murray, Senator, S9754 [23JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins, S4887 [7AP]

Roberts, Joey, S8320 [20JN]

BYRNE, LARRY

Letters

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E480 [17MR]

BYRNES, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1453 [11JY]

BYRNES, KATE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5878 [7MY]

BYRON, CA

Bills and resolutions

C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant: designate (see H.R. 3467), H10977 [6NO]

CABANISS, DALE

Reports filed

Nomination to the Federal Labor Relations Authority: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

CABANISS, WILLIAM

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

CABELL, STEPHEN

Remarks in Senate

Presidential Scholar in the Arts: honoree, S8554 [25JN]

CABLE NEWS NETWORK (CNN)

Articles and editorials

Democracy—Neocon Style, H4208 [19MY]

Interviews

Attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq: Soledad O'Brien with Slavenas family, American Morning (CNN television program), S13868 [4NO]

Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq: Paul D. Wolfowitz with Cengiz Candar and M. Ali Birand, CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate), H4209 [19MY], E1109 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Wolfowitz, Paul D.: interview with CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate) on Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq, H4208 [19MY], E1108 [3JN]

Statements

Turkish Actions Relative to War in Iraq: Hilmi Ozkok, Turkish General Staff, E1109 [3JN]

CABLE TELEVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSOCIATION

Addresses

Cable Television Public Affairs Association President's Award Acceptance: Henry S. Schleiff, S5479 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

Schleiff, Henry S.: Cable Television Public Affairs Association President's Award recipient, S5478 [29AP]

CABOT CREAMERY COOPERATIVE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S13906 [4NO]

CABRERA, BENJAMIN AND LONDY P.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1985), S16119 [9DE] (see H.R. 3700), H12921 [8DE]

CABRILLO POWER, LLC

Remarks in House

Walter Jones NOAA Excellence in Business Leadership Award: recipient, E493 [18MR]

CADUE, JIM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2317 [19NO]

CAETANI, LAURA MALDONADO

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1506), H2472 [27MR]

CAFRITZ, PEGGY COOPER

Articles and editorials

Washington's Children Deserve More Choices, S12036 [26SE]

CAGE, JUSTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1009 [21MY]

CAIRNEY, PETER D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E27 [8JA]

CAIRO, DANIEL K.

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 848), S5059 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Relief (S. 848), S16061 [25NO]

Texts of

S. 848, relief, S16061 [25NO]

CALABASAS, CA

Remarks in House

Calabasas High School: tribute to jazz band, E962 [15MY]

CALABRESI, GUIDO

Remarks in House

Columbian Lawyers Association: Charles A. Rapallo Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

CALAGIONE, SAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E857 [1MY]

CALAVERAS COUNTY, CA

Remarks in House

California: tribute to 3d Congressional District firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2157 [30OC]

CALDWELL, CHARLES T.

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1767 [11SE]

CALDWELL, DOROTHY

Articles and editorials

Hospital Angels, S14025 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Gainesville, FL: tribute to Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center, S14025 [5NO]

CALDWELL, ID

Remarks in House

Local government: tribute to city management, E2477 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Matterhorn Ice Cream, Inc.: anniversary, S9901 [24JY]

CALDWELL, JOHN S., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14447 [11NO]

CALDWELL, KIRBYJON

Remarks in House

Pyramid Community Development Corp.: anniversary of Power Center, H8194 [10SE]

CALDWELL, NATHANIEL A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14443 [11NO]

CALDWELL COUNTY, MO

Remarks in House

Polo, MO: tribute to Polo High School marching band, E893 [9MY]

CALDWELL FAMILY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7818 [3SE]

CALHOUN, BYRON C.

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3653 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

CALIFORNIA

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (S. 490), S9606 [17JY]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (S. 302), S4879 [3AP]

Articles and editorials

Activities Among Negroes, E316 [27FE]

Bridge to the Future—Crockett Counting on New Carquinez Span To Make It a Destination Town, E1744 [9SE]

Federated Women Club Notes—(California State Association), E316 [27FE]

Fire Damage, S13459 [29OC]

Gambling Dispute Threatens Miwok Bill, S8729 [26JN]

Lake Arrowhead—Fears of a Landmark Disaster, S13627 [30OC]

Law of the River, S113 [9JA]

Power Points—Second Thoughts on FERC's California D-Day, S15262 [20NO]

State Could Face Gas Price Spikes, S7202 [3JN]

U.S., Mexico Team Up on Health Care, S9796 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Bankruptcy: provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (see H.R. 2158), H4367 [20MY]

C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant, Byron, CA: designate (see H.R. 3467), H10977 [6NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: revoke a Public Land Order relative to certain erroneously included lands (see H.R. 417), H218 [28JA]

Cleveland National Forest: provide an environmentally sound process for the approval of high-voltage electricity transmission line right-of-way through the Trabuco Ranger District (see H.R. 1230), H1810 [12MR]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (see S. 444), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 892), H1332 [25FE]

Courts: appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2723), H6706 [14JY]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 562), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1033), H1464 [27FE]

———establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (see H.R. 3486), H11149 [12NO]

Dams: increase funding for construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 1604), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (see S. 490), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 74), H54 [7JA]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (see S. 1097), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 2641), H6262 [26JN]

———authorize participation in the Yucaipa Valley Regional Water Supply Renewal Project (see H.R. 3466), H10977 [6NO]

———conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see S. 630), S3803 [17MR] (see H.R. 519), H268 [31JA]

———construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (see H.R. 901), H1332 [25FE]

———construct and rehabilitate Federal water supply lines associated with Folsom Dam in California (see H.R. 1794), H3352 [11AP]

———convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Montecito Water District in California (see H.R. 1648), H2863 [7AP]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (see S. 1957), S15975 [25NO]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (see H.R. 142), H56 [7JA]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, CA (see H.R. 3334), H9687 [17OC]

———participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (see S. 649), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1598), H2819 [3AP]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (see H.R. 2991), H7838 [3SE]

———study the significance, suitability and feasibility of establishing the ``Golden Chain Highway'' in California as a National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 907), H1333 [25FE]

Dept. of Transportation: determine feasibility of constructing a highway in California connecting certain roads in Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties and a fixed guideway system along the right-of-way of the highway (see H.R. 619), H321 [5FE]

Disasters: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see S. Res. 265), S14451 [11NO] (see H. Res. 425), H10237 [30OC]

Duane, Patricia and Michael: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

FERC: order refunds of unjust and unreasonable electricity rates in California (see S. 723), S4434 [26MR]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

Forest Service: facilitate land exchange eliminating a private in-holding in the Sierra National Forest and allow the Boy Scouts permanent use of parcel of land currently under a special use permit (see H.R. 379), H171 [27JA]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (see S. 302), S1976 [5FE] (see H.R. 532), H317 [5FE]

Graton Rancheria Restoration Act: give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust (see S. 1342), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2656), H6263 [26JN]

Hansen, Gregory: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H4875 [3JN]

King Range National Conservation Area: expand boundary to include the Mill Creek, Squaw Creek, and Indian Creek Forests (see H.R. 3326), H9613 [16OC]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Long Beach, CA: El Dorado Park South Neighborhood Association winner of Neighborhoods USA (organization) Neighborhood of the Year contest (see H. Res. 289), H5663 [19JN]

Los Padres National Forest: eliminate private inholdings through a land exchange with the United Water Conservation District (see H.R. 1060), H1515 [4MR]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H5551 [18JN]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mendocino National Forest: convey certain lands and authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances (see H.R. 708), H391 [11FE]

Mining and mineral resources: cancel certain BLM leases that authorize extraction of sand and gravel from Federal lands in Soledad Canyon (see H.R. 3529), H11650 [19NO]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Parks Institute: establish (see H.R. 1289), H1901 [13MR]

Native Americans: authorize leases for certain terms on lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe and the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians (see H.R. 2388), H5045 [5JN]

———modify date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria is deemed to be held in trust (see S. 1648), S11912 [24SE]

Natural resources: designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers (see S. 1555), S10906 [1AU]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9613 [16OC]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness or salmon restoration areas and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area (see H.R. 3327), H9614 [16OC]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Orange County, CA: increase the ceiling on the Federal share of certain costs of the Regional Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 1156), H1680 [6MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development (see H.R. 3187), H8949 [25SE]

Pimental, Mary: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Poverty: condition receipt of certain State revolving funds on the restriction of development or construction of new colonias that lack necessary infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border (see S. 1163), S7188 [2JN]

Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act: conveyance of certain lands in California to facilitate the construction of the transcontinental railway (see H.R. 1658), H2864 [7AP]

Railroads: prohibit the use of Federal funds for double tracking of the Pacific Surfliner corridor through certain areas (see H.R. 2165), H4367 [20MY]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (see H.R. 1284), H1901 [13MR]

Redwood National Park: adjust boundaries (see H.R. 3638), H12309 [21NO]

Ruiz, Randy: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (see H.R. 309), H137 [8JA]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (see S. 347), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 704), H391 [11FE]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Schlinger, Elaine: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Sierra National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 1651), H2863 [7AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (see S. 1413), S9414 [15JY]

Whitaker, Gerald: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Wilderness areas: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see S. 738), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1501), H2472 [27MR]

Yosemite National Park: improve facilities (see H.R. 2715), H6706 [14JY]

———provide adequate school facilities (see H.R. 620), H321 [5FE]

Essays

Republican Values: Daniel Zajda, E1348 [25JN]

———Elizabeth Hernandez, E1349 [25JN]

———Heather MacPhee, E1346 [25JN]

———Kelly Shinn, E1351 [25JN]

———Laura Mendoza, E1345 [25JN]

———Michelle Wilkinson, E1345 [25JN]

———Patrick Anabaldi, E1346 [25JN]

Eulogies

Monserratt, Lloyd, E1316 [20JN]

Factsheets

Why Californians Should Oppose the Energy Bill: Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, H11413 [18NO]

Letters

California Wholesale Power Market Strategies: Christian Yoder and Stephen Hall, Stoel Rives LLP, S10481-S10483 [31JY]

Clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard: Alan C. Lloyd, California Air Resources Board, S14476 [12NO]

———John E. Hornback, Southeastern States Air Resource Managers, Inc., S14475 [12NO], S14929 [17NO]

———R. Steven Brown and S. William Becker, S14476 [12NO]

———William Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, S14475 [12NO]

Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA: Annette Rose, Marin County, CA, Board of Supervisors and Paul Kelley, Sonoma County, CA, Board of Supervisors, S8730 [26JN]

FERC investigation into fraud and manipulation of California energy crisis: Senator Feinstein, S3015 [3MR]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Bill Bogaard, Mayor of Pasadena, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Dan Albert, Mayor of Monterey, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———David F. Romero, Mayor of San Luis Obispo, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Judith Valles, Mayor of San Bernardino, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Mark A. Peterson, Mayor of Concord, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———R.E. Lamkin, Mayor of Lakeport, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Robert D'Amato, S14236 [7NO]

———Roderick J. Wood, S14236 [7NO]

———Stacey Murphy, Mayor of Burbank, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———Walter Allen III, Mayor of Covina, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———William H. Batey II, Mayor of Moreno Valley, CA, S14236 [7NO]

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl to be circuit judge: Ellen Corbett, California State Assembly Committee on Judiciary, S14781 [12NO]

Presidential emergency declaration for Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties, CA: several California Members of Congress, S13620 [30OC]

Prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard: Jackie Speier, California State Senate, S13861 [4NO], S13981 [5NO]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: Donald P. Bliss, National Association of State Fire Marshals, S14468 [12NO]

———Jacqueline Elder, CPSC, S14469 [12NO]

———Thomas J. Dammrick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, S14469 [12NO]

———William Farr, Missouri Dept. of Public Safety, S14470 [12NO]

———William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14468 [12NO], S14930 [17NO]

Renewable fuel program ethanol mandate suspension: Winston H. Hickox, California Environmental Protection Agency, S7204 [3JN]

Social Security Protection Act: Anthony W. Batts, Long Beach, CA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations: David L. Reynolds, Association of California Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: several members of California State Legislature, E594 [27MR]

Lists

California 22d Congressional District arts programs, H6980 [16JY]

Californians' experiences with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

Medical malpractice awards in California under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, S8883 [7JY]

Organizations involved in California financial privacy legislation negotiations, H8149 [10SE]

Petitions and memorials

Marin County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA, S8731 [26JN]

Napa County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA, S8731 [26JN]

Petaluma, CA, City Council: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct a casino in Sonoma County, CA, E2384 [21NO]

Sonoma County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA, S8730 [26JN]

Press releases

OPEI Succeeds in Dramatically Improving California Emission Regulations: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, S14475 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority: loan refinancing funding, H7867 [4SE]

Alhambra, CA: anniversary, E804 [30AP]

Antelope, CA: tribute to Center High School Top Ten Academic Seniors, E902 [9MY]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (H.R. 3407), H10225 [30OC], H10383 [5NO], E2208 [4NO]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H10317 [4NO]

Baldwin, Sally Kendall: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Bankruptcy: provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (H.R. 2158), E1005 [21MY]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Berkeley-Albany YMCA, E2295 [14NO]

———anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E2395 [22NO]

Boger, Mary W.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E459 [13MR]

Budget: impact on health care, H2943 [9AP]

Burbank, CA: tribute to Family Service Agency of Burbank, E2143 [28OC]

Burch, Edith: Experience Works, Inc., California Outstanding Older Worker award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Burch, Jean: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [13MR]

California League of Middle Schools: tribute to Educator of the Year award nominees, E2508 [8DE]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

California State University: dedication of Steve and Nini Horn Center, E936 [13MY]

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, H4549 [22MY], H10985 [7NO]

Campbell, CA: tribute to Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Program, E1758 [10SE]

Carter, Larry: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E2502 [8DE]

Castillo, Juan M.: Orange County, CA, Human Relations Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E875 [6MY]

Ceres, CA: anniversary of Ceres High School Future Farmers of America (organization), E1121 [4JN]

CH2M Hill, Inc.: anniversary, E1991 [7OC]

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: revoke a Public Land Order relative to certain erroneously included lands (H.R. 417), H1962, H1963 [19MR], E84 [28JA]

Cohen, Dorothy M.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [13MR]

Colorado River: All American Canal reservoir construction and cleanup of radioactive materials leaking into the river near Moab, UT, H11403 [18NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River in Sacramento, CA, H11405 [18NO]

Costello, Helen: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2325 [19NO]

Courts: establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (H.R. 3486), E2291 [12NO]

Crockett, CA: dedication of Al Zampa Memorial Bridge, E1744 [9SE]

Cross, David D.: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Clinical Practice recipient, E933 [13MY]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Del Rey Oaks, CA: anniversary, E1873 [24SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

———convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (H.R. 74), H6874 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: settlement of claims relative to accidental fire damage in Julian, CA, by DEA pilot, H7271 [22JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (H.R. 519), H1963, H1964 [19MR], E117 [31JA]

———construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (H.R. 901), E295 [26FE]

———convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Montecito Water District in California (H.R. 1648), H11182, H11183 [17NO]

———participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (H.R. 1598), H9409 [15OC]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (H.R. 2991), E1694 [4SE]

Desert Hot Springs, CA: anniversary of Mission Springs Water District, E271 [13FE]

Dionicio Morales Mexican American Hall of Fame: dedication, E156 [6FE]

Disasters: impact of wildfires, H9987 [29OC], H10197 [30OC], H12166 [21NO]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2157 [30OC]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10377-H10384 [5NO], E2214 [4NO], E2555 [15DE]

———tribute to firefighters who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2334 [19NO]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists, H7797 [3SE]

Economy: effects of budget cuts, H3923 [9MY]

Eisner, Michael: Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Pioneer of the Year award recipient, E2241 [5NO]

El Centro, CA: tribute to Southwest High School color guard, E1471 [14JY]

Elections: circuit court decision to delay gubernatorial recall election relative to disenfranchisement of certain voters, H8266 [16SE]

Farmers Insurance Group: anniversary, E852 [1MY]

Fennessy, Jacqueline: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E463 [13MR]

FERC: order refunds of unjust and unreasonable electricity rates in California, H3089 [10AP]

Ferdinandi, John, Jr.: California Transportation Foundation Tranny Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1033 [21MY]

Financial institutions: prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8131, H8141-H8149 [10SE]

Forest Service: facilitate land exchange eliminating a private in-holding in the Sierra National Forest and allow the Boy Scouts permanent use of parcel of land currently under a special use permit (H.R. 379), E50 [8JA]

Fortier, Dorothy: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO Unionist of the Year Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Foster, Max and Verda: California Poultry Federation Pioneer Award recipients, E1858 [23SE]

Fouquette, Charles R.: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1809 [16SE]

Fremont, CA: anniversary of Mission San Jose Rotary Club, E643 [2AP]

Fresno, CA: St. Agnes Hospice anniversary, E2500 [8DE]

———tribute to American Heart Association American Heart Walk, E1848 [22SE]

Garden Grove, CA: anniversary of ``This Week in Garden Grove'' television show, H11370 [18NO]

———Garden Grove Unified School District recipient of Eli Broad Foundation Award, E1450 [11JY]

Gill, Will, Jr.: Madera County, CA, Chamber of Commerce and Madera County Farm Bureau Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

Glendale, CA: anniversary of Temple Sinai, E844 [1MY]

Glockner, Robert: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2329 [19NO]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (H.R. 532), E168 [6FE]

Goldenberg, Paul: Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Goosby, Zuretti, Jr.: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Gordon, Bud: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E390 [7MR]

Graton Rancheria Restoration Act: give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust (H.R. 2656), E2383 [21NO]

Gutierrez, Anna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13MR]

Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society: anniversary, E2551 [15DE]

Hardy, Fred: Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Central Labor Council Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E127 [4FE]

Hayward, CA: anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E1166 [5JN]

Heetebry, Irene: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Advanced Practice recipient, E932 [13MY]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Homenetmen Ararat Chapter, Inc.: anniversary, E2119 [21OC]

Horsley, Don: Pacific Skyline Council of the Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizens Award recipient, E1988 [7OC]

Infant of Prague Adoption Service: anniversary, E2001 [8OC]

Ione, CA: anniversary, E659 [3AP]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7803-H7808 [3SE], E1735, E1746 [9SE]

KFTV-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1541 [21JY]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Klamath Basin: prohibit the renewal of certain agricultural leases permitting the growing of alfalfa or row crops, H7043-H7047 [17JY]

La Habra Heights, CA: anniversary, E2346 [20NO]

La Mirada, CA: tribute to La Mirada Junior League baseball team, E1756 [10SE]

League of United and Latin American Citizens: tribute to Monterey County, CA, Council 2055, E678 [3AP]

Lemoore, CA: tribute to Lemoore Naval Air Station pilots who engaged in military action in Iraq, E986 [15MY]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Pasadena-Altadena Chapter, E65 [27JA]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

———tribute to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, E1446 [11JY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Fugetsu-Do bakery, E1634 [25JY]

———anniversary of The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU), H5160 [10JN]

Los Angeles County, CA: tribute to public safety interoperability communications pilot program, E2262 [6NO]

Los Vaqueros Reservoir: funding, H7136 [18JY]

Lotito, Floyd A.J.: San Francisco Forum San Franciscan of the Year award recipient, E996 [19MY]

Lupus International (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2081 [17OC]

Machado, Fernando C. (Fred): Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E1687 [4SE]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

March AFB, CA: tribute to organizations for efforts on behalf of members deployed to Iraq, E594 [27MR]

Mariposa, CA: tribute to Mariposa Elementary School Gifted and Talented Education, (GATE) program, E1451 [11JY]

Martinez, Roberta H.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E467 [13MR]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (H.R. 2510), H5541 [18JN]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

McGowan, Ann: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2326 [19NO]

McKenna, Elizabeth: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E522 [19MR]

Mendocino National Forest: convey certain lands and authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances (H.R. 708), H9331, H9332 [8OC]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H3997 [13MY]

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation: anniversary, E156 [6FE]

Mexico: treatment of Mexican sewage flowing into U.S. waters, H6808, H6809, H6813, H6814 [15JY]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Mitchem, Kenneth E.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award recipient, E1111 [3JN]

Mondavi, Margrit Biever: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E123 [4FE]

Mondavi, Robert G.: Agricultural Leadership Alumni (organization) Honorary Membership recipient, E125 [4FE]

Montebello, CA: anniversary of Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, E2199 [31OC]

Monterey County Peace Officer's Association: tribute to Medal of Valor recipients, E192 [12FE]

Monterey Park, CA: tribute to Community Relations Commission Harmony Festival, E2063 [16OC]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Elks Lodge #832, E243 [13FE]

———reopening of Napa Valley Opera House, E1570 [23JY]

———tribute to Napa City Fire Dept., Paramedic Program, E1903 [25SE]

National Agriculture Day: observance, E554 [24MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (H.R. 3431), H10320 [4NO], H10383 [5NO]

Natural resources: designate certain public lands as wilderness or salmon restoration areas and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area (H.R. 3327), E2063 [16OC]

New River: environmental restoration funding, H11403 [18NO]

Norman Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (H.R. 1368), H2832, H2833 [7AP]

Nosotros Organization: tribute, E1627 [25JY]

Oakland, CA: tribute to African American Education Task Force, E1088 [2JN]

Orange, CA: tribute to Orange High School for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraising efforts, E985 [15MY]

Owens, Ronn: National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award recipient, E2063 [16OC]

Panetta Institute: tribute, E2478 [8DE]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Friendship Baptist Church, E1842 [17SE]

———anniversary of Woods-Valentine Mortuary, E2473, E2498 [8DE]

Peltkian, Sonia Bedrossian: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [13MR]

Perez brothers: Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation Ag Hall of Fame inductees, E2497 [8DE]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Pleasanton Rage girls' soccer team, E744 [11AP]

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

Portuguese Education Foundation of Central California: tribute, E2410 [22NO]

Prola, Jim: Central Labor Council of Alameda County, CA, AFL-CIO, COPE Award recipient, E931 [13MY]

Railroad Right-of-Way Conveyance Validation Act: conveyance of certain lands in California to facilitate the construction of the transcontinental railway (H.R. 1658), H11369 [18NO]

Rancho Cordova, CA: incorporation, E1323 [23JN]

Rancho Cucamonga, CA: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2257 [6NO]

———tribute to Housing Action Resource Trust, H2870 [8AP]

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar (business): anniversary, E1853 [23SE]

Razon, Nora: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E521 [19MR]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (H.R. 1284), H8230, H8231 [16SE]

Riverside County, CA: anniversary of Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District, E1999 [8OC]

Roberts, Lenore: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E520 [19MR]

Sacramento, CA: anniversary of The Wienery (restaurant), E110 [29JA]

———tribute to Shiloh Baptist Church, E2507 [8DE]

Sacramento (CA) Observer: anniversary, E2000 [8OC]

Sacramento County, CA: anniversary of Heritage Community Credit Union, E662 [3AP]

———anniversary of Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District, E555 [24MR]

———tribute to Sacramento Regional Transit District South Line Light Rail Extension Project, E1856 [23SE]

Sacramento River Cats (baseball team): tribute, E1976 [3OC]

Sacramento Valley Union Labor Bulletin (publication): anniversary, E1323 [23JN]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

San Fernando Valley Bar Association: tribute to Valley Community Legal Foundation Heroes in Law Enforcement award recipients, E916 [9MY]

San Francisco, CA: reopening of San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers, E2469 [8DE]

———tribute to Discovery Creek Children's Museum debut of Rolling Rainforest classroom, E1714 [5SE]

San Jacinto, CA: anniversary, E677 [3AP]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (H.R. 309), E47 [8JA]

San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo County, CA, E75 [28JA]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (H.R. 704), E193 [12FE]

Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park: centennial of the superintendency of Charles Young and rededication of the Booker T. Washington Tree, E1482 [15JY]

Sheet Metal Workers' International Association: anniversary of Local Union No. 104, E889 [7MY]

Sierra National Forest: land exchange (H.R. 1651), H11459, H11460 [18NO], E2433 [23NO]

Sierra Tel Communications Group: tribute, E1800 [16SE]

Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group: anniversary, E2167 [30OC]

Siu, Annie Chin: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E469 [13MR]

Sonora, CA: anniversary of Sonora High School, E1847 [22SE]

South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E2500 [8DE]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

St. Joseph Ballet Co.: President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, H10461 [6NO], E1617 [25JY]

Stark, Brenda: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Outstanding Education recipient, E931 [13MY]

Taxation: anniversary of Proposition 13 lowering and capping property tax rates, E1204 [11JN]

Temple City, CA: tribute to Quota International club, E804 [30AP]

Tobin, Amy R.: Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations RN of the Year Award for Outstanding Administration recipient, E931 [13MY]

Tobiska, Jackson: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, H5417 [17JN]

Touch of Elegance (business): anniversary, E1778 [11SE]

Union City, CA: tribute to Logan High School forensics team, E1420 [8JY]

University of California, Santa Cruz: inauguration of residential colleges, E2000 [8OC]

University of Southern California: tribute to football team, E193 [12FE], E2521 [8DE]

Ventura County, CA: anniverary of Ventura County Fire Dept., E955 [15MY]

———anniversary of Calleguas Municipal Water District, E2218 [4NO]

Veterans Day: observance, E2263 [6NO]

Vista, CA: anniversary, E88 [28JA]

———anniversary of Vista National Little League, E647 [2AP]

Vizcarra, Joan: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Vyas, Kavi: California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award recipient, H332 [11FE]

Watsonville, CA: tribute to Clinica Mariposa Planned Parenthood services, E1367 [26JN]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America: anniversary, E992 [19MY]

Yosemite Association: anniversary, E1625 [25JY]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (H.R. 620), H2287, H2288 [25MR], E142 [6FE]

Young-Holt, Carol: San Mateo County, CA, Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E523 [19MR]

Zitter, Judith: Zonta Club of Pasadena, CA, Woman of Achievement award recipient, E2292 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: prevent implementation of air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14467-S14470 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

Alcoholic beverages: Grape Genomics Research Center and Viticulture Consortium funding, S14151 [6NO]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S4333 [25MR], S4464 [27MR], S4595 [1AP], S4739, S4815-S4817 [3AP], S5472-S5474 [29AP], S9703 [22JY], S9898 [24JY]

Burns, Larry A.: nomination to be district judge, S11897 [24SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, S14433, S14434 [11NO]

Carney, Cormac J.: nomination to be district judge, S4890-S4892 [7AP]

Consumers: prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13860-S13865, S13871, S13876 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (S. 444), S2710 [25FE]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 562), S3319 [6MR], S3499 [11MR]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S7976 [17JN]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (H.R. 74), S9618 [17JY]

———convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (S. 490), S2975 [27FE], S9606 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (S. 1097), S6859 [21MY]

———conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (H.R. 519), S7938 [16JN]

———conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (S. 630), S3806 [17MR]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (S. 1957), S15982 [25NO]

———participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (S. 649), S4168 [20MR]

Disasters: impact of wildfires, S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13480 [29OC], S13616, S13651 [30OC]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (S. Res. 265), S14461 [11NO]

Enron Corp.: involvement in manipulation of California energy crisis, S15261, S15262 [20NO]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14467-S14470, S14472-S14477 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

FERC: investigation into fraud and manipulation of California energy crisis, S3015, S3016 [3MR], S5895 [8MY]

———order refunds of unjust and unreasonable electricity rates in California (S. 723), S4444 [26MR]

Fire prevention: wildfire prevention and management funding, S13253-S13256 [27OC]

Fischer, Dale S.: nomination to be district judge, S13251-S13253 [27OC]

Golden Gate National Recreation Area: revise boundaries and extend advisory commission term (S. 302), S1979 [5FE], S4879 [3AP]

Graton Rancheria Restoration Act: give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust (S. 1342), S8729-S8732 [26JN]

Harmston, Clayton: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7473 [5JN]

Hayes, William Q.: nomination to be district judge, S12346, S12347 [2OC]

Hollywood, CA: anniversary of Hollywood High School, S10901 [1AU]

Houston, John A.: nomination to be district judge, S12347, S12348 [2OC]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), S13532 [29OC]

Kiley, Kevin: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S9239 [10JY]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Revlon Run/Walk for Women, S5852 [7MY], S5944 [8MY]

———courthouse construction funding, S13077 [23OC]

———Eastside Light Rail Project funding, S13123 [23OC]

Minami, Dale: ABA Thurgood Marshall Award recipient, S4159 [20MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas, S13481 [29OC], S15371 [21NO]

Native Americans: modify date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria is deemed to be held in trust (S. 1648), S11914 [24SE]

Natural resources: designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers (S. 1555), S10909 [1AU]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (H.R. 1368), S8598 [25JN]

Orange, CA: anniversary of Orange High School, S10901 [1AU]

Otero, S. James: nomination to be district judge, S2109-S2113 [10FE]

Pecina, Michele: National Association of Elementary School Principals California National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, S7231 [3JN]

Placer County, CA: Squaw Valley Park dedication, S14799 [12NO]

Poverty: condition receipt of certain State revolving funds on the restriction of development or construction of new colonias that lack necessary infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border (S. 1163), S7190 [2JN]

Power resources: national energy policy, S12151 [30SE]

Railroads: Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Program funding, S13123 [23OC]

Sabraw, Dana Makoto: nomination to be district judge, S11967 [25SE]

San Luis Obispo, CA: anniversary of Camp San Luis Obispo, S10902 [1AU]

San Pedro, CA: anniversary of San Pedro High School, S8860 [27JN]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (S. 347), S2207 [11FE], S4910 [7AP]

Selna, James V.: nomination to be district judge, S4496 [27MR]

Siebert, Michael: American Legion Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, S7472 [5JN]

Torrance, CA: anniversary of Pinewood Derby, S10901 [1AU]

Transportation: projects funding, S13077 [23OC]

TreePeople (organization): anniversary, S11830 [23SE]

Water: allocation of water resources obtained from the Colorado River, S113 [9JA]

———authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (S. 1413), S9425 [15JY]

Wilderness areas: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (S. 738), S4527 [27MR]

Reports

New Evidence That Energy Companies Besides Enron Manipulated the Western Energy Market: Senator Feinstein, S5895-S5897 [8MY]

Reports filed

Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1648) (H. Rept. 108-363), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Convey Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 490) (S. Rept. 108-91), S9303 [11JY]

Dept. of Agriculture Conveyance of Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 74) (H. Rept. 108-185), H6261 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior Construction of a Bridge on Federal Land West of and Adjacent to Folsom Dam in California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 108-202), H6705 [14JY]

Federal Share of Costs of the San Gabriel Basin Demonstration Project Under the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1284) (H. Rept. 108-204), H6705 [14JY]

Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1598) (H. Rept. 108-306), H9375 [8OC]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2309), S13262 [27OC]

Mendocino National Forest Conveyances of Certain Lands and Authorize the Use of the Proceeds From Such Conveyances: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 708) (H. Rept. 108-293), H9212 [2OC]

Nomination of Adam N. Torres To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5650 [1MY]

Nomination of Cormac J. Carney To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Dale S. Fischer To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13134 [23OC]

Nomination of Dana Makoto Sabraw To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Federico L. Rocha To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14964 [17NO]

Nomination of James V. Selna To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of John A. Houston To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Larry A. Burns To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of McGregor W. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of R. David Bejarano To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of S. James Otero To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2051 [6FE]

Nomination of William Q. Hayes To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1368), S8300 [20JN]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 302) (S. Rept. 108-15), S3162 [5MR]

Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 347) (S. Rept. 108-25), S3993 [19MR]

San Gabriel River Watershed Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 519) (S. Rept. 108-65), S7540 [9JN]

Sierra National Forest Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1651) (H. Rept. 108-256), H7838 [3SE]

Subpoena Notices

California Superior Court, H6687 [14JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 425, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, H10377 [5NO]

H.R. 74, convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California, H6874 [16JY]

H.R. 379, facilitate land exchange eliminating a private in-holding in the Sierra National Forest and allow the Boy Scouts permanent use of parcel of land currently under a special use permit, E51 [8JA]

H.R. 417, revoke a Public Land Order relative to certain erroneously included lands in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, H1962 [19MR]

H.R. 519, San Gabriel River Watershed Study Act, H1963 [19MR]

H.R. 620, provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park, H2287 [25MR]

H.R. 708, Mendocino National Forest land conveyance and authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances, H9331 [8OC]

H.R. 1284, increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project, H8230 [16SE]

H.R. 1368, Norman Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA, H2832 [7AP]

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, H9697 [20OC]

H.R. 1598, Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act, H9409 [15OC]

H.R. 1648, Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act, H11182 [17NO]

H.R. 1651, Sierra National Forest Land Exchange Act, H11459 [18NO]

H.R. 1658, California land conveyance to facilitate the construction of the transcontinental railway, H11369 [18NO]

H.R. 2309, J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA, H7803 [3SE]

S. 302, Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act, S1979 [5FE], S4879 [3AP]

S. 347, Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act, S4914 [7AP]

S. 444, Sacramento Public Safety Act, S2710 [25FE]

S. 490, convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California, S2976 [27FE], S9607 [17JY]

S. 562, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, S3320 [6MR]

S. 1097, Dept. of the Interior implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program, S6860-S6863 [21MY]

S. 1163, condition receipt of certain State revolving funds on the restriction of development or construction of new colonias that lack necessary infrastructure along the U.S.-Mexico border, S7190 [2JN]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

S. 1342, give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust under the Graton Rancheria Restoration Act, S8732 [26JN]

S. 1648, modify date as of which certain tribal land of the Lytton Rancheria is deemed to be held in trust, S11915 [24SE]

S. 1957, U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act, S15982 [25NO]

S. Res. 265, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, S14456, S14461 [11NO]

Tributes

Burton, Phillip, E747, E763 [11AP], E767, E769, E780 [12AP]

Davis, Joseph Graham, Jr. (Gray), H9289 [8OC]

Edwards, Don, E533 [20MR]

Lee, Representative, E646 [2AP]

Rousselot, John H., H3980 [13MY]

Ryan, Leo J., H11190 [17NO], E2467 [8DE]

Sanchez, Representative Linda T., H26 [7JA]

Sanchez, Representative Loretta, H26 [7JA]

Schwarzenegger, Arnold, H9289 [8OC], H12752 [8DE]

Shumway, Norman D., H2827 [7AP]

CALIFORNIA AFFORDABLE QUANTITY AND QUALITY WATER RESOURCES PROJECTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1413), S9414 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1413), S9425 [15JY]

CALIFORNIA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Jurisdiction over certain class actions brought by local prosecutors or private attorneys general, H5298 [12JN]

CALIFORNIA FIRE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3407), H10225 [30OC], H10383 [5NO], E2208 [4NO]

CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14468 [12NO], S14930 [17NO]

CALIFORNIA GREY BEARS (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1612 [25JY]

CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION

Remarks in House

Vyas, Kavi: California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award recipient, H332 [11FE]

CALIFORNIA LaRAZA LAWYERS (organization)

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2072 [10FE]

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE OF MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Remarks in House

Educator of the Year award: nominees, E2508 [8DE]

CALIFORNIA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Letters

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878 [4NO]

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS FOUNDATION

Bills and resolutions

Historic buildings and sites: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Remarks in House

Historic buildings and sites: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Historic buildings and sites: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, H9697 [20OC]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS PRESERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

Enact (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1446, provisions, H9697 [20OC]

S. 1306, provisions, S8304 [20JN]

CALIFORNIA POULTRY FEDERATION

Remarks in House

Foster, Max and Verda: California Poultry Federation Pioneer Award recipients, E1858 [23SE]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Steve and Nini Horn Center: dedication, E936 [13MY]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

Remarks in House

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY

Remarks in House

Panetta Institute: tribute, E2478 [8DE]

CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Ferdinandi, John, Jr.: California Transportation Foundation Tranny Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E1033 [21MY]

CALIFORNIA VOICE (publication)

Articles and editorials

Federated Women Club Notes—(California State Association), E316 [27FE]

CALIFORNIA WOMEN FOR AGRICULTURE (organization)

Remarks in House

National Agriculture Day: observance, E554 [24MR]

CALIFORNIA WOMEN LAWYERS (organization)

Letters

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl to be circuit judge, S14781 [12NO]

CALIFORNIANS ALLIED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION (organization)

Lists

Medical malpractice awards in California under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, S8883 [7JY]

CALISTA CORP.

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: provide for construction of the Yupik Alaskan/Central Kuskokwim Energy Project (see S. 1448), S9793 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: provide for construction of the Yupik Alaskan/Central Kuskokwim Energy Project (S. 1448), S9798 [23JY]

Texts of

S. 1448, Calista Energy and Economic Revitalization Act, S9799 [23JY]

CALISTA ENERGY AND ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1448), S9793 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1448), S9798 [23JY]

Texts of

S. 1448, provisions, S9799 [23JY]

CALL CENTER CONSUMER'S RIGHT TO KNOW ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

Texts of

S. 1873, provisions, S14966 [17NO]

CALL TO SERVICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1274), S7980 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1274), S7983, S7999 [17JN]

Texts of

S. 1274, provisions, S7984-S7999 [17JN]

CALLAHAN, CONSUELO M.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S6502 [15MY], S6942-S6945 [22MY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5949 [8MY]

CALLAHAN, DEB

Letters

Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S13461 [29OC]

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, S7748 [12JN]

CALLAHAN, SONNY (a former Representative from Alabama)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E560, E576 [25MR]

CALLAWAY, ROBBIE

Letters

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5127 [10AP]

CALPINE CORP.

Letters

Energy Market Oversight Act, S3097 [4MR]

CALT, MARK

Lists

Californians' experiences with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

CALUMET, MI

Bills and resolutions

Keweenaw National Historical Park: decrease matching funds requirement and authorize further appropriations (see S. 1338), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2411), H5174 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Michigan Economic Development Corp.: Main Street Communities honoree, E1610 [25JY]

Miscowaubik Club: anniversary, E1614 [25JY]

Texts of

S. 1338, Keweenaw National Historical Park matching funds requirement decrease and further appropriations authorization, S8729 [26JN]

CALVELLI, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2168 [30OC]

CALVERT, KEN (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9378 [8OC]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H4738 [22MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———forgive certain overpayments of retired pay to deceased retired members after death (see H.R. 2944), H8491 [23SE]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H5089 [9JN]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H5469 [17JN]

———prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H6264 [26JN]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5045 [5JN]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2864 [7AP]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H9378 [8OC]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H5468 [17JN]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H4368 [20MY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H4740 [22MY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5366 [12JN]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see H.R. 2087), H8906 [24SE]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8285 [16SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4255 [19MY]

C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant, Byron, CA: designate (see H.R. 3467), H11360 [17NO]

California: prohibit the use of Federal funds for double tracking of the Pacific Surfliner corridor through certain areas (see H.R. 2165), H4367 [20MY]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H1516 [4MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H5175 [10JN]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H8285 [16SE]

———urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H5367 [12JN]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H1334 [25FE]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2864 [7AP]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H11392 (see H.R. 3191), H11516 [18NO]

Cleveland National Forest: provide an environmentally sound process for the approval of high-voltage electricity transmission line right-of-way through the Trabuco Ranger District (see H.R. 1230), H1810 [12MR]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H7618 [24JY]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H9132 [1OC]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H5089 [9JN]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H5552 [18JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11359 [17NO]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H11134 [7NO]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

———external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 1961), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H7618 [24JY]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1519), H4255 [19MY]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H5367 [12JN]

Dept. of Transportation: make grants to Orange County, CA, for intercounty express bus service (see H.R. 1150), H1680 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determine the effectiveness of contracting for the use of private memory care facilities for veterans with Alzheimer's disease (see H.R. 2337), H5665 [19JN]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H391 [11FE]

———preserve and protect historic buildings (see H.R. 1762), H7086 [17JY]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2312 [25MR]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H8382 [17SE]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6265 [26JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H12311 [21NO]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H12921 [8DE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Education: recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H10341 [4NO]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H2473 [27MR]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H2939 [8AP]

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

———require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H4529 [21MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H7169 [18JY]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6707 [14JY]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1063), H2312 [25MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H8083 [9SE]

FCC: treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H2515 [31MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see H.R. 545), H706 [13FE]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H5174 [10JN]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3355 [11AP]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H4255 [19MY]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8383 [17SE]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H9479 [15OC]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H8403 [22SE]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 819), H8382 [17SE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3453 [29AP]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H7787 [25JY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H704 [13FE]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H706 [13FE]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H5367 [12JN]

———prohibit post-conflict assistance from being expended with any French firm (see H.R. 1072), H2864 [7AP]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H6265 [26JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5366 [12JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H6869 [15JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H5663 [19JN]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H323 [5FE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H392 [11FE]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H6465 [9JY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H11392 (see H.R. 2510), H11516 [18NO]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H7225 [21JY]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H3975 [9MY]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H7839 [3SE]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H8491 [23SE]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H4369 [20MY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4369 [20MY]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H6869 [15JY]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H463 [12FE]

National emblems: designate the oak tree as the national tree (see H.R. 1775), H5664 [19JN]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

Native Americans: improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5552 [18JN]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H2311 [25MR]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Nuclear energy: improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (see H.R. 2708), H8284 [16SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1956 [18MR]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H12922 [8DE]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H5552 [18JN]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H6348 [8JY]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H7787 [25JY]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (see H.R. 671), H390 [11FE]

Roads and highways: improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5552 [18JN]

———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 243), H2277 [24MR]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to provide procedures for claims relative to drinking water (see H.R. 306), H137 [8JA]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H8017 [5SE]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H3304 [10AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4368 [20MY]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H11133 [7NO]

Taxation: allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow credit for residential solar energy property (see H.R. 109), H706 [13FE]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H6464 [9JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H5366 [12JN]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H7949 [4SE]

———allow taxpayers to designate income tax refunds for use in medical research conducted through the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 1087), H5408 [16JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H11159 [14NO]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1818), H4877 [3JN]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 1331), H2402 [26MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H7618 [24JY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H245 [29JA]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H10978 [6NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5045 [5JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H3572 [30AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide for employer liability for Social Security taxes on unreported tips paid to an employee after the IRS establishes the amount of tips received (see H.R. 2034), H5408 [16JN]

———provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies (see H.R. 380), H6603 [10JY]

———provide incentives for investing in companies involved in space-related activities (see H.R. 914), H4528 [21MY]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H9812 [21OC]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H9478 [15OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain Armed Forces enlistment, accession, reenlistment, and retention bonuses (see H.R. 1518), H3454 [29AP]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H5714 [23JN]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 2722), H6706 [14JY]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H8083 [9SE]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H11146 [10NO]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H56 [7JA]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 2303), H6604 [10JY]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H2939 [8AP]

———withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism (see H.R. 800), H7086 [17JY]

———withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (see H. Con. Res. 116), H4206 [15MY]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H5045 [5JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5045 [5JN]

———permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H6869 [15JY]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H.R. 2216), H6707 [14JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3572 [30AP]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H3637 [1MY]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H3637 [1MY]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H4876 [3JN]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4529 [21MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congressional Medal of Honor: mint coins in commemoration of recipients (see H.R. 3477), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H2400 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, CA (see H.R. 3334), H9687 [17OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Flag—U.S.: display in each classroom or other similar educational setting in the U.S. (see H. Res. 271), H5366 [12JN]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (see H.R. 2359), H5043 [5JN]

Riverside National Cemetery: designate POW/MIA National Memorial (see H.R. 2206), H4733 [22MY]

Taxation: encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3043), H8081 [9SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H8227 [16SE]

Remarks

Alvarez, Ramon: Riverside, CA, Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1996 [8OC]

Bureau of Reclamation: extend certain contracts with irrigation contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska (H.R. 2040), H8229, H8230 [16SE]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10384 [5NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H296 [5FE]

Committee on House Administration (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 34), H190 [28JA]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4407 [21MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), H8229 [16SE]

Gordon, Bud: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E390 [7MR]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), H12118, H12119, H12121 [21NO]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (H.R. 2359), H9895 [28OC]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), H11585 [19NO]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7807 [3SE]

March AFB, CA: tribute to organizations for efforts on behalf of members deployed to Iraq, E594 [27MR]

Marshall Islands: convey a decommissioned NOAA ship to Utrok Atoll (H.R. 2584), H12125 [21NO]

Montanez, Paula: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

98th Bombardment Veterans Association: tribute, E1688 [4SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3096 [10AP]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (H.R. 1284), H8230 [16SE]

Riverside, CA: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, E134 [5FE]

Riverside County, CA: anniversary of Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District, E1999 [8OC]

Spiegel, Bobby: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 135), H12121, H12122, H12124 [21NO]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses, E1244 [13JN]

Votes: position on missed, H2836 [7AP]

Wortz, Peggy Fouke: ATHENA Foundation ATHENA of the Inland Valleys Award recipient, E1005 [21MY]

Ybarra, Mary H.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E394 [7MR]

Tributes

Beckner, Ray, E2396 [22NO]

Bonds, Bobby, E1686 [4SE]

Brison, Bob, E1713 [5SE]

Bryant, Todd J., E2337 [19NO]

Carmichael, Barbara, E2392 [22NO]

Czekanski, James P., E1711 [5SE]

DiPaolo, Dave E., E1893 [25SE]

Drake, Ben R., E32 [8JA]

Glickman, Stuart E., E140 [6FE]

Gudde, Carole A., E596 [27MR]

Jorgensen, Stephen, E2218 [4NO]

Little, Maggie, E947 [14MY]

McDonald, Walter T., E1891 [25SE]

O'Doherty, John, E129 [5FE]

Olomi, Ahmad R., E469 [13MR], E486 [18MR]

Tavaglione, Joe, Jr., E1455 [11JY]

Taylor, Jeff, E1332 [24JN]

Wales, Bob, E742 [11AP]

Wrighton, Timothy, E1155 [5JN]

Young, Ryan C., E2477 [8DE]

Zappe, David P., E130 [5FE]

CALVERT, TX

Remarks in House

Calvert High School: tribute to football team, E192 [12FE]

CALVERT COUNTY, MD

Remarks in House

Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network: awarding of grant to Battle Creek Nature Education Society, E1676 [3SE]

———awarding of grant to Calvert County, MD, Board of Commissioners, E1671 [3SE]

———awarding of grant to Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (organization), E1679 [4SE]

Lusby, MD: Patuxent High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1274 [17JN]

CALVIN, LUCAS J.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

CALVIN, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E372 [5MR]

CALVIN, STEVE

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3653 [13MR], S13128 [23OC]

CALVO'S INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2459 [25NO]

CAMACHO, FELIX (Governor of Guam)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S26 [7JA]

CAMARA, JOSEPH M.

Articles and editorials

Family, Service Were His Guides, E1763 [10SE]

Losing Guardsman Joseph M. Camara, E1762 [10SE]

New Bedford Police Officer Killed in Iraq, E1762 [10SE]

South Coast Official's Praise Officer's Service, E1763 [10SE]

South End Neighborhood Will Feel Void Left by Officer's Death, E1763 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1767 [11SE]

Tribute, E1762 [10SE]

CAMBODIA, KINGDOM OF

Bills and resolutions

Foreign aid: allocation (see S. 1365), S8726 [26JN]

Genocide: honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Elections, E1381 [27JN], E1795 [16SE]

Genocide: honor victims (H. Con. Res. 83), H11524-H11527 [19NO], E1076 [23MY], E2386 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Democracy: efforts, S7974 [17JN]

Elections, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA], S9897 [24JY]

Foreign aid: allocation (S. 1365), S8759 [26JN]

Human rights: violations, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA], S13372 [28OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 83, honor victims of Cambodian genocide, H11524 [19NO]

CAMBONE, STEPHEN A.

Addresses

Transforming the Defense Establishment, E291-E293 [26FE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Addresses

Harvard University Commencement: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, S4465-S4467 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Bisuteki Japanese Steakhouse: anniversary, E962 [15MY]

Matignon High School: tribute to boys' basketball team, E593 [27MR]

CAMBRIDGE (MA) CHRONICLE

Articles and editorials

Warriors Win Div. 4 State Championship, E502 [18MR]

CAMDEN, SC

Articles and editorials

Senator Donald Holland, E1992 [7OC]

CAMERON, A.E.

Memorandums

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Request To Market Certain Tobacco Products as Less Harmful Than Cigarettes, E1150 [5JN]

CAMERON, ANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2505 [8DE]

CAMERON, DANNY H.

Remarks in House

Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation: Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

CAMERON, MARY

Remarks in House

California: Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

CAMILLUS, NY

Remarks in House

West Genesee High School: tribute to boys' lacrosse team, E1385 [27JN]

CAMIRE, DENNIS

Articles and editorials

Military Widows Lose Chunk of Benefits at 62, S2475 [13FE]

CAMMACK, PERRY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S9160 [9JY]

CAMP, DAVE (a Representative from Michigan)

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H10130 [29OC]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H4368 [20MY]

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1746 [11MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H5089 [9JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (see H.R. 517), H1334 [25FE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H4369 [20MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see H. Con. Res. 215), H6349 [8JY]

Children and youth: prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H3053 [9AP]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H6707 [14JY]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H2473 [27MR]

Corporations: prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (see H.R. 3599), H12307 [21NO]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H3454 [29AP]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H9282 [7OC]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Commerce: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (see H.R. 2172), H6265 [26JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see H.R. 2319), H4976 [4JN]

Detroit Shock (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 392), H9377 [8OC]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H9378 [8OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H10130 [29OC]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H7618 [24JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H5367 [12JN]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H11392 (see H.R. 2699), H11516 [18NO]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5468 [17JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 100), H1396 [26FE]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H4012 [13MY]

Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see H.R. 2494), H10978 [6NO]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 13), H60 [7JA]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10457 [5NO]

———recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers (see H. Con. Res. 199), H4738 [22MY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H3353 [11AP]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H9982 [28OC]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H12311 [21NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H6604 [10JY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H9982 [28OC]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7086 [17JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Kirk, Russell A.: anniversary of book ``The Conservative Mind—From Burke to Eliot'' (see H. Res. 408), H9812 [21OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H4368 [20MY]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H1812 [12MR]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H6348 [8JY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H5089 [9JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H5267 [11JN]

McPherson, Peter: tribute (see H. Res. 405), H9687 [17OC]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H2402 [26MR]

———coverage of drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 1032), H2271 [20MR]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H3305 [10AP]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3634 [1MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2473 [27MR]

———promote access to health care services in rural areas (see H.R. 830), H702 [13FE]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3572 [30AP]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see H.R. 941), H1395 [26FE]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reimbursement for certain midwife services (see H.R. 2980), H11359 [17NO]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H3682 [6MY]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 3079), H8950 [25SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H4205 [15MY]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H4735 [22MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 1093), H6348 [8JY]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H6349 [8JY]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (see H.R. 1577), H3858 [8MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11393 (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11516 [18NO]

———tribute (see H. Res. 400), H9688 [17OC]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H4734 [22MY]

———provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H1903 [13MR]

Presidential appointments: constitutional amendment to require appointment of Presidential nominees subject to Senate disapproval within 120 days of receiving the nomination (see H.J. Res. 71), H9130 [1OC]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4012 [13MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H392 [11FE]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H11133 [7NO]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Social Security: improve patient safety (see H.R. 877), H1331 [25FE]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H4788 [2JN]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H3301 [10AP]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H12312 [21NO]

States: authorize prohibition or imposition of certain limitations on the receipt of foreign municipal solid waste (see H.R. 382), H171 [27JA]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H4205 [15MY]

———natural cork (see H.R. 1833), H3408 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H7781 [25JY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1682 [6MR]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H2864 [7AP]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H2312 [25MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H6465 [9JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H3453 [29AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (see H.R. 2448), H5365 [12JN]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H3053 [9AP]

———increase expensing for small business and allow small business to compute the deduction for depreciation of certain property on a neutral cost recovery basis (see H.R. 1079), H1639 [5MR]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H5664 [19JN]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H242 [29JA]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H4204 [15MY]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see H.R. 1332), H2473 [27MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H1331 [25FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H3762 [7MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H2402 [26MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H8950 [25SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 578), H2822 [3AP]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H9214 [2OC]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1536), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H5268 [11JN]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of certain reinvested gains by S corporations (see H.R. 1498), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H7788 [25JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H8017 [5SE]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of employee leasing organizations (see H.R. 1270), H1900 [13MR]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of ground rent paid on land on which a qualified residence is located and which is allotted or Indian-owned land (see H.R. 1426), H3305 [10AP]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1890), H3570 [30AP]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1331 [25FE]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (see H.R. 3112), H9615 [16OC]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 3270), H9813 [21OC]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3586), H12307 [21NO]

Veterans: improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H9282 [7OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1812 [12MR]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H1331 [25FE]

Children and youth: reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see H.R. 3182), H8949 [25SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 336), H169 [27JA]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see H.R. 545), H318 [5FE]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H5813 [24JN]

House of Representatives: require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 921), H1394 [26FE]

Medicare: coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H460 [12FE]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (see H.R. 2223), H4734 [22MY]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H3351 [11AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: reform Federal survey and certification process for nursing facilities (see H.R. 787), H700 [13FE]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 452), H11651 [19NO]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see H.R. 443), H242 [29JA]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H6706 [14JY]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H700 [13FE]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: expansion (see H.R. 408), H217 [28JA]

Taxation: clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H1331 [25FE]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see H.R. 1054), H1514 [4MR]

———exempt certain limousines from gas guzzler tax (see H.R. 2662), H6347 [8JY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H242 [29JA]

———extension of the credit for producing fuel from nonconventional sources or producing electricity to include landfill gas (see H.R. 1266), H1900 [13MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———repeal dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts (see H.R. 1727), H3301 [10AP]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H1461 [27FE]

———treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 1512), H2514 [31MR]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H1331 [25FE]

———treatment of depreciation of potato storage facilities (see H.R. 1053), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see H.R. 1421), H2310 [25MR]

———treatment of long-term vehicle storage by tax-exempt organizations which conduct county and similar fairs (see H.R. 2029), H3856 [8MY]

———treatment of unrelated business taxable income (see H.R. 1912), H3635 [1MY]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

Letters

Require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction: by, E796 [29AP]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), E2107 [21OC]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 879), E280 [25FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), E636 [1AP]

———tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (H. Res. 201), E1189 [10JN]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (H.R. 517), E995 [19MY]

Children and youth: reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), H9302, H9303, H9304 [8OC]

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N., E2016 [8OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H294 [5FE]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5106, H5107 [10JN]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), E619 [31MR]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (H.R. 545), H12132 [21NO], E149 [6FE]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1590 [5MR]

Health: promote organ donation (H.R. 399), E467 [13MR]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5729 [24JN]

Medicare: ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H8926, H8927, H8928, H8929 [25SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), E1422 [8JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12285 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H8926, H8927, H8928, H8929 [25SE]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (H.R. 1577), H4026 [14MY]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers, H11829 [20NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, E2359 [20NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H477 [13FE]

Saginaw Valley State University: anniversary, E2355 [20NO]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: expansion (H.R. 408), H9328 [8OC]

Taxation: expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (H.R. 442), E109 [29JA]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3521), H11829 [20NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8321 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3919 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4720 [22MY]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

Traverse Bay Economic Development Corp.: tribute, E777 [12AP]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (S. 1152), H12132 [21NO]

Tributes

Ewald, James (Chocks), E1467 [14JY]

Forsberg, Thomas A., E2105 [21OC]

Jackson, Douglas R., E923 [9MY]

Martel, Myles, E836 [1MY]

Morse, Louis, E48 [8JA]

Mother Teresa, E1828 [17SE]

Ochenski, Catherine, E1098 [2JN]

Sederburg, William A., E838 [1MY]

Smith, Galvann R., E2034 [14OC]

Smith-Beatty, Pamela H., E562 [25MR]

CAMP, LLOYD V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1501 [17JY]

CAMP BLANDING, FL

Remarks in House

Florida Air National Guard: return of 22d RED HORSE Squadron, H9288 [8OC]

CAMP PENDLETON, CA

Remarks in House

Ecology and environment: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, H4549 [22MY], H10985 [7NO]

Remarks in Senate

Ecology and environment: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, S14433, S14434 [11NO]

CAMPAIGN FOR HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (organization)

Letters

LIHEAP funding, S11298 [10SE]

CAMPANELLA, ROY

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 73), H1465 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 73), E341 [27FE]

CAMPBELL, ARVILLA (BILLIE)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15402 [21NO]

CAMPBELL, BEN NIGHTHORSE (a Senator from Colorado)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1165 [17JA], S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4724 [2AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4347 [25MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6708 [20MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9505 [16JY], S9601 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S12983 [21OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11814, S11863 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11039 [3SE], S11321 [10SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13412, S13413 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S9416 [15JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7503 [5JN], S7847 [12JN], S10155 [29JY], S10437 [30JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6509 [15MY]

U.S. Olympic Committee: reform governance structure (S. 1404), S11863, S11870 [23SE]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Co-Chairman, S1843 [30JA]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14971 [17NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4730 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Alaska: provide habitable living quarters for educational employees, and their households, in rural areas located in or near Alaska Native Villages (see S. 1905), S15287 [20NO]

American Battle Monuments Commission: establish a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Louisiana (see S. 499), S7832 [12JN]

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11649 [17SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (see S. 1516), S10617 [31JY]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7719 [11JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S1245 [21JA]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S10266 [30JY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S12738 [16OC]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, cosponsorship withdrawn (see S. 1545), S14806 [12NO]

Colorado: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (see S. 1058), S6255 [14MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 1744), S12970 [21OC]

Crime: reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12607 [15OC]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S6508 [15MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 819), S4957 [8AP]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Forests: establish institutes to conduct research on the prevention of, and restoration from, wildfires in forest and woodland ecosystems (see S. 32), S35 [7JA]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S9245 [10JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S15287 [20NO]

Higher Education Act: student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S8560 [25JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S12970 [21OC]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see S. 558), S3252 [6MR]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S11161 [5SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5859 [7MY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S2920 [27FE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9794 [23JY]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S5060 [9AP]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5652 [1MY]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see S. 598), S4435 [26MR]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see S. 382), S2341 [12FE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (see S. 1220), S7618 [10JN]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2702 [25FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (see S. 931), S5483 [29AP]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 70), S3506 [11MR]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see S. 578), S3369 [7MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 8), S3995 [19MR]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Native Americans: acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 420), S14335 [10NO]

———establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs relating to Indian tribes (see S. 424), S2522 [14FE]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S3164 [5MR]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see S. 575), S6071 [13MY]

North Dakota: implement recommendations of the Garrison Unit Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (see S. 1146), S7719 [11JN]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1872 [4FE]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3165 [5MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP]

Roads and highways: provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 1165), S7188 [2JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S3994 [19MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6708 [20MY]

Taxation: allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 1524), S11913 [24SE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S3804 [17MR]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S10266 [30JY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S8560 [25JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3883 [18MR]

U.S. Olympic Committee: reform governance structure (see S. 1404), S11832 [23SE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 297), S1871 [4FE]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (see S. 30), S35 [7JA]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (see S. 677), S4166 [20MR]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 64), S2701 [25FE]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

Crime: increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 1062), S6255 [14MY]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S5859 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S4702 [2AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (see S. 1236), S7718 [11JN]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (see S. 1770; S. Res. 248), S12969 [21OC]

———extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (see S. 521), S3162 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see S. 613), S3730 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (see S. 535), S3163 [5MR]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S7832 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (see S. 1742), S12737 [16OC]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (see S. 1489), S10265 [30JY]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (see S. 1601), S11245 [9SE]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: include provisions relative to payment and administration of gaming fees (see S. 1529), S10618 [31JY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 556), S3252 [6MR]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 1715), S12448 [3OC]

———amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs (see S. 1696), S12277 [1OC]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (see S. 1788), S13377 [28OC]

Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see S. 1065), S6255 [14MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1383), S9119 [9JY]

Medicare: provide access to audiologists (see S. 1647), S11912 [24SE]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (see S. 1660), S11988 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (see S. 1092), S6852 [21MY]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 240), S12448 [3OC]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S4434 [26MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 168), S7832 [12JN]

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 239), S12448 [3OC]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (see S. 519), S3162 [5MR]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (see S. 555), S3252 [6MR]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 285), S1871 [4FE]

———authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (see S. 1528), S10618 [31JY]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (see S. 522), S3162 [5MR]

———expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (see S. 288), S1871 [4FE]

———provide for periodic Indian needs assessments and require Federal Indian program evaluations (see S. 1600), S11245 [9SE]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (see S. 550), S3252 [6MR] (see S. 1721), S12532 [14OC]

———technical corrections to certain laws (see S. 523), S3162 [5MR] (see S. 1955), S15975 [25NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2457 [13FE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 29), S1736 [29JA]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (see S. 1467), S9959 [25JY]

Social Security: authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (see S. 776), S4823 [3AP]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (see S. 551), S3252 [6MR]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S13516 [29OC]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see S. 559), S3252 [6MR]

Taxation: treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see S. 1526), S10618 [31JY]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see S. 1776), S13134 [23OC]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (see S. 281), S1870 [4FE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S10045 [28JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE]

Water: reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Con. Res. 24), S3993 [19MR]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S10100 [29JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY], S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Letters

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Indian land energy development programs: A. David Lester, Council of Energy Resource Tribes, S7461 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Claudia Vigil-Muniz, Jicarilla Apache Nation, S7753 [12JN]

———David F. Conrad, National Tribal Environmental Council, S7755 [12JN]

———Howard D. Richards, Sr., Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, S7461 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

———Jacqueline Johnson, National Congress of American Indians, S7461 [5JN], S7752 [12JN]

———James R. Madalena, Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc., S7753 [12JN]

———James T. Martin, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., S7756 [12JN]

———Mark F. Brown, Mohegan Tribe, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7756 [12JN]

———Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation, S7754 [12JN]

———Vernon Hill, Eastern Shoshone Tribe, S7754 [12JN]

———Wes Martel, Native American Energy Group, LLC, S7462 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, S1817 [30JA]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act: Artie Muller, Rolling Thunder, Inc., S2055 [6FE]

———Richard A. Jones, AMVETS, S2055 [6FE]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S2055 [6FE]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S2055 [6FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1136 [17JA], S1358, S1359 [22JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1136 [17JA], S1358, S1359 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12377 [2OC]

Belarus: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5332 [11AP]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 297), S1902 [4FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4348 [25MR]

Burns, Larry A.: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, S9216 [10JY]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (S. 30), S42 [7JA]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (S. 677), S4174 [20MR]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

Crime: increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 1062), S6262 [14MY]

Customs Service: transshipment enforcement and monitoring funding, S1358 [22JA]

Denver, CO: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (S. 764), S4704 [2AP]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of Indian Arts and Crafts Shop, S11113 [4SE]

———establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (S. 1236), S7727 [11JN]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (S. 1770), S12978 [21OC], S13788 [3NO]

———extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S3171 [5MR]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13788 [3NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13788 [3NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (S. 613), S3733 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 52), S2223 [11FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (S. 535), S3189 [5MR]

Georgia, Republic of: human rights violations, S3497 [11MR]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (S. Res. 167), S7843 [12JN]

Higher Education Act: amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (S. 1742), S12741 [16OC]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (S. 1489), S10267 [30JY]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (S. 1601), S11252 [9SE]

Indian Gaming Regulatory Act: include provisions relative to payment and administration of gaming fees (S. 1529), S10653 [31JY]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 556), S3277 [6MR]

Indian Health Service: clinical services funding, S4348 [25MR]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 1715), S12462 [3OC]

———amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs (S. 1696), S12285 [1OC]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (S. 1788), S13381 [28OC]

Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (S. 1065), S6262 [14MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (S. 253), S1816 [30JA], S14689 [12NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9215, S9216 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, S11898 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), insert S. 1383 language in lieu, S9215 [10JY]

Medicare: provide access to audiologists (S. 1647), S11914 [24SE]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (S. 1660), S12000 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (S. 1092), S6857 [21MY]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (S. 330), S2054 [6FE], S6857 [21MY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (S. Res. 240), S12471 [3OC]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 98), S4445 [26MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (S. Res. 140), S6004 [9MY]

National Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 168), S7843 [12JN]

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 239), S12470 [3OC]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1359 [22JA]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (S. 519), S3167 [5MR]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (S. 555), S3277 [6MR]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S1886 [4FE]

———authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (S. 1528), S10651 [31JY]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands, S5898 [8MY], S7459, S7462 [5JN], S7590 [10JN], S7685, S7688, S7689 [11JN], S7751, S7757 [12JN], S15338 [21NO]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (S. 522), S3172 [5MR]

———expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (S. 288), S1890 [4FE]

———provide environmental review process for Indian energy programs and clarify Federal trust responsibility relative to tribal claims and loss liability associated with tribal energy resource agreements, S7685, S7688, S7689 [11JN]

———provide for periodic Indian needs assessments and require Federal Indian program evaluations (S. 1600), S11251 [9SE]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 1721), S12535 [14OC]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 550), S3269 [6MR]

———technical corrections to certain laws (S. 523), S3175 [5MR]

———technical corrections to certain laws (S. 1955), S15978 [25NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (S. Con. Res. 7), S2498 [13FE], S7068 [22MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 75), S3197 [5MR]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15338 [21NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15338 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5898 [8MY], S7459, S7462 [5JN], S7590 [10JN], S7685, S7688, S7689 [11JN], S7751, S7757 [12JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S4603 [1AP], S14689 [12NO]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (S. Res. 29), S1753 [29JA]

Refugees: support victims of torture, S8713 [26JN]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (S. 1467), S10055 [28JY]

Social Security: authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (S. 776), S4827 [3AP]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S3275 [6MR]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (S. Res. 253), S13520 [29OC]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (S. 559), S3317 [6MR]

Taxation: treatment of distilled spirits in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, S1136 [17JA]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (S. 1526), S10648 [31JY]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (S. 1776), S13135 [23OC]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (S. 281), S1883 [4FE]

Tymkovich, Timothy M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4603 [1AP]

U.S. Olympic Committee: reform governance structure (S. 1404), S11869 [23SE]

Ukraine: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5475 [29AP]

———political reform relative to business climate, S15278 [20NO]

———remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (S. Res. 202), S10071 [28JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

Water: reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (S. Res. 183), S8575 [25JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (S. Con. Res. 24), S4020 [19MR]

Reports filed

Elevate Position of Indian Health Service Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 558) (S. Rept. 108-76), S8125 [18JN]

Expenditures: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 64), S2699 [25FE]

Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 162) (S. Rept. 108-17), S3410 [10MR]

Indian Land Leasing Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 521) (S. Rept. 108-48), S6506 [15MY]

Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 281) (S. Rept. 108-150), S11753 [22SE]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383) (S. Rept. 108-88), S9244 [10JY]

Lumbee Acknowledgment Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 420) (S. Rept. 108-213), S15975 [25NO]

Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 108-75), S8125 [18JN]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 555) (S. Rept. 108-72), S7926 [16JN]

Native American Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 523) (S. Rept. 108-49), S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of Charles W. Grim To Be Indian Health Service Director: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of David W. Anderson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Georgianna E. Ignace to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of John R. Grimes to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Lisa G. Nason to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Ross O. Swimmer To Be Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee for American Indians Special Trustee: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S3369 [7MR]

Three Affiliated Tribes Health Facility Compensation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1146) (S. Rept. 108-165), S12607 [15OC]

U.S. Policy Toward Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization and Recognition Process: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 344) (S. Rept. 108-85), S8862 [27JN]

Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 618) (S. Rept. 108-151), S11753 [22SE]

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 222) (S. Rept. 108-18), S3410 [10MR]

Rules

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S1864 [4FE]

Texts of

S. 30, redesignate Colonnade Center, Denver, CO, as Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, S43 [7JA]

S. 253, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, S1817 [30JA]

S. 281, Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act, S1883 [4FE]

S. 285, Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act, S1886-S1888 [4FE]

S. 288, Indian Contracting and Federal Land Management Demonstration Project Act, S1890-S1892 [4FE]

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 297, Federal Acknowledgment Process Reform Act, S1903-S1907 [4FE]

S. 330, Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act, S2055 [6FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 519, Native American Capital Formation and Economic Development Act, S3167-S3171 [5MR]

S. 521, Indian Land Leasing Act, S3171 [5MR]

S. 522, Native American Energy Development and Self-Determination Act, S3172-S3175 [5MR]

S. 523, Native American Technical Corrections Act, S3175-S3178 [5MR]

S. 535, Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Flag Memorial Act, S3189 [5MR]

S. 550, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S3270-S3275 [6MR]

S. 551, Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act, S3275 [6MR]

S. 555, Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act, S3277 [6MR]

S. 556, Indian Health Care Improvement Act revision and extension, S3278-S3315 [6MR]

S. 559, Commercial Driver's License Devolution Act, S3318 [6MR]

S. 613, Veterans' New Fitzsimons Health Care Facilities Act, S3733 [13MR]

S. 677, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act, S4175 [20MR]

S. 700, Belarus Democracy Act, S4379 [25MR]

S. 764, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S4704 [2AP]

S. 776, authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to Social Security trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees, S4827 [3AP]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

S. 1062, Stolen Gun Penalty Enhancement Act, S6262 [14MY]

S. 1065, Bulletproof Police Protective Equipment Act, S6263 [14MY]

S. 1092, National War Permanent Tribute Historical Database Act, S6857 [21MY]

S. 1236, Tamarisk Control and Riparian Restoration Act, S7727 [11JN]

S. 1467, Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area Act, S10055-S10057 [28JY]

S. 1489, burial of Bob Hope at Arlington National Cemetery, S10267 [30JY]

S. 1526, Tribal Government Tax-Exempt Bond Fairness Act, S10648 [31JY]

S. 1528, Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act, S10651-S10653 [31JY]

S. 1529, include provisions relative to payment and administration of gaming fees in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, S10653-S10656 [31JY]

S. 1530, Tribal Parity Act, S10656 [31JY]

S. 1600, Indian Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Act, S11251 [9SE]

S. 1601, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act amendments to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations, S11253 [9SE]

S. 1647, Hearing Health Accessibility Act, S11914 [24SE]

S. 1660, Good Samaritan Abandoned and Inactive Mine Remediation Act, S12001 [25SE]

S. 1696, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act amendments to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs, S12285-S12287 [1OC]

S. 1715, Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act, S12462-S12468 [3OC]

S. 1721, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S12535-S12543 [14OC]

S. 1742, Higher Education Loan Plan Act, S12741 [16OC]

S. 1770, Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Act, S12979 [21OC]

S. 1776, Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act, S13135-S13137 [23OC]

S. 1788, Denver Federal Center Redevelopment Act, S13382 [28OC]

S. 1955, Native American Technical Corrections Act, S15978-S15981 [25NO]

Tributes

Burch, Leonard C., S15973 [25NO]

Douglas, Susie R. Eades, S1806 [30JA]

Maynes, Sam, S15972 [25NO]

CAMPBELL, BONNIE J.

Letters

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5449 [29AP]

CAMPBELL, CA

Remarks in House

Local government: tribute to Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Program, E1758 [10SE]

CAMPBELL, CARR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2414 [22NO]

CAMPBELL, DAVID G.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S9010 [8JY], S9113, S9114 [9JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN], S9009 [8JY]

CAMPBELL, GARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1267 [16JN]

CAMPBELL, GREGORY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E935 [13MY]

CAMPBELL, JIM

Remarks in House

Brentwood, TN: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipients, E1984 [7OC]

CAMPBELL, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E983 [15MY]

CAMPBELL, ROSE J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1313 [20JN]

CAMPBELL, TYLER

Remarks in Senate

Purple Heart: recipient, S12447 [3OC]

CAMPER, NAOMI

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S13943 [4NO]

CAMPOS, ROEL C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E784 [12AP]

CAMPOS, SANTIAGO E.

Bills and resolutions

Santiago E. Campos U.S. Courthouse, Santa Fe, NM: designate (see H.R. 2274), H4737 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Santiago E. Campos U.S. Courthouse, Santa Fe, NM: designate (H.R. 2274), E1058 [22MY]

CAMPSEY, TOMMY

Remarks in House

Brentwood, TN: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipients, E1984 [7OC]

CAMPUS CLASSMATE OFFENDERS IN REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT (CORT) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

Letters

Provisions: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 399, provisions, S2474 [13FE]

CANADA

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S3420 [10MR], S5979 [8MY], H1875 [13MR], H4195 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

Health on the Border—Elderly Americans Head North and South To Find Drugs They Can Afford, H5347 [12JN]

Long Lines Mar Canada's Low-Cost Health Care, H1693 [11MR]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2051 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3319), H9613 [16OC]

Animals: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 269), S15287 [20NO]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H136 [8JA]

Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership: establish (see S. 1118), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (see H.R. 853), H704 [13FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see S. 1024), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 1238), H1811 [12MR]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

EPA: enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (see S. 199), S1245 [21JA] (see S. 383), S2341 [12FE] (see H.R. 411), H217 [28JA]

FDA: establish voluntary certification program for Internet and mail-order pharmacies and authorize, subject to conditions, importation of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use (see H.R. 2717), H6706 [14JY]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (see H.R. 2048), H3973 [9MY]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (see H.R. 3645), H12309 [21NO]

Foreign policy: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5663 [19JN]

Foreign trade: impact on employment of NAFTA and the entry of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 851), H704 [13FE]

———review in Court of International Trade certain determinations of binational panels and committees under NAFTA (see H.R. 3688), H12919 [8DE]

Great Lakes: develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (see S. 1116), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2668), H6347 [8JY]

———recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers (see H. Con. Res. 199), H4738 [22MY]

NAFTA: require President notify Congress of withdrawal (see H. Con. Res. 224), H5663 [19JN]

Native Americans: settlement of certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (see S. 663), S3993 [19MR]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 2769), H7085 [17JY]

———permit importation of prescription drugs from Canada and Mexico (see H.R. 2629), H6262 [26JN]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see S. Res. 119), S5174 [10AP] (see H. Res. 346), H7785 [25JY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 491), H244 [29JA]

Taxation: allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (see H.R. 354), H170 [27JA]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (see S. 477), S2920 [27FE]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 302), H137 [8JA]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (see S. 1535), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3112), H8380 [17SE]

———reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion (see S. 1099), S6853 [21MY]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: amend relative to NAFTA corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure and safety (see H.R. 2220), H4734 [22MY]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (see S. 248), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 289), H136 [8JA]

Letters

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Asa Hutchinson, DEA, S8206 [19JN]

———Donna E. Shalala, S8204 [19JN]

———Mark B. McClellan, FDA, S8203, S8205 [19JN]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S8204 [19JN]

Devils Lake, ND, flood control outlet construction project funding: Raymond Chretien, Canadian Embassy, S1393 [23JA]

———several environmental groups, S1393 [23JA]

Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions ratification in Canada: several climate experts, S10022 [28JY]

Permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Thomas Huebner and M. Betrice Grause, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, E2174 [30OC]

Messages

Agreement Amending Treaty With Canada Concerning Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port Privileges: President Bush, S177 [9JA]

Press releases

Canadian Courts Cover Up Indian Complicity in Bombing: Council of Khalistan, E334 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, H4494-H4497 [21MY]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (H.R. 277), H2306 [25MR]

Association of Peruvian Institutions in the U.S. and Canada: tribute, E1010 [21MY]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use, H8002 [5SE]

———discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4095 [14MY], H4342-H4349 [20MY]

EPA: enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste, H7683 [25JY]

Executive Office of the President: alleged leak of personal information on author of news story on morale of U.S. troops, E1535 [18JY]

FERC: independent investigation into cause of massive power failures in the U.S. and Canada, E2488 [8DE]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (H.R. 2048), H9700 [20OC]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (H.R. 3645), E2407 [22NO]

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on the environment, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

———national policy, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

Institute of the Americas: anniversary, E950 [14MY]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H2697-H2701 [2AP], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY], H4868-H4874 [3JN], H8068-H8071 [9SE], H8266-H8270 [16SE], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, H1345, H1348 [26FE], H10484 [6NO]

Niagara Falls, NY: Air Reserve Station construction funding, E2253 [6NO]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, H6620, H6700 [14JY], E1489 [15JY], E2174 [30OC]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (H.R. 847), H4768 [2JN]

———permit importation of prescription drugs, H9709 [20OC]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, H12752 [8DE]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (H.R. 491), E108 [29JA]

Taxation: allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (H.R. 354), amendment process, H675 [13FE]

Terrorism: acceptance of plea agreement relative to 1985 Air India bombing, E334 [27FE]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (H.R. 3112), E1832 [17SE]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 289), H2535-H2538 [1AP]

Remarks in Senate

Agreement Amending Treaty Between the U.S. and Canada on Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port Privileges: ratification, S10869 [31JY]

Agriculture: permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (S. 332), S2056 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (S. 1406), S9419 [15JY], S9490 [16JY]

Animals: sealing industry subsidies, S9700 [22JY]

———urge end to commercial hunt for seals (S. Res. 269), S15300 [20NO]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9780-S9783 [23JY]

Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership: establish (S. 1118), S7001-S7003 [22MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

———prohibit importation of live cattle from certain countries with instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and abide by international livestock health and safety standards, S14106 [6NO]

———risk of importation of live cattle from Canada, S14008 [5NO]

Dept. of HHS: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8266-S8268 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: inspection of municipal solid waste shipped into Michigan from Canada, S4810 [3AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (S. 1024), S5951 [8MY]

Devils Lake, ND: flood control outlet construction project funding, S1393-S1398, S1403, S1404 [23JA]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, S2793 [26FE]

EPA: enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (S. 199), S1250 [21JA]

———enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (S. 383), S2298, S2367 [12FE]

———permit registration of a Canadian pesticide, S14478, S14479 [12NO]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S2732-S2734 [26FE], S3001-S3004, S3007 [3MR], S3053 [4MR], S4887-S4890 [7AP]

Great Lakes: develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (S. 1116), S6999 [22MY]

GSA: U.S.-Canadian border stations funding, S13206 [24OC]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, S1703 [29JA], S2732-S2734 [26FE]

Native Americans: settlement of certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (S. 663), S4001 [19MR]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8186, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8265, S8269 [20JN]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, S8332-S8335, S8341-S8343 [23JN], S8403 [24JN]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (S. Res. 119), S5249 [10AP], S11727 [18SE]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (S. 219), S1669-S1673 [28JA]

Taxation: disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (S. 477), S2935 [27FE]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (S. 1535), S10666 [31JY]

———reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion (S. 1099), S6863 [21MY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S177 [9JA]

Verdery, C. Stewart, Jr.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Border/Transportation Security Policy, S8257 [19JN], S8296 [20JN]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 289), S5691 [1MY]

Reports filed

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2048) (H. Rept. 108-300), H9281 [7OC]

Nomination of Dennis L. Schornack to the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 289), S5058 [9AP]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Amending Treaty Between the U.S. and Canada on Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port Privileges, S10140 [29JY], S10869 [31JY]

Tables

U.S., Canadian negotiated Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense prescription drug prices, H5912 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 289, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act, H2535-H2537 [1AP]

H.R. 2048, International Fisheries Reauthorization Act, H9700 [20OC]

S. 199, EPA enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste, S1249 [21JA]

S. 332, permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada, S2057 [6FE]

S. 383, Canadian Waste Import Ban Act, S2367 [12FE]

S. 663, settlement of certain Canadian Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S., S4002 [19MR]

S. 1099, reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion, S6863 [21MY]

S. 1116, Great Lakes Water Quality Indicators and Monitoring Act, S7000 [22MY]

S. 1118, Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Act, S7001 [22MY]

S. 1406, permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides, S9419-S9421 [15JY]

S. 1535, National Highway Borders and Trade Act, S10667 [31JY]

S. Res. 119, encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents, S5248 [10AP], S11727 [18SE]

S. Res. 269, urge Canada to end commercial hunt for seals, S15300 [20NO]

CANADA-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

Appointments

Members, S3420 [10MR], S5979 [8MY], H1875 [13MR], H4195 [15MY]

CANADIAN WASTE IMPORT BAN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 383), S2341 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 383), S2298, S2367 [12FE]

Texts of

S. 383, provisions, S2367 [12FE]

CANAL ZONE see Panama Canal

CANARY, WILLIAM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4822 [3AP]

CANBY, ANNE

Letters

Recycled Roads Act, S7242 [3JN]

CANCER SURVIVORSHIP RESEARCH AND QUALITY OF LIFE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1496), S10265 [30JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1496), S10270-S10272 [30JY]

Texts of

S. 1496, provisions, S10270 [30JY]

CANDAR, CENGIZ

Interviews

Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq: Paul D. Wolfowitz with Cengiz Candar and M. Ali Birand, CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate), H4209 [19MY], E1109 [3JN]

CANDELARIA, RAY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1269 [16JN]

CANDIDATE ANTI-CORRUPTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 797), H701 [13FE]

CANE, LEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1119 [3JN]

CANE, P. GREY, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1725 [5SE]

CANGLESKA, INC.

Remarks in Senate

Oglala Sioux Tribe: court system funding, S2434 [13FE]

CANJA, ALEX

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1435 [9JY]

CANNEDY, KIMBERLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E201 [12FE]

CANNESTRO, ANTHONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E130 [5FE]

CANNING, CHRISTOPHER J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1806 [30JA]

CANNON, CHRIS (a Representative from Utah)

Amendments

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H2051 [19MR]

Appointments

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, H1306 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H2132 [19MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9377 [8OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H4739 [22MY]

Aviation: improve air cargo security (see H.R. 1103), H4528 [21MY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see H.R. 1005), H1463 [27FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 40), H704 [13FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

China, People's Republic of: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4978 [4JN]

Coal: development of Federal coal resources (see H.R. 794), H1396 [26FE]

Colorado: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (see H.R. 2102), H9614 [16OC]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H4734 [22MY]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H4012 [13MY]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H6348 [8JY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H1396 [26FE]

Crime: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

———prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H5366 [12JN]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4206 [15MY]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H10131 [29OC]

Dept. of the Interior: dispose of all BLM administered public lands that have been identified for disposal under the Federal land use planning process (see H.R. 353), H10340 [4NO]

———make authority to designate critical habitat discretionary instead of mandatory (see H.R. 2602), H9130 [1OC]

———sell certain public lands in Nevada subject to mining operations, reclaim abandoned Nevada mines, and promote and enhance economic development, education, and local government revenues (see H.R. 2869), H9819 [24OC]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H3762 [7MY]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H2472 [27MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate individual income tax rate cuts and make all tax cuts permanent (see H.R. 210), H1466 [27FE]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H324 [5FE]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H2473 [27MR]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H2937 [8AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H12312 [21NO]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H2515 [31MR]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5552 [18JN]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H9214 [2OC]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Fire prevention: allow Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements with Federal agencies to acquire goods and services relative to improving or using the wildfire fighting capability of those agencies (see H.R. 1061), H1515 [4MR]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 153), H1746 [11MR] (see H.R. 3125), H9982 [28OC]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H2312 [25MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1908 [17MR]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H6603 [10JY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: extend grace period for personal watercraft use (see H.R. 1831), H3408 [12AP]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H6464 [9JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1681 [6MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H10237 [30OC]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2585), H5814 [24JN]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 3361), H9811 [21OC]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H5815 [24JN]

Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission: establish (see H.R. 1223), H1810 [12MR]

Iraq: prohibit post-conflict assistance from being expended with any French firm (see H.R. 1072), H2132 [19MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4978 [4JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1516 [4MR]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: limit use of available funds for maintenance (see H.R. 1517), H2514 [31MR]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1014), H1463 [27FE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H3053 [9AP]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H172 [27JA]

———extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers that apply to officers serving units of State and local government (see H.R. 3523), H11650 [19NO]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6349 [8JY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H5468 [17JN]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 1300), H1908 [17MR]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1862), H9614 [16OC]

Owens, Wayne: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H60 [7JA]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1813 [12MR]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H1955 [18MR]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public lands: establish time limits for completion of wilderness studies on Federal lands (see H.R. 1153), H1680 [6MR]

———provide consistent enforcement authority by Federal agencies that respond to violations of regulations governing public lands, and clarify the purpose of fines collected for violations (see H.R. 3247), H9738 [20OC]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see H.R. 2385), H8950 [25SE]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H5815 [24JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H6603 [10JY]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H1516 [4MR]

Stockton, John: tribute (see H. Res. 274), H6465 [9JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H9384 [14OC]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H8083 [9SE]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H10237 [30OC]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1334 [25FE]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H4528 [21MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2402 [26MR]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H1902 [13MR]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H1466 [27FE]

———expand the expense treatment for small businesses and provide a shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 1126), H1679 [6MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H706 [13FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1955 [18MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H9130 [1OC]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H1467 [27FE]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 2978), H10340 [4NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 459), H242 [29JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H172 [27JA]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H9615 [16OC]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5552 [18JN]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2268 [20MR]

———treatment of foods and supplements for dietary use, and medical foods as medical expenses (see H.R. 2627), H6271 [7JY]

———treatment of gold, silver, and platinum in the same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of maximum capital gains rates (see H.R. 574), H1955 [18MR]

———treatment of meal and entertainment expenses (see H.R. 2094), H9130 [1OC]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 424), H1334 [25FE]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (see H.R. 1066), H6264 [26JN]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism (see H.R. 800), H701 [13FE]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H274 [4FE]

UNESCO: U.S. membership (see H. Con. Res. 4), H3053 [9AP]

Utah: ensure continued availability of Utah Test and Training Range to support readiness and training needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2909), H7781 [25JY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3453 [29AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H6707 [14JY]

Water: clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from Bureau of Reclamation projects are not navigable waters (see H.R. 3400), H10129 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Beaver County, UT: real property conveyance (see H.R. 3252), H9281 [7OC]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1586), H2819 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain lands and facilities of the Provo River Project (see H.R. 3391), H10129 [29OC]

———issue separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area (see H.R. 3062), H8174 [10SE]

Dixie National Forest: convey certain real property (see H.R. 3667), H12918 [8DE]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: revise boundaries (see H.R. 788), H700 [13FE]

Herrera, Rommel V.: relief (see H.R. 3475), H10978 [6NO]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H8490 [23SE]

James V. Hansen Federal Building, Ogden, UT: designate (see H.R. 3147), H8490 [23SE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

Remarks

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H2569 [1AP], H3032, H3033, H3034, H3035, H3036, H3037, H3038 [9AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1992, H2051, H2052, H2093 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1985 [19MR]

———increase cap on wage and benefit claims, strengthen fraud provisions, and require reinstatement of retiree benefits modified within a certain period preceding filing, H2052 [19MR]

———prevent corporate abuse and provide greater protection for employees, H1985 [19MR]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2412 [27MR]

Coal: development of Federal coal resources, H3318 [11AP]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5149 [10JN]

———remove exceptions for legal State-authorized gambling relative to ban on use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling, H5149 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior: issue separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area (H.R. 3062), H9330, H9331 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7095, H7098, H7100 [17JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4003, H4004, H4005, H4007, H4008 [13MY], H4314 [20MY]

Firearms: permit lawsuits against weapons distributors, dealers, importers and trade associations, H2992, H2993 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2980, H2981, H2992, H2993 [9AP]

———strike ``when used as intended'' from exceptions to prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2980, H2981 [9AP]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H4898 [4JN]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: revise boundaries (H.R. 788), H2289 [25MR]

Mendocino National Forest: convey certain lands and authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances (H.R. 708), H9331 [8OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3032, H3033, H3034, H3035, H3036, H3037, H3038 [9AP], H3318 [11AP]

———national energy policy, H2567, H2568, H2569 [1AP]

Public lands: provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way, H7095, H7098, H7100 [17JY]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: expansion (H.R. 408), H9327, H9328 [8OC]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8296 [17SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7474 [24JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H387 [11FE]

Tributes

Judd, G. Richard, E185 [11FE]

Julander, Rod, E777 [12AP]

Owens, Wayne, H27, H28, H29, H31, H32 [7JA]

CANO RODRIGUEZ, MARCELO

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E2160 [30OC]

CANODE, WILLARD (BILL)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1926 [30SE]

CANON CITY, CO

Remarks in House

Pueblo Community College: anniversary, E1342 [24JN]

CAN-SPAM ACT see Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act

CANTER, ELIZABETH

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S13943 [4NO]

CANTER, LOUISE (BEBE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1727 [5SE]

CANTERBURY, CHUCK

Letters

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act, H10473 [6NO]

Implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H7303 [22JY]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, S1817 [30JA]

Permit the operation of a separate retirement system for certain Kentucky public employees under Social Security, H1543 [5MR]

CANTON, MO

Remarks in House

Culver-Stockton College: anniversary, E85 [28JA]

CANTON, OH

Bills and resolutions

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 3175), H8905 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3175), H9837, H9838 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 3175), S15103 [18NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3175, Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building, Canton, OH, H9837 [28OC]

CANTOR, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1180 [9JN]

CANTOR, EARL, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1180 [9JN]

CANTOR, ERIC (a Representative from Virginia)

Addresses

Hebrew University of Jerusalem Terrorist Attack Anniversary: Menachem Magidor, E2442 [23NO]

Amendments

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3319 [11AP]

Appointments

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, H1306 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H3053 [9AP]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H9479 [15OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Business and industry: establish a commission to promote employee ownership (see H.R. 1778), H3638 [1MY]

———permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see H.R. 2968), H7784 [25JY]

———require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see H.R. 3574), H12306 [21NO]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H4255 [19MY]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see H.R. 3182), H8949 [25SE]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7020 [16JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H2271 [20MR]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H700 [13FE]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H8381 [17SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2473 [27MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1746 [11MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7788 [25JY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5366 [12JN]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H5174 [10JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4205 [15MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6604 [10JY]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H11133 [7NO]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H10457 [5NO]

———uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H9687 [17OC]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 1375), H3858 [8MY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3858 [8MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H12311 [21NO]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H5664 [19JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2939 [8AP]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H706 [13FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H3684 [6MY]

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H3857 [8MY]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H11652 [19NO]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H5552 [18JN]

———establish program to foster private U.S. investment in Iraqi schools and hospitals through adopt-a-school and adopt-a-hospital initiatives (see H. Res. 455), H11651 [19NO]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3975 [9MY]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 167), H57 [7JA]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1747 [11MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H3635 [1MY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make increase in expensing of certain depreciable assets by small businesses permanent (see H.R. 2638), H9687 [17OC]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H3053 [9AP]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2311 [25MR]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 2327), H8906 [24SE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H8083 [9SE]

Medicare: provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H4788 [2JN]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H3355 [11AP]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 112), H2311 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2401 [26MR]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9812 [21OC]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 3079), H8382 [17SE]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H1466 [27FE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2183), H4978 [4JN] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H7788 [25JY]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H4739 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H11359 [17NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2473 [27MR]

Social Security: authorize waivers of certain waiting periods for benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries (see H.R. 2598), H5928 [25JN]

Solid waste: authorize State and local governments to petition the EPA to enforce Solid Waste Disposal Act violations and establish a manifest system for interstate transportation of solid waste (see H.R. 2581), H6604 [10JY]

———limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1123), H1813 [12MR]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H3453 [29AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H1954 [18MR]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H7781 [25JY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H7020 [16JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see H.R. 1479), H2471 [27MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (see H.R. 1839), H5175 [10JN] (see H.R. 2824), H8906 [24SE]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H1902 [13MR]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H1902 [13MR]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H1396 [26FE]

———expand the expense treatment for small businesses and provide a shorter recovery period for depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 1126), H1679 [6MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H4012 [13MY]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H5468 [17JN]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see H.R. 1222), H2939 [8AP]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H706 [13FE]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1517 [4MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H463 [12FE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR] (see H.R. 459), H1516 [4MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H1467 [27FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H3354 [11AP]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H9982 [28OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H7020 [16JY]

———treatment of certain reinvested gains by S corporations (see H.R. 1498), H9478 [15OC]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see H.R. 808), H1682 [6MR]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1890), H3570 [30AP]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1331 [25FE]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H5814 [24JN]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H4739 [22MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H1746 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (see H. Con. Res. 40), H704 [13FE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see H.R. 1785), H3351 [11AP]

Immigration: limit validity of driver's licenses and State identification cards issued to nonimmigrant aliens to expiration date of nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 1121), H1679 [6MR]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 61), H391 [11FE]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3586), H12307 [21NO]

Remarks

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1817 [17SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 40), H1282 [25FE]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

———establish (H.R. 258), H1352 [26FE]

Coal: prepayment of premium liability for coal industry health benefits, H3319 [11AP]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1352 [26FE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), E188 [12FE]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8152, H8154 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12223 [21NO]

———require entities that furnish information to credit bureaus to reinvestigate any disputed information after the consumer has asked for reinvestigation that fails to resolve the dispute, H8152 [10SE]

Credit cards: prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer, H8154 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7854 [4SE]

Hebrew University of Jerusalem: anniversary of terrorist attack, E2442 [23NO]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H9335, H9336 [8OC]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2343 [26MR]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (H. Res. 61), H344 [11FE]

———condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), E1369 [26JN]

Medicare: prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10107, H10108, H10109, H10110, H10111 [29OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12294 [21NO], H12852 [8DE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10107, H10108, H10109, H10110, H10111 [29OC]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, E1193 [10JN]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (H. Res. 409), E2167 [30OC]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1821 [17SE]

National Police Week: observance, E954 [15MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3319 [11AP]

Richmond, VA: Federal courthouse funding, H7854 [4SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5473 [18JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9424 [15OC]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H8360 [17SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H8360 [17SE]

Votes in House: condemn practice of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time (H. Res. 474), H12852 [8DE]

Wyeth (company): tribute to Wyeth Pharmaceuticals patient assistance program, E1350 [25JN]

Tributes

Boyle, Kirk, H7773 [25JY]

Canter, Louise (Bebe), E1727 [5SE]

Stein, Yonina A., E2483 [8DE]

Sturdevant, Greg, E953 [15MY]

CANTWELL, MARIA (a Senator from Washington)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3640 [12MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13998, S14063, S14066 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091, S1092 [16JA], S1145, S1155 [17JA], S1200, S1222, S1265, S1287 [21JA], S1357, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1409, S1433, S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12449 [3OC], S12535 [14OC], S12630 [15OC], S12682 [16OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3907 [18MR], S3979, S4021, S4023 [19MR], S4182, S4189, S4191, S4218 [20MR], S4250, S4251, S4277, S4302, S4307 [21MR], S4341, S4350, S4369, S4377 [25MR]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13924 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6635 [19MY], S6831, S6854 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7405 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9601 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9710 [22JY], S9781, S9808 [23JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9256, S9258 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11705 [17SE], S11833 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11040 [3SE], S11122 [4SE], S11171 [5SE], S11187 [8SE], S11228, S11231, S11246, S11257, S11258 [9SE], S11297, S11321, S11324, S11351, S11357, S11358, S11360 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14496, S14506, S14835, S14842, S14843, S14845 [12NO], S14934, S14938, S14967, S14968, S14969 [17NO]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13624, S13682, S13686 [30OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8089, S8161 [18JN], S8184, S8247, S8248, S8249 [19JN], S8291, S8314 [20JN], S8351 [23JN], S8522, S8586 [25JN], S8612 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9256, S9258 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7498 [5JN], S7516, S7557 [9JN], S7645 [10JN], S7702, S7737 [11JN], S9919 [24JY], S10165 [29JY], S10173, S10297, S10333 [30JY], S10705, S10706, S10707, S10708, S10712 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7101, S7161 [23MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6188, S6241, S6266, S6271, S6300, S6301, S6334 [14MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1839), S16043 [25NO]

Articles and editorials

Dubious Energy Bill Better Shelved, Seattle (WA) Post-Intelligencer, S10175 [30JY]

In the Northwest—`Outsourcing' a Sweeping Attack on National Parks, Joel Connelly, Seattle (WA) Post-Intelligencer, S11802 [23SE]

Legacy of Power Cost Manipulation, Timothy Egan, New York (NY) Times, S1203 [21JA], S10127 [29JY]

Medco Accused of Favoring Merck Drugs, David B. Caruso, Washington (DC) Post, S8615 [26JN]

Medicare Debate Turns to Pricing of Drug Benefits, Robert Pear, New York (NY) Times, S15735 [24NO]

Owen Deserves a Vote but Not a Confirmation, Austin (TX) American-Statesman, S5521 [30AP]

Power Points—Second Thoughts on FERC's California D-Day, Mark Golden, Wall Street Journal, S15262 [20NO]

Power Trader Tied to Bush Finds Washington All Ears, Lowell Bergman and Jeff Gerth, New York (NY) Times, S10130 [29JY]

U.S. Is Joining Lawsuit That Says Medco Put Profits Before Patients, Barbara Martinez, Wall Street Journal, S8614 [26JN]

U.S. Joining Suit Against Medco, Charles Duhigg, Washington (DC) Post, S8614 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see S. Res. 129), S5541 [30AP]

Agricultural Adjustment Act: amend to add pears and cherries to the list of fruits and vegetables subject to regulation in a marketing order by grade, size, quality, or maturity (see S. 1969), S15975 [25NO]

———remove requirement that processors be members of an agency administering a marketing order applicable to pears (see S. 1827), S14032 [5NO]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S13053 [22OC]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5726 [5MY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 789), S5434 [28AP]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6508 [15MY]

Aviation: enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 788), S4824 [3AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see S. 511), S3804 [17MR]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15977 [25NO]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see S. 1890), S15288 [20NO]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S1245 [21JA]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (see S. 1755), S15407 [21NO]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

Climate: develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (see S. 1164), S7188 [2JN]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10907 [1AU]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 256), S3505 [11MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see S. 896), S5342 [11AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S12376 [2OC]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S3804 [17MR]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S8358 [23JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S7927 [16JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for Genomes to Life Program (see S. 682), S4275 [21MR]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S6256 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S1871 [4FE]

———study preservation and interpretation of historic sites of the Manhattan Project for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 1687), S12193 [30SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S10971 [2SE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see S. 1283), S10266 [30JY]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S11350 [10SE]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see S. Con. Res. 33), S8897 [7JY]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S12737 [16OC]

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act: amend labeling requirements (see S. 130), S133 [9JA]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see S. 946), S5773 [6MY]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S4557 [31MR]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S7833 [12JN]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S8896 [7JY]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S2188 [11FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S4558 [31MR]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S9639 [21JY]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S133 [9JA]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1252), S16121 [9DE]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S1977 [5FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S10617 [31JY]

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: inclusion of McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR (see S. 601), S6029 [12MY]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S14452 [11NO]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S5173 [10AP]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see S. 1564), S10906 [1AU]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4326 [24MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S6978 [22MY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see S. 1684), S12534 [14OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S12533 [14OC]

Intelligence services: improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (see S. 436), S7832 [12JN]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S7136 [23MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S6029 [12MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S9050 [8JY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S16121 [9DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Mammography Quality Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1879), S15061 [18NO]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S3881 [18MR]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S4166 [20MR]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S5059 [9AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 493), S8358 [23JN]

———consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see S. 306), S1976 [5FE]

———coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (see S. 419), S2522 [14FE]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see S. 382), S2341 [12FE]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S1977 [5FE]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S4898 [7AP]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see S. 869), S6507 [15MY]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see S. 416), S2522 [14FE]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see S. 465), S2919 [27FE]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

———improve outpatient vision services (see S. 1095), S6853 [21MY]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———provide fairness in the provision of services to Native Americans (see S. 1779), S13134 [23OC]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1999), S16120 [9DE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S5542 [30AP]

———restore (see S. 1926), S15407 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Middle East: extend certain trade benefits (see S. 1121), S7542 [9JN]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Motor vehicles: improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 794), S9959 [25JY]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2341 [12FE]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S10972 [2SE]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (see S. Con. Res. 48), S7381 [4JN]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3505 [11MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S6626 [19MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National Park Service: prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (see S. 1363), S10266 [30JY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9497 [16JY]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see S. 578), S3369 [7MR]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S5542 [30AP]

Oceans: establish an interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans and human health and a similar program at NOAA (see S. 1218), S8560 [25JN]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S7542 [9JN]

Power resources: provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3086 [4MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11480 [15SE]

Public utilities: improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (see S. 1754), S12838 [17OC]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S8358 [23JN]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S9496 [16JY]

———establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see S. 1255), S7877 [13JN]

———establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 1126), S7137 [23MY]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

———make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S5485 [29AP]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S8233 [19JN]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S4514 [27MR]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 1345), S8725 [26JN]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (see S. 391), S2456 [13FE]

Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (see S. 633), S3803 [17MR]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2187 [11FE]

———create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S2341 [12FE]

———improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (see S. 1238), S7718 [11JN]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see S. 362), S2187 [11FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 621), S3730 [13MR] (see S. 1976), S15975 [25NO]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S3994 [19MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S8896 [7JY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3621 [12MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes and allow the State and local income tax deduction against the alternative minimum tax (see S. 467), S2919 [27FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S3994 [19MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S5651 [1MY]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see S. 206), S3804 [17MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S11832 [23SE]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees (see S. 1702), S16121 [9DE]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S1069 [16JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 207), S2051 [6FE]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S2120 [10FE]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 464), S2919 [27FE]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S6708 [20MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S6625 [19MY]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 1637), S12970 [21OC]

———repeal percentage depletion allowance for certain hardrock mines (see S. 44), S36 [7JA]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see S. 1595), S12970 [21OC]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5950 [8MY]

———treatment of seaplanes (see S. 1296), S10266 [30JY]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see S. 1294), S8232 [19JN]

———facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S7832 [12JN]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S11648 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7542 [9JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY]

Tradeswomen: tribute (see S. Res. 162), S7541 [9JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S35 [7JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA] (see S. 270), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 923), S5343 [11AP] (see S. 1853), S14804 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S12376 [2OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S14452 [11NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S3881 [18MR]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S11913 [24SE]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see S. 517), S5542 [30AP]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S11754 [22SE]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (see S. 1213), S11245 [9SE]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S5344 [11AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Votes for Women History Trail: establish (see S. 749), S4629 [1AP]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Anderson, Michael P.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Aviation: establish a center for excellence for applied research and training in the use of advanced materials in transport aircraft (see S. 815), S4957 [8AP]

Crime: prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (see S. 1533), S10618 [31JY] (see S. 1581), S11032 [3SE]

Dept. of Justice: provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see S. 1024), S5950 [8MY]

Education: encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (see S. 1677), S12137 [29SE]

———establish strategic sectoral skills gap assessments, strategic skills gap action plans, and strategic training capacity enhancement seed grants (see S. 1346), S8725 [26JN]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (see S. 1348), S8725 [26JN]

———provide for training service and delivery innovation projects (see S. 1347), S8725 [26JN]

Families and domestic relations: regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers (see S. 1455), S9959 [25JY]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act (see S. 681), S4275 [21MR]

Financial institutions: clarify the citizenship of Federal savings associations for purposes of Federal court jurisdiction (see S. 1812), S13802 [3NO]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7476 [5JN]

Insurance: prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied (see S. 1300), S8232 [19JN]

LIHEAP: provide guidelines for the release of contingency funds (see S. 1761), S12888 [20OC]

McCool, William C.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see S. 1438), S9708 [22JY]

Public utilities: require electric utilities to provide net metering service (see S. 1471), S10045 [28JY]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (see S. 421), S2522 [14FE]

Social Security: permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 264), S1813 [30JA]

Taxation: exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 529), S3162 [5MR]

White Salmon River: designate a portion as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 1614), S11478 [15SE]

Letters

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: Christine A. Bruenn, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S10187 [30JY]

Manipulation of electricity markets: Joseph T. Kelliher, S13999 [5NO]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act: Gail E. Shearer, Consumers Union, S8615 [26JN]

Prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied: Charles Bofferding, Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, S8616 [26JN]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S8616 [26JN]

———Rod Shafer, Washington State Pharmacy Association, S8616 [26JN]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S8616 [26JN]

Motions

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6412 [15MY]

Privilege of the floor

Archuleta, Daniel, S10440 [30JY]

Davies, Ryan, S10440 [30JY]

Fallstitch, Jasmine, S10440 [30JY]

Gonzales, Antonio, S10440 [30JY]

Guttierrez, James, S10440 [30JY]

Murray, Frank, S10440 [30JY]

Nelson, Christine, S10440 [30JY]

Pearsall, Scott, S10440 [30JY]

Peterkin, Tara, S10440 [30JY]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S1363 [22JA], S3598 [12MR], S11603 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3598 [12MR], S11603 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12946 [21OC]

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew, S5759 [6MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13977, S13998, S14000 [5NO]

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, S13114 [23OC]

Altonaga, Cecilia M.: nomination to be district judge, S5759 [6MY]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12697 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1202, S1204 [21JA], S1409, S1451 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1202, S1204 [21JA], S1409, S1451 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12682, S12697 [16OC], S12804 [17OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3865 [18MR]

Armed Forces: improve process for notifying members of the reserve components, their families, employers, and Congress of changes in deployment policies and revise method used in calculating deployment periods, S12682 [16OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4089 [20MR]

Black History Month: observance, S2592 [24FE]

Bonneville Power Administration: transmission upgrade, S1451 [23JA]

Budget: extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7103 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3865 [18MR], S4144 [20MR], S4265 [21MR], S4340, S4369 [25MR]

China, Republic of: commemoration of China Airlines purchase of Boeing aircraft, S4273 [21MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1923 [5FE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13044 [22OC]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S13004 [22OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13882 [4NO]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S7487 [5JN]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1533), S10661 [31JY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1581), S11034-S11036 [3SE]

———provide for access to business records by consumers who are victims of identity theft, S13876, S13882 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14491 [12NO]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for Genomes to Life Program (S. 682), S4280 [21MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (S. 1024), S5951 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11801 [23SE]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13787 [3NO]

———study preservation and interpretation of historic sites of the Manhattan Project for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 1687), S12199 [30SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11801 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13787 [3NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11335 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13114 [23OC]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13590 [30OC]

Education: encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (S. 1677), S12142 [29SE]

———establish strategic sectoral skills gap assessments, strategic skills gap action plans, and strategic training capacity enhancement seed grants (S. 1346), S8735 [26JN]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (S. 1348), S8735 [26JN]

———provide for training service and delivery innovation projects (S. 1347), S8735 [26JN]

Employment: dislocated worker assistance programs funding, S11335 [10SE]

———workforce training programs funding, S1409 [23JA], S4144 [20MR]

Enron Corp.: involvement in manipulation of California energy crisis, S15261, S15262 [20NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2404 [13FE], S14626 [12NO]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7815 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers (S. 1455), S9960 [25JY]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11512 [16SE]

Federal aid programs: reauthorize and improve LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and State Energy Conservation Programs, S7448 [5JN]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10126-S10133 [29JY], S10173, S10174, S10175, S10176, S10187 [30JY], S10529 [31JY]

———enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act (S. 681), S4277 [21MR]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13624, S13631 [30OC]

Firefighters: wildland firefighter safety funding, S13631 [30OC]

GAO: require study on costs and benefits of alternatives in environmental assessments and impact statements relative to hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13624 [30OC]

Holocaust: remembrance, S5480 [29AP]

Insurance: prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied, S8613, S8615, S8617 [26JN]

———prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied (S. 1300), S8244 [19JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394 [2OC]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (S. 152), S292 [14JA]

LIHEAP: funding, S1202, S1204 [21JA]

———provide guidelines for the release of contingency funds (S. 1761), S12891 [20OC]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S4265 [21MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15735, S15736 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8613, S8615, S8617 [26JN]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 1438), S9710 [22JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7745 [12JN]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5521, S5522 [30AP], S14626 [12NO]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15154 [19NO]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13557 [30OC], S14626 [12NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15149, S15154 [19NO], S15259, S15261, S15262 [20NO], S15329 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S10529 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7423, S7448 [5JN], S7679 [11JN], S7745 [12JN], S10126 [29JY], S10173, S10174, S10175, S10176, S10187 [30JY], S10478 [31JY]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S13998, S14000 [5NO], S15154 [19NO]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7423 [5JN]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S7679 [11JN], S13977 [5NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2404 [13FE], S5521 [30AP], S14625, S14626 [12NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14626 [12NO]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7099, S7100, S7103 [23MY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10126 [29JY], S10173, S10174, S10175, S10176, S10187 [30JY], S10478, S10529 [31JY]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (S. 421), S2538 [14FE]

Social Security: permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (S. 264), S1827 [30JA]

Suko, Lonny R.: nomination to be district judge, S9368 [15JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (S. 529), S3184 [5MR]

———make higher education more affordable, S6460 [15MY]

———permanently extend research and development credit, S6191, S6192, S6194 [14MY], S6412 [15MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6183, S6191, S6192, S6194 [14MY], S6412, S6460 [15MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4482 [27MR]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S10 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11379 [11SE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary, S13656 [30OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S6183 [14MY], S7099, S7100 [23MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1839), unanimous-consent request, S15956 [25NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), S14785 [12NO], S15178 [19NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), unanimous-consent request, S14785, S14786 [12NO], S14993 [18NO], S15178 [19NO]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S4340 [25MR]

Veterans Day: observance, S14389 [11NO]

Votes: position on missed, S5718 [5MY], S5759 [6MY]

Weaver, Jasmin: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, S2338 [12FE]

White Salmon River: designate a portion as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 1614), S11480 [15SE]

Work Force Investment Act: workforce training programs funding, S4369 [25MR]

Year of the Blues: observance, S7376 [4JN]

Statements

Research Equals Jobs Growth and Economic Growth: R&D Credit Coalition, S6192 [14MY]

Texts of

S. 1346, Sectoral Market Assessment for Regional Training Enhancement and Revitalization Act, S8736 [26JN]

S. 1347, provide for training service and delivery innovation projects, S8737 [26JN]

S. 1348, Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Clarification Act, S8737 [26JN]

S. 1438, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act, S9711 [22JY]

S. 1533, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S10662-S10665 [31JY]

S. 1581, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S11036-S11038 [3SE]

S. 1614, Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, S11480 [15SE]

Tributes

Jones, Quincy D., Jr., S7376 [4JN]

Roskelley, John and Jess, S6848 [21MY]

CAPE FOX CORP.

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (see S. 1354), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1899), H3571 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (S. 1354), S8747 [26JN]

Reports filed

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1899) (H. Rept. 108-313), H9477 [15OC]

Texts of

S. 1354, Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act, S8747-S8749 [26JN]

CAPE FOX LAND ENTITLEMENT ADJUSTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1354), S8725 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1354), S8747 [26JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1899) (H. Rept. 108-313), H9477 [15OC]

Texts of

S. 1354, provisions, S8747-S8749 [26JN]

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO

Remarks in Senate

Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge: dedication, S16089 [9DE]

CAPELLO, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E277 [25FE]

CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORP.

Remarks in Senate

University of Montana: Capital One Financial Corp., National Mascot of the Year award recipient, S3501 [11MR]

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

Articles and editorials

Countdown to Execution No. 300, S3404 [10MR]

DNA That Freed Man Leads to New Suspect; Killing—Kirk Bloodsworth, Convicted and Then Cleared in the Rape-Murder of a Child, Learns a Man He Knew in Prison Is Charged With the Crimes, S11751 [22SE]

Protection Racket—Congress Prepares To Fund the Anti-Death-Penalty Lobby, S14050 [5NO]

Review of DNA Clears Man Convicted of Rape, S3719 [13MR]

Tex. Execution Stayed at Last Minute—Supreme Court Considers Review, S3720 [13MR]

Tex. Lawmakers Probe Lab Over Reports of Tainted DNA Evidence, S3719 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H1902 [13MR]

Courts: temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 132), S133 [9JA]

Government: abolish under Federal law (see S. 402), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties for terrorist offenses resulting in death and deny Federal benefits to convicted terrorists (see S. 1604), S11349 [10SE]

Letters

Federal capital cases decision-making process: Senator Feingold, S3876 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (H. Con. Res. 93), E884 [7MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding from being used for the sentencing phase of Federal death penalty cases, H7315, H7316 [22JY]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (H. Con. Res. 26), H1913-H1915 [18MR], E518 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence, S3717-S3719 [13MR], S3874 [18MR]

———exonerations based on postconviction DNA testing, S11751 [22SE]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 132), S160 [9JA], S843 [15JA], S3875 [18MR]

Crime: capital punishment relative to racial discrimination, S3404 [10MR]

Government: abolish under Federal law (S. 402), S2475-S2477 [13FE]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (S. Con. Res. 26), S4181 [20MR], S5977 [8MY]

Illinois: decision by former Governor Ryan to pardon and commute sentences of death row inmates, S843 [15JA]

———decision by Governor Blagojevich to continue moratorium on capital punishment, S5532 [30AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties for terrorist offenses resulting in death and deny Federal benefits to convicted terrorists (S. 1604), S11240 [9SE]

Reports filed

Condemn the Practice of Execution by Stoning: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 26), S5538 [30AP]

Resolutions by organizations

Secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution: International Association of Chiefs of Police, S14278 [7NO]

Statements

Forced Labor, Organ Harvesting, and Capital Punishment in the People's Republic of China: Laogai Research Foundation, E1960 [2OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 26, condemn the practice of execution by stoning, H1913 [18MR]

S. 132, National Death Penalty Moratorium Act, S161-S164 [9JA]

S. 402, Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act, S2477 [13FE]

S. 1604, Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act, S11240 [9SE], S11351 [10SE]

S. Con. Res. 26, condemn the practice of execution by stoning, S4180 [20MR], S5978 [8MY]

CAPITO, SHELLEY MOORE (a Representative from West Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: provide grants for the preservation of historic courthouses (H.R. 1589), H5815 [24JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9479 [15OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H7020 [16JY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9282 [7OC]

———prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible enrollees under defense health care plans (see H.R. 3390), H10129 [29OC]

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H8381 [17SE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H12921 [8DE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H392 [11FE]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1903 [13MR]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

Coal: facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H4978 [4JN]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4529 [21MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H9214 [2OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

Crime: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H11652 [19NO]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H8382 [17SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5408 [16JN]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H3763 [7MY]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H9214 [2OC]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H2864 [7AP]

———increase interaccount transfers from business accounts and require the FRS to pay interest on certain reserves (see H.R. 758), H698 [13FE]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H1812 [12MR]

Financial Planning Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 176), H4012 [13MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H172 [27JA]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H2703 [2AP]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H3637 [1MY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see H.R. 2420), H10340 [4NO]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7618 [24JY]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H1954 [18MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H3052 [9AP]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 2327), H6265 [26JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Medicaid: permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1406), H2269 [20MR]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1955 [18MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3355 [11AP]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5174 [10JN]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see H.R. 2361), H5043 [5JN]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (see H. Res. 466), H12310 [21NO]

National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health: funding and implementation (see H. Con. Res. 186), H4368 [20MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H3572 [30AP]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H8491 [23SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7454 [23JY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H9614 [16OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H3571 [30AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H8284 [16SE]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H1682 [6MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H5929 [25JN]

———improve benefit computation formula for certain workers affected by changes in benefit computation rules (see H.R. 63), H5045 [5JN]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H268 [31JA]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3762 [7MY]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H5468 [17JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6264 [26JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H9214 [2OC]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow an income tax credit to holders of bonds issued to finance land and water reclamation of abandoned mine land areas (see H.R. 419), H218 [28JA]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H3355 [11AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1818), H4205 [15MY]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 1331), H1953 [18MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2864 [7AP]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H6348 [8JY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H1682 [6MR]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H3684 [6MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H7949 [4SE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9132 [1OC]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H324 [5FE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H5815 [24JN]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H8175 [10SE]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H10978 [6NO]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H8017 [5SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 3270), H12922 [8DE]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1812 [12MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1746 [11MR]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H8381 [17SE]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H243 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: eligibility for aviation incentive pay and hazardous duty pay for Reserve members who perform inactive-duty training (see H.R. 1728), H3301 [10AP]

———tribute to Jessica Lynch, the U.S. special operation forces who rescued her, and all U.S. and coalition forces engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Res. 182), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: provide grants for the preservation of historic courthouses (see H.R. 1589), H2819 [3AP]

Financial institutions: provide regulatory relief and improve productivity for insured depository institutions (see H.R. 1375), H2268 [20MR]

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: revise boundaries (see H.R. 3305), H9613 [16OC]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 38), H53 [7JA]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H4734 [22MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit (see H.R. 2324), H4976 [4JN]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1277 [25FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7113 [18JY]

Remarks

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (H. Res. 394), H10249 [4NO]

American Heart Month: observance, H1358 [26FE]

Armed Forces: tribute to women, E1064 [22MY]

Arvon, Manny: West Virginia School Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1748 [9SE]

Center for Rural Health Development: Dept. of the Treasury designation as a Community Development Financial Institution, E829 [1MY]

Charleston, WV: tribute to Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, H7114 [18JY]

Coal: prepayment of premium liability for coal industry health benefits, H3319 [11AP]

Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues: tribute to Women in Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, E1064 [22MY]

Consolidated Wood Products (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2255 [6NO]

GTR Labs, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2253 [6NO]

Hampshire County, WV: tribute to Hampshire County Cancer Coalition, E2180 [31OC]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1791 [12MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1821 [13MR]

HK Casting, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2250 [6NO]

Journal: question of approval, H2520 [1AP]

Kanawha Scales & Systems, Inc.: West Virginia Governor's Award for Excellence in Exporting recipient, E2229 [5NO]

Library Corp.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2251 [6NO]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H2591 [2AP]

Martinsburg, WV: anniversary of Shepherd Airfield, E1277 [17JN]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H3688 [7MY], H4790 [3JN]

———reform, H5179 [11JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H9488 [16OC], H11367 [18NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12245 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5415 [17JN]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E2180 [31OC]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H9288 [8OC]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 280), H10250, H10251 [4NO]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 3118), H10248 [4NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3319 [11AP]

Preiser Scientific, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H544 [13FE]

Rural areas: promote and improve access to health care services, H179 [28JA]

Spencer Veneer, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2230 [5NO]

Spring Creek Natural Foods (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2252 [6NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to West Virginia POW and MIA, E1560 [23JY]

Viking Pools, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2249 [6NO]

Walker Machinery Co.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2233 [5NO]

Tributes

Baltimore, Earnest E., E1748 [9SE]

Bowen, Robert E., E14 [8JA], E68 [27JA]

Douglas, Vicki, E611 [27MR]

Lutsy, Barry D., E2250 [6NO]

Peak, Raymond, E1194 [10JN]

CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Addresses

Days of Remembrance Commemoration: Elie Wiesel, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E1236 [13JN]

———Fred S. Zeidman, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E1239 [13JN]

———Ruth B. Mandel, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, E1241 [13JN]

Amendments

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (S. 535), S6566, S6568 [15MY]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16043, S16054 [25NO]

Appointments

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4730 [2AP], H2869, H2914 [8AP], H3411 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 61), S9959 [25JY] (see H. Con. Res. 264), H7785 [25JY]

Capitol Police: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 156), H3452 [29AP]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H9812 [21OC]

———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H705 [13FE]

Eisenhower, Dwight D.: placement of statue from the people of Kansas in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 84), H1681 [6MR]

Federal employees: eliminate inequities in retirement benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, Supreme Court members, and Capitol police (see H.R. 3267), H9375 [8OC]

Flag—U.S.: ensure a flag is furnished to drape the casket of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2710), H6603 [10JY]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers (see H.R. 101), H55 [7JA]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see S. 534), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 527), H274 [4FE]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (see S. 535), S3163 [5MR]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 53), H1333 [25FE]

History: establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 17), S3163 [5MR]

Holocaust: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (see H. Con. Res. 40), H704 [13FE]

House of Representatives: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the House Chamber (see H. Res. 67), H462 [12FE]

J. Strom Thurmond Capitol Visitor Center: designate (see H.R. 2661), H6347 [8JY]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E.: tribute (see S. Res. 94), S3882 [18MR]

Monuments and memorials: design and construct monument to commemorate contributions of minority women to women's suffrage and the participation of women in public life (see H. Con. Res. 261), H7785 [25JY]

———revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H321 [5FE]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 96), H1954 [18MR]

National Statuary Hall: permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents (see H.R. 3278), H9376 [8OC]

Pickle, William H.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 72), S3087 [4MR]

Quayle, Dan: authorize use of rotunda for unveiling of the portrait bust (see S. Con. Res. 63), S10971 [2SE]

Richard K. Armey Room: designate (see H. Res. 19), H60 [7JA]

Sacagawea: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue provided by North Dakota for display in National Statuary Hall (see H. Con. Res. 236), H6263 [26JN]

Senate: prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use (see S. Res. 178), S8300 [20JN]

———set standards for the naming of any part of the Senate wing of the Capitol Building Complex (see S. Res. 180), S8358 [23JN]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (see S. Res. 177), S8233 [19JN]

Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 128), H2472 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Architect of the Capitol: funding, H6432 [9JY]

———prohibit employing temporary workers for long periods without providing eligibility for employee benefits, H8813 [24SE]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (H. Con. Res. 264), E1658 [25JY]

Capitol Police: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 156), H3420-H3422 [29AP], E829 [1MY], E910 [9MY]

———funding, H6424 [9JY], H8802 [24SE]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7515 [24JY]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, H6424 [9JY], H8811, H8812 [24SE]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Eisenhower, Dwight D.: placement of statue from the people of Kansas in the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 84), H2283-H2287 [25MR]

Federal employees: eliminate inequities in retirement benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, Supreme Court members, and Capitol police (H.R. 3267), E2022 [8OC]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers (H.R. 101), E6 [8JA]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 53), H3701-H3703 [7MY]

Holocaust: remembrance, E1236, E1238 [13JN]

———use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 40), H1280-H1282 [25FE], E308 [27FE]

House of Representatives: authorize the taking of an official photograph in the House Chamber (H. Res. 67), H1280 [25FE]

Members of Congress: ensure elevators are accessible during floor votes, H5343 [12JN], H6382 [9JY]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 96), H3701, H3712 [7MY]

National Statuary Hall: permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents (H.R. 3278), E2013 [8OC]

Quayle, Dan: authorize use of rotunda for unveiling of the portrait bust (S. Con. Res. 63), H7995 [5SE]

Richard K. Armey Room: designate (H. Res. 19), H1709, H1710 [11MR], E499 [18MR]

Sacagawea: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue provided by North Dakota for display in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 236), H6711-H6713 [15JY]

Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (H. Con. Res. 128), H3985, H3986 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (S. Con. Res. 61), S9977 [25JY]

Capitol Police: anniversary, S5639 [1MY]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 156), S5615, S5616 [30AP]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S9857 [24JY]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, S9216 [10JY]

Champion Tree Project (organization): planting of sapling clone of white ash tree grown by George Washington at Mount Vernon, S5431 [28AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): moment of silence for crew, S1928 [5FE]

Eisenhower, Dwight D.: placement of statue from the people of Kansas in the Capitol (H. Con. Res. 84), S4590 [31MR]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (S. 535), S3189 [5MR], S6568 [15MY]

Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 53), S5978 [8MY]

Holocaust: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims (H. Con. Res. 40), S3909 [18MR]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E.: tribute (S. Res. 94), S3910 [18MR]

National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: authorizing use of Grounds (H. Con. Res. 96), S5978 [8MY]

Pickle, William H.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 72), S3068, S3069 [4MR]

Quayle, Dan: authorize use of rotunda for unveiling of the portrait bust (S. Con. Res. 63), S10985 [2SE]

Sacagawea: permit use of rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue provided by North Dakota for display in National Statuary Hall (H. Con. Res. 236), S9512, S9513 [16JY]

Senate: prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use (S. Res. 178), S8846 [27JN]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16053 [25NO]

Special Olympics: authorizing use of Grounds for torch relay (H. Con. Res. 128), S6568, S6569 [15MY]

Reports filed

Prohibit Removal of Works of Art, Historical Objects, or Exhibits From the Senate Wing of the Capitol or Any Senate Office Building for Personal Use: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 178), S8722 [26JN]

Richard K. Armey Room in the Capitol Building: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 19) (H. Rept. 108-29), H1688 [10MR]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 108-86), H3634 [1MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 96) (H. Rept. 108-87), H3634 [1MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 108-88), H3634 [1MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 40, use of the Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust, H1280 [25FE]

H. Con. Res. 53, use of Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H3701 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 84, placement of statue of Dwight D. Eisenhower from the people of Kansas in the Capitol, H2283 [25MR]

H. Con. Res. 96, use of Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H3701 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay, H3985 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 145, Capitol Police anniversary, H3421 [29AP]

H. Con. Res. 236, use of Capitol rotunda for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of Sacagawea provided by North Dakota for display in National Statuary Hall, H6711 [15JY]

H. Res. 19, Richard K. Armey Room in the Capitol Building, H1709 [11MR]

H. Res. 67, authorize the taking of an official photograph in the House Chamber, H1280 [25FE]

S. 535, Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Flag Memorial Act, S3189 [5MR], S6568 [15MY]

S. Con. Res. 17, establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol, S3202 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 61, tribute to Constantino Brumidi, S9977 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 63, use of Capitol rotunda for unveiling of the portrait bust of Dan Quayle, S10973, S10986 [2SE], H7995 [5SE]

S. Res. 72, election of William H. Pickle as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S3101 [4MR]

S. Res. 94, tribute to Alfonso E. Lenhardt, S3902, S3910 [18MR]

S. Res. 177, Senate Commission on Art selection of an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room, S8306 [20JN], S16054 [25NO]

S. Res. 178, prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use, S8246 [19JN], S8306 [20JN], S8846 [27JN]

S. Res. 180, set standards for the naming of any part of the Senate wing of the Capitol Building Complex, S8366 [23JN]

CAPITOL PAGES see Congress

CAPITOL POLICE see Congress

CAPLIN, MORTIMER

Addresses

Debt of Service, S14962 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14961 [17NO]

CAPO, PEDRO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E270 [13FE]

CAPPER, ROXANA

Proclamations

Tribute: Representative Ney, E805 [30AP]

CAPPS, DONALD AND BETTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1821 [17SE]

CAPPS, LOIS (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7619 [24JY], H7690 [25JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3309 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: authorize assistance for women and girls (see H.R. 1482), H5089 [9JN]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H10130 [29OC]

———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H4877 [3JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H7949 [4SE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3355 [11AP]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 3132), H9377 [8OC]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H9615 [16OC]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9131 [1OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H11359 [17NO]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1812 [12MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H11133 [7NO]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H3571 [30AP]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H4255 [19MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H5268 [11JN]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8222 [15SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9982 [28OC]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see H.R. 1501), H12311 [21NO]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness or salmon restoration areas and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area (see H.R. 3327), H12311 [21NO]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H138 [8JA]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H8017 [5SE]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1955 [18MR]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H3453 [29AP]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3762 [7MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H11702 [20NO]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3454 [29AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H9130 [1OC]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2311 [25MR]

Crime: provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4978 [4JN]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 320), H10131 [29OC]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H268 [31JA]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2312 [25MR]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H12311 [21NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 1034), H11702 [20NO]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H1902 [13MR]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4131 [14MY]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 865), H704 [13FE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H5046 [5JN]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H9982 [28OC]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3301 [10AP]

Education: oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5267 [11JN]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H2402 [26MR]

———require medically accurate factual information in any course material or instruction on human development and sexuality (see H.R. 802), H701 [13FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H12922 [8DE]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4369 [20MY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H10237 [30OC]

———ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H2587 [1AP]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1516 [4MR]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H8491 [23SE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1101), H4368 [20MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H461 [12FE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H5366 [12JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1642 [5MR]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H10340 [4NO]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

Firefighters: provide portal-to-portal compensation for wildland firefighters (see H.R. 2963), H9478 [15OC]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H5408 [16JN]

———establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6262 [26JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1747 [11MR]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2402 [26MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gehrig, Lou: recognize contributions in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H. Res. 278), H5408 [16JN]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H9738 [20OC]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H4529 [21MY]

Health: expand, intensify, and coordinate activities relative to research on autoimmune diseases in women (see H.R. 370), H170 [27JA]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———tribute to community organization of public access defibrillation programs (see H. Con. Res. 250), H11360 [17NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H9982 [28OC]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H11359 [17NO]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H12922 [8DE]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Housing: expand homeownership in States having high housing costs (see H.R. 3507), H11391 (see H.R. 3507), H11514 [18NO]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9812 [21OC]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H3453 [29AP]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7170 [18JY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H10130 [29OC]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H2401 [26MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2021), H3761 [7MY]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H7330 [22JY]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H1517 [4MR]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H7020 [16JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1516 [4MR]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H4528 [21MY]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9378 [8OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1466 [27FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H11651 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2000), H3760 [7MY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H700 [13FE]

———clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H8083 [9SE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H1461 [27FE]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H10130 [29OC]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———provide access to audiologists (see H.R. 2821), H7329 [22JY]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H3682 [6MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H463 [12FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (see H.R. 3034), H8285 [16SE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H5046 [5JN]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H2863 [7AP]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H5552 [18JN]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H5408 [16JN]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H1811 [12MR]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H3452 [29AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3454 [29AP]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

Owens, Wayne: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H60 [7JA]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H5089 [9JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 2323), H12921 [8DE]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H1901 [13MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1902 [13MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3453 [29AP]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H4739 [22MY]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H8083 [9SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H5815 [24JN]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 1551), H5929 [25JN]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (see H.R. 389), H171 [27JA]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9983 [28OC]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H9376 [8OC]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H463 [12FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H4740 [22MY]

Space policy: restore a vision for the human space flight program by instituting a series of incremental goals to facilitate scientific exploration of the universe (see H.R. 3057), H12311 [21NO]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H11702 [20NO]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H392 [11FE]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H9377 [8OC]

———encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H1813 [12MR]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see H.R. 727), H11133 [7NO]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H3857 [8MY]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7787 [25JY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H12921 [8DE]

———treat spaceports like airports under exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 644), H2473 [27MR]

———treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3043), H8906 [24SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Turkey: claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 87), H10130 [29OC]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (see H.R. 2459), H8284 [16SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H10237 [30OC]

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H9131 [1OC]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H706 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4529 [21MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H4205 [15MY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1908 [17MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H2822 [3AP]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H2822 [3AP]

Weapons: require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H11392 (see H.R. 1483), H11515 [18NO]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H3683 [6MY]

———protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H5815 [24JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———recognize the importance of sports in fostering leadership ability and success (see H. Res. 53), H323 [5FE]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H8951 [25SE]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11393 (see H. Res. 411), H11516 [18NO]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H11149 [12NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capital Construction Fund: provide for qualified withdrawals for fishermen leaving the industry and for the rollover to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 2360), H5043 [5JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants to local educational agencies to support purchase or lease and use of vending machines that offer healthy foods and beverages in schools (see H.R. 2225), H4734 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Montecito Water District in California (see H.R. 1648), H2863 [7AP]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see H.R. 2741), H6868 [15JY]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Health: strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

Iraq: tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

Medicare: impose minimum nurse staffing in participating hospitals (see H.R. 3656), H12918 [8DE]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H53 [7JA]

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks (see H.R. 1122), H1679 [6MR]

———require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see H.R. 3231), H9213 [2OC]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4203 [15MY]

Letters

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H9343 [8OC]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act: Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2483 [31MR]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, H2482 [31MR]

———W. Michael Scheld, Infectious Diseases Society of America, H2482 [31MR]

Lists

California 22d Congressional District arts programs, H6980 [16JY]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H10083 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10438 [5NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H9252 [7OC], H9336 [8OC]

Remarks

AARP: alleged conflict of interest relative to endorsement of Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage, H11495 [18NO]

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4928 [4JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9545 [16OC]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6980 [16JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1374 [26FE]

———deficit, H1374 [26FE], H2148 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2148 [20MR], H2843 [7AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), motion to instruct conferees, H2546 [1AP]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10095 [29OC]

Coastal Zone Management Act: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9336 [8OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H288 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4589 [22MY]

———study effects of perchlorate in drinking water on human beings, H4589 [22MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6771 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Montecito Water District in California (H.R. 1648), H11183 [17NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6980 [16JY], H7035 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6521, H6522 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H10519 [6NO], H11502 [18NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7690 [25JY]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (H. Con. Res. 94), H10303 [4NO]

Diseases: ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, H3583 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3583 [1MY]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2476, H2481, H2485, H2488 [31MR]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), H3339, H3340 [11AP]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H1374 [26FE]

Families and domestic relations: provide coverage of domestic violence screening and treatment under Maternal and Child Health Program, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H1478 [4MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: include construction activities in definition of oil and gas exploration and production relative to EPA stormwater discharge permits, H10523 [6NO]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6771 [15JY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7519 [24JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1825 [13MR]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5857 [25JN]

Medicare: eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to cancer drugs, H5959 [26JN]

———ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H10531 [6NO]

———improve reimbursement payments to physicians, H11495 [18NO]

———privatization, H10439, H10442, H10443 [5NO]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10531 [6NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5914 [25JN], H6099 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12265 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5955, H5959 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12238 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10439, H10442, H10443 [5NO], H10531 [6NO], H11495 [18NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5802 [24JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (H.R. 1622), H5802 [24JN]

———treatment of women, H5955 [26JN]

Middle East: hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, H5252 [11JN]

NIH: biomedical research funding, H6521 [10JY]

———funding, H10519 [6NO]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, H6522 [10JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3309, H3311, H3312, H3313 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9336, H9341, H9345 [8OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3090 [10AP], H3309, H3311, H3312, H3313 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11407 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9336, H9341, H9345 [8OC], H10095 [29OC], H10523 [6NO]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to health professions programs regarding the field of nursing, H1374 [26FE]

Public lands: limit Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to National Park Service areas, H7035 [17JY]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H485 [13FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H485 [13FE]

Schools: establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (H.R. 389), H1757 [12MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1399 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1399 [27FE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (H. Con. Res. 288), H11528 [19NO]

Senior citizens: nutrition programs funding, H11502 [18NO]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks, H7690 [25JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, H1374 [26FE], H2148 [20MR]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6771 [15JY]

Votes: position on missed, H9676 [17OC], H10509 [6NO], E974 [15MY], E2110 [21OC], E2177 [30OC]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5264 [11JN], H5811 [24JN], H5925 [25JN]

Tributes

Kennedy, Shirley, E167 [6FE]

Owens, Wayne, H30 [7JA]

Stanley, James M., E1683 [4SE]

CAPTIVE WILDLIFE SAFETY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1006), S15849, S15873 [24NO], H12866 [8DE]

Enact (S. 269), S13740 [31OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 269), S1813 [30JA]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1006), H11444-H11446 [18NO], H12866 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1006), S15872, S15873 [24NO]

Enact (S. 269), S1833 [30JA]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 269) (S. Rept. 108-172), S13133 [23OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1006) (H. Rept. 108-269), H8216 [11SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1006, provisions, H11444 [18NO]

S. 269, provisions, S1833 [30JA], S13740 [31OC]

CAPUANO, MICHAEL E. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Articles and editorials

Warriors Win Div. 4 State Championship, Jamie Pote, Cambridge (MA) Chronicle, E502 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H4877 [3JN]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H8905 [24SE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4978 [4JN]

Armed Forces: continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4528 [21MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1642 [5MR]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H2402 [26MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H2864 [7AP]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 264), H7785 [25JY]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H4877 [3JN]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7950 [4SE]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H9282 [7OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1902 [13MR]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H5268 [11JN]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H2271 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H2940 [8AP]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H3454 [29AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3355 [11AP]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Coast Guard: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (see H.R. 3374), H9981 [28OC]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

———increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H3305 [10AP]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H10457 [5NO]

Credit cards: require issuers to mail monthly statements at least 30 days before the due date of the next payment (see H.R. 1573), H2703 [2AP]

Crime: prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H11360 [17NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of Education: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

———study the suitability and feasibility of designating the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, in Greensboro, NC, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1869), H3452 [29AP]

Dept. of Transportation: require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H7950 [4SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 998), H4131 [14MY]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners when Dept. of Veterans Affairs physicians are unavailable (see H.R. 240), H172 [27JA]

———improve patient care and working conditions at the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 1951), H5815 [24JN]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H4979 [4JN]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H3762 [7MY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9478 [15OC]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7618 [24JY]

Drugs: prevent abuse of ``Ecstasy'' (see H.R. 2962), H7784 [25JY]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Education: oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1956 [18MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H323 [5FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H4528 [21MY]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H8491 [23SE]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8222 [15SE]

———support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H7781 [25JY]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H7329 [22JY]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1689 [10MR]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H7784 [25JY]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6262 [26JN]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1955 [18MR]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2864 [7AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Health: establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H3637 [1MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

House of Representatives: post all lobbying registrations and reports on the official public Internet site (see H. Res. 43), H244 [29JA]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H8950 [25SE]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9982 [28OC]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———increase the numerical limitation on the number of asylees whose status may be adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 82), H8082 [9SE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7618 [24JY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H3974 [9MY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H11360 [17NO]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H8491 [23SE]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5714 [23JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1958), H8382 [17SE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H2271 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1466 [27FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9214 [2OC]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4012 [13MY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3354 [11AP]

———improve access to advanced practice nurses (see H.R. 2295), H4787 [2JN]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3634 [1MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H3975 [9MY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H8175 [10SE]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see H.R. 941), H6271 [7JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3637 [1MY]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H3684 [6MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H2515 [31MR]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H10457 [5NO]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7785 [25JY]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H5814 [24JN]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 240), H4254 [19MY]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H9738 [20OC]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H12921 [8DE]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2193), H5714 [23JN]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 54), H1333 [25FE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4368 [20MY]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H323 [5FE]

Patriot's Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3304 [10AP]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4205 [15MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H8491 [23SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1517 [4MR]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 801), H1335 [25FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H11133 [7NO]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 172), H172 [27JA]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H463 [12FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1467 [27FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

States: provide incentives to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services and to create more flexibility in use of existing transportation funds (see H.R. 2914), H7782 [25JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———ensure employees retain hospital insurance tax exemption relative to consolidation of a political subdivision with the State (see H.R. 2105), H4130 [14MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H4788 [2JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H3637 [1MY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H8949 [25SE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H9214 [2OC]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4255 [19MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain stipends paid from a State program to volunteer workers who have attained age 60 (see H.R. 2104), H4130 [14MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 2103), H4130 [14MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H9214 [2OC]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H8083 [9SE]

Terrorism: detain U.S. citizens or residents that are members of or cooperated with al-Qaeda in terrorist acts against the U.S. (see H.R. 1029), H1682 [6MR]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H12921 [8DE]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H9983 [28OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 73), H392 [11FE]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5408 [16JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H392 [11FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H12922 [8DE]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H243 [29JA]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H3354 [11AP]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 212), H5929 [25JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 3543), H11700 [20NO]

Courts: provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs (see H.R. 1786), H3351 [11AP]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H3973 [9MY]

Health: increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see H.R. 2628), H6262 [26JN]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H462 [12FE]

Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Res. 194), H3304 [10AP]

Taxation: apply the harbor maintenance tax to certain ports that import cargo exceeding a certain amount per year (see H.R. 2564), H5713 [23JN]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2470 [27MR]

Letters

Continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents: by, S3895 [18MR]

Remarks

American Heart Month: observance, E301 [27FE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9667 [17OC]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, E798 [29AP]

Black History Month: observance, E321 [27FE]

Burma: human rights violations, E1040 [21MY]

Cambridge, MA: anniversary of Bisuteki Japanese Steakhouse, E962 [15MY]

———tribute to Matignon High School boys' basketball team, E593 [27MR]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 593), E144 [6FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, E1644 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6282 [8JY]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (H.R. 2053), E917 [9MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), E1650 [25JY]

Health: increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (H. Res. 142), E464 [13MR]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (H.R. 3038), E1971 [2OC]

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: observance, E970 [15MY]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (H.R. 2628), E1391 [27JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6119 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12288 [21NO]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (H. Res. 240), E1554 [22JY]

North Cambrigde, MA: tribute to Matignon High School boys' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H491 [13FE]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea, E299 [27FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1421 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1421 [27FE]

Somerville, MA: anniversary of raising of first U.S. flag on Prospect Hill, E22 [8JA]

———tribute to Somerville Museum ``Lost Theatres of Somerville'' exhibit, E566 [25MR]

Sudan: human rights violations (H. Res. 194), H6889 [16JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 227), H3886 [9MY]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (H.R. 1466), E596 [27MR]

Votes: position on missed, H673 [13FE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (H. Res. 199), H5852 [25JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1635 [5MR]

Tributes

Connolly, John M., E1903 [25SE]

Doherty, Gerard F., E595 [27MR]

Garrison, James P., E968 [15MY]

Harris, Mary, E143 [6FE]

Kelly Gay, Dorothy, E1010 [21MY]

Lund, Fred, E825 [1MY]

O'Neill, Mildred A., H9263 [7OC]

Tiant, Luis, E872 [6MY]

CARBONE, WILLIAM H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E3 [8JA]

CARD, ANDREW H., JR. (White House Chief of Staff)

Letters

Florida process for selection of Federal judicial nominees, S3669 [13MR]

CARDENAS, ALBERTO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E35 [8JA]

CARDENAS, BOB

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to pilots, H1631-H1635 [5MR]

CARDILLO, CLEMENT

Remarks in House

Paterson, NJ: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Man of the Year award recipient, E2296 [14NO]

CARDIN, BENJAMIN L. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4163 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H530 [13FE]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8326 [17SE]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H5549 [18JN]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H7170 [18JY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H11651 [19NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9479 [15OC]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H4877 [3JN]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Business and industry: permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see H.R. 2968), H7784 [25JY]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2401 [26MR]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H5266 [11JN]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see H.R. 3182), H8949 [25SE]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1695), H5929 [25JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H9812 [21OC]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H6465 [9JY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12307 [21NO]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H4738 [22MY]

———require increased activities regarding Diamond-Blackfan anemia (see H.R. 2456), H9214 [2OC]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3641 [5MY]

Djindjic, Zoran: assassination of Serbian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 149), H2704 [2AP]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (see H.J. Res. 52), H3354 [11AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

———express that changes to Title IX athletics policies contradict the spirit of athletic equality and gender parity and should not be implemented, and that Title IX should be kept intact (see H. Res. 137), H2312 [25MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5267 [11JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4206 [15MY]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H392 [11FE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H5814 [24JN]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H7787 [25JY]

Foreign trade: amend trade laws to address import crises (see H.R. 2365), H5175 [10JN]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H8176 [10SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 2504), H12311 [21NO]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7840 [3SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4368 [20MY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H4876 [3JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H6348 [8JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10978 [6NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H11652 [19NO]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H9377 [8OC]

Medicaid: permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1406), H2269 [20MR]

Medicare: coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 2182), H4978 [4JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H1954 [18MR]

———improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (see H.R. 841), H703 [13FE]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H3453 [29AP]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8906 [24SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H4205 [15MY]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3974 [9MY]

NIH Police: establish (see H.R. 2276), H4737 [22MY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2801), H9131 [1OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H705 [13FE]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H5268 [11JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4255 [19MY]

———reform (see H.R. 1776), H3351 [11AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4012 [13MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H1902 [13MR]

Public welfare programs: expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H4978 [4JN]

Russia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 1224), H1810 [12MR]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9983 [28OC]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H7618 [24JY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7950 [4SE]

———improve the administration of unemployment taxes and benefits (see H.R. 3463), H10977 [6NO]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H1642 [5MR]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H4788 [2JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4788 [2JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H701 [13FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3637 [1MY]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H9377 [8OC]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax protections and simplification (see H.R. 1661), H2937 [8AP]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 3527), H11650 [19NO]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit to the health insurance costs paid by former employers (see H.R. 3601), H12307 [21NO]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4978 [4JN]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H8284 [16SE]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H242 [29JA]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H1396 [26FE]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1894), H3570 [30AP]

———promote, protect, and clarify status of professional employer organizations (see H.R. 2178), H4527 [21MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H703 [13FE]

———provide an incentive to preserve affordable housing in multifamily housing units which are sold or exchanged (see H.R. 3485), H11149 [12NO]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H2514 [31MR]

———provide credits for constructing energy efficient homes or improving existing homes (see H.R. 1459), H2470 [27MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4877 [3JN]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H11392 (see H.R. 1056), H11515 [18NO]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H9687 [17OC]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1890), H3570 [30AP]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H2863 [7AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9213 [2OC] (see H.R. 3568), H12306 [21NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H8284 [16SE]

Water: establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H2585 [1AP]

Education: tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3304 [10AP]

Medicare: improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2310 [25MR]

———prohibit health care providers from charging membership or extraneous fees as a prerequisite to service to a patient (see H.R. 2423), H5265 [11JN]

———reform (see H.R. 26), H52 [7JA]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see H.R. 2361), H5043 [5JN]

SSI: increase incentives for working, saving, and pursuing an education (see H.R. 2187), H4527 [21MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 19), H52 [7JA]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 445), H11391 (see H. Res. 445), H11515 [18NO]

Letters

Administration policies to help alleviate poverty: several faith-based organizations, H5186 [11JN]

Make normal trade relations status with Yugoslavia conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: Goran Svilanovic, H1589 [5MR]

Motions

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4165 [15MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H550 [13FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4623 [22MY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 473), H12763 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12182 [21NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), H10160 [30OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12182 [21NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9621, H9664 [17OC]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), Senate amendments, H10370 [5NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2232 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status, H11828 [20NO]

Baltimore, MD: Gwynns Falls stream ecosystem restoration funding, H8838 [24SE]

Black/Jewish Forum of Baltimore, Inc.: anniversary, E1985 [7OC]

Budget: deficit, H4540 [22MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2196 [20MR]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2363 [26MR]

Children and youth: reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), H9303 [8OC]

Civic Works, Inc.: anniversary, E1686 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H286 [5FE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7150 [18JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for recommended base closures and realignments, H6303 [8JY]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), Senate amendment, H12861, H12862 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11002 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6303 [8JY]

Dept. of HHS: Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, H6533 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6533 [10JY]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2490 [31MR]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7959 [5SE]

Djindjic, Zoran: assassination of Serbian Prime Minister, H1755 [12MR]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (H.J. Res. 52), H9239 [7OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5505 [18JN]

Employee Benefit Research Institute: anniversary, E1735 [9SE]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), motion to recommit, H3817 [8MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7414 [23JY]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1588 [5MR]

IRS: protect taxpayers and ensure accountability (H.R. 1528), H5531 [18JN]

Laurel, MD: Oak Hill juvenile detention center funding, H7959 [5SE]

Medicare: improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (H.R. 1422), E574 [25MR]

———privatization, H8185 [10SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6082 [26JN], H10160 [30OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12250 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H8185 [10SE]

Murray, Eddie: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H7622 [25JY], E1604 [25JY]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4165 [15MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (H. Res. 229), H4154 [15MY]

Ober/Kaler (law firm): anniversary, E1920 [30SE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (H. Con. Res. 49), H5844 [25JN]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), H9298 [8OC]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4067 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (H. Res. 230), H4036 [14MY]

Public welfare programs: extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), H8817, H8818 [24SE]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), Senate amendment, H9009, H9010, H9011 [30SE]

———extend waivers for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give States the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs, H9009, H9010 [30SE]

———increase child care programs funding, H550, H551 [13FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2350), H5186, H5188, H5189 [11JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H474, H477, H542, H545, H548 [13FE], H8817, H8818 [24SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H550, H551 [13FE]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (H.R. 1813), H11549 [19NO]

Serbia: make foreign aid conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, H7414 [23JY]

Taxation: end abusive tax sheltering activities by corporations, H8317 [17SE]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H5336 [12JN]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (H.R. 3521), H11828 [20NO]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5336 [12JN]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8317, H8338, H8340, H8341, H8342, H8344 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H2196 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3916 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), motion to instruct conferees, H4540 [22MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), H1966 [19MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1664), H3002, H3003 [9AP]

———treatment of trade adjustment assistance health insurance tax credits for workers negatively impacted by trade, H5531 [18JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H89 [8JA]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (H. Con. Res. 27), H338 [11FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H3817 [8MY], H4036 [14MY], H4165 [15MY], H11828 [20NO], H12182 [21NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system, H12763, H12861 [8DE]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 1652), H4154 [15MY], H4532 [22MY], H10160 [30OC]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4613, H4614, H4616, H4617, H4618, H4619, H4620 [22MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), consideration (H. Res. 248), H4565 [22MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), motion to recommit, H4623 [22MY]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H11002 [7NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8838 [24SE]

Yugoslavia: make normal trade relations status conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, H1588 [5MR]

Tributes

Carpenter, Letty L., E227 [13FE]

Rapoport, Morton L., E1923 [30SE]

Stein, Dana M., E1686 [4SE]

Williams, Timothy T., E627 [31MR]

CARDINAL KUNG FOUNDATION

Statements

Persecution of the Underground Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China, E1943 [1OC]

CARDONE, KATHLEEN

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S10027 [28JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

CARDOZA, DENNIS A. (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H1516 [4MR]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9213 [2OC]

———ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas (see H.R. 1659), H3454 [29AP]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12321 [25NO]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3684 [6MY]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9478 [15OC]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H9982 [28OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1812 [12MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H706 [13FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H463 [12FE]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see H.R. 586), H5663 [19JN]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8083 [9SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7950 [4SE]

Business and industry: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (see H.R. 2908), H7781 [25JY]

C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant, Byron, CA: designate (see H.R. 3467), H10977 [6NO]

California: establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (see H.R. 3486), H11149 [12NO]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H10130 [29OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H9819 [24OC]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H3637 [1MY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H5815 [24JN]

China, People's Republic of: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H5367 [12JN]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

———prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H5714 [23JN]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11703 [20NO]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H5268 [11JN]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H4368 [20MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H8904 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H3975 [9MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 3539), H12922 [8DE]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H7618 [24JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1095), H1903 [13MR] (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H4978 [4JN]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior: implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10978 [6NO]

———prohibit implementation of any Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services Commission recommendation for one year following submission (see H.R. 3440), H11134 [7NO]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2132 [19MR]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Diseases: prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7170 [18JY]

Drugs: establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H5045 [5JN]

Education: improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5814 [24JN]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H3355 [11AP]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H12311 [21NO]

———authorize use of funds for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relative to development and implementation of phase II of storm water program (see H.R. 3528), H12922 [8DE]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see H. Res. 252), H4738 [22MY]

FCC: invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5665 [19JN]

Federal employees: provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H2587 [1AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2789), H7226 [21JY]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H6603 [10JY]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H1955 [18MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1682 [6MR]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H1955 [18MR]

Foreign policy: waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H172 [27JA]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H7455 [23JY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse (see H.R. 1274), H1901 [13MR]

Health: promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H5814 [24JN]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see H.R. 1386), H2823 [3AP]

Health care professionals: promote careers in nursing and diversity in the nursing workforce (see H.R. 920), H9282 [7OC]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4368 [20MY]

Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 819), H5408 [16JN]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4877 [3JN]

———permit States to require insurance companies to disclose Armenia genocide-era insurance information (see H.R. 3323), H10130 [29OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H9687 [17OC]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H7020 [16JY]

———human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H4012 [13MY]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H10238 [30OC] (see H. Con. Res. 332), H11701 [20NO]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H7020 [16JY]

———require abatement of interest on erroneous tax refund checks without regard to the size of the refund (see H.R. 1756), H3303 [10AP]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H7020 [16JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1396 [26FE]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H4131 [14MY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H3974 [9MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H4978 [4JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———provide prescription drug coverage and make improvements in payment for rural providers (see H.R. 2606), H5928 [25JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3975 [9MY]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H5664 [19JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1955 [18MR]

Middle East: condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H5815 [24JN]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11393 (see H.R. 3459), H11516 [18NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (see H.R. 3219), H9982 [28OC]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H2515 [31MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H5552 [18JN]

National Parks Institute: establish (see H.R. 1289), H1901 [13MR]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2473 [27MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H3304 [10AP]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9813 [21OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H9812 [21OC]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H1466 [27FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4255 [19MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2515 [31MR]

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (see H.R. 1273), H1901 [13MR]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H9478 [15OC]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H12312 [21NO]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1396 [26FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2132 [19MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3858 [8MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H9738 [20OC]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H9377 [8OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H6465 [9JY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H5408 [16JN]

———expand renewable resources production tax credit to include additional forms of renewable energy and expand investment tax credit to include equipment used to produce electricity from renewable resources (see H.R. 991), H3053 [9AP]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H706 [13FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H8284 [16SE]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2586 [1AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9982 [28OC]

———provide a credit for qualifying clean technology engines (see H.R. 2838), H7454 [23JY]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H3355 [11AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4528 [21MY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles used by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 185), H2586 [1AP]

———treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3043), H8176 [10SE]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H5089 [9JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H3305 [10AP]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H6603 [10JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H11392 (see H.R. 1919), H11515 (see H.R. 2511), H11392 (see H.R. 2511), H11516 [18NO]

———continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 36), H1641 [5MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1812 [12MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1396 [26FE]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3355 [11AP]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H8284 [16SE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1641 [5MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H11360 [17NO]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H4203 [15MY]

Iraq: express concern for status of the Assyrian people in post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 272), H5366 [12JN]

Taxation: provide a credit for qualified clean-fuel vehicles used in certain ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2865), H7615 [24JY]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H10428 [5NO], H10528 [6NO]

Remarks

California: tribute to Portuguese Education Foundation of Central California, E2410 [22NO]

Ceres, CA: anniversary of Ceres High School Future Farmers of America (organization), E1121 [4JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10077 [29OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (H.R. 3157), H11168 [17NO]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5110 [10JN]

Foster, Max and Verda: California Poultry Federation Pioneer Award recipients, E1858 [23SE]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5861, H5865 [25JN]

———U.S. policy, H8494 [24SE]

Medicare: ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H10528, H10529, H10532, H10533, H10534 [6NO]

———privatization, H9783 [21OC], H10440 [5NO]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10528, H10529, H10531, H10532, H10533, H10534 [6NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9783 [21OC], H10440 [5NO], H10528, H10529, H10531, H10532, H10533, H10534 [6NO]

Mitchem, Kenneth E.: Stanislaus Medical Society John Darroch Memorial Award recipient, E1111 [3JN]

Modesto, CA: anniversary of Mape's Ranch, E1339 [24JN]

National security: homeland security funding, H2446 [27MR]

Schuchert, Sharon: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, E2234 [5NO]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7998 [5SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H7998 [5SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H4100 [14MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), H9407 [15OC]

Votes: position on missed, H1523 [5MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2467 [27MR], H4128 [14MY]

Tributes

Azevedo, John V., E394 [7MR]

Brown, Nuel, E811 [30AP]

Carlson, Gary T., E101 [29JA]

Chavez, Edward J., E2177 [30OC]

Chen Shui-bian, E1125 [4JN]

Crookham, Sybil N., E390 [7MR]

Hallman, Max, E876 [6MY]

Hammar, Mike, Sr., E1921 [30SE]

Johnson, Frank, E1719 [5SE]

Lyons, William E., Jr., E2426 [23NO]

Matos, Larry A., E2406 [22NO]

Piro, Lazar C., E1124 [4JN]

Tilley, Bill K., E1262 [16JN]

Wood, I.W. (Spud) and Mary, E1502 [17JY]

Xia Chia Xiong, E1717 [5SE]

CARE ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 476), S4975 [8AP], S5094 [9AP]

Letters

SEC authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws: Harvey L. Pitt, SEC, S4947 [8AP]

Lists

North Dakota organizations that have endorsed the charitable individual retirement account rollover, S4946 [8AP]

Motions

Enact (S. 476), S5011 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of HHS: Social Services Block Grant funding, S5015, S5016 [9AP]

Enact (S. 476), S4930-S4949 [8AP], S5007-S5044 [9AP], S5154 [10AP], S12439 [3OC]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S4870-S4872 [3AP]

Investments: establish individual development accounts for certain individuals and families, S4941 [8AP]

SEC: provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws, S4946-S4948 [8AP]

Taxation: capital gains treatment on sale or exchange of land or water interest to nonprofit entities for charitable purposes, S5008-S5012 [9AP]

———require chief executive officers of corporations to sign tax returns, S5043 [9AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions, S4945 [8AP]

Women: maternity homes funding, S4941 [8AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 476) (S. Rept. 108-11), S2919 [27FE]

Surveys

Social Services Block Grant: United Way, S5015 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 476, provisions, S5020-S5043 [9AP]

CAREY, ADAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2501 [8DE]

Statements

Youth Worker Protection Act: Maggie Carey, E2501 [8DE]

CAREY, JOHN

Articles and editorials

Taming the Oil Beast, S7569-S7571 [10JN]

CAREY, MAGGIE

Statements

Youth Worker Protection Act, E2501 [8DE]

CAREY, PATRICIA BROOKS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E58 [8JA]

CAREY, PAULETTE

Remarks in Senate

VFW: National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

CARGILL INC.

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH: tribute to International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local No. 436, E839 [1MY]

CARGO TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Aviation; Merchant Marine Industry; Railroads; Shipping Industry; Transportation

Amendments

Aviation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S5929, S5974 [8MY]

Federal Maritime Commission: authorize appropriations (S. 1244), S12023 [25SE]

Railroads: revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S15987, S16041 [25NO]

Articles and editorials

New Airport Profiling, S5933 [8MY]

Traditional Coast Guard Duties Suffer, Study Says, S4679 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H699 [13FE]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR] (see S. 1657), S11988 [25SE] (see H.R. 1049), H1514 [4MR] (see H.R. 3262), H9375 [8OC]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (see S. 165), S848 [15JA] (see S. 208), S1479 [23JA]

———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 1103), H1641 [5MR] (see H.R. 2455), H5365 [12JN]

Coast Guard: prohibit a vessel with a ballast water tank from entering the Great Lakes if a certain capacity of the tank contains ballast water (see H.R. 3122), H8381 [17SE]

Crime: coordinate cargo theft crime data collection and make improvements relating to cargo theft prevention (see H.R. 3563), H11701 [20NO]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to evaluate and demonstrate the operation of radiation detection systems for use at seaports (see S. 193), S1144 [17JA]

Dept. of Transportation: administration of cargo preference laws (see S. 143), S230 [13JA]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: require payment of at least the minimum wage to certain drivers for all hours worked as a condition of exempting such drivers from overtime requirements (see H.R. 3174), H8905 [24SE]

Federal Maritime Commission: authorize appropriations (see S. 1244), S7718 [11JN]

Great Lakes: prohibit vessels from discharging ballast water that contains nonindigenous aquatic species and treat such water, and its sediments, using the most effective and efficient methods available (see H.R. 989), H1462 [27FE]

Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus: recognize goals and objectives (see H. Res. 156), H2270 [20MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H704 [13FE]

Maritime Administration: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1262), S7876 [13JN]

Merchant Marine Act: amend to allow transportation of certain agricultural goods and livestock in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2847), H7615 [24JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2846), H7615 [24JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2845), H7615 [24JY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1147), S7134 [23MY] (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2193), H4527 [21MY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see S. 746), S4557 [31MR] (see H.R. 2376), H5044 [5JN] (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 2924), H7782 [25JY]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (see S. 1961), S15975 [25NO]

Roads and highways: vehicle weight and width limits (see H.R. 1248), H1811 [12MR]

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1010), H1463 [27FE] (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see S. 559), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1179), H1743 [11MR]

Tariff: log forwarders used as motor vehicles for the transport of goods (see H.R. 3576), H12306 [21NO]

Taxation: apply the harbor maintenance tax to certain ports that import cargo exceeding a certain amount per year (see S. 1310), S8357 [23JN] (see H.R. 2564), H5713 [23JN]

———inclusion of income only from aircraft and certain vessels transporting petroleum and related products in foreign base company shipping income (see S. 1361), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 772), H699 [13FE]

Transportation: authorize funds for highway safety programs, motor carrier safety programs, hazardous materials transportation safety program, and boating safety programs (see S. 1978), S15975 [25NO]

———establish a goods movement program to improve the productivity, security, and safety of freight transportation gateways (see H.R. 3398, 3398), H10129 [29OC]

———establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (see S. 1535), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3112), H8380 [17SE]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H7782 [25JY]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H1515 [4MR]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 871), H1331 [25FE]

Letters

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Kurt Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, S11167 [5SE]

Messages

Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol to Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment: President Bush, S14076 [5NO]

Remarks in House

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (H.R. 1049), H1475 [4MR]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (H.R. 3262), E2008 [8OC]

———improve air cargo security (H.R. 1103), H1607 [5MR]

———require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H5776-H5779 [24JN], H8795-H8802 [24SE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to overhaul, repair, or maintain naval vessels in shipyards outside the U.S. or Guam, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize issuance of port security grants, H10402 [5NO]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (H.R. 1617), H2912 [8AP], H5159 [10JN]

Economy: investment in surface transportation infrastructure and in rail and passenger transit industries, H40 [7JA]

Harris County, TX: Freight Rail Transportation Corridor and Urban Mobility Program funding, H7860 [4SE]

Law enforcement: create an all-inclusive database that will allow State and local law enforcement officials to coordinate reports of cargo theft, H11162 [17NO]

Merchant Marine Act: amend to allow transportation of certain agricultural goods and livestock in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2847), E1593 [25JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2846), E1593 [25JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2845), E1593 [25JY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], H5762-H5764, H5770, H5798 [24JN], E584 [26MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 2193), E1041 [21MY]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (H.R. 2924), E1638 [25JY]

Safety: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce, H4210 [19MY]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (H.R. 1179), E442 [12MR]

Transportation: establish a goods movement program to improve the productivity, security, and safety of freight transportation gateways (H.R. 3398), H11508 [18NO], E2260 [6NO]

———establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (H.R. 3112), E1832 [17SE]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (H.R. 1070), E354 [4MR]

U.S. Merchant Marine: tribute, E882 [7MY], E1584 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Anchorage, AK: support transit of certain air cargo, S7819 [12JN], S15388 [21NO]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S3721 [13MR], S7799 [12JN]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 516), S3165 [5MR]

———allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 1657), S12022 [25SE], S14378 [10NO]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S850, S851 [15JA], S3721 [13MR], S5929-S5939 [8MY], S5993 [9MY]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 208), S1483 [23JA]

Dept. of Defense: C-5 Airlifter Program funding, S9533-S9536 [17JY]

Federal Maritime Commission: authorize appropriations (S. 1244), S7730 [11JN], S12023 [25SE]

Fedex Corp.: tribute to use of hybrid vehicles, S7130 [23MY]

Maritime Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1262), S7877 [13JN]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1358, S1359 [22JA], S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1147), S7145 [23MY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1587), S11162-S11164 [5SE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers, S10605 [31JY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports, S9847 [24JY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (S. 746), S4570-S4572 [31MR], S11381 [11SE]

———provide research and development grants to improve security for U.S. seaports, S1062-S1064 [16JA], S1104, S1105 [17JA]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (S. 919), S5378, S5379 [11AP]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S15986, S16002-S16004 [25NO]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (S. 559), S3317 [6MR]

Taxation: inclusion of income only from aircraft and certain vessels transporting petroleum and related products in foreign base company shipping income (S. 1361), S8757 [26JN]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (S. 1535), S10666 [31JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S14076 [5NO]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (S. 1325), S8444 [24JN]

Reports filed

Air Cargo Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 165) (S. Rept. 108-38), S5433 [28AP]

Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1244) (S. Rept. 108-120), S10616 [31JY]

Maritime Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1262) (S. Rept. 108-184), S13802 [3NO]

Surface Transportation Safety Reauthorization Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1978) (S. Rept. 108-215), S15975 [25NO]

Summaries

Railroad Competition Act (H.R. 2924), E1639 [25JY]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Hollings Amendment on Seaport Security, S4684 [2AP]

Texts of

S. 165, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, S5936-S5939 [8MY]

S. 516, Arming Cargo Pilots Against Terrorism Act, S3165 [5MR]

S. 559, Commercial Driver's License Devolution Act, S3318 [6MR]

S. 746, Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act, S4572-S4577 [31MR]

S. 1244, Federal Maritime Commission appropriations, S12024 [25SE]

S. 1262, Maritime Administration appropriations, S7878-S7881 [13JN]

S. 1361, Restore Access to Foreign Trade (RAFT) Act, S8757 [26JN]

S. 1535, National Highway Borders and Trade Act, S10667 [31JY]

S. 1587, Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11164-S11167 [5SE]

S. 1657, allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft, S14378 [10NO]

S. 1961, American Railroad Revitalization, Investment, and Enhancement (ARRIVE 21) Act of the 21st Century, S15989-S16002 [25NO]

CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, H6274 [8JY]

Caribbean nations: economic integration, E1562 [23JY]

Reports

Caribbean Nations' Economic Integration: Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1562 [23JY]

CARIBBEAN NATIONS

Amendments

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4910, S4914 [7AP]

Articles and editorials

Castro Shows He Is Still a Brutal Tyrant, E798 [29AP]

Congress' Message on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Congressional Resolve on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Havana Club, S13657 [30OC]

Lift Ban on Cuba Travel, S13657 [30OC]

Why the Crackdown in Cuba?, E771 [12AP]

Bills and resolutions

Barbados: override income tax treaty (see H.R. 3121), H8381 [17SE]

Cuba: allow the financing of agricultural sales (see H.R. 187), H58 [7JA]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see S. Res. 97), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

———encourage multilateral cooperation and authorize a program of assistance to facilitate a peaceful transition (see S. 1089), S6707 [20MY]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE] (see H. Res. 164), H2401 [26MR]

———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 188), H58 [7JA] (see H.R. 1698), H3051 [9AP]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S2457 [13FE]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

———make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

Dept. of State: enter into negotiations with Cuba to establish cooperation on illicit narcotics control efforts (see H.R. 1432), H2311 [25MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H1641 [5MR]

Diseases: authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (see H.R. 1857), H3451 [29AP]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1031), H1464 [27FE]

———express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 471), H12310 [21NO]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10129 [29OC]

Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act: amend (see H.R. 3238), H9213 [2OC]

Haitian-American Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 241), H4255 [19MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to Caribbean-born immigrants (see H.R. 2364), H5043 [5JN]

Trade Act: ensure that countries keep intellectual property protections current with technology, establish petition process for claims against Caribbean Basin trade partners, and correct certain investigative mechanisms (see S. 1911), S15287 [20NO]

Letters

Human rights in Cuba: Ray Flynn, E1353 [25JN]

Include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: several ambassadors, S6483 [15MY]

International HIV/AIDS pandemic: Congressional Black Caucus, E409 [7MR]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Lists

Imprisoned Cuban independent journalists, H2816 [3AP]

Imprisoned Cuban pro-democracy activists, H2816 [3AP]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Bush, S2916 [27FE], H1440 [27FE]

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (organization): anniversary, H6274 [8JY]

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H11858-H11861 [20NO], E1583 [24JY], E1862 [23SE], E1919 [30SE], E2001 [8OC], E2055 [16OC], E2114 [21OC], E2160 [30OC], E2220 [4NO], E2310 [17NO], E2418 [22NO]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5269, H5270 [12JN], H7023 [17JY]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (H. Con. Res. 125), E745 [11AP]

———condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

———human rights violations, H2374 [26MR], H2811, H2815-H2818 [3AP], H3345 [11AP], H7773 [25JY], E1352 [25JN]

———lift certain restrictions on remittances to Cuban nationals, H8037-H8039 [9SE]

———lift trade embargo, H8034 [9SE], E711 [9AP]

———lift travel restrictions, H6864 [15JY], H7859 [4SE], H8027-H8036 [9SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753 [10SE], E1925 [30SE]

———political reform, E1855 [23SE]

———support Varela Project proposed referendum on political reform, H370 [11FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti, H2793, H2794 [3AP]

———direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (H.R. 1108), H3558, H3562-H3564 [30AP]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H1623 [5MR], E409 [7MR]

———authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (H.R. 1857), E794 [29AP]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, H6821, H6822 [15JY]

Economic integration, E1562 [23JY]

Garcia Paneque, Jose L.: detention by Cuban government, E1811 [16SE]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to HIV/AIDS epidemic, H3558-H3564 [30AP]

———duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (H.R. 1031), H3562, H3564 [30AP]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (H.R. 3386), E2173 [30OC]

Haitian-American Heritage Month: establish (H. Res. 241), H4220, H4221, H4243 [19MY]

Immigration: treatment of Haitian refugees, H3559 [30AP]

Inter-American Foundation: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1625 [25JY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: accelerate eligibility for assistance for certain developing countries, H6785-H6788 [15JY]

New York, NY: tribute to Dominican Day Parade, E1604, E1615 [25JY]

Pan American Games: tribute, E1602, E1616 [25JY]

Territories: increase personal duty exemptions, H1588 [5MR]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary, E1623 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4817 [3AP], S5317 [11AP]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4914 [7AP], S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———human rights violations, S5847 [7MY]

———human rights violations (S. Res. 62), S2610 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions, S9440 [16JY]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (S. 403), S2478 [13FE]

———lift travel restrictions, S9367 [15JY], S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC], S12909 [21OC], S13079-S13087 [23OC], S13656 [30OC], S14470-S14472, S14750 [12NO]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 950), S5595-S5597 [30AP], S6250 [14MY], S16109 [9DE]

———proposed referendum on political reform, S4949, S4950 [8AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control fining of Joan Slote for bicycle travel through Cuba, S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC]

Diseases: include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482-S6484 [15MY]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (S. 489), S2975 [27FE]

Trade Act: ensure that countries keep intellectual property protections current with technology, establish petition process for claims against Caribbean Basin trade partners, and correct certain investigative mechanisms (S. 1911), S15299 [20NO]

Reports filed

Cuban Human Rights Violations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 62), S8722 [26JN]

Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 950), S14451 [11NO]

Texts of

S. 1089, Cuba Transition Act, S6714 [20MY]

S. Res. 62, human rights violations in Cuba, S2609 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

S. Res. 97, condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4382 [25MR], S4914 [7AP]

CARING COMMUNITY (business)

Remarks in House

New York , NY: tribute to Village Reform Democratic Club honorees, E1001 [21MY]

CARING FOR CHILDREN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 389), S2456 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 389), S2465 [13FE], S2714 [25FE]

Texts of

S. 389, provisions, S2466 [13FE]

CARING INSTITUTE

Remarks in House

Austin, William: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Osborne, Representative: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, S15055 [18NO]

CARL, RICHARD

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6969 [22MY]

CARL, WILLIAM J., III

Prayers

Senate, S1847 [4FE]

CARLI, DENA M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1098 [2JN]

CARLIN, JOANNE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1138, E1167 [5JN]

CARLISE, ANDREA

Letters

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl to be circuit judge, S14781 [12NO]

CARLSBAD, CA

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S3158 [5MR]

CARLSBAD, NM

Remarks in Senate

Nuclear energy: modify permit for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Waste Analysis Plan, S11546, S11547 [16SE]

CARLSON, DAVE

Letters

Tongass National Forest roadless rule impact on timber industry, S2388 [13FE]

CARLSON, E. DEAN

Letters

Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor, S1899 [4FE]

CARLSON, GARY T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E101 [29JA]

CARLSON, LEROY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2366 [21NO]

CARLSON, MARK

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S3420 [10MR], S3752 [13MR]

CARLTON, DOYLE E., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E977 [15MY]

CARLYLE, IL

Bills and resolutions

FERC: reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (see S. 220), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 397), H217 [28JA]

Remarks in House

FERC: reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (H.R. 397), H346 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

FERC: reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (H.R. 397), S4910 [7AP]

———reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (S. 220), S1673 [28JA], S4910 [7AP]

Reports filed

FERC Reinstatement of License and Deadline Extension for Commencement of Construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 397) (S. Rept. 108-27), S3993 [19MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 220) (S. Rept. 108-22), S3993 [19MR]

FERC Reinstatement of License and Extension Deadline for Commencement of Construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 397) (H. Rept. 108-6), H273 [4FE]

Texts of

H.R. 397, reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois, S4914 [7AP], H346 [11FE]

S. 220, reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois, S1674 [28JA], S4913 [7AP]

CARMEL-BY-THE SEA, CA

Remarks in House

Robinson Jeffers Tor House Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1997 [8OC]

CARMICHAEL, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2392 [22NO]

CARMICHAEL, TESS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1142 [5JN]

CARNAHAN, BILL

Letters

Energy Market Oversight Act, S3098 [4MR]

CARNAZZO, WILLIAM A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1722 [5SE]

CARNEGIE FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF TEACHING

Remarks in House

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Boardman, Phillip: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

Goodwin, Tom: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S15810 [24NO]

CARNEGIE HERO FUND COMMISSION

Remarks in House

Martinez, Frank: Bronze Medal recipient, E1652 [25JY]

Patterson, Curtis R.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E70 [27JA]

CARNEY, CORMAC J.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S4890-S4892 [7AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

CARNEY, LOUIS AND LuJUANNA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8717 [26JN]

CARNINE, DOUGLAS W.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S1479 [23JA]

CARO, ROBERT A.

Letters

Use of the filibuster relative to judicial nominations in the Senate, S14734 [12NO]

CAROLINA, PR

Bills and resolutions

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 2826), H8460, H8461 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 2826), S12303 [1OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2826, Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR, H8460 [23SE]

CARON FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1961 [2OC]

CAROTHERS, CAROL

Letters

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act, S12982 [21OC]

CARPENTER, CAROL

Bills and resolutions

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Donald Johnson (see S. Res. 179), S8358 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Donald Johnson (S. Res. 179), S8380 [23JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 179, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Donald Johnson, S8366, S8380 [23JN]

CARPENTER, CHARLES C.J.

Remarks in House

NIH: John E. Fogarty Recognition Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

CARPENTER, LETTY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E227 [13FE]

CARPENTER, RANDY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S27 [7JA]

CARPENTER, TIM

Articles and editorials

Longtime Activist Dies at 85, E1880 [24SE]

CARPER, THOMAS R. (a Senator from Delaware)

Addresses

National Dialogue on Iraq + One Year: Senator Biden, S10599-S10602 [31JY]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1049, S1091 [16JA], S1370 [22JA]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3905 [18MR], S4199 [20MR], S4358, S4392 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6920, S7060 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9428 [15JY], S9451, S9505 [16JY], S9604 [17JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13120, S13124, S13169, S13170, S13174, S13175 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14842 [12NO], S14938, S14967, S14969 [17NO]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8285, S8311 [20JN], S8325, S8368 [23JN], S8390, S8446, S8473 [24JN]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (S. 610), S15845 [24NO]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), S4724 [2AP]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7101, S7161 [23MY]

Railroads: revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S16041 [25NO]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14219 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Business and industry: permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see S. 1773), S13053 [22OC]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11119 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5773 [6MY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S7188 [2JN]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S1870 [4FE]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see S. 1751), S12737 [16OC]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3087 [4MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Director to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and transfer the Office for Domestic Preparedness to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S5860 [7MY]

———ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (see S. 910), S5343 [11AP]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5059 [9AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S7235 [3JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

FCC: ruling on media ownership rules (see S. Res. 159), S7381 [4JN]

Financial Literacy Commission: establish (see S. 1532), S10618 [31JY]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S3731 [13MR]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Greenspan, Alan: tribute (see S. Res. 67), S2839 [26FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5772 [6MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S9120 [9JY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12838 [17OC]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S10141 [29JY]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S2120 [10FE] (see S. 888), S6257 [14MY]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see S. 610), S11032 [3SE]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 123, 125), S5484 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3164 [5MR]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S4899 [7AP]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S3994 [19MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5996 [9MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9593 [17JY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S7831 [12JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S5542 [30AP]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4435 [26MR]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S2341 [12FE]

———treatment of cooperative mailings by nonprofit organizations (see S. 631), S3803 [17MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11417 [11SE]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (see S. 1961), S15975 [25NO]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see S. 1255), S8359 [23JN]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see S. 195), S1144 [17JA]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14452 [11NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S9049 [8JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10907 [1AU]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S3804 [17MR]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see S. 661), S9496 [16JY]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S13263 [27OC]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S5726 [5MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7477 [5JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 843), S5059 [9AP]

Postal Service: reform postal laws (see S. 1285), S8125 [18JN]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1443), S9708 [22JY]

Memorandums

Reduce Disparity in Penalties for Crack and Powder Cocaine Offenses and Focus Drug Sentencing on Seriousness of Offense and Culpability of Offender: Margaret Simmons, S10602 [31JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14021 [5NO]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (S. 843), S5076 [9AP], S9319 [14JY]

Amtrak: Board of Directors appointments, S10840 [31JY]

———funding, S1054 [16JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1054 [16JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1054 [16JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S10840 [31JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12328, S12377 [2OC]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6905 [22MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4426 [26MR], S5107 [10AP]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Budget: extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7102 [23MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4140 [20MR], S4357 [25MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1765 [30JA]

Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor (religious order): anniversary of establishment in Delaware, S4896 [7AP]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12911, S12950 [21OC], S13000, S13011 [22OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13887, S13889 [4NO]

Delaware Mentoring Council: tribute, S1866 [4FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Delmarva Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program funding, S14021 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6831 [21MY], S6905 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7290 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14424 [11NO]

———C-5A and C-5B aircraft program funding, S14424 [11NO]

———C-5 Airlifter Program funding, S9533, S9536 [17JY]

———importance of strategic airlift capability, S6831 [21MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9533, S9536 [17JY]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S7290 [4JN]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11973 [25SE], S12123, S12125 [29SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11973 [25SE], S12123, S12125 [29SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13586 [30OC]

Georgetown, DE: anniversary of Georgetown Fire Co., S9045 [8JY]

Intelligence services: Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9671 [22JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S10599 [31JY]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13340 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15927-S15929 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8693 [26JN]

National Adoption Month: observance, S15927 [25NO]

National security: provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (S. 1245), S7835 [12JN]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), S2365 [12FE]

———reform postal laws (S. 1285), S8136-S8138 [18JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14685 [12NO]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7102 [23MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1443), S9718 [22JY]

Railroads: revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S16002 [25NO]

Shelbyville, DE: Phillip C. Showell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12188 [30SE]

Smyrna, DE: tribute to Smyrna High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5535 [30AP]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, amend definition of Internet access, and allow existing State and local taxes to remain for 2 years, S14251, S14252, S14253 [7NO]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14162 [6NO], S14251, S14252, S14253 [7NO]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12328 [2OC]

Votes: position on missed, S5913 [8MY]

Wilmington, DE: anniversary of Asbestos Workers Local 42 of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, S7977 [17JN]

———tribute to Naamans Little League baseball team, S12445 [3OC]

Texts of

S. 843, Clean Air Planning Act, S5077-S5083 [9AP]

S. 1285, Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act, S8138-S8153 [18JN]

S. 1443, Building on Welfare Success Act, S9720-S9736 [22JY]

Tributes

Biddle, Millard and Hattye Mae, S126 [9JA]

Bradley, Peg, S1468 [23JA]

DeLauder, William B., S3026 [3MR]

Johnson, Brooks, S4426 [26MR]

Johnson, William, S16110 [9DE]

Kavell, G. Timothy, S15056 [18NO]

Long, Ryan P., S5107 [10AP], S7227 [3JN]

McGinnis, Brian D., S5107 [10AP], S7228 [3JN]

Scott, Robert and Margaret, S13376 [28OC]

Weiner, Leon N., S125 [9JA]

CARPINELLO, ANGELA M. DARIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1938 [1OC]

CARPINTERIA AND MONTECITO WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS CONVEYANCE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1648), H11182, H11183 [17NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1648) (H. Rept. 108-363), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1648, provisions, H11182 [17NO]

CARR, BILL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2915 [27FE]

CARRIERE, CARLO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E8 [8JA]

CARROLL, BILLY

Letters

Allow private sector businesses to compete against Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for Federal procurement contracts, S2206 [11FE]

CARROLL, DONALD E.

Letters

Essential Air Service Program funding, S7798 [12JN]

Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor, S1898 [4FE]

CARROLL, NORA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S12561 [14OC]

CARROLL, TRACY A.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H221 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H221 [29JA]

CARROLL COLLEGE

Lists

Carroll College football team, S1968 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to football team, S1968 [5FE], S3501 [11MR]

CARROLLTON, KY

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: anniversary of school bus crash (see S. Res. 143), S6256 [14MY]

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: anniversary of school bus crash (S. Res. 143), S6264 [14MY]

Lan-Cay, Inc.: tribute to employees, S4954 [8AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 143, Carrollton, KY, school bus crash anniversary, S6264 [14MY]

CARROLLTON, OH

Proclamations

Tribute to Kevin H. Barnett: Representative Ney, E419 [11MR]

CARRUTH, BRICE

Remarks in House

Cortez, CO: tribute to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., employees for preserving Mesa Verde National Park artifacts, E1931 [30SE]

CARSON, BRAD (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8906 [24SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6271 [7JY]

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H1466 [27FE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1516 [4MR]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1323), H3453 [29AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1642 [5MR]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA]

Ashe, Arthur: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 67), H5815 [24JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Budget: extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1278), H8083 [9SE]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see H.R. 1501), H12311 [21NO]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H324 [5FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H706 [13FE]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H138 [8JA]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H9478 [15OC]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H3454 [29AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H3571 [30AP]

Contracts: require certain prospective government contractors to employ a certain percentage of their employees in the U.S. (see H.R. 3134), H8381 [17SE]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H7840 [3SE]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H1952 [18MR]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H5046 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 2464), H5665 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1095), H1903 [13MR] (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3355 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H2271 [20MR]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H1332 [25FE]

———improve patient care and working conditions at the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 1951), H5815 [24JN]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H3301 [10AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H1955 [18MR]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H5815 [24JN]

———importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H6869 [15JY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H3761 [7MY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H6265 [26JN]

Diseases: eliminate tuberculosis (see H.R. 2068), H5815 [24JN]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H4876 [3JN]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H5815 [24JN]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H9131 [1OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Education: provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 1240), H1811 [12MR]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H3974 [9MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H7455 [23JY]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a commission to review efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1632), H8905 [24SE]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H172 [27JA]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H2703 [2AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H1812 [12MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H3454 [29AP]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H3975 [9MY]

———improve access to health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals in medically under served areas (see H. Res. 142), H1956 [18MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1682 [6MR]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see H.R. 1386), H2823 [3AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8383 [17SE]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see H.R. 2628), H8950 [25SE]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7329 [22JY]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see H.R. 151), H463 [12FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H5815 [24JN]

Iran: support democracy (see H.R. 2466), H6604 [10JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H2312 [25MR]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H2271 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H9982 [28OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H138 [8JA]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9214 [2OC]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1628), H3572 [30AP]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H5929 [25JN]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H138 [8JA]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H1954 [18MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H2271 [20MR]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H2822 [3AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 1696), H5046 [5JN]

———nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H4876 [3JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: prohibit U.S. assistance to the Palestinian Authority and for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank and Gaza (see H.R. 1823), H4877 [3JN]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H4735 [22MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H3684 [6MY]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9479 [15OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2271 (see H.R. 1408), H2269 [20MR]

———acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 898), H3763 [7MY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 1093), H1747 [11MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

———eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants to establish veterans cemeteries on trust lands (see H.R. 2983), H12921 [8DE]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———protect sacred Native American Federal land from significant damage (see H.R. 2419), H5265 [11JN]

———provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H2269 [20MR]

———recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H3684 [6MY]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: transfer to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation (see H.R. 3406), H10235 [30OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1813 [12MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (see H.J. Res. 26), H1903 [13MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H5929 [25JN]

POW: eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 886), H1332 [25FE]

———provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H1955 [18MR]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2271 [20MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2271 [20MR]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3454 [29AP]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1334 [25FE]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H3762 [7MY]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3858 [8MY]

Taxation: allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2900), H10130 [29OC]

———allow credit for production of oil and gas from domestic marginal wells and extend credit for alternative fuels (see H.R. 503), H324 [5FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H706 [13FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H1682 [6MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4739 [22MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H4368 [20MY]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see H.R. 2978), H9215 [2OC]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see H.R. 790), H700 [13FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H2473 [27MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1536), H5175 [10JN]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 2031), H4788 [2JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 52), H1466 [27FE]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H4788 [2JN]

———treatment of ground rent paid on land on which a qualified residence is located and which is allotted or Indian-owned land (see H.R. 1426), H2703 [2AP]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H3684 [6MY]

Television: ensure equity among full-service television broadcasters and provide local programming to communities through cable carriage rights for class A television stations (see H.R. 1626), H4205 [15MY]

———ensure equity among full-service television broadcasters and provide local programming to communities through cable carriage rights for class A television stations, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1626), H10131 [29OC]

———preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see H.R. 3342), H9737 [20OC]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1137), H4012 [13MY]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H8175 [10SE]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H3637 [1MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3355 [11AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H9131 [1OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———recognize the importance of sports in fostering leadership ability and success (see H. Res. 53), H323 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see H.R. 410), H217 [28JA]

Budget: reduce deficit by reducing wasteful spending (see H.R. 3164), H8904 [24SE]

Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 674), H390 [11FE]

Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK: designate (see H.R. 1668), H2938 [8AP]

EPA: provide relocation and other assistance for residents at the Tar Creek Superfund site (see H.R. 2116), H4203 [15MY]

Health care facilities: provide greater access for residents of frontier areas to the healthcare services provided by community health centers (see H.R. 3668), H12918 [8DE]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see H.R. 1686), H3051 [9AP]

Taxation: permanently extend the Indian employment credit and the depreciation rules for property used predominantly within an Indian reservation (see H.R. 409), H217 [28JA]

Tupelo, OK: convey a parcel of land at the Southwestern Power Administration facility (see H.R. 3265), H9375 [8OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H395 [12FE]

Remarks

Dept. of the Interior: settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, H10200 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10200 [30OC]

Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK: designate (H.R. 1668), H7800 [3SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: include construction activities in definition of oil and gas exploration and production relative to EPA stormwater discharge permits, H10525 [6NO]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2977 [9AP], E740 [11AP]

McAlester, OK: tribute to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, H2315 [26MR]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 280), H10252 [4NO]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 1409), H8419 [23SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H10525 [6NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4874 [3JN]

Tributes

Jenkins, Wayne, H395 [12FE]

CARSON, JULIA (a Representative from Indiana)

Articles and editorials

Frank, Andy Jacobs, Jr., H8242 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Advertising: create Federal advertising procurement opportunities for minority business concerns (see H.R. 132), H2472 [27MR]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H11652 [19NO]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H7840 [3SE]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H6264 [26JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Argentina: disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9982 [28OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H12922 [8DE]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H12311 [21NO]

———provide for reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3197), H9132 [1OC]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H7840 [3SE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H11359 [17NO]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1642 [5MR] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H3571 [30AP]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H5367 [12JN]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Boykin, William G.: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 420), H10458 [5NO]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bush, President: request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5045 [5JN]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H12923 [8DE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1902 [13MR]

———ensure health coverage, promote parental support and family stability, improve early education and child care, reduce poverty, create youth development programs, and provide a safe environment (see H.R. 936), H1642 [5MR]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H323 [5FE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H12321 [25NO]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H12311 [21NO]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H8176 [10SE]

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9384 [14OC]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2271 [20MR]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3762 [7MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H6264 [26JN]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H4205 [15MY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H9282 [7OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H11392 (see H.R. 2515), H11516 [18NO]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H11702 [20NO]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H10457 [5NO]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H7840 [3SE]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 2539), H9478 [15OC]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4736 [22MY]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H9282 [7OC]

———make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H11393 (see H.R. 3422), H11516 [18NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H5089 [9JN]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: freeze price of gasoline pending analysis of price fluctuations (see H.R. 1379), H2823 [3AP]

Dept. of HHS: conduct study relative to aneurysms (see H.R. 815), H2312 [25MR]

———establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (see H.R. 3588), H12307 [21NO]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9738 [20OC]

———require report on progress made to eradicate poppy cultivation and prevent illicit drug trafficking in Afghanistan (see H.R. 3642), H12922 [8DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H3355 [11AP]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10978 [6NO]

———provide for annual placement of memorials honoring the military service of veterans who were homeless or indigent at the time of death (see H.R. 1256), H1900 [13MR]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H3301 [10AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H5815 [24JN]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H4012 [13MY]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H5929 [25JN]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H5662 [19JN]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H12311 [21NO]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H10237 [30OC]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4529 [21MY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6707 [14JY]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 2233), H12921 [8DE]

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H5409 [16JN]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H2515 [31MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H323 [5FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see H.R. 734), H5408 [16JN]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see H.R. 365), H1334 [25FE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: prohibit federally subsidized discrimination in supplemental educational services (see H.R. 3582), H12307 [21NO]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: establish a living wage, and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1040), H2703 [2AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H4255 [19MY]

EPA: establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H2277 [24MR]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H9478 [15OC]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1063), H5552 [18JN]

Families and domestic relations: support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 66), H4788 [2JN]

FBI: reform (see H.R. 2867), H7616 [24JY]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5929 [25JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3763 [7MY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H392 [11FE]

———index deferred annuities and provide survivor annuities to spouses of former employees entitled to a deferred annuity who died after leaving the Government before establishing a claim (see H.R. 432), H268 [31JA]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5815 [24JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5929 [25JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H5367 [12JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1812 [12MR]

Firearms: application of Federal laws to antique firearms (see H.R. 2872), H8083 [9SE]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H172 [27JA]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms that are most commonly used in crime and provide for compilation and use of ballistics information to curb the use of firearms in crime (see H.R. 24), H245 [29JA]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H12921 [8DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1955 [18MR]

Foreign policy: disavow the doctrine of preemption (see H. Res. 141), H2823 [3AP]

———ensure that countries meet U.N. obligations relative to women, peace, and security, and assume implementation of international law that protects human rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 432), H11360 [17NO]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2823 [3AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H5175 [10JN]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (see H.R. 3379), H9981 [28OC]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H245 [29JA]

Global Family Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 281), H11159 [14NO]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H8176 [10SE]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 471), H12923 [8DE]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H4529 [21MY]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H3975 [9MY]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———improve access to health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals in medically under served areas (see H. Res. 142), H1956 [18MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 1200), H1903 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H6349 [8JY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———treatment of women with bleeding disorders (see H. Con. Res. 314), H10130 [29OC]

Health care facilities: importance of preserving survival of essential urban hospitals (see H. Con. Res. 234), H6263 [26JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H10237 [30OC]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H2515 [31MR]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1467 [27FE]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4130 [14MY]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9215 [2OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2585), H12311 [21NO]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H3053 [9AP]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H2703 [2AP]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Indiana: Federal recognition of Miami Nation (see H.R. 954), H3858 [8MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H3637 [1MY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H3305 [10AP]

———coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1243), H1811 [12MR]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H1678 [6MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

———establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6604 [10JY]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H11360 [17NO]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H5175 [10JN]

———encourage use of small and minority owned businesses in the post-conflict reconstruction of Iraq (see H. Res. 214), H5046 [5JN]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 1901), H4131 [14MY]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H5664 [19JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H2473 [27MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H4011 [13MY]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H12922 [8DE]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H6349 [8JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H5045 [5JN]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H2586 [1AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H10237 [30OC]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2000), H5046 [5JN]

Medicare: coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H8175 [10SE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 3299), H12321 [25NO]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H2402 [26MR]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3684 [6MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H3975 [9MY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H2473 [27MR]

———reimbursement for certain midwife services (see H.R. 2980), H11359 [17NO]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3637 [1MY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H53 [7JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H11146 [10NO]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H3684 [6MY]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H2823 [3AP]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H10341 [4NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H9282 [7OC]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H2863 [7AP]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8216 [11SE]

National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 203), H4876 [3JN]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 1764), H9130 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4131 [14MY]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9688 [17OC]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (see H. Res. 365), H8175 [10SE] (see H. Res. 369), H8284 [16SE]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Peace Corps: funding (see H. Con. Res. 61), H1465 [27FE]

———issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H12921 (see H. Con. Res. 344), H12923 [8DE]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H3053 [9AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 376), H8491 [23SE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense: request resignation (see H. Con. Res. 323), H11133 [7NO]

Schools: disseminate information on irradiated foods used in school lunch programs and ensure that school districts, parents, and students retain option of traditional, non-irradiated foods (see H.R. 3120), H11702 [20NO]

———ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 1551), H5175 [10JN]

———issue commemorative stamp on school safety awareness (see H. Con. Res. 28), H274 [4FE]

———provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H10237 [30OC]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H9982 [28OC]

———modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 1021), H1955 [18MR]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4255 [19MY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 174), H3355 [11AP]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H392 [11FE]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H1517 [4MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3641 [5MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2939 [8AP]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H7840 [3SE]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 128), H1641 [5MR]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2823 [3AP]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H6348 [8JY]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7616 [24JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H9982 [28OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2586 [1AP]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H3305 [10AP]

———employer credit for hiring new employees (see H.R. 3608), H12308 [21NO]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H2515 [31MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H1395 [26FE]

———impose a windfall profit tax on crude oil and products thereof (see H.R. 585), H1467 [27FE]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see H.R. 662), H1642 [5MR]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1050), H1514 [4MR]

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H323 [5FE]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H9614 [16OC]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1894), H4255 [19MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3974 [9MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership among low-income individuals (see H.R. 1132), H7225 [21JY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7787 [25JY]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide a temporary exclusion for Armed Forces Reserve members and Dept. of Defense civilian employees serving in a combat zone (see H.R. 1133), H2132 [19MR]

———provide an increased low-income housing credit for property located adjacent to qualified census tracts (see H.R. 2372), H5044 [5JN]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H11702 [20NO]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9282 [7OC]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H8491 [23SE]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H1746 [11MR]

———treatment of capital to cover installation costs of residential solar energy equipment (see H.R. 694), H391 [11FE]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H9214 [2OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see H.R. 1421), H7170 [18JY]

Television: ensure equity among full-service television broadcasters and provide local programming to communities through cable carriage rights for class A television stations (see H.R. 1626), H4368 [20MY]

———preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H10130 [29OC]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11703 [20NO]

U.N.: restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H5089 [9JN]

U.S. Health Service: establish (see H.R. 3000), H7948 [4SE]

Unemployment: modernize benefit system (see H.R. 1802), H3352 [11AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H6264 [26JN]

———authorize certain disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 1918), H11392 (see H.R. 1918), H11515 [18NO]

———enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H11133 [7NO]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H2271 [20MR]

———improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (see H.R. 2829), H11133 [7NO]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3452 [29AP]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1935), H5046 [5JN]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H2514 [31MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2822 [3AP]

Weapons: require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H2587 [1AP]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H245 [29JA]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H11360 [17NO]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H3053 [9AP]

———support participation of women throughout the world in a week of workshops, forums, and other events to speak up for world peace (see H. Con. Res. 114), H4529 [21MY]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (see H.R. 3629), H12308 [21NO]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H1743 [11MR]

World War II: condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H9033 [30SE]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bailor, Adela T. and Darryl: relief (see H.R. 3646), H12310 [21NO]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1082), H1639 [5MR]

Credit: protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices by organizations providing debt counseling, debt consolidation, or debt settlement services (see H.R. 3331), H9686 [17OC]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: require consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers when negative information is added to their file (see H.R. 1729), H3301 [10AP]

Federal aid programs: support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H7781 [25JY]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see H.R. 2726), H6867 [15JY]

Rebuilding Together (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 338), H12310 [21NO]

States: provide incentives to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services and to create more flexibility in use of existing transportation funds (see H.R. 2914), H7782 [25JY]

Uniform Time Act: modify State exemption provisions for advancement of time (see H.R. 1646), H2863 [7AP]

Lists

Congressional Speedway Caucus members, H4511 [21MY]

Korean War POW/MIA from Indiana, H3348 [11AP]

Vietnamese Conflict POW/MIA from Indiana, H3348 [11AP]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9515 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, E2271 [6NO]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3019), H9972 [28OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), H9972 [28OC]

Beech Grove, IN: tribute to Beech Grove Senior High School girls' basketball team, E458 [13MR]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1082), H1604 [5MR]

———designate (S. 763), H4807 [3JN], H5052 [9JN]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11485, H11487 [18NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2386 [26MR], H2519 [1AP]

Butler University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR], H2382 [26MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H292 [5FE]

Congressional Speedway Caucus: establish, H4511 [21MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12220 [21NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11485, H11487 [18NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7634 [25JY]

District of Columbia: tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2935 [8AP]

FAA: give smaller carriers preference to certain routes in new markets, H5204 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5204 [11JN]

Father's Day: observance, H5346 [12JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4824 [3JN]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (H.R. 3379), H10386 [5NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9413 [15OC]

Indiana University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Bishop Chatard High School boys' basketball team, E623 [31MR]

———tribute to Pike High School boys' basketball team, E625 [31MR]

Indianapolis Colts (football team): tribute, H9358 [8OC]

Lawrence, IN: tribute to Lawrence Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E730 [10AP]

Medicare: ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H10533 [6NO]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10533 [6NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5961 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10533 [6NO]

———treatment of women, H5961 [26JN]

Minorities: health care issues, H3436 [29AP]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H10134 [30OC]

National Former POW Recognition Day: observance, H3347 [11AP]

National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month: observance, H3436 [29AP]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 369), H8241 [16SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11485, H11487 [18NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H528 [13FE]

Purdue University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Smith, Anne E.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1353 [25JN]

Supreme Court: hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2935 [8AP]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7502 [24JY]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2386 [26MR], H2519 [1AP]

———health care funding, H7634 [25JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H403 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, E546 [21MR]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8837 [24SE]

Women: cardiovascular disease prevention programs, H1522 [5MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1328 [25FE], H1451 [27FE], H1950 [18MR], H3680 [6MY], H3758 [7MY], H5405 [16JN], H5465 [17JN], H10336 [4NO], H11356 [17NO]

Special order: granted, H459 [12FE], H696 [13FE], H1635 [5MR], H1676 [6MR], H1808 [12MR], H1950 [18MR], H2398 [26MR], H2467 [27MR], H2512 [31MR], H2584 [1AP], H3049 [9AP], H3448 [29AP], H3854 [8MY], H4365 [20MY], H6865 [15JY], H9374 [8OC], H9978 [28OC], H11647 [19NO]

Tributes

Cage, Justin, E1009 [21MY]

Gearlds, Katie, E722 [10AP]

Giles, Lee, E695 [7AP]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr., H5684 [23JN]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H403 [12FE]

Jones, Sam H., H2508 [31MR]

Williams, Charles, E1504 [17JY]

CARSON, LANE A.

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6706 [20MY]

CARSON CITY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Nevada: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Douglas County (see S. 1575), S11032 [3SE] (see H.R. 1092), H1640 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Nevada: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Douglas County (H.R. 1092), H9407-H9409 [15OC]

Reports filed

Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 108-294), H9213 [2OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1092, Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act, H9407 [15OC]

CARTER, BENNY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6682 [14JY]

CARTER, BOB G.

Remarks in House

Governor's New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award: recipient, E1883 [24SE]

CARTER, CHRIS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4619, S4625 [1AP]

CARTER, GARY

Remarks in House

National Baseball Hall of Fame: inductee, H24 [7JA], E39 [8JA], E1688 [4SE]

CARTER, HENRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E935 [13MY]

CARTER, JIMMY (39th President of the United States)

Addresses

Acceptance of Nobel Prize for Peace: by, E18 [8JA]

Articles and editorials

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 3665), H12918 [8DE]

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (see H. Con. Res. 174), H3974 [9MY]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration, S3916 [19MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Nobel Prize: recognition for peace, E18 [8JA]

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (H. Con. Res. 174), E914 [9MY]

CARTER, JOHN R. (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2426 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H2312 [25MR]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]

Budget: require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Clean Air Act: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H7454 [23JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H2272 [20MR]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3762 [7MY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H6349 [8JY]

———require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H6349 [8JY]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2902), H7781 [25JY]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1747 [11MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4132 [14MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H2822 [3AP]

Crime: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9738 [20OC]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of any program within a State unless the State has in place a criminal information sharing system (see H.R. 2649), H6263 [26JN]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H8175 [10SE]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H3354 [11AP]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Education: expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H2864 [7AP]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8174 [10SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7618 [24JY]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H5367 [12JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H463 [12FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4131 [14MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H5089 [9JN]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H9688 [17OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4788 [2JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H8906 [24SE]

GAO: conduct a study on price controls of foreign governments on pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2577), H6465 [9JY]

Health: provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 3140), H9282 [7OC]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H9377 [8OC]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7840 [3SE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2822 [3AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1516 [4MR]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 992, 994), H1462 [27FE]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H1462 [27FE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———prevent and punish counterfeiting of copyrighted copies and phonorecords (see H.R. 3632), H12309 [21NO]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H5089 [9JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7840 [3SE]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H4738 [22MY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6349 [8JY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2801), H7618 [24JY]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2312 [25MR]

Program Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2903), H7781 [25JY]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H6348 [8JY]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Roads and highways: designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see H.R. 3240), H11149 [12NO]

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H5929 [25JN]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

———provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (see H.R. 2864), H9614 [16OC]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3355 [11AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H392 [11FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H5664 [19JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H463 [12FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3638 [1MY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8175 [10SE]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H3354 [11AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H9282 [7OC]

———amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (see H.R. 1839), H4205 [15MY] (see H.R. 2824), H7453 [23JY]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H7949 [4SE]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H1746 [11MR]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H4368 [20MY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H9614 [16OC]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3042), H8081 [9SE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2864 [7AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3453 [29AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 459), H242 [29JA]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4978 [4JN]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2515 [31MR]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 278), H1642 [5MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H3763 [7MY]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H8017 [5SE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1812 [12MR]

Terrorism: enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (see H.R. 3040), H8081 [9SE]

———strengthen ability to remove terrorist criminals, add flexibility relative to places where aliens may be removed, and provide sufficient authority to Federal officials to remove certain aliens (see H.R. 3106), H8380 [17SE]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1137), H7454 [23JY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3974 [9MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1812 [12MR]

———permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H5929 [25JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 1731), H3301 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior: participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (see H.R. 1732), H3301 [10AP]

Religion: constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (see H.J. Res. 39), H1902 [13MR]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H7783 [25JY]

Remarks

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV: designate (H.R. 2254), H5370, H5371 [16JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1964 [19MR]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2426, H2427 [27MR]

Dept. of Justice: conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

Dept. of the Interior: participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (H.R. 1732), H11181 [17NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7988 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7988 [5SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5507 [18JN]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H1490 [4MR]

Head Start Program: prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7573 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7573 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3471 [30AP]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5371, H5372 [16JN]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1978 [19MR]

San Antonio Spurs (basketball team): tribute (H. Res. 279), H5644, H5645 [19JN]

Taxation: eliminate double taxation of dividends, H1964 [19MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H1964 [19MR]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H403 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H1283 [25FE], E1501 [17JY], E1559 [23JY], E1878 [24SE]

Tributes

Johnson, Representative Sam, H403 [12FE]

CARTER, JULIANNE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5388 [11AP]

CARTER, JULIE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10985 [2SE]

CARTER, LARRY

Remarks in House

Stanislaus County, CA, Ag Center Foundation: Ag Hall of Fame inductee, E2502 [8DE]

CARTER, ROSALYNN

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 3665), H12918 [8DE]

CARTER, SHANNON AND LEE

Remarks in House

Cincinnati, OH, United Way: Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award recipients, E64 [27JA]

CARTER CENTER (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (see H. Con. Res. 174), H3974 [9MY]

Remarks in House

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (H. Con. Res. 174), E914 [9MY]

CARTER G. WOODSON HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1012), S15871 [24NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1012, provisions, S15872 [24NO]

CARTER G. WOODSON HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ESTABLISHMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1012), H12866 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1012), H4028-H4031 [14MY], H12865 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1012), S15871 [24NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1012) (S. Rept. 108-138), S10970 [2SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1012, provisions, S15872 [24NO], H4028 [14MY], H12866 [8DE]

CARUSO, DAVID

Articles and editorials

Medco Accused of Favoring Merck Drugs, S8615 [26JN]

CARY, JOHN C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5480 [29AP]

CAS CARES, INC.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1070 [23MY]

CASANOVA, JOSE, JR.

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H10317 [4NO]

Tribute, E2064 [16OC]

CASE, ED (a Representative from Hawaii)

Articles and editorials

Fallout—Enewetak Atoll, 50 Years Ago This Week, Bev Keever, Honolulu Weekly (publication), E2171-E2173 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H11652 [19NO]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see H.R. 3319), H9613 [16OC]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H6264 [26JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Animals: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3479), H11133 [7NO]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H1335 [25FE]

Argentina: disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3684 [6MY]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H9282 [7OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7329 [22JY]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019, 3365), H9982 [28OC]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (see H.R. 995), H1903 [13MR]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H9282 [7OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H6603 [10JY] (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 182), H4130 [14MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: enhance Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 2077), H4206 [15MY]

———improve air cargo security (see H.R. 1103), H1641 [5MR] (see H.R. 2455), H5929 [25JN]

———improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5665 [19JN]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8222 [15SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Business and industry: establish a commission to promote employee ownership (see H.R. 1778), H7840 [3SE]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9688 [17OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H324 [5FE]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Chemicals: require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons (see H.R. 726), H460 [12FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2271 [20MR]

———ensure health coverage, promote parental support and family stability, improve early education and child care, reduce poverty, create youth development programs, and provide a safe environment (see H.R. 936), H1642 [5MR]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H8083 [9SE]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

Citizenship: provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (see H.R. 3360), H9811 [21OC]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H328 [7FE]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11650 [19NO]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H323 [5FE]

———improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H7839 [3SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2940 [8AP]

Compact of Free Association: amend to provide adequate Compact-impact aid (see H.R. 2716), H6706 [14JY]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H6271 [7JY]

———expand computer and telecommunications advancements in rural areas (see H.R. 138), H274 [4FE]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 21), H1902 [13MR]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see H.R. 1933), H3975 [9MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 2515), H9131 [1OC]

———study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system (see H.R. 2521), H7618 [24JY]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3641 [5MY]

Contracts: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (see H.R. 1216), H5929 [25JN]

———provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 1217), H5929 [25JN]

———require each bidder for a Federal construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use to prevent the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 1348), H7170 [18JY]

———require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract and a clause outlining the provisions of such policy in each subcontract (see H.R. 1215), H10237 [30OC]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H2271 [20MR]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (see H.R. 2752), H7170 [18JY]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2902), H7781 [25JY]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Credit cards: require issuers to mail monthly statements at least 30 days before the due date of the next payment (see H.R. 1573), H2703 [2AP]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 1731), H8284 [16SE]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 1486), H2471 [27MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see H.R. 3539), H12321 [25NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H8083 [9SE]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H1515 [4MR]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see H.R. 119), H6348 [8JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H6604 [10JY]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H7949 [4SE]

———place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H9131 [1OC]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7950 [4SE]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H2586 [1AP]

———restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2595), H6265 [26JN]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H7170 [18JY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4206 [15MY]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H3684 [6MY]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H10237 [30OC]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Education: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H2820 [3AP]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H324 [5FE]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1956 [18MR]

———prohibit transfer of students to schools that are at or above capacity (see H.R. 947), H2402 [26MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5174 [10JN]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 2198), H5929 [25JN]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H6265 [26JN]

EEOC: require report on use of the Fair Labor Standards Act by public and private sector employers to foster or exacerbate pay inequity (see H.R. 1487), H2471 [27MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY] (see H.R. 2394), H5088 [9JN]

———require GAO report on whether amounts appropriated to carry out grant programs are adequate to permit recipients to meet the conditions imposed by receipt of the grant (see H.R. 3341), H9737 [20OC]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: amend and improve workforce investment and adult education systems (see H.R. 1992), H7170 [18JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H8906 [24SE]

Equal Justice Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H9282 [7OC]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

———limit reimbursement of travel expenses of members and employees (see H.R. 2670), H7020 [16JY]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4734 [22MY]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H8176 [10SE]

Federal Election Administration: establish (see H.R. 2709), H8284 [16SE]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5665 [19JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H12921 [8DE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2640), H9130 [1OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H2822 [3AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H706 [13FE]

Financial Planning Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 176), H7618 [24JY]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H5408 [16JN]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H5813 [24JN]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 273), H5366 [12JN]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H3762 [7MY]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H8950 [25SE]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H3053 [9AP]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H8284 [16SE]

Guam: authorize the Dept. of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the U.S. to offset unreimbursed compact impact expenses (see H.R. 2522), H5661 [19JN]

Hawaii: authorize certain water reclamation projects and modify the water resources study (see H.R. 2355), H5043 [5JN]

———express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (see H.R. 665), H389 [11FE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H5552 [18JN]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H8491 [23SE]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H3974 [9MY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1682 [6MR]

———reduce price of prescription drugs purchased by States for its employees, retirees, and pharmaceutical assistance beneficiaries (see H.R. 3662), H12918 [8DE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H7226 [21JY]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H7086 [17JY]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H2515 [31MR]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1335 [25FE]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8016 [5SE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Housing: promote the development of affordable, quality rental housing in rural areas for low-income households (see H.R. 1722), H5268 [11JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1335 [25FE]

Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 819), H9130 [1OC]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [6MY]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7618 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4877 [3JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H7020 [16JY]

———improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (see H.R. 2429), H5266 [11JN]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1517 [4MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H7169 [18JY]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H11360 [17NO] (see H. Con. Res. 332), H11701 [20NO]

Iraq: encourage use of small and minority owned businesses in the post-conflict reconstruction of Iraq (see H. Res. 214), H4012 [13MY]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H2823 [3AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H3355 [11AP]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: return to interim level of compliance with U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework while negotiating a more comprehensive and mutually acceptable agreement (see H. Con. Res. 18), H1517 [4MR]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9479 [15OC]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Laos: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3195), H10130 [29OC]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1812 [12MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1466 [27FE]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H1334 [25FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H3683 [6MY]

———coverage of drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 1032), H4739 [22MY]

———coverage of home infusion drug therapies (see H.R. 2476), H5407 [16JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5664 [19JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP] (see H.R. 3299), H12311 [21NO]

———determination of payment amounts for new clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 883), H3637 [1MY]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H2271 [20MR]

———improve the telemedicine program and provide grants for the development of telehealth networks (see H.R. 1940), H5046 [5JN]

———increase payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1351), H4131 [14MY]

———promote access to health care services in rural areas (see H.R. 830), H702 [13FE]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H2938 [8AP]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2269 [20MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3683 [6MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H3637 [1MY]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3684 [6MY]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H5815 [24JN]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 240), H5665 [19JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H8905 [24SE]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H5552 [18JN]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2193), H4877 [3JN]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (see H.R. 2878), H9215 [2OC]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see H.R. 1007), H1955 [18MR]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3305 [10AP]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 1093), H1903 [13MR]

———eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants to establish veterans cemeteries on trust lands (see H.R. 2983), H12921 [8DE]

———protect sacred Native American Federal land from significant damage (see H.R. 2419), H5265 [11JN]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see H.R. 2690), H6464 [9JY]

Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 2597), H5928 [25JN]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H8491 [23SE]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H5665 [19JN]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H10238 [30OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Peace Corps: funding (see H. Con. Res. 61), H1465 [27FE]

———issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

———promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government (see H.R. 250), H274 [4FE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H12311 [21NO]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H1396 [26FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

———permit importation of prescription drugs from Canada and Mexico (see H.R. 2629), H6262 [26JN]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

Program Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2903), H7781 [25JY]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: establish a specific criterion for issuance of an AMBER Alert (see H. Res. 454), H12923 [8DE]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 623), H3453 [29AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H9614 [16OC]

———provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way (see H.R. 1639), H6348 [8JY]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2473 [27MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4528 [21MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2132 [19MR]

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H3301 [10AP]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H10237 [30OC]

Railroads: ensure continuation of fixed guideway system projects (see H.R. 3578), H12306 [21NO]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1517 [4MR]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see H.R. 205), H1682 [6MR]

———expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1746 [11MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5664 [19JN]

Social Security: effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 174), H2821 [3AP]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H9615 [16OC]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H1517 [4MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2939 [8AP]

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2866), H9812 [21OC]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

States: provide incentives to establish new sources of revenue for transit projects and services and to create more flexibility in use of existing transportation funds (see H.R. 2914), H7782 [25JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H7618 [24JY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H6603 [10JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H1681 [6MR]

———allow credit for residential solar energy property (see H.R. 109), H323 [5FE]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H3351 [11AP]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H1396 [26FE]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H9478 [15OC]

———enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 518), H1516 [4MR]

———expand renewable resources production tax credit to include additional forms of renewable energy and expand investment tax credit to include equipment used to produce electricity from renewable resources (see H.R. 991), H1955 [18MR]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H1516 [4MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H3858 [8MY]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H5267 [11JN]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see H.R. 662), H1396 [26FE]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9478 [15OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H8382 [17SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H5046 [5JN]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———permanently extend research credit (see H.R. 428), H2311 [25MR]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H9614 [16OC]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 741), H1746 [11MR]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H6603 [10JY]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H7949 [4SE]

———provide tax relief for the conversion of cooperative housing corporations into condominiums (see H.R. 1383), H2268 [20MR]

———restore deduction for travel expenses of a taxpayer's spouse who accompanies the taxpayer on business travel (see H.R. 1313), H2271 [20MR]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H9214 [2OC]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H4205 [15MY]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H4130 [14MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H8380 [17SE]

———prohibit the use of text, graphic, or image messaging systems of wireless telephones to transmit unsolicited commercial messages (see H.R. 122), H4011 [13MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H4012 [13MY]

Transportation: promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H2269 [20MR]

———provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

U.N.: urge establishment of broad Security Council authority to help the people of Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 122), H3638 [1MY]

U.S. Employee Ownership Bank: establish (see H.R. 2969), H7840 [3SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1553), H2823 [3AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H7787 [25JY]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H7949 [4SE]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H5815 [24JN]

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H5714 [23JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H1467 [27FE]

———increase burial benefits for certain veterans buried in private or State-owned cemeteries (see H.R. 2066), H4788 [2JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1902 [13MR]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 [11FE] (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H9687 [17OC]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H2514 [31MR]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3153), H8950 [25SE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2472 [27MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Wildlife: protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

YMCA: clarify tax status of retirement fund (see H.R. 1185), H2473 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Executive departments: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 3653), H12918 [8DE]

Hawaii: allow counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai to distribute certain grant funds received under the Housing and Community Development Act (see H.R. 2805), H7225 [21JY]

Immigration: ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (see H.R. 3306), H9613 [16OC]

———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (see H.R. 3587), H12307 [21NO]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: revise boundaries (see H.R. 546), H318 [5FE]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 2619), H6261 [26JN]

Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the feasibility of including certain lands on the southeastern shoreline in the National Park System (see H.R. 3544), H11700 [20NO]

Medicare: permit reasonable cost reimbursement for emergency room services provided by federally qualified health centers (see H.R. 2226), H4735 [22MY]

Merchant Marine Act: amend to allow transportation of certain agricultural goods and livestock in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2847), H7615 [24JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2846), H7615 [24JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2845), H7615 [24JY]

Native Americans: support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see H.R. 2362), H5043 [5JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (see H.R. 2607), H6261 [26JN]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2354), H5043 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions relative to

House of Representatives: dismiss contest of Hawaii's Second Congressional District election (see H. Res. 317), H6869 [15JY]

Certificates of election

House of Representatives, H1, H44 [7JA]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H8996 [30SE], H9062 [1OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12832 [8DE]

Animals: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (H.R. 3479), E2284 [7NO]

Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12832 [8DE]

Budget: deficit, H3551 [30AP], H8272 [16SE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2867 [8AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H305 [5FE]

Compact of Free Association: amend to provide adequate Compact-impact aid (H.R. 2716), E1471 [14JY]

Contracts: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (H.R. 1216), E1367 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (H.R. 2357), E1565 [23JY]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans, E1565 [23JY]

———restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2595), H8092 [10SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H2867 [8AP], H8272 [16SE]

Executive departments: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (H.R. 3653), E2530 [8DE]

FAA: Essential Air Service Program funding, H5207 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5207, H5210 [11JN]

———remove co-payments from Essential Air Service communities relative to distance from a hub, H5210 [11JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, H5210 [11JN]

Hawaii: express the policy of the U.S. toward Native Hawaiians and provide a process for the reorganization and recognition of the Native Hawaiian government (H.R. 665), E201 [12FE]

Immigration: ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (H.R. 3306), H9608 [16OC]

———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (H.R. 3587), E2413 [22NO]

Iraq: cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H8273 [16SE]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku Intermediate and High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1460 [11JY]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park: revise boundaries (H.R. 546), E136 [5FE]

———revise boundaries (S. 254), H11467 [18NO]

Kauai, HI: rural utilities service high energy costs grant funding, H12832 [8DE]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: expand (H.R. 2619), E1365 [26JN]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (H.R. 3214), H10362 [5NO]

Marshall Islands: anniversary of U.S. detonation of first thermonuclear device at Enewetak Atoll, E2171 [30OC]

Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the feasibility of including certain lands on the southeastern shoreline in the National Park System (H.R. 3544), E2381 [21NO]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: National Community Action Partnership Award for Excellence in Community Action recipient, E1582 [24JY]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, H9062, H9065, H9067 [1OC]

———permit reasonable cost reimbursement for emergency room services provided by federally qualified health centers (H.R. 2226), E1081 [23MY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9062, H9064, H9065, H9067 [1OC]

Merchant Marine Act: amend to allow transportation of certain agricultural goods and livestock in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2847), E1593 [25JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in Hawaiian noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2846), E1593 [25JY]

———amend to allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2845), E1593 [25JY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3459), E2268 [6NO]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 204), H3420 [29AP]

Native Americans: support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (H.R. 2362), E1162 [5JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (H.R. 2030), H5121, H5126 [10JN]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H490 [13FE]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (H.R. 205), H2882 [8AP]

———expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (H.R. 1166), H2502 [31MR]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H8180 [10SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H8180 [10SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3551 [30AP]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H83 [8JA]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: actions by Hawaii State legislature encouraging repeal of certain provisions, H3834 [8MY]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (H.R. 2354), H4983 [5JN]

Votes: position on missed, E2237 [5NO]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (H. Res. 56), H1383 [26FE]

———tribute to U.S. soldiers who raised the first flag at the Battle of Iwo Jima, E261 [13FE]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: dismiss contest of Hawaii's Second Congressional District election (H. Res. 317), H6710 [15JY]

Leave of absence: granted, H4008 [13MY], H4246 [19MY], H9737 [20OC], H10128 [29OC]

Special order: granted, H459 [12FE], H696 [13FE], H2584 [1AP], H3564 [30AP], H3854 [8MY], H7326 [22JY], H7450 [23JY], H9611 [16OC], H12908 [8DE]

Reports filed

Hawaii's Second Congressional District Election Contest Dismissal: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 317) (H. Rept. 108-207), H6867 [15JY]

Summaries

Compact-Impact Reimbursement Act (H.R. 2716), E1471 [14JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 317, dismiss contest of Hawaii's Second Congressional District election, H6710 [15JY]

Tributes

Takeshita, Dennis, E2268 [6NO]

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing: tribute to alumni, E1230 [11JN]

CASELLA, BRUCE A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1412 [8JY]

CASEY, ALBERT V.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Postal Service Board of Governors: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

CASEY, BETTY BROWN

Articles and editorials

Phenom of the Opera; Patron Betty Brown Casey Gives a Party, S7129 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7129 [23MY]

CASEY, EDWARD D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E167 [6FE]

CASEY, KATHLEEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1874 [13MR]

CASH, HOWARD

Remarks in House

Gene Codes Corp.: tribute to efforts to identify remains of victims of terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, E1643 [25JY]

CASH, JOHNNY

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Con. Res. 68), S11479 [15SE] (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), H8287 [17SE], H8985-H8988 [30SE], E2011 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11433 [15SE]

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), S12475 [3OC]

Tribute (S. Con. Res. 68), S11483-S11485 [15SE], S11637 [17SE], S11711 [18SE]

Songs

``Ragged Old Flag'', H4835 [3JN]

``Will the Circle Be Unbroken?'', H8986 [30SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 282, tribute, H8985 [30SE]

S. Con. Res. 68, tribute, S11483 [15SE], S11712 [18SE]

CASPER (WY) STAR-TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

Wyomingites Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, S4885 [7AP]

CASTAGNARO, KRISTINE

Letters

Excellence in Economic Education Act funding, S10951 [2SE]

CASTANEDA, ALICIA R.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Federal Housing Finance Board: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

CASTEL, P. KEVIN

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S11623 [17SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

CASTELLANO, GIOVANNI AND SANTA

Remarks in Senate

Castellano Family: tribute, S10261 [30JY]

CASTELLANO, JOHN

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2434), H5266 [11JN]

CASTELLANO FAMILY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10261 [30JY]

CASTELLANOS, GUS

Remarks in House

Garden Grove, CA: anniversary of ``This Week in Garden Grove'' television show, H11370 [18NO]

CASTILLO, JUAN M.

Remarks in House

Orange County, CA, Human Relations Committee: Human Relations Award recipient, E875 [6MY]

CASTLE, MICHAEL N. (a Representative from Delaware)

Amendments

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3510 [30AP]

Appointments

Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission, H1305 [25FE]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, H10515 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: tribute to members of the National Guard and Reserve components (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11514 [18NO]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2823 [3AP]

———express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2704 [2AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9982 [28OC]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 258), H392 [11FE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see H.R. 258), H392 [11FE]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H8175 [10SE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (see H.R. 3030), H8016 [5SE]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1112), H1678 [6MR] (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4206 [15MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9982 [28OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1614), H4368 [20MY]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H9687 [17OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1903 [13MR]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9282 [7OC]

Fish and fishing: protect certain areas of the seafloor by establishing a maximum diameter size limit on rockhopper, roller, and all other groundgear used on bottom trawls (see H.R. 1690), H3051 [9AP]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H460 [12FE]

———improve access to health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals in medically under served areas (see H. Res. 142), H1956 [18MR]

———provide for a national health information infrastructure and data and communication standards for health information system interoperability (see H.R. 2915), H8284 [16SE]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H8175 [10SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Homeland Security Act: amend (see H.R. 484), H243 [29JA]

Immigration: prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H327 [7FE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 464), H242 [29JA]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H12921 [8DE]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see H.R. 2420), H10340 [4NO]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1682 [6MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1516 [4MR]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1955 [18MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11146 [10NO]

Medicaid: revise and simplify the transitional medical assistance program (see H.R. 1744), H3302 [10AP]

Medicare: coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H5175 [10JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see H.R. 3243), H9213 [2OC]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

Messiah College: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 85), H705 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H52 [7JA]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 204), H3452 [29AP]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see H.R. 2237), H10978 [6NO]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9982 [28OC]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H8217 [11SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H11359 [17NO]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer overflow control programs (see H. Con. Res. 309), H9812 [21OC]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H1467 [27FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6264 [26JN]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H9812 [21OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H5089 [9JN]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 2185), H4527 [21MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H11134 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1812 [12MR]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3232), H9213 [2OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H9032 [30SE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

Health: encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (see H.R. 2227), H4735 [22MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2392), H5088 [9JN]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (see H.R. 547), H318 [5FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Letters

Credit card issuers' prohibition from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer: Alan Greenspan, FRS, H8155 [10SE]

Lists

Catholic schools operating in Delaware, H144 [27JA]

Lutheran schools in Delaware, H1479 [4MR]

Remarks

Amtrak: funding through reductions in Dept. of the Treasury funding, H7884 [4SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9517 [16OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, E793 [29AP]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4892 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), E555 [24MR]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1600 [5MR]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6982 [16JY]

Bank One Corp.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Delaware Small Business Champion Award recipient, E130 [5FE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H2054 [19MR]

———require corporations to file claims in the district where their principal place of business is located, H2054 [19MR]

Blevins, Patricia: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Recognition Award recipient, E129 [5FE]

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, E768 [12AP]

Children and youth: reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), H9824, H9826 [28OC], E1966 [2OC]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (H. Res. 25), H149 [27JA]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 258), H1354 [26FE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1354 [26FE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H304 [5FE]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, H7127, H7128 [18JY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8122, H8131, H8147, H8154 [10SE]

Credit cards: prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer, H8154 [10SE]

Delaware: tribute to Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association and Ladies' Auxiliary, E1794 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11006 [7NO]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (H. Res. 173), H3428 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6982 [16JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6566 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H10090 [29OC], H10434 [5NO], H11628 [19NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7881, H7884 [4SE]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (H.R. 192), H4034 [14MY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3583 [1MY]

Education: funding, H6388 [9JY]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, H11628 [19NO]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6388 [9JY]

———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 26), H143 [27JA]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1479, H1480 [4MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7127, H7128 [18JY]

Financial institutions: prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8147 [10SE]

Fire Prevention Week: observance, E1954 [2OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (H.R. 3204), E1919 [30SE]

German, Ryan: Delaware Young Entrepreneur award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Gwinn, Samuel W.: National 4-H Hall of Fame inductee, E362 [4MR]

Hawkins, Sally: Delaware Small Business Journalist Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7544, H7552, H7589 [24JY], E1053 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7530 [24JY]

Health: encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (H.R. 2227), E1067 [23MY]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9759 [21OC]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 3076), H9752 [21OC]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6372 [9JY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H9045 [1OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: define a free public education as enabling disabled children to access the general curriculum, H3513 [30AP]

———funding, H10434 [5NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3472, H3475, H3511, H3512, H3513, H3528, H3529 [30AP], E527 [20MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3460 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, H3512 [30AP]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (H.R. 2420), H11540, H11545 [19NO]

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

Luppi, Mark: Mid-Atlantic Region and Delaware Financial Service Advocate Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Mason Building Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Government Market Assistance Program Delaware Diamond Award recipient, E139 [6FE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12275 [21NO]

Miller, Mary E.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Family Business Longevity Award recipient, E131 [5FE]

Mitchell, Connie: Delaware Home-Based Business Advocate Award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), H8254 [16SE]

National Fire Prevention Week: observance, E1973 [2OC]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3719 [7MY]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4024 [14MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H10090 [29OC]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6566 [10JY]

Oludina, Olakunle: Delaware Minority Business Advocate Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), H9302 [8OC]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4066, H4071 [14MY]

Pope John Paul II: tribute (H. Res. 400), H9696 [20OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), E793 [29AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H480 [13FE]

Roads and highways: Federal-aid highway funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H7881 [4SE]

Smyrna, DE: tribute to Smyrna High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E864 [5MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H3700 [7MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3929, H3931 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4726 [22MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4615, H4622 [22MY]

Union Park Automotive Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Family Business of the Year Award recipient, E132 [5FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H404 [12FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (H.R. 1787), E771 [12AP]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1690 [4SE]

Wilmington Trust Co.: anniversary, E1467 [14JY]

Zackiewicz, Dona: Delaware Women in Business Advocate the Year Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H9279 [7OC]

Tributes

Barnett, Allen, E857 [1MY]

Benson, Barbara, E1265 [16JN]

Calagione, Sam, E857 [1MY]

Chandler, William, E791 [29AP]

Gilliam, James H., Jr., E1738 [9SE]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H404 [12FE]

Onusko, Michael, E106 [29JA]

Rickards, Louis A., E1954 [2OC]

Steen, Wayne A., Sr., E1953 [2OC]

Tarrant, Shirley M., E789 [29AP]

CASTLEBERRY, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E567 [25MR]

CASTRO, DAVID B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2015 [8OC]

CASTRO, FIDEL (President, Cuba)

Bills and resolutions

Cuba: establish international tribunal to prosecute crimes against humanity committed by Fidel Castro and other Cuban political and military leaders (see S. Res. 146), S6707 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Democracy: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H7023 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: establish international tribunal to prosecute crimes against humanity committed by Fidel Castro and other Cuban political and military leaders (S. Res. 146), S6715 [20MY]

CASWELL, ALBERT C.

Poems

``To Send Our Fine Sons and Daughters'', E1529 [18JY]

CATAN, THOMAS

Articles and editorials

Iraq Business Deals May Be Invalid, Law Experts Warn, H10233 [30OC]

CATAWBA COUNTY, NC

Bills and resolutions

North Carolina: include Catawba and Cleveland Counties as part of the Appalachian region (see H.R. 3393), H10129 [29OC]

CATCH-UP LOST RETIREMENT SAVINGS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 629), S3803 [17MR] (see H.R. 2240), H4735 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 629), S3805 [17MR]

Texts of

S. 629, provisions, S3805 [17MR]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES INC.

Remarks in House

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

CATHOLIC LEAGUE FOR RELIGIOUS AND CIVIL RIGHTS

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S10242 [30JY]

CATHY, S. TRUETT

Bills and resolutions

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (see S. 1596), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3029), H8016 [5SE]

Remarks in House

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3029), H7951 [5SE], H10243-H10245 [4NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3029, S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA, H10243 [4NO]

CATLIN, MARGARET

Letters

Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act, S9124 [9JY]

CATO INSTITUTE

Articles and editorials

U.S. Corporate Tax and the Global Economy, E2099 [20OC]

CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DESIGNATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 328), S4910 [7AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 328) (S. Rept. 108-24), S3993 [19MR]

Texts of

S. 328, provisions, S4913 [7AP]

CAUCUTT, TIM

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E945 [14MY]

CAULK, CHARLES C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E301 [27FE]

CAUTHON, JESSICA

Remarks in House

LeGrand Smith Scholarship: winner, E961 [15MY]

CAVALARIS, CHUCK

Articles and editorials

Ace Miller Retires as Knoxville's Supervisor of Boxing, E883 [7MY]

Helping Kids Was Graham's Focus Until His Death, E2532 [8DE]

CAVALLARO, NICK

Remarks in House

Corning, NY: tribute to World War II veterans, E1770 [11SE]

CAVE, BOB

Letters

Energy Market Oversight Act, S3097 [4MR]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S13977 [5NO]

CAWLEY, JAMES W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5111 [10AP]

CAWTHON, HERMAN

Articles and editorials

Remembering Butts County's Lt. Kelly—Book, Letter Recall Actions of Military Hero, E261 [13FE]

CBS WORLDWIDE INC.

Letters

CBS airing of miniseries on Ronald Reagan: Representative Dingell, E2194 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Reagan, Ronald: airing of miniseries, H10315, H10316 [4NO], E2194 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Television: portrayal of ``hillbillies'' on new proposed reality series, S2626 [25FE]

———portrayal of ``hillbillies'' on proposed reality series, S9989 [25JY]

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

Reservist's Reward—Bankruptcy: CBS Evening News (television program), S14514 [12NO]

Tributes

Schieffer, Bob, S12309 [2OC]

C&C OFFICE SUPPLY CO.

Letters

Allow private sector businesses to compete against Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for Federal procurement contracts, S2206 [11FE]

CCH INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E980 [15MY]

CECIL COUNTY, MD

Bills and resolutions

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: acquire for inclusion property known as Garrett Island in Cecil County, MD (see H.R. 274), H136 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: acquire for inclusion property known as Garrett Island in Cecil County, MD (H.R. 274), H3431, H3432 [29AP]

Remarks in Senate

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: acquire for inclusion property known as Garrett Island in Cecil County, MD (H.R. 274), S14279 [7NO]

Reports filed

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 274) (S. Rept. 108-180), S13659 [30OC]

Texts of

H.R. 274, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act, H3431 [29AP]

CEDAR GROVE, NJ

Remarks in House

Temple Sholom: tribute to U.S. veterans, E1466 [14JY]

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Remarks in Senate

Workplace Learning Connection: anniversary of project, S13511 [29OC]

CEDAREDGE, CO

Remarks in House

Camp Good Grief!: tribute, E1705 [5SE]

CEDRONE, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E731 [10AP]

CELEBREZZE, ANTHONY J., JR.

Articles and editorials

Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr.; Former Ohio Attorney General Served His State and Nation With Honor and Decency, H6591 [10JY]

Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr.; Ohio's Former Attorney General Dead of Heart Attack at 61, H6590 [10JY]

Obituaries

Columbus (OH) Dispatch, H6591 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H6589 [10JY], E1449, E1461 [11JY], E1531 [18JY]

CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INTERNET ASSOCIATION

Letters

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act, H5183 [11JN]

E-911 Implementation Act, H10291 [4NO]

CEMETERIES AND FUNERALS

Amendments

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Analyses

Veterans Programs Improvement Act (S. 1133), S7037 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (see S. 1364), S8725 [26JN]

Arkansas: convey certain land to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery (see S. 1537), S10618 [31JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: construct a memorial to noncitizens killed in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3480), H11133 [7NO]

———enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

———enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 358), H170 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (see S. 1133), S6978 [22MY]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (see H.R. 3321), H9613 [16OC]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, CO, area (see H.R. 1476), H2471 [27MR]

———establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (see S. 1282), S8125 [18JN]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers (see S. 292), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2065), H3973 [9MY]

Fort Knox, KY: convey land to establish a State-run cemetery for veterans (see S. 655), S3881 [18MR]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (see S. 1489), S10265 [30JY]

Laitres, Alfred J.: authorize disinterment from the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France, and authorize transfer of his remains to the custody of his next of kin (see H.R. 2970), H7784 [25JY]

Morgan, Ray A.: authorize disinterment from the Luxembourg American Cemetery and transfer of remains to next of kin (see H.R. 888), H1332 [25FE]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (see S. Con. Res. 70), S11754 [22SE] (see H. Con. Res. 183), H4204 [15MY]

Native Americans: eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants to establish veterans cemeteries on trust lands (see H.R. 2983), H7785 [25JY]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (see S. 1819), S13909 [4NO] (see H.R. 272), H136 [8JA]

Prieto, Roaul R.: authorize disinterment from the American Ardennes Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium, and transfer of remains to his next of kin (see H.R. 2930), H7782 [25JY]

Riverside National Cemetery: designate POW/MIA National Memorial (see S. 1745), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 2206), H4733 [22MY]

Roads and highways: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H57 [7JA]

Social Security: provide lump-sum death payments to surviving spouses (see H.R. 264), H135 [8JA]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 166), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 803), H701 [13FE]

Taxation: repeal dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts (see H.R. 1727), H3301 [10AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see S. 1074), S6507 [15MY] (see H.R. 2217), H4734 [22MY] (see H.R. 2354), H5043 [5JN]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———increase burial benefits for certain veterans buried in private or State-owned cemeteries (see H.R. 2066), H3973 [9MY]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (see S. 1124), S6978 [22MY]

———permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H1681 [6MR]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

———remove, upon request, remains of any person interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery in France or Belgium and reinter such remains in the U.S. (see H.R. 1265), H1900 [13MR]

Letters

Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act: Joseph L. Barnes, Fleet Reserve Association, S7011 [22MY]

———Raymond G. Boland, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Inc., S7011 [22MY]

———several veterans organizations, S7011 [22MY]

———William A. Isokait, National Funeral Directors Association, S7011 [22MY]

Veterans Programs Improvement Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7033-S7037 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Arlington National Cemetery: construct a memorial to noncitizens killed in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces (H.R. 3480), E2275 [7NO]

———enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (H.R. 3659), E2474 [8DE]

———tribute to Army Old Guard maintaining watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Hurricane Isabel, H8408 [23SE], E1896 [25SE]

Brooksville, FL: dedication of Brooksville City Cemetery, E898 [9MY]

Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues: tribute to Women in Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, E1064 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (H.R. 3321), E2064 [16OC]

———establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

Native Americans: eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants to establish veterans cemeteries on trust lands (H.R. 2983), E1649 [25JY]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (H.R. 272), H6874-H6876 [16JY]

Riverside, CA: Riverside National Cemetery recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey National Cemetery Category Award, E2133 [28OC]

Suffolk, VA: tribute to National Veterans Cemetery, E1716 [5SE]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (H.R. 2217), E2279 [7NO]

———enhance burial benefits (H.R. 2354), H4983 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (S. 1364), S8759 [26JN]

Arkansas: convey certain land to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery (S. 1537), S15863 [24NO]

Black Hills National Cemetery: anniversary, S11983 [25SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: anniversary of cemetery system, S11344 [10SE]

———enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (S. 1133), S7031 [22MY]

———establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (S. 1282), S8134 [18JN]

District of Columbia: Congressional Cemetery maintenance funding, S8826 [27JN]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers (S. 292), S1899 [4FE]

Hope, Bob: authorize burial at Arlington National Cemetery (S. 1489), S10267 [30JY]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (S. Con. Res. 70), S11757 [22SE]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (S. 1819), S13910 [4NO]

Riverside National Cemetery: designate POW/MIA National Memorial (S. 1745), S12744 [16OC]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (S. 166), S851 [15JA]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (S. 1074), S6513 [15MY]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (S. 1124), S7010 [22MY]

Reports filed

Nevada Land Conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties for Continued Use as Cemeteries: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 272) (H. Rept. 108-166), H5661 [19JN]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Texts of

H.R. 272, land conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties, NV, for continued use as cemeteries, H6875 [16JY]

S. 292, minimum wage and overtime exemptions for licensed funeral directors and embalmers, S1899 [4FE]

S. 1074, Veterans' Burial Benefits Enhancement Act, S6514 [15MY]

S. 1124, Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act, S7010 [22MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1133, Veterans Programs Improvement Act, S7031-S7033 [22MY]

S. 1282, establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, S8135 [18JN]

S. 1364, payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees in Alaska, S8759 [26JN]

S. 1489, burial of Bob Hope at Arlington National Cemetery, S10267 [30JY]

S. 1537, Arkansas land conveyance to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery, S10668 [31JY], S15863 [24NO]

S. 1819, Central Nevada Rural Cemeteries Act, S13910 [4NO]

S. Con. Res. 70, National Funeral Service Education Week, S11757 [22SE]

CENOZ, JOE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7472 [5JN]

CENSUS

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of the Census: establish a term limit for the Director of the Census and require that such Director report directly to the Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 1571), H2703 [2AP]

Foreign countries: provide for a test census of U.S. citizens living abroad and require inclusion in future decennial censuses (see S. 1682), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 1619), H2820 [3AP]

Taxation: expand areas designated as renewal communities based on new census data (see S. 400), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 840), H703 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Bureau of the Census: establish a term limit for the Director of the Census and require that such Director report directly to the Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 1571), E653 [2AP]

Foreign countries: provide for a test census of U.S. citizens living abroad and require inclusion in future decennial censuses (H.R. 1619), E662 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign countries: provide for a test census of U.S. citizens living abroad and require inclusion in future decennial censuses (S. 1682), S12194 [30SE]

Testimonies

OMB Statistical Designation of Counties on Long Island, NY: Michele De Jesu, E2108 [21OC]

CENSUS BUREAU see Bureau of the Census

CENTA, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2245 [5NO]

CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE OF KOREAN IMMIGRATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E924 [9MY]

CENTER FOR AIDS—HOPE AND REMEMBRANCE PROJECT

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5090 [9AP]

CENTER FOR CIVIC EDUCATION

Remarks in House

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

———report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Tribute, E1940 [1OC]

Remarks in Senate

Adamsville, AL: tribute to Adamsville Elementary School for participation in the Center for Civic Education We the People—Project Citizen program, S12369 [2OC]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Statements

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

Summaries

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND TECHNOLOGY

Letters

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S13021 [22OC]

CENTER FOR HEALTH AND GENDER EQUITY

Letters

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S9555 [17JY]

CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS

Agenda

Strategic Planning Workshop, E2542 [8DE]

Analyses

Communications Strategic Planning, E2542 [8DE]

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3394 [10MR], S12923 [21OC]

Remarks in House

Abortion: release of documents on abortion legalization strategies, E2534 [8DE]

Summaries

Center for Reproductive Rights Board of Directors, Funders, and Colleagues Interviews: Nancy Raybin and Elizabeth Lowell, Raybin Associates, E2543-E2547 [8DE]

Domestic Legal Program Strategic Planning, E2539-E2542 [8DE]

International Legal Program Strategic Planning, E2535-E2539 [8DE]

CENTER FOR RURAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENT

Remarks in House

Dept. of the Treasury: designation as a Community Development Financial Institution, E829 [1MY]

CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Addresses

Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award Acceptance: Senator Stevens, S8712 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Stevens, Senator: Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Award recipient, S8712 [26JN]

CENTERPORT, NY

Remarks in House

Camp Alvernia: anniversary, E460 [13MR]

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Amendments

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S14457, S14459, S14461 [11NO]

Analyses

Oceans and Human Health Act (S. 1218), S7622 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 3284), H9376 [8OC]

———establish Offices of Women's Health (see S. 1304), S8300 [20JN]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S3410 [10MR]

———establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 2741), H6868 [15JY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see S. 1496), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (see S. 1899), S15287 [20NO]

———improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases (see S. Res. 208), S10619 [31JY]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H4010 [13MY]

———require increased activities regarding Diamond-Blackfan anemia (see H.R. 2456), H5365 [12JN]

Health: reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

Insects: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see S. 1015), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health: funding and implementation (see H. Con. Res. 186), H4368 [20MY]

Oceans: establish an interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans and human health and a similar program at NOAA (see S. 1218), S7618 [10JN]

Schools: authorize grants to local educational agencies to support purchase or lease and use of vending machines that offer healthy foods and beverages in schools (see H.R. 2225), H4734 [22MY]

Women: reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

Factsheets

Recommendations for Reducing Risk of Worker Exposures to Vermiculite That May Be Contaminated With Asbestos: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, S2037 [6FE]

Letters

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S4744 [3AP]

———Patrick M. Libbey, National Association of County & City Health Officials, S4744 [3AP]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S4744 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (H.R. 398), E448 [12MR]

———revise and extend (S. 286), H11577-H11580 [19NO]

Dept. of HHS: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6514 [10JY]

Insects: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, H6525 [10JY]

———authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (H.R. 342), H1758-H1763 [12MR], E430, E434 [12MR]

———authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (S. 1015), H7716-H7718 [25JY], E1667 [29JY]

National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program: funding, E2180, E2183 [31OC]

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities: funding for Down Syndrome research, H6524, H6525 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety plan funding, S11362-S11364 [10SE]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S1888, S1889 [4FE], S12443 [3OC], S14459-S14461 [11NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish Offices of Women's Health (S. 1304), S8302 [20JN]

Diseases: address newly emergent threats spread due to globalization and threat of bioterrorism, S7652 [11JN]

———develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (S. 583), S3418 [10MR]

———establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (S. 1101), S6864-S6867 [21MY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (S. 1496), S10270-S10272 [30JY]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (S. 1899), S15289 [20NO]

———improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases (S. Res. 208), S10687 [31JY]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases, S6488 [15MY]

———improve injection safety in immunization programs in developing countries, S6614 [19MY]

———NIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Health Resources and Service Administration funding, S4266 [21MR]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (S. 1115), S6995-S6997 [22MY]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356-S2358 [12FE]

Insects: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, S11292, S11293, S11308 [10SE]

———authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (S. 1015), S7939 [16JN]

National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program: funding, S11337, S11338 [10SE]

National Immunization Program: funding, S11231, S11232 [9SE], S11272 [10SE]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11331, S11332 [10SE]

Oceans: establish an interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans and human health and a similar program at NOAA (S. 1218), S7621 [10JN]

Terrorism: bioterrorism preparedness workforce funding, S11103-S11105 [4SE]

Vaccines for Children Program: funding, S11335, S11336 [10SE]

Reports filed

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 342) (H. Rept. 108-12), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 108-69), S7831 [12JN]

Oceans and Human Health Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1218) (S. Rept. 108-203), S15186 [19NO]

Tables

Bioterrorism preparedness funding, S11104 [4SE]

Immunization programs funding, S11232 [9SE]

West Nile virus case count, S11308 [10SE]

Texts of

H.R. 342, Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act, H1758 [12MR]

S. 286, Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act, S14460 [11NO], H11577 [19NO]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 583, Meningitis Immunization Awareness Act, S3418 [10MR]

S. 1015, Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act, S7940 [16JN], H7717 [25JY]

S. 1115, Ban Asbestos in America Act, S6997-S6999 [22MY]

S. 1218, Oceans and Human Health Act, S7623-S7625 [10JN]

S. 1496, Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act, S10270 [30JY]

S. Res. 208, improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases, S10687 [31JY]

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES

Amendments

Government regulations: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (H.J. Res. 3), S1162 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Government regulations: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Government regulations: congressional disapproval of rule revising criteria used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility, S11902 [24SE]

CENTRAL AMERICA

Addresses

Case for Labor Standards in Trade Agreements: Representative Levin, E1363 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (see S. 707), S4376 [25MR] (see H.R. 868), H1331 [25FE]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 1300), H1908 [17MR]

Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 9), H138 [8JA]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H10457 [5NO]

Remarks in House

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Dept. of State: prohibit funding relative to the negotiation of a Free Trade Area of the Americas or a Central American Free Trade Agreement unless various conditions are met, H7316-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339 [23JY]

Free Trade Area of the Americas: locate Permanent Secretariat in Miami, FL, H11370 [18NO], E2309 [17NO]

Guatemala: human rights violations, E1929 [30SE]

Institute of the Americas: anniversary, E950 [14MY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: accelerate eligibility for assistance for certain developing countries, H6785-H6788 [15JY]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (H.R. 868), H1915-H1917 [18MR]

Pan American Games: tribute, E1602, E1616 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

AID: Clean Water for the Americas Partnership funding, S1441 [23JA]

Honduras: Water Missions International (organization) hospital water supply and wastewater treatment projects funding, S13796 [3NO]

Mexico: establish microcredit lending program, small rural business assistance program, small rural farmers assistance, and a system of private property ownership, S9180 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement: negotiation of environmental cooperation and trade capacity building provisions, S11634 [17SE]

Statements

Efrain Rios Montt's Eligibility To Run in Guatemalan Elections: Jessica Leight and Molly Maas, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1929 [30SE]

Texts of

H.R. 868, Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act, H1915 [18MR]

CENTRAL IDAHO WILDERNESS ACT

Amendments

Salmon River: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps (S. 1003), S15870 [24NO]

Bills and resolutions

Salmon River: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps (see S. 1003), S5771 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Salmon River: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps (S. 1003), S5786 [6MY], S15870 [24NO]

Reports filed

Clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act Provisions on Continued Use of Established Commercial Outfitter Hunting Camps on the Salmon River: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1003) (S. Rept. 108-136), S10970 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 1003, clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, S5786 [6MY]

S. 1003, provisions clarification on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, S15870 [24NO]

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), S10835 [31JY], H5816 [24JN], H5883, H5888, H5890, H5891, H5894, H5900 [25JN], H5943, H5944, H5945 [26JN]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1025), S10847 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU], H11440 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Black Thursday for Bush, E1493 [17JY]

Bush Administration Adopts a Worse-Than-Nixonian Tactic—The Deadly Serious Crime of Naming CIA Operatives, S12154-S12156 [30SE]

Cheney Link of Iraq, 9/11 Challenged, H8225 [16SE]

Dangerous Leak, E1985 [7OC]

Deception and Denial (Part Two)—The White House's Intelligence Problems Get Bigger, H7775 [25JY]

Ever-Present Threat—With or Without WMD, Iraq Under Saddam Was Violating U.N. Sanctions Left and Right, E2233 [5NO]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, S13847 [4NO]

Independent Probe, E1985 [7OC]

Misled and Undermanned—The Truth on Iraq, S15054 [18NO]

Missing Weapons Do Matter, S9518 [17JY]

Missing Weapons of Mass Destruction—Is Lying About the Reason for War an Impeachable Offense?, H5249-H5251 [11JN]

Questioning the Case for War, E1447 [11JY]

Report Raises New Questions on Saudi Role in 9/11 Attacks, H7774 [25JY]

Saddam's Bombs? We'll Find Them, H5834-H5836 [25JN]

Senior Federal Prosecutors and FBI Officials Fault Ashcroft Over Leak Inquiry, S12663 [16OC]

September 11 Investigation Undermines Bush's Claims, H7775 [25JY]

Split at C.I.A. and F.B.I. on Iraqi Ties to Al Qaeda, S2396 [13FE]

Who's Unpatriotic Now?, S9669 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

FBI: establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3439), H10339 [4NO]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1025), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 2417), H5265 [11JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration (see H. Res. 295), H5813 [24JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 451), H11650 [19NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 292), H5713 [23JN]

———create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

———establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6264 [26JN]

———reorganize and improve the leadership of the intelligence community and enhance counterterrorism activities (see S. 1520), S10617 [31JY]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S15812 [24NO]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (see S. 190), S1069 [16JA]

Conference reports

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2417), H11605-H11622 [19NO]

Factsheets

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5880 [25JN]

Iraq's Continuing Programs for Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

Letters

Appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials: several Senators, S12662 [16OC]

Intelligence services appropriations: Representative Cox, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H5889 [25JN]

———Representative Goss, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5878, H5879, H5889 [25JN]

———Representative Hunter, Committee on Armed Services (House), H5879 [25JN]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5878 [25JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5878 [25JN]

Validity of intelligence services pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5414 [17JN]

Lists

Quotes on pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9622 [21JY]

Memorandums

Minority Staff Draft Memo on Investigation of Intelligence Gathered and Used as Rationale for Use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), H11671 [20NO]

Motions

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H11434 [18NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, S15335 [21NO]

Petitions

Opposition to Bush Administration approach to gain public consent for a preventive military strike against Iraq: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Remarks in House

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9509 [16OC], H9704 [20OC]

Clinton, William J.: assess validity of pre-conflict intelligence analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in certain military conflicts, H7008-H7011 [16JY]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10460 [6NO], H11671 [20NO]

FBI: establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies (H.R. 3439), E2213 [4NO]

GAO: determine extent and timeliness of intelligence information shared with U.N. weapons inspectors in Iraq, H5900-H5903 [25JN]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7203, H7205-H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY]

———establish (H.R. 2625), H6843 [15JY], H6991, H6992, H6997, H7007 [16JY], H7163 [18JY], E1387 [27JN]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9202 [2OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9030, H9031 [30SE], H9037, H9082 [1OC], H9267, H9268, H9279 [7OC], H9364 [8OC], H9395 [15OC], E1947 [1OC], E1985 [7OC]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4955-H4957 [4JN], H5060, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5098, H5099 [10JN], H5178, H5249 [11JN], H5413, H5418 [17JN], H5473, H5536 [18JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H5832-H5836, H5869-H5874, H5891 [25JN], H6351 [9JY], H6468, H6469, H6587 [10JY], H6683, H6684, H6686-H6689, H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6710, H6721, H6843-H6850 [15JY], H6872, H6873, H7007 [16JY], H7024, H7025 [17JY], H7163-H7165 [18JY], H7172, H7205, H7207, H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY], H7235 [22JY], H7334, H7335 [23JY], H7776 [25JY], H7814, H7816, H7821 [3SE], H7844 [4SE], H8002 [5SE], H8225, H8259, H8277-H8281 [16SE], H8290 [17SE], H8470 [23SE], H9080, H9082 [1OC], H9201 [2OC], H9268-H9270 [7OC], H9365 [8OC], H9988, H10112 [29OC], H10240 [4NO], H10986 [7NO], H11202, H11203 [17NO], H11631, H11633 [19NO], H11874-H11877 [20NO], E1207 [11JN], E1319 [20JN], E1443, E1447 [11JY], E1493 [17JY], E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5820, H5822, H5870-H5881, H5883, H5889-H5903 [25JN], H5942, H5943-H5946 [26JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), amendment process, H5639 [19JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, H11667-H11678 [20NO], E2399 [22NO], E2423, E2428 [23NO], E2491 [8DE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration (H. Res. 295), H5866-H5870 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 451), H11661-H11663 [20NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), motion to instruct conferees, H11434 [18NO]

———create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (H. Res. 410), H11630 [19NO]

———hiring and retention of minorities in the intelligence community, H5873, H5892-H5894 [25JN]

———require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11434 [18NO]

———strike creation of pilot programs to encourage State and local officials to collect and share information, and to test use of tear-line intelligence reports, H5888 [25JN]

Iraq: interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, E2233 [5NO]

———promote establishment of an independent commission to study the basis of the determination of the existence of weapons mass destruction, H7431, H7432 [23JY]

———report on electronic communications with the Office of the Vice President relative to Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5820, H5895-H5900 [25JN], H5942 [26JN]

Law enforcement: study feasibility of providing security clearances to State and local law enforcement for access to classified information relative to homeland security and prevention of terrorism, H5868 [25JN]

National Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq: establish, H5868 [25JN]

Novak, Robert: condemn use of name of CIA operative in newspaper column, H7232 [22JY]

Terrorism: increase efficiency and effectiveness of terrorist identification classification system, H5890, H5891 [25JN]

———release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H7774 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13948-S13954, S13958 [5NO], S14254-S14261 [7NO]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12486-S12488 [14OC], S12993, S12994 [22OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12130, S12131 [29SE], S12154-S12166, S12171, S12172 [30SE], S12216, S12217, S12220, S12268, S12269 [1OC], S12309-S12311 [2OC], S12430-S12432 [3OC], S12661-S12667 [16OC]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7432 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9290, S9291 [11JY], S9315 [14JY], S9358-S9360, S9370, S9390 [15JY], S9440 [16JY], S9516, S9532, S9543, S9576, S9580 [17JY], S9622, S9626-S9628 [21JY], S9697 [22JY], S10485-S10488, S10502 [31JY], S11407 [11SE], S12240 [1OC], S12672 [16OC], S12855-S12857 [17OC], S12864-S12866 [20OC], S12987 [22OC], S13192 [24OC], S13424-S13427, S13430 [29OC], S14794 [12NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, S15275 [20NO], S15354-S15358 [21NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report—motion to proceed, S15335 [21NO]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), insert S. 1025 language in lieu, S10858 [31JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1025), S10847-S10858 [31JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 1025), refer to the Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5942 [8MY]

———Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667-S9671 [22JY]

———reorganize and improve the leadership of the intelligence community and enhance counterterrorism activities (S. 1520), S10644 [31JY]

———require Presidential report on the validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9520-S9529 [17JY]

Iraq: interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, S13843 [4NO]

———support investigation into assertions that Iraq attempted to obtain uranium from Africa, S9205 [10JY]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, S3704 [13MR]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (S. 1946), S15838-S15841 [24NO]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9473-S9475, S9478, S9479 [16JY], S12718-S12721 [16OC], S12773-S12779 [17OC]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (S. 190), S1082 [16JA]

South America: reinstatement of policy allowing U.S. involvement in the interdiction of aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, S202 [10JA]

Terrorism: release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9887, S9897 [24JY], S10598 [31JY]

Yemen: report on detention and escape of suspects in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole, S9531 [17JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 108-384), H11650 [19NO]

Consideration of H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 295) (H. Rept. 108-176), H5813 [24JN]

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2417) (H. Rept. 108-381), H11650 [19NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1025) (S. Rept. 108-80), S8722 [26JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (Select, House) (H.R. 2417) (H. Rept. 108-163), H5550 [18JN]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. 1025) (S. Rept. 108-44), S5949 [8MY]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 295, Consideration of H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 292) (H. Rept. 108-174), H5713 [23JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

Statements

Intelligence Services Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5878 [25JN]

Interim Report on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction: David Kay, Iraqi Survey Group, S13843-S13847 [4NO]

Petition Drive Targets Bush Advisor Karl Rove—Debaters Oppose Administration Strategy for Public Debate on War: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Texts of

Contents of President Bush's State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

H. Res. 295, consideration of H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H5866 [25JN]

H. Res. 451, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11661 [20NO]

H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10858-S10866 [31JY], H5883-H5888 [25JN]

S. 1946, Independent Iraq Intelligence Commission Act, S15841-S15843 [24NO]

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to baseball team, E1324 [23JN]

CENTRAL NEVADA RURAL CEMETERIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1819), S13909 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1819), S13910 [4NO]

Texts of

S. 1819, provisions, S13910 [4NO]

CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

CENTRALIA, IL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1419 [8JY]

CEPEK, KATIE

Remarks in House

Boise, ID: tribute to artists participating in Women's History Month Juried Art Exhibition, E414 [10MR]

CERES, CA

Remarks in House

Ceres High School: anniversary of Future Farmers of America (organization), E1121 [4JN]

CERTNER, DAVID

Letters

Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S14039 [5NO]

Social Security Protection Act, H1541 [5MR], H2650 [2AP]

CESAR E. CHAVEZ FOUNDATION

Letters

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act, S850 [15JA]

CESAR ESTRADA CHAVEZ STUDY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 164), S848 [15JA]

Letters

Provisions: Andres F. Irlando, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, S850 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 164), S849 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 164) (S. Rept. 108-20), S3993 [19MR]

Texts of

S. 164, provisions, S850 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

CH2M HILL, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1991 [7OC]

CHABOT, STEVE (a Representative from Ohio)

Addresses

Cross-Strait Relations—Past, Present, Future: Chien-Jen Chen, E956 [15MY]

Security, Economic, and Health Concerns: Wang Jinpyng, Republic of China Legislative Yuan, E1340 [24JN]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, H8907 [25SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H8905 [24SE]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

Agriculture: establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H11393 (see H. Con. Res. 308), H11516 [18NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H11651 [19NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4788 [2JN]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7788 [25JY]

Armed Forces: ensure tax-exempt status and other benefits afforded under Operation Enduring Freedom are afforded to personnel stationed in Israel (see H.R. 1326), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1393), H2269 [20MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9131 [1OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9477 [15OC]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1641 [5MR]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H11360 [17NO]

———urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H5929 [25JN]

China, Republic of: encourage deeper relations and bilateral exchanges with the U.S., recognize contributions of Taiwanese Americans, and support goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week (see H. Res. 228), H3974 [9MY]

———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H242 [29JA]

———membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H8283 [16SE]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H3454 [29AP]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H8949 [25SE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H3975 [9MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H2822 [3AP]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

———disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3683 [6MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH: designate (see H.R. 985), H1462 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see H.R. 2319), H5089 [9JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H11133 [7NO]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H2402 [26MR]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H4738 [22MY]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1812 [12MR]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H3975 [9MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H7618 [24JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H392 [11FE]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

House of Representatives: require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (see H.R. 2844), H7615 [24JY]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1747 [11MR]

Immigration: prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3453 [29AP]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H3354 [11AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (see H. Res. 109), H1466 [27FE]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9614 [16OC]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1396 [26FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H8905 [24SE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3053 [9AP]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Youngstown, OH: designate (see H.R. 161), H245 [29JA]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8906 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4876 [3JN]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 10), H60 [7JA]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building, Canton, OH: designate (see H.R. 3175), H8905 [24SE]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H8403 [22SE]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H8905 [24SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4978 [4JN]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H12312 [21NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H8382 [17SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

Taxation: allow businesses to expense qualified security devices (see H.R. 1259), H4255 [19MY]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H8906 [24SE]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H3301 [10AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H3857 [8MY]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H3637 [1MY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3354 [11AP]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H9129 [1OC]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 278), H4738 [22MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H4739 [22MY]

———treatment of gain from the sale of farmland (see H.R. 310), H172 [27JA]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8950 [25SE]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see H.R. 281), H136 [8JA]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H463 [12FE]

Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr., Post Office Building, Strongsville, OH: designate (see H.R. 3300), H9477 [15OC]

Women: tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4011 [13MY]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 212), H7086 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H2270 [20MR]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see H.R. 2155), H4367 [20MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 48), H3303 [10AP]

———provide penalties for armored car robberies (see H.R. 2742), H6868 [15JY]

Government regulations: require agencies to take into consideration the impact of newly promulgated rules on the privacy of individuals (see H.R. 338), H169 [27JA]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see H.R. 2813), H7328 [22JY]

Letters

Human Cloning Prohibition Act: Douglas Johnson, National Right to Life Committee, Inc., H1410 [27FE]

Lists

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team coaches and players, E2512 [8DE]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team schedule and results, E2512 [8DE]

Elder High School football team roster and schedule, E223 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H12751 [8DE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H9144 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4925, H4929, H4941 [4JN], E249 [13FE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9144 [2OC]

American Jewish History Month: designate (H. Con. Res. 106), H9396 [15OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1985 [19MR]

Bulgaria: commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (H. Con. Res. 77), H1706, H1707 [11MR]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10075 [29OC]

China, Republic of: Congressional Taiwan Caucus briefing, E1340 [24JN]

———democracy efforts, E956 [15MY]

———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (H.R. 441), H1704 [11MR]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute St. Ursula Academy girls' volleyball team, H12106 [21NO]

———tribute to Elder High School football team, H396 [12FE], H12751 [8DE], E223 [13FE], E2511 [8DE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5287 [12JN]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 10), E740 [11AP]

Estrada, Miguel A.: withdrawal of nomination to be circuit judge, H7951 [5SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4818 [3JN]

House of Representatives: history and rules of the Private Calendar, E2299 [17NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1978 [19MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1410 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1410 [27FE]

Tributes

Carpinello, Angela M. Daria, E1938 [1OC]

Singer, George J., Jr., E1982 [7OC]

CHACONAS, STEVE

Remarks in House

National Bass Guide Service: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Home-Based Business of the Year award recipient, E280 [25FE]

CHADRON STATE COLLEGE

Remarks in Senate

Exploring Free Enterprise Program: tribute, S14026 [5NO]

CHAFEE, LINCOLN D. (a Senator from Rhode Island)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1049, S1091 [16JA], S1156 [17JA], S1200, S1245, S1296 [21JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12260, S12301 [1OC], S12389 [2OC], S12713 [16OC], S12794 [17OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3855, S3905, S3907 [18MR], S4199, S4212, S4214 [20MR], S4358, S4363, S4377, S4392 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9354 [14JY], S9562, S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9095, S9156 [9JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (S. 1585), S14452 [11NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14845 [12NO]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8582 [25JN], S8675 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9095, S9156 [9JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7702, S7737 [11JN], S10712 [31JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6338 [14MY], S6438 [15MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S9665 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S15287 [20NO]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 843), S5059 [9AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S5950 [8MY]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see S. 243), S1736 [29JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colombia: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see S. 986), S12376 [2OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S1870 [4FE]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see S. 1751), S12737 [16OC]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3411 [10MR]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S13803 [3NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S7542 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see S. 965), S5650 [1MY]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S7981 [17JN]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S8726 [26JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (see S. 1798), S13660 [30OC]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see S. 1706), S12376 [2OC]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see S. 1807), S13711 [31OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7476 [5JN]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: extend and strengthen procedures to maintain fiscal accountability and responsibility (see S. 90), S203 [10JA]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S2920 [27FE]

Hazardous substances: reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (see S. 616), S3730 [13MR]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S4824 [3AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7619 [10JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S15062 [18NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S13803 [3NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S9120 [9JY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S9906 [24JY]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S8301 [20JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11187 [8SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S10141 [29JY]

———extend the transitional medical assistance program (see S. 883), S5174 [10AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see S. 654), S6707 [20MY]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see S. 465), S10619 [31JY]

———extend eligibility periods for geriatric graduate medical education, expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine, and provide reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see S. 387), S4824 [3AP]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4898 [7AP]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. Res. 276), S15976 [25NO]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S7876 [13JN]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 888), S5543 [30AP]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see S. 1411), S9414 [15JY]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National security: provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S8896 [7JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE]

Russia: normal trade relations status (see S. 580), S4824 [3AP]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 1976), S15975 [25NO]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S4512 [27MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S9244 [10JY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees (see S. 1702), S12376 [2OC]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see S. 756), S13134 [23OC]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12607 [15OC]

———provide a credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production and allow for expensing of geological and geophysical expenditures and delay rental payments (see S. 696), S4325 [24MR]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see S. 507), S3254 [6MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 1637), S13054 [22OC]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 251), S8126 [18JN]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see S. 1634), S12278 [1OC]

———suspend future reductions of the highest income tax rate if there is a Federal on-budget deficit (see S. 126), S132 [9JA]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S4512 [27MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S10971 [2SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 1527), S10618 [31JY]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S4325 [24MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

EPA: authorize use of funds made available for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relating to the development and implementation of phase II of the storm water program (see S. 1716), S12448 [3OC]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see S. 1486), S10140 [29JY]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (see S. 1429), S9592 [17JY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S3881 [18MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

Rhode Island: deauthorize portions of a Federal channel in Pawtuxet Cove (see S. 1251), S7831 [12JN]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see S. 195), S1144 [17JA]

Taxation: expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (see S. 1437), S9708 [22JY]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY]

Lists

Rhode Island Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7376 [4JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S9665 [22JY], S12421 [3OC]

Poems

``Municipal Gallery Revisted,'' William Butler Yeats, S5166 [10AP]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14015 [5NO]

AID: Clean Water for the Americas Partnership funding, S1441 [23JA]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (S. 843), S5083 [9AP]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1359 [22JA], S1384, S1441 [23JA], S1510 [28JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1359 [22JA], S1384, S1441 [23JA], S1510 [28JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3951, S3952 [19MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3951, S3952 [19MR]

EPA: authorize use of funds made available for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relating to the development and implementation of phase II of the storm water program (S. 1716), S12468 [3OC]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), S3760 [13MR]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (S. 1486), S10151 [29JY]

Health: modify the rules for redistribution and extended availability of funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S1384 [23JA], S1510 [28JA]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S9235 [10JY]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (S. 1429), S9596 [17JY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (S. 652), S3900 [18MR]

Medicare: provide for income-related increase in part B premium for individuals and married couples with incomes exceeding a certain level, S8678 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8678 [26JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (S. 983), S5674 [1MY]

Providence, RI: Providence Performing Arts Center funding, S1359 [22JA]

Rhode Island: eliminate avian influenza in poultry, S14015 [5NO]

———tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

———tribute to Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Council on Residential Programs for Children and Youth: tribute, S11563 [16SE]

Senate: legislative program, S7741 [12JN]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 312), S1991 [5FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (S. 195), S1148 [17JA]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14415 [11NO]

Taxation: abolish certain tax cuts, S6439 [15MY]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (S. 1437), S9710 [22JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6439 [15MY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10585 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10585 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 195, Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act, S1149-S1151 [17JA]

S. 652, Access to Hospitals Act, S3901 [18MR]

S. 983, Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, S5674 [1MY]

S. 1429, Family Planning State Empowerment Act, S9597 [17JY]

S. 1437, Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act, S9710 [22JY]

Tributes

Billington, Albert W., S15972 [25NO]

Hadley, Judy, S11904 [24SE], S11984 [25SE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S5166 [10AP]

CHAILLET, JOHN R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15972 [25NO]

CHALABI, AHMAD

Articles and editorials

Iraq Council Head Shifts to Position at Odds With U.S., H8902 [24SE]

Listening to the Wrong Iraqi, H8902 [24SE]

CHALLENGER (space shuttle)

Remarks in House

Aviation: tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

CHAMBERLAIN, ROBERT

Articles and editorials

Kansas Student Named Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

South Grad Is Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Oxford University: Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

CHAMBERLIN, LEONE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1720 [5SE]

CHAMBERS, KENNETH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2085 [17OC]

CHAMBERS, SPENCER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S11424 [11SE]

CHAMBERS, YJEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2304 [17NO]

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Bills and resolutions

Community development: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 215), H5266 [11JN]

Letters

Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor: John Marquardt, Alamogordo, NM, Chamber of Commerce, S1898 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Ada, Pedro P.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

Alamosa County, CO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce, E2502 [8DE]

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Cole, Charles T., Jr.: Greater Columbia, SC, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, H2477 [31MR]

Community development: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (H. Con. Res. 215), H6666-H6668 [14JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E1470 [14JY], E1552 [22JY]

Essex County, NJ: tribute to Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce, E1895 [25SE]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E425 [11MR], E429, E431 [12MR]

Fritz, Greg and Dianne: Mariposa County, CA, Chamber of Commerce Businessman and Businesswoman of the Year award recipients, E687 [7AP]

Gill, Will, Jr.: Madera County, CA, Chamber of Commerce and Madera County Farm Bureau Senior Farmer of the Year award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Central Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, E1759 [10SE]

March AFB, CA: tribute to organizations for efforts on behalf of members deployed to Iraq, E594 [27MR]

McClain, William: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E212 [13FE]

McRobert, Mary Ann: Lenawee County, MI, Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award recipient, E1095 [2JN]

Meeks, Frank: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [25FE]

Modesitt, Gregg: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E63 [27JA]

Mount Vernon Voice (publication): Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

National Bass Guide Service: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Home-Based Business of the Year award recipient, E280 [25FE]

Oceanside, CA: tribute to new chamber of commerce offices, E462 [13MR]

Prince William County, VA: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617, E618, E620 [31MR]

Rent-All Center, Inc.: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E279 [25FE]

Scripps, Charles: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E213 [13FE]

Sewell, Phyllis Shapiro: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E230 [13FE]

Snell, William E., Jr.: Greater Chambersburg, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E69 [27JA]

Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey: tribute, E2075 [17OC]

Stillman, Margaret: Hampton Roads, VA, Chamber of Commerce-Chesapeake Woman of the Year award recipient, E140 [6FE]

Tarantino, Joseph J.: Montgomery County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Ward, G. William: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E795 [29AP]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, E2182 [31OC]

Zapata, Carmen: Hollywood, CA, Chamber of Commerce Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree, E1934 [30SE]

Zink, Sidny: Durango, CO, Chamber of Commerce Barbara Conrad Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Community development: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (S. Con. Res. 53), S9619 [17JY]

Cordes, Kirk: Rapid City, SD, Chamber of Commerce Ag Producer of the Year award recipient, S16116 [9DE]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

Reports filed

Acknowledge Chambers of Commerce Contributions To Improve Communities and Strengthen Local and Regional Economies: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 53), S9591 [17JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 215, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, H6666 [14JY]

S. Con. Res. 53, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, S7730 [11JN], S9619 [17JY]

CHAMBERSBURG, PA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E492 [18MR]

Snell, William E., Jr.: Greater Chambersburg, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E69 [27JA]

CHAMBLISS, SAXBY (a Senator from Georgia)

Addresses

George Washington's Farewell Address: read by, S2550-S2554 [24FE]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1272 [21JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12301 [1OC], S12390 [2OC], S12688, S12739, S12751 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4686, S4716, S4719 [2AP]

Armed Forces: expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S5253, S5256 [10AP]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4645 [1AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4410, S4452 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6708, S6726 [20MY], S6838, S6872, S6883 [21MY], S6896, S6898 [22MY], S7259 [3JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9563, S9602, S9604 [17JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9205, S9264 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11039 [3SE], S11321, S11324, S11361 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13117, S13122, S13170, S13173, S13175 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14477, S14835, S14836 [12NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13054 [22OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8234 [19JN], S8578 [25JN], S8682, S8728, S8795 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9205, S9264 [10JY]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14157, S14185 [6NO]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S4040 [19MR]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU]

Reading of George Washington's farewell address, S1912 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4558 [31MR]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S8727 [26JN]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see S. 705), S4630 [1AP] (see S. 711), S4434 [26MR]

———commend members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11161 [5SE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S12608 [15OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see S. 1670), S12534 [14OC]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see S. 783), S4824 [3AP]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see S. 718), S4434 [26MR]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (see S. 706), S4630 [1AP] (see S. 712), S4434 [26MR]

———repeal calendar year limitations on the use of commissary stores by certain Reserves and others (see S. 715), S4434 [26MR]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S5951 [8MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Army: commend the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11161 [5SE]

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 3), S7621 [10JN]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S5344 [11AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 219), S11245 [9SE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S3621 [12MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S7620 [10JN]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see S. 1871), S14965 [17NO]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S2458 [13FE]

———appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S5859 [7MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 1125), S6978 [22MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S4958 [8AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S5771 [6MY] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY]

———reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12607 [15OC]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S5345 [11AP]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY]

———tribute (see S. Res. 232), S11832 [23SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (see S. Res. 106), S4898 [7AP]

———anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S6980 [22MY]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S11245 [9SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (see S. 1153), S7621 [10JN]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 111), S5345 [11AP]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S6626 [19MY]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S10906 [1AU]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S4167 [20MR]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S4898 [7AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S5772 [6MY]

Electric power: protect customers by ensuring States maintain jurisdiction over electric utilities and prohibiting FERC implementation of a standard market design (see S. 954), S5541 [30AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S6979 [22MY]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (see S. 640), S9708 [22JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (see S. 346), S9708 [22JY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S7980 [17JN]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1737 [29JA]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (see S. 113), S1669 [28JA]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S4167 [20MR]

Higher Education Act: extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S1872 [4FE]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. Con. Res. 27), S8127 [18JN]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (see S. 1671), S12137 [29SE]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S3732 [13MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S13803 [3NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7833 [12JN]

John Lewis Civil Rights Institute, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 1764), S12969 [21OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S4167 [20MR]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S3882 [18MR]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1828), S14032 [5NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S12376 [2OC]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1978 [5FE]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see S. 1818), S14177 [6NO]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S10266 [30JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S7981 [17JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S5344 [11AP]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S6625 [19MY]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see S. 598), S3505 [11MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S4898 [7AP]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S8125 [18JN]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see S. 823), S5435 [28AP]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (see S. 1303), S9329 [14JY]

———remove inpatient limitation on the proportion of hospice care that certain rural hospice programs may provide (see S. 114), S5434 [28AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S3411 [10MR]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S8301 [20JN]

Minnesota: encourage the use of medical savings accounts by certain current and retired public employees (see S. 729), S4512 [27MR]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (see S. 1092), S10907 [1AU]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S6980 [22MY]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S3411 [10MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S8126 [18JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Military Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 107), S13803 [3NO]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 1393), S14805 [12NO]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S5651 [1MY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see S. 746), S6071 [13MY]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S9592 [17JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see S. Con. Res. 77), S15408 [21NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 5), S2522 [14FE]

Religion: constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (see S.J. Res. 7), S7189 [2JN]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see S. 1384), S11033 [3SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1872), S14965 [17NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S9905 [24JY]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (see S. 1596), S11245 [9SE]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S11161 [5SE]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see S. 591), S4513 [27MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S2120 [10FE]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (see S. Res. 138), S5995 [9MY]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S9049 [8JY]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7236 [3JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S4703 [2AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see S. 792), S4897 [7AP]

Southern Regional Commission: establish (see S. 527), S4513 [27MR]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7189 [2JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S7832 [12JN]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1977 [5FE]

Taxation: allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (see S. 803), S4897 [7AP]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see S. 1506), S13378 [28OC]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S8896 [7JY]

———eliminate estate taxes (see S. 13), S3882 [18MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S10906 [1AU]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 529), S3162 [5MR]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (see S. 721), S4434 [26MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S7235 [3JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S11754 [22SE]

———provide an increased low-income housing credit for property located adjacent to qualified census tracts (see S. 497), S3027 [3MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S12193 [30SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see S. 2), S3804 [17MR]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see S. 514), S11118 [4SE] (see S. 767), S4702 [2AP]

———treatment of beer (see S. 809), S6256 [14MY]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S6979 [22MY]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8896 [7JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S6853 [21MY]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S10971 [2SE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see S. 1381), S9119 [9JY]

———treatment of gold, silver, and platinum in the same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of maximum capital gains rates (see S. 611), S12838 [17OC]

———treatment of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 397), S2840 [26FE]

———treatment of roof systems (see S. 1679), S14177 [6NO]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S9415 [15JY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S8126 [18JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (see S. 1606), S11479 [15SE]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S13134 [23OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

———ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (see S. 1177), S10141 [29JY]

Tomochichi U.S. Courthouse, Savannah, GA: designate (see S. 1446), S9793 [23JY]

Transportation: provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1109), S15813 [24NO]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (see S. Res. 211), S10619 [31JY]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S11833 [23SE]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S11649 [17SE]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S8127 [18JN]

———clarify tax status of retirement fund (see S. 698), S14177 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1752), S12838 [17OC]

Armed Forces: expand eligibility for command responsibility pay to commanders of the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 757), S4629 [1AP]

Georgia: adjust boundary of Cumberland Island Wilderness and authorize tours of Cumberland Island National Seashore (see S. 1462), S9959 [25JY]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see S. 1204), S7476 [5JN]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see S. 1635), S11648 [17SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 188), S8726 [26JN]

Medicare: exclude brachytherapy devices from the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (see S. 1288), S8125 [18JN]

Pensions: provide special rules for multiemployer or Teamster pension plans relative to termination and funding (see S. 1492), S10265 [30JY]

Taxation: repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see S. 1493), S10265 [30JY]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Citations

Raymond G. Davis, Sr., receipt of Korean War Medal of Honor, S11305 [10SE]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR], S5683 [1MY], S5718 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Excerpts

``41 Beats 59—That Strange Senate Math,'' Senator Miller, S14755 [12NO]

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: several former Solicitors General, S1953 [5FE]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Privilege of the floor

Irwin, Jim, S2018 [5FE]

McLean, Camila, S2018 [5FE]

Taylor, Clyde, S4221 [20MR], S4312 [21MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, S2420 [13FE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14014 [5NO]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12696 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2420 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S2420 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12377 [2OC], S12696, S12724 [16OC], S12773 [17OC]

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area: establish (S. 1752), S12833 [17OC]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S7283 [4JN]

———expand eligibility for command responsibility pay to commanders of the National Guard and Reserves (S. 757), S4619 [1AP]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4619 [1AP]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4406, S4411 [26MR]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S12724 [16OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4470 [27MR], S14391 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4101 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S4470 [27MR]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6596 [19MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4406, S4411, S4420 [26MR]

Cape Girardeau, MO: dedication of Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, S16089 [9DE]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15040 [18NO]

Colquitt County, GA: tribute to Colquitt County High School boys' baseball team, S7925 [16JN]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13948 [5NO], S14256 [7NO]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12994 [22OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: payment limits on certain agricultural programs, S4420 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6596 [19MY], S6923 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7283, S7286, S7292 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14430 [11NO]

———Avionics Modernization Program funding, S9571 [17JY]

———ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S9531 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9396 [15JY], S9531, S9571 [17JY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, S6923 [22MY]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S7292 [4JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas, S9785 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9785, S9787 [23JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11521 [16SE]

Enzi, Senator: tribute to birth of grandson, S11521 [16SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1952, S1953 [5FE], S2308, S2309 [12FE], S2381, S2397 [13FE], S2649 [25FE], S2812 [26FE], S14579 [12NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13125 [23OC]

Fort Gordon, GA: disaster preparedness training missions, S9787 [23JY]

Fort Stewart, GA: tribute to 3rd Infantry Division, S4470 [27MR]

Georgia: adjust boundary of Cumberland Island Wilderness and authorize tours of Cumberland Island National Seashore (S. 1462), S9973 [25JY]

Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (S. 1204), S7495 [5JN]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (S. 1635), S11686 [17SE]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12994 [22OC]

Johnson, Lorraine: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5646 [1MY]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14574 [12NO]

Medicare: exclude brachytherapy devices from the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (S. 1288), S8160 [18JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15749 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8098 [18JN]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S12773 [17OC]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11521 [16SE]

Pensions: provide special rules for multiemployer or Teamster pension plans relative to termination and funding (S. 1492), S10268 [30JY]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13546 [30OC], S13842 [4NO], S14579 [12NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2381, S2397 [13FE], S2649 [25FE], S13842 [4NO], S14567, S14568, S14574, S14578, S14579, S14675, S14678, S14755, S14756 [12NO]

Robins AFB, GA: Advanced Power Transformation Office funding, S9396 [15JY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (S. Res. 138), S14579 [12NO]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5453 [29AP]

Taxation: expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (S. 721), S4619 [1AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6473 [15MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (S. 1493), S10269 [30JY]

Terrorism: release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9897 [24JY]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S10523 [31JY]

U.S. Army Forces Command: anniversary, S12368 [2OC]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10523 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10523 [31JY]

University of Georgia: transfer funds from Alliance for Food Protection to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Integrated Fruit and Vegetable research project, S14014 [5NO]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S7286 [4JN], S14391 [11NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S14391 [11NO]

Washington, George: importance of Presidential farewell address, S2549 [24FE]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15040 [18NO]

Tributes

Carter, Chris, S4619 [1AP]

Davis, Ray, S14391 [11NO]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr., S11305 [10SE]

Edwards, Darwin, S15973 [25NO]

Emerson, Bill, S16089 [9DE]

Gavin, James R., III, S4273 [21MR]

Graham, Senator Bob, S13842 [4NO]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr., S8714 [26JN]

Miller, Senator, S14578 [12NO]

Mother Teresa, S12732 [16OC]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S4270 [21MR]

CHAMPAIGN, IL

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S7826 [12JN]

CHAMPION, BEN

Articles and editorials

Kansas Student Named Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

South Grad Is Rhodes Scholar, E22 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Oxford University: Rhodes Scholarship recipient, E22 [8JA]

CHAMPION TREE PROJECT (organization)

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: planting of sapling clone of white ash tree grown by George Washington at Mount Vernon, S5431 [28AP]

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE PARTNERSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1118), S6978 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1118), S7001-S7003 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 1118, provisions, S7001 [22MY]

CHANAWONGSE, KEMAPHOOM A. (AHN)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E805 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5533 [30AP], S10903 [1AU]

CHANCE, JAMES A., III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2303 [17NO]

CHANCE TO SUCCEED ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 316), S1977 [5FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 316), S1996-S1999 [5FE]

Texts of

S. 316, provisions, S1996-S1998 [5FE]

CHAND, SUNIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2091 [20OC]

CHANDLER, FORTSON L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1931 [30SE]

CHANDLER, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E791 [29AP]

CHANDLER, WILLIAM C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3408 [10MR]

CHANG, PATRICIA W.

Appointments

Commission on International Religious Freedom, H9707 [20OC]

CHANG, ROBERTA KEARNEY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9046 [8JY]

CHAO, ELAINE L. see Secretary of Labor (Elaine L. Chao)

CHAOWASAREE, CHAI see Tung, Vichai Sae

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Letters

College Fire Prevention Act: Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S3738 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

McAllister, James C., III: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award recipient, S7131 [23MY]

CHAPIN, HARRY

Songs

``Shortest Story'', S6574 [19MY]

CHAPMAN, BETH KILLOUGH

Addresses

Stand Up for America, E725 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E725 [10AP]

CHAPPELL, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2478 [8DE]

CHAPUT, CHARLES J.

Articles and editorials

Some Things Change, Some Things Really Don't, S10240 [30JY]

CHARACTER FIRST (organization)

Remarks in House

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

CHARETTE, LEANNE G.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2304 [17NO]

CHARITABLE GIVING ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 7), H8308, H8326 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 7): consideration (see H. Res. 370), H8282 [16SE]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 7), H8346 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 7), H8304-H8356 [17SE], E1865 [23SE], E1911 [29SE], E2336 [19NO]

———consideration (H. Res. 370), H8301-H8304 [17SE]

———motion to recommit, H8354, H8355 [17SE]

Taxation: end abusive tax sheltering activities by corporations, H8317, H8320, H8322, H8323 [17SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H8354 [17SE]

———tax-exempt bond financing for forest conservation in Washington, H8315, H8318 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 7), S13829 [3NO], S13897 [4NO]

———unanimous-consent request, S12562 [14OC], S12822 [17OC], S13061 [22OC], S13419 [28OC], S13734 [31OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13898, S13899 [4NO], S14458 [11NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 7, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 108-273), H8282 [16SE]

Provisions: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 108-270), H8282 [16SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 370, consideration of H.R. 7, provisions, H8301 [17SE]

H.R. 7, provisions, H8304-H8308 [17SE]

CHARITABLE GIVING TAX RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2229), H4735 [22MY]

CHARITABLE IRA ROLLOVER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 209), S1479 [23JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 209), S1484 [23JA]

Texts of

S. 209, provisions, S1484 [23JA]

CHARITIES related term(s) Nonprofit Organizations

Addresses

Handicapped Americans: Bob Dole, S5001-S5003 [9AP]

Amendments

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4975 [8AP], S5094 [9AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8308, H8326 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Drawing Lines for Dollars—Scientists Get Federal and Private Funding Under One Roof. Why Can't Legal Aid Lawyers?, S6599 [19MY]

Hunger Has a New Face, H8324 [17SE]

White House Takes Opposing Views on Charities, S6599 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions (see H.R. 275), H136 [8JA]

Claims: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 123), H56 [7JA]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 256), S1812 (see S. 272), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 476), S2920 [27FE]

Corporations: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (see H. Con. Res. 108), H2270 [20MR]

Feed America Thursday: designate (see S. Res. 174), S8125 [18JN]

Food: permit States to use administrative funds to pay costs relating to the processing, transporting, and distributing of donated wild game to eligible food distribution agencies (see H.R. 59), H54 [7JA]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H5045 [5JN]

Postal Service: treatment of cooperative mailings by nonprofit organizations (see S. 631), S3803 [17MR]

Religion: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 242), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 1792), S13377 [28OC]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 806), H701 [13FE]

———allow deduction for charitable contributions to individuals who do not itemize other deductions (see H.R. 2067), H3973 [9MY] (see H.R. 2229), H4735 [22MY]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 385), H171 [27JA] (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 611), H321 [5FE]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H1331 [25FE]

———exempt deduction for charitable contributions from the phase-out of itemized deductions (see H.R. 2231), H4735 [22MY]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 492), H244 [29JA]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to fight poverty (see H.R. 1672), H2938 [8AP]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H8282 [16SE]

———reform certain excise taxes applicable to private charitable foundations (see S. 1514), S10617 [31JY]

———treatment of charitable contributions of apparently wholesome food inventory (see H.R. 543), H318 [5FE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 807), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of charitable use of passenger automobiles (see S. 301), S1976 [5FE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see S. 209), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 283), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2230), H4735 [22MY]

———treatment of qualified homeowner downpayment assistance (see S. 1918), S15406 [21NO]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

Lists

North Dakota organizations that have endorsed the charitable individual retirement account rollover, S4946 [8AP]

Motions

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5011 [9AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8346 [17SE]

Remarks in House

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association: tribute to Andreas T. Stamboulidis Parthenon Chapter, E354 [4MR]

Augusta, GA: tribute to Golden Harvest Food Bank, H11367 [18NO]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization): tribute to Army of Hope efforts to accommodate families of reservists and National Guard, E540 [20MR]

Caron Foundation: tribute, E1961 [2OC]

Congress: tribute to congressional baseball game participants, H6872 [16JY]

Donated Dental Services (organization): tribute, E299 [27FE]

Dream Weavers of Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, E832 [1MY]

Employment: exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, H3770-H3774, H3778-H3789 [8MY], H11559 [19NO], E926, E927 [9MY]

Fayetteville, AR: tribute to the M&N Augustine Foundation, H8090 [10SE]

Florida: tribute to Redbone Celebrity Fishing Tournament, H179 [28JA]

Fresno, CA: tribute to American Heart Association American Heart Walk, E1848 [22SE]

Housing: downpayment assistance programs funding, H2870 [8AP]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (H. Res. 261), E1158 [5JN], E1173 [9JN]

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

Madison, WI: anniversary of Jewish Social Services of Madison, E73 [27JA]

———tribute to Metcalfe Sentry Foods-Hilldale Memorial Day Brat Fest, E1166 [5JN]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1607 [25JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, H2870 [8AP], E803 [30AP]

Nations Associations, Inc.: anniversary, E2169 [30OC]

Ramsey, NJ: Knights of Columbus Shield Award recipients, E1087 [2JN]

Rancho Cucamonga, CA: tribute to Housing Action Resource Trust, H2870 [8AP]

Rush-Miller Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1717 [5SE]

Taxation: allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (H.R. 806), E242 [13FE]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (H.R. 611), E159 [6FE], E1927 [30SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8304-H8356 [17SE], E1865 [23SE], E1911 [29SE], E2336 [19NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 370), H8301-H8304 [17SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H8354, H8355 [17SE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 807), E237 [13FE]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: protect women's rights and health, S1454 [23JA]

American Cancer Society: anniversary of Chicago, IL, Women's Board, S12602 [15OC]

B'nai B'rith: anniversary, S11155 [5SE]

Boston, MA: tribute to Boston Celtics Charitable Foundation Heroes Among Us award recipients, S9491 [16JY]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 272), S1835 [30JA]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4930-S4949 [8AP], S5007-S5044 [9AP], S5154 [10AP], S12439 [3OC]

———provide incentives to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), unanimous-consent agreement, S4870-S4872 [3AP]

Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor (religious order): anniversary of establishment in Delaware, S4896 [7AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: nutrition programs funding, S1436-S1438 [23JA]

Dept. of HHS: Social Services Block Grant funding, S5015, S5016 [9AP]

Feed America Thursday: designate (S. Res. 174), S8846 [27JN]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to Operation Blessing charity event in support of military families, S7538 [9JN]

Kanarek, Carol: Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast Chapter Unsung Hero Award recipient, S14026 [5NO]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Revlon Run/Walk for Women, S5852 [7MY], S5944 [8MY]

Louisville, KY: tribute to St. Albert the Great School, S3878 [18MR]

LSC: restrictions on legal aid groups that receive both Federal and private funds, S6598 [19MY]

Religion: support initiative to expand the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, S4932-S4937, S4943-S4945 [8AP]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute, S3879 [18MR]

Senate: legislative priorities, S13061 [22OC]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 242), S1747 [29JA]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 287), S1889, S1890 [4FE], S5014 [9AP]

———capital gains treatment on sale or exchange of land or water interest to nonprofit entities for charitable purposes, S5008-S5012 [9AP]

———limit deduction for charitable contributions of patents, copyrights, trademarks and similar properties, S6456, S6457 [15MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), S13829 [3NO], S13897 [4NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), unanimous-consent request, S12562 [14OC], S12822 [17OC], S13061 [22OC], S13419 [28OC], S13734 [31OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13898, S13899 [4NO], S14458 [11NO]

———reform certain excise taxes applicable to private charitable foundations (S. 1514), S10636 [31JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (S. 85), S5014 [9AP]

———treatment of charitable use of passenger automobiles (S. 301), S1978 [5FE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions, S4945 [8AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (S. 209), S1484 [23JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (S. 283), S1885 [4FE]

———treatment of qualified homeowner downpayment assistance (S. 1918), S15414, S15415 [21NO]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

Women: maternity homes funding, S4941 [8AP]

Reports filed

CARE Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 476) (S. Rept. 108-11), S2919 [27FE]

Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 108-270), H8282 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 108-273), H8282 [16SE]

Feed America Thursday: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 174), S8722 [26JN]

Surveys

Social Services Block Grant: United Way, S5015 [9AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 370, consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8301 [17SE]

H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8304-H8308 [17SE]

S. 209, Charitable IRA Rollover Act, S1484 [23JA]

S. 242, Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act, S1748 [29JA]

S. 301, tax treatment of charitable use of passenger automobiles, S1979 [5FE]

S. 476, CARE Act, S5020-S5043 [9AP]

S. 1514, Philanthropy Expansion and Responsibility Act, S10636 [31JY]

S. Res. 174, Feed America Thursday, S8160 [18JN], S8846 [27JN]

CHARLES, ROBERT B.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

CHARLES COUNTY, MD

Addresses

Tribute to William Eckman: William Burke, Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission, E2468 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Eckman, William: Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission John Bloom Citizen of the Year award recipent, E2467 [8DE]

Waldorf, MD: Thomas Stone High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1275 [17JN]

CHARLES (PETE) CONRAD ASTRONOMY AWARDS ACT see Astronomy Awards Act

CHARLESTON, SC

Articles and editorials

Local Artist, Arts Writer, Cultural Affairs Office Among Verner Winners, S3408 [10MR]

Model Tee Fords, S1468 [23JA]

Remarks in House

Sewage disposal: tribute to sewer divers, E1256 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

Ashley, Dottie: South Carolina Arts Commission Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

National Park Service: Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

CHARLESTON, WV

Remarks in House

Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences: tribute, H7114 [18JY]

CHARLESTON (SC) GAZETTE

Articles and editorials

Extremist Far Right Nominee, S10228 [30JY]

CHARLESTON (SC) POST AND COURIER

Articles and editorials

Inspires Others, S3081 [4MR]

Local Artist, Arts Writer, Cultural Affairs Office Among Verner Winners, S3408 [10MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ashley, Dottie: South Carolina Arts Commission Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award recipient, S3408 [10MR]

CHARLOTTE, NC

Bills and resolutions

Jim Richardson Post Office: designate (see S. 743), S4557 [31MR] (see H.R. 1505), H2472 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Aiken, Timothy D.: Dept. of Defense Douglas McArthur Leadership Award recipient, H4325 [20MY]

Jim Richardson Post Office: designate (H.R. 1505), H2446 [27MR], H2497 [31MR]

Tabor, John: Leadership Charlotte (organization) Schley R. Lyons Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E2104 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Jim Richardson Post Office: designate (H.R. 1505), S5257 [10AP]

———designate (S. 743), S4558 [31MR]

Texts of

H.R. 1505, Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC, H2497 [31MR]

S. 743, Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC, S4559 [31MR]

CHARLOTTE (NC) OBSERVER

Articles and editorials

Joe Martin Tackles His Next Cause, E1585 [24JY]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Remarks in Senate

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S3367 [7MR]

CHARTRAND, JENNIFER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1242 [21JA]

CHASE, HAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1202 [11JN]

CHASE, JOSEPH C.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10896 [1AU]

CHASTAIN, JERRY S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1091 [2JN]

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Remarks in House

Chattanooga Bar Association: tribute, E845 [1MY]

CHATTANOOGA BAR ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Tribute, E845 [1MY]

CHATTANOOGA (TN) TIMES FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

It's About Taxes—Yours, S14253 [7NO]

CHATTERJEE, OONA

Remarks in House

Reebok Human Rights Foundation: award recipient, E693 [7AP]

CHAVEZ, BEN

Letters

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

CHAVEZ, CESAR E.

Bills and resolutions

Birthday: commemorate (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 925), H1394 [26FE]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (see S. 30), S35 [7JA]

Cesar E. Chavez Post Office, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 963), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see S. 164), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

Letters

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Andres F. Irlando, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, S850 [15JA]

Remarks in House

Birthday: commemorate (H. Res. 112), H2522 [1AP]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (H.R. 925), H5127-H5129 [10JN], E1240 [13JN]

Cesar E. Chavez Post Office, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 963), E333 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (H.R. 1034), E323 [27FE]

Tribute, H2578-H2584 [1AP], E626 [31MR], E1124 [4JN]

Remarks in Senate

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (H.R. 925), S8598 [25JN]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (S. 30), S42 [7JA]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (S. 164), S849 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

Reports filed

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 925), S8300 [20JN]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 164) (S. Rept. 108-20), S3993 [19MR]

Texts of

H.R. 925, Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL, H5127 [10JN]

S. 30, redesignate Colonnade Center, Denver, CO, as Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, S43 [7JA]

S. 164, Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act, S850 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

CHAVEZ, EDWARD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2177 [30OC]

CHAVEZ, GEORGE E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1494 [17JY]

CHAVEZ, GUS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1927 [30SE]

CHAVEZ, LLOYD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E265 [13FE]

CHAVEZ, MAREE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E202 [12FE]

CHAVEZ, PAUL

Articles and editorials

Hispanic Lawmakers From California Oppose Bush's Court Nominee, S2629 [25FE]

CHAVIANO GONZALEZ, FRANCISCO

Remarks in House

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E2001 [8OC]

CHAVOUS, KEVIN P.

Articles and editorials

Washington's Children Deserve More Choices, S12036 [26SE]

CHAWLA, KALPANA

Addresses

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Sean O'Keefe, NASA, E240 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Dr. Kalpana Chawla—Quiet and Modest, but Also Determined, S1860 [4FE]

Experiment Through Mines, Students, Crew Together, H307 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1297), H1902 [13MR]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 50), H274 [4FE] (see H. Res. 51), H322 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 680), H390 [11FE]

Essays

Kennedy Space Center Visit for Space Shuttle Columbia Launch: Emily Lance, S2913 [27FE]

Poems

``Sparks & Fire,'' Brandon Dillard, E180 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Columbia (space shuttle): loss of biological and physical research experiments, H677 [13FE]

———tribute to crew, H271 [4FE], H278 [5FE], E179, E182, E185 [11FE], E193 [12FE], E219 [13FE]

———tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H279-H307 [5FE], E171, E172, E173, E174, E175 [7FE], E188 [12FE], E255 [13FE], E279 [25FE]

———tribute to families of crew, E208 [13FE]

Tribute, E914 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 628), S3747 [13MR], S3909 [18MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): moment of silence for crew, S1928 [5FE]

———tribute to crew, S2183 [11FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1845 [3FE], S1847-S1864 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1914-S1928 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

Reports filed

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Statements

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Families of Crew, H288 [5FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 51, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, H307 [5FE]

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 628, Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act, S3909 [18MR]

S. Res. 41, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1845 [3FE], S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1914, S2014 [5FE]

CHAYES, SARAH

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

CHEATHAM, JONATHAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2408 [22NO]

CHECK CLEARING FOR THE 21st CENTURY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1474), H4979 [4JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 256), H4995 [5JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1474, provisions, S9431 [15JY], H6582 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1474): consideration (see H. Res. 256), H4875 [3JN]

Conference reports

Provisions (H.R. 1474), H9083-H9090 [1OC]

Letters

Provisions: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5001 [5JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5001 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1474), H4996-H5005 [5JN]

———conference report, H9250 [7OC], H9289-H9293 [8OC]

———consideration (H. Res. 256), H4985-H4996 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1474): conference report, S12632 [15OC]

———insert S. 1334 language in lieu, S8811 [26JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1474, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 108-138), H4875 [3JN]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1474) (H. Rept. 108-291), H9129 [1OC]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1474) (H. Rept. 108-132), H4786 [2JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 256, consideration of H.R. 1474, provisions, H4985 [5JN]

H.R. 1747, provisions, S8811-S8815 [26JN]

CHECK TRUNCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1334), S8559 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1334), S8811 [26JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1334) (S. Rept. 108-79), S8558 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1747, provisions, S8811-S8815 [26JN]

CHEEKS, LANDRES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E317 [27FE]

CHELSEA, MI

Remarks in House

Chelsea High School: tribute to softball team, E1545 [21JY]

CHELTENHAM, PA

Documents

Cheltenham Twinning Charter, E2083 [17OC]

Remarks in House

International relations: tribute to Sister City partnership with Cheltenham of Gloucestershire, England, E2083 [17OC]

CHEMICAL FACILITIES SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 994), S5725 [5MY]

CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S16151 [9DE]

Reports filed

Nomination of Rixio E. Medina to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S14804 [12NO]

CHEMICAL SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 157), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 1861), H3451 [29AP]

Letters

Chemical facility security relative to terrorism: Thomas J. Ridge, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Christine Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, S297 [14JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 157), S295-S297 [14JA]

Texts of

S. 157, provisions, S297-S299 [14JA]

CHEMICAL WEAPONS

Addresses

American Unilateralism: Charles Krauthammer, S1729-S1731 [29JA]

British Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Tony Blair (Prime Minister, Great Britain), S4103-S4106 [20MR]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, H7059-H7062 [17JY]

National Dialogue on Iraq + One Year: Senator Biden, S10599-S10602 [31JY]

Then, Now and Tomorrow—America's Role in a Changing World: Peter S. Rosenblatt, S10193-S10195 [30JY]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Representative Rangel, E516 [19MR]

———Senator Levin, S3771, S3772 [17MR]

———William J. Clinton, S1720-S1722 [29JA], S13783 [3NO]

Weapons Inspections and Disarmament in Iraq Pursuant to U.N. Resolutions: Shirley V.T.B. Williams, E318 [27FE]

Amendments

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6834 [15JY], H6908, H6913, H6920 [16JY]

———support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14407, S14457 [11NO], H11759 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

After Missile Raid on Convoy, U.S. Hunts for Hussein's DNA, S8381 [23JN]

Asylum II—An Idea Still in Search of a Strategy, E168 [6FE]

Asylum—An Idea in Search of a Strategy, E167 [6FE]

Case for Action, E135 [5FE]

Cheers for Toppling of Saddam, E757 [11AP]

Dollar Diplomacy, S3705 [13MR]

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, S2911, S2985 [27FE]

Europe and America Must Stand United, S1761 [30JA], S2501 [13FE]

Ever-Present Threat—With or Without WMD, Iraq Under Saddam Was Violating U.N. Sanctions Left and Right, E2233 [5NO]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, S13780 [3NO], S13847 [4NO]

Middle East Foreign Policy—And Now It's Syria's Choice, H9431 [15OC]

Missing Weapons of Mass Destruction—Is Lying About the Reason for War an Impeachable Offense?, H5249-H5251 [11JN]

Moment of Decision, S3401 [10MR]

Right Thing, E1251 [13JN]

Saddam's Bombs? We'll Find Them, H5834-H5836 [25JN]

Split at C.I.A. and F.B.I. on Iraqi Ties to Al Qaeda, S2396 [13FE]

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq, E472 [13MR]

Unready for the Aftermath, S3361 [7MR]

Warning on Iraq, From a Friend, H1660 [6MR]

What David Kelly Knew—The Killing of Saddam's Sons Won't Divert Attention for Long From the Specious Reasons Given for Invading Iraq, E1660 [25JY]

Wrong Question—It's Not Whether Saddam Has Chemical Weapons, It's Whether He'll Use Them, E214 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H60 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2132 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 9), S3730 [13MR] (see H.J. Res. 24), H1333 [25FE]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (see S. Res. 32), S1736 [29JA]

Arms control: prevent direct and indirect financing of development of weapons of mass destruction programs by Iran and Libya (see H.R. 3347), H9738 [20OC]

———promote the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 291), H5663 [19JN]

———support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Blair, Tony: express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2270 [20MR]

Bush, President: request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5045 [5JN]

Chemicals: require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons (see H.R. 726), H460 [12FE]

Crime: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (see S. 1441), S9708 [22JY]

———strengthen and enhance the prevention and prosecution of crimes using weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 2939), H7783 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State (see S. 918), S5343 [11AP]

———implement requirements for additional Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (see H.R. 2012), H3761 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: installation of chemical and biological detection devices in enclosed passenger boarding stations of heavy rail transit systems (see H.R. 2301), H4875 [3JN]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9375 [8OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4434 [26MR]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

France: discourage participation by U.S. citizens, companies, and Armed Forces in the Paris Air Show should France continue opposition to potential use of force against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 48), H705 [13FE]

Health: provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3504 [11MR]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

Iraq: release of documents by the President relative to Iraq's declaration on weapons of mass destruction (see H. Res. 68), H462 [12FE]

Kelly, David C.: extend condolences to family, friends, and loved ones (see H. Res. 345), H7785 [25JY]

Law enforcement: assist Neighborhood Watch program to enhance awareness about threats of terrorism and encourage local communities to improve response preparations for terrorist attacks (see S. 329), S2051 [6FE]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S15812 [24NO]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see S. 1504), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by terrorists (see H.R. 2901), H7781 [25JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S5651 [1MY] (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (see S. 427), S2594 [24FE]

———ensure that appropriate security measures are taken to address threat of terrorism against facilities that manufacture, use, or process potentially dangerous chemicals (see S. 994), S5725 [5MY]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 1861), H3451 [29AP]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 315), S1977 [5FE] (see S. 466), S2919 [27FE] (see S. 930), S5434 [28AP] (see S. Res. 34), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 105), H55 [7JA] (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR] (see H. Res. 78), H705 [13FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H2401 [26MR]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 666), S3993 [19MR]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (see S. Res. 28), S1736 [29JA] (see H. Res. 55), H323 [5FE]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see S. 1694), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 2433), H5266 [11JN]

Chronologies

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meetings and briefings on Iraq, S3156 [5MR]

Cost Estimates

Project BioShield Act (H.R. 2122): CBO, E1472-E1475 [14JY]

Excerpts

Retired military officers' media commentary on use of Armed Forces against Iraq press conference transcript: Senator Warner and Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S4821 [3AP]

Factsheets

Iraq's Continuing Programs for Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

Letters

Appreciation for support by British Prime Minister Tony Blair of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Robert J. Braddy, H4967 [4JN]

Chemical facility security relative to terrorism: Thomas J. Ridge, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Christine Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, S297 [14JA]

Enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism funding: Joseph Graham (Gray) Davis, Jr., Governor of California, S4096 [20MR]

First Responders Partnership Grant Act: Anthony L. Bossi, Rutland, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Brett R. Van Noordt, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police, S1995 [5FE]

———David E. Demag, Essex, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Douglas S. Hoyt, Montpelier, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———James A. Finger, Vermont Ambulance Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Jeffery L. Whitesell, Winhall, VT, Police & Rescue Dept., S1996 [5FE]

———R.J. Elrick, Vermont Sheriffs' Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Steven Locke, Professional Firefighters of Vermont (organization), S1995 [5FE]

Nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction: several Russian leaders, H4585 [22MY]

———Valentina N. Pivnenko, Russian Duma, H4586 [22MY]

———Vasily F. Kuznetsov, Russian Duma, H4585 [22MY]

Project BioShield Act: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, H6929 [16JY]

Repeal authorization of use of Armed Forces against Iraq: several Representatives, H1440 [27FE]

Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act: Representative Lantos, Committee on International Relations (House), H9422 [15OC]

———Senator Specter, S14404 [11NO]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Charlie Daniels, H2389 [26MR]

———G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ, Inc., E471, E473 [13MR]

———Katrin Michael, H2390 [26MR]

———Larry Byrne, E480 [17MR]

———Nathaniel Smith, H1961 [19MR]

———President Bush, S4258 [21MR], H1958 [19MR]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Forces (House), H10542 [6NO]

———several members of California State Legislature, E594 [27MR]

Validity of intelligence services pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5414 [17JN]

Messages

Australia Group Justification Relative to Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction: President Bush, S2453 [13FE], H675 [13FE]

National Emergency Relative to Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Bush, S2698 [25FE], S13512 [29OC], H1282 [25FE], H10112 [29OC]

Poems

``We Are Fanatics for Peace,'' Representative Owens, E679 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding through reductions in weapons inspectors funding, H9620, H9631-H9633 [17OC]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 2), H156 [27JA], H197 [28JA], H1440 [27FE], H1979 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (H.J. Res. 24), H1610 [5MR], H1692 [11MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H124, H131, H132 [8JA], H142, H143, H156-H159, H162, H163 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H382, H383 [11FE], H450-H454 [12FE], H694 [13FE], H1278, H1304 [25FE], H1359-H1361, H1363, H1388-H1390 [26FE], H1445-H1447 [27FE], H1476, H1478, H1492, H1496-H1501 [4MR], H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1608-H1611, H1618, H1619 [5MR], H1658, H1659, H1662-H1676 [6MR], H1697, H1714, H1716, H1719-H1723, H1735-H1741 [11MR], H1779, H1797 [12MR], H1815, H1878, H1894-H1898 [13MR], H1905 [17MR], H1912, H1913, H1926, H1927, H1932-H1938, H1944-H1950 [18MR], H1960, H1961, H2102, H2103, H2105, H2117-H2129 [19MR], H2135, H2163 [20MR], H2280, H2300, H2302 [25MR], H2449-H2454 [27MR], H2509 [31MR], H2518 [1AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2914 [8AP], H2942, H3042-H3047 [9AP], H3055 [10AP], H3676 [6MY], H5472 [18JN], H9720-H9725 [20OC], H9823 [28OC], E15 [8JA], E135 [5FE], E151, E167 [6FE], E210 [13FE], E363 [4MR], E401, E408 [7MR], E503, E508 [18MR], E516 [19MR], E538 [20MR], E594 [27MR], E640 [1AP], E650 [2AP], E679 [3AP], E1111 [3JN], E1251 [13JN]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs, H4171 [15MY], H4585, H4590 [22MY]

Army: tribute to Reserve 373rd Support Battalion and the 450th Chemical Battalion, H1816 [13MR]

Bush, President: report relative to the use of military force against Iraq, H1957 [19MR]

———request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (H. Res. 260), H5178 [11JN], H5472, H5473 [18JN]

CIA: report on electronic communications with the Office of the Vice President relative to Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5820, H5895-H5900 [25JN], H5942 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense: establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State, H2787 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Medical Emergency Preparedness Program funding, H7687, H7688 [25JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

Foreign policy: waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (H.R. 182), H25 [7JA]

France: actions relative to U.S. use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3686 [7MY]

GAO: determine extent and timeliness of intelligence information shared with U.N. weapons inspectors in Iraq, H5900-H5903 [25JN]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, H66, H119 [8JA], E89 [28JA], E113 [29JA], E164 [6FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7203, H7205-H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY]

———establish (H.R. 2625), H6843 [15JY], H6991, H6992, H6997, H7007 [16JY], H7163 [18JY], E1387 [27JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4760 [2JN], H4955-H4957, H4968 [4JN], H4983, H4984 [5JN], H5060, H5067-H5069, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5098, H5099, H5154 [10JN], H5178, H5246, H5249 [11JN], H5413, H5418 [17JN], H5473, H5536 [18JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H5718 [24JN], H5832-H5836, H5869-H5874, H5891 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H7172 [21JY], E1207 [11JN], E1319 [20JN]

Iraq: appoint an independent commission and a special prosecutor to investigate possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5554 [19JN]

———cost estimates of rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1938 [18MR]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR], H2167, H2168, H2264 [20MR], H2393 [26MR], H2695 [2AP]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7816-H7822 [3SE], H8372-H8378 [17SE], H9368-H9374 [8OC]

———estimates of cost and numbers of Armed Forces needed for military action in Iraq, H8090 [10SE]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, E2233 [5NO]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5060, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5095, H5098, H5099 [10JN], H5178, H5249 [11JN], H5413 [17JN], H5473, H5536 [18JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H5822, H5832-H5836, H5869-H5874, H5891 [25JN], H6339-H6345 [8JY], H6433 [9JY], H6468 [10JY], H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6710, H6849 [15JY], H6872, H6873 [16JY], H7024, H7025 [17JY], H7205, H7207, H7208 [21JY], H7334, H7335 [23JY], E1207 [11JN], E1319 [20JN], E1443, E1447 [11JY], E1493 [17JY], E1633 [25JY]

———potential use of chemical weapons by the U.S., H2448, H2449 [27MR]

———release of documents by the President relative to Iraq's declaration on weapons of mass destruction (H. Res. 68), H396 [12FE]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H142, H143, H156-H159 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H1603, H1604 [5MR], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H1961 [19MR]

Kelly, David C.: extend condolences to family, friends, and loved ones (H. Res. 345), E1659 [25JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8470 [23SE], H8494 [24SE]

National Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq: establish, H5868 [25JN]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H6299, H6300 [8JY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6581 [10JY], H6834 [15JY], H6908-H6941 [16JY], E1488 [15JY]

———ensure that unapproved medical products made available during a declared emergency are returned to unapproved status following termination of declared emergency, H6928 [16JY]

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

Pelosi, Representative: comments relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3309 [11AP]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, H278 [5FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H3623 [1MY], H4127 [14MY], H8371 [17SE], H9386, H9418-H9431 [15OC], E1418 [8JY], E1982 [7OC], E2065 [16OC], E2069, E2076, E2082 [17OC], E2129 [24OC], E2151 [28OC], E2175 [30OC], E2431 [23NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), Senate amendments, H11759-H11762 [20NO]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H2672, H2676, H2680 [2AP], H2779 [3AP], H2869 [8AP], H5770 [24JN]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, H173, H181-H190 [28JA], E106 [29JA]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (H. Res. 55), E134 [5FE]

———engage U.N. weapons inspectors in search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, H9632 [17OC]

———Security Council decision on use of force against Iraq, H1752 [12MR]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection, H12144, H12150 [21NO]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (H.R. 2433), H8090, H8094-H8097 [10SE], E1780 [11SE], E1827 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S3748 [13MR]

———retired military officers' media commentary on use against Iraq, S4821 [3AP]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S213 [13JA], S1113-S1115, S1126 [17JA], S1506-S1509, S1649, S1654, S1656, S1657, S1659 [28JA], S1696, S1703-S1707, S1729 [29JA], S1767-S1770, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2268-S2272 [12FE], S2394, S2402-S2404, S2413 [13FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2770-S2773, S2781-S2783, S2785 [26FE], S2881, S2909-S2911, S2985 [27FE], S2997-S3000, S3013, S3022 [3MR], S3121, S3150-S3152, S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR], S3341-S3348, S3354-S3366 [7MR], S3399-S3402 [10MR], S3463-S3466 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3688-S3692, S3699-S3708, S3710, S3712-S3714, S3717 [13MR], S3769-S3774, S3799 [17MR], S3820-S3822, S3835, S3839 [18MR], S3954, S3955 [19MR], S4044 [20MR], S4399, S4400, S4402, S4403 [26MR], S4544, S4545 [31MR], S4817 [3AP], S6806 [21MY], S12987 [22OC]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1714-S1724 [29JA], S1761-S1765 [30JA]

———U.S. policy on use relative to locating Saddam Hussein, S8382 [23JN]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8847, S8848 [27JN]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

Chemical Weapons Working Group: Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission Earth Day Award recipient, S5476 [29AP]

Crime: establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (S. 1441), S9717 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State (S. 918), S5377 [11AP]

———Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Research Program funding, S9570 [17JY]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

———support by certain countries of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, S1761 [30JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4483-S4490 [27MR]

Health: provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (S. 15), S5791 [6MY], S6572 [19MY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S1439 [23JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (S. 105), S81 [7JA]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7432, S7462-S7464 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9697 [22JY]

Iraq: cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S2905, S2906 [27FE], S3494 [11MR], S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4045 [20MR], S4257 [21MR]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY], S9839 [24JY], S11454 [15SE]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, S13843 [4NO]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, S7432 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9358-S9360 [15JY], S9697 [22JY], S10502 [31JY]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S112 [9JA], S1761-S1765, S1767, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2394 [13FE], S2764 [26FE], S3356-S3360 [7MR], S3769-S3774 [17MR], S3820-S3822 [18MR]

———support investigation into assertions that Iraq attempted to obtain uranium from Africa, S9205 [10JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11772-S11780, S11782 [23SE], S12112 [29SE]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (S. 1946), S15838-S15841 [24NO]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9473-S9475, S9478, S9479 [16JY], S12718-S12721 [16OC], S12773-S12779 [17OC]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, S9361 [15JY], S9569 [17JY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats, S11895 [24SE]

———enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (S. 1504), S10452 [30JY], S10987 [2SE]

Nebraska: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, S124 [9JA]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, S2034 [6FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14228, S14231 [7NO], S14403-S14417, S14448 [11NO], S15278 [20NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), unanimous-consent agreement, S13835 [3NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), unanimous-consent request, S14160, S14171, S14172 [6NO]

———halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (S. 982), S5674 [1MY], S9179, S9180, S9235 [10JY]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture, S14147 [6NO]

———assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (S. 427), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4049, S4054 [20MR], S4227 [21MR], S4316 [24MR], S4354 [25MR], S4790-S4798 [3AP]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4691, S4694-S4697 [2AP]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (S. 157), S295-S297 [14JA]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S2379 [13FE], S2694 [25FE], S2834 [26FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 315), S1994 [5FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 466), unanimous-consent request, S2904 [27FE]

———provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 666), S4009-S4016 [19MR], S4152 [20MR]

———U.S. policy, S10193 [30JY]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (S. Res. 28), S1712-S1724 [29JA], S1966 [5FE]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (S. 1694), S12282 [1OC]

Williams, Craig: Public Interest Research Group John O'Connor Citizen Achievement Award recipient, S16117 [9DE]

Reports

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: President Bush, H1958-H1960 [19MR]

Reports filed

Biodefense Improvement and Treatment for America Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 15), S4375 [25MR]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2433) (H. Rept. 108-213), H7019 [16JY]

Nomination of Eric M. Javits To Be U.S. Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

President Bush Transmission of Documents or Other Materials to the House of Representatives Relative to the Possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction by Iraq: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 260) (H. Rept. 108-168), H5713 [23JN]

Project BioShield Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H6347 [8JY]

Release of Documents by the President Relative to Iraq's Declaration on Weapons of Mass Destruction: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 68) (H. Rept. 108-38), H1951 [18MR]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1828) (H. Rept. 108-314), H9477 [15OC]

Statements

Interim Report on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction: David Kay, Iraqi Survey Group, S13843-S13847 [4NO]

Nonproliferation and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Executive Office of the President, H4591 [22MY]

Peace for Our Time: Alistair Cooke, S3710 [13MR]

Project BioShield Act: Executive Office of the President, H6930 [16JY]

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Senator Levin, S3773 [17MR]

———Wallace Ulrich, S4817 [3AP]

Summaries

Biological, Chemical and Radiological Weapons Countermeasures Research Act (S. 666), S4016 [19MR]

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

Post-Conflict Iraq Situation Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S3615-S3617 [12MR]

Texts of

H.R. 1828, Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act, H9418-H9420 [15OC]

H.R. 2122, Project BioShield Act, H6834-H6841 [15JY], H6920-H6927 [16JY]

H.R. 2433, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, H8094 [10SE]

S. 105, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S81 [7JA]

S. 157, Chemical Security Act, S297-S299 [14JA]

S. 427, Agriculture Security Assistance Act, S2597 [24FE]

S. 918, Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams Implementation Act, S5378 [11AP]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

S. 1946, Independent Iraq Intelligence Commission Act, S15841-S15843 [24NO]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 30, express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq, S4446 [26MR], S4489 [27MR]

S. Res. 28, allow U.N. weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force, S1753 [29JA]

S. Res. 32, Armed Forces use against Iraq, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 34, provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 77, establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, S3198 [5MR]

S. Res. 90, support nonproliferation programs, S3809 [17MR], S8848 [27JN]

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

CHEMICAL WEAPONS WORKING GROUP

Remarks in Senate

Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission: Earth Day Award recipient, S5476 [29AP]

CHEMICALS

Amendments

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (S. 195), S5684 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2051 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3319), H9613 [16OC]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

———prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H4736 [22MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a study on the effectiveness of silver-based biocides as an alternative treatment to preserve wood (see H.R. 688), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H318 [5FE]

———provide same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3351), H9738 [20OC]

Ecology and environment: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, repeal oxygenate requirement for reformulated gasoline, and provide funding for clean up of underground storage tanks (see H.R. 2136), H4204 [15MY]

EPA: establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (see S. 820), S4957 [8AP]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3335), H9687 [17OC]

Government regulations: require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons (see H.R. 726), H460 [12FE]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see S. 1486), S10140 [29JY]

———prevent inhalant abuse (see H.R. 2873), H7616 [24JY]

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (see S. 616), S3730 [13MR]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 395), H9381 [10OC]

Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see H.R. 121), H56 [7JA]

———making supplemental appropriations to ensure inclusion in State source water assessment programs (see H.R. 2804), H7225 [21JY]

———provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE] (see H.R. 3188), H8949 [25SE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE] (see S. 791), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 837), H703 [13FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks (see H.R. 1122), H1679 [6MR]

———require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see S. 195), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2733), H6868 [15JY] (see H.R. 3231), H9213 [2OC]

Tariff: allyl pentaerythritol (APE) (see H.R. 1967), H3682 [6MY]

———Boltorn-1 (Bolt-1) (see H.R. 1970), H3682 [6MY]

———Boltorn-2 (Bolt-2) (see H.R. 1971), H3682 [6MY]

———butyl ethyl propanediol (BEPD) (see H.R. 1968), H3682 [6MY]

———butyl ethyl propanediol-70L (BEPD70L) (see H.R. 1969), H3682 [6MY]

———cerium sulfide (see H.R. 928), H1394 [26FE]

———chemical compounds (see H.R. 2019), H3761 [7MY]

———chemical NR ethanol-based (iron toluene sulfanate) (see H.R. 554), H318 [5FE]

———chemical RH water-based (iron toluene sulfanate) (see H.R. 553), H318 [5FE]

———cyclic trimethylolpropane formal (CTF) (see H.R. 1972), H3682 [6MY]

———dianix black XF (see H.R. 2645), H6263 [26JN]

———dianix crimson SF (see H.R. 2646), H6263 [26JN]

———di-trimethylolpropane (DiTMP) (see H.R. 1973), H3682 [6MY]

———hydroxypivalic acid (HPA) (see H.R. 1975), H3682 [6MY]

———intermediate blended colorants in acqueous solution (see H.R. 3516), H11391 (see H.R. 3516), H11514 [18NO]

———neutral vinyl acetate polymer in acqueous solution (see H.R. 3517), H11391 (see H.R. 3517), H11514 [18NO]

———o-cumyl-octylphenol (see H.R. 2100), H4130 [14MY]

———1,8 dichloroanthraquinone (see H.R. 929), H1394 [26FE]

———paint based on aqueous vinyl polymer (see H.R. 3518), H11391 (see H.R. 3518), H11514 [18NO]

———polymer masking material for aluminum capacitors (UPICOAT) (see H.R. 564), H319 [5FE]

———polyol DPP (DPP) (see H.R. 1974), H3682 [6MY]

———procion crimson H-EXL (see H.R. 2643), H6262 [26JN]

———procion navy H-EXL (see H.R. 2644), H6262 [26JN]

———procion yellow H-EXL (see H.R. 2642), H6262 [26JN]

———triethyleneglycol bis(2-ethyl hexanoate) (see S. 446), S2701 [25FE]

———trimethylolpropane diallylether (TMPDE) (see H.R. 1976), H3682 [6MY]

———trimethylolpropane monoallylether (TMPME) (see H.R. 1977), H3682 [6MY]

———trimethylolpropane oxetane ethoxylate (TMPOE) (see H.R. 1979), H3682 [6MY]

———trimethylolpropane oxetane (TMPO) (see H.R. 1978), H3682 [6MY]

———2,4-dicumylphenol (see H.R. 2099), H4130 [14MY]

Veterans: expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (see S. 1281), S8125 [18JN]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4203 [15MY]

Women: determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H170 [27JA]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 337), S2119 [10FE]

Letters

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: Representatives Tom Davis and Souder, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

National Chemistry Week goals and ideals: Michelle DeWitt, H9831 [28OC]

Lists

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Remarks in House

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

Dept. of Defense: study effects of perchlorate in drinking water on human beings, H4589 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

Dow Chemical Co.: responsibility for injuries resulting from Union Carbide Corp., chemical accident at Bhopal, India plant, H7164 [18JY]

Ecology and environment: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, H11385, H11415 [18NO]

EPA: continue ban on human testing of pesticides, H7694 [25JY]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources, H11409 [18NO]

GKN Aerospace Chem-tronics, Inc.: anniversary, E2065 [16OC]

National Chemistry Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 395), H9830-H9832 [28OC]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Roderick MacKinnon for chemistry, E2096 [20OC]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (H.R. 837), H1296 [25FE], H1927 [18MR]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, H11415 [18NO]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H11381, H11385 [18NO], E2348, E2349, E2353, E2358 [20NO]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks, H7690 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (S. 332), S2056 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (S. 1406), S9419 [15JY], S9490 [16JY]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: funding, S4818 [3AP]

Dept. of Defense: cleanup of perchlorate in drinking water, S9279 [11JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct chemical facility security assessments, S9778-S9780, S9782 [23JY], S12995 [22OC]

———port security, fire department, and chemical facility security assessments funding, S9848-S9851 [24JY]

Diseases: impact of diet on cancer prevention, S11306 [10SE]

EPA: establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (S. 820), S4968 [8AP]

———expedite finalization of maximum achievable control technology emission standards for mercury, S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———permit registration of a Canadian pesticide, S14478, S14479 [12NO]

———pesticide registration applications, S11630 [17SE]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (S. 1486), S10151 [29JY]

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (S. 616), S3733 [13MR]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees, S14478, S14496 [12NO]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN], S7444-S7447 [5JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2446, S2458-S2462 [13FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 791), S14313 [10NO]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, S7447 [5JN]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15106, S15113-S15123, S15143-S15146, S15153-S15157, S15163, S15175, S15176 [19NO], S15222-S15236, S15242-S15245, S15260 [20NO], S15329-S15349 [21NO]

Power resources: establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888-S5894, S5897-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7206-S7221 [3JN]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (S. 195), S1148 [17JA], S5684, S5689 [1MY]

Veterans: expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (S. 1281), S8133 [18JN]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (S. 337), S2122 [10FE]

Reports filed

Mercury Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 616) (S. Rept. 108-199), S15060 [18NO]

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 108-57), S7234 [3JN]

Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 195) (S. Rept. 108-13), S3162 [5MR]

Tables

EPA pesticide fee categories, S11631-S11633 [17SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 395, support goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week, H9830 [28OC]

S. 195, Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act, S1149-S1151 [17JA], S5684-S5689 [1MY]

S. 332, permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada, S2057 [6FE]

S. 1281, Veterans Information and Benefits Enhancement Act, S8134 [18JN]

S. 1406, permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides, S9419-S9421 [15JY]

CHEN, DON

Letters

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3892 [18MR]

CHEN, WEY AND SUE

Remarks in House

National Parents' Day Council: Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1582 [24JY]

CHEN SHUI-BIAN (President, Republic of China)

Addresses

International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Articles and editorials

Help Taiwan Fight SARS, S6698 [20MY], E942 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions

U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9477 [15OC]

Remarks in House

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, E901 [9MY]

International Human Rights Law Group: International Human Rights Award recipient, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Tribute, H4374 [21MY], H5047 [9JN], E933 [13MY], E980, E983 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1001, E1002, E1004, E1009, E1042 [21MY], E1058, E1061, E1062 [22MY], E1125, E1128 [4JN], E1188 [10JN], E1463 [14JY]

U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10074-H10078 [29OC], E2184, E2189 [31OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 302, U.S. visit, H10074 [29OC]

CHENG, MELISSA

Essays

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants, S8119 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

CHENNETT, GARY

Remarks in House

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

CHENOWETH, JACK, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1437 [9JY]

CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC

Remarks in Senate

Rudolph, Eric R.: tribute to law enforcement personnel for capture of alleged bomber, S7231 [3JN]

CHERTOFF, MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S7528-S7533 [9JN]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7507 [5JN]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6977 [22MY]

CHESAPEAKE, VA

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (see S. 1282), S8125 [18JN]

Remarks in House

Stillman, Margaret: Hampton Roads, VA, Chamber of Commerce-Chesapeake Woman of the Year award recipient, E140 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas (S. 1282), S8134 [18JN]

Texts of

S. 1282, establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, S8135 [18JN]

CHESAPEAKE BAY COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing, S15066 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (S. 827), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 827, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, S5064 [9AP]

CHESAPEAKE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 828, provisions, S5064 [9AP]

CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation, S5068 [9AP]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing, S15066 [18NO]

CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED FORESTRY PROGRAM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 830), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 830, provisions, S5066 [9AP]

CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED NUTRIENT REMOVAL ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 827), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 827, provisions, S5064 [9AP]

CHESIMARD, JOANNE

Bills and resolutions

Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 3470), H10977 [6NO]

CHESNOFF, DAVID Z.

Letters

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., to be circuit judge, S13539 [30OC]

CHESTER COUNTY, PA

Remarks in House

Huston, Charles L., III: Chester County, PA, Community Foundation Lifetime Philanthropy Award recipient, E1997 [8OC]

National Association of Retired Federal Employees: anniversary of Chester County, PA, chapter, E2328 [19NO]

Religion: order of Federal judge to cover the plaque of the Ten Commandments in the Chester County, PA, courthouse, H3055 [10AP]

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA

Remarks in House

National Guard: tribute to efforts to assist military reservists called to active duty, E1662 [25JY]

CHESTNUT, JACOB J.

Remarks in House

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7515 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S9857 [24JY]

Tribute, S9857 [24JY]

CHETTLE, LEVI J.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

CHEW, NIELS

Remarks in House

Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce: Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

CHEYENNE, WY

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: authorize contracts with Cheyenne, WY, for water storage in the Kendrick Project (see S. 943), S5483 [29AP]

CHEYNEY, PA

Remarks in House

Bonsall Family: tribute, E1282 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

CHEYNEY UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2913 [27FE]

CHIAGO CUBS (baseball team)

Poems

``Our Beloved Cubs,'' Senator Durbin, S12725 [16OC]

CHIANG KAI-SHEK, MADAME

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2207 [4NO]

CHICAGO, IL

Articles and editorials

For His Scoops and Saves, Holtzman Awarded Honor, E2353 [20NO]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: expand capacity (see S. 83), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 592), H320 [5FE]

Cesar Chavez Post Office: designate (see H.R. 925), H1394 [26FE]

James E. Worsham Carrier Annex Building: designate (see H.R. 3340), H9737 [20OC]

James E. Worsham Post Office: designate (see H.R. 3340), H9737 [20OC]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: designate (see S. 1144), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 1908), H3634 [1MY]

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 195), H3304 [10AP]

Washington, Harold: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 14), H171 [27JA]

Lists

Major League Baseball records held or shared by Sammy Sosa, H4746 [2JN]

Petitions and memorials

Chicago, IL, City Council: repeal sections of Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act that violate constitutional rights and civil liberties, E2066 [16OC]

Poems

``Our Beloved Cubs,'' Senator Durbin, S12725 [16OC]

Proclamations

Aviation Pioneer Women of Color Day: Representative Danny K. Davis, E829 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Bankers Life and Casualty Co.: anniversary, H12753 [8DE]

Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC: tribute to treatment of junior partner serving in the military in Iraq, E2494 [8DE]

Cesar Chavez Post Office: designate (H.R. 925), H5127-H5129 [10JN], E1240 [13JN]

Chicago Academy: tribute, H6372 [9JY]

Chicago Board Options Exchange: anniversary, E811 [30AP]

Chicago Cubs (baseball team): tribute, E1953 [2OC]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2315 [26MR]

Desplaines Valley News (publication): anniversary, E2044 [15OC]

Holtzman, Jerome: Chicago Athletic Association Ring Lardner Award recipient, E2353 [20NO]

Hughes, Tonda: Chicago, IL, Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame inductee, E2061 [16OC]

James E. Worsham Carrier Annex Building: designate (H.R. 3340), E2100 [20OC]

James E. Worsham Post Office: designate (H.R. 3340), E2100 [20OC]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center: designate, H10003 [29OC]

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County: tribute, H123 [8JA]

Kolberg, Carol: National Catholic Education Association Dr. Robert J. Kealy Distinguished Principal Award recipient, E439 [12MR]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E850 [1MY]

Ravenswood Elevated Line: expansion, E1954 [2OC]

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (H. Res. 195), H4744-H4749 [2JN], E1121 [4JN]

South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association: anniversary, E934 [13MY], E981 [15MY]

St. Genevieve's Church: anniversary of St. Genevieve's Friendship Club, E808 [30AP]

St. Hyacinth's Church: tribute, E2487 [8DE]

St. Richard Parish: tribute, E1126 [4JN]

Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center: tribute to boys' basketball team, E547 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

American Cancer Society: anniversary of Chicago, IL, Women's Board, S12602 [15OC]

Anniversary, S3076 [4MR]

Cesar Chavez Post Office: designate (H.R. 925), S8598 [25JN]

Jones, Anthony: Commander of the British Empire honoree, S3084 [4MR]

Reports filed

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 925), S8300 [20JN]

Statements

Homeland Security Funding: Senator Durbin, S2422 [13FE]

Tables

Major League Baseball players with at least 500 career home runs, H4746 [2JN]

Sammy Sosa home runs (1998), H4747 [2JN]

Sammy Sosa professional statistics and career transactions, H4746 [2JN]

Sammy Sosa's home runs by year, H4746 [2JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 195, tribute to Sammy Sosa, H4744 [2JN]

H.R. 925, Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL, H5127 [10JN]

CHICAGO ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Articles and editorials

For His Scoops and Saves, Holtzman Awarded Honor, E2353 [20NO]

Remarks in House

Holtzman, Jerome: Chicago Athletic Association Ring Lardner Award recipient, E2353 [20NO]

CHICAGO BOARD OPTIONS EXCHANGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E811 [30AP]

CHICAGO CUBS (baseball team)

Bills and resolutions

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 195), H3304 [10AP]

Lists

Major League Baseball records held or shared by Sammy Sosa, H4746 [2JN]

Remarks in House

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (H. Res. 195), H4744-H4749 [2JN], E1121 [4JN]

Tribute, E1953 [2OC]

Tables

Major League Baseball players with at least 500 career home runs, H4746 [2JN]

Sammy Sosa home runs (1998), H4747 [2JN]

Sammy Sosa professional statistics and career transactions, H4746 [2JN]

Sammy Sosa's home runs by year, H4746 [2JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 195, tribute to Sammy Sosa, H4744 [2JN]

CHICAGO (IL) SUN-TIMES

Articles and editorials

Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Daley on Anti-Gang Loitering Statutes, S2098 [10FE]

Family of Dead Pilot Urged Him Not To Go, S13868 [4NO]

For His Scoops and Saves, Holtzman Awarded Honor, E2353 [20NO]

Kup's Column Turns 60—And Still Going Strong, E703 [8AP]

Wheels of Justice Caught in Washington Gridlock, Again, S2625 [25FE], S2804 [26FE]

CHICAGO (IL) TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

Are Estrada's Opponents Anti-Latino?, S3209 [6MR]

Congress' Message on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

For Families, Sad News Hits Home, S13869 [4NO]

Hunger Has a New Face, H8324 [17SE]

In Praise of a Decent Politician, S16093 [9DE]

Questioning the Case for War, E1447 [11JY]

Squandering Miguel Estrada, S14629 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Grumman, Cornelia: Pulitzer Prize recipient for editorial writing, E1210 [11JN]

McCormick, John: Scripps Howard Foundation Walker Stone Award for Editorial Writing recipient, E1212 [11JN]

CHICAGO LAW REVIEW (publication)

Articles and editorials

Advice and Consent—Role of the United States Senate in the Judicial Selection Process (excerpt), S2292 [12FE]

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve financial accountability requirements (see S. 1567), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2886), H7616 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve financial accountability requirements (H.R. 2886), E1587 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve financial accountability requirements (S. 1567), S10916, S10917 [1AU], S15499 [21NO]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567), S15286 [20NO]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 108-211), S15975 [25NO]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 108-358), H11149 [12NO]

Texts of

S. 1567, Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act, S10916 [1AU], S15499 [21NO]

CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN MARSHALL COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1531), S10656 [31JY], S15500, S15501 [21NO]

Texts of

S. 1531, provisions, S10657 [31JY], S15501 [21NO]

CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT see Rehnquist, William H. (Chief Justice, Supreme Court)

CHIEF MARTIN CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 780), S4823 [3AP]

CHIEFLAND, FL

Remarks in House

Tremblay, Ray: Chiefland, FL, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E1687 [4SE]

CHIEN-JEN CHEN

Addresses

Cross-Strait Relations—Past, Present, Future, E956 [15MY]

CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1104), H2416, H2418, H2420, H2424, H2426, H2427, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———consideration (H. Res. 160), H2324 [26MR]

Analyses

Provisions (H.R. 1104): Smith of Texas Amendment on Preventing Trafficking in Child Pornography, Sexually Explicit Depictions of Minors, and Using Child Pornography to Facilitate Crimes Against Children, H2434 [27MR]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 151, provisions, S4872 [3AP], H2443 [27MR], H2506 [31MR]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 1104): consideration (see H. Res. 160), H2310 [25MR]

Enact (S. 151): consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 188), H3050 [9AP]

Conference reports

Provisions (S. 151), H2950-H2968 [9AP]

Letters

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse: ABA, H3067 [10AP]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3068 [10AP]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5120 [10AP]

———U.S. Sentencing Commission, S5121 [10AP]

———William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, S5120 [10AP]

———William T. Ferrell, National Sheriffs' Associaiton, S5127 [10AP]

———several former U.S. Attorneys from New York, S5133 [10AP]

———several legal aid and civil rights organizations, H3075 [10AP]

Child abuse programs funding: Dan M. Alsobrooks, National District Attorneys Association, H2425 [27MR]

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children: Edward Smart, Lois Smart, and Elizabeth Smart, S5114, S5126 [10AP]

———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S5127 [10AP]

Penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children: Tracey Walker, Artist Empowerment Coalition, H2420 [27MR]

Provisions: Art Gordon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Gail Manza, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership (organization), H3063 [10AP]

———James J. Fotis, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, S5127 [10AP]

———Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S5127 [10AP]

———Marc Klaas, Beyond Missing, Inc., H2412 [27MR]

———Michael J. Bouchard, Major County Sheriffs' Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Sally S. Cunningham, National Council of Youth Sports, H3063 [10AP]

Sentencing of law enforcement officers in the Rodney King civil rights case: Congressional Black Caucus, S5124 [10AP], H2424 [27MR], H3070 [10AP]

Motions

Enact (S. 151), H2443 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2320-H2324 [26MR], H2406-H2416, H2419, H2426 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063-H3066, H3072-H3074 [10AP], H3687 [7MY], E529 [20MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681 [3AP]

———implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction, H3059-H3061, H3063, H3066 [10AP]

Computers: penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children, H2419 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H2422-H2424 [27MR], H3061, H3062, H3067-H3075 [10AP]

———child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children, H2432-H2436 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

Dept. of Justice: conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

Enact (H.R. 1104), H1872 [13MR], H2279 [25MR], H2405-H2438 [27MR], E529 [20MR], E550 [21MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681, E684 [3AP]

———amendment process, H2263 [20MR]

———consideration (H. Res. 160), H2319-H2325 [26MR], E593 [27MR]

———corrections in engrossment, H2440 [27MR]

Enact (S. 151): conference report, H3066-H3076 [10AP]

———consideration of conference report (H. Res. 188), H3059-H3066 [10AP]

———insert H.R. 1104 language in lieu, H2443 [27MR]

———motion to instruct conferees, H2443 [27MR]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence, H3064 [10AP]

Law enforcement: improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers, H3071 [10AP]

———prohibit agencies from imposing a waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age, H3073 [10AP]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H2409, H2410, H2414, H2416 [27MR], H3074 [10AP]

Secret Service: authorize to provide forensic and investigative support to local law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H2427, H2428 [27MR], H3062 [10AP]

Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5114-S5116, S5129, S5132, S5137 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———prevent child abduction, S5129, S5132 [10AP]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, S5114-S5125, S5130-S5135, S5137, S5154 [10AP]

Enact (S. 151), S4872 [3AP]

———conference report, S5113-S5135, S5137-S5157 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———conference report, unanimous-consent request, S5112 [10AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 151, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 108-68), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1104, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 160) (H. Rept. 108-48), H2310 [25MR]

Provisions: Committee of Conference (S. 151) (H. Rept. 108-66), H3050 [9AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1104) (H. Rept. 108-47), H2277 [24MR]

Statements

Provisions: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5126 [10AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 160, consideration of H.R. 1104, provisions, H2319 [26MR]

H. Res. 188, consideration of conference report on S. 151, provisions, H3059 [10AP]

H.R. 1104, provisions, H2416-H2418 [27MR]

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT ACT

Amendments

Children and youth: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2292 [25MR], H2352 [26MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5436 [17JN]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP], H2836 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H5814 [24JN]

———make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 14), H52 [7JA]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 276), H5407 [16JN]

———require public disclosure of information about cases of child abuse or neglect which result in child fatality, near fatality, other serious injury, or felony conviction (see H.R. 2541), H5662 [19JN]

Conference reports

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342), H5307-H5316 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2279, H2292 [25MR], H2345-H2360, H2362-H2364 [26MR], E8 [8JA], E618 [31MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5439-H5444 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5431-H5437 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), insert H.R. 14 language in lieu, H2364 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S2190-S2200 [11FE], S4032 [19MR], S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8257-S8260 [19JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 108-154), H5407 [16JN]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee of Conference (S. 342) (H. Rept. 108-150), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 14) (H. Rept. 108-26), H1678 [6MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 342) (S. Rept. 108-12), S3086 [4MR]

Texts of

H.R. 14, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2345-H2352 [26MR]

S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S2191-S2199 [11FE], S4032-S4040 [19MR], S4872-S4879 [3AP], H2364-H2372 [26MR]

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S5475 [29AP]

CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see S. 668), S3993 [19MR]

Education: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (see S. 880), S5174 [10AP]

Families and domestic relations: authorize financial assistance to permit infants to be cared for at home by parents (see H.R. 3595), H12307 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care (S. 668), S4018 [19MR]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to child care funding, S4351 [25MR]

Education: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (S. 880), star print, S5436 [28AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 880) (S. Rept. 108-37), S5172 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 668, Child Care Quality Incentive Act, S4019 [19MR]

CHILD CARE QUALITY INCENTIVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 668), S3993 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 668), S4018 [19MR]

Texts of

S. 668, provisions, S4019 [19MR]

CHILD CUSTODY PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 851), S5175-S5177 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 851, provisions, S5176 [10AP]

CHILD HEALTH CARE CRISIS RELIEF ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1223), S7619 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1223), S7627 [10JN]

Texts of

S. 1223, provisions, S7627-S7630 [10JN]

CHILD LABOR COALITION

Letters

Youth Worker Protection Act, E1874 [24SE]

CHILD MAGAZINE (publication)

Remarks in House

St. Louis, MO: Children's Hospital inclusion in Child Magazine (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E245 [13FE]

CHILD MEDICATION SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1170), H4382-H4387 [21MY], E432 [12MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1170) (H. Rept. 108-121), H4527 [21MY]

Texts of

H.R. 1170, provisions, H4382 [21MY]

CHILD MODELING EXPLOITATION PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 404), S2479 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 404, provisions, S2479 [13FE]

CHILD NUTRITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: improve certain nutritional programs (see S. 995), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2626), H6262 [26JN]

———improve nutrition and health (see S. 1829), S14176 [6NO]

———improve school breakfast program (see S. 1020), S5859 [7MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

———provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (see H.R. 2795), H7169 [18JY]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (H.R. 2795), E1531 [18JY]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (H.R. 3416), E2195 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: improve certain nutritional programs (S. 995), S5736 [5MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (S. 1007), S5787, S5788 [6MY]

Texts of

S. 995, Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, S5737 [5MY]

S. 1007, Better Nutrition for School Children Act, S5787 [6MY]

CHILD NUTRITION IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1367), S8726 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3250), E2030 [10OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1367), S8761 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 1367, provisions, S8762 [26JN]

CHILD NUTRITION INITIATIVES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 995), S5725 [5MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 995), S5736 [5MY]

Texts of

S. 995, provisions, S5737 [5MY]

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY PREVENTION ACT

Remarks in House

Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

CHILD SAFETY LOCK ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 866), S5173 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 866), S5191 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 866, provisions, S5192 [10AP]

CHILD SUPPORT FAIRNESS AND TAX REFUND INTERCEPTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1437), S9708 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1437), S9710 [22JY], S16063 [25NO]

Texts of

S. 1437, provisions, S9710 [22JY]

CHILDERS, THERREL S.

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to past and present members from West Virginia, S5848 [7MY]

Tribute, S4544 [31MR], S4655 [2AP]

CHILDHELP USA (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

Remarks in House

National Day of Hope: observance, H2478 [31MR]

Tribute, H2478 [31MR]

Remarks in Senate

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 52), S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

Reports filed

Recognize and Enhance Public Awareness of the Social Problem of Child Abuse and Neglect: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 52), S4165 [20MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 52, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

CHILDREN AND YOUTH related term(s) Colleges and Universities; Education; Families and Domestic Relations

Addresses

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy Commencement: Alix Prinstil, E1348 [25JN]

Prayer of Peace: Mother Teresa, E1680 [4SE]

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Women and Ending Hunger—The Inextricable Link: Joan Holmes, Hunger Project (organization), E1804 [16SE]

Agenda

Strategic Planning Workshop: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2542 [8DE]

Amendments

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S14457, S14459, S14461 [11NO]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2292 [25MR], H2352 [26MR]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), S2573 [24FE]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S13317 [27OC]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2416, H2418, H2420, H2424, H2426, H2427, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (H. Res. 160), H2324 [26MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6383, H6391 [9JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3789, H3806, H3809, H3810, H3811, H3813, H3814, H3815 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3774 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5436 [17JN]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S9809, S9811, S9815 [23JY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), S8316 [20JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7562, H7575 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3480, H3510, H3512, H3513, H3514, H3517, H3519, H3521, H3525, H3526, H3527, H3528, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 210), S11170, S11172 [5SE]

Public welfare programs: extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), S12204, S12210 [30SE], H9008 [30SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H513, H530 [13FE]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 312), S8633, S8775 [26JN]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Analyses

Child Abduction Prevention Act (H.R. 1104): Smith of Texas Amendment on Preventing Trafficking in Child Pornography, Sexually Explicit Depictions of Minors, and Using Child Pornography to Facilitate Crimes Against Children, H2434 [27MR]

Communications Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2542 [8DE]

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act (S. 1213), S7552 [9JN]

Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act (S. 1735), S12616-S12618 [15OC]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 151, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2443 [27MR], H2506 [31MR]

———S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S4872 [3AP]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP], H2836 [7AP]

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, H2911 [8AP]

Articles and editorials

Before the Next Tragedy, E24 [8JA]

Burma's Children Soldiers Tell of Army Atrocities, S3082 [4MR]

Children Left Behind, H4990 [5JN]

Children's Suffering Wounds GI's—Toledo Soldier Wants To Help Injured Iraqi Children, H5385 [16JN]

Continuing Good News About Welfare Reform, H527 [13FE]

Cutbacks to Our Children, S4344 [25MR], S5275 [11AP]

Disease's Pioneer Is Mourned as a Victim, S4951 [8AP]

Easing Foster Care's Pain Unites Disparate Politicians, S2767 [26FE]

Ethiopia's Dying Children, S6574 [19MY]

Even Luckier Duckies, S7226 [3JN], H4963 [4JN]

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, E257 [13FE]

Federal Funding Helps Defray Local Cost of ESL Programs, S3962 [19MR]

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Heavy Lifting, S4345 [25MR]

Helping Kids Was Graham's Focus Until His Death, E2532 [8DE]

Hispanics Worry About Head Start Proposal, H6845 [15JY]

House GOP Responds to Senate Child Credit Bill—$82 Billion Plan Offers Breaks for Military Families, H5192 [11JN]

How To Unspam the Internet, S8564 [25JN]

Judge Discards F.B.I. Evidence in Internet Case of Child Smut, S3496 [11MR]

Judge John Steketee, a Force for Children, Dies at 76, E884 [7MY]

Kaptur To Press Rumsfeld on Toledo GI's Reality Check, Iraqi Kids, Wounds Spark Policy Debate, H5385 [16JN]

Latta Deserves Accolades, E43 [8JA]

Law That Transcends Politics, S1772 [30JA]

Middle Class Tax Share Set To Rise—Studies Say Burden of Rich To Decline, H4992 [5JN]

Our View—Make Federal Testing Fit With Curriculum, S15278 [20NO]

Poor Held Hostage for Tax Cuts, H4990 [5JN]

Private School With Ties to Alleged Terrorist Gets State Money, H7961, H7987 [5SE]

Program Puts College Students on Business-Leadership Paths, H3416 [29AP]

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

Special Investigation—Race To Save New Victims of Child Porn, E2368 [21NO]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, H7960 [5SE]

Stubbornly Seeking Success—Merriam Man Hasn't Let Deafness or His Start in West African Poverty Stop Him, E1712 [5SE]

Study—Military Kids Slighted on Tax Credit—Parents Earn Too Little To Qualify for the Provision, H5014 [5JN]

T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America, E196 [12FE]

Take a Test, Get a Prize, S15277 [20NO]

3 to 6 Gap, S4345 [25MR]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Tool Tracks Potential Dropouts—Profiler Software Lets HISD Keep Tabs on At-Risk Students, S11339 [10SE]

Vouchers No Way Out of a Failing Society, S12118 [29SE]

Warriors Win Div. 4 State Championship, E502 [18MR]

Washington's Children Deserve More Choices, S12036 [26SE]

What Some Much-Noted Data Really Showed About Vouchers, S5850 [7MY]

Youth Program Is Best Revenge Against Rising Tide of Gun Deaths, S1800 [30JA]

``Zero Dropout'' Miracle—Alas! Alack! A Texas Tall Tale, S11339 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 9), H60 [7JA]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H2471 [27MR]

Advertising: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1956), S15975 [25NO]

Afghanistan: authorize assistance for women and girls (see H.R. 1482), H2471 [27MR]

Air pollution: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see S. Res. 182), S8439 [24JN]

———tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H1746 [11MR]

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Armed Forces: allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———ensure married personnel having minor dependents are eligible for military family housing containing more than two bedrooms (see H.R. 1947), H3636 [1MY]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (see H.R. 1750), H3303 [10AP]

———permit a portion of the entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to be transfered to spouses and children (see S. 730), S4512 [27MR]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (see S. 687), S4275 [21MR]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S6977 [22MY]

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 864), S5173 [10AP]

———reform computation of retired pay for members with hazardous duty experience, study benefits for employers of National Guard or Reserve members, and assess military youth programs expansion (see H.R. 1325), H1953 [18MR]

———satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H2400 [26MR]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 410), H217 [28JA]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 77), H54 [7JA]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 53), H1333 [25FE]

Carrollton, KY: anniversary of school bus crash (see S. Res. 143), S6256 [14MY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants to local educational agencies to support purchase or lease and use of vending machines that offer healthy foods and beverages in schools (see H.R. 2225), H4734 [22MY]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 14), H52 [7JA]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (see S. 880), S5174 [10AP]

Child welfare: provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H5266 [11JN]

Children's Internet Protection Act: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1745 [11MR]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 42), H2270 [20MR] (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

———modify requirements for a child born abroad and out of wedlock to acquire citizenship based on the citizenship of the child's father (see H.R. 88), H54 [7JA]

———provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (see H.R. 3360), H9811 [21OC]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H2702 [2AP]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 270), H7839 [3SE]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

———disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1385), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 3618), H12308 [21NO]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see S. 620), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1613), H2820 [3AP]

———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 1843), H3451 [29AP]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H8905 [24SE]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (see H.R. 2990), H7838 [3SE]

Community Corps: establish (see S. 1219), S7618 [10JN]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

———encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H2821 [3AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (see H.R. 939), H1395 [26FE]

———prevent the use of misleading domain names to deceive people into viewing obscenity on the Internet (see S. 800), S4897 [7AP]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (see H.R. 94), H55 [7JA]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

———confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 538), H318 [5FE]

———establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

———provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs (see H.R. 1786), H3351 [11AP]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see S. 1086), S6707 [20MY] (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H59 [7JA]

———confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see H.R. 1962), H3682 [6MY]

———establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

Crime: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (see S. 1102), S6853 [21MY]

———assist States in enforcing laws requiring registration of convicted sex offenders (see S. 798), S4897 [7AP]

———eliminate backlog in performing DNA analyses of samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 889), H1332 [25FE]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (see S. 151), S230 [13JA] (see S. 885), S5174 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 188), H3050 [9AP]

———eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (see S. 810), S4957 [8AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see S. 1123), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1362), H2131 [19MR] (see H.R. 2539), H5662 [19JN]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (see S. 644), S3881 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 362), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA] (see H.R. 1262), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H1902 [13MR]

———enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 352), H170 [27JA]

———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (see H.R. 581), H319 [5FE]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (see S. 807), S4897 [7AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2387), H5045 [5JN]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (see H.R. 456), H242 [29JA]

———make grants to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 3692), H12919 [8DE]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

———maximum term of supervised release of life for offenders who commit sex offenses (see H.R. 351), H170 [27JA]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1641 [5MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (see H. Res. 160), H2310 [25MR]

———prevent the pretrial release of those who rape or kidnap children (see S. 797), S4897 [7AP]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

———prohibit taking a child hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 293), H136 [8JA]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H390 [11FE]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide for attempt liability for international parental kidnapping (see S. 801), S4897 [7AP]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

———reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12607 [15OC]

———require public disclosure of information about cases of child abuse or neglect which result in child fatality, near fatality, other serious injury, or felony conviction (see H.R. 2541), H5662 [19JN]

———require States to make certain information regarding sexually violent predators accessible on the Internet (see S. 1322), S8439 [24JN]

———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (see H. Res. 254), H4738 [22MY]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3202), H9032 [30SE]

———promote the creation of military charter schools in partnership with local public school systems (see S. 1078), S6624 [19MY]

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 1486), H2471 [27MR]

———enter into a partnership with a local educational agency to conduct a model school-to-work program (see H.R. 3660), H12918 [8DE]

———establish competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage (see H.R. 3008), H7948 [4SE]

———make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 2651), H6263 [26JN]

———make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H4786 [2JN]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (see H.R. 416), H218 [28JA]

———provide grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 329), H138 [8JA]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

———reduce size of core curriculum classes in public elementary and secondary schools through grants (see H.R. 3685), H12919 [8DE]

———study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 79), H54 [7JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program and a development and demonstration program for clean fuel school buses (see H.R. 1461), H2470 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (see S. 389), S2456 [13FE]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1068), S6506 [15MY]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3761 [7MY]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see S. 340), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S5859 [7MY]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (see S. Res. 260), S14177 [6NO] (see H. Res. 435), H10978 [6NO]

Dept. of HUD: establish intergenerational family programs (see S. 381), S2341 [12FE]

Dept. of Justice: establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (see H.R. 89), H55 [7JA]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

———establish an Office of Intercountry Adoptions and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (see S. 1934), S15646 [23NO]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of Transportation: evaluate devices and technology for reducing the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see H.R. 3683), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H318 [5FE]

———provide same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3351), H9738 [20OC]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (see S. Res. 111), S5059 [9AP]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see S. 1538), S10618 [31JY]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S7619 [10JN]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S3410 [10MR]

———increase testing of pregnant women and newborn infants for HIV infection (see H.R. 2049), H3973 [9MY]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13134 [23OC] (see H. Con. Res. 247), H7085 [17JY]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H390 [11FE]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: prevent abuse of ``Ecstasy'' (see H.R. 2962), H7784 [25JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see S. 226), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 718), H460 [12FE]

East Boynton Beach, FL: tribute to Little League baseball team (see H. Con. Res. 273), H7949 [4SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate and make child tax credit provisions permanent (see S. 92), S37 [7JA]

———increase and repeal sunset imposed on modifications to the child tax credit provisions (see H.R. 2007), H3761 [7MY]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S15573 [22NO] (see H.R. 336), H169 [27JA] (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

———repeal sunset on increase of dependent care tax credit and make the credit refundable (see H.R. 493), H244 [29JA]

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H2820 [3AP]

———clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see S. 1620), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

———curtail the use of high-stakes tests in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3315), H9613 [16OC]

———enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 3468), H10977 [6NO]

———encourage later starting times for secondary school classes (see H. Con. Res. 135), H2703 [2AP]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (see H.R. 1390), H2269 [20MR]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (see S. 197), S1144 [17JA]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H244 [29JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see S. 1198), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2377), H5044 [5JN]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 1419), S9496 [16JY] (see H.R. 1401), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 2880), H7616 [24JY]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H1395 [26FE]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (see H.R. 789), H700 [13FE]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (see H.R. 2678), H6463 [9JY]

———express that student travel is a vital component of the educational process (see H. Con. Res. 131), H2515 [31MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S203 [10JA] (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school adminstrators in low income areas (see H.R. 2892), H7617 [24JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (see H.R. 2674), H6463 [9JY]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H56 [7JA]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———improve quality of interim alternative educational settings, provide more behavioral supports in schools, and support whole school interventions (see S. 1321), S8439 [24JN]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (see S. 110), S132 [9JA]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (S. 110) (see H.R. 647), H322 [5FE]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see S. 291), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H6347 [8JY]

———increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (see S. 1638), S11753 [22SE]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY] (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (see H.R. 641), H322 [5FE]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H1812 [12MR]

———prohibit transfer of students to schools that are at or above capacity (see H.R. 947), H1395 [26FE]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S3028 [3MR] (see H.R. 1191), H1744 [11MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 1752), H3303 [10AP]

———provide grants to local educational agencies for prekindergarten programs (see H.R. 1845), H3451 [29AP] (see H.R. 2561), H5713 [23JN]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 407), S2457 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 409), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 734), H461 [12FE]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (see S. 608), S3620 [12MR]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H1331 [25FE]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H6263 [26JN]

———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 3450), H10457 [5NO]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S3730 [13MR]

———require medically accurate factual information in any course material or instruction on human development and sexuality (see H.R. 802), H701 [13FE]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (see H.R. 1600), H2819 [3AP]

———restrict the disqualification of students for drug offenses to those students who committed offenses while receiving student financial aid (see H.R. 696), H391 [11FE]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 2884), H7616 [24JY]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H138 [8JA]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 26), H138 [8JA]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (see H. Res. 106), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 106), H1394 [26FE]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (see H. Res. 161), H2311 [25MR]

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3304 [10AP]

———tribute to Students United With Parents and Educators To Resolve Bullying (SUPERB) (organization) and Jeremy and Sharon Ring for anti-bullying programs (see H. Res. 363), H8082 [9SE]

———voucher program to provide school choice (see S. 1551), S10618 [31JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

———amend relative to rigorous quality standards applicable to paraprofessionals hired prior to enactment of No Child Left Behind Act (see H.R. 2348), H5043 [5JN]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY] (see H.R. 2394), H5088 [9JN]

———encourage implementation or expansion of pre-kindergarten programs for students 4 years of age or younger (see H.R. 3301), H9477 [15OC]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (see S. 956), S5541 [30AP]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (see S. 1372), S9049 [8JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (see H. Res. 221), H3760 [7MY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see S. 974), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1943), H3636 [1MY]

———reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Families and domestic relations: authorize financial assistance to permit infants to be cared for at home by parents (see H.R. 3595), H12307 [21NO]

———construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 895), H1332 [25FE]

———denial of passports to noncustodial parents subject to State arrest warrants in cases of nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 1847), H3451 [29AP]

———encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H6264 [26JN]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H1811 [12MR]

———improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 2300), H4787 [2JN]

———increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support (see S. 669), S3993 [19MR]

———increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see S. 668), S3993 [19MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 276), H5407 [16JN]

———promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 862), S5173 [10AP]

———provide grants for mental health and substance abuse services for women and children who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence (see S. 1809), S13711 [31OC]

———provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and encourage teen pregnancy prevention strategies (see S. 657), S3993 [19MR]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 3182), H8949 [25SE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments and provide incentives for the adoption of older children (see S. 1439), S9708 [22JY]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Res. 113), H1466 [27FE]

———require anticipated child support be held in trust on the sale or refinancing of certain real property of an obligated parent (see H.R. 403), H217 [28JA]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H1810 [12MR]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 66), H391 [11FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 956), H1460 [27FE]

———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (see S. 683), S4275 [21MR]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

———ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see S. 650), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 2857), H7615 [24JY]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3377), H9981 [28OC]

———amend relative to dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (see H.R. 1075), H1515 [4MR]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (see H.R. 725), H460 [12FE]

Financial education: promote (see S. 1181), S7381 [4JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 127), H1641 [5MR]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1147), H1680 [6MR]

———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 76), H54 [7JA]

———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun (see S. 866), S5173 [10AP]

———support Million Mom March (organization) campaign against gun violence and institute and support policies that will reduce the number of lives lost to gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 204), H4876 [3JN]

First Tee (organization): tribute to programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education (see S. Res. 17), S203 [10JA]

Food: facilitate procurement of safe food by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and child care facilities (see H.R. 3628), H12308 [21NO]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3232), H9213 [2OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign policy: ensure that countries meet U.N. obligations relative to women, peace, and security, and assume implementation of international law that protects human rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 432), H10340 [4NO]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H4203 [15MY]

Free Enterprise Education Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 253), H7617 [24JY]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 1170), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

Government regulations: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

Hazardous substances: prevent inhalant abuse (see H.R. 2873), H7616 [24JY]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see S. 686), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 1819), H3353 [11AP]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H2702 [2AP]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (see S. 1474), S10045 [28JY]

———improve provisions relating to updating population data (see S. 1593), S11245 [9SE]

———increase reservation of funds for programs for low-income families with very young children (see S. 1444), S9708 [22JY]

———provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H5713 [23JN]

———reauthorize (see S. 1940), S15812 [24NO]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (see H. Res. 336), H7453 [23JY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see S. 1699), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 3130), H8381 [17SE]

———tribute (see H. Res. 238), H4204 [15MY]

Health: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

———carry out programs to prevent and manage asthma, allergies, and related respiratory problems in children and establish a pest control and indoor air services tax credit for low-income multifamily residential housing (see H.R. 1149), H1680 [6MR]

———encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (see H.R. 2227), H4735 [22MY]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H4367 [20MY] (see H.R. 3602), H12307 [21NO]

———establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see S. 1710), S12448 [3OC]

———improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program (see S. 754), S4629 [1AP]

———improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (see S. 1629), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3127), H8381 [17SE]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3100), H8283 [16SE]

———promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H5814 [24JN]

———protect by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H8016 [5SE]

———provide grants to States to provide access to affordable health insurance for certain child care providers and staff (see H.R. 1929), H3635 [1MY]

———recognize health risks associated with childhood obesity and encouraging parents to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity to their children (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1466 [27FE]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2114), H4203 [15MY]

Higher Education Act: extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S1668 [28JA]

———technical amendments (see S. 901), S5342 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 1159), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 183), H58 [7JA]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see H.R. 2628), H6262 [26JN]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see S. 826), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H5045 [5JN]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 84), H54 [7JA]

———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S8725 [26JN]

———make aliens ineligible to receive visas and exclude aliens from admission into the U.S. for nonpayment of child support (see S. 1609), S11416 [11SE]

———permit admission of nonimmigrant students and visitors who are spouses or children of permanent resident aliens (see H.R. 2590), H5814 [24JN]

———permit certain Mexican children, and accompanying adults, to obtain a waiver of the documentation requirements otherwise required to enter the U.S. as a temporary visitor (see H.R. 2525), H5661 [19JN]

———provide permanent resident status for certain alien orphans physically present in the U.S. and provide for deferred enforced departure status for alien parents of certain children born in the U.S. (see H.R. 605), H321 [5FE]

———reduce annual income level at which a person petitioning for a family-sponsored immigrant's admission must agree to provide support in certain cases (see H.R. 3136), H8381 [17SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 3361), H9811 [21OC]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (see S. 1601), S11245 [9SE]

Indian Child Welfare Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 2750), H6868 [15JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: amend to improve early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 1237), H1811 [12MR]

———authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior (see H.R. 863), H704 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 133), S133 [9JA] (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 823), H702 (see H.R. 864), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR] (see H.R. 1398), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (see S. 1619), S11568 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S5342 [11AP]

———provide options to States to innovate and improve the education of disabled children by expanding choices for students and parents (see H.R. 1373), H2268 [20MR]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (see H. Res. 206), H3450 [29AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 464), H242 [29JA]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H2472 [27MR]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see S. 588), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see H.R. 2095), H4130 [14MY]

———require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (see S. 1935), S15647 [23NO]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 977), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 296), H136 [8JA]

Kids Love a Mystery Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 334), H11701 [20NO]

Kuwait: express appreciation for medical assistance provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the Government and people of Kuwait (see S. Con. Res. 45), S6624 [19MY]

———express appreciation for medical assistance provided to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the government and people of Kuwait (see H. Con. Res. 205), H4876 [3JN]

Law enforcement: ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies execute warrants for arrest of nonviolent offenders only during daylight hours and when children are not present, unless overriding circumstances exist (see H.R. 2421), H5265 [11JN]

———improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (see S. 771), S4702 [2AP]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (see H.R. 2943), H7783 [25JY]

Literature: provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (see H.R. 2795), H7169 [18JY]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (see S. 1429), S9592 [17JY]

———coverage of disabled children and individuals who became disabled as children without regard to income or assets (see H.R. 2320), H4976 [4JN]

———coverage of organ transplant procedures as an emergency medical procedure for certain alien children (see H.R. 690), H390 [11FE]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1736), H3302 [10AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: reimbursement for certain midwife services (see H.R. 2980), H7784 [25JY]

———require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 78), H54 [7JA]

Mental health: establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

———establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3243), H9213 [2OC]

———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see S. 1223), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 1359), H2131 [19MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering controlled substances in order to attend school (see S. 1390), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2089), H4130 [14MY]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 1422), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

———services (see H.R. 81), H54 [7JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 3524), H11650 [19NO]

———reauthorize (see S. 1451), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see S. 717), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 1641), H2821 [3AP]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 452), H11651 [19NO]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 773), S4703 [2AP]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 245), S12737 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (see S. Res. 123, 125), S5484 [29AP]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 204), H3452 [29AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S5484 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Commission on Youth Crime and School Violence: establish (see H.R. 656), H327 [7FE]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1745 [11MR]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S3505 [11MR]

National Family Caregiver Support Program: funding (see H. Con. Res. 228), H5814 [24JN]

National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 220), S11245 [9SE]

National forests: establish a user fee system for occupancy and use of lands and facilities by organizational camps that serve youth and disabled adults (see H.R. 420), H218 [28JA]

National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act: increase certain education funding to improve access to the arts (see H.R. 3248), H9214 [2OC]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3505 [11MR]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see S. 990), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2001), H3760 [7MY]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (see S. Res. 185), S8559 [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 219), H5366 [12JN]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National objectives: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S2838 [26FE] (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 57), H323 [5FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 70), S3028 [3MR]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 44), S1871 [4FE]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (see S. 996), S5771 [6MY]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 870), S5173 [10AP] (see S. 1393), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2832), H7454 [23JY]

———improve child and adult care food program (see S. 1022), S5859 [7MY]

———improve nutrition of students served under child nutrition programs (see S. 1392), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2987), H7785 [25JY]

———improve summer food service program for children (see S. 1021), S5859 [7MY]

———phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see S. 1549), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3441), H10456 [5NO]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security (see S. 89), S37 [7JA]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———include hepatitis A vaccines (see S. 814), S4957 [8AP]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 210), S10619 [31JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE] (see H.R. 443), H242 [29JA]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (see S. 1469), S10045 [28JY]

New York, NY: anniversary of the Triangle Fire (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2311 [25MR]

NIH: continuation of Pediatric Research Initiative (see S. 1579), S11032 [3SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

———implementation (see S. Res. 22), S1069 [16JA]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H8081 [9SE]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H5043 [5JN]

NSF: authorize research projects to develop and assess novel uses of high-performance computer networks for use in science, mathematics, and technology education in schools (see H.R. 824), H702 [13FE]

Nutrition: establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1750), S12737 [16OC]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1367), S8726 [26JN] (see H.R. 3250), H9281 [7OC]

———improve certain programs (see S. 995), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2626), H6262 [26JN]

———improve nutrition and health (see S. 1829), S14176 [6NO]

———improve school breakfast program (see S. 1020), S5859 [7MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (see S. 1755), S12838 [17OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to States to improve safety at public playgrounds (see H.R. 2041), H3857 [8MY]

Pesticides: implement integrated pest management systems to minimize use in schools and provide parents and employees with notices of pesticide use (see H.R. 121), H56 [7JA]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (see H.R. 1548), H2586 [1AP]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see S. Con. Res. 74), S13053 [22OC] (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4368 [20MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

Privacy: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 69), H54 [7JA]

Product safety: provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 3371), H9811 [21OC]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (see S. 1280), S8125 [18JN]

———establish a specific criterion for issuance of an AMBER Alert (see H. Res. 454), H11651 [19NO]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see S. 799, 802), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1523), S10617 [31JY]

———exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

———extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (see H.R. 3146), H8490 [23SE]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H2585 [1AP]

———provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H390 [11FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 5), S2522 [14FE] (see S. 367), S2340 [12FE] (see S. 1443), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 4), H273 [4FE] (see H.R. 2350), H5043 [5JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 69), H459 [12FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2770), H7085 [17JY]

———require States to develop a strategic plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give them the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs (see S. 263), S1813 [30JA]

———temporarily extend waivers granted to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1438), H2311 [25MR]

Puerto Rico: eligibility of residents for the earned income tax credit, the refundable portion of the child tax credit, and SSI benefits (see S. 1658), S11988 [25SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 69), S2920 [27FE]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

———install baby changing stations at public rest areas along Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2977), H7784 [25JY]

———maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (see S. 528), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1107), H1641 [5MR]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 115), H1466 [27FE]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (see S. Res. 233), S11832 [23SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 12), S2920 [27FE] (see S. Con. Res. 16), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Res. 111), H1466 [27FE]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (see S. 1451), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1925), H3635 [1MY]

Safety: protect children from foods that pose a significant choking hazard (see H.R. 2773), H7085 [17JY]

———support efforts and activities of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign to prevent all unintentional injuries among children (see H. Con. Res. 132), H2515 [31MR]

———support efforts and activities to prevent all unintentional injuries among children (see H. Con. Res. 157), H3452 [29AP]

Saudi Arabia: expedite resolution of all child custody cases in which Saudi Arabian subjects are holding U.S. minors without regard for U.S. law and call for the establishment of a permanent child custody treaty (see H. Con. Res. 263), H7785 [25JY]

———support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

SBA: make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S4957 [8AP]

Schools: disseminate information on irradiated foods used in school lunch programs and ensure that school districts, parents, and students retain option of traditional, non-irradiated foods (see H.R. 3120), H8381 [17SE]

———enhance penalties for threatening to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to cause property damage, by means of fire or an explosive on school property (see H.R. 469), H243 [29JA]

———ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see S. 506), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1551), H2586 [1AP]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (see S. 231), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 389), H171 [27JA]

———establish State revolving funds for school construction (see H.R. 1844), H3451 [29AP]

———issue commemorative stamp on school safety awareness (see H. Con. Res. 28), H274 [4FE]

———prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

———provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6348 [8JY]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see S. 591), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1202), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for secondary school reform (see S. 1554), S10906 [1AU]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities (see H.R. 1840), H3451 [29AP]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H8905 [24SE]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Social Security: allocate allotments to territories under the State Children's Health Insurance Program in the same manner as for States (see H.R. 3291), H9477 [15OC]

———assure coverage of legal immigrant children and pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 322), H137 [8JA]

———authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (see S. 776), S4823 [3AP]

———create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———exception to marriage requirements for spousal benefits for divorced spouses in which the divorce is a result of severe spousal or child abuse (see H.R. 1065), H1515 [4MR]

———expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (see S. 1843), S14335 [10NO]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1734), S12607 [15OC] (see H.R. 2268), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 3293), H9477 [15OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 531), H317 [5FE] (see H.R. 2854), H7615 [24JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (see S. 1502, 1503), S10265 [30JY] (see S. 1547), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3288), H9384 [14OC]

———improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (see S. 1238), S7718 [11JN]

———increase payments to States for expenditures for short term training of certain child welfare agencies staff (see H.R. 1378), H2268 [20MR]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 621), S3730 [13MR] (see S. 1976), S15975 [25NO]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 264), S1813 [30JA] (see H.R. 449), H242 [29JA] (see H.R. 515), H268 [31JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1889), S15187 [19NO] (see H.R. 3192), H8949 [25SE]

———provide benefits to certain uninsured children living without parents (see H.R. 2290), H4786 [2JN]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H3451 [29AP]

———restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 3091), H8283 [16SE]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

States: amend grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H5814 [24JN]

———condition receipt of certain funds on States requiring high school courses in American history and American government to graduate (see H.R. 3592), H12307 [21NO]

———streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (see S. 1083), S6707 [20MY]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1173), S7234 (see S. 1174), S7235 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S9638 [21JY] (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2392), H5088 [9JN]

———accelerate increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit (see S. 962), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 2324), H4976 [4JN]

———allow credits for dependents within a household (see H.R. 181), H58 [7JA]

———allow employers a tax credit to encourage employee volunteer services that aid science, mathematics, and engineering education in schools (see H.R. 3590), H12307 [21NO]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions for scholarships to attend elementary and secondary schools, upgrading school facilities, and certain technology expenses (see H.R. 120), H56 [7JA]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 282), H136 [8JA]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H3351 [11AP]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (see S. 235), S1736 [29JA]

———cover over to a possession of the U.S. whose income tax laws mirror the refundable portions of the child tax credit and earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2186), H4527 [21MY]

———encourage stronger mathematics and science programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 3064), H8174 [10SE]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (see S. 680), S4166 [20MR]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (see S. 1437), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 547), H318 [5FE]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 717), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 930), H1394 [26FE]

———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 3412), H10236 [30OC]

———expand the dependent care tax credit, accelerate the child tax credit, and promote dependent care assistance programs (see S. 388), S2456 [13FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 615), H321 [5FE]

———extend and expand the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions of computers to provide public access to computers (see H.R. 1131), H1679 [6MR]

———increase age limit for the child tax credit (see H.R. 1050), H1514 [4MR]

———increase age of dependents for determination of credit for expenses for household and dependent care services necessary for gainful employment (see H.R. 3666), H12918 [8DE]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9281 [7OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 695), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4786 [2JN]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H1331 [25FE]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 174), S848 [15JA] (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 1500), S10265 [30JY]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a minimum credit for stay-at-home parents, allow the dependent care credit to be taken against the minimum tax, and allow a carryforward of any unused dependent care credit (see S. 1253), S7831 [12JN]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see S. 1228), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child (see S. 755), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2718), H6706 [14JY]

———provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (see H.R. 1575), H2703 [2AP]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 499), H244 [29JA] (see H.R. 612), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 614), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 613), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 857), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 3338), H9687 [17OC]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

———replace the earned income tax credit, child tax credit, and the deduction for dependents with a simplified family tax credit (see H.R. 3655), H12918 [8DE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see S. 127), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (see H.R. 1939), H3636 [1MY]

———treatment of certain postsecondary educational benefits provided by an employer to children of employees (see S. 1096), S6853 [21MY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (see S. 161), S288 [14JA]

Time: extend end date of daylight savings time (see S. 1803), S13660 [30OC]

Tobacco products: prevent sale of tobacco products to minors by means of electronic or mail-order sales (see H.R. 3047), H8081 [9SE]

———prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3469), H10977 [6NO]

———require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales (see H.R. 3162), H8904 [24SE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1830), S14176 [6NO] (see H.R. 2620), H6261 [26JN]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (see S. 326), S2051 [6FE]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (see S. 1213), S7540 [9JN]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see S. 418), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 2790), H7169 [18JY]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S12533 [14OC] (see H.R. 3350), H9738 [20OC]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (see H.R. 3629), H12308 [21NO]

———prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 337), S2119 [10FE]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (see H.R. 620), H321 [5FE]

Conference reports

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151), H2950-H2968 [9AP]

Cost Estimates

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (S. 1248): CBO, S14795-S14798 [12NO]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151): CBO, S2584 [24FE]

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs extension (H.R. 3146): CBO, S12209 [30SE]

Court documents

Texas Supreme Court Justices' opinions on case dealing with a minor's appeal to seek an abortion without parental consent, S5714 [5MY]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Essays

Boy Scouts Policy on Homosexuality: Michael Peiser, E124 [4FE]

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

Growing Nutrition Right Here in Indiana: Caitlin Dunn, S3025 [3MR]

———Ryan Nigh, S3025 [3MR]

How Important Is Energy to Our Economy and Our National Security?: Dina LaSala, E1259 [16JN]

If I Were President: Michael Barent, E352 [4MR]

Kuwait and Kosovo—The Harm Principle and Humanitarian War: Kevin Kiley, S9239 [10JY]

Liquid Gold Lacks Luster in the New Economy: Jane Urban, E1260 [16JN]

Republican Values: Daniel Zajda, E1348 [25JN]

———Elizabeth Hernandez, E1349 [25JN]

———Heather MacPhee, E1346 [25JN]

———Kelly Shinn, E1351 [25JN]

———Laura Mendoza, E1345 [25JN]

———Michelle Wilkinson, E1345 [25JN]

———Patrick Anabaldi, E1346 [25JN]

Visit to New York, NY: Kayleigh C. Jack, E690 [7AP]

Way My Life Is Going Now Is Just Perfect: Mario Argueta, E958 [15MY]

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

What the Flag of the U.S. Stands For: Jefferson Brown, E463 [13MR]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Factsheets

Child Tax Credit Refundability: Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4994, H5017 [5JN]

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

Louisiana Data on Adoption, Foster Care, Reuniting With Birth Families, and Awaiting Adoption Placement, S12272 [1OC]

Parental Attitudes Towards Sex Education: Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health, E263 [13FE]

Smokeless (``Spit'') Tobacco in the U.S.—An Overview of the Health Risks and Industry Marketing Aimed at Children, E1145-E1147 [5JN]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Spit Tobacco Products, E1147 [5JN]

Histories

Loudoun Country Day School, E2005 [8OC]

Letters

Administration policies to help alleviate poverty: several faith-based organizations, H5186 [11JN]

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse: ABA, H3067 [10AP]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3068 [10AP]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5120 [10AP]

———U.S. Sentencing Commission, S5121 [10AP]

———William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, S5120 [10AP]

———William T. Ferrell, National Sheriffs' Associaiton, S5127 [10AP]

———several former U.S. Attorneys from New York, S5133 [10AP]

———several legal aid and civil rights organizations, H3075 [10AP]

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Marc Klaas, Beyond Missing, Inc., H2412 [27MR]

Child abuse programs funding: Dan M. Alsobrooks, National District Attorneys Association, H2425 [27MR]

Clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers: L. Robert McConnell and Michelle Vaughan, National Rehabilitation Association, H3812 [8MY]

———Richard Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America, H3813 [8MY]

College Fire Prevention Act: Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S3738 [13MR]

———John C. Biechman, National Fire Prevention Association, S3737 [13MR]

Combat imminent danger pay and family separation allowance reduction proposals: Representative Ruppersberger, H7996 [5SE]

Continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents: Senator Kennedy and Representative Capuano, S3895 [18MR]

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Education funding: Dan Fuller and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, S4250 [21MR]

———Roderick Paige, Sec. of Education, S96 [9JA]

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children: Edward Smart, Lois Smart, and Elizabeth Smart, S5114, S5126 [10AP]

———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S5127 [10AP]

Farewell to parents: Virginia Franco, E1390 [27JN]

Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7551 [9JN]

Foster Care Mentoring Act: Richard K. Armey, S9499 [16JY]

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding: Judy Samelson, Afterschool Alliance (organization), S4346 [25MR]

———Sanford A. Newman and Miriam A. Rollin, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S4346 [25MR]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S10148 [29JY]

Impact Aid Program funding: Senate Impact Aid Coalition, S11010 [3SE]

Improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries: Joseph F. O'Neill, Executive Office of the President, S11223 [9SE]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3530 [30AP]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3530 [30AP]

Increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment: James W. Coll, H3536-H3538 [30AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding: Mary Swaim, S1354 [22JA]

Judicial Use of Discretion To Guarantee Equity in Sentencing (JUDGES) Act: several legal organizations, S6712 [20MY]

Lack of medical assistance for Iraqi people: David J. Borell, H5385 [16JN]

Librarian Education and Development Act: Emily Sheketoff, American Library Association, E1431 [9JY]

Maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations: Ben Chavez, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3182 [5MR]

———David J. Acosta, McKinley County, NM, S3183 [5MR]

———Earnest C. Becenti, Sr., McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners, S3183 [5MR]

———Karen S. White, Gallup-McKinley County, NM, Public Schools, S3183 [5MR]

———Tony Atkinson, San Juan County, UT, S3184 [5MR]

———Ty Lewis, Manuel Morgan and Lynn H. Stevens, San Juan County, UT, Commission, S3184 [5MR]

Make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain SBA loans: Ardith Wieworka, Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services, S4972 [8AP]

———Christopher Sikes, Western Massachusetts Enterprise Fund, Inc., S4972 [8AP]

———Edward P. Madaus, Guild of St. Agnes (nonprofit organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Eric Korsh, Neighborhood Business Builders (organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Erika Eurkus, ACCION, USA (nonprofit organization), S4971 [8AP]

———Heather Danton, South Eastern Economic Development Corp., S4972 [8AP]

———Julie A. Cripe, Omni Bank N.A., S4970 [8AP]

National AMBER Alert Network Act: Edward, Lois, and Elizabeth Smart, H2100 [19MR]

National Child Identification Program: John S. Hooks, Jr., FBI, E1565 [23JY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents: Dilia DeGrego, S7281 [4JN]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations: Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S1197 [21JA]

Oregon's participation under waiver in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, H9010 [30SE]

Pathways to Independence Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, S10646 [31JY]

———Lorey H. Freeman, Oregon Law Center, S10647 [31JY]

Penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children: Tracey Walker, Artist Empowerment Coalition, H2420 [27MR]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H497 [13FE]

Prohibit operation or provision of any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance: David S. Germroth, Coalition of Licensed Beverage Associations, S1679 [28JA]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Art Gordon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Gail Manza, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership (organization), H3063 [10AP]

———James J. Fotis, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, S5127 [10AP]

———Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S5127 [10AP]

———Michael J. Bouchard, Major County Sheriffs' Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Sally S. Cunningham, National Council of Youth Sports, H3063 [10AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Amitai Etzioni, Communitarian Network, S244 [13JA]

———Anne M. Coughlin, S243 [13JA]

———Daniel Armagh, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S243 [13JA], S2582 [24FE]

———Frederick Schauer, S245 [13JA]

———Frederick Schauer, Harvard University, S2583 [24FE]

———several lawyers and legal scholars, S244 [13JA]

———several legal experts, S2583 [24FE]

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements: Mary K. Barnwell, S9622 [21JY]

Safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal: Representative Burton, E1981 [7OC]

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11954 [25SE]

———Delegate Norton, S12118 [29SE]

———Iris J. Toyer and Darlene T. Allen, Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools (organization), S12119 [29SE]

———Kathy Patterson, S12119 [29SE]

———Lapria Johnson, H7988 [5SE]

———Paul Strauss, S12176 [30SE]

———Peter M. Branch, S11181 [8SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12035 [26SE]

———Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S11151 [5SE], S11945 [25SE]

Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act: several Senators, S5969, S5970 [8MY]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S5969, S5970 [8MY]

Teacher classroom supplies tax deduction increase and expansion to include qualified professional development expenses: Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, S6216 [14MY]

Technical corrections to H.R. 2854, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program: Representatives Tauzin and Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), S10680 [31JY]

U.S. military field hospitals establishment in Iraq: Representative Kaptur, H5385 [16JN]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), E1145, E1148 [5JN]

———Richard H. Verheij, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1147 [5JN]

Vaccines containing thimerosal: Mark B. McClellan, FDA, H8259 [16SE]

White House conference on hunger: Senator Dole, S7420 [5JN]

Youth Worker Protection Act: Darlene Adkins, Child Labor Coalition, E1874 [24SE]

———Diane Shust and Randall Moody, National Education Association, E1949 [1OC]

———Julie A. Taylor, United Methodist Church, E1950 [1OC]

———Linda F. Golodner, National Consumers League, E1950 [1OC]

———Patrick J. Schoof, Youth Advocate Program International (organization), E1949 [1OC]

———William Samuel, AFL-CIO, E1874 [24SE]

Lists

Brownsville, TX, Porter High School football team and staff, E2448 [23NO]

Catholic schools operating in Delaware, H144 [27JA]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team coaches and players, E2512 [8DE]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team schedule and results, E2512 [8DE]

Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E904 [9MY]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education State delegations, S11560 [16SE]

Elder High School football team roster and schedule, E223 [13FE]

Kansas Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Lutheran schools in Delaware, H1479 [4MR]

Maryland Teacher of the Year award recipients, S6064 [13MY]

Mount Union College football team, coaches, and staff, S124 [9JA]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

Organizations and businesses helping to promote civic education, E1958 [2OC], E2080 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3459 [30AP], E871 [6MY]

Organizations supporting full Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1197 [21JA]

Organizations supporting Loretta Sanchez amendment to H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, on performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4501 [21MY]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7376 [4JN]

Southwest, AK, Region School District and Teaching From Space Program participants, S9954 [25JY]

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Statements relative to young women and children in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13359 [28OC]

Supporters of S. 1123, Violence Against Children Act, S7009 [22MY]

Texans endorsing benefits of participating in Head Start Program, H7523 [24JY]

Volunteer Center of Johnson County, KS, Movers and Shakers honorees, E556 [24MR]

Memorandums

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., Request To Market Certain Tobacco Products as Less Harmful Than Cigarettes: A.E. Cameron, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1150 [5JN]

———Barry J. Nova, Sr., U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., E1148-E1150 [5JN]

Motions

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), H2443 [27MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3817 [8MY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7592 [24JY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H550 [13FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), S9089, S9090 [9JY]

Petitions and memorials

McKinley County, NM, Board of Commissioners: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Navajo Nation, Rock Springs Chapter: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3183 [5MR]

Tri-State County Association: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3184 [5MR]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

``Builder Builded a Temple'', S11212 [9SE]

``Crowd the Children In,'' Representative Owens, E130 [5FE]

``I Am the Star Spangled Banner,'' Courtney Norton, E1127 [4JN]

``I Took a Piece of Plastic Clay'', S11212 [9SE]

``Like Mother, Like Son,'' Margaret Johnston Grafflin, S5939 [8MY]

``Our New School Prayer'', E2265 [6NO]

``Rock Me to Sleep,'' Elizabeth Akers Allen, S5940 [8MY]

``Welfare Mother at the Vietnam Wall,'' Representative Owens, E1254 [13JN]

Press releases

Education in the Arab State—Five Million Girls Still Denied Access to School: UNESCO, H4211 [19MY]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Sarah Greene, National Head Start Association, S10148 [29JY]

Proclamations

Jackson City, OH, Schools Recipient of National Energy Education Development Project National Youth Award: Representative Ney, E1365 [26JN]

Tribute to Adam Rupe: Representative Ney, E712 [9AP]

Tribute to Aimee Nagle: Representative Ney, E798 [29AP]

Tribute to Austin D. Pickrell: Representative Ney, E876 [6MY]

Tribute to Cassie Shaw: Representative Ney, E1132 [4JN]

Tribute to Daniel D. Schneider: Representative Ney, E1136 [5JN]

Tribute to Elizabeth Greaves: Representative Ney, E803 [30AP]

Tribute to Hannah Avery: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Tribute to Heather Hettinger: Representative Ney, E1105 [3JN]

Tribute to Jenny Ellis: Representative Ney, E1106 [3JN]

Tribute to Jessica Turner: Representative Ney, E800 [29AP]

Tribute to John A. Greco: Representative Ney, E421 [11MR]

Tribute to Kelly Heller: Representative Ney, E804 [30AP]

Tribute to Kevin H. Barnett: Representative Ney, E419 [11MR]

Tribute to Larry T. Weaver II: Representative Ney, E711 [9AP]

Tribute to Ramsey N. Alloush: Representative Ney, E1345 [25JN]

Tribute to Roxana Capper: Representative Ney, E805 [30AP]

Tribute to Sonya McLaughlin: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: Abington Senior High School recipient of Youth Service America (organization) and State Farm Cos., Foundation Harris Wofford Award, E1333 [24JN]

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 9), E6 [8JA]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 579), E151 [6FE]

Afghanistan: authorize assistance for women and girls, H6809 [15JY]

———women's programs funding, H9593, H9594 [16OC], H9627-H9630 [17OC], H10228 [30OC]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): tribute to Lights on Afterschool! event, E2009, E2012 [8OC], E2026 [10OC]

Alcoholic beverages: provide for a national media campaign to reduce and prevent underage drinking, H1473 [4MR]

———reduce and prevent underage drinking, H2280 [25MR], H8263 [16SE]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to Boy Scout Venture Crew 80, E1978 [7OC]

———tribute to West Potomac High School boys' and girls' crew teams, E1255 [13JN]

Altamonte Springs, FL: tribute to Altamonte Springs Patriots Babe Ruth League softball team, H9464 [15OC]

Alverson, Christopher E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E715 [10AP]

Ambriz, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

American Education Week: observance, E2391 [22NO]

American Samoa: Head Start Program funding, H7559 [24JY]

Amherst, MA: tribute to Amherst Regional High School boys' basketball team, E649 [2AP]

Amherst, NY: tribute to Smallwood Drive School, E1166 [5JN]

Anaheim, CA: tribute to Anaheim City School District's literacy promotion, E824 [1MY]

Anoka, MN: tribute to Anoka High School boys' hockey team, H1714 [11MR]

Ansonia, CT: tribute to Ansonia Junior Midget Football team, E4 [8JA]

———tribute to Ansonia Pop Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleaders, E2 [8JA]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Anzik, Nora: Therapeutic Riding and Education Center of Pueblo, CO, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1153 [5JN]

Archbold, Lance M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E852 [1MY]

Armed Forces: increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (H.R. 1750), E764 [11AP]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4498-H4503 [21MY], H4592 [22MY], E955 [15MY]

Asheville, NC: tribute to T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, E195 [12FE]

Asthma Awareness Day: observance, H3647 [6MY]

Atkins, Brittany A.: National Exchange Club Youth of the Year award recipient, E1341 [24JN]

Austin, William: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E226, E256 [13FE]

Ayers, Daniel A.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E870 [6MY]

Babcock, Brett M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Bailey, Michelle: U.S. Achievement Academy U.S. National Honor Roll Award recipient, E1151 [5JN]

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

Baldwinsville, NY: tribute to Baldwinsville High School girls' soccer team, E75 [28JA]

Balogh, Christopher: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1351 [25JN]

Bankruptcy: discourage predatory lending practices, H1982 [19MR]

———treatment of alimony and child support payments, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

Banuelos, Crystal: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E290 [26FE]

Bartlett, Melissa Ellis: North Carolina Teacher of the Year award recipient, E830 [1MY]

Bayonne, NJ: tribute to Bayonne High School football team, E100 [29JA]

Beaulieu, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

Beck, Katie: Pre-Teen America (organization) National Sr. Titleholder, E823 [1MY]

Beech Grove, IN: tribute to Beech Grove Senior High School girls' basketball team, E458 [13MR]

Belleville, NJ: tribute to James G. Shawger School No. 4, E2211 [4NO]

Beltran, Maria: Pleasant Grove, TX, Frederick Douglass Elementary School student essay contest winner, E2022 [8OC]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization): Central New Jersey Elks Lodges observance of National Youth Week, E897 [9MY]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Berkeley-Albany YMCA, E2295 [14NO]

Beulah, CO: tribute to Mountain Park Environmental Center Earth Studies Program, E2396 [22NO]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (H.R. 398), E448 [12MR]

———revise and extend (S. 286), H11577-H11580 [19NO]

Bishop, Charles A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2259 [6NO]

Bishop, Mike: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E264 [13FE]

Blackwell, Jennifer: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E289 [26FE]

Bloomsburg University: anniversary of Upward Bound Program, E1542 [21JY]

Boucher, Charles: Rhode Island Teacher of the Year award recipient, E828 [1MY]

Bowers, Matthew N.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E659 [3AP]

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Boy Scouts: policy on homosexuality, E123 [4FE]

Boyce, Carrie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E288 [26FE]

Boyle, Megan: CORE of the ARC (coalition) Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Bradford, John: Pennsylvania Middle School Association Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

Brannen, Peter: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1353 [25JN]

Brennecke, Christopher S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brennecke, Kyle A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Brewer, Jason: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2165 [30OC]

Briggs, Angie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E804 [30AP]

Bronx, NY: tribute to Morris High School robotics team, E480 [17MR]

Brownsville, TX: tribute to Porter High School football team, E2448 [23NO]

Bryant, Shauna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E294 [26FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H6515 [10JY]

———impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

———impact on health care, H2943 [9AP]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (H.R. 77), H26 [7JA]

Burma: human rights violations, E749 [11AP]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H6873 [16JY]

Bushinski, Erica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E945 [14MY]

Business and industry: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through application of fairer taxation and through math and science education initiatives, H2837 [7AP]

Calabasas, CA: tribute to Calabasas High School jazz band, E962 [15MY]

Calvert, TX: tribute to Calvert High School football team, E192 [12FE]

Calvin, Lucas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Camillus, NY: tribute to West Genesee High School boys' lacrosse team, E1385 [27JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), H3701-H3703 [7MY]

Cauthon, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E961 [15MY]

Cedaredge, CO: tribute to Camp Good Grief!, E1705 [5SE]

Center for Reproductive Rights: release of documents on abortion legalization strategies, E2534 [8DE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities funding for Down Syndrome research, H6524, H6525 [10JY]

Chelsea, MI: tribute to Chelsea High School softball team, E1545 [21JY]

Chen, Wey and Sue: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1582 [24JY]

Chettle, Levi J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

Chicago, IL: tribute to Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center boys' basketball team, E547 [21MR]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2279, H2292 [25MR], H2345-H2360, H2362-H2364 [26MR], E8 [8JA], E618 [31MR]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Child welfare: provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (H.R. 2437), E1219 [11JN]

Childhelp USA (organization): tribute, H2478 [31MR]

Children's Creative Festival (organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Children's Defense Fund (organization): tribute, E764 [11AP]

China, People's Republic of: population control policies, E1996 [8OC]

Christiansen, Veronica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E371 [5MR]

Cincinnati, OH: tribute St. Ursula Academy girls' volleyball team, H12106 [21NO]

———tribute to Elder High School football team, H396 [12FE], H12751 [8DE], E223 [13FE], E2511 [8DE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 42), E547 [21MR]

———provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (H.R. 3360), E2104 [21OC]

Citrus County, FL: tribute to Girl Scout Troop 378, E901 [9MY]

———tribute to the Heart of Florida Girl Scout Troop 378, E198 [12FE]

Clark, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E362 [4MR]

Cleary, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [29AP]

Clermont, FL: tribute to Green Isle Children's Ranch, E896 [9MY]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of School of Ukrainian Studies, E2075 [17OC]

Cochran, Garret T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E864 [5MY]

Coldren, Kevin (Max): Eagle Scout Award recipient, E299 [27FE]

Cole, Josie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E965 [15MY]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 270), H9398-H9400 [15OC]

Colleges and universities: tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (H. Res. 378), H9826-H9830 [28OC]

Collingwood, NJ: starvation and mistreatment of foster children, H11125 [7NO]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Commerce City, CO: tribute to Adams City High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E2470 [8DE]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (H.R. 2990), H7798 [3SE]

Committee for Citizen Awareness: tribute to efforts to promote civic education, E1351 [25JN], E1957 [2OC], E2079 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Compact of Free Association: education funding, E2176 [30OC]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 1633), E666 [3AP]

———enhance digital accessibility for all individuals, E311 [27FE]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material, H7953 [5SE]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children, H2419, H2420 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (H.R. 939), H1363 [26FE]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (H.R. 94), E1 [8JA]

Congress: accomplishments, H9690 [20OC]

———accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H6873 [16JY], H7229 [22JY]

———tribute to participants in the Artistic Discovery student art competition, E979 [15MY]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

———report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: encourage membership, H64 [8JA]

``Constitution Translated for Kids'': tribute, E881 [7MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: National Service Trust funding, H2788-H2792 [3AP]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior ROTC program, E921 [9MY]

———tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Costello, Helen: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2325 [19NO]

Couldry, Vincent M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2305 [17NO]

Counts, Elizabeth: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (H.R. 3424), H10134 [30OC], E2187 [31OC]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (H.R. 2213), E1068 [23MY]

Cox, Seth: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [19MY]

CP Federal Credit Union: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (H.R. 2911), E1661 [25JY]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Cress, Kayla: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E377 [6MR]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H2422-H2424 [27MR], H3061, H3062, H3067-H3075 [10AP]

———assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs, H2462 [27MR]

———child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), H2440 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, H3066-H3076 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 188), H3059-H3066 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), insert H.R. 1104 language in lieu, H2443 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), motion to instruct conferees, H2443 [27MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2320-H2324 [26MR], H2406-H2416, H2419, H2426 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063-H3066, H3072-H3074 [10AP], H3687 [7MY], E529 [20MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681 [3AP]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 412), H277 [5FE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), H143 [27JA], H1872, H1873 [13MR], H1912 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent request, H1912 [18MR]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 2387), E1161 [5JN]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters, E725 [10AP]

———prevent child abduction, H1816, H1882 [13MR], H2460 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063, H3066 [10AP]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H1872 [13MR], H2279 [25MR], H2405-H2438 [27MR], E529 [20MR], E550 [21MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681, E684 [3AP]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), amendment process, H2263 [20MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (H. Res. 160), H2319-H2325 [26MR], E593 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), corrections in engrossment, H2440 [27MR]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children, H2432-H2436 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (H.R. 669), H9735 [20OC]

———protect unborn victims of violence, H231 [29JA], H3457 [30AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), H4018, H4019, H4020, H4093 [14MY], H4171 [15MY]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (H.R. 3425), H10134 [30OC], E2186 [31OC]

Crook, Jason: Key Club International speech contest winner, E1924 [30SE]

Crosswinds Youth Services (nonprofit organization): National Network for Youth (organization) Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

Crystal River, FL: tribute to Crystal River Middle School cheerleading squad, E915 [9MY]

Cullen, Karl: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Culver City, CA: tribute to Tidal Waves under 12 division soccer team, E132 [5FE]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Dallas Texans '85 Girls Red Soccer Team, E1884 [24SE]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of Fordson High School, E559 [25MR]

———anniversary of Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School, E968 [15MY]

DeBates, Bryan: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1635 [25JY]

Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Deerfield High School girls' basketball team, E746 [11AP]

Delong, Laura: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E378 [6MR]

Denton, TX: Denton Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Merit Awards, E2378 [21NO], E2390 [22NO]

———tribute to Denton High School Chorale, H3687 [7MY]

———tribute to Denton High School girls' soccer team, H3058 [10AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: decision to revise verification process used to determine eligibility for free or reduced school meals, H9488 [16OC]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, H4211 [19MY], H12881 [8DE]

Dept. of Defense: facilitate treatments of injured Iraqi children at U.S. health facilities, H4590 [22MY]

———Family Advocacy Program funding, H9624 [17OC]

———Impact Aid Program funding, H6516, H6520 [10JY]

———impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

Dept. of Education: conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (H.R. 1486), E1076 [23MY]

———conduct study to determine State compliance costs relative to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H3530 [30AP]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (H.R. 416), E79 [28JA]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (H.R. 1306), E487 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (H.R. 2023), H3647 [6MY]

———make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (H.R. 195), H8020 [9SE]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, H6516, H6533 [10JY]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (H. Res. 435), E2259 [6NO]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services Program funding, H12830 [8DE]

———community oriented policing services program funding, H7274, H7275 [22JY], H7358 [23JY]

———conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

Dept. of Labor: international child labor inspections funding, H6522, H6523 [10JY]

———provide technical assistance to local boards for accounting and program operation practices and establish a system for States to share information on practical workforce investment activities, H3816 [8MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

———deny visas to extended family members of child abductors, H6728 [15JY], H7295-H7297 [22JY]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums, H6731 [15JY]

———support Office of Children's Issues role as U.S. authority under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, H6814 [15JY]

Dept. of Transportation: require annual report on NTSB significant safety recommendations relative to 15-passenger van safety, railroad grade crossing safety, and medical certification for a commercial driver's license, H4162, H4163 [15MY]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Detroit Catholic Central High School boys' golf team, E2110 [21OC]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: observance, H3440 [29AP], E816 [30AP]

Diageo (business): tribute to Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift Team efforts to assist children of Iraq, E1589 [25JY]

Diamond, Shaun T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2306 [17NO]

Discovery Communications, Inc.: tribute to Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalists, E1896 [25SE]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

Diseases: funding preference to programs operating in developing countries emphasizing prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission and lifelong care for children of HIV/AIDS infected individuals, H4378 [21MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, H9200 [2OC]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (H. Con. Res. 107), E534 [20MR]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, H3604, H3605 [1MY], H7402 [23JY]

District of Columbia: dedication of Jewish Primary Day School's new building, E2485 [8DE]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (H.R. 2556), E1326 [23JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7955-H7977, H7983-H7989 [5SE], H8060, H8061 [9SE], E1747 [9SE], E1761 [10SE], E1927 [30SE]

———tribute to D.C. Redwings Youth Program, E1543 [21JY]

———tribute to Oyster Bilingual Elementary School, E2056 [16OC]

Dodson, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [5NO]

Doty, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E313 [27FE]

Dream Weavers of Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, E832 [1MY]

Drugs: tribute to Catholic Church efforts to combat drug abuse, E2344 [20NO]

Duncanville, TX: tribute to Duncanville High School girls' basketball team, E361 [4MR]

Dunkel, Brent: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E791 [29AP]

Dunn, Aaron M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E173 [7FE]

Dunn, Peggy Savage: Michigan Science Teachers' Association Elementary Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E687 [7AP]

Dykes, Jamie: Paterson, NJ, Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

Eagle, ID: tribute to North Star Charter School, E1879 [24SE]

East Boynton Beach, FL: tribute to Little League baseball team, H7843 [4SE], E1691 [4SE]

———tribute to Little League baseball team (H. Con. Res. 273), H9400, H9401 [15OC]

East Chicago, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph's Carmelite Home for Girls, E1852 [23SE]

East Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy graduating class, E1348 [25JN]

East Meadow, NY: tribute to McVey Elementary School, E2091 [20OC]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr. School Quest Program Community Problem Solving Team, E950 [14MY]

Education: allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs, H6379 [9JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education, H2460 [27MR]

———encourage later starting times for secondary school classes (H. Con. Res. 135), E649 [2AP]

———ensure that teacher-recruitment programs assist individuals in transitioning into teaching from careers outside the field of education, H6369 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools, H6366 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (H.R. 1805), E771 [12AP]

———establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (H.R. 1390), E547 [21MR]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (H.R. 2377), E1162 [5JN]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (H.R. 934), E870 [6MY]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (H.R. 789), E247 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers, H6357-H6363 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas, H6357-H6362 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (H.R. 2674), E1431 [9JY]

———funding, H173 [28JA], H225-H228 [29JA], H663 [13FE], H1657 [6MR], H1752, H1800 [12MR], H2198 [20MR], H2314 [26MR], H2457-H2460 [27MR], H2547, H2580 [1AP], H2793 [3AP], H3295 [10AP], H3766 [8MY], H4189 [15MY], H4881 [4JN], H5655 [19JN], H6385-H6390 [9JY], H6470, H6500-H6519, H6525-H6534 [10JY], H10331 [4NO], H12824, H12827 [8DE], E76 [28JA], E130 [5FE], E329 [27FE]

———importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, E881 [7MY]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 490), H231 [29JA], E109 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H5554 [19JN], H6274 [8JY], H6351, H6353, H6383-H6393 [9JY], E110 [29JA], E1458 [11JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6356-H6363 [9JY]

———national policy to improve system, H1801 [12MR], H10334 [4NO]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (H.R. 641), E159 [6FE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (H.R. 236), H2461 [27MR], H4120 [14MY]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (H.R. 873), H1299 [25FE]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10297-H10300 [4NO]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (H.R. 1600), E680 [3AP]

———school modernization and infrastructure improvements funding, H2457 [27MR]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (H. Res. 25), H147-H150 [27JA], E102 [29JA], E128 [4FE]

———tribute to American Association of People With Disabilities and Microsoft Corp., joint internship program, E1712 [5SE]

———tribute to Catholic schools (H. Res. 26), H143-H147 [27JA], E86 [28JA], E114 [29JA], E200 [12FE]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1479-H1481 [4MR], E284 [25FE]

———tribute to National Teachers Hall of Fame inductees, E879 [6MY]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (H. Res. 161), H3411-H3415 [29AP], E566 [25MR], E863 [5MY]

———use of computer software for multilingual education, H6380 [9JY]

El Centro, CA: tribute to Southwest High School color guard, E1471 [14JY]

Eldersburg, MD: Liberty High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School award, E906 [9MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 932), H1362 [26FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2107), E954 [15MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2394), E2448 [23NO]

———effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, H1357, H1376 [26FE], E304, E307 [27FE]

———encourage implementation or expansion of pre-kindergarten programs for students 4 years of age or younger (H.R. 3301), E2051 [15OC]

Elkhart, IN: tribute to Concord High School marching band, E2278 [7NO]

Elliott, Phillip S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Ellis, Meredith: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E827 [1MY]

Elmont, NY: tribute to Gotham Avenue School, E775 [12AP]

Elwell, Mary Jo: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E296 [26FE]

Employment: clarify that administrative overhead costs for one-stop career development centers will be shared proportionately by all providers, H3812 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3766, H3777-H3820 [8MY], E475 [13MR], E925, E926, E927 [9MY], E958, E965 [15MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), amendment process, H3618 [1MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3767, H3776 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), corrections in engrossment, H3821 [8MY]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), motion to recommit, H3817, H3818 [8MY]

———ensure that centers and providers of training services meet specific employment needs of local employers and participants, H3810, H3811 [8MY]

———extend age for eligibility for certain youth training programs, H3813, H3814 [8MY]

———include administrators of adult education and literacy programs on local workforce investment boards, H3809, H3810 [8MY]

———provide priority training for single parents, displaced homemakers and pregnant, single women under certain adult training programs, H3815 [8MY]

Ennis Center for Children, Inc.: anniversary, E1819 [17SE]

Esperanza (organization): anniversary, E1358 [26JN], E1448 [11JY]

Eugene, OR: anniversary of Pearl Buck Center, E2184 [31OC]

Evans, Kate: Illinois Beef Association Junior Points Program top heifer exhibitioner, E1151 [5JN]

Ewer, Chelsea: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP]

Fabius, NY: tribute to Fabius-Pompey High School boys' baseball team, E1384 [27JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (H.R. 3139), E1873 [24SE], E1949 [1OC], E2498, E2501 [8DE]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Paul VI Catholic High School, E2089 [20OC]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County Healthy Families Program recipient of National Association of Counties Counties Care for Kids Award, E700 [8AP]

Families and domestic relations: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5439-H5444 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5431-H5437 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), insert H.R. 14 language in lieu, H2364 [26MR]

———provide coverage of domestic violence screening and treatment under Maternal and Child Health Program, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H1478 [4MR]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), H9302-H9305 [8OC], E2042 [15OC], E2064 [16OC]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2316-H2319 [26MR], E594 [27MR], E619 [31MR]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (H.R. 1229), H12107 [21NO]

———support responsible fatherhood and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, H5270 [12JN]

———tribute to mothers of missing children, E921 [9MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (H.R. 956), E323 [27FE]

Father's Day: observance, H5270 [12JN], E1268 [16JN]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11567-H11572 [19NO]

Federal aid programs: increase overall funding for education, public health, and services for low-income and elderly persons through reductions in tax cuts, H6397-H6405 [9JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (H.R. 3377), E2150 [28OC], E2192 [31OC]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (H.R. 725), E218 [13FE]

Ferguson, Audrey: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1121 [4JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2829-H2832 [7AP], E713 [9AP]

Fish, Matthew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2163 [30OC]

Fisher, Andrew: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Florida: tribute to participants in Congressional Classroom program, E2212 [4NO]

———tribute to Young Patriots Foundation Congressional Classroom Program participants, H9387 [15OC]

Floyd, Courtney: Salvation Army Emily Reno Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Food: facilitate procurement of safe food by hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and child care facilities (H.R. 3628), E2447 [23NO]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), H9824-H9826 [28OC], E1966 [2OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

———provide sufficient health care personnel and medical supplies to Iraq, H5383 [16JN], H5453 [17JN]

Foreign countries: importance of international children's health programs, E873 [6MY]

Fort Lauderdale, FL: tribute to Dillard High School boys' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Fort Worth, TX: Edward J. Briscoe Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

———tribute to Dunbar High School boys' basketball team, E512 [19MR]

———Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School recipient of Title I, Part A Distinguished Performance Award, E254 [13FE]

Fowler, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E355 [4MR]

Freker, Stephen: National High School Baseball Coach's Association New England's Coach of the Year award recipient, E2432 [23NO]

Fresno, CA: Homenetmen Scouts Fresno Sassoon Chapter anniversary, E2302 [17NO]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H3620 [1MY], H4895-H4899 [4JN]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (H.R. 1451), H2507 [31MR]

Gardner, Jacob A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E396 [7MR]

Garner, Lynn: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1242 [13JN]

Giani, Lou: National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, E1163 [5JN]

Glenwood Springs, CO: tribute to Family Visitor Program, E1942 [1OC]

Glockner, Robert: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2329 [19NO]

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Gordon, Andrew J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E307 [27FE]

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Grand Junction High School ``Orange & Black'' student newspaper, E2271 [6NO]

———tribute to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation STARS Bicycle Repair Program, E1837 [17SE]

Great Neck, NY: tribute to Young Mashadi Jewish Center groundbreaking, E2500 [8DE]

Greece, NY: anniversary of Greece Little League, E1167 [5JN]

Greendale, WI: anniversary of St. Alphonsus Parish Cub Scout Pack #596, E477 [13MR]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Griffen, Daniel T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Guam: tribute to Catholic schools, E200 [12FE]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Hager, Nicholas J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E172 [7FE]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Halsey, Cheryl: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E356 [4MR]

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

Hamilton, Carly: Elmhurst, IL, Mayor for the Day award recipient, E1435 [9JY]

Hampton, VA: tribute to Phoebus High School football team, E53 [8JA]

Hanser, Jason T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2330 [19NO]

Hardy, Dawn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E357 [4MR]

Harlan, Noel: Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Driver of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [14JY]

Harleysville, PA: anniversary of Salford Hills Elementary School, E940 [13MY]

Hawkins, Gregory: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E662 [3AP]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), H11574-H11577 [19NO], E2446 [23NO]

Hazlet, NJ: tribute to Raritan High School boys' baseball team, E1210 [11JN]

Head Start Program: conduct a study comparing participants with eligible children who do not participate, H7527 [24JY]

———ensure coverage of children of migrant and seasonal workers and Native Americans, H7527, H7548, H7549, H7593 [24JY]

———funding, H1911, H1929 [18MR], H2580 [1AP], H6386, H6388, H6389, H6439 [9JY], H6872 [16JY], H7203 [21JY]

———prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7523, H7526, H7548, H7557-H7561, H7571-H7575, H7583, H7584, H7587, H7590 [24JY], H11560 [19NO]

———provide block grants to States, E1635, E1636 [25JY]

———provide scholarships for teachers pursuing post-secondary degrees, H7527 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H4983 [5JN], H5257-H5263 [11JN], H5541-H5549 [18JN], H6845, H6848-H6858 [15JY], H7236 [22JY], H7457, H7458, H7542-H7595 [24JY], H8893 [24SE], E1052, E1053 [22MY], E1249 [13JN], E1582 [24JY], E1618, E1624, E1635, E1636, E1642, E1644, E1648, E1650, E1651, E1653, E1663 [25JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7518-H7531, H7542 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), motion to recommit, H7593 [24JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 238), H5258 [11JN]

Health: encourage innovative school-based activities to help reduce and prevent obesity among children (H.R. 2227), E1067 [23MY]

———promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (H.R. 2592), E2227 [4NO]

———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981 [7OC]

———State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, H8999 [30SE]

———study link between child vaccinations and autism, H8258 [16SE], H9075 [1OC]

———tax treatment of certain medical savings accounts and provide for medical freedom accounts under the Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2114), H5554, H5649 [19JN], H5692 [23JN]

Health care facilities: infant abandonment in hospitals, H26 [7JA]

Hempstead, NY: tribute to Franklin Elementary School, E2531 [8DE]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit, E2431 [23NO]

Hicks, Mieasha: Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Youth of the Year award recipient, E1831 [17SE]

Hinkell, Arnell: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1261 [16JN]

Hispanic Americans: expand coverage for uninsured under the State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid, H1754 [12MR]

———health care issues, E1444, E1449 [11JY]

———provide programs and activities to improve health, H2852-H2856 [7AP], H3437-H3442 [29AP]

———provide programs and activities to improve health (H.R. 2258), E1073, E1078 [23MY]

Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology: tribute, E918 [9MY]

Hollywood, FL: tribute to South Broward High School girls' basketball team, E745 [11AP]

Homan, James F.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E444 [12MR]

House of Representatives: allow Members to use their representational allowances to promote, sponsor, and conduct congressional science competitions among district high school students, H6427 [9JY]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (H.R. 2628), E1391 [27JN]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence, H3064 [10AP]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1704), E726 [10AP]

Howard, Carl: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2460 [25NO]

Howard, Evelyn: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E359 [4MR]

Hucke, Samuel T., IV: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2307 [17NO]

Hult, Kelly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, H6624 [14JY], H9488 [16OC], E1804 [16SE]

———encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (H. Res. 261), E1158 [5JN], E1173 [9JN]

Huntingdon, PA: tribute to Huntingdon High School girls' volleyball team, E2335 [19NO]

Huntington, NY: tribute to Taylor Finley Middle School for participation in E-Mail Our Troops Project, H2372 [26MR]

Huntsville, AL: opening of National Children's Advocacy Center facility, E1460 [11JY]

———tribute to Stone Middle School students that contributed to the book ``Reality Street'', E810 [30AP]

Hyatt, Jolene: National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence nominee, E888 [7MY]

Ibrahim, Ahmed and Mohamed: separation of conjoined twins, H9486 [16OC]

Immigration: effects of multiculturalism and immigration on U.S. culture, H1390-H1393 [26FE], H2696 [2AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

———provide benefits for legal immigrants under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, H483, H524 [13FE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 3361), E2106 [21OC]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary, E2282 [7NO]

———technical amendments (H.R. 2750), E1484 [15JY], E2282 [7NO]

Indiana: tribute to Northwest Indiana Alliance Basketball Team, E1739 [9SE]

Indiana State Teacher's Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E841 [1MY]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Bishop Chatard High School boys' basketball team, E623 [31MR]

———tribute to Pike High School boys' basketball team, E625 [31MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow parents to determine appropriate educational facilities for each child in consultation with the Individualized Family Service Plan team, H3527, H3528 [30AP]

———allow school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who violate a student code of conduct, H3476 [30AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 823), E264 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1094), H3480 [30AP], E387 [7MR]

———cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

———define a free public education as enabling disabled children to access the general curriculum, H3513, H3514 [30AP]

———define specific learning disability as a disorder due to a medically detectable and diagnosable physiological condition based on physical and scientific evidence, H3521, H3522 [30AP]

———determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3473, H3474 [30AP]

———ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

———funding, H10429-H10434 [5NO]

———increase spending caps to adjust for inflation, H3513 [30AP]

———permit local school districts to issue vouchers to parents of disabled children in private schools for their child's specific special education needs, H3517-H3519 [30AP]

———permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3476, H3477, H3514-H3517 [30AP]

———permit States to establish costs and risk-sharing funds, consortiums, and cooperatives to assist severly disabled students, H3511 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3457, H3466-H3532 [30AP], H5383 [16JN], E527 [20MR], E847, E848, E851 [1MY], E906, E921 [9MY], E947 [14MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3458-H3466 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in engrossment, H3532 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, H3473, H3474, H3512 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (H.R. 464), E103, E104 [29JA]

———require students be diagnosed by physicians or persons certified by a State health board to determine eligibility for benefits, H3519, H3520 [30AP]

———require that any additional Federal funding be passed directly to the local level, H3526, H3527 [30AP]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

———use of priority grants to establish training programs for the early and appropriate identification of children with disabilities, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Infant of Prague Adoption Service: anniversary, E2001 [8OC]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (H.R. 1205), E425 [11MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (H.R. 2095), E948 [14MY]

Iraq: tribute to Meijer, Inc., and United Parcel Service of America, Inc., for shipment of toys to Iraqi orphanages, E2300 [17NO]

———tribute to reopening of schools, H9038 [1OC]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7913-H7918 [4SE], E1723 [5SE]

Jack, Kayleigh C.: GOPUSA.com, Inc., Young Patriots Essay Contest winner for Idaho, E690 [7AP]

Jacksonville, FL: Stanton College Preparatory School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1277 [17JN]

———tribute to Paxon High School, E1292 [18JN]

———tribute to Providence School boys' baseball team, E1264 [16JN]

Jersey City, NJ: tribute to Christian Children's Parade and Multicultural Festival, E1891 [25SE]

Johnsen, Samuel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1107 [3JN]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Volunteer Center of Johnson County Movers and Shakers honorees, E556 [24MR]

Jones, Cynthia: National Teachers Hall of Fame inductee, E792 [29AP]

Kagay, Bryant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

Kansas: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, E377 [6MR]

Kaplan, Jim and Stacie: tribute on birth of child, E2525 [8DE]

Kawesch, Lance: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Kazakhstan: hosting of International Forum of Korean Youth Organizations, E883 [7MY]

Kennaley, Christopher R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E633 [1AP]

Kentucky: tribute to Pennyroyal Regional Academic All-Star Team nominees, E562 [25MR]

Kenya: fundraising benefit for HIV-positive children at the Nyumbani Orphanage, E1855 [23SE]

Kids Breakfast Club: anniversary, E560 [25MR]

Kientzy, Melanie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E351 [4MR]

Kilgore, Devon: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E352 [4MR]

Kimble, Brandon M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E305 [27FE]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Kinchelo, Michael: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Klco, Daniel R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1697 [5SE]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Farragut High School, Christian Academy of Knoxville, and Webb School of Knoxville State championship sports teams, E1513 [18JY]

Koselak, Jeremy: Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1525 [18JY]

Koszuro, Jane: Broward County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E181 [11FE]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2235 [5NO]

La Mirada, CA: tribute to Girl All Stars softball team, E2119 [21OC]

Lancaster, PA: tribute to Firebird Pee Wee AA hockey team, E2474 [8DE]

LaSala, Dina: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Latino Youth Leadership Institute: tribute to Latino Youth Leadership Conference and Awards Dinner, E853 [1MY]

Laughlin, CO: tribute to contributions to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, E2135 [28OC]

Laurel, MD: Oak Hill juvenile detention center funding, H7959 [5SE]

Law enforcement: improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers, H3071 [10AP]

———prohibit agencies from imposing a waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age, H3073 [10AP]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (H.R. 2943), E1644 [25JY]

Leadership Training Institute of America: tribute, E1752 [10SE]

League of United and Latin American Citizens: tribute to Monterey County, CA, Council 2055, E678 [3AP]

Leesburg, VA: anniversary of Loudoun Country Day School, E2005 [8OC]

Legislative program, H5639-H5642 [19JN]

Leslie, Carlin O.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E310 [27FE]

Levittown, NY: tribute to Jewish War Veterans East Meadow—Post No. 709 honorees, E690 [7AP]

Levy County, FL: tribute to Levy County 4-H Sports Shooting Team, E1697 [5SE]

Linder, Brittany: Longview, TX, Partners in Prevention (organization) Red Ribbon Week drug free essay contest winner, E299 [27FE]

———Longview Partners in Prevention (organization) essay contest winner, E147 [6FE]

Link, Ethan: YMCA Conference on National Affairs Youth Governor selectee, E1605 [25JY]

Lions Clubs: tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

Literature: provide vouchers for the purchase of educational books for children participating in the WIC program (H.R. 2795), E1531 [18JY]

Little, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Lockport, IL: tribute to Lockport High School football team, E2528 [8DE]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

Lorenz, Eric D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E990 [19MY]

Louisiana: tribute to ``What Makes America Great'' essay contest winners, E1075 [23MY]

Luethje, Travis A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2265 [6NO]

Lusby, MD: Patuxent High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1274 [17JN]

Macoubrie, Clinton P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E175 [7FE]

Maine, Scott: Fort Lauderdale (FL) Sun-Sentinel Class 6A-5A-4A Baseball Player of the Year award recipient, E1662 [25JY]

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.: anniversary, E689, E696 [7AP]

Malden, MA: tribute to Malden Catholic High School boys' baseball team, E2432 [23NO]

Manahawkin, NJ: tribute to Southern Regional High School roller hockey team, E1673 [3SE]

Manhattan, NY: anniversary of Public School 183, E2027 [10OC]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Mansheim, James S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E865 [5MY]

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: tribute to premature birth awareness, education, and research campaign, E91 [29JA]

Marion County, FL: Marion County Young Republicans recipient of National Federation of Young Republicans Young Republican Club of the Year award, E1533 [18JY]

Mariposa, CA: tribute to Mariposa Elementary School Gifted and Talented Education, (GATE) program, E1451 [11JY]

Marlin, Kimberly: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

Marriot, Michael W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E171 [7FE]

Mashaw, Bill: La Plata County Community Summit Coordinating Committee Community Builder Award recipient, E1207 [11JN]

Maumee, OH: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E1915 [30SE]

McCall, Jesse D., Jr.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1790 [16SE]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), H1355-H1356 [26FE]

McDonald, John: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E302 [27FE]

McDonough, James: Youth Crime Watch of America (organization) National Champion of Youth Award recipient, H63 [8JA]

McElroy, Lacey: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E320 [27FE]

McGowan, Ann: St. Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2326 [19NO]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipients, E1852 [23SE]

McKee, Steven E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E863 [5MY]

McKenna, Elizabeth: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E522 [19MR]

McLean County, IL: Dept. of HHS Communities Can! Community of Excellence Award recipient, E1203 [11JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (H.R. 1736), H9003 [30SE]

———expand coverage for uninsured children, H2462 [27MR]

Medicare: reimbursement for certain midwife services (H.R. 2980), E1634 [25JY]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (H.R. 3243), E1968, E1969 [2OC]

———impact of sexual activity on mental health of teenagers, H4796 [3JN]

———increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H1876 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H3535 [30AP], H3997 [13MY], H4220 [19MY], H5383 [16JN], E54-E56 [8JA]

———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (H.R. 1359), E521 [19MR]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school, H3457 [30AP]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H1753 [12MR], H4382-H4387 [21MY], E432 [12MR]

———services (H.R. 81), H26 [7JA], H2457, H2461, H2462 [27MR]

Mercer, Sarah: Siemens Corp., American History Innovation Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Merrillville, IN: tribute to the Polish National Alliance, Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365, E948 [14MY]

Mershon, Clark: Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals Middle School Principal of the Year award recipient, E498 [18MR]

Meyer, Anthony: National Football League Community Quarterback Award recipient, E599 [27MR]

Meyer, David R.: Boy Scouts Venturing Silver Award recipient, E869 [6MY]

Miami, FL: tribute to Christopher Columbus High School baseball team, H4795 [3JN]

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E945 [14MY]

Miller, Don: National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, E1704 [5SE]

Miller, Linda: Time Warner Cable Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1275 [17JN]

Miller, Robert, III: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Mills, Matthew: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Siefert Elementary School, E1057 [22MY]

Minorities: health care issues, H3436 [29AP], H4971-H4975 [4JN], E1163 [5JN]

———improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3459), H11362, H11367, H11504 [18NO], H11862-H11868 [20NO], E2268 [6NO]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4266-H4270 [20MY], E849 [1MY], E1042 [21MY]

Missouri: tribute to Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education Distinction in Performance Award recipients from the Northwest Missouri School Districts, E37 [8JA]

Mitchell, NC: tribute to Mitchell High School girls' basketball team, H2942 [9AP]

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

Monroe, MI: tribute to St. Mary Catholic Central High School girls' volleyball team, E561 [25MR]

Montanez, Paula: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

Month of the Military Child: observance, H2521 [1AP]

Moore, Ashleigh: search for missing child, H3410 [29AP]

Moore, Stephen J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E300 [27FE]

Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, E848 [1MY]

Morality and ethics: impact of social ills on society, H9732-H9737 [20OC]

Morgan, Ashley: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E353 [4MR]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, E1338 [24JN]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1607 [25JY]

Mother's Day: observance, H3959 [9MY], E899 [9MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses, H4161, H4162 [15MY]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (H.R. 1641), H3687 [7MY], E675 [3AP]

Myers, Joseph M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E637 [1AP]

Naperville, IL: tribute to Naperville Central High School girls' basketball team, H1696 [11MR]

National Adoption Month: observance, E2296 [14NO]

National Association of Town Watch: tribute to National Night Out program and support of the National Child Identification Program, E1553 [22JY], E1564 [23JY]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, E174 [7FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H2409, H2410, H2414, H2416 [27MR], H3074 [10AP], H3410 [29AP], E550 [21MR]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 204), H3417-H3420 [29AP], E847 [1MY]

National Children's Museum: designate, E1916 [30SE]

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: observance of National Lobby Day, E382 [6MR], E409 [7MR]

National Day of Hope: observance, H2478 [31MR]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 86), H2942 [9AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H9288 [8OC], H9487 [16OC], H9968 [28OC], E2200 [31OC]

National Education Week: observance, E2530 [8DE]

National Family Week: observance, E2222 [4NO]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, H278 [5FE]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, E1173 [9JN]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, E1404 [7JY]

National objectives: impact of cultural changes and influences, H5167-H5171 [10JN]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (H.R. 936), E304 [27FE]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 57), H2325-H2327 [26MR], E159 [6FE], E595 [27MR]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4023, H4024 [14MY]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2069 [17OC]

National School Nurse Day: observance, E903 [9MY]

National Suicide Awareness Week: observance, H3846, H3850-H3854 [8MY], E907 [9MY]

National Teacher Day: observance, E879 [6MY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]

Nedrow, NY: tribute to Onondaga High School football team, E80 [28JA]

Negaunee, MI: tribute to Negaunee High School football team, E94 [29JA]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

———tribute to Trenton Central High School and Lawrence High School students participating in NJ/K12 Architects Build and Believe Program, E2496 [8DE]

New Mexico: tribute to Congressional Certificate of Merit award recipients, E904 [9MY]

New Orleans, LA: tribute to opening of Junior Achievement, Inc., Exchange City educational exhibit, E2333 [19NO]

New York, NY: tribute to Magen David Yeshiva boys' basketball team, H3056 [10AP]

Newark, NY: tribute to Newark High School girls' softball team, E1324 [23JN]

Newell, Rachel: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E354 [4MR]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H6369 [9JY], H10083-H10090 [29OC]

———implementation, H8940 [25SE], E2152 [28OC]

———modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (H.R. 3049), H8022 [9SE]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (H.R. 2366), H5179 [11JN], H5474 [18JN], H5821 [25JN], H6469 [10JY], H7333 [23JY], E1170 [5JN]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6564-H6568 [10JY]

North Brunswick, NJ: tribute to North Brunswick Township High School robotics team, E1098 [2JN]

North Cambrigde, MA: tribute to Matignon High School boys' basketball team, E502 [18MR]

Norton, Courtney: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Writing Contest Western Region winner, E1127 [4JN]

Nutrition: establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (H.R. 3250), E2030 [10OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (H.R. 3416), E2195 [31OC]

Oakland, CA: tribute to African American Education Task Force, E1088 [2JN]

Oceanside, NY: tribute to Oceanside High School, E560 [25MR]

Ohio: tribute to 9th Congressional District domestic violence shelters, E457 [13MR]

Okemos, MI: tribute to Edgewood Elementary School, E806 [30AP]

Older, Stephen: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2261 [6NO]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Operation Brave Kids (organization): tribute, E601 [27MR]

Orange, CT: tribute to girls' softball team, E1733 [9SE]

Osberg, Susan: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Hillsides Home for Children, E1718 [5SE]

Pavlica, Robert: Intel Corp., Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, E2548 [8DE]

Payne, Thomas (Chip) and Shannon: tribute to birth of child, E1485 [15JY]

Pedersen, Charles M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E794 [29AP]

Penfield, NY: tribute to Penfield High School boys' soccer team, E77 [28JA]

Pepper, Andrew M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E275 [25FE]

Petcoff, Matthew R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E635 [1AP]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children, H11570 [19NO]

Phillips, Marcus W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2312 [17NO]

Phoenix, AZ: tribute to Thomas J. Pappas School for the Homeless, H4172 [15MY]

Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: tribute, E93 [29JA]

Pierce, Daniel W.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E393 [7MR]

Pilot Mountain, NC: tribute to East Surry Little League girls' fast pitch softball team, E1755 [10SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: tribute to leaders of the Eastern Region Executive Committee, E555 [24MR]

Pleasanton, CA: tribute to Pleasanton Rage girls' soccer team, E744 [11AP]

Polanski, Roman: nomination for Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences award, H1358 [26FE]

Polo, MO: tribute to Polo High School marching band, E893 [9MY]

Pontiac, MI: tribute to Pontiac Northern High School robotics team, E1097 [2JN]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (H.R. 1548), H3587 [1MY], E632 [1AP]

Portland, OR: Franklin High School recipient of Unisys Corp., and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Online Science Education Award, E1040 [21MY]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (H. Con. Res. 185), E1006 [21MY]

Potts, Daniel: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Price, Anthony: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., National Champion for Computer Applications award recipient, E1875 [24SE]

Project Pride, Inc.: tribute, E1911 [29SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), H7177 [21JY]

Protenic, Joe P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E303 [27FE]

Public buildings: implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (H.R. 1263), E1070 [23MY]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H483, H484, H485, H486 [13FE], E263 [13FE]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), H8815-H8819 [24SE]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), Senate amendment, H9008-H9011 [30SE]

———extend waivers for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give States the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs, H9009, H9010 [30SE]

———increase child care programs funding, H550, H551 [13FE], E379 [6MR]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, E1230 [11JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2350), H5185-H5190 [11JN], E1254 [13JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H396, H440, H441 [12FE], H471-H552 [13FE], H5185 [11JN], H8816-H8819 [24SE], E188 [12FE], E278 [25FE], E379 [6MR]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), amendment process, H315 [5FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 69), H465-H471 [13FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), motion to recommit, H550, H551 [13FE]

———temporarily extend waivers granted to States under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 1438), E563 [25MR]

———Transitional Medical Assistance Program funding, H486 [13FE]

Pulaski, TN: tribute to Giles County High School boys' basketball team, E707 [8AP]

Qwest Communications International Inc.: tribute to participation in AMBER Alert communications plan, E1733 [9SE]

Raine, Elizabeth: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E284 [25FE]

Razon, Nora: San Mateo County, CA, Young Woman of Excellence Award recipient, E521 [19MR]

Rector, Gil: Missouri State Hall of Fame inductee, E65 [27JA]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals, H10136 [30OC]

Redford, MI: tribute to Bishop Borgess High School science class, H418 [12FE]

Reedy, Thomas M.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2263 [6NO]

Registers of Wills & Clerks of Orphans' Court Association of Pennsylvania: tribute to conference, E1540 [18JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H5412 [17JN]

Reyes, Matthew I.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E312 [27FE]

Richards, Michael: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2082 [17OC]

Richmond, TX: tribute to Lamar Little League All-Stars, H8227 [16SE]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (H.R. 1107), E380 [6MR]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (H. Res. 115), E341 [27FE]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team, H8196 [10SE]

Rochester, NY: tribute to Aquinas High School football team, E246 [13FE]

Rockstar Games: condemn racist and stereotyped images used in ``Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' video game, H12752 [8DE], E2524 [8DE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (H. Res. 111), H1484-H1487 [4MR]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Ross, Nathan: National Youth Leadership Forum on Technology participant, E1530 [18JY]

Roth, Cody E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E304 [27FE]

Ruckert, Ashley: Louisiana high school all-star volleyball match outstanding player honoree, E1662 [25JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4266-H4270 [20MY], E849 [1MY], E1042 [21MY]

Rural areas: effects of unfunded Federal mandates on education, H2314 [26MR]

Safety: protection initiatives, H26 [7JA]

Salem, OR: tribute to South Salem High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, E1956 [2OC]

Salina, KS: tribute to Sacred Heart Senior High School wind symphony and jazz band, E393 [7MR]

Sampsell, Patrick T.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to Fenley-Flanders Elementary School third grade class for performance on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test, E828 [1MY]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Discovery Creek Children's Museum debut of Rolling Rainforest classroom, E1714 [5SE]

San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo County, CA, E75 [28JA]

Santa Ana, CA: tribute to Orange County High School of the Arts fundraising efforts, E632 [1AP]

Santa Cruz, CA: tribute to Children's Learning Museum, E1434 [9JY]

Saudi Arabia: human rights violations, H5449 [17JN]

Saugerties, NY: tribute to Cahill Elementary School students for creation of a peace quilt, E1341 [24JN]

Saugus, MA: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1704 [5SE]

Schools: disseminate information on irradiated foods used in school lunch programs and ensure that school districts, parents, and students retain option of traditional, non-irradiated foods (H.R. 3120), E1836 [17SE]

———enhance safety, H6564 [10JY]

———ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (H.R. 1551), E638 [1AP]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (H.R. 389), H1756-H1758 [12MR]

———provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (H.R. 2669), E1425 [8JY]

———provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (H.R. 1202), E434 [12MR]

Schuchert, Sharon: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, E2234 [5NO]

Secret Service: authorize to provide forensic and investigative support to local law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H2427, H2428 [27MR], H3062 [10AP]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (H. Con. Res. 288), H11527-H11529 [19NO], E2333 [19NO], E2385 [21NO]

Shannon, Ryan: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E964 [15MY]

Share and Care Foundation: tribute, E1379 [27JN]

Shawnee, KS: tribute to Shawnee Mission Northwest High School boys' and girls' cross country teams, E2273 [7NO]

Shinn, Phillip G.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E634 [1AP]

Simonelli, Ann: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E532 [20MR]

Sims, William B.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E308 [27FE]

Singh, Rohan: Junior Achievement Inc., Student Entrepreneuer of the Year award recipient, E2283 [7NO]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (H.R. 3099), E1813 [16SE]

Smart, Elizabeth: return of abducted child, H1816, H1882 [13MR], E467 [13MR]

Smith, Mary: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1240 [13JN]

Smith, Stephanie: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E970 [15MY]

Snyder, Kyle D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2310 [17NO]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), H7715 [25JY], E1648 [25JY], E1702 [5SE]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (H.R. 3288), H9703 [20OC], E2110, E2111 [21OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 531), H6006, H6007 [26JN]

———Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, H2580 [1AP]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (H.R. 515), E120 [31JA]

Soendker, Jenna: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E287 [26FE]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Sonora, CA: anniversary of Sonora High School, E1847 [22SE]

South Bend, IN: tribute to St. Joseph High School boys' and girls' soccer teams, E2274 [7NO]

South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (organization): tribute, H9488 [16OC]

South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E2500 [8DE]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Special Children, Inc.: anniversary, E218 [13FE]

Spiegel, Bobby: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Garfield Elementary School, E2090 [20OC]

Springhill, FL: anniversary of Wider Horizons School, E495 [18MR]

St. Clairsville, OH: tribute to Pied Piper Nursery, H4880 [4JN]

St. Joseph Ballet Co.: President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities Coming Up Taller award recipient, H10461 [6NO]

St. Louis, MO: Children's Hospital inclusion in Child Magazine (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E245 [13FE]

———Commons Lane Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1055 [22MY]

———Conway Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1057 [22MY]

———Kennard Classical Junior Academy recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

———Pierre Laclede Elmentary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

Stafford, Andrew: Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2164 [30OC]

Stanford University: tribute to Youth Conference on Asian and Pacific Islanders' Health, E2184 [31OC]

Stanley, Grant: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2027 [10OC]

States: reform child welfare systems, E24 [8JA]

———reform foster care systems, H11125 [7NO]

Steele, Robert and Marguerite: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1583 [24JY]

Stein, Emily: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

Stroup, Christopher: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2455 [25NO]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E200 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 107), H3415-H3417 [29AP]

Suffolk County, NY: tribute to school psychologists, E2289 [10NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4120-H4127 [14MY]

———decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4757-H4761 [2JN], H4792, H4793, H4795, H4796, H4797, H4845-H4847, H4850-H4857, H4860, H4861 [3JN], H4881, H4882, H4883, H4915, H4954, H4956-H4964 [4JN], H4983, H4984, H4985, H5033 [5JN], H5063-H5067, H5071, H5074 [9JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (H.R. 2325), H5096 [10JN], E1164 [5JN]

———allow credits for dependents within a household (H.R. 181), H1520 [5MR]

———application of the earned income tax credit, H3750 [7MY]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (H.R. 1782), E778 [12AP]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 717), H9286 [8OC], E224 [13FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (H.R. 615), E158 [6FE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5091, H5093, H5096, H5098, H5099, H5130-H5134, H5160 [10JN], H5179, H5191-H5197, H5243, H5246, H5247, H5253 [11JN], H5270, H5317-H5342, H5346 [12JN], H5432-H5437, H5441, H5445 [17JN], H5477-H5491 [18JN], H5555, H5557-H5562, H5590, H5591, H5594 [19JN], H5686, H5690 [23JN], H5822, H5910 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H6826-H6834 [15JY], H6985-H6990 [16JY], H7107-H7112 [17JY], H7158, H7162 [18JY], H7320-H7326 [22JY], H7444-H7449 [23JY], H7621, H7622-H7630 [25JY], H7931-H7936 [4SE], H7996-H8001 [5SE], H8178-H8182 [10SE], H8354, H8359-H8361 [17SE], H8930-H8935 [25SE], H9067-H9073 [1OC], H9346-H9349 [8OC], H9784-H9787 [21OC], H10434-H10438 [5NO], E1202, E1211 [11JN], E1263 [16JN], E1280 [17JN], E1293 [18JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H4859 [3JN], H4986-H4996, H5012-H5020, H5032, H5040 [5JN], H5057-H5061 [9JN], H5092, H5094, H5098, H5161 [10JN], H5178 [11JN], E1100 [2JN], E1168 [5JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), unanimous-consent request, H4803, H4811 [3JN]

———provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (H.R. 1575), H3478 [30AP], E648 [2AP]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 499), E113 [29JA]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 612), E155 [6FE], E1927 [30SE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (H.R. 614), H2652 [2AP], E156 [6FE]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (H.R. 613), H2652 [2AP], E156 [6FE]

———restructure and simplify the income tax system to benefit families, H1478 [4MR]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (H.R. 1939), E851 [1MY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (H.R. 3318), E2067 [16OC]

Taylor, Cathy Moss: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1243 [13JN]

Teeter, James R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2308 [17NO]

Telgemeier, Katie: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E314 [27FE]

Tensas Reunion, Inc.: tribute, E1489 [15JY]

Teresa, Donna: Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. Anne Richardson Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E2376 [21NO]

Territories: eligibility for supplemental, contingency, and child care block grant programs funding, H528 [13FE]

Thistlethwaite, Christopher P.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E174 [7FE]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Thomasville High School girls' basketball team, E564 [25MR]

Thompson, Drew Q.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2469 [8DE]

Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1188 [10JN]

Tilly, Heidi: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E315 [27FE]

Tomlin, Katherine: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E317 [27FE]

Toomey, Amanda: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E322 [27FE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), H10281-H10288 [4NO], E1383, E1384 [27JN], E2233 [5NO]

Tritco, Tiffany: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E318 [27FE]

Truth in Domain Names Act: first prosecution for violations, H7844 [4SE]

Tuberville, Amanda: Mobile Area Education Foundation Outstanding Educator Award recipient, E1237 [13JN]

Tucson, AZ: tribute to Sunnyside High School football team, E2525 [8DE]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc.: request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes, E1145 [5JN]

U.S.-Japan Maritime Youth Exchange Program: tribute, E1553 [22JY]

University of Colorado: tribute to Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, E2077 [17OC]

Urban, Jane: Illinois 6th Congressional District Essay Contest winner, E1259 [16JN]

Vanecek, Matthew A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E306 [27FE]

Varona, Aleida: Dept. of HHS Office of Child Support Enforcement Achievement Beyond the Call of Duty Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Vezin, Chad: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1354 [25JN]

Virella, Miguel: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2071 [17OC]

Visa International Service Association (VISA): tribute to monitoring system that tracks Internet sites dealing in child pornography, E528 [20MR]

Vista, CA: anniversary of Vista National Little League, E647 [2AP]

———tribute to Rancho Buena Vista High School marching band, E89 [28JA]

Vulgamott, Kyle E.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2479 [8DE]

Vyas, Kavi: California Interscholastic Federation Spirit of Sport Award recipient, H332 [11FE]

Waldorf, MD: Thomas Stone High School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1275 [17JN]

———tribute to Big League Softball team, E2037 [15OC]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: tribute to retail chain for encouraging family-friendly environment by covering certain magazine covers, H5177 [11JN]

Warren, AR: tribute to Warren High School football team, E824 [1MY]

Waterloo, NY: tribute to St. Mary's School students, E1247 [13JN]

Watson, Donald D.: Hinsdale, IL, Hinsdale Central High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1825 [17SE]

Weaver, Jonathan H.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E989 [19MY]

Webster, NY: tribute to Schroeder High School football team, E242 [13FE]

Wehling, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E231 [13FE]

Weirton, WV: tribute to Watching Its Neighborhood Kids program, E2406 [22NO]

Wells, Sabrina: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E323 [27FE]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

West Hempstead, NY: tribute to West Hempstead High School, E1784 [15SE]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to William E. Biven Forensic Society, E904 [9MY]

Whitmer, Martin and Julie Thurmond: tribute to birth of child, E1284 [17JN]

WHYI-Radio (Miramar, FL): tribute to charity efforts for Here's Help, Inc., youth drug and alcohol treatment facility, H2941 [9AP]

Williams, Aaron S.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2478 [8DE]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1690 [4SE]

Wilson, Jessica: LeGrand Smith Scholarship winner, E946 [14MY]

Witte, Maria: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E838 [1MY]

Wolfforth, TX: tribute to Frenship Junior High School cheerleaders, E95 [29JA]

Women: programs funding, H9594 [16OC]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (H.R. 3350), E2098 [20OC]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (H.R. 3629), E2449 [23NO]

Wood, Sean A.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E389 [7MR]

Woodbury, MN: tribute to Woodbury High School girls' basketball team, E625 [31MR]

Wright, Dustin J.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E632 [1AP]

Yeadon, Alan and Kristine: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1917 [30SE]

YMCA: tribute to Youth Governor's Conference, E1305 [19JN]

Yosemite National Park: provide adequate school facilities (H.R. 620), H2287, H2288 [25MR], E142 [6FE]

Youth Pride Day: observance, E782 [12AP]

YouthBuild USA (organization): tribute, E1735 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Adamsville, AL: tribute to Adamsville Elementary School for participation in the Center for Civic Education We the People—Project Citizen program, S12369 [2OC]

Advertising: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S15981 [25NO]

Afghanistan: landmine awareness program funding, S13370 [28OC]

———protect women's rights and health, S1454 [23JA]

———women's programs funding, S12803 [17OC]

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

Alliance for Justice: tribute to Coaches Against Gun Violence, S11154 [5SE]

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (S. Res. 182), S8445 [24JN]

American Education Week: designate (S. Res. 272), S15509 [21NO]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY], S7280-S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5380-S5383 [11AP]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6827-S6831 [21MY], S6903-S6912 [22MY]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (S. 687), S4287 [21MR]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (S. 1104), S7065 [22MY], S7173 [23MY]

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (S. 864), S5189 [10AP]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, S14857 [12NO]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (S. 594), S3517 [11MR]

———Tribal School Construction Demonstration Program funding, S1444 [23JA]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw Bay Area, Inc.: anniversary, S10610 [31JY]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S1888, S1889 [4FE], S12443 [3OC], S14459-S14461 [11NO]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Bridgewater, VA: tribute to Bridgewater Junior League All-Stars baseball team, S16113 [9DE]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to child care funding, S4351 [25MR]

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

Burma: human rights violations, S3082 [4MR], S4953 [8AP]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), S5978 [8MY]

Carrollton, KY: anniversary of school bus crash (S. Res. 143), S6264 [14MY]

Cedar Rapids, IA: anniversary of Workplace Learning Connection project, S13511 [29OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Immunization Program funding, S11231, S11232 [9SE], S11272 [10SE]

———Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11335, S11336 [10SE]

Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, S5475 [29AP]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: reauthorize and improve early learning opportunities and school preparedness (S. 880), star print, S5436 [28AP]

Clark, Rossi K.: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education and National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S4896 [7AP]

Close Up Foundation: funding, S11331 [10SE]

Colleges and universities: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

———promote financial education, S10609 [31JY]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (S. 620), S3737 [13MR]

Collins, Jessica: Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

Colquitt County, GA: tribute to Colquitt County High School boys' baseball team, S7925 [16JN]

Community Corps: establish (S. 1219), S7625 [10JN]

Compact of Free Association: education funding, S14222-S14225 [6NO]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC], S14172 [6NO]

———criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S16154-S16157 [9DE]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement, S16157 [9DE]

———promote effective enforcement (S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (S. 1086), S6711, S6713 [20MY], S9115 [9JY]

Craig, Stephanie and Michael: tribute to birth of child, S1732 [29JA]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, S5114-S5125, S5130-S5135, S5137, S5154 [10AP]

———assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (S. 1102), S6867-S6869 [21MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), S236-S245 [13JA], S2573-S2590 [24FE], S3496 [11MR], S4872 [3AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, S5113-S5135, S5137-S5157 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S5112 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), unanimous-consent agreement, S2500 [13FE]

———eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (S. 810), S5053 [9AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (S. 1123), S7007-S7010 [22MY]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (S. 644), S3889-S3891 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5114-S5116, S5129, S5132, S5137 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), S155 [9JA], S1234-S1238 [21JA], S3715 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent agreement, S1166 [17JA], S1229 [21JA]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (S. 807), S4908 [7AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S7483-S7488 [5JN], S13317-S13322 [27OC], S13373 [28OC]

———prevent child abduction, S5129, S5132 [10AP]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (S. 851), S5175-S5177 [10AP]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (S. 404), S2479 [13FE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 146), S192 [10JA]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), S5873-S5876, S5878 [7MY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), unanimous-consent request, S9741-S9743 [23JY]

———reduce criminal gang activities (S. 1735), S12616-S12619 [15OC]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

Delaware Mentoring Council: tribute, S1866 [4FE]

Denver, CO: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

———tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

———International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding, S14150 [6NO]

———nutrition programs funding, S1436-S1438 [23JA], S4413 [26MR], S14013 [5NO]

———prohibit the purchase of chickens treated with fluoroquinolone for school nutrition programs, S14144 [6NO]

———Team Nutrition Program funding, S14104-S14106 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (S. 647), S3895 [18MR], S3995 [19MR], S5722 [5MY]

Dept. of Education: establish Freedom's Answer Project to engage students in election process, S12185 [30SE]

———Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———Impact Aid Program funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR], S11010-S11012, S11017 [3SE]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11078-S11081, S11086 [4SE]

———teacher quality programs funding, S11290, S11302 [10SE]

———21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S11291, S11292, S11302, S11303 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (S. 389), S2465 [13FE], S2714 [25FE]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1068), S6509, S6511 [15MY]

———Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program funding, S11282-S11285, S11294 [10SE]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

———Steps to a Healthier U.S. Initiative funding, S11335 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: community oriented policing services program funding, S12187 [30SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations, S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086, S9095-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———establish an Office of Intercountry Adoptions and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (S. 1934), S15647-S15652 [23NO]

———tribute to Cultural Bridges Program, S10258 [30JY]

———U.S. and Islamic youth student exchange program funding, S9208 [10JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, S4701 [2AP]

———tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

Detroit Neighborhood Services Organization: tribute to Youth Initiatives Project for efforts to combat drug use and gun violence, S1799 [30JA]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: designate (S. Res. 111), S5393, S5394 [11AP]

———observance, S5535 [30AP]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: enforcement funding, S14011 [5NO], S14151 [6NO], S15960 [25NO]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (S. 1226), S7633 [10JN]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (S. 583), S3418 [10MR]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11021-S11023 [3SE], S11076 [4SE], S11215, S11218-S11223, S11225 [9SE], S11300-S11302 [10SE], S11410 [11SE], S11712-S11715 [18SE]

———international mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention activities funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE], S11330, S11331 [10SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (S. Con. Res. 75), S13149 [23OC]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481, S6488 [15MY]

District of Columbia: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

———education funding, S11887-S11890 [24SE], S12036, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110 [29SE], S12166 [30SE]

———improve foster care system, S11885-S11887 [24SE], S12108 [29SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11150, S11151 [5SE], S11181 [8SE], S11887-S11890 [24SE], S11938, S11943-S11957, S11971-S11978 [25SE], S12027, S12028, S12031-S12037, S12042-S12045, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110, S12115-S12121, S12123-S12125 [29SE], S12165-S12171, S12173-S12176 [30SE], S12442 [3OC], S15021 [18NO]

Drugs: prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance, S10606-S10608 [31JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (S. 226), S1677-S1679 [28JA]

Duchenne MD Awareness Week: observance, S2183 [11FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR], S11281, S11293, S11294 [10SE]

———clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (S. 1620), S11570 [16SE]

———disadvantaged student programs funding, S10944-S10948, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11000, S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11053 [4SE], S11175-S11178, S11180 [8SE], S11209-S11212, S11214, S11223-S11225 [9SE]

———establish a program to assist States in including at least one year of early education preceding kindergarten (S. 197), S1153 [17JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (S. 1419), S9499 [16JY]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 140), S204, S205 [10JA]

———funding, S91-S96, S100, S101 [9JA], S193-S195 [10JA], S214 [13JA], S256 [14JA], S330, S345-S347 [15JA], S1024-S1048 [16JA], S1643, S1646, S1658 [28JA], S2282 [12FE], S2881 [27FE], S3121 [5MR], S3787 [17MR], S3940, S3956-S3964 [19MR], S4358, S4365 [25MR], S8355, S8356 [23JN], S8856 [27JN], S10959, S10962 [2SE], S11021 [3SE], S11072 [4SE], S14298 [10NO]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344-S4347 [25MR]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (S. 18), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA], S1966 [5FE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (S. 291), S1899 [4FE]

———increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (S. 1638), S11754 [22SE]

———make grants to States for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

———mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

———national policy to improve system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (S. 501), S3032 [3MR], S11754 [22SE]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 407), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 409), S2480 [13FE]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (S. 608), S3626 [12MR]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (S. 626), S3744 [13MR]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S5850 [7MY]

———voucher program to provide school choice (S. 1551), S10683 [31JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 777), S4827 [3AP]

———permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (S. 956), S5600 [30AP], S15275-S15277 [20NO]

———specify the purposes for which certain Title I funds may be used (S. 1372), S9050 [8JY]

———transfer surplus Dept. of Education funding to Title I accounts, S9218 [10JY]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), S14920, S14921 [12NO]

———enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), insert S. 1627 language in lieu, S14919 [12NO]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

Evans, Ruth: Kentucky Cabinet for Families and Children Excellence in Service award recipient, S7537 [9JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (S. 974), S5666 [1MY]

Fairfax, VT: anniversary of Bellows Free Academy, S14963 [17NO]

Families and domestic relations: increase child support money to families leaving welfare and improve assignment, distribution and collection of certain child support (S. 669), S4156 [20MR]

———increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care (S. 668), S4018 [19MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S2190-S2200 [11FE], S4032 [19MR], S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8257-S8260 [19JN]

———promote adoption of children with special needs (S. 862), S5188 [10AP]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments and provide incentives for the adoption of older children (S. 1439), S9712 [22JY]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), S14859, S14860 [12NO]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (S. 1686), S12195-S12197 [30SE]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 52), S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation, S12592, S12593 [15OC]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 683), S4280 [21MR]

Father's Day: observance, S7871-S7873, S7903 [13JN]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (S. Res. 283), S16213 [9DE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S3897 [18MR], S9811-S9819 [23JY]

———review safety of dietary supplements containing ephedrine, S14002 [5NO]

Financial education: promote (S. 1181), S7389 [4JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (S. Res. 48), S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

Firearms: gun control, S1137 [17JA]

———prevent children from having access to firearms, S1462 [23JA], S4508 [27MR]

———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun (S. 866), S5191 [10AP]

———State gun safety laws, S1137 [17JA]

First Tee (organization): tribute to programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education (S. Res. 17), S206 [10JA]

Food: reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), S14221 [6NO]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———ensure that women and children have access to basic protection and assistance services in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13358-S13360 [28OC]

———international family planning programs restrictions relative to abortion, S9095-S9104 [9JY], S14304 [10NO]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (S. 1001), S5779 [6MY]

Foreign countries: democracy and civil education programs funding, S1136 [17JA]

FTC: compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (S. 1170), S7244 [3JN]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Government regulations: prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674-S2676 [25FE]

Greenville, SC: tribute to Greenville Hospital System Children's Hospital, S4374 [25MR]

Grundy Center, IA: P.E.4LIFE (organization) Community Achievement Award recipient and selection as site for second P.E.4LIFE Institute, S6066 [13MY]

Hatlen, Kaaren: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S5940 [8MY]

Hazardous substances: poison control centers funding, S11101, S11105 [4SE]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), S4286 [21MR], S8316, S8317 [20JN], S16201 [9DE]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (S. 1474), S10062 [28JY]

———funding, S9325 [14JY], S11054 [4SE], S11226, S11227 [9SE]

———improve provisions relating to updating population data (S. 1593), S11247 [9SE]

———increase reservation of funds for programs for low-income families with very young children (S. 1444), S9736 [22JY]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 1483), S10145-S10149 [29JY]

———require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (S. 1699), S12293 [1OC]

Health: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (S. 1142), S7137-S7139 [23MY]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (S. 1004), S5786 [6MY]

———improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (S. 1629), S11680-S11682 [17SE]

———modify the rules for redistribution and extended availability of funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S1384-S1386 [23JA], S1510-S1512 [28JA]

———prevent childhood obesity, S8295 [20JN]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356-S2358 [12FE]

———State Children's Health Insurance Program funding, S6444 [15MY]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S4370 [25MR], S11100, S11105 [4SE], S11331 [10SE]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Hiawassee, GA: tribute to Towns County Middle School, S5056 [9AP]

Higher Education Act: extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (S. 227), S1680 [28JA]

———technical amendments (S. 901), S5356 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (S. 1159), S7158 [23MY]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (S. 826), S5061 [9AP]

Howell, Shae and David: tribute on birth of children, S9009 [8JY]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, S7418-S7420 [5JN]

Immigration: make aliens ineligible to receive visas and exclude aliens from admission into the U.S. for nonpayment of child support (S. 1609), S11417 [11SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children, S11333, S11334 [10SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (S. 1129), S7019-S7027 [22MY]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (S. 1601), S11252 [9SE]

Indiana: tribute to Eighth Grade Youth Essay Contest winners, S3025 [3MR]

———tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S15809 [24NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 939), S5488-S5490 [29AP], S5531 [30AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (S. 1619), S11569 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (S. 890), S5350 [11AP]

———funding, S1195-S1199, S1204-S1208 [21JA], S1353 [22JA], S3607, S3608 [12MR], S4069, S4072 [20MR], S4236, S4237 [21MR], S4407 [26MR], S11013, S11017 [3SE], S11081-S11085 [4SE], S11228 [9SE], S11273, S11275-S11280 [10SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), S7836, S7837 [12JN]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), unanimous-consent agreement, S15500 [21NO]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (S. 588), S3508 [11MR]

———provide health care coverage for qualified caregivers, S6439 [15MY]

———require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (S. 1935), S15652 [23NO]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (S. 977), S5668-S5670 [1MY]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to community service performed by students, S2451 [13FE]

Jensen, Geraldine: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Public Policy recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Johnson, Lorraine: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5646 [1MY]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

Keller, Pat: Kentucky Music Educators Association Kentucky Elementary Music Teacher of the Year award recipient, S2593 [24FE]

Kentucky: tribute to Fern Creek Quilt Lovers, S12966 [21OC]

Kiley, Kevin: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S9239 [10JY]

Kruse, Charles E.: National Eagle Scout Association Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, S13801 [3NO]

Law enforcement: improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (S. 771), S4712 [2AP]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

LeRoy, Patrick S.: Muscular Dystrophy Association Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador selectee, S3160 [5MR]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Sacred Heart Academy girls' basketball team, S4822 [3AP]

———tribute to St. Albert the Great School, S3878 [18MR]

Mairs, Millie: Congressional Adoption Caucus Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S11984 [25SE]

Manokotak, AK: tribute to Southwest Region School District for participation in Teaching From Space Program, S9954 [25JY]

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation: tribute to premature birth awareness, education, and research campaign, S1724 [29JA]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), S4917 [7AP], S5044 [9AP]

McCracken County, KY: tribute to the McCracken County Education Association, S8556 [25JN]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (S. 1429), S9596-S9598 [17JY]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (S. 874), S5199 [10AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (S. 622), S3740-S3742 [13MR]

———reform, S2654-S2657 [25FE], S2883 [27FE]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (S. 1704), S12381 [2OC]

———increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (S. 1223), S7627 [10JN]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (S. 1422), S9593 [17JY]

Minorities: health care issues, S330 [15JA], S7122 [23MY]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), S12206 [30SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1451), S9906 [24JY], S12099, S12100 [26SE]

Monmouth, NJ: tribute to Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Women of Distinction honorees, S3367 [7MR]

Montana: grant waiver to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, S12209 [30SE]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, S8299 [20JN]

Mother's Day: observance, S5939 [8MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (S. 717), S4443 [26MR]

Mount Union College: tribute to football team, S123 [9JA]

National Adoption Month: observance, S15402 [21NO], S15926, S15927 [25NO]

National Burn Awareness Week: observance, S1967 [5FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (S. 773), S4714, S4715 [2AP]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 245), S12755, S12756 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: designate (S. Res. 125), S5498 [29AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (S. Res. 122), S5495 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 243), S12632 [15OC], S12734 [16OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 196), S9505 [16JY], S9988 [25JY]

National Engineers Week: tribute to winners of Regional Future City Competition, S2453 [13FE]

National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 220), S11255 [9SE]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (S. Res. 79), S3550 [11MR], S3643 [12MR]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States, S6902 [22MY]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, S7418-S7420 [5JN]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (S. Res. 185), S8599 [25JN]

National Mentoring Month: designate (S. Res. 25), S1494 [23JA], S1757 [29JA]

National objectives: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (S. 448), S2840 [26FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 70), S3642 [12MR], S4160 [20MR]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (S. 996), S5773, S5774 [6MY]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), S5256, S5257 [10AP]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 1393), S9248-S9250 [10JY]

———improve nutrition of students served under child nutrition programs (S. 1392), S9248-S9250 [10JY]

———increase number of children participating in summer food service programs, S1436 [23JA]

———phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (S. 1549), S12132 [29SE]

National Teacher Day: observance, S5766 [6MY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 210), S10689, S10690 [31JY], S11172 [5SE], S11182 [8SE], S11193, S11197 [9SE]

National Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 112), S5097 [9AP]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (S. 331), S2056 [6FE]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (S. 1469), S10057 [28JY]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

Netday (nonprofit organization): tribute to ``Speak Up Day'' event, S13512 [29OC]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11331, S11332 [10SE]

———children's health research funding, S11102 [4SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: data-tracking and transfer technology funding to facilitate State compliance, S11309, S11311, S11339 [10SE]

———implementation, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11055 [4SE]

———implementation relative to Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations administration, S15275-S15277 [20NO]

———implementation (S. Res. 22), S1085 [16JA]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, S11285-S11289, S11295 [10SE]

Nutrition: establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1750), S12747 [16OC]

———establish programs to promote increased consumption of milk in schools and to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1367), S8761 [26JN]

———improve certain programs (S. 995), S5736 [5MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (S. 1007), S5787, S5788 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (S. 1755), S12846 [17OC]

Osborne, Representative: Caring Institute National Caring Award recipient, S15055 [18NO]

Petersen, Rachel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Pikeville, KY: tribute to Pikeville High School cheerleaders, S5168 [10AP]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (S. Con. Res. 74), S13056 [22OC]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), S8118 [18JN], S9355 [14JY], S9700 [22JY]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1523), S10645-S10648 [31JY]

———exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 261), S1822-S1824 [30JA]

———extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 605), S3623 [12MR]

———extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs (H.R. 3146), S12209 [30SE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 2350), S8711, S8712 [26JN], S8846 [27JN]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1443), S9671, S9705, S9718 [22JY]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 367), S2353-S2355 [12FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (S. 751), S4633 [1AP]

———require States to develop a strategic plan for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and give them the flexibility to implement alternative welfare programs (S. 263), S1822 [30JA]

Puerto Rico: eligibility of residents for the earned income tax credit, the refundable portion of the child tax credit, and SSI benefits (S. 1658), S11999 [25SE]

Pulaski County, KY: Pulaski County School System recipient of Kentucky School Boards Association Public Education Achieves in Kentucky Award, S5722 [5MY]

Quarles, Ryan: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Rapid City, SD: anniversary of South Canyon Elementary School, S7131 [23MY]

———tribute to Harney All-Star Little League softball team, S11473 [15SE]

Read Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 69), S2989 [27FE]

Rhode Island: tribute to Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

———tribute to Girl Scout Silver Award recipients, S7375 [4JN]

Rhode Island Council on Residential Programs for Children and Youth: tribute, S11563 [16SE]

Ribbon of Promise Campaign To Prevent School Violence: tribute, S7603 [10JN]

Roads and highways: maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations (S. 528), S3181 [5MR]

Roberto, Richard: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year finalist, S15404 [21NO]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (S. Res. 233), S11874 [23SE]

Rogers, Betsy Dawson: National Teacher of the Year recipient, S5848 [7MY]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 16), S3204 [5MR]

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), S12206 [30SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1451), S9906 [24JY], S12099, S12100 [26SE]

San Pedro, CA: anniversary of San Pedro High School, S8860 [27JN]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (S. Con. Res. 14), S3201 [5MR]

Saugus, MA: tribute to Little League baseball team, S11026 [3SE]

SBA: make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (S. 822), S4970 [8AP]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (S. 506), S3091 [4MR]

———establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (H.R. 389), S8008 [17JN]

———provide for secondary school reform (S. 1554), S10908 [1AU]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11088-S11094 [4SE], S11134 [5SE]

SINAI Special Needs Institute: tribute to honorees for their dedication to improving the lives of disabled children, S3367 [7MR]

Smart, Elizabeth: return of abducted child, S3715, S3716 [13MR]

Social Security: allow coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid, S3425-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (S. 776), S4827 [3AP]

———expand Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program to include parents of low-income families (S. 1843), S14335, S14336 [10NO]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 1033), S5966-S5971 [8MY]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (S. 1734), S12612-S12616 [15OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), S10847 [31JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (H.R. 3288), S13742 [31OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1502), S10285 [30JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1503), S10285 [30JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (S. 1547), S10679, S10847 [31JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 312), S1989-S1993 [5FE], S8633 [26JN]

———improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (S. 1238), S7728 [11JN]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (S. 1976), S16024 [25NO]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (S. 621), S3738 [13MR]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (S. 264), S1827, S1828 [30JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S8424-S8428 [24JN], S8642-S8644 [26JN]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 845), S5083, S5084 [9AP], S5643 [1MY]

———restore Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program coverage to legal residents who are citizens of the Freely Associated States, S8330 [23JN]

Spooner, Judith: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, S16115 [9DE]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (S. 1002), S5784 [6MY], S5941 [8MY]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to March of Dimes Radio Broadcasters for Babies event, S15970 [25NO]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to Twin Cities Academy students, S6158 [14MY]

States: reform foster care systems, S2669 [25FE], S2765 [26FE], S7866 [13JN]

———streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (S. 1083), S6708 [20MY]

———use of budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief for child care, S7084, S7085 [23MY]

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day: observance, S5942 [8MY]

Taxation: accelerate dividend exclusion and increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit, S6178-S6180 [14MY], S6410 [15MY]

———accelerate increase in child tax credit, S6246 [14MY], S6428, S6429 [15MY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, S7216, S7217, S7220-S7226 [3JN], S9827, S9828 [24JY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), S7189, S7197 [2JN], S7211 [3JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), motion to proceed, S9089, S9090, S9094 [9JY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1173), S7250 [3JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1174), S7266 [3JN], S7295 [4JN]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1434), S9664 [21JY], S10987 [2SE]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1434), unanimous-consent request, S9772 [23JY], S9828 [24JY]

———accelerate increase in the child tax credit and expand refundability of such credit (S. 962), S5608 [30AP]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (S. 235), S1739 [29JA]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (S. Res. 200), S9929, S9931 [25JY]

———enhance charitable contribution deductions for book donations and literacy (S. 680), S4178 [20MR]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (S. 1437), S9710 [22JY], S16063 [25NO]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, S6440 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

———expand refundability of child tax credit, S6188, S6198 [14MY], S6411 [15MY]

———expand the dependent care tax credit, accelerate the child tax credit, and promote dependent care assistance programs (S. 388), S2465 [13FE]

———extend child tax credit provisions of budget resolution, S4412 [26MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses, S3798 [17MR], S6216, S6217 [14MY], S6423, S6424 [15MY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (S. 695), S4328 [24MR]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7420, S7447, S7449-S7456 [5JN], S7512 [9JN], S7970 [17JN], S9744 [23JY]

———make higher education more affordable, S6241 [14MY], S6426, S6460 [15MY]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 174), S860 [15JA]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 348), S2208 [11FE]

———provide a minimum credit for stay-at-home parents, allow the dependent care credit to be taken against the minimum tax, and allow a carryforward of any unused dependent care credit (S. 1253), S7838 [12JN]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (S. 1228), S7635 [10JN]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child, S6177 [14MY]

———provide a uniform definition of a qualifying child (S. 755), S4636 [1AP]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (S. 857), S5182 [10AP]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support, S6435 [15MY]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (S. 127), S158 [9JA]

Teacher Appreciation Week: observance, S6063 [13MY]

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (S. 161), S304 [14JA]

Time: extend end date of daylight savings time (S. 1803), S13677 [30OC]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), S16107, S16200 [9DE]

Treaties and agreements: inclusion of child labor protections in free trade agreements, S10520 [31JY]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (S. 326), S2053 [6FE]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (S. 1213), S7550 [9JN]

Volzke, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to William E. Bivin Forensic Society, S5847, S5854 [7MY]

Williams, Alec D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Benjamin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Jimmy: National Campaign To Prevent Teen Pregnancy Youth Leadership Team selectee, S5854 [7MY]

Williams, Rebecca: James Madison Memorial Fellowship recipient, S8555 [25JN]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to Naamans Little League baseball team, S12445 [3OC]

Women: maternity homes funding, S4941 [8AP]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (S. 337), S2122 [10FE]

World Health Day: observance, S4950 [8AP]

World of Children, Inc.: tribute to Hannah Neil World of Children Award recipients, S14801 [12NO]

World Youth Alliance: tribute, S15055 [18NO]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (S. 1201), S7493 [5JN]

YouthBuild USA (organization): funding, S14996 [18NO]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 389) (H. Rept. 108-13), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 231) (S. Rept. 108-70), S7876 [13JN]

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1104) (H. Rept. 108-47), H2277 [24MR]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 880) (S. Rept. 108-37), S5172 [10AP]

Child Medication Safety Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1170) (H. Rept. 108-121), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 108-68), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 108-154), H5407 [16JN]

Consideration of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 69) (H. Rept. 108-9), H459 [12FE]

Consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 108-189), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 160) (H. Rept. 108-48), H2310 [25MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 221) (H. Rept. 108-92), H3760 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 108-79), H3450 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 108-232), H7453 [23JY]

Criminal Spam Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 111), S5340 [11AP]

Family Opportunity Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 622) (S. Rept. 108-157), S12192 [30SE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 48), S4165 [20MR]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-77), H3450 [29AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1248) (S. Rept. 108-185), S13802 [3NO]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee of Conference (S. 342) (H. Rept. 108-150), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 14) (H. Rept. 108-26), H1678 [6MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 342) (S. Rept. 108-12), S3086 [4MR]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1194), S13133 [23OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act Matching Grant Program for School Security Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2685) (H. Rept. 108-303), H9281 [7OC]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 650) (S. Rept. 108-84), S8722 [26JN]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 4) (S. Rept. 108-162), S12448 [3OC]

Poison Prevention Assistance and Regional Poison Control Centers Funding Stabilization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 686) (S. Rept. 108-68), S7717 [11JN]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee of Conference (S. 151) (H. Rept. 108-66), H3050 [9AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151) (S. Rept. 108-2), S2186 [11FE]

Recognize and Enhance Public Awareness of the Social Problem of Child Abuse and Neglect: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 52), S4165 [20MR]

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 108-118), H4366 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1451)), S11987 [25SE]

School Readiness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2210) (H. Rept. 108-184), H6261 [26JN]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 108-24), H4786 [2JN]

State Children's Health Insurance Program Allotments Availability Extension: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 312) (S. Rept. 108-78), S8438 [24JN]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8015 [5SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8954 [29SE]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 108-86), H3634 [1MY]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Volunteer Liability Clarification Under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1280), S9244 [10JY]

Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1261) (H. Rept. 108-82), H3634 [1MY]

Results

Vote on Harkin Amendment on Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding to H.R. 4577, Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act (2000), S3608 [12MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Songs

``Shortest Story,'' Harry Chapin, S6574 [19MY]

Statements

Afterschool Programs Funding: Several Students, S11282 [10SE]

Catholic Church Efforts To Combat Drug Abuse: Holy See, E2345 [20NO]

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

———Representative Andrews, E2152 [28OC]

People's Republic of China's Population Control Policies: Laogai Research Foundation, E1996 [8OC]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Funding: Several Students, S11284 [10SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5126 [10AP]

Scholarship Vouchers To Provide School Choice in the District of Columbia: President Bush, S12033 [26SE]

———Representative Tom Davis, S12034 [26SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12042-S12044 [26SE]

Teacher Classroom Supplies Tax Deduction Increase and Expansion To Include Qualified Professional Development Expenses: Executive Office of the President, S6217 [14MY]

Vouchers—Where I Stand and Why: Delegate Norton, S12119 [29SE]

Youth Worker Protection Act: Linda F. Golodner, National Consumers League, E2499 [8DE]

———Maggie Carey, E2501 [8DE]

Summaries

American Indian Welfare Reform Act (S. 751), S4633-S4635 [1AP]

America's Better Classroom Act (H.R. 717), E224 [13FE]

Center for Reproductive Rights Board of Directors, Funders, and Colleagues Interviews: Nancy Raybin and Elizabeth Lowell, Raybin Associates, E2543-E2547 [8DE]

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

Domestic Legal Program Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2539-E2542 [8DE]

Focus on Committed and Underpaid Staff for Children's Sake (FOCUS) Act (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

Head Start Centers of Excellence Act (S. 1474), S10063 [28JY]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act (S. 1483), S10146 [29JY]

Home School Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

International Legal Program Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2535-E2539 [8DE]

Leave No Child Behind Act (S. 448), S2841 [26FE]

MediKids Health Insurance Act (H.R. 1205), E426 [11MR]

Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Child Victims of Domestic Violence (S. 826), S5061 [9AP]

Violence Against Children Act (S. 1123), S7008 [22MY]

Working Families Tax Credit Act (H.R. 2286), H5020 [5JN]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Child tax credit refundability examples, H4994, H5020 [5JN]

Child tax credit/earned income tax credit effect on tax burden, S7451 [5JN]

Dept. of Education fiscal year 2004 President's budget, S3960 [19MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): educator professional development funding, S11291 [10SE]

———effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

———HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

District of Columbia public schools test score comparisons, S12175 [30SE]

District of Columbia students in failing public schools, S11945 [25SE]

Estimated State allocations of increased Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1198 [21JA]

Global HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

HIV/AIDS program funding levels, S11222 [9SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding by State, S11084 [4SE], S11276 [10SE]

Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act impact on a family of four with two minimum wage workers, S7451 [5JN]

Myths and facts about the District of Columbia opportunity scholarship program, S12116 [29SE]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program estimated allotments, S11294 [10SE]

Tax relief for working families, S2923 [27FE]

Vaccines containing thimerosal, H8259 [16SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 53, use of Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H3701 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 270, support goals and ideals of College Savings Month, H9398 [15OC]

H. Con. Res. 273, tribute to East Boynton Beach, FL, Little League baseball team, H9400 [15OC]

H. Con. Res. 288, tribute to Seeds of Peace (organization), H11527 [19NO]

H. Res. 25, support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring, H147 [27JA]

H. Res. 26, tribute to Catholic schools, H143 [27JA]

H. Res. 57, support goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month, H2325 [26MR]

H. Res. 69, consideration of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H465 [13FE]

H. Res. 106, tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education, H1479 [4MR]

H. Res. 107, tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), H3415 [29AP]

H. Res. 111, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, H1484 [4MR]

H. Res. 113, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, H2316 [26MR]

H. Res. 127, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, H2829 [7AP]

H. Res. 160, consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2319 [26MR]

H. Res. 161, tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs, H3411 [29AP]

H. Res. 188, consideration of conference report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, H3059 [10AP]

H. Res. 204, support goals and ideals of National Charter Schools Week, H3417 [29AP]

H. Res. 206, consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3458 [30AP]

H. Res. 221, consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3767 [8MY]

H. Res. 276, consideration of conference report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H5431 [17JN]

H. Res. 300, recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities, H10297 [4NO]

H. Res. 309, consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6356 [9JY]

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H. Res. 336, consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act, H7518 [24JY]

H. Res. 378, tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for college tuition, H9826 [28OC]

H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H499-H513 [13FE]

H.R. 14, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2345-H2352 [26MR]

H.R. 361, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, H4895 [4JN]

H.R. 389, Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act, H1756 [12MR]

H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6383 [9JY]

H.R. 531, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, H6006 [26JN]

H.R. 620, provide adequate school facilities in Yosemite National Park, H2287 [25MR]

H.R. 672, rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor of William C. McCool, H1355 [26FE]

H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2416-H2418 [27MR]

H.R. 1170, Child Medication Safety Act, H4382 [21MY]

H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3789-H3806 [8MY]

H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3480, H3510 [30AP]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 1925, Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act, H4266 [20MY]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

H.R. 2350, Welfare Reform Extension Act, H5185 [11JN]

H.R. 2620, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H10281-H10284 [4NO]

H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, H7715 [25JY]

H.R. 3146, extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs, H8816 [24SE]

H.R. 3182, Adoption Promotion Act, H9302 [8OC]

H.R. 3232, school lunch and child nutrition programs reauthorization, H9824 [28OC]

H.R. 3288, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program, H9703 [20OC]

S. 121, National AMBER Alert Network Act, S1237 [21JA]

S. 140, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S204 [10JA]

S. 146, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S233 [13JA]

S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S237-S239 [13JA], S2573-S2576, S2587-S2590 [24FE], H2440-H2443 [27MR]

S. 161, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1070 [16JA]

S. 174, Tuition Assistance for Families Act, S861 [15JA]

S. 261, Children First Act, S1823 [30JA]

S. 263, Self Sufficiency and Accountability Act, S1824-S1827 [30JA]

S. 286, Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act, S14460 [11NO], H11577 [19NO]

S. 291, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 312, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S1990 [5FE]

S. 312, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S8633-S8635 [26JN]

S. 326, extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S2053 [6FE]

S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S2191-S2199 [11FE], S4032-S4040 [19MR], S4872-S4879 [3AP], H2364-H2372 [26MR]

S. 348, Make College Affordable Act, S2207 [11FE]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 388, Boost for Child Care Act, S2465 [13FE]

S. 389, Caring for Children Act, S2466 [13FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 404, Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act, S2479 [13FE]

S. 405, Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act, S2481 [13FE]

S. 407, provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals, S2483 [13FE]

S. 409, provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies, S2486 [13FE]

S. 501, Gifted and Talented Students Education Act, S3033-S3035 [3MR]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 506, Safe School Food Act, S3091-S3093 [4MR]

S. 528, maintenance funding for public roads used by school buses serving certain Indian reservations, S3182 [5MR]

S. 583, Meningitis Immunization Awareness Act, S3418 [10MR]

S. 588, MediKids Health Insurance Act, S3509-S3512 [11MR]

S. 608, Personnel Excellence for Students With Disabilities Act, S3627-S3631 [12MR]

S. 620, College Fire Prevention Act, S3738 [13MR]

S. 621, Children's Health Equity Act, S3739 [13MR]

S. 622, Family Opportunity Act, S3740 [13MR]

S. 647, continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents, S3996 [19MR]

S. 650, Pediatric Research Equity Act, S3898-S3900 [18MR], S9811-S9813, S9816-S9818 [23JY], H11567-H11569 [19NO]

S. 668, Child Care Quality Incentive Act, S4019 [19MR]

S. 680, enhance charitable contribution tax deductions for book donations and literacy, S4178 [20MR]

S. 683, Military Families Leave Act, S4281 [21MR]

S. 686, poison prevention assistance and regional poison control centers funding stabilization, S8316 [20JN]

S. 686, provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers, S4287 [21MR], S16201 [9DE], H11574 [19NO]

S. 755, Uniform Definition of Child Act, S4637-S4639 [1AP]

S. 771, Victims of Child Abuse Act, S4713 [2AP]

S. 773, Protecting Our Children Comes First Act, S4714 [2AP]

S. 776, authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to Social Security trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees, S4827 [3AP]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. 807, Lifetime Consequences for Sex Offenders Act, S4909 [7AP]

S. 810, Protecting Children Against Crime Act, S4959 [8AP]

S. 851, Child Custody Protection Act, S5176 [10AP]

S. 864, National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 866, Child Safety Lock Act, S5192 [10AP]

S. 870, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S5257 [10AP], H4023 [14MY]

S. 874, Sickle Cell Treatment Act, S5200 [10AP]

S. 890, Supporting Success for High Need Students Act, S5351 [11AP]

S. 922, Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act, S5381 [11AP]

S. 939, IDEA Full-Funding Act, S5488 [29AP]

S. 956, Student Testing Flexibility Act, S5602 [30AP]

S. 977, Treatment of Children's Deformities Act, S5669 [1MY]

S. 996, Commodity Distribution Act, S5774 [6MY]

S. 1001, Women and Children in Conflict Protection Act, S5780-S5784 [6MY]

S. 1002, Amateur Sports Integrity Act, S5785 [6MY]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

S. 1019, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S5874 [7MY]

S. 1033, Start Healthy, Stay Healthy Act, S5967 [8MY]

S. 1068, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S6510 [15MY]

S. 1078, Stable Transitions in Education for Armed Services' Dependent Youth Act, S6628-S6631 [19MY]

S. 1129, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act, S7021-S7026 [22MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1142, Children's Dental Health Improvement Act, S7139-S7142 [23MY]

S. 1170, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, S7245 [3JN]

S. 1181, promote youth financial education, S7389 [4JN]

S. 1194, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S7484-S7486 [5JN], S13320-S13322 [27OC]

S. 1213, Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1223, Child Health Care Crisis Relief Act, S7627-S7630 [10JN]

S. 1226, Act to Prevent Developmental Disabilities in Education, S7633 [10JN]

S. 1228, Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act, S7635 [10JN]

S. 1253, Stay-at-Home Parents' Tax Credit Act, S7839 [12JN]

S. 1280, volunteer liability clarification under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S9355 [14JY], H7177 [21JY]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1353, Widows and Orphans Act, S8746 [26JN]

S. 1367, Child Nutrition Improvement Act, S8762 [26JN]

S. 1372, Title I Integrity Act, S9051 [8JY]

S. 1392, improve nutrition of students served under National School Lunch Act child nutrition programs, S9250 [10JY]

S. 1393, National School Lunch Act fruit and vegetable pilot program funding, S9251 [10JY]

S. 1422, Teacher Education for Autistic Children (TEACH) Act, S9594 [17JY]

S. 1429, Family Planning State Empowerment Act, S9597 [17JY]

S. 1437, Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act, S9710 [22JY]

S. 1443, Building on Welfare Success Act, S9720-S9736 [22JY]

S. 1451, Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act, S12100 [26SE]

S. 1469, Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Act, S10058 [28JY]

S. 1474, Head Start Centers of Excellence Act, S10064 [28JY]

S. 1502, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10285 [30JY]

S. 1503, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10286 [30JY]

S. 1523, Pathways to Independence Act, S10646 [31JY]

S. 1547, technical corrections to H.R. 2854, State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments availability extension, S10847 [31JY]

S. 1551, Excellence Through Choice To Elevate Learning Act, S10684 [31JY]

S. 1562, Home School Non-Discrimination Act, S10913 [1AU]

S. 1579, NIH Pediatric Research Initiative continuation, S11034 [3SE]

S. 1593, improve Head Start Program provisions relating to updating population data, S11247 [9SE]

S. 1601, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act amendments to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations, S11253 [9SE]

S. 1609, Parental Responsibility Obligations Met Through Immigration System Enforcement (PROMISE) Act, S11418 [11SE]

S. 1620, Head Start Assessment Act, S11571 [16SE]

S. 1629, Children's Compassionate Care Act, S11682-S11685 [17SE]

S. 1638, increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students, S11756 [22SE]

S. 1658, Puerto Rico Economic Stimulus Act, S12000 [25SE]

S. 1686, Adoption Promotion Act, S12195 [30SE]

S. 1734, Prevent Prematurity and Improve Child Health Act, S12612-S12615 [15OC]

S. 1750, Better Eating for Better Living Act, S12747 [16OC]

S. 1755, Farm-to-Cafeteria Projects Act, S12846 [17OC]

S. 1793, College Quality, Affordability, and Diversity Improvement Act, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

S. 1931, repeal Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs, S15573 [22NO]

S. 1934, Intercountry Adoption Reform (ICARE) Act, S15648-S15651 [23NO]

S. 1935, Universal Secure Access to Health Care Act, S15653-S15663 [23NO]

S. 1976, permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures, S16025 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 12, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, S2981 [27FE]

S. Con. Res. 14, support reform of Saudi Arabian education curriculum, S3201 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 16, tribute to Fred M. Rogers, S3202, S3204 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 18, National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy, S3551 [11MR]

S. Con. Res. 45, express appreciation for medical assistance provided by Kuwait to Ali Ismaeel Abbas and other children of Iraq and for additional humanitarian aid provided by the Government and people of Kuwait, S6633 [19MY]

S. Con. Res. 74, issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder, S13056 [22OC]

S. Con. Res. 75, issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome, S13149 [23OC]

S. Res. 17, tribute to First Tee (organization) programs that provide young people an opportunity to develop through golf and character education, S206 [10JA]

S. Res. 22, No Child Left Behind Act implementation, S1085 [16JA]

S. Res. 25, National Mentoring Month, S1494 [23JA], S1757 [29JA]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 44, National School Counseling Week, S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 48, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 52, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 69, Read Across America Day, S2979, S2990 [27FE]

S. Res. 70, National Safe Place Week, S3035 [3MR], S3642 [12MR]

S. Res. 79, National Girl Scout Week, S3550 [11MR], S3643 [12MR]

S. Res. 111, Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans, S5394 [11AP]

S. Res. 112, National Youth Service Day, S5092, S5097 [9AP]

S. Res. 122, National Child Care Worthy Wage Day, S5495 [29AP]

S. Res. 123, National Charter Schools Week, S5496 [29AP]

S. Res. 125, National Charter Schools Week, S5496, S5498 [29AP]

S. Res. 143, Carrollton, KY, school bus crash anniversary, S6264 [14MY]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

S. Res. 182, commend American Dental Association Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care, S8445 [24JN]

S. Res. 185, support goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, S8577, S8599 [25JN]

S. Res. 196, National Children's Memorial Day, S9505 [16JY], S9988 [25JY]

S. Res. 200, agree to conference report on H.R. 1308, Relief for Working Families Tax Act, that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit, S9976 [25JY]

S. Res. 210, National Work and Family Month, S10689 [31JY], S11193, S11260 [9SE]

S. Res. 220, National Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day, S11255 [9SE]

S. Res. 233, tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team, S11861, S11874 [23SE]

S. Res. 243, National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, S12622, S12632 [15OC]

S. Res. 245, National Character Counts Week, S12748, S12756 [16OC]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]

S. Res. 260, Dept. of HHS action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market, S14180 [6NO]

S. Res. 272, American Education Week, S15476, S15509 [21NO]

S. Res. 283, protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators, S16141, S16213 [9DE]

Transcripts

Islamic Charter Schools Funding: Dan Noyes, ``Baladullah'' (news program), H7986 [5SE]

Tributes

Rogers, Fred M., S2912, S2913 [27FE]

CHILDREN FIRST ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 261), S1822-S1824 [30JA]

Texts of

S. 261, provisions, S1823 [30JA]

CHILDREN'S COMPASSIONATE CARE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1629), S11648 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1629), S11680-S11682 [17SE]

Texts of

S. 1629, provisions, S11682-S11685 [17SE]

CHILDREN'S CREATIVE FESTIVAL (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1423 [8JY]

CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND (organization)

Letters

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act, S10148 [29JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E764 [11AP]

CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1142), S7137-S7139 [23MY]

Texts of

S. 1142, provisions, S7139-S7142 [23MY]

CHILDREN'S FRIEND, INC.

Remarks in House

Kennedy, Paul D.: Children's Friend, Inc., Ambassadors Award recipient, E1897 [25SE]

CHILDREN'S HEALTH EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 621), S3730 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 621), S3738 [13MR]

Texts of

S. 621, provisions, S3739 [13MR]

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1710), S12448 [3OC]

CHILDREN'S HOPE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

CHILDREN'S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Libraries: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1745 [11MR]

CHILDREN'S ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Privacy: regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 69), H54 [7JA]

CHILDREN'S PROTECTION FROM VIOLENT PROGRAMMING ACT

Texts of

S. 161, provisions, S1070 [16JA]

CHILDRESS, MARK

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S842 [15JA]

CHILE, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see S. 1416), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2738), H6868 [15JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (see H. Res. 329), H7328 [22JY]

Letters

Textile commercial availability provisions clarification under U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: David M. Spooner, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, E1685 [4SE]

Messages

Free Trade Agreement Between the U.S. and Chile: President Bush, S1809 [30JA], H249 [31JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: President Bush, S9403 [15JY], H6841 [15JY]

Motions

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7515 [24JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7349, H7350 [23JY]

Questions and answers

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement sugar provisions: Senator Conrad and Robert B. Zoellick, S10582 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H7233 [22JY], H8288 [17SE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: consultation with private-sector advisory committees relative to U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H7477 [24JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7171, H7200, H7204, H7206 [21JY], H7229, H7230, H7231, H7232, H7233, H7235, H7236 [22JY], H7334 [23JY], H7459-H7489, H7497-H7511 [24JY], E1624, E1627, E1630, E1631, E1640, E1664 [25JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7339-H7351 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: protection of U.S. salmon fishing industry, S10509, S10510 [31JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10023 [28JY], S10101-S10104 [29JY], S10490, S10491, S10509-S10516, S10518-S10526, S10530-S10533, S10574-S10589 [31JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), unanimous-consent agreement, S10086 [29JY], S10529 [31JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), unanimous-consent request, S10076 [28JY]

———implementation (S. 1416), S9935, S9943-S9946 [25JY], S10034-S10038, S10040 [28JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and H.R. 2739, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 329) (H. Rept. 108-229), H7328 [22JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1416), S9708 [22JY]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-116), S10139 [29JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2738) (H. Rept. 108-224), H7328 [22JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1416), S9708 [22JY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-116), S10139 [29JY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2738) (H. Rept. 108-224), H7224 [21JY]

Statements

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Joseph E. Stiglitz, Columbia University, H7485 [24JY]

Testimonies

Capital Control Provisions in U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Jadish Bhagwati, Columbia University, H7484 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 329, consideration of H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, and H.R. 2739, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H7339 [23JY]

H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, H7459-H7470 [24JY]

CHILLICOTHE, MO

Remarks in House

Cox, Steve: Chillicothe, MO, Elks Lodge #656 Outstanding Achievements Award recipient, E462 [13MR]

CHILLICOTHE, OH

Proclamations

Ohio Statehood Anniversary: Representative Ney, E340 [27FE]

Tribute to Heather Hettinger: Representative Ney, E1105 [3JN]

Tribute to Jenny Ellis: Representative Ney, E1106 [3JN]

Tribute to Sonya McLaughlin: Representative Ney, E1107 [3JN]

CHINA, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

Foreign policy: encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (S. Res. 219), S12058, S12095 [26SE]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (S. Res. 212), S11189, S11190 [8SE]

Appointments

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S1843 [30JA], S4040 [19MR], H1305 [25FE], H5154 [10JN]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S5878 [7MY], H3435 [29AP], H3658 [6MY], H3854 [8MY]

U.S.-China Economic Security Review Commission, S4394 [25MR]

Articles and editorials

China Set To Act on Fuel Economy—Tougher Standards Than in U.S., S15351 [21NO]

Economic View; Producing Abroad Is Harming Recovery, S10495 [31JY]

Ford, GM Push Vendors Toward China; `World Price' Frenzy Threatens U.S. Jobs, S10497 [31JY]

Population-Control Politics, H6721 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H8283 [16SE]

———security (see H. Con. Res. 232), H6263 [26JN]

China-U.S. Interparliamentary Group: preliminary meeting funding relative to formation (see S. Res. 282), S16120 [9DE]

Claims: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1465 [27FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: initiate expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (see S. Res. 262), S14177 [6NO]

Families and domestic relations: encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H6264 [26JN]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see S. 1592), S11186 [8SE]

Foreign policy: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 3364), H9811 [21OC]

———encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 219), S11245 [9SE]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see S. 1758), S12888 [20OC] (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

Foreign trade: impact on employment of NAFTA and the entry of the People's Republic of China into the World Trade Organization (see H.R. 851), H704 [13FE]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

Gao Zhan: relief (see H.R. 230), H61 [7JA]

Golden Venture (vessel): relief of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 510), H245 [29JA]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see S.J. Res. 14), S8862 [27JN] (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Human rights: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H2270 [20MR]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H9614 [16OC]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5713 [23JN]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 230), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Res. 477), H12920 [8DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see S. 1336), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 367), H170 [27JA]

———promote human rights, democracy, peace, and security of Korean Peninsula (see S. 1903), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 3573), H12306 [21NO]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S10619 [31JY] (see H. Res. 359), H8082 [9SE]

Wang Bingzhang: disapprove arbitrary detention by People's Republic of China and urge immediate release (see H. Con. Res. 326), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 326), H11514 [18NO]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see S. Res. 184), S8559 [25JN] (see H. Res. 199), H3354 [11AP]

Letters

People's Republic of China compliance with World Trade Organization accession commitments: William Primosch, National Association of Manufacturers, H10069-H10071 [29OC]

Messages

Free Trade Agreement Between the U.S. and Singapore: President Bush, S1808 [30JA], H249 [31JA]

Petitions and memorials

Arizona: national missile defense system, S3875 [18MR]

Remarks in House

Aviation: tribute to China Association for Expedition and the Sino American Aviation Heritage Foundation efforts to recover historic World War II aircraft, E2212 [4NO]

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N., E1799 [16SE], E1867 [23SE], E1899, E1905 [25SE], E2016 [8OC]

———membership in the U.N. (H. Con. Res. 284), E1811 [16SE], E1855 [23SE]

———security, E1541 [21JY]

———U.S. policy, E460 [13MR], E486 [18MR]

Chinese Daily News (publication): anniversary of workers' vote to select Newspaper Guild of the Communications Workers of America to represent them for collective bargaining, E514 [19MR]

Economy: impact of unregulated free trade on division between economic classes, H9795-H9798 [21OC], H10554-H10557 [6NO]

Espionage, E2002 [8OC]

Fong, Fuming: return to U.S., after release from People's Republic of China prison, H9985 [29OC]

Foreign policy: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (H. Res. 414), H10062-H10071 [29OC], E2188 [31OC]

Foreign trade: maritime trade agreement with the U.S., E2326 [19NO]

———normal trade relations status, H10484-H10486 [6NO]

———U.S. deficit, H5647 [19JN], H7251 [22JY]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (H.R. 3228), H9797 [21OC], H10064 [29OC], H10556 [6NO]

Gao Zhan: relief (H.R. 230), H26 [7JA]

Hong Kong: support freedom (H. Res. 277), H5837-H5841 [25JN], E1404 [7JY]

Human rights: population control policies, E1996 [8OC]

———violations, H6685 [14JY], H8935 [25SE], H10485 [6NO], E1943 [1OC], E1960 [2OC], E1992 [7OC]

International relations: impact of military buildup on Republic of China, E546 [21MR], E569 [25MR]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (H. Con. Res. 226), E1325 [23JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: role of People's Republic of China and Japan in dispute over development of nuclear weapons arsenal, H4173 [15MY]

———treatment of refugees by the People's Republic of China and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, H7024 [17JY]

National security: national missile defense system, H64 [8JA], H2151 [20MR]

Nepal: condemn expulsion of Tibetan asylum seekers to the People's Republic of China, H4795 [3JN], E1108 [3JN]

Organization of Chinese Americans: observance of Chinese New Year, E2552 [15DE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E744 [11AP], E1375 [26JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, E1769 [11SE]

———welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (H. Res. 359), H8103-H8107 [10SE]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E429, E433 [12MR], E478 [13MR]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6721, H6722, H6730, H6766-H6772 [15JY], E1505 [18JY], E1613 [25JY]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (H. Res. 199), H5850-H5853 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, S9325 [14JY]

China-U.S. Interparliamentary Group: preliminary meeting funding relative to formation (S. Res. 282), S16213 [9DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: initiate expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (S. Res. 262), S14181 [6NO]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Japan, Republic of China, Republic of Korea, and People's Republic of China, S5503 [30AP]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation, S12486 [14OC]

———require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (S. 1592), S11187 [8SE], S12965 [21OC]

Foreign policy: encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (S. Res. 219), S12095 [26SE]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (S. 1758), S12889 [20OC]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S2732-S2734 [26FE], S3001-S3004, S3007 [3MR], S3053 [4MR], S4059 [20MR], S4887-S4890 [7AP], S10490-S10502 [31JY], S10957, S10958 [2SE]

Hong Kong: status of civil liberties after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S8550 [25JN]

———support freedom (S.J. Res. 14), S8863 [27JN]

Human rights: violations, S2987-S2989 [27FE]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 230), S12475 [3OC]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S9093, S9094 [9JY]

National security: national missile defense system, S3875 [18MR]

Space policy: tribute to successful launch of piloted spacecraft, S12579 [15OC]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (S. Res. 212), S11190 [8SE]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, S3405 [10MR]

U.S.-China Interparliamentary Group: establish, S9193 [10JY]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (S. Res. 184), S8576 [25JN], S10166 [29JY]

Reports

People's Republic of China Intelligence Collection Efforts: FBI, H10486 [6NO], E2002 [8OC]

Reports filed

Call for Immediate Release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush To Continue Working for His Release: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 184), S9959 [25JY]

Call for Release of Businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 230), S12375 [2OC]

Statements

Forced Labor, Organ Harvesting, and Capital Punishment in the People's Republic of China: Laogai Research Foundation, E1960 [2OC]

People's Republic of China's Population Control Policies: Laogai Research Foundation, E1996 [8OC]

Persecution of the Underground Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China: Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1943 [1OC]

Tibetan Uprising Day: Dalai Lama, E429 [12MR]

Tables

Nuclear testing by other countries since the U.S. last tested nuclear weapons, S6679 [20MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 199, call for immediate release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release, H5850 [25JN]

H. Res. 277, support freedom in Hong Kong, H5837 [25JN]

H. Res. 359, welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve Tibetan cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, H8103 [10SE]

H. Res. 414, encourage People's Republic of China fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms, H10062 [29OC]

S. 1336, allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S., S8573 [25JN]

S. 1592, Fair Currency Enforcement Act, S11188 [8SE]

S. Res. 184, call for immediate release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release, S8575 [25JN]

S. Res. 212, welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve Tibetan cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, S10690 [31JY], S11190 [8SE]

S. Res. 219, encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, S11255 [9SE]

S. Res. 219, encourage the People's Republic of China to establish market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, S12095 [26SE]

S. Res. 230, call for release of businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China, S11860 [23SE], S12475 [3OC]

S. Res. 262, Dept. of the Treasury initiation of expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments, S14181 [6NO]

S. Res. 282, China-U.S. Interparliamentary Group preliminary meeting funding relative to formation, S16141, S16213 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 14, support freedom in Hong Kong, S8864 [27JN]

Tributes

Dalai Lama, E429, E433 [12MR]

CHINA, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Cross-Strait Relations—Past, Present, Future: Chien-Jen Chen, E956 [15MY]

International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award: Chen Shui-bian, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

Security, Economic, and Health Concerns: Wang Jinpyng, Republic of China Legislative Yuan, E1340 [24JN]

Articles and editorials

Help Taiwan Fight SARS, S6698 [20MY], E942 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9477 [15OC]

Kuan-Fan Hsieh: relief (see H.R. 232), H61 [7JA]

National security: U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack (see H.R. 1454), H2401 [26MR]

Security (see H. Con. Res. 232), H6263 [26JN]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

Taiwanese Americans: encourage deeper relations and bilateral exchanges with the U.S., recognize contributions of Taiwanese Americans, and support goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week (see H. Res. 228), H3974 [9MY]

Treaties and agreements: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H1954 [18MR]

U.N.: membership (see H. Con. Res. 284), H8283 [16SE]

Voting: express that people should conduct referenda votes free from intimidation or threat of force (see H. Con. Res. 340), H12310 [21NO]

WHO: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H242 [29JA]

———participation (see S. 243), S1736 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Chen Shui-bian: International Human Rights Law Group International Human Rights Award recipient, E2215 [4NO], E2416 [22NO]

———U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10074-H10078 [29OC], E2184, E2189 [31OC]

China, People's Republic of: impact of military buildup on Republic of China, E546 [21MR], E569 [25MR]

Chinese Daily News (publication): anniversary of workers' vote to select Newspaper Guild of the Communications Workers of America to represent them for collective bargaining, E514 [19MR]

Congressional Taiwan Caucus: briefing, E1340 [24JN]

Democracy: efforts, E901 [9MY], E956 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1463 [14JY]

Diseases: outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), E717 [10AP], E973, E985 [15MY], E992 [19MY]

———removal from list of at-risk areas for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), E1466 [14JY], E1541 [21JY]

Idaho State University: tribute to English and Professional Development Program partnership with Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E95 [29JA]

National Day: observance, H9288 [8OC], E1934 [30SE], E1965 [2OC], E1986, E1987, E1993 [7OC], E1996, E2006, E2009, E2010, E2015, E2022, E2023 [8OC], E2029 [10OC], E2033 [14OC], E2037, E2050 [15OC], E2056 [16OC], E2089 [20OC], E2158, E2174 [30OC]

Security, E1541 [21JY]

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: containment, E859 [1MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E744 [11AP], E1375 [26JN]

Treaties and agreements: negotiation of a free trade agreement, E1561 [23JY]

Tribute, E1875 [24SE]

U.N.: membership, E1714 [5SE], E1799, E1811 [16SE], E1855, E1867 [23SE], E1899, E1905 [25SE], E2016 [8OC]

U.S. policy, E460 [13MR], E486 [18MR]

WHO: denial of membership, H2315 [26MR]

———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland, E942 [13MY], E973, E985 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1009 [21MY], E1062 [22MY], E1074 [23MY], E1336 [24JN]

———endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (H.R. 441), H1704-H1706 [11MR], E1059 [22MY]

———participation, H6811 [15JY]

———participation (S. 243), H4092 [14MY], E1059 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

China Airlines: commemoration of purchase of Boeing aircraft, S4273 [21MR]

Democracy: efforts, S9325 [14JY]

Diseases: outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), S6698 [20MY]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Japan, Republic of China, Republic of Korea, and People's Republic of China, S5503 [30AP]

National Day: observance, S12531 [14OC]

U.S. policy, S5645 [1MY]

WHO: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland, S6698 [20MY]

———participation (S. 243), S5689 [1MY]

Reports filed

Republic of China Participation in WHO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 243), S5058 [9AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 302, U.S. visit of Chen Shui-bian, H10074 [29OC]

H.R. 441, endorse and obtain observer status for the Republic of China at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland, H1704 [11MR]

S. 243, Republic of China participation in WHO, S5689 [1MY], H4092 [14MY]

Tributes

Chen Shui-bian, H4374 [21MY], H5047 [9JN], E933 [13MY], E980, E983 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1001, E1002, E1004, E1009, E1042 [21MY], E1058, E1061, E1062 [22MY], E1125, E1128 [4JN], E1188 [10JN], E1463 [14JY]

CHINA AIRLINES

Remarks in Senate

China, Republic of: commemoration of China Airlines purchase of Boeing aircraft, S4273 [21MR]

CHINA ASSOCIATION FOR EXPEDITION

Remarks in House

Aviation: tribute to China Association for Expedition and the Sino American Aviation Heritage Foundation efforts to recover historic World War II aircraft, E2212 [4NO]

CHINA SPRING, TX

Remarks in House

Patterson, Curtis R.: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, E70 [27JA]

CHINA-U.S. INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP

Bills and resolutions

Foreign policy: preliminary meeting funding relative to formation (see S. Res. 282), S16120 [9DE]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign policy: preliminary meeting funding relative to formation (S. Res. 282), S16213 [9DE]

Texts of

S. Res. 282, preliminary meeting funding relative to formation, S16141, S16213 [9DE]

CHINESE AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association: anniversary, E437 [12MR]

———anniversary of Eighth Avenue Senior Center, E2007 [8OC]

Chinese New Year: observance, E120 [31JA]

Gouverneur Healthcare Services (business): tribute, E196 [12FE]

New York, NY: tribute to New York University Downtown Hospital Chinese Community Partnership for Health program's Hong Kong Television Broadcast Limited Benefit Variety Show, E493 [18MR]

Organization of Chinese Americans: observance of Chinese New Year, E2552 [15DE]

CHINESE DAILY NEWS (publication)

Remarks in House

Immigration: anniversary of workers' vote to select Newspaper Guild of the Communications Workers of America to represent them for collective bargaining, E514 [19MR]

CHIRAC, JACQUES (President, France)

Remarks in Senate

France: tribute for measures taken to stop attacks on Jewish sites in France and to stop anti-Semitism in France and Europe, S15051, S15052 [18NO]

CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH PARITY FOR MILITARY RETIREES AND DEPENDENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3476), H11133 [7NO]

CHIROPRACTORS see Health Care Professionals

CHISHOLM, SHIRLEY (a former Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 66), H1465 [27FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 66), E341 [27FE]

CHISHOLM, WILLIE J. (BUDDY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H156 [27JA]

CHITTENDEN, CHERYL

Remarks in House

Advocate of the Year award: recipient, E2341 [20NO]

CHOATE, CHASER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1986 [7OC]

CHOCOLA, CHRIS (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6466 [9JY]

Articles and editorials

World's History Shows That U.S. Position Is Right, Joseph Szalay, South Bend (IN) Tribune, E1392 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H5468 [17JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to honor U.S. farm women (see H. Res. 42), H10131 [29OC]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8954 [29SE]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 1082), H1639 [5MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H10131 [29OC]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H9215 [2OC]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H3355 [11AP]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———provide that no court or judge shall dismiss any part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights as a legal defense in court (see H.R. 3126), H9377 [8OC]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see H.R. 3329), H9614 [16OC]

Crime: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H2402 [26MR]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H4978 [4JN]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4206 [15MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H4978 [4JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H463 [12FE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H5664 [19JN]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H8906 [24SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H1396 [26FE]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7618 [24JY]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H7020 [16JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see H.R. 1260), H7949 [4SE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H12921 [8DE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4131 [14MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H2703 [2AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H268 [31JA]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H7020 [16JY]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (see H.R. 3379), H9981 [28OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H706 [13FE]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H6706 [14JY]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2402 [26MR]

Immigration: simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H9130 [1OC]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H5552 [18JN]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H2312 [25MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5366 [12JN]

Kirk, Russell A.: anniversary of book ``The Conservative Mind—From Burke to Eliot'' (see H. Res. 408), H9812 [21OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H5663 [19JN]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H4738 [22MY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H3305 [10AP]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H6707 [14JY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H392 [11FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H6707 [14JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3453 [29AP]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3637 [1MY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H3355 [11AP]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 204), H3452 [29AP]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9738 [20OC]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (see H. Res. 365), H8175 [10SE] (see H. Res. 369), H8284 [16SE]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H9131 [1OC]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H9131 [1OC]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H9131 [1OC]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H9131 [1OC]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H5714 [23JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H4368 [20MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H706 [13FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H5815 [24JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10340 [4NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H5815 [24JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H392 [11FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1334 [25FE]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H5714 [23JN]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]

———invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 219), H3354 [11AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H6869 [15JY]

States: improve temporary Federal fiscal assistance programs (see H.R. 3415), H10236 [30OC]

Stewart, Tony: tribute (see H. Res. 128), H1641 [5MR]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H6465 [9JY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H319 [5FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H9130 [1OC]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H3301 [10AP]

———clarify exemption from the self-employment tax for termination payments received by former life insurance salesmen (see H.R. 1250), H9214 [2OC]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H5468 [17JN]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H1466 [27FE]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H1517 [4MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H1466 [27FE]

———increase the bonus depreciation (see H.R. 223), H3637 [1MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5814 [24JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H6603 [10JY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3304 [10AP]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H2277 [24MR]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H2823 [3AP] (see H.R. 3119), H9131 [1OC]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9615 [16OC]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H9131 [1OC]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1137), H4528 [21MY]

Veterans: improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H7618 [24JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2311 [25MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 20), H3976 [9MY]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11393 (see H. Res. 411), H11516 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6709 [15JY], H8955 [30SE], H11361 [18NO]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Taylor, Charlotte, E774 [12AP]

Remarks

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9571 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9004, H9006, H9007, H9008 [30SE], H9104 [1OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9513, H9571 [16OC]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H4533 [22MY]

Credit unions: tribute for services provided to military personnel, E1249 [13JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6575 [10JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5507 [18JN]

Elkhart, IN: tribute to Concord High School marching band, E2278 [7NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H397 [12FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5205 [11JN]

———reform purchase card program, H5205 [11JN]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1839 [13MR]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9011, H9012, H9013 [30SE], H9104 [1OC]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H9004, H9006, H9007, H9008, H9011, H9012, H9013 [30SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11637 [19NO]

NIH: prohibit funding for certain grants, H6575 [10JY]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 369), H8243 [16SE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H491 [13FE]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H.J. Res. 19), H348 [11FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5633 [19JN]

South Bend, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, E1898 [25SE]

———tribute to St. Joseph High School boys' and girls' soccer teams, E2274 [7NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3936 [9MY]

———reform Internal Revenue Code (H. Con. Res. 141), H3007 [9AP]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits, H1521 [5MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H6462 [9JY], H7222 [21JY], H8281 [16SE]

Tributes

Geesman, Chris, E1098 [2JN]

Szalay, Joseph, E1391 [27JN]

Taylor, Charlotte, E774 [12AP]

CHOY, HERBERT Y.C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H12748 [8DE]

CHRETIEN, RAYMOND

Letters

Devils Lake, ND, flood control outlet construction project funding, S1393 [23JA]

CHRISTENSEN, DONNA M. (a Delegate from the Virgin Islands)

Announcements

House of Representatives: receipt of Resident Commissioner and Delegate credentials, H2 [7JA]

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Agriculture: issue commemorative postage stamp to honor U.S. farm women (see H. Res. 42), H7788 [25JY]

American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) (organization): tribute to Free Our People March and Rally (see H. Con. Res. 283), H9378 [8OC]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9983 [28OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3637 [1MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H3974 [9MY]

Armed Forces: continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4528 [21MY]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7170 [18JY]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9982 [28OC]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (see H.R. 1906), H3684 [6MY]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H11359 [17NO]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H1334 [25FE]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members if the former spouse left the marriage due to domestic violence or unbearable conditions (see H.R. 2393), H7455 [23JY]

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: expand coverage (see H.R. 2248), H4736 [22MY]

———increase amount of loss or damage coverage, in the aggregate and for single exhibitions (see H.R. 829), H1812 [12MR]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H4877 [3JN]

Bush, President: request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5665 [19JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H2311 [25MR]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H9381 [10OC]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H11360 [17NO]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 6), H6349 [8JY]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: increase number of persons appointed to the military service academies from Guam and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2004), H3760 [7MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H9282 [7OC]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H6271 [7JY]

———establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools and nonprofit community-based educational organizations (see H.R. 2694), H7455 [23JY]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP] (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

Controlled Substances Act: amend relative to placing of certain substances on the schedules of controlled substances (see H.R. 207), H172 [27JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H5409 [16JN]

Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H10457 [5NO]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H11702 [20NO]

Crime: provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H5714 [23JN]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H11360 [17NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see H.R. 2488), H5467 [17JN]

———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see H.R. 2203), H7455 [23JY]

Dept. of Education: make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H5175 [10JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H4205 [15MY]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H6271 [7JY]

———establish Office of Health Care Competition to administer National Practitioner Data Bank and to collect and make public more information on medical malpractice insurance (see H.R. 447), H1334 [25FE]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3761 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2250), H4978 [4JN]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (see H.R. 2422), H5265 [11JN]

———provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H6348 [8JY]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H5366 [12JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H1955 [18MR]

———establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2993), H7838 [3SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow claimants for benefits to pay fees for attorney services during any stage of the claims process (see H.R. 3492), H11358 [17NO]

———allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H9982 [28OC]

———determine the effectiveness of contracting for the use of private memory care facilities for veterans with Alzheimer's disease (see H.R. 2337), H6271 [7JY]

———place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H9131 [1OC]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H6465 [9JY]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

———authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H5662 [19JN]

———combat polio (see H. Res. 20), H3976 [9MY]

———Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H7454 [23JY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H6265 [26JN]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H322 [5FE]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

———raise awareness of alopecia areata (see H. Res. 348), H7785 [25JY]

———require increased activities regarding Diamond-Blackfan anemia (see H.R. 2456), H7787 [25JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H3684 [6MY]

Drugs: encourage major sports organizations to ban use of ephedra and dietary supplements containing ephedrine (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1642 [5MR]

Education: assist local educational agencies in providing financial incentives to attract teachers to rural and high-poverty areas (see H.R. 2811), H7225 [21JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H324 [5FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4978 [4JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 1752), H6465 [9JY]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (see H.R. 1600), H10237 [30OC]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 26), H172 [27JA]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: prohibit federally subsidized discrimination in supplemental educational services (see H.R. 3582), H12321 [25NO]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission: establish (see H.R. 446), H1334 [25FE]

Employment: establish a living wage, and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1040), H2703 [2AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H4528 [21MY]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H8017 [5SE]

Families and domestic relations: improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 2300), H7086 [17JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H6348 [8JY]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H2310 [25MR]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3302 [10AP]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H2822 [3AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (see H.R. 725), H1516 [4MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H2822 [3AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Firearms: improve safety of handguns (see H.R. 1147), H1680 [6MR]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6465 [9JY]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (see H. Res. 386), H12923 [8DE]

Global Family Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 281), H8283 [16SE]

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure (see H.R. 2400), H5173 [10JN]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H1464 [27FE]

———express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10129 [29OC]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: combat viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 39), H462 [12FE]

———constitutional amendment on the right to high quality health care (see H.J. Res. 30), H2271 [20MR]

———encourage private health insurance companies to take a proactive role in promoting healthy lifestyles (see H. Con. Res. 34), H462 [12FE]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and prevent secondary conditions for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 2292), H7618 [24JY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H2474 [27MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 1200), H1744 [11MR] (see H.R. 2402), H5173 [10JN] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2940 [8AP]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H1682 [6MR]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H1394 [26FE]

———treatment of women with bleeding disorders (see H. Con. Res. 314), H10130 [29OC]

Health care facilities: importance of preserving survival of essential urban hospitals (see H. Con. Res. 234), H6263 [26JN]

Health care professionals: promote careers in nursing and diversity in the nursing workforce (see H.R. 920), H11359 [17NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7617 [24JY]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1335 [25FE]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H10458 [5NO]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9215 [2OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [6MY]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see H.R. 151), H1516 [4MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H5929 [25JN]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H5468 [17JN]

———extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H1678 [6MR]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 448), H1334 [25FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H6264 [26JN]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1813 [12MR]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1219), H1955 [18MR]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H1954 [18MR]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

Iraq: require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (see H.R. 1920), H6264 [26JN]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H11392 (see H.R. 2818), H11516 [18NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H706 [13FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1014), H1463 [27FE]

———improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1014), H2704 [2AP]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———require Federal law enforcement agencies to expunge voidable arrest records and provide incentive funds to States that have systems for expunging such records (see H.R. 1009), H1903 [13MR]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H12922 [8DE]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H6349 [8JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H1334 [25FE]

Medicaid: allow States to expand coverage to uninsured, poor adults (see H.R. 1143), H1680 [6MR]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4012 [13MY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H3856 [8MY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H6348 [8JY]

———coverage of drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 194), H463 [12FE]

———coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 2182), H5929 [25JN]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H1463 [27FE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 2498), H5714 [23JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand coverage of paramedic intercept services (see H.R. 2008), H6264 [26JN]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3634 [1MY]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H391 [11FE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———provide access to kidney disease health care, management, and end stage renal disease prevention services (see H.R. 3635), H12309 [21NO]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5367 [12JN]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H7618 [24JY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H274 [4FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H5815 [24JN]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3355 [11AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

———increase participation in international service (see H.R. 3152), H8490 [23SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (see H.R. 3034), H8285 [16SE]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7785 [25JY]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 844), H1467 [27FE]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H170 [27JA]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H6604 [10JY]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE]

———eligibility of Indian tribal organizations for grants to establish veterans cemeteries on trust lands (see H.R. 2983), H11392 (see H.R. 2983), H11516 [18NO]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 306), H9687 [17OC]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H1811 [12MR]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2801), H7788 [25JY]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2823 [3AP]

———authorize demonstration projects to increase the supply of organs donated for human transplant (see H.R. 2856), H7615 [24JY]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3975 [9MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1145), H1680 [6MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 2323), H6349 [8JY]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2473 [27MR]

Public welfare programs: expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

———provide access to tools to stimulate employment (see H.R. 535), H318 [5FE]

———provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3560), H11701 [20NO]

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H3301 [10AP]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Safety: protect children from foods that pose a significant choking hazard (see H.R. 2773), H7085 [17JY]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H1396 [26FE]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4255 [19MY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

———improve access and choice relative to employee health care, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 660), H2704 [2AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H4978 [4JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 2268), H4737 [22MY]

———guarantee the right of individuals to receive certain benefits in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 812), H1335 [25FE]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H268 [31JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H10978 [6NO]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H5468 [17JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1123), H1679 [6MR]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3571 [30AP]

———cover over to a possession of the U.S. whose income tax laws mirror the refundable portions of the child tax credit and earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2186), H4527 [21MY]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H1516 [4MR]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1522), H6348 [8JY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 741), H1516 [4MR]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———restore applicability of estate tax to estates over a certain amount and a maximum rate, and deposit revenues from estate tax into Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 2532), H5929 [25JN]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

U.S. Employee Ownership Bank: establish (see H.R. 2969), H7784 [25JY]

U.S. Health Service: establish (see H.R. 3000), H7948 [4SE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8083 [9SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 19), H1466 [27FE]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9982 [28OC]

Urban areas: development of municipally-owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations into community open spaces or parks (see H.R. 2373), H5044 [5JN]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H9131 [1OC]

———enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H6465 [9JY]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H6349 [8JY]

———increase burial benefits for certain veterans buried in private or State-owned cemeteries (see H.R. 2066), H4369 [20MY]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H7787 [25JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Veterans Day: encourage greater recognition (see H.R. 2216), H5929 [25JN]

———observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4738 [22MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H2704 [2AP]

———study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H8083 [9SE]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H9282 [7OC]

Wildlife: protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H5815 [24JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H170 [27JA]

———recognize effects of obstetric fistulas and urge that programs be initiated to prevent and treat obstetric fistulas (see H. Res. 447), H11391 (see H. Res. 447), H11515 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (see H.R. 3588), H12307 [21NO]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating Castle Nugent Farms as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2663), H6347 [8JY]

Education: expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (see H.R. 789), H700 [13FE]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1595), H2819 [3AP]

Medicaid: remove cap on payments and adjust statutory matching rate for certain territories (see H.R. 675), H390 [11FE]

St. Croix National Heritage Area: feasibility study (see H.R. 1594), H2819 [3AP]

Virgin Islands: create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 3589), H12307 [21NO]

Letters

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: by, H6651 [14JY]

Press releases

Depts. of HUD and Commerce Grants to the Virgin Islands: by, H9165 [2OC]

Remarks

Africa: U.S. policy, H6329 [8JY]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), H4802, H4803 [3JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9373 [8OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9547 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2676 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2715 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), motion to instruct conferees, E731 [10AP]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, E731 [10AP]

Black History Month: observance, H442 [12FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2210 [20MR]

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (organization): anniversary, H6274 [8JY]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 1012), H4029 [14MY]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 6), H6887 [16JY]

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge: revoke a Public Land Order relative to certain erroneously included lands (H.R. 417), H1962 [19MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (H.R. 3588), E2403 [22NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7602 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H5752 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5752 [24JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H9162 [2OC]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6822 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR, and include it as unit of the National Park System (H.R. 733), H2875 [8AP]

———conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (H.R. 519), H1964 [19MR]

———conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 233), H8459 [23SE]

———conduct study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer (H.R. 699), H1963 [19MR]

———conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (S. 111), H8424 [23SE]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), H2873 [8AP]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037 [17JY]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), H4031 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7037 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (H.R. 1108), H3562 [30AP]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6526, H6589 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9162 [2OC]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H1627 [5MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3587, H3613 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7391 [23JY]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, H6822 [15JY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3613 [1MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7976 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7976 [5SE]

Education: expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (H.R. 789), E247 [13FE]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6391 [9JY]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (H.R. 108), H2874 [8AP]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3788 [8MY]

Financial institutions: allow certain premier certified lenders to elect to maintain an alternative loss reserve (H.R. 923), H5725, H5726 [24JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7391 [23JY]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1588 [5MR]

Forest Counties Payments Committee: extend (H.R. 3249), H9846 [28OC]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (H.R. 2059), H8415 [23SE]

Fort Frederica National Monument: land exchange (H.R. 1113), H8414 [23SE]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), H4805 [3JN]

Haiti: U.S. policy, H3562 [30AP]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H6852 [15JY], H7588 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7521 [24JY]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5632 [19JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H2210 [20MR]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), H6352 [9JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1781 [12MR], H1839, H1857 [13MR]

Heath, Alfred O.: Virgin Islanders for Responsible Government (organization) Alexander A. Farrelly Public Service Award recipient, E1206 [11JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9415 [15OC]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), H12119, H12121 [21NO]

Hispanic Americans: health care issues, H1726 [11MR]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5733 [24JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3476 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3476 [30AP]

Insurance: reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (H.R. 1219), H1857 [13MR]

International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas: imposition of sanctions on nations that undermine effectiveness of conservation and management measures for Atlantic highly migratory species (H. Con. Res. 268), H9844 [28OC]

Iraq: cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H9373 [8OC]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 303), H6882 [16JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (H.R. 1209), H8422, H8424 [23SE]

———extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), H9842 [28OC]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H6329 [8JY]

Louisiana Purchase: bicentennial (H. Con. Res. 21), H8412 [23SE]

Marshall Islands: convey a decommissioned NOAA ship to Utrok Atoll (H.R. 2584), H12126 [21NO]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (H.R. 1616), H9847 [28OC]

Medicaid: remove cap on payments and adjust statutory matching rate for certain territories (H.R. 675), E199 [12FE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6109 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H11863 [20NO], H12107, H12285 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5962 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12237 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9180 [2OC]

———treatment of women, H5962 [26JN]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3459), H11863 [20NO]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Area: adjust boundaries (S. 278), H8422 [23SE]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 280), E2362 [20NO]

National Men's Health Week: support (H. Con. Res. 208), H6885 [16JY]

National Minority Health and Health Disparities Month: observance, H2942 [9AP]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6935 [16JY]

———homeland security funding, H2715 [3AP]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 1409), H8417, H8420 [23SE]

Nebraska City, NE: grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (H.R. 255), H4027 [14MY]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (H.R. 1577), H4026 [14MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3104 [10AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H528 [13FE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), H9233 [7OC]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (H.R. 205), H2883 [8AP]

———expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (H.R. 1166), H2504 [31MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1433 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1433 [27FE]

———recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (H. Con. Res. 110), H5118 [10JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5632 [19JN]

———improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (S. 141), H360 [11FE]

———improve small business advocacy (H.R. 1772), H5722, H5723 [24JN]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (H. Res. 362), H8410 [23SE]

St. Croix National Heritage Area: feasibility study (H.R. 1594), E682 [3AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7625 [25JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H7625 [25JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3765 [8MY]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, H9180 [2OC]

Territories: eligibility for supplemental, contingency, and child care block grant programs funding, H528 [13FE]

———increase personal duty exemptions, H1588 [5MR]

———increase waiver requirement for certain local matching requirements for grants (H.R. 1189), E2362 [20NO]

Terrorism: improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks or other major disasters affecting homeland security, H6608 [14JY]

———improve the ability of the U.S. to prepare for and respond to a biological threat or attack, H2676 [2AP]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 135), H12122 [21NO]

Veterans: benefits funding, E2263 [6NO]

Veterans Day: observance, E2263 [6NO]

Virgin Islands: create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands (H.R. 3589), E2426 [23NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1808 [12MR], H2512 [31MR], H2936 [8AP], H6600 [10JY], H7944 [4SE]

Resignations

Committee on Small Business (House), H455 [12FE]

Statements

Eliminate Health Care Disparities Among Minorities: by, H9163-H9165 [2OC]

Tributes

Henry, Ingerborg Cartier, E716 [10AP]

Matory, William E., E1138 [5JN]

Odeen Ishmael, Mohammed A., E2122 [21OC]

CHRISTENSEN, LENNARD

Remarks in House

Texas Tech University: Male Athlete of the Year award recipient, E796 [29AP]

CHRISTENSON, SIG

Articles and editorials

Swirling Mass of Sand, S4542 [31MR]

CHRISTIAN, BRADEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1153 [5JN]

CHRISTIAN, BRETT T.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S13702 [31OC]

CHRISTIAN, LEO D.

Letters

First Congregational Church in Rochester, MA, anniversary, E1858 [23SE]

CHRISTIAN, MICHAEL D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E363 [4MR]

CHRISTIAN, MIKE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14396 [11NO]

CHRISTIAN, RONALD F.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H8953 [29SE]

CHRISTIANSEN, VERONICA

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E371 [5MR]

CHRISTIANSON'S BUSINESS FURNITURE, INC.

Letters

Allow private sector businesses to compete against Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for Federal procurement contracts, S2206 [11FE]

CHRISTODOULOU, KYRIAKI S.

Remarks in House

Pancyprian Association of America: Women's Issues Network honoree, E743 [11AP]

CHRISTOPHER, ELROY

Remarks in House

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

CHRISTOPHERS (organization)

Remarks in House

Edwards, Willis: Christopher Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

CHRISTY, JOHN R.

Letters

Impact on the quality of life in rural, African villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages, E1077 [23MY]

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Goals and ideals: support (see S. Con. Res. 59), S9905 [24JY] (see S. Res. 229), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Con. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Goals and ideals: support (H. Con. Res. 6), H6886-H6888 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Goals and ideals: support (S. Res. 229), S11873 [23SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 6, support goals and ideals, H6886 [16JY]

S. Res. 229, support goals and ideals, S11859, S11873 [23SE]

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1366), S8726 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1366), S8761 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 1366, provisions, S8760 [26JN]

CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE SUPPORT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1036), S5997-S6000 [9MY]

Texts of

S. 1036, provisions, S5998 [9MY]

CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY (publication)

Articles and editorials

White House Takes Opposing Views on Charities, S6599 [19MY]

CHU, MORGAN

Remarks in House

American Jewish Committee: Learned Hand Award recipient, E1010 [21MY]

CHU, RAYMOND

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1821 [17SE]

CHUBB, DAVID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E828 [1MY]

CHUN-MEI HSU-LIANG

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see S. 1869), S14965 [17NO] (see H.R. 1371), H2132 [19MR]

CHURCH, CYNTHIA R.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC.

Letters

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E471, E473 [13MR]

CHURCHES AND SYNAGOGUES

Bills and resolutions

Apalachicola National Forest: convey certain small parcels of land to resolve boundary discrepancies involving the Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church of Wakulla County, FL (see H.R. 3217), H9129 [1OC]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Civil liberties: restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (see H.R. 1547), H2586 [1AP]

Corporations: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (see H. Con. Res. 108), H2270 [20MR]

Education: recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H6263 [26JN]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (see H. Res. 106), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 106), H1394 [26FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

San Antonio, TX: tribute to San Fernando Cathedral (see H. Res. 176), H2822 [3AP]

Securities: permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts (see H.R. 1533), H2585 [1AP]

Taxation: clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H1331 [25FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H134 [8JA]

———treatment of interest on bank loans made to churches and religious organizations (see H.R. 845), H703 [13FE]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H10237 [30OC]

Homilies

Red Mass: Avery Cardinal Dulles, E2207 [4NO]

Inscriptions

Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel: Victor D. Westphal, III, S10138 [29JY]

Letters

First Congregational Church in Rochester, MA, anniversary: Leo D. Christian, E1858 [23SE]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ, Inc., E471, E473 [13MR]

Lists

Lutheran schools in Delaware, H1479 [4MR]

Remarks in House

Ambler, PA: anniversary of Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, E1127 [4JN]

Anniston, AL: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Saks, E1774 [11SE]

Apalachicola National Forest: convey certain small parcels of land to resolve boundary discrepancies involving the Mount Trial Primitive Baptist Church of Wakulla County, FL (H.R. 3217), H11166, H11167 [17NO]

Bayonne, NJ: anniversary of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, E98 [29JA]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E2395 [22NO]

Brentwood, TN: anniversary of Johnson's Chapel United Methodist Church, H9190 [2OC]

Bronx, NY: anniversary of St. David's Church, E1928 [30SE]

Brooklyn, NY: tribute to Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, E419 [11MR]

Bryn Mawr, PA: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E636 [1AP]

Butler, PA: anniversary of Congregation B'Nai Abraham, E1107 [3JN]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

Cardillo, Clement: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E2296 [14NO]

Cedar Grove, NJ: tribute to U.S. veterans of Temple Sholom, E1466 [14JY]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of St. Genevieve's Friendship Club, E808 [30AP]

———anniversary of St. Richard Parish, E1126 [4JN]

———tribute to St. Hyacinth's Church, E2487 [8DE]

Civil liberties: restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech, H8493 [24SE]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (H.R. 1547), E631 [1AP]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of North Presbyterian Church, E1429 [9JY]

———anniversary of St. Boniface Parish, E1365 [26JN]

———anniversary of St. John Nepomucene Parish, E1430 [9JY]

———anniversary of St. Patrick's Church, E205 [13FE]

———anniversary of St. Paul Croatian Church, E1427 [9JY]

———anniversary of St. Wendelin Church, E579 [26MR], E675 [3AP]

———St. Wenceslaus Parish observance of Feast of St. Wenceslaus Day, E2016 [8OC]

Columbia, SC: anniversary of New Covenant Assembly Christian Ministry, H8023 [9SE]

Covington, KY: anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese, E1063 [22MY]

Culver, Jim: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God, Union, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award as Usher of the Year recipient, E1068 [23MY]

DeBenedet, Harry: St. Michael's Church of New Haven, CT, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1776 [11SE]

District of Columbia: anniversary of New Bethel Baptist Church, E50 [8JA]

———anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E2220 [4NO]

Education: recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10297-H10300 [4NO]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1479-H1481 [4MR], E284 [25FE]

Employment: exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, H3770-H3774, H3778-H3789 [8MY], H11559 [19NO], E926, E927 [9MY]

Exeter, PA: anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, E965 [15MY], E1366 [26JN]

Falls Church, VA: anniversary of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, E492 [18MR]

Flint, MI: anniversary of Greater Holy Ministries Church of God in Christ, E1891 [25SE]

———tribute to Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church, E2225 [4NO]

Fortinsky, Robert and Shirley: Temple Israel of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Pillars of the Community (Amudei Tzibor) award recipients, E2191 [31OC]

Gallatin, TN: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E2129 [24OC]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Church, E1854 [23SE]

———anniversary of Tree of Life Missionary Baptist Church, E1699 [5SE]

Glendale, CA: anniversary of Temple Sinai, E844 [1MY]

Great Neck, NY: anniversary of Temple Emanuel of Great Neck, E2116 [21OC]

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

Hayward, CA: anniversary of Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ, E1114 [3JN]

———anniversary of Shiloh Baptist Church, E1166 [5JN]

Hazel Park, MI: anniversary of St. Mary Magdalen parish, E1661 [25JY]

Hollidaysburg, PA: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, H4119 [14MY]

Jacobson, Thomas N.: Rabbi Norman F. Feldheym Award recipient, E1220 [11JN]

Joliet, IL: anniversary of Ridgewood Baptist Church, E406 [7MR]

Kansas City, KS: anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, E2278 [7NO]

———anniversary of Salem Baptist Church, E1834 [17SE]

Kavadas, Demetrios: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Man of the Year award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Keyport, NJ: anniversary of Second Baptist Church, E1768 [11SE]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, E1700 [5SE]

Montebello, CA: anniversary of Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Cathedral, E2199 [31OC]

Mount Vernon, IL: anniversary of Central Christian Church, E1932 [30SE]

New York, NY: anniversary of Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, E100 [29JA]

Oakland, CA: tribute to Paradise Baptist Church, E1675 [3SE]

Olmsted Falls, OH: anniversary of St. Innocent Orthodox Church, E2013 [8OC]

Palisade, CO: anniversary of Palisade Seventh-Day Adventist Church, E2075 [17OC]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Friendship Baptist Church, E1842 [17SE]

———anniversary of Scott United Methodist Church, E1720 [5SE]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of St. Stephen's Catholic Church, E2025 [10OC]

Philadelphia, PA: tribut to Mother Bethel Foundation, E1136 [5JN]

Pueblo, CO: anniversary of First Congregational Church of South Pueblo, E2015 [8OC]

———anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1945 [1OC]

———anniversary of St. Michael's Orthodox Christian Church, E2406 [22NO]

Queens, NY: anniversary of Young Israel of New Hyde Park synagogue, E2489 [8DE]

Riverside, CA: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, E134 [5FE]

Rochester, MA: anniversary of First Congregational Church, E1858 [23SE]

Roseville, MI: designation of Immanuel United Methodist Church as a Michigan Historical Site, E1170 [5JN]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Shiloh Baptist Church, E2507 [8DE]

Saginaw, MI: anniversary of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, E2145 [28OC]

San Antonio, TX: launching of campaign to restore and preserve San Antonio missions, E1943, E1947 [1OC]

———tribute to San Fernando Cathedral (H. Res. 176), E675 [3AP]

San Francisco, CA: anniversary of Archdiocese, E1612 [25JY]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Nativity Parish, E2191 [31OC]

———anniversary of St. Peter's Cathedral Parish, E1881 [24SE]

Securities: permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts (H.R. 1533), H2558 [1AP], H7808 [3SE]

Smithtown, NY: anniversary of Smithtown Christian School, E997 [19MY]

South Bend, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, E1898 [25SE]

Springfield, IL: anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese, E1112 [3JN]

Sugar Notch, PA: anniversary of Holy Family Parish, E1802 [16SE]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of All Saints Episcopal Church, E918 [9MY]

———anniversary of Calvin United Church of Christ, E1789 [16SE]

———anniversary of First Baptist Church, E1791 [16SE]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Korean Central Presbyterian Church, E2231 [5NO]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (H. Res. 427), H11520-H11524 [19NO], E2385 [21NO]

Waynesburg, KY: anniversary of Double Springs Baptist Church, E983 [15MY]

Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America: anniversary, E992 [19MY]

Whitchurch, Janet: Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2316 [19NO]

Willits, CA: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E1267 [16JN]

Remarks in Senate

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Charities: support initiative to expand the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, S4932-S4937, S4943-S4945 [8AP]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Greater Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, S3249 [6MR]

———anniversary of Saints Peter and Paul Church, S11752 [22SE]

———anniversary of St. Hedwig Catholic Church, S9582 [17JY]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to Operation Blessing charity event in support of military families, S7538 [9JN]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Metro Ministry, S15811 [24NO]

Indianapolis, IN: tribute to Light of the World Christian Church, S9045 [8JY]

Southfield, MI: anniversary of St. Thomas Orthodox Church of India, S6849 [21MY]

Reports filed

Permit Church Pension Plans To Be Invested in Collective Trusts: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1533) (H. Rept. 108-248), H7838 [3SE]

Statements

Against a Preventative War in Iraq: Unitarian Universalist Society of Wellesley Hills, E67 [27JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 106, tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education, H1479 [4MR]

H. Res. 300, recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities, H10297 [4NO]

H. Res. 427, tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights, H11520 [19NO]

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, H9697 [20OC]

H.R. 1533, permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts, H7808 [3SE]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

Tributes

Pope John Paul II, S12726 [16OC]

CHURCHILL, WINSTON S.

Agreements

Atlantic Charter, S5816 [7MY]

CICI, SABINO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E577 [26MR]

CIGARETTES see Tobacco Products

CIMARRON, NM

Remarks in House

Philmont Scout Ranch: tribute, H7844 [4SE]

CINCINNATI, OH

Lists

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team coaches and players, E2512 [8DE]

Cincinnati, OH, Elder High School football team schedule and results, E2512 [8DE]

Elder High School football team roster and schedule, E223 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Adams, Sheila J.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E893 [9MY]

Carter, Shannon and Lee: Cincinnati, OH, United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award recipients, E64 [27JA]

Cincinnati Art Museum: dedication of Cincinnati Wing, E924 [9MY]

Cincinnati Tennis Club: anniversary, E1314 [20JN]

Cody, Thomas G.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E896 [9MY]

Elder High School: tribute to football team, H396 [12FE], H12751 [8DE], E223 [13FE], E2511 [8DE]

Kanter, Robert: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E894 [9MY]

LeBlond, Dan and Minor: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1770 [11SE]

McClain, William: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E212 [13FE]

Pettengill, Kathryn: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Robinson, William T., III: Cincinnati Bar Association Themis Award recipient, E813 [30AP]

Rothenberg, Jean: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Scripps, Charles: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E213 [13FE]

Sewell, Phyllis Shapiro: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E230 [13FE]

St. Ursula Academy: tribute to girls' volleyball team, H12106 [21NO]

Upson, Ruth: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S2334 [12FE]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S14024 [5NO]

CINCINNATI BAR ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Robinson, William T., III: Cincinnati Bar Association Themis Award recipient, E813 [30AP]

CINCINNATI (OH) ENQUIRER

Articles and editorials

Halloween Scare—Internet Taxes, S14165 [6NO]

CINCO DE MAYO

Bills and resolutions

Observance (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3762 [7MY]

CINCOTTA, GALE

Remarks in House

National Training and Information Center: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

CIRONE, FRANK

Prayers

Senate, S4733 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4733 [3AP]

CIRRINCIONE, FRANK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1185 [10JN]

CISNEROZ, ANASTACIO A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E673 [3AP]

CISSEL, SCOTT

Articles and editorials

Lucketts Man Honored for Aviation Leadership, E411 [7MR]

CITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

CITIZEN-PATRIOT (publication)

Articles and editorials

Kidnapping of Lawrence Byrd, S13549 [30OC]

Newsletter Dedicated to Truth and the Christian Civilization, S13548 [30OC]

CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE (organization)

Letters

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11797 [23SE]

CITIZEN'S COINAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Appointments

Members, S5843 [7MY]

CITIZENS COINAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 471, 474), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 258), H1351-H1354 [26FE]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (H.R. 258), S5391 [11AP]

Reports filed

American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 258) (H. Rept. 108-20), H1394 [26FE]

Texts of

H.R. 258, American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act, H1351 [26FE]

CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: National Committee for the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

Rhode Island Guard and Reserve: Pro Patria award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to enhanced employee military leave policy, S5722 [5MY]

Statements

Enhanced Employee Military Leave Policy, S5722 [5MY]

CITIZENS HEALTH CARE WORKING GROUP

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 581), S3410 [10MR]

CITIZENS' PROTECTION IN FEDERAL DATABASES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1484), S10140 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1484), S10149 [29JY]

Texts of

S. 1484, provisions, S10150 [29JY]

CITIZENS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Proclamations

Tribute to Irving Fradkin: North Dakota Dollars for Scholars Governing Board, E2254 [6NO]

CITIZENSHIP

Amendments

Armed Forces: expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S5253, S5256 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 789), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 897), S5342 [11AP] (see S. 940), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1714), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 1806), H3353 [11AP] (see H.R. 1953, 1954), H3681 [6MY]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see S. 783), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (see H.R. 1850), H3451 [29AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 2887), H7616 [24JY]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (see H.R. 1799), H3352 [11AP]

Children and youth: modify requirements for a child born abroad and out of wedlock to acquire citizenship based on the citizenship of the child's father (see H.R. 88), H54 [7JA]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H2702 [2AP]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Constitutional amendments: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 42), H2270 [20MR] (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1462 [27FE]

Gao Zhan: relief (see H.R. 230), H61 [7JA]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (see H.R. 2759), H7019 [16JY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H321 [5FE]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2585), H5814 [24JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1901 [13MR]

———give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (see H.R. 3587), H12307 [21NO]

———moratorium (see H.R. 946), H1395 [26FE]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1510), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (see H.R. 3360), H9811 [21OC]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [6MY]

———treatment of spouses and children of Philippine servicemen who served in the U.S. Navy (see H.R. 723), H460 [12FE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend to simplify requirements for U.S. nationals to become citizens (see H.R. 2600), H5928 [25JN]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S3993 [19MR] (see H.R. 1930), H3635 [1MY]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 1333), H1954 [18MR]

Oath of allegiance: codify (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3191), H8949 [25SE]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for thrity-five years eligible for the Office of President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 59), H5266 [11JN]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (see S.J. Res. 15), S9244 [10JY] (see H.J. Res. 67), H7838 [3SE]

Taxation: prevent the continued use of renouncing U.S. citizenship as a device for avoiding U.S. taxes (see S. 260), S1813 [30JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

Terrorism: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (see S. 889), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 609), H321 [5FE] (see H.R. 1801), H3352 [11AP]

Briefs

Promise of National Service—A (Very) Brief History of an Idea: E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Kayla Meltzer Drogosz, Brookings Institution, E1705-E1707 [5SE]

Essays

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants: Elias Reisman, S8119 [18JN]

———Jessica Du, S8119 [18JN]

———Melissa Cheng, S8119 [18JN]

———Miranda Santucci, S8118 [18JN]

———Rachel Adams, S8118 [18JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Gearty, Kathleen M., E691 [7AP]

Lachut, Christina, E877 [6MY]

Mattiace, Jessica, E740 [11AP]

Mehrmann, John, H4850 [3JN], E976 [15MY]

Reynolds, Kacey L., S6849 [21MY], E780 [12AP]

Sianghio, John M., Jr., E823 [1MY]

Taylor, Charlotte, E774 [12AP]

Walker, Logan, E1135 [5JN]

Excerpts

Articles highlighting adversity faced by persons with limited English proficiency: U.S. English, Inc., E465 [13MR]

Letters

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents: Dilia DeGrego, S7281 [4JN]

Lists

Congressional Conference on Civic Education State delegations, S11560 [16SE]

Oaths

Oath of Allegiance to the U.S., S11680 [17SE]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service, H8366-H8369 [17SE], H10317 [4NO], E1859, E1868 [23SE]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1714), H3058 [10AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4899-H4910, H4921 [4JN], E1176 [9JN]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (H.R. 1691), H3057 [10AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (H.R. 1850), E814 [30AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (H.R. 2887), E1599 [25JY]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty, H4904 [4JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (H.R. 1799), E775 [12AP]

Association of Americans Resident Overseas: anniversary, E1292 [18JN]

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services: jurisdiction, H5732 [24JN]

Community service: importance of national service, E1705 [5SE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

Constitution Week: observance, H8287, H8288 [17SE], E1822 [17SE], E1855 [23SE]

Constitutional amendments: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 42), E547 [21MR]

DAR: tribute to Kansas Society Prairie Rose Chapter, E1822 [17SE]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (H.R. 997), E464 [13MR]

Gao Zhan: relief (H.R. 230), H26 [7JA]

Hamburg, NY: tribute to Character First (organization), E2260 [6NO]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (H.R. 2759), E1499 [17JY]

Immigration: give priority in the issuance of immigrant visas to the sons and daughters of Filipino World War II veterans who are or were naturalized U.S. citizens (H.R. 3587), E2413 [22NO]

———moratorium, H2560 [1AP]

———moratorium (H.R. 946), H2466 [27MR]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 832), E842 [1MY]

———provide for the automatic acquisition of citizenship by certain Amerasians (H.R. 3360), E2104 [21OC]

———restore fairness to immigration law (H.R. 47), E32 [8JA]

———restore fairness to immigration laws, H9195 [2OC]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (H.R. 1983), E1076 [23MY]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 1333), sponsorship withdrawal, E542 [20MR]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (H.R. 731), E542 [20MR]

Oath of allegiance: codify (H.R. 3191), H9286 [8OC]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (H.J. Res. 67), E1692 [4SE]

Terrorism: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (H.R. 1801), E772 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Aguirre, Eduardo, Jr.: nomination to be Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Director, S8256 [19JN]

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY], S7280-S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5380-S5383 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (S. 789), S4842 [3AP]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S4953 [8AP], S4999 [9AP], S5256 [10AP]

Carey, Paulette: VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipient, S4324 [24MR]

Congress: enact law to protect oath of allegiance, S11409 [11SE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Constitution Week: observance, S11627-S11629 [17SE]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

FAA: require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (S. 1510), S10632, S10634 [31JY]

———restore fairness to immigration law, S14314 [10NO]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (S. 656), S9189 [10JY]

National security: investigate granting of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to suspected terrorists, S15948 [25NO]

Oath of allegiance: codify (S. 1628), S11680 [17SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (S.J. Res. 15), S9251 [10JY]

Taxation: prevent the continued use of renouncing U.S. citizenship as a device for avoiding U.S. taxes (S. 260), S1821 [30JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

Terrorism: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (S. 889), S5349 [11AP]

Reports filed

Armed Forces Naturalization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1954) (H. Rept. 108-111), H4254 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1954), S7926 [16JN]

Statements

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

Texts of

H.R. 1954, Armed Forces Naturalization Act, H4899-H4901 [4JN]

S. 783, expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the Armed Forces, S5256 [10AP]

S. 789, Citizenship for Servicemembers Act, S4842 [3AP]

S. 889, Terrorist Victim Citizenship Relief Act, S5350 [11AP]

S. 922, Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act, S5381 [11AP]

S. 940, Armed Forces Citizenship Act, S5490 [29AP]

S. 1510, Permanent Partners Immigration Act, S10632-S10634 [31JY]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]

CITIZENSHIP FOR SERVICEMEMBERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 789), S4824 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 789), S4842 [3AP]

Texts of

S. 789, provisions, S4842 [3AP]

CITRUS COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: tribute to the Heart of Florida Girl Scout Troop 378, E198 [12FE]

———tribute to Troop 378, E901 [9MY]

Hernando, FL: tribute to Woodland Terrace of Citrus County nursing home nurses, E893 [9MY]

Industry Appreciation Week: observance, E1799 [16SE]

Key Training Center: tribute, E1535 [18JY]

Korean War: commemoration, E1663 [25JY]

Korean War Veterans: tribute to chapter 192 dedication of Korean War memorial, E1686 [4SE]

CITY MISSION (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1411 [8JY]

CITY YEAR, INC.

Remarks in House

Warden, Gail L.: City Year, Inc., Lifetime of Idealism award recipient, E1309 [20JN]

CITY YEAR NEW HAMPSHIRE (organization)

Remarks in House

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

CIVIC WORKS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1686 [4SE]

CIVIL AIR PATROL

Bills and resolutions

Volunteer workers: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 732), H460 [12FE]

CIVIL ENGINEERING (publication)

Articles and editorials

Road to Reuse, S7238-S7242 [3JN]

CIVIL LIBERTIES related term(s) Civil Rights

Addresses

Civil Liberties in Wartime: Geoffrey R. Stone, S13904-S13906 [4NO]

National Endowment for Democracy Anniversary: President Bush, E2275-E2277 [7NO]

Agenda

Strategic Planning Workshop: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2542 [8DE]

Amendments

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7695, S7736, S7737 [11JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5679, S5689, S5690 [1MY]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4910, S4914 [7AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4837 [3JN]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394, S12404 [2OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3075, S3102 [4MR]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (S. Con. Res. 13), S3336 [6MR]

Analyses

Communications Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2542 [8DE]

PATRIOT Oversight Restoration Act (S. 1695), S12284 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

Afghan Woman Soldier on Bay Area Visit To Raise Support for Freedoms Not Yet Realized, H11532 [19NO]

After the Airstrikes, Just Silence; No Compensation, Little Aid for Afghan Victims of U.S. Raids, S5849 [7MY]

Attack on Burmese Activist Seen as Work of Military, S7691 [11JN]

Burma's Junta ``Disappears'' the Country's Leading Democrat, S7693 [11JN]

Courting Foreign Ideas, E1501 [17JY]

Cuban Dissidents Get Prison Terms as Long as 27 Years, H2893 [8AP]

Demon for Our Times, E1864 [23SE]

Faulty Rethinking of the 2nd Amendment, S2342 [12FE]

Fix This Loophole, S3635 [12MR]

Flag Amendment Should Die, H4831 [3JN]

Freeze Myanmar Assets, S7692 [11JN]

Gujarat Christians Allege Survey of Families, E500 [18MR]

Guns and Justice, S2343 [12FE]

How One Man Took a Stand and Changed Federal Policy Toward the Sikh Community, E172 [7FE]

In Indian Election, Hate Is Part of Platform, E45 [8JA]

Justice for Jews From Arab Nations, E1682 [4SE]

King's Appeal, E2285 [7NO]

Let Freedom Ring, S3637 [12MR]

Low-Caste Hindus Eye New Religions, E42 [8JA]

New Airport Profiling, S5933 [8MY]

Ominous Reversal on Gun Rights, S2343 [12FE]

Participants Worked Out Several Key Resolutions, H9794 [21OC]

Powerful New Revolver Is Drawing Fire Already, S2915 [27FE]

Real Desecration—``Flag Protection Amendment'' Assails American Values, H4831 [3JN]

Set Aside Religion in Public Debate, E1903 [25SE]

Squeeze the Junta, S7692 [11JN]

Too Many Secrets, S3635 [12MR]

U.S. Can't Just Throw Away the Key, E810 [30AP]

U.S. Missionary Attacked, E171 [7FE]

U.S. Releases 20 Detainees, Transfers 20 More to Cuba, S16009 [25NO]

We Call for Dialogue, Not Hate, E2504 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 1545), H2586 [1AP]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

———provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9377 [8OC]

———support efforts to establish a moderate and tolerant political system that is protective of the rights and dignity of all communities (see H. Con. Res. 207), H4977 [4JN]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

Armed Forces: provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S6977 [22MY]

———provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 2676), H6463 [9JY]

Bulgaria: commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1516 [4MR]

Burma: encourage international intervention to prevent human rights violations against ethnic minorities (see H. Res. 84), H705 [13FE]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see S. 1215), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S288 [14JA] (see H. Con. Res. 32), H391 [11FE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H2270 [20MR]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H9614 [16OC]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 841), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1695), H3051 [9AP]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H7948 [4SE]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H7782 [25JY]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H9812 [21OC]

———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H705 [13FE]

Constitutional amendments: recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

Courts: amend laws relative to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosures of discovery information in civil actions (see S. 817), S4957 [8AP]

———confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 538), H318 [5FE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1297), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (see H.R. 1546), H2586 [1AP]

Crime: clarify the criminal intent required to be established to prove a criminal violation for wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 2003), H3760 [7MY]

———enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (see S. 805), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 3381), H9981 [28OC]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 858), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1731), H3301 [10AP]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (see S. 153), S288 [14JA]

———improve access of victims to information concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3097), H8283 [16SE]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (see S. 1533), S10618 [31JY] (see S. 1581), S11032 [3SE]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (see S. 1749), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3296), H9477 [15OC]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see S. Res. 97), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

———require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (see S. 1966), S15975 [25NO]

Dept. of Defense: prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 188), S1069 [16JA]

———provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (see S. 364), S2340 [12FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H4737 [22MY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1285), H1901 [13MR]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Education: afford students and parents with private civil remedies for the violation of their privacy rights (see H.R. 1848), H3451 [29AP]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2870), H7616 [24JY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H2585 [1AP]

———extend limitations on certain provisions of State law (see S. 660), S3993 [19MR]

———provide for disclosure of credit-scoring information by creditors and consumer reporting agencies (see S. 1370), S9049 [8JY]

———provide for disclosures of credit-based insurance scoring information by insurers and credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 1473), H2470 [27MR]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (see S. 1633), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3233), H9213 [2OC]

———protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (see H.R. 818), H702 [13FE]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (see S. 1458), S9959 [25JY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H322 [5FE] (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 153), H57 (see H.R. 193), H58 [7JA] (see H.R. 3125), H8381 [17SE] (see H. Con. Res. 179), H4130 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 251), H7454 [23JY]

Flag—U.S.: congressional authority to prohibit desecration (see H. Con. Res. 51), H705 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 4, 8), H60 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H4786 [2JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things and libraries from requests for records for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see S. 1158), S7135 [23MY]

———exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1680 [6MR]

———limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S10617 [31JY]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H7785 [25JY]

———provide authority to prevent human rights violations by controlling certain exports (see H.R. 3541), H11700 [20NO]

Freedom of Information Act: reinstate requirement that firearms dealers comply by providing information about firearms purchasers (see H.R. 2275), H4737 [22MY]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S10906 [1AU]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H8949 [25SE]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H217 [28JA]

———disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (see S. Res. 242), S12448 [3OC]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive telephone sales calls (see H.R. 526), H274 [4FE]

———expand calling time restrictions on telemarketing telephone calls (see S. 335), S2119 [10FE]

———issue new rules preventing telemarketing firms from calling during certain hours (see H.R. 1330), H1953 [18MR]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (see S. 692), S4325 [24MR]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1652, 1654), S11913 [24SE] (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE] (see H.R. 3161), H8904 [24SE]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

Georgia, Republic of: pledge support for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms (see H. Res. 483), H12920 [8DE]

Government regulations: require agencies to take into consideration the impact of newly promulgated rules on the privacy of individuals (see H.R. 338), H169 [27JA]

Haiti: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 471), H12310 [21NO]

Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (see S. 609), S3620 [12MR]

Housing: constitutional amendment relative to the right to a home (see H.J. Res. 47), H3052 [9AP]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Information services: require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 1484), S10140 [29JY] (see S. 1544), S10618 [31JY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY] (see H.R. 3636), H12309 [21NO]

Intelligence services: strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see S. 1552), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3352), H9810 [21OC]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR] (see H. Res. 140), H1812 [12MR]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H4738 [22MY]

———commend women for participation in Iraqi government and civil society, encourage inclusion of women in political and economic life of Iraq, and advocate protection of women's human rights in the Iraqi Constitution (see H. Con. Res. 342), H12310 [21NO]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 230), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Res. 477), H12920 [8DE]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 86), S15976 [25NO] (see H. Con. Res. 329), H11651 [19NO]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 11), H60 [7JA] (see H. Res. 28), H171 [27JA]

———support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (see S. Res. 144), S6507 [15MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1765), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9614 [16OC]

Law enforcement: limit authority to delay notice of search warrants (see S. 1701), S12376 [2OC]

———provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 86), H54 [7JA]

Law enforcement officers: permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see S. 769), S4702 [2AP] (see S. 1665), S12056 [26SE] (see S. 1743), S12737 [16OC]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1745 [11MR]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2457 [13FE] (see H. Con. Res. 49), H705 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR] (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (see H.J. Res. 26), H1465 [27FE]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (see S. 1517), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 1493), H2471 [27MR]

Privacy: establish a national uniform privacy standard for financial institutions (see H.R. 1766), H3351 [11AP]

———prohibit collection, by interactive video-related service providers, of personally identifiable information regarding the viewing choices of subscribers to such services (see H.R. 3631), H12309 [21NO]

———prohibit the establishment of any uniform national health care identifying number or health information database (see H.R. 1699), H3052 [9AP]

———protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H59 [7JA]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 70), H54 [7JA] (see H.R. 1931), H3635 [1MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 69), H54 [7JA]

———require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (see S. 745), S4557 [31MR]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information, to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (see S. 1350), S8725 [26JN]

———restore certain standards to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 1709), H3300 [10AP]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2310 [25MR]

Religion: accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S5342 [11AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (see S.J. Res. 7), S3028 [3MR] (see H.J. Res. 39), H1902 [13MR]

———defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see S. Con. Res. 32), S4703 [2AP] (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (see H.R. 1547), H2586 [1AP]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see S. 591), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1202), H1745 [11MR]

Smith, Margaret Chase: anniversary of ``Declaration of Conscience'' speech in which she defended American rights to free speech and dissent (see H. Res. 246), H4528 [21MY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see S. 228), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 637), H322 [5FE]

Sports: prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (see H.R. 1363), H2131 [19MR]

Taxation: disclose to State and local law enforcement agencies individuals using Social Security numbers of others to claim tax benefits (see H.R. 2774), H7085 [17JY]

———provide fairness in tax collection procedures, improve administrative efficiency and confidentiality, and reform penalty and interest provisions (see S. 882), S5174 [10AP]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1963, 1973), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3558), H11701 [20NO]

———require customer consent to the provision of wireless call location information (see H.R. 71), H54 [7JA]

———require vendors of multichannel services to protect the privacy of their customers (see H.R. 3511), H11391 (see H.R. 3511), H11514 [18NO]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (see H.R. 1066), H1515 [4MR]

Terrorism: authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 1290), H1901 [13MR]

———ensure that recently enacted terrorism legislation doesn't undermine civil liberties (see H.R. 3171), H8905 [24SE]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 302), H6263 [26JN]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 24), H244 [29JA] (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (see H.R. 1365), H2131 [19MR]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S12376 [2OC]

———strengthen oversight provisions (see S. 1695), S12277 [1OC]

Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (see H.J. Res. 64), H6464 [9JY]

———promote freedom of information (see H.R. 1019), H1463 [27FE]

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H1515 [4MR]

———provide fairness in voter participation (see H.R. 2935), H7783 [25JY]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H1516 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H700 [13FE]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see S. Res. 118), S5174 [10AP] (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Court documents

District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma ruling in U.S. Security, et al., v. FTC relative to ``do-not-call'' registry implementation, S11891 [24SE]

Declarations

Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom, E2127 [24OC]

Descriptions

Tax Administration Good Government Act (S. 882), S5228-S5232 [10AP]

Essays

Emancipation Proclamation: Several Casey Park Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

———Several Owasco Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

What Makes America Great: Alexander Edelen, E1075 [23MY]

———Colleen Wesley, E1075 [23MY]

———Steven Sikes, E1075 [23MY]

Letters

Anti-Semitic violence in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe region: Representative Christopher H. Smith and Gert Weisskirchen, E238 [13FE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Richard L. Armitage, Dept. of State, S7692 [11JN]

Election of Libya as chairman of U.N. Human Rights Commission: Senators Smith and Schumer, S1462 [23JA]

Implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources: Senators Grassley and Wyden, S1446 [23JA]

Kashmir self-determination: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E577 [26MR]

Release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burma's military junta: Sam Rainsy, S7975 [17JN]

Repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements on Russia relative to free emigration: Leonid Nevzlin, Russian Jewish Congress, S3722 [13MR]

Restoration of Freedom of Information Act: several media organizations, S3637 [12MR]

Vaisakhi Day observance: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, Council of Khalistan, E1495 [17JY]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7690 [11JN]

Examples of persecution of minorities in India, E1497 [17JY]

Organizations supporting Loretta Sanchez amendment to H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, on performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4501 [21MY]

Political prisioners in Cuba, H2888 [8AP]

Messages

Continued Deployment of U.S. Forces to Kosovo: President Bush, S6248 [14MY]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Kosovo: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H269 [4FE]

Petitions

District of Columbia voting representation in Congress: several District of Columbia residents, E1825-E1827 [17SE]

Petitions and memorials

Chicago, IL, City Council: repeal sections of Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act that violate constitutional rights and civil liberties, E2066 [16OC]

Poems

``America the Great,'' Mallory Braud, E1075 [23MY]

``Now I Sit Me Down in School'', H8012 [5SE]

``Our New School Prayer'', H11129 [7NO], E2265 [6NO]

Press releases

Annual Convention on Khalistan Very Successful—Plans To Strengthen Office Formulated: International Sikh Organization, E2097 [20OC]

Deceitful Indian Government Moves Independence Day Celebration To Avoid Sikh Demonstrators—Are Victims of Indian Repression Celebrating? International Sikh Organization, E1740 [9SE]

Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar's Life Must Be Spared: Council of Khalistan, E474 [13MR], E501 [18MR]

Sikhs Observe Khalistan Martyrs Day, E1522 [18JY]

Proclamations

Emancipation Proclamation: Abraham Lincoln, H1340 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H7797 [3SE], H8942-H8944 [25SE], H9147-H9149, H9154 [2OC], H9365-H9368 [8OC], H9801-H9806 [21OC], E73 [27JA]

———prohibit Federal officials from paying any Federal funds to any individual or entity that performs partial-birth abortions (H.R. 1545), E632 [1AP]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (H.R. 579), E151 [6FE]

———tactics used by pro-life legislators, E1099 [2JN]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (H. Res. 393), H9286 [8OC], H11529-H11533 [19NO], E2014 [8OC], E2385 [21NO]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women, H3603 [1MY], H4378 [21MY]

Armed Forces: discharge of linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation, E947 [14MY]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4498-H4503 [21MY], H4592 [22MY], E955 [15MY]

Armenia: independence anniversary, E1817 [17SE], E1845 [18SE]

———religious freedom, E1655 [25JY]

Bankruptcy: nondischargeability of debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic protests, E534 [20MR]

Belgium: tribute to Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom, E2127 [24OC]

Bhullar, Devinder Pal Singh: pending execution in India, E474 [13MR], E501 [18MR]

Bulgaria: commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (H. Con. Res. 77), H1706-H1709 [11MR], E458 [13MR]

Burma: encourage international intervention to prevent human rights violations against ethnic minorities (H. Res. 84), H397 [12FE]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6670-H6676 [14JY], E1153 [5JN], E1483 [15JY], E1539 [18JY], E2244 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

Castillo, Juan M.: Orange County, CA, Human Relations Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E875 [6MY]

Center for Reproductive Rights: release of documents on abortion legalization strategies, E2534 [8DE]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, E1943 [1OC]

———normal trade relations status, H10484-H10486 [6NO]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington, E1581 [24JY]

———anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), H8234-H8239 [16SE], E1816, E1822 [17SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1688), H2944 [9AP], E722 [10AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1695), E722 [10AP]

Constitution Week: observance, H8287, H8288 [17SE], E1822 [17SE], E1855 [23SE]

Constitutional amendments: recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (H.J. Res. 40), E504 [18MR]

Correctional institutions: treatment of headwear of Sikh individuals relative to security searches, E172 [7FE]

Courts: provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (H.R. 1546), E632 [1AP]

Crime: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (H.R. 3381), E2152 [28OC]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H11858-H11861 [20NO], E1583 [24JY], E1862 [23SE], E1919 [30SE], E2001 [8OC], E2055 [16OC], E2114 [21OC], E2160 [30OC], E2220 [4NO], E2310 [17NO], E2418 [22NO]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5269, H5270 [12JN], H7023 [17JY]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (H. Con. Res. 125), E745 [11AP]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2887-H2895 [8AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H3552 [30AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (H. Res. 208), H3411 [29AP]

———condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

———political reform, E1855 [23SE]

———support Varela Project proposed referendum on political reform, H370 [11FE]

Cyprus: independence anniversary, H9104 [1OC], E1938, E1941, E1944, E1946, E1948 [1OC]

———membership in European Union, E470 [13MR], E790 [29AP], E1597, E1603, E1631 [25JY], E1946 [1OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit use of funds for political purposes, personal surveillance, or any other purpose not related to homeland security, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

Dept. of State: regulation of foreign consular-issued identification cards, H6815-H6818 [15JY], H7313, H7314 [22JY], E1545 [21JY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans, H9743 [21OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9223-H9228 [7OC], H9285 [8OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress, E1825 [17SE]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (H.R. 1285), H1879 [13MR], E466 [13MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, E165 [6FE]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 36), H1338-H1341 [26FE], E304, E330 [27FE], E414 [10MR]

Employment: protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (H.R. 2870), E1598 [25JY]

Ethiopia: prohibit international investment organizations and development banks from supporting projects until claims of confiscated private property by the Ethiopian Government are resolved, H11554 [19NO]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports, H8123 [10SE]

———identity theft national uniform standards, H8126, H8127 [10SE]

FBI: definition of ``financial institution'' relative to authority to subpoena financial records in terrorism or espionage investigations, H11674, H11676 [20NO], E2399 [22NO], E2423, E2428 [23NO], E2491 [8DE]

FEMA: executive order giving authority to impose martial law, H1724 [11MR]

Financial institutions: protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (H.R. 818), E268 [13FE]

Firearms: protect right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 153), E57 [8JA]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 3125), E1815 [17SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4796, H4817-H4843 [3JN], H4954 [4JN], E13 [8JA], E1131, E1133 [4JN], E1155 [5JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (H. Res. 255), H4811-H4817 [3JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 8), E5 [8JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations, H7266, H7267, H7271, H7272 [22JY], H7432, H7433 [23JY]

———exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (H.R. 1157), E441 [12MR]

Foreign policy: promote the participation of women in international peace efforts relative to Africa and the Middle East, H7429, H7430, H7431 [23JY]

———provide authority to prevent human rights violations by controlling certain exports (H.R. 3541), E2461 [25NO]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9793 [21OC]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), H407-H413, H416 [12FE], E243, E246 [13FE], E344 [3MR]

———collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), unanimous-consent agreement, H350 [11FE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), H8898 [24SE], H8916-H8922 [25SE], E2128 [24OC]

Georgia, Republic of: pledge support for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms (H. Res. 483), E2509 [8DE]

Gongadze, Heorhiy: anniversary of murder of journalist in Ukraine, E1801 [16SE]

Government: distinction between a democracy and a true republic relative to their effect on personal liberties, social policies, and international relations, H232-H239 [29JA]

———require all agencies requesting private credit information in the course of terrorism investigations to abide by certain privacy protections, H8160 [10SE]

Hawash, Maher (Mike): detention relative to status as material witness in war on terrorism, H2866 [8AP]

Illinois: tribute to State Assembly for actions taken on the equal rights amendment to the Constitution, E1162 [5JN]

Immigration: indefinite detention of individuals seeking asylum, E810 [30AP]

———treatment of Haitian refugees, H3559 [30AP]

India: anniversary of attack on the Golden Temple, E1522 [18JY]

———anniversary of massacres in Gujarat, India, H1519 [5MR]

———civil liberties violations of religious minorities, H1519 [5MR], E42, E45 [8JA], E171 [7FE], E500 [18MR], E577 [26MR], E1739 [9SE]

———civil liberties violations of Sikhs, E1494 [17JY]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Kashmir, H2301 [25MR], H8891 [24SE]

———independence anniversary, H7335 [23JY], E1739 [9SE]

———observance of Republic Day, H231 [29JA], E96, E106, E111 [29JA]

———self-determination for Nagaland, E1497 [17JY]

———Sikh observance of Vaisakhi Day, E1494 [17JY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 1910), E2180, E2200 [31OC]

International Sikh Organization: convention, E2079 [17OC], E2097 [20OC]

Iraq: commend women for participation in Iraqi government and civil society, encourage inclusion of women in political and economic life of Iraq, and advocate protection of women's human rights in the Iraqi Constitution (H. Con. Res. 342), E2415 [22NO]

———tribute to the Women's Social and Cultural Society of Mosul, E2303 [17NO]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3685 [7MY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1625 [25JY]

Jewish Council for Public Affairs: resolution on combating terrorism and protecting civil liberties, E314 [27FE]

Kazakhstan: political reform, E2504 [8DE]

Law enforcement: repeal authority to delay notification of the execution of a search warrant, H7290-H7293 [22JY]

Lawyers Committee for Human Rights: release of report on escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in Europe, E364 [4MR]

Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force: tribute, E677 [3AP]

Liberia: independence anniversary, E1652 [25JY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E244 [13FE]

Nagorno-Karabakh: democracy efforts, E276 [25FE], E315 [27FE], E345 [3MR], E1881 [24SE]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H3619 [1MY]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 86), H2942 [9AP]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary, E2275 [7NO]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 274), H9244, H9245 [7OC], E2007 [8OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, H6732 [15JY]

———encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (H. Con. Res. 49), H5841-H5847 [25JN], E237 [13FE], E1922 [30SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1877 [13MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1976-H1981 [19MR], E541 [20MR], E573 [25MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (H.J. Res. 26), E328 [27FE]

———prohibit funds to enforce circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H7277 [22JY]

———Supreme Court decision to hear case on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H9741 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], H11125-H11130 [7NO]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E850 [1MY]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (H.R. 1493), E597 [27MR]

Privacy: prohibit the establishment of any uniform national health care identifying number or health information database, E712 [9AP]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (H.R. 220), E5 [8JA]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (H.R. 1931), E844 [1MY]

———restore certain standards to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information (H.R. 1709), E741 [11AP]

Puerto Rico: political reform, H1725 [11MR]

Que, Nguyen Dan: arrest by the Vietnamese Government, E540 [20MR]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments, H8009-H8013 [5SE]

———defend the Ten Commandments (H.R. 2045), H7952 [5SE]

———order of Federal judge to cover the plaque of the Ten Commandments in the Chester County, PA, courthouse, H3055 [10AP]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech, H8493 [24SE]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (H.R. 1547), E631 [1AP]

Russia: treatment of internally displaced persons, E1591 [25JY]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (H.R. 1202), E434 [12MR]

Selective Service System: reinstating the military draft or implementing any other form of compulsory military service, E2419 [22NO]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (H.R. 2971), E1637 [25JY], E1710 [5SE]

Sports: prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (H.R. 1363), E529 [20MR]

Sudan: political reform, E1565 [23JY]

Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

———decision on Texas sodomy law, E1501 [17JY]

Taxation: disclose to State and local law enforcement agencies individuals using Social Security numbers of others to claim tax benefits (H.R. 2774), E1506 [18JY]

Telecommunications: provide additional protections to subscribers to wireless communication services relative to transmission of unsolicited commercial messages, H12860 [8DE]

———require vendors of multichannel services to protect the privacy of their customers (H.R. 3511), E2325 [19NO]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (H.R. 1066), H1490 [4MR]

Terrorism: authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (H.R. 1290), E453 [13MR]

———impact on civil liberties of implementing new law enforcement and surveillance laws directed toward combating terrorism, H3644 [6MY], H7335 [23JY]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E429, E433 [12MR], E478 [13MR]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary, E1623 [25JY]

Tun Than, Salai: release from detention in Burma, H3861 [9MY]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E537, E539, E543 [20MR], E549 [21MR]

Turkey: political reform, E2185 [31OC]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (H. Con. Res. 27), H333, H334-H339 [11FE], E266 [13FE]

U.S. Commission on an Open Society With Security: establish (H.R. 1365), E522 [19MR]

Uganda: political reform, H3031 [9AP]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: actions by Hawaii State legislature encouraging repeal of certain provisions, H3834 [8MY]

———repeal sections that violate constitutional rights and civil liberties, E2066 [16OC]

Uzbekistan: human rights violations, E1337 [24JN]

War: support citizens' right to assemble and protest against war, H2135 [20MR], H3659 [6MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 37), E443 [12MR]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (H. Res. 38), E1162 [5JN]

———support women's rights issues, H5460-H5465 [17JN]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (H.R. 779), E257 [13FE]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (H. Res. 56), H1383-H1388 [26FE], E335 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S1363 [22JA], S3581-S3600 [12MR], S11454-S11460 [15SE], S11551-S11557 [16SE], S11589-S11605, S11614-S11620 [17SE]

Afghanistan: support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, S6657 [20MY]

———U.S. humanitarian assistance to civilian bombing victims, S5849 [7MY]

Armed Forces: performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6827-S6831 [21MY], S6903-S6912 [22MY]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (S. 1104), S7065 [22MY], S7173 [23MY]

Belarus: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5332 [11AP]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), S9440-S9448 [16JY]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7390-S7394 [4JN], S7600, S7601 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), unanimous-consent request, S7561, S7562 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7558 [9JN], S7562, S7563 [10JN], S7690-S7702 [11JN], S7823 [12JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent agreement, S7690 [11JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent request, S7648 [10JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5689 [1MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 76), S38 [7JA]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 841), S5073 [9AP]

Constitution Week: observance, S11627-S11629 [17SE]

Courts: amend laws relative to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosures of discovery information in civil actions (S. 817), S4963 [8AP]

———history of District of Columbia Circuit Court decisions, S2279-S2281 [12FE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (S. 1297), S8242 [19JN]

Crime: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (S. 805), S4902-S4908 [7AP]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (S. 153), S293 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1533), S10661-S10665 [31JY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1581), S11034-S11036 [3SE]

———provide for access to business records by consumers who are victims of identity theft, S13876, S13882 [4NO]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (S. 1749), S12746 [16OC]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4817 [3AP], S5317 [11AP]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4914 [7AP], S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———proposed referendum on political reform, S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———repatriation of Cubans interdicted on the high seas, S10034 [28JY]

———require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (S. 1966), S16008 [25NO]

Cyprus: membership in European Union, S5474 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: limit Total Information Awareness Program funding to foreign terrorism purposes, S1134 [17JA]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S319 [15JA], S1414-S1416, S1446 [23JA], S2432 [13FE]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 188), S1079 [16JA]

———require congressional accountability for the Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S6061 [13MY]

———require report on individuals being detained by the U.S. as enemy combatants, S9451-S9456 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (S. 364), S2341 [12FE]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (S. Res. 133), S5788 [6MY], S7069, S7070 [22MY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (S. 617), S3734 [13MR]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 1414), S9425 [15JY]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 15), S5691 [1MY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 1705), S12382, S12383 [2OC]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (S. 1633), S11724 [18SE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 4), S1083-S1085 [16JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (S. 1507), S10621-S10623 [31JY], S12990-S12992 [22OC]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), S2500 [13FE], S11890 [24SE]

———disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (S. Res. 242), S12472 [3OC]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (S. 692), S4326 [24MR]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), S11957-S11967 [25SE], S12101 [26SE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (S. 1652), S11890, S11900, S11903 [24SE]

Gongadze, Heorhiy: anniversary of murder of journalist in Ukraine, S11634 [17SE]

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: compliance with health information privacy regulations, S5721 [5MY]

History: restriction during wartime, S13904 [4NO]

Homeland Security Act: amend provisions on voluntarily furnished critical infrastructure information to restore public disclosure, government regulation, and whistleblowing protections (S. 609), S3631-S3639 [12MR]

Hong Kong: status of civil liberties after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S8550 [25JN]

Human rights: use of torture to obtain information from suspected terrorists, S3715 [13MR]

Information services: require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 1484), S10149 [29JY]

———require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 1544), S10672 [31JY]

———require reports to Congress on data-mining programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S13885, S13886 [4NO]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S7121 [23MY], S12403-S12417 [2OC], S12493-S12508 [14OC]

Intelligence services: strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (S. 1552), S12991 [22OC]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (S. Res. 251), S13183 [23OC]

Iraq: development and implementation of programs for women, S12986 [22OC]

———support basic human rights of, and participation in leadership by women relative to governance, reconstruction and development, S6657 [20MY], S9211 [10JY]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 230), S12475 [3OC]

Kosovo: support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (S. Res. 144), S6515-S6518 [15MY]

Law enforcement: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

———limit authority to delay notice of search warrants (S. 1701), S12377 [2OC]

Law enforcement officers: permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 1743), S14969, S14970 [17NO]

———permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 769), S4707 [2AP]

National Cybersecurity Day: observance, S13374 [28OC]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5818-S5824 [7MY], S5882 [8MY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (S. Con. Res. 7), S2498 [13FE], S7068, S7069 [22MY]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3046-S3049, S3054, S3074-S3076 [4MR], S3499 [11MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), unanimous-consent agreement, S3068 [4MR]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (S. 1517), S10639 [31JY]

Privacy: require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (S. 745), S4559-S4561 [31MR]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information, to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (S. 1350), S8738 [26JN]

Religion: accommodations in the workplace (S. 893), S5352, S5353 [11AP]

———constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (S.J. Res. 7), S3035 [3MR]

Russia: political reform, S13373 [28OC], S13866 [4NO]

———repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements relative to free emigration, S3721 [13MR]

Smith & Wesson (business): unveiling of largest, most powerful, commercially-produced handgun, S2915 [27FE]

Social Security: limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 228), S1680, S1686 [28JA], S1689 [29JA]

Taxation: provide fairness in tax collection procedures, improve administrative efficiency and confidentiality, and reform penalty and interest provisions (S. 882), S5210 [10AP]

Telecommunications: national objectives priority assignments, S320 [15JA]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (S. 1963), S16004-S16006 [25NO]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, S3405 [10MR]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S4159, S4160 [20MR], S4556 [31MR]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman, S1461 [23JA]

———election of Libya as chairman (S. Con. Res. 13), S3200, S3201 [5MR], S3338 [6MR]

Ukraine: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5475 [29AP]

———political reform relative to business climate, S15278 [20NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (S. 1709), S12384-S12387 [2OC], S12990-S12992 [22OC]

———repeal sections that violate constitutional rights and civil liberties, S12990-S12992 [22OC]

———strengthen oversight provisions (S. 1695), S12283-S12285 [1OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 11), S3902 [18MR]

Reports

Fire and Broken Glass—The Rise of Antisemitism in Europe: Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, E364-E369 [4MR]

Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9795 [21OC]

Trip to Republic of Korea and Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Representative Curt Weldon, H4970 [4JN]

Reports filed

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H5467 [17JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H6705 [14JY]

Call for Release of Businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 230), S12375 [2OC]

Central Asian Countries Acceleration of Democratic Reforms and Fulfillment of Human Rights Obligations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S5058 [9AP]

Circuit Court Decision on Inclusion of Phrase ``Under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 132) (H. Rept. 108-41), H1952 [18MR]

Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-172), H5713 [23JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 4, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 108-136), H4786 [2JN]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 4) (H. Rept. 108-131), H4786 [2JN]

Do-Not-Call Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 395) (H. Rept. 108-8), H389 [11FE]

Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 15), S5650 [1MY]

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1053) (S. Rept. 108-122), S10616 [31JY]

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 153), S1811 [30JA]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Action Against Escalation of Anti-Semitic Violence and Xenophobia and Discrimination Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 7), S6851 [21MY]

Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1743), S13133 [23OC]

Protect Rights and Condemn Attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 234) (H. Rept. 108-249), H7838 [3SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Anti-Semitic violence in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe region: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, E238 [13FE]

Discharge of Armed Forces linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation: Linguistic Society of America, E948 [14MY]

Statements

Court Decision Preventing FTC Implementation of a ``Do-Not-Call'' Registry: Timothy J. Muris, FTC, S11891 [24SE]

Ethics and Policy—4th Global Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Nobel Peace Laureates, E2490 [8DE]

Freedom To Read Protection Act: Representatives Sanders, E441 [12MR]

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Executive Office of the President, S12498 [14OC]

Persecution of the Underground Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China: Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1943 [1OC]

Restoration of Freedom of Information Act: Several Organizations, S3636 [12MR]

Tibetan Uprising Day: Dalai Lama, E429 [12MR]

Summaries

Center for Reproductive Rights Board of Directors, Funders, and Colleagues Interviews: Nancy Raybin and Elizabeth Lowell, Raybin Associates, E2543-E2547 [8DE]

Crime Victims Assistance Act (S. 805), S4907 [7AP]

Domestic Legal Program Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2539-E2542 [8DE]

International Legal Program Strategic Planning: Center for Reproductive Rights, E2535-E2539 [8DE]

Restoration of Freedom of Information Act (S. 609), S3635 [12MR]

Tables

Maternal mortality—vital statistics of the U.S., 1942-1974, S11591 [17SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 27, election of Libya as chairman of the U.N. Human Rights Commission, H334 [11FE]

H. Con. Res. 36, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, H1338 [26FE]

H. Con. Res. 49, encourage Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, H5841 [25JN]

H. Con. Res. 77, commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance, H1706 [11MR]

H. Con. Res. 274, National Endowment for Democracy anniversary, H9245 [7OC]

H. Res. 132, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1976 [19MR]

H. Res. 179, condemn human rights violations in Cuba, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections, H2887 [8AP]

H. Res. 234, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, H9223 [7OC]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4812 [3JN]

H. Res. 352, March on Washington anniversary, H8234 [16SE]

H. Res. 393, commend Afghan women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution, H11529 [19NO]

H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4817 [3JN]

H.R. 395, Do-Not-Call Implementation Act, H407 [12FE]

H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, H6670-H6672 [14JY]

H.R. 3161, ratify FTC authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms, H8916 [25SE]

S. 153, Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, S294 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

S. 188, Data-Mining Moratorium Act, S1080 [16JA]

S. 228, Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act, S1681-S1685 [28JA]

S. 364, prohibit Dept. of Justice funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution, S2342 [12FE]

S. 692, Digital Consumer Right to Know Act, S4327 [24MR]

S. 745, Privacy Act, S4561-S4570 [31MR]

S. 769, Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act, S4708 [2AP]

S. 805, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S4903-S4907 [7AP]

S. 841, Fair Pay Act, S5074 [9AP]

S. 882, Tax Administration Good Government Act, S5211-S5228 [10AP]

S. 1053, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, S12404-S12416 [2OC], S12499-S12508 [14OC]

S. 1182, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7393 [4JN]

S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7700-S7702 [11JN]

S. 1297, Protect the Pledge Act, S8242 [19JN]

S. 1350, Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act, S8739 [26JN]

S. 1414, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, S9426 [15JY]

S. 1484, Citizens' Protection in Federal Databases Act, S10150 [29JY]

S. 1507, Library, Bookseller, and Personal Records Privacy Act, S10623 [31JY]

S. 1517, establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records, S10639 [31JY]

S. 1533, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S10662-S10665 [31JY]

S. 1544, Data-Mining Reporting Act, S10672 [31JY]

S. 1558, Religious Liberties Restoration Act, S10910 [1AU]

S. 1581, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S11036-S11038 [3SE]

S. 1633, Identity Theft Notification and Credit Restoration Act, S11725 [18SE]

S. 1695, PATRIOT Oversight Restoration Act, S12285 [1OC]

S. 1701, Reasonable Notice and Search Act, S12378 [2OC]

S. 1709, Security and Freedom Ensured (SAFE) Act, S12384 [2OC]

S. 1743, Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act, S14970 [17NO]

S. 1963, Wireless 411 Privacy Act, S16005 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 7, encourage Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, S2497 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 7, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, S7069 [22MY]

S. Con. Res. 13, election of Libya as chairman of U.N. Human Rights Commission, S3199 [5MR], S3338 [6MR]

S. Con. Res. 15, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, S3202 [5MR], S5691 [1MY]

S. Con. Res. 32, protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions, S4715 [2AP]

S. Con. Res. 86, Kazakhstan independence anniversary, S16034 [25NO]

S. Res. 71, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S3076, S3101 [4MR], S3204 [5MR]

S. Res. 81, Iranian human rights violations, S3639 [12MR]

S. Res. 82, Iranian human rights violations, S3639 [12MR]

S. Res. 97, condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4382 [25MR], S4914 [7AP]

S. Res. 118, support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding World War II restriction and internment, S5248 [10AP]

S. Res. 133, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, S5788 [6MY], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 144, support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections, S6514 [15MY]

S. Res. 230, call for release of businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China, S11860 [23SE], S12475 [3OC]

S. Res. 242, disapprove court decision preventing FTC implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry, S12471 [3OC]

S. Res. 251, International Religious Freedom Day, S13148, S13183 [23OC]

S.J. Res. 3, encourage Central Asian countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations, S304 [14JA], S5690 [1MY]

S.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag, S1085 [16JA]

S.J. Res. 7, constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency, S3035 [3MR]

S.J. Res. 11, constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights for women, S3902 [18MR]

Transcripts

Press Conference on H.R. 1695, Fair Pay Act and H.R. 1688, Paycheck Fairness Act (excerpt), E722 [10AP]

CIVIL LIBERTIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H700 [13FE]

Remarks in House

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (H.R. 779), E257 [13FE]

CIVIL RIGHTS related term(s) Civil Liberties; Discrimination; Human Rights

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act Signing Ceremony: George Bush, S5406 [28AP]

Briggs v. Elliot Descendants Reunion Banquet: Senator Hollings, S3029 [3MR]

Equality and Progress: Ramona Wright, National Congress of Black Women, E999 [21MY]

Racial Equality: Medgar W. Evers, H5375 [16JN]

Reparations for Descendants of African-American Slaves: Camille Fields, E1316 [20JN]

Articles and editorials

Another Ideologue for the Courts, S5411 [28AP]

Burk Is Way Off Course, S5339 [11AP]

Cross-Burning Trial, Judge's Handling of One Case Gave His Critics Ammunition, S13551-S13553 [30OC]

How One Man Took a Stand and Changed Federal Policy Toward the Sikh Community, E172 [7FE]

Independent Living's Real Costs, E183-E185 [11FE]

Race-Sensitive Admissions—Back to Basics, S2829-S2832 [26FE]

Recognize Human Rights Accomplishments and Clear Name of Marcus Garvey Relative to Politically Motivated Criminal Charges, E1649 [25JY]

What if a Pension Shift Hit Lawmakers, Too?, E447 [12MR]

World's Other Tyrants, Still at Work, E748 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H58 [7JA]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15061 [18NO] (see H. Con. Res. 71), H1465 [27FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 17), S3163 [5MR]

———revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H321 [5FE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Courts: provide that no court or judge shall dismiss any part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights as a legal defense in court (see H.R. 3126), H8381 [17SE]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S37 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 10), H60 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 48), H3303 [10AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 80), H54 [7JA]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 374), H170 [27JA]

Dept. of the Interior: study the suitability and feasibility of designating the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, in Greensboro, NC, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1869), H3452 [29AP]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 214), H59 [7JA]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133, 133), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H. Res. 101), H1334 [25FE]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1465 [27FE]

Education: collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic participation (see S. 282), S1871 [4FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY] (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

EEOC: require report on use of the Fair Labor Standards Act by public and private sector employers to foster or exacerbate pay inequity (see H.R. 1487), H2471 [27MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 841), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1695), H3051 [9AP]

Equal Justice Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

Firearms: repeal permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 276), H136 [8JA]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (see H. Con. Res. 74), H1466 [27FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

———tribute (see H. Con. Res. 68), H1465 [27FE]

Horne, Lena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 145), H3052 [9AP]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9130 [1OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1017), H1463 [27FE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 188), S8726 [26JN] (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

John Lewis Civil Rights Institute, Atlanta, GA: designate (see S. 1764), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 3366), H9811 [21OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1209), H1745 [11MR]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

———redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (see H.R. 1016), H1463 [27FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN] (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

Malcolm X: observance of anniversary of birth as a day of prayer, remembrance, and reflection (see H. Con. Res. 70), H1465 [27FE]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

March on Washington: anniversary (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (see S. 1789), S13377 [28OC] (see H.R. 1616), H2820 [3AP]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7541 [9JN] (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7718 [11JN]

———support (see H. Con. Res. 220), H5366 [12JN]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Minorities: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H7839 [3SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Public welfare programs: provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H390 [11FE]

Robeson, Paul L.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 246), H7019 [16JY]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE] (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (see H. Res. 114), H1466 [27FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 2205), H4733 [22MY] (see H.R. 3491), H11358 [17NO]

Taxation: treatment of social clubs found to be practicing prohibited discrimination (see H.R. 212), H59 [7JA]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H1515 [4MR]

———secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 1433), H2311 [25MR]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H1516 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see S. 418), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 2790), H7169 [18JY]

Briefs

University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Harvard Black Law Students Association, Stanford Black Law Students Association, and Yale Black Law Students Association, E718-E722 [10AP]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498): CBO, S8551 [25JN]

Essays

Boy Scouts Policy on Homosexuality: Michael Peiser, E124 [4FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: Several Casey Park Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

———Several Owasco Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

Eulogies

Burns, Clarence H. (Du): by Edward Miller, S1128 [17JA]

Excerpts

Newspaper articles on election intimidation of minority voters, S338 [15JA]

Letters

Constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights: Laurence H. Tribe, Harvard University Law School, S85 [7JA]

Internment of Japanese Americans during World War II: Eric L. Muller, E407 [7MR]

Sentencing of law enforcement officers in the Rodney King civil rights case: Congressional Black Caucus, S5124 [10AP], H2424 [27MR], H3070 [10AP]

Supreme Court pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Senator Clinton, S1138 [17JA]

Lists

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Proclamations

Emancipation Proclamation: Abraham Lincoln, H1340 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Affirmative action: policies, H2315 [26MR]

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, E1711 [5SE]

Armenia: religious freedom, E1655 [25JY]

Augusta, GA: protests against membership policies of Augusta National Golf Club, E999 [21MY]

Boy Scouts: policy on homosexuality, E123 [4FE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), H9316-H9318 [8OC], E341 [27FE], E2030 [10OC]

California: circuit court decision to delay gubernatorial recall election relative to disenfranchisement of certain voters, H8266 [16SE]

Castillo, Juan M.: Orange County, CA, Human Relations Committee Human Relations Award recipient, E875 [6MY]

Correctional institutions: treatment of headwear of Sikh individuals relative to security searches, E172 [7FE]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (H.R. 394), E84 [28JA]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 10), E740 [11AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, H3738 [7MY]

Dash, Julie: Directors Guild of America award nominee, E295 [26FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Office of Civil Rights funding, H6634, H6635 [14JY]

Dept. of Energy: require report to Congress detailing equal employment opportunity practices at national laboratories, H3278, H3279 [10AP]

Dept. of State: global human rights issues, E748 [11AP]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans, H9743 [21OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9223-H9228 [7OC], H9285 [8OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

District of Columbia: tribute to Black Pride Festival, E949 [14MY]

———tribute to Capital Pride Festival, E1007 [21MY]

———tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H. Res. 101), E277 [25FE]

Duluth, MN: dedication of Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial, E2017 [8OC]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (H. Con. Res. 62), E341 [27FE]

Eaton, Harold C.: Mobile, AL, Corps of Engineers Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees honoree, E1717 [5SE]

Education: oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, H178 [28JA], H350-H354 [11FE], H1490 [4MR], H2454-H2456 [27MR], E324 [27FE], E609, E610 [27MR]

Edwards, Willis: Christophers (organization) Christopher Award recipient, E361 [4MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, E165 [6FE]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 36), H1338-H1341 [26FE], E304, E330 [27FE], E414 [10MR]

Employment: exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, H3770-H3774, H3778-H3789 [8MY], H11559 [19NO], E926, E927 [9MY]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1688), H2944 [9AP], E722 [10AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1695), E722 [10AP]

Equal Justice Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 223), E1307 [19JN]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (H. Con. Res. 74), E341 [27FE], E1649 [25JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9411-H9416 [15OC]

———tribute (H. Con. Res. 68), E341 [27FE]

Illinois: tribute to State Assembly for actions taken on the equal rights amendment to the Constitution, E1162 [5JN]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals, H9134, H9135 [2OC], H9220 [7OC], E1930 [30SE], E1965, E1972 [2OC], E1978 [7OC]

———support goals (H. Res. 384), H9036 [1OC], E1964, E1966 [2OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (H. Con. Res. 57), E317 [27FE]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1017), E341 [27FE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 303), H6879-H6883 [16JY], E1393 [27JN], E1515 [18JY]

John Lewis Civil Rights Institute, Atlanta, GA: designate (H.R. 3366), E2114 [21OC]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, H5649-H5651 [19JN], E1310, E1312, E1320 [20JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia, E332 [27FE]

———extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (H.R. 1209), H8422-H8424 [23SE]

———extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), H9841-H9843 [28OC], E2174 [30OC]

———redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (H.R. 1016), E341 [27FE]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1442 [27FE]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary, E1298 [18JN]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 223), E1307 [19JN]

League of United and Latin American Citizens: tribute to Monterey County, CA, Council 2055, E678 [3AP]

Malcolm X: observance of anniversary of birth as a day of prayer, remembrance, and reflection (H. Con. Res. 70), E341 [27FE], E997 [19MY]

March on Washington: anniversary, E1581 [24JY]

———anniversary (H. Res. 352), H8234-H8239 [16SE], E1816, E1822 [17SE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (H.R. 1616), H9847, H9848 [28OC], E2174 [30OC], E2182 [31OC]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5371-H5378 [16JN], E1278, E1281 [17JN], E1323 [23JN]

Minorities: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access, H1493 [4MR], E362 [4MR]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

NAACP: nomination of ``The Rosa Parks Story'' (television movie) for Image Award, E359 [4MR]

———tribute to Gary, IN, chapter Life Membership Banquet honorees, E896 [9MY]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, H278 [5FE]

New York , NY: tribute to Village Reform Democratic Club honorees, E1001 [21MY]

Pace University: opening of Mary Baker Eddy exhibit, E87 [28JA]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Pensions: conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans, E446 [12MR]

———protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, H4090 [14MY]

Russia: treatment of internally displaced persons, E1591 [25JY]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice, H3686 [7MY]

Shabazz, Betty: tribute (H. Res. 114), E341 [27FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 2205), E2349 [20NO]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), H11487-H11493 [18NO], E2361 [20NO]

St. Louis, MO: preservation of documents dealing with lawsuits filed by African-American slaves, E1125 [4JN]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4120-H4127 [14MY], E959, E961 [15MY]

———decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H5719, H5799 [24JN], E1331 [24JN], E1370 [26JN], E1386 [27JN]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2581 [1AP], H2917, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H1493 [4MR], H1657 [6MR], H2404, H2459, H2462 [27MR], H2509 [31MR]

Texas A&M University: affirmative action policies for admissions, H12884 [8DE]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (H.R. 259), E40 [8JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 37), E443 [12MR]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (H. Res. 38), E1162 [5JN]

———support women's rights issues, H5460-H5465 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), S15399 [21NO], S15570 [22NO], S15808 [24NO]

———tribute (S. Con. Res. 82), S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

Cambodia: elections, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA]

Civil liberties: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

Civil Rights Act: anniversary, S5325 [11AP]

Courts: history of District of Columbia Circuit Court decisions, S2279-S2281 [12FE]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 1), S82-S85 [7JA]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S123 [9JA], S202 [10JA], S225 [13JA], S286 [14JA], S843 [15JA], S1064 [16JA], S1137 [17JA], S1242 [21JA], S1363 [22JA], S1462 [23JA], S1724 [29JA], S1799 [30JA], S1965 [5FE], S2046 [6FE], S2115 [10FE], S2180 [11FE], S2334 [12FE], S2446 [13FE], S2591 [24FE], S2695 [25FE], S2833 [26FE], S2983 [27FE], S3024 [3MR], S3158 [5MR], S3246 [6MR], S3367 [7MR], S3408 [10MR], S3494 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3725 [13MR], S3801 [17MR], S3874 [18MR], S3987 [19MR], S4155 [20MR], S4272 [21MR], S4324 [24MR], S4372 [25MR], S4432 [26MR], S4508 [27MR], S4623 [1AP], S4699 [2AP], S4820 [3AP], S4950 [8AP], S5053 [9AP], S5163 [10AP], S5531 [30AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S5644, S5652 [1MY], S5721 [5MY], S5768 [6MY], S5848 [7MY], S5942 [8MY], S6025 [12MY], S6063 [13MY], S6249 [14MY], S6502 [15MY], S6620 [19MY], S6698 [20MY], S6847 [21MY], S6972 [22MY], S7125 [23MY], S7187 [2JN], S7228 [3JN], S7375 [4JN], S7465 [5JN], S7537 [9JN], S7603 [10JN], S7711 [11JN], S7826 [12JN], S7875 [13JN], S7923 [16JN], S7976 [17JN], S8118 [18JN], S8224 [19JN], S8297 [20JN], S8356 [23JN], S8433 [24JN], S8548 [25JN], S8712 [26JN], S8857 [27JN], S8895 [7JY], S9044 [8JY], S9115 [9JY], S9286-S9288, S9295 [11JY], S9328 [14JY], S9489 [16JY], S9580 [17JY], S9633 [21JY], S9703 [22JY], S9790 [23JY], S9899 [24JY], S9956 [25JY], S10040 [28JY], S10135 [29JY], S10257 [30JY], S10604 [31JY], S10900 [1AU], S10968 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S11113 [4SE], S11155 [5SE], S11184 [8SE], S11749 [22SE], S11829 [23SE], S11902 [24SE], S11983 [25SE], S12132 [29SE], S12183 [30SE], S12272 [1OC], S12362 [2OC], S12445 [3OC], S12530 [14OC], S12600 [15OC], S12726 [16OC], S12832 [17OC], S12888 [20OC], S12963 [21OC], S13048 [22OC], S13130 [23OC], S13206 [24OC], S13262 [27OC], S13355, S13356, S13373 [28OC], S13509 [29OC], S13656 [30OC], S13794 [3NO], S13900 [4NO], S14024 [5NO], S14264 [7NO], S14334 [10NO], S14445 [11NO], S14795 [12NO], S14961 [17NO], S15054 [18NO], S15181 [19NO], S15275 [20NO], S15396 [21NO], S15807 [24NO], S15961 [25NO], S16102 [9DE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 498), S3029 [3MR], S8600 [25JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S210-S212 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Office of Civil Rights funding, S14149 [6NO]

Dept. of Education: Underground Railroad Education and Cultural Program funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (S. Res. 133), S5788 [6MY], S7069, S7070 [22MY]

Earp, Naomi Churchill: nomination to the EEOC, S13509 [29OC]

Education: collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic participation (S. 282), S1884 [4FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S1692-S1694 [29JA], S2832 [26FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 15), S5691 [1MY]

Employment: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 76), S38 [7JA]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 841), S5073 [9AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation, S104 [9JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), S15502 [21NO]

International Women's Day: observance, S3406 [10MR], S3499 [11MR]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 188), S8815 [26JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, S8167 [19JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), S2927 [27FE], S9605, S9606 [17JY]

———mint coins in commemoration (S. 377), S2361 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1368), S8863 [27JN]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, S103 [9JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, S103 [9JA], S330, S337, S339 [15JA], S1064 [16JA], S1126, S1128-S1132 [17JA], S1170 [21JA]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (S. Con. Res. 54), S7738 [11JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Pensions: protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, S1790-S1793 [30JA]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Protect, S330 [15JA]

Protect (S. 16), S134-S136 [9JA], S337-S339 [15JA]

Seals, Margaret: Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame inductee, S8894 [7JY]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (S. Res. 74), S3196, S3197 [5MR]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (S. 333), S2120 [10FE]

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: anniversary, S12133 [29SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture, S1126 [17JA]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), S15303-S15306 [20NO], S16113 [9DE]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7124, S7155-S7158 [23MY], S7270-S7272, S7274 [4JN], S8378 [23JN], S8385, S8434 [24JN]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S8432 [24JN], S8548 [25JN]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S316, S331, S336, S339 [15JA], S1044 [16JA], S1123-S1125, S1138 [17JA], S1462 [23JA], S1798 [30JA], S2302 [12FE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122, S1123 [17JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 11), S3902 [18MR]

Women's Equality Day: observance, S11024 [3SE]

Reports

Equal Employment Opportunity Practices at Dept. of Energy Weapons Labs: GAO, H3278 [10AP]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1), S11117 [4SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 108-191), S14270 [7NO]

Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 15), S5650 [1MY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Construction in the District of Columbia Authority Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 470) (S. Rept. 108-90), S9303 [11JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1209) (H. Rept. 108-203), H6705 [14JY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1616) (H. Rept. 108-255), H7838 [3SE]

Nomination of Rene A. Acosta To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Vernon B. Parker To Be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Civil Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4433 [26MR]

Protect Rights and Condemn Attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 234) (H. Rept. 108-249), H7838 [3SE]

Statements

Tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.: Representative Owens, H6882 [16JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, H1338 [26FE]

H. Con. Res. 71, tribute to Ralph Bunche, H9316 [8OC]

H. Con. Res. 220, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, H5371 [16JN]

H. Res. 234, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, H9223 [7OC]

H. Res. 303, tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., H6879 [16JY]

H. Res. 352, March on Washington anniversary, H8234 [16SE]

H.R. 1209, extend authority for construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, H8422 [23SE]

H.R. 1616, Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site Land Exchange Act, H9847 [28OC]

H.R. 1821, award Congressional Gold Medal to Dorothy I. Height, H9411 [15OC]

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, H11484 [18NO]

H.R. 3491, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, H11487-H11489 [18NO]

S. 470, extend authority for construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, H9841 [28OC]

S. 470, extend authority for construction of Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial in the District of Columbia, S2927 [27FE]

S. 470, Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial construction in the District of Columbia authority extension, S9606 [17JY]

S. 498, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, S8600 [25JN]

S. 841, Fair Pay Act, S5074 [9AP]

S. 966, Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act, S5653-S5655 [1MY]

S. 1157, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, S7156-S7158 [23MY], S8378-S8380 [23JN]

S. Con. Res. 15, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, S3202 [5MR], S5691 [1MY]

S. Con. Res. 17, establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol, S3202 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 51, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7556 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 54, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7731, S7738 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 82, tribute to Ralph Bunche, S15082 [18NO], S15569 [22NO]

S. Res. 23, support U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1086 [16JA]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 74, prohibit Senate employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, S3196 [5MR]

S. Res. 133, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, S5788 [6MY], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

S. Res. 188, tribute to Maynard H. Jackson, Jr., S8763, S8816 [26JN]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S83 [7JA]

S.J. Res. 11, constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights for women, S3902 [18MR]

Transcripts

Press Conference on H.R. 1695, Fair Pay Act and H.R. 1688, Paycheck Fairness Act (excerpt), E722 [10AP]

Tributes

Anthony, Susan B., H332 [11FE], H675 [13FE], E243, E249 [13FE]

Griffiths, Martha W., E1284 [17JN]

Height, Dorothy I., E1861 [23SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr., S8714 [26JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., S1798 [30JA], S5529 [30AP], E190 [12FE]

CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S5342 [11AP]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 214), H59 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington, E1581 [24JY]

———anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), H8234-H8239 [16SE], E1816, E1822 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5325 [11AP]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (S. 893), S5352, S5353 [11AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 352, March on Washington anniversary, H8234 [16SE]

CIVIL SERVICE see Federal Employees

CIVIL SERVICE AND NATIONAL SECURITY PERSONNEL IMPROVEMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1836), E1294 [18JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 108-116), H4254 [19MY]

CIVIL SERVICE TECHNICAL GUILD

Remarks in House

New York, NY: tribute to Civil Service Technical Guild, Local 375, E1413 [8JY]

CIVIL WARS

Amendments

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP], H3332 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (see H. Con. Res. 255), H7617 [24JY]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see S. 742), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1415), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1584), H2819 [3AP]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see S. 1479), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6348 [8JY]

Northern Ireland: urge that elections, pursuant to the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, be held and reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 367), H8222 [15SE]

World Diamond Council: provide transition development assistance to communities where the illicit trade in conflict diamonds for arms have fueled civil war (see H. Con. Res. 239), H6263 [26JN]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Bush, S1732 [29JA], S8299 [20JN], H248 [31JA], H5668 [23JN]

Remarks in House

Africa: U.S. policy, E1456 [11JY]

Armed Forces: U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (H. Con. Res. 255), E1602 [25JY]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (H.R. 1462), E614 [27MR]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), H2895-H2901 [8AP], H3332-H3334 [11AP]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), H9228-H9231 [7OC]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H6324-H6330 [8JY]

Morocco: self-determination for Western Sahara, H5270 [12JN]

Northern Ireland: peace efforts, H2826 [7AP], H3970 [9MY], H6998 [16JY], E93 [29JA], E479 [17MR]

Russia: condemn human rights violations in Chechnya and urge a political solution to the conflict, E920 [9MY]

Sudan: peace efforts, H6890 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war, S10885 [1AU]

Burundi: efforts to end civil war, S5768 [6MY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5112, S5113 [10AP]

———implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (S. 760), S4643-S4645 [1AP], S5004-S5006 [9AP], S5616 [30AP]

Liberia: U.S. policy, S10877, S10892-S10894 [1AU]

Reports filed

Clean Diamond Trade Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 760) (S. Rept. 108-36), S5058 [9AP]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 108-260), H7947 [4SE]

Testimonies

U.S. Policy on Liberia: Richard B. Myers and Peter Pace, S10894 [1AU]

Texts of

H.R. 1584, Clean Diamond Trade Act, H2895-H2897 [8AP], H3332 [11AP]

H.R. 2655, Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program extension, H9228 [7OC]

S. 742, International Disability and Victims of Warfare and Civil Strife Assistance Act, S4531 [27MR]

CIVIL WAR—U.S.

Articles and editorials

History at Belle Grove—Now There Are 388 National Parks, E287 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions

Asian Americans: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 15), S3163 [5MR] (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Fort Donelson National Battlefield: expand boundaries to include lands associated with the Civil War campaign that resulted in the capture of the fort (see S. 524), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 646), H322 [5FE]

History: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (see S. 1064), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 2449), H5365 [12JN]

Tubman, Harriet Ross: payment of pension for Army services as a nurse and a scout during the Civil War (see H. Con. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

Essays

Emancipation Proclamation: Several Casey Park Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

———Several Owasco Elementary School Students, E166 [6FE]

Lists

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, VA, contributors, E288 [26FE]

Proclamations

Emancipation Proclamation: Abraham Lincoln, H1340 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Battle of Antietam: anniversary, H8372 [17SE]

Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park: establish, E287 [26FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary, E165 [6FE]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 36), H1338-H1341 [26FE], E304, E330 [27FE], E414 [10MR]

History: establish a commission to commemorate sesquicentennial (H.R. 2449), E1246 [13JN]

Minnesota: tribute to 135th Infantry, H5904 [25JN]

Seventh Michigan Volunteer Infantry: tribute, E1495 [17JY]

St. Louis, MO: preservation of documents dealing with lawsuits filed by African-American slaves, E1125 [4JN]

Sultana (vessel): anniversary of sinking, H3308 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 15), S5691 [1MY]

Reports filed

Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 15), S5650 [1MY]

Tables

Civil War Battle of Antietam casualties, H8372 [17SE]

Taxes to pay for war, S1698 [29JA], S4783 [3AP]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 36, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, H1338 [26FE]

S. Con. Res. 15, Emancipation Proclamation anniversary, S3202 [5MR], S5691 [1MY]

CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS

Bills and resolutions

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E626 [31MR]

Remarks in Senate

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (S. Res. 46), S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

Texts of

S. Res. 46, National Civilian Conservation Corps Day, S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

CIVITAS CITIZENS, INC.

Remarks in House

New York, NY: tribute to CIVITAS Citizens, Inc., E353 [4MR]

CLAFIN UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

South Carolina: tribute to historically Black colleges and universities of the Second District, E1828 [17SE]

CLAIBORN, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E17 [8JA]

CLAIMS

Amendments

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5020 [5JN]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246), S7934 [16JN]

Western Shoshone Tribe: distribution of land claim judgement funds (S. 618), S12756 [16OC]

Articles and editorials

Bush Pushes Plan To Curb Appeals in Medicare Cases, S7017 [22MY]

Medicare Appeal Process Should Not Be Weakened, S7018 [22MY]

Tilt! Medicare Looks To Rig Appeals System in Its Favor, S7018 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see S. 924), S5343 [11AP]

———resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (see S. 1354), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1899), H3571 [30AP]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who are veterans (see H.R. 951), H1395 [26FE]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (see S. 222), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 495), H244 [29JA]

———approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (see H. Res. 258), H4976 [4JN]

Arizona: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (see S. 437), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 885), H1332 [25FE]

Bankruptcy: establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see S. 1772), S12969 [21OC] (see S. 1891), S15187 [19NO] (see H.R. 3003), H7948 [4SE]

———increase amount of claims for income given priority in bankruptcy and provide cash payments to retirees to compensate for lost health benefits resulting from the bankruptcy of their former employer (see S. 1970), S15975 [25NO]

Canada: settlement of certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (see S. 663), S3993 [19MR]

China, People's Republic of: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H1465 [27FE]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 413), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 1125), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1586), H2819 [3AP] (see H.R. 1737), H3302 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (see S. 1770; S. Res. 248), S12969 [21OC]

———limit authority to claim title or other rights to water absent specific direction of law or to abrogate, injure, or otherwise impair any right to the use of any quantity of water (see H.R. 2603), H5928 [25JN]

———quitclaim to Yuba River Properties certain land in Yuba County, CA, so as to extinguish a claim of title asserted by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 2599), H5928 [25JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow claimants for benefits to pay fees for attorney services during any stage of the claims process (see H.R. 3492), H11358 [17NO]

———allow for substitution of parties in claims for benefits when the applicant for such benefits dies while the claim is pending (see H.R. 1681), H3051 [9AP]

———clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review (see S. 1360), S8725 [26JN]

———improve procedures for adjudication of claims for benefits (see H.R. 3392), H10129 [29OC]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see S. 1186), S7381 [4JN] (see H.R. 1264), H1900 [13MR]

———repeal limitation on payment of accrued benefits upon death of beneficiary and allow substitution of parties in pending benefit claims when applicant dies (see S. 1188), S7476 [5JN]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (see S. 162), S847 [15JA] (see H.R. 458), H242 [29JA]

Health: limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 321), H137 [8JA]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see S. 972), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1905), H3634 [1MY]

———require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide prompt payment for health benefits claims (see H.R. 848), H703 [13FE]

Iraq: adjudication of certain claims against Iraq (see H.R. 3603), H12307 [21NO]

Medicare: extend minimum deadlines for filing claims relative to adjustments from secondary payor status to primary payor status (see S. 1259), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 1788), H3351 [11AP]

Mississippi: address claims relating to Horn Island (see S. 280), S1870 [4FE]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———include hepatitis A vaccines (see S. 814), S4957 [8AP]

———include influenza vaccines (see S. 1817), S13909 [4NO]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

Native Americans: distribute judgment funds to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation (see S. 428), S2594 [24FE]

———distribution of judgment funds to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (see H.R. 2489), H5467 [17JN]

———settle certain land claims of Bay Mills Indian Community (see H.R. 831), H702 [13FE]

———settle certain land claims of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (see H.R. 2793), H7169 [18JY]

———settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see S. 1438), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 1753), H3303 [10AP]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (see S. 246), S1736 [29JA]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (see S. 707), S4376 [25MR] (see H.R. 868), H1331 [25FE]

Oklahoma: compensate the Wyandotte Tribe for the taking of certain rights by the Federal Government (see H.R. 698), H391 [11FE]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H4734 [22MY] (see H. Con. Res. 344), H12310 [21NO]

Quinault Indian Nation: distribution of land claim judgment funds (see H.R. 2425), H5265 [11JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to provide procedures for claims relative to drinking water (see H.R. 306), H137 [8JA]

Sports: provide immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of ordinary negligence relative to the passage or adoption of rules for athletic competitions and practices (see H.R. 3369), H9811 [21OC]

Taxation: provide procedural fairness in application of controlled group provisions to employers who contribute to multiemployer pension plans and engage in bona fide corporate transactions (see S. 1857), S14804 [12NO]

———treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (see H.R. 805), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

Terrorism: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 123), H56 [7JA]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE] (see H.R. 3116), H8380 [17SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

Veterans: expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (see S. 1281), S8125 [18JN]

Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see S. 844), S5059 [9AP]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

Western Shoshone Tribe: distribution of land claim judgement funds (see S. 618), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 884), H1332 [25FE]

World War II: ensure that U.S. courts provide forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 2954), H7783 [25JY]

Cloture motions

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN]

Letters

Clarify status of Medicare as a secondary payor: William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S8276 [20JN]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]

Native American settlement of claims with the Dept. of the Interior relative to Indian trust funds: John Echohawk, Native American Rights Fund, H9993 [29OC]

———Tex G. Hall, Mandan, Hidatsa, & Arikaka Nation, H9992 [29OC]

———Tex G. Hall, National Congress of American Indians, H9992 [29OC]

Tax treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds: Robert E. Fabrican, EPA, E240 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Alaska: exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), H10308, H10309 [4NO]

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act: provide for equitable allotment of lands to Alaskan Natives who are veterans (H.R. 951), E301 [27FE]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (H.R. 495), E99 [29JA]

———approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), H4797-H4803 [3JN], H5023-H5028 [5JN], E1136 [5JN], E1181 [9JN]

———approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5012-H5022 [5JN]

———water rights acquisition and development assistance funding for the Zuni Indian Tribe, H7026 [17JY]

Bankruptcy: prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E551 [21MR]

Connecticut: anniversary of Federal recognition and settlement of land claims of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, E2060 [16OC]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (H.R. 1114), H1660 [6MR], H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

Dept. of Justice: settlement of claims relative to accidental fire damage in Julian, CA, by DEA pilot, H7271 [22JY]

Dept. of the Interior: settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, H6944, H6945 [16JY], H9991, H9994 [29OC], H10196-H10202 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2286 [7NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (H.R. 1264), H11004 [7NO]

Ethiopia: prohibit international investment organizations and development banks from supporting projects until claims of confiscated private property by the Ethiopian Government are resolved, H11554 [19NO]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), H3428-H3431 [29AP]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (H.R. 1905), H3573 [1MY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]

Native Americans: settle certain land claims of Bay Mills Indian Community (H.R. 831), E254 [13FE]

———settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (H.R. 1753), E759-E761 [11AP]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246), H6877, H6878 [16JY]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (H.R. 868), H1915-H1917 [18MR]

Taxation: treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (H.R. 805), E239 [13FE]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (H.R. 2503), E1298 [18JN]

Terrorism: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (H.R. 3084), E1794 [16SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY]

———resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (S. 1354), S8747 [26JN]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), S1675 [28JA], S3755 [13MR]

Arizona: adjust Central Arizona Project, ratify Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, and reauthorize and amend Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 437), S2707 [25FE]

Bankruptcy: increase amount of claims for income given priority in bankruptcy and provide cash payments to retirees to compensate for lost health benefits resulting from the bankruptcy of their former employer (S. 1970), S16014 [25NO]

Braden, Susan G.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S9085 [9JY]

Canada: settlement of certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (S. 663), S4001 [19MR]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure, S7095 [23MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), S6600 [19MY], S6947-S6950 [22MY], S9631 [21JY], S15514-S15521 [22NO]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 413), S2492 [13FE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (S. 1127), S7016 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (S. 1770), S12978 [21OC], S13788 [3NO]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13785-S13791 [3NO], S14300 [10NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review (S. 1360), S8756 [26JN]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), S848 [15JA], S3753 [13MR]

Health care professionals: immunity from liability for physicians providing free medical care to medically underserved or indigent patients, S11149 [5SE]

Horn, Marian Blank: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S2991, S3020 [3MR]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (S. 972), S5665 [1MY]

Lettow, Charles F.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S9085, S9086 [9JY]

Medicare: provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and election improvements, S8282 [20JN]

Native Americans: distribute judgment funds to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation (S. 428), S2600 [24FE]

———settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 1438), S9710 [22JY]

New Mexico: hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246), S1749 [29JA]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict, S14933 [17NO]

Taxation: provide procedural fairness in application of controlled group provisions to employers who contribute to multiemployer pension plans and engage in bona fide corporate transactions (S. 1857), S14808 [12NO]

Terrorism: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), S11254 [9SE], S16109 [9DE]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), unanimous-consent request, S15951, S15952 [25NO]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

Veterans: expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (S. 1281), S8133 [18JN]

Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (S. 844), S5083 [9AP]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (S. Res. 183), S8575 [25JN]

Western Shoshone Tribe: distribution of land claim judgement funds (S. 618), S3735 [13MR], S12756-S12759 [16OC]

Williams, Mary Ellen Coster: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S9085, S9086 [9JY]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN], S9064, S9073, S9084, S9085 [9JY]

———nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN], S9009 [8JY]

Reports filed

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1899) (H. Rept. 108-313), H9477 [15OC]

Consideration of S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, and S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 108-140), H4976 [4JN]

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2489) (H. Rept. 108-368), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1125) (S. Rept. 108-118), S10264 [30JY]

Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 162) (S. Rept. 108-17), S3410 [10MR]

Hold Certain BLM Land in New Mexico in Trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 246) (S. Rept. 108-60), S7540 [9JN]

Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 108-97), S9303 [11JY]

Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 924) (H. Rept. 108-345), H10338 [4NO]

Nomination of Marian Blank Horn To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Mary Ellen Coster Williams To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of Victor J. Wolski To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4512 [27MR]

Quinault Indian Nation Distribution of Land Claim Judgment Funds: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 108-367), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 618) (S. Rept. 108-151), S11753 [22SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 884) (H. Rept. 108-299), H9281 [7OC]

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 222) (S. Rept. 108-18), S3410 [10MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), H4803 [3JN]

Statements

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Senator Frist, S15516-S15518 [22NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 258, consideration of S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, and S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act, H5012 [5JN]

H.R. 868, Nicaragua Property Dispute Settlement Act, H1915 [18MR]

S. 162, Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act, S3753 [13MR], H3428-H3430 [29AP]

S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, S3755-S3759 [13MR], H4797-H4802 [3JN], H5023-H5027 [5JN]

S. 246, hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, S1749 [29JA]

S. 246, hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso in New Mexico, H6877 [16JY]

S. 246, hold certain New Mexico BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, S7935 [16JN]

S. 413, Asbestos Claims Criteria and Compensation Act, S2493-S2495 [13FE]

S. 618, Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act, S3735-S3737 [13MR], S12756-S12759 [16OC]

S. 663, settlement of certain Canadian Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S., S4002 [19MR]

S. 924, Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service land exchange, S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY], H10308 [4NO]

S. 972, Comprehensive Holocaust Accountability in Insurance Act, S5665 [1MY]

S. 1125, Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act, S6600-S6612 [19MY]

S. 1127, Fair and Impartial Rights (FAIR) for Medicare Act, S7017 [22MY]

S. 1281, Veterans Information and Benefits Enhancement Act, S8134 [18JN]

S. 1354, Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act, S8747-S8749 [26JN]

S. 1360, clarify Dept. of Veterans Afffairs requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review, S8756 [26JN]

S. 1360, clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review of Dept. of Veterans Affairs activities, S8897 [7JY]

S. 1438, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act, S9711 [22JY]

S. 1770, Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Act, S12979 [21OC]

S. 1857, Multiemployer Pension Plan Procedural Fairness Act, S14810 [12NO]

S. Res. 183, reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems, S8574 [25JN]

S. Res. 248, establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S12983 [21OC]

CLAIRE, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2122 [21OC]

CLARENBACH, KATHRYN

Remarks in House

Women's History Month: observance, E574 [25MR]

CLARENDON COUNTY, SC

Lists

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

CLARK, ALBERT AND MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E463 [13MR]

CLARK, ALEX

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to participants in Congressional Classroom program, E2212 [4NO]

CLARK, BILL

Remarks in House

National Police Defense Foundation: Man of the Year award recipient, E643 [2AP]

CLARK, CAESAR A.W.

Bills and resolutions

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (H.R. 1740), H3653-H3655 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (H.R. 1740), S8598 [25JN]

Reports filed

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1740), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1740, Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX, H3653 [6MY]

CLARK, CHARLES

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2916 [8AP], H3345 [11AP]

CLARK, DOROTHY ANDERSON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1454 [11JY]

CLARK, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E362 [4MR]

CLARK, ELIZABETH J.

Letters

Clinical Social Work Medicare Equity Act, S2201 [11FE]

CLARK, IRA

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7812 [3SE], E1737 [9SE]

CLARK, LAUREL B. SALTON

Addresses

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Sean O'Keefe, NASA, E240 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Albuquerque Father Recalls ``A Fine Lady'', E125 [4FE]

Dr. Laurel Salton Clark—After Sea and Sky, Moving on to Space, S1859 [4FE]

Bills and resolutions

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1297), H1902 [13MR]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 50), H274 [4FE] (see H. Res. 51), H322 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 680), H390 [11FE]

Essays

Kennedy Space Center Visit for Space Shuttle Columbia Launch: Emily Lance, S2913 [27FE]

Poems

``Sparks & Fire,'' Brandon Dillard, E180 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Columbia (space shuttle): loss of biological and physical research experiments, H677 [13FE]

———tribute to crew, H271 [4FE], H278 [5FE], E179, E182, E185 [11FE], E193 [12FE], E219 [13FE]

———tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H279-H307 [5FE], E171, E172, E173, E174, E175 [7FE], E188 [12FE], E255 [13FE], E279 [25FE]

———tribute to families of crew, E208 [13FE]

Tribute, E124 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 628), S3747 [13MR], S3909 [18MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): moment of silence for crew, S1928 [5FE]

———tribute to crew, S2183 [11FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1845 [3FE], S1847-S1864 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1914-S1928 [5FE]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

Reports filed

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Statements

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Families of Crew, H288 [5FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 51, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, H307 [5FE]

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 628, Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act, S3909 [18MR]

S. Res. 41, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1845 [3FE], S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1914, S2014 [5FE]

CLARK, MELINDA

Letters

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions, H2299 [25MR]

CLARK, MI

Remarks in Senate

Autore, Tony: Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency honoree, S11831 [23SE]

CLARK, ROBERT T.

Letters

Nomination of Robert T. Clark to be Army lieutenant general: Charles S. Abell, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S15036 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Army: nomination to be lieutenant general, S15029-S15036, S15038-S15045 [18NO], S15182 [19NO]

———nomination to be lieutenant general, unanimous-consent agreement, S14920 [12NO]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15030-S15036, S15038-S15045 [18NO]

Reports

Murder of Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, KY, While Serving in Army: Army Inspector General, S15034-S15036 [18NO]

CLARK, ROSSI K.

Remarks in Senate

Education: Kentucky Association for Gifted Education and National Association for Gifted Children Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award recipient, S4896 [7AP]

CLARK, SANDRA

Articles and editorials

20 Years for Halls Cinema Seven, E638 [1AP]

CLARK, SD

Remarks in Senate

Larson, Laird: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11474 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

CLARK, SHERMAN J.

Letters

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S14265 [7NO]

CLARK, THOMAS D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9706 [22JY], S10594 [31JY]

CLARK, VERN

Letters

Navy and Marine Corps unfunded programs, S4134 [20MR]

CLARK, WILLIAM

Bills and resolutions

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see S. 642), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 461), H242 [29JA] (see H.R. 2327), H4977 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Corps of Engineers: tribute to participation in Lewis and Clark Expedition bicentennial celebration, E2128 [24OC]

Remarks in Senate

Library of Congress: tribute to Lewis and Clark exhibit, S9828, S9829 [24JY]

CLARK COUNTY, KY

Remarks in Senate

Clark County Fire Dept.: tribute, S9705 [22JY]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

CLARK COUNTY, NV

Remarks in Senate

Las Vegas, NV; tribute to Las Vegas Police Dept., Metro Volunteer Program, S12887 [20OC]

CLARK COUNTY, OH

Remarks in House

Springfield, OH: groundbreaking for regional outpatient cancer center, E1635 [25JY]

CLARKE, ALYCE GRIFFIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E344 [3MR]

CLARKSDALE, MO

Remarks in House

Kapp, Andy and Dana: Missouri Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award recipients, E119 [31JA]

CLARKSON, DONOVAN R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8123 [18JN]

CLARKSTON, GA

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S4324 [24MR]

CLARKSVILLE, IN

Bills and resolutions

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see S. 642), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 461), H242 [29JA]

CLARKSVILLE, TN

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2302 [25MR]

Remarks in Senate

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, S14857 [12NO]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to 101st Airborne air assault team, S4541 [31MR]

———tribute to Operation Eagle's Nest, S3159 [5MR]

CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1115), H5294, H5296, H5297, H5299 [12JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 269), H5278 [12JN]

Enact (S. 1751), S16217 [15DE]

Articles and editorials

Class Action—Plan Seems Less About Justice Than Helping Business, H5290 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 274), S1870 [4FE] (see S. 1751), S12737 [16OC]

Enact (H.R. 1115): consideration (see H. Res. 269), H5265 [11JN]

Cloture motions

Enact (S. 1751): motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Letters

Broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court: Senator Feinstein, H5294 [12JN]

Jurisdiction over certain class actions brought by local prosecutors or private attorneys general: Gilbert G. Otero, California District Attorneys Association, H5298 [12JN]

Provisions: Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H5290 [12JN]

———Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, S12874 [20OC]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S12876 [20OC]

———Sally Greenberg, Consumers Union, Rachel Weintraub, Consumer Federation of America, and Chris Peterson, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S12876 [20OC]

———several Democratic Senators, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12872 [20OC]

———several environmental organizations, S12878 [20OC]

———several law professors, S12875 [20OC]

Lists

Judicial groups and State attorneys general opposing S. 1751, provisions, S12881 [20OC]

Organizations opposing S. 1751, provisions, S12880 [20OC]

Motions

Enact (H.R. 1115), H5305 [12JN]

Enact (S. 1751), S12853 [17OC], S12866 [20OC]

Remarks in House

Courts: broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court, H5287, H5291, H5294-H5296 [12JN]

———change effective date and repeal mandatory appeal of class action certification orders, H5305, H5306 [12JN]

———jurisdiction over certain class actions brought by local prosecutors or private attorneys general, H5297-H5299 [12JN]

———prevent domestic corporations from escaping liability from class action lawsuits through repatriation or merging with a foreign corporation, H5296, H5297 [12JN]

Enact (H.R. 1115), H5097 [10JN], H5281-H5307, H5348 [12JN], E1281 [17JN]

———amendment process, H5031 [5JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 269), H5271-H5280 [12JN]

———motion to recommit, H5305, H5306 [12JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 274), S1873, S1876 [4FE], S12421-S12424 [3OC], S12960 [21OC]

———unanimous-consent request, S12853 [17OC]

Enact (S. 1751), S12759 [16OC], S12852 [17OC], S16102 [9DE], S16217 [15DE]

———motion to proceed, S12866-S12887 [20OC], S12911, S12950-S12955, S12957-S12963 [21OC], S12987, S12994, S12996, S12998-S13011, S13061 [22OC]

———unanimous-consent request, S12853 [17OC], S12887 [20OC]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1115, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 108-148), H5265 [11JN]

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1115) (H. Rept. 108-144), H5088 [9JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 274), S7188 [2JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 274) (S. Rept. 108-123), S10616 [31JY]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1751): Changes, S16102 [9DE], S16220 [15DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 269, consideration of H.R. 1115, provisions, H5271 [12JN]

H.R. 1115, provisions, H5292-H5294 [12JN]

S. 274, provisions, S1874-S1876 [4FE]

S. 1751, provisions, S16217-S16220 [15DE]

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION

Analyses

Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act (S. 1229), S7642 [10JN]

Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act (S. 1358), S8755 [26JN]

Articles and editorials

Bush Administration Adopts a Worse-Than-Nixonian Tactic—The Deadly Serious Crime of Naming CIA Operatives, S12154-S12156 [30SE]

Dangerous Leak, E1985 [7OC]

Independent Probe, E1985 [7OC]

Secrecy—The Bush Byword, S4548 [31MR]

Senior Federal Prosecutors and FBI Officials Fault Ashcroft Over Leak Inquiry, S12663 [16OC]

Who's Unpatriotic Now?, S9669 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 1229), S7619 [10JN] (see S. 1358), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 3281), H9376 [8OC]

Homeland Security Act: protect voluntarily furnished confidential information (see H.R. 2526), H5661 [19JN]

Human rights: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (see S. 1517), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 1493), H2471 [27MR]

Terrorism: allow access and handling by State and local government personnel of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks (see S. 266), S1813 [30JA]

Letters

Appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials: several Senators, S12662 [16OC]

Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act: Coleen Rowley, S7642 [10JN], S8755 [26JN]

———Elaine Kaplan, Office of Special Counsel, S7641 [10JN], S8753 [26JN]

Lists

Members of Congress taking oath for access to classified information, H251 [31JA], H326 [7FE], H696 [13FE], H5041 [5JN]

Remarks in House

China, People's Republic of: espionage, E2002 [8OC]

CIA: study feasibility of providing security clearances to State and local law enforcement for access to classified information relative to homeland security and prevention of terrorism, H5868 [25JN]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (H.R. 3159), H9319, H9320 [8OC], E1884 [24SE]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9202 [2OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9030, H9031 [30SE], H9037, H9082 [1OC], H9267, H9268, H9279 [7OC], H9364 [8OC], H9395 [15OC], E1947 [1OC], E1985 [7OC]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (H.R. 1493), E597 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

Bush, President: executive order blocking release of certain classified information, S4547 [31MR]

———urge release of information on sources of foreign support for terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S13350-S13352 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC]

Congress: declassification of report from the joint inquiry into intelligence community before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, S4547 [31MR]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 1229), S7602, S7636-S7643 [10JN]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 1358), S8749-S8756 [26JN]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12486-S12488 [14OC], S12993, S12994 [22OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12130, S12131 [29SE], S12154-S12166, S12171, S12172 [30SE], S12216, S12217, S12220, S12268, S12269 [1OC], S12309-S12311 [2OC], S12430-S12432 [3OC], S12661-S12667 [16OC]

———Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667-S9671 [22JY]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (S. 1517), S10639 [31JY]

Terrorism: allow access and handling by State and local government personnel of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, S9831, S9832 [24JY]

Reports

People's Republic of China Intelligence Collection Efforts: FBI, E2002 [8OC]

Recommendations From the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, S4548-S4551 [31MR]

Reports filed

Government Network Security Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 108-305), H9281 [7OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3159), S14334 [10NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3159, Government Network Security Act, H9319 [8OC]

S. 1229, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act, S7637 [10JN]

S. 1358, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act, S8749-S8751 [26JN]

S. 1517, establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records, S10639 [31JY]

CLAUSEN, DON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1185 [10JN]

CLAY, RALPH

Prayers

House of Representatives, H9385 [15OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9385 [15OC]

CLAY, WILLIAM AND CAROL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1982 [7OC]

CLAY, WM. LACY, JR. (a Representative from Missouri)

Articles and editorials

Black Scholarship Program Helps People in the Middle; Mo. Foundation Rewards the Academically Average, Mike Bowler, Baltimore (MD) Sun, E2424 [23NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AARP: decision to support Medicare reform legislation (see H. Res. 461), H11702 [20NO]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1609), H2820 [3AP]

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9131 [1OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7329 [22JY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H3453 [29AP]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H392 [11FE]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 24), H1747 [11MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H5366 [12JN]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H7618 [24JY]

Aviation: require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9131 [1OC]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

Boykin, William G.: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 419), H10341 [4NO]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H6707 [14JY]

Children and youth: improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H2311 [25MR]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H9614 [16OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H12922 [8DE]

China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H10237 [30OC]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H1746 [11MR]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H5409 [16JN]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H328 [7FE]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3858 [8MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H2401 [26MR]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2587 [1AP]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H10457 [5NO]

Contracts: require each bidder for a Federal construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use to prevent the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 1348), H5046 [5JN]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3454 [29AP]

Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H12922 [8DE]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H12310 [21NO]

Crime: prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———prevent identity fraud (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H12922 [8DE]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 1698), H3051 [9AP]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H12921 [8DE]

———establish Office of Health Care Competition to administer National Practitioner Data Bank and to collect and make public more information on medical malpractice insurance (see H.R. 447), H1334 [25FE]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H7170 [18JY]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H6271 [7JY]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H1515 [4MR]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H7329 [22JY]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H5089 [9JN]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H4979 [4JN]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H12312 [21NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H6604 [10JY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3641 [5MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H8382 [17SE]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H12312 [21NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Economy: constitutional amendment on the right to full employment and balanced growth (see H.J. Res. 35), H12312 [21NO]

Education: constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H4131 [14MY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H392 [11FE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

———provide for the purchase of textbooks and establishment of the Textbook Recycling Program (see H.R. 1752), H7329 [22JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H10237 [30OC]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission: establish (see H.R. 446), H1334 [25FE]

Employment: establish a living wage, and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1040), H2703 [2AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4369 [20MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6265 [26JN]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H7455 [23JY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8175 [10SE]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1334 [25FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H6604 [10JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H4787 [2JN]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see H.R. 1474), H3305 [10AP]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1396 [26FE]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H1335 [25FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2402 [26MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H10237 [30OC]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

Health: constitutional amendment on the right to high quality health care (see H.J. Res. 30), H12312 [21NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 1200), H9982 [28OC] (see H.R. 2402), H5173 [10JN] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H7020 [16JY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4788 [2JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H11392 (see H.R. 2239), H11516 [18NO]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H5665 [19JN]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1467 [27FE]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4369 [20MY]

Housing: constitutional amendment on the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H12312 [21NO]

———establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making mortgage payments under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 1357), H2515 [31MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6869 [15JY]

India: permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 108), H2474 [27MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 448), H1334 [25FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H6465 [9JY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H7020 [16JY]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H11360 [17NO]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4132 [14MY]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H10341 [4NO]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see H.R. 776), H12921 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H9214 [2OC]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2703 [2AP]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H6349 [8JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8084 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9130 [1OC]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4368 [20MY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H4131 [14MY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H2864 [7AP]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H5929 [25JN]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4132 [14MY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H5814 [24JN]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H7454 [23JY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H4205 [15MY]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4205 [15MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5815 [24JN]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H3975 [9MY]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H6869 [15JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1642 [5MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Archives and Records Administration: improve efficiency of operations (see H.R. 3478), H11133 [7NO]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H10341 [4NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H4205 [15MY]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H9615 [16OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3355 [11AP]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2183), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 2801), H9131 [1OC]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H4739 [22MY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1467 [27FE]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4132 [14MY]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H3053 [9AP]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 2497), H6707 [14JY]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

———include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H4736 [22MY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H1682 [6MR]

Presidential Records Act: establish procedures for the consideration of claims of constitutionality based privilege against disclosure of Presidential records (see H.R. 1493), H2471 [27MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Railroads: resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H323 [5FE]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense: request resignation (see H. Con. Res. 323), H11133 [7NO]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H5175 [10JN]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H4978 [4JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H392 [11FE]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H9982 [28OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H5714 [23JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H328 [7FE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3975 [9MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H5089 [9JN]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H5174 [10JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2311 [25MR]

———constitutional amendment on progressive taxation (see H.J. Res. 34), H12312 [21NO]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3975 [9MY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H5089 [9JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H12921 [8DE]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see H.R. 2044), H3972 [9MY]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 613), H1334 [25FE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H4739 [22MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H2473 [27MR]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2823 [3AP]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H5468 [17JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H4368 [20MY]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H5664 [19JN]

———restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H2473 [27MR]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 36), H7329 [22JY]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H6604 [10JY]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H10130 [29OC]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H706 [13FE]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see H.R. 2433), H6604 [10JY]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see H.R. 2540), H7329 [22JY]

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H12312 [21NO]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H3305 [10AP]

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: designate (see H.R. 1610), H2820 [3AP]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H12312 [21NO]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2940 [8AP]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H9982 [28OC]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H1743 [11MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

National security: establish and maintain geospatial preparedness with the National Spatial Data Infrastructure and integrated applications and systems required for homeland security, national defense, electronic government (see H.R. 3186), H8949 [25SE]

Taxation: provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 1596), H2819 [3AP]

Veterans Day: observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4738 [22MY]

Remarks

Ahmad, Ishmael-Lateef: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1852 [23SE]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E549 [21MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2570 [1AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H300 [5FE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5288 [12JN]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7970 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7970 [5SE]

Ferguson, Audrey: Missouri Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1121 [4JN]

Financial institutions: proposed changes to Federal home loan bank system, E100 [29JA]

Foreign policy: status of U.S. relationships with traditional allies and within international organizations, E549 [21MR]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1839 [13MR]

Price, Wiley: Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists Excellence in Communications Award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

SSM Health Care (nonprofit organization): Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, E1123 [4JN]

St. Louis, MO: Children's Hospital inclusion in Child Magazine (publication) ``Best Children's Hospitals'' list, E245 [13FE]

———Commons Lane Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1055 [22MY]

———Conway Elementary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1057 [22MY]

———Kennard Classical Junior Academy recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

———Pierre Laclede Elmentary School recipient of Missouri Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Farm Insurance Cos., Inc., Gold Star Award, E1038 [21MY]

———preservation of documents dealing with lawsuits filed by African-American slaves, E1125 [4JN]

St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation: tribute, E2424 [23NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4122, H4123 [14MY]

———decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, E1386 [27JN]

Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: designate (H.R. 1596), H3652 [6MY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2570 [1AP]

Tributes

Clay, William and Carol, E1982 [7OC]

Conley, Melvina, E1125 [4JN]

Darden, Doris Dunlap, E283 [25FE]

Kerr, Betty Jean, E854 [1MY]

Strong, Dorothy Swearengen, E491 [18MR]

CLAY COUNTY, GA

Bills and resolutions

Army: release to Clay County, GA, a reversionary interest of the U.S. requiring the non-profit operation of certain land as a retirement community (see H.R. 3141), H8490 [23SE]

CLAYCOMO, MO

Remarks in House

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary, E895 [9MY]

CLAYTON, ELIAS

Remarks in House

Duluth, MN: dedication of Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial, E2017 [8OC]

CLAYTON, JAMES L.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5337 [11AP]

CLEAN AIR ACT

Articles and editorials

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

———establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 843), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

———prohibit liability for the effects of emissions and emission byproducts caused by an act of nature (see H.R. 1891), H3570 [30AP]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see S. 485), S2920 [27FE] (see S. 1844), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 999), H1462 [27FE]

Ecology and environment: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, repeal oxygenate requirement for reformulated gasoline, and provide funding for clean up of underground storage tanks (see H.R. 2136), H4204 [15MY]

———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 203), H59 [7JA]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3335), H9687 [17OC]

Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see S. 484), S2920 [27FE]

Methyl bromide: modify certain provisions (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

Petroleum: amend gasoline requirements to prevent future supply shortages and price spikes in the gasoline market (see H.R. 1020), H1463 [27FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE] (see S. 791), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 837), H703 [13FE]

———prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H4736 [22MY]

States: prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (see H.R. 3555), H11701 [20NO]

Taxation: provide a credit for qualifying clean technology engines (see H.R. 2838), H7454 [23JY]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles used by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 185), H58 [7JA]

Transportation: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H390 [11FE]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Letters

Clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard: Alan C. Lloyd, California Air Resources Board, S14476 [12NO]

———John E. Hornback, Southeastern States Air Resource Managers, Inc., S14475 [12NO], S14929 [17NO]

———R. Steven Brown and S. William Becker, S14476 [12NO]

———William Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, S14475 [12NO]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

———several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

EPA and OMB proposed rule setting maximum achievable control technology standards to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants: several Senators, S14249 [7NO]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: Donald P. Bliss, National Association of State Fire Marshals, S14468 [12NO]

———Jacqueline Elder, CPSC, S14469 [12NO]

———Thomas J. Dammrick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, S14469 [12NO]

———William Farr, Missouri Dept. of Public Safety, S14470 [12NO]

———William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14468 [12NO], S14930 [17NO]

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1215 [21JA]

———Lloyd L. Eagan and Ellen Garvey, S1174 [21JA]

———Martha A. Marks, REP America (organization), S1174 [21JA]

———Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S1173 [21JA]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1213 [21JA]

———Robert Perciasepe, EPA, S1212, S1215 [21JA]

———Senators Inhofe and Breaux, S1212 [21JA]

———several Senators, S1173, S1224 [21JA]

Use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S14934 [17NO]

Lists

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Organizations supporting prohibiting use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

Press releases

OPEI Succeeds in Dramatically Improving California Emission Regulations: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, S14475 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, H8224 [16SE], E1866 [23SE]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (H.R. 2042), E903 [9MY]

Aviation: emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

Dept. of Energy: implementation of an electron scrubbing project for the removal of air pollutants at a commercial-scale electrical generation plant using high sulfur coal, E2383 [21NO]

Ecology and environment: evaluation of Bush administration policies, H6842 [15JY]

———prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, H11385, H11415 [18NO]

EPA: prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, H7693 [25JY]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources, H11409 [18NO]

FDA: phaseout of metered dose inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons, H7666 [25JY]

Government regulations: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091-H10106 [29OC], E2191 [31OC]

Michigan: effect of ozone transport in southwest Michigan demonstration project, H11411 [18NO]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (H.R. 837), H1296 [25FE], H1927 [18MR]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, H11415 [18NO]

States: prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (H.R. 3555), E2377 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (S. 843), S5076-S5083 [9AP], S9319-S9321 [14JY]

———oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, S13260 [27OC]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S14248-S14250 [7NO], S15959 [25NO]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs, S1788 [30JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (S. 485), S2943 [27FE], S3352-S3354 [7MR]

———study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1171-S1194, S1208, S1212-S1220, S1223-S1226 [21JA], S1303-S1307 [22JA], S1446 [23JA]

California: prevent implementation of air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14467-S14470 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S1647-S1649 [28JA], S1788 [30JA]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14467-S14470, S14472-S14477 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

———expedite finalization of maximum achievable control technology emission standards for mercury, S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14934-S14936 [17NO]

Hazardous substances: require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, S15959 [25NO]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (S. 484), S2941-S2943 [27FE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN], S7444-S7447 [5JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2446, S2458-S2462 [13FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 791), S14313 [10NO]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, S7447 [5JN]

Power resources: establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888-S5894, S5897-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7206-S7221 [3JN]

Reports filed

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 108-57), S7234 [3JN]

Summaries

Omnibus Mercury Emissions Reduction Act (S. 484), S2942 [27FE]

Tables

Comparing the Clean Air Act, Clean Power Act, and Clear Skies Act, S3353 [7MR]

Estimated annual health and mortality costs due to particulate matter pollution from powerplants, S15960 [25NO]

New source review correspondence—information requests and Bush administration responses, S1177-S1193 [21JA]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Texts of

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 485, Clear Skies Act, S2943-S2971 [27FE]

S. 843, Clean Air Planning Act, S5077-S5083 [9AP]

S. 1844, Clear Skies Act, S14336-S14364 [10NO]

CLEAN AIR AND WATER INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1917), S15406 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1917), S15414 [21NO]

Texts of

S. 1917, provisions, S15414 [21NO]

CLEAN AIR INCENTIVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2865), H7615 [24JY]

CLEAN AIR PLANNING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 843), S5059 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 843), S5076-S5083 [9AP], S9319-S9321 [14JY]

Texts of

S. 843, provisions, S5077-S5083 [9AP]

CLEAN COAL POWER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP], H3332 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1415), H2310 [25MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1584), H2895-H2901 [8AP], H3332-H3334 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 1584), S5112, S5113 [10AP]

Enact (S. 760), S4643-S4645 [1AP], S5004-S5006 [9AP], S5616 [30AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 760) (S. Rept. 108-36), S5058 [9AP]

Texts of

H.R. 1584, provisions, H2895-H2897 [8AP], H3332 [11AP]

CLEAN EFFICIENT AUTOMOBILES RESULTING FROM ADVANCED CAR TECHNOLOGIES (CLEAR) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1054), H1514 [4MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 505), S3089 [4MR], S15341 [21NO]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 505), S3090 [4MR]

CLEAN OCEAN AND SAFE TOURISM (COAST) ANTI-DRILLING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1013), S5859 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1013), S5871 [7MY]

Texts of

S. 1013, provisions, S5872 [7MY]

CLEAN OCEAN PRESERVATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1094), S6853 [21MY]

CLEAN POWER ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 366), S2345-S2353 [12FE], S3348-S3354 [7MR], S13588 [30OC]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 366), S2351 [12FE]

Tables

Comparing the Clean Air Act, Clean Power Act, and Clear Skies Act, S3353 [7MR]

Texts of

S. 366, provisions, S2346-S2351 [12FE]

CLEAN SMOKESTACKS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2042), E903 [9MY]

CLEAN WATER ACT

Chronologies

Farmington River Watershed Association history, E1835 [17SE]

Remarks in House

Farmington River Watershed Association: anniversary, E1835 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Pew Oceans Commission: report on ocean pollution, S7295-S7297 [4JN]

Ships and vessels: prevent cruise ships from polluting oceans, S7295-S7297 [4JN]

CLEAN WATER AUTHORITY RESTORATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 473), S2920 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 473), S2927 [27FE]

Texts of

S. 473, provisions, S2928 [27FE]

CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 170), S848 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 170), S854 [15JA]

Texts of

S. 170, provisions, S855 [15JA]

CLEAR LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR CRIMINAL ALIEN REMOVAL (CLEAR) ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2671), H6586 [10JY], H7162 [18JY], H7201 [21JY], H8468 [23SE], H8997 [30SE]

CLEAR SKIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 485), S2920 [27FE] (see S. 1844), S14335 [10NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 485), S2943 [27FE], S3352-S3354 [7MR]

Tables

Comparing the Clean Air Act, Clean Power Act, and Clear Skies Act, S3353 [7MR]

Texts of

S. 485, provisions, S2943-S2971 [27FE]

S. 1844, provisions, S14336-S14364 [10NO]

CLEARY, JOHN

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E793 [29AP]

CLEAVER, EMANUEL, II

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2007 [8OC]

CLEBURNE COUNTY, AR

Remarks in Senate

Heber Springs, AR: water and waste disposal grant for hospital project, S14019 [5NO]

CLEGG, ROGER

Articles and editorials

Dorr-versity, S14989 [18NO]

CLELAND, BARBARA

Remarks in House

Aurora, CO: tribute to outgoing mayor and city council members, E2468, E2520 [8DE]

CLELAND, MAX (a former Senator from Georgia)

Articles and editorials

Disaster in the Desert, by, Atlanta (GA) Journal-Constitution, S11561 [16SE], H8939 [25SE]

CLEMENS, BRIAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2184 [11FE]

CLEMENS, ROGER

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 280), H5408 [16JN]

CLEMENTE, ROBERTO

Articles and editorials

Roberto Clemente, E674 [3AP]

———(Spanish version), E691 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (H.R. 2826), H8460, H8461 [23SE]

Tribute, E672 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (H.R. 2826), S12303 [1OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2826, Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR, H8460 [23SE]

CLEMENTS, RACHEL

Tributes

Tribute, S10900 [1AU]

CLEMINGS, RALPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1159 [5JN]

CLEMSON, SC

Bills and resolutions

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (see S. Res. 161), S7476 [5JN] (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (H. Res. 266), H8101-H8103 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (S. Res. 161), S7508 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 266, tribute to Clemson University men's golf team, H8101 [10SE]

S. Res. 161, tribute to Clemson University men's golf team, S7497, S7508 [5JN]

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Sports: tribute to men's golf team (see S. Res. 161), S7476 [5JN] (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Allen, Michael: Clemson University William C. Everhart Award recipient, E1756 [10SE]

Sports: tribute to men's golf team (H. Res. 266), H8101-H8103 [10SE]

Remarks in Senate

Sports: tribute to men's golf team (S. Res. 161), S7508 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 266, tribute to men's golf team, H8101 [10SE]

S. Res. 161, tribute to men's golf team, S7497, S7508 [5JN]

CLERGY see Churches and Synagogues; Religion

CLERMONT, FL

Remarks in House

Green Isle Children's Ranch: tribute, E896 [9MY]

CLEVELAND, LYNNE

Letters

Equal access to community-based attendant services under Medicaid for the disabled and elderly, S8607 [26JN]

CLEVELAND, OH

Articles and editorials

Break the Judicial Logjam, S5711 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions

Lerner, Alfred: tribute (see S. Res. 116), S5059 [9AP]

Poems

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

``Tribute to Sonya Rendon Blacio and Mary P. McTeague,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

``Tribute to William Linder,'' George Bilgere, E1382 [27JN]

Proclamations

Tribute to Alex Machaskee: Representative Ney, E2004 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to National Guard 507th Maintenance Group and 11th Air Defense Artillery, H2294 [25MR]

Benedictine High School: anniversary, E1410 [8JY]

Cameron, Danny H.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

Case Western Reserve University: tribute to Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumni, E1230 [11JN]

City Mission (organization): tribute, E1411 [8JY]

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law: tribute to alumni association, E1413 [8JY]

Courts: tribute to African American women elected to the municipal court, H10462 [6NO]

Cuyahoga County Bar Association: anniversary, E1190 [10JN]

Esperanza (organization): anniversary, E1358 [26JN], E1448 [11JY]

———tribute to Fiesta of Hope, E1448 [11JY]

International Brotherhood of Teamsters: tribute to Local No. 436, E839 [1MY]

John Carroll University: tribute to honorary degree recipients, E1382 [27JN]

Lithuanian American Community (organization): Cleveland, OH, chapter celebration of the anniversary of Lithuania's independence, E208 [13FE]

Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center: tribute, E2019 [8OC]

Machaskee, Alex: World Trade Center Cleveland (organization) International Business Executive of the Year award recipient, E1770, E1776 [11SE], E1809 [16SE], E1816 [17SE]

North Presbyterian Church: anniversary, E1429 [9JY]

School of Ukrainian Studies: anniversary, E1310 [20JN], E2075 [17OC]

St. Boniface Parish: anniversary, E1365 [26JN]

St. John Nepomucene Parish: anniversary, E1430 [9JY]

St. Patrick's Church: anniversary, E205 [13FE]

St. Paul Croatian Church: anniversary, E1427 [9JY]

St. Wenceslaus Parish: observance of Feast of St. Wenceslaus Day, E2016 [8OC]

St. Wendelin Church: anniversary, E579 [26MR], E675 [3AP]

Vietnamese Community in Greater Cleveland, Inc.: observance of Vietnamese New Year (Tet), E147 [6FE]

World Federation of Hungarian Veterans: tribute to Cleveland, OH, chapter, E144 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Lerner, Alfred: tribute (S. Res. 116), S7507, S7508 [5JN]

Lerner, Alfred (S. Res. 116), S7514 [9JN]

NASA: Glenn Research Center recipient of R&D (publication) R&D 100 Award, S13124 [23OC]

Reports filed

Tribute to Alfred Lerner: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 116), S7476 [5JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 116, tribute to Alfred Lerner, S5093 [9AP], S7508 [5JN]

CLEVELAND, TN

Remarks in House

Flag Day: observance, E1218 [11JN]

CLEVELAND BROWNS (football team)

Bills and resolutions

Lerner, Alfred: tribute (see S. Res. 116), S5059 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Lerner, Alfred: tribute (S. Res. 116), S7507, S7508 [5JN]

Lerner, Alfred (S. Res. 116), S7514 [9JN]

Reports filed

Tribute to Alfred Lerner: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 116), S7476 [5JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 116, tribute to Alfred Lerner, S5093 [9AP], S7508 [5JN]

CLEVELAND COUNTY, NC

Bills and resolutions

North Carolina: include Catawba and Cleveland Counties as part of the Appalachian region (see H.R. 3393), H10129 [29OC]

CLEVELAND (OH) PLAIN DEALER

Articles and editorials

Break the Judicial Logjam, S5711 [5MY]

Computer Voting Isn't Fool-Proof, H9713 [20OC]

Finding the Connection, S11242 [9SE]

Taking Sides at Diebold, H7920 [4SE]

Voting Machine Controversy, H7919 [4SE]

Proclamations

Tribute to Alex Machaskee: Representative Ney, E2004 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Machaskee, Alex: World Trade Center Cleveland (organization) International Business Executive of the Year award recipient, E1770, E1776 [11SE], E1809 [16SE], E1816 [17SE]

CLEVELAND-MARSHALL COLLEGE OF LAW

Remarks in House

Alumni association: tribute, E1413 [8JY]

CLEVENGER, THOMAS

Remarks in House

LeGrand Smith Scholarship: finalist, E1368 [26JN]

CLICK, CAROLYN

Articles and editorials

Isadore Lourie Dies at 70—Retired Senator Hailed as `So Great Because He Was So Good', E811 [30AP]

CLIFTON, NJ

Bills and resolutions

Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 1625), H2821 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1625), H3652, H3653 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1625), S7648, S7649 [10JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1625, Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building, Clifton, NJ, H3652 [6MY]

CLIMATE see Weather

CLIMATE STEWARDSHIP ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

Climate Change—The Science Isn't Settled, S13491 [29OC]

Warming Is Global but the Legislating, in the U.S., Is All Local, S13573 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 139), S133 [9JA]

Letters

Provisions: Bob Epstein and Nicole Lederer, Environmental Entrepreneurs (organization), S13487 [29OC]

———David Roux, Silver Lake Partners, Inc., S13597 [30OC]

———Donald L. Evans, Sec. of Commerce, Elaine L. Chao, Sec. of Labor, and Marianne L. Horinko, EPA, S13495 [29OC], S13596 [30OC]

———James L. Martin, 60 Plus Association, S13579 [30OC]

———Michael L. Marvin, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, S13486 [29OC]

———several business leaders, S13487 [29OC], S13597 [30OC]

———several organizations, S13582 [30OC]

———several scientists, S13507 [29OC]

Lists

Organizations opposing S. 139, provisions, S13598 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 139), S166-S174 [9JA], S13484-S13509 [29OC], S13572-S13600 [30OC]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S10529 [31JY]

Studies

Energy Price Impacts of S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S13496 [29OC]

Testimonies

Impact of Iraqi War and Energy Markets on the Economy: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13494 [29OC]

Natural Gas Supply Demand Issues: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13492, S13493 [29OC]

Texts of

S. 139, provisions, S167-S173 [9JA]

CLINE, DONALD J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5719 [5MY]

CLINE, MICHAEL P.

Letters

Overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9382 [15JY]

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK MEDICARE EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 343), S2187 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 343), S2200 [11FE]

CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS' RECOGNITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 81), S37 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 81), S72 [7JA]

Texts of

S. 81, provisions, S72 [7JA]

CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM (a Senator from New York)

Addresses

Foreign Policy National Objectives: by, S15962-S15964 [25NO]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14009, S14068, S14069 [5NO], S14128, S14131, S14143, S14183, S14184 [6NO], S14335 [10NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1023, S1087, S1088, S1089, S1091 [16JA], S1145 [17JA], S1174, S1200, S1222, S1246, S1253, S1254, S1255, S1256, S1258, S1268, S1269, S1285, S1287, S1296 [21JA], S1347, S1353, S1357, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1407, S1411, S1412, S1427, S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12354, S12390, S12393 [2OC], S12491, S12559 [14OC], S12585, S12596, S12627, S12628, S12629, S12630 [15OC], S12660, S12667, S12688, S12751 [16OC], S12794 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4677, S4686, S4716, S4717, S4719, S4720 [2AP], S4742, S4747, S4752, S4769, S4771, S4786, S4857, S4860, S4861, S4863, S4864, S4865 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3907 [18MR], S3979, S3995, S4021, S4023, S4026 [19MR], S4048, S4168, S4183, S4185, S4186, S4187, S4188, S4189, S4191, S4193, S4196, S4197, S4205, S4212, S4213, S4220 [20MR], S4239, S4251, S4259, S4299, S4300, S4301, S4310 [21MR], S4341, S4348, S4353, S4359, S4362, S4389, S4390, S4392, S4393 [25MR], S4413 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6635 [19MY], S6708, S6727, S6728, S6730 [20MY], S6834, S6872, S6886 [21MY], S6897, S6981 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7405, S7407 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9457, S9505 [16JY], S9548, S9563, S9566, S9601, S9602, S9603 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9710 [22JY], S9769, S9774, S9807, S9808 [23JY], S9851, S9856, S9865, S9871, S9917, S9918 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9156, S9157 [9JY], S9170, S9182, S9194, S9258, S9259, S9262, S9263 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11704 [17SE], S11814, S11833 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004, S11009, S11040 [3SE], S11090, S11103, S11120, S11121, S11122 [4SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11226, S11228, S11230, S11234, S11246, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11321, S11324, S11351, S11358, S11360 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13173 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14496, S14521, S14835, S14845 [12NO]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S15478 [21NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6476, S6484, S6532, S6563, S6566 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12377 [2OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11569 [16SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7796, S7855 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13521, S13522 [29OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13265 [27OC], S13344, S13378, S13411 [28OC], S13661 [30OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9266, S9267 [10JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8089, S8161 [18JN], S8308, S8309 [20JN], S8325, S8341, S8367, S8368, S8371, S8375, S8376 [23JN], S8405, S8418, S8421, S8422, S8441, S8446, S8457, S8475 [24JN], S8500 [25JN], S8775 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9156, S9157 [9JY], S9170, S9182, S9194, S9258, S9259, S9262, S9263 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7372, S7414 [4JN], S7424, S7498 [5JN], S7516, S7557 [9JN], S10726, S10728 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7161 [23MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6266, S6269, S6324, S6329, S6330, S6331, S6335, S6337 [14MY], S6508 [15MY]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S1843 [30JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

Articles and editorials

Advice and Consent—Role of the United States Senate in the Judicial Selection Process (excerpt), Charles McC. Mathias, Jr., Chicago Law Review (publication), S2292 [12FE]

Easing Foster Care's Pain Unites Disparate Politicians, by, USA Today, S2767 [26FE]

Hospitals Say They're Penalized by Medicare for Improving Care, Reed Abelson, New York (NY) Times, S16139 [9DE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S13661 [30OC]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S8561 [25JN]

America's National Maritime Museum: reaffirm and revise designation to establish additional museums around the country (see S. 674), S15287 [20NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S13803 [3NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11568 [16SE]

———improve benefits and protections provided for regular and Reserve members deployed or mobilized in the interests of national security (see S. 806), S4897 [7AP]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S5771 [6MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6508 [15MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S12193 [30SE] (see S. 1431), S12278 [1OC]

ATF: enhance authority to enforce compliance of gun dealers with Federal firearms laws (see S. 1983), S16119 [9DE]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S5484 [29AP]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see S. 1233), S7718 [11JN]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see S.J. Res. 19), S15187 [19NO]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 56), S8726 [26JN]

Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building, Liberty, NY: designate (see S. 1763), S12969 [21OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: designate (see S. 1746), S13378 [28OC]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 61), S10907 [1AU]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7719 [11JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see S. 1015), S5859 [7MY]

Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership: establish (see S. 1118), S6978 [22MY]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

———establish a Community Corps (see S. 1219), S7618 [10JN]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 1419), S9496 [16JY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (see S. 1755), S15813 [24NO]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S3994 [19MR]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S11649 [17SE]

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (see S. 889), S5342 [11AP]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S5342 [11AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

———protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Colleges and universities: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11119 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (see S. 547), S4558 [31MR]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7833 [12JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 1103), S6977 [22MY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S6707 [20MY]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

Dept. of Energy: transfer of, and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of, radioactive waste associated with the West Valley Demonstration project (see S. 619), S3730 [13MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1612), S12889 [20OC]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see S. 921), S5343 [11AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish intergenerational family programs (see S. 381), S4276 [21MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see S. 1024), S5950 [8MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (see S. 1993), S16120 [9DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see S. 1014), S5859 [7MY]

———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S8358 [23JN]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see S. 1283), S10620 [31JY]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: authorize appropriations to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see S. 1538), S14806 [12NO]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S11754 [22SE]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (see S. 1279), S8125 [18JN]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S5174 [10AP]

———eliminate tuberculosis (see S. 1559), S11833 [23SE]

———establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S5344 [11AP]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S12737 [16OC]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR]

Economy: provide Federal aid and economic stimulus through a one-time revenue grant to the States and their local governments (see S. 201), S3505 [11MR]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S8233 [19JN]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S9639 [21JY]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (see S. 608), S4558 [31MR]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1872 [4FE]

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (see S. 1591), S11186 [8SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see S. 1485), S10140 [29JY]

EPA: provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see S. 515), S3162 [5MR]

FAA: preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 1998), S16120 [9DE]

Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 862), S6980 [22MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S1976 [5FE]

FCC: require report on ownership and control of broadcast stations used to serve language minorities (see S. 1563), S10906 [1AU]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see S. 650), S3881 [18MR]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements submit reports on adverse experiences with dietary supplements (see S. 722), S9245 [10JY]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see S. 481), S3164 [5MR]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S133 [9JA]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1252), S7831 [12JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 (see S. 54), S36 [7JA]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S6853 [21MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S37 [7JA]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S3411 [10MR]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see S. 1041), S6029 [12MY]

———withdraw certain Federal land from entry, appropriation, disposal, or disposition under certain Federal laws (see S. 438), S2701 [25FE]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see S. 1807), S13910 [4NO]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S3163 [5MR]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see S. 742), S4512 [27MR]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7476 [5JN]

Funny Cide (racehorse): congratulate Sackatoga Stables for victories at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes (see S. Res. 181), S8439 [24JN]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S9328 [14JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY]

Health: amend legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program to coordinate services for uninsured and underinsured (see S. 1775), S13263 [27OC]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S8126 [18JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. Con. Res. 41), S9497 [16JY]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see S. 1087), S6707 [20MY]

———provide State grants for developing trauma care systems (see S. 239), S1978 [5FE]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see S. 412), S3028 [3MR]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S8359 [23JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (see S. 1619), S14806 [12NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S6980 [22MY]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S8440 [24JN]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see S. 1409), S12534 [14OC]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iraq: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4704 [2AP]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see S. 1590), S11186 [8SE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S7236 [3JN]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (see S. 1659), S12608 [15OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S2920 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

———require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm (see S. 1882), S15061 [18NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S6070 [13MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S7620 [10JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12278 [1OC]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S14805 [12NO]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7833 [12JN]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (see S. 1429), S9709 [22JY]

———establish a demonstration project to encourage the provision of community-based services to disabled individuals (see S. 1394), S14805 [12NO]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S3881 [18MR]

———extend Federal-State cost-sharing program to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries with health care costs (see S. 1519), S10617 [31JY]

———extend the transitional medical assistance program (see S. 883), S5174 [10AP]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S133 [9JA]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S5059 [9AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see S. 1012), S5859 [7MY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 971), S5650 [1MY]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see S. 306), S1976 [5FE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S8358 [23JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see S. 869), S5173 [10AP]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see S. 853), S11417 [11SE]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see S. 654), S6979 [22MY]

———evaluate leading health care performance measures and options to implement policies that align performance with payment (see S. 1328), S8559 [25JN]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see S. 465), S5950 [8MY]

———improve outpatient vision services (see S. 1095), S7876 [13JN]

———modify definition of rehabilitation hospital and rehabilitation unit for reimbursement under prospective payment system (see S. 1222), S10907 [1AU]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S3253 [6MR]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 373), S2340 [12FE]

———provide for equitable reimbursement rates to Medicare+Choice organizations (see S. 590), S6071 [13MY]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see S. 823), S4957 [8AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S3253 [6MR]

———restore (see S. 1926), S15407 [21NO]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S7136 [23MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see S. 450), S2838 [26FE]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S4899 [7AP]

National Foundation for the Study of Holocaust Assets: establish (see S. 1184), S7381 [4JN]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3505 [11MR]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (see S. Res. 124), S5484 [29AP]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1479 [23JA]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see S. 1513), S14177 [6NO]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S5434 [28AP]

———enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S11350 [10SE]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see S. 1250), S7831 [12JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Nuclear energy: improve security at U.S. nuclear facilities (see S. 131), S133 [9JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S7980 [17JN]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2457 [13FE]

Pensions: protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 9), S35 [7JA]

Power resources: establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see S. 459), S2839 [26FE]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 786), S7188 [2JN]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S3087 [4MR]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S4167 [20MR]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see S. 506), S3086 [4MR]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S1069 [16JA]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 468), S2919 [27FE]

———promote elder justice (see S. 333), S7235 [3JN]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 1345), S8725 [26JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2187 [11FE]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5486 [29AP]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14965 [17NO]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (see S. Res. 115), S5059 [9AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6257 [14MY]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see S. Res. 119), S5174 [10AP]

———impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3370 [7MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S12838 [17OC]

———allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (see S. 803), S4897 [7AP]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S2051 [6FE]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S288 [14JA]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S7541 [9JN]

———allow small employers a tax credit for costs paid or incurred for employee health insurance expenses (see S. 53), S36 [7JA]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S7619 [10JN]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see S. 206), S1479 [23JA]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see S. 661), S3993 [19MR]

———expand areas designated as renewal communities based on new census data (see S. 400), S2457 [13FE]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see S. 1018), S5859 [7MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S6980 [22MY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S1069 [16JA]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S4513 [27MR]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see S. 265), S1813 [30JA]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 348), S7188 [2JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see S. 384), S5344 [11AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S5173 [10AP]

———provide a partially refundable tax credit to family caregivers (see S. 1214), S7540 [9JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S3369 [7MR]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 970), S12737 [16OC]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income, and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see S. 127), S5434 [28AP]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S8439 [24JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S9119 [9JY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S4958 [8AP]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S288 [14JA]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (see S. 1740), S12737 [16OC]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (see S. 1481), S10620 [31JY]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S15062 [18NO]

Undetectable Firearms Act: repeal sunset provisions (see S. 1774), S13053 [22OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S35 [7JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA] (see S. 270), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 923), S5343 [11AP] (see S. 1839), S15813 [24NO] (see S. 1853), S14804 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S12376 [2OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S6507 [15MY]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S7718 [11JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S8439 [24JN]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S10907 [1AU]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S6854 [21MY]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S7927 [16JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 337), S9708 [22JY]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S8728 [26JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S10972 [2SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO]

Aviation: establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (see S. 1927), S15407 [21NO]

Children and youth: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see S. Con. Res. 74), S13053 [22OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: identify certain sites as key resources for protection by the Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (see S. 1212), S7540 [9JN]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S7619 [10JN]

Education: improve quality of interim alternative educational settings, provide more behavioral supports in schools, and support whole school interventions (see S. 1321), S8439 [24JN]

Employment: improve workforce investment and adult education systems relative to English language training (see S. 1543), S10618 [31JY]

Food: require certain ready-to-eat meat or poultry products to bear a label advising at-risk consumers of Dept. of Agriculture and FDA recommendations relative to listeria monocytogenes (see S. 1187), S7381 [4JN]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S7832 [12JN]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see S. 538), S3163 [5MR]

———improve health care quality by strengthening health information, information infrastructure, and use of health information by providers and patients (see S. 2003), S16120 [9DE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN]

Help America Vote Act: require voter verification and improved security for voting systems (see S. 1986), S16119 [9DE]

Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 400th Commemoration Commission: establish (see S. 1311), S8357 [23JN]

Kate Mullany National Historic Site: establish (see S. 1241), S7718 [11JN]

Kosovar-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see S. 1284), S8125 [18JN]

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day: add to the list of days on which the flag should be especially displayed (see S. 1468), S9959 [25JY]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see S. 1108), S6978 [22MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S5541 [30AP]

National security: provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 87), S37 [7JA]

New England Fishery Management Council: include New York as a member (see S. 1463), S9959 [25JY]

New York, NY: reauthorize the New York City Watershed Protection Program (see S. 1425), S9592 [17JY]

Nuclear energy: strengthen security of sensitive radioactive material (see S. 350), S2187 [11FE]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see S. 802), S4897 [7AP]

Taxation: allow small employers a tax credit for costs paid or incurred for employee health insurance expenses (see S. 86), S37 [7JA]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see S. 1228), S7619 [10JN]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S11648 [17SE]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 34), S1736 [29JA]

Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Queens, NY: designate (see S. 1856), S14804 [12NO]

Tradeswomen: tribute (see S. Res. 162), S7541 [9JN]

Veterans: provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 249), S1812 [30JA]

Votes for Women History Trail: establish (see S. 749), S4629 [1AP]

Letters

Collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries: Gail E. Shearer, Consumers Union (organization), S8420 [24JN]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S8421 [24JN]

———RxHealthValue (organization), S8420 [24JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S14498 [12NO]

———Gerard M. Kelly, Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, S14499 [12NO]

———John A. Brieden III, American Legion, S14497 [12NO]

———Thomas H. Corey, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., S14497 [12NO]

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, air quality: James L. Connaughton, Council on Environmental Quality, S13250 [27OC]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act: George E. Pataki, Governor of New York, S8271 [20JN], S8856 [27JN]

Role of advice and consent in judicial nominations: several professors, S2292 [12FE]

Status of U.S. relationships with traditional allies and within international organizations: David A. Harris, S6067-S6069 [13MY]

Supreme Court pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies: by, S1138 [17JA]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1402 [23JA]

Privilege of the floor

Golden, Robyn, S15207 [19NO]

Raju, Murali, S1495 [23JA], S8478 [24JN]

Rimmer, Robyn, S2370 [12FE]

Rom, William, S15207 [19NO]

Trasande, Leonardo, S8478 [24JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S3585, S3587, S3588, S3589, S3590 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3585, S3587, S3588, S3589, S3590 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S13208 [24OC]

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries, S8419, S8421 [24JN], S8529 [25JN]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1334 [22JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13957, S14012, S14013, S14021 [5NO], S14144 [6NO]

Air pollution: study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1305 [22JA]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12706 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1201 [21JA], S1305, S1334 [22JA], S1389, S1390, S1391, S1402, S1445 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1201 [21JA], S1305, S1334 [22JA], S1389, S1390, S1391, S1402, S1445 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S10842 [31JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12827 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12328, S12377 [2OC], S12518 [14OC], S12661, S12706 [16OC], S12778 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4790 [3AP]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S3022 [3MR]

Aviation: establish an award program to encourage the development of effective bomb-scanning technology (S. 1927), S15470 [21NO]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S7789 [12JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4052, S4054 [20MR], S4240 [21MR], S4354, S4363 [25MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11336 [10SE]

Children and youth: issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (S. Con. Res. 74), S13056 [22OC]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), S14859, S14860 [12NO]

———reform foster care systems, S2669 [25FE], S2765 [26FE]

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: membership, S2133 [11FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S10842 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: farmers' market electronic benefit transfer program funding, S14021 [5NO]

———prohibit the purchase of chickens treated with fluoroquinolone for school nutrition programs, S14144 [6NO]

———Rural Utilities Service broadband loan program funding, S13957 [5NO]

———Tree Assistance Program funding, S14021 [5NO]

———use of Rural Utilities Service unobligated funds to carry out 911 access loan program for emergency communications systems in rural areas, S14012, S14013 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7290 [4JN]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S7290 [4JN]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S11149 [5SE], S11325 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: develop literacy standards for informational materials to assist in the safe and appropriate use of prescription drugs, S8422 [24JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocate homeland security block grant funds to States using a threat-based formula, S9775, S9777, S9778 [23JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas, S9854 [24JY]

———first responders funding, S9690, S9693 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9690, S9693 [22JY], S9775, S9777, S9778 [23JY], S9854 [24JY]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding, S4790 [3AP]

Dept. of HUD: section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, S14522 [12NO]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11267 [10SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9177, S9195 [10JY]

———embassy security funding, S9195 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative to include long-term, domiciliary, and mental health care provisions, S14497, S14498, S14500, S14504 [12NO]

———require further analysis on future needs of veterans health care services and facilities under the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative, S14939 [17NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11005 [3SE], S11091, S11093, S11094, S11103, S11105 [4SE], S11138, S11141 [5SE], S11223, S11229 [9SE], S11267, S11325, S11332, S11336 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14497, S14498, S14500, S14504, S14522, S14523 [12NO], S14939 [17NO]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (S. 1226), S7633 [10JN]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S13249 [27OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6485 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for women's health and empowerment programs and to reduce women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, S6485 [15MY]

Drugs: AIDS Drug Assistance Program funding, S11229 [9SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13500 [29OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S110 [9JA], S3585 [12MR]

Education: disadvantaged student programs funding, S11223 [9SE]

———funding, S1645, S1646 [28JA]

———student financial aid programs, S11091 [4SE]

———vocational education programs funding, S4363 [25MR]

Employment: improve workforce investment and adult education systems relative to English language training (S. 1543), S10671 [31JY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2128, S2130, S2133, S2134 [11FE], S2291, S2293 [12FE], S2667 [25FE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7789 [12JN]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S9818 [23JY]

FEMA: funding, S10842 [31JY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (S. 98), S152 [9JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9177, S9195 [10JY]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Res. 169), S7844 [12JN]

GAO: review effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq, S12661 [16OC]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (S. 1483), S10149 [29JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (S. 538), S3190 [5MR]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S7249 [3JN]

———improve health care quality by strengthening health information, information infrastructure, and use of health information by providers and patients (S. 2003), S16138 [9DE]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2357 [12FE]

Help America Vote Act: require voter verification and improved security for voting systems (S. 1986), S16122 [9DE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12496 [14OC]

Iraq: require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9177 [10JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), S5632 [1MY]

———use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12518 [14OC]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13247, S13249, S13250 [27OC]

LIHEAP: funding, S1201 [21JA]

Medicare: develop and standardize quality indicators in health care data collection priority areas and develop programs to assist beneficiaries in making informed health plan decisions, S8421 [24JN]

———evaluate leading health care performance measures and options to implement policies that align performance with payment (S. 1328), S8565 [25JN]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals, S8418 [24JN]

———provide for equitable reimbursement rates to Medicare+Choice organizations, S8506 [25JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), S15172 [19NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15686, S15714 [24NO], S15900 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8269, S8271 [20JN], S8418, S8419, S8421, S8422 [24JN], S8506, S8529 [25JN], S8643 [26JN], S8855 [27JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve services, S1389, S1390, S1391, S1402 [23JA]

Mental health: provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (S. 450), S2986 [27FE]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (S. Res. 247), S12852 [17OC]

NASA: funding, S10842 [31JY]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S12778 [17OC]

National Creative Arts Therapies Week: observance, S7230 [3JN]

National Foundation for the Study of Holocaust Assets: establish (S. 1184), S7471 [5JN]

National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center: establish, S8421 [24JN]

National security: homeland security funding, S4052, S4054 [20MR], S4240 [21MR]

———provide for homeland security block grants (S. 87), S73 [7JA]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR]

New York, NY: release of EPA report on air quality relative to collapse of World Trade Center, S11138-S11141 [5SE]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11332 [10SE]

Nuclear energy: renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S1445 [23JA]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, S11005 [3SE]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9177, S9195 [10JY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7444 [5JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15170 [19NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7444 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2128, S2130 [11FE], S2291, S2293 [12FE], S2667 [25FE], S14641 [12NO]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892 [27FE]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7100 [23MY]

Schools: provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11091, S11093, S11094 [4SE]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), S15099 [18NO]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 312), S1992 [5FE]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S8643 [26JN]

Taxation: allow small employers a tax credit for costs paid or incurred for employee health insurance expenses (S. 86), S73 [7JA]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (S. 1228), S7635 [10JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S110 [9JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 414), unanimous-consent request, S3022 [3MR]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12328 [2OC]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (S. 1630), S11686 [17SE]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S9, S20 [7JA]

Terrorism: bioterrorism preparedness workforce funding, S11103, S11105 [4SE]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4054 [20MR], S4354 [25MR]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S4790 [3AP]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1138 [17JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10579 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10579 [31JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S7100 [23MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 923), unanimous-consent request, S6912, S6913 [22MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1079), unanimous-consent request, S6913 [22MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1839), unanimous-consent request, S15713, S15714 [24NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), unanimous-consent request, S14642 [12NO]

Veterans: provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation (S. 249), S1814 [30JA]

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA): offer certain participants the option of receiving an educational award or stipend, S14523 [12NO]

Votes for Women History Trail: establish (S. 749), S4631 [1AP]

Wesley, Richard C.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7663 [11JN]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Audrey Eisen, S3586 [12MR]

———Maureen Britell, S3587 [12MR]

Texts of

S. 249, provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation, S1814 [30JA]

S. 1187, At-Risk Consumer Protection Through Food Safety Labeling Act, S7401 [4JN]

S. 1212, identify certain sites as key resources for protection by the Dept. of Homeland Security Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1226, Act to Prevent Developmental Disabilities in Education, S7633 [10JN]

S. 1228, Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act, S7635 [10JN]

S. 1986, Protecting American Democracy Act, S16123 [9DE]

Tributes

Ashe, Arthur, S2048 [6FE]

August, Thomas W., S11981 [25SE]

Davis, James, S9773 [23JY]

De Pietro, Joseph, S11982 [25SE]

Farrell, James F., S11982 [25SE]

Gross, Walter F., S11981 [25SE]

Mitola, Ralph R., S11981 [25SE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4426 [26MR], S4500 [27MR]

Shepardson, Thomas, S6066 [13MY]

Weinberg, Nadia, S2835 [26FE]

CLINTON, MI

Remarks in House

Przybylski, Kristen: LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalist, E1326 [23JN]

CLINTON, WILLIAM J. (42d President of the United States)

Addresses

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq, S1720-S1722 [29JA], S13783 [3NO]

Articles and editorials

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

Thank Clinton for a Speedy Victory in Iraq, E971 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Lists

Clinton judicial nominees not confirmed in Congress first nominated, S2996 [3MR]

President Clinton judicial nominees not confirmed in Congress first nominated, S2248 [12FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, H3554-H3558 [30AP]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, E971 [15MY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-conflict intelligence analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in certain military conflicts, H7008-H7011 [16JY]

Iraq: possession of weapons of mass destruction, H7334 [23JY]

CLORE, WALTER

Articles and editorials

Walter Clore, ``Father of Washington Wine,'' Dies, S3248 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3248 [6MR]

CLOSE UP FOUNDATION

Remarks in Senate

Funding, S11331 [10SE]

CLOTHING INDUSTRY

Bills and resolutions

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1031), H1464 [27FE]

Nepal: provide duty-free treatment to certain apparel articles (see S. 662), S3993 [19MR] (see H.R. 3033), H8016 [5SE]

Lists

African Growth and Opportunity Act eligible countries, E1465 [14JY]

Remarks in House

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1464 [14JY]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (H.R. 1031), H3562, H3564 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Customs Service: transshipment enforcement and monitoring funding, S1358 [22JA]

Dept. of Defense: waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6822 [21MY], S6922 [22MY]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (S. 489), S2975 [27FE]

Nepal: provide duty-free treatment to certain apparel articles (S. 662), S4000 [19MR]

Texts of

S. 662, provide duty-free treatment to certain apparel articles from Nepal, S4001 [19MR]

CLUSEN, CHARLES M.

Letters

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S6077 [13MY]

CLY, GEOFFREY

Letters

Doctors' liability insurance premiums, S9022 [8JY]

CLYBURN, JAMES E. (a Representative from South Carolina)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H8254 [16SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H8879 [24SE]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, H9989 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, Raya D. Widenoja, Roll Call (publication), E257 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5468 [17JN]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5664 [19JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1466 [27FE]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H9381 [10OC]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H10130 [29OC]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 3618), H12308 [21NO]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3858 [8MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H7618 [24JY]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP]

———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H6707 [14JY]

Contracts: provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 1217), H7169 [18JY]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H6264 [26JN]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10458 [5NO]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H1682 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H5815 [24JN]

———establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (see H.R. 3588), H12307 [21NO]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5714 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H6265 [26JN]

Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H3453 [29AP]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era (see H.R. 332), H323 [5FE]

———study suitability and feasibility of establishing Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area in South Carolina (see H.R. 744), H461 [12FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H1955 [18MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

———Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1747 [11MR]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H5714 [23JN]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4131 [14MY]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H1516 [4MR]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H5664 [19JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H706 [13FE]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H5929 [25JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H1953 [18MR]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: provide for disclosures of credit-based insurance scoring information by insurers and credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 1473), H5929 [25JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (see H.R. 917), H1333 [25FE]

Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see H.R. 2494), H8382 [17SE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H5408 [16JN]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9378 [8OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H10130 [29OC]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10458 [5NO]

Hazardous substances: protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H6264 [26JN]

Health: combat viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 39), H3763 [7MY]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and prevent secondary conditions for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 2292), H7787 [25JY]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H5714 [23JN]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H1689 [10MR]

———withhold Federal financial assistance from students who have engaged in hazing (see H.R. 1207), H6264 [26JN]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H2402 [26MR]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4130 [14MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 823), H1812 [12MR]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H3053 [9AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H5367 [12JN]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7787 [25JY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7840 [3SE]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H706 [13FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H6349 [8JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H8950 [25SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4368 [20MY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H1682 [6MR]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H7454 [23JY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5267 [11JN]

———promote access to health care services in rural areas (see H.R. 830), H702 [13FE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H7454 [23JY]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H8017 [5SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H1467 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see H.R. 1641), H3053 [9AP]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 844), H1746 [11MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H10341 [4NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H6264 [26JN]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H11703 [20NO]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H8284 [16SE]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 623), H1689 [10MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H7329 [22JY]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4255 [19MY]

Public welfare programs: provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H390 [11FE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3858 [8MY]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H9131 [1OC]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H5469 [17JN]

Small business: permit the collection of demographic information in connection with small business loan applications (see H.R. 1748), H6348 [8JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H4978 [4JN]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H8016 [5SE]

———credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 473), H1467 [27FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H706 [13FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H5468 [17JN]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H392 [11FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H8175 [10SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H6264 [26JN]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H6348 [8JY]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity (see H.R. 2313), H5665 [19JN]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H1682 [6MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H12311 [21NO]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see H. Res. 321), H7019 [16JY]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H392 [11FE]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

———make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (see H.R. 1091), H1640 [5MR]

Transportation: improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H9381 [10OC]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H7788 [25JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H4788 [2JN]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H5664 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 23), H138 [8JA]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE]

Congaree Swamp National Park: establish (see H.R. 2580), H5814 [24JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (see H.R. 1055), H1514 [4MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Lists

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4133 [15MY]

Remarks

Allen, Michael: Clemson University William C. Everhart Award recipient, E1756 [10SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8376 [17SE]

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E256 [13FE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11485 [18NO]

Byrd, Jonathan: Professional Golfers Association of America Rookie of the Year award recipient, E88 [28JA]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 23), H126 [8JA]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11485 [18NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7916 [4SE]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (H.R. 1055), H2828 [7AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3515 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3515 [30AP]

Iraq: cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H8376 [17SE]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7916 [4SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12849 [8DE]

Patterson, Kay: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E765 [12AP]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11485 [18NO]

Stone, Angela L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E766 [12AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4123 [14MY]

Votes: position on missed, E912, E913 [9MY]

Votes in House: condemn practice of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time (H. Res. 474), H12849 [8DE]

Watson, Walter L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E768 [12AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1393 [26FE], H3971 [9MY]

Tributes

Brown, Inez Williams, E225 [13FE]

Darby, Joseph A., H4133 [15MY], E984 [15MY]

Elam, Georgia L. Jones, E2462 [25NO]

Everett, Francis G.S., Jr., E2319 [19NO]

Foxworth, Florence G., E2249 [6NO]

George, Leler V. Scarborough, E2322 [19NO]

Hart, Frank M., E2250 [6NO]

Johnson, Joseph, E1751 [10SE]

Mack, Vorn J., E1703 [5SE]

Stewart, Joan Hinde, E1284 [17JN]

Twitty, Stephen, E2176 [30OC]

CLYMER, ADAM

Articles and editorials

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Is Dead—Senator From Academia Was 76, S4498 [27MR]

CNN.COM (Internet site)

Articles and editorials

Arkansas Town's Mayor, Police Chief, Librarian Called to Iraq, S13429 [29OC]

COAL

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11485 [15SE], S11624, S11625, S11629, S11687, S11703, S11704, S11705 [17SE], S11716, S11726 [18SE], S11733, S11734, S11739, S11758 [22SE], S11784, S11791, S11807, S11808, S11814, S11816, S11817, S11818, S11819, S11862, S11863, S11864, S11865, S11866 [23SE], H6605 [10JY], H6708 [14JY], H6869, H6870 [15JY], H6963, H6974, H6976, H7020, H7021 [16JY], H7027, H7033, H7037, H7040, H7041, H7042, H7043, H7048, H7049, H7051, H7054, H7062, H7069, H7078, H7079, H7082, H7092, H7094, H7096 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6946 [16JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10736 [31JY], H3053 [9AP], H3105, H3192, H3235, H3243, H3246, H3251, H3256, H3258, H3260, H3263, H3266, H3267, H3271, H3273, H3274, H3277, H3278 [10AP], H3309, H3313, H3316, H3319, H3321, H3323 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11387 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S6047, S6143 [13MY], S7180, S7181, S7195, S7196 [2JN], S7200, S7204, S7259, S7260 [3JN], S7366, S7369, S7372, S7407, S7413, S7414 [4JN], S7421, S7424, S7448, S7498, S7499, S7500, S7503 [5JN], S7516, S7526, S7557 [9JN], S7567, S7576, S7594, S7644, S7645, S7647 [10JN], S7658, S7670, S7682, S7702, S7732, S7737 [11JN], S7847, S7850, S7853 [12JN], S8368 [23JN], S9156 [9JY], S9807, S9808 [23JY], S9893, S9919, S9920, S9922 [24JY], S9941, S9942, S9943, S9978, S9979, S9980 [25JY], S10008, S10072, S10073, S10074, S10075 [28JY], S10116, S10125, S10154, S10155, S10163, S10164, S10165 [29JY], S10173, S10203, S10251, S10252, S10297, S10298, S10299, S10333, S10334, S10339, S10340, S10341, S10437 [30JY], S10693, S10694, S10695, S10696, S10698, S10700, S10703, S10704, S10705, S10706, S10707, S10708, S10711, S10712, S10713, S10714, S10715, S10717, S10718, S10719, S10720, S10721, S10723, S10725, S10726, S10727, S10728, S10729, S10730, S10731, S10732, S10733, S10734, S10735 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE], H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE], H9073 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

Black Lung—30 Years After Protections, Disease and Questions Remain, E901 [9MY]

Faltering Energy Bill, E2146 [28OC]

Power Trader Tied to Bush Finds Washington All Ears, S10130 [29JY]

Wyoming Lives Uneasily With Big Game and Big Equipment, E704 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions

Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (see H.R. 1988), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1391), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2691), H6602 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (see H. Res. 319), H6867 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 418), H9980 [28OC]

Mining and mineral resources: development of Federal coal resources (see H.R. 794), H700 [13FE]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 504), H244 [29JA]

Native Americans: establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (see S. 522), S3162 [5MR]

Power resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (see H.R. 3698), H12919 [8DE]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3410 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see S. 14), S5541 [30AP] (see S. 1005), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 6), H2863 [7AP] (see H.R. 1436), H2311 [25MR] (see H.R. 1644), H2863 [7AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 189), H3050 [9AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 443), H11358 [17NO]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for research, development, and demonstration on coal and related technologies (see H.R. 1269), H1900 [13MR]

Taxation: allow an income tax credit to holders of bonds issued to finance land and water reclamation of abandoned mine land areas (see H.R. 419), H218 [28JA]

———provide energy tax incentives (see S. 597), S3504 [11MR] (see S. 1149), S7134 [23MY]

———treatment of production of energy from waste coal (see H.R. 3531), H11650 [19NO]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see S. 1756), S12838 [17OC] (see H.R. 3586), H12307 [21NO]

Cloture motions

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9898-H9959 [28OC]

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6), H11207-H11356 [17NO]

Cost Estimates

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6): Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S15217 [20NO]

Factsheets

Why Californians Should Oppose the Energy Bill: Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, H11413 [18NO]

Letters

California Wholesale Power Market Strategies: Christian Yoder and Stephen Hall, Stoel Rives LLP, S10481-S10483 [31JY]

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: Christine A. Bruenn, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S10187 [30JY]

Development of Federal coal resources: Cecil E. Roberts, United Mine Workers of America, H3318 [11AP]

Energy Policy Act: Ann Zack, S10480 [31JY]

———Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S10473 [31JY]

———John G. Rowland, Governor of Connecticut, S15314 [20NO]

———Michehl R. Gent, North American Electric Reliability Council, H3240 [10AP]

———Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H3092 [10AP]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3092 [10AP]

———Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General, S15314 [20NO]

———several hunting, fishing, and wildlife organizations, H11412 [18NO]

Indian land energy development programs: A. David Lester, Council of Energy Resource Tribes, S7461 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Claudia Vigil-Muniz, Jicarilla Apache Nation, S7753 [12JN]

———David F. Conrad, National Tribal Environmental Council, S7755 [12JN]

———Howard D. Richards, Sr., Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, S7461 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

———Jacqueline Johnson, National Congress of American Indians, S7461 [5JN], S7752 [12JN]

———James R. Madalena, Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc., S7753 [12JN]

———James T. Martin, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., S7756 [12JN]

———Mark F. Brown, Mohegan Tribe, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7756 [12JN]

———Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation, S7754 [12JN]

———Vernon Hill, Eastern Shoshone Tribe, S7754 [12JN]

———Wes Martel, Native American Energy Group, LLC, S7462 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

Lists

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Democratic amendments requested to be made in order under H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3084-H3086 [10AP]

Native American tribes and organizations supporting Campbell amendment on Indian land energy development programs, to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, S7686 [11JN]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11781 [23SE], H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10204 [30OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3329 [11AP], H7922 [4SE], H8997 [30SE], H9168 [2OC], H9252 [7OC], H9336 [8OC], H9707 [20OC], H9777 [21OC], H9967 [28OC], H10083, H10090 [29OC], H10428 [5NO], H10521 [6NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7682 [11JN], S9942, S9943 [25JY], S10215, S10216, S10251, S10439 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (H.R. 1988), E875 [6MY]

Dept. of Energy: feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3271-H3273 [10AP]

———implementation of an electron scrubbing project for the removal of air pollutants at a commercial-scale electrical generation plant using high sulfur coal, E2383 [21NO]

———research and development projects funding, H6961 [16JY]

Dept. of Labor: Mine Safety and Health Administration underground coal mine dust level regulations, H6561-H6563 [10JY], E901 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: require oil industry pay fair market value for oil and gas removed from public lands, H3082 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7040, H7041 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6710 [15JY], H6950-H6984 [16JY], H7025-H7058, H7062-H7083, H7087-H7105 [17JY], E1514, E1525, E1531, E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY], E1569, E1570 [23JY], E1583, E1585 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H9970 [28OC], H10190-H10205 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2267 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6941-H6947 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9991-H9996 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), motion to instruct conferees, H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, H7047 [17JY]

GAO: court decision on authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information, H432-H434 [12FE], E259 [13FE], E302 [27FE]

Health: prepayment of premium liability for coal industry health benefits, H3319-H3321 [11AP]

Mining and mineral resources: development of Federal coal resources, H3316-H3319 [11AP], H11384 [18NO]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (H.R. 504), E154 [6FE]

Power resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (H.R. 3698), E2533 [8DE]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, H11409 [18NO], E2383 [21NO], E2473 [8DE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 1436), E562 [25MR]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 1644), E704 [8AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2845 [7AP], H2922-H2927 [8AP], H3032-H3042 [9AP], H3087-H3194, H3231-H3279 [10AP], H3309-H3332 [11AP], H3744 [7MY], H7792 [3SE], H8224 [16SE], H9987, H10114 [29OC], H10461 [6NO], E776 [12AP], E793 [29AP], E830 [1MY], E974 [15MY], E2146 [28OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11362, H11363-H11365, H11370, H11405-H11432 [18NO], H11630 [19NO], H11860 [20NO], H12106 [21NO], E2317, E2338, E2339 [19NO], E2342, E2348, E2349, E2353, E2357, E2358, E2359 [20NO], E2383 [21NO], E2418 [22NO], E2429, E2442, E2444, E2446, E2447 [23NO], E2458 [25NO], E2473 [8DE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3078-H3087 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11379-H11388 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H7922-H7930 [4SE], H9168-H9171 [2OC], H9336-H9346 [8OC], H9777-H9780 [21OC], H10091-H10106 [29OC], H10521-H10528 [6NO], E2012 [8OC], E2043 [15OC], E2129 [24OC], E2191 [31OC], E2218 [4NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H3329 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), permission to file conference report, H11190 [17NO]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power, H3320 [11AP]

———national energy policy, H2566-H2569 [1AP], H2826 [7AP], H5355-H5358 [12JN], H6459-H6461 [9JY]

Synthetic fuels: provide a tax credit for the production of coal-based synthetic fuels, H7859 [4SE]

Taxation: provide a tax credit for the production of coal-based synthetic fuels, H7859 [4SE]

Remarks in Senate

Buy American Act: compliance, S11824 [23SE]

Coal miners: mine safety and health benefits, S15967 [25NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11605-S11610, S11624, S11629 [17SE], S11712, S11715-S11720 [18SE], S11731-S11736, S11738 [22SE], S11780, S11784-S11814, S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13784-S13791 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13643 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, S11795 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent request, S11794 [23SE]

Drummond, Garry N., Sr.: Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductee, S13512 [29OC]

Mining and mineral resources: relieve reachback companies no longer involved in mining of liability for the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan for miners, S8434 [24JN]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

Native Americans: establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands, S5898 [8MY], S7459-S7462 [5JN], S7590 [10JN], S7685-S7689 [11JN], S7751-S7757 [12JN]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (S. 522), S3172 [5MR]

———provide environmental review process for Indian energy programs and clarify Federal trust responsibility relative to tribal claims and loss liability associated with tribal energy resource agreements, S7684-S7689 [11JN]

Power resources: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 582), S3412 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, S15967 [25NO]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 727), S4518-S4520 [27MR]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S5753 [6MY], S10569-S10574 [31JY], S10875, S10897 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11077 [4SE], S11408 [11SE], S12861 [20OC], S12909, S12911 [21OC], S12988, S13011, S13047 [22OC], S14244-S14246 [7NO], S14313 [10NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S14925 [17NO], S15052 [18NO], S15106-S15123, S15140-S15147, S15149-S15167, S15170, S15175-S15179 [19NO], S15212-S15236, S15239-S15252, S15255-S15272, S15311-S15316 [20NO], S15326-S15354, S15358-S15360 [21NO], S15902-S15904, S15920-S15922, S15966-S15968 [25NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S10529 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5616 [30AP], S5619 [1MY], S5696 [5MY], S5747-S5753, S5759-S5765 [6MY], S5798-S5801, S5830 [7MY], S5888-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6050, S6061 [13MY], S7176-S7182 [2JN], S7200-S7221, S7223 [3JN], S7365-S7373 [4JN], S7421-S7449, S7459-S7462 [5JN], S7512-S7527 [9JN], S7565-S7599 [10JN], S7654-S7662, S7668-S7676, S7679-S7689, S7702-S7708 [11JN], S7741-S7757 [12JN], S7902 [13JN], S9291-S9295 [11JY], S9575 [17JY], S9666, S9667 [22JY], S9828, S9888-S9895 [24JY], S9926, S9929, S9934 [25JY], S9993-S10012, S10027-S10032 [28JY], S10079-S10090, S10104-S10133 [29JY], S10173-S10188, S10203-S10218, S10221-S10226, S10251 [30JY], S10469-S10485, S10507-S10509, S10511, S10517, S10533-S10569 [31JY], S13375 [28OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent agreement, S5683 [1MY], S7211 [3JN], S7438 [5JN], S7751 [12JN], S10086 [29JY], S10213 [30JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent request, S7750 [12JN], S10203 [30JY]

———national energy policy, S214 [13JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE], S5109 [10AP], S12131 [29SE], S12151 [30SE]

Taxation: provide energy tax incentives, S10533-S10569, S10571 [31JY]

———provide energy tax incentives (S. 597), S3520-S3547 [11MR], S3914 [19MR]

United Mine Workers of America: provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan, S7600 [10JN], S7713 [11JN], S8434 [24JN]

Reports

Grassley Amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on Energy Tax Incentives: Committee on Finance (Senate), S10538-S10567 [31JY]

Securing the Future for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science—The Case for Budget Increases: American Physical Society, H3094 [10AP]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 443) (H. Rept. 108-376), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 108-333), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 108-69), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 108-209), H6867 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-330), H9980 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-195), H6602 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Energy Policy Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 108-375), H11358 [17NO]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1644) (H. Rept. 108-65), H2937 [8AP], H3050 [9AP]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 108-43), S5771 [6MY]

Energy Tax Incentives Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 108-54), S7134 [23MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6963 [16JY], H7097 [17JY]

Summaries

Western Waters and Surface Owners Protection Act (H.R. 3698), E2533 [8DE]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S13788 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2691): conference report, H10191-H10195 [30OC]

Grassley amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on energy tax incentives, S10535-S10537 [31JY]

Testimonies

Impact of the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty on Ohio's Coal Dependent Communities: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., E1035 [21MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3078 [10AP]

H. Res. 319, consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H6941 [16JY]

H. Res. 418, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9991 [29OC]

H. Res. 443, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H11379 [18NO]

H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3108-H3192 [10AP]

H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12004-S12022 [25SE]

S. 14, Energy Policy Act, S5543-S5595 [30AP]

S. 522, Native American Energy Development and Self-Determination Act, S3172-S3175 [5MR]

S. 582, Coal Energy Research Development and Demonstration Act, S3412-S3418 [10MR]

S. 597, Energy Tax Incentives Act, S3520-S3546 [11MR]

S. 1756, Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Stability and Fairness Act, S12846-S12849 [17OC]

COAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND RETIRED EMPLOYEE ACT FOR THE 21st CENTURY

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 313) (H. Rept. 108-328), H9980 [28OC]

COAL ENERGY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 582), S3410 [10MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 582), S3412 [10MR]

Texts of

S. 582, provisions, S3412-S3418 [10MR]

COAL ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1269), H1900 [13MR]

COAL INDUSTRY RETIREE HEALTH BENEFIT STABILITY AND FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1756), S12838 [17OC]

Texts of

S. 1756, provisions, S12846-S12849 [17OC]

COALE, W. RONALD AND MARY ELLEN FISKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1896 [25SE]

COALITION FOR ADOLESCENT SEXUAL HEALTH

Factsheets

Parental Attitudes Towards Sex Education, E263 [13FE]

COALITION OF LICENSED BEVERAGE ASSOCIATIONS

Letters

Prohibit operation or provision of any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance, S1679 [28JA]

COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY

Letters

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12646 [16OC]

COAST GUARD

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H9983, H9984 [28OC], H10131 [29OC], H10343 [4NO], H10402, H10409, H10417, H10420, H10421, H10423 [5NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9672, S9681, S9737, S9738 [22JY], S9749, S9751, S9753, S9757, S9758, S9763, S9767, S9769, S9774, S9778, S9781, S9783, S9784, S9802, S9806, S9807, S9808, S9809, S9810 [23JY], S9831, S9832, S9849, S9851, S9856, S9861, S9865, S9866, S9868, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9874, S9913, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY], S9986 [25JY], H5714, H5715 [23JN], H5754, H5757, H5759, H5761, H5764, H5766, H5776, H5779, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5791 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY], H8118 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Museum Proposal Makes Progress—Congressional Panel Approves New London as Host for Coast Guard Plan, H10418 [5NO]

Traditional Coast Guard Duties Suffer, Study Says, S4679 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing (see S. 733), S4512 [27MR]

———authorizing and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (see H.R. 2443), H5364 [12JN]

———authorizing and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (see H. Res. 416), H9980 [28OC]

Armed Forces: establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see S. Con. Res. 2), S1144 [17JA] (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (see S. 963), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 517), H268 [31JA]

Congress: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (see H.R. 3374), H9981 [28OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (see H.R. 2555), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

Great Lakes: prohibit a vessel with a ballast water tank from entering the Great Lakes if a certain capacity of the tank contains ballast water (see H.R. 3122), H8381 [17SE]

National Park Service: require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (see S. 443), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 904), H1333 [25FE]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2193), H4527 [21MY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see S. 746), S4557 [31MR] (see H.R. 2376), H5044 [5JN] (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

Conference reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

Letters

Clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT, H10419 [5NO]

Coast Guard Research and Development Center funding: Dennis K. McBride, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, S9878 [24JY]

———Senator Dodd, S9878 [24JY]

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Kurt Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, S11167 [5SE]

Lists

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9879 [24JY]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9763, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9851, S9853, S9864 [24JY], H5758 [24JN], H8107 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8801 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: authorizing and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10396-H10424 [5NO], E2297 [14NO], E2327 [19NO]

———authorizing and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (H. Res. 416), H10078, H10079 [29OC]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (H.R. 517), H3981-H3983 [13MY], E995 [19MY]

Buy American Act: ensure materials used in bridge alteration projects are produced in the U.S., H10420 [5NO]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Congress: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (H.R. 3374), E2141 [28OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize issuance of port security grants, H10402 [5NO]

———increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H5735, H5737, H5740, H5746, H5751, H5752, H5757, H5760 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5744-H5795 [24JN], H8107 [10SE], E1388, E1398 [27JN], E1422 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE], H8793-H8802 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734-H5742 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495-H8500 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

Funding, H5760 [24JN]

Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON): funding, H10398, H10401, H10402 [5NO], E2297 [14NO]

Houston, TX: include certain petrochemical plants located within five miles of navigable waters in the maritime security plan for Port of Houston, H10423 [5NO]

National Park Service: require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (H.R. 904), E281 [25FE]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], H5762-H5764, H5770 [24JN], E584 [26MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 2193), E1041 [21MY]

———funding, H1893 [13MR]

New London, CT: clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum, H10417-H10420 [5NO]

Pensions: funding, H2159 [20MR]

Planetree (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to Jewish Life (organization), H3981-H3983 [13MY]

Ships and vessels: inspection of foreign-flag vessels that depart and return to the same U.S. port without a stop in between, H10400 [5NO]

———require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5783, H5784 [24JN], H10421-H10423 [5NO]

———review and adjustment of pilotage rates, H10399, H10401 [5NO]

Technology: automatic identification system funding, H10399 [5NO]

Zabaldo, Joseph F.: Coast Guard Gold Lifesaving Medal recipient, E1565 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: authorizing (S. 733), S4522-S4526 [27MR]

Armed Forces: issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (S. Con. Res. 2), S1153, S1154 [17JA]

Bramble (vessel): convey Coast Guard cutter, upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History (S. 963), S5609 [30AP]

Buckley, Lewis J.: confirmation as captain in the Coast Guard, S6064 [13MY]

Congress: protect prerogatives in allocation of homeland security funding, S4778-S4780 [3AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9623-S9626, S9628, S9629 [21JY], S9672-S9697 [22JY], S9748-S9788 [23JY], S9830-S9887 [24JY], S9954 [25JY], S10258 [30JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891-S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent agreement, S9575 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent request, S9986 [25JY]

———port security, fire department, and chemical facility security assessments funding, S9848-S9851 [24JY]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9878 [24JY]

———require report on Homeland Security Advisory System, S9767, S9768 [23JY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1358, S1359 [22JA], S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1587), S11162-S11164 [5SE]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports, S9847 [24JY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (S. 746), S4570-S4572 [31MR], S11381 [11SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4040 [19MR], S6010 [9MY], S8377 [23JN], S13230 [24OC], S16068 [25NO]

Research and Development Center: funding, S9877 [24JY]

Reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 733) (S. Rept. 108-202), S15186 [19NO]

Coast Guard Appropriations and Various Administered Laws Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2443) (H. Rept. 108-233), H7614 [24JY]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3729 [13MR], S5650 [1MY], S8232 [19JN], S13133, S13134 [23OC], S15061 [18NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 108-331), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-280), H8490 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5758, H5773, H5774, H5776, H5781, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5788 [24JN]

Statements

Continuing Appropriations: Senator McCain, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S2418-S2420 [13FE]

Summaries

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Hollings Amendment on Seaport Security, S4684 [2AP]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 293, consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5734 [24JN]

H. Res. 374, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8495 [24SE]

H. Res. 416, consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H10078 [29OC]

H.R. 517, convey Coast Guard cutter Bramble (vessel), upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History, H3981 [13MY]

H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H10402-H10409 [5NO]

H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9980-S9986 [25JY]

S. 733, Coast Guard appropriations, S4523-S4525 [27MR]

S. 746, Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act, S4572-S4577 [31MR]

S. 963, convey Coast Guard cutter Bramble (vessel), upon decommissioning, to the Port Huron Museum of Arts and History, S5609 [30AP]

S. 1587, Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11164-S11167 [5SE]

S. Con. Res. 2, issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, S1153 [17JA]

COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 2443), H10343 [4NO], H10402, H10409, H10417, H10420, H10421, H10423 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 2443): consideration (see H. Res. 416), H9980 [28OC]

Letters

Clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT: T.J. Barrett, Coast Guard, H10419 [5NO]

Remarks in House

Coast Guard: automatic identification system funding, H10399 [5NO]

———ensure materials used in bridge alteration projects are produced in the U.S., H10420 [5NO]

———Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) funding, H10398, H10401, H10402 [5NO], E2297 [14NO]

———include certain petrochemical plants located within five miles of navigable waters in the maritime security plan for Port of Houston, H10423 [5NO]

———inspection of foreign-flag vessels that depart and return to the same U.S. port without a stop in between, H10400 [5NO]

———review and adjustment of pilotage rates, H10399, H10401 [5NO]

Enact (H.R. 2443), H10396-H10424 [5NO], E2297 [14NO], E2327 [19NO]

———consideration (H. Res. 416), H10078 [29OC]

New London, CT: clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum, H10417-H10420 [5NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2443, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 108-331), H9980 [28OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 416, consideration of H.R. 2443, provisions, H10078 [29OC]

H.R. 2443, provisions, H10402-H10409 [5NO]

COASTAL AND ESTUARINE LAND PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 861), S5186-S5188 [10AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 861) (S. Rept. 108-158), S12277 [1OC]

Texts of

S. 861, provisions, S5187 [10AP]

COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES ACT

Amendments

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see S. 1643), S11832 [23SE]

Florida: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see H.R. 3333), H9687 [17OC]

Remarks in Senate

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

Reports filed

Coastal Barrier Property Exemption From Financial Assistance and Flood Insurance Limitations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 108-178), S13515 [29OC]

Texts of

S. 1643, exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations, S14221 [6NO]

COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Amend (see S. 218), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 241), S1736 [29JA]

Conservation of natural resources: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

National Estuarine Reserve System: establish (see H.R. 1025), H1463 [27FE]

NOAA: reauthorize coastal services, training, education, and technical support programs and establish a performance evaluation system (see H.R. 1026), H1463 [27FE]

States: authorize grants to coastal States (see H.R. 1028), H1463 [27FE]

Letters

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf and impose time limits on considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects: several Members of Congress, H9341 [8OC]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S7748 [12JN]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Messages

Coastal Zone Management Act Administration Report: President Bush, S7828 [12JN], H5345 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Federal-State relations: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9336-H9341, H9344, H9345 [8OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3309-H3313 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions-H9346 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Amend (S. 218), S1493 [23JA]

Amend (S. 241), S1746, S1758 [29JA], S1760 [30JA]

Conservation of natural resources: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (S. 861), S5186-S5188 [10AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7702-S7706 [11JN], S7742-S7750 [12JN]

Reports filed

Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 861) (S. Rept. 108-158), S12277 [1OC]

Texts of

S. 861, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act, S5187 [10AP]

COASTAL ZONES

Amendments

Floods: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (S. 247), S13420 [28OC]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical correction (S. 1066), S14221 [6NO]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (S. 1400), S13735 [31OC]

Bills and resolutions

Beaches: allow maintenance and grooming of certain areas (see H.R. 2687), H6464 [9JY]

Cape Lookout National Seashore: adjust number of free roaming horses permitted (see H.R. 2055), H3973 [9MY]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (see S. 218), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 241), S1736 [29JA]

———authorize grants to coastal States (see H.R. 1028), H1463 [27FE]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Corps of Engineers: extend period for providing beach nourishment for a water resources development project (see H.R. 2558), H5713 [23JN]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S11913 [24SE] (see H.R. 2492), H5467 [17JN]

Crime: prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (see S. 1301), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2405), H5173 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior: eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (see H.R. 273), H136 [8JA]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 1013), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1697), H3051 [9AP] (see H.R. 2244), H4736 [22MY]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

———prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 1286), H1901 [13MR]

———protect certain areas of the seafloor by establishing a maximum diameter size limit on rockhopper, roller, and all other groundgear used on bottom trawls (see H.R. 1690), H3051 [9AP]

———protect the public's ability to fish for sport (see H.R. 2890), H7616 [24JY]

Floods: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see S. 1643), S11832 [23SE]

Florida: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see H.R. 3333), H9687 [17OC]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see S. 247), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 937), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1856), H3451 [29AP]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: clarify certain boundaries (see H.R. 3056), H8174 [10SE]

———exclude certain properties (see S. 761), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 154), H57 [7JA]

———technical correction (see S. 1066), S6256 [14MY]

Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1137), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2689), H6464 [9JY]

National Estuarine Reserve System: establish (see H.R. 1025), H1463 [27FE]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (see H.R. 1024), H1463 [27FE]

National Park Service: require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (see S. 443), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 904), H1333 [25FE]

New Jersey: authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route (see H.R. 3070), H8174 [10SE]

———establish a final criterion for promulgation of a rule relative to sediments to be used as remediation material at the Historic Area Remediation Site (see S. 1094), S6853 [21MY]

———status of EPA and Corps of Engineers memorandum of agreement relative to Historic Area Remediation Site ocean sediment polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) levels (see H.R. 113), H55 [7JA]

New York: restrict dumping of dredged material in Long Island Sound (see H.R. 3409), H10235 [30OC]

NOAA: improve conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 959), H1460 (see H.R. 984), H1462 [27FE]

———reauthorize coastal services, training, education, and technical support programs and establish a performance evaluation system (see H.R. 1026), H1463 [27FE]

———study fishery observer data to map migratory patterns and delineate winter areas and feeding grounds of Atlantic striped bass in the mid-Atlantic exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 2889), H7616 [24JY]

North Carolina: clarify boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit (see S. 1663), S11989 [25SE] (see H.R. 2501), H5550 [18JN]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (see S. 1400), S9328 [14JY]

Office of Oceans and Coastal Policy: establish (see H.R. 3627), H12308 [21NO]

Oil Pollution Act: improve provisions relative to recovery of damages for injuries resulting from oil spills (see S. 370), S2340 [12FE]

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: distribute revenues to coastal States and counties (see H.R. 910), H1333 [25FE]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H53 [7JA]

———promote sensible development of renewable energy (see H.R. 1183), H1744 [11MR]

Sand: promote programs for the beneficial use of sand (see H.R. 3154), H8490 [23SE]

Water Resources Development Act: limit the non-Federal share of the cost of shore protection projects (see H.R. 2245), H4736 [22MY]

Letters

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf and impose time limits on considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects: several Members of Congress, H9341 [8OC]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S7748 [12JN]

———Florida congressional delegation, H9344 [8OC]

———several Representatives, H9343 [8OC]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Tucson, AZ, gas pipeline rupture and groundwater contamination: Representative Grijalva, H10524 [6NO]

Messages

Coastal Zone Management Act Administration Report: President Bush, S7828 [12JN], H5345 [12JN]

Federal Ocean and Coastal Activities Report: President Bush, S3991 [19MR], H2100 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Coastal Zone Management Act: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9336-H9341, H9344, H9345 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior: eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), H2872-H2874 [8AP]

———nutria control and eradication project funding, H6961 [16JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: include construction activities in definition of oil and gas exploration and production relative to EPA stormwater discharge permits, H10521-H10528 [6NO], E2218 [4NO], E2317 [19NO]

Fish and fishing: prohibit commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone (H.R. 1286), E460 [13MR]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1856), E806 [30AP]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical correction (S. 1066), H11181, H11182 [17NO]

Keeley, David: Walter B. Jones Memorial Award for Coastal Steward of the Year recipient, E609 [27MR]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (H.R. 1024), E311 [27FE]

National Park Service: require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (H.R. 904), E281 [25FE]

New Jersey: authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route (H.R. 3070), E1760 [10SE]

Oceans: environmental protection and conservation of resources, H4777-H4781 [2JN]

Office of Oceans and Coastal Policy: establish (H.R. 3627), E2423 [23NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3309-H3313 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9336-H9346 [8OC], E2043 [15OC]

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: distribute revenues to coastal States and counties, E2444-E2446 [23NO]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain, H3033 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (S. 218), S1493 [23JA]

———amend (S. 241), S1746, S1758 [29JA], S1760 [30JA]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (S. 861), S5186-S5188 [10AP]

Corps of Engineers: emergency assistance funding, S9218-S9220 [10JY]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (S. 1653), S11917 [24SE]

Crime: prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (S. 1301), S8245 [19JN], S12022, S12023 [25SE]

Dept. of the Interior: eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), S5096, S5097 [9AP]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 1013), S5871 [7MY]

Floods: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

Florida: oil and gas exploration, S15261 [20NO]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (S. 247), S1750-S1752 [29JA], S13420-S13422 [28OC]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical correction (S. 1066), S14221 [6NO]

North Carolina: clarify boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit (S. 1663), S14221 [6NO]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (S. 1400), S9332 [14JY], S13738 [31OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7702-S7706 [11JN], S7742-S7750 [12JN]

Reports filed

Cape Lookout National Seashore Free Roaming Horses Permitted Numbers Adjustment: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 108-298), H9281 [7OC]

Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 861) (S. Rept. 108-158), S12277 [1OC]

Coastal Barrier Property Exemption From Financial Assistance and Flood Insurance Limitations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 108-178), S13515 [29OC]

Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit Boundary Clarification: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1663) (S. Rept. 108-179), S13659 [30OC]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 108-125), S10970 [2SE]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1856) (H. Rept. 108-326), H9818 [24OC]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Property Exclusion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 154) (H. Rept. 108-359), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Technical Correction: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1066) (S. Rept. 108-177), S13515 [29OC]

Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 108-171), S13133 [23OC]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Video Voyeurism Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1301), S9904 [24JY]

Texts of

H.R. 273, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, H2872 [8AP]

S. 247, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act reauthorization, S1751 [29JA], S13420 [28OC]

S. 861, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act, S5187 [10AP]

S. 1013, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S5872 [7MY]

S. 1066, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System technical correction, S14221 [6NO], H11181 [17NO]

S. 1301, Video Voyeurism Prevention Act, S8245 [19JN], S12022 [25SE]

S. 1400, Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act, S13737 [31OC]

S. 1400, Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act, S9332-S9334 [14JY]

S. 1643, exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations, S14221 [6NO]

S. 1653, National Beach Recreation and Economic Benefits Act, S11917 [24SE]

S. 1663, clarify boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit, S12002 [25SE]

S. 1663, Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit boundary clarification, S14221 [6NO]

COASTLINES see Beaches

COATES, GUY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S226 [13JA]

COBB, GERALD W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8717 [26JN]

COBB, NAT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9690 [20OC]

COBB, SUE BELL

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S9949 [25JY]

COBB, TINA

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court for Ventura County, CA, H7198 [21JY]

Ventura County, CA, Superior Court, H7936 [4SE]

COBB, WILLIAM W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E738 [11AP]

COBB, WILLIAM W., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6026 [12MY]

COBLE, HOWARD (a Representative from North Carolina)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

———S. 151, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2443 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (see H.R. 1086), H1640 [5MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1954), H3681 [6MY]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (see H.R. 1799), H3638 [1MY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2823 [3AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate J. Strom Thurmond Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 2661), H7170 [18JY]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1641 [5MR]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

Coast Guard: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (see H.R. 3374), H9981 [28OC]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H8217 [11SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11133 [7NO]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H5089 [9JN]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H6265 [26JN]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H6604 [10JY]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see H.R. 16), H52 [7JA]

———allow judges to whom certain multidistrict litigation cases are transferred to retain jurisdiction (see H.R. 1768), H3351 [11AP]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H4012 [13MY]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4012 [13MY]

Crime: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11702 [20NO]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H9812 [21OC]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H7225 [21JY]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H11392 (see H.R. 2986), H11516 [18NO]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9983 [28OC]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7169 [18JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4739 [22MY]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5408 [16JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H8083 [9SE]

Fayetteville, NC: tribute to Festival of Flight celebration of the centennial of the first controlled, powered flight (see H. Con. Res. 58), H1465 [27FE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC: designate (see H.R. 1465), H2470 [27MR]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H9811 [21OC]

Granville County, NC: allow State use of Oxford Research Station lands, improvements, equipment, and resource materials (see H.R. 2119), H4255 [19MY]

Immigration: prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2515 [31MR]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3975 [9MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H10457 [5NO]

Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 1505), H2472 [27MR]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1812 [12MR]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9983 [28OC]

Law enforcement: allow use of Community Oriented Policing Services funds for State and local intelligence officers (see H.R. 703), H391 [11FE]

———assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H4739 [22MY]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H8083 [9SE]

Members of Congress: render previous service of individuals expelled from Congress as noncreditable for purposes of determining eligibility for retirement and disability benefits (see H.R. 1098), H1640 [5MR]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9615 [16OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H1642 [5MR]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11393 (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11516 [18NO]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3453 [29AP]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (see H. Res. 353), H7839 [3SE]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see H.R. 2924), H7950 [4SE]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5046 [5JN]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Sec. of the Navy: redesignate as the Sec. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 1741), H3302 [10AP]

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see H.R. 2704), H6603 [10JY]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H5267 [11JN]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8383 [17SE]

States: restore Federal remedies for violations of intellectual property rights by States (see H.R. 2344), H9478 [15OC]

Stockton, John: tribute (see H. Res. 274), H6604 [10JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5714 [23JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H2271 [20MR]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H7787 [25JY]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H5664 [19JN]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (see H.R. 2448), H7787 [25JY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H6706 [14JY]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3974 [9MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H4739 [22MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H6348 [8JY]

———provide a special depreciation allowance for property acquired during a certain period (see H.R. 683), H1746 [11MR]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9478 [15OC]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H11359 [17NO]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H3305 [10AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Tobacco products: prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H12922 [8DE]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 2722), H7086 [17JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H7782 [25JY]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3452 [29AP]

Wilbur Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 212), H5088 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

Drugs: prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see H.R. 718), H460 [12FE]

Information services: prohibit misappropriation of certain databases (see H.R. 3261), H9375 [8OC]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H1743 [11MR]

Tobacco products: replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (see H.R. 1566), H2702 [2AP]

Remarks

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H2280 [25MR]

Bush, President: reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), H8986 [30SE]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2407 [27MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), E2327 [19NO]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5138 [10JN]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8206 [11SE]

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E305 [27FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5509 [18JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10474 [6NO]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), consideration (H. Res. 181), H2949 [9AP]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Northwest Guilford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1106 [3JN]

House of Representatives: history and rules of the Private Calendar, E2299 [17NO]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10240 [4NO]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (H.R. 3214), H10361, H10363 [5NO]

Lexington, NC: anniversary, H9486 [16OC]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 180), H4265 [20MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1409 [27FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (H.R. 1179), E442 [12MR]

Thomasville, NC: tribute to Thomasville High School girls' basketball team, E564 [25MR]

Tobacco products: replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (H.R. 1566), E652 [2AP]

Violence Against Women Act: funding, H1692 [11MR]

Votes: position on missed, E1277 [17JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H9737 [20OC]

Special order: granted, H11357 [17NO]

Tributes

Johnson, Larry, E1105 [3JN]

Little, Grady, H9739 [21OC]

McKeon, Jack, H9739 [21OC]

Rolofson, George, E1594 [25JY]

COBRA COVERAGE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2891), E1594 [25JY]

COBURN, TOM (a former Representative from Oklahoma)

Letters

Religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6593 [10JY], H6997 [16JY]

COCA-COLA CO.

Remarks in House

Monical Pizza Corp.: Nation's Restaurant News (publication) and Coca-Cola North America People and Performance Award recipient, E2500 [8DE]

COCHNAR, EVAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7265 [3JN]

COCHRAN, GARRET T.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E864 [5MY]

COCHRAN, NIELSEN

Letters

FERC protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10573 [31JY]

COCHRAN, THAD (a Senator from Mississippi)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14140, S14183 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1290 [21JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4720 [2AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4229, S4296 [21MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6708, S6726 [20MY], S6872 [21MY], S6896 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11814, S11863 [23SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14836 [12NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11540, S11583 [16SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7791, S7853 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC], S13688, S13696 [30OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8203, S8234, S8253 [19JN], S8581 [25JN], S8617, S8683, S8766, S8775 [26JN]

Appointments

British-American Interparliamentary Group, S3205 [5MR]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY]

———H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5878 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

Dorr-versity, Roger Clegg, National Review (publication), S14989 [18NO]

Informed Iowans Should Support Tom Dorr, Donald Etler, Sioux City (IA) Journal, S14988 [18NO]

Make a Decision on Dorr, Des Moines (IA) Register, S14987 [18NO]

World-Renowned Miss. Doctor Killed in Car Crash, Thyrie Bland, Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger, S4886 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2594 [24FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S8234 [19JN]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S12377 [2OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 1035), S5995 [9MY]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S6854 [21MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (see S. 1808), S13711 [31OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S2522 [14FE]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S7136 [23MY]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 1019), S8233 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (see S. 1153), S7833 [12JN]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S6708 [20MY]

Diseases: combat polio (see S. Res. 109), S8897 [7JY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S2920 [27FE]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see S. Con. Res. 33), S10142 [29JY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13263 [27OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S132 [9JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S4703 [2AP]

———increase teacher familiarity with the educational needs of gifted and talented students (see S. 1638), S11753 [22SE]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S3028 [3MR]

Electric power: protect customers by ensuring States maintain jurisdiction over electric utilities and prohibiting FERC implementation of a standard market design (see S. 954), S5541 [30AP]

Financial institutions: merge bank and savings association deposit insurance funds and reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see S. 229), S2595 [24FE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S12193 [30SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S13516 [29OC]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S6029 [12MY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see S. 453), S2839 [26FE]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (see S. 648), S4825 [3AP]

Health Workforce Advisory Commission: establish (see S. 1498), S10265 [30JY]

Higher Education Act: eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7621 [10JN]

———technical amendments (see S. 901), S5342 [11AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 81), S14804 [12NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7476 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S11648 [17SE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S2921 [27FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S7927 [16JN]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S4823 [3AP]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S6708 [20MY]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S5344 [11AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 971), S5650 [1MY]

Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S6979 [22MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S4898 [7AP]

———coverage of medication therapy management services (see S. 1270), S7926 [16JN]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see S. 881), S5174 [10AP]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries who reside in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7543 [9JN]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S5174 [10AP]

———permanently increase payment rates for home health services in rural areas (see S. 636), S7235 [3JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S5859 [7MY]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 1422), S12376 [2OC]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1137), S8727 [26JN]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see S. 610), S7619 [10JN]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2596 [24FE]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (see S. Con. Res. 48), S7543 [9JN]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (see S. Res. 124), S5484 [29AP]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (see S. 1785), S13209 [24OC]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S6854 [21MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 870), S5173 [10AP]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see S. 902), S14805 [12NO]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1669 [28JA]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S134 [9JA]

Roads and highways: establish program to make allocations to States for projects to expand 2-lane highways in rural areas to 4-lane highways (see S. 365), S2340 [12FE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1872), S14965 [17NO]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1465), S11754 [22SE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S5344 [11AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S6708 [20MY]

States: streamline enrollment processes for Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program through better linkages with programs providing nutrition and related assistance to low-income families (see S. 1083), S7620 [10JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S9304 [11JY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 1792), S15407 [21NO]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes and allow the State and local income tax deduction against the alternative minimum tax (see S. 467), S2919 [27FE]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S5060 [9AP]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S5344 [11AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S11754 [22SE]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S4824 [3AP]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see S. 361), S2921 [27FE]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S3369 [7MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S9709 [22JY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S11913 [24SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see S. 2), S3253 [6MR]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S11648 [17SE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 857), S5173 [10AP]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S5543 [30AP]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 251), S3087 [4MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

———repeal reduction in deductible portion of business meal and entertainment expenses (see S. 1482), S10140 [29JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S134 [9JA]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S3252 [6MR]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1368 [22JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see S. 209), S1479 [23JA]

———treatment of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 397), S2596 [24FE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see S. 1756), S12838 [17OC]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 170), S7926 [16JN]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S7832 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Beggerly, Clark M., Sr.: relief of heirs (see S. 279), S1870 [4FE]

———relief of heirs (S. 279), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 42), S1871 [4FE]

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 47), S1977 [5FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (see S. Res. 106), S4898 [7AP]

———anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

Diseases: establish comprehensive State diabetes control and prevention programs (see S. 1666), S12056 [26SE]

Health: provide programs for stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (see S. 1909), S15287 [20NO]

Lesley, Richi J.: relief (see S. 115), S132 [9JA]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7541 [9JN] (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7718 [11JN]

Medicare: remove inpatient limitation on the proportion of hospice care that certain rural hospice programs may provide (see S. 114), S132 [9JA]

Mississippi: address claims relating to Horn Island (see S. 280), S1870 [4FE]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see S. Con. Res. 67), S11416 [11SE]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Taxation: clarify the excise tax exemptions for aerial applicators of fertilizers or other substances (see S. 552), S3252 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions relative to

Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory, Poplarville, MS: designate (see H.R. 3372), H9811 [21OC]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY], S10100 [29JY]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13420 [28OC], S13572 [30OC]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY]

Explanations

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S12221-S12227 [1OC]

Factsheets

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant, S1399 [23JA]

Letters

Aviation Security Capital Fund usage flexibility: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S7791 [12JN]

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Asa Hutchinson, DEA, S8206 [19JN]

———Donna E. Shalala, S8204 [19JN]

———Mark B. McClellan, FDA, S8205 [19JN]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S8204 [19JN]

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Joseph F. O'Neill, Dept. of State, S12772 [17OC]

FERC protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act: Nielsen Cochran, Mississippi Public Service Commission, S10573 [31JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: several organizations, S13483 [29OC]

Homeland security funding: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S4229 [21MR]

Mississippi disaster assistance funding: Robert R. Latham, Jr., Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, S10842 [31JY]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development: Clinton Bristow, Office for the Advancement of Public Black Colleges, S14974 [18NO]

———Gary Broyles, National Association of Wheat Growers, S14975 [18NO]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S14975 [18NO]

———National Corn Growers Association, S14975 [18NO]

———several agricultural organizations, S14974 [18NO]

———William C. Hunter, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, S14975 [18NO]

Plant variety protection extension for Marshall ryegrass: Don Herb, Oregro Seed, Inc., S14140 [6NO]

———Lester Spell, Jr., Mississippi Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce, S14141 [6NO]

———Marc W. Cool, Barenbrug Group, S14141 [6NO]

———Mike Pigott, Livestock Producers Association, S14141 [6NO]

———Paul Zehr, Smith Seed Services (business), S14140 [6NO]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets: President's Working Group on Financial Markets, S7676 [11JN]

———several Government officials, S13969 [5NO]

———several Senators, S13969 [5NO]

Require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S11893 [24SE]

Motions

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12772 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4689 [2AP], S4769, S4780, S4784 [3AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9463 [16JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9763 [23JY], S9851 [24JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13609, S13611 [30OC]

Newsletters

Apollo 13 and the Tom Dorr Hearing: Emily S. French, World Perspectives, Inc., S14988 [18NO]

Dorr Confirmation Becomes a Test of Political Influence: Webster Agricultural Newsletter, S14989 [18NO]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Petitions and memorials

Mississippi: support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4097 [20MR]

Plans

Program for the development of an antimissile device for commercial aircraft: Dept. of Homeland Security, S9750 [23JY]

Privilege of the floor

Fife, Menda, S12303 [1OC]

Henke, Bob, S12303 [1OC]

MacCleery, Doug, S12892 [20OC]

Simpson, Bill, S12303 [1OC]

Steiner, Eric, S12892 [20OC]

Wright, B.G., S12303 [1OC]

Remarks

Agriculture: extend plant variety protection for Marshall ryegrass, S14140, S14141 [6NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1328, S1339 [22JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13969, S14013, S14014 [5NO], S14140, S14141 [6NO]

Airports: require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security, S11893 [24SE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1328, S1339 [22JA], S1399, S1404, S1436, S1437, S1438, S1449 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2434 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1328, S1339 [22JA], S1399, S1404, S1436, S1437, S1438, S1449 [23JA], S2434 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S10842 [31JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12221 [1OC], S12517, S12519, S12520 [14OC], S12772 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4689, S4693 [2AP], S4767, S4769, S4779, S4780, S4784, S4799 [3AP]

Armed Forces: modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4689 [2AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4097 [20MR]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4229 [21MR], S4349, S4353, S4354 [25MR], S4417 [26MR]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9782, S9783 [23JY]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: presence of enforcement officers in Rhode Island, S9875 [24JY]

Bush, President: encourage submission of a proposal to the Committee on Finance (Senate) raising revenues to offset funds spent on war with Iraq, S4784 [3AP]

Buy American Act: compliance, S9758 [23JY]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to staff, S9926 [25JY]

Commodity Exchange Act: amend antifraud, false reporting, and civil enforcement authority, and clarify jurisdiction over transactions involving commodity futures and options, S15338 [21NO]

Congress: protect prerogatives in allocation of homeland security funding, S4779, S4780 [3AP]

Corps of Engineers: Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding, S1399, S1404 [23JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (S. Res. 106), S4952 [8AP]

———anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (S.J. Res. 22), S13834 [3NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (S. 1858), S14810 [12NO]

———Conservation Security Program implementation, S2434 [13FE]

———nutrition programs funding, S1437 [23JA]

———payment limits on certain agricultural programs, S4417 [26MR]

———provide borrowing authority for fire suppression and conduct hazardous fuels reduction and burned area restoration on non-Federal lands, S13604 [30OC]

———Rural Utilities High Energy Cost project funding, S1438 [23JA]

———telemedicine program funding, S14013 [5NO]

———tribute to Agricultural Research Service projects in Mississippi, S13834 [3NO]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9461 [16JY]

———submit report on U.S. operations and reconstruction costs in Iraq, S9461 [16JY]

Dept. of Energy: high-level waste cleanup program funding, S11545, S11546 [16SE]

Dept. of HHS: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8204, S8205, S8206 [19JN], S8267 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocate homeland security block grant funds to States using a threat-based formula, S9777 [23JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas through reductions in information analysis, infrastructure protection, science, technology, and research and development, S9859, S9860, S9861 [24JY]

———allow limited discretionary authority for State officials to reallocate homeland security funds for special events, S9867 [24JY]

———conduct chemical facility security assessments, S9780, S9782 [23JY]

———emergency management performance grants program funding, S9754, S9755 [23JY]

———explosive detection devices research and development funding, S9764, S9765, S9766 [23JY]

———first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9837 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9623 [21JY], S9680, S9682, S9683, S9687 [22JY], S9750, S9751, S9752, S9754, S9755, S9757, S9758, S9759, S9763, S9764, S9765, S9766, S9768, S9769, S9772, S9775, S9777, S9780, S9782, S9783, S9785, S9786, S9787, S9788 [23JY], S9832, S9837, S9845, S9846, S9849, S9859, S9860, S9861, S9863, S9865, S9866, S9867, S9869, S9870, S9871, S9873, S9875 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891, S11893, S11896 [24SE]

———Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange Program (MATRIX) funding, S9787 [23JY]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding for protection of areas with large tourist populations, S9682, S9683 [22JY]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding, S4799 [3AP]

———port security, fire department, and chemical facility security assessments funding, S9849 [24JY]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, S9869 [24JY]

———provide advance funding to certain entities performing disaster response duties, S9870 [24JY]

———require Federal Advisory Committee Act compliance by any advisory committee, S9865, S9866 [24JY]

———require report on expenses incurred by State and local police complying with Secret Service requirements for transporting foreign and domestic officials, S9752, S9755 [23JY]

———require report on Homeland Security Advisory System, S9768 [23JY]

———require reports on protecting commercial aircraft from the threat of shoulder-fired missile systems, S9750, S9751 [23JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13205 [24OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14525, S14526 [12NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S12772 [17OC]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14974, S14975, S14987 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14974, S14975, S14987 [18NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11545, S11546 [16SE]

EPA: pesticide registration applications, S11630 [17SE]

FAA: airport runway incursion prevention technology funding, S13205 [24OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S11893 [24SE]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7790, S7791 [12JN]

FEMA: funding, S10842 [31JY]

———make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards, S4353 [25MR]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10572 [31JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12859, S12863 [20OC], S13255, S13256 [27OC], S13449, S13450, S13474, S13481, S13483 [29OC], S13600, S13604, S13605, S13608, S13609, S13611, S13624, S13631, S13633, S13637 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15368 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), unanimous-consent request, S12859 [20OC], S13073 [23OC]

———require treatment of slash and other long term fuels management for hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13608 [30OC]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, S13255, S13256 [27OC]

Firefighters: firefighter assistance grants funding, S9772 [23JY]

Forest Service: maintain current administrative and judicial review requirements, S13611 [30OC]

Forests: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S1449 [23JA]

———require collaborative monitoring of forest health projects, S13609 [30OC]

Iraq: use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12517, S12519, S12520 [14OC]

Lobbyists: impose post-employment lobbying restrictions on the Dept. of Homeland Security and the Office of Homeland Security, S9873 [24JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8204, S8205, S8206 [19JN], S8267 [20JN]

Merchant Marine Act: Maritime Loan Guarantee Program funding, S4693 [2AP]

Mining and mineral resources: relieve reachback companies no longer involved in mining of liability for the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan for miners, S8434 [24JN]

Mississippi: soil erosion, watershed, and flood control funding, S14013 [5NO]

NASA: research partnerships with universities and industry funding, S14525, S14526 [12NO]

National Center for Disaster Decision Making: funding, S9786, S9787 [23JY]

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: funding, S9788 [23JY]

National Infrastructure Stimulation and Analysis Center: funding, S9786 [23JY]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas, S13481 [29OC]

National School Lunch Act: increase number of children participating in summer food service programs, S1436 [23JA]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S9759, S9763 [23JY]

———homeland security funding, S4229 [21MR], S4767, S4769 [3AP]

———national missile defense system, S6822 [21MY]

———U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

NOAA: All Hazards Emergency Warning Network funding, S9785 [23JY]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (S. Res. 83), S3652 [13MR]

Parliamentary inquiry, S1339 [22JA]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8204, S8205, S8206 [19JN], S8267 [20JN]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13571 [30OC]

Point of order, S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9848, S9853, S9864 [24JY], S13604 [30OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10572 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15338 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7675, S7682 [11JN]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S7675, S7682 [11JN], S13969 [5NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14661 [12NO]

Senate: legislative program, S12859 [20OC]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (S. 219), S1673 [28JA]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1434), unanimous-consent request, S9772 [23JY]

Terrorism: allow access and handling by State and local government personnel of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, S9832 [24JY]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4354 [25MR]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S4798 [3AP]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (S. Res. 191), S8860 [27JN]

Transportation Security Administration: allow flexibility in the use of the Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7791 [12JN]

———Electronic Detection Systems installation funding, S9875 [24JY]

———public transit systems security funding, S9863, S9867 [24JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10578 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10578 [31JY]

United Mine Workers of America: provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan, S8434 [24JN]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, S4799 [3AP]

Virginia Military Institute: homeland security activities funding, S9875 [24JY]

Wildlife Habitat Management Institute: relocation, S14014 [5NO]

Reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Expenditures: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. Res. 47), S1976 [5FE]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (H.R. 1904) (S. Rept. 108-121), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Glen O. Klippenstein to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Julia A. Bartling to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Lowell L. Junkins to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8125 [18JN]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to the CCC Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8125 [18JN]

Rules

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S1964 [5FE]

Tables

EPA pesticide fee categories, S11631-S11633 [17SE]

Tributes

Guyton, Arthur C., S4886 [7AP]

Johnson, Janine L., S8221 [19JN]

Jones, Bryan, S7875 [13JN], S9300 [11JY]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4815 [3AP]

O'Neil, Bonny, S8296 [20JN]

Simpson, Bill, S15807 [24NO]

COCHRAN, TOM

Letters

Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7874 [4SE]

CODE ADAM ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1263), E1070 [23MY]

CODE TALKERS RECOGNITION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 540), S6617 [19MY]

CODELL, JAMES C., III

Letters

Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7874 [4SE]

CODEY, RICHARD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2308 [17NO]

CODY, THOMAS G.

Remarks in House

National Conference for Community and Justice (organization): Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter honoree, E896 [9MY]

COEHLO, DANIEL S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E724 [10AP]

COEUR D'ALENE, ID

Remarks in House

Kootenai County, ID, Administration Building: tribute to veterans memorial, E2355 [20NO]

Red Hot Mamas (musical group): tribute, E2309 [17NO]

COFER, JUDITH ORTIZ

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1972 [2OC]

COFFEY, WILLIAM M.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7875 [13JN]

COGORNO, ELISE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1298 [18JN]

COHEN, ADAM

Articles and editorials

What Would Jesus Do? Sock It to Alabama's Corporate Land Owners, H5659 [19JN]

COHEN, DOROTHY M.

Remarks in House

California: 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [13MR]

COHEN, GAIL

Statements

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation, E2152 [28OC]

COHEN, HARRY L.

Articles and editorials

He Did Not Set Standards, He Lived Them, E1745 [9SE]

COHEN, HENRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E855 [1MY]

COHEN, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

Bad Faith Advertising, S10096 [29JY]

He Did Not Set Standards, He Lived Them, E1745 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1745 [9SE]

COHEN, STUART

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1391 [27JN]

COHEN, WILLIAM S. (a former Senator from Maine)

Letters

Nomination of John A. Woodcock, Jr., to be district judge, S7821, S7822 [12JN]

Reduce failure rate of cluster bombs, E1487 [15JY]

COHN, JAMES I.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S10589 [31JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

COINS

Appointments

Citizen's Coinage Advisory Committee, S5843 [7MY]

Articles and editorials

San Francisco $3 Would Sell Better Than $5, E388 [7MR]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 471, 474), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Congressional Medal of Honor: mint coins in commemoration of recipients (see H.R. 3477), H11133 [7NO]

Crockett, David: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3526), H11650 [19NO]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H8380 [17SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2993), H7838 [3SE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H9032 [30SE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1914), H3635 [1MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

———redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (see H.R. 1016), H1463 [27FE]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1958), H3682 [6MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 3277), H9376 [8OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Marshall, Thurgood: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1015), H1463 [27FE]

Money: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see S. 471, 474), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

———prohibit inclusion of any information storage capability on U.S. currency or the imposition of any fee or penalty on any person for the holding of currency (see H.R. 2777), H7085 [17JY]

———repeal statute designating U.S. coins, currency, and Federal reserve notes as legal tender (see H.R. 2779), H7085 [17JY]

New Hampshire: mint coins in commemoration of the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation (see H.R. 2093), H4130 [14MY]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 168), S848 [15JA]

Taxation: allow investment of certain coins in individual retirement accounts and other individually directed pension plan accounts (see S. 935), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1820), H3353 [11AP]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9118 [9JY] (see H.R. 2823), H7453 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 258), H1351-H1354 [26FE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (H.R. 3204), E1919 [30SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (H.R. 1016), E341 [27FE]

Marshall, Thurgood: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 1015), E341 [27FE]

Money: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1351-H1354 [26FE]

———prohibit inclusion of any information storage capability on U.S. currency or the imposition of any fee or penalty on any person for the holding of currency (H.R. 2777), E1509 [18JY]

———repeal statute designating U.S. coins, currency, and Federal reserve notes as legal tender (H.R. 2779), E1516 [18JY]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (S. 168), E387 [7MR]

Scott, Dortha: tribute to sketch selected by U.S. Mint for the Arkansas Quarter, E2170 [30OC]

Terrorism: mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (H.R. 258), S5391 [11AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (S. 976), S5667 [1MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (S. 377), S2361 [12FE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (S. 1531), S10656 [31JY], S15500, S15501 [21NO]

Money: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), S5391 [11AP]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (S. 168), S853 [15JA]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (S. 1379), S9120 [9JY]

Reports filed

American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 258) (H. Rept. 108-20), H1394 [26FE]

Texts of

H.R. 258, American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act, H1351 [26FE]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

S. 976, Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, S5667 [1MY]

S. 1379, American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act, S9120 [9JY]

S. 1531, Chief Justice John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act, S10657 [31JY], S15501 [21NO]

COLD WAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Cold War: commemorate U.S. victory, E854 [1MY]

COLDREN, KEVIN (MAX)

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E299 [27FE]

COLDWATER, MI

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY]

COLE, BILLY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E385 [6MR]

COLE, CHARLES T., JR.

Remarks in House

Greater Columbia, SC, Chamber of Commerce: Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, H2477 [31MR]

COLE, JOSIE

Remarks in House

LeGrand Smith Scholarship: winner, E965 [15MY], E1365 [26JN]

COLE, LORRAINE

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S12939 [21OC]

COLE, TOM (a Representative from Oklahoma)

Appointments

National Historical Publications and Records Commission, H1305 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4529 [21MY]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3454 [29AP]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2312 [25MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8217 [11SE]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H3683 [6MY]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2823 [3AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H10978 [6NO]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H274 [4FE]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1586), H3305 [10AP]

———provide that no court or judge shall dismiss any part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights as a legal defense in court (see H.R. 3126), H8491 [23SE]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H4205 [15MY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Dept. of Defense: expand Energy Efficiency Program by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H10978 [6NO]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of any program within a State unless the State has in place a criminal information sharing system (see H.R. 2649), H6263 [26JN]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H4787 [2JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 3094), H8283 [16SE]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H5815 [24JN]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7169 [18JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H12921 [8DE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (see H.R. 1261), H3305 [10AP]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H2823 [3AP]

Endangered Species Act: limit designation of Dept. of Defense areas as critical habitat (see H.R. 1835), H3684 [6MY]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H3571 [30AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H2823 [3AP]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H4255 [19MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H8382 [17SE]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2940 [8AP]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2939 [8AP]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1334 [25FE]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H12921 [8DE]

Higher Education Act: amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (see H.R. 3311), H9613 [16OC]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 3076), H8216 [11SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H5174 [10JN]

House of Representatives: require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (see H.R. 2844), H7615 [24JY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H8017 [5SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H4205 [15MY]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 332), H12312 [21NO]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H5175 [10JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H3354 [11AP]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H2515 [31MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2132 [19MR]

———extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers that apply to officers serving units of State and local government (see H.R. 3523), H11650 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9282 [7OC]

Medicaid: provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H7226 [21JY]

Medicare: improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H2473 [27MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H4978 [4JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H4788 [2JN]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H5815 [24JN]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Music and dance: designate the square dance as the national folk dance of the U.S. (see H.R. 645), H9131 [1OC]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see H.R. 2242), H4877 [3JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4787 [2JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 1093), H7618 [24JY]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H3453 [29AP]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 306), H10238 [30OC]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H11702 [20NO]

Oklahoma City National Memorial: transfer to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation (see H.R. 3406), H10235 [30OC]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (see H.R. 3108), H9132 [1OC]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

———reform (see H.R. 1776), H5046 [5JN]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H10458 [5NO]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3453 [29AP]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3858 [8MY]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3637 [1MY]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H11133 [7NO]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1334 [25FE]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2402 [26MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4739 [22MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H8017 [5SE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H5366 [12JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H7020 [16JY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H3974 [9MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3355 [11AP]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5468 [17JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H7169 [18JY]

———clarify exemption from the self-employment tax for termination payments received by former life insurance salesmen (see H.R. 2509), H9377 [8OC]

———exclude from gross income a percentage of lifetime annuity payments (see H.R. 2458), H7086 [17JY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H1812 [12MR]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2864 [7AP]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H4206 [15MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3857 [8MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1746 [11MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H6348 [8JY]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H10237 [30OC]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H5366 [12JN]

———treatment of employee leasing organizations (see H.R. 1270), H5174 [10JN]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7170 [18JY]

———treatment of Indian tribal governments relative to issuance of tax-exempt governmental bonds (see H.R. 1421), H9614 [16OC]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H3683 [6MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1396 [26FE]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see H.R. 3342), H9737 [20OC]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1137), H1679 [6MR]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2472 [27MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1516 [4MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3355 [11AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Education: expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

Heath, Lindita Idrizi: relief (see H.R. 509), H245 [29JA]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H3354 [11AP]

Taxation: provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see H.R. 790), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 2031), H3856 [8MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H6607 [14JY], H8019 [9SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9103 [1OC]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E2023 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior: settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, H10199 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10199 [30OC]

Education: expand opportunities for postsecondary education (H.R. 3039), E1746 [9SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H1382 [26FE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9103 [1OC]

———encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (H. Res. 198), H9489, H9491 [16OC]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2341 [26MR]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), H9301 [8OC]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9426 [15OC]

Votes: position on missed, H2998 [9AP], H5136 [10JN], E932 [13MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3971 [9MY]

COLE (U.S.S.)

Bills and resolutions

Terrorism: compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

Remarks in Senate

Yemen: report on detention and escape of suspects in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole, S9531 [17JY]

COLEMAN, BESSIE

Proclamations

Aviation Pioneer Women of Color Day: Representative Danny K. Davis, E829 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Aviation: tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

Tribute, H3534 [30AP]

COLEMAN, HARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1663 [25JY]

COLEMAN, LEONARD L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2081 [17OC]

COLEMAN, NORM (a Senator from Minnesota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13943 [4NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1087 [16JA], S1255, S1256 [21JA], S1347, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1427, S1480, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12302 [1OC], S12337, S12388 [2OC], S12609 [15OC], S12713 [16OC], S12839 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4863 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3979, S4021 [19MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9600 [17JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9157 [9JY], S9163, S9253 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11121, S11122 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14836, S14842 [12NO], S14936, S14968 [17NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13228 [24OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8249 [19JN], S8586, S8589 [25JN], S8681, S8728, S8776, S8780 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9157 [9JY], S9163, S9253 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S10155 [29JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6329 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S2065 [10FE], S2875 [27FE], S5259 [11AP], S8385 [24JN]

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S9823 [23JY], S9924 [24JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S4454 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Bert Sandberg, St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press, S5853 [7MY]

Hmong Honor Life of Late Priest, Stephen Scott, St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press, S7232 [3JN]

Minnesotan With Special Forces Has Key Role in Strikes on Republican Guard, Paul McEnroe, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5105 [10AP]

Remembering a Writer, Lou Gelfand, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5647 [1MY]

Rev. Robert Wellisch, Pastor to Twin Cities Hmong, Dies, Nolan Zavoral, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S7231 [3JN]

St. Paul Priest to Hmong Dies, Casey Selix, St. Paul (MN) Pioneer Press, S7232 [3JN]

St. Paul Son Bert Sandberg Dies at 77, Tony Kennedy, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5853 [7MY]

Stranger . . . A Boy . . . A Gift; A Widow's Offer to the Family of a Disabled 10-Year-Old Fulfills Her Wish and Zachary Wood's Dream, Chuck Frederick, Duluth (MN) News Tribune, S5943 [8MY]

Tribute to Heroes, Chuck Haga, Minneapolis (MN) Star Tribune, S5646 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 1309), S11350 [10SE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S8561 [25JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S5771 [6MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S11913 [24SE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Bloom, David: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S5059 [9AP]

Brooks, Herb: tribute (see S. Res. 235), S11989 [25SE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 17), S11033 [3SE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S7832 [12JN]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S9496 [16JY]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11246 [9SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S3621 [12MR]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S9330 [14JY]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 1744), S14452 [11NO]

Crime: exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S4512 [27MR]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146, 1019), S5859 [7MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S9119 [9JY]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S3732 [13MR]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see S. 641), S5542 [30AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Director to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and transfer the Office for Domestic Preparedness to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S5772 [6MY]

———establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1612), S12449 [3OC]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5772 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4630 [1AP]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S13054 [22OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR]

FDA: conduct oversight of any entity engaged in the recovery, testing, or handling of human tissue or human tissue-based products (see S. 1063), S6255 [14MY]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S3164 [5MR]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S9245 [10JY]

Freeman, Orville L.: tribute (see S. Res. 89), S3730 [13MR]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 130), S5651 [1MY]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see S.J. Res. 18), S12137 [29SE]

Grand Excursion of 1854: support anniversary celebrations (see S. Con. Res. 5), S2457 [13FE]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S9328 [14JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S8439 [24JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4630 [1AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 423), S11161 [5SE]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 73), S13910 [4NO] (see S. Con. Res. 81), S14804 [12NO]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S15062 [18NO]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S7541 [9JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12838 [17OC]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5345 [11AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S10619 [31JY]

Medicare: extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (see S. 1220), S7618 [10JN]

———improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (see S. 526), S3162 [5MR]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries who reside in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7543 [9JN]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S3620 [12MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see S. 823), S4957 [8AP]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S12376 [2OC]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2702 [25FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see S. 610), S9496 [16JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9709 [22JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S7831 [12JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10267 [30JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S13517 [29OC]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see S. 1289), S9119 [9JY]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S9496 [16JY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3087 [4MR]

Public welfare programs: extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3732 [13MR]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S5772 [6MY]

———increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

SEC: provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (see S. 183), S5343 [11AP]

———require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see S. 545), S3252 [6MR]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7236 [3JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

Taxation: allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (see S. 240), S4275 [21MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S12193 [30SE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S7619 [10JN]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S6071 [13MY]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 464), S2919 [27FE]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see S. 756), S7620 [10JN]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12839 [17OC]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S5772 [6MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S5543 [30AP]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see S. 752), S6029 [12MY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5859 [7MY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9119 [9JY]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S12138 [29SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S9329 [14JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S11119 [4SE]

Transportation: provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1109), S8560 [25JN]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 76), S13377 [28OC]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S11246 [9SE]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (see S. Res. 104), S4824 [3AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S9119 [9JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S11118 [4SE] (see S. 585), S3410 [10MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S13378 [28OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2595 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Armed Forces: provide for reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see S. 1675), S12137 [29SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress (see S. Res. 127), S5541 [30AP]

Diseases: provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability (see S. 1509), S10617 [31JY]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (see S. Res. 270), S15287 [20NO]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (see S. 854), S5173 [10AP]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see S. 972), S5650 [1MY]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1138), S6978 [22MY]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see S. Con. Res. 80), S14335 [10NO]

Medicare: conduct demonstration projects to improve health care and reduce costs and conduct a study on payment incentives and performance under the Medicare+Choice program (see S. 1257), S7831 [12JN]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see S. Res. 205), S10265 [30JY]

Minnesota: encourage the use of medical savings accounts by certain current and retired public employees (see S. 729), S4512 [27MR]

Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (see S. 1760), S12888 [20OC]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (see S. Res. 233), S11832 [23SE]

Rural Renaissance Corp.: establish to revitalize rural America (see S. 1796), S13516 [29OC]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see S. Res. 279), S16120 [9DE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate part, or all, of any income tax refund to support reservists and National Guard members (see S. 1898), S15286 [20NO]

Tchisou Tho: relief (see S. 1042), S6029 [12MY]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see S. Res. 271), S15407 [21NO]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's ice hockey team (see S. Res. 126), S5541 [30AP]

Workforce Investment Act: provide for job training grant pilot program (see S. 988), S5725 [5MY]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP], S5683 [1MY], S5718 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S2065 [10FE], S2875 [27FE], S5259 [11AP], S8385 [24JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3568 [12MR]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1337 [22JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1337, S1350 [22JA], S1459, S1460 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1337, S1350 [22JA], S1459, S1460 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11935-S11938 [25SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12217, S12218 [1OC], S12338 [2OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S5106 [10AP]

Armed Forces: effects of rotation policy on members of the National Guard and Reserves, S11935 [25SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12338 [2OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12217 [1OC]

———killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein by U.S. troops, S9743 [23JY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4545 [31MR], S4735 [3AP], S4921 [8AP], S5104 [10AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4094 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S9743 [23JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S4545 [31MR]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, S5106 [10AP]

———noise mitigation projects funding, S11154 [5SE]

Budget: deficit, S11935 [25SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1918 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9569 [17JY]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, S9569 [17JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S1350 [22JA], S13641 [30OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11938 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11938 [25SE]

Economy: importance of job creation, S14583 [12NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S13070 [23OC], S14583 [12NO], S14954, S14955, S14956, S14957, S14958, S14959 [17NO]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3045 [4MR]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2148 [11FE], S2323 [12FE], S2378, S2379 [13FE], S2775, S2778 [26FE], S3446 [11MR]

Etzwiler, Donnell D.: National Institute of Health Policy Health Care Leadership Award recipient, S5056 [9AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S11154 [5SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13641 [30OC]

Guatemala: elections, S15279 [20NO]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (S. 854), S5180 [10AP]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (S. 972), S5665 [1MY]

Intelligence services: appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12217 [1OC]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, S11906 [24SE]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9743 [23JY]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15747 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8705 [26JN]

Minimum wage: level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14587 [12NO]

National security: national objectives priority assignments, S2378 [13FE]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5523 [30AP]

Patents: amend certain laws relative to patent fees (S. 1760), S12889 [20OC]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: funding, S1459, S1460 [23JA]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2462 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3046 [4MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5893 [8MY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5893 [8MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1495 [23JA]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2148 [11FE], S2775, S2778 [26FE], S3446 [11MR], S14555, S14583, S14584, S14585, S14696, S14707, S14709, S14713, S14718, S14725, S14729, S14731, S14760 [12NO]

Senate: legislative program, S1419 [23JA]

St. Paul, MN: tribute to Twin Cities Academy students, S6158 [14MY]

Tchisou Tho: relief (S. 1042), S6050 [13MY]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (S. Res. 271), S15475 [21NO]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's ice hockey team (S. Res. 126), S5502 [30AP]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (S. Res. 104), S4821 [3AP]

Votes: correction, S11154 [5SE]

WJJY-Radio (Brainerd, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S7925 [16JN]

Texts of

S. 728, reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, S4520 [27MR]

S. 729, Minnesota MSA Empowerment Act, S4520 [27MR]

S. 972, Comprehensive Holocaust Accountability in Insurance Act, S5665 [1MY]

S. 988, Workforce Investment Act job training grant pilot program, S5733 [5MY]

S. 1042, relief of Tchisou Tho, S6030 [12MY]

S. 1138, Help Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Act, S7051-S7053 [22MY]

S. 1257, Medicare Payment for Quality and Value Act, S7841 [12JN]

S. 1509, provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability, S10631 [31JY]

S. 1760, U.S. Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act, S12890 [20OC]

S. 1796, Rural Renaissance Act, S13517-S13520 [29OC]

S. 1898, Voluntary Support for Reservists and National Guard Members Act, S15288 [20NO]

Tributes

Bloom, David, S4921 [8AP]

Mother Teresa, S12530 [14OC]

Perling, Marlene, S5943 [8MY]

Reiter, James C., S13208 [24OC]

Sams, Joshua, S4921 [8AP]

Sandberg, Bert, S5853 [7MY]

Stacke, Paul, S12189 [30SE]

Stock, Todd, S5106 [10AP]

Totushek, John B., S11906 [24SE]

Wellisch, Robert, S7231 [3JN]

COLEMAN, TERI

Remarks in House

St. Clairsville, OH: tribute to Pied Piper Nursery, H4880 [4JN]

COLES, ARTHUR, III

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1521 [18JY]

COLEY, JIM

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8714 [26JN]

COLEY, REGINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1186 [10JN]

COLGAN, BENJAMIN

Articles and editorials

Parents Who Protested War Mourn Death of Soldier Son—Man Was Becoming Skeptical of U.S. Situation in Iraq, H10541 [6NO]

COLGAN, CELESTE McMILLAN

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Council on the Humanities: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate), S1479 [23JA]

COLILNS, JESSICA

Remarks in Senate

Future Farmers of America (organization): Kentucky Association of Future Farmers of America Award recipient, S7715 [11JN]

COLINVAUX, ROGER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6155 [14MY], S10166 [29JY]

COLL, JAMES W.

Letters

Increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H3536-H3538 [30AP]

COLLABORATIVE FOREST HEALTH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1314), S8362-S8365 [23JN]

Texts of

S. 1314, provisions, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

Articles and editorials

Defense for the 21st Century, H4548 [22MY]

Overhaul Without Oversight, H4550 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8082 [9SE]

Employment: protect employee rights (see H.R. 2146), H4254 [19MY]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2269), H4737 [22MY]

Labor unions: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 1870), H3452 [29AP]

———establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

———protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see S. 1765), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

NLRB: expand statutory authority relative to employees and labor organizations engaged in or encouraging violent and other potentially injurious conduct (see H.R. 1656), H2863 [7AP]

———inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds (see S. 782), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1909), H3634 [1MY]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4166 [20MR] (see H.R. 2249), H4736 [22MY]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H701 [13FE]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring (see S. 119), S132 [9JA]

Factsheets

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring (S. 119), S118 [9JA]

Letters

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees: Bobby L. Harnage, Sr., American Federation of Government Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Carol A. Bonosaro and G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H4554 [22MY]

———Michael B. Styles, Federal Managers Association, H4552 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4395, H4410, H4411, H4413, H4414, H4416, H4417 [21MY], H4534, H4545-H4550, H4552, H4594, H4595, H4603, H4605, H4607, H4610, H4611 [22MY], H10989, H10996, H10997, H10998 [7NO]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (H.R. 3619), E2421 [22NO]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (H.R. 2249), H7178 [21JY]

———include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (S. 678), H8239, H8240 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, S14428, S14429 [11NO], S14485, S14489 [12NO]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (S. 1925), S15805 [24NO]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (S. 606), S3623-S3626 [12MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (S. 678), S4175 [20MR], S10167, S10168 [29JY]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring, S1342-S1346 [22JA]

———pension plan restructuring (S. 119), S117-S120 [9JA]

Reports filed

Postmasters Equity Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 678) (S. Rept. 108-112), S9959 [25JY]

Statements

Civil Service Protection for Dept. of Defense Civilian Employees: G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

Testimonies

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring: James J. Keightley, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., and William Kilberg, S1343 [22JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2249, Postmasters Equity Act, H7178 [21JY]

S. 606, Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, S3624 [12MR]

S. 678, Postmasters Equity Act, S4176 [20MR], S10167 [29JY], H8239 [16SE]

COLLEGE AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

COLLEGE FIRE PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 620), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1613), H2820 [3AP]

Letters

Provisions: Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S3738 [13MR]

———John C. Biechman, National Fire Prevention Association, S3737 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 620), S3737 [13MR]

Texts of

S. 620, provisions, S3738 [13MR]

COLLEGE LITERACY IN FINANCE AND ECONOMICS (COLLEGE LIFE) ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1800), S13660 [30OC]

Letters

Provisions: Alan T. Rains, Jr., Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization), S13664 [30OC]

———Dara Duguay, Jump$tart Coalition, S13664 [30OC]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S13664 [30OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1800), S13663, S13667 [30OC], S15401 [21NO]

Texts of

S. 1800, provisions, S13664-S13667 [30OC]

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Remarks in House

Morton, Bill: Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Ryan, Elaine: Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT/ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Gagliardi, John: tribute (see S. Res. 270), S15287 [20NO] (see H. Res. 438), H11146 [10NO]

Remarks in House

Gagliardi, John: tribute (H. Res. 438), H11187, H11188 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Gagliardi, John: tribute (S. Res. 270), S15306 [20NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 438, tribute to John Gagliardi, H11187 [17NO]

S. Res. 270, tribute to John Gagliardi, S15300, S15306 [20NO]

COLLEGE QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND DIVERSITY IMPROVEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

Texts of

S. 1793, provisions, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

COLLEGE SAVINGS MONTH

Bills and resolutions

Support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 270), H7839 [3SE]

Remarks in House

Support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 270), H9398-H9400 [15OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 270, support goals and ideals, H9398 [15OC]

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES related term(s) Education

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

American University Commencement (1963): John F. Kennedy, S15237-S15239 [20NO]

Assistance to Countries Seriously Affected by HIV/AIDS: Representative Sanders, E908-E910 [9MY]

Harvard University Commencement: Daniel Patrick Moynihan, S4465-S4467 [27MR]

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Racial Equality: Medgar W. Evers, H5375 [16JN]

Vietnamese Conflict POW: John Gurr, S16111 [9DE]

Amendments

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6383, H6391 [9JY]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6373, H6378, H6379, H6380 [9JY]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S14071 [5NO]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 158), S7559 [9JN]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S6786 [20MY], S12418 [2OC]

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H1304 [25FE], H2811 [3AP]

Articles and editorials

Aiming High—Academy Still Soars Above Rivals in Terms of Academics and Research Work, E2520 [8DE]

Amazing Journey Ends With an Amazing Game, H5420 [17JN]

America's Doubters in Beirut, H5062 [9JN]

Basketball Star Coppenrath Makes W. Barnet Proud, S4162 [20MR]

Beyond Their Reach, S11236 [9SE]

Black Scholarship Program Helps People in the Middle; Mo. Foundation Rewards the Academically Average, E2424 [23NO]

Bulldog Women Claim Third Title, H5419 [17JN]

Bulldogs Prevail in Double-Overtime Over Harvard, Win Third Straight NCAA Title, H5419 [17JN]

Comeback Player; for Vermont's Sheftic, Family Came First, S4162 [20MR]

Extra Credit, S3723 [13MR]

For Jimmy Estes, That Was War—This Is Football, S15394 [21NO]

Helping Hands—Marquette Program Puts Nurses on the Front Line of the War on HIV/AIDS in Kenya, E1628 [25JY]

Longtime Activist Dies at 85, E1880 [24SE]

New Mexico Plans Optical Interferometer and Fast-Slewing Telescope, S9047 [8JY]

Paragon Rising Above the Madness, H11442 [18NO]

Program Puts College Students on Business-Leadership Paths, H3416 [29AP]

Race-Sensitive Admissions—Back to Basics, S2829-S2832 [26FE]

Stubbornly Seeking Success—Merriam Man Hasn't Let Deafness or His Start in West African Poverty Stop Him, E1712 [5SE]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Tribute to Benjamin H. Zimmerman, E1880 [24SE]

Under Tom Jurich, Louisville's Star Has Risen in the East, S15272 [20NO]

Vermont Scholar, S7712 [11JN]

World War II Took Mathematician From Chalkboard to Drawing Board, E1722 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: establish a pilot program of Afghanistan scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2810), H7225 [21JY]

African Americans: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see S. Res. 221), S11245 [9SE] (see H. Res. 86), H705 [13FE]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H1331 [25FE]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible or withdraw election not to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1328), H1953 [18MR]

———allow certain previously unenrolled servicemembers an opportunity to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2174), H4367 [20MY]

———allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S36 [7JA]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

———extend enrollment period for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3041), H8081 [9SE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H3635 [1MY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 177), S1068 [16JA]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H1745 [11MR]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

———permit a portion of the entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to be transfered to spouses and children (see S. 730), S4512 [27MR]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 447), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 1323), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1503), H2472 [27MR]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 1991), H3683 [6MY]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 863), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1955), H3681 [6MY]

Asia: establish a pilot program of Central Asian scholarships for undergraduate and graduate level public policy internships in the U.S. (see H.R. 2809), H7225 [21JY]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

Chesapeake Bay: make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (see S. Res. 161), S7476 [5JN] (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 270), H7839 [3SE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Columbia University: provide additional appropriations for the MTCT-Plus Initiative at the Mailman School of Public Health (see H.R. 1485), H2471 [27MR]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

Crime: improve access of victims to information concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3097), H8283 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works produced as part of their official duties (see H.R. 3559), H11701 [20NO]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

———establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (see S. 408), S2457 [13FE]

———establish an Assistant Sec. for Community and Junior Colleges (see H.R. 3304), H9477 [15OC]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

———provide student loan forgiveness to surviving spouses of the victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 893), H1332 [25FE]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H3973 [9MY]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S5859 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish criteria for selecting university-based centers for homeland security (see S. 28), S35 [7JA]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (see S. 643), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3258), H9281 [7OC]

———convey certain land in Washoe County, NV, to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (see H.R. 3445), H10457 [5NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: recognize importance of addressing shortfalls in the number of Dept. health care professionals and reauthorize grant program to medical schools affiliated with the Dept. (see H.R. 2126), H4203 [15MY]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1854), S14804 [12NO]

Ecology and environment: conduct studies in connection with grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona (see H.R. 3102), H8283 [16SE]

Education: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11650 [19NO]

———adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

———encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (see S. 1677), S12137 [29SE] (see H.R. 1871), H3452 [29AP]

———ensure that all college students and families have the tools and resources to adequately save for, finance, and repay postsecondary and post-baccalaureate expenses (see H.R. 3618), H12308 [21NO]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (see S. 65), S36 [7JA]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H244 [29JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (see S. 1515), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 2336), H4977 [4JN]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H1395 [26FE]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (see H.R. 3039), H8081 [9SE]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (see H.R. 789), H700 [13FE]

———expand the teacher loan forgiveness programs under the guaranteed and direct student loan programs (see H.R. 2678), H6463 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S203 [10JA] (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school adminstrators in low income areas (see H.R. 2892), H7617 [24JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (see H.R. 2674), H6463 [9JY]

———improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (see S. 110), S132 [9JA]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (S. 110) (see H.R. 647), H322 [5FE]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. Res. 19), S288 [14JA]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H. Res. 144), H1902 [13MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see S. 291), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H6347 [8JY]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see S. 1265), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 2485), H5408 [16JN]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (see S. 74), S36 [7JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (see S. 77), S36 [7JA]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (see S. 1348), S8725 [26JN]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY] (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (see H.R. 641), H322 [5FE]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S6852 [21MY] (see H.R. 2198), H4528 [21MY]

———provide greater academic freedom for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 838), H703 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 407), S2457 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 409), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 734), H461 [12FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H1395 [26FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (see S. 835), S5059 [9AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2341 [12FE] (see H.R. 365), H170 [27JA]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H6263 [26JN]

———recognize valuable contributions of higher education faculty in the education of our Nation's students (see H. Con. Res. 312), H9981 [28OC]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H4876 [3JN]

Employment: require agreements with private for-profit organizations for the provision of work-study employment (see H.R. 2390), H5045 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 1843), H3451 [29AP]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (see S. 926), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 3080), H8216 [11SE]

Fire prevention: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1385), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2683), H6464 [9JY]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see S. 620), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1613), H2820 [3AP]

Francis, Norman C.: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 57), S8726 [26JN]

Francis Marion University: tribute to men's golf team (see S. Res. 163), S7619 [10JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 1170), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (see S. Res. 270), S15287 [20NO] (see H. Res. 438), H11146 [10NO]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

GAO: conduct an investigation of the high price of college textbooks (see H.R. 3567), H11701 [20NO]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 13), H60 [7JA]

Hastings College: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 216), H3636 [1MY]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9328 [14JY] (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

———provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO] (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (see S. 184), S1069 [16JA]

———amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (see H.R. 3311), H9613 [16OC]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1800), S13660 [30OC] (see S. 1968), S15975 [25NO]

———amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (see S. 1742), S12737 [16OC]

———eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see H.R. 2913), H7782 [25JY]

———eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1287), S8125 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1081), S6624 [19MY] (see H.R. 2543), H5662 [19JN]

———enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (see H.R. 3076), H8216 [11SE]

———expand and extend the eligibility of Hispanic-serving institutions for assistance (see H.R. 2108), H4130 [14MY]

———expand eligibility requirement of predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3151), H8490 [23SE]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S1668 [28JA]

———improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 2504), H5551 [18JN]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H5551 [18JN]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H10129 [29OC]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

———provide funds for campus mental and behavioral health service centers (see H.R. 3593), H12307 [21NO]

———provide grants for homeland security scholarships (see S. 479), S2920 [27FE]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (see H.R. 2211), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (see H. Res. 310), H6347 [8JY]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

———technical amendments (see S. 901), S5342 [11AP]

———withhold Federal financial assistance from students who have engaged in hazing (see H.R. 1207), H1745 [11MR]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Historic buildings and sites: preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (see S. 1808), S13711 [31OC]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

Immigration: limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to Saudi Arabian nationals and aliens from countries supporting terrorism or not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (see H.R. 488), H243 [29JA]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (see H.R. 1830), H3408 [12AP] (see H.R. 3271), H9375 [8OC]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 2688), H6464 [9JY]

Independent 529 Plan: tribute for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H8905 [24SE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: extend the same Federal benefits to officers serving private institutions of higher education and rail carriers that apply to officers serving units of State and local government (see H.R. 3523), H11650 [19NO]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 2562), H5713 [23JN]

Lehman, Jeffrey S.: tribute (see H. Res. 426), H10237 [30OC]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (see S. Con. Res. 51), S7541 [9JN] (see S. Con. Res. 54), S7718 [11JN]

———support (see H. Con. Res. 220), H5366 [12JN]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent regarding counting of residents in a nonprovider setting for purposes of making payments for medical education (see S. 1897), S15286 [20NO]

Messiah College: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 85), H705 [13FE]

Minorities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (see H.R. 333), H138 [8JA]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H1745 [11MR]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S1736 [29JA] (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National objectives: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

National Parks Institute: establish (see H.R. 1289), H1901 [13MR]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S3504 [11MR]

Native Americans: establish a program to provide assistance to institutions of higher education serving members of Indian tribes (see H.R. 2484), H5408 [16JN]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (see S. 1469), S10045 [28JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2183), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 14), S38 [7JA] (see H. Res. 10), H60 [7JA]

Prayers: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H7948 [4SE]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (see S. Res. 187), S8726 [26JN]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Social Security: restore children's insurance benefits for children of a certain age who attend postsecondary schools (see H.R. 3091), H8283 [16SE]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: provide certain relief for members of the reserve components who are attending postsecondary educational institutions when called or ordered to active duty (see H.R. 2721), H6706 [14JY]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (see S. 411), S2457 [13FE]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

———prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

———prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (see H.R. 1363), H2131 [19MR]

St. John's University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Res. 196), H3304 [10AP]

Student loans: eliminate termination date on authority for schools with low default rates to make single disbursements of student loans (see H.R. 227), H59 [7JA]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 107), H1396 [26FE]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (see S. Res. 115), S5059 [9AP] (see H. Con. Res. 142), H2938 [8AP]

Taxation: allow a lump sum contribution to Coverdell education savings accounts whenever the contribution limit is increased (see H.R. 3230), H9213 [2OC]

———allow legally separated individuals to exclude U.S. savings bond income from gross income if used to pay higher education expenses (see H.R. 651), H327 [7FE]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H1331 [25FE]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 529), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1522), H2514 [31MR]

———expand incentives for education (see H.R. 3412), H10236 [30OC]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H242 [29JA]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9281 [7OC]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 174), S848 [15JA] (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 1523), H2514 [31MR]

———provide for disclosure of return information for student financial assistance purposes (see H.R. 3613), H12308 [21NO]

———repeal limits on the deduction for interest on education loans and make deduction permanent (see H.R. 3465), H10977 [6NO]

———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on education loans (see H.R. 1296), H1902 [13MR] (see H.R. 3384), H9981 [28OC]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 512), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of certain postsecondary educational benefits provided by an employer to children of employees (see S. 1096), S6853 [21MY]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (see H.R. 3318), H9613 [16OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 129), H56 [7JA] (see H.R. 826), H702 [13FE] (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Territories: increase number of persons appointed to the military service academies from Guam and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2004), H3760 [7MY]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (see H.R. 3276), H9375 [8OC]

University of Central Florida: tribute to varsity cheerleading team (see H. Con. Res. 214), H5174 [10JN]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see S. Res. 113), S5059 [9AP] (see H. Res. 187), H3052 [9AP]

University of Illinois: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 391), H9214 [2OC]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 314), H6464 [9JY]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (see S. Res. 104), S4824 [3AP] (see H. Res. 171), H2703 [2AP]

University of New Mexico: authorize Native American language demonstration program in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans (see S. 1377), S9049 [8JY]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (see S. Res. 59), S2457 [13FE] (see H. Res. 41), H244 [29JA]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (see S. Res. 158), S7235 [3JN]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education: extend (see H.R. 2294), H4787 [2JN]

Washoe County, NV: convey certain land to the University and Community College System of Nevada (see S. 1826), S14032 [5NO]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 16), S133 [9JA] (see H. Res. 17), H60 [7JA]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H9812 [21OC]

Briefs

University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Harvard Black Law Students Association, Stanford Black Law Students Association, and Yale Black Law Students Association, E718-E722 [10AP]

Citations

Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, S8122 [18JN]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Pell Grants, H6513 [10JY]

Letters

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

College Fire Prevention Act: Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S3738 [13MR]

———John C. Biechman, National Fire Prevention Association, S3737 [13MR]

College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act: Alan T. Rains, Jr., Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization), S13664 [30OC]

———Dara Duguay, Jump$tart Coalition, S13664 [30OC]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S13664 [30OC]

Education funding: Dan Fuller and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, S4250 [21MR]

Gambling on college sports in Nevada: several University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law students, S5941 [8MY]

Librarian Education and Development Act: Emily Sheketoff, American Library Association, E1431 [9JY]

Pell Grant maximum amount: Charles L. Currie, Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, S4251 [21MR]

———David Ward and David Warren, Student Aid Alliance, S4250 [21MR]

Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding: several Members of Congress, H6651 [14JY]

Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act: Gorman Gilbert, Thomas L. Landers, and Kenneth R. White, New Mexico State University, S2491 [13FE]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S2491 [13FE]

Supreme Court pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Senator Clinton, S1138 [17JA]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S11607 [17SE]

Lists

Grand Valley State University football team and coaches, S1140 [17JA]

Mount Union College football team, coaches, and staff, S124 [9JA]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

Ohio State University football team, S99 [9JA]

Organizations endorsing increasing maximum Pell Grant amount, S4250 [21MR]

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Texas 3d Congressional District military academy nominees, H3457 [30AP]

U.S. Military Academy Class of 1980, H3346 [11AP]

Petitions

Opposition to Bush Administration approach to gain public consent for a preventive military strike against Iraq: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Press releases

Depts. of HUD and Commerce Grants to the Virgin Islands: Delegate Christensen, H9165 [2OC]

Proclamations

San Diego State University Institute on World Affairs Anniversary: Representative Susan Davis, E82 [28JA]

Tribute to Basel Alloush: Representative Ney, E1346 [25JN]

Tribute to Nicole Jones: Representative Danny K. Davis, E1614 [25JY]

Tribute to Ohio College Republican Federation: Representative Ney, E1734 [9SE]

Proposals

John Wooden recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, E1579 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Adams, Burney L.: Florida A&M University National Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E826 [1MY]

African Americans: historically Black colleges and universities funding, H6639 [14JY], E1524 [18JY]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, H8370 [17SE]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (H. Res. 86), H675 [13FE]

Albany State University: anniversary, E622 [31MR]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 879), E280 [25FE]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education, H4586 [22MY]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (H. Res. 158), E560 [25MR]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 1924), E1175 [9JN]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (H.R. 1212), E435 [12MR]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (H.R. 1991), E874 [6MY]

Ashland University: anniversary, E1957 [2OC]

Auburn University: tribute to men's swim team, E681 [3AP]

Ave Maria University: tribute, E1002 [21MY]

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Berean Institute: anniversary, E134 [5FE]

Bloomsburg University: anniversary of Upward Bound Program, E1542 [21JY]

Bowie State University: tribute to men's basketball team, E425 [11MR]

Branson, Charles R.: Shepherd College President's Award recipient, E1071 [23MY]

Bronx Community College: tribute to Hall of Fame 10K Run, E838 [1MY]

Butler University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR], H2382 [26MR]

California State University: dedication of Steve and Nini Horn Center, E936 [13MY]

Case Western Reserve University: tribute to Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing alumni, E1230 [11JN]

Central Missouri State University: tribute to baseball team, E1324 [23JN]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access, H1493 [4MR], E362 [4MR]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (H. Res. 266), H8101-H8103 [10SE]

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law: tribute to alumni association, E1413 [8JY]

College Savings Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 270), H9398-H9400 [15OC]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Colorado Mountain College: tribute, E1399 [27JN]

Columbus, OH: dedication of plaque honoring Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs Academy faculty and alumni, E1726 [5SE]

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Culver-Stockton College: anniversary, E85 [28JA]

De Genova, Nicholas: condemn remarks relative to use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E650 [2AP]

Dept. of Defense: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———tribute to U.S. war college system, H2839 [7AP]

Dept. of Education: collect all grant repayments and redirect funds to low-income and historically low-achieving school districts, H6371 [9JY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (H.R. 1306), E487 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (H.R. 2053), E917 [9MY]

District of Columbia: tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

Drury University: tribute to Students In Free Enterprise World Cup Team, E2306 [17NO]

Education: acceptance of conservative faculty on campuses, H8936 [25SE], H9742 [21OC]

———allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (H.R. 2336), E1127 [4JN]

———establish partnerships between educational entities and inner city and rural secondary schools to encourage teaching as a career, H6380, H6381 [9JY]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (H.R. 934), E870 [6MY]

———expand opportunities for postsecondary education (H.R. 3039), E1746 [9SE]

———expand the eligibility for teacher loan forgiveness to provide additional incentives for teachers in economically depressed rural areas, territories, and Indian reservations (H.R. 789), E247 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers, H6357-H6363 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas, H6357-H6362 [9JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to school or public librarians in low income areas (H.R. 2674), E1431 [9JY]

———funding, H1752, H1800 [12MR], H6500-H6519, H6525-H6534 [10JY], H12824, H12827 [8DE], E329 [27FE]

———importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, E881 [7MY]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, H11622-H11628 [19NO]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H5554 [19JN], H6274 [8JY], H6351, H6353, H6383-H6393 [9JY], E110 [29JA], E1458 [11JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6356-H6363 [9JY]

———investment in education individual retirement accounts, H1620 [5MR]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (H.R. 2485), E1269 [16JN]

———national policy to improve system, H1801 [12MR], H10334 [4NO]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

———permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (H.R. 641), E159 [6FE]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (H.R. 2198), E1040 [21MY]

———provide greater academic freedom for institutions of higher education (H.R. 838), E245 [13FE]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (H. Res. 300), H10297-H10300 [4NO]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, H178 [28JA], H350-H354 [11FE], H1490 [4MR], H2454-H2456 [27MR], E324 [27FE], E609, E610 [27MR]

———student financial aid programs, H2693 [2AP]

———tribute to American Association of People With Disabilities and Microsoft Corp., joint internship program, E1712 [5SE]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (H.R. 2956), E1651 [25JY]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9835, H9836 [28OC], E2143 [28OC], E2162 [30OC]

Ferris Foundation for Greater Education, Inc.: tribute, E100 [29JA]

Francis Marion University: tribute to men's golf team, E1314 [20JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H3620 [1MY], H4895-H4899 [4JN]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (H. Res. 438), H11187, H11188 [17NO]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (H.R. 1451), H2507 [31MR]

Georgetown University: anniversary of School of Nursing & Health Studies, E1959 [2OC]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Glendale Community College: anniversary, E1909 [29SE]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to first graduating class, E1828 [17SE]

———tribute to football team (H. Res. 13), H104, H105 [8JA]

Hall, James: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient, E1968 [2OC]

Hardin-Simmons University: tribute to women's basketball team, H3308, H3343 [11AP]

Head Start Program: provide scholarships for teachers pursuing post-secondary degrees, H7527 [24JY]

Health: tribute to CRUSADE cardiovascular care study program, E2052 [15OC]

Higher Education Act: amend (H.R. 3180), E1906 [25SE]

———amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (H.R. 3311), E2057 [16OC]

———enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9752-H9759 [21OC]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 3076), H9748-H9752 [21OC]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (H.R. 12), E15 [8JA]

———prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (H.R. 3385), H9986 [29OC]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (H.R. 1168), H1783 [12MR], H1930 [18MR], H2524 [1AP]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6274 [8JY], H6353, H6364-H6383 [9JY], E1072, E1073 [23MY], E1458 [11JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (H. Res. 310), H6353-H6356 [9JY]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), corrections in engrossment, H6383 [9JY]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (H.R. 2238), H5099 [10JN]

Hispanic Organization of Students in Technology: tribute, E918 [9MY]

Hopper, Calvin: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E1967 [2OC]

Idaho State University: tribute to English and Professional Development Program partnership with Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E95 [29JA]

Immigration: limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to Saudi Arabian nationals and aliens from countries supporting terrorism or not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (H.R. 488), H7433 [23JY], E94 [29JA]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (H.R. 1830), H4243 [19MY]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (H.R. 2688), H6701 [14JY]

———Student and Exchange Visitor Information System funding to improve training programs, H2777, H2778 [3AP]

Independent 529 Plan: tribute for assisting families in paying for tuition (H. Res. 378), H9826-H9830 [28OC]

Indian River Community College: tribute to Bridge to Teaching Program, E2184 [31OC]

Indiana University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Investments: education savings options, H6683 [14JY]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to Responsible Social Involvement Program, E281 [25FE]

John Carroll University: tribute to honorary degree recipients, E1382 [27JN]

Kent State University: anniversary of Washington Program in National Issues, E812 [30AP]

Kolakowski, Leszek: John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences recipient, E2273 [7NO]

LaGuardia Community College: tribute, E2489 [8DE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (H.R. 3676), E2493 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: increase scholarship assistance under the Police Corps program, H7272 [22JY]

Lee, Eric: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1485 [15JY]

Lewis University: tribute to men's volleyball team, H4174 [15MY]

Lincoln University of Missouri: anniversary, E343 [3MR]

Marquette University: tribute to College of Nursing efforts to train African health care workers in HIV/AIDS prevention, E1628 [25JY]

———tribute to men's basketball team, H2590 [2AP]

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

McKendree College: anniversary, E72 [27JA]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5371-H5378 [16JN], E1278, E1281 [17JN], E1323 [23JN]

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E937 [13MY]

Minorities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (H.R. 333), E52 [8JA]

———award grants to highly qualified teacher-training programs at minority-serving institutions of higher education, H6369, H6370, H6373 [9JY]

Mize, Krystal: University of Southern Colorado Threlkeld Prize for Excellence recipient, E1198 [11JN]

Morton, Bill: Association of Community College Trustees Faculty Member Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education: tribute, E100 [29JA]

National Day of Prayer: observance, H3619 [1MY]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 86), H2942 [9AP]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, H278 [5FE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: observance, E1821, E1824 [17SE]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Peter Agre for chemistry, E2006 [8OC]

North Georgia College & State University: tribute to Graduate Program in Physical Therapy community outreach program for providing equipment and services to senior citizens in rural areas, E1089 [2JN]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, E1169 [5JN], E1352 [25JN]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, H6522 [10JY]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 10), H101-H104 [8JA], E68 [27JA]

Ohio Wesleyan University: tribute to women's soccer team, E209 [13FE]

Pace University: opening of Mary Baker Eddy exhibit, E87 [28JA]

Paine College: tribute, H1442 [27FE]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Mont Alto campus, E532 [20MR]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, Inc.: tribute, E1289 [18JN]

Pueblo Community College: anniversary, E1342 [24JN]

Purdue University: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (H. Res. 379), H11188-H11190 [17NO]

Rolle, William: Florida A&M University Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E1679 [4SE]

Ryan, Elaine: Association of Community College Trustees Chief Executive Officer Award recipient, E1640 [25JY]

Saginaw Valley State University: anniversary, E2284 [7NO], E2355 [20NO]

San Diego State University: anniversary of Institute on World Affairs, E82 [28JA]

Savannah State University: tribute, H675 [13FE]

Smith, Paul: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the University Award recipient, E1974 [2OC]

South Carolina: tribute to historically Black colleges and universities of the Second District, E1828 [17SE]

Southern University: tribute to College Republicans, E2161 [30OC]

Sports: prohibit institutions of higher education from unfairly imposing sanctions on student athletes (H.R. 1363), E529 [20MR]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

St. John's University: tribute to men's basketball team, H3056 [10AP]

St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation: tribute, E2424 [23NO]

Stanford University: tribute to Youth Conference on Asian and Pacific Islanders' Health, E2184 [31OC]

State University of New York College at Oneonta: tribute to women's soccer team, E2501 [8DE]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute, E200 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 107), H3415-H3417 [29AP]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H5719, H5799 [24JN], E1331 [24JN], E1370 [26JN], E1386 [27JN]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2581 [1AP], H2917, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H1493 [4MR], H1657 [6MR], H2404, H2459, H2462 [27MR], H2509 [31MR]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team, E796 [29AP]

———tribute to men's basketball team (H. Con. Res. 142), H3015-H3018 [9AP], E702 [8AP]

Taxation: expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (H.R. 442), E109 [29JA]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (H.R. 1523), E624 [31MR]

———provide for disclosure of return information for student financial assistance purposes (H.R. 3613), E2417 [22NO]

———tax-free treatment of distributions from state-sponsored prepaid tuition or college savings plans for students attending the military academies, H1968 [19MR]

———treatment of employer contributions to college tuition plans and education savings accounts (H.R. 3318), E2067 [16OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 826), E269 [13FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1304), E485 [18MR]

Territories: increase the number of military academy appointments from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, H4419 [21MY], H4604 [22MY]

———Resident Instruction and Distance Education Grants Program funding, H6624, H6650, H6651 [14JY]

Texas: tribute to military academy nominees and those involved in the nomination process from the 3d Congressional District, H3457 [30AP]

Texas A&M University: affirmative action policies for admissions, H12884 [8DE]

Thornton Sisters Foundation, Inc.: anniversary, E1188 [10JN]

Turner, Bert S.: Louisiana State University Alumni Association Hall of Distinction Alumnus of the Year Award recipient, E2380 [21NO]

U.S. Military Academy: bicentennial, H3346 [11AP]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (H.R. 3276), E2016 [8OC]

United Kingdom: boycott of Israeli scholars and research by certain academics, H7025 [17JY]

University of Arkansas: anniversary of Zeta Tau Alpha (fraternal organization) Epsilon chapter, E1840 [17SE]

University of California, Santa Cruz: anniversary of Joseph M. Long Marine Laboratory, E2119 [21OC]

———inauguration of residential colleges, E2000 [8OC]

University of Central Florida: tribute to varsity cheerleading team (H. Con. Res. 214), H5094 [10JN]

University of Colorado: tribute to Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, E2077 [17OC]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, H2943, H2944 [9AP], H3058 [10AP], E127 [4FE], E723 [10AP], E738 [11AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 187), H3335-H3339 [11AP]

University of Florida: anniversary, H330 [11FE]

———tribute to women's tennis team, E2336 [19NO]

University of Illinois: tribute to men's tennis team (H. Res. 391), H11443, H11444 [18NO]

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: tribute to men's tennis team, E883 [7MY]

University of Kansas: tribute to football team, E1923 [30SE]

———tribute to men's basketball team, E651 [2AP]

University of Miami: dedication of Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion, E63 [27JA]

———tribute to Center for Ecosystem and Science Policy, H2316 [26MR]

University of Michigan: dedication of new Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy facility site, E1829 [17SE]

———tribute to Survival Flight program, E1190 [10JN]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (H. Res. 171), H5418-H5421 [17JN]

University of North Carolina at Asheville: tribute to men's basketball team, E515 [19MR]

University of North Carolina at Pembroke: Jim Thorpe Day observance, E523 [19MR]

University of North Texas: tribute to Center for Advanced Research and Technology, H3766 [8MY]

———tribute to women's track team, H4263 [20MY]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to men's basketball team, H2135 [20MR]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (H. Res. 41), H350-H354 [11FE], E105 [29JA]

University of Puerto Rico: anniversary, H1693 [11MR]

University of Southern California: tribute to football team, E193 [12FE], E2521 [8DE]

University of Texas: Center for Biosecurity funding, H5786-H5788 [24JN]

———tribute to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, E1573 [23JY]

University of Wisconsin: School of Human Ecology anniversary, E1978 [7OC]

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: East Central European Scholarship Program funding, E1591 [25JY]

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: tribute to men's basketball team, E496 [18MR]

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: anniversary of Andersen Library, E2041 [15OC]

Urbana University: reopening of Bailey and Barclay Halls, E1830 [17SE]

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar: opening, E2492 [8DE]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 17), H105, H106 [8JA], E24 [8JA]

———tribute to William E. Biven Forensic Society, E904 [9MY]

Wittenberg University: dedication of the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, E1780 [11SE]

Wooden, John: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, E1580 [24JY]

———tribute (H. Res. 411), H11440-H11443 [18NO]

Yale University: labor dispute with dining hall workers and janitors, H8257 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

African Americans: increase funding and decrease matching requirement for historically Black colleges and universities, S1417 [23JA]

———recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (S. Res. 221), S11256 [9SE]

AID: Collaborative Research Support Programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Armed Forces: increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (S. 812), S4960 [8AP]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty, S6927 [22MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (S. 447), S2711 [25FE]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (S. 863), S5189 [10AP]

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

Benedict College: tribute to gospel choir, S4509 [27MR]

Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship Foundation: Millennium Scholars Program award recipients, S9044 [8JY]

Boardman, Phillip: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

Boise State University: tribute to football team, S1867 [4FE]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

Carroll College: tribute to football team, S3501 [11MR]

Chadron State College: tribute to Exploring Free Enterprise Program, S14026 [5NO]

Chesapeake Bay: make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (S. Res. 161), S7508 [5JN]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish university-based research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies and products, S14010 [5NO]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (S. 1273), S7983 [17JN]

———establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (S. 408), S2480 [13FE]

———Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), S3888 [18MR], S9612 [17JY]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

Duxbury, Robert: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11473 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (S. 8), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———encourage partnerships between community colleges and four-year colleges and universities (S. 1677), S12142 [29SE]

———establish a psychology post-doctoral fellowship program specializing in underserved treatment areas (S. 65), S62 [7JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

———establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (S. 1515), S10637 [31JY]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (S. 140), S204, S205 [10JA]

———funding, S1658 [28JA], S14298 [10NO]

———increase maximum Pell grant allowable for students in mathematics and science, S11340 [10SE]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount, S4250, S4251 [21MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (S. 291), S1899 [4FE]

———make certain clinical psychology graduate programs eligible to participate in various health professions loan programs (S. 74), S69 [7JA]

———make social work students and schools eligible for certain programs and grants, and establish a social work training program (S. 77), S70 [7JA]

———modify computation of eligibility for Pell Grant Program relative to certain recently unemployed individuals (S. 1348), S8735 [26JN]

———national policy to improve system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys, S14075 [5NO]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 407), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 409), S2480 [13FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (S. 835), S5069 [9AP]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 378), S2362 [12FE]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

———require consumer credit reports on student loans, S13880-S13882 [4NO]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S1692-S1694 [29JA], S2832 [26FE]

———student financial aid programs, S11068, S11069, S11072, S11086, S11090, S11091 [4SE], S11215, S11225 [9SE]

———student financial aid programs funding through delays in NIH funding obligations, S11234, S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), S5435 [28AP]

Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities: anniversary, S12835 [17OC]

Financial education: promote, S10609 [31JY]

Fire prevention: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (S. 620), S3737 [13MR]

Foreign Assistance Act: Palestinian Scholarship Program funding, S9207 [10JY]

Francis, Norman C.: tribute (S. Con. Res. 57), S8765 [26JN]

Francis Marion University: tribute to men's golf team (S. Res. 163), S7862 [12JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (S. 1170), S7244 [3JN]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (S. Res. 270), S15306 [20NO]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

Goodwin, Tom: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S15810 [24NO]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team, S1140 [17JA]

Hale, Patty: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Health: provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (S. 406), S2480 [13FE]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S4370 [25MR], S11100, S11105 [4SE], S11331 [10SE]

———teaching hospitals funding, S8686 [26JN]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (S. 184), S1078 [16JA]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1800), S13663, S13667 [30OC], S15401 [21NO]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1968), S16011-S16013 [25NO]

———amend to provide for variable interest rates on student loans (S. 1742), S12741 [16OC]

———eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1287), S8159 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1081), S6632 [19MY]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (S. 227), S1680 [28JA]

———provide grants for homeland security scholarships (S. 479), S2936 [27FE]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (S. 1203), S7494 [5JN]

———technical amendments (S. 901), S5356 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1190), S7478 [5JN]

Historic buildings and sites: preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (S. 1808), S13714 [31OC]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Immigration: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 1545), S10673, S10674 [31JY], S11980 [25SE], S14315 [10NO]

———U.S. authority to limit duration of L-1 visas for temporary skilled workers, S10101-S10104 [29JY]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to community service performed by students, S2451 [13FE]

Irons, George V., Sr.: Alabama Men's Hall of Fame inductee, S4160 [20MR]

Jones, Anthony: Commander of the British Empire honoree, S3084 [4MR]

Kansas State University: animal disease research alkaline digester funding, S14014 [5NO]

Larson, Laird: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11474 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14019, S14020 [5NO]

Marquette University: tribute to men's basketball team, S5056 [9AP]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: designate (S. Con. Res. 54), S7738 [11JN]

Medicare: increase and freeze indirect medical education adjustment percentage, S8400 [24JN]

Middle East: Middle East Partnership Initiative scholarships funding for certain Muslim students at American universities, S13192 [24OC]

Middlebury College: tribute to men's basketball and football teams for assistance to disabled fan, S3723 [13MR]

Montana State University: tribute to TechLink technology transfer center, S15056 [18NO]

Morehead State University: tribute to cheerleading squad, S3248 [6MR]

Mount Union College: tribute to football team, S98, S123 [9JA]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

NASA: research partnerships with universities and industry funding, S14525, S14526 [12NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (S. Res. 30), S10867 [31JY]

National objectives: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S3512 [11MR], S10598 [31JY], S14075, S14076 [5NO]

Native Americans: fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (S. 1469), S10057 [28JY]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

New Mexico: development of Magdalena Ridge Observatory, S9047 [8JY]

North Idaho College Sentinel (publication): tribute, S12371 [2OC]

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to Metropolitan Education and Training Service Program and dedication of Metropolitan Education and Training Service Center, S11901 [24SE]

Norwich University: tribute to men's hockey team, S4432 [26MR], S4623 [1AP]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S1151, S1152 [17JA], S5504-S5511 [30AP]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), unanimous-consent agreement, S5254 [10AP]

Nurnberger, Ralph: Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award recipient, S8122 [18JN]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, S1450 [23JA], S11004, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team, S99 [9JA]

———tribute to football team (S. Res. 14), S87 [7JA], S98, S114 [9JA]

Pittsburg State University: anniversary, S10899 [1AU]

Playas, NM: purchase of town by the National Emergency Response Training, Research, and Development Center, S9787 [23JY]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Rhodes Scholarships: celebrate anniversary and establishment of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (S. Res. 187), S8815 [26JN]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

Ryan, Matthew J.: honorary renaming of University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital, S11980 [25SE]

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: tribute to concrete canoe competition team, S5478 [29AP]

South Dakota State University: tribute to women's basketball team, S4624 [1AP], S7535 [9JN]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (S. 411), S2488 [13FE]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (S. 1002), S5784 [6MY], S5941 [8MY]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S8432 [24JN], S8548 [25JN]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S316, S331, S336, S339 [15JA], S1044 [16JA], S1123-S1125, S1138 [17JA], S1462 [23JA], S1798 [30JA], S2302 [12FE]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (S. Res. 115), S5100 [9AP]

Taxation: exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (S. 529), S3184-S3186 [5MR]

———make higher education more affordable, S6241 [14MY], S6426, S6460 [15MY]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 174), S860 [15JA]

———make higher education more affordable (S. 348), S2208 [11FE]

———repeal dividend and top rate tax cuts and use savings for Pell Grant Program, Hope Scholarship, and Lifetime Learning Credits funding, S6438 [15MY]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S4367, S4368 [25MR]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Turtle Mountain Community College: anniversary, S2048 [6FE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: establish panel to determine responsibility for atmosphere that was conducive to recent acts of sexual misconduct, S4686, S4687 [2AP]

———investigation and handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, S12127-S12129 [29SE]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122, S1123 [17JA]

University of Arkansas: anniversary of Zeta Tau Alpha (fraternal organization) Epsilon chapter, S11906 [24SE]

———tribute to track and field team, S4163 [20MR]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, S1242 [21JA], S1807 [30JA], S5009 [9AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 113), S5052, S5098, S5099 [9AP]

University of Georgia: transfer funds from Alliance for Food Protection to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Integrated Fruit and Vegetable research project, S14014 [5NO]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men's basketball team, S2697 [25FE]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (S. Res. 104), S4821, S4881 [3AP]

University of Montana: Capital One Financial Corp., National Mascot of the Year award recipient, S3501 [11MR]

University of North Dakota: advanced housing research consortium funding, S1444 [23JA]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (S. Res. 59), S2502 [13FE], S2521 [14FE]

University of South Dakota: Al Neuharth Media Center dedication, S11465 [15SE]

———anniversary of School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center for Disabilities, S9583 [17JY]

University of Vermont: tribute to men's basketball team, S3803 [17MR], S3878 [18MR]

University of Virginia: tribute to men's lacrosse team (S. Res. 158), S7258 [3JN], S7557, S7559 [9JN]

———tribute to ROTC POW/MIA remembrance vigil, S16110 [9DE]

University of Wisconsin: tribute to men's basketball team, S3502 [11MR]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

Virginia Military Institute: homeland security activities funding, S9874, S9875 [24JY]

Washoe County, NV: convey certain land to the University and Community College System of Nevada (S. 1826), S14043 [5NO]

Weaver, Jasmin: U.S.-Ireland Alliance George J. Mitchell Scholarship recipient, S2338 [12FE]

Western Kentucky University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 16), S176 [9JA]

———tribute to men's basketball team, S4274 [21MR]

———tribute to William E. Bivin Forensic Society, S5847, S5854 [7MY]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H4135-H4143 [15MY]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 108-189), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 310) (H. Rept. 108-190), H6347 [8JY]

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1545), S15975 [25NO]

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 926) (S. Rept. 108-109), S9708 [22JY]

Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 108-307), H9375 [8OC]

Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 643) (S. Rept. 108-94), S9303 [11JY]

Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 589) (S. Rept. 108-119), S10615 [31JY]

International Studies in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3077) (H. Rept. 108-308), H9375 [8OC]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 30), S10616 [31JY]

Ready To Teach Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2211) (H. Rept. 108-183), H6261 [26JN]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 108-24), H4786 [2JN]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Tribute to Francis Marion University Men's Golf Team: Committee on the Judicairy (Senate) (S. Res. 163), S7831 [12JN]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Resolutions by organizations

Albany State University Day: Albany State University, E622 [31MR]

Songs

``West Point Alma Mater,'' P.S. Reinecke, H3346 [11AP]

Statements

Petition Drive Targets Bush Advisor Karl Rove—Debaters Oppose Administration Strategy for Public Debate on War: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Funding: Several Students, S11284 [10SE]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Average starting salaries for certain jobs following two years of training in a vocational or community college program, S2053 [6FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 142, tribute to Syracuse University men's basketball team, H3015 [9AP]

H. Con. Res. 220, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, H5371 [16JN]

H. Con. Res. 270, support goals and ideals of College Savings Month, H9398 [15OC]

H. Res. 10, tribute to Ohio State University football team, H101 [8JA]

H. Res. 13, tribute to Grand Valley State University football team, H104 [8JA]

H. Res. 17, tribute to Western Kentucky University football team, H105 [8JA]

H. Res. 41, tribute to University of Portland women's soccer team, H350 [11FE]

H. Res. 107, tribute to Students in Free Enterprise (organization), H3415 [29AP]

H. Res. 171, tribute to University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team, H5418 [17JN]

H. Res. 187, tribute to University of Connecticut women's basketball team, H3335 [11AP]

H. Res. 266, tribute to Clemson University men's golf team, H8101 [10SE]

H. Res. 300, recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities, H10297 [4NO]

H. Res. 309, consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6356 [9JY]

H. Res. 310, consideration of H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act, H6353 [9JY]

H. Res. 378, tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for college tuition, H9826 [28OC]

H. Res. 379, tribute to Rice University baseball team, H11188 [17NO]

H. Res. 391, tribute to University of Illinois men's tennis team, H11443 [18NO]

H. Res. 411, tribute to John Wooden, H11440 [18NO]

H. Res. 438, tribute to John Gagliardi, H11187 [17NO]

H.R. 361, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, H4895 [4JN]

H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6383 [9JY]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act, H6373-H6378 [9JY]

H.R. 3076, Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act, H9748 [21OC]

H.R. 3077, International Studies in Higher Education Act, H9752-H9755 [21OC]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 49, Deficit Reduction Act, S53 [7JA]

S. 65, Psychologists in the Service of the Public Act, S62 [7JA]

S. 74, Strengthen the Public Health Service Act, S69 [7JA]

S. 77, Strengthen Social Work Training Act, S70 [7JA]

S. 140, Loan Forgiveness for Head Start Teachers Act, S204 [10JA]

S. 174, Tuition Assistance for Families Act, S861 [15JA]

S. 184, amend Higher Education Act relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount, S1078 [16JA]

S. 196, Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act, S1152 [17JA], S5510 [30AP]

S. 291, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 348, Make College Affordable Act, S2207 [11FE]

S. 378, Tribal Colleges and Universities Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act, S2362 [12FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 405, Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act, S2481 [13FE]

S. 406, Communities Combating College Drinking and Drug Use Act, S2482 [13FE]

S. 407, provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals, S2483 [13FE]

S. 408, Ready To Educate All Children Act, S2484-S2486 [13FE]

S. 409, provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies, S2486 [13FE]

S. 411, Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act, S2491 [13FE]

S. 447, Reservist Opportunities and Protection of Education Act, S2711 [25FE]

S. 479, Protect America Scholarships Act, S2937 [27FE]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 589, Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act, S3513-S3516 [11MR]

S. 620, College Fire Prevention Act, S3738 [13MR]

S. 643, Hibben Center Act, S9612 [17JY]

S. 643, Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act, S3888 [18MR]

S. 812, increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, S4961 [8AP]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 863, Fairness for America's Soldiers in Higher Education Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 926, Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act, S5435 [28AP], S10451 [30JY], H9835 [28OC]

S. 1002, Amateur Sports Integrity Act, S5785 [6MY]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

S. 1081, eliminate Higher Education Act wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving higher education institutions, S6632 [19MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1170, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, S7245 [3JN]

S. 1190, Next Generation Hispanic Serving Institutions Act, S7478 [5JN]

S. 1203, Distance Education and Online Learning Act, S7495 [5JN]

S. 1273, ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require Dept. of Education consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1287, eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions under the Higher Education Act, S8160 [18JN]

S. 1348, Federal Pell Grant Eligibility Clarification Act, S8737 [26JN]

S. 1469, Tribal Colleges and Universities Head Start Partnership Act, S10058 [28JY]

S. 1515, Higher Education for Freedom Act, S10637 [31JY]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1742, Higher Education Loan Plan Act, S12741 [16OC]

S. 1793, College Quality, Affordability, and Diversity Improvement Act, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

S. 1800, College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S13664-S13667 [30OC]

S. 1826, Dandini Research Park Conveyance Act, S14044 [5NO]

S. 1968, Financial Literacy in Higher Education Act, S16011-S16013 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 51, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7556 [9JN]

S. Con. Res. 54, Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance, S7731, S7738 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 57, tribute to Norman C. Francis, S8765 [26JN]

S. Res. 14, tribute to Ohio State University football team, S86, S87 [7JA]

S. Res. 16, tribute to Western Kentucky University football team, S174, S176 [9JA]

S. Res. 19, increase maximum amount of Pell Grant, S305 [14JA]

S. Res. 23, support U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1086 [16JA]

S. Res. 30, National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, S1754 [29JA], S10867 [31JY]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 59, tribute to University of Portland women's soccer team, S2496, S2502 [13FE]

S. Res. 104, tribute to University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team, S4856, S4881 [3AP]

S. Res. 113, tribute to University of Connecticut women's basketball team, S5093, S5099 [9AP]

S. Res. 115, tribute to Syracuse University men's basketball team, S5093, S5100 [9AP]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

S. Res. 158, tribute to University of Virginia men's lacrosse team, S7258 [3JN], S7559 [9JN]

S. Res. 161, tribute to Clemson University men's golf team, S7497, S7508 [5JN]

S. Res. 163, tribute to Francis Marion University men's golf team, S7862 [12JN]

S. Res. 187, celebrate Rhodes Scholarships anniversary and Mandela Rhodes Foundation establishment, S8763, S8815 [26JN]

S. Res. 221, recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, S11256 [9SE]

S. Res. 270, tribute to John Gagliardi, S15300, S15306 [20NO]

COLLEGEVILLE, MN

Bills and resolutions

Gagliardi, John: tribute (see S. Res. 270), S15287 [20NO] (see H. Res. 438), H11146 [10NO]

Remarks in House

Gagliardi, John: tribute (H. Res. 438), H11187, H11188 [17NO]

Remarks in Senate

Gagliardi, John: tribute (S. Res. 270), S15306 [20NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 438, tribute to John Gagliardi, H11187 [17NO]

S. Res. 270, tribute to John Gagliardi, S15300, S15306 [20NO]

COLLEGIATE HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1523), H2514 [31MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1523), E624 [31MR]

COLLERAN, JOHN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S15853 [24NO]

COLLEY, JAMES

Remarks in House

Ed Pastor Cultural Awareness Award: posthumous awarding, E1694 [4SE]

COLLIER, HOLT

Bills and resolutions

National wildlife refuges: establish Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge and Holt Collier Wildlife Interpretation and Education Center (see H.R. 2894), H7617 [24JY]

COLLIER, PETER

Remarks in House

``Medal of Honor'': tribute to book, E2111 [21OC]

COLLIER COUNTY, FL

Remarks in House

Ave Maria University: tribute, E1002 [21MY]

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ

Remarks in House

Children and youth: starvation and mistreatment of foster children, H11125 [7NO]

COLLINGWOOD, JOHN E.

Letters

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act probable cause standards, S2748, S2749 [26FE]

COLLINS, BILLY

Poems

``Names'', S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

COLLINS, CHUCK

Articles and editorials

Fair Payment for War, S4784 [3AP]

COLLINS, ERIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3056 [10AP]

COLLINS, J. ROBERT

Letters

Energy Market Oversight Act, S3098 [4MR]

COLLINS, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H24 [7JA]

COLLINS, MAC (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6805 [15JY]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House), H361 [11FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Georgians Make a Difference in National Defense, Seth Harp, Columbus (GA) Ledger Enquirer, E982 [15MY]

Remembering Butts County's Lt. Kelly—Book, Letter Recall Actions of Military Hero, Herman Cawthon, Jackson (GA) Argus-Progress, E261 [13FE]

U.S. Corporate Tax and the Global Economy, Chris Edwards, Tax & Budget Bulletin (publication), E2099 [20OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H6869 [15JY]

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1618), H3858 [8MY]

Armed Forces: improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

———urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4978 [4JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———enhance retirement annuities of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2316), H7170 [18JY]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H8382 [17SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4877 [3JN]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

———tribute (see H. Res. 361), H8082 [9SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H4204 [15MY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5366 [12JN]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6349 [8JY]

———encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H7455 [23JY]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H6603 [10JY]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H12922 [8DE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H3974 [9MY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2789), H7226 [21JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H9812 [21OC]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3453 [29AP]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2473 [27MR]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (see H.R. 2533), H8017 [5SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H4131 [14MY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H3974 [9MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H7169 [18JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H4738 [22MY]

Medicare: coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H3681 [6MY]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H3304 [10AP]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H3975 [9MY]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H7170 [18JY]

Public lands: preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H7784 [25JY]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8175 [10SE]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9813 [21OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (see H.R. 3029), H8016 [5SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H461 [12FE]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H4131 [14MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

Taxation: clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H8382 [17SE]

———exempt certain limousines from gas guzzler tax (see H.R. 2662), H6347 [8JY]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5045 [5JN]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 2228), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H5814 [24JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H2402 [26MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1746 [11MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1334 [25FE]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 578), H319 [5FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H2312 [25MR]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H4737 [22MY]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2473 [27MR]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H6264 [26JN]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H1952 [18MR]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H5714 [23JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5663 [19JN]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: support public educational programs by authorizing the receipt of National Guard services and assistance (see H.R. 2005), H3760 [7MY]

———transfer of certain Dept. of State surplus aircraft (see H.R. 2006), H3761 [7MY]

Aviation: establish a temporary moratorium on the imposition of passenger and air carrier security fees and reimburse the airline industry for homeland security costs (see H.R. 1467), H2470 [27MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: study tax depreciation recovery periods (see H.R. 46), H53 [7JA]

J. Robert Elliott Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 3253), H9281 [7OC]

Medicare: coverage for surgical first assisting services of certified registered nurse first assistants (see H.R. 1388), H2269 [20MR]

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2866), H7616 [24JY]

Taxation: allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H700 [13FE]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (see H.R. 3343), H9738 [20OC]

———reduce individual capital gains rates (see H.R. 42), H53 [7JA]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 43), H53 [7JA]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (see H.R. 45), H53 [7JA]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H2514 [31MR]

———treatment of natural gas pipelines, equipment, and infrastructure (see H.R. 1468), H2470 [27MR]

———treatment of qualified rental office furniture (see H.R. 1597), H2819 [3AP]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

———treatment of timber sales by landowners (see H.R. 974), H1461 [27FE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4017 [14MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4938 [4JN]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2236 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H159 [27JA]

Dept. of Defense: F/A-22 Raptor aircraft development, E981 [15MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10477 [6NO]

Fort Benning, GA: Army Communications of Excellence Chief of Staff Award recipient, E861 [1MY]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5874 [25JN]

Iraq: role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H159 [27JA]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H489 [13FE]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H2663 [2AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, H2663 [2AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H6829 [15JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H6829 [15JY]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (H.R. 3343), E2098 [20OC]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3916 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4722 [22MY]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (H.R. 45), E31 [8JA]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H6829 [15JY]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (H.R. 2503), E1298 [18JN]

———treatment of timber sales by landowners (H.R. 974), E313 [27FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H406 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H673 [13FE], H3466 [30AP], H11185 [17NO], E2359 [20NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4975 [4JN]

Tributes

Johnson, Representative Sam, H406 [12FE]

Kelly, Carl, E261 [13FE]

Spears, Rebecca Sue, E1140 [5JN]

Tate, Benny, H9485 [16OC]

COLLINS, SUSAN M. (a Senator from Maine)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3481, S3555 [11MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14067 [5NO], S14131, S14177, S14183 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091 [16JA], S1164 [17JA], S1200 [21JA], S1347, S1368, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1408, S1411, S1480 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12301, S12302 [1OC], S12337, S12354, S12388, S12393 [2OC], S12535 [14OC], S12688, S12751 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4719 [2AP], S4862, S4864, S4866, S4870 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3979, S4021 [19MR], S4189, S4213, S4214, S4217 [20MR], S4250, S4277 [21MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6708, S6730 [20MY], S6793, S6834, S6871, S6873, S6886 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7284, S7407 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9316, S9353 [14JY], S9430 [15JY], S9563, S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9265 [10JY], S9308 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11704 [17SE], S11808, S11862 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004, S11040 [3SE], S11069, S11078, S11081, S11121, S11122 [4SE], S11230, S11258 [9SE], S11297, S11309, S11321, S11324, S11356, S11357, S11358, S11361 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13117, S13124, S13169, S13173, S13175 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14521, S14842, S14845 [12NO]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7796, S7855 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13682 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13263 [27OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8249, S8252 [19JN], S8284, S8301 [20JN], S8372 [23JN], S8459, S8463 [24JN], S8583 [25JN], S8681, S8682, S8684 [26JN]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (S. 589), S14071 [5NO]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9265 [10JY], S9308 [11JY]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), S4724 [2AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7181, S7196 [2JN], S7557 [9JN], S7567, S7644 [10JN], S7702, S7737 [11JN], S9156 [9JY], S9941, S9978 [25JY], S10712 [31JY]

Railroads: revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S16041 [25NO]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7500 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6216, S6269, S6329 [14MY], S6509 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, S4454 [26MR]

Articles and editorials

Imprisoned by Medicare, Bob Dole, Washington (DC) Post, S3548 [11MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S12533 [14OC]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S7927 [16JN]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S10619 [31JY]

Armed Forces: annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S36 [7JA]

———commend members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11161 [5SE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11649 [17SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see S. 1670), S12278 [1OC]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S7382 [4JN]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see S. 718), S4630 [1AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see S. 56), S8726 [26JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Army: commend the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11161 [5SE]

Aroostook County, ME: modify empowerment zone boundaries (see S. 299), S1871 [4FE]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see S. 763), S7620 [10JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7543 [9JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 269), S15287 [20NO]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

———assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (see S. 1102), S6853 [21MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2595 [24FE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12278 [1OC]

China, People's Republic of: encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 219), S11569 [16SE]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see S. 243), S5484 [29AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S11569 [16SE]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (see S. 547), S3252 [6MR]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S5859 [7MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S3883 [18MR]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S13803 [3NO]

Dept. of Commerce: establish position of Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (see S. 1326), S12738 [16OC]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (see S. 389), S2456 [13FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make changes to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination (see S. 45), S36 [7JA]

Dept. of HUD: establish intergenerational family programs (see S. 381), S2341 [12FE]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S12738 [16OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (see S. 1153), S7236 [3JN]

———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S36 [7JA]

Disabled: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S7619 [10JN]

———importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S11350 [10SE]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S7541 [9JN]

———establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S8233 [19JN]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR]

Education: establish strategic sectoral skills gap assessments, strategic skills gap action plans, and strategic training capacity enhancement seed grants (see S. 1346), S8725 [26JN]

———increase maximum amount of Pell Grant (see S. Res. 19), S288 [14JA]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S6852 [21MY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 862), S5173 [10AP]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S3995 [19MR]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S9414 [15JY]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see S. 481), S7832 [12JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 54), S36 [7JA]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S5175 [10AP]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

GAO: provide for new human capital flexibilities (see S. 1522), S10617 [31JY]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 130), S5651 [1MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see S. 538), S3163 [5MR]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S9592 [17JY]

———promote the development of health care cooperatives that will help businesses to pool the health care purchasing power of employers (see S. 39), S36 [7JA]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (see S. 648), S3881 [18MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN]

Immigration: treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S11032 [3SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP]

———establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S5342 [11AP]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S6070 [13MY]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see S. 1479), S11569 [16SE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S2458 [13FE]

———report on parity of pay and benefits among Federal law enforcement officers and establish exchange program between Federal and State and local law enforcement employees (see S. 1683), S12278 [1OC]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (see S. 510), S3086 [4MR]

Mammography Quality Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1879), S15288 [20NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9709 [22JY]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11350 [10SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S9905 [24JY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S133 [9JA]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S5059 [9AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see S. 599), S3505 [11MR]

———coverage of kidney disease education services (see S. 1114), S6978 [22MY]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S5542 [30AP]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S3803 [17MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see S. 869), S5173 [10AP]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see S. 853), S5486 [29AP]

———eliminate geographic physician work adjustment factor, provide incentives to attract educators and clinical practitioners to underserved areas, and revise certain wage adjustments for skilled nursing facilities (see S. 36), S35 [7JA]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see S. 654), S4898 [7AP]

———establish demonstration programs to improve health care quality (see S. 1148), S7134 [23MY]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see S. 465), S2919 [27FE]

———extend eligibility periods for geriatric graduate medical education, expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine, and provide reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see S. 387), S2456 [13FE]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

———improve outpatient vision services (see S. 1095), S6853 [21MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4512 [27MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S5435 [28AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S3253 [6MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S5860 [7MY]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see S. 1223), S7619 [10JN]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (see S. Con. Res. 48), S7381 [4JN]

National Girl Scout Week: designate (see S. Res. 79), S3622 [12MR]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S8897 [7JY]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see S. 536), S3163 [5MR]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National School Lunch Act: phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see S. 1549), S15573 [22NO]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S7541 [9JN]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S12534 [14OC]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (see S. 1400), S9497 [16JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S4958 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4166 [20MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see S. 459), S2839 [26FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1443), S9708 [22JY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 537), S8301 [20JN]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (see S. 1961), S15975 [25NO]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see S. 1888), S15061 [18NO]

Schools: establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (see S. 231), S1736 [29JA]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see S. 567), S5651 [1MY]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2187 [11FE]

———create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see S. 362), S2187 [11FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S2187 [11FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6854 [21MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE]

———allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (see S. 803), S4897 [7AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S3730 [13MR]

———allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 951), S5541 [30AP]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S5652 [1MY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S3504 [11MR]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR]

———expand the dependent care tax credit, accelerate the child tax credit, and promote dependent care assistance programs (see S. 388), S2456 [13FE]

———provide a credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production and allow for expensing of geological and geophysical expenditures and delay rental payments (see S. 696), S4325 [24MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S6256 [14MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 1246), S14805 [12NO]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1669 [28JA]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see S. 1335), S9709 [22JY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see S. 1381), S9119 [9JY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7620 [10JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (see S. Res. 102), S4629 [1AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew (see S. Con. Res. 35), S5174 [10AP]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 1527), S10618 [31JY]

Tradeswomen: tribute (see S. Res. 162), S7541 [9JN]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (see S. 1535), S10618 [31JY]

———provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1109), S15813 [24NO]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see S. Con. Res. 76), S13377 [28OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 1075), S6507 [15MY] (see S. 1079), S6624 [19MY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S2701 [25FE]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4513 [27MR]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9906 [24JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2921 [27FE]

Votes for Women History Trail: establish (see S. 749), S4629 [1AP]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR]

Wilson, Nancy B.: relief (see S. 839), S5059 [9AP]

Women: reduce the preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S12738 [16OC]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7833 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

America's National Maritime Museum: reaffirm and revise designation to establish additional museums around the country (see S. 674), S4165 [20MR]

Armed Forces: increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (see S. 704), S4376 [25MR]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

Climate: develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (see S. 1164), S7188 [2JN]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 51), S2188 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense: establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel (see S. 1166), S7188 [2JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Director to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and transfer the Office for Domestic Preparedness to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S4897 [7AP]

———establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (see S. 1612), S11416 [11SE]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5059 [9AP]

District of Columbia: preserve existing Superior Court judgeships (see S. 1561), S10906 [1AU]

———provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S12737 [16OC]

———provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN]

FDA: conduct oversight of any entity engaged in the recovery, testing, or handling of human tissue or human tissue-based products (see S. 1063), S6255 [14MY]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 482), S2920 [27FE]

Government: recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see S.J. Res. 18), S12137 [29SE]

Hazardous substances: reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (see S. 616), S3730 [13MR]

Health: expand access to affordable health care, strengthen health care safety net, and make services more available in rural and underserved areas (see S. 100), S37 [7JA]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S3162 [5MR]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 423), S2522 [14FE]

Maine: mitigation of shore damages attributable to the Saco River navigation project (see S. 483), S2920 [27FE]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see S. 598), S3505 [11MR]

———permanently increase payment rates for home health services in rural areas (see S. 636), S3804 [17MR]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S12376 [2OC]

National security: provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1073), S6507 [15MY] (see S. 1245), S7831 [12JN]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 8), S2701 [25FE]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S2341 [12FE]

Read Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 69), S2920 [27FE]

Suburban areas: provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl (see S. 1208), S7540 [9JN]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see S. Res. 119), S5174 [10AP]

Taxation: extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see S. 487), S2920 [27FE]

———increase and modify the exclusion for qualified small business stock and reduce the depreciation recovery period for certain restaurant buildings (see S. 106), S132 [9JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see S. 695), S4325 [24MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S3252 [6MR]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (see S. 908), S5343 [11AP]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN]

Cost Estimates

GAO Human Capital Reform Act (S. 1522): CBO, S15400 [21NO]

Letters

Assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban open space and contain suburban sprawl: Amos Eno, New England Forestry Foundation, S7545 [9JN]

———James L. Sledge, Jr., National Association of State Foresters, S7545 [9JN]

———Laurie A. Wayburn, Pacific Forest Trust, S7545 [9JN]

———Whitney Hatch, Trust for Public Land, S7545 [9JN]

Create a more efficient electrical grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: several Senators, S15162 [19NO]

Medicaid Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States: Val J. Halamandaris, National Association for Home Care & Hospice, S3982 [19MR]

Permanently increase Medicare payment rates for home health services in rural areas: several Senators, S8703 [26JN]

Prohibit personal loans to corporate directors or chief officers: by, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2179 [11FE]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3483 [11MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3483 [11MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14127 [6NO]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (S. 366), S2352 [12FE]

America's National Maritime Museum: reaffirm and revise designation to establish additional museums around the country (S. 674), S4171 [20MR]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12692 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1238, S1239 [21JA], S1421, S1438 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1238, S1239 [21JA], S1421, S1438 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13762 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12355, S12377 [2OC], S12692 [16OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3872 [18MR]

Armed Forces: authorize assignment incentive pay to members stationed in the Republic of Korea, S6579 [19MY]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty, S6579 [19MY]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (S. 704), S4381 [25MR], S4620 [1AP], S13833 [3NO]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13833 [3NO]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (S. 812), S4960 [8AP]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4620 [1AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4315 [24MR], S14393 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4092 [20MR]

Aroostook County, ME: modify empowerment zone boundaries (S. 299), S1909 [4FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3766 [17MR], S3872 [18MR], S3979, S3981, S3982 [19MR], S4112 [20MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S15948 [25NO]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (S. 547), S3268 [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S14127 [6NO]

———Rural Utilities High Energy Cost project funding, S1438 [23JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6579, S6580, S6581 [19MY], S6794, S6795, S6796, S6834 [21MY], S6930 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14428 [11NO]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, S14428 [11NO]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel, S6930 [22MY]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel (S. 1166), S7191 [2JN]

———restrict bundling of contract requirements that unreasonably disadvantage small businesses, S6794, S6795, S6796 [21MY]

Dept. of Education: Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11086 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocate homeland security block grant funds to States using a threat-based formula, S9777 [23JY], S9880 [24JY]

———establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State and local law enforcement agencies (S. 1612), S11421 [11SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9756, S9757, S9777 [23JY], S9874, S9880 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, S14521 [12NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11810, S11819 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004 [3SE], S11086 [4SE], S11228, S11230 [9SE], S11270 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13206 [24OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14521 [12NO]

Diseases: expand research activities relative to various forms of muscular dystrophy, S2183 [11FE]

District of Columbia: preserve existing Superior Court judgeships (S. 1561), S10912 [1AU]

———provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (S. 1741), S15390, S15391, S15392, S15393 [21NO]

Duchenne MD Awareness Week: observance, S2183 [11FE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13502 [29OC]

———provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 645), S3894 [18MR]

Education: student financial aid programs, S11086 [4SE]

England, Gordon R.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S1724 [29JA], S1785 [30JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2313, S2314 [12FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S15385 [21NO]

Federal employees: application of certain goals that would subject employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1421 [23JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, S8193 [19JN]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 54), S58 [7JA]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: funding, S9874 [24JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13607 [30OC]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 482), S2940 [27FE]

Garcia, Michael J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S13655 [30OC], S13944 [4NO]

Government: recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (S.J. Res. 18), S12143 [29SE]

Gray, ME: anniversary, S8299 [20JN]

GSA: U.S.-Canadian border stations funding, S13206 [24OC]

Hazardous substances: reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (S. 616), S3733 [13MR]

Health: expand access to affordable health care, strengthen health care safety net, and make services more available in rural and underserved areas (S. 100), S78-S80 [7JA]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (S. 518), S3166 [5MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S11228 [9SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394 [2OC]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (S. 423), S2539 [14FE]

Iraq: require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S12355 [2OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S6834 [21MY]

LIHEAP: funding, S1238, S1239 [21JA], S11230 [9SE], S11270 [10SE]

Maine: Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership funding, S11819 [23SE]

———establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (S. 510), S3100 [4MR]

———tribute to Celebrating the Women of Lewiston/Auburn awards dinner, S11025 [3SE]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States, S3981, S3982 [19MR], S4112 [20MR]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (S. 598), S3547 [11MR]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (S. 599), S3549 [11MR]

———coverage of pancreatic islet cell transplantations for individuals with diabetes and end stage renal disease, S8701 [26JN]

———eliminate reduction in payment rates under the prospective payment system for home health services and increase payments for such services in rural areas, S1662 [28JA], S3766 [17MR]

———permanently increase payment rates for home health services in rural areas, S8703 [26JN]

———permanently increase payment rates for home health services in rural areas (S. 636), S3808 [17MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15543 [22NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7921 [16JN], S8193 [19JN], S8701, S8703 [26JN]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (S. 1704), S12381 [2OC]

National Agriculture Week: observance, S3766 [17MR]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S13652 [30OC]

National security: investigate granting of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to suspected terrorists, S15948 [25NO]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (S. 1245), S7834 [12JN]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: designate (S. Con. Res. 8), S2713 [25FE]

New England Fishery Management Council: adoption of new regulations, S14445 [11NO]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, S11004 [3SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7746 [12JN]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on foreign sources, S7573 [10JN]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), S2363 [12FE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15161 [19NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7573 [10JN], S7746 [12JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S7822 [12JN]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2313, S2314 [12FE], S14696, S14697 [12NO]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7097 [23MY]

Ridge, Thomas J.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1307, S1314, S1323, S1324 [22JA]

Senate: legislative program, S4315 [24MR]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments, S7097 [23MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (S. 349), S2209 [11FE]

States: ensure that fiscal relief is not compromised to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6458, S6459 [15MY]

———provide budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments, S6204, S6207, S6208 [14MY], S6414 [15MY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: establish cost-effective acquisition procedures, S11810 [23SE]

Suburban areas: provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl (S. 1208), S7544 [9JN]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (S. Res. 119), S5249 [10AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7454 [5JN]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (S. 487), S2940 [27FE]

———improve tax equity for military personnel, S13833 [3NO]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (S. 695), S4328 [24MR]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7454 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6204, S6207, S6208 [14MY], S6414, S6458, S6459 [15MY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (S. 557), S3316 [6MR]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S4316 [24MR]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (S. 908), S5370 [11AP]

Veterans Day: observance, S14393 [11NO]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (S. 525), S3179 [5MR]

Woodcock, John A., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S7820 [12JN]

Reports filed

Adjust Certain Federal Annuity Computations Relative to Periods of Receiving Disability Payments: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 481) (S. Rept. 108-108), S9638 [21JY], S9708 [22JY]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1609), S8300 [20JN]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1882), S13262 [27OC]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2746), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1415), S13262 [27OC]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3011), S13262 [27OC]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2452), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1746), S13262 [27OC]

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2254), S13262 [27OC]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 925), S8300 [20JN]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1405), S13262 [27OC]

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 985), S8300 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567), S15286 [20NO]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 108-211), S15975 [25NO]

District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 108-212), S15975 [25NO]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1740), S8300 [20JN]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1055), S8300 [20JN]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1883), S13262 [27OC]

Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 926) (S. Rept. 108-109), S9708 [22JY]

Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1683) (S. Rept. 108-207), S15572 [22NO]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 917), S8300 [20JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 508), S8300 [20JN]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2396), S13262 [27OC]

GAO Human Capital Reform Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1522), S15405 [21NO]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1522) (S. Rept. 108-216), S16118 [9DE]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1465), S8300 [20JN]

Government Network Security Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3159), S14334 [10NO]

Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 589) (S. Rept. 108-119), S10615 [31JY]

Homeland Security Grant Enhancement Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1245), S11161 [5SE]

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-214), S15975 [25NO]

Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1612), S15975 [25NO]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1612) (S. Rept. 108-217), S16118 [9DE]

Hugh Gregg Post Office Building, Nashua, NH: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1692), S13262 [27OC]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2309), S13262 [27OC]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2533), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1671), S13262 [27OC]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1590), S13262 [27OC]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 981), S8300 [20JN]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1659), S13262 [27OC]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2075), S13262 [27OC]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 825), S8300 [20JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 708), S8300 [20JN]

NASA Workforce Flexibility Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 610) (S. Rept. 108-113), S10045 [28JY]

National Security Personnel System Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1166), S11161 [5SE]

National Women's History Museum Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1741) (S. Rept. 108-204), S15286 [20NO]

Nomination of Albert V. Casey to the Postal Service Board of Governors: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Brian F. Holeman To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Border/Transportation Security Policy: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of C. Suzanne Mencer To Be Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness Director: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Craig S. Iscoe To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Dale Cabaniss to the Federal Labor Relations Authority: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Fern Flanagan Saddler To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of James C. Miller III to the Postal Service Board of Governors: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of James M. Loy To Be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Janet Hale To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Managment: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S3162 [5MR]

Nomination of Jerry S. Byrd To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Joe D. Whitley To Be Dept. of Homeland Security General Counsel: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Joel D. Kaplan To Be OMB Deputy Director: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Joseph M.F. Ryan III To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Joshua B. Bolten To Be OMB Director: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Judith N. Macaluso To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Linda M. Springer To Be OMB Office of Federal Financial Management Controller: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S3162 [5MR]

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Neil McPhie to the Merit Systems Protection Board: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Penrose C. Albright To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Plans, Programs, and Budgets: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Scott J. Bloch To Be Special Counsel: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Susanne T. Marshall To Be Merit Systems Protection Board Chairman: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Terrence A. Duffy to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Thomas J. Ridge To Be Sec. of Homeland Security: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S1144 [17JA]

Non-Homeland Security Mission Performance Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 108-115), S10139 [29JY]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1368), S8300 [20JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2030), S8300 [20JN]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1145), S8300 [20JN]

Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 380), S4628 [1AP]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 380) (S. Rept. 108-35), S4957 [8AP]

Postmasters Equity Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 678) (S. Rept. 108-112), S9959 [25JY]

Preserve Existing Superior Court Judgeships in the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1561) (S. Rept. 108-200), S15060 [18NO]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2328), S13262 [27OC]

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building, Billings, MT: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 867), S8300 [20JN]

Senator James B. Pearson Post Office, Prairie Village, KS: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1718), S13262 [27OC]

Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1596), S8300 [20JN]

U.S. Consensus Council Establishment: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 908) (S. Rept. 108-110), S9708 [22JY]

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1610), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1207), S8300 [20JN]

Rules

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S1960-S1964 [5FE]

———Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, S2833 [26FE]

Texts of

S. 380, Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act, S2364 [12FE]

S. 812, increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, S4961 [8AP]

S. 1166, National Security Personnel System Act, S7191-S7194 [2JN]

Tributes

Andrews, Evander E., S14394 [11NO]

Aubin, Jay T., S4620 [1AP]

Gill, Virginia Davis, S9327 [14JY]

Kennedy, Brian M., S4620 [1AP]

Kotch, Christopher, S14394 [11NO]

Levesque, Michael, S14394 [11NO]

Mills, Penny and Curtis, S14394 [11NO]

Valley, Stephen, S14393 [11NO]

COLLINS, TIM

Excerpts

Address to British troops engaging in military action in Iraq, S4398 [26MR]

Remarks in House

St. Patrick's Day: observance, E541 [20MR]

COLLOTON, STEVEN M.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S11095, S11096 [4SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

COLLURA, MARYANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E813 [30AP]

COLMERY, HARRY W.

Bills and resolutions

Presidential Medal of Freedom: award posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Presidential Medal of Freedom: award posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia, E590 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see S. 986), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2853), H7615 [24JY]

Letters

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: Representatives Tom Davis and Souder, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Bush, S12837 [17OC], H9680 [17OC]

Plan Colombia Funding Report: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE], H7319 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: respond to surge of coffee imports, H1691 [11MR]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

Foreign policy: counternarcotics and counterterrorism activities funding, H2447 [27MR], H2734 [3AP]

Human rights: violations, H8192 [10SE]

Terrorism: condemn killing of hostages by guerillas in Antioquia, E925 [9MY]

U.S. policy, H6332-H6339 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: funding, S4818 [3AP]

Immigration: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (S. 986), S5730 [5MY]

Plan Colombia: anniversary, S9204 [10JY]

South America: reinstatement of policy allowing U.S. involvement in the interdiction of aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, S202 [10JA]

Reports filed

Nomination of William B. Wood To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 986, Colombian Temporary Protected Status Act, S5731 [5MY]

COLOMBIAN TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 986), S5725 [5MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 986), S5730 [5MY]

Texts of

S. 986, provisions, S5731 [5MY]

COLONIAS GATEWAY INITIATIVE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 532), S3162 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 532), S3187 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 532, provisions, S3188 [5MR]

COLORADO

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S12983 [21OC]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S15502 [21NO]

Articles and editorials

Arie Taylor 1927-2003—Role Model for All, E1955 [2OC]

Colorado Science Jobs on the Line, H7357 [23JY]

Colorado Wins Four Preservation Awards—Honors Recognize Statewide Efforts on Historic Sites, E2002 [8OC]

Experiment Through Mines, Students, Crew Together, H307 [5FE]

Feds To Cut Research Dollars, H7357 [23JY]

Local Environmental Green Star Program Recognized by State, E2144 [28OC]

Meadows Are Open Forever, E2315 [19NO]

Science Community Faces Cuts, H7357 [23JY]

Super IGA Now Rules Local Land Use in Boulder, E2320 [19NO]

Bills and resolutions

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (see S. 30), S35 [7JA]

Courts: provide for an additional place of holding district court (see H.R. 112), H55 [7JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado (see H.R. 2766), H7085 [17JY]

———support research on control and suppression of plant species tamarisk in the Colorado River watershed (see H.R. 695), H391 [11FE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (see S. 521), S3162 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see S. 613), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 116), H56 [7JA]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, CO, area (see H.R. 1476), H2471 [27MR]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (see S. 1788), S13377 [28OC] (see H.R. 3376), H9981 [28OC]

National parks and recreation areas: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (see S. 677), S4166 [20MR] (see H.R. 1399), H2269 [20MR]

Public lands: exchange of certain private property in Colorado and certain Federal property in Utah (see H.R. 1058), H1515 [4MR]

———management as open space of certain lands in and adjacent to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 750), H462 [12FE]

———preserve land held in trust as open space and exempt such land from the requirement that they generate income for the common schools (see H.R. 639), H322 [5FE]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (see S. 1467), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2955), H7783 [25JY]

Rivers: provide for remediation of abandoned and inactive hardrock mines in the Upper Animas River Basin (see H.R. 2835), H7454 [23JY]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 640), H322 [5FE]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Colorado v. Daniel R. Egger, Sarah J. Geraldi, Jennifer M. Greenberg, Lisa G. Kunkel, and Bonnie C. McCormick (see S. Res. 261), S14177 [6NO]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (see S. 551), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1484), H2471 [27MR]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3803 [17MR]

Uintah Research and Curatorial Center for Dinosaur National Monument: establish (see S. 1678), S12192 [30SE]

Water: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (see S. 1058), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 2102), H4130 [14MY]

Wilderness areas: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 2305), H4875 [3JN]

Certificates of election

Senate: Wayne Allard, S2 [7JA]

Factsheets

Colorado Northern Front Range Mountain Backdrop Protection Study Act (H.R. 750), E215 [13FE]

Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act (H.R. 640), E162 [6FE]

Letters

Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act: Tom Norton and Margaret Catlin, Colorado Dept. of Transportation, S9124 [9JY]

Nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich to be circuit judge: several former Colorado Supreme Court judges, S4600 [1AP]

Oaths of office

Allard, Wayne: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Proclamations

Freedom Service Dogs, Inc., Anniversary: Representative Beauprez, E1786 [15SE]

Remarks in House

Alamosa County, CO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce, E2502 [8DE]

Archuleta County, CO: tribute to Pagosa Fire Protection District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E50 [8JA]

Aurora, CO: tribute to outgoing mayor and city council members, E2468, E2520 [8DE]

Bayaud Industries: tribute for providing employment to disabled persons under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program, E1299 [18JN]

Bloomfield, NM: tribute to Bloomfield Fire Dept., for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E340 [27FE]

Boulder County, CO: tribute to Coordinated Comprehensive Development Plan Intergovernmental Agreement, E2320 [19NO]

Bureau of Reclamation: prohibit funding to release water from the San Juan Chama project and the Middle Rio Grande project to comply with the Endangered Species Act, H7140 [18JY]

Cedaredge, CO: tribute to Camp Good Grief!, E1705 [5SE]

Chen, Wey and Sue: National Parents' Day Council Excellence in Parenting Award recipients, E1582 [24JY]

Colorado Mountain College: tribute, E1399 [27JN]

Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG): anniversary, E2049 [15OC]

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association: anniversary, E2266 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

Corps of Engineers: Cherry Creek Reservoir expansion funding, H7143 [18JY]

Cortese, Fred: Pueblo County, CO, Sheriff's Dept., Medal of Valor recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Cortez, CO: tribute to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., employees for preserving Mesa Verde National Park artifacts, E1931 [30SE]

Delta, CO: tribute to Pink Ladies' volunteer efforts at Delta County Memorial Hospital, E440 [12MR]

DeNiro, Kathy: MetLife Inc./National Association of Secondary School Principals Middle Level Principal of the Year Award recipient, E1314 [20JN]

Denver, CO: anniversary of Oxford Hotel, E1809 [16SE], E1870 [23SE]

———tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E994 [19MY]

Denver Area Labor Federation: anniversary, E860 [1MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado (H.R. 2766), H10305-H10307 [4NO]

———tribute to Natural Resources Conservation Service La Junta, CO, office, E1327 [23JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, H10004-H10007 [29OC], E2209 [4NO]

Diehl, Jim: Craig, CO, City Council Citizen Commendation recipient, E2224 [4NO]

Dodo, Carol: Colorado Cattlemen's Association Cattlewoman of the Year award recipient, E2497 [8DE]

Dream Weavers of Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, E832 [1MY]

Durango, CO: tribute to Durango Police Dept., for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E36 [8JA]

Durango/La Plata Emergency Communications Central Dispatch: tribute for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E35 [8JA]

Eagle County, CO: tribute to Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability Green Star Program, E2144 [28OC]

Englewood, CO: anniversary, E950 [14MY]

Enstrom Candies, Inc.: tribute, E1300 [18JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H3755-H3758 [7MY]

Georgetown, CO: National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination designation, E1397 [27JN]

Gerler, Bob: Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council Outstanding Board Member of the Year award recipient, E2352 [20NO]

Glenwood Springs, CO: anniversary of Hotel Colorado, E1181 [9JN]

Grand County, CO: tribute to Middle Park Land Trust and Denver Water Dept., for conservation easement efforts, E2315 [19NO]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Community Hospital on recognition in 100 Top Hospitals Study, E994 [19MY]

———tribute to Grand Junction High School ``Orange & Black'' student newspaper, E2271 [6NO]

———tribute to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation STARS Bicycle Repair Program, E1837 [17SE]

Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO: Outdoor Education Program recipient of Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Governmental Environmental Education Award for Excellence, E2345 [20NO]

Greeley, CO: 137th Space Warning Squadron recipient of National Guard Association of the U.S. Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, E1753 [10SE]

Harlan, Noel: Colorado State Pupil Transportation Association Driver of the Year Award recipient, E1476 [14JY]

Hautzinger, Peter: Colorado Prosecutor of the Year award recipient, E2313 [17NO]

Hyatt, Jolene: National Education Association Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence nominee, E888 [7MY]

Killgore, Bill: Grand Junction, CO, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E1399 [27JN]

Koselak, Jeremy: Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1525 [18JY]

La Plata County, CO: tribute to La Plata County Sheriff's Office for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E37 [8JA]

———tribute to Upper Pine River Fire Protection District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E41 [8JA]

Lafarge Group (corporation): tribute, E2441 [23NO]

Mancos, CO: tribute to Mancos Fire District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E47 [8JA]

Menegatti, Frank and Sue: Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum Leopold Conservation Award recipients, E1231 [11JN]

Mesa County, CO: anniversary of Coloramo Federal Credit Union, E1317 [20JN]

Mize, Krystal: University of Southern Colorado Threlkeld Prize for Excellence recipient, E1198 [11JN]

Montrose, CO: anniversary of Russell Stover Candies, Inc., factory, E2508 [8DE]

———tribute to Army National Guard 109th Medical Battalion, E411 [7MR]

Moore, Steve: Grand Junction, CO, Optimist Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1316 [20JN]

Music and dance: tribute to High Country Cloggers, E2148 [28OC]

National parks and recreation areas: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (S. 677), H10307, H10308 [4NO]

National Trust for Historic Preservation: tribute to award recipients, E2001 [8OC]

Nielson, Graham: Colorado Association of School Boards McGuffey Award recipient, E2371 [21NO]

NIST: funding, H7251 [22JY]

NOAA: funding, H7251 [22JY]

Norwood, CO: tribute to Norwood-Redvale Volunteer Fire Dept., E520 [19MR]

Oreskey, Rick: Pueblo County, CO, Sheriff's Dept., Medal of Valor recipient, E1202 [11JN]

Owen, Keith: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, E1306 [19JN]

Palisade, CO: anniversary of Palisade Seventh-Day Adventist Church, E2075 [17OC]

Porter, Bill: Colorado Trappers Association Trapper of the Year award recipient, E2244 [5NO]

Posada, Inc.: tribute to efforts for the homeless, E232 [13FE]

Public lands: management as open space of certain lands in and adjacent to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (H.R. 750), E214 [13FE]

———preserve land held in trust as open space and exempt such land from the requirement that they generate income for the common schools (H.R. 639), E166 [6FE]

Pueblo, CO: anniversary of First United Methodist Church, E1945 [1OC]

———anniversary of St. Michael's Orthodox Christian Church, E2406 [22NO]

———tribute to Bonfils Blood Center, E728 [10AP]

———tribute to Vail Hotel, E1154 [5JN]

———tribute to Zoelsmann's Bakery, E2408 [22NO]

Pueblo Community College: anniversary, E1342 [24JN]

Pueblo County, CO: anniversary of United Way, E444 [12MR]

Regional Transportation District: recipient of American Public Transportation Association Best Transit Agency award, E2148 [28OC], E2215 [4NO], E2240 [5NO]

Remmenga, Barbra: Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates Guardian Ad Litem Attorney of the Year award recipient, E167 [6FE]

Rifle, CO: tribute to Grand River Hospital District, E426 [11MR]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (H.R. 640), E162 [6FE]

Rush-Miller Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1717 [5SE]

Ryals, Jarvis and Mary Jo: Colorado State University-Pueblo President's Medal for Distinguished Service award recipient, E1438 [9JY]

San Juan County, CO: tribute to San Juan County Fire Dept., for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E44 [8JA]

Saudi Arabia: urge Ambassador to the U.S. to intervene in financial dispute between a Saudi prince and Bob Burch, E2056 [16OC]

Schulze, Dusty: Craig, CO, City Council Meritorious Commendation recipient, E2223 [4NO]

Silverton, CO: tribute to Silverton Fire District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E43 [8JA]

Southeast Mental Health Services: American Psychiatric Association Silver Achievement Award recipient, E2369 [21NO]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

Thackaberry, Hugh: Purple Heart recipient, E2226 [4NO]

Tri-County Housing & Community Development Corp.: tribute, E1878 [24SE]

Valentine, June: Southern Colorado Livestock Association Stockman of the Year award recipient, E2403 [22NO]

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (organization): anniversary, E624 [31MR]

Wehling, Jessica: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E231 [13FE]

Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America: anniversary, E992 [19MY]

Western States: importance of dams and water storage, H6689-H6692 [14JY]

Wheat Ridge, CO: tribute to Pennington Elementary School, E2441 [23NO]

Winter Park, CO: tribute to National Sports Center for the Disabled, E1883 [24SE]

Zemlock, Ruth: KUSA-TV (Denver, CO) 9 Who Care Award recipient, E1159 [5JN]

Zink, Sidny: Durango, CO, Chamber of Commerce Barbara Conrad Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S5265 [11AP]

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, Denver, CO: redesignate Colonnade Center (S. 30), S42 [7JA]

Denver, CO: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

Dept. of the Interior: extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S3171 [5MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (S. 613), S3733 [13MR]

Figa, Phillip S.: nomination to be district judge, S12348, S12349 [2OC]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), S1487 [23JA], S4910 [7AP]

———conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), CBO report, S4895 [7AP]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (S. 1788), S13381 [28OC]

National parks and recreation areas: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (S. 677), S4174 [20MR], S9613 [17JY]

Native Americans: anniversary of Wind River Indian Reservation, S8716 [26JN]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (S. 1467), S10055 [28JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Colorado v. Daniel R. Egger, Sarah J. Geraldi, Jennifer M. Greenberg, Lisa G. Kunkel, and Bonnie C. McCormick (S. Res. 261), S14220 [6NO]

Solucient (business): tribute to Top 100 Hospitals honorees, S13708 [31OC]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (S. 634), S3808 [17MR]

Uintah Research and Curatorial Center for Dinosaur National Monument: establish (S. 1678), S12194 [30SE]

Water: provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (S. 1058), S6260 [14MY]

Reports filed

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2766) (H. Rept. 108-329), H9980 [28OC]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 677) (H. Rept. 108-344), H10338 [4NO]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 677) (S. Rept. 108-96), S9303 [11JY]

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 212) (S. Rept. 108-21), S3993 [19MR]

Indian Land Leasing Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 521) (S. Rept. 108-48), S6506 [15MY]

New Fitzsimons Regional Federal Medical Center Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 116) (H. Rept. 108-200), H6705 [14JY]

Nomination of Phillip S. Figa To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 551) (S. Rept. 108-201), S15186 [19NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2766, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act, H10305 [4NO]

S. 30, redesignate Colonnade Center, Denver, CO, as Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, S43 [7JA]

S. 212, High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act, S1488 [23JA], S4911-S4913 [7AP]

S. 521, Indian Land Leasing Act, S3171 [5MR]

S. 551, Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act, S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

S. 613, Veterans' New Fitzsimons Health Care Facilities Act, S3733 [13MR]

S. 677, Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act, S9614 [17JY], H10307 [4NO]

S. 677, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act, S4175 [20MR]

S. 1058, provide a cost-sharing requirement for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit, S6260 [14MY]

S. 1467, Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area Act, S10055-S10057 [28JY]

S. 1788, Denver Federal Center Redevelopment Act, S13382 [28OC]

S. Res. 261, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and representation in Colorado v. Daniel R. Egger, Sarah J. Geraldi, Jennifer M. Greenberg, Lisa G. Kunkel, and Bonnie C. McCormick, S14181, S14220 [6NO]

Tributes

Emerson Family, E1845 [18SE]

COLORADO ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Remarks in House

Great Sand Dunes National Park, CO: Outdoor Education Program recipient of Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Governmental Environmental Education Award for Excellence, E2345 [20NO]

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN AGENCIES

Remarks in House

Koselak, Jeremy: Colorado Association of Family and Children Agencies Educator of the Year Award recipient, E1525 [18JY]

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

Remarks in House

Nielson, Graham: Colorado Association of School Boards McGuffey Award recipient, E2371 [21NO]

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL EXECUTIVES

Remarks in House

Owen, Keith: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado National Distinguished Principal of the Year award recipient, E1306 [19JN]

Stephenson, Ben: Colorado Association of School Executives Colorado Assistant Principal of the Year award recipient, E2324 [19NO]

COLORADO BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE COUNCIL

Remarks in House

Gerler, Bob: Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council Outstanding Board Member of the Year award recipient, E2352 [20NO]

COLORADO CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Dodo, Carol: Colorado Cattlemen's Association Cattlewoman of the Year award recipient, E2497 [8DE]

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1399 [27JN]

COLORADO NORTHERN FRONT RANGE MOUNTAIN BACKDROP PROTECTION STUDY ACT

Factsheets

Provisions (H.R. 750), E215 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 750), E214 [13FE]

COLORADO PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP (CoPIRG)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2049 [15OC]

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, CO, area (see H.R. 1476), H2471 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

U.S. Air Force Academy: investigation and handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, S12127-S12129 [29SE]

COLORADO SPRINGS (CO) GAZETTE

Articles and editorials

Aiming High—Academy Still Soars Above Rivals in Terms of Academics and Research Work, E2520 [8DE]

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO

Remarks in House

Hall, James: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumnus Award recipient, E1968 [2OC]

Hopper, Calvin: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, E1967 [2OC]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Ryals, Jarvis and Mary Jo: Colorado State University-Pueblo President's Medal for Distinguished Service award recipient, E1438 [9JY]

Smith, Paul: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the University Award recipient, E1974 [2OC]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

COLORADO TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Porter, Bill: Colorado Trappers Association Trapper of the Year award recipient, E2244 [5NO]

COLORADO TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2266 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

COLQUITT COUNTY, GA

Remarks in Senate

Colquitt County High School: tribute to boys' baseball team, S7925 [16JN]

COLSON, CHARLES W.

Letters

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act, H10474 [6NO]

COLT, SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 437), H241 [29JA]

COLTSVILLE STUDY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 233), H8459 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 233), S3102, S3106 [4MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 233) (S. Rept. 108-9), S2187 [11FE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 233) (H. Rept. 108-252), H7838 [3SE]

Texts of

S. 233, provisions, S3106 [4MR], H8459 [23SE]

COLUMBIA, SC

Letters

Congaree National Park Act: Daniel L. Tufford, Columbia Audubon Society, S8360 [23JN]

Remarks in House

Cole, Charles T., Jr.: Greater Columbia, SC, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, H2477 [31MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

New Covenant Assembly Christian Ministry: anniversary, H8023 [9SE]

Patterson, Kay: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E765 [12AP]

South Carolina: tribute to State Fair, H9134 [2OC]

South Carolina Black Hall of Fame: inductees, E1297 [18JN]

Stone, Angela L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E766 [12AP]

Watson, Walter L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E768 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Benedict College: tribute to gospel choir, S4509 [27MR]

COLUMBIA, TN

Remarks in House

American Legion: tribute to Post and Auxiliary Unit 19, E807 [30AP]

COLUMBIA MEMORIAL SPACE SCIENCE LEARNING CENTER

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

COLUMBIA ORBITER MEMORIAL ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 628), S3909 [18MR]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

COLUMBIA (SC) STATE

Articles and editorials

Hundreds Say Goodbye to Beloved Legislator; Lourie Remembered as S.C. Progressive Who Fought the Good Fight, S6850 [21MY]

Isadore Lourie Dies at 70—Retired Senator Hailed as `So Great Because He Was So Good', E811 [30AP]

Misled and Undermanned—The Truth on Iraq, S15054 [18NO]

Prominent Lawyer Joe Shine Dies at 53; Citadel Grad Was Former Counsel for Budget and Control, E1773 [11SE]

Senator Donald Holland, E1992 [7OC]

Way Ahead of His Time, S11904 [24SE]

Obituaries

Frye, Sarge, E1711 [5SE]

COLUMBIA (space shuttle)

Addresses

Space Travel (excerpt): John F. Kennedy, S1923 [5FE]

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Sean O'Keefe, NASA, E240 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Albuquerque Father Recalls ``A Fine Lady'', E125 [4FE]

Capt. David M. Brown—A Circus Performer and a Top Aviator, S1860 [4FE]

Cmdr. William C. McCool—Carrying a Momento of Home, S1861 [4FE]

Col. Ilan Ramon—Pilot Embraced Role as a Symbol for Jews, S1860 [4FE]

Col. Rick D. Husband—A Lifelong Dream of Being an Astronaut, S1859 [4FE]

Dogged Engineer's Effort To Assess Shuttle Damage, S12029 [26SE]

Dr. Kalpana Chawla—Quiet and Modest, but Also Determined, S1860 [4FE]

Dr. Laurel Salton Clark—After Sea and Sky, Moving on to Space, S1859 [4FE]

Experiment Through Mines, Students, Crew Together, H307 [5FE]

Husband's Roots a Source of Pride—Amarillo Should Honor Its Own, H302 [5FE]

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson—A Source of Hope for Children, S1861 [4FE]

NASA Panel Needs To Find Real Solutions, E287 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions

Anderson, Michael P.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1297), H1902 [13MR]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

Crew: tribute (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 50), H274 [4FE] (see H. Res. 51), H322 [5FE]

Disasters: tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3762 [7MY]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

———tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Presidential Medal of Freedom: award posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

Southwest Research Institute: commend work in discovering cause of the Columbia (space shuttle) disaster (see H. Res. 467), H12310 [21NO]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 680), H390 [11FE]

Essays

Kennedy Space Center Visit for Space Shuttle Columbia Launch: Emily Lance, S2913 [27FE]

Lists

International ALERT Academy members, E715 [10AP]

Poems

``High Flight,'' John Gillespie Magee, Jr., S1923 [5FE]

``Remember,'' Christina Rossetti, S1914 [5FE]

``Sparks & Fire,'' Brandon Dillard, E180 [11FE]

``The Mother,'' Patrick Pearse, S1850 [4FE]

Remarks in House

Aviation: tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

Crew: tribute, H271 [4FE], H278 [5FE], E179, E182, E185 [11FE], E193 [12FE]

———tribute (H. Res. 51), H279-H307 [5FE], E171, E172, E173, E174, E175 [7FE], E188 [12FE], E219, E255 [13FE], E279 [25FE]

———tribute to families, E208 [13FE]

Disasters: tribute to debris collection efforts (H. Res. 222), H3990-H3993 [13MY], H4103 [14MY], E949 [14MY], E986 [15MY]

Education: tribute to students participating in the STARS Academy Research Mission, H306 [5FE]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), H1355-H1356 [26FE]

NASA: investigation into break up, H4245 [19MY]

Redford, MI: tribute to Bishop Borgess High School science class, H418 [12FE]

Research: loss of biological and physical research experiments, H677 [13FE]

San Augustine County, TX: tribute to International ALERT Academy recovery efforts relative to Columbia (space shuttle) crash, E715 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Anderson, Michael P.: tribute (S. Res. 73), S3106 [4MR]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 628), S3747 [13MR], S3909 [18MR]

Crew: moment of silence, S1928 [5FE]

———tribute, S2183 [11FE]

———tribute (S. Res. 41), S1845 [3FE], S1847-S1864 [4FE]

———tribute (S. Res. 45), S1914-S1928 [5FE]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), S4917 [7AP], S5044 [9AP]

———tribute (S. Res. 73), S3106 [4MR]

NASA: investigation into break up, S10875 [1AU]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

Reports filed

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Statements

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Families of Crew, H288 [5FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 51, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, H307 [5FE]

H. Res. 222, tribute to debris collection efforts, H3990 [13MY]

H.R. 672, rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor William C. McCool, H1355 [26FE]

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 628, Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act, S3909 [18MR]

S. Res. 41, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1845 [3FE], S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1914, S2014 [5FE]

S. Res. 73, tribute to Michael P. Anderson and William C. McCool, S3106 [4MR]

Tributes

Clark, Laurel B. Salton, E124 [4FE]

McCool, William C., S2044 [6FE], E791 [29AP]

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Mailman School of Public Health: provide additional appropriations for the MTCT-Plus Initiative (see H.R. 1485), H2471 [27MR]

Remarks in House

De Genova, Nicholas: condemn remarks relative to use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E650 [2AP]

Statements

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, H7485 [24JY]

Testimonies

Capital Control Provisions in U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, H7484 [24JY]

COLUMBIAN FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Giantomasi, Francis J.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2030 [10OC]

Malanga, Rocco M.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2028 [10OC]

COLUMBIAN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Calabresi, Guido: Columbian Lawyers Association Charles A. Rapallo Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

COLUMBUS, GA

Articles and editorials

Georgians Make a Difference in National Defense, E982 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

J. Robert Elliott Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (see H.R. 3253), H9281 [7OC]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: F/A-22 Raptor aircraft development, E981 [15MY]

COLUMBUS, OH

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a new medical facility in the Columbus, OH, area (see S. 1403), S9414 [15JY]

———establish new medical facilities for veterans in the area of Columbus, OH, and in south Texas (see H.R. 2307), H4875 [3JN]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 14), S38 [7JA] (see H. Res. 10), H60 [7JA]

Public lands: transfer administrative jurisdiction of a parcel of real property comprising a portion of the Defense Supply Center (see H.R. 3675), H12919 [8DE]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

Lists

Ohio State University football team, S99 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Defense Supply Center: funding, H7668 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a new medical facility in the Columbus, OH, area, H10007 [29OC]

Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs Academy: dedication of plaque honoring faculty and alumni, E1726 [5SE]

Greater Columbus Arts Council: tribute to Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 10), H101-H104 [8JA], E68 [27JA]

Remarks in Senate

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co., LLC: anniversary, S5480 [29AP]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team, S99 [9JA]

———tribute to football team (S. Res. 14), S87 [7JA], S98, S114 [9JA]

World of Children, Inc.: tribute to Hannah Neil World of Children Award recipients, S14801 [12NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 10, tribute to Ohio State University football team, H101 [8JA]

S. Res. 14, tribute to Ohio State University football team, S86, S87 [7JA]

COLUMBUS DAY

Remarks in House

Angeli, Raymond: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1978 [7OC]

Pedone, Vincent: Worcester, MA, Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal designee, E1790 [16SE]

COLUMBUS DAY ASSOCIATION OF LACKAWANNA COUNTY

Remarks in House

Angeli, Raymond: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1978 [7OC]

COLUMBUS (GA) LEDGER ENQUIRER

Articles and editorials

Georgians Make a Difference in National Defense, E982 [15MY]

COLUMBUS (OH) DISPATCH

Articles and editorials

Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr.; Former Ohio Attorney General Served His State and Nation With Honor and Decency, H6591 [10JY]

Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr.; Ohio's Former Attorney General Dead of Heart Attack at 61, H6590 [10JY]

Supreme Court—Cook, O'Donnell Can Restore Confidence, S5711 [5MY]

Obituaries

Celebrezze, Anthony J., Jr., H6591 [10JY]

COLVILL, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Minnesota: tribute to 135th Infantry, H5904 [25JN]

COLVILLE, RUTH M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1757 [10SE]

COLVIN, DANIEL

Poems

``Armed With a Conscience'', E2255 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2255 [6NO]

COMBEST, LARRY (a former Representative from Texas)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E1102 [2JN]

COMBEST, LARRY (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1334 [25FE]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H324 [5FE]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H391 [11FE]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H2311 [25MR]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see H. Res. 127), H2704 [2AP]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1641 [5MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H138 [8JA]

Medicare: repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1747 [11MR]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1903 [13MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H463 [12FE]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H706 [13FE]

———allow credit for production of oil and gas from domestic marginal wells and extend credit for alternative fuels (see H.R. 503), H244 [29JA]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H706 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H706 [13FE]

Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act: exempt small trailer manufacturers from certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 1137), H1679 [6MR]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H323 [5FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Letters

Resignation from the House of Representatives, H142 [27JA]

Proclamations

Hold Special Election for Purpose of Filling Unexpired Term of Larry Combest: Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, H142 [27JA]

Remarks

Christensen, Lennard: Texas Tech University Male Athlete of the Year award recipient, E796 [29AP]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H4231 [19MY]

Seim, David: Lubbock, TX, United Way Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award recipient, E164 [6FE]

Wolfforth, TX: tribute to Frenship Junior High School cheerleaders, E95 [29JA]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H4223, H4228-H4233 [19MY], E993 [19MY], E1010, E1042 [21MY], E1063 [22MY], E1074, E1083 [23MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 107-796), H51 [7JA]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H142 [27JA]

Tributes

Hughes, Jessica, E92 [29JA]

Sharp, Marsha, E97 [29JA], E300 [27FE]

COMBS, CHARLEEN

Remarks in Senate

SBA: Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

COMBS, EMILY

Essays

Incredible Jump, S5324 [11AP]

COMEY, JAMES B.

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S14961 [17NO], S16153 [9DE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Deputy Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14964 [17NO], S15187 [19NO]

COMINS, JULIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2019 [8OC]

COMMACK, NY

Addresses

Simon Rainbow Room Dedication: Larry Simon, E1433 [9JY]

COMMEMORATIVE COINS see Coins

COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS see Postage and Stamps

COMMERCE CITY, CO

Remarks in House

Adams City High School: tribute to Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E2470 [8DE]

COMMERCIAL AIRLINE MISSILE DEFENSE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 311), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 580), H319 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 580), E157 [6FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 311), S1989 [5FE]

Texts of

S. 311, provisions, S1989 [5FE]

COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE DEVOLUTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 559), S3252 [6MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 559), S3317 [6MR]

Texts of

S. 559, provisions, S3318 [6MR]

COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN SAFETY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2793), E1654 [25JY]

COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1260), S7876 [13JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1260) (S. Rept. 108-111), S9904 [24JY]

COMMERCIAL SPECTRUM ENHANCEMENT ACT

Letters

Provisions: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, H5183 [11JN]

———Steven K. Berry, Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association, H5183 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1320), H5179-H5185 [11JN]

Telecommunications Development Fund: extend loans to start up technology and telecommunications companies in rural and underserved areas, H5184 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 865), S5191 [10AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (H.R. 1320) (S. Rept. 108-168), S12838 [17OC]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1320) (H. Rept. 108-37), H4875 [3JN]

Statements

Provisions: Executive Office of the President, H5182 [11JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1320, provisions, H5180 [11JN]

COMMISKEY, HENRY A., SR.

Bills and resolutions

Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr. Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS: designate (see H.R. 2438), H5266 [11JN]

Remarks in House

Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr., Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS: designate (H.R. 2438), H10245 [4NO], E2256 [6NO]

Texts of

H.R. 2438, Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr., Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS, H10245 [4NO]

COMMISSION ON DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS

Remarks in Senate

Taxation: allow pension plans to replace Treasury bonds with conservative long-term corporate bonds and establish Commission on Defined Benefit Pension Plans, S6436 [15MY]

COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Appointments

Members, S6786 [20MY], H4219 [19MY], H4325 [20MY], H9707 [20OC]

COMMISSION ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1044), H1465 [27FE]

COMMISSION ON OVERTIME REGULATIONS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 1611), S11416 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1611), S11419 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 1611, establish, S11420 [11SE]

COMMISSION ON PREEMPTIVE FOREIGN POLICY AND MILITARY PLANNING

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 3616), H12308 [21NO]

COMMISSION ON REVIEW OF OVERSEAS MILITARY FACILITY STRUCTURE OF THE U.S.

Appointments

Members, S16159 [9DE]

COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE

Appointments

Co-Chairman, S1843 [30JA]

Members, S1843 [30JA], S4040 [19MR], H5549 [18JN]

COMMISSION ON THE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REVIEW OF FEDERAL AGENCIES

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Establish, S4063 [20MR]

Establish (S. 837), S5071 [9AP]

COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF EUROPEAN AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 1691), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 3226), H9130 [1OC]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1691), S12278 [1OC]

Reports filed

Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1691), S12737 [16OC]

Texts of

S. 1691, Wartime Treatment Study Act, S12279-S12281 [1OC]

COMMISSION ON WARTIME TREATMENT OF JEWISH REFUGEES

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 1691), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 3226), H9130 [1OC]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1691), S12278 [1OC]

Reports filed

Wartime Treatment Study Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1691), S12737 [16OC]

Texts of

S. 1691, Wartime Treatment Study Act, S12279-S12281 [1OC]

COMMISSION TO EDUCATE OUR NATION'S TEACHERS AND STUDENTS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY SKILLS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 2990), H7838 [3SE]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 2990), H7798 [3SE]

COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN LATINO

Bills and resolutions

Museums: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

COMMISSION TO STUDY REPARATION PROPOSALS FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

COMMITTEE FOR CITIZEN AWARENESS

Lists

Organizations and businesses helping to promote civic education, E1958 [2OC], E2080 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

Remarks in House

Education: tribute to efforts to promote civic education, E1351 [25JN], E1957 [2OC], E2079 [17OC], E2264 [6NO], E2323 [19NO]

COMMITTEE FOR EDUCATION FUNDING

Letters

Education funding, S4250 [21MR]

COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR SEVERELY DISABLED

Remarks in House

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E275 [25FE], E305 [27FE], E663 [3AP], E792 [29AP]

COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 3356), H9811 [21OC]

COMMITTEE ON AGENCY RULE REVIEW (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 2542), H5662 [19JN]

COMMITTEE ON AGING (Senate, Special)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 38), S1813 [30JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports filed

Expenditures (S. Res. 38), S1811 [30JA]

Rules

Procedure, S1804-S1806 [30JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 38, expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 104), H1396 [26FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 93), H1333 [25FE]

Letters

Florida National Forest Land Management Act, H11592 [19NO]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4307, H4308 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 284), H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 104), H1337 [26FE]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff for efforts on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3321 [11AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-796), H51 [7JA]

Foreign Agricultural Service Anniversary (H.J. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 108-155), H5407 [16JN]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H3972 [9MY]

Resignations

Boswell, Representative, H313 [5FE]

Larsen, Representative, H313 [5FE]

Lucas, Representative Ken, H455 [12FE]

Rules

Procedure, H1364-H1370 [26FE]

Statements

Emergency Agriculture Assistance, S2450 [13FE]

Testimonies

Florida Citrus Industry and U.S. Trade Policy: Andy LaVigne, Florida Citrus Mutual (organization), S15645 [23NO]

———Squire Smith, Florida Citrus Mutual (organization), S15646 [23NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 104, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1337 [26FE]

H. Res. 284, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

Tributes

Combest, Representative, H4223 [19MY]

COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 47), S1977 [5FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports filed

Expenditures (S. Res. 47), S1976 [5FE]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904) (S. Rept. 108-121), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Glen O. Klippenstein to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors, S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Julia A. Bartling to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors, S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Lowell L. Junkins to the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Board of Directors, S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S8125 [18JN]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to the CCC Board of Directors, S8125 [18JN]

Rules

Procedure, S1964 [5FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 47, expenditures, S2014 [5FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA]

House Rules: limit service on the Committee on Appropriations (House) (see H. Res. 343), H7785 [25JY]

Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs: create (see H. Res. 469), H12310 [21NO]

Excerpts

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), S11445 [15SE]

Letters

Compact of Free Association approval and amendments, H9886 [28OC]

FDA review of marketing and classification of the painkiller OxyContin for treatment of moderate pain, E1245 [13JN], E2434 [23NO]

National laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding, H7130 [18JY]

Memorandums

Continuing Appropriations Long-Term Impacts, S105 [9JA]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: allocation revisions to H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H5354 [12JN]

———allocation revisions to H.R. 1559, supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H3662 [6MY]

———allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

———legislative process, H229, H230 [29JA], H554-H558, H666, H668 [13FE]

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

FERC: clarify jurisdiction relative to companies integrating into a regional transmission organization, H7123 [18JY]

House of Representatives: permission to file privileged report, H9383 [14OC]

Reports

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing, E2210 [4NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-795), H51 [7JA]

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-193), H6463 [9JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (H. Rept. 108-228), H7328 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2559) (H. Rept. 108-173), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2658) (H. Rept. 108-187), H6271 [7JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-195), H6602 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2799) (H. Rept. 108-221), H7224 [21JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 108-188), H6347 [8JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2989) (H. Rept. 108-243), H7837 [3SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2861) (H. Rept. 108-235), H7614 [24JY]

District of Columbia Appropriations (H.R. 2765) (H. Rept. 108-214), H7084 [17JY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), H7019 [16JY]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 108-222), H7224 [21JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-186), H6271 [7JY]

Revised Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2003 (H. Rept. 108-170), H5713 [23JN]

Suballocation of Budget Allocations for Fiscal Year 2004 (H. Rept. 108-171), H5713 [23JN]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-312), H9384 [14OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-55), H2702 [2AP]

Rules

Procedure, H365-H368 [11FE]

Tables

Allocation of spending authority to Committee on Appropriations (House), H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Excerpts

Previous report language on National Institute of General Medical Sciences behavioral research funding, S11332 [10SE]

Explanations

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12221-S12227 [1OC]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Lists

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Objectional provisions in H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9230 [10JY]

Remarks in Senate

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: funding, S4818 [3AP]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Dept. of State: appeal to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary on allocation of budget funds, S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Staff: tribute, S9926 [25JY], S13756 [3NO]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (S. 1427) (S. Rept. 108-107), S9591 [17JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-101), S9328 [14JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-103), S9495 [16JY]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-145), S11161 [5SE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-148), S11568 [16SE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-153), S11912 [24SE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-175), S13515 [29OC]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-195), S14804 [12NO]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004 (S. Rept. 108-77), S8300 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (S. 1357) (S. Rept. 108-82), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (S. 1382), S9118 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (S. 1382) (S. Rept. 108-87), S9244 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 1585) (S. Rept. 108-144), S11161 [5SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (S. 1356) (S. Rept. 108-81), S8722 [26JN]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (S. 1589) (S. Rept. 108-146), S11186 [8SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (S. 1584) (S. Rept. 108-143), S11161 [5SE]

District of Columbia Appropriations (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 108-142), S11117 [4SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (S. 1426) (S. Rept. 108-106), S9591 [17JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (S. 1383), S9118 [9JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (S. 1383) (S. Rept. 108-88), S9244 [10JY]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12192 [30SE]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689) (S. Rept. 108-160), S12375 [2OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762) (S. Rept. 108-33), S4628 [1AP]

Rules

Procedure, S4698 [2AP]

Statements

Restoration of International Military Education and Training to Indonesia: Senator Inouye, S1381 [23JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

Tributes

Stevens, Senator, S2125 [11FE]

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 99), H1333 [25FE]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 123), H1641 [5MR]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H4601 [22MY]

Intelligence services appropriations, H5879 [25JN]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H10542 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 123), H1523 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: require reports on utilization of National Guard and Reserves, S12580 [15OC]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-791), H51 [7JA]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 108-106), H4253 [19MY], H4526 [21MY]

Dept. of State Appropriations (H.R. 1950)) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

Request Report Entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and Other Materials on Planning for Reconstruction and Security of Post-War Iraq (H. Res. 364) (H. Rept. 108-289), H9212 [2OC]

Resignations

Andrews, Representative, H455 [12FE]

Ruppersberger, Representative, H1524 [5MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 123, minority party appointments, H1523 [5MR]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

Tributes

Stump, Bob, E1343, E1344 [24JN]

COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES (Senate)

Addresses

Tribute to Arnold Punaro: James L. Jones, Dept. of Defense, S12833 [17OC]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 57), S2457 [13FE]

Chronologies

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meetings and briefings on Iraq, S3156 [5MR]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Hearings

U.S. operations costs in Iraq, S9460 [16JY]

Letters

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meeting relative to current defense policy: Senators Warner and Levin, S285 [14JA]

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Use of NATO peacekeeping force to implement cease-fire in the Middle East, S4402 [26MR]

Lists

Staff receiving privilege of the floor, S6575 [19MY]

Privilege of the floor

Senate: staff, S6575 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Dept. of Defense: meeting relative to current defense policy, S283-S286 [14JA]

———require reports on utilization of National Guard and Reserves, S12580 [15OC]

Iraq: report on congressional delegation trip, S9231-S9233 [10JY]

Presidential appointments: nomination of Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, unanimous-consent agreement, S3246, S3247 [6MR], S3557 [11MR]

Staff: tribute, S14441 [11NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-32), S4556 [31MR]

Air Force Nominations, S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700 [25FE], S3252 [6MR], S4511 [27MR], S5482, S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8722 [26JN], S10264 [30JY], S11987 [25SE], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO], S16119 [9DE]

Army Nominations, S1144 [17JA], S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700, S2701 [25FE], S3252 [6MR], S4511 [27MR], S5172 [10AP], S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8125 [18JN], S8722, S8723 [26JN], S10264 [30JY], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S12277 [1OC], S13133 [23OC], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO], S16119 [9DE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (S. 1050) (S. Rept. 108-46), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (S. 1047), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction (S. 1048), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities (S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 57), S2456 [13FE]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 1025) (S. Rept. 108-80), S8722 [26JN]

Marine Corps Nominations, S1812 [30JA], S2701 [25FE], S4511 [27MR], S5482, S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8722 [26JN], S10264 [30JY], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S13659 [30OC], S16119 [9DE]

Navy Nominations, S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700 [25FE], S4511 [27MR], S5482 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8125 [18JN], S8722, S8723 [26JN], S10264 [30JY], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S12277 [1OC], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO], S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Christopher R. Henry To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy, S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Gordon R. England To Be Sec. of the Navy, S11987 [25SE]

Nomination of John P. Woodley, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S4511 [27MR]

Nomination of Lawrence C. Mohr, Jr., to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Board of Regents, S10264 [30JY]

Nomination of Lawrence C. Mohr, Jr., to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Board of Regents, S5482 [29AP]

Nomination of Linton F. Brooks To Be Under Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Security, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Paul F. McHale To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Homeland Defense, S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Paul M. Longsworth To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation, S9496 [16JY]

Nomination of Sharon A. Falkenheimer to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Board of Regents, S5482 [29AP]

Nomination of Stephen A. Cambone To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Thomas W. O'Connell To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, S9496 [16JY]

Rules

Procedure, S2444 [13FE]

Testimonies

U.S. Policy on Liberia: Richard B. Myers and Peter Pace, S10894 [1AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 57, expenditures, S2495 [13FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

Tributes

Dayton, Senator, S14437 [11NO]

Inhofe, Senator, S14482 [12NO]

Levin, Senator, S14493 [12NO]

Sessions, Senator, S14433 [11NO]

Warner, Senator, S14493 [12NO]

COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 35), S1813 [30JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Intelligence and Analysis establishment, S15357 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson Posthumously and Designate a National Day of Recognition (S. 300), S12737 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair (S. 709), S5995 [9MY]

Check Truncation Act (S. 1334) (S. Rept. 108-79), S8558 [25JN]

Defense Production Act Reauthorization (S. 1680) (S. Rept. 108-156), S12192 [30SE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 35), S1811 [30JA]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

Nomination of Alfred A. Plamann to the National Consumer Cooperative Bank Board of Directors, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Alicia R. Castaneda to the Federal Housing Finance Board, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Ben S. Bernanke to the FRS Board of Governors, S13133 [23OC]

Nomination of Colvin M. Edwards to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors, S6706 [20MY]

Nomination of Harvey S. Rosen to the Council of Economic Advisers, S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of James A. Broaddus to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors, S6706 [20MY]

Nomination of Jose F. Teran to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors, S6706 [20MY]

Nomination of Julie L. Myers To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Enforcement, S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of Kristin J. Forbes to the Council of Economic Advisers, S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of Lane A. Carson to the National Institute of Building Sciences Board of Directors, S6706 [20MY]

Nomination of Nicholas G. Mankiw to the Council of Economic Advisers, S6706 [20MY]

Nomination of Noe Hinojosa, Jr., to the Securities Investor Protection Corp., Board of Directors, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Paul S. Atkins to the SEC, S13133 [23OC]

Nomination of Peter Lichtenbaum To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Administration, S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of Roger W. Ferguson, Jr., To Be FRS Board of Governors Vice Chairman, S13133 [23OC]

Nomination of Steven B. Nesmith To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, S6706 [20MY]

Nomination of Thomas J. Curry to the FDIC Board of Directors, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Thomas W. Grant to the Securities Investor Protection Corp., Board of Directors, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of William H. Donaldson to the SEC, S2187 [11FE]

Nomination of William R. Timken, Jr., to the Securities Investor Protection Corp., Board of Directors, S4823 [3AP]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (S. 627) (S. Rept. 108-173), S13262 [27OC]

Rules

Procedure, S2046 [6FE]

Statements

Tribute to Ira Paull: Alfonse D'Amato, S13045 [22OC]

———Jake Garn, S13045 [22OC]

Testimonies

Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act: Alan Greenspan, FRS, H2623 [2AP]

Maintain Current Level of Deposit Insurance Amounts: Peter R. Fischer, Dept. of the Treasury, H2621 [2AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 35, expenditures, S1836 [30JA]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 37), S1813 [30JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Telecommunications: national objectives priority assignments, S320 [15JA]

Reports filed

Air Cargo Security Act (S. 165) (S. Rept. 108-38), S5433 [28AP]

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act (S. 824) (S. Rept. 108-41), S5725 [5MY]

Coast Guard Appropriations (S. 733) (S. Rept. 108-202), S15186 [19NO]

Coast Guard Nominations, S3729 [13MR], S5650 [1MY], S8232 [19JN], S13133, S13134 [23OC], S15061 [18NO]

Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act (S. 861) (S. Rept. 108-158), S12277 [1OC]

Commercial Space Transportation Act (S. 1260) (S. Rept. 108-111), S9904 [24JY]

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (H.R. 1320) (S. Rept. 108-168), S12838 [17OC]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act (S. 877) (S. Rept. 108-102), S9495 [16JY]

CPSC Reauthorization (S. 1261) (S. Rept. 108-128), S10970 [2SE]

Dept. of Commerce Technology Administration Appropriations (S. 1395) (S. Rept. 108-181), S13659 [30OC]

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act (S. 1250) (S. Rept. 108-130), S10970 [2SE]

Expenditures (S. Res. 37), S1811 [30JA]

FCC Reauthorization (S. 1264) (S. Rept. 108-140), S11032 [3SE]

Federal Maritime Commission Appropriations (S. 1244) (S. Rept. 108-120), S10616 [31JY]

Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act (S. 1402) (S. Rept. 108-182), S13659 [30OC]

FTC Reauthorization (S. 1234) (S. Rept. 108-127), S10970 [2SE]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act Reauthorization (S. 247) (S. Rept. 108-125), S10970 [2SE]

Maritime Administration Appropriations (S. 1262) (S. Rept. 108-184), S13802 [3NO]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration Reauthorization (S. 1478) (S. Rept. 108-161), S12375 [2OC]

NOAA Commissioned Corps Legal Appointments and Promotions Ratification (S. 886) (S. Rept. 108-58), S7234 [3JN]

NOAA Reauthorization (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 108-219), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Annette M. Sandburg To Be Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator, S8232 [19JN]

Nomination of Asa Hutchinson To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Charles D. Snelling to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, S13133 [23OC]

Nomination of Charles E. McQueary To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Science and Technology, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Cheryl F. Halpern to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors, S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Elizabeth Courtney to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors, S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Ellen G. Engleman To Be NTSB Chairman, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Ellen G. Engleman to the NTSB, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Emil H. Frankel To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Transportation Policy, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Floyd Hall to the Amtrak Reform Board, S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Gwendolyn Brown To Be NASA Chief Financial Officer, S13133 [23OC]

Nomination of Jeffrey A. Rosen To Be Dept. of Transportation General Counsel, S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Jeffrey N. Shane To Be Under Sec. of Transportation for Policy, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Karen K. Bhatia To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs, S13133 [23OC]

Nomination of Kirk Van Tine To Be Deputy Sec. of Transportation, S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Louis S. Thompson to the Amtrak Reform Board, S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Mark V. Rosenker to the NTSB, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Michael D. Gallagher To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Communications and Information, S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Nicole R. Nason To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Government Affairs, S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Pamela Jones Harbour to the FTC, S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Richard F. Healing to the NTSB, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Robert A. Sturgell To Be FAA Deputy Administrator, S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Robert L. Crandall to the Amtrak Reform Board, S15061 [18NO]

NTSB Reauthorization (S. 579) (S. Rept. 108-53), S6977 [22MY]

Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 108-171), S13133 [23OC]

Oceans and Human Health Act (S. 1218) (S. Rept. 108-203), S15186 [19NO]

Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act (S. 929) (S. Rept. 108-104), S9496 [16JY]

Preservation of Localism, Program Diversity, and Competition in Television Broadcast Service Act (S. 1046) (S. Rept. 108-141), S11032 [3SE]

Professional Boxing Safety Act Amendments and U.S. Boxing Administration Establishment (S. 275) (S. Rept. 108-47), S6255 [14MY]

Surface Transportation Board Appropriations (S. 1389) (S. Rept. 108-129), S10970 [2SE]

Surface Transportation Safety Reauthorization Act (S. 1978) (S. Rept. 108-215), S15975 [25NO]

21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (S. 189) (S. Rept. 108-147), S11478 [15SE]

U.S. Fire Administration Reauthorization (S. 1152) (S. Rept. 108-126), S10970 [2SE]

U.S. Olympic Committee Reform Act (S. 1404) (S. Rept. 108-114), S10045 [28JY]

Rules

Procedure, S3720 [13MR]

Statements

Continuing Appropriations, S2418-S2420 [13FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 37, expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON ECONOMICS (Joint)

Appointments

Members, H130 [8JA], H1305 [25FE], H1755 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Memorandums

Iraqi Debt and Reconstruction, S12686 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports

Freeing Alternatives for Speedy Transportation (FAST) Act, S9124 [9JY]

Reports filed

Joint Economic Report (S. Rept. 108-206), S15405 [21NO]

Testimonies

Impact of Iraqi War and Energy Markets on the Economy: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13494 [29OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 80), H705 [13FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 70), H462 [12FE]

Letters

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3530 [30AP]

Pension Security Act, H4060 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments, H416 [12FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-797), H51 [7JA]

Back to Work Incentive Act (H.R. 444) (H. Rept. 108-35), H1900 [13MR]

Child Medication Safety Act (H.R. 1170) (H. Rept. 108-121), H4527 [21MY]

Family Time Flexibility Act (H.R. 1119) (H. Rept. 108-127), H4733 [22MY]

Graduate Opportunities in Higher Education Act (H.R. 3076) (H. Rept. 108-307), H9375 [8OC]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-77), H3450 [29AP]

Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act (H.R. 3030) (H. Rept. 108-310), H9380 [10OC]

International Studies in Higher Education Act (H.R. 3077) (H. Rept. 108-308), H9375 [8OC]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (H.R. 14) (H. Rept. 108-26), H1678 [6MR]

Museum and Library Services Act (H.R. 13) (H. Rept. 108-16), H1331 [25FE]

Pension Security Act (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 108-43), H1952 [18MR]

Ready To Teach Act (H.R. 2211) (H. Rept. 108-183), H6261 [26JN]

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act (H.R. 1925) (H. Rept. 108-118), H4366 [20MY]

School Readiness Act (H.R. 2210) (H. Rept. 108-184), H6261 [26JN]

Small Business Health Fairness Act (H.R. 660) (H. Rept. 108-156), H5407 [16JN]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act (H.R. 1261) (H. Rept. 108-82), H3634 [1MY]

Resignations

Sanchez, Representative Loretta, H455 [12FE]

Souder, Representative, H406 [12FE]

Rules

Procedure, H371-H374 [11FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA], H364 [11FE]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 70, majority party appointments, H416 [12FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 75), H463 [12FE]

Letters

Energy Policy Act, H3092 [10AP]

FAA programs reauthorization, H5200 [11JN]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4307 [20MY]

Technical corrections to H.R. 2854, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S10680 [31JY]

Lists

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-802), H51 [7JA]

Alaska Hydroelectric Licenses Extension (H.R. 337) (H. Rept. 108-4), H273 [4FE]

American Spirit Fraud Protection Act (H.R. 346) (H. Rept. 108-5), H273 [4FE]

Animal Drug User Fee Act (H.R. 1260) (H. Rept. 108-287), H9032 [30SE]

Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act (H.R. 389) (H. Rept. 108-13), H698 [13FE]

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act (H.R. 1320) (H. Rept. 108-37), H4875 [3JN]

Dept. of State Appropriations (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

Do-Not-Call Implementation Act (H.R. 395) (H. Rept. 108-8), H389 [11FE]

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 1644) (H. Rept. 108-65), H2937 [8AP], H3050 [9AP]

E-911 Implementation Act (H.R. 2898) (H. Rept. 108-311), H9384 [14OC]

Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act (H.R. 3140) (H. Rept. 108-318), H9477 [15OC]

FERC Reinstatement of License and Extension Deadline for Commencement of Construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (H.R. 397) (H. Rept. 108-6), H273 [4FE]

Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 3038) (H. Rept. 108-275), H8380 [17SE]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 108-32), H1743 [11MR]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act (H.R. 2473) (H. Rept. 108-178), H5927 [25JN]

Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act (H.R. 810) (H. Rept. 108-74), H3450 [29AP]

Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act (H.R. 342) (H. Rept. 108-12), H698 [13FE]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry Reauthorization (H.R. 3034) (H. Rept. 108-276), H8380 [17SE]

Organ Donation Improvement Act (H.R. 399) (H. Rept. 108-15), H698 [13FE]

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (H.R. 663) (H. Rept. 108-28), H1678 [6MR]

Treatment Programs Funding for Victims of Torture (H.R. 1813) (H. Rept. 108-261), H8380 [17SE]

Rules

Procedure, H1443-H1445 [27FE]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Natural Gas Supply Demand Issues: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13493 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 36), S1813 [30JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-30), S4511 [27MR]

Beaufort, SC, Study Act (S. 500) (S. Rept. 108-61), S7540 [9JN]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act (S. 677) (S. Rept. 108-96), S9303 [11JY]

Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act (S. 426) (S. Rept. 108-16), S3162 [5MR]

Buffalo Soldier Commemoration Act (S. 499) (S. Rept. 108-92), S9303 [11JY]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Establishment Act (H.R. 1012) (S. Rept. 108-138), S10970 [2SE]

Catoctin Mountain National Recreation Area Designation Act (S. 328) (S. Rept. 108-24), S3993 [19MR]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act (S. 164) (S. Rept. 108-20), S3993 [19MR]

Clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act Provisions on Continued Use of Established Commercial Outfitter Hunting Camps on the Salmon River (S. 1003) (S. Rept. 108-136), S10970 [2SE]

Coconino and Tonto National Forests Lands Exchange (H.R. 622) (S. Rept. 108-137), S10970 [2SE]

Coltsville Study Act (S. 233) (S. Rept. 108-9), S2187 [11FE]

Compact of Free Association With Micronesia and the Marshall Islands (S.J. Res. 16) (S. Rept. 108-159), S12277 [1OC]

Convey Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (S. 490) (S. Rept. 108-91), S9303 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Dept. of the Interior Study on the National Significance of the Miami Circle and the Suitability and Feasibility of Inclusion in Biscayne National Park (S. 111) (S. Rept. 108-4), S2186 [11FE]

Douglas County, OR, Conveyance of Certain BLM Lands (S. 714) (S. Rept. 108-135), S10970 [2SE]

Energy Policy Act (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 108-43), S5771 [6MY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 36), S1811 [30JA]

FERC Reinstatement of License and Deadline Extension for Commencement of Construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (H.R. 397) (S. Rept. 108-27), S3993 [19MR]

FERC Reinstatement of License and Deadline Extension for Commencement of Construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (S. 220) (S. Rept. 108-22), S3993 [19MR]

Florida National Forest Land Management Act (S. 117) (S. Rept. 108-5), S2186 [11FE]

Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act (S. 214) (S. Rept. 108-8), S2187 [11FE]

Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act (S. 520) (S. Rept. 108-62), S7540 [9JN]

Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act (S. 210) (S. Rept. 108-7), S2187 [11FE]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Boundary Revision Act (H.R. 788) (S. Rept. 108-67), S7540 [9JN]

Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act (S. 273) (S. Rept. 108-14), S3162 [5MR]

Grant an Easement in Nebraska City, NE, To Facilitate Access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (H.R. 255) (S. Rept. 108-99), S9303 [11JY]

Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act (S. 643) (S. Rept. 108-94), S9303 [11JY]

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act (S. 212) (S. Rept. 108-21), S3993 [19MR]

Hold Certain BLM Land in New Mexico in Trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246) (S. Rept. 108-60), S7540 [9JN]

Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act (S. 434) (S. Rept. 108-132), S10970 [2SE]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act (S. 254) (S. Rept. 108-10), S2187 [11FE]

Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center Designation in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (H.R. 1577) (S. Rept. 108-100), S9303 [11JY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Construction in the District of Columbia Authority Extension (S. 470) (S. Rept. 108-90), S9303 [11JY]

McLoughlin House National Historic Site Act (H.R. 733) (S. Rept. 108-66), S7540 [9JN]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act (S. 278) (S. Rept. 108-23), S3993 [19MR]

National Trails System Willing Seller Act (S. 651) (S. Rept. 108-95), S9303 [11JY]

Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange in Alaska (S. 924) (S. Rept. 108-97), S9303 [11JY]

Nomination of Joseph T. Kelliher to FERC, S3620 [12MR]

Nomination of Rick A. Dearborn To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, S11647 [17SE]

Nomination of Suedeen G. Kelly to FERC, S11647 [17SE]

Noxious Weed Control Act (S. 144) (S. Rept. 108-6), S2187 [11FE]

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (S. 546) (S. Rept. 108-93), S9303 [11JY]

Pioneer National Historic Trails Studies Act (S. 635) (S. Rept. 108-64), S7540 [9JN]

Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act (S. 302) (S. Rept. 108-15), S3162 [5MR]

Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act (S. 347) (S. Rept. 108-25), S3993 [19MR]

San Gabriel River Watershed Study Act (H.R. 519) (S. Rept. 108-65), S7540 [9JN]

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act (S. 435) (S. Rept. 108-133), S10970 [2SE]

Tualatin River Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act (S. 625) (S. Rept. 108-63), S7540 [9JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center Act (S. 1076) (S. Rept. 108-98), S9303 [11JY]

Wild Sky Wilderness Act (S. 391) (S. Rept. 108-131), S10970 [2SE]

Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act (S. 425) (S. Rept. 108-26), S3993 [19MR]

Rules

Procedure, S2445 [13FE]

Testimonies

Natural Gas Supply Demand Issues: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13492 [29OC]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 36, expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 63), S2594 [24FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Leavitt, Michael O.: boycott of Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) confirmation hearing for EPA Administrator nominee by Democratic Senators, S12306, S12308 [2OC]

Presidential appointments: nomination of Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, unanimous-consent agreement, S3246, S3247 [6MR], S3557 [11MR]

Reports filed

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN (S. 763), S5058 [9AP]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act (H.R. 274) (S. Rept. 108-180), S13659 [30OC]

Captive Wildlife Safety Act (S. 269) (S. Rept. 108-172), S13133 [23OC]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE (S. 703), S5172 [10AP]

Coastal Barrier Property Exemption From Financial Assistance and Flood Insurance Limitations (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 108-178), S13515 [29OC]

Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit Boundary Clarification (S. 1663) (S. Rept. 108-179), S13659 [30OC]

Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act (S. 1279) (S. Rept. 108-183), S13802 [3NO]

Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits Through Use of Recovered Mineral Component in Federally Funded Projects Involving Procurement of Cement or Concrete (S. 793) (S. Rept. 108-198), S14964 [17NO]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act (S. 163), S5058 [9AP]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act (S. 163) (S. Rept. 108-74), S8125 [18JN]

EPA Office of Ombudsman Additional Authority (S. 515) (S. Rept. 108-50), S6851 [21MY]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Technical Correction (S. 1066) (S. Rept. 108-177), S13515 [29OC]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations (S. 1757) (S. Rept. 108-174), S13377 [28OC]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act (S. 1210) (S. Rept. 108-167), S12838 [17OC]

Mercury Reduction Act (S. 616) (S. Rept. 108-199), S15060 [18NO]

New York City Watershed Protection Program Reauthorization (S. 1425) (S. Rept. 108-205), S15286 [20NO]

Nomination of Bradley H. Udall to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Herbert Guenther to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of John P. Woodley, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Malcolm B. Bowekaty to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Michael O. Leavitt To Be EPA Administrator, S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of Nicholas A. Prahl to the Mississippi River Commission, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Richard Narcia to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Richard W. Moore To Be TVA Inspector General, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Ricky D. James to the Mississippi River Commission, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Rixio E. Medina to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, S14804 [12NO]

Nomination of Robert Boldrey to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors, S5058 [9AP]

Nuclear Infrastructure Security Act (S. 1043) (S. Rept. 108-190), S14176 [6NO]

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act (H.R. 289), S5058 [9AP]

Reliable Fuels Act (S. 791) (S. Rept. 108-57), S7234 [3JN]

Renew Dept. of Energy and NRC Indemnity Authority for Damages From Nuclear Incidents (S. 156) (S. Rept. 108-218), S16119 [9DE]

Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act (S. 551) (S. Rept. 108-201), S15186 [19NO]

Sport Fish Restoration Act Reauthorization (S. 1669) (S. Rept. 108-186), S14031 [5NO]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY (H.R. 145), S5058 [9AP]

Transportation Extension Act (S. 1640) (S. Rept. 108-154), S11912 [24SE]

Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act (S. 195) (S. Rept. 108-13), S3162 [5MR]

Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act (S. 1039) (S. Rept. 108-149), S11647 [17SE]

Rules

Procedure, S1727 [29JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 63, expenditures, S2611 [24FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON ETHICS (Senate, Select)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Rules

Procedure, S2677-S2688 [25FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 61), S2594 [24FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Questions and answers

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement sugar provisions: Senator Conrad and Robert B. Zoellick, S10582 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: reconciliation process, S4340 [25MR]

Bush, President: encourage submission of a proposal to the Committee on Finance (Senate) raising revenues to offset funds spent on war with Iraq, S4781-S4785 [3AP]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: tribute to efforts of staff involved in passage, S15913, S15930-S15932, S15950 [25NO]

Presidential appointments: bipartisan tradition in approving Sec. of the Treasury nominees, S1841 [30JA]

Staff: tribute for efforts relative to S. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8700 [26JN]

Reports

Grassley Amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on Energy Tax Incentives, S10538-S10567 [31JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-31), S4556 [31MR]

CARE Act (S. 476) (S. Rept. 108-11), S2919 [27FE]

Clean Diamond Trade Act (S. 760) (S. Rept. 108-36), S5058 [9AP]

Energy Tax Incentives Act (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 108-54), S7134 [23MY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 57), S2594 [24FE]

Family Opportunity Act (S. 622) (S. Rept. 108-157), S12192 [30SE]

Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act (S. 2), S5995 [9MY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (S. 1054), S6070 [13MY]

Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act (S. 1637) (S. Rept. 108-192), S14270 [7NO]

Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act (S. 671) (S. Rept. 108-28), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Arnold I. Havens To Be Dept. of the Treasury General Counsel, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Bradley D. Belt to the Social Security Advisory Board, S14804 [12NO]

Nomination of Charlotte A. Lane to the ITC, S3162 [5MR]

Nomination of Daniel R. Pearson to the ITC, S3162 [5MR]

Nomination of Diane L. Kroupa To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Harry A. Haines To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of James J. Jochum To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Import Administration, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Jennifer Baxendell Young To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Legislation, S14804 [12NO]

Nomination of John W. Snow To Be Sec. of the Treasury, S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Joseph R. Goeke To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Josette Sheeran Shiner To Be Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Mark V. Holmes To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Mark W. Everson To Be IRS Commissioner, S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Michael J. O'Grady To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Planning and Evaluation, S14804 [12NO]

Nomination of Raymond T. Wagner, Jr., to the IRS Oversight Board, S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Robert A. Wherry, Jr., To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge, S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Robert S. Nichols To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Public Affairs, S10616 [31JY]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act (H.R. 4) (S. Rept. 108-162), S12448 [3OC]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act (S. 1), S7876 [13JN]

Social Security Protection Act (H.R. 743) (S. Rept. 108-176), S13515 [29OC]

State Children's Health Insurance Program Allotments Availability Extension (S. 312) (S. Rept. 108-78), S8438 [24JN]

Tax Court Modernization Act (S. 753) (S. Rept. 108-42), S5725 [5MY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1416), S9708 [22JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-116), S10139 [29JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1417), S9708 [22JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1417) (S. Rept. 108-117), S10139 [29JY]

Testimonies

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8661 [26JN]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 61, expenditures, S2590, S2609 [24FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 88), H1333 [25FE]

Excerpts

American Dream Downpayment Act (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H9044 [1OC]

Letters

Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing Act, H5423 [17JN]

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, H5001 [5JN]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, E2463 [25NO]

Intelligence services appropriations, H5878 [25JN]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, H3699 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: appointment of Representative Sanders (H. Res. 36), H211 [28JA]

———election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff for efforts on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3321 [11AP]

Reports filed

Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing Act (H.R. 658) (H. Rept. 108-63), H2937 [8AP]

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-798), H51 [7JA]

American Dream Downpayment Act (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H5661 [19JN]

American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act (H.R. 258) (H. Rept. 108-20), H1394 [26FE]

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act (H.R. 239) (H. Rept. 108-22), H1639 [5MR]

Business Checking Freedom Act (H.R. 758) (H. Rept. 108-53), H2514 [31MR]

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 1474) (H. Rept. 108-132), H4786 [2JN]

Defense Production Act Reauthorization (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 108-56), H2702 [2AP]

Emergency Securities Response Act (H.R. 657) (H. Rept. 108-19), H1331 [25FE]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-263), H7948 [4SE], H8081 [9SE]

Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act (H.R. 522) (H. Rept. 108-50), H2470 [27MR]

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act (H.R. 1985) (H. Rept. 108-247), H7838 [3SE]

Financial Contracts Bankruptcy Reform Act (H.R. 2120) (H. Rept. 108-277), H8400 [18SE]

Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 1375) (H. Rept. 108-152), H5364 [12JN]

HOPE VI Program Reauthorization and Small Community Mainstreet Rejuvenation and Housing Act (H.R. 1614) (H. Rept. 108-165), H5661 [19JN]

Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act (H.R. 659) (H. Rept. 108-27), H1678 [6MR]

Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency Act (H.R. 2420) (H. Rept. 108-351), H10339 [4NO]

North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission Establishing Agreement Amendments (H.R. 254) (H. Rept. 108-17), H1331 [25FE]

Permit Church Pension Plans To Be Invested in Collective Trusts (H.R. 1533) (H. Rept. 108-248), H7838 [3SE]

Tornado Shelters Act (H.R. 23) (H. Rept. 108-151), H5364 [12JN]

Two Floods and You Are Out of the Taxpayers' Pocket Act (H.R. 253) (H. Rept. 108-266), H8015 [5SE]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (H.R. 21) (H. Rept. 108-51), H2470 [27MR]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (H.R. 2143) (H. Rept. 108-133), H4786 [2JN], H4875 [3JN]

Resignations

Davis, Representative Lincoln, H313 [5FE]

Rules

Procedure, H1293-H1296 [25FE]

Testimonies

Capital Control Provisions in U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: Jadish Bhagwati, Columbia University, H7484 [24JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 36, appointment of Representative Sanders to certain committees of the House, H211 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Comparisons

Millennium Challenge Corp., establishment legislation, S7729 [11JN]

Letters

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) staff trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea: Keith Luse and Frank Jannuzi, S13716 [31OC]

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) Staff Trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea, S13716-S13719 [31OC]

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5058 [9AP], S5340-S5342 [11AP], S6851, S6852 [21MY], S8723, S8724 [26JN], S10616, S10617 [31JY], S10905 [1AU], S16221 [15DE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-19), S3731 [13MR]

Arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia (S. Res. 258), S14270 [7NO]

Call for Immediate Release of Yang Jianli by People's Republic of China and for President Bush To Continue Working for His Release (S. Res. 184), S9959 [25JY]

Call for Release of Businesswoman Rebiya Kadeer by the People's Republic of China (S. Res. 230), S12375 [2OC]

Central Asian Countries Acceleration of Democratic Reforms and Fulfillment of Human Rights Obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5058 [9AP]

Clarify Eligibility of Certain Countries for U.S. Military Assistance (S. 1317), S14270 [7NO]

Condemn the Practice of Execution by Stoning (S. Con. Res. 26), S5538 [30AP]

Cuban Human Rights Violations (S. Res. 62), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia (Exec. Rept. 108-3), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico (Exec. Rept. 108-4), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom (Exec. Rept. 108-2), S3729 [13MR]

Expenditures (S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Foreign Service Nominations, S1976 [5FE], S3729 [13MR], S5058 [9AP], S6852 [21MY], S8724 [26JN], S9904 [24JY], S14270 [7NO], S15187 [19NO]

Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act (S. 950), S14451 [11NO]

Increase Assistance for the Poorest People in Developing Countries Under Microenterprise Assistance Programs (H.R. 192), S6851 [21MY]

International Response to Need for Food in the Horn of Africa (S. Res. 149), S8722 [26JN]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management (Exec. Rept. 108-5), S4628 [1AP]

Kenyan Elections (S. Res. 231), S12375 [2OC]

Millennium Challenge Act (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 108-55), S7187 [2JN]

Mutual Defense Treaty Anniversary Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea, and Reaffirmation of Commitment to Friendship and Cooperation (S. Res. 256), S14270 [7NO]

National Endowment for Democracy Anniversary (S. Con. Res. 66), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Barbara McConnell Barrett to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Charles W. Evers III to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Cynthia F. Costa To Be U.S. Alternate Representative to the U.N. General Assembly, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of David L. Lyon To Be Ambassador to Kiribati, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Dennis L. Schornack to the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Edward B. O'Donnell, Jr., To Be Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Elizabeth F. Bagley to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Ephraim W. Batambuze to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Eric M. Javits To Be U.S. Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Eric S. Edelman To Be Ambassador to Turkey, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of George A. Krol To Be Ambassador to Belarus, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Gregory W. Engle To Be Ambassador to Togo, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Greta N. Morris To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of H. Douglas Barclay To Be Ambassador to El Salvador, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Harold C. Pachios to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Harry K. Thomas, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Heather M. Hodges To Be Ambassador to Moldova, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Hector E. Morales To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Helen R. Meagher La Lime To Be Ambassador to Mozambique, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott-Sanders To Be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of James B. Foley To Be Ambassador to Haiti, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of James C. Kenny To Be Ambassador to Ireland, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of James C. Struble To Be Ambassador to Peru, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of James J. Shinn To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. General Assembly, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Jay T. Snyder to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Jeffrey J. Lunstead To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of John E. Herbst To Be Ambassador to Ukraine, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of John F. Maisto To Be U.S. Representative to the OAS, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of John W. Leslie, Jr., to the African Development Foundation Board of Directors, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of John W. Snow to International Monetary Organizations, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Jon R. Purnell To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Joseph E. LeBaron To Be Ambassador to Mauritania, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Lino Gutierrez To Be Ambassador to Argentina, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Louise V. Oliver To Be U.S. Permanent Representative to UNESCO, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Margaret DeBardeleben Tutwiler To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Margaret Scobey To Be Ambassador to Syria, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Marguerita D. Ragsdale To Be Ambassador to Djibouti, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Marie S. Aguirre to the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Marsha E. Barnes To Be Ambassador to Suriname, S8723 [26JN]

Nomination of Mary E. Kramer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Pamela A. White to the Foreign Service, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Pamela J.H. Slutz To Be Ambassador to Mongolia, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Pamela P. Willeford To Be Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Ralph E. Martinez To Be U.S. Alternate Representative to the U.N. General Assembly, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Croatia, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Randall L. Tobias To Be Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities To Combat HIV/AIDS Globally Coordinator, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Reno L. Harnish To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Richard E. Hoagland To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Richard W. Erdman To Be Ambassador to Algeria, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Robert B. Charles To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Robert W. Fitts To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roderick R. Paige To Be U.S. Representative to UNESCO, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Roger F. Noriega To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roland W. Bullen To Be Ambassador to Guyana, S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Senator Enzi To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. General Assembly, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Senator Sarbanes To Be U.S. Representative to the U.N. General Assembly, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Lithuania, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Stephen M. Young To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Steven A. Browning To Be Ambassador to Malawi, S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Stuart W. Holliday To Be U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs in the U.N., S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Thomas T. Riley To Be Ambassador to Morocco, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Timothy J. Dunn To Be Deputy Permanent Representative to the OAS, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Turkmenistan, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of W. Robert Pearson To Be Foreign Service Director General, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Wayne E. Neill To Be Ambassador to Benin, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of William B. Wood To Be Ambassador to Colombia, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of William Cabaniss To Be Ambassador to the Czech Republic, S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of William J. Hudson To Be Ambassador to Tunisia, S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of William M. Bellamy To Be Ambassador to Kenya, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Zalmay Khalilzad To Be Ambassador to Afghanistan, S14270 [7NO]

OPIC Reauthorization (S. 1824) (S. Rept. 108-194), S14451 [11NO]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Action Against Escalation of Anti-Semitic Violence and Xenophobia and Discrimination Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities (S. Con. Res. 7), S6851 [21MY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia (Exec. Rept. 108-6), S5538 [30AP]

Republic of China Participation in WHO (S. 243), S5058 [9AP]

Support Nonproliferation Programs (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions (Exec. Rept. 108-1), S2700 [25FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter Ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), S9959 [25JY]

Welcome Public Apologies Issued by President of Serbia and Montenegro and the President of Croatia and Urge Other Leaders in the Region To Perform Similar Acts of Reconciliation (S. Res. 237), S14270 [7NO]

Resolutions of ratification

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia, S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico, S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom, S3729 [13MR]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management, S4628 [1AP]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions, S2700 [25FE]

Rules

Procedure, S1801-S1804 [30JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 50, expenditures, S2123 [10FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 104), H1396 [26FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 87), H1333 [25FE]

Factsheets

Bush Administration's Contracts With Halliburton (company): Minority Staff, S6915 [22MY]

Why Californians Should Oppose the Energy Bill: Minority Staff, H11413 [18NO]

Letters

Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing Act, H5423 [17JN]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative, H2767 [3AP]

Court decision on GAO authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information, H433 [12FE]

FAA programs reauthorization, H5201 [11JN]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6086 [26JN]

Presidential Recordings and Materials Act amendment to move Presidential papers of Richard M. Nixon to the Nixon Library, E2526 [8DE]

Provide the Smithsonian Institution with additional space and resources for national collections, H6714 [15JY]

Release of information and footage on rescue of Jessica Lynch by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H4844 [3JN]

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co., Inc., request to market certain tobacco products as less harmful than cigarettes, E1145, E1148 [5JN]

Validity of intelligence services pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H5414 [17JN]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: appointment of Representative Sanders (H. Res. 36), H211 [28JA]

———election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 104), H1337 [26FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Government: efforts to reorganize relative to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, H7236 [22JY]

Reports

Mercury in Medicine—Taking Unnecessary Risks: Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, E1012-E1030 [21MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-805), H51 [7JA]

Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act To Request Government Records (H. Rept. 108-172), H5713 [23JN]

Civil Service and National Security Personnel Improvement Act (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 108-116), H4254 [19MY]

Committees of the House Oversight Plans (H. Rept. 108-52), H2514 [31MR]

Efforts To Rightsize the U.S. Presence Abroad Lack Urgency and Momentum (H. Rept. 108-395), H12306 [21NO]

Federal Law Enforcement at the Borders and Ports of Entry—Challenges and Solutions (Rept. 107-794), H51 [7JA]

GAO Human Capital Reform Act (H.R. 2751) (H. Rept. 108-380), H11649 [19NO]

Government Network Security Act (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 108-305), H9281 [7OC]

National Archives and Records Administration Efficiency Act (H.R. 3478) (H. Rept. 108-403), H12917 [8DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H5661 [19JN]

Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act (H.R. 735) (H. Rept. 108-49), H2470 [27MR]

Project BioShield Act (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H5364 [12JN]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Services Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 108-117), H4254 [19MY]

Resignations

Norton, Representative, H455 [12FE]

Turner, Representative Jim, H313 [5FE]

Rules

Procedure, H1285-H1293 [25FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 36, appointment of Representative Sanders to certain committees of the House, H211 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 104, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1337 [26FE]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 51), S2188 [11FE]

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: authorize production of records (see S. Res. 274), S15812 [24NO]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Prohibit personal loans to corporate directors or chief officers, S2179 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

National security: investigate granting of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to suspected terrorists, S15948 [25NO]

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations: authorize production of records (S. Res. 274), S15879 [24NO]

Reports filed

Adjust Certain Federal Annuity Computations Relative to Periods of Receiving Disability Payments (S. 481) (S. Rept. 108-108), S9638 [21JY], S9708 [22JY]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO (H.R. 1609), S8300 [20JN]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL (H.R. 1882), S13262 [27OC]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT (H.R. 2746), S13262 [27OC]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT (S. 1415), S13262 [27OC]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA (H.R. 3011), S13262 [27OC]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY (H.R. 2452), S13262 [27OC]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY (S. 1746), S13262 [27OC]

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV (H.R. 2254), S13262 [27OC]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL (H.R. 925), S8300 [20JN]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL(S. 1405), S13262 [27OC]

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH (H.R. 985), S8300 [20JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act (S. 1567), S15286 [20NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 108-211), S15975 [25NO]

District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 108-212), S15975 [25NO]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX (H.R. 1740), S8300 [20JN]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC (H.R. 1055), S8300 [20JN]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL (H.R. 1883), S13262 [27OC]

Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act (S. 926) (S. Rept. 108-109), S9708 [22JY]

Federal Law Enforcement Pay and Benefits Parity Act (S. 1683) (S. Rept. 108-207), S15572 [22NO]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC (H.R. 917), S8300 [20JN]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC (S. 508), S8300 [20JN]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2396), S13262 [27OC]

GAO Human Capital Reform Act (S. 1522), S15405 [21NO]

GAO Human Capital Reform Act (S. 1522) (S. Rept. 108-216), S16118 [9DE]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC (H.R. 1465), S8300 [20JN]

Government Network Security Act (H.R. 3159), S14334 [10NO]

Homeland Security Federal Workforce Act (S. 589) (S. Rept. 108-119), S10615 [31JY]

Homeland Security Grant Enhancement Act (S. 1245), S11161 [5SE]

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act (H.R. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-214), S15975 [25NO]

Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act (S. 1612), S15975 [25NO]

Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act (S. 1612) (S. Rept. 108-217), S16118 [9DE]

Hugh Gregg Post Office Building, Nashua, NH (S. 1692), S13262 [27OC]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA (H.R. 2309), S13262 [27OC]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA (H.R. 2533), S13262 [27OC]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA (S. 1671), S13262 [27OC]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY (S. 1590), S13262 [27OC]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA (H.R. 981), S8300 [20JN]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY (S. 1659), S13262 [27OC]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL (H.R. 2075), S13262 [27OC]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL (H.R. 825), S8300 [20JN]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL (S. 708), S8300 [20JN]

NASA Workforce Flexibility Act (S. 610) (S. Rept. 108-113), S10045 [28JY]

National Security Personnel System Act (S. 1166), S11161 [5SE]

National Women's History Museum Act (S. 1741) (S. Rept. 108-204), S15286 [20NO]

Nomination of Albert V. Casey to the Postal Service Board of Governors, S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Brian F. Holeman To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Border/Transportation Security Policy, S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of C. Suzanne Mencer To Be Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness Director, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Craig S. Iscoe To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Dale Cabaniss to the Federal Labor Relations Authority, S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Fern Flanagan Saddler To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of James C. Miller III to the Postal Service Board of Governors, S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of James M. Loy To Be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Janet Hale To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Managment, S3162 [5MR]

Nomination of Jerry S. Byrd To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Joe D. Whitley To Be Dept. of Homeland Security General Counsel, S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Joel D. Kaplan To Be OMB Deputy Director, S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Joseph M.F. Ryan III To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge, S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Joshua B. Bolten To Be OMB Director, S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Judith N. Macaluso To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge, S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Linda M. Springer To Be OMB Office of Federal Financial Management Controller, S3162 [5MR]

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Neil McPhie to the Merit Systems Protection Board, S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Penrose C. Albright To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Plans, Programs, and Budgets, S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Scott J. Bloch To Be Special Counsel, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Susanne T. Marshall To Be Merit Systems Protection Board Chairman, S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Terrence A. Duffy to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of Thomas J. Ridge To Be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1144 [17JA]

Non-Homeland Security Mission Performance Act (S. 910) (S. Rept. 108-115), S10139 [29JY]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA (H.R. 1368), S8300 [20JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI (H.R. 2030), S8300 [20JN]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI (S. 1145), S8300 [20JN]

Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act (S. 380), S4628 [1AP]

Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act (S. 380) (S. Rept. 108-35), S4957 [8AP]

Postmasters Equity Act (S. 678) (S. Rept. 108-112), S9959 [25JY]

Preserve Existing Superior Court Judgeships in the District of Columbia (S. 1561) (S. Rept. 108-200), S15060 [18NO]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA (H.R. 2328), S13262 [27OC]

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building, Billings, MT (S. 867), S8300 [20JN]

Senator James B. Pearson Post Office, Prairie Village, KS (S. 1718), S13262 [27OC]

Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office Building, St. Louis, MO (H.R. 1596), S8300 [20JN]

U.S. Consensus Council Establishment (S. 908) (S. Rept. 108-110), S9708 [22JY]

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO (H.R. 1610), S13262 [27OC]

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO (S. 1207), S8300 [20JN]

Rules

Procedure, S1960-S1964 [5FE]

———Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, S2833 [26FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 51, expenditures, S2222 [11FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

S. Res. 274, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records production, S15845, S15879 [24NO]

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 39), S1813 [30JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Lists

Discharged nominations, S15509 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Ishimaru, Stuart J.: nomination to the EEOC, S13708 [31OC]

Staff: tribute for efforts relative to H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11311 [10SE]

Reports

Impact of Republican Medicare Proposals on Insurance Industry Revenues and Profits: Minority Staff, S15769 [24NO]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Animal Drug User Fee Act (S. 313) (S. Rept. 108-51), S6851 [21MY]

Automatic Defibrillation in Adam's Memory Act (S. 231) (S. Rept. 108-70), S7876 [13JN]

Biodefense Improvement and Treatment for America Act (S. 15), S4375 [25MR]

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Child Care and Development Block Grant Act (S. 880) (S. Rept. 108-37), S5172 [10AP]

Expenditures (S. Res. 39), S1811 [30JA]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health Improvement Act (S. 314) (S. Rept. 108-45), S6029 [12MY]

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (S. 1053) (S. Rept. 108-122), S10616 [31JY]

Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act (S. 1172), S15975 [25NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (S. 1248) (S. Rept. 108-185), S13802 [3NO]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342) (S. Rept. 108-12), S3086 [4MR]

Lifespan Respite Care Act (S. 538), S5172 [10AP]

Mammography Quality Standards Act Reauthorization (S. 1879) (S. Rept. 108-220), S16119 [9DE]

Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 108-69), S7831 [12JN]

Museum and Library Services Act Reauthorization (S. 888) (S. Rept. 108-83), S8722 [26JN]

Nomination of Anne M. Rader to the National Council on Disability, S7717 [11JN]

Nomination of Blanca E. Enriquez to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Celeste McMillan Colgan to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Charles E. Horner to the U.S. Institute of Peace Board of Directors, S9793 [23JY]

Nomination of Dario Fernandez-Morera to the National Council on the Humanities, S3993 [19MR]

Nomination of David Hall to the LSC Board of Directors, S8559 [25JN]

Nomination of David M. Hertz to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Douglas W. Carnine to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Elizabeth A. Fox-Genovese to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Eric S. Dreiband To Be EEOC General Counsel, S9793 [23JY]

Nomination of Howard M. Radzely To Be Dept. of Labor Solicitor, S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Jerry Pinkey to the National Council on the Arts, S3993 [19MR]

Nomination of Jewel Spears Brooker to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of John E. Buchanan, Jr., to the National Museum Services Board, S6255 [14MY]

Nomination of Karen Lias Wolff to the National Council on the Arts, S3993 [19MR]

Nomination of Kenneth M. Ford to the NSF National Science Board, S3993 [19MR]

Nomination of Lawrence Okamura to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Leslie E. Silverman to the EEOC, S13659 [30OC]

Nomination of Lilian Riemer BeVier to the LSC Board of Directors, S8559 [25JN]

Nomination of Makoto Fujimura to the National Council on the Arts, S3993 [19MR]

Nomination of Marguerite Hoxie Sullivan to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Mary Demrytha Costa to the National Council on the Arts, S3993 [19MR]

Nomination of Mary L. Jordan to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S6255 [14MY]

Nomination of Michael G. Young to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Michael S. Schwartz to the Railroad Retirement Board, S6255 [14MY]

Nomination of Naomi Churchill Earp to the EEOC, S13659 [30OC]

Nomination of Phyllis C. Hunter to the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Robert Lerner To Be Dept. of Education Commissioner of Education Statistics, S13659 [30OC]

Nomination of Sidney A. McPhee to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Stanley C. Suboleski to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Stephen A. McKnight to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Stephen A. Thernstrom to the National Council on the Humanities, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Stephen D. Krasner to the U.S. Institute of Peace Board of Directors, S9793 [23JY]

Nomination of Stuart J. Ishimaru to the EEOC, S13659 [30OC]

Nomination of Terry L. Maple to the National Museum Services Board, S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of Thomasina V. Rogers to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of W. Scott Railton to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, S1479 [23JA]

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act (S. 720) (S. Rept. 108-196), S14964 [17NO]

Pediatric Research Equity Act (S. 650) (S. Rept. 108-84), S8722 [26JN]

Pharmacy Education Aid Act (S. 648) (S. Rept. 108-189), S14176 [6NO]

Poison Prevention Assistance and Regional Poison Control Centers Funding Stabilization (S. 686) (S. Rept. 108-68), S7717 [11JN]

Public Health Service Nominations, S8559 [25JN]

Trauma Care Systems Planning and Development Act (S. 239) (S. Rept. 108-59), S7540 [9JN]

Workforce Investment Act Reauthorization (S. 1627) (S. Rept. 108-187), S14031 [5NO]

Resolutions by organizations

Tribute to Uwe E. Timpke, S7711 [11JN]

Rules

Procedure, S2440-S2443 [13FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 39, expenditures, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY (House, Select)

Amendments

Expenditures: authorizing (H. Res. 110), H3821 [8MY]

Appointments

Members, H407 [12FE], H1603 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 77), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 110), H1466 [27FE]

Letters

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act, H5908 [25JN]

Intelligence services appropriations, H5889 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Establish, H15 [7JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (H. Res. 77), H553 [13FE]

———authorizing (H. Res. 110), H3821, H3827, H3828 [8MY]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 108-358), H11149 [12NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 286) (H. Rept. 108-223), H7224 [21JY]

Expenditures: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 110) (H. Rept. 108-93), H3855 [8MY]

Homeland Security Act Technical Corrections (H.R. 1416) (H. Rept. 108-104), H4203 [15MY]

Project BioShield Act (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H6347 [8JY]

Rules

Procedure, H1716-H1718 [11MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 77, expenditures, H553 [13FE]

H. Res. 110, expenditures, H3827 [8MY]

COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 135), H1746 [11MR]

Letters

Provide the Smithsonian Institution with additional space and resources for national collections, H6714 [15JY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

House Rules: amendment on unsolicited mass electronic communications, H8219 [15SE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 34), H190 [28JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-810), H1908 [17MR]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) Expenditures (H. Res. 110) (H. Rept. 108-93), H3855 [8MY]

Committees of the House Expenditures (H. Res. 148) (H. Rept. 108-91), H3681 [6MY]

Continuity in Representation Act (H.R. 2844) (H. Rept. 108-404), H12928 [15DE]

Hawaii's Second Congressional District Election Contest Dismissal (H. Res. 317) (H. Rept. 108-207), H6867 [15JY]

Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District Election Contest Dismissal (H. Res. 318) (H. Rept. 108-208), H6867 [15JY]

Rules

Procedure, H1882-H1885 [13MR]

Unsolicited mass electronic communications amendment, H8219 [15SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 34, majority party appointments, H190 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 64), S2701 [25FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports filed

Elevate Position of Indian Health Service Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (S. 558) (S. Rept. 108-76), S8125 [18JN]

Expenditures (S. Res. 64), S2699 [25FE]

Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act (S. 162) (S. Rept. 108-17), S3410 [10MR]

Indian Land Leasing Act (S. 521) (S. Rept. 108-48), S6506 [15MY]

Indian Tribal Surface Transportation Improvement Act (S. 281) (S. Rept. 108-150), S11753 [22SE]

Lumbee Acknowledgment Act (S. 420) (S. Rept. 108-213), S15975 [25NO]

Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act (S. 285) (S. Rept. 108-75), S8125 [18JN]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act (S. 555) (S. Rept. 108-72), S7926 [16JN]

Native American Technical Corrections Act (S. 523) (S. Rept. 108-49), S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of Charles W. Grim To Be Indian Health Service Director, S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of David W. Anderson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs, S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Georgianna E. Ignace to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of John R. Grimes to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Lisa G. Nason to the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Board of Trustees, S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Ross O. Swimmer To Be Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee for American Indians Special Trustee, S3369 [7MR]

Three Affiliated Tribes Health Facility Compensation Act (S. 1146) (S. Rept. 108-165), S12607 [15OC]

U.S. Policy Toward Native Hawaiians and Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization and Recognition Process (S. 344) (S. Rept. 108-85), S8862 [27JN]

Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act (S. 618) (S. Rept. 108-151), S11753 [22SE]

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 222) (S. Rept. 108-18), S3410 [10MR]

Rules

Procedure, S1864 [4FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 64, expenditures, S2712 [25FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (House, Select)

Appointments

Members, H130 [8JA], H361 [11FE]

Articles and editorials

Deception and Denial (Part Two)—The White House's Intelligence Problems Get Bigger, H7775 [25JY]

Report Raises New Questions on Saudi Role in 9/11 Attacks, H7774 [25JY]

September 11 Investigation Undermines Bush's Claims, H7775 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 97), H1333 [25FE]

Intelligence services: reorganize and improve the leadership of the intelligence community and enhance counterterrorism activities (see S. 1520), S10617 [31JY]

Letters

Intelligence services appropriations, H5878, H5879, H5889 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Intelligence services: require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11434 [18NO]

Terrorism: release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H7774 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Bush, President: urge release of information on sources of foreign support for terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S13350-S13352 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC]

Intelligence services: reorganize and improve the leadership of the intelligence community and enhance counterterrorism activities (S. 1520), S10644 [31JY]

Terrorism: release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9887, S9897 [24JY], S10598 [31JY]

Reports filed

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2417) (H. Rept. 108-163), H5550 [18JN]

Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 (H. Rept. 107-792), H51 [7JA]

Rules

Procedure, H5350-H5354 [12JN]

COMMITTEE ON INTELLIGENCE (Senate, Select)

Articles and editorials

Deception and Denial (Part Two)—The White House's Intelligence Problems Get Bigger, H7775 [25JY]

Misled and Undermanned—The Truth on Iraq, S15054 [18NO]

Report Raises New Questions on Saudi Role in 9/11 Attacks, H7774 [25JY]

September 11 Investigation Undermines Bush's Claims, H7775 [25JY]

Who's Unpatriotic Now?, S9669 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 27), S1736 [29JA]

Intelligence services: reorganize and improve the leadership of the intelligence community and enhance counterterrorism activities (see S. 1520), S10617 [31JY]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, S5816 [7MY]

Memorandums

Minority Staff Draft Memo on Investigation of Intelligence Gathered and Used as Rationale for Use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11671 [20NO]

Remarks in House

Intelligence services: require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11434 [18NO]

Iraq: interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10460 [6NO], H11671 [20NO]

Terrorism: release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H7774 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Bush, President: urge release of information on sources of foreign support for terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S13350-S13352 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC]

Committee Activities, S6848 [21MY]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Intelligence services: Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667-S9671 [22JY]

———reorganize and improve the leadership of the intelligence community and enhance counterterrorism activities (S. 1520), S10644 [31JY]

Iraq: interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13948-S13954, S13958 [5NO], S14254-S14261 [7NO]

Terrorism: release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9887, S9897 [24JY], S10598 [31JY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-52), S6851 [21MY]

Expenditures (S. Res. 27), S1735 [29JA]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (S. 1025) (S. Rept. 108-44), S5949 [8MY]

Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 (S. Rept. 107-351), S34 [7JA]

Nomination of Frank Libutti To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, S8125 [18JN]

Rules

Procedure, S2689-S2694 [25FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 27, expenditures, S1752 [29JA]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 96), H1333 [25FE]

Letters

Compact of Free Association approval and amendments, H9886, H9887 [28OC]

Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act, H9422 [15OC]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-803), H51 [7JA]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H5467 [17JN]

Compact of Free Association Approval and Amendments (H.J. Res. 63) (H. Rept. 108-262), H7948 [4SE]

Dept. of State Appropriations (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Millenium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act (H.R. 2441) (H. Rept. 108-205), H6705 [14JY]

OPIC Reauthorization (H.R. 3145) (H. Rept. 108-339), H10338 [4NO]

President Bush Transmission of Documents or Other Materials to the House of Representatives Relative to the Possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction by Iraq (H. Res. 260) (H. Rept. 108-168), H5713 [23JN]

Release of Documents by the President Relative to Iraq's Declaration on Weapons of Mass Destruction (H. Res. 68) (H. Rept. 108-38), H1951 [18MR]

Request Report Entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and Other Materials on Planning for Reconstruction and Security of Post-War Iraq (H. Res. 364) (H. Rept. 108-289), H9129 [1OC]

Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act (H.R. 1828) (H. Rept. 108-314), H9477 [15OC]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8015 [5SE]

Treatment Programs Funding for Victims of Torture (H.R. 1813) (H. Rept. 108-261), H7948 [4SE]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act (H.R. 1298) (H. Rept. 108-60), H2863 [7AP]

Rules

Procedure, H1299-H1304 [25FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND HUMAN RESOURCES (Senate)

Testimonies

U.S. Airways, Inc., Pension Plan Restructuring: James J. Keightley, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., and William Kilberg, S1343 [22JA]

COMMITTEE ON POW AND MIA AFFAIRS (House, Select)

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H. Res. 103), H1334 [25FE]

COMMITTEE ON PRINTING (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'': authorize printing (see S. Con. Res. 28), S4325 [24MR] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H2864 [7AP]

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 345), H12920 [8DE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (see S. Con. Res. 20), S3730 [13MR]

Congressional Record: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (see H.R. 3229), H9213 [2OC]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 139), H2864 [7AP]

Members of Congress: election (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: authorize printing of prayers (see S. Res. 157), S7135 [23MY]

``Our American Government'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 139), H2864 [7AP]

Letters

Transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record: Bruce R. James, GPO, E1995 [8OC]

Notices

Congressional Record: final issue publication, S14285 [10NO], S14379 [11NO], S14463, S14547, S14683 [12NO], S14923 [17NO], S14973 [18NO], S15105 [19NO], S15211 [20NO], S15325 [21NO], S15513 [22NO], S15591 [23NO], S15669 [24NO], S15881 [25NO], S16082 [9DE], H11135 [10NO], H11147 [12NO], H11151 [14NO], H11161, H11207 [17NO], H11361, H11395 [18NO], H11518 [19NO], H11657, H11705 [20NO], H12105 [21NO], H12313 [25NO], H12747 [8DE]

Remarks in House

``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 138), H3650, H3651 [6MY]

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 345), H12862 [8DE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (S. Con. Res. 20), H2283 [25MR]

Congressional Record: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (H.R. 3229), H9237 [7OC], E1995 [8OC]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), H3648-H3650 [6MY], E881 [7MY]

Members of Congress: election (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

``Our American Government'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), H3648-H3650 [6MY], E881 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 138), S5978 [8MY]

———authorize printing (S. Con. Res. 28), S4330 [24MR]

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 345), S16213 [9DE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (S. Con. Res. 20), S3759 [13MR]

Congressional Record: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (H.R. 3229), S12632 [15OC]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), S8316 [20JN]

Members of Congress: election (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: authorize printing of prayers (S. Res. 157), S16054 [25NO]

``Our American Government'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), S8316 [20JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 138, printing of ``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'', H3650 [6MY]

H. Con. Res. 139, printing of ``How Our Laws Are Made,'' ``Our American Government,'' and ``Our Flag'', H3648 [6MY]

H. Con. Res. 345, printing of ``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'', H12862 [8DE]

H. Res. 134, election of members, H2283 [25MR]

H.R. 3229, transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record, H9237 [7OC]

S. Con. Res. 20, permit Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint), S3751, S3759 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 20, permit the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint), H2283 [25MR]

S. Con. Res. 28, printing of ``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'', S4329, S4330 [24MR]

S. Res. 84, election of members, S3749, S3759 [13MR]

S. Res. 157, printing of Lloyd J. Ogilvie prayers, S16054 [25NO]

S. Res. 157, printing of prayers of Lloyd J. Ogilvie, S7160 [23MY]

COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 74), H463 [12FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 205), H3435 [29AP]

Letters

Compact of Free Association approval and amendments, H9887 [28OC]

FAA programs reauthorization, H5200 [11JN]

Florida National Forest Land Management Act, H11592 [19NO]

Forest Service funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7092 [17JY]

Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act, H2292 [25MR]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 284), H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff for efforts on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3321 [11AP]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 205), H3435 [29AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-800), H51 [7JA]

Address San Diego Long-Range Sportfishing Fleet Rights To Fish Waters Near the Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico (H. Res. 30) (H. Rept. 108-194), H6463 [9JY]

Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Act (H.R. 1618) (H. Rept. 108-362), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act (H.R. 2766) (H. Rept. 108-329), H9980 [28OC]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act (S. 677) (H. Rept. 108-344), H10338 [4NO]

Bureau of Reclamation Contract Extension With Irrigation Contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska (H.R. 2040) (H. Rept. 108-259), H7947 [4SE]

Cape Fox Land Entitlement Adjustment Act (H.R. 1899) (H. Rept. 108-313), H9477 [15OC]

Cape Lookout National Seashore Free Roaming Horses Permitted Numbers Adjustment (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 108-298), H9281 [7OC]

Captive Wildlife Safety Act (H.R. 1006) (H. Rept. 108-269), H8216 [11SE]

Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act (H.R. 1648) (H. Rept. 108-363), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Clarify the Acreage for Which the North Loup Division Is Authorized To Provide Irrigation Water Under the Missouri River Basin Project (H.R. 3209) (H. Rept. 108-356), H11132 [7NO]

Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 313) (H. Rept. 108-328), H9980 [28OC]

Coltsville Study Act (S. 233) (H. Rept. 108-252), H7838 [3SE]

Compact of Free Association Approval and Amendments (H.J. Res. 63) (H. Rept. 108-262), H8222 [15SE]

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds (H.R. 2489) (H. Rept. 108-368), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Dept. of Agriculture Conveyance of Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (H.R. 74) (H. Rept. 108-185), H6261 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense Cooperation With Dept. of the Interior and State Agencies in Planning, Development and Maintenance of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Military Reservations (H.R. 1497) (H. Rept. 108-100), H4129 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior Construction of a Bridge on Federal Land West of and Adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 108-202), H6705 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior Issuance of Separate Leases for Tar Sand and Oil and Gas for the Same Area (H.R. 3062) (H. Rept. 108-302), H9281 [7OC]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (H.R. 1732) (H. Rept. 108-364), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Dept. of the Interior Study To Determine National Significance of Miami Circle and Suitability and Feasibility of Inclusion in Biscayne National Park (S. 111) (H. Rept. 108-268), H8216 [11SE]

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act (H.R. 1409) (H. Rept. 108-254), H7838 [3SE]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act (H.R. 421) (H. Rept. 108-371), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Federal Share of Costs of the San Gabriel Basin Demonstration Project Under the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act (H.R. 1284) (H. Rept. 108-204), H6705 [14JY]

Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 108-257), H7838 [3SE]

Fort Frederica National Monument Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1113) (H. Rept. 108-201), H6705 [14JY]

Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act (H.R. 506) (H. Rept. 108-346), H10338 [4NO]

Highlands Conservation Act (H.R. 1964) (H. Rept. 108-373), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Hydrographic Services Programs Authorization and Naming of Cove in Alaska in Honor of Eric S. Koss (H.R. 958) (H. Rept. 108-400), H12306 [21NO]

Imposition of Sanctions on Nations That Undermine Effectiveness of Conservation and Management Measures for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (H. Con. Res. 268) (H. Rept. 108-327), H9980 [28OC]

Increase Waiver Requirement for Certain Local Matching Requirements for Grants Provided to Territories (H.R. 1189) (H. Rept. 108-119), H4366 [20MY]

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2048) (H. Rept. 108-300), H9281 [7OC]

Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act (H.R. 1598) (H. Rept. 108-306), H9375 [8OC]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Property Exclusion (H.R. 154) (H. Rept. 108-359), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act (H.R. 1521) (H. Rept. 108-301), H9281 [7OC]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act (S. 254) (H. Rept. 108-296), H9213 [2OC]

Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial (H. Con. Res. 21) (H. Rept. 108-161), H5550 [18JN]

Maintenance and Repair of Buildings and Properties Located on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands by Lessees of Such Facilities (H.R. 1204) (H. Rept. 108-347), H10338 [4NO]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Construction in the District of Columbia Authority Extension (H.R. 1209) (H. Rept. 108-203), H6705 [14JY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site Land Exchange Act (H.R. 1616) (H. Rept. 108-255), H7838 [3SE]

Mendocino National Forest Conveyances of Certain Lands and Authorize the Use of the Proceeds From Such Conveyances (H.R. 708) (H. Rept. 108-293), H9212 [2OC]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act (S. 278) (H. Rept. 108-253), H7838 [3SE]

National Aviation Heritage Area Act (H.R. 280) (H. Rept. 108-370), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act (S. 1233) (H. Rept. 108-372), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

National Security Readiness Act (H.R. 1835) (H. Rept. 108-99), H4129 [14MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act (H.R. 2408) (H. Rept. 108-385), H11700 [20NO]

Native American Technical Corrections Act (S. 523) (H. Rept. 108-374), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Nevada Land Conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties for Continued Use as Cemeteries (H.R. 272) (H. Rept. 108-166), H5661 [19JN]

Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 108-294), H9213 [2OC]

Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange (S. 924) (H. Rept. 108-345), H10338 [4NO]

NOAA Decommissioned Ship Conveyance to Utrok Atoll (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 108-378), H11391, H11514 [18NO]

Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act (H.R. 2907) (H. Rept. 108-379), H11391, H11514 [18NO]

Oil Region National Heritage Area Act (H.R. 1862) (H. Rept. 108-366), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H7084 [17JY], H8174 [10SE]

Quinault Indian Nation Distribution of Land Claim Judgment Funds (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 108-367), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Repeal the Reservation of Mineral Rights Made by the U.S. When Certain Livingston Parish, LA, Lands Were Conveyed (H.R. 542) (H. Rept. 108-297), H9281 [7OC]

Sierra National Forest Land Exchange Act (H.R. 1651) (H. Rept. 108-256), H7838 [3SE]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Expansion (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 108-292), H9212 [2OC]

Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 108-397), H12306 [21NO]

St. Croix National Heritage Area Feasibility Study (H.R. 1594) (H. Rept. 108-361), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Steel Industry National Historic Site Act (H.R. 521) (H. Rept. 108-360), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Tax Treatment of Bonds and Other Obligations Issued by American Samoa (H.R. 982) (H. Rept. 108-102), H9281 [7OC]

Tribute to Rick Lupe (H. Con. Res. 237) (H. Rept. 108-343), H10338 [4NO]

Tualatin River Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act (S. 625) (H. Rept. 108-369), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission Act (H.R. 135) (H. Rept. 108-309), H9375 [8OC]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act (H.R. 1798) (H. Rept. 108-365), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument Boundaries Clarification (H.R. 1629) (H. Rept. 108-392), H12306 [21NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Design and Construction Authorization (H.R. 1442) (H. Rept. 108-295), H9213 [2OC]

Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act (H.R. 884) (H. Rept. 108-299), H9281 [7OC]

Resignations

DeFazio, Representative, H455 [12FE]

Hefley, Representative, H313 [5FE]

Markey, Representative, H456 [12FE]

Miller, Representative George, H313 [5FE]

Putnam, Representative, H5642 [19JN]

Smith, Representative Adam, H313 [5FE]

Rules

Procedure, H425-H429 [12FE]

Testimonies

Impact of the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty on Ohio's Coal Dependent Communities: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., E1035 [21MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

H. Res. 205, majority party appointments, H3435 [29AP]

H. Res. 284, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION (Senate)

Amendments

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16043, S16054 [25NO]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Printing (Joint): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman (see S. Con. Res. 20), S3730 [13MR]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 60), S2522 [14FE]

Senate: issue regulations on authorizing the use of official equipment of the Senate (see S. Res. 238), S12376 [2OC]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (see S. Res. 177), S8233 [19JN]

Senate Rules: authorize printing (see S. Res. 80), S3505 [11MR]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in House

Committee on Printing (Joint): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman (S. Con. Res. 20), H2283 [25MR]

Remarks in Senate

Committee on Printing (Joint): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman (S. Con. Res. 20), S3759 [13MR]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Senate: amendments to various regulations, S13796 [3NO]

———issue regulations on authorizing the use of official equipment of the Senate (S. Res. 238), S12417 [2OC]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16053 [25NO]

Senate Rules: authorize printing (S. Res. 80), S3556 [11MR]

———Internet services usage rules and regulations, S12363 [2OC]

Reports filed

Prohibit Removal of Works of Art, Historical Objects, or Exhibits From the Senate Wing of the Capitol or Any Senate Office Building for Personal Use (S. Res. 178), S8722 [26JN]

Sec. of Homeland Security Inclusion in the Line of Presidential Succession (S. 148), S8722 [26JN]

Senate Rules Amendment Relative to Cloture on Presidential Nominations (S. Res. 138), S8722 [26JN]

Rules

Procedure, S2440 [13FE], S2591 [24FE], S13797-S13801 [3NO]

Senate Internet services usage rules and regulations, S12363 [2OC]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 20, permit Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint), S3751, S3759 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 20, permit the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint), H2283 [25MR]

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 60, expenditures, S2547 [14FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

S. Res. 80, printing of Senate Rules, S3551, S3556 [11MR]

S. Res. 177, Senate Commission on Art selection of an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room, S8306 [20JN], S16054 [25NO]

S. Res. 238, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) issuance of regulations on authorizing the use of official equipment of the Senate, S12387, S12418 [2OC]

COMMITTEE ON RULES (House)

Bills and resolutions

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 73), H463 [12FE]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (see H. Res. 297), H5927 [25JN] (see H. Res. 449), H11650 [19NO] (see H. Res. 456), H11700 [20NO]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

Lists

Amendments rejected during consideration of H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1983 [19MR]

Remarks in House

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 297), H5946-H5951 [26JN]

———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 449), H11660, H11661 [20NO]

———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 456), H12107-H12113 [21NO]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 6), H20 [7JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 7), H20 [7JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-808), H51 [7JA]

Circuit Court Decision on Inclusion of Phrase ``Under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance (H. Res. 132) (H. Rept. 108-41), H1952 [18MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on, and H. Con. Res. 35, Corrections in Enrollment of H.J. Res. 2, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 71) (H. Rept. 108-11), H698 [13FE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 108-72), H3300 [10AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 108-394), H12306 [21NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (H. Res. 253) (H. Rept. 108-129), H4733 [22MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act (H. Res. 443) (H. Rept. 108-376), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 108-355), H10977 [6NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 108-388), H11700 [20NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 108-336), H10129 [29OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 451) (H. Rept. 108-384), H11650 [19NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H. Res. 429) (H. Rept. 108-349), H10338 [4NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 108-402), H12917 [8DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 108-333), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2754, Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 108-377), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 424) (H. Rept. 108-338), H10235 [30OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (H. Res. 383) (H. Rept. 108-290), H9129 [1OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 108-68), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 108-154), H5407 [16JN]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 108-44), H2130 [19MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 1 and 2, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 15) (H. Rept. 108-2), H51 [7JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 4, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 108-136), H4786 [2JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 13, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 29) (H. Rept. 108-3), H169 [27JA]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 18, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 48) (H. Rept. 108-7), H273 [4FE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 73, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 407) (H. Rept. 108-323), H9737 [20OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 75, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 417) (H. Rept. 108-332), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 76, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 430) (H. Rept. 108-350), H10339 [4NO]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 78, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 450) (H. Rept. 108-383), H11650 [19NO]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 80, Set Date for Convening of 108th Congress, 2d Session (H. Res. 464) (H. Rept. 108-398), H12306 [21NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act and H.R. 2596, Health Savings and Affordability Act (H. Res. 299) (H. Rept. 108-181), H5928 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act (H. Res. 227) (H. Rept. 108-95), H3855 [8MY]

Consideration of H.R. 4, Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act (H. Res. 69) (H. Rept. 108-9), H459 [12FE]

Consideration of H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (H. Res. 139) (H. Rept. 108-34), H1810 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 108-69), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 108-273), H8282 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 8, Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (H. Res. 281) (H. Rept. 108-157), H5467 [17JN]

Consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 108-189), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 534, Human Cloning Prohibition Act (H. Res. 105) (H. Rept. 108-21), H1394 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 660, Small Business Health Fairness Act (H. Res. 283) (H. Rept. 108-160), H5550 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act (H. Res. 168) (H. Rept. 108-54), H2585 [1AP]

Consideration of H.R. 760, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (H. Res. 257) (H. Rept. 108-139), H4875 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 766, Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (H. Res. 219) (H. Rept. 108-90), H3681 [6MY]

Consideration of H.R. 878, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 108-25), H1639 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (H. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 108-42), H1952 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1000, Pension Security Act (H. Res. 230) (H. Rept. 108-98), H4010 [13MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 108-64), H2937 [8AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act (H. Res. 160) (H. Rept. 108-48), H2310 [25MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1115, Class Action Fairness Act (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 108-148), H5265 [11JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act (H. Res. 221) (H. Rept. 108-92), H3760 [7MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act (H. Res. 210) (H. Rept. 108-80), H3569 [30AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 108-79), H3450 [29AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 108-138), H4875 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1527, NTSB Appropriations (H. Res. 229) (H. Rept. 108-97), H4010 [13MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1528, Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act (H. Res. 282) (H. Rept. 108-158), H5467 [17JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 108-57), H2702 [2AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 108-120), H4366 [20MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 108-122), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1829, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 108-348), H10338 [4NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 108-109), H4253 [19MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA Programs Reauthorization (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 108-146), H5173 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2143, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (H. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 108-145), H5088 [9JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2185, Temporary Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Program (H. Res. 248) (H. Rept. 108-123), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 108-232), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2211, Ready To Teach Act (H. Res. 310) (H. Rept. 108-190), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 295) (H. Rept. 108-176), H5813 [24JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act (H. Res. 335) (H. Rept. 108-231), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 108-331), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 108-282), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H. Res. 298) (H. Rept. 108-180), H5928 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H. Res. 360) (H. Rept. 108-267), H8081 [9SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2657, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H. Res. 311) (H. Rept. 108-191), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 108-192), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 108-209), H6867 [15JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and H.R. 2739, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (H. Res. 329) (H. Rept. 108-229), H7328 [22JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2765, District of Columbia Appropriations (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 108-230), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 108-226), H7224 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2800, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 327) (H. Rept. 108-227), H7224 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2859, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief (H. Res. 339) (H. Rept. 108-237), H7615 [24JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 108-236), H7615 [24JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 108-258), H7838 [3SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 108-320), H9477 [15OC]

Consideration of H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 108-322), H9612 [16OC]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 297) (H. Rept. 108-179), H5927 [25JN]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 449) (H. Rept. 108-382), H11650 [19NO]

Consideration of Motions To Suspend House Rules and Consider Certain Legislation (H. Res. 456) (H. Rept. 108-387), H11700 [20NO]

Consideration of S. 23, Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act Extension: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 14) (H. Rept. 108-1), H51 [7JA]

Consideration of S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act, and S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act (H. Res. 258) (H. Rept. 108-140), H4976 [4JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendments With an Amendment to H.R. 1308, All-American Tax Relief Act (H. Res. 270) (H. Rept. 108-149), H5265 [11JN]

Joint Committee To Review House, Senate, and Joint Rules and Other Matters Assuring Continuing Representation and Congressional Operations (H. Con. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-141), H4976 [4JN]

Recommittal of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 108-284), H8904 [24SE]

Same-Day Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 108-73), H3300 [10AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (H. Res. 249) (H. Rept. 108-124), H4527 [21MY]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 108-75), H3351 [11AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 108-389), H11700 [20NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 108-399), H12306 [21NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of H.J. Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 108-389), H11700 [20NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of H.J. Res. 79, Continuing Appropriations (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 108-399), H12306 [21NO]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 151, Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 108-45), H2130 [19MR]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 191, Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-70), H3050 [9AP]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 295, Consideration of H.R. 2417, Intelligence Services Appropriations (H. Res. 292) (H. Rept. 108-174), H5713 [23JN]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 338, Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 108-238), H7615 [24JY]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 424, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Appropriations for Military Operations and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 108-335), H10129 [29OC]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 437, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths (H. Res. 434) (H. Rept. 108-352), H10976 [6NO]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 463, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (H. Res. 459) (H. Rept. 108-390), H11700 [20NO]

Rules

Procedure, H195-H197 [28JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 6, majority party appointments, H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 7, minority party appointments, H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 297, allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H5946 [26JN]

H. Res. 449, allow consideration of motions to suspend House Rules and consider certain legislation, H11660 [20NO]

H. Res. 456, allow consideration of motions to suspend House rules and consider certain legislation, H12107 [21NO]

COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE] (see H. Res. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 89), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 119), H1470 [3MR]

Letters

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4601 [22MY]

Energy Policy Act, H3092 [10AP]

FAA programs reauthorization, H5200 [11JN]

National laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding, H7130 [18JY]

U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization, H12131 [21NO]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 284), H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff for efforts on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3321 [11AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-809), H169 [27JA]

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act (H.R. 1081) (H. Rept. 108-324), H9737 [20OC]

Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act (H.R. 238) (H. Rept. 108-128), H4733 [22MY]

FAA Appropriations for Civil Aviation Research and Development Projects and Activities (H.R. 2734) (H. Rept. 108-405), H12928 [15DE]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act Appropriations (H.R. 2692) (H. Rept. 108-245), H7837 [3SE]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act Reauthorization (H.R. 1856) (H. Rept. 108-326), H9818 [24OC]

Nanotechnology Research and Development Act (H.R. 766) (H. Rept. 108-89), H3681 [6MY]

NASA Flexibility Act (H.R. 1085) (H. Rept. 108-244), H7837 [3SE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Appropriations (H.R. 2608) (H. Rept. 108-246), H7837 [3SE]

Resignations

Baird, Representative, H313 [5FE]

Bishop, Representative Timothy H., H1487 [4MR]

Etheridge, Representative, H454 [12FE]

Israel, Representative, H313 [5FE]

Jackson Lee, Representative, H675 [13FE]

Lofgren, Representative, H454 [12FE]

Shays, Representative, H407 [12FE]

Rules

Procedure, H1683-H1687 [10MR]

Summaries

Biotechnology Research Report, H5113 [10JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA], H364 [11FE]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

H. Res. 284, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE] (see H. Res. 98), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 104), H1396 [26FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 83), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 145), H1908 [17MR]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 209), H3571 [30AP]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 98), H1282 [25FE]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 284), H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 104), H1337 [26FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 209), H3532 [30AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-806), H51 [7JA]

Premier Certified Lenders Program Improvement Act (H.R. 923) (H. Rept. 108-153), H5407 [16JN]

Small Business Advocacy Improvement Act (H.R. 1772) (H. Rept. 108-162), H5550 [18JN]

Small Business Reauthorization and Manufacturing Revitalization Act (H.R. 2802) (H. Rept. 108-325), H9818 [24OC]

Resignations

Brady, Representative Robert A., H1440 [27FE]

Christensen, Representative, H455 [12FE]

Davis, Representative Danny K., H454 [12FE]

Gonzalez, Representative, H455 [12FE]

Langevin, Representative, H454 [12FE]

Pascrell, Representative, H455 [12FE]

Ryan, Representative Timothy J., H1487 [4MR]

Rules

Procedure, H5651-H5654 [19JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA], H364 [11FE]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 98, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H1282 [25FE]

H. Res. 104, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1337 [26FE]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

H. Res. 209, minority party appointments, H3532 [30AP]

H. Res. 284, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 55), S2341 [12FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (S. Res. 55), S2502 [13FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-1), S132 [9JA]

SBA Loan Programs Reauthorization (S. 1375) (S. Rept. 108-124), S10970 [2SE]

Rules

Procedure, S2688 [25FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 55, expenditures, S2368 [12FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 64), H391 [11FE]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 23), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 130), H1681 [6MR]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

Members of Congress: minority party appointments (H. Res. 23), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 130), H1667 [6MR]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-799), H51 [7JA]

Resignations

Berman, Representative, H1337 [26FE]

Rules

Procedure, H2375-H2382 [26MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 23, minority party appointments, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H364 [11FE]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 130, minority party appointments, H1667 [6MR]

COMMITTEE ON TAXATION (Joint)

Appointments

Members, S2620 [24FE]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see S. 675), S4166 [20MR]

Letters

Committee on Ways and Means (House) recommendations for certain positions: Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1778 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (S. 675), S4172 [20MR]

Taxation: impact of sunset provisions on cost forecasts, S7112-S7114 [23MY]

Texts of

S. 675, require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law, S4172 [20MR]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 104), H1396 [26FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 95), H1333 [25FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 47), H268 [31JA]

Letters

Committee on Ways and Means (House) recommendations for certain positions: Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1778 [12MR]

Imapct of budget proposals on veterans, H2157 [20MR]

Surface Transportation Extension Act, H8828 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Budget: status report, H190 [28JA], H4328 [20MY], H5389-H5391 [16JN], H7938 [4SE], H9609 [16OC], H11505 [18NO]

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 104), H1337 [26FE]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (H. Res. 47), H248 [31JA]

Staff: tribute, H3298 [10AP]

Reports

Status of the Budget, H190 [28JA], H4329-H4334 [20MY], H5389-H5391 [16JN], H7938-H7940 [4SE], H9609-H9611 [16OC], H11505-H11508 [18NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-811), H3569 [30AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 108-37), H1908 [17MR]

Resignations

Meek, Representative, H455 [12FE]

Rules

Procedure, H368-H370 [11FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA], H364 [11FE]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 47, majority party appointments, H248 [31JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 104, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1337 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 56), S2341 [12FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Lists

Staff, S3774 [17MR], S4422 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6061 [13MY], S6969 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

———budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Staff: tribute for efforts relative to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4422 [26MR]

Reports filed

Expenditures (S. Res. 56), S2340 [12FE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3881 [18MR]

Rules

Procedure, S2443 [13FE]

Tables

Budget scoring of conference report on H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S2572 [24FE]

Budget scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Budget scoring of conference report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S14495 [12NO]

Budget scoring of conference report on H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S11900 [24SE]

Budget scoring of conference report on H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S11939 [25SE]

Budget scoring of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S13788 [3NO]

Budget scoring of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13776 [3NO]

Budget scoring of H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1654 [28JA]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9279 [11JY]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9314 [14JY]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

Budget scoring of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S14527 [12NO]

Budget scoring of S. 1383, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

Budget scoring of S. 1424, energy and water development appropriations, S11547 [16SE]

Budget scoring of S. 1426, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13371 [28OC]

Budget scoring of S. 1589, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13205 [24OC]

Budget scoring of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12725 [16OC]

Budget scoring of scoring of H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S13956 [5NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) appropriations allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6062 [13MY], S6969-S6971 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1356, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11020 [3SE]

Revisions to conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S5843-S5847 [7MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 56, expenditures, S2369 [12FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 94), H1333 [25FE]

Letters

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, H5001 [5JN]

Conflict of interest allegations of Richard Perle relative to membership on Defense Policy Board, H2673 [2AP]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, E2463 [25NO]

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act, H5908 [25JN]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3530 [30AP]

Intelligence services appropriations, H5878 [25JN]

Request for Defense Policy Board minutes from meetings and financial records, H2673 [2AP]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act, H4264 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff for efforts on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3321 [11AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-807), H51 [7JA]

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act (H.R. 3214) (H. Rept. 108-321), H9737 [20OC]

Armed Forces Naturalization Act (H.R. 1954) (H. Rept. 108-111), H4254 [19MY]

Bail Bond Fairness Act (H.R. 2134) (H. Rept. 108-316), H9477 [15OC]

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 975) (H. Rept. 108-40), H1952 [18MR]

Basic Pilot Extension Act (H.R. 2359) (H. Rept. 108-304), H9281 [7OC], H9980 [28OC]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H6705 [14JY]

Child Abduction Prevention Act (H.R. 1104) (H. Rept. 108-47), H2277 [24MR]

Class Action Fairness Act (H.R. 1115) (H. Rept. 108-144), H5088 [9JN]

Compact of Free Association Approval and Amendments (H.J. Res. 63) (H. Rept. 108-262), H8222 [15SE]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag (H.J. Res. 4) (H. Rept. 108-131), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 287) (H. Rept. 108-215), H7084 [17JY]

E-Government Act Amendment Relative to Rulemaking Authority of the Judicial Conference (H.R. 1303) (H. Rept. 108-239), H7781 [25JY]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act (H.R. 1829) (H. Rept. 108-286), H8949 [25SE]

Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act (H.R. 1375) (H. Rept. 108-152), H6705 [14JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H4253 [19MY]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 108-32), H1743 [11MR]

Human Cloning Prohibition Act (H.R. 534) (H. Rept. 108-18), H1331 [25FE]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 49) (H. Rept. 108-234), H7614 [24JY]

Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act (H.R. 1529) (H. Rept. 108-110), H4254 [19MY]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Extension (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 108-260), H7947 [4SE]

Korean War Veterans Recognition Act (H.R. 292) (H. Rept. 108-250), H7838 [3SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H6705 [14JY]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act Matching Grant Program for School Security Reauthorization (H.R. 2685) (H. Rept. 108-303), H9281 [7OC]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 760) (H. Rept. 108-58), H2818 [3AP]

Prison Rape Reduction Act (H.R. 1707) (H. Rept. 108-219), H7169 [18JY]

Protect Rights and Condemn Attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234) (H. Rept. 108-249), H7838 [3SE]

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 108-59), H2863 [7AP]

Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H8222 [15SE]

Reaffirm Support and Commemorate Anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 108-130), H4786 [2JN]

Services Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 108-117), H7838 [3SE]

Special Immigrant Religious Worker Program Extension (H.R. 2152) (H. Rept. 108-271), H8282 [16SE]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 108-24), H4786 [2JN]

Standards Development Organization Advancement Act (H.R. 1086) (H. Rept. 108-125), H4733 [22MY], H4976 [4JN]

State Justice Institute Reauthorization (H.R. 2714) (H. Rept. 108-285), H8949 [25SE]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week (H. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 108-101), H4203 [15MY]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (S.J. Res. 8) (H. Rept. 108-113), H4254 [19MY]

Tax Treatment of Bonds and Other Obligations Issued by American Samoa (H.R. 982) (H. Rept. 108-102), H4203 [15MY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8954 [29SE]

U.S. Code Improvement (H.R. 1437) (H. Rept. 108-103), H4203 [15MY]

U.S. Patent and Trademark Fee Modernization Act (H.R. 1561) (H. Rept. 108-241), H7781 [25JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 2738) (H. Rept. 108-224), H7328 [22JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 108-225), H7328 [22JY]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (H.R. 21) (H. Rept. 108-51), H4785 [2JN]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act (S. 330) (H. Rept. 108-112), H4254 [19MY]

Rules

Procedure, H1306 [25FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

Tributes

Rodino, Peter W., E1167 [5JN]

COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY (Senate)

Articles and editorials

Accusation of Bias Angers Democrats, S10095 [29JY]

Advice and Consent—Role of the United States Senate in the Judicial Selection Process (excerpt), S2292 [12FE]

Bad Faith Advertising, S10096 [29JY]

Beyond the Pale, S10097 [29JY]

Bring on the Filibuster Against Ultraconservative, S10098 [29JY]

Defending the Judiciary, S2152 [11FE]

Forthcoming Clash for the Court, S5803 [7MY]

Just Vote, S2648 [25FE]

No Defense for Pryor's Convictions, S10097 [29JY]

Nominee Has Earned His Vote, S2648 [25FE]

Pryor Restraint—Specter Should Have Balked at an Extreme Nominee, S10098 [29JY]

Pryor's Bad-Faith Backers, S10096 [29JY]

Sham Issue Invoked To Help Pryor, S10097 [29JY]

Stand Firm, S5911 [8MY]

Straight Talk on Judicial Nominees, S11471 [15SE]

To Denigrate Pryor, How Low Can They Go?, S10466 [31JY]

Vacancy Rate on Federal Bench Is at a 13-Year Low, S14102 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 65), S2701 [25FE]

Griffin, Richard A.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 195), S8895 [7JY]

McKeague, David W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 192), S8895 [7JY]

Neilson, Susan Bieke: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 193), S8895 [7JY]

Saad, Henry W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 194), S8895 [7JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Wagner v. Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), et al. (see S. Res. 215), S10619 [31JY]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Excerpts

Governing Principles of the Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary: ABA, S2333 [12FE]

Letters

Class Action Fairness Act: several Democratic Senators, S12872 [20OC]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) rules and authority of the chairman: Senator Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3021 [3MR]

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Discharge certain circuit judge nominations: Alberto R. Gonzales, Executive Office of the President, S9434, S9435 [16JY]

———Senators Frist and McConnell, S9434 [16JY]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2817 [26FE]

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE], S2886 [27FE]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge: Bob Edgar, National Council of Churches, S10884 [1AU]

Nomination of William H. Rehnquist to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S2661, S2662 [25FE]

Nominations of Deborah L. Cook and John G. Roberts, Jr., to be circuit judges: minority delegation, S3687 [13MR]

Role of advice and consent in judicial nominations: several professors, S2292 [12FE]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: Jorge C. Rangel, S11471 [15SE]

Lists

Clinton judicial nominees not confirmed in Congress first nominated, S2996 [3MR]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) requests for documents relative to the nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2887 [27FE]

Internal attorney memoranda provided as part of Senate consideration of certain nominations, S2886 [27FE]

President Clinton judicial nominees not confirmed in Congress first nominated, S2248 [12FE]

Witnesses for Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) hearing on judicial nominations, S3017 [3MR]

Memorandums

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Democratic Congressional Staff Members, E2347 [20NO], E2370, E2371 [21NO], E2465 [25NO]

Messages

Withdrawal of Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge: President Bush, S11062 [4SE]

Questions and answers

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: Senator Durbin and Miguel A. Estrada, S2805-S2807 [26FE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich to be circuit judge: Senator Feingold and Timothy M. Tymkovich, S4602 [1AP]

Remarks in House

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, H419, H432 [12FE], H684 [13FE], H1359 [26FE], H1752 [12MR], H10536 [6NO], E532 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Cardone, Kathleen: nomination to be district judge, S10027 [28JY]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (S. Res. 65), S2714 [25FE]

Griffin, Richard A.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 195), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

McKeague, David W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 192), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

Neilson, Susan Bieke: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 193), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S120-S123 [9JA], S2022-S2034 [6FE], S2069 [10FE], S2127-S2139, S2148, S2151-S2172 [11FE], S2232-S2234, S2239, S2248-S2266, S2279, S2291-S2302, S2305, S2307, S2312-S2334 [12FE], S2380-S2384, S2391-S2402, S2404-S2413 [13FE], S2506-S2508 [14FE], S2554-S2567, S2569-S2573 [24FE], S2622, S2642-S2673 [25FE], S2725-S2730, S2754, S2769, S2773-S2779, S2799, S2801, S2802, S2804, S2821-S2824 [26FE], S2898, S2903 [27FE], S2994-S2997, S3000, S3001, S3007-S3013, S3015-S3019, S3021, S3022 [3MR], S3058-S3062, S3065-S3074, S3078 [4MR], S3123 [5MR], S3208, S3211-S3218, S3247, S3337 [6MR], S3375, S3376, S3380-S3383 [10MR], S3429-S3456 [11MR], S3668-S3678, S3683-S3687 [13MR], S3825-S3834 [18MR], S4497 [27MR], S4552, S4553 [31MR], S4603-S4614 [1AP], S4667, S4671-S4675 [2AP], S4891 [7AP], S5050-S5052 [9AP], S5460-S5472 [29AP], S5512, S5515, S5517, S5521 [30AP], S5624, S5636-S5638, S5692 [1MY], S5709 [5MY], S5755-S5758, S5792 [6MY], S5803-S5805, S5831 [7MY], S5907-S5912, S5979 [8MY], S5984, S5986, S5987 [9MY], S6502 [15MY], S6943 [22MY], S7125 [23MY], S7528-S7531 [9JN], S7665, S7668, S7678 [11JN], S9991 [25JY], S10091-S10098 [29JY], S10470-S10477 [31JY], S11062-S11065, S11107-S11109 [4SE], S11466-S11471 [15SE], S11625 [17SE], S11720 [18SE], S11781 [23SE], S11967 [25SE], S12126 [29SE], S12147 [30SE], S12308, S12349 [2OC], S12884 [20OC], S13063 [22OC], S13074, S13075 [23OC], S13842, S13902 [4NO], S13994, S14077 [5NO], S14086, S14090-S14104 [6NO], S14229-S14231, S14242 [7NO], S14287-S14298, S14304-S14308, S14311, S14312, S14317 [10NO], S15923 [25NO], S16153 [9DE]

Saad, Henry W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 194), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation in Wagner v. Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), et al. (S. Res. 215), S10869 [31JY]

Yeakel, Earl L., III: nomination to be district judge, S10024-S10027 [28JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9888 [24JY]

Reports

FBI Oversight—Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Implementation Failures, S2738-S2747 [26FE]

Reports filed

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Extension (S. 858), S6977 [22MY]

Acknowledge Chambers of Commerce Contributions To Improve Communities and Strengthen Local and Regional Economies (S. Con. Res. 53), S9591 [17JY]

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-152), S11912 [24SE]

American Jewish History Month (S. Con. Res. 25), S10616 [31JY]

Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act (S. 710), S14176 [6NO]

Armed Forces Naturalization Act (H.R. 1954), S7926 [16JN]

Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act (S. 1685), S14176 [6NO]

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (organization) Anniversary, S6977 [22MY]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act (S. 764), S9244 [10JY]

Class Action Fairness Act (S. 274), S7188 [2JN]

Class Action Fairness Act (S. 274) (S. Rept. 108-123), S10616 [31JY]

Constitution Day (S. Res. 92), S6977 [22MY]

Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights (S.J. Res. 1), S11117 [4SE]

Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 108-191), S14270 [7NO]

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S. 1545), S15975 [25NO]

Dia de los Ninos—Celebrating Young Americans (S. Res. 111), S5340 [11AP]

Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary (S. Con. Res. 15), S5650 [1MY]

Establish an Additional Permanent Federal Judgeship in Idaho (S. 878), S6706 [20MY]

Exclude U.S. Persons From the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Definition of ``Foreign Power'' Relative to International Terrorism (S. 113) (S. Rept. 108-40), S5482 [29AP]

Exclusion of U.S. Persons From the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Definition of ``Foreign Power'' Relative to International Terrorism (S. 113), S3504 [11MR]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act (S. 1125) (S. Rept. 108-118), S10264 [30JY]

Family History Month (S. Res. 175), S8722 [26JN]

Feed America Thursday (S. Res. 174), S8722 [26JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month (S. Res. 48), S4165 [20MR]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Anniversary (S. Res. 167), S9904 [24JY]

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act (S. 153), S1811 [30JA]

Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act (S. 205), S1811 [30JA]

Justices' and Judges' Annual Salary Increase (S. 1023), S8125 [18JN]

Laborers' International Union of North America Anniversary (S. Res. 117), S5172 [10AP]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (S. 253), S3252 [6MR]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (S. 253) (S. Rept. 108-29), S4433 [26MR]

Media Coverage of Court Proceedings (S. 554), S6977 [22MY]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act (S. 1194), S13133 [23OC]

National American Indian Heritage Month (S. Res. 240), S13133 [23OC]

National Citizen Soldier Week (S. Res. 58), S4165 [20MR]

National Cowboy Poetry Week (S. Res. 108), S5340 [11AP]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week (S. Res. 98), S11987 [25SE]

National Good Neighbor Day (S. Res. 124), S9904 [24JY]

National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act (S. 1233), S8232 [19JN]

National Health Center Week (S. Res. 140), S9244 [10JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week (S. Res. 30), S10616 [31JY]

National Inventors' Day (S. Res. 49), S2051 [6FE]

National Mammography Day (S. Res. 222), S11987 [25SE]

National Native American Veterans Day (S. Res. 239), S13133 [23OC]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day (S. Con. Res. 40), S9904 [24JY]

National Safety Month (S. Res. 145), S6977 [22MY]

National Veterans Awareness Week (S. Res. 204), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Adam N. Torres To Be U.S. Marshal, S5650 [1MY]

Nomination of Allen Garber To Be U.S. Marshal, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Allyson K. Duncan To Be Circuit Judge, S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Carlos T. Bea To Be Circuit Judge, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl To Be Circuit Judge, S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Cecilia M. Altonaga To Be District Judge, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Charles F. Lettow To Be Federal Claims Judge, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., To Be Circuit Judge, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Christina Fernandez Pharo To Be U.S. Marshal, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Christopher A. Wray To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S9244 [10JY], S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Consuelo M. Callahan To Be Circuit Judge, S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Cormac J. Carney To Be District Judge, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Cranston J. Mitchell to the U.S. Parole Commission, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of D. Michael Fisher To Be Circuit Judge, S14176 [6NO]

Nomination of Dale S. Fischer To Be District Judge, S13134 [23OC]

Nomination of Dana Makoto Sabraw To Be District Judge, S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Daniel J. Breen To Be District Judge, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Daniel J. Bryant To Be Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of David B. Rivkin, Jr., to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of David L. Huber To Be U.S. Attorney, S13660 [30OC]

Nomination of Deborah A. Spagnoli To Be U.S. Parole Commission Commissioner, S12737 [16OC]

Nomination of Deborah L. Cook To Be Circuit Judge, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Dee D. Drell To Be District Judge, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Dennis A. Williamson To Be U.S. Marshal, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Diane M. Stuart To Be Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women Director, S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Dora L. Irizarry To Be District Judge, S13660 [30OC]

Nomination of Earl L. Yeakel III To Be District Judge, S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Circuit Judge, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Edward F. Reilly to the U.S. Parole Commission, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Eugene J. Corcoran To Be U.S. Marshal, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Federico L. Rocha To Be U.S. Marshal, S14964 [17NO]

Nomination of Frank Montalvo To Be District Judge, S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Gary L. Sharpe To Be District Judge, S13134 [23OC]

Nomination of George W. Miller To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge, S12737 [16OC]

Nomination of Glen E. Conrad To Be District Judge, S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Gregory A. White To Be U.S. Attorney, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Gregory L. Frost To Be District Judge, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of H. Brent McKnight To Be District Judge, S9904 [24JY]

Nomination of Harlon E. Costner To Be U.S. Marshal, S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Henry F. Floyd To Be District Judge, S11118 [4SE]

Nomination of Humberto S. Garcia To Be U.S. Attorney, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of J. Leon Holmes To Be District Judge, S5650 [1MY]

Nomination of J. Ronnie Greer To Be District Judge, S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Jack L. Goldsmith III To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of James B. Comey To Be Deputy Attorney General, S14964 [17NO], S15187 [19NO]

Nomination of James I. Cohn To Be District Judge, S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of James O. Browning To Be District Judge, S9904 [24JY]

Nomination of James V. Selna To Be District Judge, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Janice Rogers Brown To Be Circuit Judge, S14176 [6NO]

Nomination of Jay S. Bybee To Be Circuit Judge, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton To Be Circuit Judge, S2456 [13FE]

Nomination of Jeremy H.G. Ibrahim to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of John A. Houston To Be District Judge, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of John A. Woodcock, Jr., To Be District Judge, S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of John F. Bardelli To Be U.S. Marshal, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge, S2919 [27FE], S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of John R. Adams To Be District Judge, S2051 [6FE]

Nomination of Karen P. Tandy To Be DEA Administrator, S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Karin J. Immergut To Be U.S. Attorney, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Kathleen Cardone To Be District Judge, S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Kim R. Gibson To Be District Judge, S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of L. Scott Coogler To Be District Judge, S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of Larry A. Burns To Be District Judge, S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Leonardo M. Rapadas To Be U.S. Attorney, S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Lonny R. Suko To Be District Judge, S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Louise W. Flanagan To Be District Judge, S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Marcia A. Crone To Be District Judge, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Margaret C. Rodgers To Be District Judge, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Marian Blank Horn To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Mark M. Hanohano To Be U.S. Marshal, S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of Mark R. Filip To Be District Judge, S14176 [6NO]

Nomination of Mark R. Kravitz To Be District Judge, S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Mary Ellen Coster Williams To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge, S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of Mauricio J. Tamargo To Be Foreign Claims Settlement Commission Chairman, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of McGregor W. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney, S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of Michael Chertoff To Be Circuit Judge, S6977 [22MY]

Nomination of Michael E. Horwitz to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S14964 [17NO]

Nomination of Michael W. Mosman To Be District Judge, S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge, S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of P. Kevin Castel To Be District Judge, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Patricia Head Minaldi To Be District Judge, S5650 [1MY]

Nomination of Paul M. Warner To Be U.S. Attorney, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Peter D. Keilser To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division, S6977 [22MY]

Nomination of Peter J. Elliott To Be U.S. Marshal, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Philip P. Simon To Be District Judge, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Phillip S. Figa To Be District Judge, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Priscilla Richman Owen To Be Circuit Judge, S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of R. David Bejarano To Be U.S. Marshal, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of R. David Proctor To Be District Judge, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of R. Hewitt Pate To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Ralph R. Erickson To Be District Judge, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Rene A. Acosta To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Ricardo H. Hinojosa to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of Richard C. Wesley To Be Circuit Judge, S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Richard D. Bennett To Be District Judge, S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Richard J. Holwell To Be District Judge, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Richard Z. Winget To Be U.S. Marshal, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Robert A. Junell To Be District Judge, S2051 [6FE]

Nomination of Robert C. Brack To Be District Judge, S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Robert C. Jones To Be District Judge, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Robert D. McCallum, Jr., To Be Associate Attorney General, S6977 [22MY]

Nomination of Roger W. Titus To Be District Judge, S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Ronald A. White To Be District Judge, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of S. James Otero To Be District Judge, S2051 [6FE]

Nomination of S. Maurice Hicks, Jr., To Be District Judge, S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Samuel Der-Yeghiayan To Be District Judge, S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Sandra J. Feuerstein To Be District Judge, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Stephen C. Robinson To Be District Judge, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Steven M. Colloton To Be Circuit Judge, S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Susan G. Braden To Be Federal Claims Judge, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Theresa Lazar Springmann To Be District Judge, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Thomas A. Varlan To Be District Judge, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Thomas D. Hurlburt, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal, S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Thomas M. Hardiman To Be District Judge, S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Timothy C. Stanceu To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich To Be Circuit Judge, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Vernon B. Parker To Be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Civil Rights, S4433 [26MR]

Nomination of Victor J. Wolski To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge, S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of William D. Quarles, Jr., To Be District Judge, S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of William E. Moschella To Be Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs, S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge, S9793 [23JY]

Nomination of William H. Steele To Be District Judge, S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of William K. Sessions III, to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, S13660 [30OC]

Nomination of William Q. Hayes To Be District Judge, S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Xavier Rodriguez To Be District Judge, S9591 [17JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day (S. Res. 75), S5650 [1MY]

Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act (S. 1177), S10616 [31JY]

Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act (S. 1743), S13133 [23OC]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151), S1811 [30JA]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151) (S. Rept. 108-2), S2186 [11FE]

Provide for Federal Court Proceedings in Plano, TX (S. 1720), S13659 [30OC]

Recognize and Enhance Public Awareness of the Social Problem of Child Abuse and Neglect (S. Res. 52), S4165 [20MR]

Recognize Evolution and Importance of Motorsports (S. Res. 253), S14964 [17NO]

Religious Workers Act (S. 1580), S12375 [2OC]

Rocket Propellants Exemption From Being Classified as Explosive Materials (S. 724), S8232 [19JN]

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act (S. 1451)), S11987 [25SE]

Standards Development Organization Advancement Act (H.R. 1086), S14176 [6NO]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Stalking Awareness Month (S. Con. Res. 58), S13659 [30OC]

Support National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Goals and Ideas (S.J. Res. 8), S5340 [11AP]

Support Vigorous Enforcement of Federal Obscenity Laws (S. Con. Res. 77), S14176 [6NO]

Tribute to Alfred Lerner (S. Res. 116), S7476 [5JN]

Tribute to Francis Marion University Men's Golf Team (S. Res. 163), S7831 [12JN]

Tribute to Hiram Powers (S. Res. 209), S11987 [25SE]

Tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a Celebration in Dayton, OH, of the Centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's First Flight (S. Res. 141), S7831 [12JN]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1416), S9708 [22JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-116), S10139 [29JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1417), S9708 [22JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (S. 1417) (S. Rept. 108-117), S10139 [29JY]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act (S. 330), S4165 [20MR]

Video Voyeurism Prevention Act (S. 1301), S9904 [24JY]

Volunteer Liability Clarification Under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 1280), S9244 [10JY]

Wartime Treatment Study Act (S. 1691), S12737 [16OC]

Rules

Procedure, S3016 [3MR], S4698 [2AP]

Statements

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) Rules Relative to Judicial Nominations: Senator Feingold, S14100 [6NO]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, S10458, S10463 [31JY]

———Carlton Veazey, Interfaith Alliance, S10460 [31JY]

———Jack Moline, Interfaith Alliance, S10460, S10464 [31JY]

———Jane Holmes Dixon, Interfaith Alliance, S10460, S10464 [31JY]

———Robert Drinan, Interfaith Alliance, S10460 [31JY]

———Senator Durbin, S10459 [31JY]

———Senator Leahy, S10458 [31JY]

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Several Democratic Senators, S2153 [11FE]

Testimonies

Patients First Act: Leanne Dyess, S8875 [7JY]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 65, expenditures, S2712 [25FE]

S. Res. 192, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of David W. McKeague to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 193, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of Susan Bieke Neilson to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 194, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of Henry W. Saad to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 195, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of Richard A. Griffin to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 215, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Wagner v. Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), et al., S10691, S10869 [31JY]

COMMITTEE ON THE LIBRARY (Joint)

Bills and resolutions

Members of Congress: election (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Remarks in House

Members of Congress: election (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

Remarks in Senate

Members of Congress: election (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 134, election of members, H2283 [25MR]

S. Res. 84, election of members, S3749, S3759 [13MR]

COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 92), H1333 [25FE]

Letters

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7792 [3SE], H9252 [7OC]

FAA programs reauthorization, H5200, H5201 [11JN]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4307 [20MY]

U.S. Fire Administration reauthorization, H12131 [21NO]

Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act, H2291 [25MR]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act, H4264 [20MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff for efforts on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3321 [11AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 106-793), H51 [7JA]

Amtrak Appropriations (H.R. 2572) (H. Rept. 108-274), H8380 [17SE]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN (H.R. 1082) (H. Rept. 108-134), H4786 [2JN]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE (S. 703) (H. Rept. 108-135), H4786 [2JN]

Coast Guard Appropriations and Various Administered Laws Amendments (H.R. 2443) (H. Rept. 108-233), H7614 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 108-220), H7169 [18JY], H7224 [21JY]

Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK (H.R. 1668) (H. Rept. 108-217), H7084 [17JY]

FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-143), H5088 [9JN]

GSA Conveyance of a U.S. Courthouse to Fresno County, CA (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 108-341), H10338 [4NO]

Include Additional Ohio Counties as Part of Appalachian Region (H.R. 587) (H. Rept. 108-353), H10976 [6NO]

James L. Watson U.S. Court of International Trade Building, New York, NY (H.R. 1018) (H. Rept. 108-85), H3634 [1MY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Appropriations (H.R. 3198) (H. Rept. 108-319), H9477 [15OC]

NTSB Appropriations (H.R. 1527) (H. Rept. 108-83), H3634 [1MY]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 108-317), H9477 [15OC]

Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act (H.R. 875) (H. Rept. 108-36), H1900 [13MR]

Predisaster Mitigation Program Reauthorization (H.R. 3181) (H. Rept. 108-340), H10338 [4NO]

Public Works and Economic Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Improvement (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 108-242), H7790 [29JY]

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 108-278), H8400 [18SE]

Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act (H.R. 874) (H. Rept. 108-39), H1951 [18MR]

Richard K. Armey Room in the Capitol Building (H. Res. 19) (H. Rept. 108-29), H1688 [10MR]

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY (H.R. 1702) (H. Rept. 108-315), H9477 [15OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY (H.R. 145) (H. Rept. 108-30), H1688 [10MR]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH (H.R. 281) (H. Rept. 108-84), H3634 [1MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 108-86), H3634 [1MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 96) (H. Rept. 108-87), H3634 [1MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 108-88), H3634 [1MY]

Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act (H.R. 866) (H. Rept. 108-33), H1743 [11MR]

Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 2557) (H. Rept. 108-265), H8015 [5SE]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL (H.R. 1572) (H. Rept. 108-216), H7084 [17JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects, H9252 [7OC]

GSA Capital Investment Program, H3532-H3534 [30AP], H7792-H7797 [3SE]

Rules

Procedure, H421-H425 [12FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS (House)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 98), H1333 [25FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 90), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 333), H7454 [23JY]

Letters

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, H3699 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 98), H1282 [25FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-804), H51 [7JA]

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Declare Emporia, KS, as Founding City of Veterans Day Official Holiday and Recognize Alvin J. King and Ed Rees for Contributions Towards Enactment Into Law (H. Con. Res. 159) (H. Rept. 108-196), H6602 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Establishment of a National Cemetery for Veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516) (H. Rept. 108-199), H6602 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense Cooperation and Sharing of Resources Relative to Veterans' Benefits Programs (H.R. 1911) (H. Rept. 108-115), H4254 [19MY]

Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act (H.R. 2433) (H. Rept. 108-213), H7019 [16JY]

New Fitzsimons Regional Federal Medical Center Act (H.R. 116) (H. Rept. 108-200), H6705 [14JY]

Restore Certain Aspects of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2595) (H. Rept. 108-197), H6602 [10JY]

Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act (H.R. 1257) (H. Rept. 108-107), H4253 [19MY]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (H.R. 100) (H. Rept. 108-81), H3569 [30AP]

Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 108-211), H6867 [15JY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 1683) (H. Rept. 108-108), H4253 [19MY]

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 108-142), H5088 [9JN]

Veterans Health Care Cost Recovery Act (H.R. 1562) (H. Rept. 108-114), H4254 [19MY]

Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act (H.R. 1720) (H. Rept. 108-210), H6867 [15JY]

Veterans Health Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2357) (H. Rept. 108-198), H6602 [10JY]

Resignations

Gibbons, Representative, H407 [12FE]

Rules

Procedure, H678 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 98, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H1282 [25FE]

Tributes

Stump, Bob, E1343, E1344 [24JN]

COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS (Senate)

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 53), S2188 [11FE]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remarks in Senate

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (S. Rept. 108-139), S10970 [2SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Long-Term Care and Personnel Authorities Enhancement Act (S. 1156) (S. Rept. 108-193), S14334 [10NO]

Expenditures (S. Res. 53), S2187 [11FE]

National Cemetery Expansion Act (H.R. 1516) (S. Rept. 108-164), S12532 [14OC]

Nomination of Alan G. Lance, Sr., To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Bruce E. Kasold To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Cynthia R. Church To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Gordon H. Mansfield To Be Deputy Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of John W. Nicholson To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs, S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Lawrence B. Hagel To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge, S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Robert N. McFarland To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Information and Technology, S16119 [9DE]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (S. 1136) (S. Rept. 108-197), S14964 [17NO]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (S. 1131) (S. Rept. 108-163), S12532 [14OC]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Rules

Procedure, S2181 [11FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 53, expenditures, S2223 [11FE]

S. Res. 66, committees of the Senate expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS (House)

Articles and editorials

Albert J. Davis, H5164 [10JN]

Economists, Lawmakers Laud Departed Democratic Colleague, H5164 [10JN]

Tribute to Al Davis, H5165 [10JN]

Bills and resolutions

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA]

Democratic Party: treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (see H. Res. 324), H7169 [18JY] (see H. Res. 330), H7454 [23JY]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 91), H1333 [25FE]

Eulogies

Davis, Albert J.: Dan Maffei, H5165 [10JN]

Factsheets

Child Tax Credit Refundability, H4994, H5017 [5JN]

Letters

Committee on Ways and Means (House) recommendations for certain positions: Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1778 [12MR]

Compact of Free Association approval and amendments, H9886 [28OC]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6086 [26JN]

OPIC reauthorization, H11557 [19NO]

Pension Security Act, H4060 [14MY]

Motions

Democratic Party: treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7156 [18JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 330), H7336 [23JY]

Proposals

Treatment of Committee on Ways and Means (House) minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7197 [21JY], H7319 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

Democratic Party: treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7165 [18JY], H7197 [21JY], H7351, H7352 [23JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7148-H7157 [18JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 330), H7336 [23JY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H9691 [20OC]

House of Representatives: tribute to staff for efforts on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3321 [11AP]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress (H. Rept. 107-801), H51 [7JA]

American Jobs Creation Act (H.R. 2896) (H. Rept. 108-393), H12306 [21NO]

Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act (H.R. 878) (H. Rept. 108-23), H1639 [5MR]

Charitable Giving Act (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 108-270), H8282 [16SE]

Energy Tax Policy Act (H.R. 1531) (H. Rept. 108-67), H3407 [12AP]

Health Savings Account Availability Act (H.R. 2351) (H. Rept. 108-177), H5927 [25JN]

Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act (H.R. 2) (H. Rept. 108-94), H3855 [8MY]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act (H.R. 2473) (H. Rept. 108-178), H6867 [15JY]

Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act (H.R. 810) (H. Rept. 108-74), H3350 [11AP]

Patient Safety Improvement Act (H.R. 877) (H. Rept. 108-31), H1743 [11MR]

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 108-278), H10976 [6NO]

Social Security Protection Act (H.R. 743) (H. Rept. 108-46), H2277 [24MR]

Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act (H.R. 1528) (H. Rept. 108-61), H2937 [8AP]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 2738) (H. Rept. 108-224), H7224 [21JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 2739) (H. Rept. 108-225), H7224 [21JY]

Rules

Procedure, H681-H684 [13FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Democratic Party: treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7148 [18JY]

Tables

Child tax credit refundability examples, H4994, H5020 [5JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 324, treatment of Committee on Ways and Means (House) minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7148 [18JY]

COMMITTEE TO PROTECT JOURNALISTS

Letters

News media coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq, H1881 [13MR]

COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE

Amendments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 110), H3821 [8MY]

Expenditures: authorizing (H. Res. 148), H3658 [6MY], H3821 [8MY]

Appointments

Committee on Economics (Joint), H130 [8JA]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

Articles and editorials

Labor Dept. Shifts Whistle-Blower View, S1727 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Administrative Procedures (Joint): establish (see H.R. 3356), H9811 [21OC]

Committee on Agency Rule Review (Joint): establish (see H.R. 2542), H5662 [19JN]

Committee on Agriculture (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 93), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): create a Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs (see H. Res. 469), H12310 [21NO]

Committee on Armed Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 99), H1333 [25FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 123), H1641 [5MR]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 80), H705 [13FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 70), H462 [12FE]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 75), H463 [12FE]

Committee on Financial Services (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 88), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Government Reform (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 87), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 77), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 110), H1466 [27FE]

Committee on House Administration (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 135), H1746 [11MR]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 97), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on International Relations (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 96), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H1334 [25FE]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Committee on Resources (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 74), H463 [12FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 205), H3435 [29AP]

Committee on Rules (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 73), H463 [12FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

Committee on Sciences (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 89), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 119), H1470 [3MR]

Committee on Small Business (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 83), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 145), H1908 [17MR]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 209), H3571 [30AP]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 64), H391 [11FE]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 23), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 130), H1681 [6MR]

Committee on the Budget (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 95), H1333 [25FE]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 47), H268 [31JA]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 94), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 92), H1333 [25FE]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 90), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 333), H7454 [23JY]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 91), H1333 [25FE]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (see H. Res. 324), H7169 [18JY] (see H. Res. 330), H7454 [23JY]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (see H. Con. Res. 190), H4737 [22MY]

Expenditures: authorizing (see H. Res. 146), H1908 [17MR] (see H. Res. 148), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 163), H2401 [26MR]

———extend period for availability of continuing expenses to select and standing committees (see H. Res. 185), H3052 [9AP]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H6868 [15JY]

House Rules: limit service on the Committee on Appropriations (House) (see H. Res. 343), H7785 [25JY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

———establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6264 [26JN]

Members of Congress: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE] (see H. Res. 98), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 104), H1396 [26FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Letters

Remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers: Howard M. Radzely, Dept. of Labor, S1726 [29JA]

———Senator Leahy, S1726 [29JA]

———Senators Leahy and Grassley, S1725, S1726 [29JA]

Motions

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7156 [18JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 330), H7336 [23JY]

Proposals

Treatment of Committee on Ways and Means (House) minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7197 [21JY], H7319 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: allocation of spending authority, H74 [8JA], H193 [28JA]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H4512 [21MY], H4533 [22MY], H5413 [17JN], H5913 [25JN], H6991, H6992, H6995 [16JY]

Committee on Appropriations (House): permission to file privileged report, H9383 [14OC]

Committee on Armed Services (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 123), H1523 [5MR]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 70), H416 [12FE]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 77), H553 [13FE]

———authorizing expenditures (H. Res. 110), H3821, H3827, H3828 [8MY]

———establish, H15 [7JA]

Committee on House Administration (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 34), H190 [28JA]

———rule amendment on unsolicited mass electronic communications, H8219 [15SE]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

Committee on Resources (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 205), H3435 [29AP]

Committee on Rules (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 6), H20 [7JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 7), H20 [7JA]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 209), H3532 [30AP]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 130), H1667 [6MR]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 23), H126 [8JA]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 47), H248 [31JA]

———tribute to staff, H3298 [10AP]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7165 [18JY], H7197 [21JY], H7351, H7352 [23JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7148-H7157 [18JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 330), H7336 [23JY]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (H. Con. Res. 190), H4956 [4JN], H5005-H5012 [5JN], E1137 [5JN], E1204 [11JN]

———role of Congress and committee staff, E1983 [7OC]

Expenditures: authorizing (H. Res. 148), H3821, H3822-H3827 [8MY]

———authorizing (H. Res. 148), unanimous-consent agreement, H3658 [6MY]

———authorizing (H. Res. 163), H2344, H2345 [26MR]

———authorizing (H. Res. 185), H2996 [9AP]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (H. Res. 410), H11630 [19NO]

Members of Congress: election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 98), H1282 [25FE]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 284), H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 104), H1337 [26FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Sanders, Representative: appointment (H. Res. 36), H211 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S6598 [19MY]

Business and industry: remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers, S1725 [29JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Government: encourage the Executive Office of the President and Executive departments to respond promptly and completely to all congressional requests for information about public expenditures, S14237-S14244 [7NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H. Rept. 107-796), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 107-795), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Rept. 107-791), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H. Rept. 107-797), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Rept. 107-802), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H. Rept. 107-798), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 107-805), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Rept. 107-810), H1908 [17MR]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Rept. 107-803), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H. Rept. 107-800), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 107-808), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Science (House) (H. Rept. 107-809), H169 [27JA]

———Committee on Small Business (House) (H. Rept. 107-806), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House) (H. Rept. 107-799), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Rept. 107-811), H3569 [30AP]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Rept. 107-807), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Rept. 106-793), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H. Rept. 107-804), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 107-801), H51 [7JA]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. Rept. 108-228), H7328 [22JY]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) Expenditures: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 110) (H. Rept. 108-93), H3855 [8MY]

Committees of the House Expenditures: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 148) (H. Rept. 108-91), H3681 [6MY]

Committees of the House Oversight Plans: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-52), H2514 [31MR]

Joint Committee To Review House, Senate, and Joint Rules and Other Matters Assuring Continuing Representation and Congressional Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-141), H4976 [4JN]

Rules

Committee on Agriculture (House), H1364-H1370 [26FE]

Committee on Appropriations (House), H365-H368 [11FE]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H371-H374 [11FE]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H1443-H1445 [27FE]

Committee on Financial Services (House), H1293-H1296 [25FE]

Committee on Government Reform (House), H1285-H1293 [25FE]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H1716-H1718 [11MR]

Committee on House Administration (House), H1882-H1885 [13MR]

———unsolicited mass electronic communications amendment, H8219 [15SE]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5350-H5354 [12JN]

Committee on International Relations (House), H1299-H1304 [25FE]

Committee on Resources (House), H425-H429 [12FE]

Committee on Rules (House), H195-H197 [28JA]

Committee on Science (House), H1683-H1687 [10MR]

Committee on Small Business (House), H5651-H5654 [19JN]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H2375-H2382 [26MR]

Committee on the Budget (House), H368-H370 [11FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1306 [25FE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H421-H425 [12FE]

Committee on Veterans Affairs (House), H678 [13FE]

Committee on Ways and Means (House), H681-H684 [13FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7148 [18JY]

Statements

Role of Congress and Committee Staff: Lee H. Hamilton, E1683-E1685 [4SE], E1983 [7OC]

Tables

Committees of jurisdiction targets for the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs, H4512 [21MY]

Projected savings resulting from reduction in spending by congressional authorizing committees, S6598 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 190, joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations, H5005 [5JN]

H. Res. 6, majority party appointments to the Committee on Rules (House), H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 7, minority party appointments to the Committee on Rules (House), H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 23, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments, H177 [28JA], H364 [11FE]

H. Res. 34, majority party appointments to Committee on House Administration (House), H190 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 36, appointment of Representative Sanders, H211 [28JA]

H. Res. 47, majority party appointments to Committee on the Budget (House), H248 [31JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 70, majority party appointments to the Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H416 [12FE]

H. Res. 77, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) expenditures, H553 [13FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 98, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H1282 [25FE]

H. Res. 104, minority party appointments, H1337 [26FE]

H. Res. 110, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) expenditures, H3827 [8MY]

H. Res. 123, minority party appointments to the Committee on Armed Services (House), H1523 [5MR]

H. Res. 130, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H1667 [6MR]

H. Res. 134, election of members to the Committee on Printing (Joint) and the Committee on the Library (Joint), H2283 [25MR]

H. Res. 148, expenditures, H3822 [8MY]

H. Res. 163, expenditures, H2345 [26MR]

H. Res. 185, expenditures, H2996 [9AP]

H. Res. 205, majority party appointments to the Committee on Resources (House), H3435 [29AP]

H. Res. 209, minority party appointments to the Committee on Small Business (House), H3532 [30AP]

H. Res. 284, majority party appointments, H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

H. Res. 324, treatment of Committee on Ways and Means (House) minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7148 [18JY]

S. Res. 84, election of members to the Committee on Printing (Joint) and the Committee on the Library (Joint), S3749, S3759 [13MR]

COMMITTEES OF THE SENATE

Articles and editorials

Daschle's Election Lesson, S250 [14JA]

Labor Dept. Shifts Whistle-Blower View, S1727 [29JA]

Misled and Undermanned—The Truth on Iraq, S15054 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Administrative Procedures (Joint): establish (see H.R. 3356), H9811 [21OC]

Committee on Agency Rule Review (Joint): establish (see H.R. 2542), H5662 [19JN]

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 38), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 47), S1977 [5FE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 57), S2457 [13FE]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 35), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 37), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 36), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 63), S2594 [24FE]

Committee on Finance (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 61), S2594 [24FE]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 274), S15812 [24NO]

———authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 51), S2188 [11FE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 39), S1813 [30JA]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 64), S2701 [25FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 27), S1736 [29JA]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 60), S2522 [14FE]

———permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (see S. Con. Res. 20), S3730 [13MR]

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 55), S2341 [12FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 56), S2341 [12FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 65), S2701 [25FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 53), S2188 [11FE]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (see H. Con. Res. 190), H4737 [22MY]

Expenditures: authorizing (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H6868 [15JY]

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Senate Rules: amend to provide that it is not in order in a committee to ask questions relative to a Presidential nominee's religious affiliation (see S. Res. 207), S10618 [31JY]

Cloture motions

Members of Congress: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Letters

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) rules and authority of the chairman: Senator Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3021 [3MR]

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers: Howard M. Radzely, Dept. of Labor, S1726 [29JA]

———Senator Leahy, S1726 [29JA]

———Senators Leahy and Grassley, S1725, S1726 [29JA]

Lists

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) discharged nominations, S15509 [21NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) staff, S3774 [17MR], S4422 [26MR]

Witnesses for Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) hearing on judicial nominations, S3017 [3MR]

Memorandums

Minority Staff Draft Memo on Investigation of Intelligence Gathered and Used as Rationale for Use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), H11671 [20NO]

Remarks in House

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H4512 [21MY], H4533 [22MY], H5413 [17JN], H5913 [25JN], H6991, H6992, H6995 [16JY]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10460 [6NO], H11671 [20NO]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (S. Con. Res. 20), H2283 [25MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (H. Con. Res. 190), H4956 [4JN], H5005-H5012 [5JN], E1137 [5JN], E1204 [11JN]

———role of Congress and committee staff, E1983 [7OC]

Intelligence services: require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11434 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S6598 [19MY]

Business and industry: remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers, S1725 [29JA]

Committee Activities: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S6848 [21MY]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to staff, S9926 [25JY], S13756 [3NO]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): tribute to staff, S14441 [11NO]

Committee on Finance (Senate): bipartisan tradition in approving Sec. of the Treasury nominees, S1841 [30JA]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (S. Res. 274), S15879 [24NO]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11311 [10SE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13948-S13954, S13958 [5NO], S14254-S14261 [7NO]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): amendments to various regulations, S13796 [3NO]

———permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (S. Con. Res. 20), S3759 [13MR]

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 55), S2502 [13FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4422 [26MR]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate): authorizing expenditures (S. Res. 65), S2714 [25FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Dept. of State: appeal to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary on allocation of budget funds, S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Expenditures: authorizing (S. Res. 66), S2835 [26FE]

Government: encourage the Executive Office of the President and Executive departments to respond promptly and completely to all congressional requests for information about public expenditures, S14237-S14244 [7NO]

Leavitt, Michael O.: boycott of Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) confirmation hearing for EPA Administrator nominee by Democratic Senators, S12306, S12308 [2OC]

Members of Congress: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S209, S211-S215, S220-S225 [13JA], S250-S264, S268-S283 [14JA], S308, S320 [15JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Telecommunications: national objectives priority assignments, S320 [15JA]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-32), S4556 [31MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-30), S4511 [27MR]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-31), S4556 [31MR]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-19), S3731 [13MR]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 108-52), S6851 [21MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-152), S11912 [24SE]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-139), S10970 [2SE]

Allocation to Subcommittees of Budget Totals for Fiscal Year 2004: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-101), S9328 [14JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-103), S9495 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-145), S11161 [5SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-148), S11568 [16SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-153), S11912 [24SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-175), S13515 [29OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-195), S14804 [12NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-77), S8300 [20JN]

Expenditures: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Res. 38), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. Res. 47), S1976 [5FE]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. Res. 57), S2456 [13FE]

———Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 35), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Res. 37), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 36), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. Res. 61), S2594 [24FE]

———Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 50), S2119 [10FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. Res. 39), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 64), S2699 [25FE]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Res. 27), S1735 [29JA]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Res. 56), S2340 [12FE]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. Res. 53), S2187 [11FE]

Joint Committee To Review House, Senate, and Joint Rules and Other Matters Assuring Continuing Representation and Congressional Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-141), H4976 [4JN]

Rules

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special), S1804-S1806 [30JA]

Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S1964 [5FE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S4698 [2AP]

Committee on Armed Service (Senate), S2444 [13FE]

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2046 [6FE]

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3720 [13MR]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2445 [13FE]

Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S1727 [29JA]

Committee on Ethics (Senate, Select), S2677-S2688 [25FE]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1801-S1804 [30JA]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S1960-S1964 [5FE]

———Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, S2833 [26FE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S2440-S2443 [13FE]

Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S1864 [4FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S2689-S2694 [25FE]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate), S2440 [13FE], S13797-S13801 [3NO]

Committee on Rules (Senate), S2591 [24FE]

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate), S2688 [25FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate), S2443 [13FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3016 [3MR], S4698 [2AP]

Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S2181 [11FE]

Schedules

Meetings, E116 [29JA], E121 [3FE], E137 [5FE], E177 [10FE], E203 [12FE], E273 [24FE], E297 [26FE], E348 [3MR], E374 [5MR], E416 [10MR], E450 [12MR], E482 [17MR], E524 [19MR], E556 [24MR], E591 [26MR], E628 [31MR], E656 [2AP], E714 [9AP], E787 [28AP], E818 [30AP], E866 [5MY], E891 [7MY], E929 [12MY], E952 [14MY], E997 [19MY], E1045 [21MY], E1103 [2JN], E1133 [4JN], E1182 [9JN], E1233 [11JN], E1270 [16JN], E1302 [18JN], E1355 [25JN], E1406 [7JY], E1441 [9JY], E1478 [14JY], E1491 [16JY], E1548 [21JY], E1576 [23JY], E1665 [28JY], E1669 [30JY], E1678 [3SE], E1731 [8SE], E1765 [10SE], E1787 [15SE], E1843 [17SE], E1849 [22SE], E1887 [24SE], E1913 [29SE], E1951 [1OC], E2024 [8OC], E2053 [15OC], E2102 [20OC], E2125 [22OC], E2131 [27OC], E2155 [29OC], E2205 [3NO], E2247 [5NO], E2290 [10NO], E2293 [12NO], E2314 [17NO], E2340 [19NO]

Statements

Role of Congress and Committee Staff: Lee H. Hamilton, E1683-E1685 [4SE], E1983 [7OC]

Tables

Committees of jurisdiction targets for the elimination of waste, fraud, and abuse in Government programs, H4512 [21MY]

Projected savings resulting from reduction in spending by congressional authorizing committees, S6598 [19MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 190, joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations, H5005 [5JN]

H. Res. 134, election of members to the Committee on Printing (Joint) and the Committee on the Library (Joint), H2283 [25MR]

S. Con. Res. 20, permit Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint), S3751, S3759 [13MR]

S. Con. Res. 20, permit the Chairman of the Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint), H2283 [25MR]

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 27, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) expenditures, S1752 [29JA]

S. Res. 35, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S1836 [30JA]

S. Res. 36, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 37, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 38, Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) expenditures, S1837 [30JA]

S. Res. 39, Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) expenditures, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 47, Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) expenditures, S2014 [5FE]

S. Res. 50, Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) expenditures, S2123 [10FE]

S. Res. 51, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S2222 [11FE]

S. Res. 53, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S2223 [11FE]

S. Res. 55, Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) expenditures, S2368 [12FE]

S. Res. 56, Committee on the Budget (Senate) expenditures, S2369 [12FE]

S. Res. 57, Committee on Armed Services (Senate) expenditures, S2495 [13FE]

S. Res. 60, Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) expenditures, S2547 [14FE]

S. Res. 61, Committee on Finance (Senate) expenditures, S2590, S2609 [24FE]

S. Res. 63, Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) expenditures, S2611 [24FE]

S. Res. 64, Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) expenditures, S2712 [25FE]

S. Res. 65, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) expenditures, S2712 [25FE]

S. Res. 66, expenditures, S2865-S2871 [26FE]

S. Res. 84, election of members to the Committee on Printing (Joint) and the Committee on the Library (Joint), S3749, S3759 [13MR]

S. Res. 274, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records production, S15845, S15879 [24NO]

COMMODITY CREDIT CORP.

Articles and editorials

Dorr-versity, S14989 [18NO]

Ethiopia's Dying Children, S6574 [19MY]

Informed Iowans Should Support Tom Dorr, S14988 [18NO]

Make a Decision on Dorr, S14987 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 1309), S8300 [20JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress (see S. Res. 127), S5541 [30AP]

Cloture motions

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Letters

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development: Charles W. Larson, Sr., Dept. of Justice, S14991 [18NO]

———Clinton Bristow, Office for the Advancement of Public Black Colleges, S14974 [18NO]

———Congressional Black Caucus, S14982 [18NO]

———Congressional Hispanic Caucus, S14980 [18NO]

———Gary Broyles, National Association of Wheat Growers, S14975 [18NO]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S14975 [18NO]

———Michael W. Houston, Dept. of Agriculture, S14991 [18NO]

———National Corn Growers Association, S14975 [18NO]

———Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Congressional Black Caucus, S14982 [18NO]

———several Senators, S14981 [18NO]

———several agricultural organizations, S14974 [18NO]

———several family farm advocacy organizations, S14981 [18NO]

———William C. Hunter, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, S14975 [18NO]

Price supports for butter and nonfat dry milk: J.B. Penn, Dept. of Agriculture, S14137 [6NO]

———several Senators, S14136 [6NO]

Newsletters

Apollo 13 and the Tom Dorr Hearing: Emily S. French, World Perspectives, Inc., S14988 [18NO]

Dorr Confirmation Becomes a Test of Political Influence: Webster Agricultural Newsletter, S14989 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: efforts to reduce hunger in HIV/AIDS affected populations in sub-Saharan Africa, S6449, S6450 [15MY], S6574 [19MY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance through CCC funding, S9214 [10JY]

Agriculture: price supports for butter and nonfat dry milk, S13997 [5NO], S14136, S14137 [6NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (S. 1309), S8305 [20JN]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14858 [12NO], S14974-S14993 [18NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S14858 [12NO]

Reports filed

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to the CCC Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8125 [18JN]

Songs

``Shortest Story,'' Harry Chapin, S6574 [19MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 127, reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress, S5612 [30AP]

COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 996), S5771 [6MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 996), S5773, S5774 [6MY]

Texts of

S. 996, provisions, S5774 [6MY]

COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT

Remarks in Senate

CFTC: amend antifraud, false reporting, and civil enforcement authority, and clarify jurisdiction over transactions involving commodity futures and options, S15338 [21NO]

COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

Analyses

Energy Policy Act (S. 14): Feinstein Amendment on Regulatory Oversight Over Energy Trading Markets, S7662 [11JN]

Articles and editorials

Small Firms Are Turning to Financial Futures for Fuel, S13976 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions

Financial Markets Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 1109), H1678 [6MR]

Power resources: provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3086 [4MR]

Factsheets

Derivatives and Their Impact on the Mining Industry, S7662 [11JN]

Letters

Energy Market Oversight Act: Alan H. Richardson, American Public Power Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Bill Carnahan, Southern California Public Power Authority, S3098 [4MR]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Dan Richard, PG&E Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S3098 [4MR]

———John E. Bryson, Edison International, S3097 [4MR]

———Joseph E. Ronan, Jr., Calpine Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Pat Wood III, FERC, S3097 [4MR]

———Roy Thilly, Transmission Access Policy Study Group, S3099 [4MR]

———several consumer organizations, S3099 [4MR]

———Vincent Viola and J. Robert Collins, New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., S3098 [4MR]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13974 [5NO]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S13977 [5NO]

———Charles A. Acquard, National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, S13979 [5NO]

———Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S13978 [5NO]

———Jack Gerard, National Mining Association, S7661 [11JN]

———Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan, S13979 [5NO]

———President's Working Group on Financial Markets, S7676, S7680 [11JN]

———Ralph A. Lambiase, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S13978 [5NO]

———Randall Dodd, Financial Policy Forum Derivatives Study Center, S13979 [5NO]

———several business leaders, S13978 [5NO]

———several financial organizations, S7662 [11JN]

———several Government officials, S13969 [5NO]

———several Senators, S13969 [5NO]

Remarks in House

Power resources: provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, H3078 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Commodity Exchange Act: amend antifraud, false reporting, and civil enforcement authority, and clarify jurisdiction over transactions involving commodity futures and options, S15338 [21NO]

Power resources: exclude metal derivatives from certain regulatory oversight over energy trading markets by the CFTC, S7594, S7599 [10JN], S7675 [11JN]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S13998-S14001 [5NO], S15154 [19NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S7590-S7599 [10JN], S7656-S7662, S7668-S7676, S7679-S7682 [11JN], S10004, S10005 [28JY], S13961-S13980 [5NO], S15346 [21NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (S. 509), S2567-S2569 [24FE], S3094-S3100 [4MR], S3159 [5MR]

Reports

Investigations of Misconduct in Energy-Related Markets, S7659-S7661 [11JN]

COMMON, JEFFREY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S27 [7JA]

COMMON CARRIERS related term(s) Aviation; Cargo Transportation; Motor Vehicles; Railroads

Amendments

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S10450 [30JY]

Railroads: revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S15987, S16041 [25NO]

Articles and editorials

Derailing Metro Transit Plan Isn't Alternative, H11124 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (see S. 1599), S11245 [9SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1148), H1680 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 3577), H12306 [21NO]

———authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (see S. 929), S5434 [28AP]

———determine feasibility of constructing a highway in California connecting certain roads in Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties and a fixed guideway system along the right-of-way of the highway (see H.R. 619), H321 [5FE]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

———make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 2289), H4786 [2JN]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (see S. 717), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 1641), H2821 [3AP]

National Passenger Rail Office: establish (see S. 1505), S10265 [30JY]

NTSB: establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (see H.R. 874), H1331 [25FE]

Patents: clarify application of certain provisions relative to railroad cars (see H.R. 1946), H3636 [1MY]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 2726), H6867 [15JY]

———provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (see H.R. 2571), H5813 [24JN]

———reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (see S. 1501), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 3211), H9032 [30SE]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (see S. 1961), S15975 [25NO]

Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (see H.R. 875), H1331 [25FE]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 1345), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2704), H6603 [10JY]

Surface Transportation Board: direct the continued operation of certain commuter rail passenger operations in emergency situations (see H.R. 2712), H6603 [10JY]

Taxation: allow certain deductions for school bus owner-operators (see H.R. 642), H322 [5FE]

Telephones: require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage (see H.R. 2025), H3761 [7MY]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway programs and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3113), H8380 [17SE]

———promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H2269 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (H.R. 1617), H2912 [8AP], H5159 [10JN]

———require annual report on NTSB significant safety recommendations relative to 15-passenger van safety, railroad grade crossing safety, and medical certification for a commercial driver's license, H4162, H4163 [15MY]

Houston, TX: referendum on light rail system funding, H7894-H7899 [4SE], H9263 [7OC], H10462 [6NO], H11123-H11125 [7NO]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses, H4161, H4162 [15MY]

———require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (H.R. 1641), H3687 [7MY], E675 [3AP]

NTSB: establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (H.R. 874), H3705-H3708 [7MY]

Railroads: provide for the financing of high-speed rail infrastructure (H.R. 2571), E1938 [1OC]

———reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (H.R. 3211), E1938 [1OC]

Sacramento County, CA: tribute to Sacramento Regional Transit District South Line Light Rail Extension Project, E1856 [23SE]

Surface Transportation Board: direct the continued operation of certain commuter rail passenger operations in emergency situations (H.R. 2712), E1448 [11JY]

Transportation: develop and implement an intermodal transportation system, E533 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (S. 1599), S11251 [9SE]

California: transportation projects funding, S13077 [23OC]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S5435 [28AP], S10450, S10451 [30JY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses (S. 717), S4443 [26MR]

National Passenger Rail Office: establish (S. 1505), S10286 [30JY]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (S. 104), S80 [7JA]

———reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (S. 1501), S10278 [30JY]

———revitalize and enhance the passenger and freight rail transportation system (S. 1961), S15986, S16002-S16004 [25NO]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (S. 1345), S8734 [26JN]

Transportation Security Administration: public transit systems security funding, S9861-S9864, S9867 [24JY]

Reports filed

Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 929) (S. Rept. 108-104), S9496 [16JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 875) (H. Rept. 108-36), H1900 [13MR]

Rail Infrastructure Development and Expansion Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 108-278), H8400 [18SE]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2571) (H. Rept. 108-278), H10976 [6NO]

Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 874) (H. Rept. 108-39), H1951 [18MR]

Tables

Comparison of fatalities on amusement park rides to common carriers 1997-2000, E1060 [22MY]

Texts of

H.R. 874, Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act, H3705-H3707 [7MY]

S. 929, Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act, S5436 [28AP], S10450 [30JY]

S. 1501, Passenger Rail Investment Reform Act, S10278-S10285 [30JY]

S. 1505, American Rail Equity Act, S10286-S10296 [30JY]

S. 1961, American Railroad Revitalization, Investment, and Enhancement (ARRIVE 21) Act of the 21st Century, S15989-S16002 [25NO]

COMMUNICATIONS see Telecommunications

COMMUNICATIONS ACT

Articles and editorials

And That's the Way It Is, S11386 [11SE]

Great Media Gulp, S11517 [16SE]

How Media Giants Are Reassembling the Old Oligopoly, S11514 [16SE]

Sure-Fire Recipe for Trouble, S8117 [18JN]

Too Little Discussion Has Preceded FCC Decision on Media Ownership, H4775 [2JN]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H3351 [11AP]

Computers: provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (see H.R. 94), H55 [7JA]

FCC: amend media ownership rules (see H.R. 1035), H1464 [27FE]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S9414 [15JY] (see H.J. Res. 72), H9614 [16OC]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 212), H3636 [1MY] (see H. Res. 218), H3683 [6MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4734 [22MY]

———ruling on media ownership rules (see S. Res. 159), S7381 [4JN]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (see S. 221), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 1763), H3303 [10AP]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1963, 1973), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3558), H11701 [20NO]

Letters

Disapprove FCC ruling on media ownership rules: Neil Faber, NexGen Media Worldwide, Inc., S11516 [16SE]

———several Senators, S11388 [11SE]

FCC media ownership rules: Ross Connelly, Vermont Press Association, S6971 [22MY]

FCC review of media ownership rules: Representative Sanders, E435 [12MR]

Remarks in House

Computers: provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (H.R. 94), E1 [8JA]

FCC: amend media ownership rules, H3538 [30AP], E435 [12MR], E736 [11AP]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (H.J. Res. 72), H9799 [21OC]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (H. Res. 218), H4095, H4096 [14MY], H4172, H4179-H4184 [15MY], H4326 [20MY], E1075 [23MY]

———prohibit funding to implement new media ownership rules, H7250, H7278-H7288 [22JY]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (H.R. 2212), E1059 [22MY]

———ruling on media ownership rules, H4761-H4763, H4770-H4776 [2JN], H4791, H4794, H4795, H4796 [3JN], H5370 [16JN], H5415 [17JN], E1112, E1118 [3JN], E1142 [5JN], E1200 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules, S11454 [15SE]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S9490 [16JY], S11016 [3SE], S11383-S11402 [11SE], S11463-S11465 [15SE], S11501 [16SE], S14447 [11NO]

———disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), unanimous-consent agreement, S11427 [11SE]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules, S6971 [22MY]

———ruling on media ownership rules, S7177 [2JN], S8117 [18JN], S11451-S11453 [15SE], S11901 [24SE]

———ruling on media ownership rules (S. Res. 159), S7403 [4JN]

———ruling on media ownership rules (S. Res. 159), unanimous-consent request, S7415 [4JN]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (S. 221), S1674 [28JA]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (S. 1963), S16004-S16006 [25NO]

Resolutions by organizations

FCC media ownership rules: Vermont State Legislature, S6971 [22MY]

Statements

Disapprove FCC Ruling on Media Ownership Rules: Executive Office of the President, S11392 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 1963, Wireless 411 Privacy Act, S16005 [25NO]

S. Res. 159, FCC ruling on media ownership rules, S7403 [4JN]

S.J. Res. 17, disapprove FCC ruling on media ownership rules, S11519 [16SE]

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Chinese Daily News (publication): anniversary of workers' vote to select Newspaper Guild of the Communications Workers of America to represent them for collective bargaining, E514 [19MR]

COMMUNISM

Amendments

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4910, S4914 [7AP]

Articles and editorials

Congress' Message on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Congressional Resolve on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Cuban Dissidents Get Prison Terms as Long as 27 Years, H2893 [8AP]

Havana Club, S13657 [30OC]

Lift Ban on Cuba Travel, S13657 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

Cuba: allow the financing of agricultural sales (see H.R. 187), H58 [7JA]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see S. Res. 97), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 188), H58 [7JA] (see H.R. 1698), H3051 [9AP]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S2457 [13FE]

———lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

———make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

Ukraine: anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Res. 356), H8016 [5SE]

———remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S10045 [28JY] (see H. Con. Res. 254), H7617 [24JY]

Lists

Political prisioners in Cuba, H2888 [8AP]

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Chepe, Oscar Espinosa: encourage release of political prisoner by Cuba, E1768 [11SE]

China, People's Republic of: impact of military buildup on Republic of China, E546 [21MR], E569 [25MR]

———normal trade relations status, H10484-H10486 [6NO]

Cold War Veterans Association: commemorate U.S. victory in the Cold War, E854 [1MY]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H11858-H11861 [20NO], E1583 [24JY], E1862 [23SE], E1919 [30SE], E2001 [8OC], E2055 [16OC], E2114 [21OC], E2160 [30OC], E2220 [4NO], E2310 [17NO], E2418 [22NO]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5269, H5270 [12JN], H7023 [17JY]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (H. Con. Res. 125), E745 [11AP]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2887-H2895 [8AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H3552 [30AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (H. Res. 208), H3411 [29AP]

———condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

———lift trade embargo, H8034 [9SE], E711 [9AP]

———lift travel restrictions, H6864 [15JY], H7859 [4SE], H8027-H8036 [9SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753 [10SE], E1925 [30SE]

———support Varela Project proposed referendum on political reform, H370 [11FE]

Poland: settlement of claims arising from confiscation of private property during and after World War II, E1531 [18JY]

———transfer of congressional records on investigation into execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in the Katyn Forest, E660 [3AP]

Ukraine: anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (H. Res. 356), H9692-H9694 [20OC], E2104 [21OC]

Remarks in Senate

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4817 [3AP], S5317 [11AP]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4914 [7AP], S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions, S9440 [16JY]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (S. 403), S2478 [13FE]

———lift travel restrictions, S9367 [15JY], S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC], S12909 [21OC], S13079-S13087 [23OC], S13656 [30OC], S14470-S14472, S14750 [12NO]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 950), S5595-S5597 [30AP], S6250 [14MY], S16109 [9DE]

———proposed referendum on political reform, S4949, S4950 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

Hong Kong: status of civil liberties after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S8550 [25JN]

Poland: commemorate anniversary of the execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in Katyn, Miednoye, and Kharkiv, S11562 [16SE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (S. Res. 202), S10071 [28JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 950), S14451 [11NO]

Statements

Transfer of Congressional Records on Investigation Into Execution of Polish Captives by Soviet Authorities in the Katyn Forest: Allen Paul, E661 [3AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 179, condemn human rights violations in Cuba, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections, H2887 [8AP]

H. Res. 356, Ukrainian Famine anniversary, H9692 [20OC]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. Res. 97, condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4382 [25MR], S4914 [7AP]

S. Res. 202, remember treatment of Ukraine by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine, S10071 [28JY]

COMMUNITARIAN NETWORK

Letters

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S244 [13JA]

COMMUNITIES see Suburban areas; Urban Areas

COMMUNITIES COMBATING COLLEGE DRINKING AND DRUG USE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 406), S2480 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 406, provisions, S2482 [13FE]

COMMUNITY AND FOREST PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1352), S8725 [26JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1352), S8745 [26JN]

Texts of

S. 1352, provisions, S8741-S8745 [26JN]

COMMUNITY BEACHES PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2245), H4736 [22MY]

COMMUNITY CHOICE IN REAL ESTATE ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 98), S151-S153 [9JA]

Texts of

S. 98, provisions, S152 [9JA]

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT related term(s) Suburban areas

Amendments

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9707 [20OC], H9762 [21OC]

Analyses

Urban Sprawl and Smart Growth Study Act (H.R. 748), E218 [13FE]

Articles and editorials

Sue Kluger Radiates Leadership, E1861 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Aroostook County, ME: modify empowerment zone boundaries (see S. 299), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 3448), H10457 [5NO]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7019 [16JY]

Business and industry: aid dislocated workers and rebuild communities devastated by international trade (see S. 1541), S10618 [31JY]

———correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 215), H5266 [11JN]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Dept. of HUD: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (see H.R. 2422), H5265 [11JN]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H1515 [4MR] (see H.R. 1614), H2820 [3AP]

Economy: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see S. 1711), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Employment: provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (see S. 1965), S15975 [25NO]

Federal aid programs: provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 586), S3504 [11MR]

Financial institutions: encourage a strong community-based banking system (see H.R. 2341), H4977 [4JN]

———return excess amounts in Federal deposit insurance funds for use in communities, basing allocations on historical amounts of contributions made to the funds by such institutions (see S. 913), S5343 [11AP]

Hawaii: allow counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai to distribute certain grant funds received under the Housing and Community Development Act (see H.R. 2805), H7225 [21JY]

Housing: expand homeownership in States having high housing costs (see H.R. 3507), H11391 (see H.R. 3507), H11514 [18NO]

Housing and Community Development Act: permanently extend the public service cap exemption for certain grantees under the community development block grant program (see H.R. 3045), H8081 [9SE]

Long Beach, CA: El Dorado Park South Neighborhood Association winner of Neighborhoods USA (organization) Neighborhood of the Year contest (see H. Res. 289), H5663 [19JN]

National Community Residential Care Month: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 170), H3857 [8MY]

National Environmental Policy Act: require Council on Environmental Quality study on urban sprawl and smart growth and include urban sprawl in environmental reviews by Federal agencies (see H.R. 748), H462 [12FE]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 70), S3028 [3MR]

Native Americans: authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (see S. 1528), S10618 [31JY]

Rural Renaissance Corp.: establish to revitalize rural America (see S. 1796), S13516 [29OC]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program to include difficult development areas (see S. 961), S5541 [30AP]

Social Security: provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H3451 [29AP]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H56 [7JA]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (see S. 458), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 1071), H1515 [4MR]

Suburban areas: provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl (see S. 1208), S7540 [9JN]

Taxation: allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain nearby areas (see H.R. 3669), H12918 [8DE]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities (see S. 903), S5342 [11AP]

———expand areas designated as renewal communities based on new census data (see S. 400), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 840), H703 [13FE]

———expand tax benefits for the New York Liberty Zone (see H.R. 3508), H11391 (see H.R. 3508), H11514 [18NO]

———increase incentives for business investments in low-income communities and small businesses (see H.R. 1135), H1679 [6MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 198), S1245 [21JA] (see S. 875), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 839), H703 [13FE]

———provide incentives for rural development (see H.R. 2972), H7784 [25JY]

———treatment of Community Development Block Grant funds relative to recovery of New York, NY, after terrorist attacks (see H.R. 148), H57 [7JA]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see S. 1294), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2530), H5662 [19JN]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (see H.R. 23), H52 [7JA]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2308), H4875 [3JN]

———amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (see S. 1299), S8232 [19JN]

———amend trade adjustment assistance program to establish a demonstration project to provide self-employment training and assistance to eligible adversely affected workers (see H.R. 1807), H3353 [11AP]

Urban areas: encourage development and integrated use by public and private sectors of remote sensing and other geospatial information to assist in management of community growth (see H.R. 1292), H1901 [13MR]

Letters

Assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban open space and contain suburban sprawl: Amos Eno, New England Forestry Foundation, S7545 [9JN]

———James L. Sledge, Jr., National Association of State Foresters, S7545 [9JN]

———Laurie A. Wayburn, Pacific Forest Trust, S7545 [9JN]

———Whitney Hatch, Trust for Public Land, S7545 [9JN]

National Child Identification Program: John S. Hooks, Jr., FBI, E1565 [23JY]

Press releases

Depts. of HUD and Commerce Grants to the Virgin Islands: Delegate Christensen, H9165 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association: anniversary, E437 [12MR]

Business and industry: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (H.R. 593), E144 [6FE]

Caldwell, ID: tribute to city management, E2477 [8DE]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (H. Con. Res. 215), H6666-H6668 [14JY]

Community Reinvestment Act: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

Cruz, Ersilia: NeighborWorks Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership recipient, E2074 [17OC]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

Dept. of HUD: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (H.R. 2422), E1211 [11JN]

———HOPE VI Program funding, H7667, H7685, H7686 [25JY]

Dominican Republic: importance of baseball, E1621 [25JY]

Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel: tribute to new office and production facility, E652 [2AP]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of The East Los Angeles Community Union (TELACU), H5160 [10JN]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: National Community Action Partnership Award for Excellence in Community Action recipient, E1582 [24JY]

National Association of Town Watch: tribute to National Night Out program and support of the National Child Identification Program, E1553 [22JY], E1564 [23JY]

National Environmental Policy Act: require Council on Environmental Quality study on urban sprawl and smart growth and include urban sprawl in environmental reviews by Federal agencies (H.R. 748), E216 [13FE]

National Training and Information Center: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

Nature Conservancy (organization): purchase of land and subsequent resale to supporters, H4094 [14MY]

New York, NY: terrorist attack recovery and rebuilding funding, E590 [26MR]

———tribute to CIVITAS Citizens, Inc., E353 [4MR]

Port Washington, NY: anniversary of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington (organization), E937 [13MY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9759-H9770 [21OC]

———reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), unanimous-consent agreement, H9707 [20OC]

Pyramid Community Development Corp.: anniversary of Power Center, H8194 [10SE]

Southeast Texas Community Development Corp., Inc.: anniversary, E809 [30AP]

Taxation: expand tax benefits for the New York Liberty Zone (H.R. 3508), E2333 [19NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (H.R. 839), H9044 [1OC]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (H.R. 23), H7172-H7174 [21JY]

Tri-County Housing & Community Development Corp.: tribute, E1878 [24SE]

Urban areas: encourage development and integrated use by public and private sectors of remote sensing and other geospatial information to assist in management of community growth (H.R. 1292), E457 [13MR]

Women: recognize achievements of women-led development organizations in creating affordable housing, E456 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Aroostook County, ME: modify empowerment zone boundaries (S. 299), S1908, S1909 [4FE]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (S. Con. Res. 53), S9619 [17JY]

Economy: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (S. 1711), S12449 [3OC]

Employment: provide for private-sector-led Community Workforce Partnerships (S. 1965), S16007 [25NO]

Federal aid programs: provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 586), S3506 [11MR]

National Rural Development Partnership: funding, S14022 [5NO]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 70), S3642 [12MR], S4160 [20MR]

Native Americans: authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (S. 1528), S10651 [31JY]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

SBA: expand the HUBZone program to include difficult development areas (S. 961), S5608 [30AP]

———HUBZone Program funding, S12090 [26SE]

———HUBZone Program price preferences for food aid contracts, S12092 [26SE]

Southwest Regional Border Authority: establish (S. 458), S2849 [26FE], S2884 [27FE]

Suburban areas: provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl (S. 1208), S7544 [9JN]

Taxation: allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities, S6426 [15MY]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain other renewal communities (S. 903), S5357 [11AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (S. 198), S1246 [21JA], S8714 [26JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (S. 875), S5201-S5203 [10AP]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (S. 1294), S8241 [19JN]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (H.R. 23), S15103 [18NO]

Trade Act: amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities, S2044 [6FE], S2115 [10FE]

———amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (S. 1110), S6991-S6994 [22MY]

———amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (S. 1299), S8243 [19JN]

Reports filed

Acknowledge Chambers of Commerce Contributions To Improve Communities and Strengthen Local and Regional Economies: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 53), S9591 [17JY]

HOPE VI Program Reauthorization and Small Community Mainstreet Rejuvenation and Housing Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1614) (H. Rept. 108-165), H5661 [19JN]

Tornado Shelters Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 23) (H. Rept. 108-151), H5364 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 215, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, H6666 [14JY]

H.R. 23, Tornado Shelters Act, H7172 [21JY]

H.R. 2535, Public Works and Economic Development Act programs reauthorization and improvement, H9759-H9762 [21OC]

S. 198, New Homestead Economic Opportunity Act, S1246-S1249 [21JA]

S. 458, Southwest Regional Border Authority Act, S2850-S2855 [26FE]

S. 586, Round II EZ/EC Flexibility Act, S3507 [11MR]

S. 903, Renewal Community Employment Credit Improvement Act, S5357 [11AP]

S. 961, expand the SBA HUBZone program to include difficult development areas, S5608 [30AP]

S. 1294, Community Telecommunications Planning Act, S8241 [19JN]

S. 1528, Indian Tribal Development Consolidated Funding Act, S10651-S10653 [31JY]

S. 1796, Rural Renaissance Act, S13517-S13520 [29OC]

S. 1965, Community Workforce Development and Modernization Partnership Act, S16007 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 53, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, S7730 [11JN], S9619 [17JY]

S. Res. 70, National Safe Place Week, S3035 [3MR], S3642 [12MR]

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HOMEOWNERSHIP TAX CREDIT ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 875), S5201-S5203 [10AP]

COMMUNITY DRINKING WATER ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1432), S9638 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1432), S9639 [21JY]

Texts of

S. 1432, provisions, S9640 [21JY]

COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE ENHANCEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1711), S12448 [3OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1711), S12449 [3OC]

Texts of

S. 1711, provisions, S12449-S12452 [3OC]

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

March AFB, CA: tribute to organizations for efforts on behalf of members deployed to Iraq, E594 [27MR]

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP, INC.

Letters

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans, S8689 [26JN]

COMMUNITY HOUSING WORKS (organization)

Remarks in House

Fannie Mae Foundation: Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E976 [15MY]

COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Financial institutions: provide an exemption from certain requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (see H.R. 3681), H12919 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Addresses

Tribute to William Eckman: William Burke, Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission, E2468 [8DE]

Amendments

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4975 [8AP], S5094 [9AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8308, H8326 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Alvamar Developer Dies; Friends Recall ``Visionary'' Deeds, E371 [5MR]

At the Hill T.O.P.—Amazing Volunteer Days Accomplish Great Things, H3833 [8MY]

Friends Celebrate Memories of Billings, E372 [5MR]

Future Farmers Raise Crops for Those in Need, E195 [12FE]

Home Sick; The Addictive Allure of Home and Garden Television, E1499-E1501 [17JY]

Hunger Has a New Face, H8324 [17SE]

Local Environmental Green Star Program Recognized by State, E2144 [28OC]

Mulberry Police, Fire/Rescue, City Honored for Service by Legion Family—Chief Dave Hamlin Police Officer of Year, Mike Team Is Firefighter of the Year, E1106 [3JN]

Planning and Managing Technical Rope Rescues, E233 [13FE]

Roberson's FFA Good Sign of Bright Future for WNC Citizenship, E195 [12FE]

Service Clubs Living Up to Mission—Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis at Front of Global War Against Disease, E2476 [8DE]

Souza Synonymous With Revitalization, E83 [28JA]

T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America, E196 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Con. Res. 215), H5266 [11JN]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Children and youth: establish a Community Corps (see S. 1219), S7618 [10JN]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see S. 1711), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (see H.R. 3030), H8016 [5SE]

———revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2552), H5662 [19JN]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (see S. 1274), S7980 [17JN]

Corporations: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (see H. Con. Res. 108), H2270 [20MR]

Feed America Thursday: designate (see S. Res. 174), S8125 [18JN]

Financial institutions: return excess amounts in Federal deposit insurance funds for use in communities, basing allocations on historical amounts of contributions made to the funds by such institutions (see S. 913), S5343 [11AP]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 130), S5651 [1MY] (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

Health: tribute to community organization of public access defibrillation programs (see H. Con. Res. 250), H7454 [23JY]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Con. Res. 184), H4204 [15MY]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 84), H54 [7JA]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (see H. Res. 397), H9477 [15OC]

Jones, Melvin: tribute (see H. Res. 399), H9477 [15OC]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (see S. Res. 132), S5771 [6MY]

Law enforcement: waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (see H.R. 2943), H7783 [25JY]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide financial assistance to law school graduates who choose to accept employment in a public interest position (see H.R. 2562), H5713 [23JN]

Lions Clubs: tribute (see H. Res. 399), H9477 [15OC]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H8490 [23SE]

National Civic Participation Week: designate (see S. Res. 31), S1736 [29JA]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (see S. Res. 124), S5484 [29AP]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security (see S. 89), S37 [7JA]

National wildlife refuges: reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships (see H.R. 2408), H5173 [10JN]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H7839 [3SE]

North Platte, NE: tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen during World War II (see S. Con. Res. 47), S7135 [23MY] (see H. Con. Res. 161), H3683 [6MY]

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 256), S1812 (see S. 272), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 476), S2920 [27FE]

Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 1431), H2311 [25MR]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (see S. 1814), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3433), H10339 [4NO]

Rebuilding Together (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 338), H12310 [21NO]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (see H. Res. 115), H1466 [27FE]

Rotary International: recognize establishment of Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and important contributions of Rotary Clubs to society (see H. Res. 448), H11391 (see H. Res. 448), H11515 [18NO]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H9376 [8OC]

Taxation: exclude qualified national service educational awards from gross income (see H.R. 2860), H7615 [24JY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (see H. Res. 370), H8282 [16SE]

———reform certain excise taxes applicable to private charitable foundations (see S. 1514), S10617 [31JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 807), H701 [13FE]

U.S. Army Volunteer Reserve: tribute (see H. Res. 436), H10978 [6NO]

Briefs

Promise of National Service—A (Very) Brief History of an Idea: E.J. Dionne, Jr. and Kayla Meltzer Drogosz, Brookings Institution, E1705-E1707 [5SE]

Eulogies

Martin, J. Roy, Jr.: by Allen Martin, E1295 [18JN]

Monserratt, Lloyd, E1316 [20JN]

Rowe, Brandon J.: read by Leah Rowe, E1054 [22MY]

Factsheets

Louisiana Data on Adoption, Foster Care, Reuniting With Birth Families, and Awaiting Adoption Placement, S12272 [1OC]

Letters

Commending public servants for their dedication and continued service: President Bush, H3709 [7MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service funding: several Governors, H7642 [25JY]

Glenn and Lynn Tobias recipients of Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award: Representative Lowey, E2307 [17NO]

Tribute to Army of Hope efforts to accommodate families of reservists and National Guard: Roger R. True, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization), E540 [20MR]

Tribute to Dorothy Konichek: Mary Mandigo, E1544 [21JY]

Lists

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc., civic contributions by employees, E1758 [10SE]

Memorandums

Commending Public Servants for Their Dedication and Continued Service: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, H3709 [7MY]

Motions

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5011 [9AP]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8346 [17SE]

Press releases

Mulberry, FL, Schools Benefit: Donna Righi, Mulberry Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 72, E1105 [3JN]

Proclamations

LaGrange Noon Lions Club Anniversary: Representative Paul, E2114 [21OC]

Tribute to Daniel D. Schneider: Representative Ney, E1136 [5JN]

Tribute to John and Ann Page: Representative Ney, E1099 [2JN]

Remarks in House

Acosta, Barbara: Durango Area Chamber Resort Association Athena Award recipient, E1523 [18JY]

Ada, Pedro P.: Guam Chamber of Commerce Guam Business Hall of Fame inductee, E1093 [2JN]

Adams, Sheila J.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E893 [9MY]

Addison, IL: commend assistance given to Representative Hyde's district staff following district office fire, E1261 [16JN], E1430 [9JY]

Alaimo, Dick and Doris: Volunteer Center of Burlington County, NJ, Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award recipients, E2167 [30OC]

Alamosa County, CO: tribute to Chamber of Commerce, E2502 [8DE]

Albuquerque, NM: anniversary of Dion's Pizza (business), E123 [4FE]

———tribute to Mechanical Contractors Association Project Heat's On, E1768 [11SE]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to Boy Scout Venture Crew 80, E1978 [7OC]

Alfred, Leanna Richard: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Alvarez, Ramon: Riverside, CA, Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen award recipient, E1996 [8OC]

Ambler, PA: anniversary of Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, E1127 [4JN]

Ardmore, PA: anniversary of Cassia Mount Horeb Lodge No. 273, E1294 [18JN]

Asheville, NC: tribute to T.C. Roberson High School Future Farmers of America (organization) chapter, E195 [12FE]

Aurora, CO: tribute to outgoing mayor and city council members, E2468, E2520 [8DE]

Baker, Donald: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1051 [22MY]

Baker, Dorothy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1434, E1437 [9JY]

Baldwin, Sally Kendall: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E460 [13MR]

Balet, Brigette: Montrose, CO, Key Citizens Award recipient, E2322 [19NO]

Balogh, Christopher: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1351 [25JN]

Barberi, Tony: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E94 [29JA]

Bartoli, Frank: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E96 [29JA]

Bean, Alfred (Mugsy): Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Beaulieu, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

Beck, Katie: Pre-Teen America (organization) National Sr. Titleholder, E823 [1MY]

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization): Central New Jersey Elks Lodges observance of National Youth Week, E897 [9MY]

———tribute to Army of Hope efforts to accommodate families of reservists and National Guard, E540 [20MR]

Berg, Mary J.: Colorado Rural Health Center Rural Healthcare Excellence Award recipient, E1758 [10SE]

Berkeley, CA: anniversary of Berkeley-Albany YMCA, E2295 [14NO]

Bishop, Richard S.: B'nai B'rith Amos Lodge No. 136 Americanism Award recipient, E962 [15MY]

Boger, Mary W.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E459 [13MR]

Boston, Hugh E.: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Boucher, Daniel: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Boulder City, NV: tribute to Lend a Hand Program, E2281 [7NO]

Bowers, Robert A.: Levy County, FL, Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E1701 [5SE]

Boyle, Megan: CORE of the ARC (coalition) Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

Bracco, Lorraine: USO of Metropolitan New York Entertainer of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Bradford, John: Pennsylvania Middle School Association Male Middle School Student of the Year award recipient, E563 [25MR]

Brannen, Peter: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1353 [25JN]

Bray, Alan: American Institute for Public Service Jefferson Award recipient, E1291 [18JN]

Bronx Council on the Arts: anniversary, E1266 [16JN]

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association: anniversary, E437 [12MR]

———anniversary of Eighth Avenue Senior Center, E2007 [8OC]

Brother Benno Foundation: anniversary, E2161 [30OC]

Burbank, CA: tribute to Family Service Agency of Burbank, E2143 [28OC]

Burch, Jean: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E470 [13MR]

Burne, James and Mary Lou: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honorees, E2318 [19NO]

Butler, Johnny J.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Community Leader Award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

California: tribute to Portuguese Education Foundation of Central California, E2410 [22NO]

California Grey Bears (organization): tribute, E1612 [25JY]

Cameron, Danny H.: Black Professionals Association Charitable Foundation Black Professional of the Year award recipient, E211 [13FE]

Cameron, Mary: California Common Threads Award recipient, E485 [18MR]

Cardillo, Clement: St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church of Paterson, NJ, Man of the Year award recipient, E2296 [14NO]

Caron Foundation: tribute, E1961 [2OC]

Carter, Bob G.: Governor's New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, E1883 [24SE]

Carter, Shannon and Lee: Cincinnati, OH, United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award recipients, E64 [27JA]

CAS Cares, Inc.: tribute, E1070 [23MY]

Centerport, NY: anniversary of Camp Alvernia, E460 [13MR]

CH2M Hill, Inc.: anniversary, E1991 [7OC]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (H. Con. Res. 215), H6666-H6668 [14JY]

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Children's Creative Festival (organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Christodoulou, Kyriaki S.: Women's Issues Network of the Pancyprian Association of America honoree, E743 [11AP]

Christopher, Elroy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Citrus County, FL: observance of Industry Appreciation Week, E1799 [16SE]

———tribute to Key Training Center, E1535 [18JY]

———tribute to the Heart of Florida Girl Scout Troop 378, E198 [12FE]

Civic Works, Inc.: anniversary, E1686 [4SE]

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of North Presbyterian Church, E1429 [9JY]

———anniversary of St. John Nepomucene Parish, E1430 [9JY]

———anniversary of St. Paul Croatian Church, E1427 [9JY]

———tribute to City Mission (organization), E1411 [8JY]

Cody, Thomas G.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E896 [9MY]

Cohen, Dorothy M.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E464 [13MR]

Cole, Charles T., Jr.: Greater Columbia, SC, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, H2477 [31MR]

Colley, James: posthumous awarding of Ed Pastor Cultural Awareness Award, E1694 [4SE]

Columbia, TN: tribute to American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 19, E807 [30AP]

Community Services Block Grant Act: provide for quality improvements (H.R. 3030), E1726 [5SE]

Connaway, Chester: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1047 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

Conover, John L.: Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

Corchado, Hector M.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E242 [13FE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H5554 [19JN], H7637, H7650, H7668 [25JY], H8023 [9SE], H8226 [16SE], H8810, H8812, H8814 [24SE], E1644, E1653 [25JY]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (H.R. 2552), E1312 [20JN]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), H5638 [19JN]

———National Service Trust funding, H2788-H2792 [3AP]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Counts, Elizabeth: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Cowen, John N.: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1052 [22MY], E1434 [9JY]

Cox, Steve: Chillicothe, MO, Elks Lodge #656 Outstanding Achievements Award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Crawford, Shelby: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

Crosswinds Youth Services (nonprofit organization): National Network for Youth (organization) Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

Crown Point, IN: anniversary of Lions Club, E2039 [15OC]

Cruden, Carol: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E102 [29JA]

Culver, Jim: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God, Union, NJ, Lifetime Achievement Award as Usher of the Year recipient, E1068 [23MY]

Cummings, James M.: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians Inc.: anniversary, E1707 [5SE]

de la Cruz, Carlos: American Red Cross Humanitarian Award recipient, H2591 [2AP]

de Otero, Guadalupe Sanchez: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [11JN]

DeBenedet, Harry: St. Michael's Church of New Haven, CT, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1776 [11SE]

Dept. of Energy: sale of surplus Government property to nonprofit organizations at below market value, H2404 [27MR]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services Program funding, H12830 [8DE]

———community oriented policing services program funding, H7274, H7275 [22JY], H7358 [23JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Chamber of Commerce, E1470 [14JY], E1552 [22JY]

DiNunzio, Michael: North Penn B'nai B'rith Humanitarian Award recipient, E64 [27JA]

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E275 [25FE], E305 [27FE], E663 [3AP], E792 [29AP]

District of Columbia: tribute to D.C. Redwings Youth Program, E1543 [21JY]

Dominican American National Roundtable (organization): anniversary, E49 [8JA]

Downingtown, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E826 [1MY]

Downriver, MI: anniversary of Downriver Council for the Arts, E1116 [3JN]

Dude, Leroy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1038 [21MY]

Dunmore, PA: tribute to National Night Out events, E2033 [14OC]

Duryea, PA: anniversary of Germania Hose Co., volunteer fire dept., E1860 [23SE]

Dwyer, William: Bayonne, NJ, Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E104 [29JA]

Dykes, Jamie: Paterson, NJ, Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

Eagle County, CO: tribute to Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability Green Star Program, E2144 [28OC]

East Chicago, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph's Carmelite Home for Girls, E1852 [23SE]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr. School Quest Program Community Problem Solving Team, E950 [14MY]

Eckman, William: Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission John Bloom Citizen of the Year award recipent, E2467 [8DE]

Emergency Medical Services Week: observance, H4372 [21MY]

Esperanza (organization): tribute to Fiesta of Hope, E1448 [11JY]

Everson, Helen: Edgerton, WI, Rotary's Honored Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2365 [21NO]

Ewer, Chelsea: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County Healthy Families Program recipient of National Association of Counties Counties Care for Kids Award, E700 [8AP]

Fairview, OH: tribute to Fairview General Hospital Auxiliary Board, E1515 [18JY]

Fannie E. Rippel Foundation: anniversary, E2547 [8DE]

Feldman, Joel J.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Fennessy, Jacqueline: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E463 [13MR]

Ferraina, Joseph M.: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (fraternal organization) Long Branch, NJ, Lodge Man of the Year recipient, E1959 [2OC]

Fey, Jon J.: Berwyn Development Corp., Charles E. Piper Award recipient, E2193 [31OC]

Fields, Cliff: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1050 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Fili-Krushel, Patricia: USO of Metropolitan New York Woman of the Year award recipient, E1049 [22MY]

Floyd, Courtney: Salvation Army Emily Reno Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Fort Smith, AR: anniversary of Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma Club, E2511 [8DE]

Fortinsky, Robert and Shirley: Temple Israel of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Pillars of the Community (Amudei Tzibor) award recipients, E2191 [31OC]

Fouquette, Charles R.: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1809 [16SE]

Fremont, CA: anniversary of Mission San Jose Rotary Club, E643 [2AP]

Fresno, CA: tribute to American Heart Association American Heart Walk, E1848 [22SE]

Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center (organization): tribute, E702 [8AP]

Galasso, Carmel: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1889 [25SE]

Garcia, Jose: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Garland, TX: groundbreaking for New Beginning Center domestic violence shelter, E1802 [16SE]

Gary, IN: anniversary of St. John the Baptist Church, E1854 [23SE]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Gerler, Bob: Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council Outstanding Board Member of the Year award recipient, E2352 [20NO]

Germann, Nancy: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

Ghiotto, Margaret Rogers (Weenie): Brooksville, FL, designation as a ``Great Brooksvillian'', E2158 [30OC]

Giantomasi, Francis J.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2030 [10OC]

Goldenberg, Paul: Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Goldman, Jack: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1053 [22MY], E1437 [9JY]

Goldman, Roberta R.: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Goosby, Zuretti, Jr.: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Gordon, Bud: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E390 [7MR]

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Gouglersville, PA: anniversary of Gouglersville Fire Co., E1140 [5JN]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (H. Res. 213), H3708-H3712 [7MY]

Grand Junction, CO: tribute to Grand Junction Parks and Recreation STARS Bicycle Repair Program, E1837 [17SE]

Great Neck, NY: tribute to Young Mashadi Jewish Center groundbreaking, E2500 [8DE]

Greendale, WI: anniversary of St. Alphonsus Parish Cub Scout Pack #596, E477 [13MR]

Greenwood, Kimberly: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Hampshire, E379 [6MR]

Gretick, Caroline: ATHENA award recipient, E84 [28JA]

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

Guam Council of Women's Clubs: anniversary, E2553 [15DE]

Gusha, John: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1191 [10JN]

Gutierrez, Anna: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E456 [13MR]

Guyton, Clayton: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Gwinn, Samuel W.: National 4-H Hall of Fame inductee, E362 [4MR]

Hatcher, Richard A.: Thomas R. Fortune Pastor of the Year award recipient, E2166 [30OC]

Hayward, CA: anniversary of Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ, E1114 [3JN]

Heath, Alfred O.: Virgin Islanders for Responsible Government (organization) Alexander A. Farrelly Public Service Award recipient, E1206 [11JN]

Henderson, Al: Salvation Army Wlliam Booth Award recipient, E824 [1MY]

Hester, Anne: California Common Threads Award recipient, E490 [18MR]

Hill, Fred: Plymouth, MI, Hall of Fame inductee, E607 [27MR]

Hinkell, Arnell: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1261 [16JN]

Homann, Al: Silverton, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2309 [17NO]

Home & Garden Television (HGTV): tribute, E1499 [17JY]

Homenetmen Ararat Chapter, Inc.: anniversary, E2119 [21OC]

Hopson, Tony: Portland, OR, First Citizen award recipient, H3659 [6MY]

Hotchkiss, CO: tribute to Hotchkiss Elks Ladies Auxilliary, E1318 [20JN]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), H5424-H5431 [17JN], E1319 [20JN]

Hovnanian, Vahak and Paris: Pacific Encore Performances Artistic Eminence Award recipients, E1915 [30SE]

Hudson County, NJ: tribute to North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue, E232 [13FE]

Huston, Charles L., III: Chester County, PA, Community Foundation Lifetime Philanthropy Award recipient, E1997 [8OC]

Imagen Foundation: tribute, E1101 [2JN]

Indo-American Community Federation: tribute, E88 [28JA]

Interfaith CarePartners (organization): tribute, E109 [29JA]

Jara, Daniel H.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E245 [13FE]

Jefferson County, IL: anniversary of Elks Lodge 819, E1421 [8JY]

Johnson County, KS: tribute to Christmas Bureau, E1389 [27JN]

Jones, Bernice Young: tribute (H. Res. 397), H9386 [15OC]

Kansas City, KS: anniversary of Bethel Baptist Church, E2278 [7NO]

Kanter, Robert: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E894 [9MY]

Kaplan, Lionel A.: Orthodox Union Institute for Public Affairs National Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E2300 [17NO]

Kavadas, Demetrios: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Man of the Year award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

Kawesch, Lance: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

Kelly, Barbara: Millbury, MA, Democratic Committee Humanitarian Award recipient, E572 [25MR]

Kenner, LA: dedication of Hispanic Resource Center, E1373 [26JN]

KFTV-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1541 [21JY]

KGMC-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1571 [23JY]

KGPE-TV (Fresno, CA): tribute, E1552 [22JY]

Killgore, Bill: Grand Junction, CO, Lions Club Lion of the Year award recipient, E1399 [27JN]

Kimmel, Ardell: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1037 [21MY]

Kimmel, Wilma: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1054 [22MY], E1436 [9JY]

King, Raul: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

King, Roy: Thomas R. Fortune Exemplary Service Award recipient, E2056 [16OC]

Kiwanis International: tribute, E1691 [4SE], E2476 [8DE]

Kobeski, Thomas (Kubby): Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joe Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E93 [29JA]

KOLR-TV (Springfield, MO): anniversary, E413 [10MR]

Kuna, ID: tribute to citizens who finished spring planting for Samuel Johnston during military deployment, E723 [10AP]

La Casa de Don Pedro, Inc.: anniversary, E1900 [25SE]

Lafayette County, MO: anniversary of Lafayette County Health Dept., E1956 [2OC]

LaGrange, TX: anniversary of LaGrange Noon Lions Club, E2114 [21OC]

Lake Mead National Recreation Area: tribute to National Parks American Tour project, E2239 [5NO]

Lansing, MI: tribute to Lansing City Rescue Mission, E1795 [16SE]

Laughlin, CO: tribute to contributions to Boys and Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, E2135 [28OC]

Law enforcement: waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (H.R. 2943), E1644 [25JY]

Laws-Clay, Velma: Scene Magazine Woman of the Year award recipient, E296 [26FE]

League of United and Latin American Citizens: tribute to Monterey County, CA, Council 2055, E678 [3AP]

Lebanon, MO: anniversary of Laclede Lodge No. 83 of the Grand Lodge of Missouri, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, E1640 [25JY]

LeBlond, Dan and Minor: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1770 [11SE]

Leggiero, Michael: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Louis T. Scialli Memorial Award recipient, E1897 [25SE]

Lenexa, KS: anniversary of Masonic Lodge 135, E1883 [24SE]

———tribute to U.S. Central Credit Union, E126 [4FE]

Links, Inc.: anniversary of Pasadena-Altadena Chapter, E65 [27JA]

Lions Clubs: tribute, E2476 [8DE]

———tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

Loretto, TN: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146, E709 [8AP]

Lowe, Judy: Alexandria, VA, Commission on Women Marguerite Payez Award recipient, E1289 [18JN]

Machado, Maxine: California Common Threads Award recipient, E486 [18MR]

Macomb County, MI: anniversary of Central Macomb County Chamber of Commerce, E1759 [10SE]

Madison, WI: anniversary of Jewish Social Services of Madison, E73 [27JA]

Malanga, Rocco M.: Columbian Foundation honoree, E2028 [10OC]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Marinette, WI: anniversary of Jaycees (organization), E1864 [23SE]

Marquette, MI: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44, E734 [11AP]

Martinez, Roberta H.: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E467 [13MR]

Mashaw, Bill: La Plata County Community Summit Coordinating Committee Community Builder Award recipient, E1207 [11JN]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): anniversary of Mountain Lodge 281, Free & Accepted Masons and Juniata Lodge 282, Free & Accepted Masons, E2338 [19NO]

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.: National Community Action Partnership Award for Excellence in Community Action recipient, E1582 [24JY]

Maumee, OH: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E1915 [30SE]

McCabe, Elizabeth: California Common Threads Award recipient, E491 [18MR]

McClain, William: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E212 [13FE]

McGraw-Hill Cos.: tribute to Harold W. McGraw, Jr., Prize in Education award recipients, E1852 [23SE]

McGreevey, Dina Matos: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E237 [13FE]

McInerney, Martin J. (Hoot): Old Newsboys' Goodfellows Fund of Detroit Goodfellow of the Year recipient, E1955 [2OC]

Medic Rescue (ambulance company): anniversary, E1688 [4SE]

Meeks, Frank: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [25FE]

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation: anniversary, E156 [6FE]

Meyer, Anthony: National Football League Community Quarterback Award recipient, E599 [27MR]

Miller, Robert, III: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Miller, Sayre McFarlane: California Common Threads Award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Mills, Matthew: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

Millvale, PA: anniversary of North Hills Community Outreach satellite office, E1908 [25SE]

Milwaukee, WI: anniversary of Polish Falcons of America (fraternal organization) Nest 725, E1237 [13JN]

Milwaukee Turners, Inc.: anniversary, E1519 [18JY]

Mincberg, David: Houston, TX, American Jewish Committee Max H. Nathan Award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Modesitt, Gregg: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E63 [27JA]

Montanez, Paula: Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1741 [9SE]

Montclair, NJ: anniversary of Eureka Lodge No. 52, E2033 [14OC]

Montrose, CO: anniversary of Montrose Senior Center, E705 [8AP]

Moore, Steve: Grand Junction, CO, Optimist Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1316 [20JN]

Morningside-Westside Community Action Corp.: tribute, E1195 [11JN]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, E1338 [24JN]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1607 [25JY]

Mulberry, FL: tribute to Mulberry Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 72, E1105 [3JN]

NAACP: tribute to Gary, IN, chapter Life Membership Banquet honorees, E896 [9MY]

Napa, CA: anniversary of Elks Lodge #832, E243 [13FE]

Narragansett, RI: Coast Guard House Restaurant recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

Nashua, NH: anniversary of Lions Club, E1813 [16SE]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to food drive efforts, H2870 [8AP], E803 [30AP]

National service: importance, E1705 [5SE]

National Service Organization of Scholastic: PR News Corporate Social Responsibility Award recipient, E593 [27MR]

National Training and Information Center: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

Nations Associations, Inc.: anniversary, E2169 [30OC]

New Jersey: tribute to St. Clare's Harvest Festival, E1975 [3OC]

New York, NY: anniversary of Hilltop Village Co-operative #4, E1003 [21MY]

New York , NY: tribute to Village Reform Democratic Club honorees, E1001 [21MY]

Nichols, Roy: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2014 [8OC]

Nolfo, Ludo: Bayonne, NJ, UNICO Man of the Year recipient, E839 [1MY]

North Georgia College & State University: tribute to Graduate Program in Physical Therapy community outreach program for providing equipment and services to senior citizens in rural areas, E1089 [2JN]

North Myrtle Beach Republican Club: tribute to efforts to support troops engaged in military action in Iraq, E530 [20MR]

North Platte, NE: tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte Canteen during World War II (H. Con. Res. 161), H3737 [7MY]

Norwood, CO: tribute to Uncompahgre Medical Center Neighbor-to-Neighbor fund, E397 [7MR]

Nugent, Richard: Fairfax County, VA, Braddock District Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Oak Cliff, TX: anniversary of Oak Cliff Lions Club, E701 [8AP]

OATS, Inc.: tribute, E804 [30AP]

Oberlin, OH: anniversary of Oberlin Fire Dept., E2315 [19NO]

Oberto, Neil F.: Hazleton, PA, Order Sons of Italy in America (organization) Outstanding Italian American award recipient, E2033 [14OC]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Hillsides Home for Children, E1718 [5SE]

———anniversary of Scott United Methodist Church, E1720 [5SE]

Pascal, Hamilton: Thomas R. Fortune Business Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Pastrick, Robert: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Paterson, NJ: anniversary of Paterson Rotary Club No. 70, E1469 [14JY]

Patterson, Kay: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E765 [12AP]

Peltkian, Sonia Bedrossian: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E468 [13MR]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Peterson, Dana Camphous: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Woman of the Year award recipient, E1853 [23SE]

Pettengill, Kathryn: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Pieczynski, Judy: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

Poochigian, Charles S.: Armenian National Committee of Central California Man of the Year Award recipient, E621 [31MR], E688 [7AP]

Port Washington, NY: anniversary of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington (organization), E937 [13MY]

Portillo, Sylvia: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1188 [10JN]

Posada, Inc.: tribute to efforts for the homeless, E232 [13FE]

Pou, Nellie: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E239 [13FE]

Powers, Donald S.: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Prince William County, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge Retirement Community, E1956 [2OC]

———Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617, E618, E620 [31MR]

Project Pride, Inc.: tribute, E1911 [29SE]

Providence, RI: PROV/Atomic Catering recipient of National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award, E1886 [24SE]

Pueblo, CO: anniversary of First Congregational Church of South Pueblo, E2015 [8OC]

Pueblo County, CO: anniversary of United Way, E444 [12MR]

Raflo, Frank: Kiwanis International Hixon Award recipient, E2093 [20OC]

Rakkou, John C.: Cyprus Federation of America Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award recipient, E1917 [30SE]

Ramsey, NJ: Knights of Columbus Shield Award recipients, E1087 [2JN]

Ravelo, Ted: Philippine American Federation of South Florida, Inc., honoree, E1135 [5JN]

Riverside, CA: anniversary of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, E134 [5FE]

Roaring Spring, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E876 [6MY]

Robbins, Royal: Greater Yosemite Council of the Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E2133 [28OC]

Robinson, (Sugar) Ray: tribute (H. Res. 115), E341 [27FE]

Rockford, IL: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 60, E1115 [3JN]

Romero, Christepher: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arizona, E881 [7MY]

Rotary International: tribute, E2476 [8DE]

Rothenberg, Jean: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1771 [11SE]

Royal Oak, MI: anniversary of Lions Club, E1893 [25SE]

Russel, Jay: Levy County, FL, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer of the Year award recipient, E1700 [5SE]

Ryals, Jarvis and Mary Jo: Colorado State University-Pueblo President's Medal for Distinguished Service award recipient, E1438 [9JY]

San Mateo, CA: tribute to Police Dept., E1388 [27JN]

San Mateo County, CA: anniversary of Boys and Girls Club of North San Mateo County, CA, E75 [28JA]

Santana, Felix: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2070 [17OC]

Sarginson-DeMayer, Jean: Linden, MI, City Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E936 [13MY]

Schiavone, Joel: New Haven, CT, Preservation Trust Preservation Hero Award recipient, E1734 [9SE]

Schibell, Salvatore M.: Amerigo Vespucci Society Man of the Year award recipient, E195 [12FE]

Schroeder, Bob: Hooksett, NH, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1154 [5JN]

Scripps, Charles: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E213 [13FE]

Seim, David: Lubbock, TX, United Way Rita Harmon Volunteer Service Award recipient, E164 [6FE]

Sewell, Phyllis Shapiro: Greater Cincinnati, OH, Chamber of Commerce Great Living Cincinnatian honoree, E230 [13FE]

Shamsi, Edmund I.: ROFEH International (nonprofit organization) and New England Chassidic Center honoree, E1921 [30SE]

Shelbyville, IL: anniversary of Chautauqua Auditorium, E1629 [25JY]

Shepp, Joseph: AARP (organization) Nevada Andrus Award for Community Service recipient, E2240 [5NO]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (H. Con. Res. 299), H11174-H11177 [17NO], E2434, E2437 [23NO]

Siano, Tony: Astoria/Long Island City, NY, Kiwanis Club Kiwanian of the Year award recipient, E949 [14MY]

Siden, Douglas L.: American Baptist Seminary of the West Doctor of Humane Letters recipient, E1481 [15JY]

Siu, Annie Chin: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E469 [13MR]

Skippack, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E1838 [17SE]

Slaven-Emond, AliceMarie: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Smith, Paul: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the University Award recipient, E1974 [2OC]

Snell, William E., Jr.: Greater Chambersburg, PA, Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year award recipient, E69 [27JA]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Sonsini, Clara: Jefferson County, IL, Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1048 [22MY], E1438 [9JY]

Souhrada, Robert: Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

South Lake, FL: anniversary of South Lake Memorial American Legion Auxiliary, E494 [18MR], E912 [9MY]

South Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, E2500 [8DE]

South Richland, OH: anniversary of South Richland Township Volunteer Fire Dept., E1767 [11SE]

South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association: anniversary, E981 [15MY]

Souza, Antone: New Bedford (MA) Standard-Times Man of the Year award recipient, E83 [28JA]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Spicuzzo, Joseph C.: Anti-Defamation League Americanism Award recipient, E1335 [24JN]

Spradley, Lola: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Service to the Community Award recipient, E1972 [2OC]

Springfield, IL: anniversary of Roman Catholic Diocese, E1112 [3JN]

Stamper, Larry and Sue: Woodbury University Movers and Shapers Award recipients, E1981 [7OC]

Stanphill, Jerry A.: GEICO Public Service Award for Physical Rehabilitation, E688 [7AP]

Staten, Samuel, Jr.: Laborer's Local Union 332 Outstanding Labor Leader Award recipient, E2105 [21OC]

Stein, Emily: Young Israel of Brookline (organization) honoree, E920 [9MY]

Stone, Angela L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E766 [12AP]

Sugar Notch, PA: anniversary of Holy Family Parish, E1802 [16SE]

Switalski family: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Donna Greco Issa Family of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

Tabor, John: Leadership Charlotte (organization) Schley R. Lyons Circle of Excellence Award recipient, E2104 [21OC]

Tarantino, Joseph J.: Montgomery County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8304-H8356 [17SE], E1865 [23SE], E1911 [29SE], E2336 [19NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 370), H8301-H8304 [17SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H8354, H8355 [17SE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (H.R. 807), E237 [13FE]

Temple City, CA: tribute to Quota International club, E804 [30AP]

The Arc of the U.S. (organization): anniversary of Luzerne County, PA, chapter, E47 [8JA]

Timlin, James C.: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honoree, E2318 [19NO]

Tobias, Glenn and Lynn: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E2307 [17NO]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of Eleanor M. Kahle Senior Center, E1795 [16SE]

Towne, Verna: Mancos Valley, CO, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2311 [17NO]

TREA Senior Citizens League: tribute, H9465 [15OC]

Tremblay, Ray: Chiefland, FL, Police Dept. Officer of the Year award recipient, E1687 [4SE]

Tupelo, MS: tribute to Hill Tupelo Outreach Project, H3833 [8MY]

23rd Street Association: tribute, E2332 [19NO]

Ufberg, Murray: Wilkes-Barre, PA, B'nai B'rith Community Service Award recipient, E166 [6FE]

Union City, CA: tribute to Union City Police Dept., Citizens Aiding Residents and Elderly Program, E1890 [25SE]

Upson, Ruth: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award recipient, E1772 [11SE]

Vega, Carmen: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2069 [17OC]

Vega, Mariano, Jr.: Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E249 [13FE]

Vezin, Chad: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, E800 [29AP], E1354 [25JN]

Virella, Miguel: Latino American Committee of Monmouth County, Inc., award recipient, E2071 [17OC]

Vizcarra, Joan: California 29th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E462 [13MR]

Walliser, Maureen: Hudson County, NJ, United Way Congresswoman Mary T. Norton Memorial Award recipient, E1902 [25SE]

Walworth, WI: anniversary of Masonic Lodge 286, E357 [4MR]

Ward, G. William: Blair County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy recipient, E795 [29AP]

———Penns Woods Council of the Boy Scouts National Distinguished Eagle Scout Award recipient, E795 [29AP]

Watson, Walter L.: Columbia, SC, Housing Authority Wall of Fame inductee, E768 [12AP]

Waynesburg, KY: anniversary of Double Springs Baptist Church, E983 [15MY]

Weiss, Michael A.: American Diabetes Association Charles H. Best Medal for Service recipient, H4844 [3JN], E1249 [13JN]

West Orange, NJ: tribute to Rotary Club, E1676 [3SE]

WGGB-TV (Springfield, MA): anniversary, E766 [12AP]

WHYI-Radio (Miramar, FL): tribute to charity efforts for Here's Help, Inc., youth drug and alcohol treatment facility, H2941 [9AP]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, E2182 [31OC]

Willits, CA: anniversary of Memorial Baptist Church, E1267 [16JN]

Winter, Helen: Fairfax County, VA, Mason District Council of Civic Associations Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1105 [3JN]

Wisconsin Citizen Action (organization): anniversary, E2210 [4NO]

Witkowski, Terry: Polish National Alliance Milwaukee, WI, Society Lodge 2159 Polish American of the Year award recipient, E1999 [8OC]

Woodbridge, VA: anniversary of Prince William Senior Center, E1784 [15SE]

Worcester, MA: tribute to Worcester Community Action Council Warm Friends Award recipients, E1130 [4JN]

WSIU-TV/WUSI-TV (Carbondale, IL): tribute, E1886 [24SE]

Wsol, Frank J.: Anti-Defamation League Community Service Award recipient, E1338 [24JN]

WWLP-TV (Springfield, MA): anniversary, E767 [12AP]

Ybarra, Mary H.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E394 [7MR]

Yow, Deborah A.: Maryland Women's Hall of Fame inductee, E589 [26MR]

Zemlock, Ruth: KUSA-TV (Denver, CO) 9 Who Care Award recipient, E1159 [5JN]

Zitter, Judith: Zonta Club of Pasadena, CA, Woman of Achievement award recipient, E2292 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Adamsville, AL: tribute to Adamsville Elementary School for participation in the Center for Civic Education We the People—Project Citizen program, S12369 [2OC]

Alliance for Justice: tribute to Coaches Against Gun Violence, S11154 [5SE]

Autore, Tony: Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Agency honoree, S11831 [23SE]

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Saginaw Bay Area, Inc.: anniversary, S10610 [31JY]

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

B'nai B'rith: anniversary, S11155 [5SE]

Bowles, Matt: 4-H Award for Excellence recipient for Kentucky, S7230 [3JN]

Burchard, John and Sara: Kids on the Block-Vermont (organization) Puppets' Choice Award recipient, S4953 [8AP]

Butte, MT: anniversary of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70, S6027 [12MY]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (S. Con. Res. 53), S9619 [17JY]

Charities: support initiative to expand the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, S4932-S4937, S4943-S4945 [8AP]

Children and youth: establish a Community Corps (S. 1219), S7625 [10JN]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (S. 1711), S12449 [3OC]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor (religious order): anniversary of establishment in Delaware, S4896 [7AP]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, S9220-S9223 [10JY], S9270-S9272 [11JY], S9323 [14JY], S9930, S9939-S9941 [25JY], S10838, S10839, S10841-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU], S14526 [12NO]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), S8010-S8012, S8163, S8164 [18JN]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (S. 1274), S7983, S7999 [17JN]

———require public notice and comment prior to any changes to program requirements or policy and prohibit disclosure of selection information, S14507 [12NO]

———Special Volunteers for Homeland Security Program funding, S11327 [10SE]

Dada, Jamil: Boy Scouts Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, S4625 [1AP]

Denver, CO: tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

Dept. of Education: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S11291, S11292, S11302, S11303 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: Social Services Block Grant funding, S5015, S5016 [9AP]

———Steps to a Healthier U.S. Initiative funding, S11335 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: community oriented policing services program funding, S12187 [30SE]

Detroit, MI: tribute to Metro Detroit Youth Day, S9047 [8JY]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

Feed America Thursday: designate (S. Res. 174), S8846 [27JN]

Florida Veterans Mobile Service Center: tribute, S5943 [8MY]

Fresno, CA: anniversary of Fresno Metro Ministry, S15811 [24NO]

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc.: tribute, S2451 [13FE]

Gillin, James J., Jr.: Pennsylvanians for Effective Government (organization) Clifford L. Jones Award recipient, S14962 [17NO]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (S. Res. 130), S5678 [1MY], S5878 [7MY]

Guadalupe Center, Inc.: tribute, S5431 [28AP]

Hasbrouck Heights/Teterboro, NJ: anniversary of Kiwanis Club, S1364 [22JA]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), S7172 [23MY]

Illinois: tribute to American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S11830 [23SE]

Indiana: tribute to Service Leaders Summit honoring high school students for community service, S15809 [24NO]

Iowa Wesleyan College: tribute to community service performed by students, S2451 [13FE]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD): anniversary, S6023 [12MY]

Kentucky: tribute to Fern Creek Quilt Lovers, S12966 [21OC]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (S. Res. 132), S5753 [6MY]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Levitt, Arthur, Jr.: Franklin D. Roosevelt Distinguished Public Service Award recipient, S8718 [26JN]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14146, S14147 [6NO]

Mangeot, Mike: Friends of Covington (organization) Covington Award recipient, S6620 [19MY]

Mariba, KY: tribute to Frenchburg Job Corps Make a Difference Day program, S13658 [30OC]

Michigan: Project Rehab anniversary, S3617 [12MR]

Monmouth, NJ: tribute to Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts, Inc., Women of Distinction honorees, S3367 [7MR]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, S8299 [20JN]

Multnomah County, OR: tribute to El Programa Hispano, Desarrollo Integral de la Familia, and the Oregon Council for Hispanic Advancement, S15970 [25NO]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

Nashua, NH: anniversary of Lions Club, S10137 [29JY]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (S. Res. 124), S5496 [29AP]

National Youth Service Day: designate (S. Res. 112), S5097 [9AP]

Nepal: tribute to efforts of Himalayan Trust (organization) and American Himalayan Foundation in support of the Sherpa people and community, S7377 [4JN]

Owens, Cynthia: Oregon Health Care Hero designee, S14798 [12NO]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: funding, S1459, S1460 [23JA], S14936 [17NO], S14994, S14995 [18NO]

Petersen, Rachel: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

Poverty: provide incentives for communities and individuals, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), unanimous-consent agreement, S4870-S4872 [3AP]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 272), S1835 [30JA]

———provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4930-S4949 [8AP], S5007-S5044 [9AP], S5154 [10AP], S12439 [3OC]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), S13804 [3NO]

Rhode Island Council on Residential Programs for Children and Youth: tribute, S11563 [16SE]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute, S3879 [18MR]

———tribute to Faith in Action Program, S7827 [12JN]

Scott County, KY: tribute to Scott County Fire Dept., S10044 [28JY]

SINAI Special Needs Institute: tribute to honorees for their dedication to improving the lives of disabled children, S3367 [7MR]

South Dakota: tribute to Habitat for Humanity chapter, S13258 [27OC]

St. Louis, MO: tribute to March of Dimes Radio Broadcasters for Babies event, S15970 [25NO]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), S13829 [3NO], S13897 [4NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), unanimous-consent request, S12562 [14OC], S12822 [17OC], S13061 [22OC], S13419 [28OC], S13734 [31OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13898, S13899 [4NO], S14458 [11NO]

———reform certain excise taxes applicable to private charitable foundations (S. 1514), S10636 [31JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (S. 85), S5014 [9AP]

United Service Organizations: tribute to USO of New England, S7975 [17JN]

Vermont Foodbank: tribute, S12369 [2OC]

Volzke, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for South Dakota, S5854 [7MY]

WJJY-Radio (Brainerd, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Crystal Radio Award recipient, S7925 [16JN]

Women: maternity homes funding, S4941 [8AP]

YouthBuild USA (organization): funding, S14996 [18NO]

Reports filed

Acknowledge Chambers of Commerce Contributions To Improve Communities and Strengthen Local and Regional Economies: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 53), S9591 [17JY]

CARE Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 476) (S. Rept. 108-11), S2919 [27FE]

Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 7) (H. Rept. 108-270), H8282 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 370) (H. Rept. 108-273), H8282 [16SE]

Feed America Thursday: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 174), S8722 [26JN]

Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3030) (H. Rept. 108-310), H9380 [10OC]

National Good Neighbor Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 124), S9904 [24JY]

National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Rept. 108-385), H11700 [20NO]

Statements

Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Firemen's Association Firefighters of the Year: Michael K. Cummings, E2103 [21OC]

Surveys

Social Services Block Grant: United Way, S5015 [9AP]

Tables

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 215, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, H6666 [14JY]

H. Con. Res. 299, tribute to Sargent Shriver, H11175 [17NO]

H. Res. 213, commend public servants for their dedication and continued service, H3708 [7MY]

H. Res. 370, consideration of H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8301 [17SE]

H.R. 7, Charitable Giving Act, H8304-H8308 [17SE]

S. 476, CARE Act, S5020-S5043 [9AP]

S. 1274, Call to Service Act, S7984-S7999 [17JN]

S. 1276, Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act, S8164 [18JN], H5638 [19JN]

S. 1514, Philanthropy Expansion and Responsibility Act, S10636 [31JY]

S. 1711, Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act, S12449-S12452 [3OC]

S. Con. Res. 43, encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S., S5789 [6MY], S7172 [23MY], H5424 [17JN]

S. Con. Res. 47, tribute to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to the North Platte, NE, North Platte Canteen during World War II, S7160 [23MY]

S. Con. Res. 53, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, S7730 [11JN], S9619 [17JY]

S. Res. 31, National Civic Participation Week, S1754 [29JA]

S. Res. 112, National Youth Service Day, S5092, S5097 [9AP]

S. Res. 124, National Good Neighbor Day, S5496 [29AP], S9986 [25JY]

S. Res. 130, commend public servants for their dedication and continued service, S5678 [1MY], S5878 [7MY]

S. Res. 132, tribute to John W. Kluge, S5753, S5788 [6MY]

S. Res. 174, Feed America Thursday, S8160 [18JN], S8846 [27JN]

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Quality improvements: provide (see H.R. 3030), H8016 [5SE]

Revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Quality improvements: provide (H.R. 3030), E1726 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

Reports filed

Improving the Community Services Block Grant Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3030) (H. Rept. 108-310), H9380 [10OC]

COMMUNITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLANNING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1294), S8232 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1294), S8241 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 1294, provisions, S8241 [19JN]

COMMUNITY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND MODERNIZATION PARTNERSHIP ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1965), S15975 [25NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1965), S16007 [25NO]

Texts of

S. 1965, provisions, S16007 [25NO]

COMMUTER BENEFITS EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 661), S3993 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 661), S3999 [19MR]

Texts of

S. 661, provisions, S3999 [19MR]

COMPACT DISCS see Sound Recording and Reproducing

COMPACT IMPACT RECONCILLIATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2522), E1320 [20JN]

COMPACT-IMPACT REIMBURSEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2716), H6706 [14JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2716), E1471, E1475 [14JY]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 2716), E1471 [14JY]

COMPACTS see Interstate Compacts

COMPASS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Profile in Leadership—William L. Megathlin, E2458 [25NO]

COMPASSIONATE ASSISTANCE FOR RAPE EMERGENCIES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1564), S10906 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1564), S10914 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 1564, provisions, S10914 [1AU]

COMPEER, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2034 [14OC]

COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 239), H134 [8JA]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1334), H1954 [18MR]

EPA: provide relocation and other assistance for residents at the Tar Creek Superfund site (see H.R. 2116), H4203 [15MY]

Gloucester, NJ: encourage on-site treatment of pollutants at the Gloucester Environmental Management Services landfill, E49 [8JA]

Hazardous substances: require public availability of accounting of funds used, or required to be used, in response to release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1420), H2310 [25MR]

Recycled materials: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 3543), H11700 [20NO]

Taxation: exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see S. 1936), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 3527), H11650 [19NO]

———expand incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 402), H217 [28JA]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 2815), H7329 [22JY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———reinstate Superfund and oil spill excise taxes and extend leaking underground storage tank taxes (see H.R. 610), H321 [5FE]

———treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (see H.R. 805), H701 [13FE]

Letters

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act: Carol Wayman, National Congress for Community Economic Development, S3892 [18MR]

———Don Chen, Smart Growth America (organization), S3892 [18MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3893 [18MR]

———F. Barton Harvey III, Enterprise Foundation, S3892 [18MR]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, S3892 [18MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3893 [18MR]

Tax treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds: Robert E. Fabrican, EPA, E240 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Boyd, Gerald: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (H.R. 239), E44 [8JA]

Ecology and environment: evaluation of Bush administration policies, H6842 [15JY]

Roberson, Jessie: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Superfund program: funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7700-H7702 [25JY]

Taxation: extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (H.R. 2815), E1633 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S1647-S1649 [28JA]

———provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 645), S3891-S3894 [18MR]

———redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142-S4144 [20MR], S4267 [21MR]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13237-S13251 [27OC], S13326-S13340 [28OC]

Superfund program: funding, S1430, S1431 [23JA]

Taxation: exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (S. 1936), S15813-S15815 [24NO]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, S4361, S4362 [25MR], S4417 [26MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (S. 173), S859, S860 [15JA], S1647 [28JA]

Reports filed

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 239) (H. Rept. 108-22), H1639 [5MR]

Texts of

S. 645, Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3893 [18MR]

S. 1936, exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites, S15815 [24NO]

COMPREHENSIVE HOLOCAUST ACCOUNTABILITY IN INSURANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 972), S5650 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 972), S5665 [1MY]

Texts of

S. 972, provisions, S5665 [1MY]

COMPREHENSIVE HOMELAND SECURITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 6), S34 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 6), S134-S136 [9JA]

COMPREHENSIVE IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE DRUG COVERAGE FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 178), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 2223), H4734 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 178), S1071 [16JA]

Texts of

S. 178, provisions, S1071 [16JA]

COMPUTER SCIENCES CORP.

Remarks in House

DynCorp: contract to train police in Iraq, H10461 [6NO]

COMPUTERS related term(s) Electronics; Technology

Amendments

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13877, S13878, S13879, S13884, S13885, S13886, S13889, S13912, S13923, S13924, S13925, S13926, S13927, S13942 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8084, H8085, H8086, H8087 [9SE], H8131, H8139, H8140, H8145, H8149, H8151, H8152, H8156, H8158, H8160, H8163, H8176 [10SE]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), S2573 [24FE]

E-mail: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13012, S13024, S13027, S13035, S13037, S13040, S13057, S13058, S13059 [22OC], S16036 [25NO], H12854 [8DE]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), H4979 [4JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (H. Res. 256), H4995 [5JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5146, H5148 [10JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (H. Res. 263), H5134 [10JN]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14505, S14843 [12NO]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S13943 [4NO], S14157, S14185, S14219 [6NO], S14239, S14278 [7NO], S14364 [10NO]

Analyses

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): Conference Report, E2512-E2519 [8DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, S9431 [15JY], H6582 [10JY]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO], H10515 [6NO]

———S. 151, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2506 [31MR]

———S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S4872 [3AP]

Articles and editorials

Alexander's Principled Stand for State Control, S14253 [7NO]

Binge Isn't Over for Diller, E1165 [5JN]

Don't Drop Sunset of Patriot Act, E776 [12AP]

Halloween Scare—Internet Taxes, S14165 [6NO]

How To Unspam the Internet, S8564 [25JN]

I.B.M. Explores Shift of Some Jobs Overseas, S10499 [31JY]

Internet's Taxing Issue—State, Service Providers Wage Fight Over Sales Tax on Web Access, S13892 [4NO]

It's About Taxes—Yours, S14253 [7NO]

Judge Discards F.B.I. Evidence in Internet Case of Child Smut, S3496 [11MR]

Keep Patriot Act Temporary, E808 [30AP]

Responsible George, S14165 [6NO]

Special Investigation—Race To Save New Victims of Child Porn, E2368 [21NO]

Tax and Click, S14165 [6NO]

Tool Tracks Potential Dropouts—Profiler Software Lets HISD Keep Tabs on At-Risk Students, S11339 [10SE]

Website Pays Price for Indian Bribery Expose, E175 [7FE]

``Zero Dropout'' Miracle—Alas! Alack! A Texas Tall Tale, S11339 [10SE]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: require disclosure of insider sales of stock of publicly held companies be filed electronically (see H.R. 600), H321 [5FE]

———study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system (see H.R. 2521), H5661 [19JN]

Children and youth: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H2821 [3AP]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

Children's Internet Protection Act: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1745 [11MR]

Congress: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (see S. Res. 54), S2188 [11FE]

Congressional Research Service: make certain information available on Internet web site for purposes of access and retrieval by the public (see H.R. 3630), H12309 [21NO]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (see H.R. 2752), H7019 [16JY]

———enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H5661 [19JN]

———extend suspension of certain copyright payments to be made by noncommercial webcasters (see H.R. 2255), H4736 [22MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (see S. 1753), S12838 [17OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (see H. Res. 360), H8081 [9SE]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (see S. 151), S230 [13JA] (see S. 885), S5174 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 188), H3050 [9AP]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (see H.R. 581), H319 [5FE]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (see H.R. 939), H1395 [26FE]

———prevent fraud and deception in network recreational games (see H.R. 131), H56 [7JA]

———prevent identity fraud (see S. 223), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent identity theft and other forms of fraud (see H.R. 2617), H6261 [26JN]

———prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H7616 [24JY]

———prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H1810 [12MR]

———require States to make certain information regarding sexually violent predators accessible on the Internet (see S. 1322), S8439 [24JN]

Dept. of Defense: prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 188), S1069 [16JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (see S. 873), S5173 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish electronic database to enable Dept. health care facilities in Iowa to share patient information with State of Iowa Veterans Home (see H.R. 2834), H7454 [23JY]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1854), S14804 [12NO]

Drugs: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H7949 [4SE]

Education: enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 3468), H10977 [6NO]

———establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools and nonprofit community-based educational organizations (see H.R. 2694), H6602 [10JY]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

———provide for training service and delivery innovation projects (see S. 1347), S8725 [26JN]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (see H.R. 94), H55 [7JA]

E-Government Act: amend relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference (see H.R. 1303), H1952 [18MR]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see S. 1344), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2637), H6262 [26JN]

E-mail: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

———ensure that recipients of unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail can identify the sender of such e-mail (see S. 1052), S6070 [13MY]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (see S. 1231), S7718 [11JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2214), H4734 [22MY] (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain computer professionals (see S. 495), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 1996), H3683 [6MY]

EPA: establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see S. 159), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 340), H169 (see H.R. 363), H170 [27JA]

———end requirements that providers of telecommunications and information services provide such services for schools and libraries at a discounted rate (see H.R. 1252), H1811 [12MR]

FDA: establish voluntary certification program for Internet and mail-order pharmacies and authorize, subject to conditions, importation of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use (see H.R. 2717), H6706 [14JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (see H.R. 2652), H6263 [26JN]

Federal-State relations: assist States and local governments for conduct of electronic governance transactions at libraries and schools (see H.R. 3089), H8283 [16SE]

Financial institutions: allow credit unions to provide international money transfer services to nonmembers and require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (see S. 1359), S8725 [26JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see S. 1334), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1474), H2471 [27MR]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (see H. Res. 256), H4875 [3JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see S. 627), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 21), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 2143), H4254 [19MY]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (see H. Res. 263), H5088 [9JN]

———require truncation of account numbers on transaction receipts (see H.R. 3254), H9281 [7OC]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see S. 1706), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

Foreign currencies: require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (see H.R. 2074), H4010 [13MY]

FTC: issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (see S. 692), S4325 [24MR]

Government: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

———strengthen security of Federal computer systems (see S. 187), S1069 [16JA]

Government regulations: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes (see H.R. 2432), H5266 [11JN]

Health care facilities: establish a health information technology grant program for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (see S. 1729), S12533 [14OC] (see H.R. 3035), H8081 [9SE]

Higher Education Act: eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see H.R. 2913), H7782 [25JY]

———student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

House of Representatives: donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 183), H58 [7JA]

———post all lobbying registrations and reports on the official public Internet site (see H. Res. 43), H244 [29JA]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (see S. 1685), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 2359), H5043 [5JN]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 2688), H6464 [9JY]

Information services: prohibit misappropriation of certain databases (see H.R. 3261), H9375 [8OC]

———require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 1484), S10140 [29JY] (see S. 1544), S10618 [31JY]

Internet: protect users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H7782 [25JY]

Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission: establish (see H.R. 1223), H1810 [12MR]

Interstate commerce: clarify jurisdiction over digital transactions of goods and services on the Internet (see H.R. 945), H1395 [26FE]

Investments: enhance investor confidence by providing investors with easy online access to complete information about securities firms and their brokers (see H.R. 957), H1460 [27FE]

Korea, Republic of: ensure U.S. trade actions relative to semiconductor trade do not result in geopolitical tensions or U.S. job losses (see S. Con. Res. 29), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2472 [27MR]

Law enforcement: prevent and punish counterfeiting of copyrighted copies and phonorecords (see H.R. 3632), H12309 [21NO]

———promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15287 [20NO] (see S. 1951), S15975 [25NO]

Medicare: improve the telemedicine program and provide grants for the development of telehealth networks (see H.R. 1940), H3636 [1MY]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (see S. 1092), S6852 [21MY] (see H.R. 2201), H4528 [21MY]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Civic Participation Week: designate (see S. Res. 31), S1736 [29JA]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (see S. Res. 185), S8559 [25JN] (see H. Con. Res. 219), H5366 [12JN]

National security: establish and maintain geospatial preparedness with the National Spatial Data Infrastructure and integrated applications and systems required for homeland security, national defense, electronic government (see H.R. 3186), H8949 [25SE]

NSF: authorize research projects to develop and assess novel uses of high-performance computer networks for use in science, mathematics, and technology education in schools (see H.R. 824), H702 [13FE]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2183), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2801), H7225 [21JY]

Owners: protect (see S. 563), S3253 [6MR]

Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 616), H321 [5FE]

Pornography: prevent the use of misleading domain names to deceive people into viewing obscenity on the Internet (see S. 800), S4897 [7AP]

Privacy: prohibit the establishment of any uniform national health care identifying number or health information database (see H.R. 1699), H3052 [9AP]

———protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (see H.R. 220), H59 [7JA]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (see H.R. 70), H54 [7JA] (see H.R. 1931), H3635 [1MY]

———regulate use of personal information obtained by interactive computer services (see H.R. 69), H54 [7JA]

———require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (see S. 745), S4557 [31MR]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information, to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (see S. 1350), S8725 [26JN]

Rural areas: expand computer and telecommunications advancements (see H.R. 138), H56 [7JA]

SBA: raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (see H.R. 2788), H7085 [17JY]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (see S. 1874), S14965 [17NO]

Taxation: allow corporations a charitable deduction for donation of services relative to contributions of computer technology or equipment (see H.R. 691), H390 [11FE]

———allow disclosure of taxpayer identity information through mass communications to notify persons entitled to tax refunds (see H.R. 1557), H2702 [2AP]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 769), H699 [13FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions for scholarships to attend elementary and secondary schools, upgrading school facilities, and certain technology expenses (see H.R. 120), H56 [7JA]

———extend and expand the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions of computers to provide public access to computers (see H.R. 1131), H1679 [6MR]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1481), H2471 [27MR]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 267), H135 [8JA]

———include high-speed Internet capability as a criteria for selecting a project for the low-income housing credit (see S. 305), S1976 [5FE]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 52), S36 [7JA] (see S. 150), S230 [13JA]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for certain software and qualified technological equipment (see H.R. 1232), H1810 [12MR]

———treatment of small businesses (see S. 842), S5059 [9AP]

Technology: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship (see S. 1183), S7381 [4JN] (see H.R. 48), H53 [7JA]

———make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see S. 1294), S8232 [19JN]

———facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S3253 [6MR]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1963, 1973), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3558), H11701 [20NO]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (see H.R. 1066), H1515 [4MR]

Terrorism: strengthen law enforcement investigatory tools (see H.R. 3037), H8081 [9SE]

Tobacco products: prevent sale of tobacco products to minors by means of electronic or mail-order sales (see H.R. 3047), H8081 [9SE]

Conference reports

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 1474), H9083-H9090 [1OC]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622), H12198-H12214 [21NO]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151), H2950-H2968 [9AP]

Cost Estimates

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), E1742 [9SE]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act (S. 150): CBO, S13033 [22OC]

———CBO (intergovernmental mandates), S14169 [6NO]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151): CBO, S2584 [24FE]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (H.R. 21): CBO, E665 [3AP]

Letters

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5001 [5JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5001 [5JN]

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Ari Schwartz, Center for Democracy and Technology, S13021 [22OC]

———Chris Murray, Consumers Union, S13021 [22OC]

———John Scheibel, Yahoo! Inc., S13022 [22OC]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S13021 [22OC]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S13021 [22OC]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), E2463 [25NO]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2463 [25NO]

Implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources: Senators Grassley and Wyden, S1446 [23JA]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Bill Bogaard, Mayor of Pasadena, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Dan Albert, Mayor of Monterey, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———David F. Romero, Mayor of San Luis Obispo, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Judith Valles, Mayor of San Bernardino, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Mark A. Peterson, Mayor of Concord, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———R.E. Lamkin, Mayor of Lakeport, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Robert D'Amato, S14236 [7NO]

———Roderick J. Wood, S14236 [7NO]

———Stacey Murphy, Mayor of Burbank, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———Walter Allen III, Mayor of Covina, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———William H. Batey II, Mayor of Moreno Valley, CA, S14236 [7NO]

Make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet: Sam Maccherola, SeeBeyond Technology Corp., S2225 [11FE]

———several organizations, S2225 [11FE]

Medication Errors Reduction Act: Ann Richardson Berkey, McKesson Corp., S12545 [14OC]

———Henri R. Manasse, Jr., American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, S12545 [14OC]

———Herb Kuhn, Premier, Inc., S12545 [14OC]

———several health care organizations, S12544 [14OC]

———Wayne NeSmith, Florida Hospital Association, S12545 [14OC]

Penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children: Tracey Walker, Artist Empowerment Coalition, H2420 [27MR]

Prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard: Jackie Speier, California State Senate, S13861 [4NO], S13981 [5NO]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Art Gordon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Gail Manza, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership (organization), H3063 [10AP]

———James J. Fotis, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, S5127 [10AP]

———Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S5127 [10AP]

———Sally S. Cunningham, National Council of Youth Sports, H3063 [10AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Amitai Etzioni, Communitarian Network, S244 [13JA]

———Anne M. Coughlin, S243 [13JA]

———Daniel Armagh, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S243 [13JA], S2582 [24FE]

———Frederick Schauer, S245 [13JA]

———Frederick Schauer, Harvard University, S2583 [24FE]

———several lawyers and legal scholars, S244 [13JA]

———several legal experts, S2583 [24FE]

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements: Mary K. Barnwell, S9622 [21JY]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information: Clint Trout, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S13878 [4NO]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———John Gressman, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, S13878 [4NO]

———Michael D. Maves, AMA, S13878 [4NO]

———Representatives Emanuel and Walter B. Jones, S13879 [4NO]

———Steven M. Thompson, California Medical Association, S13878 [4NO]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act: Mike Johanns and Jim McGreevey, National Governors Association, H5151 [10JN]

———several family and faith-based organizations, H5137, H5150 [10JN]

Lists

Californians' experiences with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act consumer protections, H12216 [21NO]

Organizations involved in California financial privacy legislation negotiations, H8149 [10SE]

Messages

Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime: President Bush, S14969 [17NO]

Motions

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13875, S13890 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H10514 [6NO]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), H2443 [27MR]

Proposals

State and local officials' alternative to S. 150, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S12567-S12569 [15OC]

Remarks in House

AMI Semiconductor, Inc.: initial public offering of common stock on Nasdaq National Market, E1972 [2OC]

Athie, Kimberly S.: Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition winner, E1789 [16SE]

Business and industry: protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, H95, H114, H115 [8JA], H4059 [14MY]

Cargo transportation: create an all-inclusive database that will allow State and local law enforcement officials to coordinate reports of cargo theft, H11162 [17NO]

Children and youth: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 1633), E666 [3AP]

———establish Internet domain that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material, H7953 [5SE]

———impact of cultural changes and influences, H5167-H5171 [10JN]

Committee on House Administration (House): rule amendment on unsolicited mass electronic communications, H8219 [15SE]

Congress: condemn mass mailings and e-mailings by organizations without consent of signatories, H8023 [9SE]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (H.R. 2752), E1506 [18JY]

———enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (H.R. 2517), E1506 [18JY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8118-H8167 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), amendment process, H7994 [5SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12214-H12224 [21NO], E2463 [25NO], E2493, E2512 [8DE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8111-H8116 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), corrections in engrossment, H8167 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), motion to instruct conferees, H10514, H10515 [6NO]

Crime: address problems associated with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), H2440 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, H3066-H3076 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 188), H3059-H3066 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), insert H.R. 1104 language in lieu, H2443 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), motion to instruct conferees, H2443 [27MR]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (H.R. 2633), H7025 [17JY], E1381 [27JN]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters, E725 [10AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children, H2419, H2420 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (H.R. 939), H1363 [26FE]

———prevent fraud and deception in network recreational games (H.R. 131), E31 [8JA]

———prevent identity fraud (H.R. 2035), E1389 [27JN]

———prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (H.R. 2885), H11658 [20NO]

Discrimination: condemn use of technology to spread anti-Semitism, E2344 [20NO]

Drugs: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (H.R. 3015), E1823 [17SE]

Education: funding, H1800 [12MR]

———national policy to improve system, H1801 [12MR]

———provide unexpended universal service funds to low-income schools for updating of computer hardware (H.R. 94), E1 [8JA]

———use of computer software for multilingual education, H6380 [9JY]

E-Government Act: amend relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference (H.R. 1303), H9221-H9223 [7OC]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (H.R. 2637), E1377 [27JN]

E-mail: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), H12186-H12198, H12297 [21NO]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), Senate amendment, H12854-H12861 [8DE], E2555 [15DE]

FCC: development and deployment of high-speed communications technologies to rural areas, E743 [11AP]

———regulatory parity for local phone competition and broadband providers, E1210 [11JN]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, H4373 [21MY], H4532 [22MY], H4880 [4JN], E848 [1MY], E882, E888 [7MY], E915, E916, E920 [9MY], E949 [14MY], E954 [15MY], E994 [19MY], E1004, E1006, E1007, E1008, E1041 [21MY], E1050, E1052, E1059 [22MY], E1502 [17JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (H.R. 2652), E1617 [25JY]

Financial institutions: allow use of credit cards for legal Internet gambling, H5146-H5148 [10JN]

———enforce existing laws to prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling, H5140, H5146 [10JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), H4996-H5005 [5JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), conference report, H9250 [7OC], H9289-H9293 [8OC]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (H. Res. 256), H4985-H4996 [5JN]

———prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8131, H8141-H8149 [10SE]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 21), E665 [3AP]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H4880 [4JN], H5136-H5153 [10JN], H9735 [20OC], E1253 [13JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), amendment process, H4811 [3JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (H. Res. 263), H5129-H5136 [10JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), corrections in engrossment, H5154 [10JN]

———remove exceptions for legal State-authorized gambling relative to ban on use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling, H5148-H5152 [10JN], E1253 [13JN]

Financual institutions: allow use of credit cards for legal Internet gambling, H5149 [10JN]

Foreign currencies: require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (H.R. 2074), E941 [13MY]

Foreign trade: repeal of export controls on certain high-speed computers, H4596-H4599 [22MY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): initiate campaign to increase public awareness and encourage private contributions, H3601, H3602 [1MY]

Government: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (H.R. 3159), H9319, H9320 [8OC], E1884 [24SE]

———study energy conservation implications of telecommuting by Federal employees and establish performance measures to reduce petroleum consumption by Federal vehicles, H3257, H3258 [10AP]

Government regulations: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes (H.R. 2432), E1221 [11JN]

Houston, TX: tribute to Houston Area Network Online Community (HAN-NET), E2209 [4NO]

Huntington, NY: tribute to Taylor Finley Middle School for participation in E-Mail Our Troops Project, H2372 [26MR]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (H.R. 2359), H9893-H9898 [28OC]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), H11582-H11586 [19NO], E2367, E2372 [21NO], E2389 [22NO]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (H.R. 2688), H6701 [14JY]

India: condemn interference with freedom of the press relative to tehelka.com (Internet site), E175 [7FE]

Information services: prohibit misappropriation of certain databases (H.R. 3261), E2023 [8OC]

Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission: establish (H.R. 1223), H5144 [10JN], E439 [12MR]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, E775 [12AP]

Medicare: electronic submission of claims, H6560 [10JY]

———improve the telemedicine program and provide grants for the development of telehealth networks (H.R. 1940), E853 [1MY]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (H.R. 2201), E1030 [21MY]

Morality and ethics: impact of social ills on society, H9732-H9737 [20OC]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, E1404 [7JY]

Native Americans: regulation of Internet gambling sites operating on tribal lands, H5130, H5133 [10JN]

New York, NY: tribute to Lola de Rodriguez de Tio Academy of Future Technologies at Intermediate School No. 162 Lego League Tournament team, E425 [11MR]

NSF: cybersecurity research funding, H7691 [25JY]

Pharmaceuticals: provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 616), E190 [12FE]

Price, Anthony: Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc., National Champion for Computer Applications award recipient, E1875 [24SE]

Privacy: prohibit the establishment of any uniform national health care identifying number or health information database, E712 [9AP]

———protect the integrity and confidentiality of Social Security numbers and prohibit the establishment of any uniform national identifying number (H.R. 220), E5 [8JA]

———protection of Social Security numbers and other personal information (H.R. 1931), E844 [1MY]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H8937 [25SE]

Rockstar Games: condemn racist and stereotyped images used in ``Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' video game, H12752 [8DE], E2524 [8DE]

SBA: raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (H.R. 2788), E1514 [18JY]

Silicon Valley Manufacturing Group: anniversary, E2167 [30OC]

Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8295-H8301 [17SE], E1926 [30SE], E1942 [1OC]

———treatment of small businesses, H4372 [21MY]

Technology: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship, H6727 [15JY]

———enhance digital accessibility for all individuals, E311 [27FE]

Telecommunications: provide additional protections to subscribers to wireless communication services relative to transmission of unsolicited commercial messages, H12860 [8DE]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (H.R. 1066), H1490 [4MR]

Terrorism: deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, H1945 [18MR], E1339 [24JN]

Transportation Security Administration: GAO review of Computer Assisted Passenter Pre-Screening (CAPPS2) program, H5736, H5749, H5775, H5776 [24JN]

Truth in Domain Names Act: first prosecution for violations, H7844 [4SE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: actions by Hawaii State legislature encouraging repeal of certain provisions, H3834 [8MY]

———extend, E808 [30AP]

———make certain provisions permanent, E776 [12AP]

———prohibit extension of certain provisions, E1339 [24JN]

University of North Texas: tribute to Center for Advanced Research and Technology, H3766 [8MY]

Visa International Service Association (VISA): tribute to monitoring system that tracks Internet sites dealing in child pornography, E528 [20MR]

Wittenberg University: dedication of the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, E1780 [11SE]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, S5325 [11AP], S5533 [30AP]

———study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system, S11982 [25SE]

Children and youth: protect from exploitive child modeling (S. 404), S2479 [13FE]

Congress: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (S. Res. 54), S2224-S2226 [11FE]

Constitution—U.S.: reforms relative to ensuring continuity of Government operations during an emergency, S7275 [4JN]

Consumers: allow consumer marketing opt-out to be permanent and define the term ``pre-existing business relationship'', S13877, S13878 [4NO]

———prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13860-S13865, S13871, S13876 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———protection from unsolicited and unwanted e-mail, S320 [15JA], S8287 [20JN]

———strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878, S13879 [4NO], S13980 [5NO]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13848-S13866, S13868, S13870-S13891 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), unanimous-consent agreement, S13124 [23OC], S13419 [28OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), S13980-S13994 [5NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, S15570 [22NO], S15806 [24NO], S15966 [25NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), insert S. 1753 language in lieu, S13980 [5NO]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), S236-S245 [13JA], S2573-S2590 [24FE], S3496 [11MR], S4872 [3AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, S5113-S5135, S5137-S5157 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S5112 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), unanimous-consent agreement, S2500 [13FE]

———prevent identity fraud (S. 223), S1675 [28JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Utilities Service broadband loan program funding, S13957, S13960 [5NO], S14128-S14130 [6NO]

———telemedicine program funding, S14013 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: condemn Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency proposal to create futures trading market on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, S10033 [28JY], S10082, S10083 [29JY]

———limit Total Information Awareness Program funding to foreign terrorism purposes, S1134 [17JA]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S319 [15JA], S1414-S1416, S1446 [23JA], S2432 [13FE]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 188), S1079 [16JA]

———require congressional accountability for the Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S6061 [13MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (S. 873), S5198 [10AP]

Education: funding, S1658 [28JA]

———increase maximum Pell grant allowable for students in mathematics and science, S11340 [10SE]

———national policy to improve system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

———provide for training service and delivery innovation projects (S. 1347), S8735 [26JN]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (S. 1344), S8732-S8734 [26JN]

E-mail: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC], S14172 [6NO]

———criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

———ensure that recipients of unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail can identify the sender of such e-mail (S. 1052), S6054, S6055, S6142 [13MY]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (S. 1231), S13125 [23OC]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail, S6501 [15MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S5204-S5208 [10AP], S13012-S13032, S13035-S13045 [22OC], S14172 [6NO], S15938-S15948 [25NO]

———require warning labels on sexually explicit commercial e-mail, S13035-S13037, S13039, S13040 [22OC]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (S. 159), S300-S302 [14JA], S320 [15JA]

FERC: inclusion of electric power grid security in proposed rulemaking on cybersecurity, S11640 [17SE]

Financial institutions: allow credit unions to provide international money transfer services to nonmembers and require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (S. 1359), S8756 [26JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), conference report, S12632 [15OC]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), insert S. 1334 language in lieu, S8811 [26JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (S. 1334), S8811 [26JN]

———prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (S. 627), S3745 [13MR]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (S. 1706), S12444 [3OC]

Foreign trade: export controls on certain high-speed computers, S6818, S6819 [21MY]

———protect U.S. interest in semiconductor manufacturing and trade, S7468-S7471 [5JN]

FTC: compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———disposal of consumer credit report information and records, S13889 [4NO]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive unsolicited commercial e-mail, S13019, S13024-S13027 [22OC]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (S. 692), S4326 [24MR]

———require financial institutions and other users of consumer reports to provide notice to appropriate Federal agencies in cases in which information is compromised, S13884 [4NO]

Government: strengthen security of Federal computer systems (S. 187), S1079 [16JA]

Health care facilities: establish a health information technology grant program for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (S. 1729), S12544-S12546 [14OC]

Higher Education Act: student assistance eligibility standards for institutions offering accredited distance education programs (S. 1203), S7494 [5JN]

Immigration: extend basic pilot employment verification system (S. 1685), S14504, S14505 [12NO]

———U.S. authority to limit duration of L-1 visas for temporary skilled workers, S10101-S10104 [29JY]

Information services: require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 1484), S10149 [29JY]

———require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 1544), S10672 [31JY]

———require reports to Congress on data-mining programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S13885, S13886 [4NO]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, S4700, S4701 [2AP]

MacCready, Paul: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy and Employment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Monuments and memorials: establish a national database to identify, locate, and catalogue memorials and permanent tributes to U.S. veterans (S. 1092), S6857 [21MY]

National Cybersecurity Day: observance, S13374 [28OC]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet (S. Res. 185), S8599 [25JN]

National security: enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA], S1657, S1658 [28JA]

Netday (nonprofit organization): tribute to ``Speak Up Day'' event, S13512 [29OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: data-tracking and transfer technology funding to facilitate State compliance, S11309, S11311, S11339 [10SE]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S1151, S1152 [17JA], S5504-S5511 [30AP]

———provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), unanimous-consent agreement, S5254 [10AP]

Oglala Sioux Tribe: court system funding, S2434 [13FE]

Privacy: require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (S. 745), S4559-S4561 [31MR]

———require governmental and business entities in possession of electronic data containing personal information, to disclose any unauthorized acquisition of such information (S. 1350), S8738 [26JN]

Senate: require candidates to file designations, statements, and reports in electronic form (S. 1874), S14966, S14967 [17NO]

Senate Rules: Internet services usage rules and regulations, S12363 [2OC]

Sioux Falls, SD: anniversary of Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center, S10043 [28JY]

Taxation: allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, S6198-S6200 [14MY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (S. 160), S302-S304 [14JA]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 1896), S15190 [19NO], S15398 [21NO]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), S11707 [17SE], S11711 [18SE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, amend definition of Internet access, and allow existing State and local taxes to remain for 2 years, S14166-S14171 [6NO], S14233, S14250-S14254 [7NO]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (S. 905), S5358 [11AP]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S236 [13JA], S11901 [24SE], S12567-S12569 [15OC], S13032-S13035 [22OC], S13791-S13793 [3NO], S13891-S13897 [4NO], S14156-S14171 [6NO], S14228-S14244, S14250-S14254 [7NO], S14286, S14334 [10NO], S15958 [25NO]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), unanimous-consent agreement, S11874 [23SE], S13643 [30OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 52), S54 [7JA]

———treatment of small businesses (S. 842), S5075 [9AP]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (S. 1294), S8241 [19JN]

———facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (S. 564), S3321 [6MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, S320 [15JA]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (S. 1963), S16004-S16006 [25NO]

Terrorism: deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, S11381 [11SE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S14969 [17NO]

University of Montana: Capital One Financial Corp., National Mascot of the Year award recipient, S3501 [11MR]

Reports filed

Basic Pilot Extension Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2359) (H. Rept. 108-304), H9281 [7OC], H9980 [28OC]

Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1685), S14176 [6NO]

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1474) (H. Rept. 108-291), H9129 [1OC]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1474) (H. Rept. 108-132), H4786 [2JN]

Check Truncation Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1334) (S. Rept. 108-79), S8558 [25JN]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 108-68), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 108-138), H4875 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2143, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 263) (H. Rept. 108-145), H5088 [9JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 360) (H. Rept. 108-267), H8081 [9SE]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 877) (S. Rept. 108-102), S9495 [16JY]

Criminal Spam Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

E-Government Act Amendment Relative to Rulemaking Authority of the Judicial Conference: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1303) (H. Rept. 108-239), H7781 [25JY]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-396), H12306 [21NO]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-263), H7948 [4SE], H8081 [9SE]

Government Network Security Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 108-305), H9281 [7OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3159), S14334 [10NO]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 49) (H. Rept. 108-234), H7614 [24JY]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee of Conference (S. 151) (H. Rept. 108-66), H3050 [9AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151) (S. Rept. 108-2), S2186 [11FE]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 627) (S. Rept. 108-173), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 21) (H. Rept. 108-51), H2470 [27MR]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2143) (H. Rept. 108-133), H4786 [2JN], H4875 [3JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 21) (H. Rept. 108-51), H4785 [2JN]

Rules

Committee on House Administration (House): unsolicited mass electronic communications amendment, H8219 [15SE]

Senate Internet services usage rules and regulations, S12363 [2OC]

Statements

National Security Aspects of the Global Migration of the U.S. Semiconductor Industry: Senator Lieberman, S7468-S7471 [5JN]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5126 [10AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 188, consideration of conference report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, H3059 [10AP]

H. Res. 256, consideration of H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, H4985 [5JN]

H. Res. 263, consideration of H.R. 2143, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act, H5129 [10JN]

H. Res. 360, consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, H8111 [10SE]

H.R. 49, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, H8295 [17SE]

H.R. 1303, E-Government Act amendments relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference, H9221 [7OC]

H.R. 1474, Check Truncation Act, S8811-S8815 [26JN]

H.R. 2143, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act, H5145 [10JN]

H.R. 2359, Basic Pilot Extension Act, H9893 [28OC]

H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13982-S13994 [5NO]

H.R. 3159, Government Network Security Act, H9319 [8OC]

S. 52, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S54 [7JA]

S. 150, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S236 [13JA], S14156 [6NO]

S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S237-S239 [13JA], S2573-S2576, S2587-S2590 [24FE], H2440-H2443 [27MR]

S. 159, Jumpstart Broadband Act, S301 [14JA]

S. 188, Data-Mining Moratorium Act, S1080 [16JA]

S. 196, Digital and Wireless Network Technology Program Act, S1152 [17JA], S5510 [30AP]

S. 223, Identity Theft Prevention Act, S1676 [28JA]

S. 404, Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act, S2479 [13FE]

S. 564, Emergency Communications and Competition Act, S3322 [6MR]

S. 627, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act, S3745-S3747 [13MR]

S. 692, Digital Consumer Right to Know Act, S4327 [24MR]

S. 745, Privacy Act, S4561-S4570 [31MR]

S. 873, Dept. of Energy Catalysis Research and Development Act, S5198 [10AP]

S. 877, Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S5204-S5207 [10AP], S13012-S13019 [22OC], S13176-S13182 [23OC], S15938-S15943 [25NO], H12186-H12191 [21NO], H12854-H12859 [8DE]

S. 905, tax incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability, S5359-S5361 [11AP]

S. 1052, Ban on Deceptive Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail Act, S6142 [13MY]

S. 1092, National War Permanent Tribute Historical Database Act, S6857 [21MY]

S. 1183, Global Internet Freedom Act, S7394 [4JN]

S. 1203, Distance Education and Online Learning Act, S7495 [5JN]

S. 1294, Community Telecommunications Planning Act, S8241 [19JN]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1344, Money Wire Improvement and Remittance Enhancement (WIRE) Act, S8733 [26JN]

S. 1347, provide for training service and delivery innovation projects, S8737 [26JN]

S. 1350, Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act, S8739 [26JN]

S. 1484, Citizens' Protection in Federal Databases Act, S10150 [29JY]

S. 1544, Data-Mining Reporting Act, S10672 [31JY]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1685, Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act, S14505 [12NO], H11582 [19NO]

S. 1874, Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, S14967 [17NO]

S. 1896, Tax Relief Extension Act, S15190-S15192 [19NO]

S. 1907, Rural Safety Act, S15297-S15299 [20NO]

S. 1963, Wireless 411 Privacy Act, S16005 [25NO]

S. Con. Res. 29, ensure U.S. trade actions relative to semiconductor trade with the Republic of Korea do not result in geopolitical tensions or U.S. job losses, S4382 [25MR]

S. Res. 31, National Civic Participation Week, S1754 [29JA]

S. Res. 54, make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet, S2224 [11FE]

S. Res. 185, support goals and ideals of National Internet Safety Month and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, S8577, S8599 [25JN]

COMTE, A.J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1675 [3SE]

CONABLE, BARBER B., JR. (a former Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Barber Conable Post Office Building, Batavia, NY: designate (see H.R. 3690), H12919 [8DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H12878 [8DE], E2519 [8DE]

CONAGRA FOODS, INC.

Remarks in House

Longmont, CO: tribute to ConAgra Foods, Inc., facility, E2346 [20NO]

CONCORD, CA

Letters

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Mark A. Peterson, Mayor of Concord, CA, S14234 [7NO]

CONCORD, MA

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S7375 [4JN]

CONCORD, NH

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2696 [25FE]

CONCORD COALITION

Reports

Deficits, Deception and Denial Rate a Failing Grade, S9476 [16JY]

CONDON, SCOTT

Articles and editorials

Baker Named ``Outstanding'' Town Manager, E1808 [16SE]

CONDREY, DIANN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E411 [7MR], E444 [12MR]

CONERLY, A. WALLACE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E520 [19MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3990 [19MR]

CONFERENCE REPORTS

Texts of

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2673), H12323-H12746 [25NO]

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act (H.R. 2115), H7718-H7771 [25JY]

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 1474), H9083-H9090 [1OC]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), H707-H1276 [12FE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1588), H10563-H10973 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2559), H10253-H10281 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2658), H8500-H8784 [24SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9898-H9959 [28OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754), H11010-H11118 [7NO]

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6), H11207-H11356 [17NO]

FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 2115), H10008-H10054 [29OC]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622), H12198-H12214 [21NO]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904), H11686-H11698 [20NO]

Intelligence Services Appropriations (H.R. 2417), H11605-H11622 [19NO]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (H.R. 2), H4625-H4706 [22MY]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342), H5307-H5316 [12JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2657), H8385-H8399 [18SE]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (H.R. 1), H11877-H12103 [20NO]

Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations (H.R. 2673), H12323-H12746 [25NO]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act (S. 3), H8991-H8996 [30SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151), H2950-H2968 [9AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H3194-H3230 [10AP]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H10139-H10157 [30OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 1559), H3357-H3385 [12AP]

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS

Articles and editorials

Perle's Vindication, E2420 [22NO]

Washington-Style Politics, E2420 [22NO]

Remarks in House

Iraq: limit conflicts of interest by prohibiting certain senior U.S. officials from participating in negotiations of Federal contracts related to the war or reconstruction of Iraq, H2795 [3AP]

Perle, Richard: conflict of interest allegations relative to membership on Defense Policy Board, E2420 [22NO]

Remarks in Senate

Government: prohibit awarding of Federal contracts to entities paying deferred compensation to certain senior U.S. officials, S12657-S12660, S12671, S12672 [16OC]

CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1313), S8357 [23JN]

Letters

Provisions: Alan Front, Trust for Public Land (organization), S8360 [23JN]

———Angela Viney, South Carolina Wildlife Federation, S8361 [23JN]

———Dana Beach, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, S8361 [23JN]

———Daniel L. Tufford, Columbia Audubon Society, S8360 [23JN]

———Dell Isham, Sierra Club, South Carolina chapter, S8360 [23JN]

———John E. Frampton, South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources, S8360 [23JN]

———LaBruce S. Alexander, Friends of Congaree Swamp (organization), S8361 [23JN]

———Michael T. Dawson, River Alliance (organization), S8361 [23JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1313), S8360 [23JN]

CONGO, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE

Amendments

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16146, S16147, S16197 [9DE]

Bills and resolutions

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H4737 [22MY]

World Diamond Council: provide transition development assistance to communities where the illicit trade in conflict diamonds for arms have fueled civil war (see H. Con. Res. 239), H6263 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), H9245-H9248 [7OC]

Mukosa, Christian: Reebok Human Rights Foundation award recipient, E693 [7AP]

Remarks in Senate

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16197 [9DE]

Human rights: violations, S7536 [9JN]

U.S. policy, S286 [14JA]

Texts of

H.R. 2264, Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program appropriations, H9245 [7OC]

CONGO, REPUBLIC OF THE

Amendments

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16146, S16147, S16197 [9DE]

Bills and resolutions

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H4737 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), H9245-H9248 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16197 [9DE]

Texts of

H.R. 2264, Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program appropriations, H9245 [7OC]

CONGREGATION OF THE LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR (religious order)

Remarks in Senate

Delaware: anniversary of establishment, S4896 [7AP]

CONGRESS related term(s) House of Representatives; Legislative Branch of the Government; Members of Congress

Addresses

Briggs v. Elliot Descendants Reunion Banquet: Senator Hollings, S3029 [3MR]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, H7059-H7062 [17JY]

State of the Union: President Bush, S1663-S1667 [28JA], H212-H215 [28JA]

———President Bush (2001) (excerpt), S1698 [29JA]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Senator Levin, S3771, S3772 [17MR]

Weapons Inspections and Disarmament in Iraq Pursuant to U.N. Resolutions: Shirley V.T.B. Williams, E318 [27FE]

Amendments

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 259), S10926 [1AU], H7789 [29JY]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 339), S15927, S16035 [25NO], H12316 [25NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2176, H2189, H2204, H2213 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2145 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3809, S3810 [17MR], S3817, S3841, S3855, S3903, S3904, S3905, S3906, S3907, S3908 [18MR], S3930, S3931, S3947, S3966, S3971, S3973, S3979, S4021, S4022, S4023, S4024, S4025, S4026, S4027, S4028, S4029, S4030 [19MR], S4048, S4071, S4113, S4182, S4183, S4185, S4186, S4187, S4188, S4189, S4190, S4191, S4192, S4193, S4194, S4195, S4196, S4197, S4198, S4199, S4205, S4206, S4207, S4208, S4209, S4210, S4211, S4212, S4213, S4214, S4215, S4216, S4217, S4218, S4219, S4220 [20MR], S4229, S4231, S4233, S4235, S4236, S4237, S4239, S4240, S4242, S4243, S4247, S4249, S4250, S4251, S4253, S4256, S4259, S4260, S4296, S4297, S4298, S4299, S4300, S4301, S4302, S4303, S4304, S4305, S4306, S4307, S4308, S4309, S4310, S4311, S4312 [21MR], S4334, S4335, S4336, S4337, S4340, S4341, S4343, S4347, S4348, S4350, S4351, S4352, S4353, S4355, S4358, S4359, S4360, S4361, S4362, S4363, S4365, S4366, S4368, S4369, S4370, S4371, S4383, S4387, S4388, S4389, S4390, S4391, S4392, S4393, S4394 [25MR], S4406, S4408, S4410, S4411, S4412, S4413, S4414, S4447, S4451, S4452 [26MR]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (H.J. Res. 3), S1162 [17JA]

District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16043 [25NO], S16147, S16200 [9DE]

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [7JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9217, S9218, S9219, S9220, S9224, S9264, S9265, S9266, S9267 [10JY], S9269, S9270 [11JY], H6349 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6395 [9JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7094, S7096, S7098, S7101, S7106, S7112, S7113, S7114, S7161, S7162 [23MY]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16043, S16054 [25NO]

Analyses

Bush Administration Budget Proposals, H1361 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (2002): Feingold Amendment To Extend Budgetary Mechanisms and Spending Caps, S5281 [11AP]

Announcements

House Rules: policies of the Chair, H21-H23 [7JA]

Appointments

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, S4730 [2AP], S4917 [7AP], H2282 [25MR], H5345 [12JN]

British-American Interparliamentary Group, S3205 [5MR], S9513 [16JY], S9739 [22JY]

CBO Director, H313 [5FE]

Committee on Economics (Joint), H130 [8JA]

Committee on Taxation (Joint), S2620 [24FE]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Committee To Notify the President That a Congressional Quorum Has Assembled, S6 [7JA], H7 [7JA]

Conferees: H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY], H8254 [16SE]

Congressional Award Board, S14969 [17NO]

Congressional Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Awards Board, H1304 [25FE]

House Commission on Congressional Mailing Standards, H1875 [13MR]

House of Representatives Inspector General, H7773 [25JY]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S3205 [5MR]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S3205 [5MR], S3420 [10MR], S6638 [19MY]

Articles and editorials

After Missile Raid on Convoy, U.S. Hunts for Hussein's DNA, S8381 [23JN]

Antiquities Act Merited Supreme Court's Approval, E1998 [8OC]

Asylum II—An Idea Still in Search of a Strategy, E168 [6FE]

Asylum—An Idea in Search of a Strategy, E167 [6FE]

Bridging This Gap Isn't Rocket Science, H9834 [28OC]

Daschle's Election Lesson, S250 [14JA]

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, E257 [13FE]

Fiscal Winds of War, E606 [27MR]

Hill Aides Spurned, H5338 [12JN]

Mildred A. O'Neill, at 89, Wife of Late U.S. Speaker, H9253 [7OC]

Mildred O'Neil, 89—Wife, ``Partner'' of Political Icon, H9253, H9262 [7OC]

Protection Racket—Congress Prepares To Fund the Anti-Death-Penalty Lobby, S14050 [5NO]

Tax Lunacy, S7108 [23MY]

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

Warning on Iraq, From a Friend, H1660 [6MR]

Washington's Weak Dollar Policy, S7108 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Adjournment (see S. Con. Res. 38), S5343 [11AP] (see S. Con. Res. 71), S12376 [2OC] (see H. Con. Res. 8), H138 [8JA] (see H. Con. Res. 41), H705 [13FE] (see H. Con. Res. 191), H4737 [22MY] (see H. Con. Res. 231), H6263 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 259), H7785 [25JY] (see H. Con. Res. 339), H12310 [21NO]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see S.J. Res. 25), S15187 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 60), H5408 [16JN]

———constitutional amendment to require Members of Congress and the President to forfeit certain compensation until all appropriations bills are enacted (see H.J. Res. 53), H3408 [12AP]

Armed Forces: repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H60 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2132 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 9), S3730 [13MR] (see H.J. Res. 24), H1333 [25FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Res. 150), H2132 [19MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see H. Con. Res. 104), H2270 [20MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H4204 [15MY]

``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'': authorize printing (see S. Con. Res. 28), S4325 [24MR] (see H. Con. Res. 138), H2864 [7AP]

Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2879), H7616 [24JY]

Black, Barry C.: election as Chaplain of the Senate (see S. Res. 189), S8726 [26JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 1511), H2514 [31MR]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1743 [11MR] (see H.R. 1278), H1901 [13MR]

———public disclosure on treatment of Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 855), H704 [13FE]

———reform procedures to restrain congressional spending, foster greater oversight, and account for accurate Government agency costs (see H.R. 180), H58 [7JA]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see S. 675), S4166 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (see S. Con. Res. 23), S3881 [18MR] (see H. Con. Res. 95), H1908 [17MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (see H. Res. 191), H3300 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H2130 [19MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 152), H2130 [19MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 191)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 190), H3050 [9AP]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 77), H54 [7JA]

Bush, President: notification that a quorum has assembled (see S. Res. 1), S37 [7JA] (see H. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

———request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5045 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 17), S3163 [5MR]

———prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use (see S. Res. 178), S8300 [20JN]

———revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H321 [5FE]

Capitol Police: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 156), H3452 [29AP]

Carter, Jimmy and Rosalynn: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3665), H12918 [8DE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 345), H12920 [8DE]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H1954 [18MR]

Choctaw Code Talkers: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 674), H390 [11FE]

Citizens Health Care Working Group: establish (see S. 581), S3410 [10MR]

Coast Guard: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (see H.R. 3374), H9981 [28OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

Committee on Administrative Procedures (Joint): establish (see H.R. 3356), H9811 [21OC]

Committee on Agency Rule Review (Joint): establish (see H.R. 2542), H5662 [19JN]

Committee on Armed Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 123), H1641 [5MR]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 70), H462 [12FE]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Committee on Resources (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 205), H3435 [29AP]

Committee on Rules (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 209), H3571 [30AP]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 23), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 130), H1681 [6MR]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 47), H268 [31JA]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 134), H1746 [11MR]

Committees of the House: election of chairmen (see H. Res. 24), H138 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (see H. Res. 63), H391 [11FE] (see H. Res. 98), H1333 [25FE] (see H. Res. 284), H5663 [19JN]

———minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 104), H1396 [26FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (see S. Res. 18), S288 [14JA]

———minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Congressional Hunger Center: administer funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships (see H.R. 2474), H5407 [16JN]

Congressional Medal of Honor: mint coins in commemoration of recipients (see H.R. 3477), H11133 [7NO]

Congressional Record: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (see H.R. 3229), H9213 [2OC]

Congressional Research Service: make certain information available on Internet web site for purposes of access and retrieval by the public (see H.R. 3630), H12309 [21NO]

Constitutional amendments: continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (see S.J. Res. 23), S14032 [5NO]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY] (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress (see S. Res. 127), S5541 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: congressional disapproval of rule revising acquisition procedures for health care resources (see H.J. Res. 41), H2270 [20MR]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see S. 1283), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2659), H6271 [7JY] (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

District of Columbia: consent to assemble outside (see H. Con. Res. 1), H60 [7JA]

———provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN] (see H.R. 2472), H5407 [16JN]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1285), H1901 [13MR]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H. Res. 101), H1334 [25FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 5), S1479 [23JA] (see H.J. Res. 21), H322 [5FE]

Exchange Stabilization Fund: restore Congress' constitutional role in international transactions and limit the amount of loans or credits that may be provided to a foreign entity (see H.R. 2783), H7085 [17JY]

Federal employees: disability annuities for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and the Capitol Police (see H.R. 3117), H8380 [17SE]

Federal-State relations: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 384), H171 [27JA]

Flag—U.S.: congressional authority to prohibit desecration (see H. Con. Res. 51), H705 [13FE]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H6868 [15JY]

Gillette, Michael L.: tribute (see S. Res. 150), S6707 [20MY]

Government: support use of fair trade certified coffee at legislative and executive branch events and food service locations (see H. Res. 349), H7786 [25JY]

Government regulations: require congressional approval of proposed rules designated by Congress to be significant (see H.R. 1654), H2863 [7AP]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 476), H12920 [8DE]

———authorize the taking of an official photograph in the House Chamber (see H. Res. 67), H462 [12FE]

———compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 8), H60 [7JA]

———dismiss contest of Hawaii's Second Congressional District election (see H. Res. 317), H6869 [15JY]

———dismiss contest of Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District election (see H. Res. 318), H6869 [15JY]

———donation of used computer equipment to public schools (see H.R. 183), H58 [7JA]

———election of officers (see H. Res. 1), H60 [7JA]

———establish a commission to make recommendations on the appropriate size of membership of the House and the method by which Representatives are elected (see H.R. 415), H218 [28JA]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 9), H60 [7JA]

———limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4130 [14MY]

———notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

———notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (see S. Res. 2), S37 [7JA]

———permit use of funds from Members' official allowances for obtaining POW/MIA flags for distribution to constituents (see H.R. 2106), H4130 [14MY]

———post all lobbying registrations and reports on the official public Internet site (see H. Res. 43), H244 [29JA]

———prevent certain mass mailings from being sent as franked mail (see H.R. 820), H702 [13FE]

———provide for just apportionment of Members in all States (see H.R. 1541), H2585 [1AP]

———require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction (see H.R. 297), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 921), H1394 [26FE] (see H.R. 2412), H5174 [10JN]

House Rules: adopt and amend (see H. Res. 5), H60 [7JA]

———apply layover requirements for conference reports at the end of a congressional session and require the inclusion of certain matter in joint explanatory statements accompanying conference reports (see H. Res. 332), H7454 [23JY]

———permit employing office to pay an additional salary to a House employee who is on active duty in a military Reserve component (see H. Res. 223), H3762 [7MY]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Con. Res. 184), H4204 [15MY]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 139), H2864 [7AP]

Information services: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (see S. Res. 54), S2188 [11FE]

———require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 1484), S10140 [29JY] (see S. 1544), S10618 [31JY]

Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus: recognize goals and objectives (see H. Res. 156), H2270 [20MR]

Intermountain Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

Iraq: require the President to submit to Congress a quarterly report on the projected total cost of U.S. military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq (see S. 1942), S15812 [24NO]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1017), H1463 [27FE]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2818), H7329 [22JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN] (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Lawyers and attorneys: tribute to staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives (see S. Res. 277), S15976 [25NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1383), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2657), H6271 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (see H. Res. 311), H6347 [8JY]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E.: tribute (see S. Res. 94), S3882 [18MR]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1628), H2821 [3AP]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H8490 [23SE]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (see S. 1386), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 1172), H1743 [11MR]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent regarding counting of residents in a nonprovider setting for purposes of making payments for medical education (see S. 1897), S15286 [20NO]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on appointment of individuals to fill House of Representatives vacancies (see H.J. Res. 77), H11651 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 83), H12920 [8DE]

———constitutional amendment on terms of office for Members of the House of Representatives (see H.J. Res. 66), H7617 [24JY]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 16), H244 [29JA] (see H.J. Res. 43), H2401 [26MR]

———constitutional amendment to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Senator or Representative may serve and provide for 4-year terms for Representatives (see H.J. Res. 81), H12309 [21NO]

———deny eligibility for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and make eligible for coverage under Medicare (see H.R. 3680), H12919 [8DE]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see S. 48), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1696), H3051 [9AP]

———increase length of ban on lobbying activities after leaving office (see H.R. 2160), H4367 [20MY]

———modify law providing a permanent appropriation for compensation (see H.R. 1881), H3570 [30AP]

———nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H52 [7JA]

———provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare (see H.R. 2817), H7329 [22JY]

———render previous service of individuals expelled from Congress as noncreditable for purposes of determining eligibility for retirement and disability benefits (see H.R. 1098), H1640 [5MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

NAFTA: require President notify Congress of withdrawal (see H. Con. Res. 224), H5663 [19JN]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see H.R. 2001), H3760 [7MY]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see S. 540), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1093), H1640 [5MR]

Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact: reauthorize (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

108th Congress: set date for convening, 2d session (see H.J. Res. 80), H12309 [21NO]

———set date for convening, 2d session (H.J. Res. 80), consideration (see H. Res. 464), H12306 [21NO]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (see S. 572), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1251), H1811 [12MR]

``Our American Government'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 139), H2864 [7AP]

Pacific Northwest Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H1743 [11MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pickle, William H.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (see S. Res. 72), S3087 [4MR]

Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (see H.R. 1507), H2472 [27MR]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3525), H11650 [19NO]

———limit contributions from out-of-State residents to congressional candidates and increase certain disclosure requirements (see H.R. 2529), H5661 [19JN]

———prohibit an authorized committee of a winning candidate from repaying any personal loans from the candidate after the candidate begins serving (see H.R. 681), H390 [11FE]

———prohibit use of contributions or donations made to candidates or office holders for the payment of their salary or for payment to any member of their immediate family (see H.R. 797), H701 [13FE]

———public financing of congressional elections (see H.R. 3172), H8905 [24SE]

———public financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1878), H3569 [30AP]

———reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2156), H4367 [20MY] (see H.J. Res. 51), H3354 [11AP]

Religion: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 310), H9812 [21OC]

———require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H705 [13FE]

Reynolds, Emily J.: election as Sec. of the Senate (see S. Res. 7), S37 [7JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election of the Sec. of the Senate (see S. Res. 9), S37 [7JA]

———notify the President of election of the Sec. of the Senate (see S. Res. 8), S37 [7JA]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1872), S14965 [17NO] (see H.R. 3263), H9375 [8OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1465), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Rules: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (see H. Con. Res. 190), H4737 [22MY]

Senate: fixing the hour of daily meeting (see S. Res. 6), S37 [7JA]

———notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 2), H60 [7JA]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (see S. Res. 177), S8233 [19JN]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture (see S. Res. 85), S3730 [13MR] (see S. Res. 249), S13053 [22OC]

———amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (see S. Res. 138), S5995 [9MY]

———amend relative to points of order against unauthorized appropriations, new matter, or nongermane matter in legislation, amendments, and conference reports (see S. Res. 173), S7980 [17JN]

———eliminate secret Senate holds (see S. Res. 151), S6853 [21MY]

———require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds (see S. Res. 216), S10906 [1AU]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Social Security: invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (see H.R. 96), H55 (see H.R. 219), H59 [7JA]

Solid waste: State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 418), H218 [28JA]

Southern Dairy Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 324), H138 [8JA]

State of the Union Message: joint session (see H. Con. Res. 12), H171 [27JA]

States: authorize implementation of mechanisms to ensure continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (see S. 1820), S14031 [5NO]

———clarify congressional approval of certain State energy production tax practices (see H.R. 3336), H9687 [17OC]

Stevens, Senator: election to be President pro tempore (see S. Res. 3), S37 [7JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election of the President pro tempore (see S. Res. 5), S37 [7JA]

———notify the President of election of the President pro tempore (see S. Res. 4), S37 [7JA]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to congressional candidates (see S. 804), S4897 [7AP]

———apply graduated income tax rates for principal campaign committees of congressional candidates to comparable committees of candidates for State and local offices (see H.R. 2368), H5044 [5JN]

———treatment of amounts received from trading with Cuba if the trading is conditioned on lobbying Congress to lift trade or travel restrictions (see H.R. 3670), H12918 [8DE]

Telecommunications: conduct a feasibility study on implementing an emergency electronic communications system to ensure the continuity of the operations of Congress during an emergency (see H.R. 2948), H7783 [25JY]

Terrorism: provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

Thomson, Jeri: tribute (see S. Res. 93), S3882 [18MR]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (see S. 1481), S10140 [29JY] (see S. Res. 211), S10619 [31JY]

TVA: impose greater accountability relative to capital investment decisions and financing operations by increasing oversight (see S. 308), S1977 [5FE]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (see S. 908), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 2459), H5365 [12JN]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

War Powers Resolution: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 102), H2132 [19MR]

Wild and Scenic Rivers System: ensure congressional involvement in the process of States designating rivers as wild, scenic, or recreational (see H.R. 987), H1462 [27FE]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H1743 [11MR]

Certificates of election

House of Representatives: Ed Case, H1, H44 [7JA]

———Randy Neugebauer, H4982 [5JN]

Senate: Carl Levin, S3 [7JA]

———Chuck Hagel, S3 [7JA]

———Elizabeth Dole, S2 [7JA]

———Frank R. Lautenberg, S3 [7JA]

———Gordon Smith, S4 [7JA]

———Jack Reed, S3 [7JA]

———James M. Inhofe, S3 [7JA]

———James M. Talent, S4 [7JA]

———Jeff Sessions, S4 [7JA]

———John Cornyn, S1, S2 [7JA]

———John D. Rockefeller IV, S4 [7JA]

———John E. Sununu, S4 [7JA]

———John F. Kerry, S3 [7JA]

———John W. Warner, S4 [7JA]

———Joseph R. Biden, Jr., S2 [7JA]

———Lamar Alexander, S1 [7JA]

———Larry E. Craig, S2 [7JA]

———Lindsey O. Graham, S3 [7JA]

———Lisa Murkowski, S1 [7JA]

———Mark Pryor, S3 [7JA]

———Mary L. Landrieu, S3 [7JA]

———Max Baucus, S2 [7JA]

———Michael B. Enzi, S2 [7JA]

———Mitch McConnell, S3 [7JA]

———Norm Coleman, S2 [7JA]

———Pat Roberts, S4 [7JA]

———Pete V. Domenici, S2 [7JA]

———Richard J. Durbin, S2 [7JA]

———Saxby Chambliss, S2 [7JA]

———Susan M. Collins, S2 [7JA]

———Ted Stevens, S4 [7JA]

———Thad Cochran, S2 [7JA]

———Tim Johnson, S3 [7JA]

———Tom Harkin, S3 [7JA]

———Wayne Allard, S2 [7JA]

Chronologies

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meetings and briefings on Iraq, S3156 [5MR]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Conference reports

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2657), H8385-H8399 [18SE]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H3194-H3230 [10AP]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Jackie Robinson and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300): CBO, S12734 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498): CBO, S8551 [25JN]

Essays

October 1, 1968—Filibuster Derails Supreme Court Appointment: U.S. Senate Historical Office, S14564 [12NO]

Excerpts

``41 Beats 59—That Strange Senate Math,'' Senator Miller, S14755 [12NO]

``Master of the Senate,'' Robert Caro, S14581-S14583 [12NO]

Setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 conference report (H. Con. Res. 95): public debt and Social Security trust fund provisions, S5795 [7MY]

Letters

Budget reconciliation process: Alan Frumin, S5296 [11AP]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) approved resolutions: Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H7792 [3SE], H9252 [7OC]

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Court decision on GAO authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information: David M. Walker, GAO, H433 [12FE], E302 [27FE]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H433 [12FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S14498 [12NO]

———David W. Gorman, DAV, S14502, S14508 [12NO]

———Delatorro L. McNeal, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S14502, S14508 [12NO]

———Gerard M. Kelly, Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, S14499 [12NO]

———John A. Brieden III, American Legion, S14497 [12NO]

———Robert E. Wallace, VFW, S14501, S14508 [12NO]

———S. John Sisler, AMVETS, S14501, S14508 [12NO]

———Thomas H. Corey, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., S14497 [12NO]

Designation of Representative DeLay to act jointly with the Majority Leader of the Senate to reassemble Congress in case of death or inability of the Speaker: Speaker Hastert, H139 [16JA]

Essential Air Service Program funding: several Representatives, S13116 [23OC]

———several Senators, S13116 [23OC]

Evaluation of President Bush's administration: Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, E86 [28JA]

GAO review of effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S12661 [16OC]

House of Representatives authority of officials during adjournment: Speaker Hastert, H12925 [15DE]

Make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet: Sam Maccherola, SeeBeyond Technology Corp., S2225 [11FE]

———several organizations, S2225 [11FE]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: several Representatives, H12109 [21NO]

Repeal authorization of use of Armed Forces against Iraq: several Representatives, H1440 [27FE]

Request for indefinite leave of absence due to call to active military duty: Representative Buyer, H2274 [24MR]

Require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds: Senators Lott and Daschle, S10923 [1AU]

Require that excess amounts from Members' official allowances be applied to deficit reduction: Representative Camp, E796 [29AP]

Sentencing of law enforcement officers in the Rodney King civil rights case: Congressional Black Caucus, H2424 [27MR], H3070 [10AP]

Social Security system: Stephen C. Goss, SSA, S3937-S3939 [19MR]

Transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record: Bruce R. James, GPO, E1995 [8OC]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Nathaniel Smith, H1961 [19MR]

———President Bush, S4258 [21MR], H1958 [19MR]

———several members of California State Legislature, E594 [27MR]

Veterans benefits funding: Dwight Radcliff, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Inc., H2575 [1AP]

———John Keaveney, New Directions, Inc., H2576 [1AP]

———Shad Meshad, National Veterans Foundation, H2576 [1AP]

War Powers Resolution compliance: President Bush, S4269 [21MR]

Lists

Appropriate levels of public debt in S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S3946 [19MR]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) staff, S4422 [26MR]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education State delegations, S11560 [16SE]

Congressional staff contributing to passage of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

House of Representatives' Pages, H5036 [5JN]

Senate Pages, S7514 [9JN]

Senators by State, S5 [7JA]

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Memorandums

Judicial Nomination Process, E2411 [22NO]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2004: President Bush, S1867 [4FE], H270 [4FE]

Continued Deployment of U.S. Forces to Kosovo: President Bush, S6248 [14MY]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Kosovo: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H269 [4FE]

Motions

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2542 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3841 [18MR], S3964 [19MR], S4110 [20MR], S4248 [21MR], S4368 [25MR]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H109 [8JA], H250 [31JA], H1652 [6MR], H7347, H7351 [23JY], H7513, H7517, H7539, H7541 [24JY], H10136, H10170, H10175, H10179, H10181 [30OC]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H18 [7JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9223, S9225 [10JY], S9272 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8814 [24SE]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7110 [23MY]

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: meeting cancellation, S15394 [21NO], H12304 [21NO]

———proposed rulemaking relative to rules of procedure, S11110-S11112 [4SE], S12361 [2OC], S12599 [15OC], H7944-H7947 [4SE], H9209 [2OC], H9475 [15OC]

Senate Quarterly Mass Mail, S1092 [16JA], S9310 [11JY], S13229 [24OC]

Oaths of office

Alexander, Lamar: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Allard, Wayne: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Baucus, Max: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Biden, Joseph R., Jr.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Chambliss, Saxby: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Cochran, Thad: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Coleman, Norm: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Collins, Susan M.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Cornyn, John: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Craig, Larry E.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Dole, Elizabeth: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Domenici, Pete V.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Durbin, Richard J.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Enzi, Michael B.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Graham, Lindsey O.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Hagel, Chuck: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Harkin, Tom: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Hastert, Representative: Speaker of the House, H6 [7JA]

Hooley, Darlene: House of Representatives, H150 [27JA]

House of Representatives: Members of Congress, Resident Commissioner, and Delegates, H6 [7JA], H1635-H1637 [5MR]

———officers, H6 [7JA]

Inhofe, James M.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Johnson, Tim: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Kerry, John F.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Landrieu, Mary L.: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Lautenberg, Frank R.: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Levin, Carl: Senate, S5 [7JA]

McConnell, Mitch: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Murkowski, Lisa: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Neugebauer, Randy: House of Representatives, H4982, H5041 [5JN]

Pryor, Mark: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Reed, Jack: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Reynolds, Emily J.: Sec. of the Senate, S7 [7JA]

Roberts, Pat: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Rockefeller, John D., IV: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Sessions, Jeff: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Smith, Gordon: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Stevens, Senator: President pro tempore, S6 [7JA]

Stevens, Ted: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Sununu, John E.: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Talent, James M.: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Warner, John W.: Senate, S5 [7JA]

Petitions

District of Columbia voting representation in Congress: several District of Columbia residents, E1825-E1827 [17SE]

Petitions and memorials

Mississippi: support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4097 [20MR]

Poems

``Corporate Credo 1,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

``Corporate Credo 2,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

``In Flanders Fields,'' John McCrae, H2240 [20MR]

``Peace,'' Elizabeth Barret, H1609 [5MR]

``We Are Fanatics for Peace,'' Representative Owens, E679 [3AP]

Press releases

Court Decision on GAO Authority To Compel Executive Departments To Provide Documents or Information: GAO, E303 [27FE]

Programs

Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference, H10535 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Abortion: tactics used by pro-life legislators, E1099 [2JN]

Accomplishments, H9690 [20OC]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 8), H131 [8JA]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 41), H676 [13FE]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 191), H4730 [22MY]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 231), H6257 [26JN]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 259), H7713 [25JY], H7789 [29JY]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 339), H12298 [21NO], H12316 [25NO]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 38), H3404 [12AP]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 71), H9208 [2OC]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (H. Con. Res. 279), H9832-H9835 [28OC], E1783 [15SE]

American Political Science Association: anniversary of Congressional Fellowship Program, E1554 [22JY], E1558, E1559, E1561, E1562, E1573, E1574 [23JY], E1580 [24JY], E1614, E1637 [25JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, H229, H230 [29JA], H554-H558, H666, H668, H673-H675 [13FE], H1797 [12MR], H5245 [11JN], H8060 [9SE], H10201 [30OC], H10331 [4NO], H12228, H12229 [21NO], H12315 [25NO], E1901 [25SE]

———status of legislation for unfunded agencies, H10393-H10396 [5NO]

Architect of the Capitol: funding, H6432 [9JY]

———prohibit employing temporary workers for long periods without providing eligibility for employee benefits, H8813 [24SE]

Armed Forces: repeal authorization of use against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 2), H156 [27JA], H197 [28JA], H1440 [27FE], H1979 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (H.J. Res. 24), H1610 [5MR], H1692 [11MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2134, H2135, H2165, H2207 [20MR], E531, E537, E538 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, E1894 [25SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2226, H2227-H2251 [20MR], H2387 [26MR], E554, E555 [24MR], E561, E564, E571, E573 [25MR], E581, E585 [26MR], E599, E603 [27MR], E621 [31MR], E636 [1AP]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H124, H131, H132 [8JA], H156-H159, H162, H163 [27JA], H277 [5FE], H382, H383 [11FE], H1476, H1478 [4MR], H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1608-H1611, H1618 [5MR], H1658, H1659, H1662-H1676 [6MR], H1797 [12MR], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H1960, H1961 [19MR], H2280 [25MR], H2509 [31MR], H2518 [1AP], H3676 [6MY], E15 [8JA], E151, E167 [6FE], E408 [7MR], E508 [18MR], E594 [27MR], E679 [3AP]

Artistic Discovery student art competition: tribute to participants, E979 [15MY]

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E226, E256 [13FE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 2131), H11659 [20NO]

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 138), H3650, H3651 [6MY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1511), H2669 [2AP], H5830-H5837 [25JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 709), H6681 [14JY]

Blunt, Representative: acknowledgement as majority whip, H6 [7JA]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, H374-H381 [11FE], H429-H432 [12FE], H1370-H1377 [26FE], H1733-H1735 [11MR], H1753, H1754 [12MR], H3026-H3031 [9AP], H6282 [8JY], H7334 [23JY]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H7000 [16JY], H8194 [10SE]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H2141, H2143 [20MR]

———debt limit, H16 [7JA], H1362, H1364 [26FE], H1885-H1888, H1893 [13MR]

———effect of budget priorities on minorities, H2207 [20MR]

———legislative process, H5320 [12JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1888-H1894 [13MR], H1910, H1911, H1912, H1929, H1931, H1938-H1944 [18MR], H1964, H2101, H2105-H2113 [19MR], H2145-H2226-H2251-H2262 [20MR], H2314, H2373, H2382-H2388, H2393-H2398 [26MR], H2447 [27MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2542, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576 [1AP], H2689, H2695 [2AP], H2839-H2845 [7AP], H2867, H2868, H2869 [8AP], H2943 [9AP], E559, E575 [25MR], E586, E588 [26MR], E614 [27MR], E639, E640 [1AP], E651, E655 [2AP], E659 [3AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H3268, H3291-H3298 [10AP], H4512 [21MY], E724 [10AP], E768, E774, E775 [12AP], E985 [15MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (H. Res. 191), H3286-H3291 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2138-H2145 [20MR], E589 [26MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 152), H2444 [27MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 191)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 190), H3279-H3286 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), motion to instruct conferees, H2542-H2553 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), E2359 [20NO]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (H.R. 77), H26 [7JA]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H160 [27JA], H176, H178 [28JA], H4762 [2JN], H6873 [16JY]

———notification that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 3), H7, H23 [7JA]

———report relative to the use of military force against Iraq, H1957 [19MR]

———request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (H. Res. 260), H5178 [11JN], H5472, H5473 [18JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7515 [24JY]

Capitol Pages: tribute, H5033-H5036 [5JN]

Capitol Police: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 156), H3420-H3422 [29AP], E829 [1MY], E910 [9MY]

———funding, H6424 [9JY], H8802 [24SE]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, H6424 [9JY], H8811, H8812 [24SE]

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 345), H12862 [8DE]

China, Republic of: Congressional Taiwan Caucus briefing, E1340 [24JN]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement, E1561 [23JY]

Coast Guard: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (H.R. 3374), E2141 [28OC]

Collier, Peter: tribute to book ``Medal of Honor'', E2111 [21OC]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H5354 [12JN]

———permission to file privileged report, H9383 [14OC]

Committee on Armed Services (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 123), H1523 [5MR]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 70), H416 [12FE]

Committee on Government Reform (House): efforts to reorganize the Government relative to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse, H7236 [22JY]

Committee on House Administration (House): rule amendment on unsolicited mass electronic communications, H8219 [15SE]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

Committee on Resources (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 205), H3435 [29AP]

Committee on Rules (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 6), H20 [7JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 7), H20 [7JA]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 209), H3532 [30AP]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 130), H1667 [6MR]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 23), H126 [8JA]

Committee on the Budget (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 47), H248 [31JA]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (H. Res. 134), H2282, H2283 [25MR], E582 [26MR]

Committees: role of Congress and committee staff, E1983 [7OC]

Committees of the House: appointment of Representative Sanders (H. Res. 36), H211 [28JA]

———election of chairmen (H. Res. 24), H130 [8JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 33), H177 [28JA]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 63), H364 [11FE]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 98), H1282 [25FE]

———majority party appointments (H. Res. 284), H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 104), H1337 [26FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Communications: condemn mass mailings and e-mailings by organizations without consent of signatories, H8023 [9SE]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues: tribute to Women in Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, E1064 [22MY]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

———report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Congressional Hunger Center: administer funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships (H.R. 2474), H5825-H5828 [25JN], E1421 [8JY]

Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: encourage membership, H64 [8JA]

Congressional Record: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (H.R. 3229), H9237 [7OC], E1995 [8OC]

Congressional Research Service: tribute, H4531 [22MY]

Congressional Spina Bifida Caucus: tribute, E1829 [17SE]

Corporations: economic impact of mismanagement, deception, and violations of public trust, E132 [5FE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 3009), E1715 [5SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

DeLay, Representative: acknowledgement as majority leader, H6 [7JA]

Democratic Study Group on National Security: tribute, H6997 [16JY]

Dept. of Energy: require report to Congress detailing equal employment opportunity practices at national laboratories, H3278, H3279 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative, H7704 [25JY], E1757 [10SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress, E1825 [17SE]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (H.R. 1285), H1879 [13MR], E466 [13MR]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, H198-H204 [28JA]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H. Res. 101), E277 [25FE]

Exchange Stabilization Fund: restore Congress' constitutional role in international transactions and limit the amount of loans or credits that may be provided to a foreign entity (H.R. 2783), E1513 [18JY]

Florida: tribute to participants in Congressional Classroom program, E2212 [4NO]

———tribute to Young Patriots Foundation Congressional Classroom Program participants, H9387 [15OC]

France: actions relative to U.S. use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3686 [7MY]

Frank, Representative: apology for remarks, H8118 [10SE]

Germany: staff exchange program with the Bundestag, E345 [3MR]

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Government: support use of fair trade certified coffee at legislative and executive branch events and food service locations (H. Res. 349), E1632 [25JY]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Hastert, Representative: acknowledgement as Speaker of the House, H4 [7JA]

House of Representatives: adjournment, unanimous-consent agreement, H4731 [22MY]

———appoint committee to notify the President of adjournment (H. Res. 476), H12854 [8DE]

———authority of officials during adjournment, H1880 [13MR], H12854 [8DE]

———authorize recess for joint session to receive British Prime Minister Tony Blair, H6582 [10JY]

———authorize the taking of an official photograph in the House Chamber (H. Res. 67), H1280 [25FE]

———bribery allegations relative to Representative Nick Smith's vote on Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H12750, H12905 [8DE]

———changing role of the Speaker of the House, H10534 [6NO]

———compensation of certain minority employees (H. Res. 8), H20 [7JA]

———dismiss contest of Hawaii's Second Congressional District election (H. Res. 317), H6710 [15JY]

———dismiss contest of Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District election (H. Res. 318), H6711 [15JY]

———election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [7JA]

———establish a commission to make recommendations on the appropriate size of membership of the House and the method by which Representatives are elected (H.R. 415), E80 [28JA]

———expansion of dental and vision care health insurance benefits for Members and employees, H6394-H6396, H6417 [9JY]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (H. Res. 9), H20 [7JA]

———legislative priorities, H165 [27JA], H5536 [18JN], H5717 [24JN]

———legislative process, H10136 [30OC], H10330, H10335 [4NO]

———morning hour debate, H23 [7JA]

———notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 4), H7 [7JA]

———proposal to allow appointment of Members by Governors in certain emergency situatuons, E1137 [5JN]

———provide for just apportionment of Members in all States (H.R. 1541), E637 [1AP]

———results of congressional basketball game against American League of Lobbyists, H8287 [17SE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H7-H20 [7JA]

———apply layover requirements for conference reports at the end of a congressional session and require the inclusion of certain matter in joint explanatory statements accompanying conference reports (H. Res. 332), H7459 [24JY]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), H5424-H5431 [17JN], E1319 [20JN]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), H3648-H3650 [6MY], E881 [7MY]

Hoyer, Representative: acknowledgement as minority whip, H6 [7JA]

Illinois: tribute to State Assembly for actions taken on the equal rights amendment to the Constitution, E1162 [5JN]

Iraq: report on congressional delegation trip, H9004-H9008, H9011-H9014 [30SE]

———require Presidential report to Congress on a schedule for transfer of power to the Iraqi people and efforts to internationalize military operations and reconstruction, H9630, H9631 [17OC]

———require reports to Congress on awarding of reconstruction contracts to foreign companies, H9625 [17OC]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H142, H143, H156-H159 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H1603, H1604 [5MR], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H1961 [19MR]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1017), E341 [27FE]

Julia, Raul: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 2818), E1566 [23JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8470 [23SE], H8494 [24SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6420-H6433 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8464 [23SE], H8802-H8815 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—motion to recommit, H8809-H8814 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6393-H6396, H6417-H6419 [9JY]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, H7848 [4SE], E1714, E1725 [5SE], E1761 [10SE], E1855 [23SE]

———provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare, E1490 [15JY]

———reception honoring former Members, H4133-H4150 [15MY]

———tribute to Congressional Distinguished Service Award recipients, H6312, H6318 [8JY]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: repeal requirement to appear before Congress prior to approval of airport development project grants, H5209, H5231-H5233 [11JN]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish, H6427, H6428 [9JY]

108th Congress: accomplishments, H2865 [8AP], H6353 [9JY], H6873 [16JY], H7229 [22JY], H12880 [8DE]

———goals, H5 [7JA]

———permission to assemble at a location outside the District of Columbia (H. Con. Res. 1), H20 [7JA]

———set date for convening, 2d session (H.J. Res. 80), H12298 [21NO]

107th Congress: accomplishments, H4 [7JA]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (H.R. 1251), E438 [12MR]

``Our American Government'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), H3648-H3650 [6MY], E881 [7MY]

Partisanship: impact, H9075 [1OC]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Pelosi, Representative: acknowledgement as minority leader, H6 [7JA]

———comments relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3309 [11AP]

Poland: transfer of congressional records on investigation into execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in the Katyn Forest, E660 [3AP]

Public debt: ceiling, H3283, H3284 [10AP], H3646 [6MY], H6999 [16JY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), H4226 [19MY], H4337-H4342 [20MY], H4532, H4533 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.R. 2156), H4533, H4714 [22MY]

Republican Party: impact of privatization of certain Government functions, H10321 [4NO]

———national agenda, H3745 [7MY], H4790 [3JN], H4967 [4JN], H5412 [17JN], H6353 [9JY], H10321 [4NO], H10377 [5NO]

Rhodes, John J.: Congressional Distinguished Service Medal recipient, E782 [12AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), H9231-H9235 [7OC]

Rules: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (H. Con. Res. 190), H4956 [4JN], H5005-H5012 [5JN], E1137 [5JN], E1204 [11JN]

Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 2), H6 [7JA]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, H1361 [26FE], H1804, H1805 [12MR], H1885-H1888, H1892 [13MR], H2113, H2114, H2116 [19MR], H3294, H3295 [10AP], H4335 [20MY], H5073, H5075 [9JN], H7213-H7216 [21JY], H8272, H8275, H8276 [16SE], H9475 [15OC]

———invest trust funds in marketable interest-bearing securities and insured certificates of deposit, and protect trust funds from public debt limit (H.R. 219), H2652 [2AP], E1 [8JA]

Sports: tribute to congressional baseball game participants, H6872 [16JY]

Staff gym: funding, H6427 [9JY], H8810 [24SE]

State of the Union Message: joint session (H. Con. Res. 12), H143 [27JA]

States: clarify congressional approval of certain State energy production tax practices, H11409 [18NO]

Supreme Court: decision not to hear case on Presidential authority to extend or establish national monuments under the Antiquities Act, E1998 [8OC]

Taxation: apply graduated income tax rates for principal campaign committees of congressional candidates to comparable committees of candidates for State and local offices (H.R. 2368), E1153 [5JN]

Wall Street Journal: publication of memos written by congressional staff between 2001 and 2003 relative to judicial nomination process, E2411 [22NO]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, H1962, H2118-H2123 [19MR], H2785-H2787 [3AP]

Women: ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (H. Res. 38), E1162 [5JN]

Yeadon, Alan and Kristine: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1917 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Accomplishments, S12832 [17OC]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 8), S177 [9JA]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 41), S2499 [13FE]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 191), S7162 [23MY]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 231), unanimous-consent agreement, S8816 [26JN]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 259), S10874 [1AU]

Adjournment (H. Con. Res. 339), S15927 [25NO], S16214 [9DE]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 38), S5397 [11AP]

Adjournment (S. Con. Res. 71), S12349 [2OC]

American Political Science Association: anniversary of Congressional Fellowship Program, S9704, S9706 [22JY], S9789 [23JY]

Amtrak: Board of Directors appointments, S10840 [31JY]

———funding, S4249 [21MR]

Appropriations: legislative process, S214, S215, S222, S223 [13JA], S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC], S12908 [21OC], S12986 [22OC], S13099, S13184 [23OC], S14229, S14231, S14232 [7NO], S14286, S14317, S14318, S14327, S14328, S14331 [10NO], S14429 [11NO], S15933-S15935 [25NO]

———status of legislation for unfunded agencies, S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC], S13099 [23OC], S13957 [5NO]

Armed Forces: improve process for notifying members of the reserve components, their families, employers, and Congress of changes in deployment policies and revise method used in calculating deployment periods, S12682, S12724 [16OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S3748 [13MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S5516 [30AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4075-S4107 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), unanimous-consent request, S4093 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1113-S1115, S1126 [17JA], S1649, S1654, S1656 [28JA], S1767-S1770 [30JA], S2394, S2402-S2404 [13FE], S2881 [27FE], S2997-S3000, S3013, S3022 [3MR], S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR], S3688-S3692, S3717 [13MR], S3769-S3774 [17MR], S3820-S3822 [18MR], S3954, S3955 [19MR], S4399, S4400, S4402, S4403 [26MR], S4544, S4545 [31MR]

———U.S. policy on use relative to locating Saddam Hussein, S8382 [23JN]

``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 138), S5978 [8MY]

———authorize printing (S. Con. Res. 28), S4330 [24MR]

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: district court decision on constitutionality of certain provisions, S5738-S5740 [5MY]

Black, Barry C.: election as Chaplain of the Senate (S. Res. 189), S8845 [27JN]

Blair, Tony: address to joint session of Congress by British Prime Minister of Great Britain, S9545-S9547, S9576 [17JY]

———authorize appointment of committee to escort British Prime Minister into the House chamber for joint session, S9513 [16JY]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 709), S4439 [26MR], S6405 [14MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Budget: allocation of funds, S1658 [28JA], S2881, S2982 [27FE]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4070 [20MR], S4230 [21MR]

———extend discretionary spending caps and the pay-as-you-go requirement, S5280-S5282 [11AP]

———extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7102-S7105 [23MY]

———extend pay-as-you-go requirement relative to tax cuts or entitlement spending, S4358 [25MR]

———reconciliation process, S4340 [25MR], S5296, S5298-S5302, S5307 [11AP]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (S. 675), S4172 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5159 [10AP], S5266-S5293, S5295-S5316 [11AP], S5843 [7MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3766, S3774-S3798, S3811-S3813 [17MR], S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3834-S3874 [18MR], S3913-S3987 [19MR], S4044-S4075, S4109-S4152 [20MR], S4226-S4268 [21MR], S4317-S4324 [24MR], S4334-S4372 [25MR], S4398, S4402-S4422, S4429 [26MR], S4508 [27MR], S8849 [27JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), unanimous-consent agreement, S3699 [13MR], S3935 [19MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), unanimous-consent request, S3841 [18MR]

Bush, President: notification that a quorum has assembled (S. Res. 1), S6 [7JA]

Buy American Act: require a report to Congress relative to Federal acquisitions of U.S.-made products, S13887, S13889 [4NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S9857 [24JY]

———prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use (S. Res. 178), S8846 [27JN]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S15878 [24NO], S15949 [25NO]

Capitol Police: anniversary, S5639 [1MY]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 156), S5615, S5616 [30AP]

Capitol Visitors Center: funding, S9216 [10JY]

CBO: require report on debt impact of future budget resolutions, S7114 [23MY]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising criteria used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility, S11902 [24SE]

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 345), S16213 [9DE]

Citizenship: enact law to protect oath of allegiance, S11409 [11SE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to staff, S13756 [3NO]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): tribute to staff, S14441 [11NO]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): amendments to various regulations, S13796 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): appropriations allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6061 [13MY], S6969 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

———budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

———tribute to staff for efforts relative to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4422 [26MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (S. Res. 84), S3759 [13MR]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S223 [13JA], S250-S264, S267-S283, S286 [14JA], S308, S340, S841 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Congressional Hispanic Caucus: membership, S2133 [11FE]

Congressional Hunger Center: administer funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships (H.R. 2474), S8846 [27JN]

Congressional Record: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (H.R. 3229), S12632 [15OC]

Constitution—U.S.: reforms relative to ensuring continuity of Government operations during an emergency, S7275 [4JN]

Cox, Patrick: welcome European Parliament President to Senate chamber, S8499 [25JN]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1477), S10070 [28JY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

———award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 498), S3029 [3MR], S8600 [25JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S90 [9JA], S210-S212 [13JA], S253 [14JA], S14638, S14705 [12NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: report to Congress on Natural Resource Conservation Service protection of archaeological and historical resources on agricultural lands, S14018 [5NO], S14148 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: limit Total Information Awareness Program funding to foreign terrorism purposes, S1134 [17JA]

———require reports on utilization of National Guard and Reserves, S12580 [15OC]

Dept. of State: appeal to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary on allocation of budget funds, S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative to include long-term, domiciliary, and mental health care provisions, S14497-S14504, S14508-S14510, S14524 [12NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (S. 1283), S8135 [18JN]

District of Columbia: consent to assemble outside (H. Con. Res. 1), S2500 [13FE]

———provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16197-S16200 [9DE]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (S. 617), S3734 [13MR]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S3774-S3798, S3811-S3813 [17MR]

GAO: review effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq, S12660, S12661 [16OC]

Gillette, Michael L.: tribute (S. Res. 150), S6786 [20MY]

Government: encourage the Executive Office of the President and Executive departments to respond promptly and completely to all congressional requests for information about public expenditures, S14237-S14244 [7NO]

———relationship between legislative and executive branches relative to appropriations process, S5397-S5400 [11AP]

Harkin, Senator: tribute to interns, S16116 [9DE]

House of Representatives: notify that a quorum of the Senate is present (S. Res. 2), S6 [7JA]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), S7172 [23MY]

``How Our Laws Are Made'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), S8316 [20JN]

Information services: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (S. Res. 54), S2224-S2226 [11FE]

———require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 1484), S10149 [29JY]

———require reports on Federal data-mining programs to collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 1544), S10672 [31JY]

———require reports to Congress on data-mining programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S13885, S13886 [4NO]

Intelligence services: declassification of report from the joint inquiry into intelligence community before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, S4547 [31MR]

Intergovernmental relations: protect prerogatives in allocation of homeland security funding, S4778-S4780 [3AP]

Iraq: modify Coalition Provisional Authority reporting requirements, S12586-S12590 [15OC]

———prohibit President from reallocating certain reconstruction funds without congressional approval, S12792, S12793 [17OC]

———report on congressional delegation trip, S9231-S9233 [10JY]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———require the President to submit to Congress a quarterly report on the projected total cost of U.S. military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq (S. 1942), S15837 [24NO]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S112 [9JA], S1761-S1765, S1767, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2394 [13FE], S2764 [26FE], S3356-S3360 [7MR], S3769-S3774 [17MR], S3820-S3822 [18MR]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11772-S11780, S11782 [23SE], S12112 [29SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 1368), S8863 [27JN]

Landrieu, Senator: appreciation of opportunity to serve, S23 [7JA]

Lawyers and attorneys: tribute to staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives (S. Res. 277), S16062 [25NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9215-S9225 [10JY], S9269-S9278 [11JY], S9323 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, S11898-S11900 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), insert S. 1383 language in lieu, S9215 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), unanimous-consent agreement, S9234 [10JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1383), S9224 [10JY]

Legislative process, S10475 [31JY], S14286 [10NO]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E.: tribute (S. Res. 94), S3910 [18MR]

Library of Congress: National Book Festival celebration, S12361 [2OC]

Luke AFB, AZ: land acquisition funding, S14261 [7NO]

Mairs, Millie: Congressional Adoption Caucus Angels in Adoption Award recipient, S11984 [25SE]

Medal of Honor: provide for use of gold in metal content (S. 1386), S9246 [10JY]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: tribute to efforts of staff involved in passage, S15913, S15930-S15932, S15950 [25NO]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, S13087-S13089 [23OC]

———eliminate automatic salary adjustments (S. 48), S50 [7JA]

———mass mailings, S15771, S15784, S15791 [24NO]

———provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare, S8350 [23JN], S8408 [24JN]

National objectives: encourage debate on issues of national concern, S11735 [22SE]

Native Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (S. 540), S6617 [19MY]

Nevada: tribute to congressional delegation, S14326 [10NO]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: printing of a collection of memorial tributes, S3763 [13MR]

108th Congress: accomplishments, S10874, S10887-S10890 [1AU], S15922-S15926, S15957, S16077 [25NO], S16154-S16157 [9DE]

———convening, S8 [7JA]

———set date for convening, 2d session (H.J. Res. 80), S16044 [25NO]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (S. 572), S3329-S3333 [6MR]

``Our American Government'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 139), S8316 [20JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

Pickle, William H.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 72), S3068, S3069 [4MR]

Public debt: ceiling, S4664 [2AP], S4808 [3AP]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S5616 [30AP], S5619, S5640 [1MY], S5697 [5MY], S6055-S6061 [13MY], S7089-S7115 [23MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent agreement, S5838 [7MY], S6964 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent request, S5838 [7MY], S6022 [12MY]

———reduce proposed ceiling increase, S7094, S7095 [23MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S252, S256 [14JA], S12879 [20OC], S12913 [21OC]

Reynolds, Emily J.: election as Sec. of the Senate (S. Res. 7), S7 [7JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election of the Sec. of the Senate (S. Res. 9), S7 [7JA]

———notify the President of election of the Sec. of the Senate (S. Res. 8), S7 [7JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), S12853 [17OC]

———award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300), S1909 [4FE], S2334 [12FE], S12733 [16OC], S12853, S12854 [17OC]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1465), S9974 [25JY]

Senate: accomplishments, S7902 [13JN], S13705 [31OC], S14282 [7NO], S14920 [12NO]

———adjournment, unanimous-consent agreement, S65 [7JA]

———authority of officials during adjournment, S5397 [11AP], S7173 [23MY], S10931, S10932 [1AU], S12475 [3OC], S16063 [25NO], S16159 [9DE]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (S. Res. 6), S7 [7JA]

———legislative priorities, S2660, S2662 [25FE], S2763 [26FE], S8889, S8890 [7JY], S10889 [1AU], S11151-S11154 [5SE], S13061 [22OC], S13957 [5NO]

———parliamentary rulings on relevancy of certain amendments, S6645-S6650 [20MY]

———status of nominations during adjournment, unanimous-consent agreement, S16150 [9DE]

———tribute to staff, pages, guards, and policemen, S16090 [9DE]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (S. Res. 177), S16053 [25NO]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (S. Res. 138), S5981-S5985, S6002 [9MY], S6614-S6617 [19MY], S8843 [27JN], S14528, S14579, S14657, S14765, S14789 [12NO]

———amend relative to points of order against unauthorized appropriations, new matter, or nongermane matter in legislation, amendments, and conference reports (S. Res. 173), S8003-S8005, S8008 [17JN]

———eliminate secret Senate holds (S. Res. 151), S6869 [21MY]

———housekeeping unanimous-consent agreements, S8 [7JA]

———Internet services usage rules and regulations, S12363 [2OC]

———require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds (S. Res. 216), S10923-S10925 [1AU], S15252-S15255 [20NO]

———require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds (S. Res. 216), unanimous-consent request, S15252 [20NO]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S3005-S3007 [3MR], S3376 [10MR], S3946 [19MR], S5269, S5270 [11AP], S5829 [7MY], S6039-S6041 [13MY], S7106-S7110 [23MY], S9578-S9580 [17JY]

State of the Union Message: joint session (H. Con. Res. 12), S1657 [28JA]

States: authorize implementation of mechanisms to ensure continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (S. 1820), S14032 [5NO]

Stevens, Senator: election to be President pro tempore (S. Res. 3), S6 [7JA]

———notify the House of Representatives of election of the President pro tempore (S. Res. 5), S6 [7JA]

———notify the President of election of the President pro tempore (S. Res. 4), S6 [7JA]

Sununu, Senator: Golden Gavel Award recipient, S13651 [30OC]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to congressional candidates (S. 804), S4902 [7AP]

Thomson, Jeri: tribute (S. Res. 93), S3910 [18MR]

Treaties and agreements: application of fast-track authority to trade agreements, S10023 [28JY]

———prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S9935, S9943-S9946 [25JY], S10490, S10491, S10511, S10518-S10526, S10574, S10581, S10584 [31JY]

———prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (S. 1481), S10144 [29JY]

———prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (S. Res. 211), S10587 [31JY]

TVA: impose greater accountability relative to capital investment decisions and financing operations by increasing oversight (S. 308), S1982 [5FE]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (S. 908), S5370 [11AP]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122, S1123 [17JA]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, S3690-S3692 [13MR], S4269 [21MR]

Women: tribute to female Members, S210 [13JA]

Reports

Congress to Campus Program: Association of Former Members of Congress, H4135-H4143 [15MY]

Equal Employment Opportunity Practices at Dept. of Energy Weapons Labs: GAO, H3278 [10AP]

Recommendations From the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, S4548-S4551 [31MR]

Senate Quarterly Mass Mail, S15772-S15783, S15785-S15790, S15792-S15803 [24NO]

Social Security and the Unified Budget: Alan Greenspan, National Commission on Social Security Reform (1983), S3005 [3MR]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: President Bush, H1958-H1960 [19MR]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-19), S3731 [13MR]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 108-52), S6851 [21MY]

———Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-1), S132 [9JA]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Jackie Robinson Posthumously and Designate a National Day of Recognition: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 300), S12737 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 709), S5995 [9MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 191) (H. Rept. 108-72), H3300 [10AP]

Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 108-44), H2130 [19MR]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 80, Set Date for Convening of 108th Congress, 2d Session: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 464) (H. Rept. 108-398), H12306 [21NO]

Consideration of H.R. 2657, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 311) (H. Rept. 108-191), H6347 [8JY]

District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 108-212), S15975 [25NO]

Hawaii's Second Congressional District Election Contest Dismissal: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 317) (H. Rept. 108-207), H6867 [15JY]

Joint Committee To Review House, Senate, and Joint Rules and Other Matters Assuring Continuing Representation and Congressional Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-141), H4976 [4JN]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-279), H8400 [18SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-186), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383) (S. Rept. 108-88), S9244 [10JY]

President Bush Transmission of Documents or Other Materials to the House of Representatives Relative to the Possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction by Iraq: Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 260) (H. Rept. 108-168), H5713 [23JN]

Prohibit Removal of Works of Art, Historical Objects, or Exhibits From the Senate Wing of the Capitol or Any Senate Office Building for Personal Use: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 178), S8722 [26JN]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 151, Consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 152) (H. Rept. 108-45), H2130 [19MR]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 191, Consideration of Conference Report on H. Con. Res. 95, Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-70), H3050 [9AP]

Senate Rules Amendment Relative to Cloture on Presidential Nominations: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 138), S8722 [26JN]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013: Committee of Conference (H. Con. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 108-71), H3300 [10AP]

———Committee on the Budget (House) (H. Con. Res. 95) (H. Rept. 108-37), H1908 [17MR]

———Committee on the Budget (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 23), S3881 [18MR]

Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District Election Contest Dismissal: Committee on House Administration (House) (H. Res. 318) (H. Rept. 108-208), H6867 [15JY]

U.S. Consensus Council Establishment: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 908) (S. Rept. 108-110), S9708 [22JY]

Resignations

Senate: Frank H. Murkowski, S1 [7JA]

———Phil Gramm, S1 [7JA]

Resumes

Congressional Activity: 108th Cong., 1st sess., D91 [4FE], D175 [3MR], D333 [1AP], D443 [1MY], D591-D598 [2JN], D762-D767 [7JY], D933 [1AU], D935 [2SE], D1079 [1OC], D1221 [3NO], D1349 [8DE], D1361 [15DE]

Rollcalls

Former Members of Congress, H4134 [15MY]

Rules

Committee on House Administration (House): unsolicited mass electronic communications amendment, H8219 [15SE]

Senate Internet services usage rules and regulations, S12363 [2OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: legislative process, S14229 [7NO]

Statements

Award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal Posthumously: Alan H. (Bud) Selig, Major League Baseball, H9233 [7OC]

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

Role of Congress and Committee Staff: Lee H. Hamilton, E1683-E1685 [4SE], E1983 [7OC]

Senate Filibuster Reform Proposal: Senator Lieberman, S14767 [12NO]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Congressional Black Caucus, H8376 [17SE]

Transfer of Congressional Records on Investigation Into Execution of Polish Captives by Soviet Authorities in the Katyn Forest: Allen Paul, E661 [3AP]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Senator Levin, S3773 [17MR]

Summaries

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

District Court Decision on Constitutionality of Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act Provisions, S5740 [5MY]

House Rules Adoption and Amendments (H. Res. 5), H12 [7JA]

Mid-Session Budget Review for FY 2004: OMB, S9386 [15JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) appropriations allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S6062 [13MY], S6969-S6971 [22MY], S10967 [2SE], S15610 [23NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) budget authority allocation revisions to H. Con Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, relative to Medicare reserve fund, S8118 [18JN]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S11900 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1383, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

Daily history of debt results, S7106 [23MY]

Debt to the penny, S9387 [15JY]

Federal Government financing and debt, S9387 [15JY]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6429-H6431 [9JY]

———conference report, H8804-H8808 [24SE]

Pharmaceutical company contributions by party (2002), H5912 [25JN]

Revisions to conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S5843-S5847 [7MY]

Social Security tax rates for 2002 and later, S3942 [19MR]

Social Security trust fund financial operations (2002), S3942 [19MR]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 8, adjournment, H131 [8JA]

H. Con. Res. 12, joint session of Congress for the State of the Union Message, H143 [27JA]

H. Con. Res. 41, adjournment, S2499 [13FE], H676 [13FE]

H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4579-S4589 [31MR], H2171-H2176 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 104, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, H2229 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 138, printing of ``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'', H3650 [6MY]

H. Con. Res. 139, printing of ``How Our Laws Are Made,'' ``Our American Government,'' and ``Our Flag'', H3648 [6MY]

H. Con. Res. 145, Capitol Police anniversary, H3421 [29AP]

H. Con. Res. 190, joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations, H5005 [5JN]

H. Con. Res. 191, adjournment, S7162 [23MY], H4730 [22MY]

H. Con. Res. 231, adjournment, S8825 [27JN], H6257 [26JN]

H. Con. Res. 259, adjournment, S10874 [1AU], H7713 [25JY]

H. Con. Res. 279, American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program anniversary and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking, H9832 [28OC]

H. Con. Res. 339, adjournment, S15927 [25NO], H12298 [21NO]

H. Con. Res. 345, printing of ``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'', H12862 [8DE]

H. Res. 1, election of officers in the House of Representatives, H6 [7JA]

H. Res. 2, notify the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk, H6 [7JA]

H. Res. 3, notify the President that a congressional quorum has assembled, H7 [7JA]

H. Res. 4, notify the President of election of the House of Representatives Speaker and Clerk, H7 [7JA]

H. Res. 5, House Rules adoption and amendments, H7-H10 [7JA]

H. Res. 6, majority party appointments to the Committee on Rules (House), H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 7, minority party appointments to the Committee on Rules (House), H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 8, compensation of certain House of Representatives minority employees, H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 9, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the House of Representatives, H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 23, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 24, election of chairmen to committees of the House, H130 [8JA]

H. Res. 33, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H177 [28JA], H364 [11FE]

H. Res. 34, majority party appointments to Committee on House Administration (House), H190 [28JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 36, appointment of Representative Sanders to certain committees of the House, H211 [28JA]

H. Res. 47, majority party appointments to Committee on the Budget (House), H248 [31JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 67, authorize the taking of an official photograph in the House Chamber, H1280 [25FE]

H. Res. 70, majority party appointments to the Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H416 [12FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 98, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H1282 [25FE]

H. Res. 104, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1337 [26FE]

H. Res. 123, minority party appointments to the Committee on Armed Services (House), H1523 [5MR]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

H. Res. 130, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H1667 [6MR]

H. Res. 134, election of members to the Committee on Printing (Joint) and the Committee on the Library (Joint), H2283 [25MR]

H. Res. 151, consideration of H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H2138 [20MR]

H. Res. 190, same-day consideration of H. Res. 191, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H3280 [10AP]

H. Res. 191, consideration of conference report on H. Con. Res. 95, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, H3286 [10AP]

H. Res. 205, majority party appointments to the Committee on Resources (House), H3435 [29AP]

H. Res. 209, minority party appointments to the Committee on Small Business (House), H3532 [30AP]

H. Res. 284, majority party appointments to committees of the House, H5643 [19JN], H5710 [23JN]

H. Res. 311, consideration of H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H6393 [9JY]

H. Res. 317, dismiss contest of Hawaii's Second Congressional District election, H6710 [15JY]

H. Res. 318, dismiss contest of Tennessee's Sixth Congressional District election, H6711 [15JY]

H. Res. 476, appoint House committee to notify the President of adjournment, H12854 [8DE]

H.J. Res. 80, set date for convening of 108th Congress, 2d session, S16044 [25NO]

H.R. 1511, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair, H5830 [25JN]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

H.R. 1900, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, H9231 [7OC]

H.R. 2156, public debt ceiling, H4715 [22MY]

H.R. 2474, Congressional Hunger Center administration of funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships, H5825 [25JN]

H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9272-S9278 [11JY], H6420-H6424 [9JY]

H.R. 3229, transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record, H9237 [7OC]

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson, H11484 [18NO]

S. 48, eliminate automatic salary adjustments for Members of Congress, S51 [7JA]

S. 300, award Jackie Robinson the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition, S1909 [4FE], S12854 [17OC]

S. 308, impose greater accountability on the TVA relative to capital investment decisions and financing operations by increasing oversight, S1983 [5FE]

S. 498, award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine, S8600 [25JN]

S. 572, Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act, S3330 [6MR]

S. 675, require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law, S4172 [20MR]

S. 709, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair, S4440 [26MR], S6405 [14MY], H6681 [14JY]

S. 804, allow a tax credit for contributions to congressional candidates, S4902 [7AP]

S. 1267, District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act, S16197-S16200 [9DE]

S. 1283, require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative, S8136 [18JN]

S. 1386, use of gold in Medal of Honor metal content, S9246 [10JY]

S. 1465, award Congressional Gold Medal to Wilma G. Rudolph posthumously, S9975 [25JY]

S. 1477, Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act, S10071 [28JY]

S. 1481, Congressional Responsibility for Immigration Act, S10144 [29JY]

S. 1484, Citizens' Protection in Federal Databases Act, S10150 [29JY]

S. 1544, Data-Mining Reporting Act, S10672 [31JY]

S. 1942, Future Iraq Costs Act, S15838 [24NO]

S. Con. Res. 17, establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol, S3202 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 28, printing of ``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'', S4329, S4330 [24MR]

S. Con. Res. 38, adjournment, S5388, S5397 [11AP], H3404 [12AP]

S. Con. Res. 43, encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S., S5789 [6MY], S7172 [23MY], H5424 [17JN]

S. Con. Res. 71, adjournment, S12349, S12387 [2OC], H9208 [2OC]

S. Res. 1, notify the President that a congressional quorum has assembled, S6, S85 [7JA]

S. Res. 2, notify House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is present, S6, S85 [7JA]

S. Res. 3, election of Senator Stevens to be President pro tempore, S6, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 4, notify the President of election of Senator Stevens as the President pro tempore, S6, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 5, notify the House of Representatives of election of Senator Stevens as the President pro tempore, S6, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 6, fixing the hour of daily meeting of the Senate, S7, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 7, election of Emily J. Reynolds as Sec. of the Senate, S7, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 8, notify the President of election of Emily J. Reynolds as the Sec. of the Senate, S7, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 9, notify the House of Representatives of election of Emily J. Reynolds as the Sec. of the Senate, S7, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 18, majority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S305 [14JA], S841 [15JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

S. Res. 23, support U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1086 [16JA]

S. Res. 54, make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet, S2224 [11FE]

S. Res. 72, election of William H. Pickle as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, S3101 [4MR]

S. Res. 84, election of members to the Committee on Printing (Joint) and the Committee on the Library (Joint), S3749, S3759 [13MR]

S. Res. 85, Senate Rules amendment relative to cloture, S3749 [13MR]

S. Res. 93, tribute to Jeri Thomson, S3902, S3910 [18MR]

S. Res. 94, tribute to Alfonso E. Lenhardt, S3902, S3910 [18MR]

S. Res. 95, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4076, S4106 [20MR]

S. Res. 127, reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress, S5612 [30AP]

S. Res. 138, Senate Rules amendment relative to cloture on Presidential nominations, S6002 [9MY]

S. Res. 150, tribute to Michael L. Gillette, S6717, S6786 [20MY]

S. Res. 151, Senate Rules amendment to eliminate secret Senate holds, S6869 [21MY]

S. Res. 173, Senate Rules amendment relative to points of order against unauthorized appropriations, new matter, or nongermane matter in legislation, amendments, and conference reports, S8002 [17JN]

S. Res. 177, Senate Commission on Art selection of an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room, S8306 [20JN], S16054 [25NO]

S. Res. 178, prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use, S8246 [19JN], S8306 [20JN], S8846 [27JN]

S. Res. 189, election of Barry C. Black as Chaplain of the Senate, S8763 [26JN], S8845 [27JN]

S. Res. 211, prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S10589, S10690 [31JY]

S. Res. 216, require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds, S10923 [1AU]

S. Res. 249, Senate Rules amendments relative to cloture, S13056 [22OC]

S. Res. 277, tribute to staffs of the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and the House of Representatives, S16031, S16062 [25NO]

S.J. Res. 23, constitutional amendment on continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated, S14051 [5NO]

S.J. Res. 25, constitutional amendment on line-item veto, S15192 [19NO]

Transcripts

Congressional Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony, H6313-H6318 [8JY]

CONGRESS DAILY AM (publication)

Articles and editorials

New Kind of Job Loss, E2153 [28OC]

CONGRESS OF WORLD AND TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS

Declarations

Participants Statement, E2529 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2529 [8DE]

Resolutions by organizations

Role of Religions, E2530 [8DE]

CONGRESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Notices

Congressional Office of Compliance: meeting cancellation, S15394 [21NO], H12304 [21NO]

———proposed rulemaking relative to rules of procedure, S11110-S11112 [4SE], S12361 [2OC], S12599 [15OC], H7944-H7947 [4SE], H9209 [2OC], H9475 [15OC]

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD ACT

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD BOARD

Appointments

Members, S14969 [17NO]

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE

Amendments

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9217, S9218, S9219, S9220, S9224, S9264, S9265, S9266, S9267 [10JY], S9269, S9270 [11JY], H6349 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6395 [9JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY], H8254 [16SE]

Director, H313 [5FE]

Articles and editorials

Washington's Biggest Deficit Is the Shortfall of Courage, E1682 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see S. 675), S4166 [20MR]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1383), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2657), H6271 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (see H. Res. 311), H6347 [8JY]

Conference reports

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2657), H8385-H8399 [18SE]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Jackie Robinson and designate a national day of recognition (S. 300), S12734 [16OC]

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498), S8551 [25JN]

Compact of Free Association Approval and Amendments (H.J. Res. 63), E1796-E1798 [16SE]

Continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S2572 [24FE]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), E1742 [9SE]

Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Act (H.R. 522), H2606-H2608 [2AP]

GAO Human Capital Reform Act (S. 1522), S15400 [21NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (S. 1248), S14795-S14798 [12NO]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act (S. 150), S13033 [22OC]

———intergovernmental mandates, S14169 [6NO]

Project BioShield Act (H.R. 2122), E1472-E1475 [14JY]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151), S2584 [24FE]

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and certain tax and trade programs extension (H.R. 3146), S12209 [30SE]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act (H.R. 21), E665 [3AP]

Letters

Medicare alternative payment system for preferred provider organizations in highly competitive regions, S8612 [26JN]

Small Business Health Fairness Act, H5634 [19JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act extension, S1325 [22JA]

Motions

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9223, S9225 [10JY], S9272 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8814 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Budget: deficit, H7798 [3SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6420-H6433 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8464 [23SE], H8802-H8815 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—motion to recommit, H8809-H8814 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6393-H6396, H6417-H6419 [9JY]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: require report on debt impact of future budget resolutions, S7114 [23MY]

———require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (S. 675), S4172 [20MR]

———status report, S11979 [25SE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9215-S9225 [10JY], S9269-S9278 [11JY], S9323 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, S11898-S11900 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), insert S. 1383 language in lieu, S9215 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), unanimous-consent agreement, S9234 [10JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1383), S9224 [10JY]

Reports

Budget Scorekeeping, S7228 [3JN], S10255 [30JY], S11979 [25SE], S12529 [14OC], S13901 [4NO], S14449 [11NO], S15397 [21NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2657, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 311) (H. Rept. 108-191), H6347 [8JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-279), H8400 [18SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-186), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383) (S. Rept. 108-88), S9244 [10JY]

Tables

Baseline projections of Federal interest and debt, S11461 [15SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S11900 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1383, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6429-H6431 [9JY]

———conference report, H8804-H8808 [24SE]

Projections of discretionary spending and homeland security spending, S11461 [15SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 311, consideration of H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H6393 [9JY]

H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9272-S9278 [11JY], H6420-H6424 [9JY]

S. 675, require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law, S4172 [20MR]

CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUSES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL COALITION ON ADOPTION INSTITUTE

Factsheets

Louisiana Data on Adoption, Foster Care, Reuniting With Birth Families, and Awaiting Adoption Placement, S12272 [1OC]

Lists

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12272 [1OC]

Remarks in House

Gorenflo, Leslie and Rita: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2164 [30OC]

Manning, Bill and Tricia: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E2165 [30OC]

Yeadon, Alan and Kristine: Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute Angels in Adoption Award recipients, E1917 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Angels in Adoption Award: tribute to recipients, S12271, S12272 [1OC]

CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS see Congress

CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER

Bills and resolutions

Hunger: administer funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships (see H.R. 2474), H5407 [16JN]

Remarks in House

Hunger: administer funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships (H.R. 2474), H5825-H5828 [25JN], E1421 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Hunger: administer funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships (H.R. 2474), S8846 [27JN]

Texts of

H.R. 2474, Congressional Hunger Center administration of funds made available for the Bill Emerson and Mickey Leland Hunger Fellowships, H5825 [25JN]

CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL COIN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3477), H11133 [7NO]

CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION AWARDS BOARD

Appointments

Members, H1304 [25FE]

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Bills and resolutions

GPO: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (see H.R. 3229), H9213 [2OC]

Letters

Transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record: Bruce R. James, GPO, E1995 [8OC]

Notices

Correction, S7381 [4JN], H139 [16JA], H3854 [8MY], H5086 [9JN], H5710 [23JN], H12926 [15DE]

Final issue publication, S14285 [10NO], S14379 [11NO], S14463, S14547, S14683 [12NO], S14923 [17NO], S14973 [18NO], S15105 [19NO], S15211 [20NO], S15325 [21NO], S15513 [22NO], S15591 [23NO], S15669 [24NO], S15881 [25NO], S16082 [9DE], H11135 [10NO], H11147 [12NO], H11151 [14NO], H11161, H11207 [17NO], H11361, H11395 [18NO], H11518 [19NO], H11657, H11705 [20NO], H12105 [21NO], H12313 [25NO], H12747 [8DE]

Price change, S13839 [4NO], S13947 [5NO], S14083 [6NO], S14227 [7NO], S16217 [15DE], H10240 [4NO], H10345 [5NO], H10563 [6NO], H10981 [7NO], H12925 [15DE], D1260 [10NO], D1264 [11NO], D1270, D1272, D1274 [12NO], D1278 [14NO], D1286 [17NO], D1296 [18NO], D1304 [19NO], D1314 [20NO], D1326 [21NO], D1330 [22NO], D1332 [23NO], D1338 [24NO], D1344 [25NO], D1350 [8DE], D1358 [9DE]

Senate correction: July 17, D927 [31JY]

Remarks in House

Correction, H6268 [7JY], E1042 [21MY]

Cubin, Representative: taking down of words, H2989 [9AP]

GPO: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (H.R. 3229), H9237 [7OC], E1995 [8OC]

Pelosi, Representative: voting record on defense issues, H9720 [20OC]

Remarks in Senate

GPO: transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Record (H.R. 3229), S12632 [15OC]

Statements

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Several Democratic Senators, S2153 [11FE]

Texts of

H.R. 3229, transfer to the Public Printer authority over the individuals responsible for preparing indexes of the Congressional Record, H9237 [7OC]

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Amendments

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9217, S9218, S9219, S9220, S9224, S9264, S9265, S9266, S9267 [10JY], S9269, S9270 [11JY], H6349 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6395 [9JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY], H8254 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (see H. Con. Res. 345), H12920 [8DE]

Congress: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (see S. Res. 54), S2188 [11FE]

Information services: make certain information available on Internet web site for purposes of access and retrieval by the public (see H.R. 3630), H12309 [21NO]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (see S. 1383), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2657), H6271 [7JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (see H. Res. 311), H6347 [8JY]

Conference reports

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations (H.R. 2657), H8385-H8399 [18SE]

Letters

Make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet: Sam Maccherola, SeeBeyond Technology Corp., S2225 [11FE]

———several organizations, S2225 [11FE]

Motions

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9223, S9225 [10JY], S9272 [11JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8814 [24SE]

Programs

Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference, H10535 [6NO]

Remarks in House

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 345), H12862 [8DE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6420-H6433 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8464 [23SE], H8802-H8815 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—motion to recommit, H8809-H8814 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6393-H6396, H6417-H6419 [9JY]

Tribute, H4531 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'': authorize printing (H. Con. Res. 345), S16213 [9DE]

Congress: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (S. Res. 54), S2224-S2226 [11FE]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9215-S9225 [10JY], S9269-S9278 [11JY], S9323 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, S11898-S11900 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), insert S. 1383 language in lieu, S9215 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2657), unanimous-consent agreement, S9234 [10JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1383), S9224 [10JY]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2657, Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 311) (H. Rept. 108-191), H6347 [8JY]

Legislative Branch of the Government Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-279), H8400 [18SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2657) (H. Rept. 108-186), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1383) (S. Rept. 108-88), S9244 [10JY]

Summaries

Unfunded Mandate Reform Act (1995), S13895 [4NO]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S11900 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1383, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

Legislative branch of the Government appropriations (H.R. 2657), H6429-H6431 [9JY]

———conference report, H8804-H8808 [24SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 345, printing of ``Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference'', H12862 [8DE]

H. Res. 311, consideration of H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H6393 [9JY]

H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9272-S9278 [11JY], H6420-H6424 [9JY]

S. Res. 54, make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet, S2224 [11FE]

CONGRESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMMIGRATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1481), S10140 [29JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1481), S10144 [29JY]

Texts of

S. 1481, provisions, S10144 [29JY]

CONGRESSIONAL TRIBUTE TO CELIA CRUZ ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1477), S10070 [28JY]

Texts of

S. 1477, provisions, S10071 [28JY]

CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Appointments

Members, S1843 [30JA], S4040 [19MR], H1305 [25FE], H5154 [10JN]

CONKLIN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2225 [4NO]

CONLEY, MELVINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1125 [4JN]

CONLEY, RONALD F.

Letters

Impact of budget proposals on veterans, H2548 [1AP]

CONLON, MARIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E912 [9MY]

CONNALLY, CHRISTINE

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617 [31MR]

CONNAUGHTON, JAMES L.

Letters

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, air quality, S13250 [27OC]

CONNAWAY, CHESTER

Remarks in House

Jefferson County, IL: Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1047 [22MY], E1435 [9JY]

CONNECTICUT

Addresses

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy Commencement: Alix Prinstil, E1348 [25JN]

Articles and editorials

Former Mayor Richard C. Lee Remembered Fondly, S2336-S2338 [12FE]

Museum Proposal Makes Progress—Congressional Panel Approves New London as Host for Coast Guard Plan, H10418 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (see S. 1415), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2746), H6868 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 233), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 437), H241 [29JA]

———provide Connecticut and Massachusetts technical and financial assistance for management of the Connecticut River (see H.R. 2479), H5407 [16JN]

Dept. of Transportation: establish greenway along portion of Connecticut State Road 11 proposed for construction between Salem and Waterford, CT (see H.R. 191), H58 [7JA]

FERC: extension of deadline for commencement of construction of hydroelectric projects in Connecticut (see H.R. 1074), H1515 [4MR]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 1964), H3682 [6MY]

New Haven, CT: designate the western breakwater for the New Haven Harbor navigation project as the Charles Hervey Townshend Breakwater (see H.R. 1445), H2400 [26MR]

Roads and highways: exempt milk hauling vehicles from Interstate System weight limitations (see H.R. 2384), H5044 [5JN]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see S. Res. 113), S5059 [9AP] (see H. Res. 187), H3052 [9AP]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1056), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 1798), H3352 [11AP]

Chronologies

Farmington River Watershed Association history, E1835 [17SE]

Essays

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

If I Were President: Michael Barent, E352 [4MR]

Letters

Clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT: T.J. Barrett, Coast Guard, H10419 [5NO]

Energy Policy Act: John G. Rowland, Governor of Connecticut, S15314 [20NO]

———Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General, S15314 [20NO]

Remarks in House

Ansonia, CT: tribute to Ansonia Junior Midget Football team, E4 [8JA]

———tribute to Ansonia Pop Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleaders, E2 [8JA]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (H.R. 2746), H7771 [25JY]

Booth, Susan: Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow designee, E1373 [26JN]

Coast Guard: include certain petrochemical plants located within five miles of navigable waters in the maritime security plan for Port of Houston, H10423 [5NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 233), H8459 [23SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish greenway along portion of Connecticut State Road 11 proposed for construction between Salem and Waterford, CT (H.R. 191), E32 [8JA]

East Hartford, CT: tribute to Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy graduating class, E1348 [25JN]

Farmington River Watershed Association: anniversary, E1835 [17SE]

General Dynamics Electric Boat (company): tribute to Distinguished Shipbuilders, E2170 [30OC]

Harrison, Jesse M.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), H12118-H12121 [21NO], E2397 [22NO], E2443 [23NO]

Koral, Kurt: Connecticut Dental Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E911 [9MY]

Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation: anniversary of Federal recognition and settlement of land claims, E2060 [16OC]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of United Community Nursery School, E442 [12MR]

New London, CT: clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum, H10417-H10420 [5NO]

SBA: anniversary, E1924 [30SE]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, H2943, H2944 [9AP], H3058 [10AP], E723 [10AP], E738 [11AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 187), H3335-H3339 [11AP]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish, H11457 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (H.R. 2746), S13532 [29OC]

———designate (S. 1415), S9426 [15JY], S15090 [18NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 233), S3102, S3106 [4MR]

East Haddam, CT: anniversary of Goodspeed Musicals, S9327 [14JY]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish, S13631 [30OC]

———establish (S. 999), S5775 [6MY]

Kravitz, Mark R.: nomination to be district judge, S7678, S7679 [11JN]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7668 [11JN]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, S1242 [21JA], S5009 [9AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 113), S5052, S5098, S5099 [9AP]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (S. 1056), S6257 [14MY]

Reports filed

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2746), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1415), S13262 [27OC]

Coltsville Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 233) (S. Rept. 108-9), S2187 [11FE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 233) (H. Rept. 108-252), H7838 [3SE]

Highlands Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1964) (H. Rept. 108-373), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Nomination of John F. Bardelli To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Mark R. Kravitz To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1798) (H. Rept. 108-365), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 187, tribute to University of Connecticut women's basketball team, H3335 [11AP]

H.R. 1964, Highlands Conservation Act, H12118 [21NO]

H.R. 2746, Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT, H7771 [25JY]

S. 233, Coltsville Study Act, S3106 [4MR], H8459 [23SE]

S. 999, Highlands Stewardship Act, S5776 [6MY]

S. 1056, Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act, S6257-S6259 [14MY]

S. Res. 113, tribute to University of Connecticut women's basketball team, S5093, S5099 [9AP]

Tributes

Borgnine, Ernest, E2140 [28OC]

CONNECTICUT DENTAL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Koral, Kurt: Connecticut Dental Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E911 [9MY]

CONNECTICUT LAW REVIEW (publication)

Articles and editorials

Most Dangerous Indiscretion—The Legal, Economic, and Political Legacy of the Governments' Tobacco Litigation, S5242 [10AP]

CONNELL, TOM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E89 [28JA]

CONNELLY, JOEL

Articles and editorials

In the Northwest—`Outsourcing' a Sweeping Attack on National Parks, S11802 [23SE]

In the Northwest—Sonar Tests' Effects on Wildlife Should Set Off Alarms, H4258 [20MY]

CONNELLY, ROSS

Letters

FCC media ownership rules, S6971 [22MY]

CONNER, GARLIN M.

Bills and resolutions

Medal of Honor: posthumous award (see H.R. 327), H138 [8JA]

CONNEWAY, TIMOTHY M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1451 [11JY]

CONNOLLY, ANGELA

Remarks in Senate

American City and County (publication): National County Leader of the Year Award recipient, S9705 [22JY]

CONNOLLY, CECI

Articles and editorials

Drugmakers Protect Their Turf—Medicare Bill Represents Success for Pharmaceutical Lobby, H12110 [21NO]

Struggling Seniors, Medicare Drug Plan's Proof Is in the Purse, S8658 [26JN]

CONNOLLY, CLEMENT J.

Prayers

Senate, S3037 [4MR]

CONNOLLY, JOHN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1903 [25SE]

CONNOLLY, SEAMUS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E211 [13FE]

CONNORS, JACK, JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E935 [13MY]

CONNORS, TED

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1359 [26JN]

CONNORS, VICTOR J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1168 [5JN]

CONOVER, JOHN L.

Remarks in House

Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America: Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

CONRAD, CHARLES E. (BUCK)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7131 [23MY]

CONRAD, CHARLES (PETE)

Bills and resolutions

NASA: establish an awards program in honor of Charles (Pete) Conrad that recognizes amateur discoveries of asteroids with near-Earth orbit trajectories (see S. 1855), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 912), H1333 [25FE]

CONRAD, DAVID F.

Letters

Indian land energy development programs, S7755 [12JN]

CONRAD, GLEN E.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S11736-S11738 [22SE], S11829 [23SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11736 [22SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

CONRAD, KENT (a Senator from North Dakota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14062 [5NO], S14118, S14183 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091 [16JA], S1268, S1287 [21JA], S1434 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12203 [30SE], S12337, S12388 [2OC], S12559 [14OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3817, S3841, S3903, S3904 [18MR], S4235, S4259, S4300 [21MR], S4326 [24MR], S4383 [25MR], S4447 [26MR]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9391, S9430 [15JY], S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9784, S9809 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11009, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11078, S11121 [4SE], S11324, S11361 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14836 [12NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11540, S11580, S11581, S11583 [16SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8285, S8311 [20JN], S8390, S8415, S8416, S8446, S8460, S8461 [24JN], S8589 [25JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S10717, S10718, S10734, S10735 [31JY]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14219 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6246, S6271, S6343 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2051 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S9049 [8JY]

Armed Forces: annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S11989 [25SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S5485 [29AP]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S5484 [29AP]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S10971 [2SE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

Cuba: lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S2457 [13FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (see S. Res. 106), S4898 [7AP]

———anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2921 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S12056 [26SE]

Education: provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2341 [12FE]

Financial institutions: merge bank and savings association deposit insurance funds and reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see S. 229), S9708 [22JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see S. 558), S4630 [1AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S5543 [30AP]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S12970 [21OC]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S14806 [12NO]

Medicaid: permit States to obtain reimbursement for care or services provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in a private mental health facility (see S. 1771), S12969 [21OC]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S6029 [12MY]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S6625 [19MY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S8561 [25JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: implementation (see S. Res. 22), S1069 [16JA]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 1044), S6070 [13MY]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Power resources: establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11417 [11SE]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1523), S10617 [31JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6854 [21MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S5542 [30AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see S. 1506), S13054 [22OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S12449 [3OC]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S8559 [25JN]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15812 [24NO]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———extend special carryback of certain net operating losses to losses for additional years (see S. 1494), S10265 [30JY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S5342 [11AP]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see S. 1495), S10265 [30JY]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S13263 [27OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S8896 [7JY]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S4629 [1AP]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 857), S15187 [19NO]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8559 [25JN]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see S. 1305), S8300 [20JN]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see S. 992), S5725 [5MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S7478 [5JN]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (see S. 908), S5343 [11AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S134 [9JA]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S9708 [22JY]

———clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services (see S. 257), S1812 [30JA]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9415 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

Medicare: accelerate reduction on the amount of beneficiary copayment liability for outpatient services (see S. 1017), S5859 [7MY]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see S. 1098), S6853 [21MY]

North Dakota: implement recommendations of the Garrison Unit Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (see S. 1146), S7134 [23MY]

Taxation: modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 1500), S10265 [30JY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S3369 [7MR]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see S. 1756), S12838 [17OC]

World Trade Organization: encourage greater access for U.S. agricultural producers to foreign markets (see S. Res. 217), S10906 [1AU]

Letters

Allow Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles: James Firman, National Council on the Aging, S8394 [24JN]

Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act: David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, S14273 [7NO]

———several organizations, S14273 [7NO]

Motions

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3841 [18MR]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6429 [15MY]

Privilege of the floor

Blum, Alisa, S3909 [18MR]

Garrett, Tyler, S3909 [18MR]

Johnson, Renee, S3909 [18MR]

Kirbabas, Mark, S3909 [18MR]

Matthews, Marques, S3909 [18MR]

Sinkfield, Rhonda, S3909 [18MR]

White, Shawn, S3909 [18MR]

Questions and answers

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement sugar provisions: by and Robert B. Zoellick, S10582 [31JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: conservation cropping systems project funding, S14150 [6NO]

———encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1127 [17JA], S1337 [22JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14130, S14150 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1337 [22JA], S1392, S1393, S1395, S1397, S1403, S1404 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2424 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1337 [22JA], S1392, S1393, S1395, S1397, S1403, S1404 [23JA], S2424 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12047 [26SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12331, S12338, S12377 [2OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3919 [19MR]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12338 [2OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4046 [20MR], S14388 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4086, S4113 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S9898 [24JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S4044 [20MR]

Bin Laden, Osama: U.S. military efforts to capture, S12864 [20OC]

Bolten, Joshua B.: nomination to be OMB Director, S8712 [26JN]

Budget: create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4065 [20MR]

———debt limit, S5270 [11AP]

———deficit, S4403, S4404 [26MR], S5269, S5292 [11AP], S6952 [22MY], S7075 [23MY], S9578-S9580 [17JY]

———extend discretionary spending caps and the pay-as-you-go requirement, S5282 [11AP]

———extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7104 [23MY]

———reconciliation process, S5298 [11AP]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to deficit reduction, S4119, S4122, S4124, S4125 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5268, S5269, S5270, S5271, S5272, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5278, S5279, S5282, S5288, S5292, S5296, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5303, S5314, S5315 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3777, S3782, S3792, S3797, S3798 [17MR], S3815, S3819, S3834, S3840, S3844, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3849, S3850, S3852, S3853, S3854 [18MR], S3919, S3935, S3940, S3942, S3946, S3947, S3965, S3966, S3968, S3969, S3970 [19MR], S4044, S4045, S4046, S4065, S4066, S4069, S4072, S4073, S4109, S4119, S4122, S4124, S4125, S4140, S4152 [20MR], S4228, S4236, S4256, S4258, S4259 [21MR], S4320 [24MR], S4337, S4343, S4356, S4371 [25MR], S4403, S4404, S4409, S4410, S4412, S4421, S4422 [26MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1862 [4FE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4422 [26MR]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S308 [15JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S308 [15JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Rural Utilities Service broadband loan program funding, S14130 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9528 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: Impact Aid Program funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11080 [4SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11080 [4SE], S11313 [10SE]

Devils Lake, ND: flood control outlet construction project funding, S1395, S1397, S1403, S1404 [23JA]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13591 [30OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate estate tax repeal, S3968, S3969, S3970 [19MR], S4109 [20MR]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S308, S309 [15JA], S3777, S3782, S3792, S3797, S3798 [17MR], S4320 [24MR]

Education: make grants to States for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S4069, S4072 [20MR], S4236 [21MR]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S12864 [20OC], S13192 [24OC]

———require Presidential report on the validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9528 [17JY]

Iraq: cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S4045 [20MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815, S3819, S3840, S3849, S3850, S3852, S3853 [18MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles, S8393 [24JN]

———coverage of cancer drugs and treatments, S15739, S15740 [24NO]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals, S8416, S8418 [24JN]

———geographically reclassify certain hospitals for purposes of equitable hospital payment rates, S8417 [24JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (S. 816), S4962 [8AP]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15739, S15740 [24NO], S15886, S15887, S15904 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7961 [17JN], S8393, S8416, S8417, S8418 [24JN]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services, S8417 [24JN]

NIH: funding, S11313 [10SE]

North Dakota: implement recommendations of the Garrison Unit Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (S. 1146), S7145 [23MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15342 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10511 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7104 [23MY]

Senate: legislative program, S3834 [18MR], S4044, S4111 [20MR], S4394 [25MR], S4399, S4400 [26MR]

Social Security: budget treatment of trust funds, S5269, S5270 [11AP], S9578-S9580 [17JY]

———redirect proposed tax cut revenues into reserve fund to strengthen trust funds, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3849, S3850, S3852, S3853, S3854 [18MR]

———reform, S3935, S3942, S3946, S3947 [19MR]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty, S5288 [11AP]

———accelerate increase in child tax credit, S6246 [14MY], S6428 [15MY]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends, S6245 [14MY]

———extend child tax credit provisions of budget resolution, S4412 [26MR]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14241 [7NO]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (S. 576), S3371 [7MR]

———provide credit for individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives, S4066 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S308, S309 [15JA], S1392, S1393 [23JA], S3777, S3782, S3792, S3797, S3798 [17MR], S3844, S3845, S3846, S3847, S3849, S3850, S3852, S3853, S3854 [18MR], S3946 [19MR], S4320 [24MR], S4403, S4404, S4421 [26MR], S5268, S5269, S5270, S5271, S5272, S5274, S5275, S5276, S5277, S5296, S5298, S5299, S5300, S5303, S5314 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), S6572-S6574 [19MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S6952 [22MY], S7074, S7075 [23MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S5744-S5747 [6MY], S6020, S6022 [12MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6159, S6245, S6246 [14MY], S6428 [15MY]

———rates, S4140 [20MR], S9578-S9580 [17JY]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits, S4356 [25MR], S6159 [14MY]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12331 [2OC]

———treatment of company-owned life insurance, S15886, S15887 [25NO]

Trade Act: amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities, S2115 [10FE]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3238, S3239 [6MR]

———threat posed by nonstrategic or tactical warheads, S3238, S3239 [6MR]

Turtle Mountain Community College: anniversary, S2048 [6FE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10582 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10582 [31JY]

Veterans Day: observance, S14388 [11NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S4073 [20MR]

Results

Vote on Conrad/Kennedy/Johnson amendment on accelerating elimination of the marriage penalty in H.R. 1836, Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (2001), S5288 [11AP]

Summaries

Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act (S. 1840), S14274 [7NO]

Texts of

S. 1756, Coal Industry Retiree Health Benefit Stability and Fairness Act, S12846-S12849 [17OC]

S. 1840, Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act, S14273 [7NO]

Tributes

Davis, Albert J., S7604 [10JN]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4551 [31MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S4270 [21MR]

CONRAD, WILLIAM J. (WHITEY)

Bills and resolutions

William J. ``Whitey'' Conrad Air Traffic Control Tower, Newark, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1987), H3682 [6MY]

CONRY, RICHARD

Tributes

Wellstone, Paul D., S13194-S13205 [24OC]

CONSERVATION AND REINVESTMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program (see H.R. 749), H462 [12FE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: convert conservation programs into entitlements, H6956 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program (H.R. 749), E219 [13FE]

Land and Water Conservation Account: funding, H6960, H6961 [16JY]

Summaries

Cooperative Landscape Conservation Act (H.R. 749), E220 [13FE]

CONSERVATION OF ENERGY

Addresses

New Nuclear Paradigm: Senator Domenici, S7437 [5JN]

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11485 [15SE], S11624, S11625, S11629, S11687, S11703, S11704, S11705 [17SE], S11716, S11726 [18SE], S11733, S11734, S11739, S11758 [22SE], S11784, S11791, S11807, S11808, S11814, S11816, S11817, S11818, S11819, S11862, S11863, S11864, S11865, S11866 [23SE], H6605 [10JY], H6708 [14JY], H6869, H6870 [15JY], H6963, H6974, H6976, H7020, H7021 [16JY], H7027, H7033, H7037, H7040, H7041, H7042, H7043, H7048, H7049, H7051, H7054, H7062, H7069, H7078, H7079, H7082, H7092, H7094, H7096 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6946 [16JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10736 [31JY], H3053 [9AP], H3105, H3192, H3235, H3243, H3246, H3251, H3256, H3258, H3260, H3263, H3266, H3267, H3271, H3273, H3274, H3277, H3278 [10AP], H3309, H3313, H3316, H3319, H3321, H3323 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11387 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S6047, S6143 [13MY], S7180, S7181, S7195, S7196 [2JN], S7200, S7204, S7259, S7260 [3JN], S7366, S7369, S7372, S7407, S7413, S7414 [4JN], S7421, S7424, S7448, S7498, S7499, S7500, S7503 [5JN], S7516, S7526, S7557 [9JN], S7567, S7576, S7594, S7644, S7645, S7647 [10JN], S7658, S7670, S7682, S7702, S7732, S7737 [11JN], S7847, S7850, S7853 [12JN], S8368 [23JN], S9156 [9JY], S9807, S9808 [23JY], S9893, S9919, S9920, S9922 [24JY], S9941, S9942, S9943, S9978, S9979, S9980 [25JY], S10008, S10072, S10073, S10074, S10075 [28JY], S10116, S10125, S10154, S10155, S10163, S10164, S10165 [29JY], S10173, S10203, S10251, S10252, S10297, S10298, S10299, S10333, S10334, S10339, S10340, S10341, S10437 [30JY], S10693, S10694, S10695, S10696, S10698, S10700, S10703, S10704, S10705, S10706, S10707, S10708, S10711, S10712, S10713, S10714, S10715, S10717, S10718, S10719, S10720, S10721, S10723, S10725, S10726, S10727, S10728, S10729, S10730, S10731, S10732, S10733, S10734, S10735 [31JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE], H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE], H9073 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

China Set To Act on Fuel Economy—Tougher Standards Than in U.S., S15351 [21NO]

Faltering Energy Bill, E2146 [28OC]

Missing Energy Strategy, S4900 [7AP]

More Fuel-Efficiency Is Needed, S4901 [7AP]

More Per Gallon, S4901 [7AP]

State Could Face Gas Price Spikes, S7202 [3JN]

Stop Your Grousing, Auto Makers, and Get the Gases Out, S4901 [7AP]

Taming the Oil Beast, S7569-S7571 [10JN]

Wyoming Lives Uneasily With Big Game and Big Equipment, E704 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions

Bicycles: encourage through bicycling (see S. 547), S3252 [6MR]

Construction industries: increase energy savings and environmental benefits through use of recovered mineral component in federally funded projects involving procurement of cement or concrete (see S. 793), S4897 [7AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 130), H56 [7JA]

Dept. of Defense: expand Energy Efficiency Program by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H9687 [17OC]

Dept. of Energy: develop and implement a strategy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of distributed power hybrid energy systems (see H.R. 1041), H1464 [27FE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1391), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2691), H6602 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (see H. Res. 319), H6867 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 418), H9980 [28OC]

Government: require purchase of hybrid electric or high-efficiency vehicles by Federal agencies (see H.R. 1090), H1640 [5MR]

Housing: require energy efficiency certifications for mortgage insurance be conducted by accredited home energy rating system providers (see H.R. 3163), H8904 [24SE]

Motor vehicles: encourage the availability and use of vehicles that have improved fuel efficiency (see H.R. 1356), H2131 [19MR]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 794), S4897 [7AP]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 1605), H2820 [3AP]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 795), S4897 [7AP]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: enhance and extend authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government (see S. 658), S3993 [19MR]

OMB: provide an additional function of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy relative to encouraging policies that enhance energy efficiency (see H.R. 1346), H2131 [19MR]

Power resources: authorize research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 238), H134 [8JA]

———eliminate certain restrictions on the availability of credits for the use of biodiesel fuel (see H.R. 316), H137 [8JA]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see S. 14), S5541 [30AP] (see S. 1005), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 6), H2863 [7AP] (see H.R. 1436), H2311 [25MR] (see H.R. 1644), H2863 [7AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 189), H3050 [9AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 443), H11358 [17NO]

———establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 1343), H1954 [18MR]

———improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H1902 [13MR]

———increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (see S. 944), S5483 [29AP]

Roads and highways: use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 243), H134 [8JA]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for expenditures for renewable energy property (see H.R. 3138), H8400 [18SE]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2113), H4203 [15MY]

———enhance energy conservation and provide reliability and diversity in the energy supply (see H.R. 1531), H2585 [1AP]

———expand energy credit to include investment in property which produces energy from renewable sources and expenditures for cool roofing (see H.R. 1423), H2310 [25MR]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see S. 361), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 1332), H1953 [18MR]

———provide credits for constructing energy efficient homes or improving existing homes (see H.R. 1459), H2470 [27MR]

———provide energy tax incentives (see S. 597), S3504 [11MR] (see S. 1149), S7134 [23MY]

———provide incentives for new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings (see H.R. 1271), H1900 [13MR]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (see S. 507), S3086 [4MR]

Cloture motions

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9898-H9959 [28OC]

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6), H11207-H11356 [17NO]

Cost Estimates

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6): Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S15217 [20NO]

Factsheets

Why Californians Should Oppose the Energy Bill: Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, H11413 [18NO]

Letters

California Wholesale Power Market Strategies: Christian Yoder and Stephen Hall, Stoel Rives LLP, S10481-S10483 [31JY]

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: Christine A. Bruenn, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S10187 [30JY]

Energy Policy Act: Ann Zack, S10480 [31JY]

———Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S10473 [31JY]

———John G. Rowland, Governor of Connecticut, S15314 [20NO]

———Michehl R. Gent, North American Electric Reliability Council, H3240 [10AP]

———Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H3092 [10AP]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3092 [10AP]

———Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General, S15314 [20NO]

———several hunting, fishing, and wildlife organizations, H11412 [18NO]

Environmental protection: Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S4900 [7AP]

Loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction: Betsy Loyless, League of Conservation Voters, S7580 [10JN]

———several organizations, S7580 [10JN]

Natural gas prices and supply: several Senators, S7527 [9JN]

———Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, S7527 [9JN]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Renewable fuel program ethanol mandate suspension: Winston H. Hickox, California Environmental Protection Agency, S7204 [3JN]

Lists

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Democratic amendments requested to be made in order under H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3084-H3086 [10AP]

Supporters of Durbin amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S10113 [29JY]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11781 [23SE], H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10204 [30OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3329 [11AP], H7922 [4SE], H8997 [30SE], H9168 [2OC], H9252 [7OC], H9336 [8OC], H9707 [20OC], H9777 [21OC], H9967 [28OC], H10083, H10090 [29OC], H10428 [5NO], H10521 [6NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7682 [11JN], S9942, S9943 [25JY], S10215, S10216, S10251, S10439 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (H.R. 130), H122 [8JA], H4102 [14MY], H9077 [1OC]

Dept. of Energy: develop and implement a strategy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of distributed power hybrid energy systems (H.R. 1041), E335 [27FE]

———feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3271-H3273 [10AP]

———Gasoline Availability Stabilization Reserve Program funding, H3261-H3263 [10AP]

———implementation of an electron scrubbing project for the removal of air pollutants at a commercial-scale electrical generation plant using high sulfur coal, E2383 [21NO]

———increase renewable energy programs funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7132-H7136 [18JY]

———Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Natural Gas Supply Research and Development Program funding, H11383 [18NO]

Dept. of the Interior: Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H7027, H7028, H7104 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7040, H7041 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6710 [15JY], H6950-H6984 [16JY], H7025-H7058, H7062-H7083, H7087-H7105 [17JY], E1514, E1525, E1531, E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY], E1569, E1570 [23JY], E1583, E1585 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H9970 [28OC], H10190-H10205 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2267 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6941-H6947 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9991-H9996 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), motion to instruct conferees, H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, H7047 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation: Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program funding, H3273, H3274 [10AP]

EPA: reduce proliferation of boutique fuels and implement plans that use Federal clean burning gasoline or Low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline, H3274-H3277 [10AP]

FERC: provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses, H3329, H3330 [11AP]

GAO: court decision on authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information, H432-H434 [12FE], E259 [13FE], E302 [27FE]

Government: study energy conservation implications of telecommuting by Federal employees and establish performance measures to reduce petroleum consumption by Federal vehicles, H3257, H3258 [10AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 1436), E562 [25MR]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 1644), E704 [8AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2845 [7AP], H2922-H2927 [8AP], H3032-H3042 [9AP], H3087-H3194, H3231-H3279 [10AP], H3309-H3332 [11AP], H3744 [7MY], H7792 [3SE], H8224 [16SE], H9987, H10114 [29OC], H10461 [6NO], E776 [12AP], E793 [29AP], E830 [1MY], E974 [15MY], E2146 [28OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11362, H11363-H11365, H11370, H11405-H11432 [18NO], H11630 [19NO], H11860 [20NO], H12106 [21NO], E2317, E2338, E2339 [19NO], E2342, E2348, E2349, E2353, E2357, E2358, E2359 [20NO], E2383 [21NO], E2418 [22NO], E2429, E2442, E2444, E2446, E2447 [23NO], E2458 [25NO], E2473 [8DE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3078-H3087 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11379-H11388 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H7922-H7930 [4SE], H9168-H9171 [2OC], H9336-H9346 [8OC], H9777-H9780 [21OC], H10091-H10106 [29OC], H10521-H10528 [6NO], E2012 [8OC], E2043 [15OC], E2129 [24OC], E2191 [31OC], E2218 [4NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H3329 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), permission to file conference report, H11190 [17NO]

———enhance energy conservation and provide reliability and diversity in the energy supply, H6468 [10JY]

———improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 1491), E604-E606 [27MR]

———national energy policy, H2566-H2569 [1AP], H2826 [7AP], H5355-H5358 [12JN], H6459-H6461 [9JY]

———renewable energy research programs funding, H7123 [18JY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (H.R. 1294), H2925 [8AP], E455, E461 [13MR]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (H.R. 2113), E974 [15MY]

———provide credits for constructing energy efficient homes or improving existing homes, H3080 [10AP], H11386 [18NO]

———provide incentives for new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings (H.R. 1271), E470, E472 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Bicycles: encourage through bicycling (S. 547), S3268 [6MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, S11824 [23SE]

Dept. of Energy: Rebuild America Program funding, S11824 [23SE]

———require report on natural gas supplies and demand, S7683 [11JN]

———Zero Energy Buildings Program funding, S11824 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11605-S11610, S11624, S11629 [17SE], S11712, S11715-S11720 [18SE], S11731-S11736, S11738 [22SE], S11780, S11784-S11814, S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13784-S13791 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13643 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, S11795 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent request, S11794 [23SE]

Federal aid programs: reauthorize and improve LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and State Energy Conservation Programs, S7180-S7182 [2JN], S7448 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 794), S4899-S4902 [7AP]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards, S5897 [8MY]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (S. 255), S1819-S1821 [30JA], S3873 [18MR]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S9892 [24JY], S10027-S10030 [28JY], S10085-S10090, S10105-S10108, S10111, S10113, S10114 [29JY]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 795), S4899-S4902 [7AP]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: enhance and extend authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government (S. 658), S3996 [19MR]

Nuclear energy: loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction, S7430, S7431, S7434-S7442 [5JN], S7515 [9JN], S7576-S7590 [10JN]

Power resources: allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended for certain States not located in corn-producing areas, S7372, S7373 [4JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended if the mandate would harm the economy or the environment, S7200-S7204, S7206, S7209, S7213-S7219 [3JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended in the event of a significant gasoline price increase or supply interruption, S7366-S7371 [4JN]

———authorize Governors to determine their States participation in the renewable fuel program, S6047 [13MY], S7204-S7210, S7213-S7219 [3JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S5753 [6MY], S10569-S10574 [31JY], S10875, S10897 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11077 [4SE], S11408 [11SE], S12861 [20OC], S12909, S12911 [21OC], S12988, S13011, S13047 [22OC], S14244-S14246 [7NO], S14313 [10NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S14925 [17NO], S15052 [18NO], S15106-S15123, S15140-S15147, S15149-S15167, S15170, S15175-S15179 [19NO], S15212-S15236, S15239-S15252, S15255-S15272, S15311-S15316 [20NO], S15326-S15354, S15358-S15360 [21NO], S15902-S15904, S15920-S15922, S15966-S15968 [25NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S10529 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5616 [30AP], S5619 [1MY], S5696 [5MY], S5747-S5753, S5759-S5765 [6MY], S5798-S5801, S5830 [7MY], S5888-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6050, S6061 [13MY], S7176-S7182 [2JN], S7200-S7221, S7223 [3JN], S7365-S7373 [4JN], S7421-S7449, S7459-S7462 [5JN], S7512-S7527 [9JN], S7565-S7599 [10JN], S7654-S7662, S7668-S7676, S7679-S7689, S7702-S7708 [11JN], S7741-S7757 [12JN], S7902 [13JN], S9291-S9295 [11JY], S9575 [17JY], S9666, S9667 [22JY], S9828, S9888-S9895 [24JY], S9926, S9929, S9934 [25JY], S9993-S10012, S10027-S10032 [28JY], S10079-S10090, S10104-S10133 [29JY], S10173-S10188, S10203-S10218, S10221-S10226, S10251 [30JY], S10469-S10485, S10507-S10509, S10511, S10517, S10533-S10569 [31JY], S13375 [28OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent agreement, S5683 [1MY], S7211 [3JN], S7438 [5JN], S7751 [12JN], S10086 [29JY], S10213 [30JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent request, S7750 [12JN], S10203 [30JY]

———national energy policy, S214 [13JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE], S5109 [10AP], S12131 [29SE], S12151 [30SE]

———require reports on hydrogen vehicle programs, the impact of hydrogen fuel usage on natural gas demands, and future Federal agency use of hydrogen, S7526, S7527 [9JN]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (S. 944), S5491 [29AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, S12879 [20OC]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (S. 758), S4640, S4641 [1AP]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (S. 361), S2213-S2216, S2219 [11FE]

———provide energy tax incentives, S10533-S10569, S10571 [31JY]

———provide energy tax incentives (S. 597), S3520-S3547 [11MR], S3914 [19MR]

———provide incentives to reduce energy consumption (S. 507), S3093, S3094 [4MR]

Reports

Grassley Amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on Energy Tax Incentives: Committee on Finance (Senate), S10538-S10567 [31JY]

Securing the Future for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science—The Case for Budget Increases: American Physical Society, H3094 [10AP]

Time for a New Start for U.S. Nuclear Energy? Peter Rigby, Standard & Poor's (business), S7578-S7580 [10JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 443) (H. Rept. 108-376), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 108-333), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 108-69), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 108-209), H6867 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-330), H9980 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-195), H6602 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Energy Policy Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 108-375), H11358 [17NO]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1644) (H. Rept. 108-65), H2937 [8AP], H3050 [9AP]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 108-43), S5771 [6MY]

Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 238) (H. Rept. 108-128), H4733 [22MY]

Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits Through Use of Recovered Mineral Component in Federally Funded Projects Involving Procurement of Cement or Concrete: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 108-198), S14964 [17NO]

Energy Tax Incentives Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 108-54), S7134 [23MY]

Energy Tax Policy Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 1531) (H. Rept. 108-67), H3407 [12AP]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6963 [16JY], H7097 [17JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S13788 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2691): conference report, H10191-H10195 [30OC]

Grassley amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on energy tax incentives, S10535-S10537 [31JY]

Renewable energy 2004 budget and appropriations, H7132 [18JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3078 [10AP]

H. Res. 319, consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H6941 [16JY]

H. Res. 418, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9991 [29OC]

H. Res. 443, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H11379 [18NO]

H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3108-H3192 [10AP]

H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12004-S12022 [25SE]

S. 14, Energy Policy Act, S5543-S5595 [30AP]

S. 361, Resource Efficient Appliance Incentives Act, S2218 [11FE]

S. 547, encourage conservation of energy through bicycling, S3268 [6MR]

S. 597, Energy Tax Incentives Act, S3520-S3546 [11MR]

S. 658, enhance and extend National Energy Conservation Policy Act authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government, S3997 [19MR]

S. 758, allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property, S4640 [1AP]

S. 944, Renewable Energy Investment Act, S5491 [29AP]

CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES related term(s) Ecology and Environment

Amendments

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8491 [23SE], H8840, H8866, H8872, H8876, H8878 [24SE]

Articles and editorials

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

Law of the River, S113 [9JA]

Meadows Are Open Forever, E2315 [19NO]

Missing Energy Strategy, S4900 [7AP]

More Fuel-Efficiency Is Needed, S4901 [7AP]

More Per Gallon, S4901 [7AP]

Stop Your Grousing, Auto Makers, and Get the Gases Out, S4901 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

Animals: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (see S. 1210), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 3378), H9981 [28OC]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 2416), H5265 [11JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 323), S1977 [5FE]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 128), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 1647), H2863 [7AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (see S. 1307), S8300 [20JN]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (see S. 1516), S10617 [31JY]

———conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico (see S. 1071), S6507 [15MY]

———conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA (see H.R. 3597), H12307 [21NO]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (see S. 1413), S9414 [15JY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (see S. 677), S4166 [20MR] (see H.R. 1399), H2269 [20MR]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (see S. 1433), S9638 [21JY]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (see S. 547), S3252 [6MR]

Conservation Reserve Program: suspend requirement to reduce rental payments for harvesting of forage or grazing on land in response to a drought or other emergency (see S. 124), S132 [9JA]

Construction industries: increase energy savings and environmental benefits through use of recovered mineral component in federally funded projects involving procurement of cement or concrete (see S. 793), S4897 [7AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate percentage of farmland protection program funds for grants to encourage the purchase of conservation easements by a State agency, county, or other eligible entity (see H.R. 2703), H6603 [10JY]

———ensure availability of funds to provide technical assistance for certain conservation programs (see H.R. 1907), H3634 [1MY]

———improve enrollment of cropland into the conservation reserve program through the farmable wetlands program (see S. 1877), S15061 [18NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S12969 [21OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program (see H.R. 1774, 1777), H3351 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see S. 1051), S6070 [13MY]

———conduct a feasibility study on implementing a water supply and conservation project in the Republican River Basin between lakes in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3241), H9213 [2OC]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (see H.R. 273), H136 [8JA]

———establish the Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program (see H.R. 749), H462 [12FE]

———establish the Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program and the Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee (see S. 531), S3162 [5MR]

———monitor health of the Missouri River and measure certain responses to changes in river management and other significant variables (see H.R. 3373), H9819 [24OC]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (see H.R. 142), H56 [7JA]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, CA (see H.R. 3334), H9687 [17OC]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (see H.R. 2991), H7838 [3SE]

———participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (see H.R. 1732), H3301 [10AP]

———promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 961), H1460 [27FE]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H10457 [5NO]

Energy Policy Act: increase allowable credit for biodiesel use under the alternatively fueled vehicle purchase requirement (see S. 356), S2187 [11FE]

EPA: establish the National Clean and Safe Water Fund to carry out projects to promote the recovery of certain damaged waters (see S. 1539), S10618 [31JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to wetlands mitigation banking (see H.R. 2531), H5662 [19JN]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

Flood Control Act: authorize water conservation programs relative to the Middle Rio Grande Project (see H.R. 2982), H7785 [25JY]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3301 [10AP]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H6603 [10JY]

———establish the National Forest Ecosystem Protection Program (see H.R. 652), H327 [7FE]

———protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see S. 1938), S15812 [24NO]

———eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S9328 [14JY] (see H.R. 2720), H6706 [14JY]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 1964), H3682 [6MY]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Lake St. Clair: endorse increased efforts to preserve and protect as a vital part of the Great Lakes system (see H. Res. 121), H1516 [4MR]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: limit use of available funds for maintenance (see H.R. 1517), H2514 [31MR]

Los Padres National Forest: eliminate private inholdings through a land exchange with the United Water Conservation District (see H.R. 1060), H1515 [4MR]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN] (see H. Con. Res. 216), H5366 [12JN]

Motor vehicles: encourage the availability and use of vehicles that have improved fuel efficiency (see H.R. 1356), H2131 [19MR]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 794), S4897 [7AP]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 1605), H2820 [3AP]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 795), S4897 [7AP]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (see H.R. 1024), H1463 [27FE]

National parks and recreation areas: provide funds for deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen infrastructure at National Parks (see H.R. 1335), H1954 [18MR]

New Mexico: protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (see S. 210), S1479 [23JA] (see H.R. 506), H244 [29JA]

NOAA: improve conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 959), H1460 (see H.R. 984), H1462 [27FE]

———study fishery observer data to map migratory patterns and delineate winter areas and feeding grounds of Atlantic striped bass in the mid-Atlantic exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 2889), H7616 [24JY]

OMB: provide an additional function of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy relative to encouraging policies that enhance energy efficiency (see H.R. 1346), H2131 [19MR]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1681 [6MR]

Petroleum: prohibit the exportation of Alaskan North Slope crude oil (see H.R. 1797), H3352 [11AP]

Power resources: accelerate the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (see S. 821), S4957 [8AP]

———eliminate certain restrictions on the availability of credits for the use of biodiesel fuel (see H.R. 316), H137 [8JA]

———establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

———establish programs for fuel cell and hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies for transportation and stationary applications (see H.R. 1395), H2269 [20MR]

———promote use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (see S. 587), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1180), H1743 [11MR]

Sport Fish Restoration Act: reauthorize (see S. 1669), S12056 [26SE]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions of real property interests for conservation purposes (see H.R. 1607), H2820 [3AP]

———application of installment sales treatment to property acquired for conservation purposes by a State or local government or certain tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 2830), H7454 [23JY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1054), H1514 [4MR]

———encourage contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes (see S. 701), S4375 [25MR]

———expand renewable resources production tax credit to include additional forms of renewable energy and expand investment tax credit to include equipment used to produce electricity from renewable resources (see H.R. 991), H1462 [27FE]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property (see H.R. 3694), H12919 [8DE]

———provide a credit for qualified clean-fuel vehicles used in certain ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2865), H7615 [24JY]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide economic incentives for the preservation of open space and conservation of natural resources (see H.R. 2036), H3856 [8MY]

———provide incentives for the production of motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 799), H701 [13FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 1942), H3636 [1MY] (see H.R. 3119), H8381 [17SE]

———provide incentives to increase the sale and use of certain ethanol and biodiesel fuels (see H.R. 1447), H2401 [26MR]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H7454 [23JY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of income from land sold to a government agency or a nonprofit organization for conservation purposes (see H.R. 2964), H7784 [25JY]

Valles Caldera: improve preservation (see S. 1582), S11118 [4SE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 170), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 20), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1560), H2702 [2AP]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 2557), H5713 [23JN]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (see H. Res. 375), H8490 [23SE]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

Water Resources Development Act: limit the non-Federal share of the cost of shore protection projects (see H.R. 2245), H4736 [22MY]

Wildlife: protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

Essays

How Important Is Energy to Our Economy and Our National Security?: Dina LaSala, E1259 [16JN]

Liquid Gold Lacks Luster in the New Economy: Jane Urban, E1260 [16JN]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Factsheets

Distributed Power Hybrid Energy Act (H.R. 991), E329 [27FE]

Histories

Conservation of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front, S10508 [31JY]

Letters

Appeals process for cases involving Tongass National Forest timber harvesting: Larry G. McQuarrie, S11785 [23SE]

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles: Alan Reuther, International Union, United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, S9895 [24JY]

———Charles E. Frank, S10113 [29JY]

———Marianne McInerney, American International Automobile Dealers Association, S10104 [29JY]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

———several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

Environmental protection: Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S4900 [7AP]

Forest Service funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations: Ann M. Veneman, Sec. of Agriculture, H7091 [17JY]

———Representatives Pombo and McInnis, Committee on Resources (House), H7092 [17JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: several organizations, S13483 [29OC]

National Clean and Safe Water Fund Act: Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S10670 [31JY]

———Paul Pinault, Narragansett Bay Commission, S10670 [31JY]

———several environmental organizations, S10671 [31JY]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations: Bruce D'Agostino, Construction Management Association of America, S3986 [19MR]

———David L. Reynolds, Association of California Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3985 [19MR]

———Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Larry Naake: National Association of Counties, S3984 [19MR]

———several Senators, S4234 [21MR]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S3986 [19MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3986 [19MR]

———Tim Williams, Water Environment Federation, S3985 [19MR]

Tongass National Forest roadless rule impact on timber industry: Bill Tremblay, Petersburg, AK, City Council, S2386-S2388 [13FE]

———Dave Carlson, S2388 [13FE]

———George Woodbury, S2388 [13FE]

———Roy Eckert, Ketchikan, AK, Gateway Borough, S2385 [13FE]

———Tom Briggs, S2388 [13FE]

Tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities: several sportsmen and conservation organizations, H8412 [23SE]

Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act: Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), H2292 [25MR]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H2291 [25MR]

Lists

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Supporters of Durbin amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S10113 [29JY]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

Wetlands Reserve Program and Farmland Protection Program Technical Assistance Funding: Anthony H. Gamboa, GAO, S12972-S12975 [21OC], S14131-S14134 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 770), E258, E270 [13FE]

Arizona: anniversary of Salt River Project, E69 [27JA]

Baltimore, MD: Gwynns Falls stream ecosystem restoration funding, H8838 [24SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA (H.R. 3597), E2429 [23NO]

Civilian Conservation Corps: anniversary, E626 [31MR]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091-H10106 [29OC], E2191 [31OC]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (S. 677), H10307, H10308 [4NO]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: convert conservation programs into entitlements, H6956 [16JY]

———Land and Water Conservation Account funding, H6960, H6961 [16JY]

Corps of Engineers: mitigate loss of habitat associated with construction of projects, H8876, H8877 [24SE]

Dakota County, MN: Soil and Water Conservation District recipient of EPA Clean Water Partners for the 21st Century award, E262 [13FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: conservation technical assistance programs funding, H6650 [14JY]

———tribute to Natural Resources Conservation Service La Junta, CO, office, E1327 [23JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, E2447 [23NO]

———Gasoline Availability Stabilization Reserve Program funding, H3261-H3263 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify responsibilities of BLM in providing normal access to private inholdings in Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Area, H6962 [16JY]

———conservation programs funding, H6957, H6963 [16JY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), H2872-H2874 [8AP]

———establish the Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program (H.R. 749), E219 [13FE]

———nutria control and eradication project funding, H6961 [16JY]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (H.R. 2991), E1694 [4SE]

———participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (H.R. 1732), H11180, H11181 [17NO]

———promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (H.R. 961), H2289-H2292 [25MR]

Dept. of Transportation: Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program funding, H3273, H3274 [10AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (H.R. 962), E332 [27FE]

Flood Control Act: authorize water conservation programs relative to the Middle Rio Grande Project (H.R. 2982), E1636 [25JY]

Forest Service: prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7082, H7083, H7087-H7092 [17JY], E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY]

———protection of certain roadless areas, H5382 [16JN], H5411, H5412, H5415 [17JN]

———protection of certain roadless areas (H.R. 2369), H5345 [12JN], H5416 [17JN]

Forests: combat unnatural insect and disease outbreaks, H4319 [20MY]

Grand County, CO: tribute to Middle Park Land Trust and Denver Water Dept., for conservation easement efforts, E2315 [19NO]

Great Lakes: prohibit oil and gas drilling, H3321-H3323 [11AP]

———provide for environmental restoration (H.R. 2720), E1476 [14JY]

———restore and protect, E548 [21MR]

Great Lakes Trust Fund: establish, E548 [21MR]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), H12118-H12121 [21NO], E2397 [22NO], E2443 [23NO]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H6941-H6947 [16JY], H9994 [29OC], H10200 [30OC]

Menegatti, Frank and Sue: Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum Leopold Conservation Award recipients, E1231 [11JN]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (H.R. 1024), E311 [27FE]

New Mexico: protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (H.R. 506), H10309-H10311 [4NO]

Oceans: environmental protection and conservation of resources, H4777-H4781 [2JN]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (H. Con. Res. 80), H6891, H6892 [16JY]

Power resources: energy savings performance contracts, H11386 [18NO]

———establish programs for fuel cell and hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies for transportation and stationary applications (H.R. 1395), E546 [21MR]

Riverside County, CA: anniversary of Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District, E1999 [8OC]

Storm, Scot: Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, E2295 [14NO]

Taxation: expand renewable resources production tax credit to include additional forms of renewable energy and expand investment tax credit to include equipment used to produce electricity from renewable resources (H.R. 991), E320, E329 [27FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (H.R. 3119), E1841 [17SE]

———tax-exempt bond financing for forest conservation in Washington, H1976 [19MR], H8315, H8318 [17SE]

Tongass National Forest: oversight of wilderness recommendations, H659, H663, H665-H669 [13FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, E271 [13FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1560), E649 [2AP]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 20), E1476 [14JY]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8359 [17SE], H8833-H8878 [24SE]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (H. Res. 375), H8831-H8833 [24SE]

Wildlife: protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (H.R. 2310), E1110 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Agathen, Taylor: Jim Claypool Conservation Art Contest winner, S3803 [17MR]

Agriculture: conservation cropping systems project funding, S14150 [6NO]

———Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program funding, S14151 [6NO]

Animals: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (S. 1210), S7547 [9JN], S13741 [31OC]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (S. 546), S3265 [6MR], S9608 [17JY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 543), S3194 [5MR], S3915 [19MR]

———transfer portion of oil and gas revenues to Land and Water Conservation Fund State grant program, S3866 [18MR]

Arizona: anniversary of Salt River Project, S1362 [22JA]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (S. 323), S2010-S2012 [5FE]

Baltimore, MD: Corps of Engineers sewer system rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration project funding, S11543 [16SE]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 128), S159 [9JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (S. 1307), S8304 [20JN]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (S. 1516), S10638 [31JY]

———conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico (S. 1071), S6512 [15MY]

California: allocation of water resources obtained from the Colorado River, S113 [9JA]

———authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (S. 1413), S9425 [15JY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (S. 829), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (S. 861), S5186-S5188 [10AP]

Colorado: revise the boundary of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area (S. 677), S4174 [20MR], S9613 [17JY]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (S. 1433), S9641 [21JY]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (S. 547), S3268 [6MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S5006 [9AP]

———Conservation Security Program implementation, S2434, S2448-S2450 [13FE]

———conservation technical assistance programs funding, S14146 [6NO]

———Delmarva Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program funding, S14021, S14022 [5NO]

———payment limits on certain agricultural programs, S4417, S4420, S4421 [26MR]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S14126, S14127, S14131-S14139 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (S. 1766), S12971-S12976 [21OC]

———report to Congress on Natural Resource Conservation Service protection of archaeological and historical resources on agricultural lands, S14018 [5NO], S14148 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: use and procurement of recycled and biodegradable products, S6923, S6924 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S5989 [9MY], S7516-S7526 [9JN], S7565-S7567, S7572, S7574 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (S. 1051), S6141 [13MY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), S5096, S5097 [9AP]

———establish the Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program and the Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee (S. 531), S3186 [5MR]

Ecology and environment: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, S4360 [25MR], S4415 [26MR]

———redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142-S4144 [20MR], S4267 [21MR]

Energy Policy Act: increase allowable credit for biodiesel use under the alternatively fueled vehicle purchase requirement (S. 356), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

EPA: establish the National Clean and Safe Water Fund to carry out projects to promote the recovery of certain damaged waters (S. 1539), S10669 [31JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (S. 473), S2927 [27FE]

Foreign aid: international water security funding, S13370, S13371 [28OC]

Forest Service: expand Forest Stewardship Program, S2426-S2428 [13FE]

Forests: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S1448, S1449 [23JA]

———ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (S. 1938), S15827 [24NO]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (S. 1398), S9330-S9332 [14JY]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish, S13631 [30OC]

———establish (S. 999), S5775 [6MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S11825 [23SE]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Maine: Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership funding, S11819 [23SE]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (S. Con. Res. 55), S7846 [12JN]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: ensure eligibility for assistance under the Millennium Challenge Account includes a demonstrated commitment to sustainable use of natural resources, S9174 [10JY]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S9890-S9895 [24JY], S10005-S10010 [28JY], S10087-S10090, S10104-S10115 [29JY]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 794), S4899-S4902 [7AP]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards, S5897 [8MY]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (S. 255), S1819-S1821 [30JA], S3873 [18MR]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S9892 [24JY], S10027-S10030 [28JY], S10085-S10090, S10105-S10108, S10111, S10113, S10114 [29JY]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 795), S4899-S4902 [7AP]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (S. Res. 46), S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

National Park Service: Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

New Mexico: protect archeological sites in the Galisteo Basin (S. 210), S1485 [23JA], S3102, S3104 [4MR]

Power resources: accelerate the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (S. 821), S4969 [8AP]

———conduct demonstration programs on production of hydrogen for fuel cells from renewable resources, S10030 [28JY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888-S5894, S5897-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7206-S7221 [3JN]

———establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (S. 461), S2856 [26FE]

———expand tax credit for installation of qualified fuel cells, S10571 [31JY]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7421-S7423, S7444 [5JN]

———promote use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (S. 587), S3507 [11MR]

South Carolina: Natural Resource Conservation Service and Earth Sciences and Resources Institute at the University of South Carolina funding, S14018 [5NO]

Taxation: capital gains treatment on sale or exchange of land or water interest to nonprofit entities for charitable purposes, S5008-S5012 [9AP]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (S. 505), S3089 [4MR], S15341 [21NO]

———encourage contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes (S. 701), S4380 [25MR]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (S. 355), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (S. 1316), S8441 [24JN]

Tongass National Forest: appeals process for cases involving timber harvesting, S11784-S11788, S11805, S11806 [23SE]

———oversight of wilderness recommendations, S1445, S1452 [23JA], S2384-S2388 [13FE]

TreePeople (organization): anniversary, S11830 [23SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, S1441, S1442, S1449 [23JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, S3984-S3987 [19MR], S4233-S4235, S4266 [21MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (S. 170), S854 [15JA]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (S. Res. 183), S8575 [25JN]

Reports filed

Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 677) (H. Rept. 108-344), H10338 [4NO]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 677) (S. Rept. 108-96), S9303 [11JY]

Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 861) (S. Rept. 108-158), S12277 [1OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 108-282), H8490 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1732) (H. Rept. 108-364), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits Through Use of Recovered Mineral Component in Federally Funded Projects Involving Procurement of Cement or Concrete: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 108-198), S14964 [17NO]

Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 210) (S. Rept. 108-7), S2187 [11FE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 506) (H. Rept. 108-346), H10338 [4NO]

Highlands Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1964) (H. Rept. 108-373), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1210) (S. Rept. 108-167), S12838 [17OC]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 108-93), S9303 [11JY]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Sport Fish Restoration Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1669) (S. Rept. 108-186), S14031 [5NO]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2557) (H. Rept. 108-265), H8015 [5SE]

Summaries

Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies (CLEAR) Act (S. 505), S3090 [4MR]

Cooperative Landscape Conservation Act (H.R. 749), E220 [13FE]

Tables

Environmental Quality Incentives Program unfunded applications by State, S14135 [6NO]

Land and Water Conservation Fund funding State by State, S3867 [18MR]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 80, Peace Parks Foundation efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa, H6891 [16JY]

H. Res. 375, consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8831 [24SE]

H.R. 273, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, H2872 [8AP]

H.R. 506, Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act, H10309 [4NO]

H.R. 961, Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act, H2289 [25MR]

H.R. 1732, Dept. of the Interior participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project, H11180 [17NO]

H.R. 1964, Highlands Conservation Act, H12118 [21NO]

H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8840-H8866 [24SE]

S. 170, Clean Water Infrastructure Financing Act, S855 [15JA]

S. 210, Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act, S1485 [23JA], S3104 [4MR]

S. 323, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act, S2012 [5FE]

S. 355, Biodiesel Promotion Act, S2216 [11FE]

S. 356, EPACT Alternative Fuel Flexibility Act, S2217 [11FE]

S. 461, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Act, S2856-S2863 [26FE]

S. 473, Clean Water Authority Restoration Act, S2928 [27FE]

S. 531, Missouri River Enhancement and Monitoring Act, S3186 [5MR]

S. 543, preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain as wilderness, S3194 [5MR]

S. 546, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, S3266-S3268 [6MR], S9608-S9612 [17JY]

S. 547, encourage conservation of energy through bicycling, S3268 [6MR]

S. 677, Black Canyon of the Gunnison Boundary Revision Act, S9614 [17JY], H10307 [4NO]

S. 677, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act, S4175 [20MR]

S. 829, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program reauthorization and improvement, S5065 [9AP]

S. 861, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act, S5187 [10AP]

S. 999, Highlands Stewardship Act, S5776 [6MY]

S. 1051, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S6142 [13MY]

S. 1071, Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico, S6512 [15MY]

S. 1210, Marine Turtle Conservation Act, S7547-S7549 [9JN], S13741 [31OC]

S. 1316, Conservation Reserve Program Tax Fairness Act, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1516, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S10638 [31JY]

S. 1539, National Clean and Safe Water Fund Act, S10669 [31JY]

S. 1766, prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S12975 [21OC]

S. 1938, Act To Save America's Forests, S15828-S15837 [24NO]

S. Con. Res. 55, reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat, S7845 [12JN]

S. Res. 46, National Civilian Conservation Corps Day, S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

S. Res. 183, reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems, S8574 [25JN]

CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM TAX FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1316), S8441 [24JN]

Texts of

S. 1316, provisions, S8441 [24JN]

CONSERVATION TAX INCENTIVES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2964), H7784 [25JY]

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION

Reports filed

Consideration of H.J. Res. 2, Provisions: Committee of Conference (H. Res. 71), H459 [12FE]

CONSOLIDATED FARM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Taxation: permit use of proceeds of tax exempt private activity bonds for community and water facility loans guaranteed under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (see H.R. 2648), H6263 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Taxation: allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7616 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Taxation: allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (H.R. 2891), E1594 [25JY]

CONSOLIDATED WOOD PRODUCTS (business)

Remarks in House

Dept. of Commerce: Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2255 [6NO]

CONSORTIUM FOR CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES

Letters

Pathways to Independence Act, S10646 [31JY]

Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act, H497 [13FE]

Social Security Protection Act, H1542 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

CONSORTIUM FOR SOUTHEASTERN HYPERTENSION CONTROL

Remarks in House

Cookeville, TN: Upper Cumberland Cardiology Consultants recipient of the Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation, E2218 [4NO]

CONSTANTINIDES, EVAGORAS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E843 [1MY]

CONSTITUTION DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 92), S3882 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 92), S7070 [22MY], S7128 [23MY]

Reports filed

Designate: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S6977 [22MY]

Texts of

S. Res. 92, designate, S3902 [18MR], S7070 [22MY]

CONSTITUTION HERITAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

National Constitution Center: provide for operation (see S. 1981), S16119 [9DE]

CONSTITUTION WEEK

Remarks in House

DAR: tribute to Kansas Society Prairie Rose Chapter, E1822 [17SE]

Observance, H8287, H8288 [17SE], E1822 [17SE], E1855 [23SE]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S11627-S11629 [17SE]

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

Amendments

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4837 [3JN]

Articles and editorials

Flag Amendment Should Die, H4831 [3JN]

Real Desecration—``Flag Protection Amendment'' Assails American Values, H4831 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (see H.J. Res. 9), H60 [7JA]

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see S.J. Res. 25), S15187 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 60), H5408 [16JN]

———constitutional amendment to require Members of Congress and the President to forfeit certain compensation until all appropriations bills are enacted (see H.J. Res. 53), H3408 [12AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (see S.J. Res. 2), S37 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (see H.J. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 22), consideration (see H. Res. 275), H5366 [12JN]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 42), H2270 [20MR] (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

Congress: constitutional amendment on continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (see S.J. Res. 23), S14032 [5NO]

Courts: constitutional amendment on reconfirmation of district court judges (see H.J. Res. 55), H3761 [7MY]

———constitutional amendment on reconfirmation of Federal judges (see H.J. Res. 14), H171 [27JA]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S37 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 10), H60 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 48), H3303 [10AP]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H1516 [4MR]

Economy: constitutional amendment on the right to full employment and balanced growth (see H.J. Res. 35), H1516 [4MR]

Education: constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

Elections: constitutional amendment to regulate campaign expenditures and contribution limits (see S.J. Res. 5), S1479 [23JA] (see H.J. Res. 21), H322 [5FE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see S.J. Res. 26), S15976 [25NO] (see H.J. Res. 56), H4528 [21MY]

Firearms: protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H322 [5FE] (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H. Con. Res. 251), H7454 [23JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 4, 8), H60 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H4786 [2JN]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Health: constitutional amendment on the right to high quality health care (see H.J. Res. 30), H1516 [4MR]

Housing: constitutional amendment on the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H1516 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment relative to the right to a home (see H.J. Res. 47), H3052 [9AP]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment on appointment of individuals to fill House of Representatives vacancies (see H.J. Res. 77), H11651 [19NO] (see H.J. Res. 83), H12920 [8DE]

———constitutional amendment on terms of office for Members of the House of Representatives (see H.J. Res. 66), H7617 [24JY]

———constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 16), H244 [29JA] (see H.J. Res. 43), H2401 [26MR]

———constitutional amendment to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Senator or Representative may serve and provide for 4-year terms for Representatives (see H.J. Res. 81), H12309 [21NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: constitutional amendment on recitation (see H.J. Res. 26), H1465 [27FE]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 5), H60 [7JA]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (see H.J. Res. 7), H60 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 68), H8381 [17SE]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for thrity-five years eligible for the Office of President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 59), H5266 [11JN]

Presidential appointments: constitutional amendment to require appointment of Presidential nominees subject to Senate disapproval within 120 days of receiving the nomination (see H.J. Res. 71), H9130 [1OC]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (see S.J. Res. 15), S9244 [10JY] (see H.J. Res. 67), H7838 [3SE]

———repeal constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H60 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 25), H1333 [25FE]

Religion: constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (see S.J. Res. 7), S3028 [3MR] (see H.J. Res. 39), H1902 [13MR]

Taxation: constitutional amendment on progressive taxation (see H.J. Res. 34), H1516 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP] (see H.J. Res. 54), H3408 [12AP]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 61), H5814 [24JN]

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H1515 [4MR]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H1516 [4MR]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Letters

Constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights: Laurence H. Tribe, Harvard University Law School, S85 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Abortion: constitutional amendment on right to life (H.J. Res. 9), E6 [8JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced, H5244 [11JN]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation (H.J. Res. 6), E7 [8JA]

———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 22), E253 [13FE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (H.J. Res. 42), E547 [21MR]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (H.J. Res. 40), E504 [18MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 10), E740 [11AP]

Education: constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education, H2460 [27MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (H.J. Res. 56), H9689 [20OC], E2044 [15OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4796, H4817-H4843 [3JN], H4954 [4JN], E13 [8JA], E1131, E1133 [4JN], E1155 [5JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (H. Res. 255), H4811-H4817 [3JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 8), E5 [8JA]

Pledge of Allegiance: constitutional amendment on recitation (H.J. Res. 26), E328 [27FE]

Prayer: constitutional amendment on voluntary school prayer (H.J. Res. 7), E9 [8JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (H.J. Res. 67), E1692 [4SE]

Taxation: constitutional amendment to abolish personal income, estate, and gift taxes and to prohibit the Government from engaging in business in competition with its citizens (H.J. Res. 15), E79 [28JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 37), E443 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (S.J. Res. 2), S85 [7JA]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 1), S82-S85 [7JA]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (S.J. Res. 26), S16030 [25NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 4), S1083-S1085 [16JA]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (S.J. Res. 15), S9251 [10JY]

Religion: constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency (S.J. Res. 7), S3035 [3MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (S.J. Res. 11), S3902 [18MR]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.J. Res. 4, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 108-136), H4786 [2JN]

Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1), S11117 [4SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 108-191), S14270 [7NO]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 4) (H. Rept. 108-131), H4786 [2JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4812 [3JN]

H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4817 [3JN]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S83 [7JA]

S.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag, S1085 [16JA]

S.J. Res. 7, constitutional amendment relative to the reference to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on U.S. currency, S3035 [3MR]

S.J. Res. 11, constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights for women, S3902 [18MR]

S.J. Res. 23, constitutional amendment on continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated, S14051 [5NO]

S.J. Res. 25, constitutional amendment on line-item veto, S15192 [19NO]

S.J. Res. 26, constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage, S16030 [25NO]

CONSTITUTION—U.S.

Addresses

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Amendments

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

Articles and editorials

Faulty Rethinking of the 2nd Amendment, S2342 [12FE]

Guns and Justice, S2343 [12FE]

McAllen Constitution Team Wins 10th State Title, E162 [6FE]

Ominous Reversal on Gun Rights, S2343 [12FE]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions

Children's Internet Protection Act: constitutionality of application to public libraries (see H. Con. Res. 88), H1745 [11MR]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (see H.J. Res. 40), H1954 [18MR]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (see H.R. 1547), H2586 [1AP]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 384), H171 [27JA]

Constitution Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S3882 [18MR]

Courts: provide that no court or judge shall dismiss any part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights as a legal defense in court (see H.R. 3126), H8381 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (see S. 364), S2340 [12FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see S. 244), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 1785), H3351 [11AP]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

Firearms: protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 153), H57 (see H.R. 193), H58 [7JA] (see H.R. 3125), H8381 [17SE] (see H. Con. Res. 179), H4130 [14MY]

Flag—U.S.: congressional authority to prohibit desecration (see H. Con. Res. 51), H705 [13FE]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H55 [7JA]

National Constitution Center: provide for operation (see S. 1981), S16119 [9DE]

Supreme Court: base decisions on U.S. Constitution and laws, not laws of any foreign country, international law, or agreement not made under U.S. authority (see H. Res. 446), H11391 (see H. Res. 446), H11515 [18NO] (see H. Res. 468), H12310 [21NO]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Lists

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Programs

Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference, H10535 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Anchorage, AK: tribute to West Anchorage High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E846 [1MY]

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Lakeside High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1004 [21MY]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment on recitation of Pledge of Allegiance and the national motto (H.J. Res. 40), E504 [18MR]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech, H8493 [24SE]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (H.R. 1547), E631 [1AP]

``Constitution Translated for Kids'': tribute, E881 [7MY]

Constitution Week: observance, H8287, H8288 [17SE], E1822 [17SE], E1855 [23SE]

DAR: tribute to Kansas Society Prairie Rose Chapter, E1822 [17SE]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E994 [19MY]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E504 [18MR]

Dix Hills, NY: tribute to Half Hollow Hills East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E870 [6MY]

Duluth, MN: tribute to Duluth Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E795 [29AP]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E390, E396 [7MR]

Education: importance of teaching U.S. history in elementary and secondary schools, E881 [7MY]

Firearms: protect right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 153), E57 [8JA]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (H.R. 3125), E1815 [17SE]

Government: distinction between a democracy and a true republic relative to their effect on personal liberties, social policies, and international relations, H232-H239 [29JA]

Green River, WY: tribute to Green River High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E689 [7AP]

Greensboro, NC: tribute to Northwest Guilford High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1106 [3JN]

Harvest, AL: tribute to Sparkman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E383 [6MR]

House of Representatives: changing role of the Speaker of the House, H10534 [6NO]

———proposal to allow appointment of Members by Governors in certain emergency situatuons, E1137 [5JN]

Hyrum, UT: tribute to Mountain Crest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E807 [30AP]

Incline Village, NV: tribute to Incline Village High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E916 [9MY]

Indiana, PA: tribute to Indiana Area High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E514 [19MR]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku Intermediate and High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1460 [11JY]

Lawrence, IN: tribute to Lawrence Central High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E730 [10AP]

Lions Clubs: tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

Marion, SD: tribute to Marion High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E293 [26FE]

McAllen, TX: tribute to McAllen Memorial High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E162 [6FE]

Miami, FL: tribute to Our Lady of Lourdes Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, H2869 [8AP]

Orofino, ID: tribute to Orofino High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E923 [9MY]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, E730 [10AP]

Park Ridge, IL: tribute to Maine South High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E734 [11AP], E781 [12AP]

Portland, ME: tribute to Catherine McAuley High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E934 [13MY]

Religion: importance of Christianity, H8009-H8013 [5SE]

Smyrna, DE: tribute to Smyrna High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E864 [5MY]

St. Johnsbury, VT: tribute to St. Johnsbury Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E934 [13MY]

Wauwatosa, WI: tribute to Wauwatosa East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E975 [15MY]

Wood, Cole: Jonesboro, AR, Spring 2003 Essay Contest winner, E1962 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: district court decision on constitutionality of certain provisions, S5738-S5740 [5MY]

Constitution Day: designate (S. Res. 92), S7070 [22MY], S7128 [23MY]

Constitution Week: observance, S11627-S11629 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (S. 364), S2341 [12FE]

Des Moines, IA: tribute to Central Academy for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7229 [3JN]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 1414), S9425 [15JY]

Dover, DE: display of copy of Bill of Rights at Public Archives Building, S15962 [25NO]

East Brunswick, NJ: tribute to East Brunswick High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4954 [8AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

Findlay, OH: tribute to Findlay High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5168 [10AP]

Government: reforms relative to ensuring continuity of Government operations during an emergency, S7275 [4JN]

Hays, KS: tribute to Hays High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S3502 [11MR]

Inwood, WV: tribute to Musselman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4896 [7AP]

Kahuku, HI: tribute to Kahuku High and Intermediate School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S6065 [13MY]

Marion, SD: tribute to Marion High School) for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S2835 [26FE]

Metairie, LA: tribute to Grace King High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5056 [9AP]

Myrtle Beach, SC: tribute to Carolina Forest High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5338 [11AP]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, S5318 [11AP]

Smyrna, DE: tribute to Smyrna High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5535 [30AP]

West Warwick, RI: tribute to West Warwick Senior High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5338 [11AP]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Constitution Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 92), S6977 [22MY]

Summaries

District Court Decision on Constitutionality of Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act Provisions, S5740 [5MY]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Texts of

S. 364, prohibit Dept. of Justice funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution, S2342 [12FE]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 1414, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, S9426 [15JY]

S. Res. 92, Constitution Day, S3902 [18MR], S7070 [22MY]

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRIES

Addresses

New Nuclear Paradigm: Senator Domenici, S7437 [5JN]

Articles and editorials

Assault on Iraq—USAID Defends Secret Bids To Rebuild Iraq, S4811 [3AP]

Contracts To Rebuild Iraq Go to Chosen Few, S4812 [3AP]

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see S. 83), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 592), H320 [5FE]

Children and youth: construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 895), H1332 [25FE]

Conservation of natural resources: increase energy savings and environmental benefits through use of recovered mineral component in federally funded projects involving procurement of cement or concrete (see S. 793), S4897 [7AP]

Contracts: require each bidder for a Federal construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use to prevent the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 1348), H2131 [19MR]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 2283), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of Transportation: make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 2289), H4786 [2JN]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain construction engineering and design professionals (see S. 237), S1736 [29JA]

Executive departments: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 3653), H12918 [8DE]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2269), H4737 [22MY]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see S. 673), S4165 [20MR] (see H.R. 1386), H2269 [20MR]

Housing: prohibit offering homebuilding purchase contracts containing a mandatory arbitration agreement and other provisions in a single document and prohibit requiring purchasers to consent to mandatory arbitration agreements (see H.R. 3414), H10236 [30OC]

———provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1888), H3570 (see H.R. 1901), H3571 [30AP] (see H.R. 2017), H3761 [7MY]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (see H.R. 1920), H3635 [1MY]

———require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9375 [8OC]

Kosovar-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see S. 1284), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2506), H5551 [18JN]

National Labor Relations Act: prevent Government agencies from requiring or prohibiting construction industry employers to enter into agreements with labor organizations (see H.R. 2293), H4786 [2JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H8283 [16SE]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H1466 [27FE]

Roads and highways: provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (see H.R. 2864), H7615 [24JY]

Sand: promote programs for the beneficial use of sand (see H.R. 3154), H8490 [23SE]

Schools: establish State revolving funds for school construction (see H.R. 1844), H3451 [29AP]

———provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities (see H.R. 1840), H3451 [29AP]

Ships and vessels: expand use of Capital Construction Fund to expand U.S. maritime industry and promote construction by domestic shipbuilders (see H.R. 2190), H4527 [21MY]

Taxation: allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1479), H2471 [27MR]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H461 [12FE]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 717), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 930), H1394 [26FE]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 1500), S10265 [30JY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S3369 [7MR] (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 61), H54 [7JA]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see S. 932), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1513), H2514 [31MR]

Terrorism: improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (see S. 216), S1479 [23JA]

Web's Construction Co., Inc.: relief (see H.R. 649), H323 [5FE]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (see H.R. 3629), H12308 [21NO]

———prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 337), S2119 [10FE]

Factsheets

Bush Administration's Contracts With Halliburton (company): Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, S6915 [22MY]

Letters

GAO review of effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S12661 [16OC]

Loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction: Betsy Loyless, League of Conservation Voters, S7580 [10JN]

———several organizations, S7580 [10JN]

Remarks in House

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (H. Res. 394), H10249, H10250 [4NO], E2231 [5NO]

Associated Underground Contractors, Inc.: tribute on renovation efforts of Henry Ford historical sites, H5541 [18JN]

Dept. of Defense: feasibility of using small, minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses in Iraq post-conflict reconstruction, H4591, H4592 [22MY]

Disabled: address needs in reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9633 [17OC]

Economy: importance of home building industry, E1108 [3JN]

Executive departments: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (H.R. 3653), E2530 [8DE]

Foreign aid: require large companies submit a subcontracting plan prior to being awarded a contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9637 [17OC]

Fouquette, Charles R.: John S. Lyons Foundation Fellowship Award recipient, E1809 [16SE]

Iraq: limit conflicts of interest by prohibiting certain senior U.S. officials from participating in negotiations of Federal contracts related to the war or reconstruction of Iraq, H2795 [3AP]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict petroleum industry infrastructure reconstruction, H9633 [17OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, H2799 [3AP], H7240 [22JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H4174 [15MY], H4418 [21MY], H9588, H9589 [16OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (H.R. 1888), E825 [1MY]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (H.R. 1920), E1175 [9JN]

Lafarge Group (corporation): tribute, E2441 [23NO]

Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.: anniversary, E2495 [8DE]

Michael F. Simon Builders (business): anniversary, E2480 [8DE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 280), H10250-H10253 [4NO], E2219 [4NO], E2229, E2245 [5NO]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (H. Res. 117), E336 [27FE]

Roads and highways: cost overruns and delayed completions of major highway construction projects, H2708 [3AP]

———provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (H.R. 2864), H10460 [6NO]

Taxation: expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 717), H9286 [8OC], E224 [13FE]

Toledo, OH: anniversary of Iron Workers International Union Local No. 55, E1793 [16SE]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (H.R. 3629), E2449 [23NO]

Remarks in Senate

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (S. 594), S3517 [11MR]

GAO: review effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq, S12660, S12661 [16OC]

Government: prohibit awarding of Federal contracts to entities paying deferred compensation to certain senior U.S. officials, S12657-S12660, S12671, S12672 [16OC]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (S. 673), S4170 [20MR]

Iraq: require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S4811-S4813 [3AP], S6914-S6920 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S9174-S9177 [10JY], S12355 [2OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S6834 [21MY], S11085 [4SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), S5203 [10AP], S5631-S5633 [1MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), star print, S5437 [28AP]

———require report on awarding of contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9573-S9575 [17JY]

Nuclear energy: loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction, S7430, S7431, S7434-S7442 [5JN], S7515 [9JN], S7576-S7590 [10JN]

Schools: provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11088-S11094 [4SE], S11134 [5SE]

Taxation: allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (S. 774), S4826 [3AP]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, S6440 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (S. 576), S3371 [7MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (S. 932), S5486 [29AP]

Terrorism: improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (S. 216), S1492 [23JA]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (S. 337), S2122 [10FE]

Reports

Time for a New Start for U.S. Nuclear Energy? Peter Rigby, Standard & Poor's (business), S7578-S7580 [10JN]

Reports filed

Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits Through Use of Recovered Mineral Component in Federally Funded Projects Involving Procurement of Cement or Concrete: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 108-198), S14964 [17NO]

Summaries

America's Better Classroom Act (H.R. 717), E224 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 280, National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association anniversary, H10250 [4NO]

H. Res. 394, American Concrete Institute anniversary, H10249 [4NO]

S. 876, Sunshine in Iraq Reconstruction Contracting Act, S5203 [10AP]

S. 932, Fuel Tax Equalization Credit for Substantial Power Takeoff Vehicles Act, S5487 [29AP]

S. Con. Res. 22, provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber, S3751 [13MR]

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Letters

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3986 [19MR]

CONSULEGIS (legal association)

Remarks in House

Miami Beach, FL: tribute to fall conference, E1967 [2OC]

CONSUMER ACTION (organization)

Letters

Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S14038 [5NO]

CONSUMER AND SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see S. 1192), S7476 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Establish (S. 1192), S7482 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 1192, Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission Act, S7482 [5JN]

CONSUMER AND SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY COMMISSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1192), S7476 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1192), S7482 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 1192, provisions, S7482 [5JN]

CONSUMER ASSURANCE OF RADIOLOGIC EXCELLENCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1197), S7476 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1197), S7489 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 1197, provisions, S7490 [5JN]

CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S5174 [10AP]

Credit: protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

———protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices by organizations providing debt counseling, debt consolidation, or debt settlement services (see H.R. 3331), H9686 [17OC]

Crime: provide relief for victims of identity theft (see S. 1749), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3296), H9477 [15OC]

Remarks in House

Credit: protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (H.R. 2407), E1193 [10JN]

Remarks in Senate

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (S. 884), S5233 [10AP]

Crime: provide relief for victims of identity theft (S. 1749), S12746 [16OC]

Texts of

S. 884, Consumer Rental-Purchase Agreement Act, S5233-S5237 [10AP]

CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Letters

Class Action Fairness Act, S12876 [20OC]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act, S10060 [28JY]

IRS Debt Indicator Program funding, S13119 [23OC]

Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S14038 [5NO]

Tables

Earned income tax credit refunds, S13119 [23OC]

CONSUMER INVOLVEMENT IN BREAST CANCER RESEARCH ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 415), S2522 [14FE]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY ACT

Bills and resolutions

CPSC: confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see H.R. 1962), H3682 [6MY]

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

Amendments

Reauthorize (S. 1261), S12210 [30SE]

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

Courts: allow persons who bring a product liability action for injuries sustained from a product not in compliance with CPSC standards to recover triple damages (see H.R. 405), H217 [28JA]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (see S. 1798), S13660 [30OC]

Firearms: confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see H.R. 1962), H3682 [6MY]

Health: reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY]

Parks and recreation areas: provide grants to States to improve safety at public playgrounds (see H.R. 2041), H3857 [8MY]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2207), H4734 [22MY]

Product safety: promulgate a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (see S. 584), S3410 [10MR] (see H.R. 1197), H1744 [11MR]

Reauthorize (see S. 1261), S7876 [13JN]

Safety: issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (see H.R. 3437), H10339 [4NO]

Toys: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H59 [7JA]

Letters

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14469 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (H.R. 2911), E1661 [25JY]

Parks and recreation areas: restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (H.R. 2207), E1060 [22MY]

Safety: issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (H.R. 3437), E2224 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (S. 1798), S13661-S13663 [30OC]

Health: reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (S. 1115), S6995-S6997 [22MY]

Product safety: promulgate a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (S. 584), S3418 [10MR]

Reauthorize (S. 1261), S7877 [13JN], S12211 [30SE]

Reports filed

CPSC Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1261) (S. Rept. 108-128), S10970 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 584, Product Safety Notification and Recall Effectiveness Act, S3419 [10MR]

S. 1115, Ban Asbestos in America Act, S6997-S6999 [22MY]

S. 1261, CPSC reauthorization, S7877 [13JN]

S. 1261, reauthorize, S12210 [30SE]

S. 1798, American Home Fire Safety Act, S13662 [30OC]

CONSUMER RENTAL-PURCHASE AGREEMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 884), S5174 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 884), S5233 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 884, provisions, S5233-S5237 [10AP]

CONSUMER REPORTS (publication)

Articles and editorials

Time To Switch Drugstores?, S12367 [2OC]

CONSUMERS related term(s) Credit

Amendments

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1999, H2046, H2051, H2053, H2055, H2097 [19MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13012, S13024, S13027, S13035, S13037, S13040, S13057, S13058, S13059 [22OC], S16036 [25NO], H12854 [8DE]

CPSC: reauthorize (S. 1261), S12210 [30SE]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13877, S13878, S13879, S13884, S13885, S13886, S13889, S13912, S13923, S13924, S13925, S13926, S13927, S13942 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8084, H8085, H8086, H8087 [9SE], H8131, H8139, H8140, H8145, H8149, H8151, H8152, H8156, H8158, H8160, H8163, H8176 [10SE]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), H4979 [4JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (H. Res. 256), H4995 [5JN]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S13943 [4NO], S14157, S14185, S14219 [6NO], S14239, S14278 [7NO], S14364 [10NO]

Analyses

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): Conference Report, E2512-E2519 [8DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, S9431 [15JY], H6582 [10JY]

———H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO], H10515 [6NO]

Articles and editorials

Alexander's Principled Stand for State Control, S14253 [7NO]

Consumers Trimmed Spending in April—Drop in Gasoline Sales Was Factor in Decline, S6423 [15MY]

Dubious Energy Bill Better Shelved, S10175 [30JY]

Few Spared as Insurance Rates Soar; Corporate, Household Budgets Feel Same Pain, S9018 [8JY]

Finding Fraud on Wall St. May Be a Step to Higher Post, H3626 [1MY]

Halloween Scare—Internet Taxes, S14165 [6NO]

Health on the Border—Elderly Americans Head North and South To Find Drugs They Can Afford, H5347 [12JN]

Hospitals Say They're Penalized by Medicare for Improving Care, S16139 [9DE]

How To Unspam the Internet, S8564 [25JN]

In a Wall St. Hierarchy, Short Shift to Little Guy, H3625 [1MY]

Insurers Scale Back Corporate Liability Policies, S9020 [8JY]

Internet's Taxing Issue—State, Service Providers Wage Fight Over Sales Tax on Web Access, S13892 [4NO]

It's About Taxes—Yours, S14253 [7NO]

J.P. Morgan, Insurance Firms Settle Legal Dispute, S9019 [8JY]

Legacy of Power Cost Manipulation, S10127 [29JY]

Missing Energy Strategy, S4900 [7AP]

More Fuel-Efficiency Is Needed, S4901 [7AP]

More Per Gallon, S4901 [7AP]

Political Malpractice, S9071 [9JY]

Responsible George, S14165 [6NO]

Stop Your Grousing, Auto Makers, and Get the Gases Out, S4901 [7AP]

Tax and Click, S14165 [6NO]

Ten Wall St. Firms Settle With U.S. in Analyst Inquiry—Agree To Pay $1.4 Billion, H3625 [1MY]

Time To Switch Drugstores?, S12367 [2OC]

2002 Rate Survey Finds Malpractice Premiums Are Soaring, S9068 [9JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (see H.R. 1293), H1901 [13MR]

———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 2918), H7782 [25JY]

Armed Forces: protect members who terminate certain consumer and real estate residential purchase contracts or lease agreements entered into before change of station or deployment orders (see H.R. 3357), H9811 [21OC]

———provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (see H.R. 3024), H8016 [5SE]

ATF: enhance authority to enforce compliance of gun dealers with Federal firearms laws (see S. 1983), S16119 [9DE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (see H. Res. 147), H1952 [18MR]

Business and industry: allow a grace period for payment of bills by consumers whose mail service has been disrupted due to a national emergency (see H.R. 2549), H5662 [19JN]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

———treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice and prohibit use in consumer transactions (see H.R. 1887), H3570 [30AP]

Children and youth: provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 3371), H9811 [21OC]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

———ensure that recipients of unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail can identify the sender of such e-mail (see S. 1052), S6070 [13MY]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (see S. 1231), S7718 [11JN]

———protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H7782 [25JY]

———protect owners (see S. 563), S3253 [6MR]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2214), H4734 [22MY] (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission: establish (see S. 1192), S7476 [5JN]

Courts: allow persons who bring a product liability action for injuries sustained from a product not in compliance with CPSC standards to recover triple damages (see H.R. 405), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H59 [7JA]

———confirm jurisdiction over child safety devices for handguns (see H.R. 1962), H3682 [6MY]

———establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

———issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (see H.R. 3437), H10339 [4NO]

———promulgate a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (see S. 584), S3410 [10MR] (see H.R. 1197), H1744 [11MR]

———reauthorize (see S. 1261), S7876 [13JN]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2207), H4734 [22MY]

Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 2546), H5662 [19JN]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (see S. 1753), S12838 [17OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (see H. Res. 360), H8081 [9SE]

———prohibit the use of credit history for insurance purposes and require disclosure of consumer reports and credit scoring procedures to prevent inaccuracies in consumer credit reports (see H.R. 2796), H7169 [18JY]

———protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

———protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices by organizations providing debt counseling, debt consolidation, or debt settlement services (see H.R. 3331), H9686 [17OC]

———provide enhanced information regarding credit card balance payment terms and conditions (see H.R. 1747), H3302 [10AP]

———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S5174 [10AP] (see H.R. 996), H1462 [27FE]

Credit cards: prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer (see H.R. 2724), H6706 [14JY]

———require issuers to mail monthly statements at least 30 days before the due date of the next payment (see H.R. 1573), H2703 [2AP]

Crime: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (see S. 1553), S10618 [31JY]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 858), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1731), H3301 [10AP]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (see S. 153), S288 [14JA]

———prevent identity fraud (see S. 223), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (see S. 1533), S10618 [31JY] (see S. 1581), S11032 [3SE]

———prevent identity theft and other forms of fraud (see H.R. 2617), H6261 [26JN]

———prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H1810 [12MR]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (see S. 1749), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3296), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of Commerce: protect consumers by regulating interstate sale of insurance (see S. 1373), S9049 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy: freeze price of gasoline pending analysis of price fluctuations (see H.R. 1379), H2268 [20MR]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H3452 [29AP]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see S. 1224), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 2403), H5173 [10JN]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Transportation: evaluate devices and technology for reducing the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see H.R. 3683), H12919 [8DE]

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act: amend labeling requirements (see S. 130), S133 [9JA]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

———distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H4735 [22MY]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see S. 946), S5484 [29AP]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

———require that each prescription drug sold at retail bear a label that states full retail price of the drug (see H.R. 3677), H12919 [8DE]

Education: improve financial literacy and education programs and facilitate cooperation between governmental units and the private sector by establishing a national strategy for assuring financial education (see H.R. 3520), H11650 [19NO]

Electric power: provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (see S. 688), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 1341), H1954 [18MR]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see S. 1344), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2637), H6262 [26JN]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H2585 [1AP]

———extend limitations on certain provisions of State law (see S. 660), S3993 [19MR]

———provide for disclosure of credit-scoring information by creditors and consumer reporting agencies (see S. 1370), S9049 [8JY]

———provide for disclosures of credit-based insurance scoring information by insurers and credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 1473), H2470 [27MR]

———require consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers when negative information is added to their file (see H.R. 1729), H3301 [10AP]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H8174 [10SE]

FCC: ensure expeditious access by consumers to terrestrial digital television services (see H.R. 2825), H7453 [23JY]

———monitor complaints on the quality of wireless telephone service (see H.R. 1642), H2821 [3AP]

FDA: establish voluntary certification program for Internet and mail-order pharmacies and authorize, subject to conditions, importation of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use (see H.R. 2717), H6706 [14JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (see H.R. 2652), H6263 [26JN]

———prohibit sale or trade of prescription drugs that were knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 2936), H7783 [25JY]

———safeguard public health and provide food that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented (see H.R. 1495), H2471 [27MR]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act (see S. 681), S4275 [21MR]

Financial institutions: accept U.S.-issued matricula consular as a valid form of identification (see H.R. 773), H699 [13FE]

———allow credit unions to provide international money transfer services to nonmembers and require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (see S. 1359), S8725 [26JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see S. 1334), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1474), H2471 [27MR]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (see H. Res. 256), H4875 [3JN]

———notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (see S. 1633), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3233), H9213 [2OC]

———prohibit operators of automatic teller machines that display paid advertising from imposing any fee (see H.R. 774), H700 [13FE]

———prohibit use of identification issued by foreign governments, other than passports, for purposes of verifying identity of a person opening an account (see H.R. 3674), H12919 [8DE]

———protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (see H.R. 818), H702 [13FE]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP] (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

———provide an exemption from certain requirements under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (see H.R. 3681), H12919 [8DE]

———require truncation of account numbers on transaction receipts (see H.R. 3254), H9281 [7OC]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (see S. 1458), S9959 [25JY]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (see S. 1470), S10045 [28JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 127), H1641 [5MR]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (see S. 1798), S13660 [30OC]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

Food: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 186), H58 [7JA]

———ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 2917), H7782 [25JY]

———ensure that consumers receive information about the nutritional content of restaurant foods (see H.R. 3444), H10457 [5NO]

———require certain ready-to-eat meat or poultry products to bear a label advising at-risk consumers of Dept. of Agriculture and FDA recommendations relative to listeria monocytogenes (see S. 1187), S7381 [4JN]

———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 467), H243 [29JA] (see H.R. 3684), H12919 [8DE]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Food industry: freshness dates on food (see H.R. 468), H243 [29JA]

Foreign currencies: require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (see H.R. 2074), H4010 [13MY]

Freedom of Information Act: reinstate requirement that firearms dealers comply by providing information about firearms purchasers (see H.R. 2275), H4737 [22MY]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H217 [28JA]

———disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (see S. Res. 242), S12448 [3OC]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive telephone sales calls (see S. 1661), S11989 [25SE] (see H.R. 526), H274 [4FE]

———expand calling time restrictions on telemarketing telephone calls (see S. 335), S2119 [10FE]

———issue new rules preventing telemarketing firms from calling during certain hours (see H.R. 1330), H1953 [18MR]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (see S. 692), S4325 [24MR]

———monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (see S. 694), S4325 [24MR]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1652, 1654), S11913 [24SE] (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE] (see H.R. 3161), H8904 [24SE]

Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 653), H327 [7FE]

GAO: conduct a study on price controls of foreign governments on pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2577), H5813 [24JN]

Gasoline: stabilize prices (see H.R. 1221), H1810 [12MR]

Health: establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see S. 1710), S12448 [3OC]

———improve access to prescription drugs, prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements, and ban campaign contributions from pharmaceutical company chief executive officers (see H.R. 1733), H3301 [10AP]

———improve health care quality by strengthening health information, information infrastructure, and use of health information by providers and patients (see S. 2003), S16120 [9DE]

———limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 321), H137 [8JA]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (see S. 11), S8725 [26JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 1945), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 597), H320 [5FE]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

———restore reliability to the medical justice system by fostering alternatives to medical tort litigation (see S. 1518), S10617 [31JY]

Health care professionals: provide immediate relief from increased medical malpractice insurance costs and deal with root causes of the current medical malpractice insurance crisis (see S. 1374), S9049 [8JY]

Housing: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 730), H460 [12FE]

———combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H703 [13FE]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 352), S2187 [11FE]

———require health insurance issuers to credit toward an annual deductible in case of subsequent issuance of a similar health insurance policy by the same issuer to the same person (see H.R. 3600), H12307 [21NO]

Interstate commerce: clarify jurisdiction over digital transactions of goods and services on the Internet (see H.R. 945), H1395 [26FE]

Investments: enhance investor confidence by providing investors with easy online access to complete information about securities firms and their brokers (see H.R. 957), H1460 [27FE]

Labeling: delay effective date of certain provisions relative to labeling of ginseng (see H.R. 2306), H4875 [3JN]

Medicare: permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 3671), H12918 [8DE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1994, 1999), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (see S. 1995), S16120 [9DE]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see S. 1249), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 2361), H5043 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers by requiring complete disclosure and warranty of any add-ons included with the sale of a new automobile (see H.R. 1283), H1901 [13MR]

———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 795), S4897 [7AP]

———require automatic door locks and interior-opening trunk locks on passenger cars (see H.R. 400), H217 [28JA]

National Oilheat Research Alliance: permanently authorize (see S. 1676), S12137 [29SE]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

Petroleum: authorize construction and operation of regional gasoline reserves for use during acute price increases resulting from accidents or other physical disruptions to regional supplies of gasoline (see H.R. 3023), H8016 [5SE]

———prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

———prohibit certain transfers or assignments of service station franchises and certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices (see H.R. 949), H1395 [26FE]

Pharmaceuticals: impact of illegal importation of prescription drugs on regulatory protections afforded consumers (see H. Con. Res. 225), H5663 [19JN]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 2769), H7085 [17JY]

———permit importation of prescription drugs from Canada and Mexico (see H.R. 2629), H6262 [26JN]

———provide access and choice for use of generic drugs under Federal health care programs (see S. 51), S36 [7JA]

———provide for prices that are fair to the producer and the consumer (see H.R. 608), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 616), H321 [5FE]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

———require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (see S. 745), S4557 [31MR]

Public utilities: improve electricity transmission system (see S. 716), S4434 [26MR]

———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (see S. 475), S2920 [27FE]

———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (see S. 1754), S12838 [17OC]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry (see H.R. 1370), H2132 [19MR]

———require electric utilities to provide net metering service (see S. 1471), S10045 [28JY]

———revise regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (see H.R. 1627), H2821 [3AP]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 2924), H7782 [25JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 1432), S9638 [21JY] (see H.R. 3328), H9614 [16OC]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

———prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (see S. 1286), S8125 [18JN]

———promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE] (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

———provide greater health care freedom (see H.R. 2781), H7085 [17JY]

Small business: analyze potential impacts of rules proposed by certain agencies (see H.R. 2345), H5042 [5JN]

———protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see S. 1546), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2813), H7328 [22JY]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see S. Res. 119), S5174 [10AP] (see H. Res. 346), H7785 [25JY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for credit card interest (see H.R. 1141), H1680 [6MR]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 769), H699 [13FE]

———assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (see S. 685), S4275 [21MR]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (see S. 477), S2920 [27FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1481), H2471 [27MR]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 267), H135 [8JA]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see S. 52), S36 [7JA] (see S. 150), S230 [13JA]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal excise tax on telephone use and other communications services (see H.R. 2957), H7783 [25JY]

———temporarily suspend all motor fuel taxes and permanently repeal increase in such taxes (see H.R. 497), H244 [29JA]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs (see H.R. 149), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (see H.R. 3155), H8490 [23SE]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Telecommunications: facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S3253 [6MR]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1963, 1973), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3558), H11701 [20NO]

———require customer consent to the provision of wireless call location information (see H.R. 71), H54 [7JA]

———require vendors of multichannel services to protect the privacy of their customers (see H.R. 3511), H11391 (see H.R. 3511), H11514 [18NO]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (see H.R. 1066), H1515 [4MR]

Telephones: develop a plan for efficient allocation of telephone numbers to limit the creation of new area codes (see H.R. 68), H54 [7JA]

———improve wireless service (see S. 1216), S7540 [9JN]

———prohibit the use of text, graphic, or image messaging systems of wireless telephones to transmit unsolicited commercial messages (see H.R. 122), H56 [7JA]

———provide telephone number portability for wireless service (see S. 1221), S7619 [10JN]

Television: ensure equity among full-service television broadcasters and provide local programming to communities through cable carriage rights for class A television stations (see H.R. 1626), H2821 [3AP]

Tobacco products: prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3469), H10977 [6NO]

———require cigarette products to be placed under or behind the counter in retail sales (see H.R. 3162), H8904 [24SE]

Transportation: improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H7782 [25JY]

Truth in Lending Act: require stores offering credit or charge accounts to prominently display certain information (see H.R. 3135), H8381 [17SE]

Cloture motions

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8894 [7JY], S9083 [9JY]

Conference reports

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act (H.R. 1474), H9083-H9090 [1OC]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622), H12198-H12214 [21NO]

Cost Estimates

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), E1742 [9SE]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act (S. 150): CBO, S13033 [22OC]

———CBO (intergovernmental mandates), S14169 [6NO]

Court documents

District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma ruling in U.S. Security, et al., v. FTC relative to ``do-not-call'' registry implementation, S11891 [24SE]

Excerpts

``Collapse of the Common Good,'' Philip Howard, S9063 [9JY]

Factsheets

Family Farm and Ranch Innovation Act (H.R. 1293), E460 [13MR]

Letters

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H5001 [5JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5001 [5JN]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Ari Schwartz, Center for Democracy and Technology, S13021 [22OC]

———Chris Murray, Consumers Union, S13021 [22OC]

———John Scheibel, Yahoo! Inc., S13022 [22OC]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S13021 [22OC]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S13021 [22OC]

Create a more efficient electrical grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: several Senators, S15162 [19NO]

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: Alan H. Richardson, American Public Power Association, S9997 [28JY]

———Davis L. Sokol, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., S9998 [28JY]

———Donald F. Santa, Jr., Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, S9999 [28JY]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S9998 [28JY]

———Independent Petroleum Association of America and Natural Gas Supply Association, S9999 [28JY]

———Jan Schori, Large Public Power Council, S9998 [28JY]

———Michehl R. Gent, North American Electric Reliability Council, S9999 [28JY]

———Senator Fitzgerald, S9997 [28JY]

———Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, S9996 [28JY]

———several Senators, S9997 [28JY]

———several State commissions, S9998 [28JY]

Credit card issuers' prohibition from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer: Alan Greenspan, FRS, H8155 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Asa Hutchinson, DEA, S8206 [19JN]

———Donna E. Shalala, S8204 [19JN]

———Mark B. McClellan, FDA, S8203, S8205 [19JN]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S8204 [19JN]

Enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs: Timothy J. Muris, FTC, S15886 [25NO]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), E2463 [25NO]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2463 [25NO]

FERC authority to review public utility mergers: Richard L. Weill, MBIA Insurance Corp., S10123 [29JY]

FERC protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act: Nielsen Cochran, Mississippi Public Service Commission, S10573 [31JY]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act: H. Patrick Swygert, Howard University, S10061 [28JY]

———Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S10061 [28JY]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S10061 [28JY]

———Travis B. Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, S10060 [28JY]

FRS study on disclosure of ATM fees to consumers by financial institutions: several Senators, S13883 [4NO]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Bill Bogaard, Mayor of Pasadena, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Dan Albert, Mayor of Monterey, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———David F. Romero, Mayor of San Luis Obispo, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Judith Valles, Mayor of San Bernardino, CA, S14237 [7NO]

———Mark A. Peterson, Mayor of Concord, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———R.E. Lamkin, Mayor of Lakeport, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———Robert D'Amato, S14236 [7NO]

———Roderick J. Wood, S14236 [7NO]

———Stacey Murphy, Mayor of Burbank, CA, S14234 [7NO]

———Walter Allen III, Mayor of Covina, CA, S14235 [7NO]

———William H. Batey II, Mayor of Moreno Valley, CA, S14236 [7NO]

IRS Debt Indicator Program funding: Jean A. Fox, Consumer Federation of America, and Chi Chi Wu, National Consumer Law Center, S13119 [23OC]

Jurisdiction over certain class actions brought by local prosecutors or private attorneys general: Gilbert G. Otero, California District Attorneys Association, H5298 [12JN]

Medicare drug plans and organizations transfer of savings from drug manufacturers' rebate, discount, and incentive programs to local pharmacies and consumers: Barry F. Scher and John J. Fegan, Ahold USA, Inc., S8183 [19JN]

———John J. Motley III, Food Marketing Institute, S8183 [19JN]

———Joseph A. Piohler, Kroger Co., S8184 [19JN]

———Randy Hutton, Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., S8184 [19JN]

Permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Thomas Huebner and M. Betrice Grause, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, E2174 [30OC]

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements: Mary K. Barnwell, S9622 [21JY]

Senior Citizen's Freedom of Choice Act, E1515 [18JY]

Small Business Liability Reform Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S10676 [31JY]

———James A. Anderson, Jr., National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, S10676 [31JY]

———Kathy R. Van Kleeck, Motorcycle Industry Council, S10675 [31JY]

———Small Business Legal Reform Coalition, S10675 [31JY]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information: Clint Trout, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S13878 [4NO]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———John Gressman, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, S13878 [4NO]

———Michael D. Maves, AMA, S13878 [4NO]

———Representatives Emanuel and Walter B. Jones, S13879 [4NO]

———Steven M. Thompson, California Medical Association, S13878 [4NO]

Lists

Amendments rejected during consideration of H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1983 [19MR]

Californians' experiences with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act consumer protections, H12216 [21NO]

Medical malpractice awards in California under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, S8883 [7JY]

Organizations involved in California financial privacy legislation negotiations, H8149 [10SE]

Supporters of Durbin amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S10113 [29JY]

Supporters of Feingold amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on protection of consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10206 [30JY]

Motions

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H2097 [19MR]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13875, S13890 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H10514 [6NO]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), S8871 [7JY]

Poems

``Corporate Credo 1,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

``Corporate Credo 2,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

Proposals

State and local officials' alternative to S. 150, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S12567-S12569 [15OC]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (H.R. 1293), E459 [13MR]

Airlines: prohibit air carriers receiving Federal assistance from reducing services, H8058 [9SE]

Armed Forces: provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (H.R. 3024), E1728 [5SE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1960, H1961, H1991-H2100 [19MR], H2256 [20MR], E534 [20MR], E551 [21MR], E623 [31MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1981-H1988 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), corrections in engrossment, H2100 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), motion to recommit, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

———discourage predatory lending practices, H1982 [19MR]

———increase cap on wage and benefit claims, strengthen fraud provisions, and require reinstatement of retiree benefits modified within a certain period preceding filing, H2052 [19MR]

———limit homestead property exemption, H1984 [19MR]

———prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E551 [21MR]

———provide protection for military personnel and unemployed individuals, H1988 [19MR]

———treatment of alimony and child support payments, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

———treatment of financial contracts such as derivative transactions to include banks and credit unions, H2051 [19MR]

Colorado Public Interest Research Group (CoPIRG): anniversary, E2049 [15OC]

Computers: address problems associated with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material, H7953 [5SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), H12186-H12198, H12297 [21NO]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), Senate amendment, H12854-H12861 [8DE], E2555 [15DE]

Contact lens prescriptions: provide for availability (H.R. 3140), H11561-H11565 [19NO], E2434 [23NO]

Corporations: economic impact of mismanagement, deception, and violations of public trust, H3624 [1MY], H10332 [4NO], E132 [5FE]

Courts: jurisdiction over certain class actions brought by local prosecutors or private attorneys general, H5297-H5299 [12JN]

CP Federal Credit Union: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (H.R. 2911), E1661 [25JY]

———issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (H.R. 3437), E2224 [4NO]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (H.R. 2207), E1060 [22MY]

Credit: address credit bureau regulations that prevent certain individuals from obtaining a credit rating, H8157 [10SE]

———allow adjustment of response time for requests for free credit reports whenever national credit bureaus experience a high volume of such requests, H8156, H8157 [10SE]

———allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any national or regional consumer reporting agency, H8160-H8163 [10SE]

———allow consumers to require confirmation of identity before any new credit account is issued in their name, H8163 [10SE]

———clarify the variables used in determining the need for a risk-based pricing notice in connection with mortgage loans, E2493 [8DE]

———prevent future State laws from preempting Federal regulations that allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from certain consumer reporting agencies, H8149-H8151 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8118-H8167 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), amendment process, H7994 [5SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12214-H12224 [21NO], E2463 [25NO], E2493, E2512 [8DE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8111-H8116 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), corrections in engrossment, H8167 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), motion to instruct conferees, H10514, H10515 [6NO]

———protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (H.R. 2407), E1193 [10JN]

———require entities that furnish information to credit bureaus to reinvestigate any disputed information after the consumer has asked for reinvestigation that fails to resolve the dispute, H8151, H8152 [10SE], H10514, H10515 [6NO]

Credit cards: prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer, H8152-H8156 [10SE]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (H.R. 2633), H7025 [17JY], E1381 [27JN]

———prevent identity fraud (H.R. 2035), E1389 [27JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, H671 [13FE]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (H.R. 1865), E815 [30AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (H.R. 3693), E2485 [8DE]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use, H8002 [5SE]

———discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4095 [14MY], H4342-H4349 [20MY], H4845 [3JN], H4953 [4JN], H5056-H5058 [9JN], H5155-H5159 [10JN], H5346, H5360-H5362 [12JN], H5453-H5459 [17JN], H6434 [9JY], H6858-H6864 [15JY], H9257 [7OC]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (H.R. 1694), H5697, H5698 [23JN]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (H.R. 2637), E1377 [27JN]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports, H8123 [10SE]

———identity theft national uniform standards, H8126, H8127 [10SE]

———sunset uniform national consumer protection standards, H8158-H8160 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, H1662 [6MR], H2316 [26MR], H2405 [27MR], H3056, H3058 [10AP], H3574 [1MY], H4373 [21MY], E493 [18MR], E678 [3AP], E736 [11AP], E778 [12AP], E848 [1MY], E882, E888 [7MY], E915, E916, E920 [9MY], E1004, E1006, E1007, E1008 [21MY], E1052, E1059, E1062 [22MY], E1654, E1656 [25JY]

———regulatory parity for local phone competition and broadband providers, E1210 [11JN]

———release of triennial review rulemaking on local phone competition and broadband deployment, H4373 [21MY], H4532 [22MY], H4880 [4JN], E848 [1MY], E882, E888 [7MY], E915, E916, E920 [9MY], E949 [14MY], E954 [15MY], E994 [19MY], E1004, E1006, E1007, E1008, E1041 [21MY], E1050, E1052, E1059 [22MY], E1502 [17JY]

FDA: proposed rule for dietary supplement current good manufacturing practices, H7937 [4SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (H.R. 2652), E1617 [25JY]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), H4996-H5005 [5JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), conference report, H9250 [7OC], H9289-H9293 [8OC]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (H. Res. 256), H4985-H4996 [5JN]

———prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8131, H8141-H8149 [10SE]

———protect customers whose identities are stolen from financial institutions (H.R. 818), E268 [13FE]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (H.R. 3322), E2067 [16OC]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2829-H2832 [7AP], E713 [9AP]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers, H7244, H7245 [22JY]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (H.R. 1540), E637 [1AP]

Foreign currencies: require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (H.R. 2074), E941 [13MY]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), H407-H413, H416 [12FE], E243, E246 [13FE], E344 [3MR]

———collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), unanimous-consent agreement, H350 [11FE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), H8898 [24SE], H8916-H8922 [25SE], E2128 [24OC]

Gasoline: stabilize prices, E2028 [10OC]

———stabilize prices (H.R. 1221), H1780 [12MR]

Government: require all agencies requesting private credit information in the course of terrorism investigations to abide by certain privacy protections, H8160 [10SE]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5555, H5612-H5624, H5627-H5635 [19JN]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), H6352 [9JY]

Labeling: delay effective date of certain provisions relative to labeling of ginseng (H.R. 2306), E1114 [3JN]

Medicaid: tribute to Consumer Directed Care, H4261 [20MY]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215-H4217 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, H6620, H6700 [14JY], E1489 [15JY], E2174 [30OC]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (H.R. 847), H4768 [2JN]

———permit importation of prescription drugs, H9709 [20OC]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 616), E190 [12FE]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, H12752 [8DE]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H7922-H7930 [4SE], H8791 [24SE], H8937 [25SE], H11416, H11419 [18NO]

———provide for expansion of electricity transmission networks to encourage competition, ensure reliability, and modernize regulation in the electric power industry, H11406 [18NO]

———revise regulatory policies governing public utility holding companies (H.R. 1627), E664 [3AP]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (H.R. 2924), E1638 [25JY]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice, H3686 [7MY]

———provide greater health care freedom (H.R. 2781), E1515 [18JY]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: usage policy, H1874 [13MR]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8295-H8301 [17SE], E1926 [30SE], E1942 [1OC]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (H.R. 3155), E1862 [23SE]

Telecommunications: provide additional protections to subscribers to wireless communication services relative to transmission of unsolicited commercial messages, H12860 [8DE]

———require vendors of multichannel services to protect the privacy of their customers (H.R. 3511), E2325 [19NO]

———safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (H.R. 1066), H1490 [4MR]

Territories: increase personal duty exemptions, H1588 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: labeling requirements for ginseng, S3079 [4MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), S4223 [20MR], S4228, S4229 [21MR]

Business and industry: require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC], S14172 [6NO]

———criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

———ensure that recipients of unsolicited bulk commercial e-mail can identify the sender of such e-mail (S. 1052), S6054, S6055, S6142 [13MY]

———prohibit transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail to persons on a national No-Spam Registry and impose requirements on content of all commercial e-mail (S. 1231), S13125 [23OC]

———protection from unsolicited and unwanted e-mail, S320 [15JA], S8287 [20JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail, S6501 [15MY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S5204-S5208 [10AP], S13012-S13032, S13035-S13045 [22OC], S14172 [6NO], S15938-S15948 [25NO]

———require warning labels on sexually explicit commercial e-mail, S13035-S13037, S13039, S13040 [22OC]

Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission: establish (S. 1192), S7482 [5JN]

Contact lens prescriptions: provide for availability (H.R. 3140), S15310 [20NO]

CPSC: promulgate a product safety standard that requires certain manufacturers to establish and maintain a system for providing notification of recalls to consumers (S. 584), S3418 [10MR]

———reauthorize (S. 1261), S7877 [13JN], S12211 [30SE]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13848-S13866, S13868, S13870-S13891 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), unanimous-consent agreement, S13124 [23OC], S13419 [28OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), S13980-S13994 [5NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, S15570 [22NO], S15806 [24NO], S15966 [25NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), insert S. 1753 language in lieu, S13980 [5NO]

———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (S. 884), S5233 [10AP]

Crime: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (S. 1553), S10685 [31JY]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (S. 153), S293 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

———prevent identity fraud (S. 223), S1675 [28JA]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1533), S10661-S10665 [31JY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1581), S11034-S11036 [3SE]

———provide for access to business records by consumers who are victims of identity theft, S13876, S13882 [4NO]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (S. 1749), S12746 [16OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, S2436 [13FE], S4806 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (S. 457), S2849 [26FE]

Dept. of HHS: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8266-S8268 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (S. 1224), S7630 [10JN]

Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act: amend labeling requirements (S. 130), S159 [9JA], S203 [10JA], S1648 [28JA]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, S2793 [26FE]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs, S8012 [18JN], S8351 [23JN], S8429, S8431 [24JN], S8692 [26JN], S15884-S15886 [25NO]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (S. 946), S5493, S5494 [29AP]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10204-S10209 [30JY], S13375 [28OC]

———provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (S. 688), S4287 [21MR]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (S. 1344), S8732-S8734 [26JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, S8187-S8198, S8200 [19JN]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10126-S10133 [29JY], S10173-S10188, S10212 [30JY], S10470, S10483, S10529, S10572 [31JY]

———enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act (S. 681), S4277 [21MR]

———improve authority to review public utility mergers, S10117-S10124 [29JY], S10213, S10214 [30JY]

Financial institutions: allow credit unions to provide international money transfer services to nonmembers and require certain disclosures in connection with any international money transfer (S. 1359), S8756 [26JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), conference report, S12632 [15OC]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), insert S. 1334 language in lieu, S8811 [26JN]

———facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (S. 1334), S8811 [26JN]

———notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (S. 1633), S11724 [18SE]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (S. 1928), S15470 [21NO]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (S. 1470), S10058-S10060 [28JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (S. Res. 48), S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

Fire prevention: establish comprehensive fire safety standards for upholstered furniture, mattresses, bedclothing, and candles (S. 1798), S13661-S13663 [30OC]

Foreign trade: require country of origin labeling of all forms of ginseng, S14147 [6NO]

FRS: study on disclosure of ATM fees by financial institutions, S13883 [4NO]

FTC: address issue of anticompetitive practices in the oil industry, S3049 [4MR]

———collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), S2500 [13FE], S11890 [24SE]

———compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (S. Res. 242), S12472 [3OC]

———disposal of consumer credit report information and records, S13889 [4NO]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive unsolicited commercial e-mail, S13019, S13024-S13027 [22OC]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (S. 692), S4326 [24MR]

———monitor and investigate gasoline prices under certain circumstances (S. 694), S4328 [24MR]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), S11957-S11967 [25SE], S12101 [26SE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (S. 1652), S11890, S11900, S11903 [24SE]

———require financial institutions and other users of consumer reports to provide notice to appropriate Federal agencies in cases in which information is compromised, S13884 [4NO]

Gasoline: stabilize prices, S11408 [11SE]

Health: improve employee health care access and choice for small business owners through association health plans, S2278, S2279 [12FE]

———improve health care quality by strengthening health information, information infrastructure, and use of health information by providers and patients (S. 2003), S16138 [9DE]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (S. 10), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), S8816 [26JN], S8825 [27JN], S8870 [7JY]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8871-S8894 [7JY], S9001-S9043 [8JY], S9061-S9083, S9113 [9JY], S9235, S9236 [10JY]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S9009 [8JY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, S1505, S1506 [28JA]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356-S2358 [12FE]

———restore reliability to the medical justice system by fostering alternatives to medical tort litigation (S. 1518), S10639-S10641 [31JY]

Insurance: ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (S. 352), S2210 [11FE], S9080 [9JY]

IRS: Debt Indicator Program funding, S13119, S13122 [23OC]

Medicare: permit offering of consumer-driven health care plans under Medicare Advantage, S8651 [26JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1994), S16133 [9DE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1999), S16138 [9DE]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (S. 1995), S16133 [9DE]

———require drug plans and organizations to transfer savings from drug manufacturers' rebate, discount, and incentive programs to local pharmacies and consumers, S8105-S8108 [18JN], S8183, S8184 [19JN]

Motor vehicles: provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S9892 [24JY], S10027-S10030 [28JY], S10085-S10090, S10105-S10108, S10111, S10113, S10114 [29JY]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 795), S4899-S4902 [7AP]

National Oilheat Research Alliance: permanently authorize (S. 1676), S12141 [29SE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8186, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8265, S8269 [20JN]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, S8332-S8335, S8341-S8343 [23JN], S8403 [24JN]

Privacy: allow consumer marketing opt-out to be permanent and define the term ``pre-existing business relationship'', S13877, S13878 [4NO]

———prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13860-S13865, S13871-S13876 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (S. 745), S4559-S4561 [31MR]

———strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878, S13879 [4NO], S13980 [5NO]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S9994-S9999 [28JY], S10116-S10133 [29JY], S10173-S10188, S10204-S10209, S10212-S10215 [30JY], S10470-S10485, S10529 [31JY]

———improve electricity transmission system (S. 716), S4442 [26MR]

———improve operation of electric transmission system, enhance reliability of electric grid, increase consumer benefits from competition and restore investor confidence in the electric industry (S. 475), S2929-S2931 [27FE]

———improve operation of electric transmission system and enhance reliability of electric grid (S. 1754), S12840 [17OC]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (S. 919), S5378, S5379 [11AP]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (S. 1432), S9639 [21JY]

Senior citizens: prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (S. 1286), S8153 [18JN]

———promote elder justice (S. 333), S2120 [10FE]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (S. 1546), S10674 [31JY]

———tribute to independent community pharmacies, S12367 [2OC]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (S. Res. 119), S5249 [10AP], S11727 [18SE]

Taxation: allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, S6198-S6200 [14MY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (S. 160), S302-S304 [14JA]

———assist low-income taxpayers in preparing and filing tax returns and increase protections against certain refund anticipation loan providers (S. 685), S4283-S4286 [21MR]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (S. 477), S2935 [27FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), S11707 [17SE], S11711 [18SE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce, amend definition of Internet access, and allow existing State and local taxes to remain for 2 years, S14166-S14171 [6NO], S14233, S14250-S14254 [7NO]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (S. 905), S5358 [11AP]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S236 [13JA], S11901 [24SE], S12567-S12569 [15OC], S13032-S13035 [22OC], S13791-S13793 [3NO], S13891-S13897 [4NO], S14156-S14171 [6NO], S14228-S14244, S14250-S14254 [7NO], S14286, S14334 [10NO], S15958 [25NO]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), unanimous-consent agreement, S11874 [23SE], S13643 [30OC]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 52), S54 [7JA]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Telecommunications: facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (S. 564), S3321 [6MR]

———protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (S. 1963), S16004-S16006 [25NO]

Reports

Weiss Ratings Report on Medical Malpractice Caps—Propagating the Myth That Non-Economic Damage Caps Don't Work: Physicians Insurance Association of America, S9237-S9239 [10JY]

Reports filed

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 975) (H. Rept. 108-40), H1952 [18MR]

Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1474) (H. Rept. 108-291), H9129 [1OC]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1474) (H. Rept. 108-132), H4786 [2JN]

Check Truncation Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1334) (S. Rept. 108-79), S8558 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 108-42), H1952 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 256) (H. Rept. 108-138), H4875 [3JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 360) (H. Rept. 108-267), H8081 [9SE]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 877) (S. Rept. 108-102), S9495 [16JY]

CPSC Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1261) (S. Rept. 108-128), S10970 [2SE]

Criminal Spam Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Do-Not-Call Implementation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 395) (H. Rept. 108-8), H389 [11FE]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-396), H12306 [21NO]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-263), H7948 [4SE], H8081 [9SE]

Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3140) (H. Rept. 108-318), H9477 [15OC]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 48), S4165 [20MR]

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 153), S1811 [30JA]

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 49) (H. Rept. 108-234), H7614 [24JY]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

Statements

Court Decision Preventing FTC Implementation of a ``Do-Not-Call'' Registry: Timothy J. Muris, FTC, S11891 [24SE]

FERC Authority To Review Public Utility Mergers: Executive Office of the President, S10123 [29JY]

Summaries

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act (S. 1470), S10060 [28JY]

Railroad Competition Act (H.R. 2924), E1639 [25JY]

Tables

Earned income tax credit refunds, S13119 [23OC]

Non-occupational amusement park ride injuries 1996-2001, E1061 [22MY]

Testimonies

Patients First Act: Leanne Dyess, S8875 [7JY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 147, anniversary of Orphan Drug Act and National Organization for Rare Disorders, H4215 [19MY]

H. Res. 127, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, H2829 [7AP]

H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1981 [19MR]

H. Res. 256, consideration of H.R. 1474, Check Clearing for the 21st Century Act, H4985 [5JN]

H. Res. 360, consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, H8111 [10SE]

H.R. 49, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, H8295 [17SE]

H.R. 395, Do-Not-Call Implementation Act, H407 [12FE]

H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1999-H2046 [19MR]

H.R. 1474, Check Truncation Act, S8811-S8815 [26JN]

H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13982-S13994 [5NO]

H.R. 3140, Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act, H11561 [19NO]

H.R. 3161, ratify FTC authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms, H8916 [25SE]

S. 52, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S54 [7JA]

S. 150, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S236 [13JA], S14156 [6NO]

S. 153, Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, S294 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

S. 223, Identity Theft Prevention Act, S1676 [28JA]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 475, Electric Transmission and Reliability Enhancement Act, S2931-S2935 [27FE]

S. 564, Emergency Communications and Competition Act, S3322 [6MR]

S. 584, Product Safety Notification and Recall Effectiveness Act, S3419 [10MR]

S. 685, Low Income Taxpayer Protection Act, S4284 [21MR]

S. 692, Digital Consumer Right to Know Act, S4327 [24MR]

S. 745, Privacy Act, S4561-S4570 [31MR]

S. 877, Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S5204-S5207 [10AP], S13012-S13019 [22OC], S13176-S13182 [23OC], S15938-S15943 [25NO], H12186-H12191 [21NO], H12854-H12859 [8DE]

S. 884, Consumer Rental-Purchase Agreement Act, S5233-S5237 [10AP]

S. 905, tax incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability, S5359-S5361 [11AP]

S. 1052, Ban on Deceptive Unsolicited Bulk Electronic Mail Act, S6142 [13MY]

S. 1187, At-Risk Consumer Protection Through Food Safety Labeling Act, S7401 [4JN]

S. 1192, Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission Act, S7482 [5JN]

S. 1224, Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act, S7630-S7632 [10JN]

S. 1249, TRICARE Retirees Opportunity Act, S7837 [12JN]

S. 1261, CPSC reauthorization, S7877 [13JN], S12210 [30SE]

S. 1286, Seniors Safety Act, S8154-S8159 [18JN]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1344, Money Wire Improvement and Remittance Enhancement (WIRE) Act, S8733 [26JN]

S. 1432, Community Drinking Water Assistance Act, S9640 [21JY]

S. 1470, Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act, S10062 [28JY]

S. 1516, Reliable Medical Justice Act, S10641-S10643 [31JY]

S. 1533, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S10662-S10665 [31JY]

S. 1546, Small Business Liability Reform Act, S10676-S10679 [31JY]

S. 1553, Organized Retail Theft Act, S10686 [31JY]

S. 1581, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S11036-S11038 [3SE]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

S. 1633, Identity Theft Notification and Credit Restoration Act, S11725 [18SE]

S. 1676, National Oilheat Research Alliance Act, S12142 [29SE]

S. 1754, Electric Reliability Security Act, S12840-S12845 [17OC]

S. 1798, American Home Fire Safety Act, S13662 [30OC]

S. 1873, Call Center Consumer's Right To Know Act, S14966 [17NO]

S. 1963, Wireless 411 Privacy Act, S16005 [25NO]

S. 1994, Efficiency in Government Health Care Spending Act, S16133 [9DE]

S. 1995, repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund, S16133 [9DE]

S. Res. 48, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 119, encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents, S5248 [10AP], S11727 [18SE]

S. Res. 242, disapprove court decision preventing FTC implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry, S12471 [3OC]

CONSUMERS, SCHOOLS, AND LIBRARIES DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT AWARENESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Texts of

S. 1621, provisions, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

CONSUMERS UNION

Letters

Class Action Fairness Act, S12876 [20OC]

Collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries, S8420 [24JN]

Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, S13021 [22OC]

Mutual Fund Transparency Act, S14038 [5NO]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8615 [26JN]

CONTER, CARL AND FLORENCE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S13658 [30OC]

CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

Remarks in House

Continental Micronesia: anniversary, E1335 [24JN]

CONTINENTAL DRIVE TRAIL ALLIANCE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1605 [5MR]

CONTINENTAL SHELF see Outer Continental Shelf

CONTINUITY IN REPRESENTATION ACT

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on House Administration (House) (H.R. 2844) (H. Rept. 108-404), H12928 [15DE]

CONTINUITY OF CARE FOR VETERANS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1921), E1175 [9JN]

CONTRA COSTA (CA) TIMES

Articles and editorials

Independent Probe, E1985 [7OC]

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA

Remarks in Senate

Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo, Inc.: anniversary, S6065 [13MY]

CONTRACEPTIVES

Bills and resolutions

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (see S. 1956), S15975 [25NO]

Education: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see S. 896), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

———require medically accurate factual information in any course material or instruction on human development and sexuality (see H.R. 802), H701 [13FE]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to promote responsible fatherhood and encourage teen pregnancy prevention strategies (see S. 657), S3993 [19MR]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see S. 1564), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Insurance: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY] (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (see S. 1429), S9592 [17JY]

National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy: designate (see S. Con. Res. 18), S3505 [11MR]

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (see H.R. 1548), H2586 [1AP]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Remarks in House

Population: prohibit any Federal official from expending any Federal funds for any population control or population planning program or any family planning activity (H.R. 1548), H3587 [1MY], E632 [1AP]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6721, H6722, H6730, H6766-H6772 [15JY], E1505 [18JY], E1613 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Children and youth: provide assistance to States and nongovernmental entities to initiate public awareness and outreach campaigns to reduce teenage pregnancies (S. 1956), S15981 [25NO]

Education: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception, S3424-S3428 [11MR]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault, S3424-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (S. 1564), S10914 [1AU]

Insurance: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans, S3423-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 1396), S9416 [15JY]

Medicaid: allow States to expand family planning coverage to certain women (S. 1429), S9596-S9598 [17JY]

Planned Parenthood Shasta Diablo, Inc.: anniversary, S6065 [13MY]

Texts of

S. 1564, Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act, S10914 [1AU]

S. Con. Res. 18, National Day To Prevent Teen Pregnancy, S3551 [11MR]

CONTRACT SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Letters

Application of certain goals that would subject Federal employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1377 [23JA]

CONTRACTS

Amendments

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10341 [4NO], H10480, H10488, H10490, H10491, H10492, H10495, H10496, H10498, H10501, H10504, H10507 [6NO]

Analyses

Energy Policy Act (S. 14): Feinstein Amendment on Regulatory Oversight Over Energy Trading Markets, S7662 [11JN]

Articles and editorials

Assault on Iraq—USAID Defends Secret Bids To Rebuild Iraq, S4811 [3AP]

Contracts To Rebuild Iraq Go to Chosen Few, S4812 [3AP]

Drawbacks of Buy American Act, E2021 [8OC]

Feds Win Job Competitions at Park Service, Agriculture Department, S11793 [23SE]

In the Northwest—`Outsourcing' a Sweeping Attack on National Parks, S11802 [23SE]

Iraq Business Deals May Be Invalid, Law Experts Warn, H10233 [30OC]

Keep Pros Who Love Parks, S11804 [23SE]

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

Small Firms Are Turning to Financial Futures for Fuel, S13976 [5NO]

These Are Your Parks, S11800 [23SE]

Washington Insiders' New Firm Consults on Contracts in Iraq, H9187 [2OC]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (see S. 91), S37 [7JA]

Alaska: improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (see H.R. 950), H1395 [26FE]

Armed Forces: protect members who terminate certain consumer and real estate residential purchase contracts or lease agreements entered into before change of station or deployment orders (see H.R. 3357), H9811 [21OC]

———provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (see H.R. 3024), H8016 [5SE]

Army: authorize arsenals to undertake orders or contracts for articles or services in advance of the receipt of payment under certain circumstances (see H.R. 479), H243 [29JA]

Bankruptcy: revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: extend certain contracts with irrigation contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska (see S. 1027), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 2040), H3857 [8MY]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 1870), H3452 [29AP]

Consumers: treat arbitration clauses which are unilaterally imposed on consumers as an unfair and deceptive trade practice and prohibit use in consumer transactions (see H.R. 1887), H3570 [30AP]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H3683 [6MY]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 2283), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9613 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: establish pilot and demonstration program in New Jersey and elsewhere to improve military installation security and defense contractors and subcontractors quality (see H.R. 3695), H12919 [8DE]

———expand Energy Efficiency Program by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H9687 [17OC]

———require certain contractors to investigate, assess, and provide fingerprint cards for individuals who work on military installations or facilities (see H.R. 2463), H5365 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2131 [19MR]

———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 2014), H3761 [7MY]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (see S. 29), S35 [7JA] (see S. 134), S133 [9JA]

Dept. of HUD: provide for renewal of project-based assisted housing contracts at reimbursement levels that are sufficient to sustain operations (see H.R. 1957), H3681 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize contracts with Cheyenne, WY, for water storage in the Kendrick Project (see S. 943), S5483 [29AP]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (see H.R. 856), H704 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased Buy American Act compliance levels (see H.R. 3017), H8015 [5SE]

———clarify certain Buy American Act provisions (see H.R. 3682), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: determine the effectiveness of contracting for the use of private memory care facilities for veterans with Alzheimer's disease (see H.R. 2337), H4977 [4JN]

Electric power: provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (see S. 688), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 1341), H1954 [18MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 106), H55 [7JA]

———require certain prospective government contractors to employ a certain percentage of their employees in the U.S. (see H.R. 3134), H8381 [17SE]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

Executive departments: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (see H.R. 3653), H12918 [8DE]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H3300 [10AP]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize civilian contracting officers to competitively evaluate products offered by Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see H.R. 1982), H3682 [6MY]

———require cost-benefit analysis for surface transportation projects prior to procuring architectural or engineering services from private contractors (see H.R. 1980), H3682 [6MY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

———improve Federal agency oversight and assistance and strengthen accountability of the governmentwide debarment and suspension system (see H.R. 2767), H7085 [17JY]

———require contractors to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (see H.R. 1218), H1745 [11MR]

———require each bidder for a construction contract to identify the subcontractors that the contractor intends to use to prevent the practice known as bid shopping (see H.R. 1348), H2131 [19MR]

———require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract and a clause outlining the provisions of such policy in each subcontract (see H.R. 1215), H1745 [11MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (see S. 346), S2187 [11FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), consideration (see H. Res. 428), H10338 [4NO]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see S. 989), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 977), H1461 [27FE]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 1170), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (see S. 162), S847 [15JA] (see H.R. 458), H242 [29JA]

Government: improve procurement of services (see H.R. 1837), H3451 [29AP]

———limit procurement period for property or services using noncompetitive procedures during emergency and urgent situations (see S. 981), S5651 [1MY]

———preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2269), H4737 [22MY]

———prohibit from entering into contracts with companies that do not include certifications for certain financial reports (see H.R. 746), H461 [12FE]

———require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Housing: prohibit offering homebuilding purchase contracts containing a mandatory arbitration agreement and other provisions in a single document and prohibit requiring purchasers to consent to mandatory arbitration agreements (see H.R. 3414), H10236 [30OC]

Iraq: give preference to U.S. companies in the award of contracts for post-conflict assistance and require use of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology in any wireless communication service contract (see H.R. 1441), H2400 [26MR]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1888), H3570 (see H.R. 1901), H3571 [30AP] (see H.R. 2017), H3761 [7MY]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (see H.R. 1920), H3635 [1MY]

———require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9375 [8OC]

IRS: provide for the performance of certain tax collection services by contractors (see H.R. 1169), H1743 [11MR]

Medicare: extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (see S. 1220), S7618 [10JN]

———facilitate use of private contracts (see H.R. 3535), H11650 [19NO]

———increase amount of payment for physicians' services and provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 3584), H12307 [21NO]

———provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and education improvements (see S. 1332), S8559 [25JN]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: enhance and extend authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government (see S. 658), S3993 [19MR]

Native Americans: expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (see S. 288), S1871 [4FE]

OMB: provide an additional function of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy relative to encouraging policies that enhance energy efficiency (see H.R. 1346), H2131 [19MR]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 1044), S6070 [13MY]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H1901 [13MR]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3086 [4MR]

Roads and highways: complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (see S. 1176), S7235 [3JN] (see H.R. 2381), H5044 [5JN]

Small business: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (see H.R. 1216), H1745 [11MR]

———provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 1217), H1745 [11MR]

Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (see S. 633), S3803 [17MR] (see H.R. 2607), H6261 [26JN]

Taxation: allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1479), H2471 [27MR]

———requirements on the percentage of completion accounting method for the manufacture of property (see H.R. 61), H54 [7JA]

———treat contracted firefighters with local governments as employees of such governments for pension plan purposes (see H.R. 1884), H3570 [30AP]

Factsheets

Bush Administration's Contracts With Halliburton (company): Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, S6915 [22MY]

Derivatives and Their Impact on the Mining Industry, S7662 [11JN]

Letters

Air Force procurement of tanker aircraft funding: Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, S14485 [12NO], H10986, H10994 [7NO]

Allow Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles: James Firman, National Council on the Aging, S8394 [24JN]

Allow private sector businesses to compete against Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for Federal procurement contracts: Billy Carroll, C&C Office Supply Co., S2206 [11FE]

———Diane Lake, Economy Office Products, Inc., S2206 [11FE]

———Rick Buchholz, Christianson's Business Furniture, Inc., S2206 [11FE]

———Ruthanne S. Pitts, Simmons Contract Furnishings (business), S2206 [11FE]

Application of certain goals that would subject Federal employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors: Bobbie Kilberg, Northern Virginia Technology Council, S1377 [23JA]

———Gary Engebreison, Contract Services Association of America, S1377 [23JA]

———Harris N. Miller, Information Technology Association of America, S1377 [23JA]

———Stan Z. Soloway, Professional Services Council, S1377 [23JA]

Business-related riders in the omnibus appropriations bill: R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1376 [23JA]

Dept. of Defense process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel: Kenneth Delacruz, Metal Trades Council of New London County, H4588 [22MY]

———M.W. Toner, General Dynamics Corp., H4588 [22MY]

Energy Market Oversight Act: Alan H. Richardson, American Public Power Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Bill Carnahan, Southern California Public Power Authority, S3098 [4MR]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Dan Richard, PG&E Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S3098 [4MR]

———John E. Bryson, Edison International, S3097 [4MR]

———Joseph E. Ronan, Jr., Calpine Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Pat Wood III, FERC, S3097 [4MR]

———Roy Thilly, Transmission Access Policy Study Group, S3099 [4MR]

———several consumer organizations, S3099 [4MR]

———Vincent Viola and J. Robert Collins, New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., S3098 [4MR]

FBI awarding of contracts to certain former senior officials: Senator Grassley, S9702 [22JY]

Federal competitive outsourcing: Paul J. Gessing, National Taxpayers Union, Adrian T. Moore, Reason Foundation, Randall W. Hatcher, MAU, Inc., and Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Charles W. Colson and Pat Nolan, Prison Fellowship Ministries, H10474 [6NO]

———Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H10473 [6NO]

GAO review of effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq: Jill Lancelot, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S12661 [16OC]

Investigation of prices charged to import gasoline into Iraq by Halliburton (company): Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House) and Representative Dingell, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E2557 [15DE]

National laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H7130 [18JY]

———Representative Hobson, Committee on Appropriations (House), H7130 [18JY]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S11790 [23SE]

———Camille Fleenor, American Council of Engineering Companies, S11796 [23SE]

———Chuck Luttrell, S11798 [23SE]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S11797 [23SE]

———Lin Yeazell, S11799 [23SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S11797 [23SE]

———Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation, S11790 [23SE]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste (organization), S11797 [23SE]

———Thomas C. Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association, S11789 [23SE]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13974 [5NO]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S13977 [5NO]

———Charles A. Acquard, National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, S13979 [5NO]

———Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S13978 [5NO]

———Jack Gerard, National Mining Association, S7661 [11JN]

———Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan, S13979 [5NO]

———President's Working Group on Financial Markets, S7676, S7680 [11JN]

———Ralph A. Lambiase, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S13978 [5NO]

———Randall Dodd, Financial Policy Forum Derivatives Study Center, S13979 [5NO]

———several business leaders, S13978 [5NO]

———several financial organizations, S7662 [11JN]

———several Government officials, S13969 [5NO]

———several Senators, S13969 [5NO]

Lists

Supporters of Feingold amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on protection of consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10206 [30JY]

Press releases

Prohibit New Dept. of the Interior Competitive Outsourcing Studies Funding: Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

———Wilderness Society, S11789 [23SE]

Proposals

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2989): compromise language to ensure fair treatment of Federal employees in competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15916 [25NO]

Remarks in House

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, H10986, H10989, H10990, H10993, H10999 [7NO]

Alaska: improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (H.R. 950), E300 [27FE]

Armed Forces: provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (H.R. 3024), E1728 [5SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: extend certain contracts with irrigation contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska (H.R. 2040), H8229, H8230 [16SE]

Business and industry: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased Buy American Act compliance levels, H6807 [15JY]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5226, H5227 [11JN], H5774, H5776, H5779-H5781 [24JN], H6564 [10JY], H7041 [17JY], H7140, H7142 [18JY], H7990 [5SE], H8024 [9SE]

———compliance relative to ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, E2021 [8OC]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., H10112, H10116, H10122-H10128 [29OC]

Coast Guard: require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5783, H5784 [24JN], H10421-H10423 [5NO]

Corporations: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H7858, H7918, H7919 [4SE]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts in Iraq, H9974 [28OC]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (H.R. 1994), E879 [6MY]

Defense Production Act: require report on minority contracting, H9417 [15OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (H.R. 3308), E2065 [16OC]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, H9417 [15OC]

Dept. of Defense: ensure that defense-related contracts are filled by U.S. defense workers, H4587, H4591 [22MY]

———ensure the use of U.S. made titanium on U.S. military systems, H10988, H10989 [7NO]

———feasibility of using small, minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses in Iraq post-conflict reconstruction, H4591, H4592 [22MY]

———improve process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel, H4588 [22MY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, H4593 [22MY]

———require use of domestic products, H3658 [6MY]

Dept. of Energy: develop and implement more stringent inventory and procurement controls, H3277, H3278 [10AP]

———national laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding, H7129 [18JY]

———permit flexible contract arrangements that exempt companies from certain Federal patent rules, H11386 [18NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities, H5773, H5774 [24JN]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H119 [8JA]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037-H7040 [17JY], H10199 [30OC]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), H4031 [14MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to implement revisions to OMB rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, H8044-H8047 [9SE]

DynCorp: contract to train police in Iraq, H10461 [6NO]

Economy: address loss of manufacturing base, H10114-H10117 [29OC]

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

Executive departments: ensure that Federal construction contractors abide by State tax, employment, and licensing regulations (H.R. 3653), E2530 [8DE]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (H.R. 1711), E742 [11AP]

Federal agencies and departments: require cost-benefit analysis for surface transportation projects prior to procuring architectural or engineering services from private contractors (H.R. 1980), E1512 [18JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts, H4360-H4365 [20MY], H4533 [22MY], H5358-H5360 [12JN]

———authorize Federal civilian contracting officers to competitively evaluate products, H10492 [6NO]

———develop programs for inmates to produce goods and services for charitable organizations, H10500-H10502 [6NO]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H3539-H3545 [30AP], H4363 [20MY], H10469-H10510 [6NO], E1948 [1OC], E2319 [19NO]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), consideration (H. Res. 428), H10374-H10376 [5NO]

———increase hourly wage earned by inmates with less than two years remaining on their prison terms, H10495 [6NO]

———maintain mandatory source contract requirement for Federal Bureau of Prisons, H10488, H10489 [6NO]

———permit GAO study on effects of eliminating mandatory source requirements, H10480-H10487 [6NO]

———permit the Attorney General to postpone, for one year, phaseout of mandatory source program law if a determination is made that the phaseout would threaten prison operations or prison safety, H10493-H10494 [6NO]

———prohibit bidding on any Federal contracts that are reserved for small business, H10488 [6NO]

———prohibit prison industries from contracting for work to provide services, H10496 [6NO]

———provide a 5-year phaseout of mandatory source program law, H10490, H10491 [6NO]

———require certain goods and services to be manufactured in the U.S., H10507 [6NO]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: provide a sunset provision relative to significant or adverse effects on the public, prison operations or safety, H10504-H10507 [6NO]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (H.R. 977), E328 [27FE]

Foreign aid: require large companies submit a subcontracting plan prior to being awarded a contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9637 [17OC]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H3620 [1MY], H4895-H4899 [4JN]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), H3428-H3431 [29AP]

Government: ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, H12841 [8DE]

———require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (H.R. 1192), E421 [11MR]

GSA: allocate incremental cost of all alternative vehicles procured by lease or purchase, H11381 [18NO]

Halliburton (company): investigation of prices charged to import gasoline into Iraq, E2497 [8DE], E2557 [15DE]

Iraq: limit conflicts of interest by prohibiting certain senior U.S. officials from participating in negotiations of Federal contracts related to the war or reconstruction of Iraq, H2795 [3AP]

———obligations of Coalition Provisional Authority to uphold law concerning contracts and asset ownership, H10233 [30OC]

———prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France, Germany, Russia, or Syria, H2798-H2806 [3AP], H2869 [8AP]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, H10462 [6NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 3673), E2547 [8DE]

———reduce reconstruction funding for oil importation, H9586-H9588, H9592, H9593 [16OC], H9740 [21OC], E2086 [17OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict petroleum industry infrastructure reconstruction, H9633 [17OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, H2799 [3AP], H7240 [22JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H4174 [15MY], H4418 [21MY], H9588, H9589 [16OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (H.R. 1888), E825 [1MY]

———require executive agencies to provide specific information to Congress when an agency awards no-bid or sole-source contracts using funds from the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund, H9595 [16OC]

———require reports to Congress on awarding of reconstruction contracts to foreign companies, H9625 [17OC]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (H.R. 1920), E1175 [9JN]

New Bridge Strategies, LLC: role in Iraq reconstruction contracts, H9187 [2OC]

OMB: prohibit funding to require Federal agencies review for privatization certain governmental activities performed by Federal employees, H8048-H8050 [9SE]

Power resources: energy savings performance contracts, H11386 [18NO]

———prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates, H3237-H3242 [10AP]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, H3078 [10AP]

Small business: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (H.R. 1216), E1367 [26JN]

TVA: prohibit repeal of protections which allow sale of excess power outside the TVA region, H11385 [18NO]

WorldCom, Inc.: GSA prohibition on receipt of new Federal contracts, H7858 [4SE]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (S. 91), S75 [7JA]

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, S13112-S13115 [23OC], S14262 [7NO], S14482, S14483, S14485 [12NO]

Boeing Co.: violations in Evolved Expendable Vehicle competition process, S10137 [29JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: prohibit reduction or reallocation of water to be delivered under San Juan-Chama Project contracts for endangered species purposes in the Rio Grande River Basin, S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

Buy American Act: compliance, S9519, S9520 [17JY], S9757, S9758 [23JY], S11824 [23SE], S12270 [1OC]

———require a report to Congress relative to Federal acquisitions of U.S.-made products, S13887, S13889 [4NO]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, S12181-S12183 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: cancel unnecessary or excessive procurement contracts and sell certain surplus inventory, S6816-S6818 [21MY]

———ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S9529-S9531, S9564 [17JY]

———establish pilot program for best-value source selection for performance of information services, S14482 [12NO]

———oversight of procurement, performance criteria, and operational test plans for ballistic missile defense programs, S6652-S6657 [20MY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, S6923 [22MY]

———restrict bundling of contract requirements that unreasonably disadvantage small businesses, S6794-S6796 [21MY]

———submit report on U.S. operations and reconstruction costs in Iraq, S9459-S9463 [16JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, S9868, S9869 [24JY]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security, S1209-S1211 [21JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 134), S258 [14JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 29), S258 [14JA]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11624 [17SE], S11788-S11804, S11807 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———report on competitive outsourcing, S11807 [23SE]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), S8260 [19JN]

Dept. of Transportation: fair competitive bid procedures relative to State-assisted intercity rail passenger operations, S13205, S13206 [24OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10204-S10209 [30JY], S13375 [28OC]

———provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (S. 688), S4287 [21MR]

FBI: awarding of contracts to certain former senior officials, S9701 [22JY]

Federal employees: application of certain goals that would subject employees to public-private competitions or convert work to private contractors, S1355-S1357 [22JA], S1375-S1379, S1421-S1426 [23JA]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (S. 346), S2205-S2207 [11FE]

Forests: use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (S. 1170), S7244 [3JN]

GAO: review effectiveness and efficiency of contracts awarded for the reconstruction of Iraq, S12660, S12661 [16OC]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), S848 [15JA], S3753 [13MR]

Government: ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15915-S15917 [25NO]

———limit procurement period for property or services using noncompetitive procedures during emergency and urgent situations (S. 981), S5673 [1MY]

———prohibit awarding of Federal contracts to entities paying deferred compensation to certain senior U.S. officials, S12657-S12660, S12671, S12672 [16OC]

———requirements for an annual report on competitive sourcing activities, S13101-S13105 [23OC]

Iraq: prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France or Germany, S4752-S4755, S4762 [3AP]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S13781 [3NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (S. 1813), S13803 [3NO]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S4811-S4813 [3AP], S6914-S6920 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S9174-S9177 [10JY], S12355 [2OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S6834 [21MY], S11085 [4SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), S5203 [10AP], S5631-S5633 [1MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), star print, S5437 [28AP]

———require report on awarding of contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9573-S9575 [17JY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles, S8285 [20JN], S8390-S8394, S8408 [24JN]

———clarification of a hospital ``under development'' relative to exemption from the self-referral limitation, S15743 [24NO]

———contractor funding, S11338 [10SE]

———definition of negotiated price for drug coverage relative to inclusion of dispensing fees, S15742, S15743 [24NO]

———ensure beneficiaries have convenient access to retail pharmacies for prescription drug coverage and prohibit the tying of contracts by health plans, S8487, S8488, S8489 [25JN], S15743 [24NO]

———extend reasonable cost contracts to expand the area in which plans offered under such contracts may operate and to apply certain provisions of Medicare+Choice program to such plans (S. 1220), S7626 [10JN]

———provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and education improvements (S. 1332), S8568 [25JN]

———provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and election improvements, S8282 [20JN]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: enhance and extend authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government (S. 658), S3996 [19MR]

Native Americans: expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (S. 288), S1890 [4FE]

OMB: prohibit funding to implement revisions to rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, S13092-S13101, S13105, S13106 [23OC]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (S. 1044), S6078-S6081 [13MY]

Power resources: exclude metal derivatives from certain regulatory oversight over energy trading markets by the CFTC, S7594, S7599 [10JN], S7675 [11JN]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S13998-S14001 [5NO], S15154 [19NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S7590-S7599 [10JN], S7656-S7662, S7668-S7676, S7679-S7682 [11JN], S10004, S10005 [28JY], S13961-S13980 [5NO], S15346 [21NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (S. 509), S2567-S2569 [24FE], S3094-S3100 [4MR], S3159 [5MR]

Roads and highways: complete construction of the Appalachian Development Highway System (S. 1176), S7255-S7257 [3JN]

SBA: HUBZone Program price preferences for food aid contracts, S12092 [26SE]

Small Business Act: modify contract consolidation requirements (S. 633), S3806 [17MR]

Taxation: allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (S. 774), S4826 [3AP]

Reports

Investigations of Misconduct in Energy-Related Markets: CFTC, S7659-S7661 [11JN]

Reports filed

Bureau of Reclamation Contract Extension With Irrigation Contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2040) (H. Rept. 108-259), H7947 [4SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1829, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 108-348), H10338 [4NO]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1829) (H. Rept. 108-286), H8949 [25SE]

Financial Contracts Bankruptcy Reform Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2120) (H. Rept. 108-277), H8400 [18SE]

Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 162) (S. Rept. 108-17), S3410 [10MR]

Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 810) (H. Rept. 108-74), H3450 [29AP]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 810) (H. Rept. 108-74), H3350 [11AP]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Services Acquisition Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 108-117), H4254 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 108-117), H7838 [3SE]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 108-24), H4786 [2JN]

Resolutions by organizations

GSA Capital Investment Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3532-H3534 [30AP], H7792-H7797 [3SE]

Summaries

Securing America's Future—The Case for a Strong Manufacturing Base: National Association for Manufacturing, H6807 [15JY]

Tables

Manufacturing jobs lost by State, H10117 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 428, consideration of H.R. 1829, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act, H10374 [5NO]

H.R. 361, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, H4895 [4JN]

H.R. 2040, Bureau of Reclamation contract extension with irrigation contractors in Wyoming and Nebraska, H8229 [16SE]

S. 91, Fair Contracts for Growers Act, S76 [7JA]

S. 162, Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act, S3753 [13MR], H3428-H3430 [29AP]

S. 288, Indian Contracting and Federal Land Management Demonstration Project Act, S1890-S1892 [4FE]

S. 633, Small Business Federal Contractor Safeguard Act, S3807 [17MR]

S. 658, enhance and extend National Energy Conservation Policy Act authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government, S3997 [19MR]

S. 876, Sunshine in Iraq Reconstruction Contracting Act, S5203 [10AP]

S. 981, Business and Taxpayer Procurement Protection Act, S5673 [1MY]

S. 1170, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, S7245 [3JN]

S. 1220, Medicare Cost Contract Extension and Refinement Act, S7626 [10JN]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 345), H169 [27JA]

———amend relative to placing of certain substances on the schedules of controlled substances (see H.R. 207), H59 [7JA]

———clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 1435), H2311 [25MR]

———lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (see S. 1887), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3634), H12309 [21NO]

———provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 404), H217 [28JA]

Remarks in Senate

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

Texts of

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IMPORT AND EXPORT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 345), H169 [27JA]

CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING (CAN-SPAM) ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 877), S13012, S13024, S13027, S13035, S13037, S13040, S13057, S13058, S13059 [22OC], S16036 [25NO], H12854 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 877), S5173 [10AP]

Letters

Provisions: Ari Schwartz, Center for Democracy and Technology, S13021 [22OC]

———Chris Murray, Consumers Union, S13021 [22OC]

———John Scheibel, Yahoo! Inc., S13022 [22OC]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S13021 [22OC]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S13021 [22OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (S. 877), H12186-H12198, H12297 [21NO]

———Senate amendment, H12854-H12861 [8DE], E2555 [15DE]

Telecommunications: provide additional protections to subscribers to wireless communication services relative to transmission of unsolicited commercial messages, H12860 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC]

———require warning labels on sexually explicit commercial e-mail, S13035-S13037, S13039, S13040 [22OC]

Enact (S. 877), S5204-S5208 [10AP], S13012-S13032, S13035-S13045 [22OC], S14172 [6NO], S15938-S15948 [25NO]

FTC: compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———establish a list of consumers who request not to receive unsolicited commercial e-mail, S13019, S13024-S13027 [22OC]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming, S13038, S13039 [22OC]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 877) (S. Rept. 108-102), S9495 [16JY]

Texts of

S. 877, provisions, S5204-S5207 [10AP], S13012-S13019 [22OC], S13176-S13182 [23OC], S15938-S15943 [25NO], H12186-H12191 [21NO], H12854-H12859 [8DE]

CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY IMPLEMENTATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Iraq: restrict imports of archaeological or ethnological materials from Iraq until normalization of relations between the U.S. and Iraq has been established (see S. 1291), S8232 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Iraq: restrict imports of archaeological or ethnological materials from Iraq until normalization of relations between the U.S. and Iraq has been established (S. 1291), S8236 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 1291, Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act, S8237 [19JN]

CONVERTINO, SEBASTIAN, III (MIKE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E337 [27FE]

CONYERS, JOHN, JR. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1827 [13MR]

Analyses

Author, Consumer, and Computer Owner Protection and Security (ACCOPS) Act (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H10469 [6NO]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

———S. 151, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2443 [27MR]

Articles and editorials

Black Thursday for Bush, David S. Broder, Washington (DC) Post, E1493 [17JY]

Center for Public Ignorance, Wall Street Journal, H2511 [31MR]

Class Action—Plan Seems Less About Justice Than Helping Business, Detroit (MI) Free Press, H5290 [12JN]

Establishing a Permanent Presence in the Middle East, Robert Dreyfuss, Mother Jones (publication), H2813-H2815 [3AP]

Feeble Plan To Save U.S. Manufacturing, Steven Pearlstein, Washington (DC) Post, E1822 [17SE]

Missing Weapons of Mass Destruction—Is Lying About the Reason for War an Impeachable Offense? John W. Dean, H5249-H5251 [11JN]

Perle's Vindication, Wall Stret Journal, E2420 [22NO]

Pioneer of a Beat Is Still Riffing for His Due, Bernard Weinraub, New York (NY) Times, E1806 [16SE]

Washington-Style Politics, Washington (DC) Times, E2420 [22NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9983 [28OC]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

African Americans: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H1516 [4MR]

———establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 2918), H7782 [25JY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (see H.R. 1086), H1640 [5MR]

Appropriations: require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1954), H3681 [6MY]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9377 [8OC]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H9478 [15OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1812 [12MR]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H275 [4FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1642 [5MR]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H9214 [2OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 105), H2270 [20MR]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members if the former spouse left the marriage due to domestic violence or unbearable conditions (see H.R. 2393), H7455 [23JY]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H7618 [24JY]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Bankruptcy: protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H1334 [25FE]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H5089 [9JN]

Bush, President: request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5045 [5JN]

Business and industry: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (see H.R. 2908), H9282 [7OC]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see H. Con. Res. 215), H5929 [25JN]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H6604 [10JY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H6465 [9JY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H9982 [28OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H11134 [7NO]

China, People's Republic of: withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9378 [8OC]

Cinco de Mayo: observance (see H. Con. Res. 163), H3762 [7MY]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H11651 [19NO]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see H.R. 1695), H4788 [2JN]

Civil War—U.S.: posthumously proclaim soldiers of Asian descent who fought in the Civil War to be honorary U.S. citizens (see H.J. Res. 45), H2703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3454 [29AP]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H8491 [23SE]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 94), H1333 [25FE]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2823 [3AP]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H6271 [7JY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H138 [8JA]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3684 [6MY]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H5661 [19JN]

———replace copyright arbitration royalty panels with a Copyright Royalty Judge (see H.R. 1417), H2310 [25MR]

Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H7840 [3SE]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see H.R. 16), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 3349), H10237 [30OC]

———assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 2919), H7782 [25JY]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H4203 [15MY]

Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 2546), H6349 [8JY]

———protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

———provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4736 [22MY]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of Education: establish an Assistant Sec. for Community and Junior Colleges (see H.R. 3304), H9982 [28OC]

Dept. of Energy: purchase of excess plutonium and highly enriched uranium from Russia (see H.R. 3173), H9377 [8OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3302 [10AP]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H1682 [6MR]

———establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 1993), H3683 [6MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2312 [25MR]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3975 [9MY]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3036), H8081 [9SE]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see H.R. 519), H268 [31JA]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H1641 [5MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H3571 [30AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H11652 [19NO]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H4788 [2JN]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H1396 [26FE]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H3305 [10AP]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H5662 [19JN]

———combat polio (see H. Res. 20), H3976 [9MY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H5408 [16JN]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H6265 [26JN]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7787 [25JY]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H9738 [20OC] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: freeze and repeal portions of the tax reduction and apply savings to a comprehensive Medicare outpatient prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 2514), H5551 [18JN]

Education: assist local educational agencies in providing financial incentives to attract teachers to rural and high-poverty areas (see H.R. 2811), H7225 [21JY]

———assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H10340 [4NO]

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

———expand loan forgiveness and loan cancellation programs for teachers and nurses (see H.R. 934), H5366 [12JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H706 [13FE]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H9478 [15OC]

———joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 323), H172 [27JA]

———provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H7787 [25JY]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5552 [18JN]

———require report on ownership and control of broadcast stations used to serve language minorities (see H.R. 3027), H8016 [5SE]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H10130 [29OC]

———support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H7781 [25JY]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1302), H1952 [18MR]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H10237 [30OC]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H319 [5FE]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H4736 [22MY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H6603 [10JY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H1902 [13MR]

———reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms (see H.R. 3348), H10340 [4NO]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms that are most commonly used in crime and provide for compilation and use of ballistics information to curb the use of firearms in crime (see H.R. 24), H245 [29JA]

Food: ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 2917), H7782 [25JY]

———ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 2920), H7782 [25JY]

———include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 1003), H3858 [8MY]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 100), H1396 [26FE]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

———improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see H.R. 2494), H6271 [7JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1680 [6MR]

Foreign policy: disavow the doctrine of preemption (see H. Res. 141), H1812 [12MR]

———ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9378 [8OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2587 [1AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H4787 [2JN]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 69), H9381 [10OC]

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H8017 [5SE]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H1464 [27FE]

———express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

———independence anniversary (see H. Res. 471), H12923 [8DE]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10129 [29OC]

Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 1680), H10340 [4NO]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H1679 [6MR]

———constitutional amendment on the right to high quality health care (see H.J. Res. 30), H2271 [20MR]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1744 [11MR] (see H.R. 2402), H7329 [22JY]

———provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 2221), H5408 [16JN]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H5468 [17JN]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4369 [20MY]

———require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (see H.R. 2844), H8176 [10SE]

Housing: establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making mortgage payments under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 1357), H2515 [31MR]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H5045 [5JN]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H3053 [9AP]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———prevent commercial alien smuggling (see H.R. 2630), H6262 [26JN]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 3361), H9811 [21OC]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9214 [2OC]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H2401 [26MR]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H5367 [12JN]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H5367 [12JN]

Intelligence services: improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (see H.R. 2429), H5266 [11JN]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H9810 [21OC]

Iraq: tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H6465 [9JY]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H3641 [5MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: return to interim level of compliance with U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework while negotiating a more comprehensive and mutually acceptable agreement (see H. Con. Res. 18), H1396 [26FE]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H10238 [30OC]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Lake St. Clair: endorse increased efforts to preserve and protect as a vital part of the Great Lakes system (see H. Res. 121), H4132 [14MY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H3762 [7MY]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8084 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7840 [3SE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H4978 [4JN]

McPherson, Peter: tribute (see H. Res. 405), H9687 [17OC]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4788 [2JN]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H5366 [12JN]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4206 [15MY]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H5089 [9JN]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H1902 [13MR]

———coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 2182), H5175 [10JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3684 [6MY]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2269 [20MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H10340 [4NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Middle East: support vision of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together to conceive pragmatic, serious plans for achieving peace (see H. Res. 462), H12310 [21NO]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H2702 [2AP]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Men's Health Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5469 [17JN]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H9282 [7OC]

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (see H.R. 163), H57 [7JA]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H6264 [26JN]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H460 [12FE]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

———recognize and honor achievements and contributions and urge establishment and observation of a paid legal public holiday in honor of Native Americans (see H. Res. 167), H4255 [19MY]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H8017 [5SE]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2473 [27MR]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H5469 [17JN]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4255 [19MY]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H7170 [18JY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (see H.R. 1088), H5664 [19JN]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H. Con. Res. 344), H12310 [21NO]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for thirty-five years eligible for the Office of President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 59), H7950 [4SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: allow the President to choose between possible successors in the event there is neither a President nor Vice President to discharge the powers and duties of the office (see H.R. 2749), H6868 [15JY]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H4978 [4JN]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1955 [18MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1467 [27FE]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H9377 [8OC]

Public welfare programs: expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H463 [12FE]

———provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3560), H11701 [20NO]

Research: promote among universities, the public sector, and private enterprise (see H.R. 2391), H5088 [9JN]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4877 [3JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H462 [12FE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 801), H1396 [26FE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4877 [3JN]

Sewage disposal: ensure that sewage treatment plants monitor for and report discharges of raw sewage (see H.R. 2215), H4734 [22MY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: authorize waivers of certain waiting periods for benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries (see H.R. 2598), H7020 [16JY]

———credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 473), H243 [29JA]

———eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 471), H243 [29JA]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H9982 [28OC]

———increase in widow's and widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 474), H243 [29JA]

———provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 472), H243 [29JA]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H4788 [2JN]

———repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 470), H243 [29JA]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H5468 [17JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: extend the mortgage foreclosure protection period for members of the Armed Forces after release from active duty (see H.R. 1411), H10237 [30OC]

Space policy: preserve peaceful uses of space by prohibiting space-based weapons and the use of weapons to destroy orbiting objects in space (see H.R. 3657), H12918 [8DE]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

———recognize contributions of African-American basketball teams and players for their achievements, dedication, and contributions to the sport of basketball and to the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 278), H8216 [11SE]

States: restore Federal remedies for violations of intellectual property rights by States (see H.R. 2344), H5665 [19JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a first time homebuyer credit for the purchase of principal residences in rural areas (see H.R. 1913), H4877 [3JN]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H7840 [3SE]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H2271 [20MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H5174 [10JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H5366 [12JN]

———amend laws assisting States in the collection of sales and use taxes on cigarettes (see H.R. 2824), H7453 [23JY]

———deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 2418), H6349 [8JY]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H8949 [25SE]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H2473 [27MR]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see H.R. 2044), H3972 [9MY]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2823 [3AP]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H8083 [9SE]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H9478 [15OC]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H4788 [2JN]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H5468 [17JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

Terrorism: detain U.S. citizens or residents that are members of or cooperated with al-Qaeda in terrorist acts against the U.S. (see H.R. 1029), H1517 [4MR]

———ensure that recently enacted terrorism legislation doesn't undermine civil liberties (see H.R. 3171), H8905 [24SE]

U.N.: respect sovereign equality of member states of the Security Council relative to each state's position concerning Iraq's compliance with disarmament resolutions (see H. Con. Res. 89), H1746 [11MR]

U.S. Code: improve (see H.R. 1437), H2311 [25MR]

U.S. Health Service: establish (see H.R. 3000), H7948 [4SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H4131 [14MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9478 [15OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H7840 [3SE]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H3304 [10AP]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1935), H3636 [1MY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H3053 [9AP] (see H. Res. 65), H3454 [29AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3355 [11AP]

Voting: constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H2271 [20MR]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3153), H9282 [7OC]

War Powers Resolution: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 102), H2132 [19MR]

Weapons: require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H2471 [27MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

World War II: allow certain individuals of Japanese ancestry who were brought forcibly to the U.S. from Latin America and were interned in the U.S. to be provided restitution (see H.R. 779), H1467 [27FE]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 212), H5088 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bankruptcy: provide for avoidance of certain transfers, and alternate prosecution of certain actions, relative to certain retirement benefits (see H.R. 2609), H6261 [26JN]

Boykin, William G.: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 419), H9981 [28OC]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (see H.R. 2752), H7019 [16JY]

Courts: restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Detroit Shock (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 392), H9377 [8OC]

Equal Justice Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

FBI: reform (see H.R. 2867), H7616 [24JY]

FCC: require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4734 [22MY]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Gilmer, Eugene A.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 221), H5467 [17JN]

Global Family Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 281), H8283 [16SE]

Hazardous substances: protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H1900 [13MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H390 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H1954 [18MR]

Immigration: restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

Insurance: reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1219), H1810 [12MR]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 1116), H1678 [6MR]

Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission: establish (see H.R. 1223), H1810 [12MR]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

Medicare: reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (see H.R. 1228), H1810 [12MR]

National Film Preservation Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 3569), H12306 [21NO]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (see H.J. Res. 67), H7838 [3SE]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H2514 [31MR]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Chronologies

William G. Boykin's religiously intolerant remarks, H9975 [28OC]

Descriptions

Fortune (publication) system for choosing the 50 Best Companies for Minorities, E1447 [11JY]

Letters

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse: several legal aid and civil rights organizations, H3075 [10AP]

Broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court: Senator Feinstein, H5294 [12JN]

Class Action Fairness Act: Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H5290 [12JN]

Condemn religiously intolerant remarks by William G. Boykin: by, H9975 [28OC]

Conflict of interest allegations of Richard Perle relative to membership on Defense Policy Board: by, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Request for Defense Policy Board minutes from meetings and financial records: by, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Motions

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1866 [13MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9035 [1OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H9153 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4925, H4933 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9153 [2OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12830 [8DE]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 1086), H5106 [10JN]

Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12830 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9277, H9279 [7OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9461 [15OC]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4907, H4908 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2237 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H2118 [19MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1998, H2095 [19MR]

———provide for avoidance of certain transfers, and alternate prosecution of certain actions, relative to certain retirement benefits (H.R. 2609), E1377 [27JN]

Boykin, William G.: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (H. Res. 419), H9975 [28OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2388 [26MR]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (H. Con. Res. 215), H6667 [14JY]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton (company), H2510 [31MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H3074 [10AP]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (H.R. 3084), E1794 [16SE]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5144, H5149 [10JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), Senate amendment, E2555 [15DE]

———remove exceptions for legal State-authorized gambling relative to ban on use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling, H5149 [10JN]

Copyrights: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 16), H109 [8JA]

———adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 3349), H10349 [5NO]

———broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court, H5294 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5282, H5283, H5288, H5290, H5294, H5297 [12JN]

———prevent domestic corporations from escaping liability from class action lawsuits through repatriation or merging with a foreign corporation, H5297 [12JN]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (H.R. 2213), E1068 [23MY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (H.R. 394), E84 [28JA]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H3074 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, H3074 [10AP]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services Program funding, H12830 [8DE]

———transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 287), H6437 [9JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6530 [10JY]

Detroit, MI: anniversary of Detroit Historical Museum, E1529 [18JY]

Dozier, Lamont: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Education: funding, H6530 [10JY]

Equal Justice Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 223), E1307 [19JN]

Executive Office of the President: alleged leak of personal information on author of news story on morale of U.S. troops, E1535 [18JY]

FBI: definition of ``financial institution'' relative to authority to subpoena financial records in terrorism or espionage investigations, H11676 [20NO]

———reform (H.R. 2867), E1601 [25JY]

FCC: require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (H.R. 2212), E1059 [22MY]

Firearms: gun control, H12830 [8DE]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (H.R. 260), E36 [8JA]

Foreign trade: impact of free-trade agreements, E1822 [17SE]

Fortune (publication): tribute to businesses named to 50 Best Companies for Minorities list, E1446 [11JY]

Global Family Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 281), E1809 [16SE]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to HIV/AIDS epidemic, H3562 [30AP]

———duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (H.R. 1031), H3562 [30AP]

———U.S. policy, H3562 [30AP]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (H.R. 1120), E395 [7MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), H4974 [4JN]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1836, H1837 [13MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1827 [13MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H1869 [13MR]

Holland, Brian: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Holland, Edward: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Immigration: restore fairness to immigration law (H.R. 47), E32 [8JA]

Insurance: reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (H.R. 1116), E392 [7MR]

Intelligence services: appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9082 [1OC], H9267, H9268, H9279 [7OC], H9364 [8OC]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H5249 [11JN], E1207 [11JN], E1493 [17JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, H11676 [20NO]

Internet Gambling Licensing and Regulation Study Commission: establish (H.R. 1223), H5144 [10JN], E439 [12MR]

Iraq: possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5249 [11JN], E1207 [11JN], E1493 [17JY]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (H. Res. 61), E260 [13FE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (H.R. 3214), H10363 [5NO]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 223), E1307 [19JN]

Middle East: U.S. policy, H2812 [3AP]

Minorities: health care issues, H4974 [4JN]

National Film Preservation Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 3569), E2429 [23NO]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4069 [14MY]

Perle, Richard: conflict of interest allegations relative to membership on Defense Policy Board, H2509-H2511 [31MR], H2673, H2674 [2AP], E2420 [22NO]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, E2353 [20NO]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (S. 1720), H11589 [19NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, E2353 [20NO]

Presidents of the U.S.: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for twenty years eligible for the Office of President (H.J. Res. 67), E1692 [4SE]

Science: prohibit funding for patent applications for human organisms, H12830 [8DE]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8297 [17SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7507 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7507 [24JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 1652), H4524 [21MY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2388 [26MR]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (H.R. 1508), E619 [31MR]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (H.R. 259), E40 [8JA]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, H2118 [19MR]

Women: tribute to women's rights movement, H5465 [17JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2701 [2AP], H2818 [3AP], H3680 [6MY], H5264 [11JN], H6462 [9JY], H9031 [30SE], H9117 [1OC], H9279 [7OC], H9374 [8OC], H9475 [15OC], H9978 [28OC]

Statements

Conflict of Interest Allegations Relative to Membership on Defense Policy Board: Richard Perle, H2511 [31MR]

Summaries

Medical Malpractice Insurance and Litigation Reform Act (H.R. 1116), E392 [7MR]

Tributes

Al-Qazwini, Hassan, H9036 [1OC]

Betts, Keter, E1526 [18JY]

Diddley, Bo, E1806 [16SE]

Dunham, Katherine, E21 [8JA]

Gilmer, Eugene A., E1296 [18JN]

Griffiths, Martha W., H5465 [17JN]

Jones, Elvin, E1852 [23SE]

Keith, Damon J., E960 [15MY]

Mesfun, Isabella L., E1197 [11JN]

Thompson, Perryne, E1445 [11JY]

White, Andrew, E1853 [23SE]

COOGLER, L. SCOTT

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6506 [15MY]

COOK, BARRY

Prayers

House of Representatives, H325 [7FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E173 [7FE]

COOK, CHARLIE

Articles and editorials

New Kind of Job Loss, E2153 [28OC]

COOK, CURTIS

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Several Health Care Professionals, S3489 [11MR]

COOK, DEBORAH L.

Articles and editorials

Break the Judicial Logjam, S5711 [5MY]

Cook and the Law, S5705 [5MY]

Cook Tour, S5712 [5MY]

Democrats Use Wrong Route To Win South, S5715 [5MY]

Supreme Court—Cook, O'Donnell Can Restore Confidence, S5711 [5MY]

Letters

Nomination of Deborah L. Cook to be circuit judge: Frederick M. Gittes, National Employment Lawyers Association, S5702 [5MY]

Nominations of Deborah L. Cook and John G. Roberts, Jr., to be circuit judges: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) minority delegation, S3687 [13MR]

Lists

Court cases in which Deborah L. Cook ruled in favor of an employee, S5708 [5MY]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S3454 [11MR], S5700-S5713 [5MY], S5994 [9MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5630 [1MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S5527, S5528 [30AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

COOK, DON

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S226 [13JA]

COOK, KRIS

Letters

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act, S12462 [3OC]

COOK, SHARON

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1040 [21MY]

COOK COUNTY, IL

Remarks in House

Chicago, IL: tribute to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, H123 [8JA]

Domestic partnerships: registration, E1940 [1OC]

Subpoena Notices

Circuit Court for Cook County, IL, H307 [5FE]

COOKE, ALISTAIR

Statements

Peace for Our Time, S3710 [13MR]

COOKEVILLE, TN

Remarks in House

Cookeville (TN) Herald-Citizen: anniversary, E1090 [2JN]

Upper Cumberland Cardiology Consultants: recipient of the Consortium for Southeastern Hypertension Control Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation, E2218 [4NO]

COOKEVILLE (TN) HERALD-CITIZEN

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1090 [2JN]

COOL, MARC W.

Letters

Plant variety protection extension for Marshall ryegrass, S14141 [6NO]

COON, HARLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1609 [25JY]

COONEY, C.E. (PEP)

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8200 [11SE]

COOPER, BERNICE TOONEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2190 [31OC]

COOPER, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1139 [5JN]

COOPER, GARY R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8717 [26JN]

COOPER, GAYLE D. MILLER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E673 [3AP]

COOPER, JEROME (BUDDY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2480 [8DE]

COOPER, JIM (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7913 [4SE]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

Articles and editorials

Representative Jim Cooper—Don't Let Congressional Budget Cuts Slow the War Against Cancer, by, Nashville (TN) Tennessean, H10519 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H3762 [7MY]

Armed Forces: commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H9131 [1OC]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H7949 [4SE]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019, 3365), H9982 [28OC]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel for the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3696), H12919 [8DE]

———provide for reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3197), H9282 [7OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H6348 [8JY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H9378 [8OC]

Army: provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel (see H.R. 3637), H12309 [21NO]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9812 [21OC]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H6604 [10JY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H11149 [12NO]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 2880), H8176 [10SE]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H3305 [10AP]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H5266 [11JN]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H8084 [9SE]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities (see H. Res. 86), H1467 [27FE]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H3637 [1MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H463 [12FE]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H4739 [22MY]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H7840 [3SE]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H7086 [17JY]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (see H.R. 1367), H4739 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H2312 [25MR]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H5175 [10JN]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H1747 [11MR]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H10978 [6NO]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4206 [15MY]

Diseases: combat polio (see H. Res. 20), H3976 [9MY]

———enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 1002), H2402 [26MR]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H6869 [15JY]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H2586 [1AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H392 [11FE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H8382 [17SE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H1335 [25FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H2587 [1AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H5662 [19JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H323 [5FE]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9282 [7OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H2271 [20MR]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H7784 [25JY]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H3304 [10AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H5815 [24JN]

Government: recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see H.J. Res. 70), H9132 [1OC]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H3305 [10AP]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H3305 [10AP]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H5267 [11JN]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H2474 [27MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1747 [11MR]

———provide for a national health information infrastructure and data and communication standards for health information system interoperability (see H.R. 2915), H8284 [16SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H11159 [14NO]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4012 [13MY]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H3305 [10AP]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6264 [26JN]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1955 [18MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H392 [11FE]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 461), H6348 [8JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H3304 [10AP]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H4739 [22MY]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H3453 [29AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4132 [14MY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H5814 [24JN]

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H4206 [15MY]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4877 [3JN]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H11392 (see H.R. 1295), H11515 [18NO]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2473 [27MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2473 [27MR]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP] (see H.R. 3299), H12321 [25NO]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H2473 [27MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H3355 [11AP]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3975 [9MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2823 [3AP]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H4978 [4JN]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H2402 [26MR]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5046 [5JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H2312 [25MR]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H2819 [3AP]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H5552 [18JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3454 [29AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H10237 [30OC]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4132 [14MY]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3762 [7MY]

———authorize leases for certain terms on lands held in trust for the Yurok Tribe and the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians (see H.R. 2388), H7949 [4SE]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to Code Talkers who served the U.S. during 20th Century foreign conflicts (see H.R. 1093), H1747 [11MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4132 [14MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H4739 [22MY]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1955 [18MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H8176 [10SE]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (see H.R. 1763), H8491 [23SE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H7949 [4SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H5089 [9JN]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H9614 [16OC]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H5089 [9JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2472 [27MR]

———permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H9282 [7OC]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H3304 [10AP]

Space policy: establish a commission to investigate incidents in the human space flight program that result in loss of crew (see H.R. 2450), H5365 [12JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6264 [26JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H1681 [6MR]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H8083 [9SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2402 [26MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2311 [25MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H4204 [15MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H4131 [14MY]

———repeal the mid-quarter convention for depreciable property (see H.R. 1535), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H3858 [8MY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H5468 [17JN]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H5468 [17JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1812 [12MR]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 302), H6263 [26JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 19), H3637 [1MY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H4739 [22MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H4528 [21MY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2822 [3AP]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4529 [21MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H170 [27JA]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H3305 [10AP]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Inspector General Act: enhance independence of Inspectors General and create a Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (see H.R. 3457), H10977 [6NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of certain screening procedures for diabetic retinopathy and establish pilot programs to foster such screening (see H.R. 3458), H10977 [6NO]

National Foundation for Cancer Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 403), H9614 [16OC]

Taxation: allow residents of States with no income tax a deduction for State and local sales taxes (see H.R. 261), H135 [8JA]

Tennessee Valley Authority Act: modify provisions relative to TVA Board of Directors (see H.R. 3044), H8081 [9SE]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4610 [22MY]

House of Representatives: adjournment, H1652 [6MR]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H7811 [3SE], H7930 [4SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5941 [26JN], H7621 [25JY]

Remarks

American Political Science Association: anniversary of Congressional Fellowship Program, E1561 [23JY]

Army: tribute to 106th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, H419 [12FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H379, H380, H381 [11FE]

———balance, H379, H380, H381 [11FE]

———deficit, H379, H380, H381 [11FE], H5070 [9JN]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), H8287 [17SE], H8986 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4410, H4411 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4546 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to recommit, H4610 [22MY]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4410, H4411 [21MY], H4546, H4610 [22MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H10519 [6NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7913, H7914, H7916, H7917 [4SE]

Economy: importance of job creation, H5070, H5071 [9JN]

———national objectives priority assignments, H5070, H5074 [9JN]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), consideration (H. Res. 256), H4987 [5JN]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (H. Res. 46), H1279 [25FE]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7913, H7914, H7916, H7917 [4SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5942 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5960 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 459), H12179 [21NO]

NIH: funding, H10519 [6NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11424 [18NO]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1415 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1415 [27FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4984 [5JN], H5074 [9JN]

———allow residents of States with no income tax a deduction for State and local sales taxes (H.R. 261), E59 [8JA]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H7621 [25JY]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7625 [25JY], H7930, H7931, H7933, H7935 [4SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H7621, H7625 [25JY], H7931, H7933, H7935 [4SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H4987 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4984 [5JN], H5070, H5071, H5074 [9JN]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), H1652 [6MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), consideration (H. Res. 126), H1652 [6MR]

Tennessee Valley Authority Act: modify provisions relative to TVA Board of Directors, H11424 [18NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H459 [12FE]

Tributes

Fuqua, Steven J., E1438 [9JY]

Thomas, James, H10345 [5NO]

COOPER, JOSEPH

Appointments

Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, H5345 [12JN]

Articles and editorials

U.S. Missionary Attacked, E171 [7FE]

Remarks in House

India: civil liberties violations of religious minorities, E171 [7FE]

COOPER, LARRY R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2477 [8DE]

COOPER, NORMAN AND MARILYN ISAACS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1307 [19JN]

COOPER, RICHARD W., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2317 [19NO]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S15179 [19NO]

COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF STATES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Remarks in House

Funding, H7377 [23JY]

COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Suburban areas: provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl (see S. 1208), S7540 [9JN]

Technology: amend to establish a program using geospatial and information management technologies to inventory, monitor, characterize, assess, and identify forest stands and potential forest stands (see H.R. 3566), H11701 [20NO]

Letters

Assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban open space and contain suburban sprawl: Amos Eno, New England Forestry Foundation, S7545 [9JN]

———James L. Sledge, Jr., National Association of State Foresters, S7545 [9JN]

———Laurie A. Wayburn, Pacific Forest Trust, S7545 [9JN]

———Whitney Hatch, Trust for Public Land, S7545 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate

Suburban areas: provide assistance to States and nonprofit organizations to preserve suburban forest land and open space and contain suburban sprawl (S. 1208), S7544 [9JN]

COOPERATIVE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 749), E219 [13FE]

Summaries

Provisions (H.R. 749), E220 [13FE]

COOPERSTOWN, NY

Remarks in House

Carter, Gary: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA], E39 [8JA], E1688 [4SE]

Murray, Eddie: National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, H24 [7JA], H7622 [25JY], E1604 [25JY]

COORDINATING COUNCIL ON JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION

Appointments

Members, H2911 [8AP]

COORS, JOE, SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E674 [3AP]

COOS COUNTY, OR

Bills and resolutions

BLM: convey a small parcel of land in Coos County, OR, to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (see H.R. 3206), H9032 [30SE]

COPELAND, ANNETTE M.

Letters

Provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H12183 [21NO]

COPELAND, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Tribute, E112 [29JA]

COPLEY NEWS SERVICE

Articles and editorials

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

GOP Survey Avoids Immigration, H4200 [15MY]

COPP, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1943 [1OC]

COPPENRATH, TAYLOR

Articles and editorials

Basketball Star Coppenrath Makes W. Barnet Proud, S4162 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4162 [20MR]

COPYRIGHTS

Analyses

Author, Consumer, and Computer Owner Protection and Security (ACCOPS) Act (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions

Business and industry: allow abandoned copyrighted works to enter the public domain after a certain period (see H.R. 2601), H5928 [25JN]

Computers: extend suspension of certain copyright payments to be made by noncommercial webcasters (see H.R. 2255), H4736 [22MY]

———prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H7616 [24JY]

Courts: replace copyright arbitration royalty panels with a Copyright Royalty Judge (see H.R. 1417), H2310 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works produced as part of their official duties (see H.R. 3559), H11701 [20NO]

Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see S. 2002), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 2494), H5467 [17JN]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H55 [7JA]

———issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (see S. 692), S4325 [24MR]

Law enforcement: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (see H.R. 2752), H7019 [16JY]

———enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H5661 [19JN]

———prevent and punish counterfeiting of copyrighted copies and phonorecords (see H.R. 3632), H12309 [21NO]

———promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Motion pictures: criminal penalties for unauthorized recording of motion pictures in an exhibition facility and criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized distribution of commercial prerelease copyrighted works (see S. 1932), S15573 [22NO]

Science: exclude from copyright protection works resulting from scientific research substantially funded by the Federal Government (see H.R. 2613), H6261 [26JN]

States: restore Federal remedies for violations of intellectual property rights by States (see S. 1191), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2344), H5042 [5JN]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (see S. 1621), S11568 [16SE]

Trade Act: ensure that countries keep intellectual property protections current with technology, establish petition process for claims against Caribbean Basin trade partners, and correct certain investigative mechanisms (see S. 1911), S15287 [20NO]

Letters

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Athie, Kimberly S.: Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition winner, E1789 [16SE]

Computers: prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (H.R. 2885), H11658 [20NO]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (H.R. 107), E19-E21 [8JA]

Law enforcement: encourage development and distribution of creative works by enhancing enforcement of copyright laws (H.R. 2752), E1496 [17JY], E1506 [18JY]

———enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (H.R. 2517), E1506 [18JY]

Science: exclude from copyright protection works resulting from scientific research substantially funded by the Federal Government (H.R. 2613), E1380 [27JN]

———prohibit funding for patent applications for human organisms, H7274 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: combat piracy of intellectual property through international narcotics and law enforcement funding, S13649, S13650 [30OC]

FTC: issue rules on the disclosure of technological measures that restrict consumer flexibility to use and manipulate digital information and entertainment content (S. 692), S4326 [24MR]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

———promote effective enforcement, S16157 [9DE]

———promote effective enforcement (S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

States: restore Federal remedies for violations of intellectual property rights by States (S. 1191), S7479 [5JN]

Taxation: limit deduction for charitable contributions of patents, copyrights, trademarks and similar properties, S6456, S6457 [15MY]

Technology: make consumers, educational institutions, and libraries aware of digital rights management technologies included in the digital media products they purchase (S. 1621), S11571-S11574 [16SE]

Trade Act: ensure that countries keep intellectual property protections current with technology, establish petition process for claims against Caribbean Basin trade partners, and correct certain investigative mechanisms (S. 1911), S15299 [20NO]

Texts of

S. 692, Digital Consumer Right to Know Act, S4327 [24MR]

S. 1191, Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act, S7480-S7482 [5JN]

S. 1621, Consumers, Schools, and Libraries Digital Rights Management Awareness Act, S11574-S11576 [16SE]

CORAL SPRINGS, FL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1607 [25JY]

CORBETT, ELLEN

Letters

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl to be circuit judge, S14781 [12NO]

CORCHADO, HECTOR M.

Remarks in House

Northern New Jersey Council of the Boy Scouts of America: Hispanic American Good Scout Award recipient, E242 [13FE]

CORCORAN, EUGENE J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

CORCORAN, JOHN M.

Articles and editorials

John Corcoran, Developer of Real Estate, Good Will; at 80, E2200 [31OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2200 [31OC]

CORD BLOOD STEM CELL ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 1717), S12469 [3OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1717), S12448 [3OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1717), S12469 [3OC]

CORDELE (GA) DISPATCH

Articles and editorials

Pryor Family Reunion, E2121 [21OC]

CORDES, KIRK

Remarks in Senate

Rapid City, SD: Chamber of Commerce Ag Producer of the Year award recipient, S16116 [9DE]

CORDOVA, BILL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1158 [5JN]

CORE OF THE ARC (coalition)

Remarks in House

Boyle, Megan: Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E857 [1MY]

CORESSEL, JUSTIN F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E550 [21MR]

COREY, BETSY

Letters

American Dream Challenge Scholarship Program, E2254 [6NO]

COREY, THOMAS H.

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding, S14497 [12NO]

CORINTH, TX

Remarks in House

American Eagle Harley-Davidson/Buell Dealership: tribute, E859 [1MY]

CORNELISS, NICOLAAS

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S9160 [9JY]

CORNELIUS, BRIAN L.

Articles and editorials

Now More Than Ever Prayers Better Than Protests, E733 [11AP]

CORNELIUS, MILT

Letters

Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4616 [1AP]

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Bills and resolutions

Lehman, Jeffrey S.: tribute (see H. Res. 426), H10237 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar: opening, E2492 [8DE]

CORNELLA, AL

Appointments

Commission on Review of Overseas Military Facility Structure of the U.S., S16159 [9DE]

CORNING, NY

Remarks in House

Veterans: tribute to World War II veterans, E1770 [11SE]

CORNMAN, LARRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2391 [22NO]

CORNWALL, NY

Resolutions by organizations

Support members engaging in military action in Iraq: Cornwall, NY, Town Board, E538 [20MR]

CORNYN, JOHN (a Senator from Texas)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14062 [5NO]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4686, S4719 [2AP], S4863 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4025 [19MR], S4071 [20MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6731 [20MY], S6921, S7063 [22MY], S7259 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7405 [4JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13121, S13172, S13174 [23OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9304 [11JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7682, S7732 [11JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6294, S6296, S6298 [14MY], S6509 [15MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S6013 [12MY], S12481 [14OC]

British-American Interparliamentary Group, S9513 [16JY]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S7649 [10JN]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S6638 [19MY]

President's Export Council, S3373 [7MR]

Articles and editorials

Real Priscilla Owen, by, Austin (TX) American-Statesman, S4928 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S5434 [28AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S1245 [21JA]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies: establish (see S. 837), S5059 [9AP]

Congress: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (see S. Res. 54), S2596 [24FE]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see S. 1871), S15062 [18NO]

———allow media coverage of proceedings (see S. 554), S4630 [1AP]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S4629 [1AP]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see S. 1751), S12889 [20OC]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S5859 [7MY]

———provide greater fairness in legal fees payable in civil diversity litigation after an offer of settlement (see S. 1836), S14176 [6NO]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S5061 [9AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S6979 (see S. 1019), S6980 [22MY]

———provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (see S. 1445), S9793 [23JY]

———reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12839 [17OC]

Defense of Marriage Act: affirm (see S. Res. 275), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S4376 [25MR]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR]

Diseases: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13134 [23OC]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 120), S132 [9JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see S. 959), S7189 [2JN]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S3370 [7MR]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (see S. 113), S5725 [5MY]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S9709 [22JY]

Health: establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see S. 1447), S9793 [23JY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S14335 [10NO]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (see S. 11), S8725 [26JN]

Immigration: extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see S. 412), S2457 [13FE]

———extend basic pilot employment verification system (see S. 1685), S14335 [10NO]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S12533 [14OC]

Iran: human rights violations (see S. Res. 81, 82), S3620 [12MR]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S5061 [9AP]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see S. 1196), S7833 [12JN]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: exclude certain properties (see S. 761), S5344 [11AP]

———technical correction (see S. 1066), S6626 [19MY]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1828), S14032 [5NO]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11187 [8SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S9905 [24JY] (see S. 874), S9959 [25JY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S7382 [4JN]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see S. 1341), S8725 [26JN]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9794 [23JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3370 [7MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10621 [31JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (see S. 532), S3506 [11MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 5), S2522 [14FE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE]

———identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (see S. 290), S11245 [9SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S8233 [19JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (see S. Res. 138), S5995 [9MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S8126 [18JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes and allow the State and local income tax deduction against the alternative minimum tax (see S. 467), S2919 [27FE]

———application of excise tax to excessive attorney fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (see S. 887), S5174 [10AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see S. 1349), S8725 [26JN]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S5485 [29AP]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S4376 [25MR]

———provide a credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production and allow for expensing of geological and geophysical expenditures and delay rental payments (see S. 696), S5772 [6MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 198), S12137 [29SE] (see S. 875), S11479 [15SE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see S. 1381), S10141 [29JY]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see S. 209), S1479 [23JA]

Telecommunications: facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S5726 [5MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Transportation: reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion (see S. 1099), S6853 [21MY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S9119 [9JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S11161 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Air Force News Agency: anniversary (see S. Res. 166), S7718 [11JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 897), S5342 [11AP]

Congress: authorize States to implement mechanisms to ensure continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (see S. 1820), S14031 [5NO]

———constitutional amendment on continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (see S.J. Res. 23), S14032 [5NO]

Immigration: establish guest worker programs and adjust status of certain aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. to non-immigrant guest worker (see S. 1387), S9244 [10JY]

Mexico: allow certain nationals to be admitted as nonimmigrant visitors for a certain period (see S. 1908), S15287 [20NO]

Motion pictures: criminal penalties for unauthorized recording of motion pictures in an exhibition facility and criminal and civil penalties for unauthorized distribution of commercial prerelease copyrighted works (see S. 1932), S15573 [22NO]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (see S. 1720), S12532 [14OC]

Roads and highways: designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see S. 1731), S12607 [15OC]

San Antonio Spurs (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 171), S7926 [16JN]

Taxation: expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see S. 1491), S10265 [30JY]

Texas: approve reassignment of district judges in certain divisions (see S. 1719), S12532 [14OC]

Certificates of election

Senate, S1, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR], S5683 [1MY], S5718 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8894 [7JY], S9083 [9JY]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY], S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY], S10100 [29JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY], S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: Alberto R. Gonzales, Executive Office of the President, S2556-S2560 [24FE]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: several Senators, S15952 [25NO]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S6013 [12MY], S12481 [14OC]

Privilege of the floor

Chambers, Spencer, S11424 [11SE]

Ende, Ken, S10838 [31JY]

Fitzgerald, Mike, S13298 [27OC]

Kiser, Lindsey, S12892 [20OC]

Koelker, Scott, S16044 [25NO]

Roy, Chip, S12892 [20OC]

Shelton, Candace, S16044 [25NO]

Wester, Shay, S12755 [16OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12307 [2OC], S12636 [16OC]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S7282 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S5629 [1MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3842, S3844 [18MR]

Carney, Cormac J.: nomination to be district judge, S4890 [7AP]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (S. 1015), S7939 [16JN]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15038 [18NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1920 [5FE]

Congress: authorize States to implement mechanisms to ensure continuity in the event that one-fourth of the members of either the House of Representatives or the Senate are killed or incapacitated (S. 1820), S14032 [5NO]

Constitution—U.S.: reforms relative to ensuring continuity of Government operations during an emergency, S7275 [4JN]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12867 [20OC], S12999, S13000, S13003, S13007 [22OC]

Crone, Marcia A.: nomination to be district judge, S12146 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6840 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7282 [4JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14422 [11NO]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), S7939 [16JN]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2144 [11FE], S2554, S2560, S2563 [24FE], S2814 [26FE], S3435 [11MR], S5832, S5837, S5838 [7MY], S14601 [12NO]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14951 [17NO]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S9015 [8JY]

Immigration: establish guest worker program, S7922 [16JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9697 [22JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9697 [22JY]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, S9697 [22JY]

———reconstruction, S6642 [20MY]

Leavitt, Michael O.: boycott of Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) confirmation hearing for EPA Administrator nominee by Democratic Senators, S12308 [2OC]

———nomination to be EPA Administrator, S12308 [2OC], S13243 [27OC]

Marriage: define and protect institution, S10882 [1AU]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), S15038 [18NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15537 [22NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8110 [18JN]

Minimum wage: level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14681 [12NO]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7742 [12JN]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S4927 [8AP], S5466 [29AP], S5832, S5837, S5838 [7MY], S10093 [29JY]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15223 [20NO]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13553 [30OC]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (S. 1720), S15808 [24NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3048, S3049 [4MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15223 [20NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7742 [12JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S7941 [16JN]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2554, S2560 [24FE], S3435 [11MR], S5466 [29AP], S5832, S5837, S5838 [7MY], S10093 [29JY], S14097 [6NO], S14541, S14558, S14601, S14604, S14636, S14681, S14789 [12NO], S15952, S15953 [25NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14097 [6NO]

San Antonio Spurs (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 171), S7933 [16JN]

Senate: legislative program, S7941 [16JN], S9740 [22JY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (S. Res. 138), S14789 [12NO]

Taxation: application of excise tax to excessive attorney fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (S. 887), S5244 [10AP]

———excise tax on excessive attorney fees for certain legal judgments, settlements, or agreements, S6225 [14MY]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (S. 1491), S10268 [30JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S3844 [18MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6225 [14MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11371, S11372 [11SE]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S10518 [31JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10518 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10518 [31JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), unanimous-consent request, S14681 [12NO]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15038 [18NO]

Yeakel, Earl L., III: nomination to be district judge, S10026 [28JY]

Tributes

Hutchison, Senator, S7869 [13JN]

Lucado, Max, S11052 [4SE]

Naranjo, Estella Reyes, S7275 [4JN]

CORONA, CA

Remarks in House

Gordon, Bud: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E390 [7MR]

Riverside County, CA: anniversary of Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District, E1999 [8OC]

Spiegel, Bobby: Boy Scouts Distinguished Citizen Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Ybarra, Mary H.: Corona-Norco, CA, Family YMCA Ira D. ``Cal'' Calvert Distinguished Service Award recipient, E394 [7MR]

CORONA, FELIX AND SOLEDAD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1833 [17SE]

CORPORATE FLIGHT MANAGEMENT (business)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1853 [23SE]

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 29), S258 [14JA]

CORPORATE SUBSIDY REFORM COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 2902), H7781 [25JY]

CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S13926 [4NO], S14477, S14496, S14506, S14507, S14510, S14511, S14512, S14518, S14520, S14521, S14820, S14834, S14835, S14836, S14840, S14841, S14842, S14843, S14844, S14845, S14847 [12NO], S14932, S14934, S14936, S14938, S14967, S14968, S14969 [17NO], S14993, S14994, S14995, S15084, S15085 [18NO], H7619, H7620 [24JY], H7669, H7682, H7683, H7684, H7685, H7687, H7688, H7689, H7690, H7692, H7693, H7694, H7695, H7699, H7700, H7704, H7705, H7706, H7788 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), S11927 [24SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions

Community service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (see S. 1276), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2552), H5662 [19JN]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (see S. 1274), S7980 [17JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1584), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2861), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (see H. Res. 338), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 340), H7615 [24JY]

Taxation: exclude qualified national service educational awards from gross income (see H.R. 2860), H7615 [24JY]

Letters

Corp. for National and Community Service funding: several Governors, H7642 [25JY]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Columbus, OH: tribute to Greater Columbus Arts Council's Children of the Future Program, E306 [27FE]

Community service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (H.R. 2552), E1312 [20JN]

———improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), H5638 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Corp. for National and Community Service funding, H7689, H7690 [25JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7335 [23JY], H7655-H7713 [25JY], H10535-H10537, H10544-H10546 [6NO], E1613, E1653 [25JY], E1690 [4SE], E1709, E1726 [5SE], E1753, E1757 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7630-H7637 [25JY], E1629 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, H7654 [25JY]

Funding, H5554 [19JN], H7637, H7650, H7668 [25JY], H8023 [9SE], H8226 [16SE], H8810, H8812, H8814 [24SE], E1644, E1653 [25JY]

Griffin, Ruth: City Year New Hampshire (organization) Lifetime of Service Award recipient, H3057 [10AP], E726 [10AP]

National Service Trust: funding, H2788-H2792 [3AP]

Remarks in Senate

Community service: improve approval and obligation recording process for national service positions (S. 1276), S8010-S8012, S8163, S8164 [18JN]

———reauthorize and reform national service laws (S. 1274), S7983, S7999 [17JN]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations, S1240 [21JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S14391, S14458 [11NO], S14464-S14470, S14472-S14480, S14496-S14504, S14506-S14528, S14530, S14531, S14678, S14743, S14792 [12NO], S14928, S14932-S14940 [17NO], S14993-S15001 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, S14940 [17NO], S15021 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent request, S14519, S14520 [12NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), unanimous-consent request, S14620, S14621 [12NO]

Funding, S9220-S9223 [10JY], S9270-S9272 [11JY], S9323 [14JY], S9930, S9939-S9941 [25JY], S10838, S10839, S10841-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU], S14526 [12NO]

Government regulations: require public notice and comment prior to any changes to program requirements or policy and prohibit disclosure of selection information, S14507 [12NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S16151 [9DE]

Special Volunteers for Homeland Security Program: funding, S11327 [10SE]

Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA): offer certain participants the option of receiving an educational award or stipend, S14522, S14523 [12NO]

YouthBuild USA (organization): funding, S14996 [18NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 108-236), H7615 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2861) (H. Rept. 108-235), H7614 [24JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1584) (S. Rept. 108-143), S11161 [5SE]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 338, Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 108-238), H7615 [24JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO], H7685, H7708 [25JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S14527 [12NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7656-H7662 [25JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 338, consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H7630 [25JY]

H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent appropriations, S15001-S15020 [18NO]

S. 1274, Call to Service Act, S7984-S7999 [17JN]

S. 1276, Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act, S8164 [18JN], H5638 [19JN]

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Remarks in Senate

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S16151 [9DE]

CORPORATIONS

Amendments

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (H. Res. 100), H4401, H4402 [21MY]

———anniversary (S. Res. 100), S6637 [19MY]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4013, H4014 [13MY], H4073 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (H. Res. 230), H4039 [14MY]

Articles and editorials

Dubious Energy Bill Better Shelved, S10175 [30JY]

Finding Fraud on Wall St. May Be a Step to Higher Post, H3626 [1MY]

In a Wall St. Hierarchy, Short Shift to Little Guy, H3625 [1MY]

Labor Dept. Shifts Whistle-Blower View, S1727 [29JA]

Ten Wall St. Firms Settle With U.S. in Analyst Inquiry—Agree To Pay $1.4 Billion, H3625 [1MY]

U.S. Corporate Tax and the Global Economy, E2099 [20OC]

What if a Pension Shift Hit Lawmakers, Too?, E447 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Antitrust policy: implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (see S. 1797), S13516 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (see S. 1080), S6624 [19MY]

Auditors: prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (see S. 1767), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 3599), H12307 [21NO]

Bankruptcy: include bonuses and other extraordinary or excessive compensation of corporate officers and violators of securities and accounting laws in bankruptcy estates (see S. 832), S5059 [9AP]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

———permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see S. 1773), S13053 [22OC] (see H.R. 2968), H7784 [25JY]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (see S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

———require improved disclosure of corporate charitable contributions (see H.R. 275), H136 [8JA]

———review accounting treatment and adopt generally accepted accounting principles for the treatment of employee stock options (see S. 181), S1068 [16JA]

Buy American Act: amend to increase requirement for American-made content and to tighten waiver provisions (see S. 1480), S10140 [29JY]

Community service: encourage contributions to faith-based organizations (see H. Con. Res. 108), H2270 [20MR]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2902), H7781 [25JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2131 [19MR]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (see S. 29), S35 [7JA] (see S. 134), S133 [9JA]

ERISA: require equitable funding of pension plans maintained by corporations which also maintain executive pension plans (see H.R. 2078), H4011 [13MY]

Federal aid programs: review, reform, and terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal payments, benefits, services, and tax advantages (see H.R. 3082), H8216 [11SE]

———review, reform, and terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal subsidies (see H.R. 2153), H4254 [19MY]

Financial institutions: clarify the citizenship of Federal savings associations for purposes of Federal court jurisdiction (see S. 1812), S13802 [3NO]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR] (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 100), H1396 [26FE]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make the treatment of dividend income as capital gains permanent (see H.R. 2332), H4977 [4JN]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (see H. Res. 230), H4010 [13MY]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (see H. Res. 353), H7839 [3SE]

SEC: enhance authority to investigate, punish, and deter securities laws violations and improve ability to return funds to defrauded investors (see H.R. 2179), H4527 [21MY]

———prevent publicly traded corporations from issuing stock options to top management in a manner detrimental to long-term interest of shareholders (see S. 690), S4275 [21MR]

———provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (see S. 183), S1068 [16JA]

———require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1372), H2268 [20MR]

Taxation: allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H1681 [6MR]

———allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (see S. 182), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 626), H321 [5FE]

———allow corporations a charitable deduction for donation of services relative to contributions of computer technology or equipment (see H.R. 691), H390 [11FE]

———allow deduction to corporations for dividends paid (see H.R. 312), H137 [8JA]

———allow deduction to corporations for dividends paid and exclusion of dividends for individuals (see H.R. 178), H58 [7JA]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H244 [29JA] (see H.R. 1989), H3682 [6MY]

———apply look-thru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation (see S. 914), S5343 [11AP]

———attract foreign corporations to relocate to the area in New York, NY, surrounding the former World Trade Center (see S. 1070), S6507 [15MY]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 2081), H4011 [13MY]

———clarify that personal service corporations may continue to use the cash method of accounting (see H.R. 2814), H7329 [22JY]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 3650), H12320 [25NO]

———deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (see S. 1975), S15975 [25NO]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 2888), H7616 [24JY]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 767), H699 [13FE]

———enhance the portability of retirement benefits (see H.R. 518), H268 [31JA]

———ensure dividend and interest income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (see S. 26), S35 [7JA]

———ensure dividend income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (see S. 25), S35 [7JA]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 717), H460 [12FE] (see H.R. 930), H1394 [26FE]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see S. 850), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 714), H460 [12FE]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see S. 1495), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2228), H4735 [22MY]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1671), H2938 [8AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see S. 384), S2341 [12FE] (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (see H.R. 3343), H9738 [20OC]

———provide for an election for special tax treatment of certain S corporation conversions (see H.R. 1791), H3352 [11AP]

———provide for employee benefits for work site employees of certain corporations operating on a cooperative basis (see H.R. 541), H318 [5FE]

———provide incentives for investing in companies involved in space-related activities (see H.R. 914), H1333 [25FE]

———provide incentives for the ownership and control of corporations by employees (see H.R. 913), H1333 [25FE]

———provide procedural fairness in application of controlled group provisions to employers who contribute to multiemployer pension plans and engage in bona fide corporate transactions (see S. 1857), S14804 [12NO]

———provide tax credits for Indian investment and employment (see H.R. 388), H171 [27JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and allow exclusion of dividends for individuals (see H.R. 170), H57 [7JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H53 [7JA]

———reduce corporate refunds by fines and penalties imposed for improper accounting or reporting practices or financial misstatements (see H.R. 2836), H7454 [23JY]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (see H.R. 2896), H7781 [25JY]

———repeal alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 43), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1233), H1810 [12MR]

———repeal corporate income tax and estate and gift taxes, impose flat tax on earned income of individuals, and provide amnesty for tax liability from prior taxable years (see H.R. 1789), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (see H.R. 45), H53 [7JA]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 970), S5650 [1MY] (see S. 1637), S11723 [18SE] (see S. 1922), S15407 [21NO] (see S. 1964), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 1769), H3351 [11AP]

———restore standards for determining employee status of technical workers (see H.R. 1488), H2471 [27MR]

———S corporation reform (see H.R. 1896), H3570 [30AP]

———simplify certain rules governing the taxation of U.S. businesses operating abroad (see H.R. 285), H136 [8JA]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (see H.R. 1939), H3636 [1MY]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see S. 752), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1536), H2585 [1AP]

———treatment of certain reinvested gains by S corporations (see H.R. 1498), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of corporate expatriation transactions (see S. 513), S3086 [4MR]

———treatment of corporate reorganization or division (see S. 933), S5483 [29AP]

———treatment of startup partnerships and S corporations (see H.R. 3225), H9130 [1OC]

———treatment of unrelated business taxable income (see H.R. 1912), H3635 [1MY]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

———replace existing tobacco program with a federally chartered corporation, compensate quota holders, provide transition assistance for producers and increase competitiveness of domestically produced tobacco (see H.R. 986), H1462 [27FE]

———replace existing tobacco program with programs designed to assist producers, compensate quota holders for the loss of quota asset value, and assist producers who forgo obtaining a production license (see H.R. 245), H134 [8JA]

Letters

Antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act: John Ashcroft, Attorney General and Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative, S6632 [19MY]

Enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports: Daniel J. Bryant, Dept. of Justice, S5533 [30AP]

FERC protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act: Nielsen Cochran, Mississippi Public Service Commission, S10573 [31JY]

Financial Accounting Standards Board independence: Eugene D. O'Kelly, KPMG LLP, E1848 [22SE]

Pension Security Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H4060 [14MY]

———Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4060 [14MY]

Prohibit personal loans to corporate directors or chief officers: Senators Collins and Levin, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S2179 [11FE]

Remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers: Howard M. Radzely, Dept. of Labor, S1726 [29JA]

———Senator Leahy, S1726 [29JA]

———Senators Leahy and Grassley, S1725, S1726 [29JA]

SEC authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws: Harvey L. Pitt, SEC, S4947 [8AP]

———William H. Donaldson, SEC, S4946 [8AP]

SEC Civil Enforcement Act: Harvey L. Pitt, SEC, S1076 [16JA]

Motions

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4089 [14MY]

Poems

``Corporate Credo 1,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

``Corporate Credo 2,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

Remarks in House

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, H2708, H2776, H2777 [3AP], E689 [7AP]

Amtrak: make funding contingent upon submission of reports required under corporate accountability law, H8052, H8053 [9SE]

AT&T Corp.: layoff of employees by wireless unit, H11519 [19NO]

Auditors: prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients, H9741 [21OC]

———prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (H.R. 3599), E2440 [23NO]

Bankruptcy: prevent corporate abuse and provide greater protection for employees, H1983, H1985 [19MR]

———require corporations to file claims in the district where their principal place of business is located, H1994, H2053-H2055 [19MR]

Bausch & Lomb Inc.: anniversary, E2185 [31OC]

Business and industry: protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, H95, H114, H115 [8JA], H4059 [14MY]

———reduce reliance on Government subsidies, H12107 [21NO]

Chicago Board Options Exchange: anniversary, E811 [30AP]

Contracts: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H7858, H7918, H7919 [4SE]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts in Iraq, H9974 [28OC]

Courts: prevent domestic corporations from escaping liability from class action lawsuits through repatriation or merging with a foreign corporation, H5296, H5297 [12JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities, H5773, H5774 [24JN]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H119 [8JA]

Economy: impact of mismanagement, deception, and violations of public trust, H3624 [1MY], H10332 [4NO], E132 [5FE]

ERISA: require equitable funding of pension plans maintained by corporations which also maintain executive pension plans (H.R. 2078), H4084 [14MY], E939 [13MY]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary, H5382, H5388 [16JN], H5541 [18JN], E895 [9MY]

———anniversary (H. Res. 100), H4399-H4402 [21MY]

International Commission on Holocaust-Era Insurance Claims: enforcement of insurance claims made by Holocaust victims, E815 [30AP]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, E103 [29JA]

Pensions: conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans, E446 [12MR]

———protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, H4090 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H3978 [13MY], H4021, H4040-H4092 [14MY], E338, E339 [27FE], E975, E980 [15MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), consideration (H. Res. 230), H4035-H4040 [14MY]

———provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), motion to recommit, H4090 [14MY]

Petroleum: relationship between U.S. political leaders and oil industry corporations and organizations, H3838 [8MY]

Potlatch Corp.: anniversary, E2557 [15DE]

R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.: tribute to relationship with motorsports and contributions to the sport of stock-car racing (H. Res. 353), E2320 [19NO]

Taxation: allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (H.R. 626), E141 [6FE]

———allow deduction to corporations for dividends paid (H.R. 312), E44 [8JA]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (H.R. 1989), E877 [6MY]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends, H1964 [19MR]

———end abusive tax sheltering activities by corporations, H8317, H8320, H8322, H8323 [17SE]

———enhance the portability of retirement benefits (H.R. 518), E118 [31JA]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (H.R. 717), H9286 [8OC], E224 [13FE]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (H.R. 1671), E701 [8AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, H1975 [19MR], H3101 [10AP], H4852 [3JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (H.R. 737), H1522 [5MR]

———provide corporate income tax rate reductions (H.R. 3343), E2098 [20OC]

———provide for an election for special tax treatment of certain S corporation conversions (H.R. 1791), E768 [12AP]

———reduce capital gains rates (H.R. 311), H123 [8JA]

———remove impediments to make manufacturing, service, and high-technology businesses more competitive and productive (H.R. 2896), H9969 [28OC]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits, H1521 [5MR]

———repeal double taxation of corporate profits (H.R. 45), E31 [8JA]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (H.R. 1769), H9969 [28OC], E773, E778 [12AP]

———require publicly-traded companies to disclose certain tax information to ensure accuracy and reliability of stated earnings, H1474 [4MR]

———simplify certain rules governing the taxation of U.S. businesses operating abroad (H.R. 285), E54 [8JA]

———simplify Internal Revenue Code through revenue neutral proposals (H.R. 1939), E851 [1MY]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (H.R. 1536), E640 [1AP]

Travelers Property Casualty Corp.: anniversary of Pittsburgh, PA, office, E2161 [30OC]

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: tribute to employers of members of the National Guard or Reserves called to active duty that are exceeding minimum requirements, E2399 [22NO]

WorldCom, Inc.: GSA prohibition on receipt of new Federal contracts, H7858 [4SE]

———investigation of unethical activities, H5063, H5064 [9JN]

———reorganization under bankruptcy protection, H4263 [20MY], H5063, H5064 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate

Antitrust policy: implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (S. 1797), S13520 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (S. 1080), S6631, S6632 [19MY]

Auditors: prevent corporate auditors from providing tax shelter services to their audit clients (S. 1767), S12965, S12976-S12978 [21OC]

Bankruptcy: include bonuses and other extraordinary or excessive compensation of corporate officers and violators of securities and accounting laws in bankruptcy estates (S. 832), S5068 [9AP]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

———enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports, S5533 [30AP]

———permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (S. 1773), S13055 [22OC]

———prohibit personal loans to directors or chief officers, S2178 [11FE]

———protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures pursuant to securities laws, S5325 [11AP], S5533 [30AP]

———remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers, S1725 [29JA]

———require employees at call centers who initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose physical location of such employees (S. 1873), S14965 [17NO]

———review accounting treatment and adopt generally accepted accounting principles for the treatment of employee stock options (S. 181), S1074 [16JA]

Buy American Act: amend to increase requirement for American-made content and to tighten waiver provisions (S. 1480), S10142 [29JY], S12270 [1OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, S9868, S9869 [24JY]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security, S1209-S1211 [21JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 134), S258 [14JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 29), S258 [14JA]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10173 [30JY], S10470, S10483, S10529, S10572 [31JY]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (S. Res. 100), S6637, S6638 [19MY], S6847 [21MY]

IRS: clarify treatment of net operating loss in calculating taxes, S6442, S6443 [15MY]

McGoldrick, John L.: American Jewish Committee Institute of Human Relations honoree, S1364 [22JA]

Pensions: protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, S1790-S1793 [30JA]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14)-S10188 [30JY]

SEC: provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws, S4946-S4948 [8AP]

———provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (S. 183), S1075 [16JA]

———require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (S. 979), S5644, S5670-S5672 [1MY]

Social Security: ensure that trust fund surpluses are not reduced to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6164-S6166, S6171-S6174 [14MY]

States: ensure that fiscal relief is not compromised to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6458, S6459 [15MY]

Taxation: allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (S. 182), S1074 [16JA]

———apply look-thru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation (S. 914), S5374 [11AP]

———clarify rules governing bonus deduction for depreciable business assets, S6458 [15MY]

———curtail use of tax shelters (S. 1937), S15816-S15827 [24NO]

———deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (S. 1975), S16024 [25NO]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends, S3784 [17MR], S4137 [20MR], S4244-S4246 [21MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes, S6240, S6241 [14MY], S6427, S6428 [15MY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (S. 596), S3519, S3520 [11MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (S. 596), star print, S3910 [18MR]

———ensure dividend and interest income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (S. 26), S39 [7JA]

———ensure dividend income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate (S. 25), S39 [7JA]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools, S6440 [15MY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (S. 856), S5182 [10AP]

———increase criminal monetary penalty limitation for underpayment or overpayment of tax due to fraud, S6409 [15MY]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (S. 1495), S10269 [30JY]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (S. 785), S4836, S4837 [3AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S4338 [25MR], S5287 [11AP], S11895 [24SE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (S. 384), S2520 [14FE]

———provide procedural fairness in application of controlled group provisions to employers who contribute to multiemployer pension plans and engage in bona fide corporate transactions (S. 1857), S14808 [12NO]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1922), S15415 [21NO]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 1964), S16006 [25NO]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (S. 970), S5657 [1MY], S11783 [23SE]

———require chief executive officers of corporations to sign tax returns, S5043 [9AP], S6960 [22MY], S7084 [23MY]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (S. 752), S4635 [1AP]

———treatment of existing inversions by corporations to avoid the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country, S6440 [15MY]

WorldCom, Inc.: investigation of unethical activities, S7128 [23MY]

Reports

Investigations of Misconduct in Energy-Related Markets: CFTC, S7659-S7661 [11JN]

Reports filed

American Jobs Creation Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2896) (H. Rept. 108-393), H12306 [21NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1000, Pension Security Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 230) (H. Rept. 108-98), H4010 [13MY]

Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1637) (S. Rept. 108-192), S14270 [7NO]

Pension Security Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1000) (H. Rept. 108-43), H1952 [18MR]

Statements

Pension Security Act: Executive Office of the President, H4069 [14MY]

Summaries

America's Better Classroom Act (H.R. 717), E224 [13FE]

Job Protection Act (H.R. 1769), E773 [12AP]

Tables

Profits of certain corporations, H4193 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 100, Ford Motor Co., anniversary, H4399 [21MY]

H. Res. 230, consideration of H.R. 1000, Pension Security Act, H4035 [14MY]

H.R. 1000, Pension Security Act, H4040, H4050-H4059 [14MY]

S. 25, ensure dividend income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate, S40 [7JA]

S. 26, ensure dividend and interest income of individuals not be taxed at rates in excess of the maximum capital gains rate, S41 [7JA]

S. 181, Stock Option Accounting Review Act, S1075 [16JA]

S. 182, Ending the Double Standard for Stock Options Act, S1075 [16JA]

S. 183, SEC Civil Enforcement Act, S1076-S1078 [16JA]

S. 596, Invest in the U.S.A. Act, S3519 [11MR]

S. 728, reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, S4520 [27MR]

S. 785, permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends, S4837 [3AP]

S. 914, apply look-thru rules for purposes of the foreign tax credit limitation to dividends from foreign corporations not controlled by a domestic corporation, S5375 [11AP]

S. 970, Job Protection Act, S5658-S5660 [1MY]

S. 979, Broad-Based Stock Option Plan Transparency Act, S5671 [1MY]

S. 1480, Buy American Improvement Act, S10143 [29JY]

S. 1767, Auditor Independence and Tax Shelters Act, S12978 [21OC]

S. 1857, Multiemployer Pension Plan Procedural Fairness Act, S14810 [12NO]

S. 1873, Call Center Consumer's Right To Know Act, S14966 [17NO]

S. 1922, American Manufacturing Jobs Act, S15416-S15418 [21NO]

S. 1937, Tax Shelter Transparency and Enforcement Act, S15819-S15827 [24NO]

S. Res. 100, anniversary of Ford Motor Co., S6888 [21MY]

S. Res. 100, Ford Motor Co., anniversary, S4446 [26MR]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S9917 [24JY], S11423 [11SE], S11436, S11485 [15SE], S11531, S11533, S11534, S11538, S11539, S11540, S11541, S11542, S11550, S11579, S11580, S11581, S11582, S11583, S11584, S11585, S11586 [16SE], S11605, S11687 [17SE], H7086, H7106 [17JY], H7125, H7126, H7132, H7140, H7141, H7142, H7143 [18JY]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8491 [23SE], H8840, H8866, H8872, H8876, H8878 [24SE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE], H8879 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions

Albuquerque, NM: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande (see S. 997), S5771 [6MY]

Bastrop, LA: carry out a water supply project (see H.R. 2091), H4130 [14MY]

Beaches: extend period for providing beach nourishment for a water resources development project (see H.R. 2558), H5713 [23JN]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S11913 [24SE] (see H.R. 2492), H5467 [17JN]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (see S. 1413), S9414 [15JY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

Dept. of the Interior: transfer of authority to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual (see S. 1378), S9049 [8JY]

Ellsworth, ME: redesignate certain portions of the Union River navigation project (see S. 1320), S8439 [24JN]

Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies to rescue and relocate those species which are threatened by certain reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood control levees (see H.R. 1194), H1744 [11MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1424), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2754), H7019 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 444), H11358 [17NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Maine: mitigation of shore damages attributable to the Saco River navigation project (see S. 483), S2920 [27FE] (see S. 1473), S10045 [28JY]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (see S. 1167), S7188 [2JN] (see H.R. 2304), H4875 [3JN]

New Jersey: establish a final criterion for promulgation of a rule relative to sediments to be used as remediation material at the Historic Area Remediation Site (see S. 1094), S6853 [21MY]

———status of EPA and Corps of Engineers memorandum of agreement relative to Historic Area Remediation Site ocean sediment polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) levels (see H.R. 113), H55 [7JA]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (see S. 1996), S16120 [9DE]

Public lands: convey certain land in Georgia and South Carolina to the counties in which the land is located (see H.R. 2753), H7019 [16JY]

Public works: reimburse non-Federal interests for managing recreation facilities and natural resources at water resource development projects (see H.R. 30), H52 [7JA]

Rathbun Lake: convey remaining water supply storage allocation to the Rathbun Regional Water Association (see S. 454), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 590), H320 [5FE]

Reform (see H.R. 2566), H5713 [23JN]

Rhode Island: deauthorize portions of a Federal channel in Pawtuxet Cove (see S. 1251), S7831 [12JN]

Sacramento, CA: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River (see S. 444), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 892), H1332 [25FE]

South Dakota: convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (see S. 426), S2522 [14FE]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (see S. 163), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 421), H218 [28JA]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 2557), H5713 [23JN]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (see H. Res. 375), H8490 [23SE]

Waterways: carry out the Menominee Harbor, Menominee River dredging project (see H.R. 1817), H3353 [11AP]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754), H11010-H11118 [7NO]

Excerpts

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), S11445 [15SE]

Factsheets

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant, S1399 [23JA]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Delaware River main channel deepening project funding: Jeffrey L. Nash, Delaware River Port Authority, H7127 [18JY]

Devils Lake, ND, flood control outlet construction project funding: Raymond Chretien, Canadian Embassy, S1393 [23JA]

———several environmental groups, S1393 [23JA]

Transfer of authority to Dept. of the Interior to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual: Senator Dorgan, S9057 [8JY]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding: J. Charles Fox and John Hankinson, EPA, S1398 [23JA]

Lists

Unrequested Army Corps of Engineers construction projects, S11749 [22SE]

Motions

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7146 [18JY]

Remarks in House

Alaska: impact of Corps of Engineers King Cove Access Project on the environment, E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

Cherry Creek Reservoir: expansion funding, H7143 [18JY]

Delaware River: dredging project funding, H8839 [24SE]

———main channel deepening project funding, H7126-H7129 [18JY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to subject management of Missouri River to regulatory action under Endangered Species Act, H7079-H7081 [17JY]

Eaton, Harold C.: Mobile, AL, Corps of Engineers Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees honoree, E1717 [5SE]

Ecology and environment: mitigate loss of habitat associated with construction of projects, H8876, H8877 [24SE]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H7141 [18JY]

———making appropriations, H670 [13FE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7106 [17JY], H7114-H7147 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11396-H11405 [18NO], E2345 [20NO], E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 444), H11370-H11372 [18NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (H.R. 962), E332 [27FE]

Florida: make Everglades restoration funding contingent upon report on water quality standards compliance in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park, H6975, H6976 [16JY]

Funding, H7125, H7126 [18JY]

Harris County, TX: Halls Bayou project funding, H8839 [24SE]

Lewis and Clark Expedition: tribute to participation in bicentennial celebration, E2128 [24OC]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (H.R. 2304), H11169, H11170 [17NO]

Sacramento, CA: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River, H11405 [18NO]

Saunders County, NE: Sand Creek project funding, H8839 [24SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Hackensack, NJ, Meadowlands project funding, H6959 [16JY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), H11589-H11591 [19NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8359 [17SE], H8833-H8878 [24SE]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (H. Res. 375), H8831-H8833 [24SE]

Worth, IL: Lucas Berg Pit project funding, H8839 [24SE]

Remarks in Senate

Albuquerque, NM: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande (S. 997), S5774 [6MY]

Baltimore, MD: Corps of Engineers sewer system rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration project funding, S11543 [16SE]

Beaches: treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (S. 1653), S11917 [24SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: prohibit reduction or reallocation of water to be delivered under San Juan-Chama Project contracts for endangered species purposes in the Rio Grande River Basin, S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (S. 1413), S9425 [15JY]

Chesapeake Bay: reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (S. 829), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Dept. of the Interior: transfer of authority to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual (S. 1378), S9057 [8JY]

Devils Lake, ND: flood control outlet construction project funding, S1393-S1398, S1403, S1404 [23JA]

Disasters: emergency assistance funding, S9218-S9220 [10JY]

District of Columbia: Potomac Southwest Waterfront improvement funding, S2591 [24FE]

Dworshak Reservoir: mitigate damages to local communities caused by fluctuating levels, S11545 [16SE]

Ellsworth, ME: redesignate certain portions of the Union River navigation project (S. 1320), S8442 [24JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11402-S11406 [11SE], S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11519, S11521-S11551 [16SE], S11749, S11750 [22SE], S11940, S11942 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, S15088-S15090 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), insert S. 1424 language in lieu, S11435 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S11605 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent request, S11550 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S11749, S11750 [22SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (S. 473), S2927 [27FE]

Floods: disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Funding, S11548 [16SE]

Los Angeles County, CA: drainage project funding, S11544 [16SE]

Louisiana: flood control projects funding, S1443 [23JA]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (S. 1167), S7195 [2JN]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (S. 1996), S16134 [9DE]

Sacramento, CA: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River (S. 444), S2710 [25FE]

South Dakota: convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (S. 426), S2545 [14FE], S4879 [3AP]

St. Mary's County, MD: provide corrective maintenance to the shoreline protection project at Herring Creek-Tall Timbers, MD, S1414 [23JA]

States: provide assistance to aid impacted States in recovering and rebuilding from natural disasters, S11549 [16SE]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), S15502 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 163), S849 [15JA], S8600 [25JN]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant: funding, S1398-S1401, S1404 [23JA]

Reports filed

Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 426) (S. Rept. 108-16), S3162 [5MR]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2754, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 108-377), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 108-282), H8490 [23SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-357), H11132 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), H7019 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163), S5058 [9AP]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163) (S. Rept. 108-74), S8125 [18JN]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 421) (H. Rept. 108-371), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Nomination of John P. Woodley, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2557) (H. Rept. 108-265), H8015 [5SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9252 [7OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7139 [18JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1424, energy and water development appropriations, S11547 [16SE]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7117-H7119 [18JY]

———conference report, H11398 [18NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 375, consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8831 [24SE]

H. Res. 444, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H11370 [18NO]

H.R. 421, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, H11589 [19NO]

H.R. 2304, Barry and Stone Counties, MO, boundary conflict resolution caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys, H11169 [17NO]

H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8840-H8866 [24SE]

H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11758-S11768 [22SE]

S. 163, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, S8600 [25JN]

S. 426, Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act, S2546 [14FE], S4880 [3AP]

S. 444, Sacramento Public Safety Act, S2710 [25FE]

S. 473, Clean Water Authority Restoration Act, S2928 [27FE]

S. 829, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program reauthorization and improvement, S5065 [9AP]

S. 997, carry out Corps of Engineers critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM, S5775 [6MY]

S. 1378, transfer of authority to Dept. of the Interior to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual, S9058 [8JY]

S. 1653, National Beach Recreation and Economic Benefits Act, S11917 [24SE]

S. 1996, Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Rehabilitation and Development Act, S16134 [9DE]

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX

Remarks in House

Flour Bluff High School: tribute to Navy Junior ROTC program, E921 [9MY]

Incarnate World Academy: tribute to students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

National Civic League: All-America City Award recipient, E1378 [27JN]

CORREA, GUILLERMO G.

Remarks in House

Colombia: condemn killing of hostages by guerillas in Antioquia, E925 [9MY]

CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Amendments

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10341 [4NO], H10480, H10488, H10490, H10491, H10492, H10495, H10496, H10498, H10501, H10504, H10507 [6NO]

Appointments

National Prison Rape Reduction Commission, H12229 [21NO]

Articles and editorials

DNA That Freed Man Leads to New Suspect; Killing—Kirk Bloodsworth, Convicted and Then Cleared in the Rape-Murder of a Child, Learns a Man He Knew in Prison Is Charged With the Crimes, S11751 [22SE]

How One Man Took a Stand and Changed Federal Policy Toward the Sikh Community, E172 [7FE]

Profile in Leadership—William L. Megathlin, E2458 [25NO]

Review of DNA Clears Man Convicted of Rape, S3719 [13MR]

Tex. Execution Stayed at Last Minute—Supreme Court Considers Review, S3720 [13MR]

Tex. Lawmakers Probe Lab Over Reports of Tainted DNA Evidence, S3719 [13MR]

Bills and resolutions

Bailor, Adela T. and Darryl: relief (see H.R. 3646), H12310 [21NO]

Bureau of Prisons: authorize personnel to carry firearms off duty (see H.R. 1064), H1515 [4MR]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see S. 402), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 132), S133 [9JA]

Contracts: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H3683 [6MY]

Crime: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see S. 1435), S9638 [21JY] (see H.R. 1707), H3052 [9AP] (see H.R. 1765), H3303 [10AP]

———increase mandatory minimum penalties for possessing, brandishing, or discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (see H.R. 291), H136 [8JA]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for interstate firearms trafficking and define such activity as racketeering (see S. 1243), S7718 [11JN]

———prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H53 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 1993), H3683 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 933), H1395 [26FE] (see H.R. 1095), H1640 [5MR]

———prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (see H.R. 3691), H12919 [8DE]

Federal agencies and departments: authorize civilian contracting officers to competitively evaluate products offered by Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see H.R. 1982), H3682 [6MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (see S. 346), S2187 [11FE]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), consideration (see H. Res. 428), H10338 [4NO]

Golden Venture (vessel): relief of certain aliens who were aboard the immigrant-smuggling ship (see H.R. 510), H245 [29JA]

Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———specify harsh imprisonment upon reentry to the U.S. for certain criminal aliens that were deported for initial conviction and commit another felony after reentry (see H.R. 908), H1333 [25FE]

Inmates: require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (see S. 672), S4165 [20MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 24), S1245 [21JA]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 180), H2864 [7AP]

States: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

Taxation: provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (see H.R. 2166), H4367 [20MY]

Terrorism: enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (see S. 1606), S11349 [10SE] (see H.R. 3040), H8081 [9SE]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Letters

Allow private sector businesses to compete against Federal Prison Industries, Inc., for Federal procurement contracts: Billy Carroll, C&C Office Supply Co., S2206 [11FE]

———Diane Lake, Economy Office Products, Inc., S2206 [11FE]

———Rick Buchholz, Christianson's Business Furniture, Inc., S2206 [11FE]

———Ruthanne S. Pitts, Simmons Contract Furnishings (business), S2206 [11FE]

Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: George W. Bush (1997), S2987 [27FE]

Federal capital cases decision-making process: Senator Feingold, S3876 [18MR]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Charles W. Colson and Pat Nolan, Prison Fellowship Ministries, H10474 [6NO]

———Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H10473 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit funding for abortion services to women in Federal prison, H7356 [23JY]

African Americans: improve public education systems and family involvement to reduce drug-related crime in the African American community, H10334 [4NO]

Antis, Daniel: Levy County, FL, Corrections Officer of the Year award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Civil rights: treatment of headwear of Sikh individuals relative to security searches, E172 [7FE]

Contracts: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (H.R. 1994), E879 [6MY]

Crime: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (H.R. 1707), E758 [11AP], E1371 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (H.R. 1993), E877 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland, H12814 [8DE]

———prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (H.R. 3691), E2468 [8DE]

———study of good time for persons incarcerated for non-violent crimes in the Federal prison system funding, H7314 [22JY]

———use of existing State, local, and private prisons to house Federal prisoners, H7251 [22JY], E1608, E1611 [25JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts, H4360-H4365 [20MY], H4533 [22MY], H5358-H5360 [12JN]

———authorize Federal civilian contracting officers to competitively evaluate products, H10492 [6NO]

———develop programs for inmates to produce goods and services for charitable organizations, H10500-H10502 [6NO]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H3539-H3545 [30AP], H4363 [20MY], H10469-H10510 [6NO], E1948 [1OC], E2319 [19NO]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), consideration (H. Res. 428), H10374-H10376 [5NO]

———increase hourly wage earned by inmates with less than two years remaining on their prison terms, H10495 [6NO]

———maintain mandatory source contract requirement for Federal Bureau of Prisons, H10488, H10489 [6NO]

———permit GAO study on effects of eliminating mandatory source requirements, H10480-H10487 [6NO]

———permit the Attorney General to postpone, for one year, phaseout of mandatory source program law if a determination is made that the phaseout would threaten prison operations or prison safety, H10493-H10494 [6NO]

———prohibit bidding on any Federal contracts that are reserved for small business, H10488 [6NO]

———prohibit prison industries from contracting for work to provide services, H10496 [6NO]

———provide a 5-year phaseout of mandatory source program law, H10490, H10491 [6NO]

———require certain goods and services to be manufactured in the U.S., H10507 [6NO]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: provide a sunset provision relative to significant or adverse effects on the public, prison operations or safety, H10504-H10507 [6NO]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 180), H4265, H4266 [20MY], E1035 [21MY]

Prison Fellowship (organization): tribute, H1697 [11MR]

Terrorism: enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (H.R. 3040), E1748 [9SE]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (H.R. 944), E307 [27FE]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (H.R. 259), E40 [8JA]

Remarks in Senate

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (S. 402), S2475-S2477 [13FE]

———ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence, S3717-S3719 [13MR], S3874 [18MR]

———exonerations based on postconviction DNA testing, S11751 [22SE]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 132), S160 [9JA], S843 [15JA], S3875 [18MR]

Crime: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (S. 1435), S9659 [21JY], S9703 [22JY], S10032 [28JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, S4807 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, S4260 [21MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (S. 460), S2856 [26FE], S2986 [27FE], S16051 [25NO]

Federal courts: control of State and local political institutions, S8553 [25JN]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: allow private sector businesses to compete for Federal procurement contracts (S. 346), S2205-S2207 [11FE]

Inmates: require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (S. 672), S4169 [20MR]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (S. Res. 24), S3642 [12MR]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: funding, S1135, S1136 [17JA]

Terrorism: enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (S. 1606), S11353 [10SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1829, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 428) (H. Rept. 108-348), H10338 [4NO]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1829) (H. Rept. 108-286), H8949 [25SE]

Prison Rape Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1707) (H. Rept. 108-219), H7169 [18JY]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 180) (H. Rept. 108-101), H4203 [15MY]

Testimonies

Prison Rape, E1372 [26JN]

———Marilyn Shirley, E1372 [26JN]

———Vivian Edwards, E1372 [26JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 180, support goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, H4265 [20MY]

H. Res. 428, consideration of H.R. 1829, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act, H10374 [5NO]

S. 132, National Death Penalty Moratorium Act, S161-S164 [9JA]

S. 402, Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act, S2477 [13FE]

S. 460, Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program appropriations, S2856 [26FE], S16052 [25NO]

S. 1435, Prison Rape Elimination Act, S9659-S9664 [21JY]

S. 1606, Pretrial Detention and Lifetime Supervision of Terrorists Act, S11353 [10SE]

S. Res. 24, National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, S1250 [21JA], S3642 [12MR]

CORRIE, RACHEL

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2311 [25MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E712 [9AP]

CORRIGAN, JOHN T.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E542 [20MR]

CORRIN, CLARA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1215 [11JN]

CORS, AL, JR.

Letters

Repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits, S4705 [2AP]

CORSON, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2044 [15OC]

CORTESE, AIMEE G.

Biographies

Professional, E958 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E958 [15MY]

CORTESE, FRED

Remarks in House

Pueblo County, CO, Sheriff's Dept.: Medal of Valor recipient, E1199 [11JN]

CORTEZ, CO

Remarks in House

Pueblo Community College: anniversary, E1342 [24JN]

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.: tribute to employees for preserving Mesa Verde National Park artifacts, E1931 [30SE]

CORTINAS, JERRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E756 [11AP]

CORZINE, JON (a Senator from New Jersey)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1049, S1091 [16JA], S1155, S1164 [17JA], S1195, S1200, S1222, S1254, S1268, S1296 [21JA], S1347, S1353, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1407, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12260, S12301 [1OC], S12337, S12388, S12390, S12392 [2OC], S12523, S12524, S12559, S12560 [14OC], S12585, S12589, S12627, S12629 [15OC], S12657, S12739, S12750, S12753 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4686, S4716, S4719, S4720 [2AP], S4825, S4826 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3817, S3903, S3904, S3905, S3907 [18MR], S3979, S3995, S4021, S4023 [19MR], S4071, S4183, S4189, S4205, S4206, S4220 [20MR], S4251, S4253, S4276, S4277, S4296, S4301, S4310, S4311 [21MR], S4353, S4355, S4359, S4361, S4377, S4389, S4390, S4392, S4393 [25MR], S4413 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13040, S13059 [22OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13884, S13926 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S7063 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7405 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9428 [15JY], S9451, S9472, S9505, S9506 [16JY], S9529, S9548, S9563, S9600, S9601, S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9778, S9807 [23JY], S9851, S9913, S9917, S9918 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9182, S9246, S9259, S9262, S9263, S9264 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10948, S10985 [2SE], S11004, S11009, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11069, S11090, S11121, S11122 [4SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11226, S11230, S11232, S11234, S11246, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11290, S11321, S11351, S11356, S11357, S11358 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13092, S13170 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S13926 [4NO], S14506, S14843 [12NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6476, S6562, S6564, S6566 [15MY]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11542, S11583, S11585 [16SE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13522 [29OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13263 [27OC], S13378 [28OC], S13639, S13694 [30OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8309 [20JN], S8341, S8353, S8371, S8374 [23JN], S8405, S8424, S8441, S8474, S8475 [24JN], S8500 [25JN], S8632, S8728 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9182, S9246, S9259, S9262, S9263, S9264 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7702, S7737 [11JN], S10142 [29JY], S10715, S10717 [31JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6210, S6266, S6268, S6269, S6271, S6291, S6301, S6388 [14MY], S6442, S6508, S6509, S6562 [15MY]

Articles and editorials

Beyond Their Reach, Rachel Hartigan Shea, U.S. News & World Report (publication), S11236 [9SE]

Faulty Rethinking of the 2nd Amendment, Jack Rakove, New York (NY) Times, S2342 [12FE]

Guns and Justice, Washington (DC) Post, S2343 [12FE]

How To Unspam the Internet, Lawrence Lessig, Philadelphia (PA) Inquirer, S8564 [25JN]

Ominous Reversal on Gun Rights, New York (NY) Times, S2343 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S8359 [23JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S5174 [10AP]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5652 [1MY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 789), S5485 [29AP]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see S. 1670), S12193 [30SE]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S12608 [15OC]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6508 [15MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1431), S9592 [17JY]

Aviation: require background checks of alien flight school applicants regardless of weight of the aircraft for which they seek training and require report on the effectiveness of the requirement (see S. 236), S1736 [29JA]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S2921 [27FE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see S. 1233), S7718 [11JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7543 [9JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Capital punishment: temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 132), S133 [9JA]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S9794 [23JY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S13377 [28OC]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S5342 [11AP]

Civil rights: protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11119 [4SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of European Americans: establish (see S. 1691), S13378 [28OC]

Commission on Wartime Treatment of Jewish Refugees: establish (see S. 1691), S13378 [28OC]

Congress: make certain Congressional Research Service publications and congressional documents available to the public on the Internet (see S. Res. 54), S16122 [9DE]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see S. 896), S6980 [22MY]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Corps of Engineers: treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S14452 [11NO]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S7833 [12JN]

———restore judicial discretion in sentincing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see S. 1086), S6980 [22MY]

Crime: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (see S. 805), S4897 [7AP]

———prevent identity fraud (see S. 223), S1668 [28JA]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2703 [25FE]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: tribute (see S. Res. 232), S11832 [23SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3087 [4MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish at least one Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State (see S. 918), S5486 [29AP]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 188), S1069 [16JA]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see S. 915), S7542 [9JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S6978 [22MY]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see S. 1222), S7981 [17JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see S. 921), S5343 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S9415 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see S. 965), S5650 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S14965 [17NO]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S6508 [15MY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S6072 [13MY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S7477 [5JN]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see S. Con. Res. 33), S9415 [15JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S5860 [7MY]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S4376 [25MR]

Economy: provide Federal aid and economic stimulus through a one-time revenue grant to the States and their local governments (see S. 201), S3505 [11MR]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S2839 [26FE]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1872 [4FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S1976 [5FE]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S11569 [16SE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (see S. 640), S8559 [25JN]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S231 [13JA]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1252), S8896 [7JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see S. 1369), S10046 [28JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S14451 [11NO]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see S. 98), S37 [7JA]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (see S. 1470), S10045 [28JY]

Financial Literacy Commission: establish (see S. 1532), S10618 [31JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE]

Firearms: require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun (see S. 866), S5173 [10AP]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S7235 [3JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S10617 [31JY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 30), S4514 [27MR]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4825 [3AP]

Frank, Anne: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Res. 169), S8234 [19JN]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Greenspan, Alan: tribute (see S. Res. 67), S2839 [26FE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S7719 [11JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. Con. Res. 41), S5541 [30AP]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1800), S13660 [30OC] (see S. 1968), S15975 [25NO]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4704 [2AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S12534 [14OC]

———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S15976 [25NO]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1510), S12449 [3OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S8126 [18JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see S. 1730), S12839 [17OC]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see S. 1684), S12192 [30SE]

———ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 352), S2187 [11FE]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see S. 588), S3504 [11MR]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 977), S9304 [11JY]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 81), S15187 [19NO]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1757), S13378 [28OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5542 [30AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S14806 [12NO]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see S. 469), S2920 [27FE]

———require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm (see S. 1882), S15061 [18NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S7927 [16JN]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S6708 [20MY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S7477 [5JN]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S2341 [12FE]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S5059 [9AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see S. 1012), S5859 [7MY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 971), S5650 [1MY]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see S. 869), S5173 [10AP]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see S. 416), S2522 [14FE]

———exclude clinical social worker services from coverage under the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system (see S. 343), S2187 [11FE]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4898 [7AP]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 373), S2340 [12FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S3411 [10MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S7542 [9JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3882 [18MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Motor vehicles: improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 794), S4897 [7AP]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S5951 [8MY]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see S. Con. Res. 67), S11480 [15SE]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see S. 1513), S14177 [6NO]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9415 [15JY]

National security: enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S12534 [14OC]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 87), S37 [7JA]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10621 [31JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Political campaigns: provide lowest advertising rate, establish airtime requirements for campaign related programming, and create political advertisement voucher system (see S. 1497), S11118 [4SE]

Power resources: establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———improve provision of education and job training under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 262), S1813 [30JA]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 1140), S14805 [12NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S4434 [26MR]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see S. Con. Res. 14), S3163 [5MR]

SBA: increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S7876 [13JN]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research (see S. 303), S4557 [31MR]

SEC: provide authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws (see S. 183), S1068 [16JA]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 1345), S8725 [26JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S5950 [8MY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S7541 [9JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6708 [20MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S3805 [17MR]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see S. 661), S6071 [13MY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to designated plan beneficiaries of employees (see S. 1702), S12376 [2OC]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see S. 265), S2341 [12FE]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S5060 [9AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S12193 [30SE]

———provide a partially refundable tax credit to family caregivers (see S. 1214), S7540 [9JN]

———provide a rebate to individuals for payroll taxes and provide employers with an income tax credit for payroll taxes paid during the payroll tax holiday period (see S. 911), S5343 [11AP]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see S. 1634), S11648 [17SE]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S1813 [30JA]

———treatment of certain sniper weapons (see S. 429), S2594 [24FE]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5950 [8MY]

Telecommunications: facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S8233 [19JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S11032 [3SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———close certain loopholes that have allowed terrorists to acquire firearms and maintain records of certain handgun transfers during periods of heightened terrorist risk (see S. 969), S5650 [1MY]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (see S. 1740), S12737 [16OC]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S13134 [23OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (see S. Res. 271), S15407 [21NO]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see S. Con. Res. 13), S3163 [5MR]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S12738 [16OC]

Undetectable Firearms Act: repeal sunset provisions (see S. 1774), S13053 [22OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S203 [10JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA] (see S. 1853), S14807 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S13378 [28OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S3881 [18MR]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S13711 [31OC]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S11118 [4SE]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S13661 [30OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see S. 1801), S13660 [30OC]

———protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see S. 418), S2522 [14FE]

———reduce the preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S13263 [27OC]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see S. Res. 118), S7237 [3JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see S. Con. Res. 2), S1144 [17JA]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 1035), S5995 [9MY]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 56), S8726 [26JN]

Children and youth: promote financial education (see S. 1181), S7381 [4JN]

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (see S. 889), S5342 [11AP]

Claims: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see S. 1385), S9119 [9JY]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see S. 1711), S12448 [3OC]

———provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 586), S3504 [11MR]

Computers: reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 230), S1736 [29JA]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see S. 1224), S7619 [10JN]

———prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (see S. 364), S2340 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 1013), S5859 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see S. 1014), S5859 [7MY]

Drunken driving: provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (see S. 192), S1069 [16JA]

Education: limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see S. 1265), S7876 [13JN]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see S. 1344), S8725 [26JN]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA]

FEMA: designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of the National Urban Search and Rescue System (see S. 232), S1736 [29JA]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (see S. 1714), S12448 [3OC]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (see S. 1633), S11648 [17SE]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see S. 1938), S15812 [24NO]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S5173 [10AP]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see S. 1564), S10906 [1AU]

Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (see S. 1656), S11988 [25SE]

Insurance: require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (see S. 1935), S15647 [23NO]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see S. 1971), S15975 [25NO]

Iraq: require the President to submit to Congress a quarterly report on the projected total cost of U.S. military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq (see S. 1942), S15812 [24NO]

Medicare: expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see S. 646), S3881 [18MR]

———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (see S. 952), S5541 [30AP]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 1422), S9592 [17JY]

Meucci, Antonio: tribute (see S. Res. 223), S11350 [10SE]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S5484 [29AP]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S15812 [24NO]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: funding (see S. 734), S4512 [27MR]

National Park Service: require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (see S. 443), S2701 [25FE]

New Jersey: establish a final criterion for promulgation of a rule relative to sediments to be used as remediation material at the Historic Area Remediation Site (see S. 1094), S6853 [21MY]

New Jersey Devils (hockey team): tribute (see S. Res. 176), S8233 [19JN]

New Jersey Nets (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 176), S8233 [19JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S7980 [17JN]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 316), S1977 [5FE]

———ignore certain time limits for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program for recipients in States experiencing significant increases in unemployment (see S. 574), S3369 [7MR]

———promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (see S. 813), S4957 [8AP]

Roads and highways: prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (see S. 179), S1068 [16JA]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (see S. 386), S2456 [13FE]

Taxation: treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see S. 1566), S10906 [1AU]

Terrorism: ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S288 [14JA]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see S. 1847), S14451 [11NO]

Letters

Chemical facility security relative to terrorism: Thomas J. Ridge, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Christine Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, S297 [14JA]

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act: Kris Cook, National Affordable Housing Management Association, S12462 [3OC]

———National Association of Realtors, National Association of Home Builders, and Mortgage Bankers Association, S12462 [3OC]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Felicia H. Stewart, S3657 [13MR]

———Physicians for Reproductive Choice and Health (organization), S3656 [13MR]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: by, S14728 [12NO]

Motions

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12575 [15OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9780 [23JY]

Privilege of the floor

Gayle, Michael, S12755 [16OC]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S11614, S11615 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3655 [13MR], S11614, S11615 [17SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14020, S14021 [5NO]

Amtrak: funding, S1058 [16JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1043, S1044, S1058 [16JA], S1407, S1430 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1043, S1044, S1058 [16JA], S1407, S1430 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12331 [2OC], S12523 [14OC], S12574 [15OC], S12718, S12720 [16OC], S12774, S12775, S12778, S12808 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4694, S4695, S4697 [2AP]

Armed Forces: issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (S. Con. Res. 2), S1154 [17JA]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S12523 [14OC], S12574 [15OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 1035), S5996 [9MY], S14392 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S5262 [11AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4088, S4142 [20MR]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Con. Res. 56), S8764 [26JN]

Budget: deficit, S6955 [22MY]

———evaluation of Bush administration proposals, S2245-S2248 [12FE]

———reconciliation process, S5301 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5301 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3846, S3847 [18MR], S4142 [20MR], S4360 [25MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1707 [29JA]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1430 [23JA]

Chertoff, Michael: nomination to be circuit judge, S7530 [9JN]

Children and youth: promote financial education (S. 1181), S7389 [4JN]

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (S. 889), S5349 [11AP]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13953 [5NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (S. 1711), S12449 [3OC]

———provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities (S. 586), S3506 [11MR]

Computers: reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13040 [22OC]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12996 [22OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13857, S13884 [4NO]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (S. 230), S1737 [29JA]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (S. 1477), S10070 [28JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14705 [12NO]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9473 [16JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct chemical facility security assessments, S9778, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S12995 [22OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9778, S9780, S9782 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (S. 1224), S7630 [10JN]

———prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (S. 364), S2341 [12FE]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11070 [4SE]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 1013), S5871 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (S. 1014), S5872 [7MY], S14392 [11NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11070 [4SE], S11234, S11237, S11238, S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

Diseases: combat fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, S3498 [11MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6488 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11990 [25SE], S12442 [3OC]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S12442 [3OC]

Drunken driving: provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (S. 192), S1082 [16JA]

Ecology and environment: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, S4360 [25MR]

———redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142 [20MR]

Economy: importance of job creation, S14586 [12NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S187, S190, S192 [10JA], S314 [15JA], S1043, S1044 [16JA], S2876 [27FE], S14586 [12NO]

Education: funding, S1043, S1044 [16JA]

———student financial aid programs funding through delays in NIH funding obligations, S11234, S11237, S11238, S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (S. 1344), S8732 [26JN]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2165 [11FE], S2244 [12FE], S2641 [25FE], S2876 [27FE]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S2879 [27FE]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (S. 1714), S12461 [3OC]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (S. 1633), S11724 [18SE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13631 [30OC]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (S. 1938), S15827 [24NO]

FTC: compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040 [22OC]

———require financial institutions and other users of consumer reports to provide notice to appropriate Federal agencies in cases in which information is compromised, S13884 [4NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S15056 [18NO]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases, S6488 [15MY]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (S. 859), S5182 [10AP]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1800), S13667 [30OC]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish, S13631 [30OC]

———establish (S. 999), S5775 [6MY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (S. 1564), S10914 [1AU]

Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 1656), S11990 [25SE]

INS: prohibit deportation of alien spouses and children of certain victims of the terrorist attacks, S1407 [23JA]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12497 [14OC]

———require employers to offer health care coverage for all employees and guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children of a certain age (S. 1935), S15652 [23NO]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9440 [16JY]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (S. 1971), S16015 [25NO]

Iraq: require the President to submit to Congress a quarterly report on the projected total cost of U.S. military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq (S. 1942), S15837 [24NO]

Medicare: expand and improve coverage of mental health services (S. 646), S3894 [18MR]

———reduce work hours and increase supervision of resident-physicians to ensure the safety of both patients and resident-physicians (S. 952), S5598 [30AP]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15639, S15642 [23NO], S15708 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8854 [27JN]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (S. 1422), S9593 [17JY]

Meucci, Antonio: tribute (S. Res. 223), S11354 [10SE]

Minimum wage: level (S. 224), S14587 [12NO]

———level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14587, S14599 [12NO]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (S. Res. 122), S5495 [29AP]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (S. 1946), S15838-S15841 [24NO]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: funding, S1466 [23JA]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9473 [16JY], S12718, S12720 [16OC], S12774, S12775, S12778 [17OC]

National Underground Railroad Family Reunion Festival: tribute, S8554 [25JN]

New Jersey: Garden State Ethanol consortium project funding, S14020, S14021 [5NO]

New Jersey Devils (hockey team): tribute (S. Res. 176), S8201, S8202 [19JN]

New Jersey Nets (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 176), S8201, S8202 [19JN]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (S. 1272), S7982 [17JN]

Poland: commemorate anniversary of the execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in Katyn, Miednoye, and Kharkiv, S11562 [16SE]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2165 [11FE], S14585, S14586, S14587, S14593, S14599, S14705, S14711 [12NO]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 316), S1996 [5FE]

———ignore certain time limits for assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program for recipients in States experiencing significant increases in unemployment (S. 574), S3370 [7MR]

———promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (S. 813), S4961 [8AP]

Roads and highways: prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (S. 179), S1072 [16JA]

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: tribute, S3879 [18MR]

Roberto, Richard: National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year finalist, S15404 [21NO]

Rushmore Policy Council: condemn actions relative to Senator Daschle's reelection campaign, S5828 [7MY]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (S. 386), S2462 [13FE]

Social Security: investment of trust funds in private financial markets, S11740, S11742, S11743, S11744, S11745, S11746 [22SE]

———redirect proposed tax cut revenues into reserve fund to strengthen trust funds, S3846, S3847 [18MR]

———reform, S11740, S11742, S11743, S11744, S11745, S11746 [22SE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14411 [11NO]

Taxation: provide a rebate to individuals for payroll taxes and provide employers with an income tax credit for payroll taxes paid during the payroll tax holiday period (S. 911), S5374 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S187, S190, S192 [10JA], S314 [15JA], S1043, S1044 [16JA], S1707 [29JA], S2245-S2248 [12FE], S2639, S2641, S2642 [25FE], S2876 [27FE], S3846, S3847 [18MR], S5301 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S6955 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6234 [14MY], S6445 [15MY]

———rates, S2876 [27FE], S11742, S11744 [22SE]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12331 [2OC]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (S. 1566), S10915 [1AU]

Terrorism: ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4694, S4695, S4697 [2AP]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (S. 157), S295-S297 [14JA]

U.N.: dissuade members from supporting resolutions that unfairly castigate Israel and promote more balanced and constructive approaches to resolving conflict in the Middle East (S. Res. 271), S15475 [21NO]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10587 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10587 [31JY]

Veterans: benefits funding, S14392 [11NO]

———establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (S. 1847), S14392, S14454 [11NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S14392 [11NO]

Veterans Day: observance, S14392 [11NO]

War: call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces, S14392 [11NO]

Summaries

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

Texts of

S. 157, Chemical Security Act, S297-S299 [14JA]

S. 179, Mobile Telephone Driving Safety Act, S1073 [16JA]

S. 192, provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle, S1083 [16JA]

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 230, Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Act, S1737-S1739 [29JA]

S. 316, Chance To Succeed Act, S1996-S1998 [5FE]

S. 364, prohibit Dept. of Justice funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution, S2342 [12FE]

S. 386, Education for Retirement Security Act, S2463 [13FE]

S. 574, Unemployment Protection for Low-Income Families Through TANF (UPLIFT) Act, S3370 [7MR]

S. 586, Round II EZ/EC Flexibility Act, S3507 [11MR]

S. 813, TANF Financial Education Promotion Act, S4961 [8AP]

S. 859, Microbicide Development Act, S5182-S5185 [10AP]

S. 889, Terrorist Victim Citizenship Relief Act, S5350 [11AP]

S. 952, Patient and Physician Safety and Protection Act, S5599 [30AP]

S. 999, Highlands Stewardship Act, S5776 [6MY]

S. 1013, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S5872 [7MY]

S. 1014, place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category, S5873 [7MY]

S. 1035, reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S5997 [9MY]

S. 1181, promote youth financial education, S7389 [4JN]

S. 1224, Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act, S7630-S7632 [10JN]

S. 1272, Wrongful Death Accountability Act, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1344, Money Wire Improvement and Remittance Enhancement (WIRE) Act, S8733 [26JN]

S. 1422, Teacher Education for Autistic Children (TEACH) Act, S9594 [17JY]

S. 1477, Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act, S10071 [28JY]

S. 1564, Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act, S10914 [1AU]

S. 1633, Identity Theft Notification and Credit Restoration Act, S11725 [18SE]

S. 1656, Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Modernization Act, S11991-S11999 [25SE]

S. 1711, Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act, S12449-S12452 [3OC]

S. 1714, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act, S12461 [3OC]

S. 1847, Veterans Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act, S14455 [11NO]

S. 1935, Universal Secure Access to Health Care Act, S15653-S15663 [23NO]

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

Tributes

Doby, Lawrence E., S8202 [19JN]

Ferre, Luis A., S12966 [21OC]

Picco, Steve, S13376 [28OC]

Rosenberg, Bernhard H., S7652 [11JN]

Wellstone, Paul D., S13203 [24OC]

COSSON, ALFRED

Bills and resolutions

Alaqua, FL: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

COSSON, JAMES

Bills and resolutions

Alaqua, FL: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

COSSON, JAMES, JR.

Bills and resolutions

Alaqua, FL: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

COSSON, WINNIE LEE

Bills and resolutions

Alaqua, FL: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

COST OF LIVING see Economy; Income

COSTA, CYNTHIA F.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Alternate Representative to the U.N. General Assembly: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

COSTA, MARY DEMRYTHA

Reports filed

Nomination to the National Council on the Arts: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S3993 [19MR]

COSTA RICA, REPUBLIC OF

Remarks in Senate

U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement: negotiation of environmental cooperation and trade capacity building provisions, S11634 [17SE]

COSTELLO, COREEN

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3460 [11MR]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3460 [11MR], S3593 [12MR]

———Physicians' Ad Hoc Coalition for Truth, S3470 [11MR]

COSTELLO, HELEN

Remarks in House

Society of the Religious of the Sacred Heart: St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Award recipient, E2325 [19NO]

COSTELLO, JERRY F. (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H3 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: allocate accruing interest to cover health care costs for certain miners (see H.R. 313), H2271 [20MR]

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3553), H11701 [20NO]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 307), H245 [29JA]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H3571 [30AP]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9983 [28OC]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H4529 [21MY]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3355 [11AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see H.R. 1297), H2473 [27MR]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H6464 [9JY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6271 [7JY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1516 [4MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H392 [11FE]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H1467 [27FE]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (see H.R. 3537), H11650 [19NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (see H.R. 3536), H11650 [19NO]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2402 [26MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9812 [21OC]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8285 [16SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7950 [4SE]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 925), H1394 [26FE]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see H.R. 592), H320 [5FE]

China, People's Republic of: withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H1812 [12MR]

Coal: facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1903 [13MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H3454 [29AP]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4012 [13MY]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H9131 [1OC]

Credit cards: require issuers to mail monthly statements at least 30 days before the due date of the next payment (see H.R. 1573), H2703 [2AP]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (see H.R. 2744), H6868 [15JY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11652 [19NO]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H2821 [3AP]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H1334 [25FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H6465 [9JY]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior: promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 961), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

———require consideration of sulfur or carbon emissions reductions and make renewable fuel projects eligible under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (see H.R. 318), H323 [5FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H4205 [15MY]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2271 [20MR]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H5929 [25JN]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H11702 [20NO]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H5664 [19JN]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H322 [5FE]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9479 [15OC]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H9215 [2OC]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9378 [8OC]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H2587 [1AP]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H3974 [9MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

ERISA: joint trusteeship of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 323), H463 [12FE]

———provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H9131 [1OC]

Families and domestic relations: encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H7455 [23JY]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3638 [1MY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H172 [27JA]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H319 [5FE]

———provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H3453 [29AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H5046 [5JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H3572 [30AP]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see H.R. 527), H4528 [21MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2402 [26MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Harold, Erika: tribute (see H. Res. 102), H1334 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H3353 [11AP]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H5267 [11JN]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H12311 [21NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H11133 [7NO]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8383 [17SE]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H704 [13FE]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H9983 [28OC]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 1888), H3638 [1MY] (see H.R. 2017), H3858 [8MY]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

———revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 2877), H7616 [24JY]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 167), H172 [27JA]

James E. Worsham Carrier Annex Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3340), H9737 [20OC]

James E. Worsham Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3340), H9737 [20OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 1908), H3634 [1MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9378 [8OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H324 [5FE]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H172 [27JA]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (see H.R. 3538), H11651 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9614 [16OC]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H8381 [17SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H4132 [14MY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H7086 [17JY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H4788 [2JN]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H52 [7JA]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H2473 [27MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3572 [30AP]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 208), H463 [12FE]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H274 [4FE]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H2704 [2AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (see H.R. 825), H702 [13FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (see H.R. 3219), H9982 [28OC]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H11360 [17NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H4205 [15MY]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H10978 [6NO]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9479 [15OC]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H4788 [2JN]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H3975 [9MY]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4529 [21MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H1682 [6MR] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H10978 [6NO]

———tribute (see H. Res. 400), H9738 [20OC]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2271 [20MR]

Power resources: eliminate certain restrictions on the availability of credits for the use of biodiesel fuel (see H.R. 316), H323 [5FE]

Public Health Service Act: amend relative to the shortage of medical laboratory personnel (see H.R. 623), H1955 [18MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1902 [13MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Railroads: resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H2472 [27MR]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Schools: establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (see H.R. 389), H274 [4FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see H.R. 866), H704 [13FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H5929 [25JN]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H1467 [27FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 195), H3304 [10AP]

Space policy: establish a commission to investigate incidents in the human space flight program that result in loss of crew (see H.R. 2450), H5365 [12JN]

———restore a vision for the human space flight program by instituting a series of incremental goals to facilitate scientific exploration of the universe (see H.R. 3057), H8174 [10SE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4739 [22MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3975 [9MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H5089 [9JN]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H8083 [9SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H8284 [16SE]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H9478 [15OC]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H2864 [7AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5045 [5JN]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H5552 [18JN]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H1746 [11MR]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H12921 [8DE]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H10457 [5NO]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H10978 [6NO]

———improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H1747 [11MR]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9813 [21OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H11133 [7NO]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H1746 [11MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2823), H11149 [12NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2472 [27MR]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H1689 [10MR] (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H5175 [10JN]

Veterans Day: observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 195), H4738 [22MY]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 2557), H8017 [5SE]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see H.R. 3350), H10340 [4NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Coal: provide for research, development, and demonstration on coal and related technologies (see H.R. 1269), H1900 [13MR]

Dept. of Energy: external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 1961), H3682 [6MY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Medicare: extend minimum deadlines for filing claims relative to adjustments from secondary payor status to primary payor status (see H.R. 1788), H3351 [11AP]

Social Security: eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), E2092 [20OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), E555 [24MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3024 [9AP]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H10186 [30OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), H3702 [7MY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, E2383 [21NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H299 [5FE]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), E1642 [25JY]

Disasters: reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (H.R. 3181), H12128 [21NO]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5210 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10186 [30OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: include construction activities in definition of oil and gas exploration and production relative to EPA stormwater discharge permits, E2218 [4NO]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), H412 [12FE]

Harbors: expand authority of non-Federal interests to levy harbor fees, H8873 [24SE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), E1648 [25JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1861 [13MR]

Hollywood Heights, IL: anniversary of Hollywood Heights Volunteer Fire Dept., E1525 [18JY]

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers: anniversary of local 363, E215 [13FE]

Iron and steel industry: respond to the surge of steel imports, E404 [7MR]

McKendree College: anniversary, E72 [27JA]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6110 [26JN], E1642 [25JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12289 [21NO]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3720 [7MY]

NTSB: establish a program of assistance to families of passengers involved in rail passenger accidents (H.R. 874), H3707 [7MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E974 [15MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, E2383 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, E2218 [4NO]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9769 [21OC]

Roanoke River: upper basin flood control project funding, H8872 [24SE]

Rosborg, James: Illinois School Superintendent of the Year Award recipient, E2475 [8DE]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (H.R. 866), H3704 [7MY]

Special Children, Inc.: anniversary, E218 [13FE]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3933 [9MY]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 135), H12123 [21NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8834, H8871, H8872, H8873 [24SE]

Tributes

Barber, Ruth, E1839 [17SE]

Dunham, Katherine, E1292 [18JN]

Justus, Mearl, E910 [9MY]

Pisel, Jo Ann, E1176 [9JN]

Verdu, Gene, E1584 [24JY]

COSTNER, HARLON E.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

COSYLEON, BONIFACIO

Remarks in House

Tribute, E816 [30AP]

COTILLION FOR ACHIEVEMENT (organization)

Remarks in House

Goodlet, Devin: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E495 [18MR]

Guthery, Jason: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) Award of Distinction recipient, E565 [25MR]

Nigh, Veronica: Cotillion for Achievement (organization) scholarship recipient, E494 [18MR]

COTTRELL, JAMES E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1592 [25JY]

COTTRILL, CAROL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9045 [8JY]

COUGHLIN, ANNE M.

Letters

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S243 [13JA]

COUGHLIN, DANIEL P. (Chaplain of the House of Representatives)

Amendments

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: election of officers (see H. Res. 1), H60 [7JA]

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1 [7JA], H63 [8JA], H141 [27JA], H177 [28JA], H269 [4FE], H331 [11FE], H1277 [25FE], H1337 [26FE], H1397 [27FE], H1469 [3MR], H1519 [5MR], H1643 [6MR], H1683 [10MR], H1697 [11MR], H1815 [13MR], H1905 [17MR], H1911 [18MR], H2273 [24MR], H2282 [25MR], H2477 [31MR], H2520 [1AP], H2589 [2AP], H2707 [3AP], H2827 [7AP], H2868 [8AP], H2941 [9AP], H3055 [10AP], H3307 [11AP], H3639 [5MY], H3647 [6MY], H3861 [9MY], H3980 [13MY], H4212 [19MY], H4531 [22MY], H5048 [9JN], H5369 [16JN], H5667 [23JN], H5718 [24JN], H6267 [7JY], H6276 [8JY], H6351 [9JY], H6608 [14JY], H7023 [17JY], H7113 [18JY], H7172 [21JY], H7235 [22JY], H7457 [24JY], H7621 [25JY], H7789 [29JY], H7791 [3SE], H7843 [4SE], H7951 [5SE], H8022 [9SE], H8199 [11SE], H8219 [15SE], H8227 [16SE], H8287 [17SE], H8385 [18SE], H8401 [22SE], H8408 [23SE], H8961 [30SE], H9217 [3OC], H9220 [7OC], H9379 [10OC], H9383 [14OC], H9691 [20OC], H9815 [24OC], H9823 [28OC], H10133 [30OC], H10459 [6NO], H10981 [7NO], H11151 [14NO], H11163 [17NO], H11369 [18NO], H12105 [21NO], H12751 [8DE]

Senate, S1169 [21JA], S1373 [23JA], S7511 [9JN], S8819 [27JN], S13233 [27OC]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [7JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 1, election of officers in the House of Representatives, H6 [7JA]

COUGHLIN, LUCILLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1599 [25JY]

COUHIG, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

South Bend, IN: anniversary of St. Joseph Parish, E1898 [25SE]

COULDRY, ROBERT D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2461 [25NO]

COULDRY, VINCENT M.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2305 [17NO]

COUNCIL FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION

Remarks in House

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Martin, Terry: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Washington State Professor of the Year award recipient, E2298 [14NO]

Remarks in Senate

Ayers, Edward: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Doctoral and Research College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

Boardman, Phillip: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Nevada Professor of the Year award recipient, S14024 [5NO]

Dugi, Don: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Gavin, Carole A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education New Jersey Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO], S15056 [18NO]

Goodwin, Tom: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Baccalaureate College Professor of the Year award recipient, S15810 [24NO]

Hale, Patty: Council for Advancement and Support of Education Outstanding Master's University and College Professor of the Year award recipient, S13802 [3NO]

COUNCIL FOR BURLEY TOBACCO

Letters

Tobacco Market Transition Act, S10189 [30JY]

COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE

Letters

Social Security Protection Act, H2650 [2AP]

COUNCIL OF ECONOMIC ADVISERS

Reports filed

Nomination of Harvey S. Rosen to the Council of Economic Advisers: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of Kristin J. Forbes to the Council of Economic Advisers: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of Nicholas G. Mankiw to the Council of Economic Advisers: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6706 [20MY]

COUNCIL OF ENERGY RESOURCE TRIBES

Letters

Indian land energy development programs, S7461 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN see India, Republic of

COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS

Letters

LIHEAP funding, S11299 [10SE]

COUNCIL ON ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Remarks in House

Gutierrez, Noe: Council on Adult Basic Education National Adult Learner of the Year award recipient, E790 [29AP]

COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Analyses

Urban Sprawl and Smart Growth Study Act (H.R. 748), E218 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

National Environmental Policy Act: require Council on Environmental Quality study on urban sprawl and smart growth and include urban sprawl in environmental reviews by Federal agencies (see H.R. 748), H462 [12FE]

Letters

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, air quality, S13250 [27OC]

Remarks in House

National Environmental Policy Act: require Council on Environmental Quality study on urban sprawl and smart growth and include urban sprawl in environmental reviews by Federal agencies (H.R. 748), E216 [13FE]

COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS

Reports

Emergency Responders—Drastically Underfunded, Dangerously Unprepared, S9834-S9836 [24JY]

Statements

Tribute to Arthur C. Helton, S11342 [10SE]

Summaries

Independent Task Force on Burma Report, S8116 [18JN]

Post-Conflict Iraq Situation Report, S3615-S3617 [12MR]

COUNCIL ON HEMISPHERIC AFFAIRS

Memorandums

Guatemala's Drug Woes and the Misuse of the Drug Certification Program, E706 [8AP]

White House Recertifies an Ill-Deserving Guatemala, E1973 [2OC]

Reports

Caribbean Nations' Economic Integration, E1562 [23JY]

Statements

Efrain Rios Montt's Eligibility To Run in Guatemalan Elections, E1929 [30SE]

COUNIHAN, EUGENE

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1749 [12MR]

COUNSELING IN SHELTERS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1809), S13711 [31OC]

COUNTS, BEVERLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2020 [8OC]

COUNTS, ELIZABETH

Remarks in House

Congressional Award Gold Medal: recipient, E800 [29AP], E1352 [25JN]

COURTNEY, ELIZABETH

Reports filed

Nomination to the Corp. for Public Broadcasting Board of Directors: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

COURTS related term(s) Crime; Law Enforcement; Lawyers and Attorneys

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act Signing Ceremony: George Bush, S5406 [28AP]

Amendments

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1999, H2046, H2051, H2053, H2055, H2097 [19MR]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13877, S13878, S13879, S13884, S13885, S13886, S13889, S13912, S13923, S13924, S13925, S13926, S13927, S13942 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8084, H8085, H8086, H8087 [9SE], H8131, H8139, H8140, H8145, H8149, H8151, H8152, H8156, H8158, H8160, H8163, H8176 [10SE]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S13317 [27OC]

Dept. of the Interior: provide grants for the preservation of historic courthouses (H.R. 1589), H5815 [24JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO], S15845 [24NO], H7226, H7227 [21JY], H7247, H7248, H7274, H7275, H7276, H7278, H7288, H7289, H7293, H7295, H7300, H7301, H7302, H7311, H7313, H7315, H7316, H7330 [22JY], H7353, H7354, H7355 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7246 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S12388 [2OC], S13924 [4NO]

Federal-State relations: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5294, H5296, H5297, H5299 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), consideration (H. Res. 269), H5278 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), S16217 [15DE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2978, H2979, H2982, H2984, H2987, H2991 [9AP]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1827 [13MR]

Idaho: establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship (S. 878), S7066 [22MY]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (S. 1720), S13945 [4NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3075, S3102 [4MR]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H12868 [8DE]

Analyses

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): Conference Report, E2512-E2519 [8DE]

Federal Prosecutors Retirement Benefit Equity Act (S. 640), S3887 [18MR]

Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act (S. 1735), S12616-S12618 [15OC]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO], H10515 [6NO]

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, H2911 [8AP]

Articles and editorials

Accusation of Bias Angers Democrats, S10095 [29JY]

Advice and Consent—Role of the United States Senate in the Judicial Selection Process (excerpt), S2292 [12FE]

Advice and Filibuster, S2624 [25FE]

Another Ideologue for the Courts, S5411 [28AP], E827 [1MY]

Answers, Please—Nominee Estrada Refuses To Disclose Judicial Views, Philosophies to the Senate, S3127 [5MR]

Approve Estrada Nomination or Don't—Just Get on With It, S2815 [26FE]

Are Estrada's Opponents Anti-Latino?, S3209 [6MR]

Ashcroft's Plea Ploy, E1953 [2OC]

Ashcroft's Russian Roulette, S3368 [7MR]

Bad Faith Advertising, S10096 [29JY]

Benching Congress—The Rising Power of the Judiciary, S3127 [5MR]

Beyond the Pale, S10097 [29JY]

Bingaman Should Lead Dems' Filibuster Retreat, S2645 [25FE]

Bipartisan Support?, S7663 [11JN]

Bring on the Filibuster Against Ultraconservative, S10098 [29JY]

Bush Pushes Plan To Curb Appeals in Medicare Cases, S7017 [22MY]

Bush's Full-Court Press, S2076 [10FE], S3127 [5MR]

Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Daley on Anti-Gang Loitering Statutes, S2098 [10FE]

Choosing Judges, S2809 [26FE]

Class Action—Plan Seems Less About Justice Than Helping Business, H5290 [12JN]

Confusing Politics With Principle, S2820 [26FE]

Cook and the Law, S5705 [5MY]

Cook Tour, S5712 [5MY]

Countdown to Execution No. 300, S3404 [10MR]

Coup Against the Constitution, S14628 [12NO]

Coup in the Courts, S10228 [30JY]

Courting Foreign Ideas, E1501 [17JY]

Cross Burning Case—What Really Happened, S13550 [30OC]

Cross Burning Case—What Really Happened, Part II, S13550 [30OC]

Cross-Burning Trial, Judge's Handling of One Case Gave His Critics Ammunition, S13551-S13553 [30OC]

Defending the Judiciary, S2152 [11FE]

Democrats Hold Hostage, S2812 [26FE]

Democrats Turn Ugly on Estrada, S2820 [26FE]

Democrats Use Wrong Route To Win South, S5715 [5MY], S10202 [30JY]

Dems to Miguel Estrada—You're Not Hispanic Enough, S2085 [10FE]

Deny the Ideologue, S10229 [30JY]

DNA That Freed Man Leads to New Suspect; Killing—Kirk Bloodsworth, Convicted and Then Cleared in the Rape-Murder of a Child, Learns a Man He Knew in Prison Is Charged With the Crimes, S11751 [22SE]

Don't Drop Sunset of Patriot Act, E776 [12AP]

End Filibuster, Put Court Nominee to Vote, S2645 [25FE], S14669 [12NO]

Estrada Case, S2625 [25FE]

Estrada Gambit, S1931 [5FE], S2897 [27FE]

Estrada Naysayers Hypocritical, S2646 [25FE]

Estrada Nomination, S2625 [25FE]

Estrada Tosses Towel—Pyrrhic Win for Dems, S14669 [12NO]

Estrada Would Destroy Hard-Fought Victories, S2630 [25FE], S2900 [27FE]

Estrada's Omerta, S3122 [5MR]

Exploiting Estrada, S1934 [5FE]

Extremist Far Right Nominee, S10228 [30JY]

Extremist Judicial Nominee, S10228 [30JY]

Exxon Valdez Appeals Ruling, Stuns, Alaskans, S3920 [19MR]

ExxonMobil Damages for Valdez Spill Cut to $4 Billion From 5; To Appeal, S3920 [19MR]

Faulty Rethinking of the 2nd Amendment, S2342 [12FE]

Faust in Texas II, S5244 [10AP]

Few Spared as Insurance Rates Soar; Corporate, Household Budgets Feel Same Pain, S9018 [8JY]

Filibuster Is Not a Fix, S2672 [25FE]

Filibuster Si, Estrada No! The Great Republican Divide Over How To Fight for Bush's Judicial Nominee, S3672 [13MR]

Filibustering Judges, S2067 [10FE]

Florida's Judicial-Nomination Process Under Threat, S3669 [13MR]

For Hispanic Groups, Divide on Estrada—Political, Geographic Fault Lines Exposed, S2628 [25FE]

Forthcoming Clash for the Court, S5803 [7MY]

Fueling the Fire, S10883 [1AU]

Full Disclosure for Judicial Candidates, S2890 [27FE]

G.O.P. Fails in Bid To End Filibuster Against Texas Judge, S5714 [5MY]

George Will, Miguel Estrada, and the Cloture Vote—How Will's Flip-Flop of Positions Illustrates the Increasing Collapse of the Politics/Law Distinction, S3440 [11MR]

Give Estrada His Day in Court, S2820 [26FE]

Good Choice for Court, S4599 [1AP]

Guest Observer—Estrada Caught in Poisonous War Based on Ideology, S3337 [6MR]

Guns and Justice, S2343 [12FE]

Hispanic Lawmakers From California Oppose Bush's Court Nominee, S2629 [25FE]

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

How One Man Took a Stand and Changed Federal Policy Toward the Sikh Community, E172 [7FE]

Insurance Crisis Hits Hard on Prairie—Denied Coverage, Obstetrician for 3 Wyoming Counties Ends Practice, S3837 [18MR]

Insurers Scale Back Corporate Liability Policies, S9020 [8JY]

J.P. Morgan, Insurance Firms Settle Legal Dispute, S9019 [8JY]

Judge Found Rewards in Family Law, E907 [9MY]

Judge John Steketee, a Force for Children, Dies at 76, E884 [7MY]

Judge Nominees Told To Speak Very Softly—On a Panel Last Week, Silberman Offered Same Advice He Gave Antonin Scalia, S3074 [4MR]

Judge Pickering—Senate Should Confirm Nomination, S13542 [30OC]

Judge Voids Portion of Exxon Fine, S3920 [19MR]

Judicial Power Trip, S3128 [5MR]

Just Vote, S2622, S2648, S2672 [25FE], S2799 [26FE], S2897 [27FE]

Keep Patriot Act Temporary, E808 [30AP]

Keep Talking About Miguel Estrada, S2632 [25FE], S3122 [5MR]

Kidnapping of Lawrence Byrd, S13549 [30OC]

Knights in Golden Armour, S5242 [10AP]

Labor Dept. Shifts Whistle-Blower View, S1727 [29JA]

Latino Politicians Split on Estrada, S2629 [25FE]

Latino Would Set Back Latinos, S2076 [10FE]

Latinos Bitterly Debate Estrada Nomination, S2628 [25FE]

Let Judges Do Their Jobs, S9115 [9JY]

Let's Keep Doctors in Business, S9078 [9JY]

Medicare Appeal Process Should Not Be Weakened, S7018 [22MY]

Morales, Friend Indicted in Texas Tobacco Case—Former AG Has Denied Wrongdoing; Federal Charges Include Tax Evasion, S5243 [10AP]

Most Dangerous Indiscretion—The Legal, Economic, and Political Legacy of the Governments' Tobacco Litigation, S5242 [10AP]

Mr. Rehnquist's Pleas, S4840 [3AP]

Neurosurgeon—Save Trauma Center, H1822 [13MR]

Newsletter Dedicated to Truth and the Christian Civilization, S13548 [30OC]

No Defense for Pryor's Convictions, S10097 [29JY]

No Judicial Fishing, S1932 [5FE]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Circuit Judge, S5635 [1MY]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge, S2809 [26FE]

Nominee Has Earned His Vote, S2648 [25FE]

Not Fair Game, S1931 [5FE]

Not Fit for the Bench, S10228 [30JY]

Ominous Reversal on Gun Rights, S2343 [12FE]

Owen Deserves a Vote but Not a Confirmation, S5521 [30AP]

Partisan Warfare, S2633 [25FE], S3122 [5MR]

Political Malpractice, S9071 [9JY]

Precedent for Judicial Filibusters—Critics of Fortas Begin Filibuster, Citing ``Propriety'', S14772 [12NO]

Pryor Restraint—Specter Should Have Balked at an Extreme Nominee, S10098 [29JY]

Pryor's Bad-Faith Backers, S10096 [29JY]

Pryor's Opinion Goes Beyond Mainstream, S10227 [30JY]

Pryor's Preaching, S10227 [30JY]

Que Pasa, Chuck?, S1760 [30JA], S1933 [5FE]

Race-Sensitive Admissions—Back to Basics, S2829-S2832 [26FE]

Real Priscilla Owen, S4928 [8AP]

Review of DNA Clears Man Convicted of Rape, S3719 [13MR]

Rush to Judgement—Estrada Nomination Has Been Blocked Too Long, S2815 [26FE], S10202 [30JY]

Rush to Judges, S2632 [25FE], S3122 [5MR]

Rush to Judgment—Estrada Nomination Has Been Blocked Too Long, S5716 [5MY]

Senate Dems Showing Worst Side of Politics, S2804 [26FE]

Senate Didn't Get To Know the Real Judge Owen, S10092 [29JY]

Senate Liberals Should Not Fear Vote for Judge, S2624 [25FE]

Senate Should Confirm Estrada, S2672 [25FE]

Sham Issue Invoked To Help Pryor, S10097 [29JY]

Skewed Picture of America, S10229 [30JY]

Soaring Malpractice Insurance Squeezes Out Doctors, Clinics, S3836 [18MR]

Some Things Change, Some Things Really Don't, S10240 [30JY]

Squandering Miguel Estrada, S14629 [12NO]

Stand Firm, S5911 [8MY]

Stop the Filibuster, S2625 [25FE]

Stop the Partisan Delay; Judicial Nomination Should Be Based on Qualifications, S2815 [26FE]

Straight Talk on Judicial Nominees, S11471 [15SE]

Supreme Court—Cook, O'Donnell Can Restore Confidence, S5711 [5MY]

Supreme Politics—Who'd Replace Justice Stevens?, S2074 [10FE]

Symmetry in Judicial Nominations, S2632 [25FE]

Tale of Two Judges, S5424 [28AP]

Tex. Execution Stayed at Last Minute—Supreme Court Considers Review, S3720 [13MR]

Tex. Lawmakers Probe Lab Over Reports of Tainted DNA Evidence, S3719 [13MR]

Tilt! Medicare Looks To Rig Appeals System in Its Favor, S7018 [22MY]

To Denigrate Pryor, How Low Can They Go?, S10466 [31JY]

Trials of a Southern Judge—Evidence Doesn't Support Charges of Racism Against Charles Pickering, S13543-S13545 [30OC]

2002 Rate Survey Finds Malpractice Premiums Are Soaring, S9068 [9JY]

Tymkovich Should Serve Well, S4599 [1AP]

Tymkovich's Hearing, S4599 [1AP]

U.S. Attorneys Dispatched To Advise Military, S3887 [18MR]

U.S. Can't Just Throw Away the Key, E810 [30AP]

U.S. Releases 20 Detainees, Transfers 20 More to Cuba, S16009 [25NO]

U.S. Senate Should Forget Judicial Candidate Filibuster—It's Time To End Vendettas and Revenge in Judicial Nominations, S2625 [25FE]

Ugly Stall, S2080 [10FE]

Unacceptable Nominee, S2075 [10FE]

Unfit To Judge, S10227 [30JY]

Vacancy Rate on Federal Bench Is at a 13-Year Low, S14102 [6NO]

Visible Absence of Latinos on Federal Courts, S2074 [10FE]

Voting on Estrada, S2624 [25FE]

What Problem Is Ashcroft Solving?, E1881 [24SE]

Wheels of Justice Caught in Washington Gridlock, Again, S2625 [25FE], S2804 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (see H.R. 1546), H2586 [1AP]

Air pollution: prohibit liability for the effects of emissions and emission byproducts caused by an act of nature (see H.R. 1891), H3570 [30AP]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD: designate (see S. 341), S2187 [11FE]

Armed Forces: allow members to sue the U.S. for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 2128), H4204 [15MY]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H1678 [6MR]

———satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H2400 [26MR]

Bailor, Adela T. and Darryl: relief (see H.R. 3646), H12310 [21NO]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (see H. Res. 147), H1952 [18MR]

———amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (see S. 1128), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1529), H2585 [1AP]

———amend laws relative to venue in certain preference proceedings commenced by the trustee against small businesses (see H.R. 3581), H12307 [21NO]

———appointment of additional judges (see S. 1061), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 1112), H1678 [6MR] (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

Beggerly, Clark M., Sr.: relief of heirs (S. 279), refer to the Court of Federal Claims (see S. Res. 42), S1871 [4FE]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see S. 763), S4702 [2AP] (see H.R. 1082), H1639 [5MR]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

Bryan, Patricia Mack: reappointment as Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 12), S37 [7JA]

Business and industry: increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 346), H169 [27JA]

California: establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (see H.R. 3486), H11149 [12NO]

———provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (see H.R. 2158), H4367 [20MY]

Canada: settlement of certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (see S. 663), S3993 [19MR]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see S. 402), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 132), S133 [9JA]

Charles L. Brieant, Jr., Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, White Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 3222), H9129 [1OC]

Children and youth: prevent the pretrial release of those who rape or kidnap children (see S. 797), S4897 [7AP]

———provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs (see H.R. 1786), H3351 [11AP]

Circuit court: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 562), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1033), H1464 [27FE]

Civil liberties: restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (see H.R. 1547), H2586 [1AP]

Civil rights: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 214), H59 [7JA]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Claims: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 413), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 1125), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1586), H2819 [3AP] (see H.R. 1737), H3302 [10AP]

Class actions: provide for reform (see S. 1769), S12969 [21OC]

Colorado: provide for an additional place of holding district court (see H.R. 112), H55 [7JA]

Commission on Medical Malpractice Insurance: establish (see H.R. 1044), H1465 [27FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 274), S15812 [24NO]

Congress: specify source of constitutional authority for the enactment of legislation (see H.R. 384), H171 [27JA]

Constitutional amendments: reconfirmation of district court judges (see H.J. Res. 55), H3761 [7MY]

———reconfirmation of Federal judges (see H.J. Res. 14), H171 [27JA]

Constitution—U.S.: provide that no court or judge shall dismiss any part of the Constitution or Bill of Rights as a legal defense in court (see H.R. 3126), H8381 [17SE]

Consumers: allow persons who bring a product liability action for injuries sustained from a product not in compliance with CPSC standards to recover triple damages (see H.R. 405), H217 [28JA]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

———replace copyright arbitration royalty panels with a Copyright Royalty Judge (see H.R. 1417), H2310 [25MR]

Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

Court of International Trade: review certain determinations of binational panels and committees under NAFTA (see S. 1893), S15187 [19NO]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (see S. 1753), S12838 [17OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (see H. Res. 360), H8081 [9SE]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see S. 1795), S13516 [29OC] (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

———amend laws relative to false communications about certain criminal violations (see H.R. 1678), H2938 [8AP]

———assist States in enforcing laws requiring registration of convicted sex offenders (see S. 798), S4897 [7AP]

———clarify the criminal intent required to be established to prove a criminal violation for wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 2003), H3760 [7MY]

———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S37 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 10), H60 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 48), H3303 [10AP]

———disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see S. 1123), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1362), H2131 [19MR] (see H.R. 2539), H5662 [19JN]

———enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 80), H54 [7JA]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (see S. 644), S3881 [18MR]

———enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 352), H170 [27JA]

———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (see S. 1088), S6707 [20MY]

———enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (see S. 805), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 3381), H9981 [28OC]

———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (see S. 1441), S9708 [22JY]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (see H.R. 581), H319 [5FE]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (see S. 807), S4897 [7AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2387), H5045 [5JN]

———increase mandatory minimum penalties for possessing, brandishing, or discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (see H.R. 291), H136 [8JA]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for interstate firearms trafficking and define such activity as racketeering (see S. 1243), S7718 [11JN]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 1062), S6255 [14MY]

———increase penalties for obstruction of justice and false statements in terrorism cases (see H.R. 3086), H8282 [16SE]

———increase penalties for terrorism against mass transportation and railroads and provide law enforcement with the tools to combat and prevent such attacks (see S. 1608), S11416 [11SE]

———insert a general provision for criminal attempt (see S. 147), S230 [13JA]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (see H.R. 456), H242 [29JA]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

———maximum term of supervised release of life for offenders who commit sex offenses (see H.R. 351), H170 [27JA]

———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H2311 [25MR]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———prevent identity fraud (see S. 223), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent identity theft and other forms of fraud (see H.R. 2617), H6261 [26JN]

———prohibit taking a child hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 293), H136 [8JA]

———prohibit unauthorized use of military certificates (see S. 1603), S11349 [10SE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4736 [22MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H53 [7JA]

———reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12607 [15OC]

———strengthen and enhance the prevention and prosecution of crimes using weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 2939), H7783 [25JY]

Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 3470), H10977 [6NO]

———require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (see S. 1966), S15975 [25NO]

Defense of Marriage Act: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Act (see H.R. 3313), H9613 [16OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide administrative or judicial relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who were discriminated against in farm credit and benefit programs (see H.R. 1667), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of Defense: provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S6978 [22MY]

———establish Office of Health Care Competition to administer National Practitioner Data Bank and to collect and make public more information on medical malpractice insurance (see H.R. 447), H242 [29JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require State and local governments to provide information on individuals convicted of crimes for use in identifying immigration violations by such individuals (see H.R. 3115), H8380 [17SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3036), H8081 [9SE]

———award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (see S. 1733), S12607 [15OC]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 401), H217 [28JA]

———prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (see S. 364), S2340 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (see S. 1770; S. Res. 248), S12969 [21OC]

———provide compensation to individuals who are injured by an escaped prescribed fire and amend certain tort procedure provisions relating to claims for such fires (see H.R. 988), H1462 [27FE]

———provide grants for the preservation of historic courthouses (see H.R. 1589), H2819 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review (see S. 1360), S8725 [26JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1585), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 247), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2799), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (see H. Res. 326), H7224 [21JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H5364 [12JN]

Disasters: legal exemptions for certain National Park Service, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or BLM activities undertaken in federally declared disaster areas (see H.R. 67), H54 [7JA]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H2514 [31MR]

District of Columbia: establish Office of the District Attorney and head with a locally elected and independent district attorney (see H.R. 2334), H4977 [4JN]

———preserve existing Superior Court judgeships (see S. 1561), S10906 [1AU]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 345), H169 [27JA]

———authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

———clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 1435), H2311 [25MR]

———provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 404), H217 [28JA]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 1141), S6979 [22MY] (see H.R. 2681), H6464 [9JY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (see S. 192), S1069 [16JA]

Duane, Patricia and Michael: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK: designate (see H.R. 1668), H2938 [8AP]

Education: afford students and parents with private civil remedies for the violation of their privacy rights (see H.R. 1848), H3451 [29AP]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 407), S2457 [13FE]

E-Government Act: amend relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference (see H.R. 1303), H1952 [18MR]

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission: establish (see H.R. 446), H242 [29JA]

Equal Justice Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

ERISA: exclude from preemption State causes of action to enforce determinations by group health plans based on medical necessity (see H.R. 596), H320 [5FE]

———exempt from preemption, under State tort actions to recover damages, any employee welfare benefit plan providing disability benefits that fails to provide timely benefits (see H.R. 1876), H3569 [30AP]

———prevent preemption of State community property law as it relates to nonforfeitable accrued retirement benefits (see S. 1616), S11479 [15SE]

Families and domestic relations: denial of passports to noncustodial parents subject to State arrest warrants in cases of nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 1847), H3451 [29AP]

———establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

———require anticipated child support be held in trust on the sale or refinancing of certain real property of an obligated parent (see H.R. 403), H217 [28JA]

Federal agencies and departments: enhance security at executive and judicial branch facilities by requiring locksmiths serving such facilities to be credentialed, including criminal background checks (see H.R. 1407), H2269 [20MR]

Federal aid programs: disqualify certain persons from receiving Federal funds if applications for such funds are found to be erroneous or if applicants have been convicted of a crime (see H.R. 1405), H2269 [20MR]

Federal courts: improve operation and administration (see H.R. 1302), H1952 [18MR]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (see S. 640), S3881 [18MR]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H4736 [22MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Federal-State relations: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see S. 1751), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 1115), H1678 [6MR]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), consideration (see H. Res. 269), H5265 [11JN]

Financial institutions: clarify the citizenship of Federal savings associations for purposes of Federal court jurisdiction (see S. 1812), S13802 [3NO]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 1805, 1806), S13711 [31OC] (see H.R. 357), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), consideration (see H. Res. 181), H2937 [8AP]

———reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (see S. 217), S1479 [23JA]

———repeal permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 276), H136 [8JA]

Flag—U.S.: protect (see H.R. 2162), H4367 [20MY]

Florida: authorize additional judgeships in the middle and southern districts (see S. 1340), S8725 [26JN]

Food industry: prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H169 [27JA]

———prohibit civil liability actions against the food industry for damages or injunctive relief for claims of injury resulting from a person's weight gain, obesity, or any related health conditions (see S. 1428), S9592 [17JY]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for loans to or projects within a country until all extradition requests are honored for individuals accused of crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death (see H.R. 2259), H4736 [22MY]

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Forest Service: authorize regional foresters to exempt tree-thinning projects from laws that give rise to legal action that delay or prevent such projects (see H.R. 387), H171 [27JA] (see H.R. 849), H704 [13FE]

Frankel, Morgan J.: reappointment as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 13), S38 [7JA]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S10906 [1AU]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H8949 [25SE]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse (see H.R. 1274), H1901 [13MR]

———GSA conveyance of the B.F. Sisk Federal Building (see S. 441), S2701 [25FE]

FTC: disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (see S. Res. 242), S12448 [3OC]

Garza-Vela U.S. Courthouse, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 1402), H2269 [20MR]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (see S. 162), S847 [15JA] (see H.R. 458), H242 [29JA]

Government regulations: awarding of attorneys' fees to private parties who prevail in litigation against the Federal Government (see H.R. 2204), H4733 [22MY] (see H.R. 2282), H4786 [2JN]

———eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials resulting from threat of potential litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3609), H12308 [21NO]

———make certain sentencing safety valve provisions retroactive (see S. 390), S2456 [13FE]

———require written opinions in certain cases (see H.R. 700), H391 [11FE]

Griffin, Richard A.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 195), S8895 [7JY]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure (see H.R. 2400), H5173 [10JN]

Hansen, Gregory: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Hawaii: establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship (see S. 2001), S16120 [9DE]

Health: limit medical malpractice claims (see H.R. 321), H137 [8JA]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (see S. 11), S8725 [26JN]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 1945), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 597), H320 [5FE]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see S. 607), S3620 [12MR] (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (see H. Res. 139), H1810 [12MR]

———restore reliability to the medical justice system by fostering alternatives to medical tort litigation (see S. 1518), S10617 [31JY]

Health care professionals: provide immediate relief from increased medical malpractice insurance costs and deal with root causes of the current medical malpractice insurance crisis (see S. 1374), S9049 [8JY]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Idaho: establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship (see S. 878), S5173 [10AP]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 1906), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 2671), H6463 [9JY]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

———specify harsh imprisonment upon reentry to the U.S. for certain criminal aliens that were deported for initial conviction and commit another felony after reentry (see H.R. 908), H1333 [25FE]

Income: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 2118), H4203 [15MY]

———require receipt of normal average wage or salary for Federal jurors during service (see H.R. 1959), H3682 [6MY]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (see S. 1712), S12448 [3OC]

Indian Child Welfare Act: technical amendments (see H.R. 2750), H6868 [15JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior (see H.R. 863), H704 [13FE]

Insurance: allow a period of open enrollment for certain individuals who are elevated to the position of chief judge of a district (see S. 998), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2039), H3857 [8MY]

———modify antitrust exemption for medical malpractice insurance, address current health care provider issues, and reform medical malpractice litigation process and insurance market (see H.R. 1158), H1680 [6MR]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1219), H1810 [12MR]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 1116), H1678 [6MR]

Iraq: prosecution of war crimes and human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Con. Res. 143), H3052 [9AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (see S. Con. Res. 34), S4958 [8AP] (see S. Res. 101), S4557 [31MR] (see H. Res. 203), H3354 [11AP]

J. Robert Elliott Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Columbus, GA: designate (see H.R. 3253), H9281 [7OC]

James L. Buckley Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (see S. 1232), S7718 [11JN]

James L. Watson U.S. Court of International Trade Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1018), H1463 [27FE]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (see S. 670), S4165 [20MR] (see H.R. 3557), H11701 [20NO]

Judiciary: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see S. 101), S37 [7JA] (see S. 1871), S14965 [17NO] (see H.R. 16), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 3349), H9738 [20OC]

———allow judges to whom certain multidistrict litigation cases are transferred to retain jurisdiction (see H.R. 1768), H3351 [11AP]

———appoint additional Federal circuit judges and divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see H.R. 2723), H6706 [14JY]

———appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges (see S. 920), S5343 [11AP]

———restore cost-of-living adjustments from previous years and improve benefits system for the Federal judiciary, and implement procedures to instill public confidence in Federal courts (see S. 787), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 1100), S6853 [21MY]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see S. 1919), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

Kevin J. Tarsia Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Binghamton, NY: designate (see S. 1816), S13909 [4NO]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H1462 [27FE]

Law enforcement: amend laws relative to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosures of discovery information in civil actions (see S. 817), S4957 [8AP]

———ensure that State and local law enforcement agencies execute warrants for arrest of nonviolent offenders only during daylight hours and when children are not present, unless overriding circumstances exist (see H.R. 2421), H5265 [11JN]

———improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (see S. 771), S4702 [2AP]

———limit authority to delay notice of search warrants (see S. 1701), S12376 [2OC]

———prevent and punish counterfeiting of copyrighted copies and phonorecords (see H.R. 3632), H12309 [21NO]

———require Federal law enforcement agencies to expunge voidable arrest records and provide incentive funds to States that have systems for expunging such records (see H.R. 1009), H1463 [27FE]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (see S. 1277), S8125 [18JN]

———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 2967), H7784 [25JY]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see S. 1818), S13909 [4NO] (see H.R. 2135), H4204 [15MY]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide a definition of a prevailing party for Federal fee-shifting statutes (see S. 1117), S6978 [22MY]

———provide greater fairness in legal fees payable in civil diversity litigation after an offer of settlement (see S. 1836), S14176 [6NO]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Marshall, Thurgood: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1015), H1463 [27FE]

McKeague, David W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 192), S8895 [7JY]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Mental health: allow clinical social workers to perform psychiatric examinations on certain criminals (see S. 79), S37 [7JA]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (see S. 1660), S11988 [25SE]

Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Youngstown, OH: designate (see S. 38), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 161), H57 [7JA]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (see H.R. 93), H55 [7JA]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———include hepatitis A vaccines (see S. 814), S4957 [8AP]

———include influenza vaccines (see S. 1817), S13909 [4NO]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

Native Americans: distribution of judgment funds to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe (see H.R. 2489), H5467 [17JN]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (see S. 550), S3252 [6MR] (see S. 1721), S12532 [14OC]

Nebraska: convert a temporary Federal district judgeship to a permanent judgeship (see S. 109), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 29), H52 [7JA]

Neilson, Susan Bieke: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 193), S8895 [7JY]

New Jersey: divide into two judicial districts (see H.R. 3430), H10339 [4NO]

News media: allow coverage of proceedings (see S. 554), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 2155), H4367 [20MY]

NOAA: ratify certain legal appointments and promotions in the commissioned corps (see S. 886), S5174 [10AP]

Nuclear energy: extend indemnification authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see H.R. 330), H138 [8JA]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 156), S288 [14JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (see H.R. 1583), H2819 [3AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H6867 [15JY]

Oil Pollution Act: improve provisions relative to recovery of damages for injuries resulting from oil spills (see S. 370), S2340 [12FE]

OSHA: provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H6867 [15JY]

Pensions: allow for alienation of benefits to satisfy court judgments, decrees, or orders requiring restitution for embezzlement of State or local government funds (see H.R. 2222), H4734 [22MY]

———enhance retirement annuities of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2316), H4876 [3JN]

———provide a period of open enrollment for annuity program for survivors of certain judicial officials (see S. 455), S2839 [26FE]

Pimental, Mary: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (see S. 1720), S12532 [14OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR] (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (see H.J. Res. 26), H1465 [27FE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see S. 1297), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H4734 [22MY] (see H. Con. Res. 344), H12310 [21NO]

Privacy: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 538), H318 [5FE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (see S. 1280), S8125 [18JN]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2310 [25MR]

Revenue Act: repeal anti-dumping provisions (see S. 1155), S7135 [23MY]

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (see S. 440), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 1273), H1901 [13MR]

Ruiz, Randy: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Saad, Henry W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (see S. Res. 194), S8895 [7JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to provide procedures for claims relative to drinking water (see H.R. 306), H137 [8JA]

Safety: assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 2919), H7782 [25JY]

Santiago E. Campos U.S. Courthouse, Santa Fe, NM: designate (see H.R. 2274), H4737 [22MY]

Schlinger, Elaine: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Schools: enhance penalties for threatening to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to cause property damage, by means of fire or an explosive on school property (see H.R. 469), H243 [29JA]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al (see S. Res. 86), S3730 [13MR]

———authorize representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al (see S. Res. 259), S14032 [5NO]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators (see S. Res. 148), S6707 [20MY]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Bill Frist (see S. Res. 147), S6707 [20MY]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Daniel K. Akaka (see S. Res. 103), S4703 [2AP]

———authorize representation in Josue O. Rivera v. U.S. Congress, et al (see S. Res. 226), S11568 [16SE]

———authorize representation in Judicial Watch, Inc., v. U.S. Senate, et al (see S. Res. 156), S7135 [23MY]

———authorize representation in Newdow v. Eagen, et al (see S. Res. 134), S5950 [8MY]

———authorize representation in Wagner v. Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), et al. (see S. Res. 215), S10619 [31JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Colorado v. Daniel R. Egger, Sarah J. Geraldi, Jennifer M. Greenberg, Lisa G. Kunkel, and Bonnie C. McCormick (see S. Res. 261), S14177 [6NO]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Donald Johnson (see S. Res. 179), S8358 [23JN]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Macy E. Morse, et al. (see S. Res. 105), S4898 [7AP]

———testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (see S. Res. 197), S9496 [16JY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (see S. Res. 138), S5995 [9MY]

———amend to provide that it is not in order in a committee to ask questions relative to a Presidential nominee's religious affiliation (see S. Res. 207), S10618 [31JY]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE] (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Sentencing: restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see S. 1086), S6707 [20MY] (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (see S. 1546), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2813), H7328 [22JY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (see S. 792), S4897 [7AP] (see S. 1136), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 100), H55 [7JA]

Sports: provide immunity for nonprofit athletic organizations in lawsuits arising from claims of ordinary negligence relative to the passage or adoption of rules for athletic competitions and practices (see H.R. 3369), H9811 [21OC]

State Justice Institute: reauthorize (see H.R. 2714), H6706 [14JY]

States: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S1870 [4FE]

———restore Federal remedies for violations of intellectual property rights by States (see S. 1191), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2344), H5042 [5JN]

Supreme Court: base decisions on U.S. Constitution and laws, not laws of any foreign country, international law, or agreement not made under U.S. authority (see H. Res. 446), H11391 (see H. Res. 446), H11515 [18NO] (see H. Res. 468), H12310 [21NO]

Taxation: application of excise tax to excessive attorney fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (see S. 887), S5174 [10AP]

———apply an excise tax to excessive attorneys' fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (see H.R. 1926), H3635 [1MY]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (see S. 1437), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 547), H318 [5FE]

———treatment of amounts received as damages on account of age discrimination (see H.R. 2140), H4204 [15MY]

———treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (see H.R. 805), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1155), H1680 [6MR]

———treatment of medical malpractice liability insurance premiums (see H.R. 1178), H1743 [11MR]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 145), H57 [7JA]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Terrorism: authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 1290), H1901 [13MR]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (see S. 1606), S11349 [10SE] (see H.R. 3040), H8081 [9SE]

———increase criminal penalties for terrorist offenses resulting in death and deny Federal benefits to convicted terrorists (see S. 1604), S11349 [10SE]

———increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H7783 [25JY]

———strengthen law enforcement investigatory tools (see H.R. 3037), H8081 [9SE]

Texas: approve reassignment of district judges in certain divisions (see S. 1719), S12532 [14OC]

Tomochichi U.S. Courthouse, Savannah, GA: designate (see S. 1446), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 2523), H5661 [19JN]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see S. 307), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 281), H136 [8JA]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H1680 [6MR]

U.S. Code: improve (see H.R. 1437), H2311 [25MR]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit: provide for 11 circuit judges (see S. 1921), S15407 [21NO]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

U.S. Marshals Service: establish a short term State witness protection program to provide assistance to State and local district attorneys to protect their witnesses in major violent crime cases (see S. 1982), S16119 [9DE]

U.S. Tax Court: modernize (see S. 753), S4629 [1AP]

U.S. v. Fior D'Italia, Inc.: overrule (see H.R. 118), H56 [7JA]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (see S. 326), S2051 [6FE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S12376 [2OC]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Violence Against Women Act: expand legal assistance to victims of dating violence (see S. 1954), S15975 [25NO]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see S. 844), S5059 [9AP]

Whitaker, Gerald: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see S. 1904), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 2538), H5662 [19JN]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H2703 [2AP]

World Trade Organization: improve U.S. litigation efforts, establish a Dispute Settlement Review Commission, and promote reform of the dispute settlement process (see S. 1258), S7832 [12JN]

———promote reform of the dispute settlement process (see H. Con. Res. 243), H6868 [15JY]

World War II: condemn war crimes committed by Japan and establish liability of Japanese companies to former POW used by such companies as slave labor (see H. Res. 382), H9033 [30SE]

———ensure that U.S. courts provide forum for claims brought against any railroad arising from the deportation of individuals to Nazi concentration camps (see H.R. 2954), H7783 [25JY]

———preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former POW used as slave labor (see H.R. 1703), H3052 [9AP] (see H.R. 1864), H3452 [29AP]

Biographies

Estrada, Miguel A., S2315-S2319 [12FE]

Briefs

University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Harvard Black Law Students Association, Stanford Black Law Students Association, and Yale Black Law Students Association, E718-E722 [10AP]

Cloture motions

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3217 [6MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP], S5683 [1MY], S5695, S5718 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

Federal-State relations: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8894 [7JY], S9083 [9JY]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY], S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY], S10100 [29JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13420 [28OC], S13572 [30OC]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY], S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN]

Conference reports

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622), H12198-H12214 [21NO]

Cost Estimates

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), E1742 [9SE]

Court documents

District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma ruling in U.S. Security, et al., v. FTC relative to ``do-not-call'' registry implementation, S11891 [24SE]

Federal court proceedings in Plano, TX: John H. Hannah, Jr., U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, H11587, H11588 [19NO]

Motion for Recusal of Judge Charles W. Pickering, Sr., from case involving Sam Bowers: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, S13549 [30OC]

Texas Supreme Court Justices' opinions on case dealing with a minor's appeal to seek an abortion without parental consent, S5714 [5MY]

Essays

October 1, 1968—Filibuster Derails Supreme Court Appointment: U.S. Senate Historical Office, S14564 [12NO]

Excerpts

``Collapse of the Common Good,'' Philip Howard, S9063 [9JY]

``41 Beats 59—That Strange Senate Math,'' Senator Miller, S14755 [12NO]

Governing Principles of the Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary: ABA, S2333 [12FE]

Letters

Appeals process for cases involving Tongass National Forest timber harvesting: Larry G. McQuarrie, S11785 [23SE]

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse: ABA, H3067 [10AP]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3068 [10AP]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5120 [10AP]

———U.S. Sentencing Commission, S5121 [10AP]

———William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, S5120 [10AP]

———William T. Ferrell, National Sheriffs' Associaiton, S5127 [10AP]

———several former U.S. Attorneys from New York, S5133 [10AP]

———several legal aid and civil rights organizations, H3075 [10AP]

Broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court: Senator Feinstein, H5294 [12JN]

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Child abuse programs funding: Dan M. Alsobrooks, National District Attorneys Association, H2425 [27MR]

Class Action Fairness Act: Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H5290 [12JN]

———Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, S12874 [20OC]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S12876 [20OC]

———Sally Greenberg, Consumers Union, Rachel Weintraub, Consumer Federation of America, and Chris Peterson, U.S. Public Interest Research Group, S12876 [20OC]

———several Democratic Senators, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12872 [20OC]

———several environmental organizations, S12878 [20OC]

———several law professors, S12875 [20OC]

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) rules and authority of the chairman: Senator Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3021 [3MR]

Constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights: Laurence H. Tribe, Harvard University Law School, S85 [7JA]

Court decision on GAO authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information: David M. Walker, GAO, H433 [12FE], E302 [27FE]

———Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H433 [12FE]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

———several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

Discharge certain circuit judge nominations: Alberto R. Gonzales, Executive Office of the President, S9434, S9435 [16JY]

———Senators Frist and McConnell, S9434 [16JY]

Doctors' liability insurance premiums: Geoffrey Cly, S9022 [8JY]

Enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports: Daniel J. Bryant, Dept. of Justice, S5533 [30AP]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), E2463 [25NO]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2463 [25NO]

Federal capital cases decision-making process: Senator Feingold, S3876 [18MR]

Federal court proceedings in Plano, TX: Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., H11587 [19NO]

Florida process for selection of Federal judicial nominees: Andrew H. Card, Jr., Executive Office of the President, S3669 [13MR]

Impact of rising liability insurance costs on health care systems: Joseph Hildner, H1848 [13MR]

———W. Herman Sessions, H1848 [13MR]

Judicial Use of Discretion To Guarantee Equity in Sentencing (JUDGES) Act: several legal organizations, S6712 [20MY]

Jurisdiction over certain class actions brought by local prosecutors or private attorneys general: Gilbert G. Otero, California District Attorneys Association, H5298 [12JN]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]

Native American settlement of claims with the Dept. of the Interior relative to Indian trust funds: John Echohawk, Native American Rights Fund, H9993 [29OC]

———Tex G. Hall, Mandan, Hidatsa, & Arikaka Nation, H9992 [29OC]

———Tex G. Hall, National Congress of American Indians, H9992 [29OC]

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl to be circuit judge: Andrea Carlise, California Women Lawyers (organization), S14781 [12NO]

———Ellen Corbett, California State Assembly Committee on Judiciary, S14781 [12NO]

———James W. Moorman, Taxpayers Against Fraud—The False Claims Act Legal Center, S14782 [12NO]

———Wade Henderson and Dorothy I. Height, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (organization), S14781 [12NO]

Nomination of Cecilia M. Altonaga to be district judge: Roberto Martinez, S3669 [13MR]

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., to be circuit judge: Carol E. Dinkins, ABA, S13542 [30OC]

———Constance I. Slaughter-Harvey, S13543 [30OC]

———David Z. Chesnoff, Goodman & Chesnoff (law firm), S13539 [30OC]

———Deborah Jones Gambrell, Deborah Jones Gambrell & Associates, S13540 [30OC]

———I.A. Rosenbaum, Riley Foundation, S13540 [30OC]

———Jack F. Dunbar, Holcomb Dunbar (law firm), S13540 [30OC]

———Johnny L. Williams, Tenth Chancery Court, District of Mississippi, S13540 [30OC]

———Jorge C. Rangel, Rangel Law Firm, P.C., S13539 [30OC]

———Melanie Rube, S13540 [30OC]

———Phillip West, S13542 [30OC]

———several Mississippi State government officials, S13542 [30OC]

———Stephen Gillers, New York University School of Law, S13560 [30OC]

———William F. Winter, Watkins Ludlum Winter & Stennis, P.A., S13539 [30OC]

———William H. Jones, S13540 [30OC]

Nomination of Deborah L. Cook to be circuit judge: Frederick M. Gittes, National Employment Lawyers Association, S5702 [5MY]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado to be circuit judge: Representatives Rodriguez and Gonzalez, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, S5634 [1MY]

Nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to be circuit judge: Carol Moseley-Braun, S14763 [12NO]

Nomination of Jay S. Bybee to be circuit judge: John H. Garvey, Boston College Law School, S3683 [13MR]

———Michael K. Young, George Washington University Law School, S3682 [13MR]

———Richard J. Morgan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———Steve Johnson, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———Stuart P. Green, University of Glasgow School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———Thomas B. McAffee, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, S3682 [13MR]

———William P. Marshall, University of North Carolina School of Law, S3681 [13MR]

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge: Bob Dole, S5448 [29AP]

———Bonnie J. Campbell, S5449 [29AP]

———Cheryl A. Fischer, S5449 [29AP]

———Janet Napolitano, Arizona attorney general, S5449 [29AP]

———Jim Ward, ADA Watch (organization), S5456 [29AP]

———several State attorneys general, S5449 [29AP]

———several women's organizations, S5456 [29AP]

———Wade Henderson, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Nan Aron, Alliance for Justice, S5455 [29AP]

Nomination of John A. Woodcock, Jr., to be district judge: William S. Cohen, S7821, S7822 [12JN]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: Alberto R. Gonzales, Executive Office of the President, S2087 [10FE], S2286-S2291 [12FE], S2556-S2560 [24FE], S2828 [26FE], S2994 [3MR], S3073 [4MR]

———Antonio Gonzalez, Southwest Voter Resgistration and Education Project (organization) and Antonia Hernandez, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (organization), S2070 [10FE]

———Arlene Rivera Finkelstein, Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, S2798 [26FE], S2900 [27FE]

———Charles F.C. Ruff, Executive Office of the President, S2332 [12FE]

———Christopher Arriola, California LaRaza Lawyers (organization) and Antonia Hernandez, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (organization), S2072 [10FE]

———Daniel J. Bryant, Dept. of Justice, S2260-S2262 [12FE]

———Hector M. Flores, League of United Latin American Citizens, S2332 [12FE]

———Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S2262 [12FE], S3829 [18MR]

———Jennifer C. Braceras, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, S2103 [10FE]

———Latino Coalition for Miguel Estrada, S2029 [6FE]

———Paul Bender, Arizona State University College of Law, S2253 [12FE]

———President Bush, S3430 [11MR]

———Representatives Bonilla, Lincoln Diaz-Balart, and Ros-Lehtinen, S1957 [5FE]

———Representatives Reyes and Gonzalez, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, S1939, S1957 [5FE], S2094 [10FE]

———Ronald A. Klain, S1929 [5FE]

———Senator Hatch, S2029 [6FE], S2409 [13FE]

———Senator Hatch, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2817 [26FE]

———Senators Daschle and Leahy, S2150, S2154 [11FE], S2259 [12FE]

———Seth P. Waxman, S1950 [5FE]

———several colleagues from the Office of the Solicitor General, S1929 [5FE], S2097 [10FE]

———several former Solicitors General, S1931, S1942, S1953 [5FE], S2735 [26FE], S3120 [5MR]

———several Hispanic professors, S3210 [6MR]

———several Latino civil rights organizations, S2071 [10FE]

———several Representatives, S2994 [3MR]

———several Senators, S2723 [26FE]

Nomination of Priscilla Richman Owen to be circuit judge: Hector De Leon, S5459 [29AP]

———Senator Hatch, S3675 [13MR]

———several State Bar of Texas past presidents, S5458 [29AP]

———Victor E. Schwartz, Shook, Hardy, & Bacon LLP, S10091 [29JY]

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court: John R. Bolton, Dept. of Justice, S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE], S2756 [26FE], S2888 [27FE]

———Senator Biden, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE], S2886 [27FE]

———Thomas M. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S2161 [11FE], S2255, S2258 [12FE], S2757 [26FE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich to be circuit judge: Roy Romer, S4599 [1AP]

———several former Colorado Supreme Court judges, S4600 [1AP]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge: Alvin Holmes, S9950 [25JY]

———Bob Edgar, National Council of Churches, S10884 [1AU]

———Carl A. Anderson, Knights of Columbus, S10236 [30JY]

———Glen A. Tobias and Abraham H. Foxman, Anti-Defamation League, S10592 [31JY]

———Herc Levine, S9951 [25JY]

———Joe L. Reed, Alabama Democratic Conference, S9949 [25JY]

———Representative Artur Davis, S9950 [25JY]

———Sue Bell Cobb, Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals, S9949 [25JY]

———Thurbert E. Baker, S9950 [25JY]

———Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, S10241 [30JY]

———William A. Donohue, Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, S10242 [30JY]

———William J. Baxley, S9950 [25JY]

Nomination of William H. Rehnquist to be Chief Justice of the U.S.: John R. Bolton, Dept. of Justice, S2662 [25FE]

———Senator Biden, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2661, S2662 [25FE]

———Senator Kennedy, Howard M. Metzenbaum, and Paul Simon, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2662 [25FE]

Nomination to be circuit judge: Jorge C. Rangel, S11471 [15SE]

Nominations of Deborah L. Cook and John G. Roberts, Jr., to be circuit judges: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) minority delegation, S3687 [13MR]

Prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard: Jackie Speier, California State Senate, S13861 [4NO], S13981 [5NO]

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Sherman J. Clark, S14265 [7NO]

Reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales: M. Kristen Rand, Violence Policy Center, S1493 [23JA]

Remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers: Howard M. Radzely, Dept. of Labor, S1726 [29JA]

———Senator Leahy, S1726 [29JA]

———Senators Leahy and Grassley, S1725, S1726 [29JA]

Request for Senators' evaluation of judicial nominees: Senator Hatch, S10504 [31JY]

Role of advice and consent in judicial nominations: several professors, S2292 [12FE]

Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees: Jorge C. Rangel, S11471 [15SE]

———Senator Corzine, S14728 [12NO]

———several Senators, S15952 [25NO]

Sentencing of law enforcement officers in the Rodney King civil rights case: Congressional Black Caucus, S5124 [10AP], H2424 [27MR], H3070 [10AP]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Representative Christopher H. Smith, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H3699 [7MY]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3699 [7MY]

Small Business Liability Reform Act: Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S10676 [31JY]

———James A. Anderson, Jr., National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, S10676 [31JY]

———Kathy R. Van Kleeck, Motorcycle Industry Council, S10675 [31JY]

———Small Business Legal Reform Coalition, S10675 [31JY]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information: Clint Trout, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S13878 [4NO]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———John Gressman, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, S13878 [4NO]

———Michael D. Maves, AMA, S13878 [4NO]

———Representatives Emanuel and Walter B. Jones, S13879 [4NO]

———Steven M. Thompson, California Medical Association, S13878 [4NO]

Supreme Court pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies: Senator Clinton, S1138 [17JA]

Tax treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds: Robert E. Fabrican, EPA, E240 [13FE]

Tongass National Forest roadless rule impact on timber industry: Bill Tremblay, Petersburg, AK, City Council, S2386-S2388 [13FE]

———Dave Carlson, S2388 [13FE]

———George Woodbury, S2388 [13FE]

———Roy Eckert, Ketchikan, AK, Gateway Borough, S2385 [13FE]

———Tom Briggs, S2388 [13FE]

Use of the filibuster relative to judicial nominations in the Senate: Michael Gerhardt, S14772-S14774 [12NO]

———Robert A. Caro, S14734 [12NO]

———several law professors, S14772 [12NO]

Lists

Amendments rejected during consideration of H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1983 [19MR]

Clinton judicial nominees not confirmed in Congress first nominated, S2996 [3MR]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) requests for documents relative to the nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2887 [27FE]

Court cases in which Deborah L. Cook ruled in favor of an employee, S5708 [5MY]

Court decisions that support the militia interpretation of the second amendment to the Constitution on the right to keep and bear arms, H2973 [9AP]

Editorial excerpts on the nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2829 [26FE], S3214-S3216 [6MR], S4669-S4671 [2AP]

Elected officials, organizations, and individuals opposing the nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S14094 [6NO]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act consumer protections, H12216 [21NO]

Groups submitting letters relative to nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2140 [11FE]

Internal attorney memoranda provided as part of Senate consideration of certain nominations, S2886 [27FE]

Judicial groups and State attorneys general opposing S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act, S12881 [20OC]

Letters opposing nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S10229 [30JY]

Medical malpractice awards in California under California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act, S8883 [7JY]

Organizations and individuals opposing nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5455 [29AP]

Organizations involved in California financial privacy legislation negotiations, H8149 [10SE]

Organizations opposing S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act, S12880 [20OC]

President Clinton judicial nominees not confirmed in Congress first nominated, S2248 [12FE]

Projected State shares of tobacco settlement payments under the Intermediate Sanctions Compensatory Revenue Adjustment (ISCRAA) Act, S5240 [10AP]

Requested documents relative to the nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE]

Supporters of nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich to be circuit judge, S4609 [1AP]

Supporters of S. 1123, Violence Against Children Act, S7009 [22MY]

Witnesses for Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) hearing on judicial nominations, S3017 [3MR]

Women's organizations opposing nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl to be circuit judge, S14763 [12NO]

Women's organizations opposing nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to be circuit judge, S14763 [12NO]

Women's organizations opposing nomination of Priscilla Richman Owen to be circuit judge, S14763 [12NO]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

Judicial Nomination Process, E2411 [22NO]

Reduce Disparity in Penalties for Crack and Powder Cocaine Offenses and Focus Drug Sentencing on Seriousness of Offense and Culpability of Offender: Margaret Simmons, S10602 [31JY]

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Democratic Congressional Staff Members, E2347 [20NO], E2370, E2371 [21NO], E2465 [25NO]

Messages

Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime: President Bush, S14969 [17NO]

Withdrawal of Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge: President Bush, S11062 [4SE]

Motions

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H2097 [19MR]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13875, S13890 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H10514 [6NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7265, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Federal-State relations: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5305 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), S12853 [17OC], S12866 [20OC]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2990, H2997 [9AP]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), S8871 [7JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1866 [13MR]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S9986 [25JY]

Obituaries

Smith, Chesterfield H., S9584 [17JY]

Petitions and memorials

Michigan: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14652 [12NO]

Poems

``Our New School Prayer'', H11129 [7NO]

Press conferences

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge: Justin Dart, Americans With Disabilities Act Watch (organization), S5320 [11AP]

Press releases

Canadian Courts Cover Up Indian Complicity in Bombing: Council of Khalistan, E334 [27FE]

Court Decision on GAO Authority To Compel Executive Departments To Provide Documents or Information: GAO, E303 [27FE]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge: Marisa J. Demeo, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (organization), S2071, S2095 [10FE]

———Pierre M. LaRamee, Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund (organization), S2081, S2095 [10FE]

White House Commits To Honor Florida Nominating System—Graham Says Judiciary Needs To Maintain Independence, Senator Graham, S3669 [13MR]

Questions and answers

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: Senator Durbin and Miguel A. Estrada, S2805-S2807 [26FE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich to be circuit judge: Senator Feingold and Timothy M. Tymkovich, S4602 [1AP]

Remarks in House

Abortion: provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (H.R. 1546), E632 [1AP]

Armstrong, Vernelis K.: Ohio Women's Bar Association Justice Alice Robie Resnick Award of Distinction recipient, E827 [1MY]

ATF: clarify Freedom of Information Act exemptions relative to sharing of critical information, H12841 [8DE]

Athie, Kimberly S.: Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition winner, E1789 [16SE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1960, H1961, H1991-H2100 [19MR], H2256 [20MR], E534 [20MR], E551 [21MR], E623 [31MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1981-H1988 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), corrections in engrossment, H2100 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), motion to recommit, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

———amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (H.R. 1529), H5103 [10JN]

———amend laws relative to venue in certain preference proceedings commenced by the trustee against small businesses (H.R. 3581), E2440 [23NO]

———increase cap on wage and benefit claims, strengthen fraud provisions, and require reinstatement of retiree benefits modified within a certain period preceding filing, H2052 [19MR]

———limit homestead property exemption, H1984 [19MR]

———nondischargeability of debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic protests, E534 [20MR]

———prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E551 [21MR]

———treatment of alimony and child support payments, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

———treatment of financial contracts such as derivative transactions to include banks and credit unions, H2051 [19MR]

Belgium: adoption of law giving courts jurisdiction over war crimes committed anywhere in the world, H5819 [25JN]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 1082), H1604, H1605 [5MR]

———designate (S. 763), H4806-H4809 [3JN], H5052, H5053 [9JN]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, H10536 [6NO]

Business and industry: increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (H.R. 346), H413-H415 [12FE]

Calabresi, Guido: Columbian Lawyers Association Charles A. Rapallo Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

California: circuit court decision to delay gubernatorial recall election relative to disenfranchisement of certain voters, H8266 [16SE]

———establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (H.R. 3486), E2291 [12NO]

———provide an additional bankruptcy judge for the eastern district (H.R. 2158), E1005 [21MY]

Canada: acceptance of plea agreement relative to 1985 Air India bombing, E334 [27FE]

Chattanooga Bar Association: tribute, E845 [1MY]

Chu, Morgan: American Jewish Committee Learned Hand Award recipient, E1010 [21MY]

Civil liberties: restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech, H8493 [24SE]

———restore first amendment protections of religion and religious speech (H.R. 1547), E631 [1AP]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2315 [26MR]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (H.R. 394), E84 [28JA]

Claims: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (H.R. 1114), H1660 [6MR], H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

Class Action Fairness Act: change effective date and repeal mandatory appeal of class action certification orders, H5305, H5306 [12JN]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091-H10106 [29OC], E2191 [31OC]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to African American women elected to the municipal court, H10462 [6NO]

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association: anniversary, E2266 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: encourage membership, H64 [8JA]

Conover, John L.: Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

Corporations: prevent domestic corporations from escaping liability from class action lawsuits through repatriation or merging with a foreign corporation, H5296, H5297 [12JN]

Correctional institutions: treatment of headwear of Sikh individuals relative to security searches, E172 [7FE]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8118-H8167 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), amendment process, H7994 [5SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12214-H12224 [21NO], E2463 [25NO], E2493, E2512 [8DE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8111-H8116 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), corrections in engrossment, H8167 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), motion to instruct conferees, H10514, H10515 [6NO]

———require entities that furnish information to credit bureaus to reinvestigate any disputed information after the consumer has asked for reinvestigation that fails to resolve the dispute, H8151, H8152 [10SE], H10514, H10515 [6NO]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H2422-H2424 [27MR], H3061, H3062, H3067-H3075 [10AP]

———child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 10), E740 [11AP]

———enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (H.R. 3381), E2152 [28OC]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (H.R. 2633), H7025 [17JY], E1381 [27JN]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 2387), E1161 [5JN]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters, E725 [10AP]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (H.R. 3411), E2198 [31OC]

———prevent identity fraud (H.R. 2035), E1389 [27JN]

———protect unborn victims of violence, H231 [29JA], H3457 [30AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), H4018, H4019, H4020, H4093 [14MY], H4171 [15MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, H3738 [7MY]

Cuba: condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

Dept. of Defense: report on response to any country initiating certain legal actions against U.S. officials, H4507, H4508 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (H.R. 401), H1491 [4MR]

———order instructing U.S. attorneys to limit use of plea bargains and pursue toughest charges with maximum sentences, E1881 [24SE]

———prohibit funding from being used for the sentencing phase of Federal death penalty cases, H7315, H7316 [22JY]

———restriction of plea bargaining in Federal criminal cases, E1953 [2OC]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to subject management of Missouri River to regulatory action under Endangered Species Act, H7079-H7081 [17JY]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, H6944, H6945 [16JY], H9991, H9994 [29OC], H10196-H10202 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2286 [7NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to assist in overturning district court ruling on IBM Corp., cash balance pension conversion, H8040-H8043 [9SE], E1774 [11SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations, E2551 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7248-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339, H7352-H7369 [23JY], E1572 [23JY], E1608, E1611 [25JY], E2234 [5NO], E2417 [22NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7241-H7247 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, H7247 [22JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps, H6716, H6726, H6781-H6785 [15JY]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (H. Con. Res. 130), E999 [21MY]

District of Columbia: establish Office of the District Attorney and head with a locally elected and independent district attorney (H.R. 2334), E1141 [5JN]

———tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

Dow Chemical Co.: responsibility for injuries resulting from Union Carbide Corp., chemical accident at Bhopal, India plant, H7164 [18JY]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, H7252 [22JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (H.R. 834), E246 [13FE]

Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK: designate (H.R. 1668), H7800 [3SE]

E-Government Act: amend relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference (H.R. 1303), H9221-H9223 [7OC]

Equal Justice Day: designate (H. Con. Res. 223), E1307 [19JN]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H370, H384-H386 [11FE], H397, H398, H417, H419, H432, H435-H440, H449, H450, H456 [12FE], H684-H692 [13FE], H1318-H1324 [25FE], H1358, H1359, H1377-H1383 [26FE], H1490 [4MR], H1611-H1618, H1621, H1622 [5MR], H1752 [12MR], H2316 [26MR], H3746 [7MY], E199 [12FE], E263 [13FE], E333 [27FE], E379 [6MR]

———withdrawal of nomination to be circuit judge, H7951 [5SE]

Families and domestic relations: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (H.R. 3424), H10134 [30OC], E2187 [31OC]

FBI: definition of ``financial institution'' relative to authority to subpoena financial records in terrorism or espionage investigations, H11674, H11676 [20NO], E2399 [22NO], E2423, E2428 [23NO], E2491 [8DE]

FCC: strengthen regulatory guidelines to promote investment in the telecommunications industry, H2556 [1AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (H.R. 962), E332 [27FE]

Federal-State relations: broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court, H5287, H5291, H5294-H5296 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5097 [10JN], H5281-H5307, H5348 [12JN], E405 [7MR], E1281 [17JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), amendment process, H5031 [5JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), consideration (H. Res. 269), H5271-H5280 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), motion to recommit, H5305, H5306 [12JN]

———jurisdiction over certain class actions brought by local prosecutors or private attorneys general, H5297-H5299 [12JN]

Financial institutions: prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8131, H8141-H8149 [10SE]

Fire prevention: limit Federal authority in the judicial review of hazardous fuel reduction projects for forests, H4322-H4324 [20MY], H12170 [21NO]

Firearms: eliminate requirement that manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms must be convicted for illegal transfers prior to taking any civil action against them, H2982-H2984 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against persons who sell guns to someone who uses illegal drugs or has been adjudicated as a mental defective, H2984-H2987 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons distributors, dealers, importers and trade associations, H2991-H2994 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations for negligence, H2987-H2991 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2968-H2999 [9AP], E740, E757 [11AP], E798 [29AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), amendment process, H2810 [3AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), consideration (H. Res. 181), H2944-H2950 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), motion to recommit, H2997 [9AP]

———strike ``when used as intended'' from exceptions to prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2979-H2982 [9AP]

———treatment of pending lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2947, H2997 [9AP]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse (H.R. 1274), H11179 [17NO]

GAO: court decision on authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information, H432-H434 [12FE], E259 [13FE], E302 [27FE]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), H3428-H3431 [29AP]

Government: require all agencies requesting private credit information in the course of terrorism investigations to abide by certain privacy protections, H8160 [10SE]

Guam: clarify local judicial structure (H.R. 2400), E1201 [11JN]

Guatemala: human rights violations, E1041 [21MY], E1929 [30SE]

Hautzinger, Peter: Colorado Prosecutor of the Year award recipient, E2313 [17NO]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), H6352 [9JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1492 [4MR], H1752, H1753, H1754, H1755, H1781, H1783-H1796 [12MR], H1817, H1829-H1871, H1879 [13MR], H6468, H6588 [10JY], H8063 [9SE], H8289 [17SE], H9716 [20OC], H9976 [28OC], H11496 [18NO], E434 [12MR], E479, E481 [17MR], E489 [18MR], E513 [19MR], E578 [26MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1817-H1829 [13MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H1869 [13MR]

Health care professionals: reduce doctors liability insurance premiums relative to capping damages on patients pain and suffering awards, H1852 [13MR]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, H66, H119 [8JA], E89 [28JA], E113 [29JA], E164 [6FE]

Huntsville, AL: opening of National Children's Advocacy Center facility, E1460 [11JY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 2671), H6586 [10JY], H7162 [18JY], H7201 [21JY], H8468 [23SE], H8997 [30SE]

———indefinite detention of individuals seeking asylum, E810 [30AP]

———restore fairness to immigration law (H.R. 47), E32 [8JA]

———restore fairness to immigration laws, H9195 [2OC]

Income: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (H.R. 2118), E979 [15MY]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary, E2282 [7NO]

———technical amendments (H.R. 2750), E1484 [15JY], E2282 [7NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

Insurance: modify antitrust exemption for medical malpractice insurance, address current health care provider issues, and reform medical malpractice litigation process and insurance market (H.R. 1158), E406 [7MR]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care, H1754 [12MR]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (H.R. 1219), H1857 [13MR]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (H.R. 1116), E392 [7MR]

Iraq: prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), H3042 [9AP]

James L. Watson U.S. Court of International Trade Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 1018), H4214, H4215 [19MY], E341 [27FE]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (H.R. 3557), E2381 [21NO]

Judiciary: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 16), H106-H109 [8JA]

———adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 3349), H10348, H10349 [5NO]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (H.R. 3428), E2212 [4NO]

Larsen, John: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E536 [20MR]

Law enforcement: improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers, H3071 [10AP]

———repeal authority to delay notification of the execution of a search warrant, H7290-H7293 [22JY]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary, E1298 [18JN]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 223), E1307 [19JN]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H6258 [26JN], H6330 [8JY]

Marshall, Thurgood: dedication of commemorative postage stamp, E78 [28JA]

———mint commemorative coins (H.R. 1015), E341 [27FE]

Mexico: encourage reconsideration of Mexican Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the extradition of criminal suspects who could face life imprisonment, H6718, H6721, H6823 [15JY]

Mohr, Thomas C.: Michigan Clerk of the Year award recipient, E1828 [17SE]

National Labor Relations Act: require arbitration of initial contract negotiation disputes (H.R. 93), E2 [8JA]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish Center for Societal, Ethical, Educational, Legal, and Workforce Issues Related to Nanotechnology, H3728-H3732 [7MY]

National objectives: policy to reform court procedures, H65 [8JA]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: provide adjudicative improvement (H.R. 1583), E665 [3AP], E1483 [15JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (H.R. 2728), E1483 [15JY]

OSHA: provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (H.R. 2731), E1483 [15JY]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, H3574 [1MY]

Pensions: allow for alienation of benefits to satisfy court judgments, decrees, or orders requiring restitution for embezzlement of State or local government funds (H.R. 2222), E1071 [23MY]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H11381, H11385 [18NO], E2348, E2349, E2353, E2358 [20NO]

Pharmaceuticals: pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H1876 [13MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H4220 [19MY]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (S. 1720), H11586-H11589 [19NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1877 [13MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1976-H1981 [19MR], E541 [20MR], E573 [25MR]

———constitutional amendment on recitation (H.J. Res. 26), E328 [27FE]

———prohibit funds to enforce circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H7277 [22JY]

———Supreme Court decision to hear case on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H9741 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], H11125-H11130 [7NO]

Poland: settlement of claims arising from confiscation of private property during and after World War II, E1531 [18JY]

Power resources: renewable fuel standard, H11384 [18NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, H419, H432 [12FE], H684 [13FE], H1359 [26FE], H1752 [12MR], H10536 [6NO], E532 [20MR], E2347 [20NO], E2370 [21NO], E2464 [25NO]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), H7177 [21JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, H8227 [16SE], H10536 [6NO]

Public buildings: prohibit funds to enforce Court of Appeals judgement relative to public display of the Ten Commandments, H7301, H7302 [22JY]

Registers of Wills & Clerks of Orphans' Court Association of Pennsylvania: tribute to conference, E1540 [18JY]

Religion: order of Federal judge to cover the plaque of the Ten Commandments in the Chester County, PA, courthouse, H3055 [10AP]

Remmenga, Barbra: Colorado Court Appointed Special Advocates Guardian Ad Litem Attorney of the Year award recipient, E167 [6FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H4967 [4JN]

Richmond, VA: Federal courthouse funding, H7854, H7855 [4SE]

Santiago E. Campos U.S. Courthouse, Santa Fe, NM: designate (H.R. 2274), E1058 [22MY]

Schiavo, Terri: legal dispute over removal of feeding tubes, H9741, H9743, H9788 [21OC]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice, H3686 [7MY]

Sentencing: restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (H.R. 2213), E1068 [23MY]

Snyder, Leslie Crocker: National Police Defense Foundation Woman of the Year award recipient, E645 [2AP]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H3688-H3700, H3712 [7MY], H12868-H12878 [8DE], E14 [8JA], E915 [9MY]

Southeast District Bar Association: tribute, E92 [29JA]

St. Louis, MO: preservation of documents dealing with lawsuits filed by African-American slaves, E1125 [4JN]

Sumner Peck Ranch, Inc.: installment payment due under consent judgement in court case with the Bureau of Reclamation, H667-H670 [13FE]

Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

———decision on Texas sodomy law, E1501 [17JY]

———decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H5719, H5799 [24JN], E1331 [24JN], E1370 [26JN], E1386 [27JN]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2581 [1AP], H2917, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H1493 [4MR], H1657 [6MR], H2404, H2459, H2462 [27MR], H2509 [31MR]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, E827 [1MY]

Taxation: treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (H.R. 805), E239 [13FE]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (H.R. 2503), E1298 [18JN]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, H6258 [26JN], E1310 [20JN]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 145), H1919, H1920 [18MR]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (H.R. 970), E318 [27FE]

Terrorism: authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (H.R. 1290), E453 [13MR]

———deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, H1945 [18MR], E1339 [24JN]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (H.R. 3040), E1748 [9SE]

Thompson, Ralph W., III: Monterey County Bar Association Chief Justice Phil Gibson award recipient, E994 [19MY]

Todd, Charles J.: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Tongass National Forest: oversight of wilderness recommendations, H659, H663, H665-H669 [13FE]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (H.R. 281), H3983-H3985 [13MY]

Trenton, MO: anniversary of Grundy County Courthouse, E2458 [25NO]

Truth in Domain Names Act: first prosecution for violations, H7844 [4SE]

Tulia, TX: condemn drug arrests and convictions of African Americans based solely on the false testimony of a police officer, H4242 [19MY]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (H. Res. 118), H1324-H1328 [25FE], H2396 [26MR]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (H.R. 1154), E394 [7MR]

U.S. Code: improve (H.R. 1437), H7174-H7177 [21JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: actions by Hawaii State legislature encouraging repeal of certain provisions, H3834 [8MY]

———extend, E808 [30AP]

———make certain provisions permanent, E776 [12AP]

———prohibit extension of certain provisions, E1339 [24JN]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (H.R. 944), E307 [27FE]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (H.R. 1787), E771 [12AP]

Wall Street Journal: publication of memos written by congressional staff between 2001 and 2003 relative to judicial nomination process, E2411 [22NO]

West, Allen: court martial for accused threatening of an Iraqi prisoner, H10982 [7NO]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (H.R. 1572), H7798-H7800 [3SE]

World War II: preserve certain Federal court actions relative to Japanese companies compensating former POW used as slave labor, H7289 [22JY], E1572 [23JY]

Wortz, Peggy Fouke: ATHENA Foundation ATHENA of the Inland Valleys Award recipient, E1005 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Adams, John R.: nomination to be district judge, S2109-S2113 [10FE]

Altonaga, Cecilia M.: nomination to be district judge, S5755-S5759 [6MY]

Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD: designate (S. 341), S2189 [11FE]

ATF: clarify Freedom of Information Act exemptions relative to sharing of critical information, S2420 [13FE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), S4223 [20MR], S4228, S4229 [21MR]

———amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (S. 1128), S7018, S7019 [22MY]

———appointment of additional judges (S. 1061), S6261, S6262 [14MY]

Bea, Carlos T.: nomination to be circuit judge, S12125-S12127 [29SE]

Bennett, Richard D.: nomination to be district judge, S5049-S5052 [9AP]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5048 [9AP]

Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act: district court decision on constitutionality of certain provisions, S5738-S5740 [5MY]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (S. 763), S4704 [2AP], S5395, S5396 [11AP]

Brack, Robert C.: nomination to be district judge, S9318, S9319 [14JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9316 [14JY]

Braden, Susan G.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S9085, S9086 [9JY]

Breen, J. Daniel: nomination to be district judge, S3695, S3697, S3698 [13MR]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3614 [12MR]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S13074 [23OC], S14550, S14584, S14702, S14783-S14785 [12NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S14532, S14584, S14596, S14701, S14748 [12NO]

Browning, James O.: nomination to be district judge, S10590 [31JY]

Bryan, Patricia Mack: reappointment as Senate Legal Counsel (S. Res. 12), S7 [7JA]

Burns, Larry A.: nomination to be district judge, S11897 [24SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11897 [24SE]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1500-S1509 [28JA], S1689-S1692, S1694-S1696 [29JA], S1765-S1770 [30JA]

Business and industry: enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports, S5533 [30AP]

———remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers, S1725 [29JA]

Bybee, Jay S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3454 [11MR], S3678-S3688, S3692-S3695 [13MR]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3614 [12MR]

Callahan, Consuelo M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S6502 [15MY], S6942-S6945 [22MY]

Campbell, David G.: nomination to be district judge, S9010 [8JY], S9113, S9114 [9JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN], S9009 [8JY]

Canada: settlement of certain Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S. (S. 663), S4001 [19MR]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (S. 402), S2475-S2477 [13FE]

———ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence, S3717-S3719 [13MR], S3874 [18MR]

———exonerations based on postconviction DNA testing, S11751 [22SE]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 132), S160 [9JA], S843 [15JA], S3875 [18MR]

Cardone, Kathleen: nomination to be district judge, S10027 [28JY]

Carney, Cormac J.: nomination to be district judge, S4890-S4892 [7AP]

Castel, P. Kevin: nomination to be district judge, S11623 [17SE]

Chertoff, Michael: nomination to be circuit judge, S7528-S7533 [9JN]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7507 [5JN]

Children and youth: tribute to Ribbon of Promise Campaign To Prevent School Violence, S7603 [10JN]

Circuit court: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (S. 562), S3319 [6MR], S3499 [11MR]

Civil liberties: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

Claims: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure, S7095 [23MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), S6600 [19MY], S6947-S6950 [22MY], S9631 [21JY], S15514-S15521 [22NO]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 413), S2492 [13FE]

Cohn, James I.: nomination to be district judge, S10589 [31JY]

Colloton, Steven M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S11095, S11096 [4SE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (S. Res. 274), S15879 [24NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S16077 [25NO]

Conrad, Glen E.: nomination to be district judge, S11736-S11738 [22SE], S11829 [23SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11736 [22SE]

Consumers: allow consumer marketing opt-out to be permanent and define the term ``pre-existing business relationship'', S13877, S13878 [4NO]

———prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13860-S13865, S13871, S13876 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (S. 1928), S15470 [21NO]

———strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878, S13879 [4NO], S13980 [5NO]

Cook, Deborah L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3454 [11MR], S5700-S5713 [5MY], S5994 [9MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5630 [1MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S5527, S5528 [30AP]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement, S16157 [9DE]

———promote effective enforcement (S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13848-S13866, S13868, S13870-S13891 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), unanimous-consent agreement, S13124 [23OC], S13419 [28OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), S13980-S13994 [5NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, S15570 [22NO], S15806 [24NO], S15966 [25NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), insert S. 1753 language in lieu, S13980 [5NO]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, S5114-S5125, S5130-S5135, S5137, S5154 [10AP]

———capital punishment relative to racial discrimination, S3404 [10MR]

———constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 1), S82-S85 [7JA]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (S. 1123), S7007-S7010 [22MY]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (S. 644), S3889-S3891 [18MR]

———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (S. 1088), S6714 [20MY]

———enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (S. 805), S4902-S4908 [7AP]

———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (S. 1441), S9717 [22JY]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (S. 807), S4908 [7AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S7483-S7488 [5JN], S13317-S13322 [27OC], S13373 [28OC]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 1062), S6262 [14MY]

———prevent identity fraud (S. 223), S1675 [28JA]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 146), S192 [10JA]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), S5873-S5876, S5878 [7MY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), unanimous-consent request, S9741-S9743 [23JY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S123 [9JA], S202 [10JA], S225 [13JA], S286 [14JA], S843 [15JA], S1064 [16JA], S1137 [17JA], S1242 [21JA], S1363 [22JA], S1462 [23JA], S1724 [29JA], S1799 [30JA], S1965 [5FE], S2046 [6FE], S2115 [10FE], S2180 [11FE], S2334 [12FE], S2446 [13FE], S2591 [24FE], S2695 [25FE], S2833 [26FE], S2983 [27FE], S3024 [3MR], S3158 [5MR], S3246 [6MR], S3367 [7MR], S3408 [10MR], S3494 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3725 [13MR], S3801 [17MR], S3874 [18MR], S3987 [19MR], S4155 [20MR], S4272 [21MR], S4324 [24MR], S4372 [25MR], S4432 [26MR], S4508 [27MR], S4623 [1AP], S4699 [2AP], S4820 [3AP], S4950 [8AP], S5053 [9AP], S5163 [10AP], S5531 [30AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S5644, S5652 [1MY], S5721 [5MY], S5768 [6MY], S5848 [7MY], S5942 [8MY], S6025 [12MY], S6063 [13MY], S6249 [14MY], S6502 [15MY], S6620 [19MY], S6698 [20MY], S6847 [21MY], S6972 [22MY], S7125 [23MY], S7187 [2JN], S7228 [3JN], S7375 [4JN], S7465 [5JN], S7537 [9JN], S7603 [10JN], S7711 [11JN], S7826 [12JN], S7875 [13JN], S7923 [16JN], S7976 [17JN], S8118 [18JN], S8224 [19JN], S8297 [20JN], S8356 [23JN], S8433 [24JN], S8548 [25JN], S8712 [26JN], S8857 [27JN], S8895 [7JY], S9044 [8JY], S9115 [9JY], S9286-S9288, S9295 [11JY], S9328 [14JY], S9489 [16JY], S9580 [17JY], S9633 [21JY], S9703 [22JY], S9790 [23JY], S9899 [24JY], S9956 [25JY], S10040 [28JY], S10135 [29JY], S10257 [30JY], S10604 [31JY], S10900 [1AU], S10968 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S11113 [4SE], S11155 [5SE], S11184 [8SE], S11749 [22SE], S11829 [23SE], S11902 [24SE], S11983 [25SE], S12132 [29SE], S12183 [30SE], S12272 [1OC], S12362 [2OC], S12445 [3OC], S12530 [14OC], S12600 [15OC], S12726 [16OC], S12832 [17OC], S12888 [20OC], S12963 [21OC], S13048 [22OC], S13130 [23OC], S13206 [24OC], S13262 [27OC], S13355, S13356, S13373 [28OC], S13509 [29OC], S13656 [30OC], S13794 [3NO], S13900 [4NO], S14024 [5NO], S14264 [7NO], S14334 [10NO], S14445 [11NO], S14795 [12NO], S14961 [17NO], S15054 [18NO], S15181 [19NO], S15275 [20NO], S15396 [21NO], S15807 [24NO], S15961 [25NO], S16102 [9DE]

———reduce criminal gang activities (S. 1735), S12616-S12619 [15OC]

Crime Identification Technology Act: criminal justice funding, S4370 [25MR]

Crone, Marcia A.: nomination to be district judge, S12145, S12146 [30SE]

Cuba: repatriation of Cubans interdicted on the high seas, S10034 [28JY]

———require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (S. 1966), S16008 [25NO]

Dept. of Defense: require report on individuals being detained by the U.S. as enemy combatants, S9451-S9456 [16JY]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (S. 1127), S7016 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (S. 1733), S12610 [15OC]

———decision to restrict local law enforcement use of National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S3368 [7MR]

———enforcement and prosecution of gun laws, S6614 [19MY], S7874 [13JN], S11636 [17SE], S12055 [26SE]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (S. 684), S4282 [21MR], S12600 [15OC]

———post-conviction DNA testing funding, S3717-S3719 [13MR]

———prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (S. 364), S2341 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (S. 1770), S12978 [21OC], S13788 [3NO]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13785-S13791 [3NO], S14300 [10NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review (S. 1360), S8756 [26JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S10134 [29JY], S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11636 [17SE], S14287-S14334 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, S14244 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent request, S14227 [7NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Der-Yeghiayan, Samuel: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9316 [14JY]

District of Columbia: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

———law enforcement funding, S11887 [24SE]

———preserve existing Superior Court judgeships (S. 1561), S10912 [1AU], S15310 [20NO]

District of Columbia Circuit Court: history of decisions, S2279-S2281 [12FE]

Domestic violence: prevent offenders from purchasing or possessing firearms, S12832 [17OC]

Drell, Dee D.: nomination to be district judge, S5049-S5052 [9AP]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5048 [9AP]

Drugs: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

———clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S4555 [31MR]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (S. 1141), S7054 [22MY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (S. 192), S1082 [16JA]

Duncan, Allyson K.: nomination to be circuit judge, S9558, S9559 [17JY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9558 [17JY]

Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK: designate (H.R. 1668), S11261 [9SE]

Education: provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 407), S2480 [13FE]

Erickson, Ralph R.: nomination to be district judge, S3644 [12MR]

ERISA: prevent preemption of State community property law as it relates to nonforfeitable accrued retirement benefits (S. 1616), S11481 [15SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1760 [30JA], S1928-S1958 [5FE], S2021-S2034, S2059 [6FE], S2067-S2109, S2113-S2115 [10FE], S2125-S2172 [11FE], S2232-S2245, S2248-S2266, S2272-S2275, S2277-S2282, S2284-S2302, S2305, S2307-S2334 [12FE], S2372-S2384, S2391-S2402, S2404-S2413 [13FE], S2505-S2511 [14FE], S2554-S2567, S2569-S2573 [24FE], S2621-S2654, S2657-S2676 [25FE], S2724-S2730, S2734-S2736, S2750-S2760, S2763, S2769, S2773-S2829 [26FE], S2875-S2892-S2903, S2980 [27FE], S2991, S2994-S2997, S3000, S3001, S3007-S3013, S3015, S3019, S3021, S3024 [3MR], S3054-S3074 [4MR], S3118-S3128 [5MR], S3208-S3218, S3337 [6MR], S3375, S3376, S3380-S3383 [10MR], S3429-S3456 [11MR], S3668-S3678, S3699 [13MR], S3825-S3834 [18MR], S4666-S4676 [2AP], S5461-S5465 [29AP], S5512 [30AP], S5714-S5718 [5MY], S5765 [6MY], S5831-S5838 [7MY], S5907-S5913 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10196-S10203, S10222, S10225 [30JY], S14549, S14550, S14579, S14599-S14602, S14626, S14631, S14669 [12NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S1842 [30JA]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S2311 [12FE], S2620 [24FE], S2647, S2657 [25FE], S2817, S2818, S2819 [26FE], S2879 [27FE], S4553 [31MR]

———withdrawal of nomination to be circuit judge, S11062-S11065, S11096-S11100, S11107-S11109 [4SE], S11466-S11471 [15SE]

Federal courts: control of State and local political institutions, S8553 [25JN]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (S. 640), S3885 [18MR], S14075 [5NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (S. 473), S2927 [27FE]

Federal-State relations: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), S12759 [16OC], S12852 [17OC], S16102 [9DE], S16217 [15DE]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12866-S12887 [20OC], S12911, S12950-S12955, S12957-S12963 [21OC], S12987, S12994, S12996, S12998-S13011, S13061 [22OC]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), unanimous-consent request, S12853 [17OC], S12887 [20OC]

Feuerstein, Sandra J.: nomination to be district judge, S11621 [17SE]

Figa, Phillip S.: nomination to be district judge, S12348, S12349 [2OC]

Firearms: NAACP lawsuit against firearms manufacturers to force meaningful steps toward safer business practices, S10602 [31JY]

———prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 659), S3998 [19MR], S4169 [20MR], S4507 [27MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), S5644 [1MY], S5994 [9MY], S8296 [20JN], S9580 [17JY], S10602 [31JY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1805), S13734 [31OC], S14265, S14266 [7NO]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1806), S13734 [31OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1806), unanimous-consent request, S14155, S14156 [6NO]

———reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (S. 217), S1492 [23JA]

Fischer, Dale S.: nomination to be district judge, S13251-S13253 [27OC]

Fisher, D. Michael: nomination to be circuit judge, S16152 [9DE]

Flanagan, Louise W.: nomination to be district judge, S9559, S9560 [17JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9558 [17JY]

Florida: authorize additional judgeships in the middle and southern districts (S. 1340), S8729 [26JN]

Floyd, Henry F.: nomination to be district judge, S11737, S11738 [22SE], S11830 [23SE]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S11736 [22SE]

Food industry: prohibit civil liability actions against the food industry for damages or injunctive relief for claims of injury resulting from a person's weight gain, obesity, or any related health conditions (S. 1428), S9595 [17JY]

Foreign policy: collection of court-ordered damages from certain foreign countries responsible for personal injuries caused by torture or hostage taking, S13069 [23OC]

———secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (S. Con. Res. 79), S14275-S14278 [7NO]

Forest Service: maintain current administrative and judicial review requirements, S13609-S13611 [30OC]

Frankel, Morgan J.: reappointment as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel (S. Res. 13), S8 [7JA]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse (H.R. 1274), S15509 [21NO]

———GSA conveyance of the B.F. Sisk Federal Building (S. 441), S2708 [25FE]

Frost, Gregory L.: nomination to be district judge, S3389 [10MR], S3617 [12MR]

FTC: disapprove court decision preventing implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry (S. Res. 242), S12472 [3OC]

Gibson, Kim R.: nomination to be district judge, S11781 [23SE]

Gila River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: use and distribution of funds awarded under certain U.S. Court of Federal Claims dockets (S. 162), S848 [15JA], S3753 [13MR]

Greer, J. Ronnie: nomination to be district judge, S7676, S7677 [11JN]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7668 [11JN]

Griffin, Richard A.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 195), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

Hardiman, Thomas M.: confirmation as district judge, S13510 [29OC]

———nomination to be district judge, S13045, S13063 [22OC]

Hayes, William Q.: nomination to be district judge, S12346, S12347 [2OC]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), S8816 [26JN], S8825 [27JN], S8870 [7JY]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8871-S8894 [7JY], S9001-S9043 [8JY], S9061-S9083, S9113 [9JY], S9235, S9236 [10JY]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed—unanimous-consent agreement, S9009 [8JY]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, S1505, S1506 [28JA]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), S4223 [20MR], S4228, S4229 [21MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (S. 607), S3643 [12MR], S3666 [13MR]

———restore reliability to the medical justice system by fostering alternatives to medical tort litigation (S. 1518), S10639-S10641 [31JY]

Health care professionals: immunity from liability for physicians providing free medical care to medically underserved or indigent patients, S11149 [5SE]

Hicks, S. Maurice, Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S6586, S6587 [19MY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S6500 [15MY]

Hinojosa, Ricardo H.: nomination to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, S7065 [22MY]

Hispanic Americans: representation in the Federal judiciary, S12601 [15OC]

Holmes, J. Leon: nomination to be district judge, S14587, S14787, S14788 [12NO]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent request, S14788 [12NO]

Holwell, Richard J.: nomination to be district judge, S11623 [17SE]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S1439 [23JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (S. 105), S81 [7JA]

———repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Horn, Marian Blank: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S2991, S3020 [3MR]

Horowitz, Michael: nomination to the U.S. Sentencing Commission, S7065 [22MY]

Houston, John A.: nomination to be district judge, S12347, S12348 [2OC]

Idaho: establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship (S. 878), S7065, S7067 [22MY]

Illinois: decision by former Governor Ryan to pardon and commute sentences of death row inmates, S843 [15JA]

———decision by Governor Blagojevich to continue moratorium on capital punishment, S5532 [30AP]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 1906), S15292-S15295 [20NO]

———restore fairness to immigration law, S14314 [10NO]

Income: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (S. 1023), S5876 [7MY]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (S. 1712), S12452 [3OC]

Insurance: reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits, S3836-S3839 [18MR]

Iraq: prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), S5335 [11AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Res. 101), S4578 [31MR]

James L. Buckley Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse, Washington, DC: designate (S. 1232), S7720 [11JN]

James L. Watson U.S. Court of International Trade Building, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 1018), S10866 [31JY]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (S. 670), S4169 [20MR]

Jones, Robert C.: nomination to be district judge, S12347 [2OC]

Judiciary: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges, S14302 [10NO]

———adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 16), S176 [9JA], S182 [10JA], S1842 [30JA]

———adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (H.R. 3349), S15509 [21NO]

———adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (S. 101), S80 [7JA], S1842, S1843 [30JA]

———appointment of additional Federal circuit and district judges (S. 920), S5379 [11AP]

———restore cost-of-living adjustments from previous years and improve benefits system for the Federal judiciary, and implement procedures to instill public confidence in Federal courts (S. 1100), S6864 [21MY]

———restore cost-of-living adjustments from previous years and improve benefits system for the Federal judiciary, and implement procedures to instill public confidence in Federal courts (S. 787), S4840 [3AP]

Junell, Robert A.: nomination to be district judge, S2109-S2113 [10FE]

Kasold, Bruce E.: nomination to be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judge, S8893 [7JY]

———nomination to be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN]

Kravitz, Mark R.: nomination to be district judge, S7678, S7679 [11JN]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7668 [11JN]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY], S10503-S10506, S10596 [31JY], S14562-S14564, S14568, S14570, S14574, S14590, S14771, S14772, S14774, S14777-S14783 [12NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S10252 [30JY], S14532, S14596, S14747 [12NO]

Law enforcement: amend laws relative to protective orders, sealing of cases, and disclosures of discovery information in civil actions (S. 817), S4963 [8AP]

———combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

———improve investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases through Children Advocacy Centers (S. 771), S4712 [2AP]

———limit authority to delay notice of search warrants (S. 1701), S12377 [2OC]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (S. 1277), S8127 [18JN]

Lawyers and attorneys: provide a definition of a prevailing party for Federal fee-shifting statutes (S. 1117), S7000 [22MY]

Lettow, Charles F.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S9085, S9086 [9JY]

Los Angeles, CA: courthouse construction funding, S13077 [23OC]

Marriage: define and protect institution, S10882 [1AU]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (S. 1531), S10656 [31JY], S15500, S15501 [21NO]

McKeague, David W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 192), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

McKnight, H. Brent: nomination to be district judge, S10590 [31JY], S10899 [1AU]

Mental health: allow clinical social workers to perform psychiatric examinations on certain criminals (S. 79), S71 [7JA]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists, S10195 [30JY]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (S. 1660), S12000 [25SE]

Montalvo, Frank: nomination to be district judge, S10590 [31JY]

Mosman, Michael W.: nomination to be district judge, S11970 [25SE]

Muse, Mary Beatty: Boston College Law School Lifetime Achievment Award recipient, S5160 [10AP]

Native Americans: provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 1721), S12535 [14OC]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 550), S3269 [6MR]

Neilson, Susan Bieke: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 193), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

New England Fishery Management Council: adoption of new regulations, S14445 [11NO]

News media: allow coverage of proceedings (S. 554), S3276 [6MR]

NOAA: ratify certain legal appointments and promotions in the commissioned corps (S. 886), S9268 [10JY]

Nuclear energy: renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S1414, S1445 [23JA]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (S. 156), S294 [14JA]

Oglala Sioux Tribe: court system funding, S2434 [13FE]

Otero, S. James: nomination to be district judge, S2109-S2113 [10FE]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S3675 [13MR], S4892-S4894, S4915-S4917 [7AP], S4922-S4930 [8AP], S5458-S5472 [29AP], S5511-S5513, S5515, S5517-S5527, S5528 [30AP], S5620-S5629 [1MY], S5714 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5831-S5842 [7MY], S5907-S5913 [8MY], S9986 [25JY], S10091-S10100 [29JY], S14531, S14547, S14548, S14597 [12NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S4949 [8AP], S5461 [29AP], S14530, S14626 [12NO]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15106, S15113-S15123, S15143-S15146, S15153-S15157, S15163, S15175, S15176 [19NO], S15222-S15236, S15242-S15245, S15260 [20NO], S15329-S15349 [21NO]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13420 [28OC], S13535-S13572 [30OC], S13842 [4NO], S14556, S14579, S14613, S14626, S14650, S14671, S14735, S14737 [12NO]

Plano, TX: provide for Federal court proceedings (S. 1720), S13944, S13945 [4NO], S15808 [24NO]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), S3046-S3049, S3054, S3074-S3076 [4MR], S3499 [11MR]

———circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (S. Res. 71), unanimous-consent agreement, S3068 [4MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (S. 1297), S8242 [19JN]

Power resources: subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7424-S7430, S7443 [5JN]

Prado, Edward C.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5422-S5425 [28AP], S5461, S5465 [29AP], S5516 [30AP], S5633-S5639 [1MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5630 [1MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S5460 [29AP], S5527, S5528 [30AP]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3337 [6MR], S4881 [3AP], S5792 [6MY], S7065 [22MY], S7822 [12JN], S8845 [27JN], S13230 [24OC], S16151 [9DE]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S120-S123 [9JA], S2022-S2034 [6FE], S2069 [10FE], S2127-S2139, S2148, S2151-S2172 [11FE], S2232-S2234, S2239, S2248-S2266, S2279, S2291-S2302, S2305, S2307, S2312-S2334 [12FE], S2380-S2384, S2391-S2402, S2404-S2413 [13FE], S2506-S2508 [14FE], S2554-S2567, S2569-S2573 [24FE], S2622, S2642-S2654, S2662-S2673 [25FE], S2725-S2730, S2754, S2769, S2773-S2779, S2799, S2801, S2802, S2804, S2821-S2824 [26FE], S2898, S2903 [27FE], S2994-S2997, S3000, S3001, S3007-S3013, S3015-S3019, S3021, S3022 [3MR], S3058-S3062, S3065-S3074, S3078 [4MR], S3123 [5MR], S3208, S3211-S3218, S3247, S3337 [6MR], S3375, S3376, S3380-S3383 [10MR], S3429-S3456 [11MR], S3668-S3678, S3683-S3687 [13MR], S3825-S3834 [18MR], S4497 [27MR], S4552, S4553 [31MR], S4603-S4614 [1AP], S4667, S4671-S4675 [2AP], S4891 [7AP], S5050-S5052 [9AP], S5460-S5472 [29AP], S5512, S5515, S5517, S5521 [30AP], S5624, S5636-S5638, S5692 [1MY], S5709, S5714, S5716 [5MY], S5755-S5758, S5792 [6MY], S5803-S5805, S5831-S5838 [7MY], S5907-S5912, S5979 [8MY], S5984, S5986, S5987 [9MY], S6502 [15MY], S6943 [22MY], S7125 [23MY], S7528-S7531 [9JN], S7665, S7668, S7678 [11JN], S8870 [7JY], S9319 [14JY], S9581 [17JY], S9951, S9953, S9991 [25JY], S10025, S10026 [28JY], S10091-S10098 [29JY], S10171, S10172, S10196-S10203, S10216-S10235 [30JY], S10455-S10467, S10470-S10477, S10503-S10507, S10589, S10591-S10594, S10596 [31JY], S10883, S10884 [1AU], S11062-S11065, S11096-S11100, S11107-S11109 [4SE], S11466-S11471 [15SE], S11625 [17SE], S11720 [18SE], S11781 [23SE], S11967 [25SE], S12126 [29SE], S12147 [30SE], S12308, S12349 [2OC], S12884 [20OC], S13063 [22OC], S13074, S13075 [23OC], S13842, S13902 [4NO], S13994, S14077 [5NO], S14086, S14090-S14104 [6NO], S14229-S14231, S14242 [7NO], S14287-S14298, S14304-S14308, S14311, S14312, S14317, S14324-S14334 [10NO], S14399 [11NO], S14528-S14777, S14786-S14790 [12NO], S15923, S15952-S15954 [25NO], S16153 [9DE]

Proctor, R. David: nomination to be district judge, S11620 [17SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), S8118 [18JN], S9355 [14JY], S9700 [22JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S9927, S9948-S9953 [25JY], S10095, S10133 [29JY], S10218-S10251 [30JY], S10455-S10469, S10591-S10594 [31JY], S10884 [1AU], S12955-S12957 [21OC], S12987 [22OC], S13944 [4NO], S14077-S14081 [5NO], S14085, S14090-S14104 [6NO], S14550, S14556, S14611, S14613, S14626, S14761 [12NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S10462 [31JY]

Quarles, William D., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S3614 [12MR]

Revenue Act: repeal anti-dumping provisions (S. 1155), S7153 [23MY]

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (S. 440), S2708 [25FE]

Roberts, John G., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3454 [11MR], S5462 [29AP], S5928, S5929 [8MY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, motion to recommit, S5501 [30AP]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S5527, S5528 [30AP]

Robinson, Stephen C.: nomination to be district judge, S11623 [17SE]

Rodgers, Margaret C.: nomination to be district judge, S12884 [20OC]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S12855 [17OC]

Rodriguez, Xavier: nomination to be district judge, S10590 [31JY]

Russia: rule of law and human rights programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Saad, Henry W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 194), S8893 [7JY], S9433-S9438 [16JY], S9581 [17JY]

Sabraw, Dana Makoto: nomination to be district judge, S11967 [25SE]

Selna, James V.: nomination to be district judge, S4496 [27MR]

Senate: confirmation of certain judicial nominees, unanimous-consent agreement, S14698 [12NO]

———executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S14282, S14283 [7NO]

———legislative priorities, S8889, S8890 [7JY], S10889 [1AU], S11151-S11154 [5SE], S13061 [22OC]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al (S. Res. 86), S3761 [13MR]

———authorize representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al (S. Res. 259), S14075 [5NO]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators (S. Res. 148), S6657 [20MY]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Bill Frist (S. Res. 147), S6657 [20MY]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Daniel K. Akaka (S. Res. 103), S4729 [2AP]

———authorize representation in Josue O. Rivera v. U.S. Congress, et al (S. Res. 226), S11587 [16SE]

———authorize representation in Judicial Watch, Inc., v. U.S. Senate, et al (S. Res. 156), S7171 [23MY]

———authorize representation in Newdow v. Eagen, et al (S. Res. 134), S5978 [8MY]

———authorize representation in Wagner v. Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), et al. (S. Res. 215), S10869 [31JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Colorado v. Daniel R. Egger, Sarah J. Geraldi, Jennifer M. Greenberg, Lisa G. Kunkel, and Bonnie C. McCormick (S. Res. 261), S14220 [6NO]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Donald Johnson (S. Res. 179), S8380 [23JN]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Macy E. Morse, et al. (S. Res. 105), S4915 [7AP]

———testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (S. Res. 197), S9512 [16JY]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (S. Res. 138), S5981-S5985, S6002 [9MY], S6614-S6617 [19MY], S8843 [27JN], S14528, S14579, S14657, S14765, S14789 [12NO]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (S. 333), S2120 [10FE]

Sentencing: restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (S. 1086), S6711, S6713 [20MY], S9115 [9JY]

Sharon, Ariel: Belgian Supreme Court ruling on war crimes trial of Israeli Prime Minister, S2520 [14FE]

Simon, Philip P.: nomination to be district judge, S4496 [27MR]

Small business: protect from litigation excesses and limit product liability of non-manufacturer product sellers (S. 1546), S10674 [31JY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), insert S. 1136 language in lieu, S15499 [21NO]

———restate, clarify, and revise (S. 1136), S7041 [22MY], S15481-S15499 [21NO]

Springmann, Theresa Lazar: nomination to be district judge, S4552, S4553 [31MR]

States: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 274), S1873, S1876 [4FE], S12421-S12424 [3OC], S12960 [21OC]

———amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (S. 274), unanimous-consent request, S12853 [17OC]

———restore Federal remedies for violations of intellectual property rights by States (S. 1191), S7479 [5JN]

Steele, William H.: nomination to be district judge, S3695-S3697 [13MR]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3614 [12MR]

Suko, Lonny R.: nomination to be district judge, S9368, S9369 [15JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9366, S9367 [15JY]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S8432 [24JN], S8548 [25JN]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S316, S331, S336, S339 [15JA], S1044 [16JA], S1123-S1125, S1138 [17JA], S1462 [23JA], S1798 [30JA], S2302 [12FE]

———Presidential consultation with Senate prior to making Justice nominations, S8857 [27JN]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3454 [11MR], S5319-S5323 [11AP], S5404-S5422, S5425-S5431 [28AP], S5440-S5458 [29AP], S5531 [30AP]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5096 [9AP]

Taxation: application of excise tax to excessive attorney fees for legal judgments, settlements, or agreements that operate as a tax (S. 887), S5237-S5248 [10AP]

———excise tax on excessive attorney fees for certain legal judgments, settlements, or agreements, S6222, S6225 [14MY], S6424, S6461 [15MY]

———expand Federal tax refund intercept program for parents delinquent on child support to cover children who are not minors (S. 1437), S9710 [22JY], S16063 [25NO]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (S. 557), S3316 [6MR]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S7466, S7467 [5JN], S7826, S7827 [12JN]

———provide awards for bringing former Liberian President before the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S12272 [1OC]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: designate (H.R. 145), S5396 [11AP]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming, S13038, S13039 [22OC]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 480), S2938-S2940 [27FE]

Terrorism: deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, S11381 [11SE]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (S. 1606), S11353 [10SE]

———increase criminal penalties for terrorist offenses resulting in death and deny Federal benefits to convicted terrorists (S. 1604), S11240 [9SE]

———provide access to Federal crime victims fund for families of Marine Corps members killed in 1983 bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, S9107 [9JY]

Titus, Roger W.: nomination to be district judge, S13994-S13997 [5NO]

Toal, Jean Hoefer: Government Technology (publication) honoree, S4510 [27MR]

Tongass National Forest: appeals process for cases involving timber harvesting, S11784-S11788, S11805, S11806 [23SE]

———oversight of wilderness recommendations, S1445, S1452 [23JA], S2384-S2388 [13FE]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (S. 307), S1982 [5FE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S14969 [17NO]

Tymkovich, Timothy: nomination to be circuit judge, S3454 [11MR]

Tymkovich, Timothy M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4598-S4614 [1AP]

U.N.: U.S. participation in development of the International Criminal Court, S5720 [5MY]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122, S1123 [17JA]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: nomination process, S7065 [22MY]

U.S. Tax Court: modernize (S. 753), S4635, S4636 [1AP]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (S. 326), S2053 [6FE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (S. 1709), S12384-S12387 [2OC], S12990-S12992 [22OC]

Varlan, Thomas A.: nomination to be district judge, S3662, S3663 [13MR], S3800 [17MR]

Warner, Paul M.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S10603 [31JY]

Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (S. 844), S5083 [9AP]

Water pollution: eliminate use of strict criminal liability statutes to determine penalties in oil spill incidents, S10571 [31JY]

Wesley, Richard C.: nomination to be circuit judge, S7662-S7665 [11JN]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S7648 [10JN]

White, Ronald A.: nomination to be district judge, S12147 [30SE]

Williams, Mary Ellen Coster: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S9085, S9086 [9JY]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN], S9064, S9073, S9084, S9085 [9JY]

———nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8825 [27JN], S9009 [8JY]

Women: condemn violence against women, S9165 [10JY]

Woodcock, John A., Jr.,: nomination to be district judge, S7820-S7822 [12JN]

Yeakel, Earl L., III: nomination to be district judge, S10024-S10027 [28JY]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9888 [24JY]

Reports

Weiss Ratings Report on Medical Malpractice Caps—Propagating the Myth That Non-Economic Damage Caps Don't Work: Physicians Insurance Association of America, S9237-S9239 [10JY]

Reports filed

American Spirit Fraud Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 346) (H. Rept. 108-5), H273 [4FE]

Bail Bond Fairness Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2134) (H. Rept. 108-316), H9477 [15OC]

Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 975) (H. Rept. 108-40), H1952 [18MR]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 763), S5058 [9AP]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1082) (H. Rept. 108-134), H4786 [2JN]

Circuit Court Decision on Inclusion of Phrase ``Under God'' in the Pledge of Allegiance: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 132) (H. Rept. 108-41), H1952 [18MR]

Class Action Fairness Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1115) (H. Rept. 108-144), H5088 [9JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 274), S7188 [2JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 274) (S. Rept. 108-123), S10616 [31JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 139) (H. Rept. 108-34), H1810 [12MR]

Consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 147) (H. Rept. 108-42), H1952 [18MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 108-64), H2937 [8AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1115, Class Action Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 269) (H. Rept. 108-148), H5265 [11JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 360) (H. Rept. 108-267), H8081 [9SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 108-226), H7224 [21JY]

Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1), S11117 [4SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 108-191), S14270 [7NO]

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Distribution of Judgment Funds: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2489) (H. Rept. 108-368), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2799) (H. Rept. 108-221), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1585) (S. Rept. 108-144), S11161 [5SE]

Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1668) (H. Rept. 108-217), H7084 [17JY]

E-Government Act Amendment Relative to Rulemaking Authority of the Judicial Conference: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1303) (H. Rept. 108-239), H7781 [25JY]

Establish an Additional Permanent Federal Judgeship in Idaho: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 878), S6706 [20MY]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-396), H12306 [21NO]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-263), H7948 [4SE], H8081 [9SE]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1125) (S. Rept. 108-118), S10264 [30JY]

Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 162) (S. Rept. 108-17), S3410 [10MR]

GSA Conveyance of a U.S. Courthouse to Fresno County, CA: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1274) (H. Rept. 108-341), H10338 [4NO]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act: Committee Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 108-32), H1743 [11MR]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 5) (H. Rept. 108-32), H1743 [11MR]

Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1529) (H. Rept. 108-110), H4254 [19MY]

James L. Watson U.S. Court of International Trade Building, New York, NY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1018) (H. Rept. 108-85), H3634 [1MY]

Justices' and Judges' Annual Salary Increase: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1023), S8125 [18JN]

Media Coverage of Court Proceedings: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 554), S6977 [22MY]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1194), S13133 [23OC]

Millenium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2441) (H. Rept. 108-205), H6705 [14JY]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

NOAA Commissioned Corps Legal Appointments and Promotions Ratification: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 886) (S. Rept. 108-58), S7234 [3JN]

Nomination of Alan G. Lance, Sr., To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Allyson K. Duncan To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Brian F. Holeman To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Bruce E. Kasold To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Carlos T. Bea To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Cecilia M. Altonaga To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Charles F. Lettow To Be Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Consuelo M. Callahan To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Cormac J. Carney To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Craig S. Iscoe To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Cranston J. Mitchell to the U.S. Parole Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of D. Michael Fisher To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14176 [6NO]

Nomination of Dale S. Fischer To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13134 [23OC]

Nomination of Dana Makoto Sabraw To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of David B. Rivkin, Jr., to the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of David L. Huber To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13660 [30OC]

Nomination of Deborah L. Cook To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Dee D. Drell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Diane L. Kroupa To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Dora L. Irizarry To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13660 [30OC]

Nomination of Earl L. Yeakel III To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Edward C. Prado To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Edward F. Reilly to the U.S. Parole Commission: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Fern Flanagan Saddler To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Frank Montalvo To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Gary L. Sharpe To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13134 [23OC]

Nomination of George W. Miller To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12737 [16OC]

Nomination of Glen E. Conrad To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Gregory L. Frost To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of H. Brent McKnight To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9904 [24JY]

Nomination of Harry A. Haines To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Henry F. Floyd To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11118 [4SE]

Nomination of J. Daniel Breen To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of J. Leon Holmes To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5650 [1MY]

Nomination of J. Ronnie Greer To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of James I. Cohn To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of James O. Browning To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9904 [24JY]

Nomination of James V. Selna To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Janice Rogers Brown To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14176 [6NO]

Nomination of Jay S. Bybee To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2456 [13FE]

Nomination of Jerry S. Byrd To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of John A. Houston To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of John A. Woodcock, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE], S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of John R. Adams To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2051 [6FE]

Nomination of Joseph M.F. Ryan III To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Joseph R. Goeke To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Judith N. Macaluso To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Kathleen Cardone To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Kim R. Gibson To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of L. Scott Coogler To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of Larry A. Burns To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Lawrence B. Hagel To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Lonny R. Suko To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Louise W. Flanagan To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Marcia A. Crone To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Margaret C. Rodgers To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Marian Blank Horn To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Mark R. Filip To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14176 [6NO]

Nomination of Mark R. Kravitz To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Mark V. Holmes To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Mary Ellen Coster Williams To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of Michael Chertoff To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6977 [22MY]

Nomination of Michael W. Mosman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of P. Kevin Castel To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Patricia Head Minaldi To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5650 [1MY]

Nomination of Paul M. Warner To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Peter J. Elliott To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Philip P. Simon To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Phillip S. Figa To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Priscilla Richman Owen To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of R. David Proctor To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Ralph R. Erickson To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Richard C. Wesley To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Richard D. Bennett To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Richard J. Holwell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Robert A. Junell To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2051 [6FE]

Nomination of Robert A. Wherry, Jr., To Be U.S. Tax Court Judge: Committee on Finance (Senate), S4702 [2AP]

Nomination of Robert C. Brack To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Robert C. Jones To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Roger W. Titus To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Ronald A. White To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of S. James Otero To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2051 [6FE]

Nomination of S. Maurice Hicks, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Samuel Der-Yeghiayan To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

Nomination of Sandra J. Feuerstein To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Stephen C. Robinson To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Steven M. Colloton To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Susan G. Braden To Be Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Theresa Lazar Springmann To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Thomas A. Varlan To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Thomas M. Hardiman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Timothy C. Stanceu To Be U.S. Court of International Trade Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of Timothy M. Tymkovich To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Victor J. Wolski To Be U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of William D. Quarles, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2919 [27FE]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9793 [23JY]

Nomination of William H. Steele To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of William Q. Hayes To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Xavier Rodriguez To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

Preserve Existing Superior Court Judgeships in the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1561) (S. Rept. 108-200), S15060 [18NO]

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 108-59), H2863 [7AP]

Provide for Federal Court Proceedings in Plano, TX: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1720), S13659 [30OC]

Renew Dept. of Energy and NRC Indemnity Authority for Damages From Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 108-218), S16119 [9DE]

Senate Rules Amendment Relative to Cloture on Presidential Nominations: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. Res. 138), S8722 [26JN]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 100) (H. Rept. 108-81), H3569 [30AP]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1136) (S. Rept. 108-197), S14964 [17NO]

State Justice Institute Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2714) (H. Rept. 108-285), H8949 [25SE]

Tax Court Modernization Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 753) (S. Rept. 108-42), S5725 [5MY]

Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 145), S5058 [9AP]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 145) (H. Rept. 108-30), H1688 [10MR]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 281) (H. Rept. 108-84), H3634 [1MY]

U.S. Code Improvement: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1437) (H. Rept. 108-103), H4203 [15MY]

Volunteer Liability Clarification Under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1280), S9244 [10JY]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1572) (H. Rept. 108-216), H7084 [17JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Annual salary increase for justices and judges: Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5876 [7MY]

GSA Capital Investment Program: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3532-H3534 [30AP], H7792-H7797 [3SE]

Secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution: International Association of Chiefs of Police, S14278 [7NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7263, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14529 [12NO]

Statements

ATF Clarification of Freedom of Information Act Exemptions: Senator Durbin, S2423 [13FE]

Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) Rules Relative to Judicial Nominations: Senator Feingold, S14100 [6NO]

Efrain Rios Montt's Eligibility To Run in Guatemalan Elections: Jessica Leight and Molly Maas, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1929 [30SE]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Senator Frist, S15516-S15518 [22NO]

Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act: Representative Robert C. Scott, H1823 [13MR]

Nomination of Carolyn B. Kuhl To Be Circuit Judge: Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., S14782 [12NO]

Nomination of D. Michael Fisher To Be Circuit Judge, S15918 [25NO]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge: Belen Robles, S2900 [27FE]

———Hispanic National Bar Association Past Presidents, S2573 [24FE], S2899 [27FE]

———Representative Rodriguez, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, S2151 [11FE]

———Ruben Bonilla, S2900 [27FE]

———Senator Feinstein, S11099 [4SE]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: C. Welton Gaddy, Interfaith Alliance, S10458, S10463 [31JY]

———Carlton Veazey, Interfaith Alliance, S10460 [31JY]

———Jack Moline, Interfaith Alliance, S10460, S10464 [31JY]

———Jane Holmes Dixon, Interfaith Alliance, S10460, S10464 [31JY]

———Robert Drinan, Interfaith Alliance, S10460 [31JY]

———Senator Durbin, S10459 [31JY]

———Senator Leahy, S10458 [31JY]

Paez Filibuster: Senator Boxer, S14570 [12NO]

Senate Filibuster Reform Proposal: Senator Lieberman, S14767 [12NO]

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Several Democratic Senators, S2153 [11FE]

Subpoena Notices

California Superior Court, H6687 [14JY], H7936 [4SE]

Circuit Court for Cook County, IL, H307 [5FE], H325 [7FE]

Circuit Court of Newport News, VA, H3432 [29AP]

Northampton County, PA, Common Pleas Court, H7936 [4SE]

Superior Court for Ventura County, CA, H7198 [21JY]

Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County, H12879 [8DE]

Superior Court of Pender County, NC, H12879 [8DE]

Superior Court of San Bernadino County, CA, H1932 [18MR]

Superior Court of San Francisco County, CA, H142 [27JA], H1603 [5MR]

Superior Court of the District of Columbia, H1662 [6MR], H1932 [18MR]

U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, H21 [7JA]

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, H3411 [29AP]

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee, H1778 [12MR]

Ventura County, CA, Superior Court, H7936 [4SE]

Summaries

Class Action Fairness Act (S. 1751): Changes, S16102 [9DE], S16220 [15DE]

Crime Victims Assistance Act (S. 805), S4907 [7AP]

District Court Decision on Constitutionality of Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act Provisions, S5740 [5MY]

Iraq Success Stories of Reconstruction, Health, Education, and Justice System Projects, S12343 [2OC]

Medical Malpractice Insurance and Litigation Reform Act (H.R. 1116), E392 [7MR]

Violence Against Children Act (S. 1123), S7008 [22MY]

Tables

Congressional Hispanic Caucus scorecard on circuit court nominee Miguel A. Estrada, S1940 [5FE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7359-H7368 [23JY]

Senate Republican filibusters of Presidential nominees, S3442 [11MR]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Patients First Act: Leanne Dyess, S8875 [7JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 118, convene U.N. war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials, H1328 [25FE]

H. Res. 132, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1976 [19MR]

H. Res. 139, consideration of H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act, H1817 [13MR]

H. Res. 147, consideration of H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1981 [19MR]

H. Res. 181, consideration of H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, H2944 [9AP]

H. Res. 269, consideration of H.R. 1115, Class Action Fairness Act, H5271 [12JN]

H. Res. 360, consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, H8111 [10SE]

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act, H1829-H1832-H1834 [13MR]

H.R. 16, adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges, H106 [8JA]

H.R. 100, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, H3688-H3696 [7MY], H12868-H12876 [8DE]

H.R. 145, Ted Weiss U.S. Courthouse, New York, NY, H1919 [18MR]

H.R. 281, Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH, H3983 [13MY]

H.R. 346, American Spirit Fraud Protection Act, H413 [12FE]

H.R. 975, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H1999-H2046 [19MR]

H.R. 1018, James L. Watson U.S. Court of International Trade Building, New York, NY, H4214 [19MY]

H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, H2978 [9AP]

H.R. 1115, Class Action Fairness Act, H5292-H5294 [12JN]

H.R. 1274, GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse to Fresno County, CA, H11179 [17NO]

H.R. 1303, E-Government Act amendments relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference, H9221 [7OC]

H.R. 1437, improve U.S. Code, H7174 [21JY]

H.R. 1529, Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act, H5103 [10JN]

H.R. 1572, Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL, H7798 [3SE]

H.R. 1668, Ed Edmondson U.S. Courthouse, Muskogee, OK, H7800 [3SE]

H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13982-S13994 [5NO]

H.R. 3349, adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges, H10348 [5NO]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 79, Psychiatric and Psychological Examinations Act, S71 [7JA]

S. 101, adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges, S80 [7JA], S1843 [30JA]

S. 105, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S81 [7JA]

S. 132, National Death Penalty Moratorium Act, S161-S164 [9JA]

S. 146, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S233 [13JA]

S. 147, General Attempt Provision Act, S234 [13JA]

S. 156, renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S295 [14JA]

S. 162, Gila River Indian Community Judgement Fund Distribution Act, S3753 [13MR], H3428-H3430 [29AP]

S. 192, provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle, S1083 [16JA]

S. 217, reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales, S1493 [23JA]

S. 223, Identity Theft Prevention Act, S1676 [28JA]

S. 274, Class Action Fairness Act, S1874-S1876 [4FE]

S. 326, extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S2053 [6FE]

S. 341, Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD, S2190 [11FE]

S. 364, prohibit Dept. of Justice funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution, S2342 [12FE]

S. 390, Safety Valve Fairness Act, S2467 [13FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 402, Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act, S2477 [13FE]

S. 407, provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals, S2483 [13FE]

S. 413, Asbestos Claims Criteria and Compensation Act, S2493-S2495 [13FE]

S. 473, Clean Water Authority Restoration Act, S2928 [27FE]

S. 480, Training for Realtime Writers Act, S2938 [27FE]

S. 550, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S3270-S3275 [6MR]

S. 554, allow media coverage of court proceedings, S3276 [6MR]

S. 640, Federal Prosecutors Retirement Benefit Equity Act, S3886 [18MR]

S. 659, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S3998 [19MR]

S. 663, settlement of certain Canadian Pottawatomi Nation claims against the U.S., S4002 [19MR]

S. 684, ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor, S4282 [21MR]

S. 763, Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN, S5396 [11AP], H4806 [3JN], H5052 [9JN]

S. 771, Victims of Child Abuse Act, S4713 [2AP]

S. 805, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S4903-S4907 [7AP]

S. 807, Lifetime Consequences for Sex Offenders Act, S4909 [7AP]

S. 878, establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship in Idaho, S7067 [22MY]

S. 886, ratify certain legal appointments and promotions in the NOAA commissioned corps, S9268 [10JY]

S. 887, Intermediate Sanctions Compensatory Revenue Adjustment (ISCRAA) Act, S5240-S5242 [10AP]

S. 966, Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act, S5653-S5655 [1MY]

S. 1019, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S5874 [7MY]

S. 1023, annual salary increase for justices and judges, S5877 [7MY]

S. 1061, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act, S6261 [14MY]

S. 1062, Stolen Gun Penalty Enhancement Act, S6262 [14MY]

S. 1100, Securing Judicial Independence Act, S6864 [21MY]

S. 1125, Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act, S6600-S6612 [19MY]

S. 1127, Fair and Impartial Rights (FAIR) for Medicare Act, S7017 [22MY]

S. 1128, Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act, S7019 [22MY]

S. 1136, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, S7042-S7051 [22MY], S15481-S15498 [21NO]

S. 1155, repeal Revenue Act anti-dumping provisions, S7153 [23MY]

S. 1191, Intellectual Property Protection Restoration Act, S7480-S7482 [5JN]

S. 1194, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S7484-S7486 [5JN], S13320-S13322 [27OC]

S. 1277, State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act, S8128-S8131 [18JN]

S. 1280, volunteer liability clarification under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S9355 [14JY], H7177 [21JY]

S. 1297, Protect the Pledge Act, S8242 [19JN]

S. 1360, clarify Dept. of Veterans Afffairs requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review, S8756 [26JN]

S. 1360, clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review of Dept. of Veterans Affairs activities, S8897 [7JY]

S. 1437, Child Support Fairness and Tax Refund Interception Act, S9710 [22JY]

S. 1516, Reliable Medical Justice Act, S10641-S10643 [31JY]

S. 1531, Chief Justice John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act, S10657 [31JY], S15501 [21NO]

S. 1546, Small Business Liability Reform Act, S10676-S10679 [31JY]

S. 1558, Religious Liberties Restoration Act, S10910 [1AU]

S. 1561, preserve existing District of Columbia Superior Court judgeships, S15310 [20NO]

S. 1604, Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act, S11240 [9SE], S11351 [10SE]

S. 1606, Pretrial Detention and Lifetime Supervision of Terrorists Act, S11353 [10SE]

S. 1616, prevent preemption of State community property law as it relates to nonforfeitable accrued retirement benefits, S11482 [15SE]

S. 1660, Good Samaritan Abandoned and Inactive Mine Remediation Act, S12001 [25SE]

S. 1701, Reasonable Notice and Search Act, S12378 [2OC]

S. 1709, Security and Freedom Ensured (SAFE) Act, S12384 [2OC]

S. 1712, Independent Counsel Reform Act, S12453-S12458 [3OC]

S. 1720, provide for Federal court proceedings in Plano, TX, S13945 [4NO], H11586 [19NO]

S. 1721, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S12535-S12543 [14OC]

S. 1733, State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act, S12611 [15OC]

S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act, S16217-S16220 [15DE]

S. 1770, Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Act, S12979 [21OC]

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

S. 1906, Homeland Security Enhancement Act, S15295-S15297 [20NO]

S. 1928, Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Act, S15471-S15473 [21NO]

S. Con. Res. 34, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4975 [8AP]

S. Con. Res. 79, secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution, S14275 [7NO]

S. Res. 12, reappointment of Patricia Mack Bryan as Senate Legal Counsel, S8, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 13, reappointment of Morgan J. Frankel as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel, S8, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 23, support U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1086 [16JA]

S. Res. 42, refer S. 279, relief of heirs of Clark M. Beggerly, Sr., to the Court of Federal Claims, S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 71, circuit court decision on Pledge of Allegiance inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S3076, S3101 [4MR], S3204 [5MR]

S. Res. 86, Senate Legal Counsel representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al, S3750, S3761 [13MR]

S. Res. 101, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4577 [31MR]

S. Res. 103, Senate Legal Counsel representation in John Jenkel v. Daniel K. Akaka, S4715, S4730 [2AP]

S. Res. 105, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Macy E. Morse, et al., S4909, S4915 [7AP]

S. Res. 134, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Newdow v. Eagen, et al, S5973, S5978 [8MY]

S. Res. 138, Senate Rules amendment relative to cloture on Presidential nominations, S6002 [9MY]

S. Res. 147, Senate Legal Counsel representation in John Jenkel v. Bill Frist, S6657, S6716 [20MY]

S. Res. 148, Senate Legal Counsel representation in John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators, S6657, S6716 [20MY]

S. Res. 156, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Judicial Watch, Inc., v. U.S. Senate, et al, S7160, S7172 [23MY]

S. Res. 179, Senate Legal Counsel testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Donald Johnson, S8366, S8380 [23JN]

S. Res. 192, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of David W. McKeague to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 193, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of Susan Bieke Neilson to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 194, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of Henry W. Saad to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 195, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) discharge of nomination of Richard A. Griffin to be circuit judge, S8897 [7JY]

S. Res. 197, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al., S9504, S9512 [16JY]

S. Res. 215, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Wagner v. Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), et al., S10691, S10869 [31JY]

S. Res. 226, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Josue O. Rivera v. U.S. Congress, et al, S11576, S11587 [16SE]

S. Res. 242, disapprove court decision preventing FTC implementation of a ``do-not-call'' registry and support constitutionality of such a registry, S12471 [3OC]

S. Res. 248, establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S12983 [21OC]

S. Res. 259, Senate Legal Counsel representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al, S14051, S14075 [5NO]

S. Res. 261, Senate Legal Counsel testimony, document production, and representation in Colorado v. Daniel R. Egger, Sarah J. Geraldi, Jennifer M. Greenberg, Lisa G. Kunkel, and Bonnie C. McCormick, S14181, S14220 [6NO]

S. Res. 274, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records production, S15845, S15879 [24NO]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S83 [7JA]

COUSINEAU, COLLEEN

Letters

LIHEAP funding, S11299 [10SE]

COVALL, MARK

Letters

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act, S12982 [21OC]

COVELLO, HENRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E835 [1MY], E899 [9MY]

COVER THE UNINSURED WEEK

Lists

Organizations participating in Cover the Uninsured Week, E551 [21MR]

Remarks in House

Observance, E551 [21MR]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S3497 [11MR]

COVINA, CA

Letters

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act: Walter Allen III, Mayor of Covina, CA, S14235 [7NO]

COVINGTON, KY

Remarks in House

Roman Catholic Diocese: anniversary, E1063 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Mangeot, Mike: Friends of Covington (organization) Covington Award recipient, S6620 [19MY]

COWAN, EDWARD

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S6575 [19MY], S9354 [14JY]

COWAN, RICHARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E259 [13FE]

COWAN, RUTH E.

Remarks in House

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on ranchers, H4868 [3JN]

COWART, LYNN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1481 [15JY]

COWEN, JOHN N.

Remarks in House

Jefferson County, IL: Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1052 [22MY], E1434 [9JY]

COWETA, OK

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S8554 [25JN]

COWETA COUNTY, GA

Remarks in Senate

Johnson, Lorraine: Georgia Teacher of the Year award recipient, S5646 [1MY]

COX, CAREY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2270 [6NO]

COX, CHRIS W.

Letters

Don't Feed the Bears Act, E1437 [9JY]

COX, CHRISTOPHER (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5888 [25JN]

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3454 [29AP]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H11359 [17NO]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8382 [17SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4978 [4JN]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H242 [29JA]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2515 [31MR]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 77), H705 [13FE]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 106), H7839 [3SE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3684 [6MY]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H1678 [6MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 10), H1396 [26FE]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 2283), H8222 [15SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation: make grants to Orange County, CA, for intercounty express bus service (see H.R. 1150), H1680 [6MR]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H7170 [18JY]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H6265 [26JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H463 [12FE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H1467 [27FE]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H9378 [8OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 26), H172 [27JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4739 [22MY]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H7455 [23JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Gehrig, Lou: recognize contributions in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H. Res. 278), H5408 [16JN]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1747 [11MR]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H8175 [10SE]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

House of Representatives: require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (see H.R. 2844), H12921 [8DE]

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H9377 [8OC]

———reform the regulation of the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2575), H5813 [24JN]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7950 [4SE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H3354 [11AP]

Iran: human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H1812 [12MR]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H6265 [26JN]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (see H.R. 3557), H11701 [20NO]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7618 [24JY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make reduction in capital gains rates for individuals permanent (see H.R. 2635), H8176 [10SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 367), H170 [27JA]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H6348 [8JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H1462 [27FE]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H2473 [27MR]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H9131 [1OC]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H704 [13FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H5664 [19JN]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

———use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 243), H2277 [24MR]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see H. Con. Res. 336), H12309 [21NO]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3571 [30AP]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H2268 [20MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1746 [11MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals (see H.R. 198), H5366 [12JN]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H4739 [22MY]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see H.R. 286), H136 [8JA]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H7950 [4SE]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3354 [11AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7787 [25JY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H7949 [4SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———temporarily suspend all motor fuel taxes and permanently repeal increase in such taxes (see H.R. 497), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain reinvested gains by S corporations (see H.R. 1498), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 176), H2401 [26MR] (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see H. Res. 359), H8176 [10SE]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H9687 [17OC]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H3354 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see H.R. 2087), H4129 [14MY]

California: prohibit the use of Federal funds for double tracking of the Pacific Surfliner corridor through certain areas (see H.R. 2165), H4367 [20MY]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 110), H1466 [27FE]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship (see H.R. 48), H53 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see H.R. 2319), H4976 [4JN]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9375 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior: participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (see H.R. 1598), H2819 [3AP]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 1416), H2310 [25MR]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Medicare: revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H6602 [10JY]

Power resources: promote use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (see H.R. 1180), H1743 [11MR]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (see H.J. Res. 19), H274 [4FE]

Taxation: eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———repeal estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer taxes (see H.R. 51), H53 [7JA]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 52), H53 [7JA]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 53), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1117), H1678 [6MR]

Cost Estimates

Project BioShield Act (H.R. 2122): CBO, E1472-E1475 [14JY]

Letters

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act: by, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H5908 [25JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5908 [25JN]

Intelligence services appropriations: by, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H5889 [25JN]

———Representative Goss, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5889 [25JN]

Remarks

Armed Forces: tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (H. Res. 201), H4893 [4JN]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship, H6727 [15JY]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (H. Con. Res. 190), H5009 [5JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4598 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5750 [24JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6727 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (H.R. 1598), H9409 [15OC]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2486 [31MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5497 [18JN]

Foreign trade: repeal of export controls on certain high-speed computers, H4598 [22MY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1850 [13MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1826 [13MR]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5727, H5728, H5733 [24JN], H5908 [25JN]

Hong Kong: support freedom (H. Res. 277), H5840 [25JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5888, H5889 [25JN]

———strike creation of pilot programs to encourage State and local officials to collect and share information, and to test use of tear-line intelligence reports, H5888 [25JN]

Lupus International (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2081 [17OC]

National Peace Corps Day: observance, E311 [27FE]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6935, H6939 [16JY]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H.J. Res. 19), H347 [11FE]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8297 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H1753 [12MR]

Votes: position on missed, H11377 [18NO], E313 [27FE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (H. Res. 199), H5851 [25JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H5925 [25JN]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 108-358), H11149 [12NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 286) (H. Rept. 108-223), H7224 [21JY]

Homeland Security Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 1416) (H. Rept. 108-104), H4203 [15MY]

Project BioShield Act: Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H6347 [8JY]

Rules

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H1716-H1718 [11MR]

Tributes

Choy, Herbert Y.C., H12748 [8DE]

Gross, Bill and Sue, E2174 [30OC]

Higgins, Doris, E1337 [24JN]

Hoag, Ryan, E1325 [23JN]

Holmes, John M., E1632 [25JY]

Miali, Elvin G., E2175 [30OC]

COX, CHRISTOPHER C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E533 [20MR]

COX, MILLIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1700 [5SE]

COX, PATRICK (President, European Parliament)

Remarks in Senate

Senate: welcome European Parliament President to Senate chamber, S8499 [25JN]

COX, SETH

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E991 [19MY]

COX, STEVE

Remarks in House

Chillicothe, MO: Elks Lodge #656 Outstanding Achievements Award recipient, E462 [13MR]

COX FAMILY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2299 [17NO]

COX NEWS SERVICE

Excerpts

Articles highlighting adversity faced by persons with limited English proficiency: U.S. English, Inc., E465 [13MR]

COX-KELLAR, LILLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E517 [19MR]

COY, BARBARA

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3024 [3MR]

COY, TIMOTHY W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12188 [30SE]

COYLE, ROBERT E.

Bills and resolutions

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (see S. 440), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 1273), H1901 [13MR]

Remarks in Senate

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (S. 440), S2708 [25FE]

CRAIG, AK

Bills and resolutions

Public lands: conveyance (see S. 1778), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 3427), H10236 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Public lands: conveyance (H.R. 3427), E2189 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Public lands: conveyance (S. 1778), S13137 [23OC]

CRAIG, CO

Remarks in House

Diehl, Jim: Craig, CO, City Council Citizen Commendation recipient, E2224 [4NO]

Schulze, Dusty: Craig, CO, City Council Meritorious Commendation recipient, E2223 [4NO]

CRAIG, LARRY E. (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14009, S14068 [5NO], S14143, S14184 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091, S1092 [16JA], S1433, S1434 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12301 [1OC], S12608 [15OC]

Armed Forces: provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4645 [1AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3995 [19MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11818 [23SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079, S13168, S13169 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14477, S14835, S14836 [12NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13345, S13411 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8312 [20JN], S8470 [24JN], S8581, S8590 [25JN], S8683 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10072 [28JY], S10694 [31JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6216 [14MY]

Appointments

Acting President pro tempore, S2991 [3MR]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY]

———H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S12303 [1OC]

Articles and editorials

Daschle's Election Lesson, Wall Street Journal, S250 [14JA]

Lake Arrowhead—Fears of a Landmark Disaster, Paul Rogers and Josh Susong, San Jose (CA) Mercury News, S13627 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 125), S132 [9JA]

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3162 [5MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Children and youth: reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments and provide incentives for the adoption of older children (see S. 1439), S10046 [28JY]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S6030 [12MY]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10618 [31JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (see S.J. Res. 16), S9328 [14JY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S11832 [23SE]

Court of International Trade: review certain determinations of binational panels and committees under NAFTA (see S. 1893), S15187 [19NO]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see S. 554), S3252 [6MR]

———divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 562), S3253 [6MR]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S1669 [28JA]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (see S. 153), S288 [14JA]

———exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S6979 [22MY]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S6979 (see S. 1019), S6980 [22MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S15187 [19NO]

———establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of State: establish an Office of Intercountry Adoptions and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (see S. 1934), S15646 [23NO]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (see S. 520), S3162 [5MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see S. 244), S2702 [25FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see S. 1931), S15573 [22NO]

Endangered Species Act: improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (see S. 369), S2702 [25FE]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR]

Federal-State relations: require Federal agencies to consult with State and local governments on environmental impact statements (see S. 372), S2340 [12FE]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see S. 1706), S12376 [2OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see S. 2002), S16120 [9DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (see S. 113), S5725 [5MY]

Freedom of religion: restore certain religious freedoms (see S. 1558), S12970 [21OC]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S5651 [1MY]

Health care facilities: provide greater access for residents of frontier areas to the healthcare services provided by community health centers (see S. 1883), S15061 [18NO]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Korea, Republic of: end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (see S. Con. Res. 11), S3029 [3MR]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1828), S14032 [5NO]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11187 [8SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S9959 [25JY]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2596 [24FE]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S4434 [26MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (see S. Con. Res. 48), S7381 [4JN]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (see S. 996), S5771 [6MY]

———fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 1393), S11350 [10SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 420), S14335 [10NO]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S5435 [28AP]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 537), S3163 [5MR]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see S. 1237), S7718 [11JN]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see S. Con. Res. 32), S4703 [2AP]

Roads and highways: establish program to make allocations to States for projects to expand 2-lane highways in rural areas to 4-lane highways (see S. 365), S2340 [12FE]

SBA: establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see S. 1255), S7831 [12JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

States: limit acquisition by the U.S. of land located in States in which 25 percent or more of the land is already owned by the U.S. (see S. 1038), S5995 [9MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S11479 [15SE]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S3805 [17MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S5344 [11AP]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S14805 [12NO]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S12193 [30SE]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see S. 1040), S16121 [9DE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S5542 [30AP]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S13516 [29OC]

———treatment of forestry activities (see S. 1381), S9119 [9JY]

———treatment of gold, silver, and platinum in the same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of maximum capital gains rates (see S. 611), S8726 [26JN]

———treatment of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 397), S8301 [20JN]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S13263 [27OC]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S9905 [24JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (see S. Res. 211), S10619 [31JY]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see S. 1756), S12838 [17OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: strengthen oversight provisions (see S. 1695), S12277 [1OC]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S5434 [28AP]

Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see S. 844), S5059 [9AP]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

———State sovereignty over water within borders (see S. 561), S3253 [6MR]

World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Review Commission: establish (see S. 676), S4166 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bancroft, Robert: permit backpay for overtime incurred in missions flown with DEA (see S. 46), S36 [7JA]

Banfro, Benjamin M.: relief (see S. 31), S35 [7JA]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (see S.J. Res. 2), S37 [7JA]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (see S. 1003), S5771 [6MY]

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 38), S1813 [30JA]

Crime: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (see S. 1553), S10618 [31JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize sale or exchange of all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land in Idaho and use proceeds for National Forest System purposes (see S. 434), S2701 [25FE]

Dept. of Commerce: impose countervailing duties on dynamic random access memory (DRAM) semiconductors produced by Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (see S. 492), S2920 [27FE]

Dept. of Energy: cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see S. 600), S3505 [11MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct and support research into alternative treatments for timber produced from public lands and lands withdrawn from the public domain for the National Forest System (see S. 432), S2594 [24FE]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA]

Diseases: increase public awareness of scleroderma (see S. Con. Res. 33), S4898 [7AP]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see S. 1562), S10906 [1AU]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 1805, 1806), S13711 [31OC]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO]

Idaho: enhance collaborative forest stewardship management within the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests (see S. 433), S2701 [25FE]

———establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship (see S. 878), S5173 [10AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S3803 [17MR]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (see S. 1315), S8358 [23JN]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 70), S3028 [3MR]

POW: provide special compensation for former POW (see S. 1239), S7718 [11JN]

Public lands: establish terms and conditions for use of certain Federal lands by outfitters and facilitate public opportunities for the recreational use and enjoyment of such lands (see S. 1420), S9496 [16JY]

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (see S. 435), S2701 [25FE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S12376 [2OC]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR], S5683 [1MY], S5718 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8894 [7JY], S9083 [9JY]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S10100 [29JY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN]

Letters

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act: Clayton Yeutter, S11845 [23SE]

Climate Stewardship Act: James L. Martin, 60 Plus Association, S13579 [30OC]

Lists

Supporters of S. 1645, Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act, S11835 [23SE]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1499 [28JA], S2991 [3MR]

Privilege of the floor

Bain, George, S13531 [29OC]

Carlson, Mark, S3420 [10MR]

Hooper, Ron, S13531 [29OC]

Matejko, George, S13531 [29OC]

McGrath, Lisa, S14849 [12NO]

Remarks

Afghanistan: reforestation program funding, S13369 [28OC]

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14122 [6NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1333 [22JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14013, S14022 [5NO], S14122 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent agreement, S14122 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1333 [22JA], S1431 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1333 [22JA], S1431 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9935 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12377 [2OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4758 [3AP]

———remove unauthorized and earmarked appropriations from legislation making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, S4758 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S14384 [11NO]

Blair, Tony: address to joint session of Congress by British Prime Minister of Great Britain, S9545 [17JY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced and protect Social Security surpluses (S.J. Res. 2), S85 [7JA]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3944 [19MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1500 [28JA]

Bybee, Jay S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3687 [13MR]

California: impact of wildfires, S13341, S13372 [28OC]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (S. 1003), S5786 [6MY]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1431 [23JA]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1863 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1921 [5FE]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S250, S251, S252 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S250, S251, S252 [14JA]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5011 [9AP]

Compact of Free Association: contribution of Pacific allies to U.S. military and war in Iraq, S4554 [31MR]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 339), S15927 [25NO]

Congressional Award Program: funding, S14939 [17NO]

Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute: tribute to Angels in Adoption Award recipients, S12271 [1OC]

Craig, Stephanie and Michael: tribute to birth of child, S1732 [29JA]

Crime: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (S. 1553), S10685 [31JY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, S13081 [23OC], S14471 [12NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize sale or exchange of all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land in Idaho and use proceeds for National Forest System purposes (S. 434), S2703 [25FE]

———National Agriculture Statistics Service potato survey, S14013 [5NO]

———provide borrowing authority for fire suppression and conduct hazardous fuels reduction and burned area restoration on non-Federal lands, S13604 [30OC]

Dept. of Commerce: impose countervailing duties on dynamic random access memory (DRAM) semiconductors produced by Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (S. 492), S2992 [3MR]

Dept. of Education: teacher quality programs funding, S11302 [10SE]

Dept. of Energy: cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (S. 600), S3549 [11MR]

———establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S7523, S7525 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct and support research into alternative treatments for timber produced from public lands and lands withdrawn from the public domain for the National Forest System (S. 432), S2609 [24FE]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (S. 144), S231 [13JA]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11302 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13081 [23OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1589), S14471 [12NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14477, S14478, S14479 [12NO], S14939 [17NO]

Dworshak Reservoir: mitigate damages to local communities caused by fluctuating levels, S11545 [16SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13577, S13579 [30OC]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S322 [15JA]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10208 [30JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11545 [16SE]

Enzi, Senator: tribute to birth of grandson, S11520 [16SE]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14477 [12NO]

———permit registration of a Canadian pesticide, S14479 [12NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2657, S2663 [25FE], S2803, S2804 [26FE], S2991 [3MR], S3380 [10MR]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S2657 [25FE]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10182 [30JY]

Fire prevention: hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13619, S13620 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, S11520 [16SE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12862 [20OC], S13072, S13126 [23OC], S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13463 [29OC], S13604, S13619, S13620, S13627, S13628, S13637 [30OC], S13847, S13849 [4NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15376 [21NO]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13627, S13628 [30OC]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 659), S3998 [19MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13369 [28OC]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9935 [25JY]

Horn, Marian Blank: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S2991 [3MR]

Howell, Shae and David: tribute on birth of children, S9009 [8JY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (S. 1645), S11834 [23SE]

Matterhorn Ice Cream, Inc.: anniversary, S9901 [24JY]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (S. 632), S3806 [17MR]

———permit offering of consumer-driven health care plans under Medicare Advantage, S8651 [26JN]

———reform, S2657 [25FE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15376 [21NO], S15524, S15525 [22NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8018 [18JN], S8651 [26JN]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S10010 [28JY]

National Adoption Month: observance, S15926 [25NO]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (S. 1315), S8365 [23JN]

National Public Lands Day: observance, S11636 [17SE]

National Rural Development Partnership: funding, S14022 [5NO]

National Safe Place Week: designate (S. Res. 70), S4160 [20MR]

National School Lunch Act: ensure an adequate level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program (S. 996), S5774 [6MY]

National Senior Health and Fitness Day: observance, S7125 [23MY]

Nuclear energy: loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction, S7438, S7440, S7441 [5JN]

Older Americans Month: observance, S7125 [23MY]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees, S14478 [12NO]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15117 [19NO]

Point of order, S11302 [10SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S12911 [21OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15117, S15118 [19NO], S15326, S15330 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5761 [6MY], S5798-S5801 [7MY], S7438, S7440, S7441 [5JN], S7523, S7525 [9JN], S7654, S7656 [11JN], S9926 [25JY], S10010 [28JY], S10182, S10186, S10208 [30JY]

———impact of establishing a national energy policy on the economy, S7654 [11JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2663 [25FE], S2804 [26FE], S3380 [10MR], S14559, S14560, S14655, S14658, S14698 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5801 [7MY]

Public lands: establish terms and conditions for use of certain Federal lands by outfitters and facilitate public opportunities for the recreational use and enjoyment of such lands (S. 1420), S9499 [16JY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10182, S10208 [30JY]

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (S. 435), S2703 [25FE]

Senate: legislative program, S2991 [3MR], S9925 [25JY]

Social Security: reform, S3944 [19MR]

States: provide budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments, S6462 [15MY]

Summer National Senior Games—The Senior Olympics: tribute, S7125 [23MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (S. 219), S1669, S1671 [28JA]

Taxation: capital gains treatment on sale or exchange of land or water interest to nonprofit entities for charitable purposes, S5011 [9AP]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends, S3245 [6MR], S5802 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S322 [15JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6462 [15MY]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (S. Res. 191), S8860 [27JN]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S9935 [25JY], S10522 [31JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10522 [31JY]

———implementation (S. 1416), S9935 [25JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10522 [31JY]

———implementation (S. 1417), S9935 [25JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), unanimous-consent request, S14659, S14699 [12NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (S. 1709), S12384 [2OC]

———strengthen oversight provisions (S. 1695), S12285 [1OC]

Veterans Day: observance, S14384 [11NO]

Reports filed

Expenditures: Committee on Aging (Senate, Special) (S. Res. 38), S1811 [30JA]

Rules

Committee on Aging (Senate, Special), S1804-S1806 [30JA]

Summaries

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act (S. 1645), S11835-S11844 [23SE]

Home School Non-Discrimination Act (S. 1562), S10912 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 632, Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases, S3806 [17MR]

S. 659, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S3998 [19MR]

S. 1003, clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, S5786 [6MY]

S. 1315, Enhanced Safety From Wildfire Act, S8366 [23JN]

S. 1420, Outfitter Policy Act, S9500-S9503 [16JY]

S. 1553, Organized Retail Theft Act, S10686 [31JY]

S. 1562, Home School Non-Discrimination Act, S10913 [1AU]

S. 1645, Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act, S11845-S11855 [23SE]

S. 1709, Security and Freedom Ensured (SAFE) Act, S12384 [2OC]

Tributes

Allen, Jeff, S9925 [25JY]

Brady, R. Hugh, S9402 [15JY]

Heath, Shane, S9925 [25JY]

Hoppe, J. David, S1775 [30JA]

Potter, Bob, S127 [9JA]

Wilson, Pete B., S15051 [18NO]

CRAIG, ROWAN A.

Remarks in Senate

Craig, Stephanie and Michael: tribute to birth of child, S1732 [29JA]

CRAIG, STEPHANIE AND MICHAEL

Remarks in Senate

Craig, Rowan A.: tribute to birth, S1732 [29JA]

CRAIG RECREATION LAND PURCHASE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3427), H10236 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3427), E2189 [31OC]

CRAMER, ROBERT E. (BUD), JR. (a Representative from Alabama)

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 257), H135 [8JA]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8217 [11SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H3975 [9MY]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H7455 [23JY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H8382 [17SE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H8083 [9SE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1902 [13MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H5175 [10JN]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H4204 [15MY]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H8491 [23SE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H392 [11FE]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H1678 [6MR]

Crime: prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H4739 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4788 [2JN]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7950 [4SE]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H5366 [12JN]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4788 [2JN]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H8906 [24SE]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H4206 [15MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H10457 [5NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5552 [18JN]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 2198), H5089 [9JN]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H8491 [23SE]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H7329 [22JY]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H9282 [7OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4740 [22MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H392 [11FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

Health: improve access to health care services for uninsured and low-income individuals in medically under served areas (see H. Res. 142), H1956 [18MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H5267 [11JN]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

———revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 2877), H7616 [24JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7618 [24JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4368 [20MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H8083 [9SE]

Law enforcement officers: exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H5175 [10JN]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 2135), H4204 [15MY]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H9982 [28OC]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3572 [30AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3453 [29AP]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3454 [29AP]

———treatment of certain physician pathology services (see H.R. 1963), H3682 [6MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2515 [31MR]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H1334 [25FE]

NASA: make certain workforce authorities available (see H.R. 1085), H6603 [10JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1747 [11MR]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 1764), H5664 [19JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7086 [17JY]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4205 [15MY]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H7840 [3SE]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8905 [24SE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H7618 [24JY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4877 [3JN]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H3762 [7MY]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1902 [13MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4739 [22MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see H.R. 491), H244 [29JA]

———expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see H.R. 2092), H4130 [14MY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H7618 [24JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2402 [26MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H8175 [10SE]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 302), H172 [27JA]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H4787 [2JN]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———restore estate tax and repeal carryover basis rule, increase estate and gift tax unified credit, and reduce rate of estate and gifts taxes to the generally applicable capital gains rates (see H.R. 2610), H6261 [26JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H8017 [5SE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H7225 [21JY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H12311 [21NO]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1812 [12MR]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see H.R. 3342), H9737 [20OC]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 2722), H7226 [21JY]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11703 [20NO]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5366 [12JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Taxation: allow employers a tax credit to encourage employee volunteer services that aid science, mathematics, and engineering education in schools (see H.R. 3590), H12307 [21NO]

Remarks

Alabama: tribute to Korean War veterans, E2280 [7NO]

Analytical Services, Inc.: NASA Woman Owned Business of the Year award recipient, E1868 [23SE]

Arcata Associates, Inc.: NASA Minority Subcontractor of the Year award recipient, E1919 [30SE]

CAS Cares, Inc.: tribute, E1070 [23MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H305 [5FE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7859 [4SE]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2610 [2AP]

Florence, AL: anniversary of Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs (business), E808 [30AP]

Harvest, AL: tribute to Sparkman High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E383 [6MR]

Huntsville, AL: opening of National Children's Advocacy Center facility, E1460 [11JY]

———tribute to Stone Middle School students that contributed to the book ``Reality Street'', E810 [30AP]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5875 [25JN]

Nichols, Roy: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2014 [8OC]

Taxation: provide a tax credit for the production of coal-based synthetic fuels, H7859 [4SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H6345 [8JY]

Tributes

Adomatis, Dennis P., E2475 [8DE]

Christian, Michael D., E363 [4MR]

Jerauld, Gary D., E496 [18MR]

King, Pat Schrimsher, E103 [29JA]

Wallace, Donald and Ellen, E1155 [5JN]

Wells, Kathleen A., E1741 [9SE]

CRAMER, WILLIAM C. (a former Representative from Florida)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, H9708 [20OC], E2211 [4NO]

CRANDALL, ROBERT L.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Amtrak Reform Board: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

CRANE, DEE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E705 [8AP]

CRANE, PHILIP M. (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6800, H6805 [15JY]

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H3 [7JA]

Congressional advisers on trade policy and negotiations, H1778 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3553), H11701 [20NO]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (see H.R. 3537), H11650 [19NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (see H.R. 3536), H11650 [19NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H392 [11FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 925), H1394 [26FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 362), H324 [5FE]

———establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H5367 [12JN]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H9478 [15OC]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H9687 [17OC]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H9478 [15OC]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H7454 [23JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9813 [21OC]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H9614 [16OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7618 [24JY]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H9478 [15OC]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H7949 [4SE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H9478 [15OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2310 [25MR]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H1464 [27FE]

Harold, Erika: tribute (see H. Res. 102), H1334 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H9738 [20OC]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H5267 [11JN]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7170 [18JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H9214 [2OC]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H7787 [25JY]

Iron and steel industry: revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 2877), H7616 [24JY]

———revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2877), H7950 [4SE]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H4529 [21MY]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 1908), H3634 [1MY]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (see H.R. 2446), H5364 [12JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Kirk, Russell A.: anniversary of book ``The Conservative Mind—From Burke to Eliot'' (see H. Res. 408), H9812 [21OC]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H9478 [15OC]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9378 [8OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (see H.R. 3538), H11651 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Medicare: coverage of drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 1032), H3571 [30AP]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H1461 [27FE]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H3305 [10AP]

———increase payments to hospitals in Puerto Rico (see H.R. 1739), H3302 [10AP]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see H.R. 941), H1395 [26FE]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (see H.R. 825), H702 [13FE]

Middle East: condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H6465 [9JY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

National emblems: designate the oak tree as the national tree (see H.R. 1775), H5664 [19JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7454 [23JY]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H706 [13FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Roads and highways: permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H12311 [21NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H1334 [25FE]

———improve affordability of health insurance coverage for small employers (see H.R. 2851), H7615 [24JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H7170 [18JY]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H460 [12FE]

States: improve temporary Federal fiscal assistance programs (see H.R. 3415), H10236 [30OC]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H9478 [15OC]

Tariff: natural cork (see H.R. 1833), H3408 [12AP]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H9738 [20OC]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1746 [11MR]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H11133 [7NO]

———allow employees of county and local governments and schools to maintain medical savings accounts (see H.R. 498), H463 [12FE]

———allow investment of certain coins in individual retirement accounts and other individually directed pension plan accounts (see H.R. 1820), H3353 [11AP]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H8284 [16SE]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H5664 [19JN]

———clarify exemption from the self-employment tax for termination payments received by former life insurance salesmen (see H.R. 1250), H4739 [22MY]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see H.R. 286), H136 [8JA]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 61), H5814 [24JN]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H1812 [12MR]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand depreciation benefits available to small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 179), H58 [7JA]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H5366 [12JN]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H9812 [21OC]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H138 [8JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5045 [5JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5664 [19JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H2402 [26MR]

———provide a special depreciation allowance for property acquired during a certain period (see H.R. 683), H1746 [11MR]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR] (see H.R. 459), H242 [29JA]

———provide incentives for new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings (see H.R. 1271), H1900 [13MR]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H392 [11FE]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H58 [7JA]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H324 [5FE]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H9812 [21OC]

———treat distributions from publicly traded partnerships as qualifying income of regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1536), H2585 [1AP]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H11392 (see H.R. 973), H11515 [18NO]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 52), H1466 [27FE] (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H9819 [24OC]

———treatment of certain compensation options offered by tax-exempt organizations (see H.R. 1100), H5089 [9JN]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H3453 [29AP]

———treatment of certain reinvested gains by S corporations (see H.R. 1498), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H7788 [25JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H1680 [6MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of overnight travel expenses of National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 1369), H2132 [19MR]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see H.R. 808), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1890), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1331 [25FE]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

U.N. Conference on Disarmament: election of Iraq as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 29), H274 [4FE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2472 [27MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H11133 [7NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Employment: clarify rules for determining whether certain agent-drivers and commission-drivers are employees (see H.R. 1649), H2863 [7AP]

Firearms: protect right to keep and bear arms (see H. Con. Res. 251), H7454 [23JY]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (see H.R. 1047), H1514 [4MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H700 [13FE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 112), H2311 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2401 [26MR]

Taxation: allow deduction for charitable contributions to individuals who do not itemize other deductions (see H.R. 2229), H4735 [22MY]

———exempt deduction for charitable contributions from the phase-out of itemized deductions (see H.R. 2231), H4735 [22MY]

———permit consolidation of life insurance companies with other companies (see H.R. 2228), H4735 [22MY]

———repeal corporate income tax and estate and gift taxes, impose flat tax on earned income of individuals, and provide amnesty for tax liability from prior taxable years (see H.R. 1789), H3351 [11AP]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3351 [11AP]

———treat Indian tribes the same as State governments relative to gambling (see H.R. 2675), H6463 [9JY]

———treatment of employee leasing organizations (see H.R. 1270), H1900 [13MR]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1669), H2938 [8AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see H.R. 2230), H4735 [22MY]

Letters

Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act: National Automobile Dealers Association, E1306 [19JN]

Textile commercial availability provisions clarification under U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: David M. Spooner, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, E1685 [4SE]

Lists

Organizations and businesses helping to promote civic education, E1958 [2OC]

Motions

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7515 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7512 [24JY]

Poems

``High Flight,'' John Gillespie Magee, Jr., H296 [5FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, H9153 [2OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4937 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9153 [2OC]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9524 [16OC]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E2010 [8OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew, H278 [5FE]

———tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H296 [5FE]

Committee for Citizen Awareness: tribute to efforts to promote civic education, E1351 [25JN], E1957 [2OC]

Customs Service: tribute, E105 [29JA]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7601 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), E1505 [18JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7288 [22JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), E1306 [19JN]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), H2895, H2901 [8AP]

———temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1550, H1586, H1587, H1590 [5MR]

Immigration: prohibit funding for negotiation of trade agreements which create or expand non-immigrant visa categories authorizing temporary entry of professionals into the U.S., H7288 [22JY]

International Customs Day: observance, E105 [29JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (H.R. 792), E255 [13FE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6080 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H9350, H9353 [8OC]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists, E1505 [18JY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H494 [13FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), E1331 [24JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8322, H8325 [17SE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (H.R. 1769), E773 [12AP]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, H9350, H9353 [8OC]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7235 [22JY], H7480, H7507 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7235 [22JY], H7496, H7507 [24JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H401 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H6320 [8JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2398 [26MR]

Summaries

Job Protection Act (H.R. 1769), E773 [12AP]

Tributes

Baumunk, Paul, E1370 [26JN]

Broadbent, Meredith, H2447 [27MR]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H401 [12FE]

Logan, Deborah J., H6871 [16JY]

CRANER, MICHELE

Remarks in House

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

CRANSTON-GONZALEZ NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACT see National Affordable Housing Act

CRAPO, MICHAEL D. (a Senator from Idaho)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13927 [4NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091, S1092 [16JA], S1270 [21JA], S1433, S1434 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12749 [16OC], S12796 [17OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4193 [20MR], S4233 [21MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (S. 520), S7933, S7939 [16JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11121 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14836 [12NO]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7557 [9JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S10046 [28JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6432, S6552 [15MY]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S3420 [10MR]

Conferee: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2594 [24FE]

Agriculture: permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 125), S132 [9JA]

Alaska: resolve certain conveyances and provide for alternative land selections relative to Cape Fox Corp. and Sealaska Corp. (see S. 1354), S15287 [20NO]

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S6626 [19MY]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Budget: require the CBO and the Committee on Taxation (Joint) to use dynamic economic modeling in addition to static economic modeling in budgetary estimates of proposed changes in Federal revenue law (see S. 675), S4166 [20MR]

Business and industry: require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see S. 1890), S15976 [25NO]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (see S. 1003), S6072 [13MY]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see S. 243), S5542 [30AP]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S12970 [21OC]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S9415 [15JY]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10618 [31JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S7136 [23MY]

Courts: divide the ninth judicial circuit into two circuits (see S. 562), S3253 [6MR]

Crime: exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S4512 [27MR]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S6979 (see S. 1019), S6980 [22MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S6507 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of the Agricultural Research Service (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO]

———authorize sale or exchange of all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land in Idaho and use proceeds for National Forest System purposes (see S. 434), S2701 [25FE]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see S. 641), S7382 [4JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S15813 [24NO]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see S. 1024), S5950 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (see S. 1366), S8726 [26JN]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA]

Diseases: increase public awareness of scleroderma (see S. Con. Res. 33), S12138 [29SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2703 [25FE]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (see S. 640), S8358 [23JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR]

Federal-State relations: require Federal agencies to consult with State and local governments on environmental impact statements (see S. 372), S3087 [4MR]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S2840 [26FE]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Government: establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S5060 [9AP]

Idaho: establish an additional permanent Federal judgeship (see S. 878), S5173 [10AP]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see S. Con. Res. 81), S15062 [18NO]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital before the U.S. recognizes a Palestinian state (see S.J. Res. 24), S14804 [12NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S3254 [6MR]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 149), S230 [13JA] (see S. 152), S2702 [25FE]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12839 [17OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S2595 [24FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11187 [8SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S9959 [25JY]

Medicare: improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries who reside in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7543 [9JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S7382 [4JN]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives (see S. 1944), S15812 [24NO]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2595 [24FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (see S. Res. 58), S4435 [26MR]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2702 [25FE]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (see S. 1315), S8358 [23JN]

National Good Neighbor Day: designate (see S. Res. 124), S5484 [29AP]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S7381 [4JN]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11649 [17SE]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S11989 [25SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Safe Place Week: designate (see S. Res. 70), S3621 [12MR]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (see S. 1393), S9244 [10JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Native Americans: acknowledgement of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 420), S14335 [10NO]

Nuclear energy: renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 156), S2119 [10FE]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S11989 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S9905 [24JY]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see S. 1237), S7718 [11JN]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see S. Con. Res. 32), S4703 [2AP]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see S. 1640), S11753 [22SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S8301 [20JN]

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (see S. 435), S2701 [25FE]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S6979 [22MY]

———establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (see S. 1255), S7927 [16JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1978 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5650 [1MY]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 1039), S6029 [12MY]

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (see S. 141), S203 [10JA]

———provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S1977 [5FE]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S3254 [6MR]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6625 [19MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see S. 1570), S14806 [12NO]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S1669 [28JA]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S5434 [28AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S5651 [1MY]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S10046 [28JY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S5772 [6MY]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 252), S3621 [12MR]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE]

———modify treatment of qualified small issue bonds (see S. 756), S5543 [30AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S5726 [5MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S6625 [19MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S12193 [30SE]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see S. 374), S2340 [12FE]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see S. 932), S5483 [29AP]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S9329 [14JY]

———treatment of gold, silver, and platinum in the same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of maximum capital gains rates (see S. 611), S3729 [13MR]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S9119 [9JY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S12533 [14OC]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S12376 [2OC]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4898 [7AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S3621 [12MR]

Water: reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7833 [12JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 59), S9905 [24JY] (see S. Res. 229), S11832 [23SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see S. 1028), S5950 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: convey certain facilities to the Fremont-Madison Irrigation District (see S. 520), S3162 [5MR]

EPA: provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see S. 515), S3162 [5MR]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see S. 1449), S9793 [23JY]

Korea, Republic of: end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (see S. Con. Res. 11), S2920 [27FE]

National Men's Health Week: support (see S. Con. Res. 60), S9905 [24JY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 537), S3163 [5MR]

Social Security: eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program (see S. 1762), S12888 [20OC]

Taxation: modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (see S. 494), S2920 [27FE]

Violence Against Women Act: expand legal assistance to victims of dating violence (see S. 1954), S15975 [25NO]

Water: Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (see S. 844), S5059 [9AP]

———State sovereignty over water within borders (see S. 561), S3253 [6MR]

Cloture motions

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5472 [29AP], S5629 [1MY], S5766 [6MY], S5913 [8MY], S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN]

Letters

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13974 [5NO]

———President's Working Group on Financial Markets, S7680 [11JN]

Motions

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13621, S13624 [30OC]

Privilege of the floor

Aspland, Trish, S13531 [29OC]

MacCleery, Doug, S13531 [29OC]

Zepponi, Fred, S13531 [29OC]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13900 [4NO], S13969, S13971, S13973, S13974, S13975 [5NO], S14127 [6NO]

Albertson's Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1441 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1441 [23JA]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4461 [27MR], S4653 [2AP], S7601 [10JN]

Boise, ID: William Howard Taft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12371 [2OC]

Boise State University: tribute to football team, S1867 [4FE]

Brady, R. Hugh: Idaho High School Activities Hall of Fame inductee, S8718 [26JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5284, S5286, S5288 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3788 [17MR], S4233 [21MR]

China, Republic of: U.S. policy, S5645 [1MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S14127 [6NO]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14986 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14986 [18NO]

Dworshak Reservoir: mitigate damages to local communities caused by fluctuating levels, S11545 [16SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make marriage penalty relief provisions permanent (S. 120), S5288 [11AP]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S3788 [17MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11545 [16SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2755, S2756, S2758, S2759, S2763 [26FE], S2980 [27FE]

Fire prevention: hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13619, S13621 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12860 [20OC], S13453, S13476, S13477 [29OC], S13616, S13619, S13621, S13624, S13626, S13630 [30OC], S14086 [6NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15368 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (S. 1449), S9799 [23JY]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13630 [30OC]

Forests: use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

GAO: require study on costs and benefits of alternatives in environmental assessments and impact statements relative to hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13626 [30OC]

Garza, Maria A.: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Idaho Professor of the Year award recipient, S14800 [12NO]

Idaho Mining Association: anniversary, S11114 [4SE]

Korea, Republic of: end unlawful bailout of Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (S. Con. Res. 11), S2979 [27FE]

National forests: ensure protection of old-growth forests, S13624 [30OC]

North Idaho College Sentinel (publication): tribute, S12371 [2OC]

Owyhee Cattlemen's Association: anniversary, S9956 [25JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7656, S7680 [11JN]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S7656, S7680 [11JN], S13969, S13971, S13973, S13974, S13975 [5NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14629, S14703, S14704 [12NO]

Sawtooth National Recreation Area: funding, S1441 [23JA]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (S. 219), S1672 [28JA]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty, S5288 [11AP]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (S. 494), S2978 [27FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S3788 [17MR], S5284, S5286 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 414), unanimous-consent request, S2763 [26FE]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 466), unanimous-consent request, S2904 [27FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (S. 1708), S13476 [29OC]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, S4233 [21MR]

———Federal payment of fees and costs in proceedings relative to State water rights adjudications (S. 844), S5083 [9AP]

———State sovereignty over water within borders (S. 561), S3319 [6MR]

Williams, Alec D.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Williams, Benjamin R.: Eagle Scout Award recipient, S14173 [6NO]

Texts of

S. 494, modify renewable energy tax credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource, S2978 [27FE]

Tributes

Anderson, John A., S10044 [28JY]

Beall, Sharla Moffett, S7925 [16JN]

Brown, Arthur, S9492 [16JY]

Campbell, Arvilla (Billie), S15402 [21NO]

Carl, Richard, S6969 [22MY]

Carney, Louis and LuJuanna, S8717 [26JN]

Dwyer, Joseph, S4653 [2AP]

Eldredge, Willard, S8556 [25JN]

Koch, Ted, S12601 [15OC]

Norris, Jack K. and Jean Donkers, S15809 [24NO]

Shipp, Bill, S12602 [15OC]

Strickfaden, Edwin D., S1732 [29JA]

CRAWFORD, ANDREW E., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E355 [4MR]

CRAWFORD, CHRISTINA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2111 [21OC]

CRAWFORD, GEORGE

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 8), H60 [7JA]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (H. Res. 8), H20 [7JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 8, compensation of certain House of Representatives minority employees, H20 [7JA]

CRAWFORD, KELLY

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to participants in Congressional Classroom program, E2212 [4NO]

CRAWFORD, SHELBY

Remarks in House

Prudential Insurance Co., of America: Spirit of Community Award recipient for Arkansas, E888 [7MY]

CRAWFORD COUNTY, KS

Remarks in Senate

Pittsburg, KS: anniversary of Mount Carmel Regional Medical Center, S4895 [7AP]

CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES WEEK

Remarks in House

Observance, E1151 [5JN]

CREDIT

Amendments

Consumers: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13877, S13878, S13879, S13884, S13885, S13886, S13889, S13912, S13923, S13924, S13925, S13926, S13927, S13942 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8084, H8085, H8086, H8087 [9SE], H8131, H8139, H8140, H8145, H8149, H8151, H8152, H8156, H8158, H8160, H8163, H8176 [10SE]

Health care facilities: simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for hospitals (H.R. 659), S10985 [2SE], H8290 [17SE]

SBA: reauthorize loan programs (S. 1375), S12057, S12060, S12094 [26SE]

Analyses

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): Conference Report, E2512-E2519 [8DE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO], H10515 [6NO]

Articles and editorials

Beyond Their Reach, S11236 [9SE]

Bills and resolutions

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (see S. 1128), S6978 [22MY]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 1323), S8439 [24JN] (see S. 1920), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 2302), H4875 [3JN] (see H.R. 2465), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 3540, 3542), H11700 [20NO]

———permanently reenact chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (see S. 2004), S16120 [9DE]

———protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H169 [27JA]

Business and industry: allow a grace period for payment of bills by consumers whose mail service has been disrupted due to a national emergency (see H.R. 2549), H5662 [19JN]

Children and youth: promote financial education (see S. 1181), S7381 [4JN]

Colleges and universities: eliminate termination date on authority for schools with low default rates to make single disbursements of student loans (see H.R. 227), H59 [7JA]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see S. 627), S3730 [13MR]

Consumers: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 2546), H5662 [19JN]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (see S. 1753), S12838 [17OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (see H. Res. 360), H8081 [9SE]

———prohibit the use of credit history for insurance purposes and require disclosure of consumer reports and credit scoring procedures to prevent inaccuracies in consumer credit reports (see H.R. 2796), H7169 [18JY]

———protect from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP] (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

———protect from unfair and deceptive practices by organizations providing debt counseling, debt consolidation, or debt settlement services (see H.R. 3331), H9686 [17OC]

———provide enhanced information regarding credit card balance payment terms and conditions (see H.R. 1747), H3302 [10AP]

———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see S. 884), S5174 [10AP] (see H.R. 996), H1462 [27FE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 1744), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3329), H9614 [16OC]

———prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer (see H.R. 2724), H6706 [14JY]

———require issuers to mail monthly statements at least 30 days before the due date of the next payment (see H.R. 1573), H2703 [2AP]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 858), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1731), H3301 [10AP]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (see S. 153), S288 [14JA]

———prevent identity fraud (see S. 223), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (see S. 1533), S10618 [31JY] (see S. 1581), S11032 [3SE]

———prevent identity theft and other forms of fraud (see H.R. 2617), H6261 [26JN]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (see S. 1749), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3296), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress (see S. Res. 127), S5541 [30AP]

Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H2400 [26MR]

———provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H3452 [29AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3067), H8174 [10SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans and make access to such loans permanent (see H.R. 1257), H1900 [13MR]

———prohibit additional daily interest charges following prepayment in full of guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 3413), H10236 [30OC]

———reinstate minimum requirements relative to the sale of vendee loans (see H.R. 1949), H3641 [5MY]

———restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (see H.R. 2595), H5928 [25JN]

Disasters: modify terms of the community disaster loan program and authorize assistance under that program for losses related to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1542), H2585 [1AP]

Education: improve financial literacy and education programs and facilitate cooperation between governmental units and the private sector by establishing a national strategy for assuring financial education (see H.R. 3520), H11650 [19NO]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (see S. 110), S132 [9JA]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (S. 110) (see H.R. 647), H322 [5FE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (see S. 835), S5059 [9AP]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H2585 [1AP]

———extend limitations on certain provisions of State law (see S. 660), S3993 [19MR]

———provide for disclosure of credit-scoring information by creditors and consumer reporting agencies (see S. 1370), S9049 [8JY]

———provide for disclosures of credit-based insurance scoring information by insurers and credit reporting agencies (see H.R. 1473), H2470 [27MR]

———require consumer reporting agencies to notify consumers when negative information is added to their file (see H.R. 1729), H3301 [10AP]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: exempt mortgage servicers from certain requirements relative to Federal mortgage loans secured by a first lien (see H.R. 314), H137 [8JA]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (see S. 926), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 3080), H8216 [11SE]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (see S. 1714), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 1985), H3682 [6MY]

———increase mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions (see S. 1571), S10970 [2SE]

———preserve ability to insure certain mortgages (see S. 1636), S11723 [18SE]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (see S. 1633), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3233), H9213 [2OC]

———prohibit offer of credit to a financial institution examiner (see S. 1947), S15812 [24NO]

———require truncation of account numbers on transaction receipts (see H.R. 3254), H9281 [7OC]

———strengthen consumer control over use and disclosure of personal financial and health information (see S. 1458), S9959 [25JY]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (see S. 1470), S10045 [28JY]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H7784 [25JY]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 667), S3993 [19MR]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Health care facilities: simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for hospitals (see H.R. 659), H389 [11FE]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (see S. 648), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3591), H12307 [21NO]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (see S. 1800), S13660 [30OC] (see S. 1968), S15975 [25NO]

———improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 2504), H5551 [18JN]

———incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H51 [7JA]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H5551 [18JN]

———permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Housing: combat unfair and deceptive practices in the high-cost mortgage market, establish a consumer mortgage protection board, and establish licensing and minimum standards for mortgage brokers (see H.R. 833), H703 [13FE]

———enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (see S. 1508), S10617 [31JY] (see S. 1656), S11988 [25SE]

———establish a program to assist homeowners experiencing temporary difficulty making mortgage payments under the National Housing Act (see H.R. 1357), H2131 [19MR]

———prohibit Federal funding for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and remove certain advantages granted to such enterprises (see H.R. 3071), H8175 [10SE]

———provide for one percent FHA mortgage loan downpayments for teachers and public safety officers to purchase homes within employing jurisdictions (see S. 1849), S14451 [11NO]

———remove certain advantages for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises relative to other secondary mortgage market enterprises (see H.R. 2117), H4203 [15MY]

IMF: require appropriations to cover the estimated subsidy costs of monetary resources provided by the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H11650 [19NO]

Iraq: prevent IMF loans from being used to pay off creditors (see H.R. 2080), H4011 [13MY]

———prevent IMF or International Bank for Reconstruction and Development loans from being used to pay off creditors (see H.R. 2338), H4977 [4JN]

National Guard: provide relief to mobilized military reservists from certain Federal agricultural loan obligations (see H.R. 3298), H9477 [15OC]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (see S. 519), S3162 [5MR]

Privacy: require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (see S. 745), S4557 [31MR]

Public welfare programs: promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (see S. 813), S4957 [8AP]

SBA: reauthorize loan programs (see S. 1375), S9049 [8JY]

Small business: develop a pilot program for credit enhancement guarantees on pools of non-SBA loans (see S. 1713), S12448 [3OC]

———improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (see S. 141), S203 [10JA]

———permit the collection of demographic information in connection with small business loan applications (see H.R. 1748), H3302 [10AP]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see S. 228), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 637), H322 [5FE]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

———extend the mortgage foreclosure protection period for members of the Armed Forces after release from active duty (see H.R. 1411), H2270 [20MR]

Taxation: allow a deduction for credit card interest (see H.R. 1141), H1680 [6MR]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 846), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1336), H1954 [18MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 284), H136 [8JA]

———exclude from gross income discharges of indebtedness attributable to certain forgiven residential mortgage obligations (see H.R. 666), H389 [11FE]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 529), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1522), H2514 [31MR]

———make Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits refundable and allow taxpayers to obtain short-term student loans by using the future refund of such credits as collateral for the loans (see H.R. 2150), H4254 [19MY]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H242 [29JA]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———provide a higher purchase price limitation applicable to mortgage subsidy bonds based on median family income (see H.R. 32), H52 [7JA]

———repeal limits on the deduction of interest on education loans (see H.R. 1296), H1902 [13MR] (see H.R. 3384), H9981 [28OC]

———repeal provisions that limit the interest deduction on refinanced home mortgage indebtedness to the amount of the indebtedness being refinanced (see H.R. 171), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 129), H56 [7JA] (see H.R. 826), H702 [13FE] (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Truth in Lending Act: require stores offering credit or charge accounts to prominently display certain information (see H.R. 3135), H8381 [17SE]

Veterans: increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3302 [10AP]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see S. 978), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1935), H3636 [1MY]

Women: collect data on the availability of credit for women-owned business (see H.R. 1846), H3451 [29AP]

Conference reports

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622), H12198-H12214 [21NO]

Cost Estimates

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), E1742 [9SE]

Documents

Reduced Fees on Loans to Small Businesses Adversely Affected by Terrorist Attacks, H357 [11FE]

Excerpts

American Dream Downpayment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H9044 [1OC]

Letters

Calculation of Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans: Leonard R. Ryden, Ryden Heavy Hauling, Inc., H355 [11FE]

———Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr., OMB, H356 [11FE]

College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act: Alan T. Rains, Jr., Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (organization), S13664 [30OC]

———Dara Duguay, Jump$tart Coalition, S13664 [30OC]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S13664 [30OC]

Credit card issuers' prohibition from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer: Alan Greenspan, FRS, H8155 [10SE]

Excellence in Economic Education Act funding: David McClain, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———John B. Kelley, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10950 [2SE]

———John M. Knox, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Kristine Castagnaro, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Richard Rankin, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Will Sanburn, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), E2463 [25NO]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2463 [25NO]

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act: Kris Cook, National Affordable Housing Management Association, S12462 [3OC]

———National Association of Realtors, National Association of Home Builders, and Mortgage Bankers Association, S12462 [3OC]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act: H. Patrick Swygert, Howard University, S10061 [28JY]

———Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S10061 [28JY]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S10061 [28JY]

———Travis B. Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, S10060 [28JY]

FRS study on disclosure of ATM fees to consumers by financial institutions: several Senators, S13883 [4NO]

IRS Debt Indicator Program funding: Jean A. Fox, Consumer Federation of America, and Chi Chi Wu, National Consumer Law Center, S13119 [23OC]

Pharmacy Education Aid Act: several pharmaceutical organizations and associations, S3896 [18MR]

Prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard: Jackie Speier, California State Senate, S13861 [4NO], S13981 [5NO]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Representative Christopher H. Smith, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H3699 [7MY]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3699 [7MY]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information: Clint Trout, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S13878 [4NO]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———John Gressman, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, S13878 [4NO]

———Michael D. Maves, AMA, S13878 [4NO]

———Representatives Emanuel and Walter B. Jones, S13879 [4NO]

———Steven M. Thompson, California Medical Association, S13878 [4NO]

Lists

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act consumer protections, H12216 [21NO]

Organizations involved in California financial privacy legislation negotiations, H8149 [10SE]

Memorandums

Reduced Fees on Loans to Small Businesses Adversely Affected by Terrorist Attacks: Jane Palsgrove Butler, SBA, H356 [11FE]

———Jeanna M. Sclater, SBA, H357 [11FE]

Motions

Consumers: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13875, S13890 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H10514 [6NO]

Remarks in House

Bankruptcy: discourage predatory lending practices, H1982 [19MR]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), H5673-H5675 [23JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 3542), E2366 [21NO]

———limit homestead property exemption, H1984 [19MR]

———prevent creditors from employing involuntary bankruptcy actions relative to certain liability claims, E551 [21MR]

———treatment of alimony and child support payments, H2097, H2098 [19MR]

Community Housing Works (organization): Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E976 [15MY]

Consumers: address credit bureau regulations that prevent certain individuals from obtaining a credit rating, H8157 [10SE]

———allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any national or regional consumer reporting agency, H8160-H8163 [10SE]

———allow consumers to require confirmation of identity before any new credit account is issued in their name, H8163 [10SE]

———clarify the variables used in determining the need for a risk-based pricing notice in connection with mortgage loans, E2493 [8DE]

———prevent future State laws from preempting Federal regulations that allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from certain consumer reporting agencies, H8149-H8151 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8118-H8167 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), amendment process, H7994 [5SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12214-H12224 [21NO], E2463 [25NO], E2493, E2512 [8DE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8111-H8116 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), corrections in engrossment, H8167 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), motion to instruct conferees, H10514, H10515 [6NO]

———protect from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (H.R. 2407), E1193 [10JN]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (H.R. 3322), E2067 [16OC]

———require entities that furnish information to credit bureaus to reinvestigate any disputed information after the consumer has asked for reinvestigation that fails to resolve the dispute, H8151, H8152 [10SE], H10514, H10515 [6NO]

Credit cards: prohibit issuers from increasing a consumers interest rate based on credit information unrelated to transactions with the consumer, H8152-H8156 [10SE]

Credit unions: tribute for services provided to military personnel, E1249 [13JN]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (H.R. 2633), H7025 [17JY], E1381 [27JN]

———prevent identity fraud (H.R. 2035), E1389 [27JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (H.R. 1865), E815 [30AP]

Dept. of Justice: provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (H.R. 3693), E2485 [8DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans and make access to such loans permanent (H.R. 1257), H4275-H4277 [20MY], E1083 [23MY]

———reinstate minimum requirements relative to the sale of vendee loans (H.R. 1949), E864 [5MY]

———restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program (H.R. 2595), H8091-H8094 [10SE]

Education: student financial aid programs, H2693 [2AP]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports, H8123 [10SE]

———identity theft national uniform standards, H8126, H8127 [10SE]

———sunset uniform national consumer protection standards, H8158-H8160 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: exempt mortgage servicers from certain requirements relative to Federal mortgage loans secured by a first lien (H.R. 314), H1921-H1923 [18MR]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9835, H9836 [28OC], E2143 [28OC], E2162 [30OC]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (H.R. 1985), H9235-H9237 [7OC]

Financial institutions: prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8131, H8141-H8149 [10SE]

———prohibit offer of credit to a financial institution examiner (S. 1947), H12866, H12867 [8DE]

———proposed changes to Federal home loan bank system, E100, E112 [29JA]

Government regulations: allow adjustment of response time for requests for free credit reports whenever national credit bureaus experience a high volume of such requests, H8156, H8157 [10SE]

———prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (H.R. 3165), H8469 [23SE]

Health care facilities: simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for hospitals (H.R. 659), H1755, H1756 [12MR]

———simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for hospitals (H.R. 659), Senate amendment, H8290-H8292 [17SE]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (H.R. 3591), E2418 [22NO]

Higher Education Act: incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (H.R. 12), E15 [8JA]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H2869 [8AP], H9038, H9039-H9045 [1OC], E709 [8AP]

Housing: prohibit Federal funding for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and remove certain advantages granted to such enterprises (H.R. 3071), E1767 [11SE]

———remove certain advantages for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises relative to other secondary mortgage market enterprises (H.R. 2117), E972 [15MY]

National Training and Information Center: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (S. 141), H354-H361 [11FE], E227 [13FE]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (H.R. 2971), E1637 [25JY], E1710 [5SE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (H.R. 1336), E505 [18MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (H.R. 284), E46, E48 [8JA]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 826), E269 [13FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (H.R. 1304), E485 [18MR]

Telecommunications Development Fund: extend loans to start up technology and telecommunications companies in rural and underserved areas, H5184 [11JN]

Veterans: increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (H.R. 1735), E756 [11AP]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (H.R. 1935), E852 [1MY]

Visa International Service Association (VISA): tribute to monitoring system that tracks Internet sites dealing in child pornography, E528 [20MR]

Remarks in Senate

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to dismissal of certain involuntary cases (S. 1128), S7018, S7019 [22MY]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (H.R. 2465), S10604, S10847 [31JY], S10897 [1AU]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (S. 1323), S8442, S8478 [24JN], S8598 [25JN]

———extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers (S. 1920), S16062, S16063 [25NO]

Children and youth: promote financial education (S. 1181), S7389 [4JN]

Colleges and universities: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

———promote financial education, S10609 [31JY]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (S. 627), S3745 [13MR]

Consumers: allow consumer marketing opt-out to be permanent and define the term ``pre-existing business relationship'', S13877, S13878 [4NO]

———prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13860-S13865, S13871, S13876 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13848-S13866, S13868, S13870-S13891 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), unanimous-consent agreement, S13124 [23OC], S13419 [28OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), S13980-S13994 [5NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, S15570 [22NO], S15806 [24NO], S15966 [25NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), insert S. 1753 language in lieu, S13980 [5NO]

———protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (S. 1928), S15470 [21NO]

———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (S. 884), S5233 [10AP]

———strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878, S13879 [4NO], S13980 [5NO]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards, S14017, S14018 [5NO]

———prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 1744), S12742 [16OC]

Crime: establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (S. 153), S293 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

———prevent identity fraud (S. 223), S1675 [28JA]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1533), S10661-S10665 [31JY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1581), S11034-S11036 [3SE]

———provide for access to business records by consumers who are victims of identity theft, S13876, S13882 [4NO]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (S. 1749), S12746 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: limit number of credit card accounts, evaluate creditworthiness of cardholders, and establish disciplinary actions for improper use, S9568 [17JY]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (S. 1597), S11249 [9SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program funding, S11942 [25SE]

Education: provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation and provide notice regarding loan consolidation (S. 835), S5069 [9AP]

———require consumer credit reports on student loans, S13880-S13882 [4NO]

———student financial aid programs, S11068, S11069, S11072, S11086, S11090, S11091 [4SE], S11215, S11225 [9SE]

———student financial aid programs funding through delays in NIH funding obligations, S11234, S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

Excellence in Economic Education Act: funding, S10948-S10952 [2SE]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), S5435 [28AP]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (S. 1714), S12461 [3OC]

———increase mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions (S. 1571), S10987 [2SE]

———preserve ability to insure certain mortgages (S. 1636), S11727 [18SE]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (S. 1633), S11724 [18SE]

———prohibit offer of credit to a financial institution examiner (S. 1947), S15873 [24NO]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (S. 1470), S10058-S10060 [28JY]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (S. 667), S4017, S4018 [19MR]

FRS: study on disclosure of ATM fees by financial institutions, S13883 [4NO]

FTC: disposal of consumer credit report information and records, S13889 [4NO]

———require financial institutions and other users of consumer reports to provide notice to appropriate Federal agencies in cases in which information is compromised, S13884 [4NO]

Health care facilities: simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for hospitals (H.R. 659), S10986 [2SE]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (S. 648), S3896, S3897 [18MR], S8106 [18JN], S16054 [25NO]

Higher Education Act: amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1800), S13663, S13667 [30OC], S15401 [21NO]

———amend to enhance literacy in finance and economics (S. 1968), S16011-S16013 [25NO]

Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 1508), S10623 [31JY]

———enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 1656), S11990 [25SE]

Information services: require reports to Congress on data-mining programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S13885, S13886 [4NO]

IRS: Debt Indicator Program funding, S13119, S13122 [23OC]

Mexico: establish microcredit lending program, small rural business assistance program, small rural farmers assistance, and a system of private property ownership, S9180 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———rural small business assistance funding, S13650 [30OC]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (S. 519), S3167 [5MR]

Privacy: require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (S. 745), S4559-S4561 [31MR]

Public welfare programs: promote financial education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and allow such education to count as a work activity under that program (S. 813), S4961 [8AP]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

SBA: reauthorize loan programs (S. 1375), S9051-S9057 [8JY], S11241 [9SE], S11639 [17SE], S11909 [24SE], S12053, S12060-S12095 [26SE]

———transfer unused funds from the loan program for businesses that suffered substantial economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks to 7(a) loan program, S1435 [23JA]

Senate: legislative priorities, S13061 [22OC]

Small business: develop a pilot program for credit enhancement guarantees on pools of non-SBA loans (S. 1713), S12458-S12461 [3OC]

———improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans, S4697 [2AP]

———improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (S. 141), S206, S207 [10JA]

Social Security: limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 228), S1680, S1686 [28JA], S1689 [29JA]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (S. 846), S5084 [9AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (S. 595), S3518 [11MR]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (S. 529), S3184-S3186 [5MR]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (S. 664), S4002-S4005 [19MR]

———treatment of higher education expenses, S4367, S4368 [25MR]

Reports filed

American Dream Downpayment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H5661 [19JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 360) (H. Rept. 108-267), H8081 [9SE]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-396), H12306 [21NO]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-263), H7948 [4SE], H8081 [9SE]

Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 926) (S. Rept. 108-109), S9708 [22JY]

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1985) (H. Rept. 108-247), H7838 [3SE]

Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 659) (H. Rept. 108-27), H1678 [6MR]

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 153), S1811 [30JA]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

Pharmacy Education Aid Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 108-189), S14176 [6NO]

Restore Certain Aspects of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2595) (H. Rept. 108-197), H6602 [10JY]

SBA Loan Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 1375) (S. Rept. 108-124), S10970 [2SE]

Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1257) (H. Rept. 108-107), H4253 [19MY]

Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 627) (S. Rept. 108-173), S13262 [27OC]

Summaries

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act (S. 1470), S10060 [28JY]

Small Business Credit Liquidity Act (S. 1713), S12460 [3OC]

Tables

Earned income tax credit refunds, S13119 [23OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 360, consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, H8111 [10SE]

H.R. 314, Mortgage Servicing Clarification Act, H1921 [18MR]

H.R. 659, Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act, S10986 [2SE], H1755 [12MR]

H.R. 1257, Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act, H4275 [20MY]

H.R. 1276, American Dream Downpayment Act, H9039 [1OC]

H.R. 1985, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act, H9235 [7OC]

H.R. 2465, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act, H5673 [23JN]

H.R. 2595, restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program, H8091 [10SE]

H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13982-S13994 [5NO]

S. 141, improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans, S207 [10JA], H354 [11FE]

S. 153, Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, S294 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

S. 223, Identity Theft Prevention Act, S1676 [28JA]

S. 228, Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act, S1681-S1685 [28JA]

S. 519, Native American Capital Formation and Economic Development Act, S3167-S3171 [5MR]

S. 595, Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act, S3518 [11MR]

S. 627, Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition Act, S3745-S3747 [13MR]

S. 648, Pharmacy Education Aid Act, S16054-S16057 [25NO]

S. 664, Investment in America Act, S4004 [19MR]

S. 667, strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits under Food Security Act, S4017 [19MR]

S. 745, Privacy Act, S4561-S4570 [31MR]

S. 813, TANF Financial Education Promotion Act, S4961 [8AP]

S. 846, Mortgage Insurance Fairness Act, S5085 [9AP]

S. 884, Consumer Rental-Purchase Agreement Act, S5233-S5237 [10AP]

S. 926, Federal Employee Student Loan Assistance Act, S5435 [28AP], S10451 [30JY], H9835 [28OC]

S. 1128, Involuntary Bankruptcy Improvement Act, S7019 [22MY]

S. 1181, promote youth financial education, S7389 [4JN]

S. 1323, Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act, S8442 [24JN]

S. 1375, SBA loan programs reauthorization, S12060-S12080 [26SE]

S. 1470, Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act, S10062 [28JY]

S. 1508, Federal Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act, S10623-S10631 [31JY]

S. 1533, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S10662-S10665 [31JY]

S. 1571, increase FHA mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions, S10987 [2SE]

S. 1581, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S11036-S11038 [3SE]

S. 1597, Homestead Preservation Act, S11250 [9SE]

S. 1633, Identity Theft Notification and Credit Restoration Act, S11725 [18SE]

S. 1636, preserve FHA ability to insure certain mortgages, S11727 [18SE]

S. 1656, Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Modernization Act, S11991-S11999 [25SE]

S. 1713, Small Business Credit Liquidity Act, S12460 [3OC]

S. 1714, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act, S12461 [3OC]

S. 1744, Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act, S12743 [16OC]

S. 1793, College Quality, Affordability, and Diversity Improvement Act, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

S. 1800, College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S13664-S13667 [30OC]

S. 1920, extend reenactment period for chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code relative to family farmers, S16063 [25NO]

S. 1928, Predatory Lending Consumer Protection Act, S15471-S15473 [21NO]

S. 1947, Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act, S15873 [24NO], H12866 [8DE]

S. 1968, Financial Literacy in Higher Education Act, S16011-S16013 [25NO]

S. Res. 127, reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress, S5612 [30AP]

CREDIT CARD ABUSE PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1744), S12737 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1744), S12742 [16OC]

Texts of

S. 1744, provisions, S12743 [16OC]

CREDIT CARDS see Credit

CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Bishop, Mike: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E264 [13FE]

CP Federal Credit Union: Credit Union National Association National Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award recipient, E283 [25FE]

CREDIT UNIONS see Financial Institutions

CREECH, WILBUR L. (BILL)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1829 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11241 [9SE]

CREIGHTON-WELDON, MICHAEL R.

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H2557 [1AP]

Tribute, H2557 [1AP]

CREMEANS, FRANK A. (a former Representative from Ohio)

Remarks in House relative to

Tribute, E81 [28JA]

CRENSHAW, ANDER (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4583 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9073 [1OC]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10367 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H1746 [11MR]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8906 [24SE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H9479 [15OC]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H172 [27JA]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4255 [19MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H169 [27JA]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Jacksonville, FL, metropolitan area (see H.R. 197), H58 [7JA]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H323 [5FE]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H3975 [9MY]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H3355 [11AP]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H6602 [10JY]

Federal employees: provide that service performed by an air traffic controller who is transferred to a supervisory or staff position continue to be treated as controller service for retirement purposes (see H.R. 1244), H3684 [6MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1642 [5MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H6465 [9JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Higher Education Act: prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H10129 [29OC]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7455 [23JY]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H5814 [24JN]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H6264 [26JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H2515 [31MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2703 [2AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9282 [7OC]

Medicare: improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H3572 [30AP]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H8905 [24SE]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (see H.R. 1251), H4529 [21MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8083 [9SE]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4368 [20MY]

Social Security: include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H3355 [11AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5268 [11JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1746 [11MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H9282 [7OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2472 [27MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5929 [25JN]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11702 [20NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H8016 [5SE]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H319 [5FE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H5551 [18JN]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 578), H2312 [25MR]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H3454 [29AP]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H8017 [5SE]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1517 [4MR]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5089 [9JN]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H7840 [3SE]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H53 [7JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2659), H6271 [7JY]

National Commission on the Modernization of the U.N.: establish (see H.R. 3079), H8216 [11SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), E2120 [21OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E568 [25MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2255 [20MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H299 [5FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), Senate amendments, H10057 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

———establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10057 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

Jacksonville, FL: Stanton College Preparatory School inclusion in Newsweek (publication) list of nation's top high schools, E1277 [17JN]

———tribute to Paxon High School, E1292 [18JN]

———tribute to Providence School boys' baseball team, E1264 [16JN]

Rotary Clubs of Greater Jacksonville, FL: visit by Rotary International President Bhichai Rattakul, E23 [8JA]

Taxation: provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8321 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3934 [9MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1778 [11SE]

Votes: position on missed, H3078 [10AP]

Tributes

Bennett, Charles E., E1747 [9SE]

CREQUE, SANDRA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E559 [25MR]

CRESS, KAYLA

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E377 [6MR]

CRESSWELL, WILLIAM E.

Appointments

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Board of Trustees, S4040 [19MR]

CRIBBS, CAROL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S9642 [21JY]

CRICK, FRANCIS H.C.

Bills and resolutions

DNA Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2920 [27FE]

Human Genome Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2920 [27FE]

Science: recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (see H. Con. Res. 110), H2277 [24MR]

Remarks in House

Science: recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (H. Con. Res. 110), H5116-H5120 [10JN], E1219 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

DNA Day: designate (S. Con. Res. 10), S2989 [27FE]

Human Genome Month: designate (S. Con. Res. 10), S2989 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 110, recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day, H5116 [10JN]

S. Con. Res. 10, Human Genome Month and DNA Day, S2979, S2989 [27FE]

CRIDER, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E975 [15MY]

CRIME related term(s) Espionage

Amendments

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2292 [25MR], H2352 [26MR]

Children and youth: eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), S2573 [24FE]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2416, H2418, H2420, H2424, H2426, H2427, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (H. Res. 160), H2324 [26MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5436 [17JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13876, S13877, S13878, S13879, S13884, S13885, S13886, S13889, S13912, S13923, S13924, S13925, S13926, S13927, S13942 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8084, H8085, H8086, H8087 [9SE], H8131, H8139, H8140, H8145, H8149, H8151, H8152, H8156, H8158, H8160, H8163, H8176 [10SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S10450 [30JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2978, H2979, H2982, H2984, H2987, H2991 [9AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4837 [3JN]

Mental health: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S13317 [27OC]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), S16142, S16159 [9DE], H2652 [2AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (H. Res. 168), H2594 [2AP]

Tobacco products: ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (S. 1177), S16147, S16202 [9DE]

Analyses

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act (S. 1700), S12294-S12296 [1OC]

Child Abduction Prevention Act (H.R. 1104): Smith of Texas Amendment on Preventing Trafficking in Child Pornography, Sexually Explicit Depictions of Minors, and Using Child Pornography to Facilitate Crimes Against Children, H2434 [27MR]

Criminal Spam Act (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act (S. 436), S2706 [25FE]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): Conference Report, E2512-E2519 [8DE]

Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act (S. 1735), S12616-S12618 [15OC]

Increase Penalties Relating to Conspiracy, Mail Fraud, Wire Fraud, and ERISA Violations, S5326-S5331 [11AP]

PATRIOT Oversight Restoration Act (S. 1695), S12284 [1OC]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO], H10515 [6NO]

———S. 151, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2443 [27MR], H2506 [31MR]

———S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S4872 [3AP]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP], H2836 [7AP]

Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, H2911 [8AP]

National Prison Rape Reduction Commission, H12229 [21NO]

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S9823 [23JY], S9924 [24JY]

Articles and editorials

American Justice for Our Khobar Heroes, E1043 [21MY]

Ashcroft's Plea Ploy, E1953 [2OC]

Ashcroft's Russian Roulette, S3368 [7MR]

Before the Next Tragedy, E24 [8JA]

Bookstore Owners Fight Disclosure Act, S2706 [25FE]

Bush Administration Adopts a Worse-Than-Nixonian Tactic—The Deadly Serious Crime of Naming CIA Operatives, S12154-S12156 [30SE]

Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Daley on Anti-Gang Loitering Statutes, S2098 [10FE]

Combatting Crime ``Holistically''—Vaca Police Use New Approaches To Make Community Safer, E2374 [21NO]

Countdown to Execution No. 300, S3404 [10MR]

Cross Burning Case—What Really Happened, S13550 [30OC]

Cross Burning Case—What Really Happened, Part II, S13550 [30OC]

Cross-Burning Trial, Judge's Handling of One Case Gave His Critics Ammunition, S13551-S13553 [30OC]

Dangerous Leak, E1985 [7OC]

Deception and Denial (Part Two)—The White House's Intelligence Problems Get Bigger, H7775 [25JY]

DNA That Freed Man Leads to New Suspect; Killing—Kirk Bloodsworth, Convicted and Then Cleared in the Rape-Murder of a Child, Learns a Man He Knew in Prison Is Charged With the Crimes, S11751 [22SE]

Don't Drop Sunset of Patriot Act, E776 [12AP]

Finding Fraud on Wall St. May Be a Step to Higher Post, H3626 [1MY]

Flag Amendment Should Die, H4831 [3JN]

How To Unspam the Internet, S8564 [25JN]

In a Wall St. Hierarchy, Short Shift to Little Guy, H3625 [1MY]

Independent Probe, E1985 [7OC]

International War Crimes Tribunal Indicts Sierra Leone Rebel Leader, H1713 [11MR]

Iraq Business Deals May Be Invalid, Law Experts Warn, H10233 [30OC]

Judge Discards F.B.I. Evidence in Internet Case of Child Smut, S3496 [11MR]

Keep Patriot Act Temporary, E808 [30AP]

Let Judges Do Their Jobs, S9115 [9JY]

Patriot Act—The Sequel, S2704 [25FE]

Powerful New Revolver Is Drawing Fire Already, S2915 [27FE]

Protection Racket—Congress Prepares To Fund the Anti-Death-Penalty Lobby, S14050 [5NO]

Real Desecration—``Flag Protection Amendment'' Assails American Values, H4831 [3JN]

Recognize Human Rights Accomplishments and Clear Name of Marcus Garvey Relative to Politically Motivated Criminal Charges, E1649 [25JY]

Report Raises New Questions on Saudi Role in 9/11 Attacks, H7774 [25JY]

Review of DNA Clears Man Convicted of Rape, S3719 [13MR]

Senior Federal Prosecutors and FBI Officials Fault Ashcroft Over Leak Inquiry, S12663 [16OC]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

September 11 Investigation Undermines Bush's Claims, H7775 [25JY]

Special Investigation—Race To Save New Victims of Child Porn, E2368 [21NO]

Support for America's Iraqi Effort Is Evident, E2147 [28OC]

Ten Wall St. Firms Settle With U.S. in Analyst Inquiry—Agree To Pay $1.4 Billion, H3625 [1MY]

Tex. Execution Stayed at Last Minute—Supreme Court Considers Review, S3720 [13MR]

Tex. Lawmakers Probe Lab Over Reports of Tainted DNA Evidence, S3719 [13MR]

Threats and Responses—Tracking Terrorism, E61 [27JA]

Traditional Coast Guard Duties Suffer, Study Says, S4679 [2AP]

What Problem Is Ashcroft Solving?, E1881 [24SE]

Youth Program Is Best Revenge Against Rising Tide of Gun Deaths, S1800 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (see S. 1599), S11245 [9SE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1532), H2585 [1AP]

Antitrust policy: increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (see S. 1080), S6624 [19MY]

Archeology: enhance criminal penalties for illegal trafficking of archeological resources (see S. 1271), S7980 [17JN]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7169 [18JY]

———disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: provide criminal penalties for false information about the status of a member engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 3314), H9613 [16OC]

———provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (see S. 1445), S9793 [23JY]

———provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 2676), H6463 [9JY]

———satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H2400 [26MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S5950 [8MY] (see S. 1431), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

ATF: enhance authority to enforce compliance of gun dealers with Federal firearms laws (see S. 1983), S16119 [9DE]

Aviation: establish a temporary moratorium on the imposition of passenger and air carrier security fees and reimburse the airline industry for homeland security costs (see H.R. 1467), H2470 [27MR]

———improve security (see H.R. 2144), H4254 [19MY]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8082 [9SE]

Bail bond forfeitures: amend laws (see S. 1795), S13516 [29OC] (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

Bailor, Adela T. and Darryl: relief (see H.R. 3646), H12310 [21NO]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 77), H54 [7JA]

Bureau of Prisons: authorize personnel to carry firearms off duty (see H.R. 1064), H1515 [4MR]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7019 [16JY]

———renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H1902 [13MR]

Business and industry: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (see S. 1553), S10618 [31JY]

———increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 346), H169 [27JA]

———prohibit price gouging of products and services that are widely needed during a designated disaster (see H.R. 3236), H9213 [2OC]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see S. 402), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 132), S133 [9JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (see H. Con. Res. 96), H1954 [18MR]

Cargo transportation: coordinate cargo theft crime data collection and make improvements relating to cargo theft prevention (see H.R. 3563), H11701 [20NO]

Chemicals: require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons (see H.R. 726), H460 [12FE]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 14), H52 [7JA]

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H5814 [24JN]

———assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (see S. 1102), S6853 [21MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (see S. 151), S230 [13JA] (see S. 885), S5174 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 188), H3050 [9AP]

———eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (see S. 810), S4957 [8AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (see S. 1123), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1362), H2131 [19MR] (see H.R. 2539), H5662 [19JN]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (see S. 644), S3881 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 362), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA] (see H.R. 1262), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H1902 [13MR]

———enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 352), H170 [27JA]

———establish that certain sexual crimes against children are predicate crimes for the interception of communications (see H.R. 581), H319 [5FE]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H2585 [1AP]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see S. Con. Res. 74), S13053 [22OC] (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4368 [20MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

———make grants to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 3692), H12919 [8DE]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1641 [5MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (see H. Res. 160), H2310 [25MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 276), H5407 [16JN]

———prevent the pretrial release of those who rape or kidnap children (see S. 797), S4897 [7AP]

———prohibit taking a child hostage to evade arrest (see H.R. 293), H136 [8JA]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H390 [11FE]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see S. 404), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide for attempt liability for international parental kidnapping (see S. 801), S4897 [7AP]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S2838 [26FE] (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

———require public disclosure of information about cases of child abuse or neglect which result in child fatality, near fatality, other serious injury, or felony conviction (see H.R. 2541), H5662 [19JN]

———tribute to ``Code Adam'' child safety program and commend and encourage implementation of abduction prevention programs in retail business establishments (see H. Res. 254), H4738 [22MY]

Claims: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 123), H56 [7JA]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE] (see H.R. 3116), H8380 [17SE]

Collective bargaining: clarify the illegality of the use of violence to achieve objectives during a strike (see H.R. 1870), H3452 [29AP]

Colleges and universities: improve access of victims to information concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3097), H8283 [16SE]

———require institutions of higher education to notify parents concerning missing person reports about their children (see H.R. 1843), H3451 [29AP]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 274), S15812 [24NO]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (see H.R. 939), H1395 [26FE]

———prevent fraud and deception in network recreational games (see H.R. 131), H56 [7JA]

———prevent the use of misleading domain names to deceive people into viewing obscenity on the Internet (see S. 800), S4897 [7AP]

———prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H7616 [24JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see S. 1327), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

———strengthen security of Federal computer systems (see S. 187), S1069 [16JA]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S37 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 10), H60 [7JA] (see H.J. Res. 48), H3303 [10AP]

Controlled Substances Act: amend relative to placing of certain substances on the schedules of controlled substances (see H.R. 207), H59 [7JA]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN] (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H5661 [19JN]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see S. 1435), S9638 [21JY] (see H.R. 1707), H3052 [9AP] (see H.R. 1765), H3303 [10AP]

———prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H3683 [6MY]

———prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

———provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

———require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (see S. 672), S4165 [20MR]

Courts: allow clinical social workers to perform psychiatric examinations on certain criminals (see S. 79), S37 [7JA]

———amend laws relative to false communications about certain criminal violations (see H.R. 1678), H2938 [8AP]

———authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

———confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 538), H318 [5FE]

———disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (see S. 807), S4897 [7AP]

———increase penalties for obstruction of justice and false statements in terrorism cases (see H.R. 3086), H8282 [16SE]

———insert a general provision for criminal attempt (see S. 147), S230 [13JA]

———make certain sentencing safety valve provisions retroactive (see S. 390), S2456 [13FE]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H2311 [25MR]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

———provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs (see H.R. 1786), H3351 [11AP]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H53 [7JA]

———provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (see H.R. 1546), H2586 [1AP]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see S. 1086), S6707 [20MY] (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: ban realistic toy handguns (see H.R. 211), H59 [7JA]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (see S. 1753), S12838 [17OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (see H. Res. 360), H8081 [9SE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see S. 1744), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3329), H9614 [16OC]

Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 3470), H10977 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of Education: prohibit funding of any program within a State unless the State has in place a criminal information sharing system (see H.R. 2649), H6263 [26JN]

———provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (see H.R. 416), H218 [28JA]

Dept. of Energy: carry out a program to evaluate and demonstrate the operation of radiation detection systems for use at seaports (see S. 193), S1144 [17JA]

———decrease threat from theft or diversion of highly enriched uranium (see H.R. 795), H700 [13FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 1993), H3683 [6MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Director to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and transfer the Office for Domestic Preparedness to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S4897 [7AP]

———establish position of Northern Border Coordinator (see H.R. 853), H704 [13FE]

———make changes to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination (see S. 45), S36 [7JA]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9375 [8OC]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H699 [13FE]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see S. 921), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

———require public hearing before establishing or relocating any Quick Response Team to take illegal and criminal aliens into custody and remove them from the U.S. (see H.R. 3013), H7948 [4SE]

———require State and local governments to provide information on individuals convicted of crimes for use in identifying immigration violations by such individuals (see H.R. 3115), H8380 [17SE]

———use Interior Repatriation Program for apprehended aliens who repeatedly enter the U.S. illegally and request more funds for such program (see H. Con. Res. 289), H8950 [25SE]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1915), H3635 [1MY]

Dept. of HUD: pilot program to assist law enforcement officers purchasing homes in locally-designated at-risk areas (see H.R. 729), H460 [12FE]

———provide funding for law enforcement officers to patrol and provide security for certain assisted housing (see H.R. 95), H55 [7JA]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 374), H170 [27JA]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3036), H8081 [9SE]

———authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 933), H1395 [26FE] (see H.R. 1095), H1640 [5MR]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 401), H217 [28JA]

———establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (see H.R. 89), H55 [7JA]

———establish national environmental terrorism clearinghouse and environmental terrorism reduction program (see H.R. 2942), H7783 [25JY]

———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see S. 1224), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 2403), H5173 [10JN]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S4702 [2AP] (see H.R. 1708), H3300 [10AP]

———prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (see H.R. 3691), H12919 [8DE]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see S. 1024), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 1238), H1811 [12MR]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

———enter into negotiations with Cuba to establish cooperation on illicit narcotics control efforts (see H.R. 1432), H2311 [25MR]

———require report on progress made to eradicate poppy cultivation and prevent illicit drug trafficking in Afghanistan (see H.R. 3642), H12309 [21NO]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide a grant to New Jersey for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2058), H3973 [9MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H4737 [22MY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (see S. 929), S5434 [28AP]

———make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 2289), H4786 [2JN]

———use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (see H.R. 1745), H3302 [10AP]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

———research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 345), H169 [27JA]

———clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

———eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 1435), H2311 [25MR]

———eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see S. 1784), S13134 [23OC]

———prevent abuse of ``Ecstasy'' (see H.R. 2962), H7784 [25JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see S. 226), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 718), H460 [12FE]

———provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 404), H217 [28JA]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 1141), S6979 [22MY] (see H.R. 2681), H6464 [9JY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (see S. 192), S1069 [16JA]

Duane, Patricia and Michael: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H2472 [27MR]

———create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Explosives: exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S4512 [27MR]

Families and domestic relations: denial of passports to noncustodial parents subject to State arrest warrants in cases of nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 1847), H3451 [29AP]

———improve collection of child support arrears in interstate cases (see H.R. 2300), H4787 [2JN]

———provide grants for mental health and substance abuse services for women and children who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence (see S. 1809), S13711 [31OC]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Res. 113), H1466 [27FE]

FBI: establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3439), H10339 [4NO]

———reform (see S. 1440), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 2867), H7616 [24JY]

FCC: provide for punishment of certain profane broadcasts (see H.R. 3687), H12919 [8DE]

Federal aid programs: disqualify certain persons from receiving Federal funds if applications for such funds are found to be erroneous or if applicants have been convicted of a crime (see H.R. 1405), H2269 [20MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 3297), H9477 [15OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: increase certain criminal penalties (see H.R. 1184), H1744 [11MR]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (see S. 1633), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3233), H9213 [2OC]

———prevent terrorists and money launderers from establishing accounts for illegal money transfers using false Social Security or taxpayer identification numbers (see H.R. 1037), H1464 [27FE]

———prohibit offer of credit to a financial institution examiner (see S. 1947), S15812 [24NO]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see S. Res. 48), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 127), H1641 [5MR]

Finucane, Patrick: urge full and impartial inquiry into murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries (see H. Con. Res. 267), H7785 [25JY]

Firearms: allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in all States and exempt current and former law enforcement officers from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 915), H1333 [25FE]

———assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (see H.R. 2493), H5467 [17JN]

———combat illegal gun trafficking (see H.R. 2946), H7783 [25JY]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———improve the national instant criminal background check system (see S. 1706), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———increase mandatory minimum penalties for possessing, brandishing, or discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (see H.R. 291), H136 [8JA]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for interstate firearms trafficking and define such activity as racketeering (see S. 1243), S7718 [11JN]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (see S. 1062), S6255 [14MY]

———mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 124), H56 [7JA]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 76), H54 [7JA]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H59 [7JA]

———prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 1805, 1806), S13711 [31OC] (see H.R. 357), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), consideration (see H. Res. 181), H2937 [8AP]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 648), H322 [5FE] (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———provide grants to law enforcement agencies to use iris scanning technology to conduct background checks on individuals who want to purchase guns (see H.R. 1171), H1743 [11MR]

———reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms (see H.R. 3348), H9738 [20OC]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see S. 1807), S13711 [31OC] (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

———reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (see S. 217), S1479 [23JA]

———repeal permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 276), H136 [8JA]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms that are most commonly used in crime and provide for compilation and use of ballistics information to curb the use of firearms in crime (see H.R. 24), H52 [7JA]

———require persons to obtain a State license before receiving a handgun or ammunition (see H.R. 899), H1332 [25FE]

Flag—U.S.: congressional authority to prohibit desecration (see H. Con. Res. 51), H705 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA] (see H.J. Res. 4, 8), H60 [7JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (see H. Res. 255), H4786 [2JN]

———protect (see H.R. 2162), H4367 [20MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit funding for loans to or projects within a country until all extradition requests are honored for individuals accused of crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death (see H.R. 2259), H4736 [22MY]

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Foreign trade: seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of textile and apparel articles imported in violation of certain U.S. laws (see H.R. 3661), H12918 [8DE]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see S. 1170), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (see H. Con. Res. 74), H1466 [27FE]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H2470 [27MR]

———nullify effects of certain Executive Orders (see H.R. 356), H170 [27JA]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see S.J. Res. 18), S12137 [29SE] (see H.J. Res. 70), H8954 [29SE]

———require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H55 [7JA]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Hansen, Gregory: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Hate crimes: enhance Federal enforcement (see H.R. 80), H54 [7JA]

Higher Education Act: prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (see H.R. 3385), H10129 [29OC]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Homeland Security Act: amend (see H.R. 484), H243 [29JA]

———repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

———technical corrections (see H.R. 1416), H2310 [25MR]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see S. 1564), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see S. 826), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (see S. 854), S5173 [10AP]

———condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Identification: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent fraud (see S. 223), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 2035), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent identity theft and other forms of fraud (see H.R. 2617), H6261 [26JN]

Immigration: account for all illegal aliens by providing incentives to register with the Dept. of Homeland Security and immunity from criminal prosecution for employers of such aliens (see H.R. 3651), H12917 [8DE]

———bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 3522), H11650 [19NO]

———clarify that willful failure to depart from the U.S. by an alien against whom a final order of removal is outstanding is a continuing criminal offense (see H.R. 3218), H9129 [1OC]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———eliminate waiver authority relative to implementation of machine readable passports and expand the definition of terrorist activities for purposes of deportation (see H.R. 2841), H7454 [23JY]

———enhance border enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3534), H11650 [19NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 1906), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 2671), H6463 [9JY]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see S. 710), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 1440), H2400 [26MR]

———prevent commercial alien smuggling (see H.R. 2630), H6262 [26JN]

———restore certain avenues for relief from removal that existed for aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 836), H703 [13FE]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

———specify harsh imprisonment upon reentry to the U.S. for certain criminal aliens that were deported for initial conviction and commit another felony after reentry (see H.R. 908), H1333 [25FE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: restore certain provisions relative to the definition of aggravated felony (see H.R. 3309), H9613 [16OC]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (see S. 1712), S12448 [3OC]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (see S. 1601), S11245 [9SE]

Information services: require States to make certain information regarding sexually violent predators accessible on the Internet (see S. 1322), S8439 [24JN]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6264 [26JN]

———improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (see S. 436), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 2429), H5266 [11JN]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see S. 1552), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3352), H9810 [21OC]

International law: prohibit cooperation with or assistance to any investigation or prosecution under a universal jurisdiction statute (see H.R. 2050), H3973 [9MY]

Iraq: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

Israel: express gratitude to law enforcement officers for counterterrorism training provided to U.S. law enforcement officers and acknowledge common challenges that terrorism presents to law enforcement in the U.S. and Israel (see H. Res. 470), H12310 [21NO]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H1462 [27FE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 149), S230 [13JA] (see S. 152), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———assist Neighborhood Watch program to enhance awareness about threats of terrorism and encourage local communities to improve response preparations for terrorist attacks (see S. 329), S2051 [6FE]

———assist States in enforcing laws requiring registration of convicted sex offenders (see S. 798), S4897 [7AP]

———authorize a grant program to eliminate the nationwide backlog of DNA analyses and obtain a DNA sample from every person convicted of a qualifying offense (see H.R. 537), H318 [5FE]

———authorize State grants to fund arrangements between local police and public accommodations for emergency domestic violence shelters (see H.R. 777), H700 [13FE]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR] (see H.R. 3449), H10457 [5NO]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC] (see S. 1828), S14032 [5NO] (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (see H.R. 1599), H2819 [3AP]

———expand and improve the use of DNA analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 1705), H3052 [9AP]

———give priority funding for DNA backlog elimination and self defense training to States and municipalities that are in the midst of combating a serial killer (see H.R. 2110), H4130 [14MY]

———prevent and punish counterfeiting of copyrighted copies and phonorecords (see H.R. 3632), H12309 [21NO]

———promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15287 [20NO] (see S. 1951), S15975 [25NO]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

———reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12607 [15OC]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see S. 469), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 776), H700 [13FE]

———require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm (see S. 1882), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3614), H12308 [21NO]

———require Federal law enforcement agencies to expunge voidable arrest records and provide incentive funds to States that have systems for expunging such records (see H.R. 1009), H1463 [27FE]

———restrict access to counterfeit police badges (see H.R. 2315), H4876 [3JN]

———strengthen and enhance the prevention and prosecution of crimes using weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 2939), H7783 [25JY]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (see S. 1277), S8125 [18JN]

———ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 2967), H7784 [25JY]

———establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see S. 1065), S6255 [14MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

———permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (see S. 769), S4702 [2AP] (see S. 1665), S12056 [26SE] (see S. 1743), S12737 [16OC]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see S. 1818), S13909 [4NO] (see H.R. 2135), H4204 [15MY]

Malaysia: commend support, cooperation, and assistance in combating international terrorism (see H. Res. 131), H1681 [6MR]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Medicaid: require criminal background checks on drivers providing medical assistance transportation services (see H.R. 364), H170 [27JA]

Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 18), H52 [7JA]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 208), H59 [7JA] (see H.R. 1855), H3451 [29AP]

———require hospitals to establish and implement security procedures to reduce the likelihood of infant patient abduction and baby switching (see H.R. 78), H54 [7JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (see S. 958), S5541 [30AP]

Members of Congress: render previous service of individuals expelled from Congress as noncreditable for purposes of determining eligibility for retirement and disability benefits (see H.R. 1098), H1640 [5MR]

Mental health: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2387), H5045 [5JN]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (see H. Res. 466), H12310 [21NO]

———specify locations where certain citizens and nationals may be removed from the U.S. into Mexico (see H.R. 3110), H8380 [17SE]

Military certificates: prohibit unauthorized use (see S. 1603), S11349 [10SE]

Minorities: provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 3524), H11650 [19NO]

Money: combat money laundering and terrorist financing (see S. 1837), S14176 [6NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H1333 [25FE]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE] (see H.R. 2076), H4011 [13MY]

———prohibit desecration of veterans' memorials (see H.R. 2170), H4367 [20MY]

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H4368 [20MY]

Motor vehicles: increase fines for improper use of vehicles that result in damage to public lands or national forests (see H.R. 751), H462 [12FE]

———provide penalties for armored car robberies (see H.R. 2742), H6868 [15JY]

———strengthen Federal carjacking law (see H.R. 2565), H5713 [23JN]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 773), S4703 [2AP]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: funding (see S. 734), S4512 [27MR]

National Commission on Youth Crime and School Violence: establish (see H.R. 656), H327 [7FE]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1479 [23JA] (see H.R. 2073), H4010 [13MY]

National Missing Adult Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 213), S10619 [31JY]

National Safety in Numbers Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 137), H2821 [3AP]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1096), H1640 [5MR]

———encourage the development of regional comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness, coordination, and recovery plans (see H.R. 3274), H9375 [8OC]

———enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (see S. 1088), S6707 [20MY]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (see S. 1864, 1865, 1866), S14804 [12NO]

———ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see S. 578), S3369 [7MR] (see H.R. 2242), H4735 [22MY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1147), S7134 [23MY] (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2193), H4527 [21MY]

———improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (see H.R. 2878), H7616 [24JY]

———improve homeland security by providing for national resilience in preparation for, and in the event of, a terrorist attack (see H.R. 2370), H5044 [5JN]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see S. 746), S4557 [31MR] (see H.R. 2376), H5044 [5JN] (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

———prohibit fraudulent use of authentication features in production of identity documents (see S. 731), S4512 [27MR]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S3505 [11MR] (see H.J. Res. 36), H1745 [11MR]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 58), S9905 [24JY] (see H. Con. Res. 241), H6348 [8JY]

NLRB: expand statutory authority relative to employees and labor organizations engaged in or encouraging violent and other potentially injurious conduct (see H.R. 1656), H2863 [7AP]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S7980 [17JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see S. 1860), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 2086), H4129 [14MY]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H4011 [13MY]

Pensions: allow for alienation of benefits to satisfy court judgments, decrees, or orders requiring restitution for embezzlement of State or local government funds (see H.R. 2222), H4734 [22MY]

Pharmaceuticals: impact of illegal importation of prescription drugs on regulatory protections afforded consumers (see H. Con. Res. 225), H5663 [19JN]

Pimental, Mary: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

———prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

———support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see S. Con. Res. 77), S13377 [28OC] (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

Postal Service: protection of post offices (see H. Con. Res. 120), H2401 [26MR]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H1901 [13MR]

Privacy: clarify the criminal intent required to be established to prove a criminal violation for wrongful disclosure of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 2003), H3760 [7MY]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 858), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1731), H3301 [10AP]

———establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (see S. 153), S288 [14JA]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (see S. 1533), S10618 [31JY] (see S. 1581), S11032 [3SE]

———prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (see S. 1301), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2405), H5173 [10JN]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (see S. 1749), S12737 [16OC] (see H.R. 3296), H9477 [15OC]

———require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (see S. 745), S4557 [31MR]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (see S. 1280), S8125 [18JN]

———establish a specific criterion for issuance of an AMBER Alert (see H. Res. 454), H11651 [19NO]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see S. 799, 802), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2310 [25MR]

Public lands: increase penalties for illegal campfires on public, national park, and national forest lands that results in damage and specify uses for collected fines (see S. 833), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1038), H1464 [27FE]

Pyramid promotional schemes: prohibit (see H.R. 1220), H1810 [12MR]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H3353 [11AP]

Roads and highways: prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (see S. 179), S1068 [16JA]

Ruiz, Randy: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road buses (see H.R. 875), H1331 [25FE]

———create a system of background checks for certain workers who enter people's homes (see H.R. 439), H241 [29JA]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see S. 1888), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

———urge cooperation in finding and bringing to justice participants in simultaneous car-bombing attacks (see H. Res. 243), H4368 [20MY]

Schlinger, Elaine: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Schools: enhance penalties for threatening to kill, injure, or intimidate an individual, or to cause property damage, by means of fire or an explosive on school property (see H.R. 469), H243 [29JA]

SEC: enhance authority to investigate, punish, and deter securities laws violations and improve ability to return funds to defrauded investors (see H.R. 2179), H4527 [21MY]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (see S. 386), S2456 [13FE]

———prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (see S. 1286), S8125 [18JN]

———promote elder justice (see S. 333), S2119 [10FE] (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Sex offenses: eliminate backlog in performing DNA analyses of samples collected from convicted child sex offenders (see H.R. 889), H1332 [25FE]

———life imprisonment for repeat offenders who commit sex offenses against children (see H.R. 456), H242 [29JA]

———maximum term of supervised release of life for offenders who commit sex offenses (see H.R. 351), H170 [27JA]

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1010), H1463 [27FE] (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———exception to marriage requirements for spousal benefits for divorced spouses in which the divorce is a result of severe spousal or child abuse (see H.R. 1065), H1515 [4MR]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1631), H2821 [3AP]

———limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (see S. 228), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 637), H322 [5FE]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see S. 439), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 743), H461 [12FE]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (see H. Res. 168), H2585 [1AP]

State Justice Institute: reauthorize (see H.R. 2714), H6706 [14JY]

Tannenbaum, Elchanan: hold Syria, Lebanon and Iran accountable for well-being of abducted Israeli civilian, provide International Red Cross access, and take all necessary measures to secure release (see H. Res. 344), H7785 [25JY]

Taxation: curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 3650), H12320 [25NO]

———deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (see S. 1975), S15975 [25NO]

———disclose to State and local law enforcement agencies individuals using Social Security numbers of others to claim tax benefits (see H.R. 2774), H7085 [17JY]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (see S. 1979), S15976 [25NO]

———provide fairness in tax collection procedures, improve administrative efficiency and confidentiality, and reform penalty and interest provisions (see S. 882), S5174 [10AP]

———provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (see H.R. 2166), H4367 [20MY]

———reduce corporate refunds by fines and penalties imposed for improper accounting or reporting practices or financial misstatements (see H.R. 2836), H7454 [23JY]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see S. 127), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (see S. 161), S288 [14JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 1290), H1901 [13MR]

———combat financing (see H.R. 3016), H8015 [5SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———condemn terrorist bombings in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and Israel, urge strengthened anti-terrorism efforts, and encourage the Palestinian Authority to take effective action against terrorism (see H. Res. 250), H4738 [22MY]

———correct and improve the prohibition against terrorism transcending national boundaries (see H.R. 3046), H8081 [9SE]

———detain U.S. citizens or residents that are members of or cooperated with al-Qaeda in terrorist acts against the U.S. (see H.R. 1029), H1464 [27FE]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (see S. 1606), S11349 [10SE] (see H.R. 3040), H8081 [9SE]

———ensure that recently enacted terrorism legislation doesn't undermine civil liberties (see H.R. 3171), H8905 [24SE]

———establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders (see H.R. 2512), H5551 [18JN]

———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (see S. 1441), S9708 [22JY]

———increase criminal penalties for terrorist offenses resulting in death and deny Federal benefits to convicted terrorists (see S. 1604), S11349 [10SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

———prohibit provision of material support (see H.R. 2858), H7615 [24JY]

———provide benefits to U.S. victims of international terrorism (see S. 1275), S7980 [17JN]

———provide compensation for victims of 1993 World Trade Center bombing (see S. 549), S3252 [6MR]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 315), S1977 [5FE] (see S. 466), S2919 [27FE] (see S. 930), S5434 [28AP] (see S. Res. 34), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 105), H55 [7JA] (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR] (see H. Res. 78), H705 [13FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H2401 [26MR]

———strengthen ability to remove terrorist criminals, add flexibility relative to places where aliens may be removed, and provide sufficient authority to Federal officials to remove certain aliens (see H.R. 3106), H8380 [17SE]

———strengthen anti-terrorism investigative tools and promote information sharing (see H.R. 3179), H8949 [25SE]

———strengthen law enforcement investigatory tools (see H.R. 3037), H8081 [9SE]

Tobacco products: ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (see S. 1177), S7235 [3JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1830), S14176 [6NO] (see H.R. 2620), H6261 [26JN]

Transportation: increase penalties for terrorism against mass transportation and railroads and provide law enforcement with the tools to combat and prevent such attacks (see S. 1608), S11416 [11SE]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H2310 [25MR]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H1680 [6MR]

U.S. Marshals Service: establish a short term State witness protection program to provide assistance to State and local district attorneys to protect their witnesses in major violent crime cases (see S. 1982), S16119 [9DE]

Undetectable Firearms Act: extend (see S. 1835), S14176 [6NO]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (see S. 326), S2051 [6FE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S12376 [2OC]

———strengthen oversight provisions (see S. 1695), S12277 [1OC]

Veterans: clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services (see S. 257), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 2975), H7784 [25JY]

Victims: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (see S. 805), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 3381), H9981 [28OC]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Violence Against Women Act: expand legal assistance to victims of dating violence (see S. 1954), S15975 [25NO]

Voting: provide fairness in voter participation (see H.R. 2935), H7783 [25JY]

———secure the Federal voting rights of certain qualified ex-offenders who have served their sentences (see H.R. 1433), H2311 [25MR]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Whitaker, Gerald: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Women: expand research for women in trauma (see S. 1811), S13711 [31OC]

———improve treatment for mental health and substance abuse needs of women with histories of trauma, including domestic and sexual violence (see S. 1810), S13711 [31OC]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see S. 1801), S13660 [30OC] (see H.R. 3420), H10236 [30OC]

———provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4736 [22MY]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Conference reports

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622), H12198-H12214 [21NO]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342), H5307-H5316 [12JN]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151), H2950-H2968 [9AP]

Cost Estimates

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (H.R. 2622): CBO (Private Sector Mandates), E1742 [9SE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act (S. 151): CBO, S2584 [24FE]

Descriptions

Marinol (Dronabinol) Capsules, H7308 [22JY]

Tax Administration Good Government Act (S. 882), S5228-S5232 [10AP]

Excerpts

U.N. Address on Trafficking in Human Beings: President Bush, E1885 [24SE]

Explanations

Social Security Protection Act (H.R. 743): Managers Amendment, S16180-S16182 [9DE]

Factsheets

Responsible Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement and Response (ROVER) Act (H.R. 751), E222 [13FE]

Letters

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act: Kent S. Scheidegger, Criminal Justice Legal Foundation, S14050 [5NO]

Air operations during World Series in Anaheim, CA: Roger A. Baker, Anaheim, CA, Chief of Police, S2539 [14FE]

Antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act: John Ashcroft, Attorney General and Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative, S6632 [19MY]

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse: ABA, H3067 [10AP]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3068 [10AP]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5120 [10AP]

———U.S. Sentencing Commission, S5121 [10AP]

———William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, S5120 [10AP]

———William T. Ferrell, National Sheriffs' Associaiton, S5127 [10AP]

———several legal aid and civil rights organizations, H3075 [10AP]

Appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials: several Senators, S12662 [16OC]

Benefits for Victims of International Terrorism Act: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S8001 [17JN]

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Marc Klaas, Beyond Missing, Inc., H2412 [27MR]

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Dept. of Defense process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel: Kenneth Delacruz, Metal Trades Council of New London County, H4588 [22MY]

———M.W. Toner, General Dynamics Corp., H4588 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice maintenance of records from criminal background checks for firearms sales: Bruce D. Glasscock, International Association of Chiefs of Police, E2548 [8DE]

———Fred Bragg, FBI Agents Association, E2548 [8DE]

Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: George W. Bush (1997), S2987 [27FE]

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act: several organizations, S2706 [25FE]

Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funding: Joseph Samuels, Jr., International Association of Chiefs of Police, S1060 [16JA]

———Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S1060 [16JA]

———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, S1060 [16JA]

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children: Edward Smart, Lois Smart, and Elizabeth Smart, S5114, S5126 [10AP]

———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S5127 [10AP]

Enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism funding: Joseph Graham (Gray) Davis, Jr., Governor of California, S4096 [20MR]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), E2463 [25NO]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), E2463 [25NO]

FBI awarding of contracts to certain former senior officials: Senator Grassley, S9702 [22JY]

Federal capital cases decision-making process: Senator Feingold, S3876 [18MR]

FERC investigation into fraud and manipulation of California energy crisis: Senator Feinstein, S3015 [3MR]

First Responders Partnership Grant Act: Anthony L. Bossi, Rutland, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Brett R. Van Noordt, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police, S1995 [5FE]

———David E. Demag, Essex, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Douglas S. Hoyt, Montpelier, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———James A. Finger, Vermont Ambulance Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Jeffery L. Whitesell, Winhall, VT, Police & Rescue Dept., S1996 [5FE]

———R.J. Elrick, Vermont Sheriffs' Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Steven Locke, Professional Firefighters of Vermont (organization), S1995 [5FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act probable cause standards: Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S2747 [26FE]

———John E. Collingwood, FBI, S2748, S2749 [26FE]

———Senator Specter, S2748, S2749 [26FE]

Homeland security funding: Rich Stanek, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, E737 [11AP]

———Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S4227, S4229 [21MR]

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act: Representative Cox, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H5908 [25JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5908 [25JN]

Implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H7303 [22JY]

———Ronald R. Brooks, National Narcotic Officers' Associations Coalition, H7303 [22JY]

Judicial Use of Discretion To Guarantee Equity in Sentencing (JUDGES) Act: several legal organizations, S6712 [20MY]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, S1817 [30JA]

Louisiana public safety communications system: Mike Foster, Governor of Louisiana, S4773 [3AP]

———Terry C. Landry, Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, S4773 [3AP]

Make normal trade relations status with Yugoslavia conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: Goran Svilanovic, H1589 [5MR]

Manipulation of electricity markets: Joseph T. Kelliher, S13999 [5NO]

National AMBER Alert Network Act: Edward, Lois, and Elizabeth Smart, H2100 [19MR]

National Child Identification Program: John S. Hooks, Jr., FBI, E1565 [23JY]

Normal trade relations status for Yugoslavia: Michael Miller, America's Development Foundation, S9324 [14JY]

Penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children: Tracey Walker, Artist Empowerment Coalition, H2420 [27MR]

Prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard: Jackie Speier, California State Senate, S13861 [4NO], S13981 [5NO]

Prohibit operation or provision of any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance: David S. Germroth, Coalition of Licensed Beverage Associations, S1679 [28JA]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Art Gordon, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Gail Manza, MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership (organization), H3063 [10AP]

———James J. Fotis, Law Enforcement Alliance of America, S5127 [10AP]

———Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S5127 [10AP]

———Michael J. Bouchard, Major County Sheriffs' Association, S5127 [10AP]

———Sally S. Cunningham, National Council of Youth Sports, H3063 [10AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Amitai Etzioni, Communitarian Network, S244 [13JA]

———Anne M. Coughlin, S243 [13JA]

———Daniel Armagh, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S243 [13JA], S2582 [24FE]

———Frederick Schauer, S245 [13JA]

———Frederick Schauer, Harvard University, S2583 [24FE]

———several lawyers and legal scholars, S244 [13JA]

———several legal experts, S2583 [24FE]

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Sherman J. Clark, S14265 [7NO]

Reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements: Mary K. Barnwell, S9622 [21JY]

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Kurt Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, S11167 [5SE]

Reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales: M. Kristen Rand, Violence Policy Center, S1493 [23JA]

Sentencing of law enforcement officers in the Rodney King civil rights case: Congressional Black Caucus, H2424 [27MR], H3070 [10AP]

Social Security Protection Act: Anthony Pezza, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, Inc., H2650 [2AP]

———Anthony W. Batts, Long Beach, CA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H1542 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

———David Certner, AARP, H1541 [5MR], H2650 [2AP]

———James M. Horvath, Chartiers Township, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———John V. Mintz, Brecknock Township, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———Nancy G. Shor, National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, H1542 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

———Paul Yost, Milton, PA, Police Dept., H1544 [5MR]

———Richard C. Birkel, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, H1542 [5MR]

———Richard H. James, Borough of Churchill, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———Ronald G. Bernoski, Association of Administrative Law Judges, H1543 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, H2650 [2AP]

———Warren C. Evans, Wayne County, MI, Office of the Sheriff, H1543 [5MR]

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information: Clint Trout, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S13878 [4NO]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S13879 [4NO]

———John Gressman, San Francisco Community Clinic Consortium, S13878 [4NO]

———Michael D. Maves, AMA, S13878 [4NO]

———Representatives Emanuel and Walter B. Jones, S13879 [4NO]

———Steven M. Thompson, California Medical Association, S13878 [4NO]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act: Artie Muller, Rolling Thunder, Inc., S2055 [6FE]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4264 [20MY]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4264 [20MY]

———Richard A. Jones, AMVETS, S2055 [6FE]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S2055 [6FE]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S2055 [6FE]

Lists

Californians' experiences with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

Court decisions that support the militia interpretation of the second amendment to the Constitution on the right to keep and bear arms, H2973 [9AP]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act consumer protections, H12216 [21NO]

Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, E1779 [11SE]

New York First Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H8196 [10SE]

Organizations involved in California financial privacy legislation negotiations, H8149 [10SE]

Organizations supporting H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act, H1541 [5MR]

Supporters of S. 1123, Violence Against Children Act, S7009 [22MY]

Memorandums

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Probable Cause Standards: FBI, S2749 [26FE]

Reduce Disparity in Penalties for Crack and Powder Cocaine Offenses and Focus Drug Sentencing on Seriousness of Offense and Culpability of Offender: Margaret Simmons, S10602 [31JY]

Messages

Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime: President Bush, S14969 [17NO]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan: President Bush, S15878 [24NO]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Bush, S2338 [12FE], H435 [12FE]

National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Bush, S12837 [17OC], H9680 [17OC]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Bush, S4274 [21MR], S11345 [10SE], S11721 [18SE], H2273 [24MR], H8192 [10SE], H8402 [22SE]

National Money Laundering Strategy: President Bush, S15057 [18NO], H11503 [18NO]

Plan Colombia Funding Report: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE], H7319 [22JY]

Motions

Children and youth: eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), H2443 [27MR]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13875, S13890 [4NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H10514 [6NO]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2990, H2997 [9AP]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H2667 [2AP]

Petitions and memorials

Chicago, IL, City Council: repeal sections of Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act that violate constitutional rights and civil liberties, E2066 [16OC]

International Association of Chiefs of Police: homeland security funding, E114 [29JA]

Poems

``Corporate Credo 1,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

``Corporate Credo 2,'' Representative Owens, E132 [5FE]

``Just Because You Call,'' Ernest Fodor, E1916 [30SE]

``Names,'' Billy Collins, S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

Prayers

Lord, I Ask for Courage: Ellis, KS, Police Dept., H4750 [2JN]

Press releases

Canadian Courts Cover Up Indian Complicity in Bombing: Council of Khalistan, E334 [27FE]

Remarks in House

African Americans: improve public education systems and family involvement to reduce drug-related crime in the African American community, H10334 [4NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions, E2332 [19NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635-H6638 [14JY]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (H.R. 1532), H2475 [31MR]

Antis, Daniel: Levy County, FL, Corrections Officer of the Year award recipient, E1702 [5SE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (H. Res. 325), E1532 [18JY]

———disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals, H4000 [13MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, E983 [15MY]

———reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (H.R. 2038), E906 [9MY]

ATF: allow individuals to access information on gun dealers engaging in illegal activities, H2949 [9AP]

———clarify Freedom of Information Act exemptions relative to sharing of critical information, H12841 [8DE]

———require Federal firearm licensees to make a physical inventory of their firearms, H12841 [8DE]

Aviation: require defensive training for flight attendants, H9287 [8OC]

Bankruptcy: nondischargeability of debts incurred as a result of abortion clinic protests, E534 [20MR]

Belgium: adoption of law giving courts jurisdiction over war crimes committed anywhere in the world, H5819 [25JN]

Brentwood, TN: tribute to National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., TOP COPS Award recipients, E1984 [7OC]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H4512 [21MY], H4533 [22MY], H5413 [17JN], H5913 [25JN], H6991, H6992, H6995 [16JY], H8893 [24SE], H8998, H9000 [30SE], H9077, H9080 [1OC], H9254-H9256 [7OC], H9486 [16OC], H9709, H9710, H9712 [20OC], H9739 [21OC], H9986, H10113 [29OC], H10317, H10318, H10320, H10321 [4NO]

Bulgaria: commend support, cooperation, and assistance in combating international terrorism, E1139 [5JN]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (H.R. 77), H26 [7JA]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (H. Con. Res. 93), E884 [7MY]

Business and industry: increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (H.R. 346), H413-H415 [12FE]

———prohibit price gouging of products and services that are widely needed during a designated disaster (H.R. 3236), E1967 [2OC]

Canada: acceptance of plea agreement relative to 1985 Air India bombing, E334 [27FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 96), H3701, H3712 [7MY]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, H7515 [24JY]

Cargo transportation: create an all-inclusive database that will allow State and local law enforcement officials to coordinate reports of cargo theft, H11162 [17NO]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce, H4210 [19MY]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2279, H2292 [25MR], H2345-H2360, H2362-H2364 [26MR], E8 [8JA], E618 [31MR]

Childhelp USA (organization): tribute, H2478 [31MR]

Children and youth: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs, H2462 [27MR]

———child abuse programs funding, H2425 [27MR]

———conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), H2440 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), conference report, H3066-H3076 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 188), H3059-H3066 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), insert H.R. 1104 language in lieu, H2443 [27MR]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), motion to instruct conferees, H2443 [27MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2320-H2324 [26MR], H2406-H2416, H2419, H2426 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063-H3066, H3072-H3074 [10AP], H3687 [7MY], E529 [20MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681 [3AP]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 412), H277 [5FE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), H143 [27JA], H1872, H1873 [13MR], H1912 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent request, H1912 [18MR]

———implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2428, H2429 [27MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (H. Con. Res. 185), E1006 [21MY]

———prevent child abduction, H1816, H1882 [13MR], H2460 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063, H3066 [10AP]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H1872 [13MR], H2279 [25MR], H2405-H2438 [27MR], E529 [20MR], E550 [21MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681, E684 [3AP]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), amendment process, H2263 [20MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), consideration (H. Res. 160), H2319-H2325 [26MR], E593 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), corrections in engrossment, H2440 [27MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5439-H5444 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5431-H5437 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), insert H.R. 14 language in lieu, H2364 [26MR]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (H.R. 669), H9735 [20OC]

———protect unborn victims of violence, H231 [29JA], H3457 [30AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (H.R. 1997), H4018, H4019, H4020, H4093 [14MY], H4171 [15MY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (H.R. 936), E304 [27FE]

———reform child welfare systems, E24 [8JA]

China, People's Republic of: espionage, E2002 [8OC]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (H.R. 3084), E1794 [16SE]

Collingwood, NJ: starvation and mistreatment of foster children, H11125 [7NO]

Colombia: condemn killing of hostages by guerillas in Antioquia, E925 [9MY]

———counternarcotics and counterterrorism activities funding, H2447 [27MR], H2734 [3AP]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select): establish, H15 [7JA]

Computers: address problems associated with computer viruses, E2062 [16OC]

———establish Internet domain for children that will promote positive experiences, provide safe online environment, and prevent exposure to harmful material, H7953 [5SE]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children, H2419, H2420 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

———penalties for individuals who use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for children (H.R. 939), H1363 [26FE]

———prevent fraud and deception in network recreational games (H.R. 131), E31 [8JA]

———prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (H.R. 2885), H11658 [20NO]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus: encourage membership, H64 [8JA]

Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (H.J. Res. 10), E740 [11AP]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (H. Res. 193), H3307 [11AP], H4227 [19MY], E2219 [4NO]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (H.R. 2517), E1506 [18JY]

Corporations: economic impact of mismanagement, deception, and violations of public trust, H3624 [1MY], H10332 [4NO], E132 [5FE]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (H.R. 1707), E758 [11AP], E1371 [26JN]

———prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (H.R. 1994), E879 [6MY]

Courts: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H2422-H2424 [27MR], H3061, H3062, H3067-H3075 [10AP]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters, E725 [10AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, H3738 [7MY]

———provide that the inferior courts do not have jurisdiction to hear abortion-related cases (H.R. 1546), E632 [1AP]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (H.R. 2213), E1068 [23MY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (H.R. 394), E84 [28JA]

Credit: allow consumers to require confirmation of identity before any new credit account is issued in their name, H8163 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8118-H8167 [10SE], E1775 [11SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), amendment process, H7994 [5SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12214-H12224 [21NO], E2463 [25NO], E2493, E2512 [8DE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), consideration (H. Res. 360), H8111-H8116 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), corrections in engrossment, H8167 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), motion to instruct conferees, H10514, H10515 [6NO]

Cuba: condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

Dept. of Defense: domestic violence prevention and victims advocacy programs funding, H4392 [21MY]

———improve process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel, H4588 [22MY]

Dept. of Education: provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (H.R. 416), E79 [28JA]

Dept. of Energy: develop and implement more stringent inventory and procurement controls, H3277, H3278 [10AP]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (H.R. 1993), E877 [6MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize issuance of port security grants, H10402 [5NO]

———critical infrastructure protection funding, H3929 [9MY]

———selection of interim headquarters site, H92, H95 [8JA]

Dept. of HUD: provide funding for law enforcement officers to patrol and provide security for certain assisted housing (H.R. 95), E4 [8JA]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (H.R. 1981), E872 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: Community Oriented Policing Services Program funding, H12830 [8DE]

———community oriented policing services program funding, H7274, H7275 [22JY], H7358 [23JY]

———conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (H.R. 401), H1491 [4MR]

———establish national environmental terrorism clearinghouse and environmental terrorism reduction program (H.R. 2942), E1650 [25JY]

———establish the Violence Against Women Office, E373 [5MR]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (H.R. 1708), H6709 [15JY]

———maintenance of records from criminal background checks for firearms sales, H12763 [8DE], E2460 [25NO], E2548, E2549 [8DE]

———order instructing U.S. attorneys to limit use of plea bargains and pursue toughest charges with maximum sentences, E1881 [24SE]

———prohibit funding from being used for the sentencing phase of Federal death penalty cases, H7315, H7316 [22JY]

———prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland, H12814 [8DE]

———prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (H.R. 3691), E2468 [8DE]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (H.R. 3693), E2485 [8DE]

———restriction of plea bargaining in Federal criminal cases, E1953 [2OC]

———State Criminal Alien Assistance Program funding, H7355 [23JY]

———study of good time for persons incarcerated for non-violent crimes in the Federal prison system funding, H7314 [22JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

———deny visas to extended family members of child abductors, H6728 [15JY], H7295-H7297 [22JY]

———regulation of foreign consular-issued identification cards, H6815-H6818 [15JY], H7313, H7314 [22JY], E1545 [21JY]

———require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums, H6731 [15JY]

Dept. of Transportation: conduct study on security of State driver's license programs, H7885 [4SE]

———use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (H.R. 1745), E763 [11AP]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9223-H9228 [7OC], H9285 [8OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H435 [12FE], H3627-H3632 [1MY]

Drugs: prohibit funds to prevent implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H7302-H7311 [22JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, H7252 [22JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (H.R. 834), E246 [13FE]

Dunmore, PA: tribute to National Night Out events, E2033 [14OC]

East Orange, NJ: tribute to Dr. John Howard, Jr. School Quest Program Community Problem Solving Team, E950 [14MY]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists, H7797 [3SE]

European Union: agreement to toughen and harmonize drug laws, H12884 [8DE]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: identity theft national uniform standards, H8126, H8127 [10SE]

Families and domestic relations: provide coverage of domestic violence screening and treatment under Maternal and Child Health Program, Medicaid, and Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, H1478 [4MR]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2316-H2319 [26MR], E594 [27MR], E619 [31MR]

———tribute to mothers of missing children, E921 [9MY]

FBI: definition of ``financial institution'' relative to authority to subpoena financial records in terrorism or espionage investigations, H11674, H11676 [20NO], E2399 [22NO], E2423, E2428 [23NO], E2491 [8DE]

———establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies (H.R. 3439), E2213 [4NO]

———reform (H.R. 2867), E1601 [25JY]

FCC: provide for punishment of certain profane broadcasts (H.R. 3687), E2486 [8DE]

Financial institutions: prevent Federal preemption of State financial privacy laws, H8131, H8141-H8149 [10SE]

———prohibit offer of credit to a financial institution examiner (S. 1947), H12866, H12867 [8DE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2829-H2832 [7AP], E713 [9AP]

Finucane, Patrick: release of British police report on murder of human rights lawyer by British-loyalist paramilitaries, H676 [13FE]

Firearms: assist State and local governments in conducting community gun buy back programs (H.R. 2493), E1285 [17JN]

———eliminate requirement that manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms must be convicted for illegal transfers prior to taking any civil action against them, H2982-H2984 [9AP]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers, H7244, H7245 [22JY]

———ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (H.R. 1540), E637 [1AP]

———gun control, H12830 [8DE]

———permit lawsuits against persons who sell guns to someone who uses illegal drugs or has been adjudicated as a mental defective, H2984-H2987 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons distributors, dealers, importers and trade associations, H2991-H2994 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations for negligence, H2987-H2991 [9AP]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (H.R. 3411), E2198 [31OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2968-H2999 [9AP], E740, E757 [11AP], E798 [29AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), amendment process, H2810 [3AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), consideration (H. Res. 181), H2944-H2950 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), motion to recommit, H2997 [9AP]

———reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms (H.R. 3348), H10363, H10364 [5NO]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (H.R. 260), E36 [8JA]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (H.R. 821), E250 [13FE]

———strike ``when used as intended'' from exceptions to prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2979-H2982 [9AP]

———treatment of pending lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2947, H2997 [9AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4796, H4817-H4843 [3JN], H4954 [4JN], E13 [8JA], E1131, E1133 [4JN], E1155 [5JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (H. Res. 255), H4811-H4817 [3JN]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 8), E5 [8JA]

Florida: tribute to Sumter and Hernando Counties' Sheriff's Depts., E1671 [3SE]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9619 [17OC], H9726-H9732 [20OC], H9789-H9793 [21OC], H10240, H10319 [4NO], H12106 [21NO], E2147 [28OC]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H3620 [1MY], H4895-H4899 [4JN]

Garvey, Marcus: recognize human rights accomplishments and clear name relative to politically motivated criminal charges (H. Con. Res. 74), E341 [27FE], E1649 [25JY]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions, H3668 [6MY]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (H.J. Res. 70), H9401-H9403 [15OC]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (S.J. Res. 18), H11174 [17NO]

———require all agencies requesting private credit information in the course of terrorism investigations to abide by certain privacy protections, H8160 [10SE]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (H.R. 3165), H8469 [23SE]

Higher Education Act: prevent sex offenders subject to involuntary civil commitments from receiving Federal student financial aid (H.R. 3385), H9986 [29OC]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5727-H5734 [24JN], H5908 [25JN]

House of Representatives: bribery allegations relative to Representative Nick Smith's vote on Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H12750, H12905 [8DE]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence, H3064 [10AP]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (H.R. 1704), E726 [10AP]

Human rights: combat trafficking in human beings and provide assistance to victims, H8907 [25SE], E1885 [24SE]

———condemn the practice of execution by stoning (H. Con. Res. 26), H1913-H1915 [18MR], E518 [19MR]

Identification: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (H.R. 2633), H7025 [17JY], E1381 [27JN]

———prevent fraud (H.R. 2035), E1389 [27JN]

Immigration: account for all illegal aliens by providing incentives to register with the Dept. of Homeland Security and immunity from criminal prosecution for employers of such aliens (H.R. 3651), H12753 [8DE]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 2671), H6586 [10JY], H7162 [18JY], H7201 [21JY], H8468 [23SE], H8997 [30SE]

———impact of illegal immigration on the environment, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

———national policy, H126 [8JA], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H7001-H7007 [16JY]

———prohibit acceptance of consular-issued identification cards, H3670 [6MY], H3738 [7MY], H4513 [21MY], H4870, H4872-H4874 [3JN], H4881 [4JN], H4983 [5JN], H5096, H5098 [10JN], H5554 [19JN], H9204 [2OC]

———restore fairness to immigration law (H.R. 47), E32 [8JA]

———Student and Exchange Visitor Information System funding to improve training programs, H2777, H2778 [3AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9202 [2OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9030, H9031 [30SE], H9037, H9082 [1OC], H9267, H9268, H9279 [7OC], H9364 [8OC], H9395 [15OC], E1947 [1OC], E1985 [7OC]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, E1869 [23SE]

Iraq: obligations of Coalition Provisional Authority to uphold law concerning contracts and asset ownership, H10233 [30OC]

———perceived role in terrorist attacks on U.S., H9039 [1OC]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, H10462 [6NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 3673), E2547 [8DE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: participation in illegal drug trade to fund nuclear weapons programs, H6276 [8JY]

La Habra, CA: destruction of September 11th memorial by antiwar protesters, H1816, H1817 [13MR]

Larsen, John: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E536 [20MR]

Laurel, MD: Oak Hill juvenile detention center funding, H7959 [5SE]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (H.R. 3449), E2245 [5NO]

———efforts to combat drunken driving, E2348 [20NO]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (H.R. 3214), H10349-H10363 [5NO]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas, H8967 [30SE]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (H.R. 1599), H2837 [7AP]

———improve security at U.S. borders, H126 [8JA], H1507-H1512 [4MR], H1607 [5MR], H1657 [6MR], H1878 [13MR], H1930 [18MR], H2302-H2307 [25MR], H2507 [31MR], H2697-H2701 [2AP], H2838 [7AP], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY], H4868-H4874 [3JN], H8068-H8071 [9SE], H8266-H8270 [16SE], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

———increase effectiveness of DNA databases in crime solving, E724 [10AP]

———prohibit agencies from imposing a waiting period for acceptance of reports on missing persons less than 21 years of age, H3073 [10AP]

———prohibit racial profiling, H1442 [27FE]

———repeal authority to delay notification of the execution of a search warrant, H7290-H7293 [22JY]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H6258 [26JN], H6330 [8JY]

Lifetime Entertainment Services: tribute to television campaign to stop violence against women, H1658 [6MR], E403 [7MR]

Medicare: combat waste, fraud, and abuse (H.R. 18), H25 [7JA]

Mental health: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 2387), E1161 [5JN]

Meridian, MS: shootings at Lockheed Martin Corp., plant, E1453 [11JY]

Mexico: convey sympathy to families of young women murdered in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, and encourage increased U.S. involvement in bringing an end to these crimes (H. Res. 466), E2440 [23NO]

———encourage reconsideration of Mexican Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the extradition of criminal suspects who could face life imprisonment, H6718, H6721, H6823 [15JY]

———investigation of sexual assaults, rapes, and murders in Ciudad Juarez, H9486 [16OC]

———negotiate and implement a migration agreement with the U.S., H6718, H6720, H6721, H6808 [15JY]

Middle East: terrorist attack on U.S. diplomatic convoy in the Gaza Strip, E2064 [16OC]

Minorities: provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (H.R. 3425), H10134 [30OC], E2186 [31OC]

Monterey County Peace Officer's Association: tribute to Medal of Valor recipients, E192 [12FE]

Montgomery County, MD: dedication of memorial to victims of terrorist attacks, E1907 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (H.R. 911), H8207-H8212 [11SE]

———prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (S. 330), H4263, H4264 [20MY], E1071 [23MY]

Moore, Ashleigh: search for missing child, H3410 [29AP]

Motor vehicles: increase fines for improper use of vehicles that result in damage to public lands or national forests (H.R. 751), E222 [13FE]

Mujeres Unidas (organization): tribute, E395 [7MR]

National Association of Town Watch: tribute to National Night Out program and support of the National Child Identification Program, E1553 [22JY], E1564 [23JY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding, H2409, H2410, H2414, H2416 [27MR], H3074 [10AP], H3410 [29AP], E550 [21MR]

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: observance of National Lobby Day, E382 [6MR], E409 [7MR]

National Day of Hope: observance, H2478 [31MR]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, H9288 [8OC], H9487 [16OC], H9968 [28OC], E2200 [31OC]

National security: coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy funding, H6960 [16JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], H5762-H5764, H5770, H5798 [24JN], E584 [26MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 2193), E1041 [21MY]

———homeland security funding, H2105, H2106 [19MR], H2150, H2151, H2152 [20MR], H2446 [27MR], H2672 [2AP], H2708, H2710-H2718, H2731, H2738-H2743 [3AP], H2916 [8AP], H3410 [29AP], E114 [29JA], E737 [11AP]

———improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (H.R. 2878), E1603 [25JY]

———transit security funding, H2678 [2AP], H2774 [3AP]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (S.J. Res. 8), H5099, H5100-H5102 [10JN], E1237 [13JN]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 241), H6275 [8JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2086), H8962-H8972 [30SE]

Ohio: tribute to 9th Congressional District domestic violence shelters, E457 [13MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E974, E983 [15MY], E1187 [10JN]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 231), H4750, H4751 [2JN], E1160 [5JN]

Pensions: allow for alienation of benefits to satisfy court judgments, decrees, or orders requiring restitution for embezzlement of State or local government funds (H.R. 2222), E1071 [23MY]

Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: tribute, E93 [29JA]

Polanski, Roman: nomination for Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences award, H1358 [26FE]

Pornography: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children, H2432-H2436 [27MR], H3071 [10AP]

POW: treatment of prisoners captured in Afghanistan and Iraq, E1834 [17SE]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates, H3237-H3242 [10AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), H7177 [21JY]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (H.R. 1263), E1070 [23MY]

Qwest Communications International Inc.: tribute to participation in AMBER Alert communications plan, E1733 [9SE]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (H.R. 1813), H11547-H11550 [19NO], E1350 [25JN], E1869 [23SE], E2386 [21NO], E2409 [22NO]

Russia: condemn human rights violations in Chechnya and urge a political solution to the conflict, E920 [9MY]

Saudi Arabia: call for Ambassador to the U.S. to address issues regarding alleged Saudi support of terrorists, H4093 [14MY]

———U.S. response to alleged support of terrorists, H8063 [9SE]

———urge cooperation in finding and bringing to justice participants in simultaneous car-bombing attacks, E1043 [21MY]

Schools: enhance safety, H6564 [10JY]

Secret Service: authorize to provide forensic and investigative support to local law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H2427, H2428 [27MR], H3062 [10AP]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice, H3686 [7MY]

September 11th Victims Compensation Fund: funding, H2159 [20MR]

Serbia: make foreign aid conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, H7414 [23JY]

Siegfried, Karl: Wireless Foundation VITA Wireless Samaritan Award recipient, E899 [9MY]

Sierra Leone: U.N. war crimes tribunal indictments, H1713 [11MR]

Smart, Elizabeth: return of abducted child, H1816, H1882 [13MR], E467 [13MR]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (H.R. 2971), E1637 [25JY], E1710 [5SE]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H1493 [4MR], H1519, H1521, H1524-H1550 [5MR], H2625 [2AP], E229, E230 [13FE], E390 [7MR]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (H. Res. 168), H2591-H2603 [2AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), motion to recommit, H2667 [2AP]

South Carolina Victims Assistance Network (organization): tribute, H9488 [16OC]

Stamford, CT: tribute to law enforcement efforts, E1306 [19JN]

Supreme Court: decision on computer generated child pornography, H3064 [10AP]

Taxation: disclose to State and local law enforcement agencies individuals using Social Security numbers of others to claim tax benefits (H.R. 2774), E1506 [18JY]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, H6258 [26JN], E1310 [20JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091, H8193, H8195, H8196 [10SE], H8199-H8201, H8213-H8215 [11SE], E1759 [10SE], E1769, E1770, E1772, E1773, E1774, E1775, E1776, E1777, E1778, E1779, E1780, E1781 [11SE], E1784 [15SE], E1799 [16SE], E1916 [30SE]

———authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (H.R. 1290), E453 [13MR]

———detain U.S. citizens or residents that are members of or cooperated with al-Qaeda in terrorist acts against the U.S. (H.R. 1029), E324 [27FE]

———deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, H1945 [18MR], E1339 [24JN]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (H.R. 3040), E1748 [9SE]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H2672, H2676, H2680 [2AP], H2779 [3AP], H2869 [8AP], H5770 [24JN]

———establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders, H5749, H5750 [24JN]

———impact on civil liberties of implementing new law enforcement and surveillance laws directed toward combating terrorism, H3644 [6MY], H7335 [23JY]

———improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks or other major disasters affecting homeland security, H160 [27JA], H6608 [14JY]

———increase efficiency and effectiveness of terrorist identification classification system, H5890, H5891 [25JN]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

———mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, H173, H181-H190 [28JA], E106 [29JA]

———release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H7774 [25JY]

———tribute to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E1433 [9JY]

Todd, Charles J.: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E531 [20MR]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), H10281-H10288 [4NO], E1383, E1384 [27JN], E2233 [5NO]

Truth in Domain Names Act: first prosecution for violations, H7844 [4SE]

Tulia, TX: condemn drug arrests and convictions of African Americans based solely on the false testimony of a police officer, H4242 [19MY]

U.N.: rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (H.R. 1154), E394 [7MR]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: actions by Hawaii State legislature encouraging repeal of certain provisions, H3834 [8MY]

———extend, E808 [30AP]

———make certain provisions permanent, E776 [12AP]

———prohibit extension of certain provisions, E1339 [24JN]

———repeal sections that violate constitutional rights and civil liberties, E2066 [16OC]

Vacaville, CA: tribute to crime prevention efforts, E2374 [21NO]

Veterans: clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services, H11715 [20NO]

Victims: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (H.R. 3381), E2152 [28OC]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (H.R. 944), E307 [27FE]

Violence Against Women Act: funding, H1520, H1521, H1522 [5MR], H1692 [11MR], E373 [5MR], E377, E386 [6MR], E393, E403 [7MR], E413 [10MR]

Visa International Service Association (VISA): tribute to monitoring system that tracks Internet sites dealing in child pornography, E528 [20MR]

Voting: secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (H.R. 259), E40 [8JA]

Weirton, WV: tribute to Watching Its Neighborhood Kids program, E2406 [22NO]

West, Allen: court martial for accused threatening of an Iraqi prisoner, H10982 [7NO]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (H.R. 3420), E2194 [31OC]

WorldCom, Inc.: GSA prohibition on receipt of new Federal contracts, H7858 [4SE]

———investigation of unethical activities, H5063, H5064 [9JN]

———reorganization under bankruptcy protection, H4263 [20MY], H5063, H5064 [9JN]

Yugoslavia: make bilateral assistance conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, E1385 [27JN]

———make normal trade relations status conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, H1588 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Abortion: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification (S. 851), S5175-S5177 [10AP]

Americans for Gun Safety (organization): report on effect of stolen guns, S1462 [23JA]

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (S. 1599), S11251 [9SE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (S. 736), S4527 [27MR]

Antitrust policy: increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (S. 1080), S6631, S6632 [19MY]

Archeology: enhance criminal penalties for illegal trafficking of archeological resources (S. 1271), S7981 [17JN]

Armed Forces: provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (S. 1445), S9795 [23JY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, S3725 [13MR], S7124 [23MY]

———reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (S. 1034), S5971 [8MY], S9295 [11JY], S11471 [15SE]

ATF: clarify Freedom of Information Act exemptions relative to sharing of critical information, S2420 [13FE]

Aviation: improve security, S9399 [15JY]

BATF: require notification of multiple handgun sales to the same person, and require Federal firearm licensees to make a physical inventory of their firearms, S15969 [25NO]

Bin Laden, Osama: U.S. military efforts to capture, S12864-S12866 [20OC]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, S6598 [19MY]

———reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9780-S9783 [23JY]

Bush, President: urge release of information on sources of foreign support for terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S13350-S13352 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC]

Business and industry: combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (S. 1553), S10685 [31JY]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (S. 402), S2475-S2477 [13FE]

———ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence, S3717-S3719 [13MR], S3874 [18MR]

———exonerations based on postconviction DNA testing, S11751 [22SE]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 132), S160 [9JA], S843 [15JA], S3875 [18MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 96), S5978 [8MY]

———moment of silence for John M. Gibson and Jacob J. Chestnut, S9857 [24JY]

Child Abuse Prevention Month: observance, S5475 [29AP]

Children and youth: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (S. 1102), S6867-S6869 [21MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), S236-S245 [13JA], S2573-S2590 [24FE], S3496 [11MR], S4872 [3AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), conference report, S5113-S5135, S5137-S5157 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S5112 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation (S. 151), unanimous-consent agreement, S2500 [13FE]

———eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (S. 810), S5053 [9AP]

———enhance Federal enforcement and assistance in preventing and prosecuting crimes of violence against children (S. 1123), S7007-S7010 [22MY]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (S. 644), S3889-S3891 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5114-S5116, S5129, S5132, S5137 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), S155 [9JA], S1234-S1238 [21JA], S3715 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent agreement, S1166 [17JA], S1229 [21JA]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (S. Con. Res. 74), S13056 [22OC]

———prevent child abduction, S5129, S5132 [10AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S2190-S2200 [11FE], S4032 [19MR], S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8257-S8260 [19JN]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (S. 404), S2479 [13FE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 146), S192 [10JA]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), S5873-S5876, S5878 [7MY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), unanimous-consent request, S9741-S9743 [23JY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (S. 448), S2840 [26FE]

———tribute to Ribbon of Promise Campaign To Prevent School Violence, S7603 [10JN]

Chirac, Jacques: tribute for measures taken to stop attacks on Jewish sites in France and to stop anti-Semitism in France and Europe, S15051, S15052 [18NO]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), S11254 [9SE], S16109 [9DE]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), unanimous-consent request, S15951, S15952 [25NO]

Colombia: anniversary of Plan Colombia, S9204 [10JY]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (S. Res. 274), S15879 [24NO]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13028-S13032, S13042 [22OC], S14172 [6NO]

———criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

———protection from unsolicited and unwanted e-mail, S320 [15JA], S8287 [20JN]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements, S9622 [21JY]

———reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (S. 1327), S8562 [25JN]

———strengthen security of Federal computer systems (S. 187), S1079 [16JA]

Congress: declassification of report from the joint inquiry into intelligence community before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, S4547 [31MR]

Constitutional amendments: protection of victims' rights (S.J. Res. 1), S82-S85 [7JA]

Consumers: allow consumer marketing opt-out to be permanent and define the term ``pre-existing business relationship'', S13877, S13878 [4NO]

———prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13860-S13865, S13871, S13876 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———strengthen restrictions on business affiliate sharing of medical information, S13878, S13879 [4NO], S13980 [5NO]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (S. 1435), S9659 [21JY], S9703 [22JY], S10032 [28JY]

———require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (S. 672), S4169 [20MR]

Courts: allow clinical social workers to perform psychiatric examinations on certain criminals (S. 79), S71 [7JA]

———application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, S5114-S5125, S5130-S5135, S5137, S5154 [10AP]

———authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

———capital punishment relative to racial discrimination, S3404 [10MR]

———extend maximum term of supervised release for sex offenders to life (S. 807), S4908 [7AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S123 [9JA], S202 [10JA], S225 [13JA], S286 [14JA], S843 [15JA], S1064 [16JA], S1137 [17JA], S1242 [21JA], S1363 [22JA], S1462 [23JA], S1724 [29JA], S1799 [30JA], S1965 [5FE], S2046 [6FE], S2115 [10FE], S2180 [11FE], S2334 [12FE], S2446 [13FE], S2591 [24FE], S2695 [25FE], S2833 [26FE], S2983 [27FE], S3024 [3MR], S3158 [5MR], S3246 [6MR], S3367 [7MR], S3408 [10MR], S3494 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3725 [13MR], S3801 [17MR], S3874 [18MR], S3987 [19MR], S4155 [20MR], S4272 [21MR], S4324 [24MR], S4372 [25MR], S4432 [26MR], S4508 [27MR], S4623 [1AP], S4699 [2AP], S4820 [3AP], S4950 [8AP], S5053 [9AP], S5163 [10AP], S5531 [30AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S5644, S5652 [1MY], S5721 [5MY], S5768 [6MY], S5848 [7MY], S5942 [8MY], S6025 [12MY], S6063 [13MY], S6249 [14MY], S6502 [15MY], S6620 [19MY], S6698 [20MY], S6847 [21MY], S6972 [22MY], S7125 [23MY], S7187 [2JN], S7228 [3JN], S7375 [4JN], S7465 [5JN], S7537 [9JN], S7603 [10JN], S7711 [11JN], S7826 [12JN], S7875 [13JN], S7923 [16JN], S7976 [17JN], S8118 [18JN], S8224 [19JN], S8297 [20JN], S8356 [23JN], S8433 [24JN], S8548 [25JN], S8712 [26JN], S8857 [27JN], S8895 [7JY], S9044 [8JY], S9115 [9JY], S9286-S9288, S9295 [11JY], S9328 [14JY], S9489 [16JY], S9580 [17JY], S9633 [21JY], S9703 [22JY], S9790 [23JY], S9899 [24JY], S9956 [25JY], S10040 [28JY], S10135 [29JY], S10257 [30JY], S10604 [31JY], S10900 [1AU], S10968 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S11113 [4SE], S11155 [5SE], S11184 [8SE], S11749 [22SE], S11829 [23SE], S11902 [24SE], S11983 [25SE], S12132 [29SE], S12183 [30SE], S12272 [1OC], S12362 [2OC], S12445 [3OC], S12530 [14OC], S12600 [15OC], S12726 [16OC], S12832 [17OC], S12888 [20OC], S12963 [21OC], S13048 [22OC], S13130 [23OC], S13206 [24OC], S13262 [27OC], S13355, S13356, S13373 [28OC], S13509 [29OC], S13656 [30OC], S13794 [3NO], S13900 [4NO], S14024 [5NO], S14264 [7NO], S14334 [10NO], S14445 [11NO], S14795 [12NO], S14961 [17NO], S15054 [18NO], S15181 [19NO], S15275 [20NO], S15396 [21NO], S15807 [24NO], S15961 [25NO], S16102 [9DE]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (S. 1086), S6711, S6713 [20MY], S9115 [9JY]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13848-S13866, S13868, S13870-S13891 [4NO], S13980 [5NO], S14172 [6NO]

———prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), unanimous-consent agreement, S13124 [23OC], S13419 [28OC]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), S13980-S13994 [5NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, S15570 [22NO], S15806 [24NO], S15966 [25NO]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), insert S. 1753 language in lieu, S13980 [5NO]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards, S14017, S14018 [5NO]

———prevent abuse of Government credit cards (S. 1744), S12742 [16OC]

Crime Identification Technology Act: criminal justice funding, S4370 [25MR]

Customs Service: transshipment enforcement and monitoring funding, S1358 [22JA]

Dept. of Defense: limit number of credit card accounts, evaluate creditworthiness of cardholders, and establish disciplinary actions for improper use, S9568 [17JY]

Dept. of HHS: drug addiction treatment programs funding, S4371 [25MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas, S9785 [23JY], S9851-S9856, S9869, S9870 [24JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas through reductions in information analysis, infrastructure protection, science, technology, and research and development, S9856-S9861 [24JY]

———explosive detection devices research and development funding, S9763-S9766 [23JY]

———make changes to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination (S. 45), S49 [7JA], S2775 [26FE]

———Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange Program (MATRIX) funding, S9787 [23JY]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding for protection of areas with large tourist populations, S9681-S9683 [22JY], S9878 [24JY]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (S. 921), S5379 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, S4807 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, S4260 [21MR]

———authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (S. 460), S2856 [26FE], S2986 [27FE], S16051 [25NO]

———community oriented policing services program funding, S12187 [30SE]

———Crime-Free Rural States Program funding, S1407 [23JA]

———decision to restrict local law enforcement use of National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S3368 [7MR]

———enforcement and prosecution of gun laws, S6614 [19MY], S7874 [13JN], S11636 [17SE], S12055 [26SE]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (S. 684), S4282 [21MR], S12600 [15OC]

———establish the Violence Against Women Office, S8433 [24JN]

———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (S. 1224), S7630 [10JN]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (S. 764), S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

———holds on the consideration of certain nominations pending resolution of Dept. of Justice and FBI oversight issues, S10258 [30JY], S10898 [1AU]

———post-conviction DNA testing funding, S3717-S3719 [13MR]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (S. 1024), S5951 [8MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations, S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086, S9095-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S5435 [28AP], S10450, S10451 [30JY]

Detroit Neighborhood Services Organization: tribute to Youth Initiatives Project for efforts to combat drug use and gun violence, S1799 [30JA]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (S. Res. 133), S5788 [6MY], S7069, S7070 [22MY]

District of Columbia: law enforcement funding, S11887 [24SE]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 1414), S9425 [15JY]

Domestic violence: prevent offenders from purchasing or possessing firearms, S12832 [17OC]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

———eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (S. 1784), S13146, S13147 [23OC]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance, S10606-S10608 [31JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (S. 226), S1677-S1679 [28JA]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S4555 [31MR]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (S. 1141), S7054 [22MY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (S. 192), S1082 [16JA]

Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs: funding, S1059-S1061 [16JA], S1102-S1104 [17JA], S1442 [23JA]

Enron Corp.: involvement in manipulation of California energy crisis, S15261, S15262 [20NO]

Explosives: exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (S. 724), S4614 [1AP]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 52), S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

FBI: awarding of contracts to certain former senior officials, S9701 [22JY]

———establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies, S12362 [2OC]

———reform (S. 1440), S9712-S9716 [22JY]

———report on effectiveness of National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S7466 [5JN]

FERC: investigation into fraud and manipulation of California energy crisis, S3015, S3016 [3MR], S5895 [8MY]

Financial institutions: notify customers of unauthorized use of personal information and include fraud alerts in consumer credit files (S. 1633), S11724 [18SE]

———prohibit offer of credit to a financial institution examiner (S. 1947), S15873 [24NO]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (S. Res. 48), S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

Firearms: gun control, S1137 [17JA], S10134 [29JY]

———improve the national instant criminal background check system (S. 1706), S12444 [3OC]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for offenses involving stolen firearms (S. 1062), S6262 [14MY]

———NAACP lawsuit against firearms manufacturers to force meaningful steps toward safer business practices, S10602 [31JY]

———prevent children from having access to firearms, S1462 [23JA], S4508 [27MR]

———prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 659), S3998 [19MR], S4169 [20MR], S4507 [27MR]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), S5644 [1MY], S5994 [9MY], S8296 [20JN], S9580 [17JY], S10602 [31JY]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1805), S13734 [31OC], S14265, S14266 [7NO]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1806), S13734 [31OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (S. 1806), unanimous-consent request, S14155, S14156 [6NO]

———reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms (H.R. 3348), S16062 [25NO]

———reauthorize the ban on prohibiting the manufacture of military-style semiautomatic assault weapons, S5163 [10AP]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S123 [9JA], S7466 [5JN]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (S. 1807), S13711-S13714 [31OC]

———reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales (S. 217), S1492 [23JA]

———State gun safety laws, S1137 [17JA]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (S.J. Res. 4), S1083-S1085 [16JA]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, S213 [13JA], S1649 [28JA]

———improve drug enforcement interdiction efforts, S14310 [10NO]

———secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (S. Con. Res. 79), S14275-S14278 [7NO]

Fort Gordon, GA: disaster preparedness training missions, S9787 [23JY]

FTC: compensate persons who assist in identifying violators of unsolicited commercial e-mail laws and require subject lines of unsolicited commercial e-mail include an identifier, S13040, S13041 [22OC]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (S. 1170), S7244 [3JN]

Government: recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (S.J. Res. 18), S12143 [29SE], S12562 [14OC]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault, S3424-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (S. 1564), S10914 [1AU]

Housing: provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (S. 826), S5061 [9AP]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (S. 854), S5180 [10AP], S16052 [25NO]

———condemn the practice of execution by stoning (S. Con. Res. 26), S4181 [20MR], S5977 [8MY]

———use of torture to obtain information from suspected terrorists, S3715 [13MR]

Identification: prevent fraud (S. 223), S1675 [28JA]

Illinois: decision by former Governor Ryan to pardon and commute sentences of death row inmates, S843 [15JA]

———decision by Governor Blagojevich to continue moratorium on capital punishment, S5532 [30AP]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 1906), S15292-S15295 [20NO]

———Entry Exit System funding, S1350-S1352 [22JA]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (S. 710), S4436-S4439 [26MR]

———restore fairness to immigration law, S14314 [10NO]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (S. 1712), S12452 [3OC]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (S. 1601), S11252 [9SE]

Indonesia: investigation into murders of U.S. citizens in Papua, S1134, S1135 [17JA]

INS: Border Patrol policies and training relative to high-speed pursuits, S200 [10JA]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12486-S12488 [14OC], S12993, S12994 [22OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12130, S12131 [29SE], S12154-S12166, S12171, S12172 [30SE], S12216, S12217, S12220, S12268, S12269 [1OC], S12309-S12311 [2OC], S12430-S12432 [3OC], S12661-S12667 [16OC]

———improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (S. 436), S2703-S2705 [25FE], S2736-S2750 [26FE]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (S. 1552), S12991 [22OC]

International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims: Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize recipient, S11906 [24SE]

Iowa: methaphetamine reduction programs funding, S1407 [23JA]

Iraq: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S13781 [3NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (S. 1813), S13803 [3NO]

Las Vegas, NV; tribute to Las Vegas Police Dept., Metro Volunteer Program, S12887 [20OC]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (S. 152), S289-S293 [14JA]

———combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

———community policing programs, S4252, S4253 [21MR]

———community policing programs funding, S2982, S2983 [27FE], S7231 [3JN]

———community policing programs (S. 679), S4177 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (S. 1700), S12184 [30SE], S12293-S12299 [1OC]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (S. 1828), S14044-S14046 [5NO]

———increase penalties relating to conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and ERISA violations, S5325 [11AP]

———prohibit racial profiling, S103 [9JA]

———reduce criminal gang activities (S. 1735), S12616-S12619 [15OC]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (S. 469), S2925 [27FE]

———require ballistics testing of all manufactured firearms and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies, S2446 [13FE]

———require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm (S. 1882), S15066 [18NO], S15398 [21NO]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, and establish standards for internal investigations, interrogations, and hearings (S. 1277), S8127 [18JN]

———establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (S. 1065), S6262 [14MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (S. 253), S1816-S1819 [30JA], S9401 [15JY], S14689 [12NO]

———permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 1743), S14969, S14970 [17NO]

———permit reviews of criminal records of applicants for private security officer employment (S. 769), S4707 [2AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (S. 958), S5602 [30AP]

Mental health: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S7483-S7488 [5JN], S13317-S13322 [27OC], S13373 [28OC]

Middle East: terrorist attack on U.S. diplomatic convoy in the Gaza Strip, S12600 [15OC]

Money: combat money laundering and terrorist financing (S. 1837), S14179 [6NO]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (S. 330), S2054 [6FE], S4539 [27MR], S6857 [21MY]

National Center for Disaster Decision Making: funding, S9786, S9787 [23JY]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (S. 773), S4714, S4715 [2AP]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: cooperation by the Executive Office of the President and Federal agencies, S12045 [26SE]

———funding, S1466 [23JA]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (S. 215), S1490 [23JA]

National Missing Adult Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 213), S10868 [31JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (S. 539), S3191-S3194 [5MR]

———enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA], S1657, S1658 [28JA], S1783 [30JA]

———enhance homeland security (S. 6), S134-S136 [9JA]

———enhance homeland security (S. 22), S136-S143 [9JA]

———enhance penalties for fraud in connection with identification documents that facilitates an act of domestic terrorism (S. 1088), S6714 [20MY]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1864), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1865), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

———enhance security of the U.S. and its allies (S. 1866), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

———ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (S. 578), S3372 [7MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1358, S1359 [22JA], S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1147), S7145 [23MY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1587), S11162-S11164 [5SE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers, S10605 [31JY]

———homeland security funding, S2904 [27FE], S4047, S4057 [20MR], S4226-S4230, S4232, S4240, S4262-S4264 [21MR], S4765-S4769, S4774 [3AP]

———interoperable communications system between first responder agencies funding, S4772-S4774 [3AP]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports, S9847 [24JY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (S. 746), S4570-S4572 [31MR], S11381 [11SE]

———prohibit fraudulent use of authentication features in production of identity documents (S. 731), S4521 [27MR]

———provide research and development grants to improve security for U.S. seaports, S1062-S1064 [16JA], S1104, S1105 [17JA]

———U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (S.J. Res. 8), S5393 [11AP]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 58), S9912 [24JY], S13836 [3NO]

New York, NY: shooting during city council meeting, S9895 [24JY]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (S. 1272), S7982 [17JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1860), S14811-S14815 [12NO]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 75), S3197 [5MR], S5691, S5692 [1MY]

People Pedaling Peace: tribute to participants in bicycle ride to honor victims of gun violence and promote gun safety legislation, S8718 [26JN]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (S. Con. Res. 77), S15570 [22NO]

Power resources: prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S13998-S14001 [5NO], S15154 [19NO]

Privacy: establish penalties for aggravated identity theft and enhance existing identity theft penalties (S. 153), S293 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1533), S10661-S10665 [31JY]

———prevent identity theft and mitigate the harm to victimized individuals (S. 1581), S11034-S11036 [3SE]

———prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (S. 1301), S8245 [19JN], S12022, S12023 [25SE]

———provide for access to business records by consumers who are victims of identity theft, S13876, S13882 [4NO]

———provide relief for victims of identity theft (S. 1749), S12746 [16OC]

———require consent of an individual prior to the sale and marketing of personally identifiable information (S. 745), S4559-S4561 [31MR]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: clarify certain volunteer liability (S. 1280), S8118 [18JN], S9355 [14JY], S9700 [22JY]

Refugees: support victims of torture, S8713 [26JN]

———treatment programs funding for victims of torture (H.R. 1813), S16052 [25NO]

Roads and highways: prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (S. 179), S1072 [16JA]

Rudolph, Eric R.: tribute to law enforcement personnel for capture of alleged bomber, S7231 [3JN]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (S. 1888), S15081 [18NO]

SBA: transfer unused funds from the loan program for businesses that suffered substantial economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks to 7(a) loan program, S1435 [23JA]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (S. 386), S2462 [13FE], S15401 [21NO]

———prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (S. 1286), S8153 [18JN]

———promote elder justice (S. 333), S2120 [10FE]

Sierra Leone: U.N. war crimes tribunal indictments, S3801 [17MR]

Smart, Elizabeth: return of abducted child, S3715, S3716 [13MR]

Smith & Wesson (business): unveiling of largest, most powerful, commercially-produced handgun, S2915 [27FE]

Social Security: limit the misuse of Social Security numbers and establish criminal penalties for such misuse (S. 228), S1680, S1686 [28JA], S1689 [29JA]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), S16159-S16196 [9DE]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (S. 439), S2707 [25FE]

South America: reinstatement of policy allowing U.S. involvement in the interdiction of aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, S202 [10JA]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: funding, S1135, S1136 [17JA]

Taxation: curtail use of tax shelters (S. 1937), S15816-S15827 [24NO]

———deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (S. 1975), S16024 [25NO]

———increase criminal monetary penalty limitation for underpayment or overpayment of tax due to fraud, S6409 [15MY]

———prevent fraudulent avoidance of fuel taxes (S. 1979), S16030 [25NO]

———provide fairness in tax collection procedures, improve administrative efficiency and confidentiality, and reform penalty and interest provisions (S. 882), S5210 [10AP]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support, S6435 [15MY]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (S. 127), S158 [9JA]

Taylor, Charles: indictment of Liberian President by the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S7466, S7467 [5JN], S7826, S7827 [12JN]

———provide awards for bringing former Liberian President before the Special Court in Sierra Leone, S12272 [1OC]

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (S. 161), S304 [14JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303-S11305 [10SE], S11380-S11383, S11406, S11425, S11426 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11365-S11380 [11SE]

———deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, S11381 [11SE]

———enhance public safety through pretrial detention and postrelease supervision of terrorists (S. 1606), S11353 [10SE]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4049, S4054 [20MR], S4227 [21MR], S4316 [24MR], S4354 [25MR], S4790-S4798 [3AP]

———establish criminal penalties and civil remedies for commission of a terrorist hoax (S. 1441), S9717 [22JY]

———increase criminal penalties for terrorist offenses resulting in death and deny Federal benefits to convicted terrorists (S. 1604), S11240 [9SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

———provide benefits to U.S. victims of international terrorism (S. 1275), S8000 [17JN]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S2379 [13FE], S2694 [25FE], S2834 [26FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 315), S1994 [5FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 466), unanimous-consent request, S2904 [27FE]

———release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9887, S9897 [24JY], S10598 [31JY]

Tobacco products: ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (S. 1177), S7257 [3JN], S7375 [4JN], S16202-S16212 [9DE]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2620), S16107, S16200 [9DE]

Transportation Security Administration: allow certain airships to apply for an air restriction waiver at large venue events, S2538 [14FE]

———proposed reductions in air marshals program, S10255 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S14969 [17NO], S15878 [24NO]

U.N.: U.S. participation in development of the International Criminal Court, S5720 [5MY]

U.S. Air Force Academy: establish panel to determine responsibility for atmosphere that was conducive to recent acts of sexual misconduct, S4686, S4687 [2AP]

———investigation and handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, S12127-S12129 [29SE]

Undetectable Firearms Act: extend (S. 1835), S14178 [6NO]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (S. 326), S2053 [6FE]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (S. 1709), S12384-S12387 [2OC], S12990-S12992 [22OC]

———repeal sections that violate constitutional rights and civil liberties, S12990-S12992 [22OC]

———strengthen oversight provisions (S. 1695), S12283-S12285 [1OC]

University of Miami: Dante B. Fascell North South Center funding, S9213 [10JY]

Veterans: clarify the applicability of the prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services, S13748 [31OC]

Victims: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (S. 805), S4902-S4908 [7AP]

Washington metropolitan area: anniversary of sniper shooting spree, S12362 [2OC]

Water pollution: eliminate use of strict criminal liability statutes to determine penalties in oil spill incidents, S10571 [31JY]

Weapons: gun control, S4895 [7AP]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15030-S15036, S15038-S15045 [18NO]

Wisconsin: tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, S6065 [13MY]

Women: condemn violence against women, S9165 [10JY]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (S. 1801), S13668 [30OC]

WorldCom, Inc.: investigation of unethical activities, S7128 [23MY]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (S. 1201), S7493 [5JN]

Yugoslavia: normal trade relations status, S9323, S9324 [14JY]

Reports

FBI Oversight—Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Implementation Failures: Senators Leahy, Specter and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2738-S2747 [26FE]

Mara Salvatrucha 13 (criminal gang): FBI, E2549 [8DE]

Murder of Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, KY, While Serving in Army: Army Inspector General, S15034-S15036 [18NO]

New Evidence That Energy Companies Besides Enron Manipulated the Western Energy Market: Senator Feinstein, S5895-S5897 [8MY]

No Safe Place—Burma's Army and the Rape of Ethnic Women: Refugees International (organization), E749 [11AP]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Collection Efforts: FBI, E2002 [8OC]

Recommendations From the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, S4548-S4551 [31MR]

Reports filed

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3214) (H. Rept. 108-321), H9737 [20OC]

American Spirit Fraud Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 346) (H. Rept. 108-5), H273 [4FE]

Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 710), S14176 [6NO]

Bail Bond Fairness Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2134) (H. Rept. 108-316), H9477 [15OC]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 764), S9244 [10JY]

Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1104) (H. Rept. 108-47), H2277 [24MR]

Condemn the Practice of Execution by Stoning: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 26), S5538 [30AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 188) (H. Rept. 108-68), H3050 [9AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 108-154), H5407 [16JN]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 4, Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 255) (H. Rept. 108-136), H4786 [2JN]

Consideration of H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 168) (H. Rept. 108-54), H2585 [1AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 181) (H. Rept. 108-64), H2937 [8AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 160) (H. Rept. 108-48), H2310 [25MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 360) (H. Rept. 108-267), H8081 [9SE]

Constitutional Amendment on Protection of Victims' Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1), S11117 [4SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 1) (S. Rept. 108-191), S14270 [7NO]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.J. Res. 4) (H. Rept. 108-131), H4786 [2JN]

Criminal Spam Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-396), H12306 [21NO]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 2622) (H. Rept. 108-263), H7948 [4SE], H8081 [9SE]

Federal Law Enforcement at the Borders and Ports of Entry—Challenges and Solutions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (Rept. 107-794), H51 [7JA]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 48), S4165 [20MR]

Homeland Security Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 1416) (H. Rept. 108-104), H4203 [15MY]

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-214), S15975 [25NO]

Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 153), S1811 [30JA]

Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 107-792), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 107-351), S34 [7JA]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee of Conference (S. 342) (H. Rept. 108-150), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 14) (H. Rept. 108-26), H1678 [6MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 342) (S. Rept. 108-12), S3086 [4MR]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 253), S3252 [6MR]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 253) (S. Rept. 108-29), S4433 [26MR]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1194), S13133 [23OC]

National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1753) (S. Rept. 108-166), S12837 [17OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H5661 [19JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H6705 [14JY]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act Matching Grant Program for School Security Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2685) (H. Rept. 108-303), H9281 [7OC]

Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 929) (S. Rept. 108-104), S9496 [16JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 875) (H. Rept. 108-36), H1900 [13MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 75), S5650 [1MY]

Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1177), S10616 [31JY]

Prison Rape Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1707) (H. Rept. 108-219), H7169 [18JY]

Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1743), S13133 [23OC]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee of Conference (S. 151) (H. Rept. 108-66), H3050 [9AP]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151), S1811 [30JA]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 151) (S. Rept. 108-2), S2186 [11FE]

Protect Rights and Condemn Attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 234) (H. Rept. 108-249), H7838 [3SE]

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1036) (H. Rept. 108-59), H2863 [7AP]

Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H7084 [17JY], H8174 [10SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H8222 [15SE]

Reaffirm Support and Commemorate Anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 193) (H. Rept. 108-130), H4786 [2JN]

Recognize and Enhance Public Awareness of the Social Problem of Child Abuse and Neglect: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 52), S4165 [20MR]

Rocket Propellants Exemption From Being Classified as Explosive Materials: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 724), S8232 [19JN]

Social Security Protection Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 743) (S. Rept. 108-176), S13515 [29OC]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 743) (H. Rept. 108-46), H2277 [24MR]

Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 361) (H. Rept. 108-24), H4786 [2JN]

State Justice Institute Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2714) (H. Rept. 108-285), H8949 [25SE]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S.J. Res. 8) (H. Rept. 108-113), H4254 [19MY]

Support Goals and Ideals of National Stalking Awareness Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 58), S13659 [30OC]

Support National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Goals and Ideas: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 8), S5340 [11AP]

Support Vigorous Enforcement of Federal Obscenity Laws: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 77), S14176 [6NO]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act Appropriations: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8015 [5SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2620) (H. Rept. 108-264), H8954 [29SE]

Treatment Programs Funding for Victims of Torture: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1813) (H. Rept. 108-261), H8380 [17SE]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1813) (H. Rept. 108-261), H7948 [4SE]

Use of Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 96) (H. Rept. 108-87), H3634 [1MY]

Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (S. 330) (H. Rept. 108-112), H4254 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 330), S4165 [20MR]

Video Voyeurism Prevention Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1301), S9904 [24JY]

Volunteer Liability Clarification Under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1280), S9244 [10JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act: ABA, S2704 [25FE]

Secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution: International Association of Chiefs of Police, S14278 [7NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H1550 [5MR]

Statements

ATF Clarification of Freedom of Information Act Exemptions: Senator Durbin, S2423 [13FE]

Ethics and Policy—4th Global Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Nobel Peace Laureates, E2490 [8DE]

Homeland Security Funding: Senator Durbin, S2422 [13FE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, S5126 [10AP]

Social Security Protection Act: National Conference of State Social Security Administrators, H2650 [2AP]

Summaries

Crime Victims Assistance Act (S. 805), S4907 [7AP]

Justice Enhancement and Domestic Security Act (S. 22), S143-S151 [9JA]

Leave No Child Behind Act (S. 448), S2841 [26FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization (S. 1860), S14812-S14814 [12NO]

Saudi Arabia Accountability Act (S. 1888), S15079 [18NO]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

Social Security Protection Act (H.R. 743), H1534-H1541 [5MR]

Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Child Victims of Domestic Violence (S. 826), S5061 [9AP]

Violence Against Children Act (S. 1123), S7008 [22MY]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Hollings Amendment on Seaport Security, S4684 [2AP]

Tables

Incidents of family violence, H5102 [10JN]

Projected savings resulting from reduction in spending by congressional authorizing committees, S6598 [19MY]

State allocation of Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Programs funds, S1059 [16JA]

Testimonies

Prison Rape, E1372 [26JN]

———Marilyn Shirley, E1372 [26JN]

———Vivian Edwards, E1372 [26JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 26, condemn the practice of execution by stoning, H1913 [18MR]

H. Con. Res. 96, use of Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, H3701 [7MY]

H. Res. 113, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, H2316 [26MR]

H. Res. 127, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, H2829 [7AP]

H. Res. 160, consideration of H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2319 [26MR]

H. Res. 168, consideration of H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act, H2591 [2AP]

H. Res. 181, consideration of H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, H2944 [9AP]

H. Res. 188, consideration of conference report on S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, H3059 [10AP]

H. Res. 231, support goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, H4750 [2JN]

H. Res. 234, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, H9223 [7OC]

H. Res. 255, consideration of H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4812 [3JN]

H. Res. 276, consideration of conference report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H5431 [17JN]

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H. Res. 360, consideration of H.R. 2622, Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, H8111 [10SE]

H.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of the U.S. Flag, H4817 [3JN]

H.J. Res. 70, recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government, H9401 [15OC]

H.R. 14, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2345-H2352 [26MR]

H.R. 346, American Spirit Fraud Protection Act, H413 [12FE]

H.R. 361, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, H4895 [4JN]

H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act, S16183-S16196 [9DE], H1524-H1533 [5MR], H2625, H2634-H2642 [2AP]

H.R. 911, establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S., H8207 [11SE]

H.R. 1036, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, H2978 [9AP]

H.R. 1104, Child Abduction Prevention Act, H2416-H2418 [27MR]

H.R. 1416, Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act, H5727 [24JN]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

H.R. 1813, treatment programs funding for victims of torture, H11547 [19NO]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

H.R. 2086, Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization, H8962-H8966 [30SE]

H.R. 2620, Trafficking Victims Protection Act, H10281-H10284 [4NO]

H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13982-S13994 [5NO]

H.R. 3214, Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act, H10349-H10357 [5NO]

H.R. 3348, reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms, H10363 [5NO]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 79, Psychiatric and Psychological Examinations Act, S71 [7JA]

S. 121, National AMBER Alert Network Act, S1237 [21JA]

S. 132, National Death Penalty Moratorium Act, S161-S164 [9JA]

S. 146, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S233 [13JA]

S. 147, General Attempt Provision Act, S234 [13JA]

S. 149, Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act, S234-S236 [13JA]

S. 151, Prosecutorial Remedies and Tools Against the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S237-S239 [13JA], S2573-S2576, S2587-S2590 [24FE], H2440-H2443 [27MR]

S. 152, DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act, S290-S292 [14JA]

S. 153, Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, S294 [14JA], S4031 [19MR]

S. 161, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1070 [16JA]

S. 179, Mobile Telephone Driving Safety Act, S1073 [16JA]

S. 192, provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle, S1083 [16JA]

S. 215, Guaranteeing a United and Resolute Defense (GUARD) Act, S1491 [23JA]

S. 217, reinstate felony penalties for licensed gun dealers who fail to maintain records of sales, S1493 [23JA]

S. 223, Identity Theft Prevention Act, S1676 [28JA]

S. 228, Social Security Number Misuse Prevention Act, S1681-S1685 [28JA]

S. 253, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, S1817 [30JA]

S. 326, extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S2053 [6FE]

S. 330, Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act, S2055 [6FE], S4539 [27MR], H4263 [20MY]

S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S2191-S2199 [11FE], S4032-S4040 [19MR], S4872-S4879 [3AP], H2364-H2372 [26MR]

S. 386, Education for Retirement Security Act, S2463 [13FE]

S. 390, Safety Valve Fairness Act, S2467 [13FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 402, Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act, S2477 [13FE]

S. 404, Child Modeling Exploitation Prevention Act, S2479 [13FE]

S. 436, Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act, S2705 [25FE]

S. 460, Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program appropriations, S2856 [26FE], S16052 [25NO]

S. 469, Technological Resource To Assist Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, S2926 [27FE]

S. 539, Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act, S3192 [5MR]

S. 659, Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, S3998 [19MR]

S. 684, ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor, S4282 [21MR]

S. 710, Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act, S4439 [26MR]

S. 731, Secure Authentication Feature and Enhanced Identification Defense (SAFE ID) Act, S4521 [27MR]

S. 745, Privacy Act, S4561-S4570 [31MR]

S. 746, Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act, S4572-S4577 [31MR]

S. 764, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

S. 769, Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act, S4708 [2AP]

S. 773, Protecting Our Children Comes First Act, S4714 [2AP]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. 805, Crime Victims Assistance Act, S4903-S4907 [7AP]

S. 807, Lifetime Consequences for Sex Offenders Act, S4909 [7AP]

S. 810, Protecting Children Against Crime Act, S4959 [8AP]

S. 833, Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act, S5069 [9AP]

S. 851, Child Custody Protection Act, S5176 [10AP]

S. 854, domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture appropriations, S5180 [10AP], S16052 [25NO]

S. 882, Tax Administration Good Government Act, S5211-S5228 [10AP]

S. 929, Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act, S5436 [28AP], S10450 [30JY]

S. 958, Patient Abuse Prevention Act, S5603-S5607 [30AP]

S. 966, Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act, S5653-S5655 [1MY]

S. 1019, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S5874 [7MY]

S. 1034, Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act, S5972 [8MY]

S. 1062, Stolen Gun Penalty Enhancement Act, S6262 [14MY]

S. 1065, Bulletproof Police Protective Equipment Act, S6263 [14MY]

S. 1170, Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act, S7245 [3JN]

S. 1177, Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act, S16208-S16212 [9DE]

S. 1194, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S7484-S7486 [5JN], S13320-S13322 [27OC]

S. 1224, Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act, S7630-S7632 [10JN]

S. 1271, Enhanced Protection of Our Cultural Heritage Act, S7982 [17JN]

S. 1272, Wrongful Death Accountability Act, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1275, Benefits for Victims of International Terrorism Act, S8000 [17JN]

S. 1277, State and Local Law Enforcement Discipline, Accountability, and Due Process Act, S8128-S8131 [18JN]

S. 1280, volunteer liability clarification under the Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S9355 [14JY], H7177 [21JY]

S. 1286, Seniors Safety Act, S8154-S8159 [18JN]

S. 1301, Video Voyeurism Prevention Act, S8245 [19JN], S12022 [25SE]

S. 1327, Restrict and Eliminate the Delivery of Unsolicited Commercial Electronic Mail or Spam (REDUCE Spam) Act, S8563 [25JN]

S. 1414, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, S9426 [15JY]

S. 1435, Prison Rape Elimination Act, S9659-S9664 [21JY]

S. 1440, FBI Reform Act, S9714-S9716 [22JY]

S. 1533, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S10662-S10665 [31JY]

S. 1553, Organized Retail Theft Act, S10686 [31JY]

S. 1564, Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies Act, S10914 [1AU]

S. 1581, Identity Theft Victims Assistance Act, S11036-S11038 [3SE]

S. 1587, Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11164-S11167 [5SE]

S. 1601, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act amendments to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations, S11253 [9SE]

S. 1604, Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act, S11240 [9SE], S11351 [10SE]

S. 1606, Pretrial Detention and Lifetime Supervision of Terrorists Act, S11353 [10SE]

S. 1633, Identity Theft Notification and Credit Restoration Act, S11725 [18SE]

S. 1695, PATRIOT Oversight Restoration Act, S12285 [1OC]

S. 1709, Security and Freedom Ensured (SAFE) Act, S12384 [2OC]

S. 1712, Independent Counsel Reform Act, S12453-S12458 [3OC]

S. 1743, Private Security Officer Employment Authorization Act, S14970 [17NO]

S. 1744, Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act, S12743 [16OC]

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

S. 1784, Methamphetamine Blister Pack Loophole Elimination Act, S13147 [23OC]

S. 1801, Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act, S13668-S13677 [30OC]

S. 1828, Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act, S14046-S14050 [5NO]

S. 1888, Saudi Arabia Accountability Act, S15080 [18NO]

S. 1906, Homeland Security Enhancement Act, S15295-S15297 [20NO]

S. 1907, Rural Safety Act, S15297-S15299 [20NO]

S. 1937, Tax Shelter Transparency and Enforcement Act, S15819-S15827 [24NO]

S. 1947, Preserving Independence of Financial Institution Examinations Act, S15873 [24NO], H12866 [8DE]

S. Con. Res. 26, condemn the practice of execution by stoning, S4180 [20MR], S5978 [8MY]

S. Con. Res. 58, support goals and ideals of National Stalking Awareness Month, S9912 [24JY], S13836 [3NO]

S. Con. Res. 74, issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder, S13056 [22OC]

S. Con. Res. 77, support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws, S13409 [28OC], S15570 [22NO]

S. Con. Res. 79, secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution, S14275 [7NO]

S. Res. 34, provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 48, Financial Literacy for Youth Month, S2015 [5FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 52, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 75, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3197 [5MR], S5692 [1MY]

S. Res. 133, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, S5788 [6MY], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 164, reaffirm support for Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act, S7643 [10JN]

S. Res. 213, National Missing Adult Awareness Month, S10691, S10868 [31JY]

S. Res. 224, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11365, S11422 [11SE]

S. Res. 274, Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations records production, S15845, S15879 [24NO]

S.J. Res. 1, constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights, S83 [7JA]

S.J. Res. 4, constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration of U.S. flag, S1085 [16JA]

S.J. Res. 8, support National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month goals and ideals, S5393 [11AP], H5100 [10JN]

S.J. Res. 18, recognize Inspectors General for efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government, H11174 [17NO]

S.J. Res. 18, recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government, S12562 [14OC]

CRIME IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY ACT

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Justice: criminal justice funding, S4370 [25MR]

CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 805), S4897 [7AP] (see H.R. 3381), H9981 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3381), E2152 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 805), S4902-S4908 [7AP]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 805), S4907 [7AP]

Texts of

S. 805, provisions, S4903-S4907 [7AP]

CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEGAL FOUNDATION

Letters

Advancing Justice Through DNA Technology Act, S14050 [5NO]

CRIMINAL SPAM ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 1293), S8239 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1293), S8238-S8241 [19JN]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293), S11987 [25SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1293) (S. Rept. 108-170), S13052 [22OC]

CRIMMINS, DANIEL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8006 [17JN], S11124 [4SE]

CRIPE, JULIE A.

Letters

Make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain SBA loans, S4970 [8AP]

CRIPPEN, DAN L.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 15), S175 [9JA]

Texts of

S. Res. 15, tribute, S174, S175 [9JA]

CRISOSTOMO, DAVID

Remarks in House

Gannett Co., Inc.: Newsroom Supervisor Recognition Award recipient, E2551 [15DE]

CRISPELL, MARK E.

Poems

``America'', E1128 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1128 [4JN]

CRISPIN, SARAH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1180 [9JN]

CRIST, JAMES

Remarks in House

Indiana State Teacher's Association: tribute to Crystal Apple Award recipients, E841 [1MY]

CRIST, WILLIAM D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E70 [27JA]

CRISTOL, A. JAY

Remarks in House

Liberty (U.S.S.): research on Israeli attack on U.S. vessel, E1520 [18JY]

Tribute, H8468 [23SE], E1520 [18JY]

CRITICAL HABITAT REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

CROATIA, REPUBLIC OF

Amendments

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H11757 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

Europe and America Must Stand United, S2501 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Eastern European countries: welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation (see S. Res. 237), S12277 [1OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5045 [5JN]

Letters

U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification: John Kraljic, National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation, H5672 [23JN]

———Martin Vulaj, National Albanian American Council, H5673 [23JN]

———Nikola Dimitrov, H5672 [23JN]

Remarks in House

Adriatic Charter: signing, H3686 [7MY]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H5671-H5673 [23JN]

———ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), Senate amendments, H11757-H11759 [20NO]

Remarks in Senate

Eastern European countries: welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation (S. Res. 237), S16196 [9DE]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), S10167 [29JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter Ratification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 209), S9959 [25JY]

Welcome Public Apologies Issued by President of Serbia and Montenegro and the President of Croatia and Urge Other Leaders in the Region To Perform Similar Acts of Reconciliation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 237), S14270 [7NO]

Statements

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 209, U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification, S10167 [29JY], H5671 [23JN]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

S. Res. 237, welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation, S12300 [1OC], S16197 [9DE]

CROATIAN AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Cleveland, OH: anniversary of St. Paul Croatian Church, E1427 [9JY]

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E839 [1MY]

CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Merrillville, IN: anniversary of Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170, E839 [1MY]

CROCKETT, CA

Articles and editorials

Bridge to the Future—Crockett Counting on New Carquinez Span To Make It a Destination Town, E1744 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Al Zampa Memorial Bridge: dedication, E1744 [9SE]

CROCKETT, DAVID (a former Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions relative to

Coins: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3526), H11650 [19NO]

CRONE, MARCIA A.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S12145, S12146 [30SE]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

CRONKITE, WALTER

Articles and editorials

Little to Celebrate for Unemployed, E1798 [16SE]

CROOK, CLARA BROSSELL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E691 [7AP]

CROOK, JASON

Remarks in House

Key Club International: speech contest winner, E1924 [30SE]

CROOKHAM, SYBIL N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E390 [7MR]

CROOM, SYLVESTER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2479 [8DE]

CROSBY, CATHERINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1818 [17SE]

CROSS, DAVID D.

Remarks in House

Central Valley Coalition of Nursing Organizations: RN of the Year Award for Clinical Practice recipient, E933 [13MY]

CROSS, MARVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2393 [22NO]

CROSSROADS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 230), S1736 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 230), S1737 [29JA]

Texts of

S. 230, provisions, S1737-S1739 [29JA]

CROSSWINDS YOUTH SERVICES (nonprofit organization)

Remarks in House

National Network for Youth (organization): Agency of the Year Award recipient, H332, H333 [11FE]

CROW, JENNIFER

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8598 [25JN]

CROWDER, LEAH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10900 [1AU]

CROWLEY, JOSEPH (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2782 [3AP]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6797 [15JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3600 [1MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AARP: decision to support Medicare reform legislation (see H. Res. 461), H11702 [20NO]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9983 [28OC]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H5714 [23JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see H. Res. 264), H5268 [11JN]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H9131 [1OC]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7169 [18JY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H6271 [7JY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H5175 [10JN]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H5174 [10JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H1642 [5MR]

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: increase amount of loss or damage coverage, in the aggregate and for single exhibitions (see H.R. 829), H7787 [25JY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H7086 [17JY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8491 [23SE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

———revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H4203 [15MY]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see H.R. 854), H2515 [31MR]

Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building, Liberty, NY: designate (see H.R. 3234), H9213 [2OC]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: designate (see H.R. 2452), H7840 [3SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5929 [25JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2401 [26MR]

———ensure health coverage, promote parental support and family stability, improve early education and child care, reduce poverty, create youth development programs, and provide a safe environment (see H.R. 936), H1642 [5MR]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H12311 [21NO]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H2311 [25MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4529 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H11134 [7NO]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H706 [13FE]

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (see H.R. 1801), H3352 [11AP]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H5408 [16JN]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H328 [7FE]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H6264 [26JN]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3637 [1MY]

Colombia: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2853), H7840 [3SE]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H10237 [30OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

Congress: conduct a feasibility study on implementing an emergency electronic communications system to ensure the continuity of the operations of Congress during an emergency (see H.R. 2948), H7783 [25JY]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H5929 [25JN]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H7086 [17JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

Crime: prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10340 [4NO]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H12922 [8DE]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see H.R. 3032), H8016 [5SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7788 [25JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Health Care Competition to administer National Practitioner Data Bank and to collect and make public more information on medical malpractice insurance (see H.R. 447), H1334 [25FE]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H7170 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2312 [25MR]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see H.R. 1915), H5268 [11JN]

Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H1334 [25FE]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H1954 [18MR]

Dept. of State: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H2515 [31MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see H.R. 580), H4876 [3JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H5174 [10JN]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 270), H135 [8JA]

———provide for annual placement of memorials honoring the military service of veterans who were homeless or indigent at the time of death (see H.R. 1256), H5174 [10JN]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H701 [13FE]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H5364 [12JN]

Disasters: modify terms of the community disaster loan program and authorize assistance under that program for losses related to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1542), H2585 [1AP]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H2514 [31MR]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H5929 [25JN]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H5662 [19JN]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H6265 [26JN]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

Domestic policy: improve homeland security, prevent tax increases, support education and health care, and strengthen the economy (see H.R. 1593), H2819 [3AP]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

Drugs: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: suspend phase-in of additional tax reductions while the U.S. is in a state of war or on high military alert (see H.R. 436), H1516 [4MR]

Economy: provide Federal aid and economic stimulus through a one-time revenue grant to the States and their local governments (see H.R. 1211), H2823 [3AP]

Education: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (see H.R. 3167), H9131 [1OC]

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission: establish (see H.R. 446), H1334 [25FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

EPA: reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 475), H243 [29JA]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H9282 [7OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 956), H1460 [27FE]

———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6465 [9JY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H4368 [20MY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H8491 [23SE]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H1955 [18MR]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5665 [19JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5552 [18JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2640), H6349 [8JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H9131 [1OC]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see H.R. 1474), H2471 [27MR]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H462 [12FE]

Firearms: require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H172 [27JA]

Food industry: freshness dates on food (see H.R. 468), H243 [29JA]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

———provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3301 [10AP]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H8383 [17SE]

———recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H9813 [21OC]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Gasoline: stabilize prices (see H.R. 1221), H2864 [7AP]

Gerard A. Fiorenza Post Office Building, Massapequa, NY: designate (see H.R. 299), H3304 [10AP]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H2470 [27MR]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10340 [4NO]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 22), H392 [11FE]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H7455 [23JY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H11392 (see H.R. 2157), H11515 [18NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (see H. Res. 46), H245 [29JA]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H7086 [17JY]

Housing: expand homeownership in States having high housing costs (see H.R. 3507), H11391 (see H.R. 3507), H11514 [18NO]

———provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see H.R. 2628), H11702 [20NO]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

———support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H4788 [2JN]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9130 [1OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———adjust the status of certain aliens, with longstanding ties to the U.S., to that of an alien lawfully admitted to permanent residence (see H.R. 440), H10340 [4NO]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———establish two new categories of nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 2899), H7840 [3SE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (see H.R. 3271), H9375 [8OC]

———treatment of aliens born in the Philippines or Japan who were fathered by U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1983), H3682 [6MY]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

———permanent membership on the U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 108), H1642 [5MR]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see H.R. 1905), H3634 [1MY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H5089 [9JN]

———modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 448), H1334 [25FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H9377 [8OC]

International Fund for Ireland: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions (see H.R. 1208), H1745 [11MR]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H7949 [4SE]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H5665 [19JN]

———support democracy (see H.R. 2466), H5365 [12JN]

Iraq: cancellation of loans made to Iraq by multilateral financial institutions (see H.R. 2482), H6349 [8JY]

———encourage use of small and minority owned businesses in the post-conflict reconstruction of Iraq (see H. Res. 214), H5046 [5JN]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

———require abatement of interest on erroneous tax refund checks without regard to the size of the refund (see H.R. 1756), H3303 [10AP]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 167), H57 [7JA]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 3012), H8906 [24SE]

James J. Peters Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 2786), H7085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3383), H9981 [28OC]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5713 [23JN]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (see H.R. 3166), H9131 [1OC]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H5174 [10JN]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H2822 [3AP]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1958), H8906 [24SE]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 28), H4012 [13MY]

Laos: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3195), H9478 [15OC]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1812 [12MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H1812 [12MR]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9214 [2OC]

Medicaid: establish a demonstration grant program to assist States in providing subsidies for group health insurance premiums for low-income, Medicaid-eligible individuals (see H.R. 2947), H7783 [25JY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H8217 [11SE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2940 [8AP]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H7949 [4SE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1903 [13MR]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H5174 [10JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2823 [3AP]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H274 [4FE]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2312 [25MR]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H2401 [26MR]

———condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H6465 [9JY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H7787 [25JY]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H7840 [3SE]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H5046 [5JN]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see H.R. 1007), H1746 [11MR]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3305 [10AP]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

New England Fishery Management Council: include New York as a member (see H.R. 2679), H7788 [25JY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2801), H7788 [25JY]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2587 [1AP]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H1335 [25FE]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Peace Corps: funding (see H. Con. Res. 61), H1465 [27FE]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1689 [10MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1642 [5MR]

Railroads: resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H1334 [25FE]

Refugees: international recognition of plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries, and the establishment of a U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East resettlement program (see H. Con. Res. 311), H11652 [19NO]

———treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H5664 [19JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 801), H1335 [25FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H4876 [3JN]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9688 [17OC]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

———modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 1021), H1746 [11MR]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H9131 [1OC]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H10457 [5NO]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H8016 [5SE]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 473), H243 [29JA]

———eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 471), H243 [29JA]

———increase in widow's and widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 474), H243 [29JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H9282 [7OC]

———provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 472), H243 [29JA]

———repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 470), H243 [29JA]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4739 [22MY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H5468 [17JN]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H2402 [26MR]

Syracuse University: tribute to men's basketball team (see H. Con. Res. 142), H3053 [9AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Tannenbaum, Elchanan: hold Syria, Lebanon and Iran accountable for well-being of abducted Israeli civilian, provide International Red Cross access, and take all necessary measures to secure release (see H. Res. 344), H7785 [25JY]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see H. Res. 346), H7785 [25JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H2822 [3AP]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H7949 [4SE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1902 [13MR]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H8284 [16SE]

———allow businesses to expense qualified security devices (see H.R. 1259), H1900 [13MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H4738 [22MY]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4877 [3JN]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 741), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership among low-income individuals (see H.R. 1132), H2132 [19MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1955 [18MR]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H5664 [19JN]

———repeal the mid-quarter convention for depreciable property (see H.R. 1535), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H7949 [4SE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain losses arising from, and grants made as a result of terrorist attacks on New York, NY (see H.R. 3556), H11701 [20NO]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs (see H.R. 149), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H6707 [14JY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5046 [5JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H12922 [8DE]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H9131 [1OC]

Turkey: claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 87), H5268 [11JN]

———condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11651 [19NO]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

———restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H1744 [11MR]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5268 [11JN]

Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1615), H3572 [30AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9982 [28OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H11133 [7NO]

———establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 73), H706 [13FE]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H5046 [5JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H5366 [12JN]

———improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (see H.R. 2829), H7453 [23JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1935), H5046 [5JN]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

———tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H11134 [7NO]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H3355 [11AP]

Wang Bingzhang: disapprove arbitrary detention by People's Republic of China and urge immediate release (see H. Con. Res. 326), H12312 [21NO]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1746 [11MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Health: improve access to prescription drugs, prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements, and ban campaign contributions from pharmaceutical company chief executive officers (see H.R. 1733), H3301 [10AP]

Indonesia: declare ceasefire and halt hostilities in province of Aceh, end human rights violations, and return to negotiations with significant Acehnese civil society and international involvement (see H. Con. Res. 327), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 327), H11514 [18NO]

Pharmaceuticals: permit importation of prescription drugs from Canada and Mexico (see H.R. 2629), H6262 [26JN]

Saund, Dalip Singh: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 248), H7329 [22JY]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR]

Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Queens, NY: designate (see H.R. 1318), H1953 [18MR]

Memorandums

Dept. of Defense Health Care: GAO, H8890 [24SE]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H8468 [23SE], H8887 [24SE]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H9251 [7OC], H9346 [8OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H8493 [24SE]

Remarks

American Political Science Association: anniversary of Congressional Fellowship Program, E1558 [23JY]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5015 [5JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 13), H185 [28JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9635 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2672 [2AP], H2782 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2713 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, H3256 [10AP]

Armed Forces: expand eligibility for participation by members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents in the TRICARE program, H8887, H8888, H8889 [24SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2242 [20MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3022 [9AP]

Aviation: noise mitigation projects funding, H10184 [30OC]

———require Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to address noise pollution in certain residential areas, H5208 [11JN]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1997 [19MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2220 [20MR], H2562 [1AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report—consideration (H. Res. 191), H3289 [10AP]

Burma: human rights violations, E2240 [5NO]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), E1153 [5JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: use of the rotunda for a ceremony to honor victims of the Holocaust (H. Con. Res. 40), H1282 [25FE]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E2009 [8OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew, E182 [11FE]

Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any national or regional consumer reporting agency, H8161 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), H8128, H8161 [10SE]

———prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), conference report, H12220 [21NO]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1605 [25JY]

———express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (H. Res. 165), H3013 [9AP], E1946 [1OC]

———independence anniversary, E1946 [1OC]

———membership in European Union, E1946 [1OC]

———U.N. peace talks on Turkish occupation, E502 [18MR], E1605 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to instruct conferees, H8887, H8888, H8889 [24SE]

Dept. of HUD: section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, H7698 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H6571 [10JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6731, H6767, H6772, H6784 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7090, H7103 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6571 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7698, H7704 [25JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps, H6784 [15JY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9225 [7OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H7375 [23JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3582, H3600 [1MY]

Djindjic, Zoran: assassination of Serbian Prime Minister, E500 [18MR]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5208 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10184 [30OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6767, H6772 [15JY]

———prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H9635 [17OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7375 [23JY]

Forest Service: prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7090 [17JY]

———protection of certain roadless areas, H5412 [17JN]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5015 [5JN]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, E586 [26MR]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1755 [12MR], H1862 [13MR]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals, H9134 [2OC]

Immigration: provide benefits for legal immigrants under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, H483 [13FE]

India: condemn terrorist attacks in Kashmir, E571 [25MR]

International Fund for Ireland: authorizing appropriations for U.S. contributions (H.R. 1208), H2500 [31MR]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), H9229 [7OC]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5859 [25JN]

———U.S. policy, H8494 [24SE]

LaGuardia Community College: tribute, E2489 [8DE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6112 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12258 [21NO]

Middle East: hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians, E1244 [13JN]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (H. Res. 409), H9892 [28OC]

National security: homeland security funding, H2672 [2AP], H2713 [3AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (H. Con. Res. 49), H5845 [25JN]

Pakistan: limit foreign military financing assistance, H2782 [3AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3256 [10AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H483 [13FE]

Queens, NY: prohibit funding for closing of St. Albans Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility, H7704 [25JY]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (H.R. 1813), E2409 [22NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (H.R. 1900), H9232 [7OC]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (H. Con. Res. 288), E2333 [19NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), consideration (H. Res. 283), H5558 [19JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9426 [15OC]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H5558 [19JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H9346, H9348 [8OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5558 [19JN], H9346, H9348 [8OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H5015 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3938 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4853 [3JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H81 [8JA]

Terrorism: enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H2672 [2AP]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, H185 [28JA]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6767, H6772 [15JY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2562 [1AP], H3289 [10AP]

Women: ensure that programs in countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS include a curriculum for men and boys that emphasizes gender equality and respect for women and girls, H3600 [1MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2584 [1AP], H2701 [2AP], H4874 [3JN], H5264 [11JN]

Tributes

Brito, Cynthia, H2242 [20MR]

Brown, Tiffany, E1398 [27JN]

Freed, Ann S., E773 [12AP]

Hall, Teckla, E1489 [15JY]

Skeen, Joe, H12888 [8DE]

CROWLEY, PATTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1445 [11JY]

CROWLEY COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Tri-County Housing & Community Development Corp.: tribute, E1878 [24SE]

CROWN POINT, IN

Remarks in House

Lions Club: anniversary, E2039 [15OC]

CROWTHER, PEGGY A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E783 [12AP]

CRUDEN, CAROL

Remarks in House

Bayonne, NJ: Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E102 [29JA]

CRUMP, JAMES E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1659 [25JY]

CRUMPLER, G. FRANKLIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1440 [27FE]

CRUTSINGER, LARRY L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2046 [15OC]

CRUZ, CELIA

Articles and editorials

Celia Cruz, Petite Powerhouse of Latin Music, Dies at 77, E1527 [18JY]

Sugar and Salsa, E1527 [18JY]

Voice of Cuba, E1595 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions

Coins: mint in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H8380 [17SE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (see S. 1477), S10045 [28JY] (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (H.R. 3009), E1715 [5SE]

Tribute, E1526, E1528, E1537, E1538 [18JY], E1595 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (S. 1477), S10070 [28JY]

Texts of

S. 1477, Congressional Tribute to Celia Cruz Act, S10071 [28JY]

CRUZ, ERSILIA

Remarks in House

NeighborWorks: Dorothy Richardson Award for Resident Leadership recipient, E2074 [17OC]

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL

Remarks in House

Crystal River Middle School: tribute to cheerleading squad, E915 [9MY]

CSX CORP.

Letters

Cash balance pension conversion: several Members of Congress, S1792 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Snow, John W.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S1789-S1793 [30JA]

Statements

Cash Balance Pension Conversion: Larry Cutrone, S1791 [30JA]

CUBA, REPUBLIC OF

Addresses

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Sylvia G. Iriondo, E2020 [8OC]

Amendments

Democracy: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4910, S4914 [7AP]

Articles and editorials

Castro Shows He Is Still a Brutal Tyrant, E798 [29AP]

Celia Cruz, Petite Powerhouse of Latin Music, Dies at 77, E1527 [18JY]

Congress' Message on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Congressional Resolve on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Cuban Dissidents Get Prison Terms as Long as 27 Years, H2893 [8AP]

Havana Club, S13657 [30OC]

Lift Ban on Cuba Travel, S13657 [30OC]

Sugar and Salsa, E1527 [18JY]

U.S. Releases 20 Detainees, Transfers 20 More to Cuba, S16009 [25NO]

Voice of Cuba, E1595 [25JY]

Why the Crackdown in Cuba?, E771 [12AP], E897 [9MY]

World's Other Tyrants, Still at Work, E748 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone (see S. 398), S2457 [13FE]

Civil liberties: require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (see S. 1966), S15975 [25NO]

Crime: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 3470), H10977 [6NO]

Democracy: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see S. Res. 97), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of State: enter into negotiations with Cuba to establish cooperation on illicit narcotics control efforts (see H.R. 1432), H2311 [25MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance or reparations to Cuba, Libya, North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Syria (see H.R. 3137), H8381 [17SE]

Foreign countries: improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see S. 2002), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 2494), H5467 [17JN]

Foreign policy: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

———encourage multilateral cooperation and authorize a program of assistance to facilitate a peaceful transition (see S. 1089), S6707 [20MY]

———grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 189), H58 [7JA]

Foreign trade: allow the financing of agricultural sales (H.R. 173) (see H.R. 187), H58 [7JA]

———lift trade embargo (see H.R. 188), H58 [7JA] (see H.R. 1698), H3051 [9AP]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (see S. 403), S2457 [13FE]

———make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

Human rights: condemn violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

———violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE] (see H. Res. 164), H2401 [26MR]

International law: establish international tribunal to prosecute crimes against humanity committed by Fidel Castro and other Cuban political and military leaders (see S. Res. 146), S6707 [20MY]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Taxation: treatment of amounts received from trading with Cuba if the trading is conditioned on lobbying Congress to lift trade or travel restrictions (see H.R. 3670), H12918 [8DE]

Tourist trade: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

Letters

Human rights in Cuba: Ray Flynn, E1353 [25JN]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Lists

Imprisoned Cuban independent journalists, H2816 [3AP]

Imprisoned Cuban pro-democracy activists, H2816 [3AP]

Political prisioners in Cuba, H2888 [8AP]

Messages

National Emergency Relative to Cuba: President Bush, S2916 [27FE], H1440 [27FE]

Telecommunications Services Payments to Cuba: President Bush, S3160 [5MR], H1603 [5MR]

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Chepe, Oscar Espinosa: encourage release of political prisoner, E1768 [11SE]

Civil liberties: call for release of political prisoners, H11858-H11861 [20NO], E1583 [24JY], E1862 [23SE], E1919 [30SE], E2001 [8OC], E2055 [16OC], E2114 [21OC], E2160 [30OC], E2220 [4NO], E2310 [17NO], E2418 [22NO]

Courts: condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

``Cubans in America—A Vibrant History of a People in Exile'': tribute to book, E232 [13FE]

Democracy: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5269, H5270 [12JN], H7023 [17JY]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (H. Con. Res. 125), E745 [11AP]

———support Varela Project proposed referendum on political reform, H370 [11FE]

Dept. of State: global human rights issues, E748 [11AP]

Education: prohibit funding to enforce regulations that would eliminate educational exchanges, H8050-H8052 [9SE]

Foreign aid: prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H7435-H7440 [23JY], H9635, H9636 [17OC]

Foreign policy: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2887-H2895 [8AP]

Foreign trade: lift trade embargo, H8034 [9SE], E711 [9AP]

———normal trade relations status, H383, H384 [11FE]

Garcia Paneque, Jose L.: detention by Cuban government, E1811 [16SE]

Human rights: condemn violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H3552 [30AP]

———condemn violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (H. Res. 208), H3411 [29AP]

———violations, H2374 [26MR], H2811, H2815-H2818 [3AP], H3345 [11AP], H5471 [18JN], H5907 [25JN], H6717 [15JY], H7773 [25JY], E946 [14MY], E1352 [25JN], E1454 [11JY]

Money: lift certain restrictions on remittances to Cuban nationals, H8037-H8039 [9SE]

Political reform, E1855 [23SE]

Tourist trade: lift travel restrictions, H6864 [15JY], H7859 [4SE], H8027-H8036 [9SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753 [10SE], E1925 [30SE]

University of Miami: dedication of Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion, E63 [27JA]

Remarks in Senate

Civil liberties: require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (S. 1966), S16008 [25NO]

Democracy: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4817 [3AP], S5317 [11AP]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4914 [7AP], S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———proposed referendum on political reform, S4949, S4950 [8AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control fining of Joan Slote for bicycle travel through Cuba, S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC]

Foreign trade: lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions, S9440 [16JY]

———lift trade embargo, grant normal trade relations status, and lift travel restrictions (S. 403), S2478 [13FE]

Human rights: violations, S5847 [7MY]

———violations (S. Res. 62), S2610 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

International law: establish international tribunal to prosecute crimes against humanity committed by Fidel Castro and other Cuban political and military leaders (S. Res. 146), S6715 [20MY]

Refugees: repatriation of Cubans interdicted on the high seas, S10034 [28JY]

Tourist trade: lift travel restrictions, S9367 [15JY], S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC], S12909 [21OC], S13079-S13087 [23OC], S13656 [30OC], S14470-S14472, S14750 [12NO]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 950), S5595-S5597 [30AP], S6250 [14MY], S16109 [9DE]

Reports filed

Cuban Human Rights Violations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 62), S8722 [26JN]

Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 950), S14451 [11NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 179, condemn human rights violations in Cuba, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections, H2887 [8AP]

S. 398, treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, S2473 [13FE]

S. 1089, Cuba Transition Act, S6714 [20MY]

S. Res. 62, human rights violations, S2609 [24FE]

S. Res. 62, human rights violations in Cuba, S8847 [27JN]

S. Res. 97, condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4382 [25MR], S4914 [7AP]

CUBA TRANSITION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1089), S6707 [20MY]

Texts of

S. 1089, provisions, S6714 [20MY]

CUBAN AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Palmeiro, Rafael: tribute (see H. Res. 315), H6464 [9JY]

Remarks in House

``Cubans in America—A Vibrant History of a People in Exile'': tribute to book, E232 [13FE]

Palmeiro, Rafael: tribute (H. Res. 315), H8098-H8101 [10SE], E1906 [25SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 315, tribute to Rafael Palmeiro, H8098 [10SE]

CUBAN LIBERTY AND DEMOCRATIC SOLIDARITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 3470), H10977 [6NO]

CUBIN, BARBARA (a Representative from Wyoming)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Agricultural Marketing Act: specify model for country-of-origin labeling requirements certification program for producers, ease verification of compliance with requirements, and impose schedule of penalties for violations (see H.R. 3083), H8382 [17SE]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 160), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 307), H137 [8JA]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H12921 [8DE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see H.R. 1005), H1463 [27FE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

Coal: facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H2473 [27MR]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H8176 [10SE]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H5664 [19JN] (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H4529 [21MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H1954 [18MR]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see H.R. 119), H1466 [27FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H9688 [17OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H3637 [1MY]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7840 [3SE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (see H.R. 108), H245 [29JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H4739 [22MY]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H2937 [8AP]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6707 [14JY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H9615 [16OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7330 [22JY]

FCC: ensure expeditious access by consumers to terrestrial digital television services (see H.R. 2825), H7453 [23JY]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H11359 [17NO]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H138 [8JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———repeal permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 276), H2515 [31MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H10457 [5NO]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1396 [26FE]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 481), H12920 [8DE]

Immigration: moratorium (see H.R. 946), H1903 [13MR]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H1516 [4MR]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1014), H1463 [27FE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H8382 [17SE]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2473 [27MR]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H52 [7JA]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3453 [29AP]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H6265 [26JN]

National security: improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H8176 [10SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H3684 [6MY]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see H.R. 719), H3683 [6MY]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public lands: establish time limits for completion of wilderness studies on Federal lands (see H.R. 1153), H1680 [6MR]

———preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H9478 [15OC]

———provide consistent enforcement authority by Federal agencies that respond to violations of regulations governing public lands, and clarify the purpose of fines collected for violations (see H.R. 3247), H9615 [16OC]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H1902 [13MR]

Roads and highways: permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H2132 [19MR]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H1334 [25FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2312 [25MR]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1631), H3454 [29AP]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see H.R. 2733), H9131 [1OC]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8491 [23SE]

Tariff: natural cork (see H.R. 1833), H3408 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow an income tax credit to holders of bonds issued to finance land and water reclamation of abandoned mine land areas (see H.R. 419), H218 [28JA]

———allow credit for production of oil and gas from domestic marginal wells and extend credit for alternative fuels (see H.R. 503), H244 [29JA]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H244 [29JA]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H11159 [14NO]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H3355 [11AP]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 478), H243 [29JA]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 1331), H3305 [10AP]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H3354 [11AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9478 [15OC]

———provide involuntary conversion tax relief for producers forced to sell livestock due to weather-related conditions or Federal land management agency policy or action (see H.R. 483), H243 [29JA]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H2586 [1AP]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H5267 [11JN]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Transportation: provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 2303), H6707 [14JY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1516 [4MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H2864 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Coal: development of Federal coal resources (see H.R. 794), H700 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior: grant easements and rights-of-way on the Outer Continental Shelf for certain activities (see H.R. 793), H700 [13FE]

Federal aid programs: distribution of Federal disaster assistance to rural areas (see H.R. 1790), H3352 [11AP]

Federal Land Policy and Management Act: clarify method to determine fair market value of rights-of-way to prevent unreasonable increases in deployment costs of critical infrastructure (see H.R. 762), H699 [13FE]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H1461 [27FE]

Fuller, Ashley Ross: relief (see H.R. 229), H61 [7JA]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (see H.R. 3591), H12307 [21NO]

Radioactive substances: provide for the disposition of U.S. uranium inventories (see H.R. 763), H699 [13FE]

Taxation: provide for an election for special tax treatment of certain S corporation conversions (see H.R. 1791), H3352 [11AP]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), E1154 [5JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9151 [2OC]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), H4804 [3JN]

Coal: development of Federal coal resources, H3316, H3317, H3319 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: phaseout of snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H7071 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to kill or assist others in killing bison in Yellowstone National Park, H7052 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7052, H7071 [17JY]

Federal aid programs: distribution of Federal disaster assistance to rural areas (H.R. 1790), E766 [12AP]

Federal Land Policy and Management Act: clarify method to determine fair market value of rights-of-way to prevent unreasonable increases in deployment costs of critical infrastructure (H.R. 762), H2535 [1AP]

Firearms: impact of stereotyping on enforcement of firearms sales regulations, H2990 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons distributors, dealers, importers and trade associations, H2992 [9AP]

———permit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, sellers, or trade associations for negligence, H2989, H2990 [9AP]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2989, H2990, H2992 [9AP]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (H.R. 977), E328 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), E1131 [4JN]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), H4804, H4806 [3JN], H5028 [5JN]

Green River, WY: tribute to Green River High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E689 [7AP]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (H.R. 3591), E2418 [22NO]

House of Representatives: taking down of words, H2989 [9AP]

Point of order, H4805, H4806 [3JN], H7074 [17JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3100 [10AP], H3314, H3316, H3317, H3319 [11AP]

Public lands: development of natural gas and oil resources, H3314 [11AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), E514 [19MR]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, E514 [19MR]

———provide for an election for special tax treatment of certain S corporation conversions (H.R. 1791), E768 [12AP]

Remarks in House relative to

House of Representatives: floor statement on the impact of stereotyping on enforcement of firearms sales regulations, E729 [10AP]

———taking down of words, H2989 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 273, Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act, H5028 [5JN]

Tributes

Anthony, Susan B., E249 [13FE]

Roncalio, Teno, E681 [3AP]

CUCKOW, CRYSTAL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2016 [8OC]

CULBERSON, JOHN ABNEY (a Representative from Texas)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, H8254 [16SE]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, H9989 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H4788 [2JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3408 [12AP]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H706 [13FE]

———establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

Clean Air Act: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H7454 [23JY]

Clemens, Roger: tribute (see H. Res. 280), H6349 [8JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H706 [13FE]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H9282 [7OC]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5665 [19JN]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H700 [13FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9378 [8OC]

———retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 381), H706 [13FE]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H463 [12FE]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H10237 [30OC]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7840 [3SE]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1396 [26FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H11359 [17NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H1689 [10MR]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1682 [6MR]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1813 [12MR]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———moratorium (see H.R. 946), H9738 [20OC]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H5814 [24JN]

Iraq: prohibit post-conflict assistance from being expended with any French firm (see H.R. 1072), H2271 [20MR]

IRS: provide for the performance of certain tax collection services by contractors (see H.R. 1169), H6707 [14JY]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H463 [12FE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H3408 [12AP]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H706 [13FE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H6603 [10JY]

Louisiana Purchase: bicentennial (see H. Con. Res. 21), H4740 [22MY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H4738 [22MY]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public lands: establish time limits for completion of wilderness studies on Federal lands (see H.R. 1153), H1680 [6MR]

Rangel, Irma: tribute (see H. Res. 159), H4788 [2JN]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H8083 [9SE]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———designate the La Entrada al Pacifico Corridor as a high priority corridor on the National Highway System (see H.R. 3240), H11149 [12NO]

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H3638 [1MY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

———provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (see H.R. 2864), H10457 [5NO]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H1334 [25FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4739 [22MY]

Social Security: create personal guarantee accounts ensuring full benefits for all workers and their families, restore long-term solvency, and make certain benefit improvements (see H.R. 75), H1902 [13MR]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H4978 [4JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4788 [2JN]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H706 [13FE]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 61), H5814 [24JN]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H5046 [5JN]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H1466 [27FE]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H2473 [27MR]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5663 [19JN]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11702 [20NO]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H5551 [18JN]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1334 [25FE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H4739 [22MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H706 [13FE]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H11393 (see H. Res. 427), H11516 [18NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: constitutional amendment on reconfirmation of district court judges (see H.J. Res. 55), H3761 [7MY]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Taxation: exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H141 [27JA], H1905 [17MR], H4741 [2JN], H8287 [17SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H4741 [2JN]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2800 [3AP]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5739 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7876 [4SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7876, H7896 [4SE]

Houston, TX: referendum on light rail system funding, H7896 [4SE]

Interfaith CarePartners (organization): tribute, E109 [29JA]

Iraq: prohibit post-conflict reconstruction funding from benefiting citizens or businesses in France, Germany, Russia, or Syria, H2800 [3AP]

Journal: question of approval, H4741 [2JN]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4022 [14MY], H5685 [23JN]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H5739 [24JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H403 [12FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H4247 [19MY], H4365 [20MY], H4526 [21MY], H4874 [3JN], H5711 [23JN]

Tributes

Johnson, Representative Sam, H403 [12FE]

Lester, Rodney C., E1424 [8JY]

CULBREATH, HUGH L., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1962 [2OC]

CULLEN, KARL

Remarks in House

Royal Rangers of Northern Missouri: Gold Medal of Achievement recipient, E2166 [30OC]

CULLEY, ROBERT W.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1717 [5SE]

CULP, HOWARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1287 [17JN]

CULPEPPER, TIMOTHY

Remarks in Senate

Lincoln, NE: tribute to Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor recipients, S2521 [14FE]

CULTURAL COMPETENCE COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 90), H55 [7JA]

CULVER, JIM

Remarks in House

Union, NJ: St. Paul's Calvary United Church of God Lifetime Achievement Award as Usher of the Year recipient, E1068 [23MY]

CULVER CITY, CA

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to Tidal Waves under 12 division soccer team, E132 [5FE]

CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E85 [28JA]

CUMBERLAND GAP, TN

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1501 [17JY], E1616 [25JY]

CUMBERLAND ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE WILDERNESS BOUNDARY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1462), S9959 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1462), S9973 [25JY]

CUMMINGS, ELIJAH E. (a Representative from Maryland)

Amendments

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2204 [20MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (see H.R. 390), H171 [27JA]

———recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

African Americans: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H58 [7JA]

———establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12921 [8DE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Appropriations: require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: ensure tax-exempt status for members, or their spouses, serving in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 1795), H3975 [9MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8906 [24SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9813 [21OC]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H9131 [1OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H5929 [25JN]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H7086 [17JY]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9377 [8OC]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H9615 [16OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9215 [2OC]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H10340 [4NO]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H3974 [9MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1323), H3572 [30AP]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3638 [1MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H5366 [12JN]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3638 [1MY]

Bearden, Romare H.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 297), H12922 [8DE]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H5089 [9JN]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 364), H8491 [23SE]

———request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5045 [5JN]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Chavez, Cesar E.: commemorate birthday (see H. Res. 112), H1466 [27FE]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H7226 [21JY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H706 [13FE]

———ensure health coverage, promote parental support and family stability, improve early education and child care, reduce poverty, create youth development programs, and provide a safe environment (see H.R. 936), H1642 [5MR]

———improve ability of the child welfare system to prevent and respond to child abuse and place children in safe, loving, and permanent homes (see H.R. 1534), H2823 [3AP]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H9614 [16OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H11360 [17NO]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H1746 [11MR]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H10237 [30OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

Computers: encourage use of web-based enrollment systems in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1633), H8083 [9SE]

———require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H3454 [29AP]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3975 [9MY]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Correctional institutions: prohibit operation by private contractors and require persons convicted of Federal offenses be housed in facilities managed and maintained by governmental employees (see H.R. 1994), H3683 [6MY]

———provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

Courts: establish domestic violence court systems from amounts available for grants to combat violence against women (see H.R. 3424), H10340 [4NO]

———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H10457 [5NO]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Credit: protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

Crime: provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H10340 [4NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H9812 [21OC]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H1682 [6MR]

Dept. of Education: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

———establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (see H.R. 3588), H12307 [21NO]

———establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 1993), H3683 [6MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12307 [21NO]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H9384 [14OC]

Dept. of HUD: provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H7840 [3SE]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H3975 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H4012 [13MY]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H10340 [4NO]

———place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see H.R. 2816), H9377 [8OC]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H1900 [13MR]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H2940 [8AP]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H9812 [21OC]

———combat polio (see H. Res. 20), H3976 [9MY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H11702 [20NO]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H2311 [25MR]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H3684 [6MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H8382 [17SE]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H5815 [24JN]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H10237 [30OC]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4131 [14MY]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

———research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H3684 [6MY]

Drug-Free Media Campaign Act: improve and authorize (see H.R. 2061), H3973 [9MY]

Drugs: lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (see H.R. 3634), H12309 [21NO]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: constitutional amendment on the right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H12312 [21NO]

Economy: constitutional amendment on the right to full employment and balanced growth (see H.J. Res. 35), H12312 [21NO]

Education: constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H2271 [20MR]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H2311 [25MR]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (see H.R. 1600), H11133 [7NO]

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3638 [1MY]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H8083 [9SE]

Equal Justice Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 223), H12922 [8DE]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H8017 [5SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave for parental involvement in educational and extracurricular activities, routine medical needs, and assistance to elderly relatives (see H.R. 956), H11392 (see H.R. 956), H11515 [18NO]

———allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H11392 (see H.R. 1430), H11515 [18NO]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

———require compliance with Government regulations relative to media ownership rules (see H.R. 2212), H4734 [22MY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3763 [7MY]

———support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H7781 [25JY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H392 [11FE]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1516 [4MR]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H3683 [6MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H8016 [5SE]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H10130 [29OC]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H6264 [26JN]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H9813 [21OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2587 [1AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Global Family Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 281), H9983 [28OC]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

———require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H3975 [9MY]

———express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10129 [29OC]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: combat viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 39), H6349 [8JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to high quality health care (see H.J. Res. 30), H2271 [20MR]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H3453 [29AP]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H3683 [6MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 2402), H9738 [20OC] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H6349 [8JY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Health care facilities: establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority and other populations served by health centers (see H.R. 1868), H3975 [9MY]

———provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see H.R. 1386), H2823 [3AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H9614 [16OC]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———expand eligibility requirement of predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3151), H8490 [23SE]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H12922 [8DE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1335 [25FE]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

Housing: constitutional amendment on the right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H12312 [21NO]

———provide transitional housing assistance grants for child victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 1704), H3052 [9AP]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H5409 [16JN]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9215 [2OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H3762 [7MY]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H4131 [14MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H9478 [15OC]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H7787 [25JY]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4132 [14MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 1901), H4529 [21MY]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H3355 [11AP]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H3683 [6MY]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1955 [18MR]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H7949 [4SE]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 223), H12922 [8DE]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H6349 [8JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8084 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9812 [21OC]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H10340 [4NO]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4368 [20MY]

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H9819 [24OC]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H7020 [16JY]

Medicare: accelerate reduction on the amount of beneficiary copayment liability for outpatient services (see H.R. 1635), H3763 [7MY]

———allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H5814 [24JN]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H5408 [16JN]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H8905 [24SE]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H1463 [27FE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3762 [7MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H3975 [9MY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H3857 [8MY]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H2940 [8AP]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H3762 [7MY]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3684 [6MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H3858 [8MY]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H3762 [7MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H5664 [19JN]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H7618 [24JY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H2312 [25MR]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1316), H9614 [16OC]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3763 [7MY]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H5665 [19JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9282 [7OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3053 [9AP]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H3053 [9AP]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9813 [21OC]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H10238 [30OC]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2272), H6349 [8JY]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2277 [24MR]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1681 [6MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3683 [6MY]

Public welfare programs: expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

———provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 3560), H11701 [20NO]

———provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H390 [11FE]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H9131 [1OC]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H9614 [16OC]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6604 [10JY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

———modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see H.R. 1021), H1463 [27FE]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4529 [21MY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8283 [16SE]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2472 [27MR]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H5089 [9JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4204 [15MY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H5468 [17JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: extend the mortgage foreclosure protection period for members of the Armed Forces after release from active duty (see H.R. 1411), H7170 [18JY]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H3355 [11AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H8382 [17SE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10978 [6NO]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H9131 [1OC]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H5664 [19JN]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3637 [1MY]

———constitutional amendment on progressive taxation (see H.J. Res. 34), H12312 [21NO]

———deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 2481), H9130 [1OC]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H5046 [5JN]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H5664 [19JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H3683 [6MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership among low-income individuals (see H.R. 1132), H2132 [19MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H2822 [3AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H3683 [6MY]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see H.R. 2044), H3972 [9MY]

———provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (see H.R. 2166), H4367 [20MY]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H7949 [4SE]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H8905 [24SE]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H9130 [1OC]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5046 [5JN]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H8017 [5SE]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H7839 [3SE]

U.S. Health Service: establish (see H.R. 3000), H7948 [4SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H4255 [19MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H9688 [17OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3975 [9MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2823), H10978 [6NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2515 [31MR]

———provide housing loan benefits for the purchase of residential cooperative apartment units (see H.R. 1935), H3636 [1MY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 1592), H9131 [1OC]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H9982 [28OC]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H3684 [6MY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H2271 [20MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H2514 [31MR]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3153), H10340 [4NO]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2822 [3AP]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Women: constitutional amendment on equality of rights and reproductive rights (see H.J. Res. 31), H12312 [21NO]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H11360 [17NO]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 38), H9738 [20OC]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H9614 [16OC]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H4012 [13MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Diseases: increase awareness and improve treatment for kidney disease (see H. Con. Res. 140), H2864 [7AP]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (see H.J. Res. 52), H3354 [11AP]

Federal employees: eliminate inequities in retirement benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, Supreme Court members, and Capitol police (see H.R. 3267), H9375 [8OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of glaucoma detection services (see H.R. 3268), H9375 [8OC]

Law enforcement: ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (see H.R. 1599), H2819 [3AP]

McDaniel, Hattie: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 187), H4528 [21MY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Men's Health Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5045 [5JN]

Factsheets

National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center, H5240-H5243 [11JN]

Letters

International HIV/AIDS pandemic: Congressional Black Caucus, E409 [7MR]

Postal Service privatization: by, Congressional Black Caucus, E432 [12MR]

Remarks

Africa: U.S. policy, H6325 [8JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), E1524 [18JY]

Amtrak: funding, H7859 [4SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8372, H8375, H8376, H8378 [17SE], H9196, H9197, H9199, H9200, H9201, H9202 [2OC], H9368, H9370, H9371, H9372 [8OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9522 [16OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2392, H2393, H2394, H2395, H2397, H2398 [26MR], H10547 [6NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1944, H1945, H1947, H1948 [18MR]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (H.R. 2424), H5239 [11JN]

Black History Month: observance, H442, H443, H444, H445 [12FE]

Black/Jewish Forum of Baltimore, Inc.: anniversary, E1988 [7OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2207, H2212 [20MR], H2393, H2394, H2395, H2397, H2398 [26MR], H2689, H2690, H2691, H2692, H2693, H2694 [2AP]

Christopher, Elroy: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), E1822 [17SE]

Colleges and universities: historically Black colleges and universities funding, E1524 [18JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H9165 [2OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6527 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9165 [2OC]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7859, H7883 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H10546 [6NO]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H1624 [5MR], E409 [7MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3615 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7392 [23JY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, H9200 [2OC]

———increase awareness and improve treatment for kidney disease (H. Con. Res. 140), E692 [7AP]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3615 [1MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7968 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7968 [5SE]

———tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929, H2930, H2936 [8AP]

Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry: recognize as the official national museum of dentistry (H.J. Res. 52), H9240 [7OC], E770 [12AP]

Education: funding, E76 [28JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), E1458 [11JY]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (H.R. 236), H4120 [14MY]

———student financial aid programs, H2693 [2AP]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), E926 [9MY]

———exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, E926 [9MY]

Federal employees: eliminate inequities in retirement benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, air traffic controllers, nuclear materials couriers, Supreme Court members, and Capitol police (H.R. 3267), E2022 [8OC]

———increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9836 [28OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of glaucoma detection services (H.R. 3268), E2023 [8OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7392 [23JY]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (H. Res. 386), E1964 [2OC]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (H. Res. 213), H3711 [7MY]

Guyton, Clayton: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1223 [11JN]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to HIV/AIDS epidemic, H3561 [30AP]

———U.S. policy, H3561, H3562, H3563 [30AP]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H5259 [11JN], H5541, H5544, H5546, H5547 [18JN], H6851, H6852, H6853, H6855, H6856, H6857 [15JY], H7560 [24JY]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5620 [19JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), E1163 [5JN]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1854 [13MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9415 [15OC]

Help America Vote Act: funding, H7883 [4SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3476 [30AP]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9201 [2OC]

Iraq: cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H8372, H8375, H8376, H8378 [17SE], H9368, H9370, H9371, H9372 [8OC]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 303), H6880 [16JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), E2174 [30OC]

Law enforcement: ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas, H8967 [30SE]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (H.R. 1599), H2837 [7AP]

Marshall, Thurgood: dedication of commemorative postage stamp, E78 [28JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (H.R. 1616), E2174 [30OC], E2182 [31OC]

McDaniel, Hattie: issue commemorative postage stamp (H. Con. Res. 187), E1032 [21MY]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), E1281 [17JN]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H2694 [2AP]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (H.R. 1199), H5542 [18JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6117 [26JN], H11862 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H11865, H11868 [20NO], H12292 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5542, H5547 [18JN]

Minorities: health care issues, E1163 [5JN]

———improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3459), H11862, H11866, H11868 [20NO]

National Men's Health Week: support (H. Con. Res. 208), H6884 [16JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2086), H8967 [30SE]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (H.R. 2030), H5125 [10JN]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), H2905 [8AP]

Presidential Commission on the U.S. Postal Service: recommendations for privatization, E432 [12MR]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H526 [13FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5620 [19JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), H11492 [18NO]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4120, H4122, H4123 [14MY]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2929, H2930, H2936 [8AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H7159 [18JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H7159 [18JY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), E65 [27JA]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 17), E65 [27JA]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 1652), H4520, H4521, H4523 [21MY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2689, H2691, H2692 [2AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H10545, H10546 [6NO]

Veterans Day: observance, H10541, H10544, H10545, H10546, H10547 [6NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H1898 [13MR], H2307 [25MR], H2467 [27MR], H2818 [3AP], H2856 [7AP], H3632 [1MY], H5264 [11JN], H5925 [25JN], H11389 [18NO], H11647 [19NO]

Tributes

Allen, Milton B., E475 [13MR]

Blount, Clarence W., H3622 [1MY]

Price, Hugh B., E448 [12MR]

Rawlings, Howard P. (Pete), H11629 [19NO]

Waters-Bey, Kendall D., H2392 [26MR], H2689 [2AP]

Wellstone, Paul D., E2175 [30OC]

CUMMINGS, JAMES M.

Remarks in House

Suffolk County, NY: Volunteer Fireman's Association Firefighters of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

Statements

Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Firemen's Association Firefighters of the Year: Michael K. Cummings, E2103 [21OC]

CUMMINGS, MARTIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E187 [12FE]

CUMMINGS, MICHAEL K.

Statements

Suffolk County, NY, Volunteer Firemen's Association Firefighters of the Year, E2103 [21OC]

CUNNINGHAM, RANDY ``DUKE'' (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2747 [3AP]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H130 [8JA]

Conferee: H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, H11440 [18NO]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H9166 [2OC]

U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, H1305 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H10341 [4NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3454 [29AP]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8083 [9SE]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H6603 [10JY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H10978 [6NO]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H1678 [6MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H7225 [21JY]

Aviation: provide liability protection to nonprofit volunteer pilot organizations flying for public benefit and to the pilots and staff of such organizations (see H.R. 1084), H3453 [29AP]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9614 [16OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8491 [23SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4255 [19MY]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10237 [30OC]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Capital Construction Fund: provide for qualified withdrawals for fishermen leaving the industry and for the rollover to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 2360), H5815 [24JN]

Children and youth: improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H56 [7JA]

———tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (see H. Res. 161), H2311 [25MR]

Clean Air Act: prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H5367 [12JN]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H9215 [2OC]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship (see H.R. 48), H53 [7JA]

———establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools and nonprofit community-based educational organizations (see H.R. 2694), H7455 [23JY]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H6707 [14JY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3684 [6MY]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H4012 [13MY]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Credit unions: limitations on certain member business loans (see H.R. 383), H324 [5FE]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Defense: issue Exceptional Public Service Award to journalists who accompanied U.S. Armed Forces or coalition partners during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3224), H9129 [1OC]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H268 [31JA]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H5043 [5JN]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H9614 [16OC]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5089 [9JN]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H6869 [15JY]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H1395 [26FE]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1063), H2271 [20MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H7455 [23JY]

FCC: treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H3454 [29AP]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (see H.R. 1474), H4205 [15MY]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4131 [14MY]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Firefighters: provide portal-to-portal compensation for wildland firefighters (see H.R. 2963), H7784 [25JY]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1515 [4MR]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H8175 [10SE]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H706 [13FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: incorporate results from the Fed Up Initiative which identifies outdated or burdensome regulations (see H.R. 12), H392 [11FE]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Immigration: make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (see H.R. 1353), H2131 [19MR]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2822 [3AP]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4205 [15MY]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H323 [5FE]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H6265 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8382 [17SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4978 [4JN]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H1642 [5MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1628), H3572 [30AP]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

———permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1406), H12311 [21NO]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H1517 [4MR]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H1516 [4MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3637 [1MY]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H1642 [5MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H8491 [23SE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3453 [29AP]

Middle East: support vision of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together to conceive pragmatic, serious plans for achieving peace (see H. Res. 462), H12310 [21NO]

Mitchell, William: issue posthumous commission to the grade of major general in the Army (see H.R. 2755), H7788 [25JY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

National Marina Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 323), H7330 [22JY]

National Men's Health Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 208), H5175 [10JN]

National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 203), H4876 [3JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H170 [27JA]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4876 [3JN]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H5552 [18JN]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H9130 [1OC]

Roads and highways: permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H11392 (see H.R. 1372), H11515 [18NO]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10978 [6NO]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H392 [11FE]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1631), H3454 [29AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8491 [23SE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H10978 [6NO]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H7839 [3SE]

———allow minimum credit against alternative minimum tax where stock acquired pursuant to incentive stock options is sold or exchanged at a loss (see H.R. 433), H392 [11FE]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see H.R. 1479), H3572 [30AP]

———encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———increase the deduction for host families of foreign exchange and other students (see H.R. 869), H8082 [9SE]

———permanently extend research credit (see H.R. 428), H1642 [5MR]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4739 [22MY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H11392 (see H.R. 1117), H11515 [18NO]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H8491 [23SE]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H389 [11FE]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3975 [9MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3974 [9MY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3684 [6MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H242 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Arlington National Cemetery: construct a memorial to noncitizens killed in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 3480), H11133 [7NO]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H3354 [11AP]

California: require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3187), H8949 [25SE]

Crime: enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 352), H170 [27JA]

———maximum term of supervised release of life for offenders who commit sex offenses (see H.R. 351), H170 [27JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3302 [10AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

God Bless America Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 293), H9214 [2OC]

Immigration: treatment of spouses and children of Philippine servicemen who served in the U.S. Navy (see H.R. 723), H460 [12FE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Mexico: address San Diego long-range sportfishing fleet rights to fish waters near the Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico (see H. Res. 30), H171 [27JA]

Taxation: provide incentives for new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings (see H.R. 1271), H1900 [13MR]

Veterans: recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 [11FE]

Essays

Republican Values: Daniel Zajda, E1348 [25JN]

———Elizabeth Hernandez, E1349 [25JN]

———Heather MacPhee, E1346 [25JN]

———Kelly Shinn, E1351 [25JN]

———Laura Mendoza, E1345 [25JN]

———Michelle Wilkinson, E1345 [25JN]

———Patrick Anabaldi, E1346 [25JN]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), consideration (H. Res. 15), H93, H94 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration (H. Res. 15), H93, H94 [8JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7639, H7640 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9513 [16OC], H9635 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10224 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2742, H2746, H2747, H2757, H2759 [3AP]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4888 [4JN]

———provide funding for the war in Iraq to date and the immediate return of troops, H2746 [3AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2230 [20MR]

———tribute to pilots, H1631, H1632, H1633, H1634 [5MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1605, H1618, H1619 [5MR]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2218 [20MR]

Burma: human rights violations, E1126 [4JN]

Cabrillo Power, LLC: Walter Jones NOAA Excellence in Business Leadership Award recipient, E493 [18MR]

California: impact of wildfires, H9987 [29OC]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10381 [5NO]

California League of Middle Schools: tribute to Educator of the Year award nominees, E2508 [8DE]

Children and youth: tribute to Operation Respect, Inc., and Peter Yarrow for anti-bullying, compassion, and tolerance programs (H. Res. 161), H3413 [29AP]

Community Housing Works (organization): Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E976 [15MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H7639, H7640 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H9161 [2OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6508, H6566, H6567, H6575 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (H. Res. 312), H6402, H6403 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9161 [2OC], H10087 [29OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7707 [25JY]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H1626 [5MR]

———incidence of prostate cancer in African Americans, H7957 [5SE]

District of Columbia: Anacostia Waterfront Initiative funding, H7956 [5SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7956, H7957, H7986 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7956, H7986 [5SE]

Education: funding, H6508 [10JY]

———investment in education individual retirement accounts, H1620 [5MR]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H1617, H1622 [5MR]

Federal aid programs: increase overall funding for education, public health, and services for low-income and elderly persons through reductions in tax cuts, H6402 [9JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4820, H4839 [3JN], E13 [8JA]

———constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), consideration (H. Res. 255), H4815 [3JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H9635 [17OC]

France: U.S. policy, H1619 [5MR]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

———ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3526 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3526, H3527 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3464 [30AP]

———require that any additional Federal funding be passed directly to the local level, H3527 [30AP]

Institute of the Americas: anniversary, E950 [14MY]

Insurance: stabilize medical malpractice premiums, H1621 [5MR]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), H5876 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), conference report, H11673 [20NO]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Medicare: privatization, H8187 [10SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6175 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H8187 [10SE]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals and raise awareness and encourage education about safety on the Internet, E1404 [7JY]

National Men's Health Week: support (H. Con. Res. 208), E1210 [11JN]

NIH: prohibit funding for certain grants, H6575 [10JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H10087 [29OC]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6566, H6567 [10JY]

PacifiCare Health Systems: anniversary, E1212 [11JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1623 [5MR], H9711 [20OC]

Pelosi, Representative: voting record on defense issues, H9720 [20OC]

Point of order, H6524 [10JY]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, H1620 [5MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3922, H3960 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 227), H3885 [9MY]

———provide incentives for new technologies to reduce energy consumption in buildings (H.R. 1271), E472 [13MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), H1618 [5MR]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H77 [8JA]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2747, H2759 [3AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4618 [22MY]

University of California, San Diego: tribute to Cancer Center Luau and Long Board Invitational event, E1380 [27JN]

Veterans: health care funding, H7707 [25JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H405 [12FE]

Votes: position on missed, H6381 [9JY]

Watson, Donald D.: Hinsdale, IL, Hinsdale Central High School Hall of Fame inductee, E1825 [17SE]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H3971 [9MY], H8281 [16SE], H9737 [20OC]

Tributes

Dynes, Robert, E1793 [16SE]

Hottenrott, Carol, E562 [25MR]

Johnson, Representative Sam, H405 [12FE]

Knott, Rick, E1708 [5SE]

Kulchin, Dave, E992 [19MY]

LeMay, David, E1033 [21MY]

Zirpolo, Michael, E2042 [15OC]

CUNNINGHAM, RUSSELL J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E937 [13MY]

CUNNINGHAM, SALLY S.

Letters

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, H3063 [10AP]

CUPPER, ALISON

Articles and editorials

Far From Home—Australians Brave Snow, Strong Dollar for Internships, E257 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Australia: tribute to legislative intern exchange program with U.S., E256 [13FE]

CURRENCY see Money

CURRENCY `CARRY TAX' PROHIBITION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2777), E1509 [18JY]

CURRENT ISSUES IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE (publication)

Articles and editorials

New Kind of Job Loss, E2153 [28OC]

CURRIE, CHARLES L.

Letters

Pell Grant maximum amount, S4251 [21MR]

CURRY, THOMAS J.

Reports filed

Nomination to the FDIC Board of Directors: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

CURTIN, DAVE

Articles and editorials

Experiment Through Mines, Students, Crew Together, H307 [5FE]

CURTIN, MIKE

Articles and editorials

Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr.; Ohio's Former Attorney General Dead of Heart Attack at 61, H6590 [10JY]

CURTIS, BEN

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 337), H7617 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1544 [21JY]

CURTIS, CARL T.

Remarks in Senate

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 703), S4381 [25MR], S5397 [11AP]

Reports filed

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 703) (H. Rept. 108-135), H4786 [2JN]

Texts of

S. 703, Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE, S4381 [25MR]

CURTIS, CARL T. (a former Senator from Nebraska)

Bills and resolutions

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (see S. 703), S4376 [25MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 703), H5378-H5380 [16JN], E1284 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 703), S5396, S5397 [11AP]

Reports filed

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 703), S5172 [10AP]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (S. 703) (H. Rept. 108-135), H4786 [2JN]

Texts of

S. 703, Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE, S5397 [11AP], H5378 [16JN]

CURTIS, MICHELLE

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8478 [24JN], S9268 [10JY]

CUSHINGHAM, FRANCIS, IV

Articles and editorials

After Shaky Start, Alaskan Greets Bush Three Times, S5991 [9MY]

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD INC.

Remarks in House

23rd Street Association: tribute, E2332 [19NO]

CUSTOMS BUSINESS FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1772), S12969 [21OC]

CUSTOMS SERVICE

Bills and resolutions

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1010), H1463 [27FE]

Tariff: modify drawback claims provisions (see S. 422), S2522 [14FE]

Remarks in House

International Customs Day: observance, E105 [29JA]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H126 [8JA]

Tribute, E105 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Foreign trade: transshipment enforcement and monitoring funding, S1358 [22JA]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1358, S1359 [22JA]

———provide research and development grants to improve security for U.S. seaports, S1062-S1064 [16JA], S1104, S1105 [17JA]

Reports filed

Federal Law Enforcement at the Borders and Ports of Entry—Challenges and Solutions: Committee on Government Reform (House) (Rept. 107-794), H51 [7JA]

CUTLER, JAY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5534 [30AP]

CUTRONE, CHRIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1836 [17SE]

CUTRONE, LARRY

Statements

Cash Balance Pension Conversion, S1791 [30JA]

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH

Lists

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Babes of 1916 Senior Citizens Softball League: anniversary, E205 [13FE]

Cuyahoga County Bar Association: anniversary, E1190 [10JN]

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation: tribute to Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

CUYAHOGA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1190 [10JN]

CUYAHOGA COUNTY BAR FOUNDATION

Lists

Cuyahoga County Bar Foundation Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award recipients, E251 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Franklin A. Polk Public Servants Merit Award: tribute to recipients, E251 [13FE]

CYPRIOT AMERICANS

Remarks in House

Droushiotis, Dennis C.: Panpaphian Association of America, Inc., Evagoras Pallikarides Award of Merit recipient, E197 [12FE]

Socrates, Charles: Panpaphian Association of America, Inc., Member of the Year recipient, E197 [12FE]

CYPRUS, REPUBLIC OF

Articles and editorials

Cyprus, Iraq, and the War on Terrorism, E87 [28JA]

Bills and resolutions

International relations: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 320), H7019 [16JY]

Turkey: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to occupation (see H. Con. Res. 79), H1681 [6MR] (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

Letters

Express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation of Cyprus: Rauf R. Denktas, E683 [3AP]

———Representative Pallone, H9104 [1OC]

Remarks in House

European Union: membership, E470 [13MR], E790 [29AP], E1597, E1603, E1631 [25JY], E1946 [1OC]

Foreign policy: condemn arrests of opposition party members, E610 [27MR]

Independence: anniversary, H9104 [1OC], E1938, E1941, E1944, E1946, E1948 [1OC]

International relations: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (H. Res. 320), E1588 [25JY], E1955 [2OC]

Payne, Representative: Cyprus Federation of America Justice for Cyprus Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

Rakkou, John C.: Cyprus Federation of America Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award recipient, E1917 [30SE]

Sevan, Benon V.: Cyprus Federation of America Life Time Achievement Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

Turkey: anniversary of occupation, H7202 [21JY], E1587, E1588, E1592, E1597, E1598, E1603, E1605, E1608, E1611, E1622, E1625, E1631, E1638 [25JY]

———express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to occupation, H3970 [9MY], H9104 [1OC]

———express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to occupation (H. Res. 165), H3009-H3014 [9AP], H3980 [13MY], E683 [3AP], E748, E761 [11AP], E1946 [1OC]

———occupation, E1429 [9JY]

U.N.: peace talks on Turkish occupation, H1782 [12MR], H1876 [13MR], H2294 [25MR], E502, E505 [18MR], E542 [20MR], E572 [25MR], E784 [12AP], E1605 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

European Union: membership, S5474 [29AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 165, express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation of Cyprus, H3009 [9AP]

CYPRUS FEDERATION OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Payne, Representative: Cyprus Federation of America Justice for Cyprus Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

Rakkou, John C.: Cyprus Federation of America Humanitarian and Philanthropic Award recipient, E1917 [30SE]

Sevan, Benon V.: Cyprus Federation of America Life Time Achievement Award recipient, E1916 [30SE]

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to Redbone Celebrity Fishing Tournament, H179 [28JA]

CZECH REPUBLIC

Articles and editorials

Europe and America Must Stand United, S1761 [30JA], S2501 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 22), H244 [29JA]

Remarks in House

Havel, Vaclav: tribute (H. Con. Res. 22), H339-H343 [11FE], E246 [13FE]

Kansas City, KS: opening of Czech Republic regional consular office, E1710 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

———support by certain countries of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, S1761 [30JA]

Reports filed

Nomination of William Cabaniss To Be Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Statements

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 22, tribute to Vaclav Havel, H339 [11FE]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

CZEKANSKI, JAMES P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1711 [5SE]

CZUCZMAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1707 [5SE]

DADA, JAMIL

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts of America: Distinguished Citzen Good Scout of the Year award recipient, E488 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Boy Scouts: Five Nations District Distinguished Citizen Good Scout of the Year Award recipient, S4160 [20MR]

DADE COUNTY, FL

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

D'AGOSTINO, ANTHONY D.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S13899 [4NO], S14795 [12NO]

D'AGOSTINO, BRUCE

Letters

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations, S3986 [19MR]

DAHLBERG, GREG

Remarks in House

Tribute, H664, H665 [13FE]

DAILEY, JIM

Articles and editorials

Conversation With Lloyd John Ogilvie on Keeping God in Government, S3651 [13MR]

DAILY LOBO (University of New Mexico publication)

Articles and editorials

Estrada Naysayers Hypocritical, S2646 [25FE]

DAIMLERCHRYSLER AG

Addresses

Transatlantic Partnership: Jurgen E. Schrempp, S3989 [19MR]

DAIRY FARM WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1924), S15407 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1924), S15419 [21NO]

Texts of

S. 1924, provisions, S15420 [21NO]

DAKOTA COUNTY, MN

Remarks in House

Soil and Water Conservation District: EPA Clean Water Partners for the 21st Century award recipient, E262 [13FE]

DALAI LAMA

Amendments

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (S. Res. 212), S11189, S11190 [8SE]

Bills and resolutions

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S10619 [31JY] (see H. Res. 359), H8082 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, E1769 [11SE]

———welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (H. Res. 359), H8103-H8107 [10SE]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, E429, E433 [12MR], E478 [13MR]

Tribute, E429, E433 [12MR]

Remarks in Senate

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (S. Res. 212), S11190 [8SE]

Tibetan Uprising Day: observance, S3405 [10MR]

Statements

Tibetan Uprising Day, E429 [12MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 359, welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve Tibetan cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, H8103 [10SE]

S. Res. 212, welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve Tibetan cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights, S10690 [31JY], S11190 [8SE]

DALEY, ELEANOR (SIS)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3076 [4MR]

DALEY, RICHARD

Articles and editorials

Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Daley on Anti-Gang Loitering Statutes, S2098 [10FE]

DALEY, WILLIAM R.

Letters

First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act, S7253 [3JN]

DALLAS, TX

Articles and editorials

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

Bills and resolutions

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Booker T. Washington High School: tribute, E141 [6FE]

Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians Inc.: anniversary, E1707 [5SE]

Dallas Stars (hockey team): anniversary, E1957 [2OC]

Diseases: AIDS epidemic, E2353 [20NO]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1740), H3653-H3655 [6MY]

Grand Prairie, TX: tribute to Dallas Junior Texans wheelchair basketball team, E937 [13MY]

Gunturi, Sai: Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee winner, E1126 [4JN]

Ibrahim, Ahmed and Mohamed: separation of conjoined twins, H9486 [16OC]

Johnson, Representative Sam: selection as Dallas, TX, Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal, E2226 [4NO]

Jones, Norah: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., Grammy Award recipient, E309 [27FE]

Martin, John A.: Dallas Lawyers Auxiliary (organization) Justinian Award recipient, E709 [8AP]

Sports: tribute to Dallas Texans '85 Girls Red Soccer Team, E1884 [24SE]

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation: tribute to Race for the Cure event, E2083 [17OC]

Veterans: health care funding, E2289 [10NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building: designate (H.R. 1740), S8598 [25JN]

Veterans: health care funding, S14464-S14466 [12NO], S15917 [25NO]

Reports filed

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1740), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1740, Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX, H3653 [6MY]

DALLAS LAWYERS AUXILLIARY (organization)

Remarks in House

Martin, John A.: Dallas Lawyers Auxiliary (organization) Justinian Award recipient, E709 [8AP]

DALLAS SOUTHWEST OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1707 [5SE]

DALLAS STARS (hockey team)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1957 [2OC]

DALLAS (TX) MORNING NEWS

Articles and editorials

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

Morales, Friend Indicted in Texas Tobacco Case—Former AG Has Denied Wrongdoing; Federal Charges Include Tax Evasion, S5243 [10AP]

Rush to Judgement—Estrada Nomination Has Been Blocked Too Long, S2815 [26FE], S10202 [30JY]

Rush to Judgment—Estrada Nomination Has Been Blocked Too Long, S5716 [5MY]

Senate Didn't Get To Know the Real Judge Owen, S10092 [29JY]

Bills and resolutions

Attlesey, Sam: tribute (see H. Res. 207), H3452 [29AP]

DALLES, OR

Remarks in Senate

Orchard View Farms: tribute to farming practices, S10044 [28JY]

DALLEY, NATHAN S.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S16103 [9DE]

DALTON, BRITTANY

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S15853 [24NO]

DALTON, JOHN C.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1428 [9JY]

DALTON, RICHARD S.

Prayers

Senate, S8385 [24JN]

DALY, LU CORBETT

Obituaries

Personal, E2148 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2148 [28OC]

D'AMATO, ALFONSE (a former Senator from New York)

Statements

Tribute to Ira Paull, S13045 [22OC]

D'AMATO, ROBERT

Letters

Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act, S14236 [7NO]

DAMELIN, HAROLD

Remarks in Senate

SBA: confirmation as Inspector General, S4590 [31MR]

———nomination to be Inspector General, S4432 [26MR]

DAMMRICK, THOMAS J.

Letters

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14469 [12NO]

DAMS

Amendments

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S16035 [25NO]

Bills and resolutions

Bureau of Reclamation: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (see S. 1307), S8300 [20JN]

———authorize participation in the rehabilitation of Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon (see S. 1355), S8725 [26JN]

California: increase funding for construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 1604), H2820 [3AP]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (see S. 444), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 892), H1332 [25FE]

Dept. of the Interior: construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (see H.R. 901), H1332 [25FE]

———construct and rehabilitate Federal water supply lines associated with Folsom Dam in California (see H.R. 1794), H3352 [11AP]

———reallocate costs of the Pactola Dam and Reservoir, SD, to reflect increased demands for municipal and industrial and fish and wildlife purposes (see H.R. 2132), H4204 [15MY]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see S. 1438), S9708 [22JY] (see H.R. 1753), H3303 [10AP]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (see S. 1727), S12533 [14OC]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 640), H322 [5FE]

Russia: construction of dam in the Kerch Strait region relative to territorial integrity of Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 315), H10130 [29OC]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H2401 [26MR]

TVA: ensure that promoting recreation is treated as a primary purpose in the operation of dams and reservoirs (see H.R. 1181), H1744 [11MR]

Factsheets

Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act (H.R. 640), E162 [6FE]

Remarks in House

Colorado River: All American Canal reservoir construction and cleanup of radioactive materials leaking into the river near Moab, UT, H11403 [18NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River in Sacramento, CA, H11405 [18NO]

———Cherry Creek Reservoir expansion funding, H7143 [18JY]

———funding, H7125, H7126 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: critical infrastructure protection funding, H3929 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (H.R. 901), E295 [26FE]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (H.R. 1753), E759-E761 [11AP]

Rocky Mountain National Park: designate certain lands as wilderness (H.R. 640), E162 [6FE]

Western States: importance of dams and water storage, H6689-H6692 [14JY]

Remarks in Senate

Bureau of Reclamation: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (S. 1307), S8304 [20JN]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (S. 444), S2710 [25FE]

Dworshak Reservoir: mitigate damages to local communities caused by fluctuating levels, S11545 [16SE]

Native Americans: settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (S. 1438), S9710 [22JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S12543 [14OC]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Construction of a Bridge on Federal Land West of and Adjacent to Folsom Dam in California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 108-202), H6705 [14JY]

Texts of

S. 444, Sacramento Public Safety Act, S2710 [25FE]

S. 1438, Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Grand Coulee Dam Equitable Compensation Settlement Act, S9711 [22JY]

S. 1727, Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations, S12543 [14OC]

DANA POINT, CA

Bills and resolutions

California: prohibit the use of Federal funds for double tracking of the Pacific Surfliner corridor through certain areas (see H.R. 2165), H4367 [20MY]

DANDINI RESEARCH PARK CONVEYANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1826), S14032 [5NO] (see H.R. 3445), H10457 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1826), S14043 [5NO]

Texts of

S. 1826, provisions, S14044 [5NO]

DANE COUNTY, WI

Letters

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans: Karen Musser, Elder Care of Dane County, WI, S8689 [26JN]

DANEK, KATHLEEN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3618 [12MR]

DANGLER, IVAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1485 [15JY]

DANIEL PATRICK MOYNIHAN GLOBAL AFFAIRS INSTITUTE

Bills and resolutions

Support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 3032), H8016 [5SE]

DANIELLE, FIGUEROA

Remarks in House

Michigan: tribute to LeGrand Smith Scholarship finalists, E945 [14MY]

DANIELS, CHARLIE

Letters

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H2389 [26MR]

DANIELS, MITCHELL E., JR. (OMB Director)

Letters

Calculation of Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans, H356 [11FE]

DANKBERG, LOUISE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E902 [9MY]

DANNER, DAN

Letters

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11797 [23SE]

Small Business Liability Reform Act, S10676 [31JY]

DANTON, HEATHER

Letters

Make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain SBA loans, S4972 [8AP]

DANVILLE, KY

Remarks in Senate

Danville/Boyle, KY, County Chamber of Commerce: Afterschool Alliance (organization) Afterschool Community Champion Award recipient, S6621 [19MY]

DANZ, VINCENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8196 [10SE]

DARBY, JOSEPH A.

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4133 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4133 [15MY], E984 [15MY]

DARDEN, DORIS DUNLAP

Remarks in House

Tribute, E283 [25FE]

DARIEN, IL

Remarks in House

Quinn, Gavin: Darien, IL, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E399 [7MR]

DARNELL, SCOTT

Articles and editorials

Estrada Naysayers Hypocritical, S2646 [25FE]

DARNEY, PHILIP D.

Letters

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S3600 [12MR]

DART, JAMES

Remarks in House

Prince William County, VA: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E618 [31MR]

DART, JUSTIN

Press conferences

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5320 [11AP]

DAS, RATHIN

Articles and editorials

Gujarat Christians Allege Survey of Families, E500 [18MR]

DASCHLE, THOMAS A. (a Senator from South Dakota)

Addresses

Halting the Continental Drift and Revitalizing the US/Europe Relationship: Senator Lieberman, S2176-S2178 [11FE]

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14010, S14061, S14062, S14069 [5NO], S14118 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1023, S1089 [16JA], S1230, S1253, S1255, S1263, S1268, S1287 [21JA], S1327, S1347, S1369 [22JA], S1428, S1480, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12339, S12388, S12390 [2OC], S12595, S12628, S12630 [15OC], S12667, S12682, S12713, S12750, S12751 [16OC], S12839 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4716, S4720 [2AP], S4747, S4803, S4826 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3855, S3904, S3907 [18MR], S4048, S4183, S4189, S4193, S4206, S4216, S4218 [20MR], S4240, S4250, S4277, S4296, S4297, S4302 [21MR], S4348, S4389 [25MR], S4436 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6587, S6634 [19MY], S6708 [20MY], S6872, S6885 [21MY], S6892, S6893 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9451, S9457, S9505 [16JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9163, S9166, S9170, S9182, S9196, S9200, S9253, S9255, S9258, S9259, S9262 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11629, S11705 [17SE], S11716, S11726 [18SE], S11734, S11739 [22SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004, S11009, S11040 [3SE], S11078, S11121 [4SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11219, S11226, S11257, S11258 [9SE], S11321, S11322, S11323, S11351, S11357, S11359, S11360, S11361 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13106, S13117, S13169, S13172, S13173 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14835 [12NO], S14938, S14968 [17NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6445, S6563 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160 [30SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11423 [11SE], S11533, S11581 [16SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7854 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13228 [24OC], S13366, S13413 [28OC], S13639, S13645, S13694 [30OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), S9217 [10JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8173, S8174, S8247 [19JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9163, S9166, S9170, S9182, S9196, S9200, S9253, S9255, S9258, S9259, S9262 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10736 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S7732 [11JN], S10728 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7096, S7161 [23MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6188, S6210, S6266, S6275, S6289, S6290, S6291, S6300, S6301, S6384 [14MY], S6533 [15MY]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3237, S3335 [6MR]

Appointments

Citizen's Coinage Advisory Committee, S5843 [7MY]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Committee To Notify the President That a Congressional Quorum Has Assembled, S6 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8898 [7JY]

———H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

President's Tax Cut and Its Unspoken Numbers, David E. Rosenbaum, New York (NY) Times, S2638 [25FE]

U.S. Job-Market Slump Is Longest in Decades—Near Term Prospects for Workers Remain Grim Despite Hopeful Forecasts, Jon E. Hilsenrath, Wall Street Journal, S211 [13JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

———permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2051 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 1626), S12534 [14OC]

American Education Week: designate (see S. Res. 272), S15407 [21NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S10619 [31JY]

Armed Forces: commend members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11161 [5SE]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S5173 [10AP]

———improve benefits and protections provided for regular and Reserve members deployed or mobilized in the interests of national security (see S. 806), S4897 [7AP]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see S. 56), S2594 [24FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6508 [15MY]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S16121 [9DE]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S3731 [13MR]

BIA: issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR]

``Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress, 1774-2005'': authorize printing (see S. Con. Res. 28), S4325 [24MR]

Black, Barry C.: election as Chaplain of the Senate (see S. Res. 189), S8726 [26JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Bryan, Patricia Mack: reappointment as Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 12), S37 [7JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (see S. 1085), S6707 [20MY]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see S. 83), S37 [7JA]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S7134 [23MY]

———establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see S. 1419), S9496 [16JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate): authorize production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (see S. Res. 274), S15812 [24NO]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S16121 [9DE]

Crime: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (see S. 805), S4897 [7AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see S. 921), S5343 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

———establish the Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight to manage and reform Indian trust funds and assets (see S. 175), S848 [15JA]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA]

———reform management of Indian trust funds and assets (see S. 1459), S9959 [25JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S36 [7JA]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S10971 [2SE]

———importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S6508 [15MY]

Diseases: establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1009), S5859 [7MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6707 [20MY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S14177 [6NO]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S3730 [13MR]

DNA Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2920 [27FE]

Education: oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S3411 [10MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S6256 [14MY]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see S. 1485), S11118 [4SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see S. 1618), S11833 [23SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S3731 [13MR]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S231 [13JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 54), S36 [7JA]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S11989 [25SE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S3163 [5MR]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 667), S3993 [19MR]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see S. 1324), S8727 [26JN]

———implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S5175 [10AP]

Frankel, Morgan J.: reappointment as Deputy Senate Legal Counsel (see S. Res. 13), S38 [7JA]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Gillette, Michael L.: tribute (see S. Res. 150), S6707 [20MY]

Goffinet, Sally: tribute (see S. Res. 128), S5541 [30AP]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Hartke, Vance: tribute (see S. Res. 203), S10045 [28JY]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY]

Health: ensure safety and accuracy of medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments (see S. 1197), S7476 [5JN]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S3882 [18MR]

———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see S. 1410), S9414 [15JY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see S. 453), S7926 [16JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 1159), S7135 [23MY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA]

Human Genome Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2920 [27FE]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4166 [20MR]

Immigration: extend duration of the immigrant investor regional center program (see S. 1642), S11990 [25SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S7236 [3JN]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S10619 [31JY]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iraq: require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4512 [27MR]

Johnson, James A.: tribute (see S. Res. 137), S5950 [8MY]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1757), S13378 [28OC]

Kenya: elections (see S. Res. 231), S12278 [1OC]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5950 [8MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8896 [7JY]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (see S. Res. 132), S5771 [6MY]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S10141 [29JY]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S5859 [7MY]

Long, Russell B.: tribute (see S. Res. 142), S6070 [13MY]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S16121 [9DE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9592 [17JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S14177 [6NO]

McGhee, Michael J.: tribute (see S. Res. 218), S10971 [2SE]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S2595 [24FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 204), S3731 [13MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 493), S7718 [11JN]

———coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S3164 [5MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see S. 646), S3881 [18MR]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see S. 465), S6071 [13MY]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S7235 [3JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———provide fairness in the provision of services to Native Americans (see S. 1779), S13134 [23OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S6625 [19MY]

———restore (see S. 1926), S15407 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Middle East: express that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to peace, and that such peace depends on institutions free from the taint of terrorism (see S. Res. 236), S12137 [29SE]

———extend certain trade benefits (see S. 1121), S7719 [11JN]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S6980 [22MY]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 240), S12839 [17OC]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see S. Con. Res. 67), S12278 [1OC]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (see S. Res. 58), S4276 [21MR]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3621 [12MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S10972 [2SE]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 66), S11245 [9SE]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S1669 [28JA]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S9329 [14JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9593 [17JY]

National School Lunch Act: phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see S. 1549), S12193 [30SE]

Native Americans: establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs relating to Indian tribes (see S. 424), S2522 [14FE]

———provide equitable funding for tribal transportation programs (see S. 1122), S6978 [22MY]

———provide grants to tribal colleges and universities to increase number of post-secondary degrees earned in early childhood education and related fields (see S. 1469), S10045 [28JY]

———support the development of Native American Language Survival Schools (see S. 575), S7135 [23MY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S5060 [9AP]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (see S. Res. 83), S3730 [13MR]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S6980 [22MY]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 1044), S6070 [13MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Pelham, Daniel W.: tribute (see S. Res. 43), S1871 [4FE]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4166 [20MR]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———reauthorize and improve the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Programs operated by Indian tribes (see S. 751), S4629 [1AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S1871 [4FE]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

SBA: ensure independence and nonpartisan operation of the Office of Advocacy (see S. 818), S9905 [24JY]

———establish the Office of Native American Affairs and create the Native American Small Business Development Program (see S. 1126), S7137 [23MY]

———make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S4957 [8AP]

Senate Legal Counsel: authorize representation and testimony in W. Curtis Shain v. G. Hunter Bates, et al (see S. Res. 86), S3730 [13MR]

———authorize representation in Bell Aviation, Inc., et al. v. Sino Swearingen Aircraft Co., L.P., et al (see S. Res. 259), S14032 [5NO]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. 77 U.S. Senators (see S. Res. 148), S6707 [20MY]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Bill Frist (see S. Res. 147), S6707 [20MY]

———authorize representation in John Jenkel v. Daniel K. Akaka (see S. Res. 103), S4703 [2AP]

———authorize representation in Josue O. Rivera v. U.S. Congress, et al (see S. Res. 226), S11568 [16SE]

———authorize representation in Judicial Watch, Inc., v. U.S. Senate, et al (see S. Res. 156), S7135 [23MY]

———authorize representation in Newdow v. Eagen, et al (see S. Res. 134), S5950 [8MY]

———authorize representation in Wagner v. Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), et al. (see S. Res. 215), S10619 [31JY]

———authorize testimony, document production, and representation in Colorado v. Daniel R. Egger, Sarah J. Geraldi, Jennifer M. Greenberg, Lisa G. Kunkel, and Bonnie C. McCormick (see S. Res. 261), S14177 [6NO]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Donald Johnson (see S. Res. 179), S8358 [23JN]

———authorize testimony and legal representation in New Hampshire v. Macy E. Morse, et al. (see S. Res. 105), S4898 [7AP]

———testimony, document production, and legal representation in Colorado v. Carrie Ann Hoppes, et al. (see S. Res. 197), S9496 [16JY]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: prevent and increase penalties for crimes such as health care, pension, and telemarketing fraud, and nursing home abuse and fraud (see S. 1286), S8125 [18JN]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Simon, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 281), S16120 [9DE]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S1977 [5FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2187 [11FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7620 [10JN]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see S. 1436), S9638 [21JY]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE]

———allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (see S. 803), S4897 [7AP]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S4167 [20MR]

———clarify application of the excise tax imposed on bows and arrows (see S. 339), S13803 [3NO]

———clarify treatment of certain tax attributes for companies whose debt is cancelled in a bankruptcy proceeding (see S. 1331), S8727 [26JN]

———curtail use of tax shelters (see S. 1937), S15812 [24NO]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———expand incentives for construction and renovation of public schools (see S. 856), S5173 [10AP]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S1245 [21JA]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S3882 [18MR]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S6257 [14MY]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 464), S3029 [3MR]

———modify credit for holders of qualified zone academy bonds (see S. 1500), S10265 [30JY]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S3993 [19MR]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S5173 [10AP]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 1637), S12138 [29SE]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S2702 [25FE]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see S. 1595), S15976 [25NO]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8559 [25JN]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S3252 [6MR]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S13803 [3NO]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S13711 [31OC]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S8863 [27JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (see S. 1740), S12737 [16OC]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 315), S1977 [5FE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see S. Res. 212), S11119 [4SE]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (see S. 908), S7477 [5JN]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (see S. 163), S848 [15JA]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 270), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 923), S5343 [11AP] (see S. 1853), S14804 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S12449 [3OC]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4630 [1AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9639 [21JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 264), S14451 [11NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S6854 [21MY]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see S. 1948), S15812 [24NO]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S9593 [17JY]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Africa: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 185), S1069 [16JA]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD: designate (see S. 341), S2187 [11FE]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see S. Con. Res. 36), S5343 [11AP]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11568 [16SE]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (see S. 1615), S11478 [15SE]

Byrd, Senator: tribute for service as President pro tempore and designation as President pro tempore emeritus (see S. Res. 21), S848 [15JA]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

———protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S2341 [12FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

Health: protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

Korean War: tribute to veterans (see S. Con. Res. 62), S9959 [25JY]

Law enforcement: promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15287 [20NO] (see S. 1951), S15975 [25NO]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E.: tribute (see S. Res. 94), S3882 [18MR]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1999), S16120 [9DE]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: improve (see S. 1974), S15975 [25NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 1832), S14176 [6NO]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

National security: enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE]

———payment of amounts owed to Indian tribes and individual Indian money account holders (see S. 1540), S10618 [31JY]

———provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River (see S. 1530), S10618 [31JY]

Paone, Martin P.: election as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (see S. Res. 11), S37 [7JA]

Pensions: protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 9), S35 [7JA]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (see S. 1996), S16120 [9DE]

Puerto Rico: eligibility of residents for the earned income tax credit, the refundable portion of the child tax credit, and SSI benefits (see S. 1658), S11988 [25SE]

South Dakota: convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (see S. 426), S2522 [14FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1434), S9638 [21JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see S. 414), S2522 [14FE]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 466), S2919 [27FE]

Thomson, Jeri: tribute (see S. Res. 93), S3882 [18MR]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 72), S12448 [3OC]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (see S. Res. 23), S1069 [16JA]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S35 [7JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA]

Wind Cave National Park: revise boundaries (see S. 425), S2522 [14FE]

Essays

Justification of War—The Anglo-Zulu and Kosovo Wars: Collette N. Roberts, S8547 [25JN]

Homilies

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Burial Mass: Peter Vaghi, S7534 [9JN]

Letters

BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding: Keith Harper, Native American Rights Fund (organization), S11717 [18SE]

———Tex G. Hall, National Congress of American Indians, S11716 [18SE]

Explanation of absence: Senator Graham, S2044 [6FE]

Indian Health Service clinical services funding: Friends of Indian Health (organization), S4148 [20MR]

———Julia Davis-Wheeler, National Indian Health Board, S4148 [20MR]

Indian Health Service funding: Michelle German, S11630 [17SE]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: by, S2150, S2154 [11FE], S2259 [12FE]

Require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds: by, S10923 [1AU]

U.S. policy relative to Democratic People's Republic of Korea's development of nuclear weapons arsenal: Condoleezza Rice, Executive Office of the President, S2907 [27FE]

———by, S2907 [27FE]

Lists

Congressional Conference on Civic Education State delegations, S11560 [16SE]

Organizations supporting S. 486, Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act, S13200-S13202 [24OC]

Votes on point of order against Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals Act (2002), S15702 [24NO]

Memorandums

Continuing Appropriations Long-Term Impacts: Representative C.W. Bill Young, Committee on Appropriations (House), S105 [9JA]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11781 [23SE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), S9089 [9JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6430 [15MY]

Petitions and memorials

National Congress of American Indians: BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11717 [18SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

Senate, S1689 [29JA], S15592 [23NO]

Privilege of the floor

Gallagher, Shawn, S10985 [2SE]

Remarks

Aberdeen, SD: dedication of new terminal at Aberdeen Regional Airport, S14263 [7NO]

———tribute to Women in Space Conference, S3077 [4MR]

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3425 [11MR], S3660 [13MR]

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14118 [6NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1327, S1328, S1329, S1339 [22JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14010 [5NO], S14118 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S16082 [9DE]

Air pollution: study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1305 [22JA]

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD: designate (S. 341), S2189 [11FE]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), S104, S105 [9JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S340 [15JA], S1009, S1010, S1040 [16JA], S1109 [17JA], S1305, S1327, S1328, S1329, S1339 [22JA], S1402 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2434, S2438 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S340 [15JA], S1009, S1010, S1040 [16JA], S1109 [17JA], S1305, S1327, S1328, S1329, S1339 [22JA], S1402 [23JA], S2434, S2438 [13FE], S16083 [9DE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, unanimous-consent request, S16082 [9DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S10031 [28JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), unanimous-consent request, S10844 [31JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11777 [23SE], S11931, S11970 [25SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12822 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12180 [30SE], S12228 [1OC], S12345, S12356 [2OC], S12485, S12510 [14OC], S12595 [15OC], S12680 [16OC], S12770, S12821 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4750 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3919 [19MR]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (S. Con. Res. 36), S5395 [11AP]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (S. 852), S5177 [10AP]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (S. 19), S134-S136 [9JA], S8277 [20JN]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (S. 1615), S11480 [15SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4424 [26MR], S8849 [27JN], S14380 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4076 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), unanimous-consent request, S4093 [20MR]

———treatment of members of the Ready Reserve under the TRICARE and Defense Health Care Programs, S12356 [2OC]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S15360 [21NO]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the National Guard, Ready Reserve and their families, S9457, S9458 [16JY]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6588, S6589, S6590 [19MY], S6662 [20MY]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S14858 [12NO]

Budget: deficit, S12487 [14OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5279 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3822 [18MR], S3919 [19MR], S4075, S4147 [20MR], S4259, S4267, S4268 [21MR], S4323 [24MR], S4334, S4347, S4348 [25MR], S4415 [26MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (S. 1085), S6711 [20MY]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7391 [4JN]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1689 [29JA]

Byrd, Senator: tribute for service as President pro tempore and designation as President pro tempore emeritus (S. Res. 21), S843 [15JA]

Capitol Pages: tribute, S15949 [25NO]

Capitol Police: anniversary, S5639 [1MY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, S11292 [10SE]

Children and youth: establish or expand and operate programs using a network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (S. 1419), S9499 [16JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 76), S38 [7JA]

———protect (S. 16), S134-S136 [9JA]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (S. 17), S134-S136 [9JA]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1845 [3FE], S1858 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1916 [5FE]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S211, S223, S224 [13JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5019 [9AP]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S13001, S13008 [22OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13890 [4NO]

Deadwood, SD: anniversary of Franklin Hotel, S7374 [4JN]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S210, S211, S212 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Conservation Security Program implementation, S2434 [13FE]

———establish university-based research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies and products, S14010 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6588, S6589, S6590 [19MY], S6662 [20MY], S6814 [21MY], S6893 [22MY]

———B-1 bomber funding, S6893 [22MY]

———condemn Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency proposal to create futures trading market on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, S10082, S10083 [29JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9360, S9361, S9371 [15JY], S9457, S9458, S9475 [16JY], S9553 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S10999 [3SE]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11078, S11080 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9775 [23JY], S9884 [24JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11197, S11198, S11199, S11200 [9SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9089 [9JY], S9186, S9192, S9208, S9213, S9214 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight to manage and reform Indian trust funds and assets (S. 175), S865 [15JA]

———reform management of Indian trust funds and assets, S11734, S11735 [22SE]

———reform management of Indian trust funds and assets (S. 1459), S9967 [25JY]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13790 [3NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11629 [17SE], S11716, S11718 [18SE], S11734, S11735 [22SE], S11780, S11812, S11819 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13790 [3NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4750 [3AP]

———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (S. 50), S8277 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10999 [3SE], S11078, S11080 [4SE], S11197, S11198, S11199, S11200, S11216, S11217, S11219 [9SE], S11292 [10SE]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S9186 [10JY], S16084 [9DE]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6420, S6447 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9553 [17JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Millennium Challenge Account, S13647 [30OC]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S11219 [9SE]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160, S12203 [30SE]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14984 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14984 [18NO]

Duxbury, Robert: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11748 [22SE]

Economy: impact of unemployment, S10960 [2SE]

———importance of job creation, S14580 [12NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S316, S317 [15JA], S3208 [6MR], S14580 [12NO]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (S. 8), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———funding, S1040 [16JA]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (S. 18), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055 [22MY]

———provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (S. 378), S2362 [12FE]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, S6814 [21MY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2033, S2034 [6FE], S2149, S2150 [11FE], S2372 [13FE], S2637, S2639 [25FE], S3070 [4MR], S3208 [6MR], S3430 [11MR], S10197 [30JY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S2818, S2819 [26FE]

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11505 [16SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 7), S134-S136 [9JA]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10470, S10572 [31JY]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8365 [23JN]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13450 [29OC], S15212 [20NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15369 [21NO]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9089 [9JY], S9186, S9192 [10JY]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation, S12486 [14OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13647 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), unanimous-consent request, S16083 [9DE]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in the coalition to disarm Iraq (S. Con. Res. 30), S4488 [27MR]

———importance of maintaining European alliances, S2176 [11FE]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (S. Res. 270), S15306 [20NO]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6447 [15MY]

Hartke, Vance: tribute (S. Res. 203), S10076 [28JY]

Hatlen, Kaaren: American Automobile Association National School Safety Patroller of the Year award recipient, S5940 [8MY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S5754, S5755 [6MY]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (S. 10), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8889 [7JY], S9005 [8JY]

Holmes, J. Leon: nomination to be district judge, S14788 [12NO]

Indian Health Service: clinical services funding, S4147 [20MR], S4323 [24MR], S4347, S4348 [25MR]

———funding, S11629 [17SE], S11734 [22SE], S11780, S11811, S11812 [23SE]

———funding through reductions in BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11716, S11718 [18SE]

Institute of Medicine: findings of report entitled ``Hidden Costs, Value Lost—Uninsurance in America'', S8277 [20JN]

Insurance: economic impact of undiagnosed and untreated illnesses, S8277 [20JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394 [2OC], S12498 [14OC]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12486, S12487, S12488 [14OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12160 [30SE]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9360 [15JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9186 [10JY], S9371 [15JY], S11881, S11882 [24SE], S12485 [14OC]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY]

———increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction, S12595 [15OC], S12770 [17OC]

———place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12345 [2OC]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, S9360 [15JY]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3822 [18MR]

Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC: designate (S. 743), S4558 [31MR]

KELO-TV (Sioux Falls, SD): anniversary, S6023 [12MY]

Kennedy, John F.: anniversary of assassination, S15533 [22NO]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11775, S11777 [23SE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: U.S. policy relative to development of nuclear weapons arsenal, S2034 [6FE], S2906, S2907, S2908, S2909 [27FE]

Korean War: commemoration, S10038 [28JY]

Larson, Laird: South Dakota State University Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11748 [22SE]

Liberia: U.S. policy, S12821 [17OC]

McGhee, Michael J.: tribute (S. Res. 218), S10986 [2SE]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S7184 [2JN], S7272, S7274 [4JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (S. 7), S134-S136 [9JA]

———guarantee option of Medicare provided prescription drug coverage for all beneficiaries, S8104 [18JN]

———limit premium increases, S8172, S8173, S8198 [19JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1999), S16138 [9DE]

———reform, S7184 [2JN], S7272, S7274 [4JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), S10960 [2SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15514 [22NO], S15592 [23NO], S15698, S15699, S15701, S15711 [24NO], S15913 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7944, S7945, S7946, S7947 [17JN], S8104 [18JN], S8172, S8198 [19JN], S8277 [20JN], S8481 [25JN], S8643, S8649, S8663 [26JN]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: improve (S. 1974), S16022 [25NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve services, S1402 [23JA]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (S. 486), S13199, S13202 [24OC], S14145 [6NO]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (S. 486), unanimous-consent request, S13199 [24OC]

Middle East: express that the leadership of the Palestinian people by Yasser Arafat is a hindrance to peace, and that such peace depends on institutions free from the taint of terrorism (S. Res. 236), S12144 [29SE]

Minimum wage: level (S. 20), S134-S136 [9JA]

———level (S. 224), S1661 [28JA]

National Association of Retired Federal Employees: anniversary, S11465 [15SE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: cooperation by the Executive Office of the President and Federal agencies, S12045 [26SE]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9475 [16JY]

National Guard: continue health benefits for personnel after return from active duty, S9371 [15JY]

National School Lunch Act: phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (S. 1549), S12132 [29SE]

National security: enhance homeland security (S. 6), S134-S136 [9JA]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1009, S1010 [16JA]

National Small Cities Day: observance, S7536 [9JN]

National Work and Family Month: designate (S. Res. 210), S11197 [9SE]

Native Americans: Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (S. 331), S2056 [6FE]

———payment of amounts owed to Indian tribes and individual Indian money account holders (S. 1540), S10671 [31JY]

———provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River (S. 1530), S10656 [31JY]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J.: tribute (S. Res. 83), S3649 [13MR]

Oglala Sioux Tribe: court system funding, S2434 [13FE]

108th Congress: convening, S8 [7JA]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5460 [29AP]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S5461 [29AP]

Paone, Martin P.: election as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (S. Res. 11), S7 [7JA]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9089 [9JY], S9186, S9192, S9208, S9213, S9214 [10JY]

Pensions: change the 30-year treasury bond rate to a composite corporate rate (H.R. 3108), unanimous-consent agreement, S16150 [9DE]

———protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (S. 9), S134-S136 [9JA]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2458 [13FE]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15329, S15335 [21NO]

Pickle, William H.: election as Sergeant of Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate (S. Res. 72), S3069 [4MR]

Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program: enhance and provide certain benefits to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project (S. 1996), S16134 [9DE]

Point of order, S15698 [24NO]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, S2034 [6FE]

Power resources: allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended if the mandate would harm the economy or the environment, S7201, S7202, S7203, S7217 [3JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended in the event of a significant gasoline price increase or supply interruption, S7368 [4JN]

———authorize Governors to determine their States participation in the renewable fuel program, S7217, S7219 [3JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10572 [31JY], S11077 [4SE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15329, S15335 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5889 [8MY], S5985 [9MY], S7201, S7202, S7203, S7217, S7219, S7220 [3JN], S7368 [4JN], S7422, S7448 [5JN], S7750 [12JN], S9666 [22JY], S9828 [24JY], S10031 [28JY], S10081, S10115 [29JY], S10469, S10477 [31JY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5889 [8MY], S5985 [9MY], S7217, S7219, S7220 [3JN]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7422 [5JN]

Prado, Edward C.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S5460 [29AP]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2033, S2034 [6FE], S2903 [27FE], S3070 [4MR], S3208 [6MR], S3430 [11MR], S5460 [29AP], S5984, S5986 [9MY], S10197 [30JY], S10477, S10591 [31JY], S14580, S14775, S14777, S14788 [12NO], S16153 [9DE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5884 [8MY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10591 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S6059, S6060 [13MY], S7096, S7097 [23MY]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Army National Guard 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, S8546 [25JN]

Ridge, Thomas J.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1322 [22JA]

Roberts, Collette N.: U.S. Institute of Peace National Peace Essay Contest winner, S8547 [25JN]

Sarbanes, Senator: tribute for casting 10,000th vote, S4261 [21MR]

Senate: executive calendar, S16063 [25NO]

———executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S12346 [2OC]

———legislative priorities, S8889 [7JY]

———legislative program, S2371 [13FE], S4110 [20MR], S6942 [22MY], S7089 [23MY], S8605 [26JN], S9666 [22JY], S9828 [24JY], S10077 [28JY], S11197 [9SE], S11622 [17SE], S11970 [25SE], S12180 [30SE], S12349 [2OC], S12594 [15OC], S12769 [17OC], S13068 [23OC], S13231 [24OC], S13424 [29OC], S15212 [20NO], S15514 [22NO], S15592 [23NO], S16082 [9DE]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (S. Res. 138), S5984 [9MY]

———housekeeping unanimous-consent agreements, S8 [7JA]

Simon, Paul: tribute (S. Res. 281), S16100 [9DE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7272 [4JN]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments, S7096, S7097 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S8643 [26JN]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S. 845), S5643 [1MY]

South Africa: implementation of Government-sponsored HIV/AIDS treatment programs, S15272 [20NO]

South Dakota: anniversary of Wind Cave National Park, S125 [9JA]

———convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (S. 426), S2545 [14FE]

———tribute to Habitat for Humanity chapter, S13258 [27OC]

———tribute to National Guard 109th Engineering Battalion, S10039 [28JY]

———tribute to National Guard 147th Field Artillery Unit, S6965, S6966 [22MY], S7186 [2JN]

South Dakota State University: tribute to women's basketball team, S7535 [9JN]

States: provide budget crisis relief and temporary fiscal relief through increased Medicaid payments, S6209 [14MY]

Supreme Court: pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S316, S339 [15JA], S1462 [23JA]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5453 [29AP]

Swimmer, Ross O.: nomination to be Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee for American Indians Special Trustee, S5157 [10AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14405 [11NO]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (S. Res. 26), S1686 [28JA]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, S9828 [24JY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1162), motion to proceed, S9089 [9JY]

———accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1434), unanimous-consent request, S9828 [24JY]

———allow small employers a tax credit for costs paid or incurred for employee health insurance expenses, S6658 [20MY]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), S7447 [5JN]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (S. 173), S860 [15JA]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7447 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S210, S211, S212 [13JA], S316, S317 [15JA], S2637, S2639, S2640, S2641 [25FE], S5279 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S7086 [23MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 414), unanimous-consent request, S2639 [25FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6059 [13MY], S6209 [14MY], S6430, S6444, S6445 [15MY]

———provide physicians and other health care professionals with a credit for qualified expenditures for medical professional malpractice insurance, S9005 [8JY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (S. 1380), S13793 [3NO]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S9, S12, S13, S15 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11366 [11SE]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (S. 1740), S12740 [16OC]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3220, S3242 [6MR]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 72), S12472 [3OC]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: support decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies (S. Res. 23), S1122 [17JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: land remote sensing funding, S11819 [23SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10576 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10576 [31JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S16084 [9DE]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 225), S1661 [28JA]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), unanimous-consent request, S16083 [9DE]

University of South Dakota: Al Neuharth Media Center dedication, S11465 [15SE]

Veterans Day: observance, S14380 [11NO]

Webster, SD: tribute to Sister City partnership with Dewangen, Germany, S6847 [21MY]

Wind Cave National Park: revise boundaries (S. 425), S2544 [14FE]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9009 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Rushmore Policy Council: condemn actions relative to Senator Daschle's reelection campaign, S5828 [7MY]

Statements

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Studies

Health Care Coverage of National Guard and Reserve Members: GAO, S6590 [19MY]

Texts of

S. 341, Andrew W. Bogue Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Rapid City, SD, S2190 [11FE]

S. 378, Tribal Colleges and Universities Teacher Loan Forgiveness Act, S2362 [12FE]

S. 414, Economic Recovery Act, S2523-S2537 [14FE]

S. 425, Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act, S2544 [14FE]

S. 426, Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act, S2546 [14FE]

S. 743, Jim Richardson Post Office, Charlotte, NC, S4559 [31MR]

S. 1615, make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, S11481 [15SE]

S. 1907, Rural Safety Act, S15297-S15299 [20NO]

S. 1974, Medicare Preservation and Drug Price Fairness Act, S16022 [25NO]

S. 1996, Oglala Sioux Tribe Angostura Irrigation Project Rehabilitation and Development Act, S16134 [9DE]

Tributes

Bainwol, Mitch, S842 [15JA]

Bakke, Kevin, S1461 [23JA]

Barnidge, Leroy, Jr., S7123 [23MY]

Byrd, Senator, S3791 [17MR]

Byrd, Senator and Erma, S7464 [5JN]

Chestnut, Jacob J., S9857 [24JY]

Childress, Mark, S842 [15JA]

Domenici, Senator, S7111 [23MY]

Durishin, Charles M., S6697 [20MY]

Gibson, John M., S9857 [24JY]

Gukeisen, Hans N., S6059 [13MY]

Healy, Peyton, S8849 [27JN]

Hoppe, J. David, S1789 [30JA]

Howe, Everett (Ep), S14442 [11NO]

Johnson, Brooks, S4424 [26MR]

Killey, Philip G., S2676 [25FE]

Lautenberg, Senator, S11096 [4SE]

Lenhardt, Alfonso E., S3711 [13MR]

Lincoln, Senator, S7447 [5JN]

Lugar, Senator, S3663 [13MR]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4427 [26MR], S4503 [27MR], S7534 [9JN]

Neuharth, Al, S11465 [15SE]

Pelham, Daniel W., S1958 [5FE]

Piestewa, Lori A., S4892 [7AP]

Ryan, Judith A., S7535 [9JN]

Thompson, Mary, S11411 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom, S8678 [26JN]

Wellstone, Paul D., S13198, S13199, S13202 [24OC]

DASH, JULIE

Remarks in House

Directors Guild of America: award nominee, E295 [26FE]

Tribute, E303 [27FE]

DATA see Information Services

DATA FUTURES INC.

Remarks in Senate

Combs, Charleen: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

Harris, Bob: SBA Kentucky Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S12835 [17OC]

DATA SYSTEMS ANALYSTS, INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2296 [14NO]

DATA-MINING MORATORIUM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 188), S1069 [16JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 188), S1079 [16JA]

Texts of

S. 188, provisions, S1080 [16JA]

DATA-MINING REPORTING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1544), S10618 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1544), S10672 [31JY]

Texts of

S. 1544, provisions, S10672 [31JY]

DAUGHERTY, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1180 [9JN]

DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION see National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution

DAVE, RITA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1188 [10JN]

DAVENPORT, WILLIAM K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1435 [9JY]

DAVIDSAVER, JILL

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S15853 [24NO]

DAVIDSON, DOYLE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1871 [24SE]

DAVIDSON, MARY LOU

Remarks in House

Tribute, E779 [12AP]

DAVIDSON, PAUL

Articles and editorials

FCC's Powell Keeps Chin Up as Regulation Storm Rages, S11464 [15SE]

DAVIDSON COUNTY, NC

Remarks in House

Lexington, NC: anniversary, H9486 [16OC]

DAVIES, MARVIN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1049 [22MY], E1121 [4JN]

DAVIES, RYAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S10166 [29JY], S10440 [30JY]

DAVIS, ALBERT J.

Articles and editorials

Albert J. Davis, H5157, H5164 [10JN]

Economists, Lawmakers Laud Departed Democratic Colleague, H5164 [10JN]

Tribute to Al Davis, H5165 [10JN]

Eulogies

By Dan Maffei, H5165 [10JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5099, H5155-H5157, H5162-H5167 [10JN], E1217 [11JN], E1256 [13JN], E1279 [17JN], E1293 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S7604 [10JN]

DAVIS, ANN

Articles and editorials

Some Investors Could Trim Their Tax Bills to Near Zero, H4732 [22MY]

DAVIS, ARTUR (a Representative from Alabama)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6639, H6708 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: allocate accruing interest to cover health care costs for certain miners (see H.R. 313), H9478 [15OC]

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H2271 [20MR]

Alabama: provide wage parity for certain Dept. of Defense prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 355), H170 [27JA]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H3762 [7MY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H10237 [30OC]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3858 [8MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H463 [12FE]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H4529 [21MY]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H7840 [3SE]

———permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H10457 [5NO]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1737), H3302 [10AP]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H6262 [26JN]

Crime: enhance penalties for crimes of violence against children (see H.R. 352), H170 [27JA]

———establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H4368 [20MY]

———prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 669), H5046 [5JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5714 [23JN]

Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H2400 [26MR]

———grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H4204 [15MY]

———provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H5714 [23JN]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H1515 [4MR] (see H.R. 1614), H2820 [3AP]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2515 [31MR]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4255 [19MY]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H6604 [10JY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H4368 [20MY]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H4529 [21MY]

Education: authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H3637 [1MY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H324 [5FE]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H9812 [21OC]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H3355 [11AP]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H4877 [3JN]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform (see H.R. 643), H4528 [21MY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3302 [10AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 11), H51 [7JA]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4528 [21MY]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see H.R. 522), H274 [4FE]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see H. Res. 127), H2587 [1AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2938), H7783 [25JY]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 3353), H10130 [29OC]

Government National Mortgage Association: allow the guarantee of securities backed by Rural Housing Service guaranteed loans (see H.R. 2740), H6868 [15JY]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2515 [31MR]

Hazardous substances: protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H6271 [7JY]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H3683 [6MY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H2823 [3AP]

Health care facilities: provide grants to health centers for facility construction, modernization, replacement, and major equipment purchases (see H.R. 1386), H5664 [19JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

Housing: promote the development of affordable, quality rental housing in rural areas for low-income households (see H.R. 1722), H3301 [10AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H3858 [8MY]

Insurance: extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H3053 [9AP]

———grant State high risk pool insurance programs reductions in prices charged for prescription drugs under Public Health Service Act prescription drug pricing agreements (see H.R. 1291), H2587 [1AP]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance and limit frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 1116), H1813 [12MR]

Iraq: tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5714 [23JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4788 [2JN]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Liberia: provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H8084 [9SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

Medicaid: clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (see H.R. 2409), H6271 [7JY]

———coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H5175 [10JN]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H3683 [6MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H3684 [6MY]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1903 [13MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H2938 [8AP]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H274 [4FE]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H3454 [29AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1955 [18MR]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H7615 [24JY]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H10341 [4NO]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4255 [19MY]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H3053 [9AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H6465 [9JY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3763 [7MY]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H4131 [14MY]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H5089 [9JN]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4255 [19MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3858 [8MY]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H3637 [1MY]

Securities: permit church pension plans to be invested in collective trusts (see H.R. 1533), H7329 [22JY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H5714 [23JN]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H9982 [28OC]

———honor commitments (see H. Con. Res. 258), H7617 [24JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3638 [1MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H1810 [12MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1682 [6MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H9282 [7OC]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———expand areas designated as renewal communities based on new census data (see H.R. 840), H11651 [19NO]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H5814 [24JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4786 [2JN]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H11652 [19NO]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11702 [20NO]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1517 [4MR]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H9982 [28OC]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide an increased low-income housing credit for property located adjacent to qualified census tracts (see H.R. 2372), H5815 [24JN]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H4255 [19MY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H6348 [8JY]

———treatment of roof systems (see H.R. 3310), H9613 [16OC]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H6465 [9JY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H3305 [10AP]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (see H.R. 23), H1954 [18MR]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H6349 [8JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1466 [27FE]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H5175 [10JN]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H323 [5FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H5267 [11JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World Trade Organization: disapprove report which concluded that U.S. safeguards on imports of certain steel products were in violation of certain agreements and call for reforms in dispute settlement system (see H. Res. 445), H12312 [21NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H9214 [2OC]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: increase and repeal sunset imposed on modifications to the child tax credit provisions (see H.R. 2007), H3761 [7MY]

Taxation: allow a first time homebuyer credit for the purchase of principal residences in rural areas (see H.R. 1913), H3635 [1MY]

———allow businesses to qualify as renewal community businesses if such businesses employ residents of certain nearby areas (see H.R. 3669), H12918 [8DE]

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge: by, S9950 [25JY]

Motions

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H8996 [30SE], H9067 [1OC]

Remarks

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5014 [5JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9459 [15OC]

Black History Month: observance, H443 [12FE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2151 [20MR]

Colleges and universities: historically Black colleges and universities funding, H6639 [14JY]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), H5138 [10JN]

Delta/Black Belt Regional Authority: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

Dept. of HUD: section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, H7698 [25JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7698 [25JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7972 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7972 [5SE]

Financial institutions: facilitate check truncation, foster innovation in the check collection system, and improve the overall efficiency of payment systems (H.R. 1474), H4999 [5JN]

———maintain current level of deposit insurance amounts, H2624 [2AP]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2624 [2AP]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (H.J. Res. 4), H4839 [3JN]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5014 [5JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H5547 [18JN]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H9041 [1OC]

Medicare: enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, H9066 [1OC]

———ensure Medicare+Choice and Medicare Advantage payments attributable to disproportionate share hospitals are paid directly to such hospitals, H8884 [24SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H8884 [24SE], H9066 [1OC]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (H. Con. Res. 49), H5846 [25JN]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5324 [12JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H6986 [16JY], H9067, H9068, H9069, H9070 [1OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5324 [12JN], H6986 [16JY], H9067, H9068, H9069, H9070 [1OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H5014 [5JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H459 [12FE], H3971 [9MY], H4128 [14MY], H5549 [18JN], H5811 [24JN]

Tributes

Aronow, Geoffrey, E1712 [5SE]

Cooper, Jerome (Buddy), E2480 [8DE]

DAVIS, BOB

Remarks in House

Blount County (TN) Daily Times: tribute to editorials, E1738 [9SE]

DAVIS, CAROLYN E. (KELLY)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12055 [26SE]

DAVIS, DANNY K. (a Representative from Illinois)

Appointments

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H3 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2836 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 3553), H11701 [20NO]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H8083 [9SE]

African Americans: establish special day to recognize the significant achievements and contributions of African-American scientists, mathematicians, and inventors (see H. Con. Res. 59), H1465 [27FE]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H9377 [8OC]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H6348 [8JY]

Amtrak: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2572), H7086 [17JY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H10340 [4NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H9982 [28OC]

Appropriations: require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H7618 [24JY]

Armed Forces: reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H7618 [24JY]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H60 [7JA]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H7329 [22JY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H3305 [10AP]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (see H.R. 3537), H11650 [19NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (see H.R. 3536), H11650 [19NO]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 218), H5366 [12JN]

Birmingham, AL: anniversary of Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H. Res. 389), H10458 [5NO]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H7788 [25JY]

Bush, President: request transmission of documents or other materials to the House of Representatives relative to the possession of weapons of mass destruction by Iraq (see H. Res. 260), H5665 [19JN]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: revise women's suffrage statue located in the Capitol rotunda to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth (see H.R. 601), H5663 [19JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H324 [5FE]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 925), H1394 [26FE]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H10130 [29OC]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see H.R. 592), H320 [5FE]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 14), H706 [13FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2377), H5044 [5JN]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H6465 [9JY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H6869 [15JY]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H2312 [25MR]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H6349 [8JY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H1903 [13MR]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H3572 [30AP]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H11651 [19NO]

Colleges and universities: address the rising cost of tuition by strengthening the compact between the States, Federal Government, and institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3519), H11650 [19NO]

———authorize grants for institutions of higher education serving Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans (see H.R. 333), H7949 [4SE]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———improve access through experiential education (see H.R. 3408), H10235 [30OC]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (see H. Res. 378), H9378 [8OC]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2587 [1AP]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H2937 [8AP]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Contracts: increase the minimum Government-wide goal for procurement contracts awarded to small businesses (see H.R. 1216), H7169 [18JY]

———provide a penalty for the failure by a Federal contractor to subcontract with small businesses as described in its subcontracting plan (see H.R. 1217), H7169 [18JY]

———require Federal contractors to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (see H.R. 1218), H7169 [18JY]

———require the provision of a written prompt payment policy to each subcontractor under a Federal contract and a clause outlining the provisions of such policy in each subcontract (see H.R. 1215), H7169 [18JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H1467 [27FE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Correctional institutions: provide alternate release date for certain nonviolent offenders (see H.R. 3575), H12306 [21NO]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H4369 [20MY]

Courts: permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses (see H.R. 1434), H10457 [5NO]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see H.R. 2213), H4788 [2JN]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2207), H5046 [5JN]

Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 2546), H7787 [25JY]

———protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

———protect consumers from unfair and deceptive practices by organizations providing debt counseling, debt consolidation, or debt settlement services (see H.R. 3331), H9686 [17OC]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———mandatory minimum sentencing for online child molesters (see H.R. 1706), H3052 [9AP]

———provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4978 [4JN]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (see H.R. 2744), H6868 [15JY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9613 [16OC]

Dept. of Education: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H2312 [25MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H1334 [25FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H5815 [24JN]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H9377 [8OC]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1614), H4788 [2JN]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3858 [8MY]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility projects (see H.R. 2349), H7787 [25JY]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H391 [11FE]

———enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H11652 [19NO]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H1396 [26FE]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H5662 [19JN]

———Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H11392 (see H.R. 290), H11515 [18NO]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4255 [19MY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H322 [5FE]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H9688 [17OC]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H7618 [24JY] (see H.R. 2233), H7329 [22JY]

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

———constitutional amendment on the right to a quality public education (see H.J. Res. 29), H1515 [4MR]

———establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H1902 [13MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H324 [5FE]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H7020 [16JY]

———limit the applicability of annual updates to the allowance for State and other taxes in the tables used in the Federal Needs Analysis Methodology relative to financial aid eligibility (see H.R. 2485), H5408 [16JN]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1956 [18MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see H.R. 734), H3453 [29AP]

———support business incubation in academic settings (see H.R. 2314), H10130 [29OC]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY]

Employment: establish a living wage, and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1040), H2703 [2AP]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H7948 [4SE]

Families and domestic relations: encourage U.S. citizens to adopt children from the People's Republic of China (see H. Res. 304), H6349 [8JY]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4369 [20MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6349 [8JY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3763 [7MY]

———simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: allow individuals who return to Government service after receiving a refund of retirement contributions to recapture credit for their initial service by repaying such refund (see H.R. 2748), H6868 [15JY]

———ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3975 [9MY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H392 [11FE]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H323 [5FE]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H1812 [12MR]

———index deferred annuities and provide survivor annuities to spouses of former employees who died after separating from the Government and were entitled to a deferred annuity but had not established a claim (see H.R. 432), H2271 [20MR]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5665 [19JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5468 [17JN]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H2515 [31MR]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2312 [25MR]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H10237 [30OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

FTC: deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (see H.R. 414), H4978 [4JN]

Global Family Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 281), H8283 [16SE]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H3053 [9AP]

———require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H6706 [14JY]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1747 [11MR]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Res. 296), H5814 [24JN]

Harold, Erika: tribute (see H. Res. 102), H1334 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H3684 [6MY]

———require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H7618 [24JY]

Health: emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day (see H. Con. Res. 45), H705 [13FE]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H7787 [25JY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 676), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 1200), H6603 [10JY] (see H.R. 2402), H5173 [10JN] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2940 [8AP]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Health care facilities: establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority and other populations served by health centers (see H.R. 1868), H3452 [29AP]

———importance of preserving survival of essential urban hospitals (see H. Con. Res. 234), H6263 [26JN]

Health care professionals: promote careers in nursing and diversity in the nursing workforce (see H.R. 920), H2271 [20MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H7226 [21JY]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———expand eligibility requirement of predominantly Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3151), H8490 [23SE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H1335 [25FE]

Homeland Security Act: amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives (see H.R. 2090), H4130 [14MY]

Housing: provide affordable housing for families that are headed by grandparents and other relatives of children (see H.R. 2628), H9478 [15OC]

———require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum disability standards (see H.R. 2353), H7787 [25JY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H10237 [30OC]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Montserrat nationals (see H.R. 603), H5664 [19JN]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H8016 [5SE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1243), H1811 [12MR]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———extend Federal funding for operation of State high risk health insurance pools (see H.R. 1110), H5366 [12JN]

———guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H5089 [9JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4012 [13MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H5664 [19JN]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H10130 [29OC]

Iran: support democracy (see H.R. 2466), H6707 [14JY]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 1901), H4131 [14MY]

Iron and steel industry: revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 2877), H7616 [24JY]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

———require abatement of interest on erroneous tax refund checks without regard to the size of the refund (see H.R. 1756), H3303 [10AP]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

James E. Worsham Carrier Annex Building, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3340), H9737 [20OC]

James E. Worsham Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 3340), H9737 [20OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5713 [23JN]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H706 [13FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn failure to comply with Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and U.S.-North Korea Agreed Framework (see H. Con. Res. 10), H2312 [25MR]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H2271 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1466 [27FE]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H3572 [30AP]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2822 [3AP]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H12922 [8DE]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 1930), H8491 [23SE]

———provide support for ceasefire agreement between government and Liberians United for Reconciliation and Democracy and the Movement for Democracy of Liberia (see H. Con. Res. 240), H6707 [14JY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (see H.R. 3538), H11651 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Medicaid: increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H6869 [15JY]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H6348 [8JY]

———coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H6348 [8JY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H4012 [13MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———determination of payment amounts for new clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 883), H4012 [13MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H5664 [19JN]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7788 [25JY]

———promote access to health care services in rural areas (see H.R. 830), H702 [13FE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H1955 [18MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4739 [22MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H3454 [29AP]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H6603 [10JY]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H8175 [10SE]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (see H.R. 825), H702 [13FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

———increase participation in international service (see H.R. 3152), H8490 [23SE]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers by requiring complete disclosure and warranty of any add-ons included with the sale of a new automobile (see H.R. 1283), H5468 [17JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H463 [12FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7785 [25JY]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H5664 [19JN]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 844), H2132 [19MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 82), H705 [13FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8382 [17SE]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see H. Res. 342), H7785 [25JY]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Truck Safety Month: establish (see H. Con. Res. 164), H4529 [21MY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H172 [27JA]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3571 [30AP]

———clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9615 [16OC]

NIH Police: establish (see H.R. 2276), H4737 [22MY]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see H.R. 2272), H4737 [22MY]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H1902 [13MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2823 [3AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3763 [7MY]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Peace Corps: issuance of special postage stamps (see H.R. 2371), H5044 [5JN]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H4011 [13MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H1903 [13MR] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H4736 [22MY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H461 [12FE]

———reform postal laws relative to transportation of mail (see H.R. 1360), H2131 [19MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H3355 [11AP]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4012 [13MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H4978 [4JN]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 624), H321 [5FE]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see H.R. 2726), H6867 [15JY]

———resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H1954 [18MR]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4529 [21MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H3571 [30AP]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense: request resignation (see H. Con. Res. 323), H11133 [7NO]

SBA: expand and improve assistance provided by small business development centers to Native Americans (see H.R. 1166), H1681 [6MR]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 1551), H4739 [22MY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

Sisulu, Walter: tribute (see H. Res. 237), H4255 [19MY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H9131 [1OC]

———permit the collection of demographic information in connection with small business loan applications (see H.R. 1748), H3302 [10AP]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 2311), H4876 [3JN]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 2268), H4978 [4JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4528 [21MY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H7455 [23JY]

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (see H. Res. 195), H3304 [10AP]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 803), H2312 [25MR]

Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 521), H328 [7FE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H5089 [9JN]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H3637 [1MY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H1810 [12MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2473 [27MR]

———allow credits to radio station owners who donate the license and other assets of such station to a nonprofit corporation that supports the fine arts (see H.R. 668), H7618 [24JY]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H4739 [22MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1810 [12MR]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H7455 [23JY]

———capital gains rates (see H.R. 2081), H7787 [25JY]

———deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 2418), H7787 [25JY]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H9478 [15OC]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3454 [29AP]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1818), H4205 [15MY]

———extend and modify credit for producing fuel from a nonconventional source (see H.R. 1331), H2402 [26MR]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H9478 [15OC]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H7454 [23JY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H5929 [25JN]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H11651 [19NO]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see H.R. 3107), H8380 [17SE]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H3684 [6MY]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see H.R. 2044), H3972 [9MY]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H7949 [4SE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H4529 [21MY]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H8491 [23SE]

———restore applicability of estate tax to estates over a certain amount and a maximum rate, and deposit revenues from estate tax into Social Security trust funds (see H.R. 2532), H7618 [24JY]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H12921 [8DE]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2473 [27MR]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H2312 [25MR]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H4876 [3JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H6465 [9JY]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1812 [12MR]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H12922 [8DE]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 302), H8176 [10SE]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H4739 [22MY]

U.S. Health Service: establish (see H.R. 3000), H7948 [4SE]

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 591), H320 [5FE]

Unemployment: establish an emergency program to provide immediate education assistance for unemployed workers (see H.R. 3276), H9375 [8OC]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 19), H1954 [18MR] (see H.R. 1652), H4529 [21MY]

University of Illinois: tribute to men's tennis team (see H. Res. 391), H9479 [15OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H8950 [25SE]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919), H7455 [23JY]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H5714 [23JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H2586 [1AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H7618 [24JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H7454 [23JY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 [11FE] (see H. Res. 65), H2474 [27MR]

Veterans Day: observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 195), H5815 [24JN]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H2514 [31MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H2514 [31MR]

———secure the Federal voting rights of persons who have been released from incarceration (see H.R. 259), H135 [8JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H392 [11FE]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H10236 [30OC]

———protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see H.R. 2790), H7169 [18JY]

———ratify equal rights amendment as part of the Constitution upon ratification by certain State legislatures (see H. Res. 38), H12923 [8DE]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H5664 [19JN]

Woods, Tiger: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H6464 [9JY]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H393 [11FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) (organization): tribute to Free Our People March and Rally (see H. Con. Res. 283), H8283 [16SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: design and construct monument to commemorate contributions of minority women to women's suffrage and the participation of women in public life (see H. Con. Res. 261), H7785 [25JY]

Civil rights: provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

Higher Education Act: improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 2504), H5551 [18JN]

———provide funds for campus mental and behavioral health service centers (see H.R. 3593), H12307 [21NO]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see H.R. 1908), H3634 [1MY]

Kozik, Roger P.R.: relief (see H.R. 3647), H12310 [21NO]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H8490 [23SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H3302 [10AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H3856 [8MY]

Muhammed, Alzoubi: relief (see H.R. 3648), H12310 [21NO]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 240), H4254 [19MY]

Stoyanov, Stoyan S.: relief (see H.R. 3649), H12310 [21NO]

Taxation: provide for a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit to encourage the provision of housing, job training, and other essential services to ex-offenders (see H.R. 2166), H4367 [20MY]

Voting: provide fairness in voter participation (see H.R. 2935), H7783 [25JY]

Letters

Postal Service privatization: by, Congressional Black Caucus, E432 [12MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H2827 [7AP], H10242 [4NO]

Prayers

Lord, I Ask for Courage: Ellis, KS, Police Dept., H4750 [2JN]

Proclamations

Aviation Pioneer Women of Color Day: by, E829 [1MY]

Tribute to Nicole Jones: by, E1614 [25JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit funding for abortion services to women in Federal prison, H7356 [23JY]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), E1185 [10JN]

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission: extend (S. 858), H5823, H5824 [25JN]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), H3655 [6MY]

Africa: U.S. policy, H6326 [8JY], E1456 [11JY]

African Americans: tribute to veterans, E2279 [7NO]

American Leadership Initiative (organization): tribute to Ambassadors for Peace Award—Excellence in Leadership recipients, H5650 [19JN], E1314 [20JN]

American Political Science Association: anniversary of Congressional Fellowship Program, E1614 [25JY]

Amtrak: funding, H7887 [4SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9459 [15OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2245 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1945 [18MR], H2120 [19MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (H. Res. 350), H7802 [3SE]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6979 [16JY]

Bankers Life and Casualty Co.: anniversary, H12753 [8DE]

Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building, Liberty, NY: designate (H.R. 3234), H9838 [28OC]

Black History Month: observance, H1442 [27FE]

Brian C. Hickey Post Office Building, Bethpage, NY: designate (H.R. 2452), H9315 [8OC]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (H.R. 3068), H9703 [20OC]

Bruce Woodbury Post Office Building, Boulder City, NV: designate (H.R. 2254), H5370 [16JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2209 [20MR], E651 [2AP]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (H. Con. Res. 71), H9317 [8OC]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, E111 [29JA]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10378, H10380, H10381 [5NO]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 1012), H4030 [14MY]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (H. Con. Res. 282), H8986 [30SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (H.R. 342), H1762 [12MR]

Cesar Chavez Post Office, Chicago, IL: designate (H.R. 925), H5127, H5128 [10JN]

Chicago, IL: tribute to John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, H123 [8JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2409, H2410 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2409, H2410, H2411 [27MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5440, H5442, H5443 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5434 [17JN]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), H9304 [8OC]

———reauthorize certain school lunch and child nutrition programs (H.R. 3232), H9825 [28OC]

Children's Defense Fund (organization): tribute, E764 [11AP]

China, Republic of: removal from list of at-risk areas for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), E1541 [21JY]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 6), H6886, H6887 [16JY]

Civil rights: affirmative action policies, H2315 [26MR]

———anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), H8235, H8237 [16SE]

Colleges and universities: recognize contributions of historically Black colleges and universities, H8370 [17SE]

———tribute to Independent 529 Plan for assisting families in paying for tuition (H. Res. 378), H9828 [28OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H287 [5FE]

Community Reinvestment Act: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (H.R. 2744), H9836 [28OC]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (H. Con. Res. 162), H5051 [9JN]

Delbert L. Latta Post Office Building, Bowling Green, OH: designate (H.R. 985), H3986 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4416 [21MY]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4416 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H5455 [17JN], H7608 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: HOPE VI Program funding, H7686 [25JY]

———section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, H7686 [25JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6809 [15JY], E1613 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7038 [17JY]

———Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H7028 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6979 [16JY], H7028, H7038 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H10003 [29OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7356 [23JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6531 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H10432 [5NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7887 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7686 [25JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H10365 [5NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7389 [23JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7975 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7975 [5SE]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 235), H8232, H8233 [16SE]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (H.R. 1740), H3654 [6MY]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (H.R. 1055), H2828, H2829 [7AP]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H5455 [17JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, E111 [29JA]

Education: funding, H6531 [10JY]

———tribute to Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations for contributions to education (H. Res. 106), H1480 [4MR]

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (S. 1591), H9701 [20OC]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 36), H1338, H1339 [26FE]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), H3781 [8MY]

———exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, H3781 [8MY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2317, H2318 [26MR]

Federal employees: increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9835 [28OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (H.R. 2631), H6304, H6308 [8JY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10478, H10483 [6NO]

———eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), consideration (H. Res. 428), H10376 [5NO]

———permit GAO study on effects of eliminating mandatory source requirements, H10483 [6NO]

Financial institutions: allow certain premier certified lenders to elect to maintain an alternative loss reserve (H.R. 923), H5726 [24JN]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2830 [7AP]

Financial Planning Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 176), H10247 [4NO]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), H1702 [11MR]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (H. Res. 415), H10072, H10074 [29OC]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (H.R. 917), H2331 [26MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7389 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), motion to instruct conferees, H10365 [5NO]

Francis X. McCloskey Post Office Building, Bloomington, IN: designate (H.R. 3379), H10385, H10388 [5NO]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (H.R. 2396), H6311, H6312 [8JY]

Garner E. Shriver Post Office Building, Wichita, KS: designate (H.R. 1761), H6309 [8JY]

General Charles Gabriel Post Office, Iron Station, NC: designate (H.R. 1465), H4749 [2JN]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (H. Con. Res. 69), H11480 [18NO]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (H. Res. 213), H3709, H3711 [7MY]

Grand Excursion of 1854: support anniversary celebrations (H. Con. Res. 44), H2328 [26MR]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H5547 [18JN], H6857 [15JY], H7552, H7560 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7521 [24JY]

Health: promote organ donation (H.R. 399), H1765 [12MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1842 [13MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 1821), H9415 [15OC]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9758 [21OC]

———ensure graduate opportunities in postsecondary education (H.R. 3076), H9752 [21OC]

———reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6369 [9JY]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), H5427 [17JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3473 [30AP]

———funding, H10432 [5NO]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3473 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3462 [30AP]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (H.R. 2533), H8462 [23SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 303), H6879 [16JY]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: designate (H.R. 981), H2333 [26MR]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate, H10003 [29OC]

Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: impact on Hispanic Americans, H4857 [3JN]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (H.R. 3166), H10242 [4NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), H9842 [28OC]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1442 [27FE]

Liberia: U.S. policy, H6326 [8JY]

Major Henry A. Commiskey, Sr., Post Office Building, Hattiesburg, MS: designate (H.R. 2438), H10245 [4NO]

Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site: exchange certain lands with Atlanta, GA (H.R. 1616), H9848 [28OC]

Medgar Evers National Week of Remembrance: support (H. Con. Res. 220), H5372, H5373, H5375 [16JN]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (H.R. 1736), H9003 [30SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage, H10347 [5NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5822, H5910 [25JN], H6108 [26JN], H6304, H6308 [8JY], E1490 [15JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12287, H12291 [21NO]

Members of Congress: provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare, E1490 [15JY]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H4385 [21MY]

Mental Health Awareness Week: observance, E1961 [2OC]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (H.R. 825), H2330 [26MR]

Minorities: health care issues, H4971 [4JN]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4269 [20MY]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (H. Res. 240), E1569 [23JY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: observance, E2200 [31OC]

National Mammography Day: observance, E2107 [21OC]

National Men's Health Week: support (H. Con. Res. 208), H6884 [16JY]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (H. Res. 342), H9314 [8OC]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 57), H2325 [26MR]

National School Lunch Act: fruit and vegetable pilot program funding (S. 870), H4024 [14MY]

National School Lunch Week: observance, E2069 [17OC]

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month: observance, H9003 [30SE]

National Tourism Week: observance (H. Con. Res. 172), H4752, H4753 [2JN]

National Training and Information Center: anniversary, E2104 [21OC]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: establish (H. Con. Res. 54), H1482 [4MR]

New Bridge Landing Post Office, River Edge, NJ: designate (H.R. 2130), H11478 [18NO]

New York Yankees (baseball team): anniversary (H. Res. 306), H8974 [30SE]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H6369 [9JY]

Norman Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (H.R. 1368), H2832 [7AP]

Oak Park, IL: anniversary, E1395 [27JN]

O'Bannon, Frank: tribute (H. Res. 369), H8241 [16SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2086), H8969 [30SE]

Ohio: anniversary of statehood (H. Res. 122), H1698 [11MR]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 262), H9318 [8OC]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (H. Res. 153), H2334, H2336 [26MR]

———support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (H. Con. Res. 262), H10246 [4NO]

Patriot's Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 149), H3422, H3425 [29AP]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (H.R. 2030), H5120, H5124, H5125 [10JN]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 231), H4750, H4751 [2JN]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4072 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: reductions in prescription drug prices, H5455 [17JN]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (H. Con. Res. 313), H11470 [18NO]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (S. 678), H8240 [16SE]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), H2905, H2908 [8AP]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, H278 [5FE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11427 [18NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H481, H527 [13FE]

Rangel, Irma: tribute (H. Res. 159), H4743 [2JN]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H.J. Res. 19), H347 [11FE]

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building, Canton, OH: designate (H.R. 3175), H9837 [28OC]

Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building, Clifton, NJ: designate (H.R. 1625), H3653 [6MY]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (H.R. 2826), H8461 [23SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (H. Res. 111), H1486 [4MR]

Ronald Reagan Post Office Building, Billings, MT: designate (S. 867), H11480 [18NO]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1925), H4269 [20MY]

Ryan, Matthew J.: tribute (H. Res. 178), H3988 [13MY]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (H.R. 3029), H10243 [4NO]

San Antonio Spurs (basketball team): tribute (H. Res. 279), H5645 [19JN]

SBA: anniversary (H. Res. 368), H8246 [16SE]

———establish a pilot program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small businesses (H.R. 205), H2882 [8AP]

Senator James B. Pearson Post Office, Prairie Village, KS: designate (S. 1718), H11478 [18NO]

Small business: improve calculation of the Federal subsidy rate with respect to certain small business loans (S. 141), H361 [11FE]

Sosa, Sammy: tribute (H. Res. 195), H4747, H4748 [2JN]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (H. Con. Res. 320), H11484 [18NO]

Students in Free Enterprise (organization): tribute (H. Res. 107), H3415 [29AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education decision, H4125 [14MY]

———hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, H2917 [8AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9431 [15OC]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (H. Res. 31), H222, H224 [29JA]

Taxation: increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5434 [17JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3933 [9MY], H4022 [14MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4857, H4858 [3JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H81 [8JA]

Terrorism: deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, H1945 [18MR]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (H.R. 281), H3985 [13MY]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, E1613 [25JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H4022 [14MY]

University of Illinois: tribute to men's tennis team (H. Res. 391), H11443 [18NO]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (H. Res. 171), H5420 [17JN]

Veterans: benefits funding, E651 [2AP]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9310 [8OC]

Votes: position on missed, E1337 [24JN], E2391, E2403 [22NO]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, H2120 [19MR]

Women's History Month: observance, E622 [31MR]

Wooden, John: tribute (H. Res. 411), H11441 [18NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7222 [21JY], H8197 [10SE], H11356 [17NO]

Special order: granted, H132 [8JA], H165 [27JA], H1451 [27FE], H2512 [31MR], H2584 [1AP], H2701 [2AP], H2936 [8AP], H3564 [30AP], H3971 [9MY], H4781 [2JN], H5264 [11JN], H5362 [12JN], H5660 [19JN], H5925 [25JN], H7326 [22JY], H7450 [23JY], H8077 [9SE], H8281 [16SE], H8379 [17SE], H8487 [23SE], H8903 [24SE], H9031 [30SE], H9117 [1OC], H9208 [2OC], H9806 [21OC], H10128 [29OC], H10455 [5NO], H10974 [6NO], H11647 [19NO], H11698 [20NO]

Resignations

Committee on Small Business (House), H454 [12FE]

Tributes

Ashley, Carl D., H9288 [8OC]

Biller, Morris, H8265 [16SE]

Bragg, Janet Harmon, H3534 [30AP]

Brown, Willa B., H3534 [30AP]

Coleman, Bessie, H3534 [30AP]

Davis, Lawrence A., Sr., H2556 [1AP]

Donovan, John, E2366 [21NO]

Johnson, John H., H8471 [23SE]

Kupcinet, Irv, E2365 [21NO]

Mother Teresa, E2009 [8OC]

Purnell, Silas, E2367 [21NO]

Reed, Adolph, Sr., H2556 [1AP]

Riddle, Elizabeth Hester, E167 [6FE]

Rosen, Joseph, H4849 [3JN]

Russell, Ray, H2556 [1AP]

Smedley, Jason C., H2827 [7AP]

Stuppard, Charles L., E1397 [27JN]

Tidwell, Charles, E1187 [10JN]

DAVIS, DONALD

Bills and resolutions

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1609), H2820 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), H3655 [6MY], H3712 [7MY]

Remarks in Senate

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), S8598 [25JN]

Reports filed

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1609), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1609, Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO, H3655 [6MY]

DAVIS, FLANNERY

Remarks in House

Florence, CO: tribute to Walk On Therapeutic Riding Center, E815 [30AP]

DAVIS, FRANK

Remarks in House

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

DAVIS, FUTURE (FROST)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1403 [7JY]

DAVIS, HELEN AGNEW

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2016 [8OC]

DAVIS, HENRY P., JR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1211 [11JN]

DAVIS, JACOB E., II

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1886 [24SE]

DAVIS, JAMES

Remarks in Senate

New York, NY: shooting during city council meeting, S9895 [24JY]

Tribute, S9773, S9789 [23JY], S9895 [24JY]

DAVIS, JAMES E.

Bills and resolutions

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see S. 1590), S11186 [8SE] (see H.R. 3012), H7948 [4SE]

Remarks in House

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (S. 1590), H11171, H11172 [17NO]

Tribute, H7458 [24JY]

Remarks in Senate

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (S. 1590), S13531 [29OC]

Reports filed

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1590), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

S. 1590, James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY, S13531 [29OC], H11171 [17NO]

DAVIS, JERE N.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1194 [10JN]

DAVIS, JIM

Remarks in House

``Garfield'': anniversary of comic strip, H5648 [19JN]

DAVIS, JIM (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H8050 [9SE]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3309 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H5268 [11JN]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H8491 [23SE]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H3684 [6MY]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H3684 [6MY]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H3762 [7MY]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 2705), H9982 [28OC]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1323), H3762 [7MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

———tribute to members of the National Guard and Reserve components (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11514 [18NO]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H4978 [4JN]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5046 [5JN]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H242 [29JA]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H7618 [24JY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H4205 [15MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H6349 [8JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1737), H10237 [30OC]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see H.R. 2213), H4978 [4JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7170 [18JY]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H138 [8JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2402 [26MR]

———reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H242 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Labor: establish Small Employer Health Benefits Program (see H.R. 2850), H8284 [16SE]

Dept. of State: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners when Dept. of Veterans Affairs physicians are unavailable (see H.R. 240), H4011 [13MY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H5367 [12JN]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Education: condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5174 [10JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H6465 [9JY]

EPA: provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see H.R. 347), H2401 [26MR]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4740 [22MY]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5089 [9JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H4131 [14MY]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H6603 [10JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4206 [15MY]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H9982 [28OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H7329 [22JY]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H324 [5FE]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H5046 [5JN]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H3305 [10AP]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H9812 [21OC]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H7086 [17JY]

Health: provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 3140), H9215 [2OC]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4529 [21MY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Immigration: compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H6265 [26JN]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H4877 [3JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H5046 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H3641 [5MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7170 [18JY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H4739 [22MY]

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 1329), H1953 [18MR]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Medicaid: provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2000), H4740 [22MY]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H5174 [10JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5267 [11JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H2473 [27MR]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H53 [7JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H7086 [17JY]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H4205 [15MY]

———protect employer rights, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1793), H7618 [24JY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H8491 [23SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4368 [20MY]

Owens, Wayne: tribute (see H. Res. 18), H60 [7JA]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H4739 [22MY]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9688 [17OC]

Social Security: allow certain remarried widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses to become or remain entitled to widow's or widower's insurance benefits (see H.R. 2583), H7949 [4SE]

———computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H6603 [10JY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2132 [19MR]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H7086 [17JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H1681 [6MR]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1467 [27FE]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H4528 [21MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2864 [7AP]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H8950 [25SE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H2473 [27MR]

———promote, protect, and clarify status of professional employer organizations (see H.R. 2178), H9214 [2OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4528 [21MY]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see H.R. 3150), H11652 [19NO]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H4130 [14MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11703 [20NO]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H463 [12FE]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H3637 [1MY]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H8491 [23SE]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

States: condition receipt of certain funds on States requiring high school courses in American history and American government to graduate (see H.R. 3592), H12307 [21NO]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 31), H171 [27JA]

Taxation: treatment of private activity bonds for water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 3410), H10235 [30OC]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H9967 [28OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10106 [29OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9518 [16OC]

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1047 [22MY], E1124 [4JN]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2110 [19MR]

Cuba: prohibit funding to enforce regulations that would eliminate educational exchanges, H8050, H8051 [9SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7082 [17JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H8050, H8051 [9SE]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), E638 [1AP]

Forest Service: prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7082 [17JY]

Medicare: privatization, H8187 [10SE]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10106, H10110, H10111 [29OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6101 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5961 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H6659, H6666 [14JY], H8187 [10SE], H10106, H10110, H10111 [29OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3310, H3312 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9346 [8OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3310, H3312 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11415 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9346 [8OC]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (football team): tribute (H. Res. 31), H223 [29JA]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H5072 [9JN]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7505 [24JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4615 [22MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H9978 [28OC]

Tributes

Carlton, Doyle E., Jr., E977 [15MY]

Culbreath, Hugh L., Jr., E1962 [2OC]

Davies, Marvin, E1049 [22MY], E1121 [4JN]

Ferman, James L., Sr., E814 [30AP]

Garcia, Tony, Jr., E2078 [17OC]

Gibbons, Martha, H9968 [28OC]

Gilder, Bob, E378 [6MR]

McCarthy, Kevin, E2408 [22NO]

Nunez, Ramon G., E373 [5MR]

Owens, Wayne, H29 [7JA]

Saunders, Robert W., Sr., E637 [1AP]

Shelton, Perkins T., E2224 [4NO]

Smith, Chesterfield H., E1610 [25JY]

Tribble, Israel, Jr. (Ike), E1372 [26JN]

Walker, M. Mason, E996 [19MY]

DAVIS, JO ANN (a Representative from Virginia)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H8174 [10SE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10131 [29OC]

Agriculture: establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H1746 [11MR]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1472), H6707 [14JY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H5929 [25JN]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H4368 [20MY]

———prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible enrollees under defense health care plans (see H.R. 3390), H10129 [29OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2703 [2AP]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H2515 [31MR]

———develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see H.R. 586), H320 [5FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H10458 [5NO]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H1334 [25FE]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H9615 [16OC]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H9478 [15OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H706 [13FE]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H10978 [6NO]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2214), H6465 [9JY]

———require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2271 [20MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H1955 [18MR]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3638 [1MY]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see H.R. 1707), H6264 [26JN]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H5468 [17JN]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H3637 [1MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11359 [17NO]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H3572 [30AP]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H268 [31JA]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H7949 [4SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12307 [21NO]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H4255 [19MY]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4788 [2JN]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H4739 [22MY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H700 [13FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H5468 [17JN]

———include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign of the one dollar bill (see H.R. 1785), H5367 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H12321 [25NO]

———enhance authority to recover medical costs from third parties (see H.R. 1715), H4368 [20MY]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H6265 [26JN] (see H.R. 3094), H8283 [16SE]

———improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (see H.R. 1716), H4368 [20MY]

———repeal limitation on the payment of accrued benefits that are due, and unpaid, upon the death of a veteran or other beneficiary (see H.R. 241), H4368 [20MY]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H9812 [21OC]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H9478 [15OC]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7950 [4SE]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H5713 [23JN]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H7330 [22JY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9615 [16OC]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H9687 [17OC]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H11133 [7NO]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H6349 [8JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H138 [8JA]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H7840 [3SE]

———provide student loan borrowers with a choice of lender for loan consolidation (see H.R. 942), H1395 [26FE]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H5929 [25JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H7618 [24JY]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H3453 [29AP]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1812 [12MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H4528 [21MY]

FCC: ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H12920 [8DE]

———treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H2471 [27MR]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H6869 [15JY]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H1955 [18MR]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see H.R. 2631), H6262 [26JN]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1101), H2132 [19MR]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H5662 [19JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3975 [9MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H9377 [8OC]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

Foreign policy: prohibit U.S. contributions to the U.N. or Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development relative to proposals to impose taxes or fees on U.S. citizens (see H.R. 1206), H5366 [12JN]

———recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H9214 [2OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H11702 [20NO]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H10130 [29OC]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 1680), H10237 [30OC]

Health: clarify application of antitrust laws to negotiations between groups of health care professionals and health care insurance issuers (see H.R. 1120), H5366 [12JN]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2402 [26MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H392 [11FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Housing: extend registration and reporting requirements of the Federal securities laws to certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2022), H7020 [16JY]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to aliens who are nationals of Saudi Arabia, countries that support terrorism, or countries not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (see H.R. 488), H5366 [12JN]

———moratorium (see H.R. 946), H2132 [19MR]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2939 [8AP]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9614 [16OC]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H2401 [26MR]

———coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1243), H5468 [17JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3975 [9MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H3303 [10AP]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H7949 [4SE]

Iran: human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H4012 [13MY]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10458 [5NO]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

Kenya: elections (see H. Res. 177), H5046 [5JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H1396 [26FE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H2938 [8AP]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 2135), H4204 [15MY]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 2327), H9214 [2OC]

Lindh, Anna: tribute (see H. Res. 372), H8951 [25SE]

Louisiana Purchase: bicentennial (see H. Con. Res. 21), H463 [12FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H9819 [24OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9377 [8OC]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3354 [11AP]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H7949 [4SE]

———coverage of drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 1032), H5714 [23JN]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H3683 [6MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of respiratory therapists under home health service plans (see H.R. 2905), H7781 [25JY]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 3671), H12918 [8DE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H2402 [26MR]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4205 [15MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3975 [9MY]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H7949 [4SE]

Members of Congress: nullify recent pay increases and eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 31), H8950 [25SE]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H2940 [8AP]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H7950 [4SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3454 [29AP]

National Park Service: establish the 225th Anniversary of the American Revolution Commemorative Program (see H.R. 2237), H4735 [22MY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see H.R. 2193), H4788 [2JN]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H3684 [6MY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H172 [27JA]

New Hampshire: mint coins in commemoration of the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation (see H.R. 2093), H7020 [16JY]

NIH Police: establish (see H.R. 2276), H4737 [22MY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3454 [29AP]

Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 9), H138 [8JA]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H4011 [13MY]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8176 [10SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1813 [12MR]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

———support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

POW: payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H6349 [8JY]

Privacy: establish a national uniform privacy standard for financial institutions (see H.R. 1766), H5408 [16JN]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H3637 [1MY]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H5267 [11JN]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H4206 [15MY]

———protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H7787 [25JY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H12311 [21NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

SBA: raise awareness about telework among small business employers and encourage such employers to offer telework options to employees (see H.R. 2788), H7085 [17JY]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H10978 [6NO]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H4528 [21MY]

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H3762 [7MY]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 2311), H4876 [3JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4255 [19MY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Res. 194), H3763 [7MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H2822 [3AP]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H1517 [4MR]

———allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals (see H.R. 198), H5366 [12JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2473 [27MR]

———allow employees of county and local governments and schools to maintain medical savings accounts (see H.R. 498), H463 [12FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1810 [12MR]

———allow individuals to designate refunds to provide catastrophic health coverage to individuals who do not otherwise have health coverage (see H.R. 1608), H8017 [5SE]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H1812 [12MR]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H7020 [16JY]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see H.R. 1479), H4978 [4JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———change deadline for filing income tax returns (see H.R. 1725), H4529 [21MY]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2864 [7AP]

———provide incentives to small businesses to provide health insurance to their employees (see H.R. 450), H3974 [9MY]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H1746 [11MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4012 [13MY]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 434), H324 [5FE]

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H9282 [7OC]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H3683 [6MY]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H4788 [2JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H8284 [16SE]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H9130 [1OC]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 424), H5366 [12JN]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2620), H7840 [3SE]

Transportation: improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H8017 [5SE]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H12921 [8DE]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 2303), H7226 [21JY]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H5366 [12JN]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H274 [4FE]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5268 [11JN]

UNESCO: U.S. membership (see H. Con. Res. 4), H5409 [16JN]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 1683), H4255 [19MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1467 [27FE]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H4368 [20MY]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H11134 [7NO]

Virginia: Federal recognition of the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (see H.R. 1938), H3636 [1MY]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3454 [29AP]

Women: recognize survivors of cervical cancer and the importance of good cervical health, preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages (see H. Con. Res. 348), H12920 [8DE]

———tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4011 [13MY]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4877 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H1810 [12MR]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see H.R. 978), H1461 [27FE]

———increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (see H.R. 3080), H8216 [11SE]

———reform the Senior Executive Service and adjust the rates of pay of certain positions (see H.R. 1602), H2819 [3AP]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H6868 [15JY]

———provide for new human capital flexibilities (see H.R. 2751), H7019 [16JY]

Government: reform Federal employment (see H.R. 1601), H2819 [3AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H3635 [1MY]

Law enforcement officers: report on parity of pay and benefits among Federal law enforcement officers and establish exchange program between Federal and State and local law enforcement employees (see H.R. 3205), H9032 [30SE]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see H.R. 375), H170 [27JA]

Northern Neck National Heritage Area: feasibility study (see H.R. 567), H319 [5FE]

Presidential appointments: streamline the financial disclosure process for executive branch employees (see H.R. 1603), H2819 [3AP]

Solid waste: authorize State and local governments to petition the EPA to enforce Solid Waste Disposal Act violations and establish a manifest system for interstate transportation of solid waste (see H.R. 2581), H5814 [24JN]

———limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1123), H1679 [6MR]

Veterans: extend to additional military retirees with service-connected disabilities the special compensation authority provided for certain retirees with combat-related disabilities (see H.R. 2701), H6602 [10JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H677 [13FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4945 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 383), H9140 [2OC]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9574 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9445 [15OC], H9574 [16OC]

Armed Forces: tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1593 [5MR]

Ben R. Gerow Post Office Building, Liberty, NY: designate (H.R. 3234), H9838 [28OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2261 [20MR]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (H.R. 2744), H9836 [28OC]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6768 [15JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), E1725 [5SE]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 36), H1338, H1340, H1341 [26FE]

Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (H.R. 1229), H12107 [21NO]

FCC: ruling on obscene language on television, H11857 [20NO]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (H.R. 978), H8097, H8098 [10SE]

———increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9835 [28OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (H.R. 2631), H6304 [8JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6768 [15JY]

Foreign policy: recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (H. Res. 390), E2256 [6NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1094), H3480 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3480 [30AP]

Law enforcement officers: report on parity of pay and benefits among Federal law enforcement officers and establish exchange program between Federal and State and local law enforcement employees (S. 1683), H12864 [8DE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6304 [8JY]

Members of Congress: deny cost-of-living adjustments, E1725 [5SE]

Richard D. Watkins Post Office Building, Canton, OH: designate (H.R. 3175), H9837, H9838 [28OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1400 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1400 [27FE]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6768 [15JY]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2261 [20MR]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9312 [8OC]

Votes: position on missed, H8118 [10SE], H8466 [23SE], E665 [3AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H7011 [16JY], H11647 [19NO], H11698 [20NO]

Tributes

Anthony, Susan B., H675 [13FE]

Williams, C.M., H1520 [5MR]

DAVIS, JOHN P.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E147 [6FE]

DAVIS, JOSEPH GRAHAM, JR. (GRAY) (Governor of California)

Letters

Enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism funding, S4096 [20MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9289 [8OC]

DAVIS, LAWRENCE A., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2556 [1AP]

DAVIS, LINCOLN (a Representative from Tennessee)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Concrete Institute: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H9377 [8OC]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9983 [28OC]

Armed Forces: commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9215 [2OC]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H7949 [4SE]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7840 [3SE]

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4131 [14MY]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H1682 [6MR]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H1516 [4MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1516 [4MR]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H2312 [25MR]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3858 [8MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H4012 [13MY]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H2277 [24MR]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H5929 [25JN]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: establish penalties for aggravated identity theft (see H.R. 858), H704 [13FE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H4740 [22MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (see H.R. 1367), H6603 [10JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2939 [8AP]

Dept. of Defense: repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H2821 [3AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3454 [29AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2823 [3AP]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7950 [4SE]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H5089 [9JN]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 1002), H3305 [10AP]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H7454 [23JY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H11702 [20NO]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H3408 [12AP]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Education: assist local educational agencies in providing financial incentives to attract teachers to rural and high-poverty areas (see H.R. 2811), H9215 [2OC]

———assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H5089 [9JN]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H5409 [16JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H2515 [31MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 2198), H5468 [17JN]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2394), H5088 [9JN]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H3053 [9AP]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6869 [15JY]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H2310 [25MR]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8284 [16SE]

Federal employees: increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H3683 [6MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H1812 [12MR]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes (see H.R. 2789), H7085 [17JY]

———protect and enforce the right to obtain and use firearms for security, self-defense, and other legitimate purposes, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2789), H7226 [21JY]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H5664 [19JN]

———provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H7784 [25JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H2823 [3AP]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H706 [13FE]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H3305 [10AP]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H3974 [9MY]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1747 [11MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4788 [2JN]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

House Rules: establish a discretionary spending ledger and a mandatory spending ledger (see H. Res. 133), H1903 [13MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 823), H2473 [27MR] (see H.R. 1094), H3858 [8MY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H6264 [26JN]

———establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H5468 [17JN]

Iraq: encourage France, Germany, and Russia to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq by forgiving outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq (see H. Res. 198), H5665 [19JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1908 [17MR]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1682 [6MR]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H392 [11FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11652 [19NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H11359 [17NO]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H9214 [2OC]

Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H10130 [29OC]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H2823 [3AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H3305 [10AP]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H4012 [13MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2940 [8AP]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H3305 [10AP]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H3857 [8MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1955 [18MR]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H2515 [31MR]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H3684 [6MY]

———protect and strengthen beneficiaries' access to quality health care in rural areas (see H. Res. 267), H5174 [10JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———provide prescription drug coverage and make improvements in payment for rural providers (see H.R. 2606), H5928 [25JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5714 [23JN]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H2819 [3AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of certain screening procedures for diabetic retinopathy and establish pilot programs to foster such screening (see H.R. 3458), H11393 (see H.R. 3458), H11516 [18NO]

———improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (see H.R. 3219), H9982 [28OC]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H5367 [12JN]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4788 [2JN]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (see H.R. 766), H2132 [19MR]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H8083 [9SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9132 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4528 [21MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: modify requirements on adequate yearly progress and assessments to allow more flexibility in measuring progress (see H.R. 3049), H9377 [8OC]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H9282 [7OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1813 [12MR]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H7020 [16JY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H9478 [15OC]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H3453 [29AP]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H6465 [9JY]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H7454 [23JY]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H1813 [12MR]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H2312 [25MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2822 [3AP]

Social Security: permit States to cover certain low-income youth with an enhanced matching rate under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3192), H9982 [28OC]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H463 [12FE]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H3052 [9AP]

Space policy: establish a commission to investigate incidents in the human space flight program that result in loss of crew (see H.R. 2450), H5365 [12JN]

Stockton, John: tribute (see H. Res. 274), H6465 [9JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4788 [2JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H6603 [10JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H2473 [27MR]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H11159 [14NO]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2402 [26MR]

———allow residents of States with no income tax a deduction for State and local sales taxes (see H.R. 261), H135 [8JA]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H2311 [25MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H2312 [25MR]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H2473 [27MR]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H2312 [25MR]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H3684 [6MY]

———provide incentives and job training grants for communities affected by migration of businesses and jobs to Canada or Mexico as a result of NAFTA (see H.R. 302), H3304 [10AP]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9215 [2OC]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school personnel (see H.R. 614), H2586 [1AP]

———provide tax credit for elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 613), H2473 [27MR]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H10130 [29OC]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H4368 [20MY]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H7225 [21JY]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H5367 [12JN]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H5046 [5JN]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1389), H3053 [9AP]

Texas: require landowners with tenant rice farmers to continue to maintain rice in their crop rotation in order to receive Federal subsidies (see H.R. 1574), H4012 [13MY]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

———prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H12312 [21NO]

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail: update feasibility and suitability study and include new trail segments (see H.R. 3342), H9737 [20OC]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H6869 [15JY]

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H9131 [1OC]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H2132 [19MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2472 [27MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H4205 [15MY]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Women: reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

Motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6658 [14JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H8063 [9SE], H8178 [10SE]

Remarks

Barker, Rose, E1601 [25JY]

Budget: deficit, H7844 [4SE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), H3702 [7MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 96), H3701 [7MY]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E1986 [7OC]

Columbia, TN: tribute to American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 19, E807 [30AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3464 [30AP]

Loretto, TN: tribute to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146, E709 [8AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H6658 [14JY]

Pulaski, TN: tribute to Giles County High School boys' basketball team, E707 [8AP]

Rowe, Roger D., E1601 [25JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H6987 [16JY], H7935 [4SE], H8178, H8182 [10SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H6987 [16JY], H7935 [4SE], H8178, H8182 [10SE]

Votes: position on missed, H362 [11FE], H2877, H2878 [8AP], H3076 [10AP], H4286, H4322 [20MY], H5030 [5JN], H7337, H7353 [23JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H7168 [18JY]

Resignations

Committee on Financial Services (House), H313 [5FE]

Tributes

Choate, Chaser, E1986 [7OC]

Davis, Jere N., E1194 [10JN]

Hoodenpyle, Henry, E962 [15MY]

Lymon, Chana, E2500 [8DE]

Morrison, Charles, Jr., E908 [9MY]

Palmer, Wayne T., E2503 [8DE]

Rowe, Roger D., E1573 [23JY]

DAVIS, MARIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1362 [26JN]

DAVIS, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2496 [8DE]

DAVIS, MIKE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E704 [8AP]

DAVIS, RAY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S14391 [11NO]

DAVIS, RAYMOND G., SR.

Bills and resolutions

Presidential Medal of Freedom: award (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY] (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

Tribute (see S. Res. 232), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Res. 361), H8082 [9SE]

Citations

Raymond G. Davis, Sr., receipt of Korean War Medal of Honor, S11305 [10SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H7845 [4SE], H7952 [5SE], E1715 [5SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11109 [4SE], S11305 [10SE]

Tribute (S. Res. 232), S11873 [23SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 131, award Presidential Medal of Freedom, S5679 [1MY]

S. Res. 232, tribute, S11860, S11873 [23SE]

DAVIS, ROBERT R.

Letters

First-Time Homebuyers' Tax Credit Act, S7254 [3JN]

DAVIS, STEVEN

Testimonies

Overseas Deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9380 [15JY]

DAVIS, SUSAN A. (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3528 [30AP]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H2836 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H7170 [18JY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H4255 [19MY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H10457 [5NO]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see H.R. 1297), H2939 [8AP]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H1955 [18MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7170 [18JY]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H3301 [10AP]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel for the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3696), H12919 [8DE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H5552 [18JN]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA] (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Act: expand coverage (see H.R. 2248), H4736 [22MY]

———increase amount of loss or damage coverage, in the aggregate and for single exhibitions (see H.R. 829), H1812 [12MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8382 [17SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9982 [28OC]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Cesar E. Chavez Post Office, San Diego, CA: designate (see H.R. 963), H1460 [27FE]

Children and youth: construction and renovation of child care facilities (see H.R. 895), H2312 [25MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2377), H5044 [5JN]

———establish public-private partnership programs to provide child care (see H.R. 1242), H2402 [26MR]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

———support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (see H. Res. 25), H138 [8JA]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 6), H6349 [8JY]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H10237 [30OC]

———recognize valuable contributions of higher education faculty in the education of our Nation's students (see H. Con. Res. 312), H11652 [19NO]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1955 [18MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H392 [11FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H10457 [5NO]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of Education: make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 2651), H6263 [26JN]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 3284), H9376 [8OC]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3302 [10AP]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H4529 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2312 [25MR]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 933), H1395 [26FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see H.R. 519), H268 [31JA]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility projects (see H.R. 2349), H5043 [5JN]

———establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans and make access to such loans permanent (see H.R. 1257), H1900 [13MR]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H5043 [5JN]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see H.R. 1264), H2402 [26MR]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H11652 [19NO]

———restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H12922 [8DE]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H6869 [15JY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H4739 [22MY]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7787 [25JY]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H6869 [15JY]

Education: condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1956 [18MR]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see H.R. 1191), H2822 [3AP]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H6464 [9JY]

———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 1240), H1811 [12MR]

Electric power: promote energy independence and self-sufficiency through net metering by certain small electric energy generation systems (see H.R. 3509), H11391 (see H.R. 3509), H11514 [18NO]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2107), H4130 [14MY] (see H.R. 2394), H5929 [25JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H12922 [8DE]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H9131 [1OC]

———establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H9377 [8OC]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H2310 [25MR]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4369 [20MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5409 [16JN]

Federal aid programs: simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H7783 [25JY]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H9282 [7OC]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H12921 [8DE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1101), H4368 [20MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H461 [12FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H3571 [30AP]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

———protect certain areas of the seafloor by establishing a maximum diameter size limit on rockhopper, roller, and all other groundgear used on bottom trawls (see H.R. 1690), H3051 [9AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H6264 [26JN]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H7225 [21JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: improve opportunity for Federal student loan borrowers to consolidate their loans at reasonable interest rates (see H.R. 2504), H7787 [25JY]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H12922 [8DE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Housing: expand homeownership in States having high housing costs (see H.R. 3507), H11391 (see H.R. 3507), H11514 [18NO]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1955 [18MR]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 819), H3053 [9AP]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H1642 [5MR]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H8083 [9SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H9688 [17OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H9130 [1OC]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4255 [19MY]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H275 [4FE]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H7020 [16JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1516 [4MR]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2311 [25MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10237 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H8491 [23SE]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H2402 [26MR]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5664 [19JN]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H8017 [5SE]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H4529 [21MY]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H391 [11FE]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H5664 [19JN]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H53 [7JA]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H4368 [20MY]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8216 [11SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

Music and dance: designate the square dance as the national folk dance of the U.S. (see H.R. 645), H11133 [7NO]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 844), H703 [13FE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H7329 [22JY]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H2863 [7AP]

National Librarians Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 155), H4132 [14MY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see H.R. 1096), H2515 [31MR]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see H.R. 1007), H2271 [20MR]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H1955 [18MR]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H323 [5FE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H10978 [6NO]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

POW: eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 886), H5468 [17JN]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H2312 [25MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2515 [31MR]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H6604 [10JY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

San Jose Earthquakes (soccer team): tribute (see H. Res. 475), H12920 [8DE]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H700 [13FE]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H9478 [15OC]

———permit the collection of demographic information in connection with small business loan applications (see H.R. 1748), H3302 [10AP]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 2268), H7226 [21JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H2864 [7AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H4132 [14MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

———restate, clarify, and revise (see H.R. 100), H2822 [3AP]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks (see H.R. 1122), H1679 [6MR]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H3053 [9AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H6465 [9JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H4739 [22MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4368 [20MY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H7169 [18JY]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———expand renewable resources production tax credit to include additional forms of renewable energy and expand investment tax credit to include equipment used to produce electricity from renewable resources (see H.R. 991), H3053 [9AP]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H1812 [12MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H9478 [15OC]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H4787 [2JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4978 [4JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H3571 [30AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H4739 [22MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H706 [13FE]

———make certain improvements to the National Service Life Insurance and U.S. Government Life Insurance programs (see H.R. 1554), H9687 [17OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1954 [18MR]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see H.R. 2433), H6869 [15JY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H3762 [7MY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 1592), H6264 [26JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H463 [12FE]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4203 [15MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see H.R. 1792), H3352 [11AP]

———ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (see H.R. 1885), H3570 [30AP]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10237 [30OC]

Dept. of HHS: take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (see H. Res. 435), H10978 [6NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H9738 [20OC]

Education: establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (see H.R. 1390), H2269 [20MR]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (see H.R. 1600), H2819 [3AP]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3377), H9981 [28OC]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (see H.R. 725), H460 [12FE]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (see H.R. 724), H460 [12FE]

Immigration: make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (see H.R. 1353), H2131 [19MR]

Insurance: require group and individual health plans to provide coverage for second opinions (see H.R. 1319), H1953 [18MR]

———require health plans to provide direct access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists without a referral (see H.R. 1469), H2470 [27MR]

SSI: eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay (see H.R. 2791), H7169 [18JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for expenditures for renewable energy property (see H.R. 3138), H8400 [18SE]

Veterans: increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3302 [10AP]

Letters

Military Pay Comparability Act: Military Coalition, E831 [1MY]

Proclamations

San Diego State University Institute on World Affairs Anniversary: by, E82 [28JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H1752 [12MR]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (H.R. 1792), E777 [12AP]

———ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (H.R. 1885), E830 [1MY]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4500 [21MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2237 [20MR]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1596 [5MR]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (H. Con. Res. 291), H9840, H9841 [28OC]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6977 [16JY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2112 [19MR], H2385 [26MR]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10378 [5NO]

Children and youth: support efforts to promote greater awareness of the need for youth mentors and increased involvement with youth through mentoring (H. Res. 25), H148, H149 [27JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4500 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4549 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (H. Res. 435), E2259 [6NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5755, H5766 [24JN]

———Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspections (SENTRI) program funding through reductions in salaries and expenses, H5755 [24JN]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6814 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6977 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (H.R. 3344), E2097 [20OC]

———appoint chiropractors in the Veterans Health Administration, H7188 [21JY]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H10008 [29OC]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), H7190 [21JY]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (H.R. 2357), H7188 [21JY]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans, H7188 [21JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6529 [10JY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7973 [5SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7973 [5SE]

Education: establish a pilot program to encourage certification of teachers in low-income, low-performing public elementary and secondary schools by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (H.R. 1390), E547 [21MR]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers, H6362 [9JY]

———funding, H1752 [12MR], H6529 [10JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6362 [9JY]

———reserve funds to provide special training, technical assistance, and professional development to eligible entities and staffs implementing Even Start programs (H.R. 1600), E680 [3AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, E307 [27FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (H.R. 3377), E2150 [28OC]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (H.R. 725), E218 [13FE]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (H.R. 724), E218 [13FE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), E2281 [7NO]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7551 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7520, H7531 [24JY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E2049 [15OC]

Immigration: make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (H.R. 1353), E519 [19MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: define a free public education as enabling disabled children to access the general curriculum, H3513 [30AP]

———permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3515 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3513, H3515, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

Insurance: require group and individual health plans to provide coverage for second opinions (H.R. 1319), E504 [18MR]

———require health plans to provide direct access to services provided by obstetrician-gynecologists without a referral (H.R. 1469), E608 [27MR]

Iraq: trip findings of several Representatives relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9389 [15OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12293 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5955 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12237 [21NO]

———treatment of women, H5955 [26JN]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H4384 [21MY]

Mexico: treatment of Mexican sewage flowing into U.S. waters, H6814 [15JY]

Middle East: Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, H9360 [8OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 204), H3418, H3420 [29AP]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (H.R. 2030), H5125 [10JN]

San Diego State University: anniversary of Institute on World Affairs, E82 [28JA]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1431 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1431 [27FE]

SSI: eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay (H.R. 2791), E1537 [18JY]

Taxation: increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H5040 [5JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1779 [11SE]

University of California, San Diego: tribute to Cancer Center Luau and Long Board Invitational event, E1379 [27JN]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, H5766 [24JN]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2385 [26MR], E2261 [6NO]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (H.R. 1735), E756 [11AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H9092 [1OC]

Veterans Day: observance, E2261 [6NO]

Votes: position on missed, H9706 [20OC]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 212), H7193 [21JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5925 [25JN], H8215 [11SE], H9117 [1OC]

Summaries

Women's OB/GYN Medical Access Now (WOMAN) Act (H.R. 1469), E609 [27MR]

Tributes

Ashley, Carl D., E2047 [15OC]

Gallego, Augustine, E2049 [15OC]

Nathanson, Charles E., E1201 [11JN]

DAVIS, TAD

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5387 [16JN]

DAVIS, TOM (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4593 [22MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7982 [5SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7140 [18JY]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (H.R. 735), H2587 [1AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3256 [10AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

Articles and editorials

Defense for the 21st Century, Sec. of Defense Rumsfeld, Washington (DC) Post, H4548 [22MY]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, Washington (DC) Post, H7960 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2271 [20MR]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H11359 [17NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Bob Hope American Patriot Award: establish (see H.R. 2087), H4129 [14MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 3278), H9376 [8OC]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (see H.R. 3159), H8904 [24SE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11359 [17NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H9812 [21OC]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H4205 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12922 [8DE]

———improve financial accountability requirements (see H.R. 2886), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: prohibit additional daily interest charges following prepayment in full of guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 3413), H10236 [30OC]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

District of Columbia: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see H.R. 1151), H1680 [6MR]

Drugs: lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (see H.R. 3634), H12309 [21NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

E-Government Act: amend relative to rulemaking authority of the Judicial Conference (see H.R. 1303), H1952 [18MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see H.R. 340), H169 [27JA]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Federal Property and Administrative Services Act: enhance Federal asset management (see H.R. 2548), H5662 [19JN]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H3975 [9MY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12311 [21NO]

GAO: provide for new human capital flexibilities (see H.R. 2751), H7019 [16JY]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see H. Res. 213), H3636 [1MY]

Government regulations: reform Federal paperwork and regulatory processes (see H.R. 2432), H5266 [11JN]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H6603 [10JY]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5367 [12JN]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H11392 (see H.R. 2239), H11516 [18NO]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H9983 [28OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H3635 [1MY]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H10238 [30OC]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

———express support and appreciation for longstanding alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 333), H11701 [20NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H2515 [31MR]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 2967), H10130 [29OC]

———report on parity of pay and benefits among Federal law enforcement officers and establish exchange program between Federal and State and local law enforcement employees (see H.R. 3205), H9615 [16OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H12921 [8DE]

Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H5468 [17JN]

Members of Congress: provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare (see H.R. 2817), H7329 [22JY]

Mental health: provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H5815 [24JN]

Messiah College: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 85), H705 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (see H.R. 3034), H8083 [9SE]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

NIH Police: establish (see H.R. 2276), H4737 [22MY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see H.R. 2086), H4129 [14MY]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H4132 [14MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H4011 [13MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8491 [23SE]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see H.R. 2249), H4736 [22MY]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H461 [12FE]

———reform postal laws relative to transportation of mail (see H.R. 1360), H2131 [19MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1335 [25FE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 4), H392 [11FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12321 [25NO]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H11702 [20NO]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H462 [12FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H2268 [20MR]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H1746 [11MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1682 [6MR]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1123), H1679 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1516 [4MR]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see H.R. 286), H136 [8JA]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H8284 [16SE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H700 [13FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H1954 [18MR]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4529 [21MY]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H3762 [7MY]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H8284 [16SE]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5714 [23JN]

Vietnam: promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

———tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H10237 [30OC]

Virginia: Federal recognition of the Chickahominy, Chickahominy-Eastern Division, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Tribes (see H.R. 1938), H3636 [1MY]

Women: recognize survivors of cervical cancer and the importance of good cervical health, preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages (see H. Con. Res. 348), H12920 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Chesapeake Bay: provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

Committee on Government Reform (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 87), H1333 [25FE]

Contracts: improve procurement of services for the Federal Government (see H.R. 1837), H3451 [29AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see H.R. 1354), H2131 [19MR]

District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (see H.R. 2472), H5407 [16JN]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

Federal employees: clarify that a person who voluntarily separates from the Federal civil service does not remain subject to certain enforcement provisions relative to regulation of political activity (see H.R. 1509), H2514 [31MR]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see H.R. 2631), H6262 [26JN]

Government: improve flexibility and competitiveness of human resources management in the Federal civil service (see H.R. 1836), H3450 [29AP]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see H.J. Res. 70), H8954 [29SE]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (see H.R. 3428), H10339 [4NO]

National Military Appreciation Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11514 [18NO]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 1300), H1908 [17MR]

Patriotism: support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (see H. Con. Res. 262), H7785 [25JY]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (see H.R. 3054), H8174 [10SE]

Refugees: extend eligibility for refugee status of unmarried children of certain Vietnamese refugees (see H.R. 2792), H7169 [18JY]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1810 [12MR]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H4731 [22MY], H6257 [26JN], H7773 [25JY], H9815 [24OC], H12315 [25NO]

Letters

Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing Act: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5423 [17JN]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

FAA programs reauthorization: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5201 [11JN]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H6086 [26JN]

Presidential Recordings and Materials Act amendment to move Presidential papers of Richard M. Nixon to the Nixon Library: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), E2526 [8DE]

Provide the Smithsonian Institution with additional space and resources for national collections: by, Committee on Government Reform (House), H6714 [15JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9815 [24OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), E1152 [5JN]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to West Potomac High School boys' and girls' crew teams, E1255 [13JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9588 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2766 [3AP]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4891 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2250 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (H. Res. 350), H7800, H7801, H7802 [3SE]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H7869 [4SE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1998 [19MR]

Beaulieu, Erin: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Virginia, E213 [13FE], E871 [6MY]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2196 [20MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5779, H5780 [24JN], H7140 [18JY]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (S. 703), E1284 [17JN]

Centennial Committee of Korean Immigration: tribute, E924 [9MY]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7402 [23JY]

Children and youth: implement Code Adam child safety alert program in Federal buildings, H2429 [27MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2429 [27MR]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10421 [5NO]

———require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5784 [24JN], H10421 [5NO]

Colombia: U.S. policy, H6338 [8JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H301 [5FE]

Computers: require Federal agencies to protect the security and privacy of Government computer systems from the risks posed by peer-to-peer file sharing (H.R. 3159), H9319 [8OC], E1884 [24SE]

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.: anniversary, E2296 [14NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4594, H4595, H4596 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10996 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4546 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to recommit, H4611 [22MY]

———ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4546, H4611 [22MY], H10996 [7NO]

Dept. of Energy: permit flexible contract arrangements that exempt companies from certain Federal patent rules, H11386 [18NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5752, H5779, H5780, H5784 [24JN]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2766 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037, H7039 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7037, H7039 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to implement revisions to OMB rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, H8045, H8047 [9SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7260, H7263, H7264 [22JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7858, H7869, H7913 [4SE], H8045, H8047, H8049 [9SE]

Disabled: tribute to Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program services for the blind and disabled, E275 [25FE]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9227 [7OC]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7959, H7962, H7963, H7983, H7984, H7985, H7986, H7987 [5SE]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (H.R. 2556), E1326 [23JN]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7959, H7962, H7963, H7983, H7984, H7985, H7986, H7987 [5SE]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (H.R. 1055), H2828, H2829 [7AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7140 [18JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5209, H5233 [11JN]

Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Jewish Community Center Henry S. Reich Building, E2251 [6NO]

———anniversary of Paul VI Catholic High School, E2089 [20OC]

Fairfax County, VA: Fairfax County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E425 [11MR], E429, E431 [12MR]

———Fairfax County Healthy Families Program recipient of National Association of Counties Counties Care for Kids Award, E700 [8AP]

Falls Church, VA: anniversary of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, E492 [18MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2318 [26MR]

FCC: limit reimbursement of travel expenses of members and employees, H7263 [22JY]

Federal employees: clarify that a person who voluntarily separates from the Federal civil service does not remain subject to certain enforcement provisions relative to regulation of political activity (H.R. 1509), E627 [31MR]

———increase annual and aggregate limits on student loan repayment by Federal agencies (S. 926), H9836 [28OC]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (H.R. 2631), H6303, H6304, H6305, H6306, H6307, H6308 [8JY], E1411 [8JY]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2829 [7AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7402, H7426 [23JY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (H.R. 2396), H6310, H6311, H6312 [8JY]

Garner E. Shriver Post Office Building, Wichita, KS: designate (H.R. 1761), H6309, H6310 [8JY]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (H. Res. 213), H3711 [7MY]

———establish the Human Capital Performance Fund, H4594, H4595, H4596 [22MY]

———improve flexibility and competitiveness of human resources management in the Federal civil service (H.R. 1836), E1294 [18JN]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (H.J. Res. 70), H9402 [15OC]

———study energy conservation implications of telecommuting by Federal employees and establish performance measures to reduce petroleum consumption by Federal vehicles, H3257, H3258 [10AP]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1857 [13MR]

History: recognize historical significance of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S., E924 [9MY]

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

Investments: provide protection for investors, increase confidence in the capital markets system, and streamline the hiring process for certain employment positions in the SEC (H.R. 658), E1294 [18JN]

Iraq: require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H9588 [16OC]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7806 [3SE]

Justin W. Williams U.S. Attorney's Building, Alexandria, VA: designate (H.R. 3428), E2212 [4NO]

Korean American Medical Association of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, Inc.: anniversary, E2379 [21NO]

Krabill, Elizabeth A.: selection as U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen, E838 [1MY]

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.: anniversary, E689 [7AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6177 [26JN], H6304, H6305, H6306, H6307, H6308 [8JY], E1411 [8JY]

Meeks, Frank: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E277 [25FE]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: repeal requirement to appear before Congress prior to approval of airport development project grants, H5209, H5233 [11JN]

Modesitt, Gregg: Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E63 [27JA]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (H. Res. 409), H9892 [28OC]

Mount Vernon Voice (publication): Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year award recipient, E276 [25FE]

National Bass Guide Service: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Home-Based Business of the Year award recipient, E280 [25FE]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (H.R. 3034), H9054 [1OC]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6933, H6934 [16JY]

Norman Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (H.R. 1368), H2832, H2833 [7AP]

Nugent, Richard: Fairfax County, VA, Braddock District Council Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1186 [10JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2086), H8969 [30SE]

OMB: prohibit funding to require Federal agencies review for privatization certain governmental activities performed by Federal employees, H8049 [9SE]

Patriotism: support the National Anthem ``SingAmerica'' project (H. Con. Res. 262), E2300 [17NO]

Point of order, H5780 [24JN], H7268 [22JY], H7913 [4SE], H7981 [5SE]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (S. 380), H2901, H2903, H2908 [8AP]

Power resources: energy savings performance contracts, H11386 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3257, H3258 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11386 [18NO]

Prince William County, VA: anniversary of Westminister at Lake Ridge Retirement Community, E1956 [2OC]

———Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award recipients, E617, E618, E620 [31MR]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), H9320, H9321, H9322 [8OC]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H481 [13FE]

Que, Nguyen Dan: arrest by the Vietnamese Government, E540 [20MR]

Reflections Photography (business): anniversary, E1936 [1OC]

Rent-All Center, Inc.: Mount Vernon-Lee, VA, Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award recipient, E279 [25FE]

Springfield, VA: anniversary of Garfield Elementary School, E2090 [20OC]

Stanphill, Jerry A.: GEICO Public Service Award for Physical Rehabilitation, E688 [7AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9430 [15OC]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums, H6177 [26JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3934 [9MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1774 [11SE]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of Korean Central Presbyterian Church, E2231 [5NO]

———anniversary of Vienna Volunteer Fire Dept., E1106 [3JN]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (H. Res. 427), H11523 [19NO]

Virginia: tribute to law enforcement officers, E2502 [8DE]

Votes: position on missed, H7516 [24JY]

Winter, Helen: Fairfax County, VA, Mason District Council of Civic Associations Citizen of the Year award recipient, E1105 [3JN]

Woodbridge, VA: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 364 award recipients, E923 [9MY]

———anniversary of Lake Ridge Fellowship House, E1533 [18JY]

———anniversary of Prince William Senior Center, E1784 [15SE]

WorldCom, Inc.: GSA prohibition on receipt of new Federal contracts, H7858 [4SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1328 [25FE]

Reports filed

Citizen's Guide on Using the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act To Request Government Records: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-172), H5713 [23JN]

Civil Service and National Security Personnel Improvement Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1836) (H. Rept. 108-116), H4254 [19MY]

Committees of the House Oversight Plans: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-52), H2514 [31MR]

Efforts To Rightsize the U.S. Presence Abroad Lack Urgency and Momentum: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H. Rept. 108-395), H12306 [21NO]

GAO Human Capital Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2751) (H. Rept. 108-380), H11649 [19NO]

Government Network Security Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3159) (H. Rept. 108-305), H9281 [7OC]

National Archives and Records Administration Efficiency Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 3478) (H. Rept. 108-403), H12917 [8DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H5661 [19JN]

Postal Civil Service Retirement System Funding Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 735) (H. Rept. 108-49), H2470 [27MR]

Project BioShield Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2122) (H. Rept. 108-147), H5364 [12JN]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Services Acquisition Reform Act: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1837) (H. Rept. 108-117), H4254 [19MY]

Rules

Committee on Government Reform (House), H1285-H1293 [25FE]

Statements

Scholarship Vouchers To Provide School Choice in the District of Columbia, S12034 [26SE]

Tributes

Amos, Joanne, E1936 [1OC]

Arlinsky, Harris D., E2302 [17NO]

Baz, N.A. (Turk), E2498 [8DE]

Butler-Gee, Eve, H7772 [25JY]

Chubb, David, E828 [1MY]

Clausen, Don, E1185 [10JN]

Finley, Stuart, E1652 [25JY]

Folta, Nestor, E2301 [17NO]

Halpin, Gerald T., E191 [12FE]

Horwat, Andrew, E62 [27JA]

Kellar, Art, E991 [19MY]

Kuhn, Thomas N., E2112 [21OC]

Laughlin, James W., E554 [24MR]

Lee, Won Sang, E1935 [1OC]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, E601 [27MR]

Paushter, Janis L., E926 [9MY]

Proctor, Hawthorne L., E1860 [23SE]

Smith, Alson H., Jr., E2499 [8DE]

Stinnette, Edward L., E864 [5MY]

Trevino, Samuel J.E., E1263 [16JN]

Wilding, James A., E836 [1MY]

Yudain, Sid, E1217 [11JN], E1244 [13JN]

DAVIS, WILBERT

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, E1047 [22MY], E1124 [4JN]

DAVIS, WILLIE

Prayers

House of Representatives, H1957 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H1957 [19MR]

DAVIS-BACON ACT see Contracts

DAVISON, MI

Remarks in House

Conover, John L.: Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts of America Davison Good Scout Award recipient, E935 [13MY]

DAVIS-WHEELER, JULIA

Letters

Indian Health Service clinical services funding, S4148 [20MR]

DAVITT, JOHN A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1910 [29SE]

DAWSON, JOHN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11413 [11SE]

DAWSON, MICHAEL T.

Letters

Congaree National Park Act, S8361 [23JN]

DAWSON COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

North Georgia College & State University: tribute to Graduate Program in Physical Therapy community outreach program for providing equipment and services to senior citizens in rural areas, E1089 [2JN]

DAWSON FAMILY COMMUNITY PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1599), H2819 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1599), H2837 [7AP]

DAY, MARJORIE S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1941 [1OC]

DAY, WILLIAM E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E81 [28JA]

DAY CARE see Children and Youth

DAY LABORER FAIRNESS AND PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2870), H7616 [24JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2870), E1598 [25JY]

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME see Time

DAYTON, KENNETH N.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9824 [23JY]

DAYTON, MARK (a Senator from Minnesota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14066 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1087, S1091 [16JA], S1195, S1200, S1208, S1254, S1255, S1256, S1289 [21JA], S1352, S1353, S1370 [22JA], S1427, S1480, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12302 [1OC], S12337, S12388 [2OC], S12449 [3OC], S12629 [15OC], S12792, S12851 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4717, S4720 [2AP], S4747, S4803, S4826 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3907 [18MR], S4168, S4189, S4193 [20MR], S4251, S4276, S4301, S4310, S4311 [21MR], S4348, S4353, S4355, S4389, S4390 [25MR], S4406, S4413 [26MR], S4631 [1AP]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6723, S6726 [20MY], S6821 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9757, S9807 [23JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9258 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11013, S11040 [3SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11246 [9SE], S11351 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14835, S14845 [12NO], S14936, S14968 [17NO]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7806, S7855 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13521 [29OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8161 [18JN], S8309, S8310 [20JN], S8348, S8353, S8368, S8374 [23JN], S8561 [25JN], S8680, S8685, S8767, S8768, S8776, S8780 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9258 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S7498 [5JN], S10165 [29JY], S10694 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7161 [23MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6345, S6367 [14MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

Articles and editorials

For a Town Council in Iraq, Many Queries, Few Answers, Amy Waldman, New York (NY) Times, S9233 [10JY]

Some Successful Models Ignored as Congress Works on Drug Bill, Robert Pear and Walt Bogdanich, New York (NY) Times, S11074 [4SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

———permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2120 [10FE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S11989 [25SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S7188 [2JN]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11568 [16SE]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 1035), S7833 [12JN]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see S. 56), S4166 [20MR]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 445), S12533 [14OC]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S13209 [24OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S4167 [20MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7621 [10JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Children and youth: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S2838 [26FE]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S11649 [17SE] (see S. 1586), S15407 [21NO]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S4325 [24MR]

Civil rights: protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S12138 [29SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community development: provide grant funding for additional empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see S. 586), S6707 [20MY]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9639 [21JY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S10046 [28JY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S4167 [20MR]

———prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see S. 641), S15061 [18NO]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 1781), S13134 [23OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5726 [5MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S134 [9JA]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S5485 [29AP]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S8233 [19JN]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S4167 [20MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S11245 [9SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: permit certain States and local educational agencies to obtain waivers of student testing requirements (see S. 956), S5541 [30AP]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see S. 1485), S10140 [29JY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (see S. 1618), S11833 [23SE]

FDA: conduct oversight of any entity engaged in the recovery, testing, or handling of human tissue or human tissue-based products (see S. 1063), S10046 [28JY]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 1229), S7619 [10JN] (see S. 1358), S9120 [9JY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S1669 [28JA]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see S. 530), S3994 [19MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 [7JA] (see S. 54), S3620 [12MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S13053 [22OC]

Financial institutions: merge bank and savings association deposit insurance funds and reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see S. 229), S2595 [24FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S6707 [20MY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 667), S5772 [6MY]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S11479 [15SE]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see S. 1324), S9329 [14JY]

Gagliardi, John: tribute (see S. Res. 270), S15287 [20NO]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S3804 [17MR]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

———reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S15187 [19NO]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (see S. 184), S1069 [16JA]

———extend loan forgiveness for certain loans to certified or licensed teachers and provide grants that promote teacher certification and licensing (see S. 227), S2595 [24FE]

History: support the celebration of the anniversary of the Grand Excursion of 1854 (see S. Con. Res. 5), S2921 [27FE]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA]

Human rights: authorizing appropriations for domestic and foreign treatment centers for victims of torture and U.S. contributions to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (see S. 854), S5173 [10AP]

Immigration: establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S14805 [12NO]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see S. 1510), S10617 [31JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S7188 [2JN]

———establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S7542 [9JN]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see S. 1409), S9960 [25JY]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 423), S4558 [31MR]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1138), S7719 [11JN]

Iraq: require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11833 [23SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S12056 [26SE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15287 [20NO]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S13053 [22OC]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9496 [16JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S12449 [3OC]

Medicaid: allow States to enter into drug rebate agreements to make prescription drugs available to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance (see S. 542), S6979 [22MY]

———clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (see S. 1195), S8560 [25JN]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S4166 [20MR]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see S. 1012), S5859 [7MY]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 971), S5650 [1MY]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 204), S1368 [22JA]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see S. 493), S4958 [8AP]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see S. 869), S6507 [15MY]

———deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see S. 1950), S15977 [25NO]

———eliminate geographic physician work adjustment factor, provide incentives to attract educators and clinical practitioners to underserved areas, and revise certain wage adjustments for skilled nursing facilities (see S. 36), S848 [15JA]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see S. 881), S5174 [10AP]

———improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (see S. 526), S3162 [5MR]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4512 [27MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———provide fairness in the provision of services to Native Americans (see S. 1779), S13134 [23OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S4958 [8AP]

———restore (see S. 1926), S15813 [24NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minnesota: encourage the use of medical savings accounts by certain current and retired public employees (see S. 729), S7542 [9JN]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14806 [12NO]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S2595 [24FE] (see S. 888), S6257 [14MY]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S3164 [5MR]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S8561 [25JN]

National School Lunch Act: improve child and adult care food program (see S. 1022), S9304 [11JY]

National security: enhance homeland security (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1073), S6507 [15MY] (see S. 1245), S11118 [4SE]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 27), S288 [14JA]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see S. 1289), S11033 [3SE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 825), S5485 [29AP]

———protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 9), S35 [7JA]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4513 [27MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see S. 459), S5542 [30AP]

Public welfare programs: extend State waivers under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 605), S3620 [12MR]

———provide grants for transitional jobs programs under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 786), S5726 [5MY]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5773 [6MY]

Roads and highways: establish program to make allocations to States for projects to expand 2-lane highways in rural areas to 4-lane highways (see S. 365), S2595 [24FE]

———provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 725), S4512 [27MR]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S8126 [18JN]

Rochester, MN: tribute to Rochester A's American Legion baseball team (see S. Res. 233), S11832 [23SE]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

SBA: increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

———require greater public disclosures relative to Senate holds (see S. Res. 216), S15288 [20NO]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S12969 [21OC]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S2187 [11FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6980 [22MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures (see S. 160), S2595 [24FE]

———allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (see S. 240), S4275 [21MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S4276 [21MR]

———allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 951), S5541 [30AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S7876 [13JN]

———clarify the exemption from tax for small property and casualty insurance companies (see S. 735), S8439 [24JN]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (see S. 477), S2920 [27FE]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S4558 [31MR]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (see S. 1476), S10045 [28JY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S3028 [3MR]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 207), S3164 [5MR] (see S. 395), S3731 [13MR] (see S. 488), S3370 [7MR]

———first-time homebuyers tax credit (see S. 1175), S7235 [3JN]

———incentives to ensure timely and equitable access to the Internet over current and future generations of broadband capability (see S. 905), S5342 [11AP]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 464), S3505 [11MR]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S6980 [22MY]

———provide a partially refundable tax credit to family caregivers (see S. 1214), S7540 [9JN]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S2702 [25FE]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S9329 [14JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S2188 [11FE]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see S. 1294), S8440 [24JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S13134 [23OC]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 315), S3505 [11MR] (see S. 466), S5542 [30AP]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (see S. Res. 211), S10619 [31JY]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S14807 [12NO]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 923), S6980 [22MY] (see S. 1853), S15976 [25NO]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's ice hockey team (see S. Res. 126), S5541 [30AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S4376 [25MR]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see S. 517), S8559 [25JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S6979 [22MY] (see S. 585), S3410 [10MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S7477 [5JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see S. 1801), S13660 [30OC]

Workforce Investment Act: provide for job training grant pilot program (see S. 988), S7542 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 1626), S11648 [17SE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see S. 1670), S12137 [29SE]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 177), S1068 [16JA]

Bloom, David: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S5059 [9AP]

Brooks, Herb: tribute (see S. Res. 235), S11989 [25SE]

Computers: protect owners (see S. 563), S3253 [6MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (see S. 29), S35 [7JA] (see S. 134), S133 [9JA]

Economic Development Administration: authorize grants to producers of taconite for implementation of new technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality and performance (see S. 1990), S16120 [9DE]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see S. 1252), S7831 [12JN]

Freeman, Orville L.: tribute (see S. Res. 89), S3730 [13MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 133), S133 [9JA]

Iron and steel industry: treat semifinished or slab steel as being in direct competition with taconite pellets for trade remedy purposes and provide assistance for impacted workers (see S. 1989), S16120 [9DE]

Medicare: improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see S. 172), S848 [15JA]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see S. 171), S848 [15JA]

———reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see S. 176), S1068 [16JA]

Taxation: allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 142), S230 [13JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see S. 135), S133 [9JA]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (see S. Res. 104), S4824 [3AP]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14005 [5NO]

Privilege of the floor

Blanchard, Gregg, S6888 [21MY], S14458 [11NO]

Pass, Katie, S5615 [30AP]

Remarks

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1338 [22JA], S14001 [5NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14001 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1209, S1210, S1211 [21JA], S1338 [22JA], S1396, S1397, S1403, S1438, S1460 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1209, S1210, S1211 [21JA], S1338 [22JA], S1396, S1397, S1403, S1438, S1460 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13767, S13768 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12338 [2OC]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12338 [2OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (S. 1670), S12138 [29SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4734 [3AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4094 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S2413 [13FE], S2785 [26FE], S3690, S3692 [13MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance, S5945 [8MY]

Budget: deficit, S9362 [15JY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4407 [26MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, S9757 [23JY]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15039 [18NO]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S257 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S257 [14JA]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (S. 950), S5597 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6669, S6670 [20MY], S6822, S6825, S6826 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14436 [11NO]

———include overseas military operations funding in the budget, S9539 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9362 [15JY], S9475 [16JY], S9527, S9539 [17JY]

———waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6822, S6825, S6826 [21MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9757 [23JY]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security, S1209, S1210, S1211 [21JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 134), S258 [14JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 29), S258 [14JA]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11067 [4SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11005, S11012, S11013, S11014, S11015, S11017 [3SE], S11067, S11072, S11073 [4SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14936 [17NO], S14994, S14995 [18NO]

Devils Lake, ND: flood control outlet construction project funding, S1396, S1397, S1403 [23JA]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11990 [25SE]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14990 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14990 [18NO]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S329 [15JA]

Education: funding, S11072 [4SE]

———student financial aid programs, S11072 [4SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2785 [26FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S10932-S10935 [1AU]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Japan, Republic of China, Republic of Korea, and People's Republic of China, S5503 [30AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S4407 [26MR], S11013, S11014, S11017 [3SE]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11407 [11SE], S12855-S12857 [17OC]

———require Presidential report on the validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9527 [17JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S12855-S12857 [17OC], S14666 [12NO]

———report on congressional delegation trip, S9231-S9233 [10JY]

Medicare: expedite implementation of prescription drug coverage following enactment of reform legislation, S8349 [23JN], S8406 [24JN]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, S8492 [25JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), S11073 [4SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15711 [24NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8349 [23JN], S8406, S8408 [24JN], S8492 [25JN]

———streamline regulations, S8350 [23JN]

Members of Congress: provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare, S8350 [23JN], S8408 [24JN]

Minnesota: use of airport improvement program funding for insulation of metropolitan homes and apartments surrounding the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Minnesota Metropolitan Airports Commission: decision-making authority on noise standards, S10932-S10935 [1AU]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9475 [16JY]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6669, S6670 [20MY]

Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, St. Paul, MN: funding, S1460 [23JA], S14936 [17NO], S14994, S14995 [18NO]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 1289), S11023 [3SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S10931 [1AU]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14571, S14572, S14666, S14721 [12NO]

Taxation: allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (S. 951), S5597 [30AP]

———limit phase-in of revenue reducing measures, S6440 [15MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S96-S98 [9JA], S329 [15JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S7072, S7073 [23MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6430, S6440 [15MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11406 [11SE]

Tymkovich, Timothy M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4610 [1AP]

U.S. Air Force Academy: investigation and handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, S12127-S12129 [29SE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), S14571 [12NO]

University of Minnesota: tribute to men's ice hockey team (S. Res. 126), S5502 [30AP]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (S. Res. 104), S4881 [3AP]

Votes: position on missed, S9955 [25JY]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, S3690, S3692 [13MR]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15039 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S14437 [11NO]

Texts of

S. 171, Medicare Ambulance Payment Reform Act, S856 [15JA]

S. 172, Rural Health Care Equity Act, S856-S859 [15JA]

S. 1670, expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for Armed Forces members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12138 [29SE]

Tributes

Bedard, Emil R. (Buck), S11985 [25SE]

Byrd, Senator, S3690 [13MR]

Davis, Carolyn E. (Kelly), S12055 [26SE]

Dayton, Kenneth N., S9824 [23JY]

Herrgott, Edward J., S9362 [15JY]

Rogers, Fred M., S2913 [27FE]

Sununu, Senator, S12855 [17OC]

Warner, Senator, S10932 [1AU]

Wellstone, Paul D., S13194 [24OC]

DAYTON, OH

Bills and resolutions

Aviation: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (see S. Res. 141), S6029 [12MY] (see H. Con. Res. 162), H3683 [6MY]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (see S. 180), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 280), H136 [8JA]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 307), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 281), H136 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Aviation: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (H. Con. Res. 162), H5050-H5052 [9JN], H5243 [11JN]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, E775 [12AP]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 280), H11448-H11459 [18NO], H11519 [19NO], E2362 [20NO], E2377 [21NO]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (H.R. 281), H3983-H3985 [13MY]

Remarks in Senate

Aviation: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (S. Res. 141), S7862 [12JN]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, S4700, S4701 [2AP]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (S. 180), S1073 [16JA]

Soin, Raj: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, Inc., Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient, S12370 [2OC]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 307), S1982 [5FE]

Reports filed

National Aviation Heritage Area Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 280) (H. Rept. 108-370), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 281) (H. Rept. 108-84), H3634 [1MY]

Tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a Celebration in Dayton, OH, of the Centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's First Flight: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 141), S7831 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 162, tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration in Dayton, OH, of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight, H5050 [9JN]

H.R. 280, National Aviation Heritage Area Act, H11448-H11456 [18NO]

H.R. 281, Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH, H3983 [13MY]

S. Res. 141, tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration in Dayton, OH, of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight, S7862 [12JN]

S. Res. 141, tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight, S6030 [12MY]

DE BELLIS, EUGENE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1468 [14JY]

de CHAMPLAIN, SAMUEL

Bills and resolutions

Hudson-Fulton-Champlain 400th Commemoration Commission: establish (see S. 1311), S8357 [23JN] (see H.R. 2528), H5661 [19JN]

DE CHAVES-CHRONOPOULOUS, LILA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2394 [22NO]

DE COSTA, BILL

Addresses

Dedication of Memorial in Queens, NY, to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Employees Who Were Victims of Terrorist Attacks, E2389 [22NO]

DE GENOVA, NICHOLAS

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: condemn remarks relative to use against Iraq, E650 [2AP]

DE JESU, MICHELE

Testimonies

OMB Statistical Designation of Counties on Long Island, NY, E2108 [21OC]

de la CRUZ, CARLOS

Remarks in House

American Red Cross: Humanitarian Award recipient, H2591 [2AP]

DE LA HOYA, OSCAR

Remarks in House

Tribute, E139 [6FE]

DE LA NUECES, DENISE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1123 [4JN]

DE LA ROSA-APONTE, BERTHY

Appointments

Ticket To Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel, H3829 [8MY]

DE LA TORRE, XAVIER

Letters

Relief of Esidronio Arreola-Saucedo and family, S7027 [22MY]

DE LAINE, JOSEPH A.

Addresses

Briggs v. Elliot Descendants Reunion Banquet: Senator Hollings, S3029 [3MR]

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see S. 498), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Cost Estimates

Award Congressional Gold Medal to Joseph A. De Laine (S. 498): CBO, S8551 [25JN]

Lists

South Carolina citizens who signed a petition to the Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees demanding equal educational opportunities for African Americans, H11485 [18NO]

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 3287), H11484-H11487 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

Congressional Gold Medal: award (H.R. 3287), S16051 [25NO]

———award (S. 498), S3029 [3MR], S8600 [25JN]

Reports filed

Award Congressional Gold Medal: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 498), S8559 [25JN]

Texts of

H.R. 3287, award Congressional Gold Medal, H11484 [18NO]

S. 498, award Congressional Gold Medal, S8600 [25JN]

DE LEON, HECTOR

Letters

Nomination of Priscilla Richman Owen to be circuit judge, S5459 [29AP]

de LEON, RUDY F.

Letters

Tribute to Boeing Guard and Reserve Network, S4677 [2AP]

DE LONG, LORETTA

Letters

Tribal colleges and universities funding, S11607 [17SE]

de MELLO, SERGIO V.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1724 [5SE]

de OTERO, GUADALUPE SANCHEZ

Remarks in House

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1218 [11JN]

de PEYSTER, FRANCIE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1325 [23JN]

DE PIETRO, JOSEPH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11982 [25SE]

DE SA, BRYAN S.

Letters

American Dream Challenge Scholarship Program, E2254 [6NO]

DEADWOOD, SD

Remarks in Senate

Franklin Hotel: anniversary, S7374 [4JN], S7923 [16JN]

DEAF see Disabled

DEAKTOR, MARCIA

Remarks in House

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

DEAL, NATHAN (a Representative from Georgia)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H2822 [3AP]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9131 [1OC]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H8491 [23SE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see H.R. 1005), H7225 [21JY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4255 [19MY]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

Congress: require the posting of the Ten Commandments in the House and Senate Chambers (see H. Con. Res. 50), H9131 [1OC]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H3975 [9MY]

Copyrights: enhance criminal enforcement of copyright laws, educate the public about the application of copyright law to the Internet, and clarify authority to seize unauthorized copyrighted works (see H.R. 2517), H6604 [10JY]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H6349 [8JY]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (see H.R. 2622), H7787 [25JY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11652 [19NO]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DEA: anniversary (see H. Res. 412), H9812 [21OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H3302 [10AP]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5714 [23JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1095), H1955 [18MR] (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H2271 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H5929 [25JN] (see H.R. 3094), H8950 [25SE]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H4877 [3JN]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9812 [21OC]

———provide compassionate payments to individuals who contracted HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion (see H.R. 2837), H7454 [23JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H2132 [19MR]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H3452 [29AP]

Education: provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 2198), H4978 [4JN]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H9813 [21OC]

Employment: prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H5552 [18JN]

———provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H3453 [29AP]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1955 [18MR]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H1812 [12MR]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H11703 [20NO]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H4205 [15MY]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H6602 [10JY]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see H.R. 1260), H4205 [15MY]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H4206 [15MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H2822 [3AP]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H7839 [3SE]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2271 [20MR]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see H.R. 2702), H7788 [25JY]

———discourage States from issuing an identification card or driver's license to an illegal alien (see H.R. 3052), H8081 [9SE]

———enhance border enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3534), H11650 [19NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H6463 [9JY]

———moratorium (see H.R. 946), H1395 [26FE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H1516 [4MR]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H1812 [12MR]

———withhold highway funds from States that issue drivers' licenses to illegal aliens (see H.R. 3235), H9738 [20OC]

Insurance: promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H12311 [21NO]

Interstate commerce: clarify jurisdiction over digital transactions of goods and services on the Internet (see H.R. 945), H1395 [26FE]

———prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H3637 [1MY]

J.C. Lewis, Jr. Post Office Building, Savannah, GA: designate (see H.R. 2533), H8017 [5SE]

Jackson, Maynard H., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 303), H6263 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H8906 [24SE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H4978 [4JN]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2939 [8AP]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9282 [7OC]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H2472 [27MR]

———permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance (see H.R. 1406), H11392 (see H.R. 1406), H11515 [18NO]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H5089 [9JN]

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H4206 [15MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H4205 [15MY]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H3053 [9AP]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H2132 [19MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see H.R. 2578), H6349 [8JY]

———improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2333), H7840 [3SE]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H7787 [25JY]

———provide access to audiologists (see H.R. 2821), H10130 [29OC]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see H.R. 941), H4131 [14MY]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4739 [22MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H7086 [17JY]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H4011 [13MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

Public lands: preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H9282 [7OC]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H244 [29JA]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H9130 [1OC]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10340 [4NO]

S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building, Jonesboro, GA: designate (see H.R. 3029), H8016 [5SE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H2312 [25MR]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H392 [11FE]

———exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 1631), H3454 [29AP]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H5714 [23JN]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H2312 [25MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3453 [29AP]

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2866), H9812 [21OC]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H9384 [14OC]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H3637 [1MY]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H12311 [21NO]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 611), H3354 [11AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1516 [4MR]

———clarify that church employees are eligible for the exclusion for qualified tuition reduction programs of charitable educational organizations (see H.R. 872), H3355 [11AP]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit to elementary and secondary school expenses (see H.R. 615), H3354 [11AP]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H3053 [9AP]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H1746 [11MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H1467 [27FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4529 [21MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H1908 [17MR]

———suspend tax-exempt status of designated foreign terrorist groups (see H.R. 3002), H11392 (see H.R. 3002), H11516 [18NO]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H8175 [10SE]

———treatment of employee leasing organizations (see H.R. 1270), H2271 [20MR]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H2271 [20MR]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H2822 [3AP]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H3973 [9MY]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see H.R. 871), H3974 [9MY]

U.N.: limit U.S. share of assessments for the regular budget (see H.R. 2303), H8906 [24SE]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3304 [10AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H5468 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Citizenship: restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H2702 [2AP]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: tribute (see H. Res. 361), H8082 [9SE]

Medicare: exclude brachytherapy devices from the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (see H.R. 1182), H1744 [11MR]

Social Security: eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program (see H.R. 2401), H5173 [10JN]

TVA: ensure that promoting recreation is treated as a primary purpose in the operation of dams and reservoirs (see H.R. 1181), H1744 [11MR]

Remarks

North Georgia College & State University: tribute to Graduate Program in Physical Therapy community outreach program for providing equipment and services to senior citizens in rural areas, E1089 [2JN]

Tributes

Rosen, Frederick W., E1470 [14JY]

DEAN, AMY B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1132 [4JN]

DEAN, GREG

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7738 [11JN]

DEAN, HOWARD

Remarks in House

Middle East: remarks relative to U.S. policy on Israel and Palestinians, H8409 [23SE], H8909 [25SE]

DEAN, JOHN W.

Articles and editorials

Missing Weapons of Mass Destruction—Is Lying About the Reason for War an Impeachable Offense?, H5249-H5251 [11JN]

DEAN, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E135 [5FE]

DEAN, ROBERT

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7065 [22MY]

DEAN, WILLIAM C.

Addresses

Tribute to David Owens, Jr., E2371 [21NO]

DEARBORN, MI

Remarks in House

Fordson High School: anniversary, E559 [25MR]

Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School: anniversary, E968 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Kiwanis Club: anniversary, S4625 [1AP]

DEARBORN, RICK A.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S11647 [17SE]

DEARY, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

SBA: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E1840 [17SE]

DEATH AND DYING

Amendments

Armed Forces: expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S5253, S5256 [10AP]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13805, S13807 [3NO], S13945 [4NO], H10367 [5NO]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (S. 535), S6566, S6568 [15MY]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (S. 459), S16052 [25NO], H12300 [21NO]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4532 [27MR]

Analyses

Veterans Programs Improvement Act (S. 1133), S7037 [22MY]

Articles and editorials

DNA That Freed Man Leads to New Suspect; Killing—Kirk Bloodsworth, Convicted and Then Cleared in the Rape-Murder of a Child, Learns a Man He Knew in Prison Is Charged With the Crimes, S11751 [22SE]

Review of DNA Clears Man Convicted of Rape, S3719 [13MR]

Tex. Execution Stayed at Last Minute—Supreme Court Considers Review, S3720 [13MR]

Tex. Lawmakers Probe Lab Over Reports of Tainted DNA Evidence, S3719 [13MR]

U.S. Army Suicides in Iraq Three Times the Usual Rate, H9605 [16OC]

War Without End—Catalogue of Killings in Iraq, H9514 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: provide compensation for families of noncombatants killed in U.S. military actions (see H.R. 602), H321 [5FE]

Alaska: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (see S. 1364), S8725 [26JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

———enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 358), H170 [27JA]

Armed Forces: allow a participant in the military Survivor Benefit Plan to designate a new beneficiary upon the death of the original designated beneficiary (see H.R. 3216), H9129 [1OC]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see S. 783), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———forgive certain overpayments of retired pay to deceased retired members after death (see H.R. 2944), H7783 [25JY]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (see S. 704), S4376 [25MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H8016 [5SE] (see H.R. 3365), H9811 [21OC]

———payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (see H.R. 2098), H4130 [14MY]

———prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H3351 [11AP]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (see S. 706), S4376 [25MR] (see S. 712), S4434 [26MR]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (see H.R. 1799), H3352 [11AP]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see S. 402), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 132), S133 [9JA]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 732), H460 [12FE]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2311 [25MR]

Crime: provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (see S. 1445), S9793 [23JY]

Dept. of Defense: restrict public identification of military casualties to no sooner than 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin (see H.R. 2016), H3761 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for substitution of parties in claims for benefits when the applicant for such benefits dies while the claim is pending (see H.R. 1681), H3051 [9AP]

———enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (see S. 1133), S6978 [22MY]

———extend payment of disability benefits through the date of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 1666), H2938 [8AP]

———provide service-connected disability benefits for persons disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation provided by the Dept., and for survivors of persons dying from such treatment (see H.R. 843), H703 [13FE]

———repeal limitation on payment of accrued benefits upon death of beneficiary and allow substitution of parties in pending benefit claims when applicant dies (see S. 1188), S7476 [5JN]

———repeal limitation on the payment of accrued benefits that are due, and unpaid, upon the death of a veteran or other beneficiary (see H.R. 241), H134 [8JA]

Firearms: support Million Mom March (organization) campaign against gun violence and institute and support policies that will reduce the number of lives lost to gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 204), H4876 [3JN]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see S. 989), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 977), H1461 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: ensure a flag is furnished to drape the casket of public safety officers killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 2710), H6603 [10JY]

———ensure that rules of etiquette for flying the flag do not preclude the flying of flags at half mast when ordered by city and local officials (see H.R. 3095), H8283 [16SE]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers (see H.R. 101), H55 [7JA]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and other rescue workers (see S. 534), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 527), H274 [4FE]

———provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (see S. 535), S3163 [5MR]

Health: improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (see S. 1629), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3127), H8381 [17SE]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see S. 720), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———provide for a public response to the public health crisis of pain (see S. 1278), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2507), H5551 [18JN]

Immigration: ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (see H.R. 3306), H9613 [16OC]

Medicare: remove inpatient limitation on the proportion of hospice care that certain rural hospice programs may provide (see S. 114), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 754), H462 [12FE]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 196), S9496 [16JY]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (see S. Con. Res. 70), S11754 [22SE] (see H. Con. Res. 183), H4204 [15MY]

National Survivors of Suicide Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 337), H12309 [21NO]

Native Americans: provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (see S. 550), S3252 [6MR] (see S. 1721), S12532 [14OC]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (see S. 1272), S7980 [17JN]

Organ donation: authorize demonstration projects to increase the supply of organs donated for human transplant (see H.R. 2856), H7615 [24JY]

———establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (see S. 572), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1251), H1811 [12MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 231), H4011 [13MY]

Prieto, Roaul R.: authorize disinterment from the American Ardennes Cemetery at Neuville-en-Condroz, Belgium, and transfer of remains to his next of kin (see H.R. 2930), H7782 [25JY]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see S. 459), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

———provide benefits to those who die or become disabled as a result of certain injuries (see H.R. 1960), H3682 [6MY]

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: establish (see H. Res. 388), H9130 [1OC]

Social Security: authorize waivers of certain waiting periods for benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries (see H.R. 2598), H5928 [25JN]

———continuation of benefit payment through the month of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 2995), H7838 [3SE] (see H.R. 3001), H7948 [4SE] (see H.R. 3502), H11359 [17NO]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

———exception to marriage requirements for widows and widowers relative to State restrictions on divorce from a prior spouse institutionalized due to mental incompetence (see H.R. 249), H135 [8JA]

———increase lump-sum death benefit and allow payment of such benefit to legal representative of the deceased's estate in the absence of a surviving spouse or child (see H.R. 2013), H3761 [7MY]

———level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (see S. 362), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 206), H59 [7JA]

———provide lump-sum death payments to surviving spouses (see H.R. 264), H135 [8JA]

———waive certain waiting periods for disability and Medicare benefits in the case of a terminally ill, disabled individual (see H.R. 3382), H9981 [28OC]

Space policy: establish a commission to investigate incidents in the human space flight program that result in loss of crew (see H.R. 2450), H5365 [12JN]

Taxation: exclude from estate taxes certain works of artistic property created by the decedent (see H.R. 147), H57 [7JA]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE] (see S. 351), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 662), H389 [11FE]

———increase exclusion equivalent of the unified credit allowed against the estate tax and modify the estate tax rate schedule (see H.R. 2477), H5407 [16JN]

———permanent repeal of estate tax on family-owned businesses and farms (see S. 34), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 2513), H5551 [18JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see S. 135), S133 [9JA] (see H.R. 459), H242 [29JA]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 680), H390 [11FE]

———reduce estate and gift tax rates (see H.R. 2502), H5551 [18JN]

———reduce estate and gift tax rates, increase exclusion equivalent and establish inflation adjustment for the unified credit, and increase gift tax exclusion (see H.R. 2480), H5407 [16JN]

———reduce estate tax rates and increase exclusion equivalent and establish inflation adjustment for the unified credit (see H.R. 2481), H5407 [16JN] (see H.R. 2682), H6464 [9JY]

———restore estate tax and repeal carryover basis rule, increase estate and gift tax unified credit, and reduce rate of estate and gifts taxes to the generally applicable capital gains rates (see H.R. 2610), H6261 [26JN]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1331 [25FE] (see H.R. 1307), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), consideration (see H. Res. 126), H1639 [5MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1664), H2937 [8AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see S. 1074), S6507 [15MY] (see H.R. 2217), H4734 [22MY] (see H.R. 2354), H5043 [5JN]

———increase burial benefits for certain veterans buried in private or State-owned cemeteries (see H.R. 2066), H3973 [9MY]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (see S. 1124), S6978 [22MY]

———permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H1681 [6MR]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S12533 [14OC] (see H.R. 3350), H9738 [20OC]

Letters

Federal capital cases decision-making process: Senator Feingold, S3876 [18MR]

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents: Dilia DeGrego, S7281 [4JN]

Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act: Joseph L. Barnes, Fleet Reserve Association, S7011 [22MY]

———Raymond G. Boland, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Inc., S7011 [22MY]

———several veterans organizations, S7011 [22MY]

———William A. Isokait, National Funeral Directors Association, S7011 [22MY]

Veterans Programs Improvement Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7033-S7037 [22MY]

Lists

Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, E1779 [11SE]

Massachusetts members of Armed Forces killed in action or who died while on active duty since terrorist attacks in 2001, H9971 [28OC], H10059 [29OC]

New York First Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H8196 [10SE]

Prayers

Lord, I Ask for Courage: Ellis, KS, Police Dept., H4750 [2JN]

Remarks in House

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (H.R. 3659), E2474 [8DE]

Armed Forces: expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (H.R. 1691), H3057 [10AP]

———forgive certain overpayments of retired pay to deceased retired members after death (H.R. 2944), E1642 [25JY]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3019), H9972 [28OC], E2154 [28OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), H9967, H9971, H9972, H9973, H9974, H9977 [28OC], H10058-H10062 [29OC], E2154 [28OC], E2184 [31OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), Senate amendments, H10367-H10373 [5NO]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (H.R. 693), H6585 [10JY], H7230 [22JY], H8019 [9SE], H8260 [16SE], H8405 [23SE], H8891 [24SE], H8938 [25SE], H9076 [1OC], H9788 [21OC]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty, H4904 [4JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (H.R. 1799), E775 [12AP]

Aviation: tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

Cedaredge, CO: tribute to Camp Good Grief!, E1705 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense: restrict public identification of military casualties to no sooner than 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin (H.R. 2016), E889 [7MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: repeal limitation on the payment of accrued benefits that are due, and unpaid, upon the death of a veteran or other beneficiary (H.R. 241), E51 [8JA]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (H.R. 977), E328 [27FE]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers (H.R. 101), E6 [8JA]

Health: improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (H.R. 663), H1766-H1774 [12MR]

Immigration: ease requirements for certain aliens seeking nonimmigrant status in order to enter the U.S. for a temporary stay due to certain family obligations (H.R. 3306), H9608 [16OC]

National Survivors of Suicide Day: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 337), E2392 [22NO]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (H.R. 1251), E438 [12MR]

Pasadena, CA: anniversary of Woods-Valentine Mortuary, E2473, E2498 [8DE]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: observance, E974, E983 [15MY], E1187 [10JN]

———support goals and ideals (H. Res. 231), H4750, H4751 [2JN], E1160 [5JN]

Poland: transfer of congressional records on investigation into execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in the Katyn Forest, E660 [3AP]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (H.R. 919), H1522 [5MR], H4022 [14MY], H8065 [9SE], H9110 [1OC], E309 [27FE]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (S. 459), H12299 [21NO]

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day: establish (H. Res. 388), E2011 [8OC]

Schiavo, Terri: legal dispute over removal of feeding tubes, H9741, H9743, H9788 [21OC]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), H1964-H1970 [19MR], H5323, H5326 [12JN], H5435 [17JN], H5560 [19JN], H9823, H9973 [28OC], H9986 [29OC], E538 [20MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), H1618 [5MR], H1652, H1656, H1661 [6MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), consideration (H. Res. 126), H1652 [6MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1664), H3000-H3004 [9AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (H.R. 2217), E2279 [7NO]

———enhance burial benefits (H.R. 2354), H4983 [5JN]

Westchester County, NY: anniversary of Phelps Hospice, E2158 [30OC]

Women: reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (H.R. 3350), E2098 [20OC]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: authorize payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees (S. 1364), S8759 [26JN]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY], S7280-S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5380-S5383 [11AP]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S4953 [8AP], S4999 [9AP], S5256 [10AP]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty, S6579 [19MY]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (S. 704), S4381 [25MR], S4620, S4648 [1AP], S13833 [3NO]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13831-S13834 [3NO], S13945 [4NO], S14333 [10NO]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), unanimous-consent request, S13734 [31OC]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (S. 706), S4382 [25MR]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (S. 712), S4475 [27MR], S4647, S4648 [1AP]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (S. 402), S2475-S2477 [13FE]

———ensure that defendants in capital cases have adequate counsel and allow those convicted to have a reasonable opportunity to present new evidence of innocence, S3717-S3719 [13MR], S3874 [18MR]

———exonerations based on postconviction DNA testing, S11751 [22SE]

———temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (S. 132), S160 [9JA], S843 [15JA], S3875 [18MR]

Crime: provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (S. 1445), S9795 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (S. 1133), S7031 [22MY]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (S. 535), S3189 [5MR], S6568 [15MY]

Health: improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (S. 1629), S11680-S11682 [17SE]

———tribute to home hospice and home health care programs, S9400 [15JY]

INS: prohibit deportation of alien spouses and children of certain victims of the terrorist attacks, S1407 [23JA]

National Children's Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 196), S9505 [16JY], S9988 [25JY]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (S. Con. Res. 70), S11757 [22SE]

Native Americans: provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 1721), S12535 [14OC]

———provide for probate reform relative to trust or restricted lands (S. 550), S3269 [6MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: modify certain provisions relative to causing death in the workplace (S. 1272), S7982 [17JN]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors (S. 572), S3329-S3333 [6MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (S. Res. 75), S3197 [5MR], S5691, S5692 [1MY]

Poland: commemorate anniversary of the execution of Polish captives by Soviet authorities in Katyn, Miednoye, and Kharkiv, S11562 [16SE]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (S. 459), S2855 [26FE], S6567, S6568 [15MY], S6612-S6614 [19MY], S15570 [22NO], S16052, S16053 [25NO]

Social Security: level of benefit payment in the month of the beneficiary's death (S. 362), S2219 [11FE]

Taxation: improve tax equity for military personnel, S6247 [14MY], S12582, S12585 [15OC], S13831-S13834 [3NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 289), S1892 [4FE], S3399 [10MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 351), S4097, S4102 [20MR], S4477, S4482 [27MR]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4472-S4483, S4488, S4490 [27MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), unanimous-consent agreement, S4452 [26MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1664), S15398 [21NO]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (S. 1074), S6513 [15MY]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (S. 1124), S7010 [22MY]

Wisconsin: tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, S6065 [13MY]

Reports filed

Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 878) (H. Rept. 108-23), H1639 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 878, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 108-25), H1639 [5MR]

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 663) (H. Rept. 108-28), H1678 [6MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 720) (S. Rept. 108-196), S14964 [17NO]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 75), S5650 [1MY]

Statements

Transfer of Congressional Records on Investigation Into Execution of Polish Captives by Soviet Authorities in the Katyn Forest: Allen Paul, E661 [3AP]

Tables

Civil War Battle of Antietam casualties, H8372 [17SE]

Comparison of fatalities on amusement park rides to common carriers 1997-2000, E1060 [22MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 231, support goals and ideals of Peace Officers Memorial Day, H4750 [2JN]

H.R. 663, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, H1766-H1771 [12MR]

H.R. 1307, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S4490-S4495 [27MR], H1964-H1966 [19MR]

H.R. 1664, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, H3000-H3002 [9AP]

H.R. 3365, Fallen Patriots Tax Relief Act, H10058 [29OC]

H.R. 3365, Military Family Tax Relief Act, H10367-H10369 [5NO]

S. 132, National Death Penalty Moratorium Act, S161-S164 [9JA]

S. 289, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S1892-S1897 [4FE]

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 362, Social Security Family Protection Act, S2220 [11FE]

S. 402, Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act, S2477 [13FE]

S. 459, Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act, S2856 [26FE], S6568 [15MY], S16052 [25NO], H12300 [21NO]

S. 535, Fallen Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Flag Memorial Act, S3189 [5MR], S6568 [15MY]

S. 550, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S3270-S3275 [6MR]

S. 572, Gift of Life Congressional Medal Act, S3330 [6MR]

S. 704, increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty in the Armed Forces, S4648 [1AP]

S. 706, provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training, S4382 [25MR]

S. 712, provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training, S4440 [26MR], S4648 [1AP]

S. 783, expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the Armed Forces, S5256 [10AP]

S. 922, Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act, S5381 [11AP]

S. 1074, Veterans' Burial Benefits Enhancement Act, S6514 [15MY]

S. 1124, Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act, S7010 [22MY]

S. 1133, Veterans Programs Improvement Act, S7031-S7033 [22MY]

S. 1272, Wrongful Death Accountability Act, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1364, payment of burial and family relocation expenses after death of certain Federal employees in Alaska, S8759 [26JN]

S. 1629, Children's Compassionate Care Act, S11682-S11685 [17SE]

S. 1721, American Indian Probate Reform Act, S12535-S12543 [14OC]

S. Con. Res. 70, National Funeral Service Education Week, S11757 [22SE]

S. Res. 75, Peace Officers Memorial Day, S3197 [5MR], S5692 [1MY]

S. Res. 196, National Children's Memorial Day, S9505 [16JY], S9988 [25JY]

DEATH PENALTY see Capital Punishment

DEATH TAX PERMANENCY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 57), H1442 [27FE]

DEATH TAX REPEAL PERMANENCY ACT

Amendments

Enact (H.R. 8), H5502 [18JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 281), H5482 [18JN]

Articles and editorials

Estate Tax Compromise Sought—House Set To Pass Repeal, but Supporters Know Senate Votes Aren't There, H5496 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (H.R. 8): consideration (see H. Res. 281), H5467 [17JN]

Letters

Provisions: David J. Frederickson, National Farmers Union, H5508 [18JN]

———National Automobile Dealers Association, E1306 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 8), H5448 [17JN], H5472, H5473, H5492-H5514 [18JN], H5701-H5705 [23JN], E1306 [19JN], E1313 [20JN], E1357, E1358 [26JN]

———consideration (H. Res. 281), H5475 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 8), S8260 [19JN], S8315 [20JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 8, Provisions: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 281) (H. Rept. 108-157), H5467 [17JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 281, consideration of H.R. 8, provisions, H5475 [18JN]

H.R. 8, provisions, H5492 [18JN]

DeBAKEY, MICHAEL E.

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see S. 1341), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 91), H55 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate, H7335 [23JY], H7703 [25JY]

———designate (H.R. 91), H26 [7JA]

Texts of

H.R. 91, Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, H7703 [25JY]

DeBATES, BRYAN

Remarks in House

Time Warner Cable: Crystal Apple Award recipient, E1635 [25JY]

DeBENEDET, HARRY

Remarks in House

New Haven, CT: St. Michael's Church Man of the Year Award recipient, E1776 [11SE]

DeBERRY, JARVIS

Articles and editorials

Vouchers No Way Out of a Failing Society, S12118 [29SE]

DEBORAH JONES GAMBRELL & ASSOCIATES

Letters

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., to be circuit judge, S13540 [30OC]

DEBUSSCHERE, DAVE

Eulogies

By Bill Bradley, S7708 [11JN]

DECATUR, IN

Remarks in House

Floods: tribute to flood protection efforts, H6469 [10JY], E1449 [11JY]

DECISION (publication)

Articles and editorials

Conversation With Lloyd John Ogilvie on Keeping God in Government, S3651 [13MR]

DECKER, BRETT M.

Articles and editorials

Fair Fight in the Philippines, E2167 [30OC]

DECKER, CLINT

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4879 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4879 [4JN]

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

Remarks in House

Lions Clubs: tribute to Liberty Day, H1447-H1451 [27FE]

DeCOOK, JOSEPH

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Several Health Care Professionals, S3489 [11MR]

DEEGAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1641 [25JY]

DEER PARK, NY

Letters

Support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: George Ylitelo, E701 [8AP]

———Heather Lake, E702 [8AP]

———Kyle Thorn, E701 [8AP]

Poems

``Our Freedom Fighters,'' John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, Deer Park, NY, Students, E702 [8AP]

``To Our Marines,'' Jessica Gulotta, E702 [8AP]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E701 [8AP]

DEER PARK, TX

Remarks in House

BP Solvay Polyethylene North America (business): Deer Park, TX, Chamber of Commerce Industry of the Year award recipient, E1736 [9SE]

DEERFIELD, MA

Remarks in Senate

Historic Deerfield: anniversary of museum, S2450, S2452 [13FE]

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL

Remarks in House

Deerfield High School: tribute to girls' basketball team, E746 [11AP]

National Civic League: All-America City Award finalist, E1236 [13JN]

DeFAZIO, PETER A. (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9479 [15OC], H9623 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2784, H2785, H2787 [3AP]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10131 [29OC], H10417 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4369 [20MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6299 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6870 [15JY], H7021 [16JY], H7033 [17JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7086 [17JY], H7125 [18JY]

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9213 [2OC]

———ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

———provide protections for farmers and ranchers that may be harmed economically by genetically engineered seeds, plants, or animals and ensure fairness in dealings with certain biotech companies (see H.R. 2918), H7782 [25JY]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H7170 [18JY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H8950 [25SE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4788 [2JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9132 [1OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H12921 [8DE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1516 [4MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 24), H1467 [27FE]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H706 [13FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H699 [13FE]

———assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (see H.R. 1553), H2702 [2AP]

———improve security (see H.R. 2144), H4254 [19MY]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2131 [19MR]

Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2879), H7616 [24JY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

Capital Construction Fund: provide for qualified withdrawals for fishermen leaving the industry and for the rollover to individual retirement plans (see H.R. 2360), H5043 [5JN]

Children and youth: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H3453 [29AP]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H8176 [10SE]

———persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H11703 [20NO]

———withdraw normal trade relations status (see H.R. 3228), H9213 [2OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H5408 [16JN]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2823 [3AP]

Computers: reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see H.R. 1933), H3636 [1MY]

Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon: anniversary of Federal recognition (see H. Con. Res. 341), H12310 [21NO]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 3322), H9613 [16OC]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H4740 [22MY]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H3454 [29AP]

Courts: assign liability for injury caused by genetically engineered organisms (see H.R. 2919), H7782 [25JY]

Credit: allow any consumer to receive a free credit report annually from any consumer reporting agency (see H.R. 2546), H5815 [24JN]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize former Federal employees receiving voluntary separation payments to accept subsequent Federal employment related to fighting forest fires (see H.R. 366), H7454 [23JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2250), H5408 [16JN]

———Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H2312 [25MR]

Dept. of HUD: enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H3637 [1MY]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Peace: establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H11359 [17NO]

Dept. of the Interior: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR, and include it as unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 733), H460 [12FE]

———anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see H. Res. 173), H3454 [29AP]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H3571 [30AP]

———establish the National Rail Infrastructure Program (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10978 [6NO]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H463 [12FE]

Diseases: expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H7949 [4SE]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H11133 [7NO]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H11651 [19NO]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 2233), H5089 [9JN]

Education: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H8381 [17SE]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5552 [18JN]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H7949 [4SE]

Electric power: prohibit fraudulent recording of revenue from round trip sales of electric power (see H.R. 1255), H1811 [12MR]

———provide market transparency in wholesale sales of electric energy and prohibit round trip trading of electricity (see H.R. 1254), H1811 [12MR]

Employment: prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H10457 [5NO]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Endangered species: protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H12922 [8DE]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H9614 [16OC]

FAA: ensure control of air traffic control system functions (see H.R. 1711), H3300 [10AP]

———reauthorize programs (see H.R. 2115), H4203 [15MY]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3302 [10AP]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H8906 [24SE]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 2932), H8017 [5SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H461 [12FE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see H.R. 1621), H2820 [3AP]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H2132 [19MR]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H3305 [10AP]

———provide portal-to-portal compensation for wildland firefighters (see H.R. 2963), H7784 [25JY]

Food: ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 2917), H7782 [25JY]

———ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 2920), H7782 [25JY]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H9688 [17OC]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H1680 [6MR]

Forest Counties Payments Committee: extend (see H.R. 3249), H9218 [3OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

FTC: deem the nondisclosure of employer-owned life insurance coverage of employees an unfair trade practice (see H.R. 414), H4739 [22MY]

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Hazardous substances: phase-out use of mercury in dental fillings (see H.R. 1680), H10237 [30OC]

Health: establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H3355 [11AP]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H. Con. Res. 99), H2940 [8AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H7949 [4SE]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see H.R. 2702), H10457 [5NO]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H10130 [29OC]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting State identification documents issued to nonimmigrant aliens that expire after the expiration of the aliens' nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 655), H1642 [5MR]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (see H.R. 2849), H10457 [5NO]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7329 [22JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H8950 [25SE]

Iraq: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H4877 [3JN]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 1888), H3638 [1MY] (see H.R. 2017), H3858 [8MY]

Iron and steel industry: revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 2877), H7616 [24JY]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5714 [23JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

Japan: encourage issuance of an apology for the sexual enslavement of young women during colonial occupation of Asia during World War II (see H. Con. Res. 226), H9615 [16OC]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H5174 [10JN]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H5175 [10JN]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H3052 [9AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1477), H2471 [27MR]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5714 [23JN]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see H.R. 2361), H8284 [16SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 487), H243 [29JA]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Motor vehicles: protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9282 [7OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2271 [20MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H9687 [17OC]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1527), H2585 [1AP]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H9614 [16OC]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN]

Public lands: provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way (see H.R. 1639), H8017 [5SE]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1955 [18MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2587 [1AP]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H1642 [5MR]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H3762 [7MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H463 [12FE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see H.R. 491), H1467 [27FE]

Task Force on Sealed Source Protection: establish to evaluate and make recommendations on security of sealed sources of radioactive materials (see H.R. 891), H1682 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H4876 [3JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3452 [29AP]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 2888), H7616 [24JY]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———employer credit for hiring new employees (see H.R. 3608), H12308 [21NO]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H3453 [29AP]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H463 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a refundable credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance (see H.R. 3607), H12308 [21NO]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9478 [15OC]

———reinstate Superfund and oil spill excise taxes and extend leaking underground storage tank taxes (see H.R. 610), H3637 [1MY]

———repeal benefits relative to company-owned life insurance (see H.R. 2127), H4203 [15MY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H7949 [4SE]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: establish an alternative trigger for determining if an extended benefit period is in effect for a State for purposes of certain benefits (see H.R. 3487), H11159 [14NO]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H8382 [17SE]

Treaties and agreements: require that trade and investment agreements that are negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards (see H. Con. Res. 276), H11652 [19NO]

U.N.: establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H6264 [26JN]

———restore a voluntary U.S. contribution to the U.N. Population Fund (see H.R. 1196), H6348 [8JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 3156), H8490 [23SE]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H10978 [6NO]

———temporarily allow States to disregard certain look-back requirements for purposes of determining unemployment insurance eligibility (see H.R. 3554), H11701 [20NO]

University of Portland: tribute to women's soccer team (see H. Res. 41), H244 [29JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 36), H3683 [6MY]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H706 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H9381 [10OC]

Weapons: require certain studies on the health effects of exposure to depleted uranium munitions and require cleanup and mitigation of contamination at sites of depleted uranium munition use and production (see H.R. 1483), H4788 [2JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE]

BLM: convey a small parcel of land in Coos County, OR, to the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay (see H.R. 3206), H9032 [30SE]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Health Care Competition to administer National Practitioner Data Bank and to collect and make public more information on medical malpractice insurance (see H.R. 447), H242 [29JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see H.R. 1915), H3635 [1MY]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see H.R. 514), H268 [31JA]

Economy: provide unemployment assistance, tax relief, fiscal assistance to State and local governments, and jobs and security through infrastructure investment (see H.R. 396), H217 [28JA]

Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission: establish (see H.R. 446), H242 [29JA]

Financial Markets Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 1109), H1678 [6MR]

Gasoline: stabilize prices (see H.R. 1221), H1810 [12MR]

Health: permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see H.R. 2085), H4129 [14MY]

Insurance: modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry (see H.R. 448), H242 [29JA]

Korea, Republic of: ensure U.S. trade actions relative to semiconductor trade do not result in geopolitical tensions or U.S. job losses (see H. Con. Res. 124), H2472 [27MR]

Pharmaceuticals: require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

World Trade Organization: file complaint against oil-producing countries for violating trade rules prohibiting quantitative limitations on import or export of resources or products across borders (see H. Con. Res. 290), H9130 [1OC]

Essays

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Kate Wagoner, E190 [12FE]

Letters

Tribute to Transportation Security Administration employees: Daniel A. Bernath, Transportation Security Administration, E2270 [6NO]

Motions

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H6825 [15JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9985 [29OC], H11658 [20NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12749 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12183 [21NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12756 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), motion to instruct conferees, H11375 [18NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, H7050 [17JY]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9580 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), H10159 [30OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12183 [21NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 79), consideration—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12756 [8DE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12749 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7641 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8064 [9SE], H8908, H8937 [25SE], H8958 [30SE], H9074 [1OC], H9189 [2OC], H9257, H9270, H9271, H9272, H9273 [7OC], H9355 [8OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9387, H9393 [15OC], H9580, H9606 [16OC], H9620, H9624, H9680 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10323 [4NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2670 [2AP], H2707, H2755, H2784, H2785, H2786, H2787 [3AP], H2913 [8AP]

———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2670 [2AP]

Armed Forces: outfitting and support supplies funding to members in Iraq, H9286 [8OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2248 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H162 [27JA], H1926 [18MR]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, H2784 [3AP], H2870, H2913 [8AP]

———require Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to address noise pollution in certain residential areas, H5208 [11JN]

———require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H9961 [28OC], H10166, H10170, H10176, H10180, H10185 [30OC]

Bascom, Ruth: dedication of Ruth Bascom Riverbank Trail System in Eugene, OR, E72 [27JA]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, H162 [27JA]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5227 [11JN]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10399, H10417, H10418, H10419 [5NO]

Corps of Engineers: funding, H7125, H7126 [18JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4374 [21MY]

———establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State, H2787 [3AP]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6299 [8JY]

———reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H4374 [21MY]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H11375, H11504 [18NO], H12106, H12111, H12178 [21NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7200 [21JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7535 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7033, H7034, H7036, H7050, H7067, H7098 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, E2267 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6945 [16JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: negotiated prices for prescription drugs, H11499 [18NO]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7285 [22JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H11502 [18NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), E1690 [4SE]

Economy: investment in surface transportation infrastructure and in rail and passenger transit industries, H40 [7JA]

———national objectives priority assignments, H36, H38, H39, H40 [7JA], H162 [27JA], H173 [28JA]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7125, H7126 [18JY]

Eugene, OR: anniversary of Pearl Buck Center, E2184 [31OC]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (H. Res. 252), H5112 [10JN]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5203, H5208, H5230, H5236 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10176, H10180, H10185 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10166, H10170 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), motion to instruct conferees, H6825 [15JY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (H. Res. 377), H9961 [28OC]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, H5236 [11JN]

FCC: prohibit funding to implement new media ownership rules, H7285 [22JY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq, H9606 [16OC]

———require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (H.R. 1738), H8064 [9SE], H8090 [10SE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4301, H4319 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12162 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference rpt. consideration (H. Res. 457), H12114 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4279 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to instruct conferees, H10465 [6NO]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H5647 [19JN], H7233 [22JY], H8288 [17SE]

Forest Counties Payments Committee: extend (H.R. 3249), E2268 [6NO]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, H7641 [25JY]

———prohibit funding to finalize or implement revisions to National Forest Management Act planning regulations, H7067 [17JY]

———protection of certain roadless areas, H5415 [17JN]

Gasoline: stabilize prices (H.R. 1221), H1780 [12MR]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1862 [13MR]

House Rules: allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 456), H12111 [21NO]

Insurance: modify antitrust exemption for the insurance industry, H10440 [5NO]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9270 [7OC]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9189 [2OC]

———prohibit funding for OPEC participation, H9624 [17OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5821 [25JN], H5942 [26JN], H7200 [21JY], H11191 [17NO], H11504 [18NO], H11519 [19NO], H11658 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12106, H12111 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5960 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 459), H12178 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10440 [5NO], H11499 [18NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5719 [24JN]

Memorial Day: observance, H4374 [21MY]

Motor vehicles: require increased safety testing of 15-passenger vans and ensure compliance with applicable motor vehicle safety standards if vans are used as schoolbuses, H4161 [15MY]

National Guard: Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H6299 [8JY]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: establish (H.R. 766), H3721 [7MY]

National security: national objectives priority assignments, H364 [11FE], H418 [12FE]

New London, CT: clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum, H10417, H10418, H10419 [5NO]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), H4157, H4161 [15MY]

Oregon: tribute to National Guard 41st Brigade Cottage Grove Unit, E2149 [28OC]

Parliamentary inquiry, H9571 [16OC], H10176 [30OC]

Point of order, H10176 [30OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11370 [18NO]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), H4532 [22MY]

Public lands: limit Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to National Park Service areas, H6945 [16JY], H7033, H7034, H7036 [17JY]

———provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way, H7098 [17JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1421 [27FE]

Senior citizens: nutrition programs funding, H11502 [18NO]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve: usage policy, H1874 [13MR]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H5099 [10JN], H5270 [12JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5099 [10JN], H5270 [12JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H36 [7JA], H162 [27JA]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3829 [8MY], H4094 [14MY], H4532 [22MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4848 [3JN]

———rates, H173 [28JA]

———reform Internal Revenue Code (H. Con. Res. 141), E757 [11AP]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H39, H40 [7JA], H86 [8JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8200 [11SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 2088), H4094 [14MY]

Transportation Security Administration: tribute to employees, E2270 [6NO]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2755, H2787 [3AP]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7233 [22JY], H7334 [23JY], H7481 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7233 [22JY], H7334 [23JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, H12183 [21NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system, H12749, H12756 [8DE]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 1652), H9986 [29OC]

Veterans: benefits funding, H10346 [5NO]

———disability benefits, H10982 [7NO]

———health care funding, H10444 [5NO], H10460 [6NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H10460, H10536 [6NO]

Veterans Day: observance, H10346, H10444 [5NO], H10460, H10536 [6NO], H10982 [7NO]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, H2785, H2786 [3AP]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8838 [24SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1451 [27FE], H3349 [11AP], H7168 [18JY], H9279 [7OC]

Special order: granted, H132 [8JA], H216 [28JA], H387 [11FE], H459 [12FE], H696 [13FE], H1328 [25FE], H1393 [26FE], H1451 [27FE], H1808 [12MR], H1898 [13MR], H1950 [18MR], H2129 [19MR], H2307 [25MR], H2398 [26MR], H2467 [27MR], H2512 [31MR], H2584 [1AP], H2701 [2AP], H2818 [3AP], H2856 [7AP], H2936 [8AP], H3049 [9AP], H3854 [8MY], H3971 [9MY], H4128 [14MY], H4201 [15MY], H4247 [19MY], H4365 [20MY], H4526 [21MY], H4781 [2JN], H4975 [4JN], H5086 [9JN], H5171 [10JN], H5264 [11JN], H5362 [12JN], H5405 [16JN], H5549 [18JN], H5660 [19JN], H5811 [24JN], H5925 [25JN], H6345 [8JY], H6462 [9JY], H6600 [10JY], H6704 [14JY], H6865 [15JY], H7011 [16JY], H7168 [18JY], H7222 [21JY], H7326 [22JY], H7450 [23JY], H7776 [25JY], H7826 [3SE], H7944 [4SE], H8013 [5SE], H8077 [9SE], H8281 [16SE], H8379 [17SE], H8903 [24SE], H8947 [25SE], H9117 [1OC], H9208 [2OC], H9279 [7OC], H9374 [8OC], H9475 [15OC], H9611 [16OC], H9686 [17OC], H9737 [20OC], H9806 [21OC], H9978 [28OC], H10128 [29OC], H10336 [4NO], H10455 [5NO], H10974 [6NO], H11357 [17NO], H11389 [18NO], H11698 [20NO]

Resignations

Committee on Resources (House), H455 [12FE]

Tributes

King, Martin Luther, Jr., E190 [12FE]

Wagoner, Kate, E190 [12FE]

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE (organization)

Papers

Caribou in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, S3864 [18MR]

DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: improve surplus property disposal process for closed or realigned military installations (see H.R. 1903), H3634 [1MY]

———prohibit the closure, or adverse realignment, of any military installation used for undergraduate pilot training (see H.R. 1198), H1744 [11MR]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H2821 [3AP]

DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT COMMISSION

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Defense: establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas (see S. 949), S5484 [29AP]

———prohibit the closure, or adverse realignment, of any military installation used for undergraduate pilot training (see H.R. 1198), H1744 [11MR]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H2821 [3AP]

Letters

Military base closures and realignments: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, S7289 [4JN]

———former Secs. of Defense, S7293 [4JN]

———Henry H. Shelton, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7293 [4JN]

———Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7289, S7293 [4JN]

Remarks in House

Puerto Rico: closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H8791, H8792 [24SE]

———prohibit closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H6300 [8JY]

Recommendations: prohibit funding for base closures and realignments, H6302, H6303 [8JY], E1448 [11JY]

Roads and highways: require roads to remain open to local residents following base closures, H4589 [22MY]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Defense: establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas, S9227, S9228 [10JY]

———establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas (S. 949), S5495 [29AP]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S6645-S6650 [20MY], S7286-S7295 [4JN]

DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Remarks in House

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Remarks in Senate

Barton, Ronald W.: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Chairman's Medal recipient, S13511 [29OC]

DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Affirm (see S. Res. 275), S15976 [25NO]

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 3313), H9613 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Affirm (S. Res. 275), S15925 [25NO]

Marriage: define and protect institution, S10882 [1AU]

Texts of

S. Res. 275, affirm, S15925, S16031 [25NO]

DEFENSE OF MEDICARE AND REAL MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1992), S16120 [9DE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1992), S16127 [9DE]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 1992), S16128 [9DE]

DEFENSE POLICY BOARD

Articles and editorials

Center for Public Ignorance, H2511 [31MR]

Perle's Vindication, E2420 [22NO]

Washington-Style Politics, E2420 [22NO]

Letters

Conflict of interest allegations of Richard Perle relative to membership on Defense Policy Board: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Request for Defense Policy Board minutes from meetings and financial records: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Remarks in House

Perle, Richard: conflict of interest allegations relative to membership on Defense Policy Board, H2509-H2511 [31MR], H2673, H2674 [2AP], E2420 [22NO]

Statements

Conflict of Interest Allegations Relative to Membership on Defense Policy Board: Richard Perle, H2511 [31MR]

DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT

Amendments

Reauthorize (S. 1680), S12204, S12208 [30SE], S15478, S15480 [21NO], H12861 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

Reauthorize (see S. 1680), S12192 [30SE] (see S. 1738), S12607 [15OC] (see H.R. 1280), H1901 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Contracts: require report on minority contracting, H9417 [15OC]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, H9417 [15OC]

Infrastructure: applicability to critical infrastructure protection and restoration, H9418 [15OC]

Reauthorize (S. 1680), H9416-H9418 [15OC], E2050 [15OC]

———Senate amendment, H12861, H12862 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, S12181-S12183 [30SE]

Reauthorize (S. 1680), S12181-S12183, S12207, S12208 [30SE], S15480 [21NO]

Reauthorize (S. 1738), S12621 [15OC]

Reports filed

Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1680) (S. Rept. 108-156), S12192 [30SE]

Reauthorize: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 108-56), H2702 [2AP]

Texts of

S. 1680, reauthorize, S15480 [21NO], H9416 [15OC]

S. 1738, reauthorize, S12621 [15OC]

DEFENSE WEEK (publication)

Articles and editorials

Force Protection Is Top Concern for Sealift Commander, S1120 [17JA]

DEFICIT see Public Debt

DEFICIT REDUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

Texts of

S. 49, provisions, S53 [7JA]

DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN REFORM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1610), S11416 [11SE]

Texts of

S. 1610, provisions, S11418 [11SE]

DeFORD, SUSAN

Articles and editorials

Independent Living's Real Costs, E183-E185 [11FE]

DEGAETANO, SEBASTIAN

Remarks in House

Purple Heart: recipient, E2512 [8DE]

DeGETTE, DIANA (a Representative from Colorado)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12921 [8DE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1902 [13MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H4529 [21MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4739 [22MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 364), H9215 [2OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H2311 [25MR]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H6264 [26JN]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Computers: establish a program to transfer surplus computers of Federal agencies to schools and nonprofit community-based educational organizations (see H.R. 2694), H9687 [17OC]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H6349 [8JY]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H5929 [25JN]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Courts: enhance retirement annuities of administrative law judges (see H.R. 2316), H10237 [30OC]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H324 [5FE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see H.R. 2203), H8083 [9SE]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: expand Energy Efficiency Program by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H9687 [17OC]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H12321 [25NO]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4255 [19MY]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see H.R. 116), H56 [7JA]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7788 [25JY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H5929 [25JN]

Diseases: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H5929 [25JN]

Education: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H7787 [25JY]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 2198), H8284 [16SE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

EPA: establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

———provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see H.R. 347), H324 [5FE]

Families and domestic relations: regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers (see H.R. 2949), H11146 [10NO]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see H.R. 1260), H1900 [13MR]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H5046 [5JN]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H4528 [21MY]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H172 [27JA]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H10340 [4NO]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H4131 [14MY]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1515 [4MR]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H9377 [8OC]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7618 [24JY]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see H.R. 151), H57 [7JA]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9214 [2OC]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

Intelligence services: strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H10340 [4NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4368 [20MY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H9130 [1OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9130 [1OC]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H138 [8JA]

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H8950 [25SE]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H5468 [17JN]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see H.R. 3194), H8950 [25SE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5664 [19JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Mining and mineral resources: reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 504), H324 [5FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see H.R. 1605), H7787 [25JY]

———protect the rights of consumers to diagnose, service, and repair their motor vehicles (see H.R. 2735), H6868 [15JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H9812 [21OC]

National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health: funding and implementation (see H. Con. Res. 186), H4368 [20MY]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4876 [3JN]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H1902 [13MR]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2823 [3AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1903 [13MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H3053 [9AP]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H1901 [13MR]

Privacy: protect and enhance consumer privacy (see H.R. 1636), H2821 [3AP]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2402 [26MR]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

———increase penalties for illegal campfires on public, national park, and national forest lands that results in damage and specify uses for collected fines (see H.R. 1038), H1955 [18MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H2473 [27MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H2823 [3AP]

———improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H6265 [26JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 801), H701 [13FE]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H9131 [1OC]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H3571 [30AP]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H4739 [22MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H4205 [15MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2864 [7AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———employer credit for hiring new employees (see H.R. 3608), H12308 [21NO]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see H.R. 478), H243 [29JA]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H460 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H3637 [1MY]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H9478 [15OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7787 [25JY]

———provide a refundable credit to small businesses for the costs of qualified health insurance (see H.R. 3607), H12308 [21NO]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see H.R. 2044), H3972 [9MY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H8380 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4740 [22MY]

U.N.: urge establishment of broad Security Council authority to help the people of Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 122), H3638 [1MY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2401 [26MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2472 [27MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H9615 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H2400 [26MR]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 2305), H4875 [3JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve safety of meat and poultry products through retrieval of history, use, and location of products using a recordkeeping and audit system or registered identification (see H.R. 3546), H11700 [20NO]

Diseases: prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

Food industry: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3547), H11700 [20NO]

Public Health Service Act: protection of human subjects in research (see H.R. 3594), H12307 [21NO]

Social Security: expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H9477 [15OC]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4927 [4JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9662 [17OC]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4891 [4JN]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4500 [21MY]

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association: anniversary, E2266 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Denver, CO: tribute to East High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E994 [19MY]

Denver Area Labor Federation: anniversary, E860 [1MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4500 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11001 [7NO]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7606 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6772 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7095, H7098 [17JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H10518 [6NO]

Englewood, CO: anniversary, E950 [14MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (H.R. 1260), H9058 [1OC]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H4308 [20MY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6772 [15JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1865 [13MR]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H5099 [10JN], H5869 [25JN]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), consideration (H. Res. 295), H5869 [25JN]

Iraq: possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5099 [10JN], H5869 [25JN]

Medicaid: increase floor for treatment as an extremely low disproportionate share hospital State, H6119 [26JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6119 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12265 [21NO]

NIH: funding, H10518 [6NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11406 [18NO]

Public lands: provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way, H7095, H7098 [17JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1426 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1426 [27FE]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4022 [14MY]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6772 [15JY]

U.S. Merchant Marine: tribute, E882 [7MY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H1898 [13MR]

Summaries

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

Tributes

Bowen, Gwen, E1191 [10JN]

Hornby, William, E1483 [15JY]

Leiper, Wallace H., E882 [7MY]

Taylor, Arie P., E1980 [7OC]

Webb, Wellington E., E1542 [21JY]

DeGREGO, DILIA

Letters

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S7281 [4JN]

DEIBEL, DOLLY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2529 [8DE]

DEIBEL, JAMIE

Remarks in Senate

Louisville, KY: tribute to St. Albert the Great School, S3878 [18MR]

Tribute, S3878 [18MR]

DEKALB COUNTY, GA

Remarks in House

Atlanta, GA: tribute to Lakeside High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E1004 [21MY]

DeKOK, ROGER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E847 [1MY]

DEL NORTE COUNTY, CA

Bills and resolutions

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see S. 738), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1501), H2472 [27MR]

Remarks in Senate

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (S. 738), S4527 [27MR]

DEL REY OAKS, CA

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1873 [24SE]

DELACRUZ, KENNETH

Letters

Dept. of Defense process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel, H4588 [22MY]

DELAHUNT, WILLIAM D. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Amendments

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H2051 [19MR]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7840 [3SE], H8037 [9SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H10238 [30OC]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H6264 [26JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H5175 [10JN]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H3454 [29AP]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (see H.R. 1086), H1640 [5MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8906 [24SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H12923 [8DE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H12310 [21NO]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H8082 [9SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H4739 [22MY]

Bankruptcy: protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H706 [13FE]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H5175 [10JN]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7950 [4SE]

———request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 358), H8016 [5SE] (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Capital punishment: abolish under Federal law (see H.R. 2574), H5813 [24JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H5408 [16JN]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Coast Guard: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (see H.R. 3374), H9981 [28OC]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H9478 [15OC]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3454 [29AP]

Colombia: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2853), H7840 [3SE]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1955 [18MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H8284 [16SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3454 [29AP]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see H.R. 2155), H4367 [20MY]

———provide grants to assist State and local prosecutors and law enforcement agencies with implementing juvenile and young adult witness assistance programs (see H.R. 1786), H3351 [11AP]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: issue standards addressing open flame ignition of consumer products containing polyurethane (see H.R. 3437), H10339 [4NO]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

———make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see H.R. 1311), H3637 [1MY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H9377 [8OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2312 [25MR]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H4740 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3355 [11AP]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H10340 [4NO]

———pilot program to assess benefits of dispensing medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 372), H5814 [24JN]

———prohibit implementation of any Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services Commission recommendation for one year following submission (see H.R. 3440), H12312 [21NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H12310 [21NO]

Diseases: combat polio (see H. Res. 20), H3976 [9MY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7950 [4SE]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H8216 [11SE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H4788 [2JN]

Drugs: use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H5367 [12JN] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Economy: require Commissioner of Labor Statistics to develop methodology for measuring cost-of-living in each State, and require Comptroller General to ascertain impact on certain Federal benefits (see H.R. 3640), H12309 [21NO]

Education: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

EPA: authorize use of funds for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relative to development and implementation of phase II of storm water program (see H.R. 3528), H12922 [8DE]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

Equal Justice Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H8491 [23SE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Families and domestic relations: authorize financial assistance to permit infants to be cared for at home by parents (see H.R. 3595), H12307 [21NO]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H4877 [3JN]

FBI: reform (see H.R. 2867), H7616 [24JY]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

FCC: assign radio spectrum frequencies to public safety agencies (see H.R. 1425), H7839 [3SE]

———encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3302 [10AP]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5929 [25JN]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1689 [10MR]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H2270 [20MR]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

———require all semiautomatic firearms be equipped with chamber load indicators and/or magazine disconnect mechanisms (see H.R. 821), H702 [13FE]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6262 [26JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign countries: human rights violations against homosexuals, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals (see H. Con. Res. 330), H11651 [19NO]

———improve and promote compliance with international intellectual property obligations relative to Cuba (see H.R. 2494), H5467 [17JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2271 [20MR]

Foreign policy: recognize importance of transatlantic relationship and promote stronger relations with Europe by reaffirming the need for a continued and meaningful dialogue between the U.S. and Europe (see H. Res. 390), H10131 [29OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2402 [26MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2864 [7AP]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1856), H7225 [21JY]

Hazardous substances: protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H8083 [9SE]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H7840 [3SE]

Health: establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H3355 [11AP]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H5714 [23JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H1744 [11MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

History: tribute to landing of Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock (see H. Con. Res. 38), H1517 [4MR]

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H5268 [11JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

———restore fairness to immigration law (see H.R. 47), H53 [7JA]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Information services: prohibit misappropriation of certain databases (see H.R. 3261), H11702 [20NO]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H4529 [21MY]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, provide Federal alternative medical malpractice insurance, and limit frivolous lawsuits (see H.R. 1116), H1678 [6MR]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H12923 [8DE]

———establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H7020 [16JY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H7949 [4SE]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4529 [21MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5366 [12JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: allow North Koreans to apply for refugee status or asylum in the U.S. (see H.R. 367), H170 [27JA]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H12312 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H8017 [5SE]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H324 [5FE]

Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 223), H5662 [19JN]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 1930), H6604 [10JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7840 [3SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3354 [11AP]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H1682 [6MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H4739 [22MY]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H5366 [12JN]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H2271 [20MR]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H5552 [18JN]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H4528 [21MY]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (see H.R. 868), H1331 [25FE]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H7618 [24JY]

Patriot's Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 149), H3304 [10AP]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

President and Vice President: constitutional amendment to make persons who have been a U.S. citizen for thrity-five years eligible for the Office of President and Vice President (see H.J. Res. 59), H5552 [18JN]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4012 [13MY]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H4739 [22MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H1335 [25FE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9983 [28OC]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H10340 [4NO]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer overflow control programs (see H. Con. Res. 309), H9812 [21OC]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H4787 [2JN]

———extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see H.R. 2704), H7020 [16JY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H8382 [17SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6869 [15JY]

Social Investment and Economic Development Fund for the Americas: establish (see H.R. 3447), H10457 [5NO]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 172), H245 [29JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1902 [13MR]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H7839 [3SE]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H6464 [9JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H4978 [4JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———apply the harbor maintenance tax to certain ports that import cargo exceeding a certain amount per year (see H.R. 2564), H5713 [23JN]

———deny employers a deduction for payments of excessive compensation (see H.R. 2888), H7616 [24JY]

———ensure employees retain hospital insurance tax exemption relative to consolidation of a political subdivision with the State (see H.R. 2105), H4130 [14MY]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———expand workplace health incentives by equalizing the tax consequences of employee athletic facility use (see H.R. 1818), H6465 [9JY]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H5046 [5JN]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H1514 [4MR]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H11392 (see H.R. 785), H11515 [18NO]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see H.R. 3184), H8949 [25SE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7787 [25JY]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4368 [20MY]

———treatment of amounts received under qualified group legal services plans (see H.R. 973), H1461 [27FE]

———treatment of certain stipends paid from a State program to volunteer workers who have attained age 60 (see H.R. 2104), H4130 [14MY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H2312 [25MR]

———treatment of property tax reduction vouchers received by senior citizens in exchange for volunteer work (see H.R. 2103), H4130 [14MY]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 2722), H7840 [3SE]

Treaties and agreements: require that trade and investment agreements that are negotiated by the executive branch with other countries must comply with certain minimum standards (see H. Con. Res. 276), H12922 [8DE]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

———establish civilian police corps for international peace operations to maintain the rule of law and promote peace and stability in post-conflict situations (see H.R. 1414), H12311 [21NO]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H8222 [15SE]

Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1615), H2820 [3AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 1919, 2511), H12311 [21NO]

———enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H12311 [21NO]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H12310 [21NO]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2823), H12311 [21NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

Veterans Day: request that television and radio stations provide a moment of silence or a public service announcement each year (see H. Con. Res. 266), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnam: tribute to Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam and express the urgent need for religious freedom and related human rights (see H. Res. 427), H11134 [7NO]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H4788 [2JN]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H323 [5FE]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H8222 [15SE]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H3354 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Adams National Historic Park: include Quincy Homestead within boundary (see H.R. 3443), H10457 [5NO]

Coastal zones: promote sensible development of renewable energy (see H.R. 1183), H1744 [11MR]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see H. Con. Res. 216), H5366 [12JN]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), consideration (H. Res. 257), H4915 [4JN]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12844 [8DE]

Antitrust policy: encourage standards development organizations to develop and promulgate voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 1086), H5105 [10JN]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9470, H9471, H9474 [15OC]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12844 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8072, H8073, H8074, H8075, H8076 [9SE], H9025, H9026, H9027 [30SE], H9268, H9270, H9272, H9273, H9274 [7OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9459, H9468, H9470, H9471, H9472, H9473, H9474, H9475 [15OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2750 [3AP]

Armed Forces: supply and issuance of Interceptor Kevlar vests, H9472 [15OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), E564 [25MR]

Avedis Zildjian Co.: anniversary, E905 [9MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), H1991, H1994, H1996, H2052, H2054 [19MR]

———amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1983, H1984, H1985 [19MR]

———increase cap on wage and benefit claims, strengthen fraud provisions, and require reinstatement of retiree benefits modified within a certain period preceding filing, H2052 [19MR]

———limit homestead property exemption, H1984 [19MR]

———prevent corporate abuse and provide greater protection for employees, H1983 [19MR]

———require corporations to file claims in the district where their principal place of business is located, H2054 [19MR]

Budget: deficit, H7817, H7819 [3SE], H9025 [30SE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2388 [26MR]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (H. Res. 364), H9027 [30SE]

Caldwell Family: tribute, H7818 [3SE]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7399 [23JY]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H3073 [10AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9345 [8OC]

Colombia: U.S. policy, H6337 [8JY]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5285 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), consideration (H. Res. 269), H5275 [12JN]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H3073 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, H3073 [10AP]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2891 [8AP]

———lift certain restrictions on remittances to Cuban nationals, H8037 [9SE]

———lift travel restrictions, H8031, H8035 [9SE]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H11510, H11511, H11512 [18NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H11501 [18NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H8031, H8035, H8037 [9SE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H9025 [30SE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2974 [9AP]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7399 [23JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1837, H1864 [13MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1825 [13MR]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7217, H7219, H7220, H7221, H7222 [21JY]

Intelligence services: appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9030 [30SE], H9268 [7OC]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H5082, H5083, H5084, H5086 [9JN], H5706, H5707, H5708, H5709, H5710 [23JN], H6694, H6695, H6697 [14JY], H7217, H7219, H7220, H7221, H7222 [21JY], H8277, H8280, H8281 [16SE], H9268, H9270 [7OC], H11203 [17NO], H11874, H11875, H11876, H11877 [20NO]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H5082, H5083, H5084, H5086 [9JN], H5706, H5707, H5708, H5709, H5710 [23JN], H6339, H6340, H6341, H6342, H6343, H6344 [8JY], H6693, H6695, H6697, H6698 [14JY], H7217, H7219, H7220, H7221, H7222 [21JY], H8479, H8480, H8481, H8482, H8483, H8484 [23SE], H11200, H11201, H11202, H11203 [17NO], H11875, H11876, H11877 [20NO]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7819, H7822 [3SE]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, H5082, H5083, H5084, H5086 [9JN], H5706, H5707, H5708, H5709, H5710 [23JN], H6339, H6340, H6341, H6342, H6343, H6344 [8JY], H6694, H6695, H6697 [14JY]

———U.S. policy, H7819, H7820, H7822 [3SE], H8072, H8073, H8074, H8075, H8076 [9SE]

Korean War: commemoration, E1749 [9SE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (H.R. 3214), H10358 [5NO]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H11510, H11511, H11512 [18NO], H11874 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H11499 [18NO]

Middle East: U.S. policy relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H12896, H12898, H12899, H12900, H12901 [8DE]

Nicaragua: require that certain claims of expropriation be filed within a specified time period for purposes of the prohibition on foreign aid (H.R. 868), H1916 [18MR]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4066 [14MY]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (H. Res. 132), H1977 [19MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9345 [8OC]

Senior citizens: nutrition programs funding, H11501 [18NO]

Taxation: extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8298 [17SE]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2750 [3AP]

Veterans: benefits funding, H2388 [26MR]

———health care funding, H9472, H9473 [15OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H8479 [23SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1635 [5MR], H1676 [6MR], H3049 [9AP]

Tributes

Hudner, Thomas, E1749 [9SE]

Quiley, John L., E739 [11AP]

Rollins, Phillip A., E385 [6MR]

Shinseki, Eric K., H12897 [8DE]

DELAND, FL

Remarks in House

St. Barnabas Episcopal School: Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award recipient, E2163 [30OC]

DELANEY, HENRY

Remarks in House

Tribute, H420 [12FE]

DeLAUDER, WILLIAM B.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3026 [3MR]

DeLAURO, LUISA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E249 [8DE]

DeLAURO, ROSA L. (a Representative from Connecticut)

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Conferee: H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H9166 [2OC]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H11379 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

King's Appeal, Jim Hoagland, Washington (DC) Post, E2285 [7NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 809), H2312 [25MR]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H4877 [3JN]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H4529 [21MY]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2940 [8AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4740 [22MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9688 [17OC]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H7020 [16JY]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H9982 [28OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1334 [25FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H2402 [26MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aviation: improve air cargo security (see H.R. 2455), H7086 [17JY]

———improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H3570 [30AP]

Bankruptcy: protect family farmers and family fishermen (see H.R. 343), H2586 [1AP]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (see H.R. 2746), H6868 [15JY]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 218), H5366 [12JN]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 264), H7785 [25JY]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 364), H8491 [23SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants to local educational agencies to support purchase or lease and use of vending machines that offer healthy foods and beverages in schools (see H.R. 2225), H4734 [22MY]

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H7618 [24JY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see H.R. 2377), H5044 [5JN]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H3052 [9AP]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H6465 [9JY]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4529 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

———provide for infant crib safety (see H.R. 3371), H9811 [21OC]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H7455 [23JY]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see H.R. 936), H11359 [17NO]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H5714 [23JN]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3637 [1MY]

———recognize valuable contributions of higher education faculty in the education of our Nation's students (see H. Con. Res. 312), H11652 [19NO]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1747 [11MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H8491 [23SE]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

———increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H8491 [23SE]

Computers: reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see H.R. 1933), H5929 [25JN]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H5815 [24JN]

Connecticut: exempt milk hauling vehicles from Interstate System weight limitations (see H.R. 2384), H5044 [5JN]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see H.R. 1663), H7225 [21JY]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3454 [29AP]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Corporations: review, reform, and terminate unnecessary and inequitable Federal subsidies (see H.R. 2153), H4254 [19MY]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

CPSC: establish a consumer product safety standard for each durable infant or toddler product (see H.R. 2911), H7782 [25JY]

———restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2207), H5408 [16JN]

Credit: protect consumers from payday lenders demanding exorbitant interest rates and participating in other unfair practices (see H.R. 2407), H5173 [10JN]

Crime: establish methods for preventing identity theft and protect consumers' sensitive, private health-related information (see H.R. 2633), H6262 [26JN]

———prevent any adult who, as a juvenile, committed an offense that would be a crime of violence if committed by an adult, from possessing a firearm (see H.R. 3411), H10235 [30OC]

———provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H11360 [17NO]

Cuba: human rights violations (see H. Res. 164), H3355 [11AP]

———lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see H.R. 2203), H4733 [22MY]

———improve safety of meat and poultry products through retrieval of history, use, and location of products using a recordkeeping and audit system or registered identification (see H.R. 3546), H11700 [20NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: establish competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage (see H.R. 3008), H7948 [4SE]

———make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 2651), H6263 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H3973 [9MY]

———conduct study relative to aneurysms (see H.R. 815), H2312 [25MR]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5815 [24JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish clearly defined standards and guidelines for Federal, State, and local government emergency preparedness and response capability (see H.R. 3227), H10340 [4NO]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: grants to States to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H242 [29JA]

———reauthorize the HOPE VI Program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H4131 [14MY]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see H. Res. 173), H2940 [8AP]

———conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

———conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see H.R. 437), H241 [29JA]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H4788 [2JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 890), H1332 [25FE]

———recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 972), H1461 [27FE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see H.R. 813), H4012 [13MY]

Diseases: Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H9282 [7OC]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H11149 [12NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H10237 [30OC]

———require group and individual health insurance coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer (see H.R. 3362), H11703 [20NO]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H9132 [1OC]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see H.R. 2681), H8222 [15SE]

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———authorize grants to local educational agencies for teacher mentoring programs (see H.R. 1611), H6264 [26JN]

———condition the implementation of assessment procedures relative to the Head Start National Reporting System on Child Outcomes (see H.R. 2945), H7783 [25JY]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H324 [5FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H323 [5FE]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see H.R. 2198), H5175 [10JN]

———provide grants to eligible consortia to provide professional development to superintendents and principals and prospects for such positions (see H.R. 1240), H1811 [12MR]

———raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H4876 [3JN]

———tribute to public education system (see H. Con. Res. 148), H3638 [1MY]

Electronic Fund Transfer Act: require additional disclosures relative to exchange rates in transfers involving international transactions (see H.R. 2637), H6262 [26JN]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prevent an employer from placing a nonimmigrant who is an intracompany transferee with another employer (see H.R. 2154), H7020 [16JY]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———provide for labor recruiter accountability (see H.R. 3530), H11650 [19NO]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H8906 [24SE]

———establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H9478 [15OC]

———provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2312 [25MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: reform provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 3139), H8490 [23SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H4205 [15MY]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H5365 [12JN]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H3302 [10AP]

———simplify Federal student financial aid process (see H.R. 2956), H8176 [10SE]

———support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H11652 [19NO]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1334 [25FE]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5665 [19JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5929 [25JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see H.R. 2932), H7950 [4SE]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2491), H5665 [19JN]

———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see H.R. 2218), H6349 [8JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H3975 [9MY]

Financial institutions: exempt attorneys from privacy provisions of the law repealing restrictions on the affiliation of banks, securities firms, and insurance companies (see H.R. 781), H3683 [6MY]

———prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H3637 [1MY]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see H.R. 752), H462 [12FE]

Firearms: ensure greater accountability by licensed dealers (see H.R. 1540), H2585 [1AP]

———improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9478 [15OC]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H172 [27JA]

Food: include the imposition of civil monetary penalties for violations of meat and poultry inspection regulations (see H.R. 1003), H1463 [27FE]

———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 467), H243 [29JA] (see H.R. 3684), H12919 [8DE]

Food industry: freshness dates on food (see H.R. 468), H243 [29JA]

———improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3547), H11700 [20NO]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

———prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H7783 [25JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2312 [25MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Government: require wages paid to Federal employees and Federal contract workers be above the local poverty line (see H.R. 1192), H1744 [11MR]

Haiti: express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H4206 [15MY]

Hazardous substances: protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H8083 [9SE]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1863), H4788 [2JN]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H1682 [6MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H. Con. Res. 99), H4979 [4JN]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: amend (see H.R. 3180), H8949 [25SE]

———provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H2515 [31MR]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

———support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see H. Con. Res. 169), H4369 [20MY]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals (see H. Res. 384), H9215 [2OC]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H2312 [25MR]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H10237 [30OC]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7618 [24JY]

Insurance: guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children (see H.R. 1205), H1745 [11MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H8017 [5SE]

International Women's Day: support goals (see H. Con. Res. 57), H1465 [27FE]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H1746 [11MR]

Iraq: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

John J. McGuirk Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, New London, CT: designate (see H.R. 1832), H3408 [12AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H5046 [5JN]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9215 [2OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2271 [20MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12922 [8DE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H9982 [28OC]

Medicaid: improve access to advanced practice nurses (see H.R. 2295), H6349 [8JY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H8905 [24SE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H5175 [10JN]

Medicare: accelerate reduction on the amount of beneficiary copayment liability for outpatient services (see H.R. 1635), H2821 [3AP]

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H4206 [15MY]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H8175 [10SE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H1955 [18MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H4978 [4JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see H.R. 1340), H2587 [1AP]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H2822 [3AP]

———extend a temporary increase in payment for skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 967), H1460 [27FE]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2587 [1AP]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H3684 [6MY]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H391 [11FE]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H461 [12FE]

———provide access to audiologists (see H.R. 2821), H9614 [16OC]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H2823 [3AP]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6465 [9JY]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H6348 [8JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

———require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H11360 [17NO]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H6348 [8JY]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (see H. Con. Res. 230), H5928 [25JN]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H2823 [3AP]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H8176 [10SE]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

National Labor Relations Act: establish efficient system to enable employees to form or become members of labor organizations (see H.R. 3078), H8216 [11SE]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H56 [7JA]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Patsy Takemoto Mink Post Office Building, Paia, HI: designate (see H.R. 2030), H3856 [8MY]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see H.R. 2567), H5713 [23JN]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide additional protections for participants and beneficiaries under employee pension benefit plans (see H.R. 2101), H4130 [14MY]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5815 [24JN]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Political campaigns: reform financing of Federal elections (see H.R. 3641), H12309 [21NO]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2864 [7AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H4368 [20MY]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1467 [27FE]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H8382 [17SE]

Public welfare programs: address barriers to employment as a work activity under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 624), H321 [5FE]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H10457 [5NO]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 1551), H2586 [1AP]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H5467 [17JN]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer overflow control programs (see H. Con. Res. 309), H9812 [21OC]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H8491 [23SE]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H12311 [21NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H4978 [4JN]

Social Security: choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 in or after 1982 (see H.R. 97), H8016 [5SE]

———credit prospectively individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service (see H.R. 473), H243 [29JA]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

———eliminate waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce (see H.R. 471), H3857 [8MY]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H9982 [28OC]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H1467 [27FE]

———increase in widow's and widower's insurance benefits relative to delayed retirement (see H.R. 474), H3857 [8MY]

———provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 472), H3857 [8MY]

———repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 470), H3857 [8MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1334 [25FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H8222 [15SE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5367 [12JN]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: allow a married couple conducting an unincorporated trade or business to elect out of partnership status (see H.R. 1558), H2702 [2AP]

———allow a refundable tax credit for health insurance costs for COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2891), H8222 [15SE]

———allow disclosure of taxpayer identity information through mass communications to notify persons entitled to tax refunds (see H.R. 1557), H2702 [2AP]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H10130 [29OC]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2402 [26MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3452 [29AP]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1859), H3451 [29AP]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3975 [9MY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H3453 [29AP]

———extend credits to assist in the purchase of fishing safety equipment (see H.R. 2973), H7784 [25JY]

———extend the transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters (see H.R. 1052), H1813 [12MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see H.R. 662), H1642 [5MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H4787 [2JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4786 [2JN]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1894), H3570 [30AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———repeal benefits relative to company-owned life insurance (see H.R. 2127), H4203 [15MY]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4255 [19MY]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1056), H1514 [4MR]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H9982 [28OC]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H9687 [17OC]

Telephones: prohibit the use of text, graphic, or image messaging systems of wireless telephones to transmit unsolicited commercial messages (see H.R. 122), H4011 [13MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H6264 [26JN]

Terrorism: ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see H.R. 1861), H12311 [21NO]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11703 [20NO]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H2272 [20MR]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 187), H3052 [9AP]

Urban areas: development of municipally-owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations into community open spaces or parks (see H.R. 2373), H5044 [5JN]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2472 [27MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H3637 [1MY]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H10237 [30OC]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2270 [20MR]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1903 [13MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1903 [13MR]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4203 [15MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H12922 [8DE]

———support participation of women throughout the world in a week of workshops, forums, and other events to speak up for world peace (see H. Con. Res. 114), H7840 [3SE]

Women's United Soccer Association: tribute (see H. Res. 373), H9215 [2OC]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (see H.R. 3629), H12308 [21NO]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H1467 [27FE]

———support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Children and youth: establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

Committee on Armed Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 123), H1641 [5MR]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of State: establish position of Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H4786 [2JN]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H5043 [5JN]

Families and domestic relations: authorize financial assistance to permit infants to be cared for at home by parents (see H.R. 3595), H12307 [21NO]

Food: ensure that consumers receive information about the nutritional content of restaurant foods (see H.R. 3444), H10457 [5NO]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and increase Pell Grant maximum awards (see H.R. 2505), H5551 [18JN]

Immigration: admission policy relative to L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants (see H.R. 2702), H6603 [10JY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

Medicare: expand coverage of paramedic intercept services (see H.R. 2008), H3761 [7MY]

New Haven, CT: designate the western breakwater for the New Haven Harbor navigation project as the Charles Hervey Townshend Breakwater (see H.R. 1445), H2400 [26MR]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Sikorsky, Igor I.: tribute (see H. Res. 331), H7454 [23JY]

Social Security: effects of reform proposals on women (see H. Res. 174), H2821 [3AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

Women: recognize the importance of sports in fostering leadership ability and success (see H. Res. 53), H323 [5FE]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

Essays

Dynamic DNA: Amira Anuar, E351 [4MR]

If I Were President: Michael Barent, E352 [4MR]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H10083 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10429 [5NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7374 [23JY]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H6682 [14JY], H6826 [15JY]

Remarks

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, H6648 [14JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6648, H6657 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12813 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), motion to instruct conferees, H11374 [18NO]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (H.R. 979), H5345 [12JN]

Amtrak: funding, H7889 [4SE]

Ansonia, CT: tribute to Ansonia Junior Midget Football team, E4 [8JA]

———tribute to Ansonia Pop Warner Junior PeeWee Cheerleaders, E2 [8JA]

Anuar, Amira: Council for Agriculture Science and Technology essay contest winner for Connecticut's 3rd Congressional District, E351 [4MR]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), H4803 [3JN]

———approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5015, H5019 [5JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 1), H119 [8JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 69), H8914 [25SE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12813 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7639 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9511 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2726, H2766 [3AP]

———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H3019 [9AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, E575 [25MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2237 [20MR]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6982 [16JY]

Booth, Susan: Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow designee, E1373 [26JN]

Boston Red Sox (baseball team): tribute, E2109 [21OC]

Budget: deficit, H1940 [18MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H1940 [18MR], H2150 [20MR], E575 [25MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, H3294 [10AP]

Calabresi, Guido: Columbian Lawyers Association Charles A. Rapallo Award recipient, E2164 [30OC]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7397 [23JY]

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5434 [17JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1688), H2944 [9AP]

Committee on Armed Services (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 123), H1523 [5MR]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (H.R. 2143), consideration (H. Res. 263), H5131 [10JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H7639 [25JY], H8812 [24SE]

Corporations: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H7918 [4SE]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, H8032 [9SE]

DeBenedet, Harry: St. Michael's Church of New Haven, CT, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1776 [11SE]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H11374 [18NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7598 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities, H5773 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5773 [24JN]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2766 [3AP]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H119 [8JA]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H6570 [10JY], H9158 [2OC], H12813 [8DE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6982 [16JY], H7083 [17JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit funding to assist in overturning district court ruling on IBM Corp., cash balance pension conversion, E1774 [11SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6520, H6570 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9158 [2OC], H10429, H10431, H10433 [5NO]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7889, H7916, H7918 [4SE], H8032 [9SE], E1774 [11SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7635 [25JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H7374 [23JY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 281), H5478, H5479, H5480, H5481 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H1940 [18MR]

Employment: enhance the workforce investment system (H.R. 1261), consideration (H. Res. 221), H3772 [8MY]

———provide assistance to women for nontraditional job training, H3772 [8MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5193, H5195 [11JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7374, H7397 [23JY]

Forest Service: prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7083 [17JY]

———protection of certain roadless areas (H.R. 2369), H5345 [12JN]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5015, H5019 [5JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7589 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7521 [24JY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), E489 [18MR]

Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride: support goals, H9135 [2OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, H10429, H10431, H10433 [5NO]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7916 [4SE]

———protect taxpayers and ensure accountability (H.R. 1528), H5590, H5591 [19JN]

Koral, Kurt: Connecticut Dental Association Distinguished Service Award recipient, E911 [9MY]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, H8812 [24SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6120 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5956, H5960 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12238, H12244 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H6665 [14JY]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic, E2165 [30OC]

———anniversary of United Community Nursery School, E442 [12MR]

New York Yankees (baseball team): tribute, E2109 [21OC]

NIH: biomedical research funding, H6520 [10JY]

Orange, CT: tribute to girls' softball team, E1733 [9SE]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H4065 [14MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11426 [18NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H547 [13FE]

Republican Party: impact of privatization of certain Government functions, H10321 [4NO]

———national agenda, H10321 [4NO]

SBA: anniversary, E1924 [30SE]

Schiavone, Joel: New Haven, CT, Preservation Trust Preservation Hero Award recipient, E1734 [9SE]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, H4757 [2JN], H4797 [3JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H5091, H5098, H5131 [10JN], H5193, H5195 [11JN], H5478, H5479, H5480, H5481 [18JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5321 [12JN]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H6826, H6829, H6833 [15JY], H7109 [17JY], H7159 [18JY], H7446 [23JY], H7625, H7626 [25JY], H9786 [21OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5091, H5098, H5131 [10JN], H5193, H5195 [11JN], H5321 [12JN], H5434 [17JN], H5478, H5479, H5480, H5481 [18JN], H5590, H5591 [19JN], H5690 [23JN], H6826, H6829, H6833 [15JY], H7109 [17JY], H7159 [18JY], H7446 [23JY], H7625, H7626 [25JY], H9786 [21OC]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H5015, H5019 [5JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), unanimous-consent request, H4803 [3JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H2150 [20MR], H2299 [25MR], H3294 [10AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3930 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4721 [22MY], H4757 [2JN], H4797 [3JN], H5690 [23JN]

———rates, H1940 [18MR]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H84 [8JA]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team, H2944 [9AP], H3058 [10AP]

———tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 187), H3335, H3336, H3338 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding, H7635 [25JY]

Votes: position on missed, H2995 [9AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H2307 [25MR], H3049 [9AP], H4781 [2JN], H5171 [10JN], H5660 [19JN], H5711 [23JN], H6600 [10JY], H8197 [10SE], H10336 [4NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

Tributes

Barent, Michael, E352 [4MR]

Borgnine, Ernest, E2140 [28OC]

Carbone, William H., E3 [8JA]

Charette, Leanne G., E2304 [17NO]

Conlon, Maria, E912 [9MY]

DeLauro, Luisa, E2496 [8DE]

Ferris, Geoffrey C., E1275 [17JN]

Harris, Irving B., E913 [9MY], E934 [13MY]

Little, Wanda L., E440 [12MR]

MacDonald, Douglas P., E583 [26MR]

Menna, William, E1405 [7JY]

O'Neill, Mildred A., E2025 [10OC]

Scott, Cornell, E1274 [17JN]

Serra, Thomas J., E2163 [30OC]

Temkin, Zena, E1260 [16JN]

Wearing, Melvin H., E1261 [16JN]

Wendel, Calvin, E2525 [8DE]

Zigler, Edward, E587 [26MR]

DELAWARE

Bills and resolutions

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 1013), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1697), H3051 [9AP]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (see S. 1880), S15061 [18NO]

Certificates of election

Senate: Joseph R. Biden, Jr., S2 [7JA]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Delaware River main channel deepening project funding: Jeffrey L. Nash, Delaware River Port Authority, H7127 [18JY]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: Ann Pesiri Swanson, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S15066 [18NO]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S15066 [18NO]

Lists

Catholic schools operating in Delaware, H144 [27JA]

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc., civic contributions by employees, E1758 [10SE]

Lutheran schools in Delaware, H1479 [4MR]

Oaths of office

Biden, Joseph R., Jr.: Senate, S4 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Bank One Corp.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Delaware Small Business Champion Award recipient, E130 [5FE]

Blevins, Patricia: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Recognition Award recipient, E129 [5FE]

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, H7126-H7129 [18JY]

Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association: tribute to association and Ladies' Auxiliary, E1794 [16SE]

German, Ryan: Delaware Young Entrepreneur award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Hawkins, Sally: Delaware Small Business Journalist Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Keegan, Katie and Jim: Catholic Charities Inc., of the Diocese of Wilmington Monsignor Thomas J. Reese award recipients, E280 [25FE]

Luppi, Mark: Mid-Atlantic Region and Delaware Financial Service Advocate Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Mason Building Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Government Market Assistance Program Delaware Diamond Award recipient, E139 [6FE]

Miller, Mary E.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Family Business Longevity Award recipient, E131 [5FE]

Mitchell, Connie: Delaware Home-Based Business Advocate Award recipient, E856 [1MY]

Oludina, Olakunle: Delaware Minority Business Advocate Award recipient, E859 [1MY]

Smyrna, DE: tribute to Smyrna High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E864 [5MY]

Union Park Automotive Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Family Business of the Year Award recipient, E132 [5FE]

Wilmington, DE: tribute to Little League baseball team, E1690 [4SE]

Wilmington Trust Co.: anniversary, E1467 [14JY]

Zackiewicz, Dona: Delaware Women in Business Advocate the Year Award recipient, E858 [1MY]

Remarks in Senate

Blanchard, Sonide: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (S. 830), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (S. 831), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (S. 827), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (S. 829), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Poor (religious order): anniversary of establishment in Delaware, S4896 [7AP]

Delaware Mentoring Council: tribute, S1866 [4FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: Delmarva Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program funding, S14021, S14022 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656, S12657 [16OC], S12803, S12804 [17OC]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 1013), S5871 [7MY]

Dover, DE: display of copy of Bill of Rights at Public Archives Building, S15962 [25NO]

Georgetown, DE: anniversary of Georgetown Fire Co., S9045 [8JY]

———tribute to Georgetown Fire Co., S4624 [1AP]

Lawson, Jeffrey: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Delaware, S6850 [21MY]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (S. 1880), S15065 [18NO]

Wilmington, DE: anniversary of Asbestos Workers Local 42 of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers, S7977 [17JN]

———tribute to Naamans Little League baseball team, S12445 [3OC]

Texts of

S. 827, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 829, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program reauthorization and improvement, S5065 [9AP]

S. 830, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forestry Program Act, S5066 [9AP]

S. 831, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S5067 [9AP]

S. 1013, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S5872 [7MY]

Tributes

Biden, Senator, S9093 [9JY]

DELAWARE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK

Remarks in House

Bank One Corp.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Delaware Small Business Champion Award recipient, E130 [5FE]

Blevins, Patricia: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Recognition Award recipient, E129 [5FE]

Buckley's Auto Care (business): Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Diamond Award recipient, E134 [5FE]

Mason Building Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Government Market Assistance Program Delaware Diamond Award recipient, E139 [6FE]

Miller, Mary E.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Special Family Business Longevity Award recipient, E131 [5FE]

Union Park Automotive Group, Inc.: Delaware Small Business Development Center Network Family Business of the Year Award recipient, E132 [5FE]

DELAWARE VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S ASSOCIATION

Remarks in House

Delaware: tribute to Delaware Volunteer Fireman's Association and Ladies' Auxiliary, E1794 [16SE]

DeLAY, TOM (a Representative from Texas)

Addresses

Stand for Israel: by, E754 [11AP]

Amendments

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (S. 459), H12300 [21NO]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Committee To Escort the President, H211 [28JA]

Committee To Escort the Speaker-Elect to the Chair, H3 [7JA]

Committee To Notify the President That a Congressional Quorum Has Assembled, H7 [7JA]

Conferee: H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6681 [14JY]

———H.R. 2, Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act, H4542 [22MY]

———H.R. 1308, All-American Tax Relief Act, H5342 [12JN]

House Office Building Commission, H21 [7JA]

Articles and editorials

Easing Foster Care's Pain Unites Disparate Politicians, by, USA Today, S2767 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3365), H9811 [21OC]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H10130 [29OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (see H.R. 14), H52 [7JA]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1903 [13MR]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see H.R. 3182), H8949 [25SE]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3976 [9MY]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H1678 [6MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H392 [11FE]

Crime: prevent trafficking in child pornography, condemn activities relating to sexually explicit visual depictions of minors, and prevent the use of child pornography to facilitate crimes against children (see H.R. 1161), H1680 [6MR]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H4738 [22MY]

European Union: condemn moratorium on approval of new agricultural biotechnology products (see H. Res. 252), H4738 [22MY]

Families and domestic relations: require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H7839 [3SE]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

General Education Provisions Act: clarify definition of a student relative to family educational and privacy rights (see H.R. 516), H268 [31JA]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 61), H391 [11FE]

———condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5814 [24JN]

Kirk, Russell A.: anniversary of book ``The Conservative Mind—From Burke to Eliot'' (see H. Res. 408), H9812 [21OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3525), H11650 [19NO]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Roads and highways: permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4739 [22MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H9282 [7OC]

Taxation: permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H134 [8JA]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2401 [26MR]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H5664 [19JN]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see H. Res. 51), H322 [5FE]

Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 191), H4737 [22MY] (see H. Con. Res. 231), H6263 [26JN] (see H. Con. Res. 259), H7785 [25JY] (see H. Con. Res. 339), H12310 [21NO]

———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (see H. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

———set date for convening of 108th Congress, 2d session (see H.J. Res. 80), H12309 [21NO]

House of Representatives: appoint committee to notify the President of adjournment (see H. Res. 476), H12920 [8DE]

———election of officers (see H. Res. 1), H60 [7JA]

———notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

House Rules: adopt and amend (see H. Res. 5), H60 [7JA]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Senate: notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (see H. Res. 2), H60 [7JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see H.R. 2738), H6868 [15JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (see H.R. 2739), H6868 [15JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Letters

Designation of Representative DeLay to act jointly with the Majority Leader of the Senate to reassemble Congress in case of death or inability of the Speaker: Speaker Hastert, H139 [16JA]

House of Representatives authority of officials during adjournment: Speaker Hastert, H12925 [15DE]

Motions

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 330), H7336 [23JY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (H.R. 760), H4790 [3JN], H4946 [4JN]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, H9149 [2OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12828 [8DE]

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5018, H5019 [5JN]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9581 [16OC]

———legislative process, H230 [29JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), H230 [29JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12828 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8406 [23SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9386 [15OC], H9529, H9581 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H2517 [1AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report, H3401 [12AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2231 [20MR]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, H10240 [4NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H174 [28JA]

Budget: deficit, H7792 [3SE]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), motion to instruct conferees, H2545, H2546, H2550 [1AP]

Bush, President: tribute to homeland and national security policies, H8956 [30SE]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10076 [29OC]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: make improvements and reauthorize programs (H.R. 14), H2279 [25MR], H2360 [26MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2414 [27MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), H1872, H1873 [13MR]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H1872 [13MR], H2279 [25MR], H2414 [27MR]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (H.R. 3182), H9304 [8OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H279 [5FE]

Congress: accomplishments, H9690 [20OC]

———accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H2865 [8AP], H7229 [22JY]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 191), H4730 [22MY]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 231), H6257 [26JN]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 259), H7713 [25JY]

———adjournment (H. Con. Res. 339), H12298 [21NO]

———notify the President that a quorum has assembled (H. Res. 3), H7, H23 [7JA]

———set date for convening of 108th Congress, 2d session (H.J. Res. 80), H12298 [21NO]

Congressional Record: correction, H6268 [7JY]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5097 [10JN]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 188), H3065 [10AP]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, E1742 [9SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H6524 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6524 [10JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7895 [4SE], E1742 [9SE]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3616 [1MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3616 [1MY]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H9821 [28OC], E1982 [7OC]

Education: increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6274 [8JY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H449, H450 [12FE]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H10240 [4NO]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5018, H5019 [5JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7543 [24JY]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), H6274 [8JY]

House of Representatives: accomplishments, H4258 [20MY]

———adjournment, unanimous-consent agreement, H4731 [22MY]

———appoint committee to notify the President of adjournment (H. Res. 476), H12854 [8DE]

———authority of officials during adjournment, H1880 [13MR], H12854 [8DE]

———legislative priorities, H5717 [24JN]

———legislative program, H229, H230 [29JA], H314, H315 [5FE], H1439 [27FE], H1654, H1655, H1656 [6MR], H1872, H1873, H1874 [13MR], H2444, H2445 [27MR], H2809, H2810 [3AP], H3334 [11AP], H3957 [9MY], H4168, H4169, H4170 [15MY], H5031, H5032 [5JN], H5639, H5641, H5642 [19JN], H7542 [24JY], H7993, H7994 [5SE], H8356, H8357, H8358 [17SE], H9167, H9168 [2OC], H9677, H9678, H9679 [17OC], H9776, H9777 [21OC], H10231, H10232 [30OC], H11119, H11120, H11121 [7NO]

———morning hour debate, H23 [7JA]

———notify President of election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 4), H7 [7JA]

———welcome to former Members of Congress, H4146 [15MY]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H7, H10 [7JA]

Houston, TX: referendum on light rail system funding, H7895 [4SE]

Iran: democracy efforts, E1434 [9JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H8224 [16SE]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H174 [28JA]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2338 [26MR]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5856 [25JN]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance, E1320 [20JN]

Library of Congress: anniversary, H229 [29JA]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6178 [26JN], H7792 [3SE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H11362 [18NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5639 [19JN], H5717 [24JN]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), E1488 [15JY]

NTSB: reauthorize (S. 579), H12298 [21NO]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (H.R. 1000), H3978 [13MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3328 [11AP], H7792 [3SE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11362, H11414 [18NO]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (S. 459), H12299 [21NO]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H529 [13FE]

———reform, H395 [12FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H395 [12FE], H4790 [3JN], H5412 [17JN]

Richmond, TX: tribute to Lamar Little League All-Stars, H8227 [16SE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1277 [25FE]

Senate: legislative program, H2263 [20MR]

———notify that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present and of the election of the Speaker and Clerk (H. Res. 2), H6 [7JA]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9386, H9423 [15OC], E1982 [7OC]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E744 [11AP]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5326 [12JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5326 [12JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H5018, H5019 [5JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3409 [29AP], H3644 [6MY], H3926 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4724 [22MY], H5412 [17JN]

———rates, H3409 [29AP]

———reform Internal Revenue Code (H. Con. Res. 141), H3007 [9AP]

———repeal estate and gift taxes, H5412 [17JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8213 [11SE]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (H. Con. Res. 27), H338 [11FE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H399 [12FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, E1894 [25SE]

House of Representatives: acknowledgement as majority leader, H6 [7JA]

International Fellowship of Christians and Jews: Friend of Israel Award recipient, E753 [11AP]

Special order: granted, H1741 [11MR], H8215 [11SE]

Tributes

Skeen, Joe, H12886 [8DE]

Stadd, Courtney, E1612 [25JY]

DelCIMUTO, EMIL

Remarks in House

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

DELCONTE, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Luzerne County, PA, Italian American Association: Person of the Year award recipient, E1977 [7OC]

DELGADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Remarks in House

New Orleans, LA: tribute to opening of Junior Achievement, Inc., Exchange City educational exhibit, E2333 [19NO]

DELL, DONALD L.

Articles and editorials

Gentleman, a Revolutionary, E461 [13MR]

DELONG, LAURA

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E378 [6MR]

DELRAHIM, MAKAN

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10260 [30JY]

DELTA, CO

Remarks in House

Delta County Memorial Hospital: tribute to Pink Ladies' volunteer efforts, E440 [12MR]

DELTA AIR LINES, INC.

Letters

Delta Air Lines, Inc., executive compensation: Leo F. Mullins, Delta Air Lines, H2805 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Mullins, Leo F.: actions as Chief Executive Officer relative to executive compensation, H2805 [3AP]

DELTA COUNTY, CO

Remarks in House

Delta, CO: tribute to Pink Ladies' volunteer efforts at Delta County Memorial Hospital, E440 [12MR]

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

Remarks in House

Valley Forge Alumnae Chapter: celebration of anniversary of the Patriots of African Descent Monument in Valley Forge National Historical Park, E1115 [3JN]

DELTA/BLACK BELT REGIONAL AUTHORITY

Bills and resolutions

Economy: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (see H.R. 678), H390 [11FE]

Remarks in House

Economy: establish to provide community and economic development in the distressed Southern Black Belt and Mississippi Delta region (H.R. 678), H419 [12FE]

DEMAG, DAVID E.

Letters

First Responders Partnership Grant Act, S1995 [5FE]

DeMARZO, TONY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1687 [4SE]

DEMENT, PAUL

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County, H12879 [8DE]

DEMEO, MARISA J.

Press releases

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada To Be Circuit Judge, S2071, S2095 [10FE]

DeMINT, JIM (a Representative from South Carolina)

Amendments

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3514 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 3069), H9688 [17OC]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: encourage employers who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve to provide a pay differential benefit and an extension of employee benefits to members on active duty (see H. Con. Res. 193), H4737 [22MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9131 [1OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1955 [18MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H1743 [11MR]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate J. Strom Thurmond Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 2661), H6604 [10JY]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (see H. Res. 414), H9981 [28OC]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8285 [16SE]

———urge fair resolution of claims of U.S. citizens who hold defaulted Chinese Government bonds (see H. Con. Res. 60), H6265 [26JN]

Clemson University: tribute to men's golf team (see H. Res. 266), H5174 [10JN]

Computers: prohibit distribution of peer-to-peer file trading software in interstate commerce (see H.R. 2885), H7616 [24JY]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H5089 [9JN]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H2132 [19MR]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards (see H.R. 3329), H10130 [29OC]

Crime: prohibit pyramid promotional schemes (see H.R. 1220), H8017 [5SE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2587 [1AP]

Dept. of HHS: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see H.R. 195), H6706 [14JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H6869 [15JY]

Dept. of Labor: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H5714 [23JN]

Dept. of the Interior: study certain sites in the historic district of Beaufort, SC, relative to the Reconstruction Era (see H.R. 332), H323 [5FE]

———study suitability and feasibility of establishing Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area in South Carolina (see H.R. 744), H461 [12FE]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

———restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H4204 [15MY]

Dr. Roswell N. Beck Post Office Building, Florence, SC: designate (see H.R. 1055), H1514 [4MR]

Drugs: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H9688 [17OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 336), H169 [27JA]

Economy: detrimental impact on U.S. economy of currency manipulation by foreign governments (see H. Con. Res. 285), H9378 [8OC]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

———recognize outstanding contributions of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Christian colleges and universities (see H. Res. 300), H9688 [17OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5815 [24JN]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H7020 [16JY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H5175 [10JN]

———require certain family planning projects and programs provide pamphlets containing adoption center contact information (see H.R. 1229), H3571 [30AP]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H9214 [2OC]

———uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H8176 [10SE]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Firearms: clarify that federally licensed dealers may transfer firearms to other federally licensed dealers at places other than business premises specified on license (see H.R. 2906), H7950 [4SE]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H6264 [26JN]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H9282 [7OC]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (see H.R. 917), H1333 [25FE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H245 [29JA]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

GAO: prepare statements for committee reports on congressional legislation on whether new entities, programs, or functions are redundant or could be performed more efficiently by existing entity, program, or function (see H.R. 2743), H9131 [1OC]

Government: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2269), H8083 [9SE]

Head Start Program: require parental consent for nonemergency intrusive physical examinations (see H.R. 3130), H8381 [17SE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H1746 [11MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H5175 [10JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3975 [9MY]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7086 [17JY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H5366 [12JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act: enhance the notification of democratic rights of union members (see H.R. 992, 994), H3053 [9AP]

———provide for civil monetary penalties in certain cases (see H.R. 993), H3053 [9AP]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2132 [19MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7840 [3SE]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H2822 [3AP]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6264 [26JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H6464 [9JY]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6465 [9JY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H9614 [16OC]

National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 204), H3452 [29AP]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H9131 [1OC]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9479 [15OC]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission: increase membership to improve efficiency (see H.R. 2729), H9478 [15OC]

———provide for adjudicative flexibility relative to employer filing of notice of contest following the issuance of a citation by OSHA (see H.R. 2728), H9478 [15OC]

OSHA: provide for an independent review of citations (see H.R. 2730), H9478 [15OC]

———provide for the award of attorney's fees and costs to small employers when they prevail in litigation prompted by the issuance of OSHA citations (see H.R. 2731), H9478 [15OC]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2402 [26MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide additional protection to participants in individual account plans and promote investment advice (see H.R. 1000), H1462 [27FE]

Pornography: constitutional amendment to prohibit protection of real and virtual child pornography (see H.J. Res. 65), H7169 [18JY]

———support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9615 [16OC]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H5664 [19JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

———permit voluntary compliance with certain laws relating to the rate of wage paid to laborers and mechanics employed on Federal-aid highway projects (see H.R. 2672), H6463 [9JY]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: provide for personal retirement savings accounts, increase individual control over retirement income, protect surpluses, and reform certain benefits (see H.R. 3055), H12321 [25NO]

SouthEast Crescent Authority: establish (see H.R. 141), H5366 [12JN]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H4131 [14MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H8017 [5SE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H11651 [19NO]

———allow tax credit for contributions for the benefit of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 282), H245 [29JA]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2703 [2AP]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H4255 [19MY]

———permit additional advanced refunding of tax-exempt bonds issued for the purchase or maintenance of assets used to generate, transmit, or distribute electricity (see H.R. 2313), H5665 [19JN]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H134 [8JA]

———permit the deduction of health insurance costs of self-employed individuals to be allowed in computing self-employment taxes (see H.R. 1873), H10130 [29OC]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H2271 [20MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H7839 [3SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H10237 [30OC]

———repeal excise tax on the net investment income of tax-exempt foundations (see H.R. 199), H1516 [4MR]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3638 [1MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H7839 [3SE]

———repeal Internal Revenue Code and replace with a flat tax (see H.R. 1783), H7949 [4SE]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see H.R. 1076), H9377 [8OC]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H9687 [17OC]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H2311 [25MR]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H10130 [29OC]

Veterans: improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H7787 [25JY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2515 [31MR]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Women: tribute to pregnancy resource centers (see H. Res. 233), H4206 [15MY]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H242 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

FDA: withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: provide options to States to innovate and improve the education of disabled children by expanding choices for students and parents (see H.R. 1373), H2268 [20MR]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see H.R. 565), H319 [5FE]

Social Security: create individual accounts ensuring full benefits for all workers and their families, give Americans ownership of their retirement, and restore long-term solvency (see H.R. 3177), H8949 [25SE]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H460 [12FE]

Tariff: chemical NR ethanol-based (iron toluene sulfanate) (see H.R. 554), H318 [5FE]

———chemical RH water-based (iron toluene sulfanate) (see H.R. 553), H318 [5FE]

———formulated silver paints and pastes (see H.R. 563), H319 [5FE]

———ink-jet textile printing machinery (see H.R. 550), H318 [5FE]

———manufacturing equipment (see H.R. 556), H318 (see H.R. 557, 558, 559, 560, 561), H319 [5FE]

———polymer masking material for aluminum capacitors (UPICOAT) (see H.R. 564), H319 [5FE]

———tantalum capacitor ink (see H.R. 555), H318 [5FE]

———textile machinery (see H.R. 549, 552), H318 [5FE]

———textile printing machinery (see H.R. 551), H318 [5FE]

———thermal release plastic film (see H.R. 562), H319 [5FE]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H9129 [1OC]

Taxation: repeal the medicine and drugs limitation on the deduction for medical care (see H.R. 3596), H12307 [21NO]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see H. Res. 321), H7019 [16JY]

Remarks

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E855 [1MY]

Dept. of Energy: feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3272 [10AP]

Education: improve education for children with special needs by encouraging innovative approaches to parental involvement and flexibility, E536 [20MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3514, H3516 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3514, H3516 [30AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3272 [10AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H488 [13FE]

Votes: position on missed, H4756 [2JN], H5056 [9JN], H5682 [23JN], H7811 [3SE], E651 [2AP], E1723 [5SE], E1959 [2OC], E2284 [7NO]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H132 [8JA]

Tributes

Hutchings, Nolen R., E855 [1MY]

Schlansker, Gary, E2449 [23NO]

DEMMLER, VIRGINIA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2408 [22NO]

DEMOCRACY

Addresses

Cross-Strait Relations—Past, Present, Future: Chien-Jen Chen, E956 [15MY]

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Sylvia G. Iriondo, E2020 [8OC]

Joint Meeting of Congress: Tony Blair, Prime Minister of Great Britain, H7059-H7062 [17JY]

National Endowment for Democracy Anniversary: President Bush, E2275-E2277 [7NO]

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Amendments

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7695, S7736, S7737 [11JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5679, S5689, S5690 [1MY]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4910, S4914 [7AP]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H11757 [20NO]

Articles and editorials

Afghan Woman Soldier on Bay Area Visit To Raise Support for Freedoms Not Yet Realized, H11532 [19NO]

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

America's Doubters in Beirut, H5062 [9JN]

Attack on Burmese Activist Seen as Work of Military, S7691 [11JN]

Big Shakedown on Russian Business, E1646 [25JY]

Burma's Children Soldiers Tell of Army Atrocities, S3082 [4MR]

Burma's Junta ``Disappears'' the Country's Leading Democrat, S7693 [11JN]

Burmese Military Brutality Cannot Be Tolerated, S9445 [16JY]

Castro Shows He Is Still a Brutal Tyrant, E798 [29AP]

Clement Zablock—Original Democrat From the Reagan Era, E1222 [11JN]

Cuban Dissidents Get Prison Terms as Long as 27 Years, H2893 [8AP]

Democracy—Neocon Style, H4208 [19MY]

Failure of Putin's Russia, S13374 [28OC]

Freeze Myanmar Assets, S7692 [11JN]

In Defense of Hypothetical Questions, E2003 [8OC]

In Warlord Land, Democracy Tries Baby Steps, S7825 [12JN]

It's Time To Turn the Tables on Burma's Thugs, S9444 [16JY]

Participants Worked Out Several Key Resolutions, H9794 [21OC]

Pedaling Backward, S13374 [28OC]

Road Ahead in Iraq—And How To Navigate It, S9470 [16JY]

Settling Cyprus—What a Waste—The Collapse of Talks To Reunite the Island Marks a Stupidly Missed Opportunity, H2294 [25MR]

Squeeze the Junta, S7692 [11JN]

Standing for Freedom—Get Tough on Rangoon, S7823 [12JN]

Stop Stalling on Burma, S9444 [16JY]

Time for Tyrants To Fear, S7824 [12JN]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

U.N. Can Pick Up Pieces in Iraq if U.S. Will Let It, E1693 [4SE]

We Call for Dialogue, Not Hate, E2504 [8DE]

Website Pays Price for Indian Bribery Expose, E175 [7FE]

Where She Is, S9444 [16JY]

Why the Crackdown in Cuba?, E897 [9MY]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9377 [8OC]

———support efforts to establish a moderate and tolerant political system that is protective of the rights and dignity of all communities (see H. Con. Res. 207), H4977 [4JN]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR] (see H.R. 854), H704 [13FE]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7381 [4JN] (see S. 1215), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 2330), H4977 [4JN]

Burundi: democracy efforts (see H. Con. Res. 154), H3408 [12AP]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid (see S. 1365), S8726 [26JN]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5663 [19JN]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S288 [14JA] (see H. Con. Res. 32), H391 [11FE]

China, Republic of: encourage deeper relations and bilateral exchanges with the U.S., recognize contributions of Taiwanese Americans, and support goals and ideals of Taiwanese-American Heritage Week (see H. Res. 228), H3974 [9MY]

Classified information: establish a process for executive agencies for declassifying and disclosing certain documents relating to human rights abuses in foreign countries (see H.R. 2534), H5662 [19JN]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see S. Res. 97), S4376 [25MR] (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

———human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S2594 [24FE] (see H. Res. 164), H2401 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H5364 [12JN]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

Foreign policy: encourage a nationwide Town Hall meeting on the new foreign policy doctrines of President Bush (see H. Res. 200), H3354 [11AP]

Georgia, Republic of: pledge support for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms (see H. Res. 483), H12920 [8DE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Haiti: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 471), H12310 [21NO]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (see H.R. 3077), H8216 [11SE]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see S.J. Res. 14), S8862 [27JN] (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

India: observance of Republic Day (see H. Con. Res. 15), H171 [27JA]

Iran: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 59), H323 [5FE]

———support democracy (see S. 1082), S6624 [19MY] (see H.R. 2466), H5365 [12JN]

Iraq: authorize assistance for women and women's organizations to strengthen and stabilize democracy (see H. Con. Res. 196), H4738 [22MY]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 61), H391 [11FE]

———independence anniversary and reaffirm U.S. commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Con. Res. 173), H3974 [9MY]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H8284 [16SE]

Kazakhstan: independence anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 86), S15976 [25NO] (see H. Con. Res. 329), H11651 [19NO]

Kenya: elections (see S. Res. 231), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Res. 16), H60 [7JA] (see H. Res. 166), H2472 [27MR] (see H. Res. 177), H2822 [3AP]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (see S. Res. 258), S13909 [4NO]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 11), H60 [7JA] (see H. Res. 28), H171 [27JA]

———support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (see S. Res. 144), S6507 [15MY]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (see H. Res. 402), H9614 [16OC]

Mali: recognize strong relationship with the U.S., democracy efforts, conflict resolution and peacekeeping activities, and support in campaign against terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 229), H5814 [24JN]

National Civic Participation Week: designate (see S. Res. 31), S1736 [29JA]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see S. Con. Res. 66), S11245 [9SE] (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8082 [9SE]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S12737 [16OC]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 250), S13134 [23OC]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (see S. Con. Res. 85), S15407 [21NO] (see H. Con. Res. 336), H12309 [21NO]

South Africa: anniversary of first democratic elections (see H. Con. Res. 346), H12920 [8DE]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

U.N.: promote establishment of a democracy caucus (see S. Con. Res. 83), S15061 [18NO]

———withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (see H. Con. Res. 116), H2311 [25MR]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (see H. Con. Res. 209), H5045 [5JN]

Vietnam: make normal trade relations status contingent upon free emigration policies (see H.J. Res. 64), H6464 [9JY]

———promote freedom and democracy (see H.R. 1587), H2819 [3AP]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H2514 [31MR]

———constitutional amendment on the right to vote (see H.J. Res. 28), H1515 [4MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see S. 726), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1508), H2514 [31MR]

———require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 3153), H8490 [23SE]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Excerpts

Iraq Report: National Democratic Institute, S12313 [2OC]

Interviews

Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq: Paul D. Wolfowitz with Cengiz Candar and M. Ali Birand, CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate), H4209 [19MY], E1109 [3JN]

Letters

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Richard L. Armitage, Dept. of State, S7692 [11JN]

Human rights in Cuba: Ray Flynn, E1353 [25JN]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Release of Aung San Suu Kyi by Burma's military junta: Sam Rainsy, S7975 [17JN]

Repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements on Russia relative to free emigration: Leonid Nevzlin, Russian Jewish Congress, S3722 [13MR]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification: John Kraljic, National Federation of Croatian Americans Cultural Foundation, H5672 [23JN]

———Martin Vulaj, National Albanian American Council, H5673 [23JN]

———Nikola Dimitrov, H5672 [23JN]

Lists

Cosponsors of S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7690 [11JN]

Imprisoned Cuban independent journalists, H2816 [3AP]

Imprisoned Cuban pro-democracy activists, H2816 [3AP]

Political prisioners in Cuba, H2888 [8AP]

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Memorandums

Guatemala's Drug Woes and the Misuse of the Drug Certification Program: Jason Ballet, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E706 [8AP]

White House Recertifies an Ill-Deserving Guatemala: William B. McIntire, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1973 [2OC]

Messages

Continued Deployment of U.S. Forces to Kosovo: President Bush, S6248 [14MY]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Kosovo: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H269 [4FE]

National Emergency Relative to Zimbabwe: President Bush, S3249 [6MR], H1676 [6MR]

Poems

``Let's Roll America,'' Representative Owens, H1800 [12MR]

``Stop the War,'' Representative Owens, H1802 [12MR]

Press releases

Azerbaijan—Government Launches Crackdown After Election, Hundreds of Opposition Members Arrested: Human Rights Watch (organization), S13046 [22OC]

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7824 [12JN]

Deceitful Indian Government Moves Independence Day Celebration To Avoid Sikh Demonstrators—Are Victims of Indian Repression Celebrating? International Sikh Organization, E1740 [9SE]

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

Remarks in House

Adriatic Charter: signing, H3686 [7MY]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (H. Res. 393), H9286 [8OC], H11529-H11533 [19NO], E2014 [8OC], E2385 [21NO]

———economic and democratic development assistance funding, H3999 [13MY]

———human rights violations, H9526 [16OC]

———U.S. policy, E1417 [8JY]

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act: programs implementation funding, H7403, H7404 [23JY]

Armenia: elections, E2427 [23NO]

———independence anniversary, E1817 [17SE], E1845 [18SE]

Azerbaijan: democracy efforts, H7622 [25JY]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, H6732 [15JY]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (H.R. 854), E241 [13FE], E920 [9MY], E1338 [24JN]

Burma: human rights violations, H4795, H4797 [3JN], H7333 [23JY], H7844 [4SE], H10347, H10348 [5NO], E749 [11AP], E1040 [21MY], E1063 [22MY], E1126 [4JN], E1138, E1170 [5JN], E1173 [9JN], E2231, E2239, E2240 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), H6670-H6676 [14JY], E1153 [5JN], E1483 [15JY], E1539 [18JY], E2244 [5NO], E2270 [6NO]

Cambodia: elections, E1381 [27JN], E1795 [16SE]

Chechnya: constitutional referendum, E611 [27MR]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, H6685 [14JY], H10485 [6NO], E1943 [1OC], E1960 [2OC], E1992 [7OC]

———normal trade relations status, H10484-H10486 [6NO]

China, Republic of: Congressional Taiwan Caucus briefing, E1340 [24JN]

———democracy efforts, E901 [9MY], E956 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1463 [14JY]

———observance of National Day, H9288 [8OC], E1934 [30SE], E1965 [2OC], E1986, E1987, E1993 [7OC], E1996, E2006, E2009, E2010, E2015, E2022, E2023 [8OC], E2029 [10OC], E2033 [14OC], E2037, E2050 [15OC], E2056 [16OC], E2089 [20OC], E2158, E2174 [30OC]

Cold War Veterans Association: commemorate U.S. victory in the Cold War, E854 [1MY]

Colombia: human rights violations, H8192 [10SE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Constitution Week: observance, E1855 [23SE]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E1583 [24JY], E1862 [23SE], E1919 [30SE], E2001 [8OC], E2055 [16OC], E2114 [21OC], E2160 [30OC], E2220 [4NO]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5269, H5270 [12JN], H7023 [17JY]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (H. Con. Res. 125), E745 [11AP]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2887-H2895 [8AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights, H3552 [30AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (H. Res. 208), H3411 [29AP]

———condemn trial and execution of individuals responsible for hijacking a Cuban ferry ship, H3345 [11AP]

———human rights violations, H2374 [26MR], H2811, H2815-H2818 [3AP], H3345 [11AP], H5471 [18JN], H5907 [25JN], H6717 [15JY], H7773 [25JY], E946 [14MY], E1352 [25JN], E1454 [11JY]

———normal trade relations status, H383, H384 [11FE]

———political reform, E1855 [23SE]

———support Varela Project proposed referendum on political reform, H370 [11FE]

Cyprus: independence anniversary, H9104 [1OC], E1938, E1941, E1944, E1946, E1948 [1OC]

———membership in European Union, E470 [13MR], E790 [29AP], E1597, E1603, E1631 [25JY], E1946 [1OC]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps, H6716, H6726, H6781-H6785 [15JY]

Dominican Republic: observance of Restoration Day, E1617 [25JY]

Fort Wayne, IN: tribute to Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9793 [21OC]

Georgia, Republic of: elections, E2427 [23NO]

———pledge support for sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and democratic and economic reforms (H. Res. 483), E2509 [8DE]

Government: distinction between a democracy and a true republic relative to their effect on personal liberties, social policies, and international relations, H232-H239 [29JA]

Greece: human rights violations against Romani population, E992 [19MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, H2295-H2299 [25MR], E561, E562, E563, E564, E565, E569 [25MR], E586 [26MR], E840 [1MY]

Guatemala: human rights violations, E706 [8AP], E1041 [21MY], E1929 [30SE], E1973 [2OC]

Help America Vote Act: funding, H12832 [8DE]

Higher Education Act: enhance international education programs (H.R. 3077), H9752-H9759 [21OC]

Hong Kong: support freedom (H. Res. 277), H5837-H5841 [25JN], E1404 [7JY]

House of Representatives: proposal to allow appointment of Members by Governors in certain emergency situatuons, E1137 [5JN]

Hoyer, Representative: statement on Representative Hunter's voting record on deployment of troops to Bosnia and Herzegovina, E621 [31MR]

India: condemn interference with freedom of the press relative to tehelka.com (Internet site), E175 [7FE]

———independence anniversary, H7335 [23JY], E1739 [9SE]

———observance of Republic Day, H231 [29JA], E96, E106, E111 [29JA]

Indonesia: human rights violations, H7434 [23JY]

———U.S. policy, E2221 [4NO]

Iran: democracy efforts, H5472 [18JN], H6352 [9JY], H6723, H6822 [15JY], H10982 [7NO], E1434 [9JY]

Iraq: human rights violations, H1669-H1674 [6MR]

———reconstruction, H4190 [15MY]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, E1693 [4SE]

———U.S. policy, H7815-H7822 [3SE], H8071-H8077 [9SE]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (H. Res. 61), H343-H345 [11FE], E221, E226, E260 [13FE]

———independence anniversary, H3685 [7MY], E843 [1MY]

Jamaica: independence anniversary, E1625 [25JY]

Kazakhstan: hosting of International Forum of Korean Youth Organizations, E883 [7MY]

———political reform, E2504 [8DE]

———U.S. policy, E1879 [24SE]

Kenya: elections (H. Res. 16), E11 [8JA]

———elections (H. Res. 177), H5669-H5671 [23JN]

Liberia: independence anniversary, E1652 [25JY]

Lithuania: independence anniversary, E244 [13FE]

Morocco: self-determination for Western Sahara, H5270 [12JN]

Nagorno-Karabakh: democracy efforts, E276 [25FE], E315 [27FE], E345 [3MR], E1881 [24SE]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary, E2275 [7NO]

———anniversary (H. Con. Res. 274), H9244, H9245 [7OC], E2007 [8OC]

———anniversary (S. Con. Res. 66), H9691 [20OC]

News media: encourage fair and unbiased reporting, H9739 [21OC]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, E730 [10AP]

Pew Research Center for the People and the Press: international survey results on foreign views of the U.S., H4881 [4JN], H5061 [9JN]

Polish Constitution Day: observance, E850 [1MY]

Puerto Rico: political reform, H1725 [11MR]

Que, Nguyen Dan: arrest by the Vietnamese Government, E540 [20MR]

Romania: democracy efforts, E889 [7MY]

———welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., H9823 [28OC]

Russia: adherence to free market economic principles, E1646 [25JY]

———treatment of internally displaced persons, E1591 [25JY]

Saudi Arabia: human rights violations, H5449 [17JN]

Slovak Republic: address allegations of coerced sterilizations of Romani women, E1037 [21MY]

Sudan: human rights violations, H3648 [6MY]

———political reform, E1565 [23JY]

Syria: human rights violations against Jews, H4127 [14MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E744 [11AP], E1375 [26JN]

Trinidad and Tobago: independence anniversary, E1623 [25JY]

Tun Than, Salai: condemn detention by Burma and call for immediate release, H2943 [9AP]

———release from detention in Burma, H3861 [9MY]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, E537, E539, E543 [20MR], E549 [21MR]

Turkey: anniversary, E2185 [31OC]

———human rights violations relative to the Baku-Tiblisiceyhan pipeline, H6587 [10JY]

———political reform, E2185 [31OC]

Turkmenistan: human rights violations, E2412 [22NO]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions until the U.N. ensures that a member may not be on the Security Council or serve as any agency chair unless the Government has been democratically elected (H. Con. Res. 116), E1517 [18JY]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), H5671-H5673 [23JN]

———ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), Senate amendments, H11757-H11759 [20NO]

Uganda: political reform, H3031 [9AP]

Uzbekistan: human rights violations, E1337 [24JN]

Venezuela: condemn political unrest and political leadership and call for new elections (H. Res. 40), E77 [28JA]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H10134 [30OC]

———promote freedom and democracy, H6811 [15JY], E2385 [21NO]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (H.R. 1510), E621 [31MR]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (H.R. 1508), E619 [31MR]

Wolfowitz, Paul D.: interview with CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate) on Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq, H4208 [19MY], E1108 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, S7825 [12JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Azerbaijan: elections, S12887 [20OC], S13046 [22OC]

Belarus: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5332 [11AP]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

Burma: human rights violations, S3082 [4MR], S4953 [8AP], S7186 [2JN], S7226 [3JN], S7374 [4JN], S7471 [5JN], S7533 [9JN], S7823, S7824 [12JN], S7974 [17JN], S8116 [18JN], S8220 [19JN], S8850 [27JN], S9443-S9447 [16JY], S11113 [4SE]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (H.R. 2330), S9440-S9448 [16JY]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7390-S7394 [4JN], S7600, S7601 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), unanimous-consent request, S7561, S7562 [10JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7558 [9JN], S7562, S7563 [10JN], S7690-S7702 [11JN], S7823 [12JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent agreement, S7690 [11JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent request, S7648 [10JN]

Cambodia: allocation of foreign aid (S. 1365), S8759 [26JN]

———democracy efforts, S7974 [17JN]

———elections, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA], S9897 [24JY]

———human rights violations, S1662 [28JA], S1808 [30JA], S13372 [28OC]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (S.J. Res. 3), S5689 [1MY]

China, People's Republic of: human rights violations, S2987-S2989 [27FE]

China, Republic of: democracy efforts, S9325 [14JY]

———observance of National Day, S12531 [14OC]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: human rights violations, S7536 [9JN]

———U.S. policy, S286 [14JA]

Congress: encourage debate on issues of national concern, S11735 [22SE]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4817 [3AP], S5317 [11AP]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (S. Res. 97), S4914 [7AP], S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———human rights violations, S5847 [7MY]

———human rights violations (S. Res. 62), S2610 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

———proposed referendum on political reform, S4949, S4950 [8AP]

———repatriation of Cubans interdicted on the high seas, S10034 [28JY]

Cyprus: membership in European Union, S5474 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

Egypt: allocation of foreign aid, S4894 [7AP], S4953 [8AP]

Foreign countries: democracy and civil education programs funding, S1136 [17JA]

Foreign policy: conflict resolution, rule of law, and democracy activities funding, S12794 [17OC]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 78), S3334 [6MR], S3643 [12MR], S4372, S4373 [25MR]

Guatemala: elections, S15279 [20NO]

Hong Kong: status of civil liberties after reversion to the People's Republic of China, S8550 [25JN]

———support freedom (S.J. Res. 14), S8863 [27JN]

Indonesia: U.S. policy, S12726 [16OC]

Iran: democracy efforts, S1362 [22JA], S9105-S9107 [9JY]

———human rights violations, S7599 [10JN]

Iraq: reconstruction, S6642 [20MY]

———require Presidential report on strategy for reconstruction activities, S9464-S9471 [16JY]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, S11145 [5SE]

———U.S. policy, S11145 [5SE]

Kenya: elections (S. Res. 231), S12475 [3OC]

Khodorkovsky, Mikhail B.: arrest in Russia (S. Res. 258), S16201 [9DE]

Kosovo: support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections (S. Res. 144), S6515-S6518 [15MY]

Laos: human rights violations, S9236 [10JY]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 66), S12475 [3OC]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5818-S5824 [7MY], S5882 [8MY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (S. Res. 244), S12748 [16OC], S13009 [22OC], S14222 [6NO]

Paige, Sec. of Education: comments relative to teaching Christian values in public schools, S5318 [11AP]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (S. Res. 250), S13322 [27OC]

Russia: condition continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy (S. Con. Res. 85), S15400 [21NO]

———political reform, S13373 [28OC], S13866 [4NO]

———repeal of Jackson-Vanik Amendment requirements relative to free emigration, S3721 [13MR]

———rule of law and human rights programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Tunisia: independence anniversary, S4159, S4160 [20MR], S4556 [31MR]

U.N.: promote establishment of a democracy caucus (S. Con. Res. 83), S15083 [18NO]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter: ratification (H. Con. Res. 209), S10167 [29JY]

Ukraine: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5475 [29AP]

———ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process, S11634 [17SE]

———political reform relative to business climate, S15278 [20NO]

University of Miami: Dante B. Fascell North South Center funding, S9213 [10JY]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (S. 726), S4518 [27MR]

Zimbabwe: human rights violations, S12600 [15OC]

———support democratic transition and economic recovery, S7536 [9JN], S7868 [13JN]

Reports

Democracy Programs Oversight and Coordination, S1241 [21JA]

People's Republic of China Intelligence Collection Efforts: FBI, H10486 [6NO]

Road Map for Democracy in Burma Conference, H9795 [21OC]

Strengthening U.S. Relations With Indonesia—Toward a Partnership for Human Resource Development: National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations, S12726-S12730 [16OC]

U.S.-Indonesia Relations: National Commission on U.S.-Indonesian Relations, E2221 [4NO]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 258), S14270 [7NO]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H5467 [17JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2330) (H. Rept. 108-159), H6705 [14JY]

Central Asian Countries Acceleration of Democratic Reforms and Fulfillment of Human Rights Obligations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 3), S5058 [9AP]

Cuban Human Rights Violations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 62), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

International Studies in Higher Education Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 3077) (H. Rept. 108-308), H9375 [8OC]

Kenyan Elections: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 231), S12375 [2OC]

Millenium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2441) (H. Rept. 108-205), H6705 [14JY]

National Endowment for Democracy Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 66), S12375 [2OC]

U.S.-Adriatic Charter Ratification: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 209), S9959 [25JY]

Statements

Ban on Travel Goods Imports From Burma: Travel Goods Association, S7825 [12JN]

Efrain Rios Montt's Eligibility To Run in Guatemalan Elections: Jessica Leight and Molly Maas, Council on Hemispheric Affairs, E1929 [30SE]

Persecution of the Underground Catholic Church in the People's Republic of China: Cardinal Kung Foundation, E1943 [1OC]

Turkish Actions Relative to War in Iraq: Hilmi Ozkok, Turkish General Staff, E1109 [3JN]

Summaries

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

Independent Task Force on Burma Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S8116 [18JN]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Pew Research Center for the People and the Press international survey results on foreign views of the U.S., H5062 [9JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 209, U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification, S10167 [29JY], H5671 [23JN]

H. Con. Res. 274, National Endowment for Democracy anniversary, H9245 [7OC]

H. Res. 61, commend Israel for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S., H343 [11FE]

H. Res. 177, Kenyan elections, H5669 [23JN]

H. Res. 179, condemn human rights violations in Cuba, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections, H2887 [8AP]

H. Res. 277, support freedom in Hong Kong, H5837 [25JN]

H. Res. 393, commend Afghan women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution, H11529 [19NO]

H.R. 1587, Viet Nam Human Rights Act: (excerpt), H6812 [15JY]

H.R. 2330, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, H6670-H6672 [14JY]

H.R. 3077, International Studies in Higher Education Act, H9752-H9755 [21OC]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 700, Belarus Democracy Act, S4379 [25MR]

S. 726, Democracy Day Act, S4518 [27MR]

S. 1182, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7393 [4JN]

S. 1215, Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7700-S7702 [11JN]

S. Con. Res. 66, National Endowment for Democracy anniversary, S11256 [9SE], S12475 [3OC], H9691 [20OC]

S. Con. Res. 83, promote establishment of a U.N. democracy caucus, S15083 [18NO]

S. Con. Res. 85, condition Russia's continued participation in the Group of 8 nations upon voluntary acceptance and adherence to the norms and standards of democracy, S15477 [21NO]

S. Con. Res. 86, Kazakhstan independence anniversary, S16034 [25NO]

S. Res. 31, National Civic Participation Week, S1754 [29JA]

S. Res. 62, human rights violations in Cuba, S2609 [24FE], S8847 [27JN]

S. Res. 78, Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, S3334 [6MR], S3643 [12MR]

S. Res. 97, condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S4382 [25MR], S4914 [7AP]

S. Res. 144, support right to determine political future once Kosovo has made requisite progress, as defined by U.N. benchmarks, in developing democratic institutions and human rights protections, S6514 [15MY]

S. Res. 231, Kenyan elections, S11860 [23SE], S12476 [3OC]

S. Res. 244, recognition of Shirin Ebadi for Nobel Prize for peace, S12748 [16OC], S14222 [6NO]

S. Res. 250, welcome Romanian President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., S13148 [23OC], S13322 [27OC]

S. Res. 258, arrest of Mikhail B. Khodorkovsky in Russia, S13911 [4NO], S16202 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 3, encourage Central Asian countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations, S304 [14JA], S5690 [1MY]

S.J. Res. 14, support freedom in Hong Kong, S8864 [27JN]

Tributes

Chen Shui-bian, H4374 [21MY], H5047 [9JN], E933 [13MY], E980, E983 [15MY], E992 [19MY], E1001, E1002, E1004, E1009, E1042 [21MY], E1058, E1061, E1062 [22MY], E1125, E1128 [4JN], E1188 [10JN], E1463 [14JY]

DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE (organization)

Remarks in House

Interdependence Day: observance, E1828 [17SE]

DEMOCRACY DAY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 726), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1508), H2514 [31MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1508), E619 [31MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 726), S4518 [27MR]

Texts of

S. 726, provisions, S4518 [27MR]

DEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS' ASSOCIATION

Letters

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, S15636 [23NO]

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Analyses

Bush Administration Budget Proposals, H1361 [26FE]

Articles and editorials

Albert J. Davis, H5164 [10JN]

Daschle's Election Lesson, S250 [14JA]

Demon for Our Times, E1864 [23SE]

Economists, Lawmakers Laud Departed Democratic Colleague, H5164 [10JN]

Misled and Undermanned—The Truth on Iraq, S15054 [18NO]

Supreme Politics—Who'd Replace Justice Stevens?, S2074 [10FE]

Tribute to Al Davis, H5165 [10JN]

Triumph of Pettiness, H12829 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

Committee on Armed Services (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 123), H1641 [5MR]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 209), H3571 [30AP]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (see H. Res. 23), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 130), H1681 [6MR]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (see H. Res. 324), H7169 [18JY] (see H. Res. 330), H7454 [23JY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (see H. Res. 22), H138 [8JA] (see H. Res. 52), H323 [5FE] (see H. Res. 79), H705 [13FE] (see H. Res. 104), H1396 [26FE] (see H. Res. 124), H1641 [5MR]

Committees of the Senate: minority party appointments (see S. Res. 20), S848 [15JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 286), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 287), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of Transportation: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 288), H5663 [19JN]

House of Representatives: compensation of certain minority employees (see H. Res. 8), H60 [7JA]

Paone, Martin P.: election as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (see S. Res. 11), S37 [7JA]

States: requirements relative to access to election ballots for certain parties (see H.R. 1941), H3636 [1MY]

Taxation: apply graduated income tax rates for principal campaign committees of congressional candidates to comparable committees of candidates for State and local offices (see H.R. 2368), H5044 [5JN]

———prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions (see H.R. 344), H169 [27JA]

Eulogies

Davis, Albert J.: Dan Maffei, H5165 [10JN]

Factsheets

Why Californians Should Oppose the Energy Bill: Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, H11413 [18NO]

Letters

Class Action Fairness Act: several Democratic Senators, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12872 [20OC]

Committees of the Senate funding and space ratios: several Senators, S842 [15JA]

Nominations of Deborah L. Cook and John G. Roberts, Jr., to be circuit judges: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) minority delegation, S3687 [13MR]

Lists

Committee on the Budget (Senate) staff, S3774 [17MR]

Democratic amendments requested to be made in order under H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3084-H3086 [10AP]

Federalist Society events participants, S122 [9JA]

Pharmaceutical industry contributions to political parties, H6455 [9JY]

Memorandums

Investigations of All Physical and Electronic Records and Documents Relative to the Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Dept. of Homeland Security, H7312 [22JY]

Minority Staff Draft Memo on Investigation of Intelligence Gathered and Used as Rationale for Use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), H11671 [20NO]

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Democratic Congressional Staff Members, E2347 [20NO], E2370, E2371 [21NO], E2465 [25NO]

Motions

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7156 [18JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 330), H7336 [23JY]

Proposals

Treatment of Committee on Ways and Means (House) minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7197 [21JY], H7319 [22JY]

Remarks in House

Budget: legislative process, H5320 [12JN]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, H160-H165 [27JA], H178 [28JA], H239 [29JA], E111 [29JA]

Committee on Armed Services (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 123), H1523 [5MR]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10460 [6NO], H11671 [20NO]

Committee on Rules (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 7), H20 [7JA]

Committee on Small Business (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 209), H3532 [30AP]

Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House): minority party appointments (H. Res. 130), H1667 [6MR]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 23), H126 [8JA]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7165 [18JY], H7197 [21JY], H7351, H7352 [23JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7148-H7157 [18JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 330), H7336 [23JY]

Committees of the House: minority party appointments (H. Res. 22), H126 [8JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 35), H210 [28JA]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 52), H314 [5FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 79), H552, H553 [13FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 104), H1337 [26FE]

———minority party appointments (H. Res. 124), H1524 [5MR]

Congress: accomplishments of the 107th Congress, H4 [7JA]

———accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H12880 [8DE]

———impact of partisanship, H9075 [1OC]

Dean, Howard: remarks relative to U.S. policy on Israel and Palestinians, H8409 [23SE], H8909 [25SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 286), H6872 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to destroy or conceal all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature, H7312, H7313 [22JY]

———transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 287), H6436, H6437, H6440 [9JY], H6872 [16JY]

Dept. of Transportation: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 288), H6872 [16JY]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9726-H9732 [20OC]

Goldman, Roberta R.: Shrewsbury, MA, Democratic Town Committee Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award recipient, E2055 [16OC]

Goosby, Zuretti, Jr.: Humboldt County, CA, Democratic Central Committee Democrat of the Year award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Government: growth in size and spending, H6595-H6600 [10JY]

House of Representatives: accomplishments, H4258 [20MY]

———compensation of certain minority employees (H. Res. 8), H20 [7JA]

———legislative priorities, H5536 [18JN], H5717 [24JN]

———legislative process, H10136 [30OC], H10330, H10335 [4NO]

———tribute to women in leadership roles, H26 [7JA]

Intelligence services: require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11434 [18NO]

Kelly, Barbara: Millbury, MA, Democratic Committee Humanitarian Award recipient, E572 [25MR]

New York, NY: anniversary of Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club, E989 [19MY]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, E2347 [20NO], E2370 [21NO], E2464 [25NO]

Schnidt, Rita Z.: Jefferson County, CO, Democrats (organization) Eleanor Roosevelt Award recipient, E1995 [8OC]

States: requirements relative to access to election ballots for certain parties (H.R. 1941), E848 [1MY]

Taxation: apply graduated income tax rates for principal campaign committees of congressional candidates to comparable committees of candidates for State and local offices (H.R. 2368), E1153 [5JN]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4018, H4019, H4020, H4021, H4022, H4023, H4098, H4099, H4102, H4103, H4104, H4105, H4106, H4113-H4120 [14MY], H4151, H4175-H4179 [15MY], H4219, H4221, H4223, H4226, H4241 [19MY], H4263, H4336, H4349-H4354 [20MY], H4519 [21MY], H5251, H5252 [11JN], H5270 [12JN], H5685 [23JN], E954, E956, E986 [15MY]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security and Texas Dept. of Public Safety resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H4114-H4118 [14MY], H4151, H4177 [15MY], H4219, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225, H4241 [19MY], H4263, H4325, H4327, H4334, H4335, H4336, H4351-H4354 [20MY], H4372, H4373, H4374, H4518, H4519 [21MY], H5251, H5252 [11JN], H5270 [12JN]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H5735-H5740, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Bellmore, Fern: Northern Michigan County Democratic Party Duane Weiss Award recipient, S11345 [10SE]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1500-S1509, S1659-S1661 [28JA], S1689-S1692, S1694-S1696, S1703-S1712 [29JA], S1765-S1770 [30JA]

Committee on Finance (Senate): bipartisan tradition in approving Sec. of the Treasury nominees, S1841 [30JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13948-S13954, S13958 [5NO], S14254-S14261 [7NO]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S209, S211-S215, S220-S225 [13JA], S250-S264, S268-S283 [14JA], S308, S320 [15JA]

———minority party appointments (S. Res. 20), S842 [15JA]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S10874, S10887-S10890 [1AU], S15922-S15926, S15957, S16077 [25NO], S16154-S16157 [9DE]

———encourage debate on issues of national concern, S11735 [22SE]

Domestic policy: national agenda, S90 [9JA], S210-S212 [13JA], S253 [14JA], S14638, S14705 [12NO]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S14952-S14960 [17NO]

Federalist Society: tribute, S120-S123 [9JA]

Leavitt, Michael O.: boycott of Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) confirmation hearing for EPA Administrator nominee by Democratic Senators, S12306, S12308 [2OC]

Paone, Martin P.: election as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate (S. Res. 11), S7 [7JA]

Rushmore Policy Council: condemn actions relative to Senator Daschle's reelection campaign, S5828 [7MY]

Senate: accomplishments, S8837-S8839 [27JN], S12101 [26SE], S12477 [3OC]

———legislative cooperation, S10474 [31JY], S14286, S14319 [10NO]

———legislative priorities, S2763 [26FE], S8889, S8890 [7JY], S10889 [1AU], S11151-S11154 [5SE], S13061 [22OC], S13957 [5NO]

Reports

Impact of Republican Medicare Proposals on Insurance Industry Revenues and Profits: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Minority Staff, S15769 [24NO]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-1), S132 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 286) (H. Rept. 108-223), H7224 [21JY]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 287) (H. Rept. 108-215), H7084 [17JY]

Dept. of Transportation Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 108-220), H7169 [18JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7148 [18JY]

Statements

Senate Process for Confirmation of Judicial Nominees: Several Democratic Senators, S2153 [11FE]

Tables

Pharmaceutical company contributions by party (2002), H5912 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 7, minority party appointments to the Committee on Rules (House), H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 8, compensation of certain House of Representatives minority employees, H20 [7JA]

H. Res. 22, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 23, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H126 [8JA]

H. Res. 35, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H210 [28JA]

H. Res. 52, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H314 [5FE]

H. Res. 79, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H552 [13FE]

H. Res. 104, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1337 [26FE]

H. Res. 123, minority party appointments to the Committee on Armed Services (House), H1523 [5MR]

H. Res. 124, minority party appointments to committees of the House, H1524 [5MR]

H. Res. 130, minority party appointments to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct (House), H1667 [6MR]

H. Res. 209, minority party appointments to the Committee on Small Business (House), H3532 [30AP]

H. Res. 324, treatment of Committee on Ways and Means (House) minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7148 [18JY]

S. Res. 11, election of Martin P. Paone as Sec. for the Minority of the Senate, S7, S86 [7JA]

S. Res. 20, minority party appointments to committees of the Senate, S843, S866 [15JA]

DEMONSTRATIONS see Public Demonstrations

DENALI COMMISSION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: establish Denali transportation system (see S. 295), S1871 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: establish Denali transportation system (S. 295), S1900 [4FE]

Texts of

S. 295, Denali Transportation System Act, S1901 [4FE]

DENALI TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 295), S1871 [4FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 295), S1900 [4FE]

Texts of

S. 295, provisions, S1901 [4FE]

DeNIRO, KATHY

Remarks in House

MetLife Inc./National Association of Secondary School Principals: Middle Level Principal of the Year Award recipient, E1314 [20JN]

DENKTAS, RAUF R.

Letters

Express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation of Cyprus, E683 [3AP]

DENKTASH, RAUF

Letters

Express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation of Cyprus: Representative Pallone, H9104 [1OC]

DENMARK, KINGDOM OF

Articles and editorials

Europe and America Must Stand United, S1761 [30JA], S2501 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Messages

Protocol to the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation Between the U.S. and Denmark: President Bush, S10987 [2SE]

Remarks in House

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

Iraq: express gratitude for participation in military action, H6873 [16JY]

Remarks in Senate

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

———support by certain countries of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, S1761 [30JA]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S10987 [2SE]

Statements

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

DENNIS, JEROD R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8435 [24JN]

DENNISON, E.W.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10968 [2SE]

DENTAL OFFICER RETENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 2287), H4786 [2JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2287), E1101 [2JN]

DENTISTS see Health Care Professionals

DENTON, TX

Remarks in House

Denton High School: tribute to Chorale, H3687 [7MY]

———tribute to girls' soccer team, H3058 [10AP]

Denton Housing Authority: recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Merit Awards, E2378 [21NO], E2390 [22NO]

Texas Women's University: opening of the Texas Women's Hall of Fame exhibit, H2709 [3AP]

University of North Texas: tribute to Center for Advanced Research and Technology, H3766 [8MY]

DENTON COUNTY, TX

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Transportation: authorize a project to widen Interstate Route 35 East (see H.R. 783), H700 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Transportation: authorize a project to widen Interstate Route 35 East (H.R. 783), E250 [13FE]

Highland Village, TX: anniversary of United Community Bank, E825 [1MY]

DENVER, CO

Articles and editorials

Arie Taylor 1927-2003—Role Model for All, E1955 [2OC]

Former EPA and Museum Official John Welles Dies, E156 [6FE]

Bills and resolutions

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building: redesignate Colonnade Center (see S. 30), S35 [7JA]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (see S. 1788), S13377 [28OC] (see H.R. 3376), H9981 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Bayaud Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Colorado: Regional Transportation District recipient of American Public Transportation Association Best Transit Agency award, E2148 [28OC], E2215 [4NO], E2240 [5NO]

Denver Area Labor Federation: anniversary, E860 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, H10004-H10007 [29OC], E2209 [4NO]

East High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E994 [19MY]

Grand County, CO: tribute to Middle Park Land Trust and Denver Water Dept., for conservation easement efforts, E2315 [19NO]

Oxford Hotel: anniversary, E1809 [16SE], E1870 [23SE]

University of Colorado: tribute to Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, E2077 [17OC]

Zemlock, Ruth: KUSA-TV (Denver, CO) 9 Who Care Award recipient, E1159 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building: redesignate Colonnade Center (S. 30), S42 [7JA]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S11184 [8SE]

Education: tribute to Whiz Kids volunteer program for underprivileged and underachieving students, S8224 [19JN]

Lakewood, CO: authorize the GSA to lease and redevelop certain Federal property on the Denver Federal Center (S. 1788), S13381 [28OC]

Sports: tribute to Colorado Storm Royal soccer team, S11344 [10SE]

Texts of

S. 30, redesignate Colonnade Center, Denver, CO, as Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, S43 [7JA]

S. 1788, Denver Federal Center Redevelopment Act, S13382 [28OC]

DENVER AREA LABOR FEDERATION

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E860 [1MY]

DENVER (CO) POST

Articles and editorials

Arie Taylor 1927-2003—Role Model for All, E1955 [2OC]

Ashcroft's Plea Ploy, E1953 [2OC]

Boulder Lawyer a True Friend of the Environment, E1806 [16SE]

Colorado Wins Four Preservation Awards—Honors Recognize Statewide Efforts on Historic Sites, E2002 [8OC]

Confusing Politics With Principle, S2820 [26FE]

Experiment Through Mines, Students, Crew Together, H307 [5FE]

Flag Amendment Should Die, H4831 [3JN]

Give Estrada His Day in Court, S2820 [26FE]

Keep Patriot Act Temporary, E808 [30AP]

Law of the River, S113 [9JA]

Tymkovich Should Serve Well, S4599 [1AP]

DENVER (CO) ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

Articles and editorials

Colorado Science Jobs on the Line, H7357 [23JY]

Democrats Turn Ugly on Estrada, S2820 [26FE]

Don't Drop Sunset of Patriot Act, E776 [12AP]

Former EPA and Museum Official John Welles Dies, E156 [6FE]

Good Choice for Court, S4599 [1AP]

Tymkovich's Hearing, S4599 [1AP]

U.S. Can't Just Throw Away the Key, E810 [30AP]

What Problem Is Ashcroft Solving?, E1881 [24SE]

DENVER FEDERAL CENTER REDEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1788), S13377 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1788), S13381 [28OC]

Texts of

S. 1788, provisions, S13382 [28OC]

DENVILLE, NJ

Remarks in House

New Jersey: tribute to St. Clare's Harvest Festival, E1975 [3OC]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE related term(s) Agriculture

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13927, S13943 [4NO], S13955, S13972, S13997, S13998, S14005, S14006, S14007, S14008, S14009, S14010, S14011, S14052, S14061, S14062, S14063, S14065, S14066, S14067, S14068, S14069 [5NO], S14104, S14106, S14118, S14128, S14131, S14140, S14142, S14143, S14145, S14182, S14183, S14184, S14185 [6NO], H6634, H6635, H6639, H6640, H6648, H6649, H6650, H6651, H6656, H6708 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 473), H12765 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12185 [21NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12758 [8DE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC], S13435, S13481, S13482, S13521, S13522, S13530 [29OC], S13601, S13608, S13609, S13611, S13616, S13617, S13621, S13624, S13626, S13637, S13682, S13684, S13685, S13686, S13687, S13688, S13696 [30OC], S13719 [31OC], H4310 [20MY]

Native Americans: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (S. 490), S9606 [17JY]

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (S. 435), S15868 [24NO]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO], H10469 [6NO]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO], S14971 [17NO], H11379 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Antiquities Act Merited Supreme Court's Approval, E1998 [8OC]

Dorr-versity, S14989 [18NO]

Fire Precautions Save Homes—Fire Resistant Materials, Thinned Trees Credited, E2244 [5NO]

Fire Threat Is Red-Hot in Parched West, S6702 [20MY]

For Amber Waves of Data—After the Green Revolution Comes Farming's Geek Revolution, S14976 [18NO]

Informed Iowans Should Support Tom Dorr, S14988 [18NO]

Lake Arrowhead—Fears of a Landmark Disaster, S13627 [30OC]

Make a Decision on Dorr, S14987 [18NO]

Bills and resolutions

Agricultural Research Service: anniversary (see S.J. Res. 22), S13802 [3NO] (see H.J. Res. 74), H9812 [21OC]

Agriculture: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (see S. 43), S36 [7JA]

———assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (see H.R. 1293), H1901 [13MR]

———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

———prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (see S. 40), S36 [7JA]

———provide administrative authority to investigate live poultry dealers (see H.R. 582), H319 [5FE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA] (see S. 108, 125), S132 [9JA] (see S. 1309), S8300 [20JN] (see S. 1626), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 92), H55 (see H.R. 160), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 257), H135 (see H.R. 307), H137 [8JA] (see H.R. 376), H171 [27JA] (see H.R. 2684), H6464 [9JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

———provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (see S. 91), S37 [7JA]

———reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress (see S. Res. 127), S5541 [30AP]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1427), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2673), H6463 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 473), H12917 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 458), H11700 [20NO] (see H. Res. 465), H12306 [21NO]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: improve administration of bird collection and management activities (see S. 137), S133 [9JA]

Animals: conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (see H.R. 1367), H2131 [19MR]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (see S. 1858), S14804 [12NO]

———coordinate and strengthen research and monitoring, and promote public outreach, education, and awareness of chronic wasting disease (see H.R. 2430), H5266 [11JN]

———encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 2057), H3973 [9MY]

Arizona: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land with the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership (see S. 849), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 2907), H7781 [25JY]

Arkansas: convey certain land to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery (see S. 1537), S10618 [31JY]

———sell or exchange certain lands in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and use funds to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites (see S. 33), S35 [7JA]

Aviation: ensure general aviation aircraft access to Federal land and to the airspace over that land (see H.R. 2776), H7085 [17JY]

Birds: improve migratory bird management by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (see H.R. 3320), H9613 [16OC]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

Children and youth: establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (see S. 1750), S12737 [16OC]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see S. 995), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2626), H6262 [26JN]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (see S. 1755), S12838 [17OC]

———reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 3416), H10236 [30OC]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 2305), H4875 [3JN]

———exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado (see H.R. 2766), H7085 [17JY]

Conservation of natural resources: ensure availability of funds to provide technical assistance for certain conservation programs (see H.R. 1907), H3634 [1MY]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S12969 [21OC]

Conservation Reserve Program: improve enrollment of cropland through the farmable wetlands program (see S. 1877), S15061 [18NO]

———suspend requirement to reduce rental payments for harvesting of forage or grazing on land in response to a drought or other emergency (see S. 124), S132 [9JA]

Contracts: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9613 [16OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct and support research into alternative treatments for timber produced from public lands and lands withdrawn from the public domain for the National Forest System (see S. 432), S2594 [24FE]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (see S. 1957), S15975 [25NO]

Disasters: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H8904 [24SE]

Discrimination: provide administrative or judicial relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who were discriminated against in farm credit and benefit programs (see H.R. 1667), H2938 [8AP]

Dixie National Forest: convey certain real property (see H.R. 3667), H12918 [8DE]

Ecology and environment: support research on control and suppression of plant species tamarisk in the Colorado River watershed (see H.R. 695), H391 [11FE]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (see H.R. 108), H55 [7JA]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

Federal aid programs: allow quick aid to producers in federally declared disaster areas, provide emergency disaster assistance to certain producers for qualifying crop losses, and continue livestock assistance program (see H.R. 3402), H10129 [29OC]

———establish a counter-cyclical income support program for dairy producers (see H.R. 1990), H3683 [6MY]

Federal Land Policy and Management Act: clarify method to determine fair market value of rights-of-way to prevent unreasonable increases in deployment costs of critical infrastructure (see H.R. 762), H699 [13FE]

Fire prevention: allow Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements with Federal agencies to acquire goods and services relative to improving or using the wildfire fighting capability of those agencies (see H.R. 1061), H1515 [4MR]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN] (see S. 1352), S8725 [26JN] (see S. 1453), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 2639), H6262 [26JN]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see S. 1449), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H4253 [19MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 457), H11700 [20NO]

Firefighters: authorize former Federal employees receiving voluntary separation payments to accept subsequent Federal employment related to fighting forest fires (see H.R. 366), H170 [27JA]

———expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires (see H.R. 575), H319 [5FE]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H1461 [27FE]

Florida: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land (see S. 116, 117), S132 [9JA]

———authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell or exchange certain national forest lands (see H.R. 482), H243 [29JA]

Food: ensure safety of genetically engineered foods (see H.R. 2917), H7782 [25JY]

———establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 1103), S6977 [22MY] (see H.R. 2203), H4733 [22MY]

———require certain ready-to-eat meat or poultry products to bear a label advising at-risk consumers of Dept. of Agriculture and FDA recommendations relative to listeria monocytogenes (see S. 1187), S7381 [4JN]

———require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 467), H243 [29JA] (see H.R. 3684), H12919 [8DE]

———require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H7782 [25JY]

Food industry: improve public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement (see H.R. 3547), H11700 [20NO]

———improve safety of meat and poultry products through retrieval of history, use, and location of products using a recordkeeping and audit system or registered identification (see H.R. 3546), H11700 [20NO]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 955), H1460 [27FE]

Foreign Agricultural Service: anniversary (see S. Res. 106), S4898 [7AP] (see H.J. Res. 49), H3304 [10AP]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H7785 [25JY]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H6603 [10JY]

———provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (see S. 1111), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2395), H5088 [9JN]

———repeal Forest Service Appeals Reform Act and develop an administrative appeals process similar to other Federal land management agencies (see H.R. 1679), H2938 [8AP]

Forests: establish an inventory and management program for forests derived from public domain land (see S. 1910), S15287 [20NO]

Government National Mortgage Association: allow the guarantee of securities backed by Rural Housing Service guaranteed loans (see H.R. 2740), H6868 [15JY]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Idaho: authorize sale or exchange of all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land and use proceeds for National Forest System purposes (see S. 434), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 902), H1332 [25FE]

———enhance collaborative forest stewardship management within the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests (see H.R. 835), H703 [13FE]

Lumber industry: conduct a study on the effectiveness of silver-based biocides as an alternative treatment to preserve wood (see H.R. 688), H390 [11FE]

Mendocino National Forest: convey certain lands and authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances (see H.R. 708), H391 [11FE]

Milk: implement certain price structures under Federal milk marketing orders and provide emergency market loss payments to certain dairy producers (see H.R. 455), H242 [29JA]

———use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (see S. 42), S36 [7JA]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (see S. 1167), S7188 [2JN] (see H.R. 2304), H4875 [3JN]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: increase fines for improper use of vehicles that result in damage to public lands or national forests (see H.R. 751), H462 [12FE]

National Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force: establish (see H.R. 2431), H5266 [11JN]

National Drought Council: establish (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (see S. 1315), S8358 [23JN] (see H.R. 2551), H5662 [19JN]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National School Lunch Act: improve child and adult care food program (see S. 1022), S5859 [7MY]

———improve summer food service program for children (see S. 1021), S5859 [7MY]

Native Americans: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (see S. 490), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 74), H54 [7JA]

Nebraska: enter into cooperative agreements with the Nebraska State Forester to carry out watershed restoration and protection activities on National Forest System lands (see S. 691), S4275 [21MR]

Nevada: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Douglas County (see S. 1575), S11032 [3SE] (see H.R. 1092), H1640 [5MR]

———convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (see S. 1819), S13909 [4NO] (see H.R. 272), H136 [8JA]

North Carolina: authorize use of unobligated housing demonstration program funds to make grants to senior citizens for recovery from flood and hurricane damage to their homes (see H.R. 406), H217 [28JA]

Oregon: sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site (see S. 1848), S14451 [11NO]

———sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site (S. 1848) (see H.R. 3505), H11359 [17NO]

Ottawa National Forest: transfer certain land to the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians (see H.R. 2976), H7784 [25JY]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (see S. 1644), S11832 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 27), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 719), H460 [12FE]

Pennsylvania: conveyance of certain National Forest System lands and improvements (see H.R. 3514), H11391 (see H.R. 3514), H11514 [18NO]

Power resources: make grants to improve the commercial value of forest biomass for electric energy, useful heat, transportation fuels, petroleum-based product substitutes, and other commercial purposes (see H.R. 1550), H2586 [1AP]

———provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (see H.R. 130), H56 [7JA]

Public lands: designate percentage of farmland protection program funds for grants to encourage the purchase of conservation easements by a State agency, county, or other eligible entity (see H.R. 2703), H6603 [10JY]

Puerto Rico: acquire and manage lands to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see S. 1256), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 2488), H5467 [17JN]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (see S. 1814), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3433), H10339 [4NO]

Safety: recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (see H.R. 2273), H4737 [22MY]

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (see S. 435), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 903), H1332 [25FE]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (see S. 347), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 704), H391 [11FE]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see H.R. 1551), H2586 [1AP]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 468), S2919 [27FE] (see H.R. 1021), H1463 [27FE]

Taxation: provide credit for farmers' investments in value-added agriculture (see H.R. 136), H56 [7JA]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (see S. 427), S2594 [24FE]

Texas: require landowners with tenant rice farmers to continue to maintain rice in their crop rotation in order to receive Federal subsidies (see H.R. 1574), H2703 [2AP]

Thad Cochran Southern Horticultural Laboratory, Poplarville, MS: designate (see H.R. 3372), H9811 [21OC]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

———eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

———make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (see H.R. 1091), H1640 [5MR]

———prohibit the anticipated extreme reduction in the national marketing quotas for flue-cured and burley tobacco (see H.R. 3500), H11359 [17NO]

———replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (see H.R. 1566), H2702 [2AP]

———replace existing tobacco program with a federally chartered corporation, compensate quota holders, provide transition assistance for producers and increase competitiveness of domestically produced tobacco (see H.R. 986), H1462 [27FE]

———replace existing tobacco program with programs designed to assist producers, compensate quota holders for the loss of quota asset value, and assist producers who forgo obtaining a production license (see H.R. 245), H134 [8JA]

Cloture motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S16083 [9DE]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Conference reports

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations (H.R. 2673), H12323-H12746 [25NO]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904), H11686-H11698 [20NO]

Factsheets

Family Farm and Ranch Innovation Act (H.R. 1293), E460 [13MR]

Responsible Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement and Response (ROVER) Act (H.R. 751), E222 [13FE]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation: Bruce Bass and Gary Machan, IBP, Inc., S14114 [6NO]

———several organizations, S14112 [6NO]

Dept. of Agriculture country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding: Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation, H6643 [14JY]

Emergency agriculture assistance: several agricultural organizations, S1167 [17JA]

Florida National Forest Land Management Act: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), H11592 [19NO]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H11592 [19NO]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S13461 [29OC]

———Forest Stewards Guild, S13461 [29OC]

———J.T. Banks, Forest Roads Working Group, S13463 [29OC]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4307 [20MY]

———Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4307, H4308 [20MY]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4307 [20MY]

———several firefighter advocates, S13462 [29OC]

———several organizations, S13459-S13461, S13462, S13483 [29OC]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development: Charles W. Larson, Sr., Dept. of Justice, S14991 [18NO]

———Clinton Bristow, Office for the Advancement of Public Black Colleges, S14974 [18NO]

———Congressional Black Caucus, S14982 [18NO]

———Congressional Hispanic Caucus, S14980 [18NO]

———Gary Broyles, National Association of Wheat Growers, S14975 [18NO]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S14975 [18NO]

———Michael W. Houston, Dept. of Agriculture, S14991 [18NO]

———National Corn Growers Association, S14975 [18NO]

———Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Congressional Black Caucus, S14982 [18NO]

———several Senators, S14981 [18NO]

———several agricultural organizations, S14974 [18NO]

———several family farm advocacy organizations, S14981 [18NO]

———William C. Hunter, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, S14975 [18NO]

Plant variety protection extension for Marshall ryegrass: Don Herb, Oregro Seed, Inc., S14140 [6NO]

———Lester Spell, Jr., Mississippi Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce, S14141 [6NO]

———Marc W. Cool, Barenbrug Group, S14141 [6NO]

———Mike Pigott, Livestock Producers Association, S14141 [6NO]

———Paul Zehr, Smith Seed Services (business), S14140 [6NO]

Price supports for butter and nonfat dry milk: J.B. Penn, Dept. of Agriculture, S14137 [6NO]

———several Senators, S14136 [6NO]

Strengthen enforcement of Animal Welfare Act animal fighting provisions: several Representatives, H6637 [14JY]

———Wayne Pacelle and Mimi Brody, Humane Society of the U.S., H6638 [14JY]

Tobacco Market Transition Act: Henry S. West, Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association, and George Marks, Burley Stabilization Corp., S10189 [30JY]

———Johnny Bullock and Dean M. Wallace, Council for Burley Tobacco, S10189 [30JY]

———several State farm bureau presidents, S10189 [30JY]

Memorandums

National Access Fees and Federal Universal Service Fees on Telephone Services: Thomas C. Dorr, S14978 [18NO]

Wetlands Reserve Program and Farmland Protection Program Technical Assistance Funding: Anthony H. Gamboa, GAO, S12972-S12975 [21OC], S14131-S14134 [6NO]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14005 [5NO], S14142 [6NO], H6634 [14JY], H11372 [18NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13604, S13609, S13611, S13621, S13624 [30OC], H4322 [20MY], H10463 [6NO]

Newsletters

Apollo 13 and the Tom Dorr Hearing: Emily S. French, World Perspectives, Inc., S14988 [18NO]

Dorr Confirmation Becomes a Test of Political Influence: Webster Agricultural Newsletter, S14989 [18NO]

Press releases

Education in the Arab State—Five Million Girls Still Denied Access to School: UNESCO, H4211 [19MY]

Remarks in House

Agricultural Research Service: anniversary (S.J. Res. 22), H11163, H11164 [17NO]

Agriculture: assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (H.R. 1293), E459 [13MR]

———country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, H6620, H6640-H6648 [14JY], H12837 [8DE], E1504 [17JY], E1536 [18JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, H40-H43 [7JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (H.R. 257), H64 [8JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H6648, H6649 [14JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6609-H6658, H6676-H6680 [14JY], H11372 [18NO], E1489 [15JY], E1504 [17JY], E1524, E1528, E1536 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12315 [25NO], H12749, H12753, H12766-H12845, H12854, H12882, H12884 [8DE], E2460 [25NO], E2505, E2548, E2549 [8DE], E2551, E2556 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 473), H12760-H12766 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 458), H12181-H12186 [21NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 465), H12754-H12760 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), motion to instruct conferees, H11372-H11377 [18NO], E2350 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent request, H6633 [14JY]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, H6635-H6638 [14JY]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, H6622 [14JY]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (H.R. 1367), H11164-H11166 [17NO]

———prohibit approval of any nonambulatory livestock for human consumption, H6651-H6655 [14JY]

Arizona: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land with the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership (H.R. 2907), H11460-H11466 [18NO], E1634 [25JY]

Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust: administration, H2577 [1AP]

Birds: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H8893 [24SE], H8998, H9000 [30SE], H9077 [1OC], H9254-H9256 [7OC], H9486 [16OC], H9739 [21OC]

Children and youth: reauthorize and improve certain nutritional programs (H.R. 3416), E2195 [31OC]

Colorado: exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Colorado (H.R. 2766), H10305-H10307 [4NO]

Commodities: impact of monetization of commodities on farmers and commodity markets, H2577 [1AP]

Conservation of natural resources: conservation technical assistance programs funding, H6650 [14JY]

Contracts: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (H.R. 3308), E2065 [16OC]

Disasters: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (H.R. 3157), H11167-H11169 [17NO]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (H.R. 108), H2874 [8AP]

Federal aid programs: decision to revise verification process used to determine eligibility for free or reduced school meals, H9488 [16OC]

Federal Land Policy and Management Act: clarify method to determine fair market value of rights-of-way to prevent unreasonable increases in deployment costs of critical infrastructure (H.R. 762), H2534, H2535 [1AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H3755-H3758 [7MY], H4003-H4008 [13MY], H4287-H4324 [20MY], H4865-H4868 [3JN], H10197 [30OC], H10462, H10547-H10553 [6NO], E1031, E1036, E1042 [21MY], E1056, E1062 [22MY], E1071, E1078 [23MY], E1094 [2JN], E1244 [13JN], E2243 [5NO], E2281 [7NO], E2332 [19NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12159-H12172 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference rpt. consideration (H. Res. 457), H12113-H12117 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4277-H4286 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), corrections in engrossment, H4324 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to instruct conferees, H10463-H10469 [6NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to recommit, H4322-H4324 [20MY]

———limit Federal authority in the judicial review of hazardous fuel reduction projects for forests, H4322-H4324 [20MY], H12170 [21NO]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, H9061 [1OC]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires, H4586, H4587 [22MY]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (H.R. 977), E328 [27FE]

Florida: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land (S. 117), H11591, H11592 [19NO]

Food industry: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, H671 [13FE]

Foreign Agricultural Service: anniversary (H.J. Res. 49), H5828, H5829 [25JN], E755 [11AP]

Forest Service: bark beetle eradication funding, H12171 [21NO]

———hemlock wooly adelgid eradication research funding, H4313 [20MY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in Dept. of Agriculture land acquisition program funding, H7048, H7049 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to finalize or implement revisions to National Forest Management Act planning regulations, H7062-H7069 [17JY]

Forests: combat unnatural insect and disease outbreaks, H4319 [20MY]

Idaho: enhance collaborative forest stewardship management within the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests (H.R. 835), E251 [13FE]

International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program: funding, H4211 [19MY], H12881 [8DE]

Mendocino National Forest: convey certain lands and authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances (H.R. 708), H9331, H9332 [8OC]

Michigan: emerald ash borer eradication funding, H12166 [21NO]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (H.R. 2304), H11169, H11170 [17NO]

Motor vehicles: increase fines for improper use of vehicles that result in damage to public lands or national forests (H.R. 751), E222 [13FE]

National Animal Disease Laboratory: funding, H2730 [3AP]

National Drought Council: establish (H.R. 2871), H12117 [21NO], E1601 [25JY]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (H.R. 3431), H10320 [4NO], H10383 [5NO]

Native Americans: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (H.R. 74), H6874 [16JY]

Natural Resources Conservation Service: tribute to La Junta, CO, office, E1327 [23JN]

Nevada: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Douglas County (H.R. 1092), H9407-H9409 [15OC]

———convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (H.R. 272), H6874-H6876 [16JY]

North Carolina: authorize use of unobligated housing demonstration program funds to make grants to senior citizens for recovery from flood and hurricane damage to their homes (H.R. 406), E85 [28JA]

Office of Civil Rights: funding, H6634, H6635 [14JY]

Power resources: provide for a Biofuels Feedstocks Energy Reserve and authorize loans for the production, distribution, development, and storage of biofuels (H.R. 130), H122 [8JA], H4102 [14MY], H9077 [1OC]

Public lands: forest-thinning projects on Federal lands, E2243 [5NO]

———limit Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to National Park Service areas, H6945 [16JY], H7033-H7036 [17JY], E1569 [23JY]

Puerto Rico: acquire and manage lands to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (H.R. 2488), E1278 [17JN]

Safety: recall of meat and poultry that is adulterated, misbranded, or otherwise unsafe (H.R. 2273), E1055 [22MY]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (H.R. 704), E193 [12FE]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (H.R. 1551), E638 [1AP]

Supreme Court: decision not to hear case on Presidential authority to extend or establish national monuments under the Antiquities Act, E1998 [8OC]

Texas: require landowners with tenant rice farmers to continue to maintain rice in their crop rotation in order to receive Federal subsidies (H.R. 1574), E648 [2AP]

Tobacco products: make leaf tobacco eligible under the Market Access Program (H.R. 1091), E380 [6MR]

———replace existing Federal price support and quota programs for flue-cured and burley tobacco with a licensing program designed to assist producers (H.R. 1566), E652 [2AP]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: provide emergency agriculture assistance through CCC funding, S9214 [10JY]

Agricultural Research Service: anniversary (S.J. Res. 22), S13834, S13835 [3NO]

———funding, S14017 [5NO]

———tribute to National Animal Disease Center, S13835 [3NO]

———tribute to projects in Mississippi, S13834 [3NO]

Agriculture: allow modified bloc voting by dairy marketing cooperatives in the scheduled referendum on Federal milk marketing order reform (S. 43), S48 [7JA]

———country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14110-S14126, S14139 [6NO]

———cranberry research funding, S14016 [5NO]

———extend plant variety protection for Marshall ryegrass, S14140, S14141 [6NO]

———humane slaughter inspectors for livestock funding, S13956 [5NO]

———price supports for butter and nonfat dry milk, S13997 [5NO], S14136, S14137 [6NO]

———prohibit products containing dry ultra-filtered milk or casein from being labeled domestic natural cheese (S. 40), S45 [7JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1127, S1166 [17JA], S1220 [21JA], S1327-S1340 [22JA], S2420, S2434 [13FE], S13773 [3NO], S14001, S14003-S14005 [5NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (S. 1309), S8305 [20JN]

———provide greater fairness in livestock and poultry contract arbitration process (S. 91), S75 [7JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13900 [4NO], S13954, S13960-S13980, S13997-S14022 [5NO], S14104-S14107, S14110-S14155 [6NO], S14265 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, S15917-S15920, S15933-S15935 [25NO], S16083-S16089, S16108 [9DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S16082 [9DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), insert S. 1427 language in lieu, S13954 [5NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent agreement, S13891 [4NO], S14122 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2673), unanimous-consent request, S13977 [5NO]

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Maine Cooperative Beaver Management Program funding, S14012 [5NO]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions funding, S14013 [5NO]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, S14014 [5NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program regarding the provision of veterinary services in shortage situations (H.R. 1367), S15865 [24NO]

———conduct a loan repayment program to encourage provision of veterinary services in shortage and emergency situations (S. 1858), S14810 [12NO]

———encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (S. 1036), S5997-S6000 [9MY]

Appropriations: reduce for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S14153 [6NO]

———status of legislation for unfunded agencies, S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC]

Arizona: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land with the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership (S. 849), S5091, S5092 [9AP]

Arkansas: convey certain land to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery (S. 1537), S15863 [24NO]

———sell or exchange certain lands in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and use funds to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites (S. 33), S15864 [24NO]

Canada: risk of importation of live cattle, S14008 [5NO]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (S. 830), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Children and youth: develop and expand outreach programs for children in rural areas, S1436 [23JA]

———establish programs to improve the nutrition and health of children (S. 1750), S12747 [16OC]

———improve certain nutritional programs (S. 995), S5736 [5MY]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (S. 1007), S5787, S5788 [6MY]

———provide grants to support farm-to-cafeteria projects under the National School Lunch Act (S. 1755), S12846 [17OC]

Chino Basin Manure Management Project: funding, S14148, S14149 [6NO]

Conservation of natural resources: conservation technical assistance programs funding, S14146 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S14126, S14127, S14131-S14139 [6NO]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (S. 1766), S12971-S12976 [21OC]

Conservation Security Program: implementation, S2434, S2448-S2450 [13FE]

Credit cards: prevent abuse of Government credit cards, S14017, S14018 [5NO]

Delmarva Conservation Corridor Demonstration Program: funding, S14021, S14022 [5NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct and support research into alternative treatments for timber produced from public lands and lands withdrawn from the public domain for the National Forest System (S. 432), S2609 [24FE]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (S. 1957), S15982 [25NO]

———Private Landowner's Incentive Program funding, S11823, S11824 [23SE]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14974-S14993 [18NO]

———nomination to the CCC, S14858 [12NO], S14974-S14993 [18NO]

Environmental Quality Incentive Program: cost-share assistance payment limitations, S14152 [6NO]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

Federal aid programs: crop insurance programs funding, S4420 [26MR]

———payment limits on certain agricultural programs, S4417, S4420, S4421 [26MR]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8362-S8365 [23JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1352), S8745 [26JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1453), S9907 [24JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13617-S13621 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, S11520 [16SE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S8362 [23JN], S12859-S12864 [20OC], S12997 [22OC], S13072, S13073, S13075, S13125, S13126 [23OC], S13254-S13256 [27OC], S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13435-S13485 [29OC], S13600-S13611, S13613, S13616-S13637, S13696 [30OC], S13786, S13794, S13796 [3NO], S13847-S13849 [4NO], S14086 [6NO], S15212, S15217 [20NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15368-S15373, S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), unanimous-consent request, S12859 [20OC], S13073, S13074 [23OC], S13476 [29OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13890 [4NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (S. 1449), S9799-S9801 [23JY]

———provide borrowing authority for fire suppression and conduct hazardous fuels reduction and burned area restoration on non-Federal lands, S13601-S13605 [30OC]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13626-S13631 [30OC]

———require treatment of slash and other long term fuels management for hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13608 [30OC]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, S11558 [16SE], S11719 [18SE], S11816 [23SE], S13253-S13256 [27OC]

Firefighters: wildland firefighter safety funding, S13631-S13633 [30OC]

Florida: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to exchange certain land (S. 117), S3102, S3103 [4MR]

Food: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (S. 1103), S6981-S6985 [22MY]

———nutrition programs funding, S1436-S1438 [23JA], S4413 [26MR], S14013 [5NO]

———prohibit funding for process approving the human consumption of meat from downed animals, S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

———prohibit the purchase of chickens treated with fluoroquinolone for school nutrition programs, S14144 [6NO]

Food industry: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production, S2436 [13FE], S4806 [3AP]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (S. 457), S2849 [26FE]

Food stamps: farmers' market electronic benefit transfer program funding, S14021 [5NO]

———funding for residents in Alaska and Hawaii, S14154 [6NO]

Foreign Agricultural Service: anniversary (S. Res. 106), S4915 [7AP], S4952 [8AP]

Foreign aid: ensure food-grade quality of sorghum sent as food aid, S14015 [5NO]

Foreign trade: decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

Forest Service: expand Forest Stewardship Program, S2426-S2428 [13FE]

———maintain current administrative and judicial review requirements, S13609-S13611 [30OC]

———provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (S. 1111), S6994 [22MY]

———tribute to Detroit, OR, Ranger District, S2697 [25FE]

Forests: require collaborative monitoring of forest health projects, S13609 [30OC]

———Rural Community Forestry Enterprise Program funding, S15370 [21NO]

———use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

GAO: require study on costs and benefits of alternatives in environmental assessments and impact statements relative to hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13624-S13626 [30OC]

Health: prohibit importation of live cattle from certain countries with instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and abide by international livestock health and safety standards, S14106 [6NO]

Hendricks, John: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), S1487 [23JA], S4910 [7AP]

———conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), CBO report, S4895 [7AP]

Historic Barn Preservation Program: funding, S14143 [6NO]

Idaho: authorize sale or exchange of all or part of certain parcels of National Forest System land and use proceeds for National Forest System purposes (S. 434), S2703 [25FE], S15867 [24NO]

Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems: funding, S14145, S14146 [6NO]

Insects: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S5006 [9AP]

———Asian longhorned beetle eradication funding, S14150 [6NO]

———Mormon crickets control programs funding, S9224 [10JY]

International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program: funding, S14150 [6NO]

Land use: equitable treatment of popcorn and corn growers for purposes of computing base acreage, S1467 [23JA]

Louisiana: agricultural research programs funding, S14019, S14020 [5NO], S14146, S14147 [6NO]

Michigan: emerald ash borer eradication funding, S14147, S14148 [6NO]

Milk: use of distance or transportation costs as a basis for pricing milk (S. 42), S47 [7JA]

Mississippi: soil erosion, watershed, and flood control funding, S14013 [5NO]

Missouri: resolve boundary conflicts in Barry and Stone Counties caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys (S. 1167), S7195 [2JN]

National Agriculture Statistics Service: potato survey, S14013, S14014 [5NO]

National Animal Disease Laboratory: funding, S4760, S4761, S4763 [3AP]

National Drought Council: establish (S. 1454), S9908, S9912 [24JY]

National forests: ensure protection of old-growth forests, S13621-S13624 [30OC], S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (S. 1315), S8365 [23JN]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas, S13481 [29OC], S15371 [21NO]

National Organic Program: funding, S11113 [4SE]

National School Lunch Act: increase number of children participating in summer food service programs, S1436 [23JA]

Native Americans: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (H.R. 74), S9618 [17JY]

———convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (S. 490), S2975 [27FE], S9606 [17JY]

Natural Resource Conservation Service: report to Congress on protection of archaeological and historical resources on agricultural lands, S14018 [5NO], S14148 [6NO]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (S. 1819), S13910 [4NO]

New York: goose population control funding, S14146 [6NO]

North Carolina: conduct study on economic impact of horticulture industry, S14022 [5NO]

Office of Civil Rights: funding, S14149 [6NO]

Oregon: sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site (S. 1848), S14455 [11NO]

Packers and Stockyards Act: limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year (S. 1644), S11834 [23SE]

———prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (S. 27), S42 [7JA]

Parker, Vernon B.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Civil Rights, S4539 [27MR]

Pennsylvania: Agricultural Research Service Geisinger Rural Aging Study and Nutricore Northeast, Inc., research funding, S14014, S14015 [5NO]

Power resources: establish university-based research, extension, and educational programs to implement biobased energy technologies and products, S14010 [5NO]

———Rural Utilities High Energy Cost project funding, S1438 [23JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S14858 [12NO]

Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program: funding, S14154 [6NO]

Puerto Rico: acquire and manage lands to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (S. 1256), S7840 [12JN]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), S13804 [3NO]

Quarles, Ryan: Dept. of Agriculture Risk Management Agency Future Farmers of America writing contest winner, S5339 [11AP]

Rhode Island: eelgrass habitat restoration program funding, S14019 [5NO]

———eliminate avian influenza in poultry, S14015 [5NO]

Rural Utilities Service: broadband loan program funding, S13957, S13960 [5NO], S14128-S14130 [6NO]

———use of unobligated funds to carry out 911 access loan program for emergency communications systems in rural areas, S14012, S14013 [5NO]

Sandpoint, ID: conveyance of Sandpoint Federal Building and adjacent lands (S. 435), S2703 [25FE], S15868 [24NO]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (S. 347), S2207 [11FE], S4910 [7AP]

South Carolina: Natural Resource Conservation Service and Earth Sciences and Resources Institute at the University of South Carolina funding, S14018 [5NO]

Taxation: treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (S. 1316), S8441 [24JN]

Team Nutrition Program: funding, S14104-S14106 [6NO]

Telemedicine program: funding, S14013 [5NO]

Terrorism: assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture, S14147 [6NO]

———assist States and communities in preparing for and responding to threats to agriculture (S. 427), S2596 [24FE], S5332 [11AP], S11472 [15SE], S15968 [25NO]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (S. 1490), S10188-S10193, S10267 [30JY], S10987 [2SE]

Tree Assistance Program: funding, S14019, S14021 [5NO]

University of Georgia: transfer funds from Alliance for Food Protection to Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service Integrated Fruit and Vegetable research project, S14014 [5NO]

Washington: Agriculture Research Service wine grape foundation block funding, S14148 [6NO]

Wildlife Habitat Management Institute: relocation, S14014 [5NO]

Woodward, OK: Dept. of Agriculture Southern Plains Range Research Station funding, S14015, S14016 [5NO]

Reports

Forest Service—Information on Appeals and Litigation Involving Fuels Reduction Activities: GAO, S13473 [29OC]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-401), H12320 [25NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2673) (H. Rept. 108-193), H6463 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1427) (S. Rept. 108-107), S9591 [17JY]

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2766) (H. Rept. 108-329), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 108-388), H11700 [20NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 473) (H. Rept. 108-402), H12917 [8DE]

Consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 108-109), H4253 [19MY]

Convey Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 490) (S. Rept. 108-91), S9303 [11JY]

Conveyance of Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 74) (H. Rept. 108-185), H6261 [26JN]

Florida National Forest Land Management Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 117) (S. Rept. 108-5), S2186 [11FE]

Foreign Agricultural Service Anniversary: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.J. Res. 49) (H. Rept. 108-155), H5407 [16JN]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-386), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (H.R. 1904) (S. Rept. 108-121), S10616 [31JY]

———Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H3972 [9MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H4253 [19MY]

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 212) (S. Rept. 108-21), S3993 [19MR]

Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 434) (S. Rept. 108-132), S10970 [2SE]

Mendocino National Forest Conveyances of Certain Lands and Authorize the Use of the Proceeds From Such Conveyances: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 708) (H. Rept. 108-293), H9212 [2OC]

Nevada Land Conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties for Continued Use as Cemeteries: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 272) (H. Rept. 108-166), H5661 [19JN]

Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 108-294), H9213 [2OC]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8125 [18JN]

Nomination of Vernon B. Parker To Be Assistant Sec. of Agriculture for Civil Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4433 [26MR]

Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2907) (H. Rept. 108-379), H11391, H11514 [18NO]

Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 347) (S. Rept. 108-25), S3993 [19MR]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2673, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 458) (H. Rept. 108-389), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 465) (H. Rept. 108-399), H12306 [21NO]

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 435) (S. Rept. 108-133), S10970 [2SE]

Statements

Emergency Agriculture Assistance: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), S2450 [13FE]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Executive Office of the President, S13453 [29OC]

Iowa Agricultural Policy: Thomas C. Dorr, S14978 [18NO]

Summaries

Forest Service Budget: Executive Office of the President, S13618 [30OC]

Tables

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6610-H6617 [14JY]

———conference report, H12768-H12812, H12816-H12822 [8DE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S16108 [9DE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S13956 [5NO]

Environmental Quality Incentives Program unfunded applications by State, S14135 [6NO]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations (H.R. 2673): conference report, H12768-H12812, H12816-H12822 [8DE]

Testimonies

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Wenonah Hauter, Public Citizen (organization), H6621 [14JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 239, consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4277 [20MY]

H. Res. 457, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H12113 [21NO]

H. Res. 458, same-day consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12181 [21NO]

H. Res. 465, same-day consideration of consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations and consideration of H.J. Res. 79, continuing appropriations, H12754 [8DE]

H. Res. 473, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H12760 [8DE]

H.J. Res. 49, Dept. of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service anniversary, H5828 [25JN]

H.R. 74, convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California, H6874 [16JY]

H.R. 108, require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances under the Education Land Grant Act, H2874 [8AP]

H.R. 272, land conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties, NV, for continued use as cemeteries, H6875 [16JY]

H.R. 708, Mendocino National Forest land conveyance and authorize the use of the proceeds from such conveyances, H9331 [8OC]

H.R. 762, Reasonable Right-of-Way Fees Act, H2534 [1AP]

H.R. 1092, Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act, H9407 [15OC]

H.R. 1367, National Veterinary Medical Service Act, H11164 [17NO]

H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S13441-S13449 [29OC], S13719-S13734 [31OC], H4287, H4292-H4298 [20MY]

H.R. 2304, Barry and Stone Counties, MO, boundary conflict resolution caused by conflicting Corps of Engineers and Forest Service surveys, H11169 [17NO]

H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14366-S14378 [10NO], H6625-H6633 [14JY]

H.R. 2766, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Land Exchange Act, H10305 [4NO]

H.R. 2907, Northern Arizona National Forest Land Exchange Act, H11460-H11464 [18NO]

H.R. 3157, designate a Dept. of Agriculture disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area, H11167 [17NO]

S. 27, prohibit meat packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter, S42 [7JA]

S. 33, sell or exchange certain lands in the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests and use funds to acquire, construct, or improve administrative sites, S15864 [24NO]

S. 91, Fair Contracts for Growers Act, S76 [7JA]

S. 117, Florida National Forest Land Management Act, S3103 [4MR], H11591 [19NO]

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 212, High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act, S1488 [23JA], S4911-S4913 [7AP]

S. 347, Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act, S4914 [7AP]

S. 427, Agriculture Security Assistance Act, S2597 [24FE]

S. 434, Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act, S15867 [24NO]

S. 435, Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act, S15869 [24NO]

S. 490, convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California, S2976 [27FE], S9607 [17JY]

S. 691, permit the Dept. of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with the Nebraska State Forester to carry out watershed restoration and protection activities on National Forest System lands in Nebraska, S4295 [21MR]

S. 830, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forestry Program Act, S5066 [9AP]

S. 995, Child Nutrition Initiatives Act, S5737 [5MY]

S. 1007, Better Nutrition for School Children Act, S5787 [6MY]

S. 1036, Chronic Wasting Disease Support Act, S5998 [9MY]

S. 1103, Meat and Poultry Pathogen Reduction and Enforcement Act, S6982-S6984 [22MY]

S. 1187, At-Risk Consumer Protection Through Food Safety Labeling Act, S7401 [4JN]

S. 1256, Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act, S7840 [12JN]

S. 1314, Collaborative Forest Health Act, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

S. 1315, Enhanced Safety From Wildfire Act, S8366 [23JN]

S. 1316, Conservation Reserve Program Tax Fairness Act, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1352, Community and Forest Protection Act, S8741-S8745 [26JN]

S. 1537, Arkansas land conveyance to the New Hope Cemetery Association for use as a cemetery, S10668 [31JY], S15863 [24NO]

S. 1644, limit the number of packer-owned swine that certain packers may slaughter in any calendar year, S11834 [23SE]

S. 1750, Better Eating for Better Living Act, S12747 [16OC]

S. 1755, Farm-to-Cafeteria Projects Act, S12846 [17OC]

S. 1766, prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program, S12975 [21OC]

S. 1819, Central Nevada Rural Cemeteries Act, S13910 [4NO]

S. 1848, sell the Bend Pine Nursery Administration Site in Oregon, S14456 [11NO]

S. 1957, U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act, S15982 [25NO]

S. Res. 106, Foreign Agricultural Service anniversary, S4909, S4915 [7AP]

S. Res. 127, reduce interest rate on loans to processors of sugar beets and sugarcane to conform to the intent of Congress, S5612 [30AP]

S.J. Res. 22, Agricultural Research Service anniversary, S13835 [3NO], H11163 [17NO]

Transcripts

Telephone Conversation on Custom Farming: Thomas C. Dorr and Paul Dorr, S14979 [18NO]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO], S15845 [24NO], H7226, H7227 [21JY], H7247, H7248, H7274, H7275, H7276, H7278, H7288, H7289, H7293, H7295, H7300, H7301, H7302, H7311, H7313, H7315, H7316, H7330 [22JY], H7353, H7354, H7355 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7246 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S12388 [2OC], S13924 [4NO]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9707 [20OC], H9762 [21OC]

Analyses

Small Manufacturers Assistance, Recovery, and Trade (SMART) Act (S. 1977), S16029 [25NO]

Articles and editorials

Colorado Science Jobs on the Line, H7357 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing: establish position (see S. 1326), S8559 [25JN]

Bureau of the Census: establish a term limit for the Director of the Census and require that such Director report directly to the Sec. of Commerce (see H.R. 1571), H2703 [2AP]

Business and industry: establish an Assistant Sec. for Manufacturing within the Dept. of Commerce, an Interagency Manufacturing Task Force, and a Small Business Manufacturing Task Force (see S. 1977), S15975 [25NO]

———establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (see H.R. 2908), H7781 [25JY]

———extend and expand certain trade adjustment assistance programs and reauthorize certain Dept. of Commerce partnership programs (see S. 1884), S15061 [18NO]

Climate: develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (see S. 1164), S7188 [2JN]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1585), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 247), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2799), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (see H. Res. 326), H7224 [21JY]

Disasters: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (see S. 118), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 2537), H5662 [19JN]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1334), H1954 [18MR]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1134), S6978 [22MY]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

———establish individual fishery quota systems (see S. 1106), S6977 [22MY]

———establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6262 [26JN]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 482), S2920 [27FE]

Foreign trade: impose countervailing duties on dynamic random access memory (DRAM) semiconductors produced by Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (see S. 492), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1494), H2471 [27MR]

Grants Pass Irrigation District: authorize Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion (see S. 1308), S8300 [20JN]

Insurance: protect consumers by regulating interstate sale of insurance (see S. 1373), S9049 [8JY]

International Trade Administration: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (see S. 1120), S6978 [22MY]

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council: include Rhode Island as a member (see S. 1624), S11648 [17SE]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see S. 1339), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1764), H3303 [10AP]

New England Fishery Management Council: include New York as a member (see S. 1463), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2679), H6464 [9JY]

NIST: abolish the Advanced Technology Program (see H.R. 175), H57 [7JA]

NOAA: study fishery observer data to map migratory patterns and delineate winter areas and feeding grounds of Atlantic striped bass in the mid-Atlantic exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 2889), H7616 [24JY]

Office of Manufacturing: establish (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

Patent and Trademark Office: adjust fees so that fees collected in any fiscal year equals the amount of funding received for that fiscal year (see H.R. 909), H1333 [25FE]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (see H.R. 2454), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 2535), H5662 [19JN]

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1702), H3052 [9AP]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (see S. 219), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 491), H244 [29JA]

Technology Administration: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1395), S9303 [11JY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (see S. 1299), S8232 [19JN]

Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing: establish position (see H.R. 2172), H4367 [20MY]

Letters

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act: Carol Wayman, National Congress for Community Economic Development, S3892 [18MR]

———Don Chen, Smart Growth America (organization), S3892 [18MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3893 [18MR]

———F. Barton Harvey III, Enterprise Foundation, S3892 [18MR]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, S3892 [18MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3893 [18MR]

Climate Stewardship Act, S13495 [29OC], S13596 [30OC]

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf and impose time limits on considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects: several Members of Congress, H9341 [8OC]

Prohibit funding for patent applications for human organisms: James E. Rogan, Patent and Trademark Office, E2417 [22NO]

Motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7265, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Press releases

Depts. of HUD and Commerce Grants to the Virgin Islands: Delegate Christensen, H9165 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (H.R. 1210), E815 [30AP]

Bureau of the Census: establish a term limit for the Director of the Census and require that such Director report directly to the Sec. of Commerce (H.R. 1571), E653 [2AP]

Business and industry: establish position of Under Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing and Technology and manufacturing research and implementation program, and promote manufacturing education (H.R. 2908), E1626 [25JY]

Coastal Zone Management Act: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9336-H9341, H9344, H9345 [8OC]

Consolidated Wood Products (business): Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2255 [6NO]

Contracts: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, H9417 [15OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations, E2551 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7248-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339, H7352-H7369 [23JY], E1572 [23JY], E1608, E1611 [25JY], E2234 [5NO], E2417 [22NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7241-H7247 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, H7247 [22JY]

Disasters: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (H.R. 2537), E1313 [20JN]

Evans, Donald L.: visit to Iraq by Sec. of Commerce, H9288 [8OC]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (H.R. 2621), E1385 [27JN]

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program: funding, H7369 [23JY]

NIST: funding, H7251, H7265 [22JY]

Public Works and Economic Development Act: reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), H9759-H9770 [21OC]

———reauthorize and improve programs (H.R. 2535), unanimous-consent agreement, H9707 [20OC]

Science: prohibit funding for patent applications for human organisms, H12830, H12840 [8DE], E2234 [5NO], E2417 [22NO]

Spencer Veneer, LLC: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2230 [5NO]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (H.R. 491), E108 [29JA]

Telecommunications: Public Telecommunication Facilities Planning and Construction Program funding, H7270 [22JY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (H.R. 970), E318 [27FE]

Viking Pools, Inc.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2249 [6NO]

Walker Machinery Co.: Dept. of Commerce Export Achievement Certificate recipient, E2233 [5NO]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S2439 [13FE], S2519 [14FE]

Appropriations: status of legislation for unfunded agencies, S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC]

Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing: establish position (S. 1326), S8551-S8553 [25JN]

Business and industry: establish an Assistant Sec. for Manufacturing within the Dept. of Commerce, an Interagency Manufacturing Task Force, and a Small Business Manufacturing Task Force (S. 1977), S16025-S16027 [25NO]

———extend and expand certain trade adjustment assistance programs and reauthorize certain Dept. of Commerce partnership programs (S. 1884), S15068-S15072 [18NO]

Computers: study the business practices, procedures, accountability, and administration of the Internet Corp. for Assigned Names and Numbers and of the Internet domain name system, S11982 [25SE]

Contracts: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, S12181-S12183 [30SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S10134 [29JY], S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11636 [17SE], S14287-S14334 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, S14244 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent request, S14227 [7NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Disasters: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (S. 118), S153 [9JA]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 645), S3891-S3894 [18MR]

Economic Development Administration: reauthorize and improve (S. 1134), S7038-S7040 [22MY]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

Fish and fishing: establish individual fishery quota systems (S. 1106), S6985-S6988 [22MY]

———introduction of non-native oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, S11543 [16SE]

———promote domestic seafood production, S2439 [13FE]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 482), S2940 [27FE]

Foreign trade: impose countervailing duties on dynamic random access memory (DRAM) semiconductors produced by Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (S. 492), S2992, S2993 [3MR]

Grants Pass Irrigation District: authorize Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion (S. 1308), S8304 [20JN]

International Trade Administration: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance (S. 1120), S7004 [22MY]

Keenum, Rhonda Newman: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Commerce and Director General of the U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service, unanimous-consent agreement, S16158 [9DE]

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council: include Rhode Island as a member (S. 1624), S11649 [17SE]

New England Fishery Management Council: adoption of new regulations, S14445 [11NO]

NOAA: All Hazards Emergency Warning Network funding, S4806 [3AP], S9785 [23JY]

———Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration funding, S2433, S2434 [13FE]

Office of Manufacturing: establish (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S10931 [1AU], S12855 [17OC]

Science: prohibit funding for patent applications for human organisms, S15918 [25NO]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (S. 1002), S5784 [6MY], S5941 [8MY]

Tariff Act: clarify adjustments to be made in determining export price and constructed export price (S. 219), S1669-S1673 [28JA]

Technology Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1395), S9306 [11JY]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming, S13038, S13039 [22OC]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 480), S2938-S2940 [27FE]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (S. 1299), S8243 [19JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 108-226), H7224 [21JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2799) (H. Rept. 108-221), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1585) (S. Rept. 108-144), S11161 [5SE]

Nomination of James J. Jochum To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Import Administration: Committee on Finance (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Julie L. Myers To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Enforcement: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S12607 [15OC]

Nomination of Michael D. Gallagher To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Communications and Information: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Peter Lichtenbaum To Be Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Export Administration: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S12607 [15OC]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Public Works and Economic Development Act Programs Reauthorization and Improvement: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2535) (H. Rept. 108-242), H7790 [29JY]

Ronald H. Brown U.S. Mission to the U.N. Building, New York, NY: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 1702) (H. Rept. 108-315), H9477 [15OC]

Technology Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1395) (S. Rept. 108-181), S13659 [30OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7263, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Tables

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7359-H7368 [23JY]

Texts of

H.R. 2535, Public Works and Economic Development Act programs reauthorization and improvement, H9759-H9762 [21OC]

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 480, Training for Realtime Writers Act, S2938 [27FE]

S. 645, Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3893 [18MR]

S. 1002, Amateur Sports Integrity Act, S5785 [6MY]

S. 1106, Fishing Quota Act, S6985-S6987 [22MY]

S. 1120, Trade Adjustment Assistance for Firms Reorganization Act, S7004 [22MY]

S. 1134, Economic Development Administration reauthorization and improvement, S7038-S7040 [22MY]

S. 1308, Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion from the Grants Pass Irrigation District, S8305 [20JN]

S. 1326, establish position of Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing, S8562 [25JN]

S. 1395, Dept. of Commerce Technology Administration appropriations, S9306 [11JY]

S. 1624, include Rhode Island as a Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council member, S11649 [17SE]

S. 1884, Enhance Domestic Manufacturing and Worker Assistance Act, S15072-S15074 [18NO]

S. 1977, Small Manufacturers Assistance, Recovery, and Trade (SMART) Act, S16027-S16029 [25NO]

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE related term(s) Corps of Engineers; National Guard

Addresses

American Unilateralism: Charles Krauthammer, S1729-S1731 [29JA]

Australian Government Decision To Commit Armed Forces Against Iraq: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

Beyond Vietnam—A Time To Break Silence: Martin Luther King, Jr., E210 [13FE]

British Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Tony Blair (Prime Minister, Great Britain), S4103-S4106 [20MR]

Civil Liberties in Wartime: Geoffrey R. Stone, S13904-S13906 [4NO]

Eric K. Shinseki Retirement Ceremony: Eric K. Shinseki, S8119-S8121 [18JN]

———Les Brownlee, Acting Sec. of the Army, S8121 [18JN]

Iraq and the Economy: Representative Kucinich, H125 [8JA]

Military Order of the World Wars and International Officers Ball: James O. Ellis, Jr., E1791-E1793 [16SE]

National Dialogue on Iraq + One Year: Senator Biden, S10599-S10602 [31JY]

National Security and Strategic Defense: Ronald Reagan, S4272 [21MR]

Stand Up for America: Beth Killough Chapman, E725 [10AP]

Then, Now and Tomorrow—America's Role in a Changing World: Peter S. Rosenblatt, S10193-S10195 [30JY]

Transforming the Defense Establishment: Stephen A. Cambone, Dept. of Defense, E291-E293 [26FE]

Tribute to Arnold Punaro: James L. Jones, Dept. of Defense, S12833 [17OC]

Tribute to David Owens, Jr.: Joseph Salyer, E2371 [21NO]

———Representative Wolf, E2371 [21NO]

———Richard Shickle, E2372 [21NO]

———Stuart Wolk, E2372 [21NO]

———William C. Dean, E2371 [21NO]

U.S. European Command: James L. Jones, E208 [13FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Alvaro Uribe, President of Colombia, E590 [26MR]

———J.N. Mattis, Marine Corps, H2259 [20MR]

———Representative Rangel, E516 [19MR]

———Senator Levin, S3771, S3772 [17MR]

———William J. Clinton, S1720-S1722 [29JA], S13783 [3NO]

Vietnamese Conflict POW: John Gurr, S16111 [9DE]

Weapons Inspections and Disarmament in Iraq Pursuant to U.N. Resolutions: Shirley V.T.B. Williams, E318 [27FE]

Wentworth Military Academy Memorial Service: Jim Ahrens, E2136 [28OC]

Advertisements

SensorNet Science Program: AccuLab Products Group, S9477 [16JY]

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6587, S6594, S6597, S6634, S6635, S6636, S6637 [19MY], S6651, S6659, S6690, S6691, S6696, S6697, S6718, S6719, S6720, S6721, S6722, S6723, S6724, S6725, S6726, S6727, S6728, S6729, S6730, S6731, S6732, S6737 [20MY], S6793, S6797, S6802, S6805, S6809, S6810, S6815, S6818, S6819, S6821, S6823, S6831, S6833, S6834, S6835, S6836, S6837, S6838, S6839, S6871, S6872, S6873, S6876, S6877, S6879, S6880, S6881, S6882, S6883, S6885, S6886, S6887 [21MY], S6892, S6893, S6894, S6895, S6896, S6897, S6898, S6899, S6900, S6901, S6914, S6919, S6920, S6921, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7061, S7062, S7063 [22MY], S7259 [3JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7284, S7286, S7297, S7405, S7407 [4JN], H4369 [20MY], H4419, H4492, H4494, H4498, H4503, H4506, H4507, H4508, H4509, H4510 [21MY], H4571, H4572, H4573, H4574, H4575, H4576, H4579, H4581, H4582, H4583, H4593, H4596, H4600 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4396 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4554 [22MY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5986 [26JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (H. Res. 298), H5978 [26JN]

———making (H.R. 2658), S9316, S9339, S9353, S9354 [14JY], S9361, S9366, S9373, S9378, S9391, S9392, S9427, S9428, S9429, S9430 [15JY], S9451, S9457, S9459, S9464, S9472, S9475, S9505, S9506 [16JY], S9519, S9520, S9529, S9531, S9541, S9548, S9562, S9563, S9564, S9566, S9567, S9599, S9600, S9601, S9602, S9603, S9604, S9605 [17JY], H6298, H6299, H6300, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

———making (H.R. 3338), H7691 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9479, H9480, H9481, H9482 [15OC], H9499, H9552, H9562, H9565, H9575, H9586, H9588, H9589, H9590, H9591, H9592, H9593, H9594, H9595, H9599, H9600, H9615, H9616, H9617 [16OC], H9621, H9622, H9623, H9624, H9625, H9626, H9627, H9630, H9631, H9633, H9635, H9636, H9637 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9651 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12203 [30SE], S12242, S12259, S12260, S12269, S12300, S12301, S12302 [1OC], S12316, S12337, S12339, S12350, S12351, S12354, S12357, S12358, S12360, S12388, S12389, S12390, S12392, S12393, S12394 [2OC], S12425, S12427, S12473 [3OC], S12491, S12522, S12523, S12524, S12525, S12550, S12559, S12560 [14OC], S12577, S12578, S12580, S12581, S12585, S12589, S12590, S12591, S12592, S12595, S12596, S12598, S12599, S12624, S12625, S12626, S12627, S12628, S12629, S12630, S12631 [15OC], S12655, S12656, S12657, S12660, S12667, S12673, S12682, S12683, S12688, S12710, S12711, S12712, S12713, S12715, S12716, S12749, S12750, S12751, S12752, S12753 [16OC], S12779, S12789, S12791, S12792, S12794, S12795, S12796, S12799, S12850, S12851, S12852 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2704, H2705, H2706 [2AP], H2737, H2744, H2747, H2763, H2764, H2770, H2774, H2775, H2776, H2777, H2779, H2782, H2784, H2785, H2787, H2788, H2792, H2793, H2794, H2795, H2796, H2798, H2799, H2806 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2716 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4661, S4662, S4663, S4676, S4677, S4681, S4686, S4687, S4692, S4697, S4716, S4717, S4718, S4719, S4720, S4723, S4724, S4726 [2AP], S4737, S4742, S4747, S4752, S4755, S4764, S4769, S4771, S4775, S4777, S4781, S4786, S4787, S4803, S4857, S4858, S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862, S4863, S4864, S4865, S4866, S4867, S4870 [3AP]

Armed Forces: expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S5253, S5256 [10AP]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13805, S13807 [3NO], S13945 [4NO], H10367 [5NO]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4616, S4645 [1AP]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S12204, S12208 [30SE], S15478, S15480 [21NO], H12861 [8DE]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5048, S5095 [9AP]

National security: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H12868 [8DE]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4532 [27MR]

Veterans: modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), S15198 [19NO], H11705 [20NO]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8491 [23SE], H8840, H8866, H8872, H8876, H8878 [24SE]

Analyses

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction (2002): Feingold Amendment To Extend Budgetary Mechanisms and Spending Caps, S5281 [11AP]

Announcements

Iraq war briefings, H2197 [20MR]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP], H2877 [8AP]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN], H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY], H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY], H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC], H9775 [21OC]

Articles and editorials

Administration Won't Bar Use of Nuclear Weapons, S1659 [28JA]

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

After Missile Raid on Convoy, U.S. Hunts for Hussein's DNA, S8381 [23JN]

After Shaky Start, Alaskan Greets Bush Three Times, S5991 [9MY]

After the Airstrikes, Just Silence; No Compensation, Little Aid for Afghan Victims of U.S. Raids, S5849 [7MY]

Aiming High—Academy Still Soars Above Rivals in Terms of Academics and Research Work, E2520 [8DE]

Al-Qaeda, ``Exploits Insecurity in Iraq To Acquire Weapons and Swell Its Ranks'', S13766 [3NO]

America Must Let Iraq Rebuild Itself, S13702 [31OC]

Arkansas Town's Mayor, Police Chief, Librarian Called to Iraq, S13429 [29OC]

Army Reserve Fears Troop Exodus, S12357 [2OC]

Assault on Iraq—USAID Defends Secret Bids To Rebuild Iraq, S4811 [3AP]

Asylum II—An Idea Still in Search of a Strategy, E168 [6FE]

Asylum—An Idea in Search of a Strategy, E167 [6FE]

At Iraqi Depot, Missiles Galore, No Guards, S12784 [17OC]

Bad Reporting in Baghdad, H4965 [4JN]

Baghdad Bound, E652 [2AP]

Bewitched, Bothered, Billy-Goated, H9514 [16OC]

Bill Would Close Pay Gap for Active Duty Feds, S14515 [12NO]

Black Thursday for Bush, E1493 [17JY]

Body Armor Saves Lives in Iraq, S16126 [9DE]

Boots on the Ground, Family Back Home, E1857 [23SE]

Build a Memorial To Honor Thresher, S5251 [10AP]

Bush Continues Seagoing Tradition, S5992 [9MY]

Called-Up Reservist Take Big Hit in Wallet—Families Struggle on Military Salary, S4476 [27MR]

Case for Action, E135 [5FE]

Center for Public Ignorance, H2511 [31MR]

Cheers for Toppling of Saddam, E757 [11AP]

Cheney Link of Iraq, 9/11 Challenged, H8225 [16SE]

Children's Suffering Wounds GI's—Toledo Soldier Wants To Help Injured Iraqi Children, H5385 [16JN]

Contracts To Rebuild Iraq Go to Chosen Few, S4812 [3AP]

Defense Budget Spills Forth, S6927 [22MY]

Defense for the 21st Century, H4548 [22MY]

Defense Memo—A Grim Outlook, S13765 [3NO]

Democracy—Neocon Style, H4208 [19MY]

Disaster in the Desert, S11561 [16SE], H8939 [25SE]

Divinity, Diversity, Dignity Bound Together, E537 [20MR]

Dollar Diplomacy, S3705 [13MR]

Don't Play Politics on Iraq, S12249 [1OC], H9099 [1OC]

Drawbacks of Buy American Act, E2021 [8OC]

``Drumbeat'' on Iraq? A Response to Readers, S2911, S2985 [27FE]

Establishing a Permanent Presence in the Middle East, H2813-H2815 [3AP]

Europe and America Must Stand United, S1761 [30JA], S2501 [13FE]

Ever-Present Threat—With or Without WMD, Iraq Under Saddam Was Violating U.N. Sanctions Left and Right, E2233 [5NO]

Facing a New Nuclear Reality, S11523 [16SE]

Family, Service Were His Guides, E1763 [10SE]

Family of Dead Pilot Urged Him Not To Go, S13868 [4NO]

Fifth Vermont Solider Dies in Iraq, S15180 [19NO]

Finding the Connection, S11242 [9SE]

Focus on White County—Called to Duty, S13429 [29OC]

For Families, Sad News Hits Home, S13869 [4NO]

For Jimmy Estes, That Was War—This Is Football, S15394 [21NO]

Force Protection Is Top Concern for Sealift Commander, S1120 [17JA]

From the Front—Firsthand Accounts by Reporters and Photographers in Iraq, S4654, S4655 [2AP]

Georgians Make a Difference in National Defense, E982 [15MY]

Half-Empty, Half-Full, E2059 [16OC]

Hand-Me-Down Body Armor, H9605 [16OC]

``He Was Not Afraid''—Beloved Soldier Felt a Purpose, E2523 [8DE]

Honor and Grief—Host of Mourners Bears Sgt. Kennon Home, E2523 [8DE]

House GOP Responds to Senate Child Credit Bill—$82 Billion Plan Offers Breaks for Military Families, H5192 [11JN]

Hunt for Iraq's Weapons, S13780 [3NO], S13847 [4NO]

In the Northwest—Sonar Tests' Effects on Wildlife Should Set Off Alarms, H4258 [20MY]

In Warlord Land, Democracy Tries Baby Steps, S7825 [12JN]

Innocents in Uniform, E566 [25MR]

Iraq Council Head Shifts to Position at Odds With U.S., H8902 [24SE]

Iraq in Review, S12484 [14OC]

Iraq Reconstruction Is a Noble Cause That Mustn't Fail, E2266 [6NO]

Iraq Strengthens Air Force With French Parts, S3344 [7MR]

Iraq—When Can We Go Home?, H6994 [16JY]

Kaptur To Press Rumsfeld on Toledo GI's Reality Check, Iraqi Kids, Wounds Spark Policy Debate, H5385 [16JN]

Letters to a Sister, E2522 [8DE]

Levin—Untested Missile Defense Setup Poses Risks—Can Missile Shield Be Built?, S2182 [11FE]

Like Father, Like Son in Southwest Asia, E2253 [6NO]

Listening to the Wrong Iraqi, H8902 [24SE]

Lone Sailor, E345 [3MR]

Losing Guardsman Joseph M. Camara, E1762 [10SE]

Many Servicemembers Say Morale Is Low; Leaders Say Job Is Getting Done, S12730 [16OC], S12831 [17OC]

Many Troops Dissatisfied, Iraq Poll Finds, S12731 [16OC]

Medic Who Died Torn by Duty, Doubts, S4544 [31MR]

Military Widows Lose Chunk of Benefits at 62, S2475 [13FE]

Minnesotan With Special Forces Has Key Role in Strikes on Republican Guard, S5105 [10AP]

Misled and Undermanned—The Truth on Iraq, S15054 [18NO]

Missing Weapons Do Matter, S9518 [17JY]

Missing Weapons of Mass Destruction—Is Lying About the Reason for War an Impeachable Offense?, H5249-H5251 [11JN]

Moment of Decision, S3401 [10MR]

More Constructive Internationalism, S6972 [22MY]

Mothers at Sea, E1227 [11JN]

Mothers at War, E1227 [11JN]

Moving Moment of Silence on Marine Drive, E2272 [6NO]

Nation Builders for Hire, S9174-S9177 [10JY]

Nation-Building, S12039-S12042 [26SE]

New Bedford Police Officer Killed in Iraq, E1762 [10SE]

New Mexico Plans Optical Interferometer and Fast-Slewing Telescope, S9047 [8JY]

Nickel-and-Diming the Troops, S11576 [16SE]

No More GI Orphans, E1227 [11JN]

Nothing but Lip Service, H5976 [26JN]

Now More Than Ever Prayers Better Than Protests, E733 [11AP]

Odai Hussein, Oldest Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

Officials—Hundreds of Iraqis Killed by Faulty Grenades, E1487 [15JY]

One Size Fits All?, S12140 [29SE]

Overhaul Without Oversight, H4550 [22MY]

P.O.W. Brings War Close to Home, S4657 [2AP]

Parents Who Protested War Mourn Death of Soldier Son—Man Was Becoming Skeptical of U.S. Situation in Iraq, H10541 [6NO]

Pay-Gap Remedy for Military Reserves Appears Doomed, H9015 [30SE]

Paying for the War in Iraq, E2028 [10OC]

Pentagon Threatens To Kill Independent Reporters in Iraq, H1881 [13MR]

Perle's Vindication, E2420 [22NO]

Questioning the Case for War, E1447 [11JY]

Qusai Hussein, Younger Son of Saddam, S9747 [23JY]

Rape (and Silence About It) Haunts Baghdad, S9560 [17JY]

Real Arms Control, E1990 [7OC]

Reservists Under Economic Fire, H4889 [4JN]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Russia's Economic Strength Begins in the Home, E1990 [7OC]

Saddam's Bombs? We'll Find Them, H5834-H5836 [25JN]

Scar on the Conscience of the World—Left Behind To Starve—A Humanitarian Disaster Is Engulfing Africa as Cash Is Poured Into the War With Iraq and Its Aftermath, H2264 [20MR]

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials, Terrorism Alert Puts a Strain on Budgets, S2438 [13FE]

``Sending a Message'' With a Show of Force—Rural Iraqi Homes Destroyed in U.S. Offensive, H11633 [19NO]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

Shipping Crew Deficit Called Wartime Risk—Bush's Maritime Chief Acknowledges Worries on Readiness—``A Very Top Priority''—New Reserve Force Among Proposals To Ease Shortage, S1120 [17JA]

Sick, Wounded U.S. Troops Held in Squalor, H9717 [20OC]

Silenced Again in Kabal, S12733 [16OC]

Soldier Killed in Iraq Will Be Eulogized in Springfield, S15180 [19NO]

Soldier's Story—Letters Between Shelbyville Men Unite Mothers, E181 [11FE]

South Coast Official's Praise Officer's Service, E1763 [10SE]

South End Neighborhood Will Feel Void Left by Officer's Death, E1763 [10SE]

Split at C.I.A. and F.B.I. on Iraqi Ties to Al Qaeda, S2396 [13FE]

Stay Resolute on Rebuilding, S12647 [16OC]

Support for America's Iraqi Effort Is Evident, E2147 [28OC]

Swirling Mass of Sand, S4542 [31MR]

Tax Wealthy To Pay for Iraq War—Test Patriotism's Deeper Meaning, S11462 [15SE]

Thank Clinton for a Speedy Victory in Iraq, E971 [15MY]

They Lied and Many Soldiers Died, H8939 [25SE]

Time for Protest Has Long Passed, E651 [2AP]

Time Magazine Reporter Jim Lacey Embedded With 101st Airborne, E874 [6MY]

Town's Leaders Marching Off to War, S13428 [29OC]

Troops Are Not Receiving Medical Screening Required by 1997 Law, E553 [24MR]

Two 101st Soldiers Die in Ambush, S15804 [24NO]

U.N. Can Pick Up Pieces in Iraq if U.S. Will Let It, E1693 [4SE]

U.S. Army Suicides in Iraq Three Times the Usual Rate, H9605 [16OC]

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

U.S. Nuclear Plan Sees New Targets and New Weapons, S11440 [15SE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq, E472 [13MR]

U.S. Releases 20 Detainees, Transfers 20 More to Cuba, S16009 [25NO]

U.S. Soldiers Complain of Low Morale in Iraq, H6994 [16JY]

U.S. Troops Rescue Elderly Woman, S4653 [2AP]

Underappreciated Victory, S13706 [31OC]

Unready for the Aftermath, S3361 [7MR]

VA—Iraq War Veterans Will Need Care Denied to Others, S4748 [3AP]

War Critics Astonished as U.S. Hawk Admits Invasion Was Illegal, H11874 [20NO]

War of Choice or Necessity?, E2553 [15DE]

War Without End—Catalogue of Killings in Iraq, H9514 [16OC]

Warning on Iraq, From a Friend, H1660 [6MR]

Wars of Choice, E2509 [8DE]

Washington-Style Politics, E2420 [22NO]

What Happens When GI Jane Is Captured?, E1227-E1229 [11JN]

Who Is Omar Bradley and Why Should I Care?, E1157 [5JN]

Who's Unpatriotic Now?, S9669 [22JY]

World's History Shows That U.S. Position Is Right, E1392 [27JN]

Wrong Question—It's Not Whether Saddam Has Chemical Weapons, It's Whether He'll Use Them, E214 [13FE]

Wyomingites Aboard U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, S4885 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions

Abortion: provide freedom of choice to military personnel serving overseas (see H.R. 2062), H3973 [9MY]

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see S. Res. 129), S5541 [30AP] (see H. Res. 211), H3571 [30AP]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (see H.R. 1609), H2820 [3AP]

Afghanistan: increase NATO role in promoting security (see H. Con. Res. 136), H2821 [3AP]

———provide compensation for families of noncombatants killed in U.S. military actions (see H.R. 602), H321 [5FE]

Air Force News Agency: anniversary (see S. Res. 166), S7718 [11JN] (see H. Res. 175), H2822 [3AP]

Alabama: provide wage parity for certain Dept. of Defense prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 355), H170 [27JA]

Alaqua, FL: establish a memorial at the site of the accidental bombing of a home by an Army Air Corps aircraft on August 11, 1944 (see H.R. 1067), H1515 [4MR]

American Samoa: protect voting rights of members of the Armed Forces in the election of House of Representatives Delegate (see H.R. 2010), H3761 [7MY]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 1050), S6070 [13MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (see S. 747), S4557 [31MR] (see S. 1047), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 1588), H2819 [3AP]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H4366 [20MY] (see H. Res. 247), H4527 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 437), H10977 [6NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 434), H10976 [6NO]

———authorizing for military construction (see S. 1048), S6070 [13MY]

———making (see S. 1382), S9119 [9JY] (see H.R. 2658), H6271 [7JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (see S. 1357), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2559), H5713 [23JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (see H. Res. 298), H5928 [25JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 429), H10338 [4NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see S. 1689), S12193 [30SE] (see H.R. 3289), H9384 [14OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (see H. Res. 396), H9477 [15OC] (see H. Res. 401), H9612 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 424), H10235 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 421), H10129 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (see S. 762), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1559), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (see H. Res. 172), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 192), H3300 [10AP] (see H. Res. 197), H3354 [11AP]

———require a bifurcated vote and certain other conditions relative to making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H. Con. Res. 296), H9376 [8OC]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (see H.R. 3132), H8381 [17SE]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (see H.R. 3659), H12918 [8DE]

———enact into law eligibility requirements for interment (see H.R. 358), H170 [27JA]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (see S. 705), S4376 [25MR] (see S. 711), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 1792), H3352 [11AP]

———allow a participant in the military Survivor Benefit Plan to designate a new beneficiary upon the death of the original designated beneficiary (see H.R. 3216), H9129 [1OC]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 879), H1331 [25FE]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible or withdraw election not to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1328), H1953 [18MR]

———allow certain previously unenrolled servicemembers an opportunity to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2174), H4367 [20MY]

———allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———allow members to sue the U.S. for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 2128), H4204 [15MY]

———allow receipt of special pay by qualified dental officers while undergoing dental internship or residency training (see H.R. 2287), H4786 [2JN]

———amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3051 [9AP]

———annual determination of the basic benefit rate for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see S. 55), S36 [7JA]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (see S. 1673), S12137 [29SE]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H136 [8JA]

———authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

———authorize the use of military recreational facilities by any veteran with a compensable service-connected disability (see H.R. 1917), H3635 [1MY]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see S. 789), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 897), S5342 [11AP] (see S. 940), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1714), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 1806), H3353 [11AP] (see H.R. 1953, 1954), H3681 [6MY]

———combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (see S. 234), S1736 [29JA]

———commend members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 64), S11161 [5SE]

———commend regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see H. Con. Res. 335), H11701 [20NO]

———continue health benefits for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see H.R. 2197), H4528 [21MY]

———eligibility for aviation incentive pay and hazardous duty pay for Reserve members who perform inactive-duty training (see H.R. 1728), H3301 [10AP]

———encourage employers who employ members of the National Guard or Ready Reserve to provide a pay differential benefit and an extension of employee benefits to members on active duty (see H. Con. Res. 193), H4737 [22MY]

———ensure married personnel having minor dependents are eligible for military family housing containing more than two bedrooms (see H.R. 1947), H3636 [1MY]

———ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (see H.R. 1885), H3570 [30AP]

———ensure no reductions in rates of special pay and allowances for members serving in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3149), H8490 [23SE]

———ensure tax-exempt status and other benefits afforded under Operation Enduring Freedom are afforded to personnel stationed in Israel (see H.R. 1326), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1393), H2269 [20MR]

———ensure tax-exempt status for members, or their spouses, serving in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 1795), H3352 [11AP]

———establish a combat artillery medal (see H.R. 1127), H1679 [6MR]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see S. 1487), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2587), H5814 [24JN]

———establish an Iraq campaign medal to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and subsequent antiterrorism campaigns (see H.R. 3272), H9375 [8OC]

———establish an Iraq service medal to recognize service by members in Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 366), H8175 [10SE]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2998), H7838 [3SE]

———expand eligibility for command responsibility pay to commanders of the National Guard and Reserves (see S. 757), S4629 [1AP]

———expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care (see S. 336), S2119 [10FE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program, provide TRICARE eligibility for the Ready Reserve, continue health insurance funding for mobilized reserve components, and increase educational aid to Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 3317), H9613 [16OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3200, 3208), H9032 [30SE] (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see S. 1670), S12137 [29SE] (see H.R. 3199), H9032 [30SE]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (see S. 783), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1691), H3051 [9AP]

———express appreciation for the support and cooperation from Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar during military operations in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 211), H5045 [5JN]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and encourage communities to prepare appropriate homecoming ceremonies (see H. Con. Res. 152), H3354 [11AP]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (see H. Con. Res. 177), H4011 [13MY]

———express concern for U.S. and allied personnel killed, wounded, or taken captive while engaged in the war on terrorism or the war with Iraq and offer sympathy to the families of those killed in action (see H. Con. Res. 121), H2401 [26MR]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (see H. Res. 158), H2311 [25MR]

———extend enrollment period for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3041), H8081 [9SE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H3635 [1MY]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2176), H4368 [20MY]

———improve benefits and protections provided for regular and Reserve members deployed or mobilized in the interests of national security (see S. 806), S4897 [7AP]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (see H.R. 2569), H5813 [24JN]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see S. 177), S1068 [16JA]

———improve process for adjusting rates of pay (see S. 945), S5483 [29AP]

———improve the readiness of State defense forces and increase military coordination for homeland security between States and the Dept. of Defense (see H.R. 2797), H7169 [18JY]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H1745 [11MR]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (see S. 704), S4376 [25MR]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2268 [20MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (see H.R. 3019), H8016 [5SE] (see H.R. 3365), H9811 [21OC]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (see H.R. 1750), H3303 [10AP]

———increase military retired pay for officers by reason of being credited with extraordinary heroism on the same basis as applies to enlisted members (see H.R. 3280), H9376 [8OC]

———increase rate of basic pay for the uniformed services (see H.R. 3050), H8081 [9SE]

———increase rate of basic pay for the uniformed services and pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3031), H8016 [5SE]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (see S. 737), S4512 [27MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (see S. Con. Res. 2), S1144 [17JA] (see H. Con. Res. 37), H462 [12FE]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (see S. 1615), S11478 [15SE]

———make temporary adjustments in basic housing allowances in response to increases in military housing costs (see H.R. 1324), H1953 [18MR]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (see H.R. 1906), H3634 [1MY]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H8081 [9SE]

———payment of a monthly stipend to the surviving parents of members who die during a period of war (see H.R. 2098), H4130 [14MY]

———permit a portion of the entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill to be transfered to spouses and children (see S. 730), S4512 [27MR]

———permit access to military commissary stores to Ready Reserve members, certain underage persons who would be eligible for military retired pay, and their dependents (see H.R. 1059), H1515 [4MR]

———permit Selected Reserve members to use Reserve Montgomery GI Bill education benefits for payment of licensing or certification tests (see H.R. 3018), H8015 [5SE]

———prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible enrollees under defense health care plans (see H.R. 3390), H10129 [29OC]

———present a ribbon to members who were exposed during active duty to ionizing radiation as a result of atomic weapons testing (see H.R. 1404), H2269 [20MR]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (see S. 687), S4275 [21MR]

———prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members (see H.R. 621), H321 [5FE]

———prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H3351 [11AP]

———protect members who terminate certain consumer and real estate residential purchase contracts or lease agreements entered into before change of station or deployment orders (see H.R. 3357), H9811 [21OC]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (see S. 718), S4434 [26MR]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel for the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force (see H.R. 3696), H12919 [8DE]

———provide additional funds for deployment rotation and other relief for U.S. troops serving in Iraq (see H.R. 3212), H9032 [30SE]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (see H.R. 1850), H3451 [29AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 2887), H7616 [24JY]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H2130 [19MR]

———provide criminal penalties for false information about the status of a member engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 3314), H9613 [16OC]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (see H.R. 995), H1462 [27FE]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services (see S. 1845), S14451 [11NO]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (see S. 1104), S6977 [22MY]

———provide for reimbursement of air fare costs incurred by members for domestic travel while on leave from deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (see S. 1675), S12137 [29SE] (see H.R. 3197), H9032 [30SE]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see S. 1707), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 2705), H6603 [10JY]

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 864), S5173 [10AP]

———provide health care to Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning (see S. 1016), S5859 [7MY]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard (see S. 442), S2701 [25FE]

———provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (see H.R. 3024), H8016 [5SE]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (see S. 706), S4376 [25MR] (see S. 712), S4434 [26MR]

———provide that consensual sexual activity between adults shall not be a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 2676), H6463 [9JY]

———provide that military retired pay, for non-regular service, be paid without regard to age (see H.R. 331), H138 [8JA]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 1035), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 742), H461 [12FE]

———reform computation of retired pay for members with hazardous duty experience, study benefits for employers of National Guard or Reserve members, and assess military youth programs expansion (see H.R. 1325), H1953 [18MR]

———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (see S. 1991), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3615), H12308 [21NO]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 20), H322 [5FE] (see H. Con. Res. 2), H60 [7JA] (see H. Con. Res. 101), H2132 [19MR]

———repeal calendar year limitations on the use of commissary stores by certain Reserves and others (see S. 715), S4434 [26MR]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 447), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 1323), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1503), H2472 [27MR]

———require colleges and universities to refund tuitions and fees of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1724), H3301 [10AP]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see S.J. Res. 9), S3730 [13MR] (see H.J. Res. 24), H1333 [25FE]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (see H.R. 1991), H3683 [6MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see S. 56), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 58), H54 [7JA] (see H.R. 3474), H10978 [6NO]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 445), S2701 [25FE] (see S. 1859), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 2398), H5173 [10JN]

———revise certain retired pay eligibility requirements, provide TRICARE eligibility to certain reservists, and allow reservists and their employers a tax credit (see S. 1000), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2168), H4367 [20MY] (see H.R. 2413), H5174 [10JN]

———revise rules on retirement payments to former spouses (see H.R. 1111), H1678 [6MR]

———satisfy judgments against retired members for abusing a child through garnishment of military retired pay (see H.R. 1444), H2400 [26MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103, 105), H2270 [20MR] (see H. Res. 150), H2132 [19MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR] (see H. Con. Res. 104), H2270 [20MR]

———treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone (see S. 398), S2457 [13FE]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA] (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

———tribute regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (see S. Con. Res. 84), S15407 [21NO]

———tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (see H. Res. 201), H3354 [11AP]

———tribute to Jessica Lynch, the U.S. special operation forces who rescued her, and all U.S. and coalition forces engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Res. 182), H2938 [8AP]

———tribute to members of the National Guard and Reserve components (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 325), H11514 [18NO]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (see H. Con. Res. 291), H9214 [2OC]

———tribute to military working dog teams (see H. Res. 44), H245 [29JA]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (see H. Con. Res. 255), H7617 [24JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (see S. Res. 32), S1736 [29JA]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members if the former spouse left the marriage due to domestic violence or unbearable conditions (see H.R. 2393), H5088 [9JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (see H.R. 1799), H3352 [11AP]

———waive copayments and deductibles for military personnel who qualify for TRICARE and use other health insurance as their primary form of coverage (see H.R. 3663), H12918 [8DE]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (see S. 863), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1955), H3681 [6MY]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 2647), H6263 [26JN]

———support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Army: authorize arsenals to undertake orders or contracts for articles or services in advance of the receipt of payment under certain circumstances (see H.R. 479), H243 [29JA]

———close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

———commend the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq (see S. Con. Res. 65), S11161 [5SE]

———convey certain land at Fort Campbell, KY, and Tennessee for the purpose of realigning and upgrading U.S. Highway 79 from a 2-lane highway to a 4-lane highway (see H.R. 1637), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a temporary increase in the minimum end strength level for active duty personnel (see H.R. 3637), H12309 [21NO]

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: support public educational programs by authorizing the receipt of National Guard services and assistance (see H.R. 2005), H3760 [7MY]

———tribute (see S. Con. Res. 3), S1736 [29JA]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (see H.R. 3537), H11650 [19NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (see H.R. 3536), H11650 [19NO]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (see H.R. 1553), H2702 [2AP]

———encourage air carriers to offer reduced air fares to active duty Armed Forces members (see H. Res. 236), H4204 [15MY]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see S.J. Res. 19), S12737 [16OC] (see H.J. Res. 62), H6263 [26JN]

Bieda, Charmaine: relief (see H.R. 1526), H2515 [31MR]

Boykin, William G.: condemn religiously intolerant remarks (see H. Res. 419, 420), H9981 [28OC]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Budget: reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (see S. 49), S36 [7JA]

Bush, President: request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (see H. Res. 358), H8016 [5SE] (see H. Res. 364), H8082 [9SE]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see S. Res. 265), S14451 [11NO] (see H. Res. 425), H10237 [30OC]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see S. 693), S4325 [24MR] (see H.R. 732), H460 [12FE]

Claims: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 123), H56 [7JA]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE] (see H.R. 3116), H8380 [17SE]

Clergy: provide permanent authority for certain chaplain-led family support programs (see H.R. 1193), H1744 [11MR]

Colleges and universities: allow military service academies to include the offering of voluntary, nondenominational prayer as an element of their activities (see H.R. 2999), H7948 [4SE]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (see H. Con. Res. 257), H7617 [24JY]

Columbus, OH: transfer administrative jurisdiction of a parcel of real property comprising a portion of the Defense Supply Center (see H.R. 3675), H12919 [8DE]

Commission on Preemptive Foreign Policy and Military Planning: establish (see H.R. 3616), H12308 [21NO]

Conner, Garlin M.: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 327), H138 [8JA]

Copyrights: allow faculty members at service academies and schools of professional military education to secure copyrights for certain scholarly works produced as part of their official duties (see H.R. 3559), H11701 [20NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out the Menominee Harbor, Menominee River dredging project (see H.R. 1817), H3353 [11AP]

———extend period for providing beach nourishment for a water resources development project (see H.R. 2558), H5713 [23JN]

———reform (see H.R. 2566), H5713 [23JN]

———reimburse non-Federal interests for managing recreation facilities and natural resources at water resource development projects (see H.R. 30), H52 [7JA]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S11913 [24SE] (see H.R. 2492), H5467 [17JN]

Courts: provide for congressional review of regulations relative to military tribunals (see H.R. 2428), H5266 [11JN]

Crime: prohibit unauthorized use of military certificates (see S. 1603), S11349 [10SE]

———provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (see S. 1445), S9793 [23JY]

Cuba: require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (see S. 1966), S15975 [25NO]

Davis, Raymond G., Sr.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see S. Res. 131), S5651 [1MY] (see H. Res. 215), H3636 [1MY]

Death and dying: restrict public identification of military casualties to no sooner than 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin (see H.R. 2016), H3761 [7MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit the closure, or adverse realignment, of any military installation used for undergraduate pilot training (see H.R. 1198), H1744 [11MR]

———repeal certain closures and realignments of military installations (see H.R. 1638), H2821 [3AP]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (see S. 1680), S12192 [30SE] (see S. 1738), S12607 [15OC] (see H.R. 1280), H1901 [13MR]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (see S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see S. 921), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide staffing at military installations overseas to carry out employment counseling under the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2285), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

———provide a grant to New Jersey for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2058), H3973 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish presumption of service connection for cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 631), H322 [5FE]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H5043 [5JN]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (see S. 1199), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 3612), H12308 [21NO]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H699 [13FE]

———provide for annual placement of memorials honoring the military service of veterans who were homeless or indigent at the time of death (see H.R. 1256), H1900 [13MR]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H3301 [10AP]

———revise presumption of service connection for diseases and disabilities of former POW (see H.R. 1838), H3451 [29AP]

Disasters: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (see H.R. 638), H322 [5FE]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (see H.R. 2820), H7329 [22JY]

Ecology and environment: reauthorize certain laws relative to cooperation with the Dept. of the Interior and State agencies in planning, development and maintenance of fish and wildlife resources on military reservations (see H.R. 1497), H2472 [27MR]

Education: promote the creation of military charter schools in partnership with local public school systems (see S. 1078), S6624 [19MY]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 2974), H7784 [25JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H1810 [12MR]

Endangered Species Act: limit application relative to actions on military or private land and provide incentives for voluntary habitat maintenance (see H.R. 1965), H3682 [6MY]

———limit designation of Dept. of Defense areas as critical habitat (see H.R. 1835), H3450 [29AP]

Energy Efficiency Program: expand by entering into energy savings performance contracts (see H.R. 3339), H9687 [17OC]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (see S. Con. Res. 4), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Con. Res. 43), H705 [13FE]

Exceptional Public Service Award: issue to journalists who accompanied U.S. Armed Forces or coalition partners during Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3224), H9129 [1OC] (see H.R. 3256), H9281 [7OC]

F.E. Warren AFB, WY: transfer ownership of one of the bells taken from the town of Balangiga on the island of Samar, Philippines to the people of the Philippines (see H. Res. 268), H5174 [10JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (see S. 683), S4275 [21MR]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see S. 159), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 340), H169 (see H.R. 363), H170 [27JA]

———allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (see H.R. 1396), H2269 [20MR]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S133 [9JA]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see S. 593), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 217), H59 [7JA]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel (see S. 1166), S7188 [2JN]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires (see H.R. 575), H319 [5FE]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (see S. 1317), S8439 [24JN] (see H.R. 2550), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign policy: disavow the doctrine of preemption (see H. Res. 141), H1812 [12MR]

———use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (see S. 214), S1479 [23JA] (see H.R. 2059), H3973 [9MY]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 271), H7949 [4SE] (see H. Con. Res. 286), H8381 [17SE]

France: discourage participation by U.S. citizens, companies, and Armed Forces in the Paris Air Show should France continue opposition to potential use of force against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 48), H705 [13FE]

———prohibit Dept. of Defense participation in any international aviation trade exhibition to be held in France (see H.R. 1023), H1463 [27FE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

God Bless America Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 293), H9214 [2OC]

Government: pay for cost of premiums for certain Servicemembers Group Life Insurance coverage (see H.R. 3436), H10339 [4NO]

Health: reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (see S. Res. 278), S15976 [25NO]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (see H.R. 1168), H1689 [10MR]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7617 [24JY]

House Rules: permit employing office to pay an additional salary to a House employee who is on active duty in a military Reserve component (see H. Res. 223), H3762 [7MY]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H1901 [13MR]

———enhance border enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3534), H11650 [19NO]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

Information services: prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 188), S1069 [16JA]

Insurance: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H11133 [7NO]

Iraq: give preference to U.S. companies in the award of contracts for post-conflict assistance and require use of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology in any wireless communication service contract (see H.R. 1441), H2400 [26MR]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3673), H12918 [8DE]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (see S. Con. Res. 34), S4958 [8AP] (see S. Res. 101), S4557 [31MR] (see H. Res. 203), H3354 [11AP]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3131), H8381 [17SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1888), H3570 (see H.R. 1901), H3571 [30AP] (see H.R. 2017), H3761 [7MY]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (see H.R. 1920), H3635 [1MY]

———require transparency, increased competition in contracting, and the increased use of Iraqi contractors for post-conflict reconstruction (see H.R. 3275), H9375 [8OC]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S4512 [27MR] (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

———tribute to Iraqis who provided U.S. forces information essential for the rescue of Jessica Lynch (see H. Con. Res. 151), H3354 [11AP]

———urge all governments involved in military action against Iraq to take all reasonable measures to avoid damage to cultural antiquities until hostilities have ceased (see H. Con. Res. 113), H2311 [25MR]

Iron and steel industry: prohibit purchase of certain steel or equipment, products, or systems made with steel that is not melted and poured in the U.S. (see H.R. 628), H322 [5FE]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S2457 [13FE]

Johnson, Henry: posthumous awarding of Medal of Honor (see H.R. 304), H137 [8JA]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 210), H5045 [5JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: condemn reactivation of nuclear reactor and interception of U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane (see H. Con. Res. 81), H1681 [6MR]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see S. Res. 256), S13711 [31OC] (see H. Res. 385), H9130 [1OC]

———withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and end of defense guarantee (see H. Con. Res. 46), H705 [13FE]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see S. 478), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to actions of Iraqi lawyer that enabled rescue by U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 183), H2939 [8AP]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (see H.R. 3538), H11651 [19NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 3277), H9376 [8OC]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H170 [27JA]

———waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (see S. 1834), S14176 [6NO]

Medicare: waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see S. 1249), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 2361), H5043 [5JN]

Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (see H.R. 62), H54 [7JA]

Military installations: establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas (see S. 949), S5484 [29AP]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (see H.R. 487), H243 [29JA]

Mitchell, William: issue posthumous commission to the grade of major general in the Army (see H.R. 2755), H7019 [16JY]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H2702 [2AP]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (see S. Res. 58), S2457 [13FE]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S15812 [24NO]

National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (see S.J. Res. 13), S6979 [22MY]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (see S. 1785), S13209 [24OC]

———continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3202), H9032 [30SE]

———extend period of eligibility for survivors' and dependents' education benefits for members who are involuntarily ordered to full-time duty (see H.R. 2164), H4367 [20MY]

———provide relief to mobilized military reservists from certain Federal agricultural loan obligations (see H.R. 3298), H9477 [15OC]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States (see S. 990), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2001), H3760 [7MY]

National Military Appreciation Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11391 (see H. Con. Res. 328), H11514 [18NO]

National Military Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 107), S4957 [8AP]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S5541 [30AP]

National security: commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system (see H. Con. Res. 82), H1681 [6MR]

———establish pilot and demonstration program in New Jersey and elsewhere to improve military installation security and defense contractors and subcontractors quality (see H.R. 3695), H12919 [8DE]

———invest a minimum of 4 percent of gross domestic product on national defense (see H. Con. Res. 92), H1902 [13MR]

———promote by reforming personnel system, equipment acquisition system, authorization process, and interagency coordination of activities (see S. 927), S5433 [28AP]

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (see H.R. 163), H57 [7JA]

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service in furtherance of the national defense and homeland security (see S. 89), S37 [7JA]

———require certain contractors to investigate, assess, and provide fingerprint cards for individuals who work on military installations or facilities (see H.R. 2463), H5365 [12JN]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system (see H.R. 1453), H2401 [26MR]

———U.S. policy relative to deployment of a national missile defense system capable of defending U.S. allies against ballistic missile attack (see H.R. 1454), H2401 [26MR]

NATO: support peacekeeping within Iraq (see H.R. 2112), H4203 [15MY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (see S. 902), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 375), H170 [27JA]

———eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (see S. 47), S36 [7JA]

Navy Armed Guard: authorize special awards to World War I and World War II veterans (see S.J. Res. 10), S3881 [18MR] (see H.J. Res. 38), H1812 [12MR]

New Windsor, NY: recognize and support efforts to develop the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor (see H. Con. Res. 146), H3304 [10AP]

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (see H. Con. Res. 174), H3974 [9MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (see S. 190), S1069 [16JA]

Panama Canal: negotiate new agreement relative to the presence of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 9), H138 [8JA]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (see H. Res. 153), H2270 [20MR]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H1466 [27FE]

Piniaha, Steve: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions while a member of the Army during World War II (see H.R. 1507), H2472 [27MR]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see S. 60), S36 [7JA]

———eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 938), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 886), H1332 [25FE]

———payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict (see H.R. 2224), H4734 [22MY] (see H. Con. Res. 344), H12310 [21NO]

Public lands: restore to the original owners certain lands that the Federal Government took for military purposes in 1940 (see H.R. 701), H391 [11FE]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (see H.R. 3054), H8174 [10SE]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (see S. Res. 29), S1736 [29JA]

Puerto Rico: authorize construction of a Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical center at a site that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Dept. of Defense medical beneficiaries (see H.R. 3020), H8016 [5SE]

Purple Heart: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award to certain POW (see H.R. 2875), H7616 [24JY]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H1679 [6MR]

Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense: request resignation (see H. Con. Res. 323), H11133 [7NO]

Schriever, Bernard A.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 55), H1333 [25FE]

Sec. of the Navy: redesignate as the Sec. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 1741), H3302 [10AP]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: transfer of certain naval vessels (see S. 1863), S14804 [12NO]

Social Security: exempt from windfall elimination provisions individuals who are entitled to retired pay based on a certain period of service as a member of a uniformed service (see H.R. 2611), H6261 [26JN]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

———extend the mortgage foreclosure protection period for members of the Armed Forces after release from active duty (see H.R. 1411), H2270 [20MR]

———provide certain relief for members of the reserve components who are attending postsecondary educational institutions when called or ordered to active duty (see H.R. 2721), H6706 [14JY]

———restate, clarify, and revise (see S. 792), S4897 [7AP] (see S. 1136), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 100), H55 [7JA]

Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 2866), H7616 [24JY]

Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1682), H3051 [9AP]

Spruance, Raymond A.: promote posthumously to the grade of Fleet Admiral of the U.S. Navy (see S. 84), S37 [7JA]

SSI: eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay (see H.R. 2791), H7169 [18JY]

Surplus Government property: improve surplus property disposal process for closed or realigned military installations (see H.R. 1903), H3634 [1MY]

———prioritize transfer of excess personal property to the Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property Program in order to be loaned to rural fire departments (see S. 641), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1311), H1952 [18MR]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2311 [25MR]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit to military retirees for Medicare coverage (see H.R. 65), H54 [7JA]

———allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (see S. 803), S4897 [7AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1231), H1810 [12MR]

———allow taxpayers to designate part, or all, of any income tax refund to support reservists and National Guard members (see S. 1898), S15286 [20NO]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1479), H2471 [27MR]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (see S. 235), S1736 [29JA]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S9959 [25JY]

———ensure tax payments from certain religious individuals are used for nonmilitary purposes (see H.R. 2037), H3856 [8MY]

———exclude from income taxation all compensation received for active duty as a member of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1687), H3051 [9AP]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (see S. 394), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 721), S4434 [26MR]

———impose a value-added tax and use receipts to fund U.S. war effort (see S. 112), S132 [9JA]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE] (see S. 351), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 662), H389 [11FE]

———increase certain tax rates and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the global war on terrorism (see H.R. 3053), H8081 [9SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4786 [2JN]

———provide a temporary exclusion for Armed Forces Reserve members and Dept. of Defense civilian employees serving in a combat zone (see H.R. 1133), H1679 [6MR]

———provide for equitable treatment of civilian employees of the Dept. of Defense serving in combat zones and members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones (see H.R. 117), H56 [7JA]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (see S. Res. 257), S13802 [3NO]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2470 [27MR]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (see S. 1634), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3150), H8490 [23SE]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see S. 1595), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 2399), H5173 [10JN]

———treatment of certain Armed Forces enlistment, accession, reenlistment, and retention bonuses (see H.R. 1518), H2514 [31MR]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H2819 [3AP]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1368 [22JA] (see S. 393), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 1504), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of overnight travel expenses of National Guard and Reserve members (see H.R. 1369), H2132 [19MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1331 [25FE] (see H.R. 1307), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), consideration (see H. Res. 126), H1639 [5MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 1664), H2937 [8AP]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (see S. 284), S1871 [4FE]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H3351 [11AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (see H.R. 1290), H1901 [13MR]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

———provide compensation for victims of 1993 World Trade Center bombing (see S. 549), S3252 [6MR]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (see S. Res. 102), S4629 [1AP] (see H. Res. 170), H2703 [2AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor crew (see H. Con. Res. 153), H3408 [12AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew (see S. Con. Res. 35), S5174 [10AP]

Transportation: provide that individuals who are eligible to join the Armed Forces are also eligible to be security screening personnel (see H.R. 606), H321 [5FE]

Tubman, Harriet Ross: payment of pension for Army services as a nurse and a scout during the Civil War (see H. Con. Res. 7), H60 [7JA]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (see S. Res. 28), S1736 [29JA] (see H. Res. 55), H323 [5FE]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H1680 [6MR]

U.S. Army Volunteer Reserve: tribute (see H. Res. 436), H10978 [6NO]

U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence: establish (see S. 1084), S6707 [20MY]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 268), H135 [8JA]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (see S. 326), S2051 [6FE]

Utah: ensure continued availability of Utah Test and Training Range to support readiness and training needs of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2909), H7781 [25JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1919), H3635 [1MY] (see H.R. 2511), H5551 [18JN]

———authorize certain disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 1918), H3635 [1MY]

———change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

———enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (see H.R. 1911), H3635 [1MY]

———establish development program for disabled veterans' small businesses, reauthorize National Veterans Business Development Corp., programs, and establish procurement goal for veterans' small businesses (see H.R. 1712), H3301 [10AP]

———expand eligibility for membership in veterans organizations (see S. 259), S1813 [30JA]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (see S. 1281), S8125 [18JN]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (see S. 1124), S6978 [22MY]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H3302 [10AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 401), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 451), S2839 [26FE] (see S. 585), S3410 [10MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see S. 1916), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9118 [9JY] (see H.R. 2823), H7453 [23JY]

———modify and improve certain benefits (see H.R. 2297), H4787 [2JN]

———modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II (see S. 1057), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 2992), H7838 [3SE]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (see H.R. 1460), H2470 [27MR]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see S. 1694), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 2433), H5266 [11JN]

———recognize and honor the volunteers that participate in honor guards for veterans' funerals (see H. Con. Res. 260), H7785 [25JY]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 (see H. Res. 65), H391 [11FE]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 1592), H2819 [3AP]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (see S. 69), S36 [7JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2540), H5662 [19JN]

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (see S. Res. 120), S5174 [10AP]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

War Powers Resolution: compliance (see H. Con. Res. 102), H2132 [19MR]

———require the President to include post-conflict strategy in required report (see H.R. 3221), H9129 [1OC]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 2557), H5713 [23JN]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (see H. Res. 375), H8490 [23SE]

Weapons: authorize funding for research, development, testing, and evaluation of a prototype multi-role, long-range sniper system (see H.R. 2666), H6347 [8JY]

———strengthen U.S. missile proliferation laws (see H.R. 1875), H3569 [30AP]

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team: establish in each State (see S. 918), S5343 [11AP]

———implement requirements for additional teams (see H.R. 2012), H3761 [7MY]

Wooster, OH: conveyance of former Army Reserve Training Center (see H.R. 3404), H10129 [29OC]

World War II: tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots (see H. Con. Res. 321), H10978 [6NO]

Yeager, Charles E.: authorize appointment to the grade of major general on the retired list (see H.R. 3489), H11159 [14NO]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (see S. Con. Res. 24), S3993 [19MR]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 212), H5088 [9JN]

Chronologies

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meetings and briefings on Iraq, S3156 [5MR]

William G. Boykin's religiously intolerant remarks, H9975 [28OC]

Citations

Raymond G. Davis, Sr., receipt of Korean War Medal of Honor, S11305 [10SE]

Conference reports

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths (H.R. 1588), H10563-H10973 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure (H.R. 2559), H10253-H10281 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations (H.R. 2658), H8500-H8784 [24SE]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H10139-H10157 [30OC]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 1559), H3357-H3385 [12AP]

Essays

What Is an American Patriot? Alyssa Peterson, H10061 [29OC]

Excerpts

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: ban research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons (1994), S6685 [20MY]

Iraq Report: National Democratic Institute, S12313 [2OC]

Retired military officers' media commentary on use of Armed Forces against Iraq press conference transcript: Senator Warner and Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S4821 [3AP]

``U.S. Forces—The Challenges Ahead'': Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S10895 [1AU]

Explanations

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689): Committee on Appropriations (Senate), S12221-S12227 [1OC]

Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 2297), S15133-S15139 [19NO], H11716-H11722 [20NO]

Factsheets

Bush Administration's Contracts With Halliburton (company): Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, S6915 [22MY]

Iraq's Continuing Programs for Weapons of Mass Destruction: Executive Office of the President, E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant, S1399 [23JA]

Hearings

U.S. operations costs in Iraq: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9460 [16JY]

Interviews

Attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq: Soledad O'Brien with Slavenas family, American Morning (CNN television program), S13868 [4NO]

Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq: Paul D. Wolfowitz with Cengiz Candar and M. Ali Birand, CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate), H4209 [19MY], E1109 [3JN]

Letters

Air Force procurement of tanker aircraft funding: Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, S14485 [12NO], H10986, H10994 [7NO]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: Representatives Tom Davis and Souder, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

CH-47 helicopters protective systems improvement: Senator Durbin, S13870 [4NO]

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees: Bobby L. Harnage, Sr., American Federation of Government Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Carol A. Bonosaro and G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H4554 [22MY]

———Michael B. Styles, Federal Managers Association, H4552 [22MY]

Combat imminent danger pay and family separation allowance reduction proposals: Representative Ruppersberger, H7996 [5SE]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate) meeting relative to current defense policy: Senators Warner and Levin, S285 [14JA]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) staff trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea: Keith Luse and Frank Jannuzi, S13716 [31OC]

Condemn religiously intolerant remarks by William G. Boykin: Representative Conyers, H9975 [28OC]

Conflict of interest allegations of Richard Perle relative to membership on Defense Policy Board: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents: Senator Kennedy and Representative Capuano, S3895 [18MR]

Critical habitats of protected species designation relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S6813 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H4601 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense funding: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, H665 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel: Kenneth Delacruz, Metal Trades Council of New London County, H4588 [22MY]

———M.W. Toner, General Dynamics Corp., H4588 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge: Craig Manson, Dept. of the Interior, H3622 [1MY]

———Hansford T. Johnson, Dept. of the Navy, H3622 [1MY]

Dept. of Defense unfunded priority list: James G. Roche, Sec. of the Air Force, S4134 [20MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, S4749 [3AP]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S4749 [3AP]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S4749 [3AP]

Equity for Reservists Pay Act: Jayson L. Spiegel, Reserve Officers Association of the U.S., E608 [27MR]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., E608 [27MR]

Foreign Service resignation relative to views on U.S. foreign policy: John B. Kiesling, Foreign Service, S3158 [5MR], S3400 [10MR], S3700, S3707 [13MR], E363 [4MR]

Homeland security funding: Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

Impact Aid Program funding: Senate Impact Aid Coalition, S11010 [3SE]

Implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources: Senators Grassley and Wyden, S1446 [23JA]

International military education and training program funding for Indonesia contingent upon cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S1382 [23JA]

———Senator Allard, S1383 [23JA]

Issuance of safety equipment and body armor for soldiers in Iraq: David Willet, S12812 [17OC]

Lack of medical assistance for Iraqi people: David J. Borell, H5385 [16JN]

Letter home from a soldier: Brandon S. Tobler, S4597 [1AP]

———Diego F. Rincon, E739 [11AP]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———James O. Ellis, Jr., Dept. of the Navy, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———John P. Jumper, Dept. of the Air Force, S6679, S6686 [20MY]

———several scientists, S6669 [20MY]

Military base closures and realignments: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, S7289 [4JN]

———former Secs. of Defense, S7293 [4JN]

———Henry H. Shelton, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7293 [4JN]

———Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S7289, S7293 [4JN]

Military Pay Comparability Act: Military Coalition, E831 [1MY]

National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association support for Armed Forces in Southwest Asia: Senator Santorum, S9490 [16JY]

Naturalization requirements through Armed Forces service, naturalization benefits extension to Ready Reserve members, and posthumous benefits extension to surviving spouses, children, and parents: Dilia DeGrego, S7281 [4JN]

Naval Station Roosevelt Roads facilities usage: Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, H6300, H6301 [8JY]

Navy and Marine Corps unfunded programs: Vern Clark and Michael W. Hagee, Dept. of Defense, S4134 [20MR]

News media coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq: Joel Simon, Committee To Protect Journalists, H1881 [13MR]

Nomination of Robert T. Clark to be Army lieutenant general: Charles S. Abell, Under Sec. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, S15036 [18NO]

Nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction: several Russian leaders, H4585 [22MY]

———Valentina N. Pivnenko, Russian Duma, H4586 [22MY]

———Vasily F. Kuznetsov, Russian Duma, H4585 [22MY]

Overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9375, S9376 [15JY]

———Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, S9375 [15JY]

———Michael P. Cline, Enlisted Association of the National Guard, S9382 [15JY]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., S9382 [15JY]

———Robert A. McIntosh, Reserve Officers Association, S9382 [15JY]

Place Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S12341 [2OC]

Reconstitution of portions of the Iraqi army: Senator Levin, S13764 [3NO]

Reduce failure rate of cluster bombs: William S. Cohen, Dept. of Defense, E1487 [15JY]

Release of information and footage on rescue of Jessica Lynch by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Kucinich, Committee on Government Reform (House), H4844 [3JN]

Repeal authorization of use of Armed Forces against Iraq: several Representatives, H1440 [27FE]

Request for Defense Policy Board minutes from meetings and financial records: Representative Conyers, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2673 [2AP]

Request for indefinite leave of absence due to call to active military duty: Representative Buyer, H2274 [24MR]

Require medical examinations of troops entering Iraqi area before and after deployment: Representative Moore, E553 [24MR]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Representative Christopher H. Smith, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H3699 [7MY]

———Representative Oxley, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3699 [7MY]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Jeffrey D. Harvey, E2270 [6NO]

———L. Paul Bremer, III, Coalition Provisional Authority, S12646 [16OC]

Support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Barbara M. O'Reilly, S5530 [30AP]

———George Ylitelo, E701 [8AP]

———Heather Lake, E702 [8AP]

———Judy Belty, E613 [27MR]

———Kyle Thorn, E701 [8AP]

Tribute to Australian Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq: Michael Thawley, S4401 [26MR]

Tribute to Boeing Guard and Reserve Network: Rudy F. de Leon, Boeing Co., S4677 [2AP]

TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families: John F. Kane, Adjutants General Association of the U.S., S6662 [20MY]

———Military Coalition, S6662 [20MY]

———Richard C. Alexander, National Guard Association of the U.S., S6661 [20MY]

Troops Phone Home Free Act: Herschel L. Abbott, Jr., BellSouth Corp., S4616 [1AP]

———John Polumbo, AT&T Corp., S4617 [1AP]

———Milt Cornelius, Andrew Telephone Co., S4616 [1AP]

———Ronald Laudner, Omni Tel Communications, Inc., S4616 [1AP]

———Wayne B. Huyard, MCI, S4617 [1AP]

U.S. military field hospitals establishment in Iraq: Representative Kaptur, H5385 [16JN]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq: Charlie Daniels, H2389 [26MR]

———G.E. Patterson, Church of God in Christ, Inc., E471, E473 [13MR]

———Katrin Michael, H2390 [26MR]

———Larry Byrne, E480 [17MR]

———Nathaniel Smith, H1961 [19MR]

———President Bush, S4258 [21MR], H1958 [19MR]

———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Forces (House), H10542 [6NO]

———several members of California State Legislature, E594 [27MR]

U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq protesters: Matthew A. Etheridge, E546 [21MR]

Validity of intelligence services pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Representative Waxman, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5414 [17JN]

Veterans benefits funding: Dwight Radcliff, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Inc., H2575 [1AP]

———John Keaveney, New Directions, Inc., H2576 [1AP]

———Shad Meshad, National Veterans Foundation, H2576 [1AP]

Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act: Joseph L. Barnes, Fleet Reserve Association, S7011 [22MY]

———Raymond G. Boland, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Inc., S7011 [22MY]

———several veterans organizations, S7011 [22MY]

———William A. Isokait, National Funeral Directors Association, S7011 [22MY]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

War Powers Resolution compliance: President Bush, S4269 [21MR]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding: J. Charles Fox and John Hankinson, EPA, S1398 [23JA]

Lists

Activated Arkansas National Guard and Reserve units, S4820 [3AP]

Activated Arkansas Reserve and National Guard units, S3246 [6MR]

Arkansas military units activated in support of war on terrorism and potential action against Iraq, S91 [9JA]

Congressional Black Caucus principles on military action in Iraq, H8376 [17SE]

Congressional staff contributing to passage of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Crew of the U.S.S. Thresher, S4649 [1AP]

Indiana National Guard 293rd Division, E2201-E2204 [31OC]

Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, E1779 [11SE]

Massachusetts members of Armed Forces killed in action or who died while on active duty since terrorist attacks in 2001, H9971 [28OC], H10059 [29OC]

National Guard and Reserve strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs, S4410 [26MR]

New Jersey 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

New York First Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H8196 [10SE]

Nuclear weapons life cycle management process, S6686 [20MY]

Objectional provisions in H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9230 [10JY]

Organizations supporting Loretta Sanchez amendment to H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, on performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4501 [21MY]

Quotes on pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9622 [21JY]

Strategic equipment, weapons, and technology needs of the National Guard and Reserve serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, S4135 [20MR]

Telephone companies that responded to Senator McCain's letter on S. 718, Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4618 [1AP]

Texas soldiers killed in military action in Iraq, E2360 [20NO]

Tuskegee Airmen from Michigan, S14387 [11NO]

U.S. Military Academy Class of 1980, H3346 [11AP]

West Virginia National Guard and Reserve units mobilized since September 11, 2001, S4085 [20MR]

Memorandums

Commending Public Servants for Their Dedication and Continued Service: Donald Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense, H3709 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense Health Care: GAO, H8890 [24SE]

Minority Staff Draft Memo on Investigation of Intelligence Gathered and Used as Rationale for Use of Armed Forces in Iraq: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), H11671 [20NO]

Messages

Continued Deployment of U.S. Forces to Kosovo: President Bush, S6248 [14MY]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE]

Militarily Significant Benchmarks for Conditions Achieving Sustainable Peace in Kosovo: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H269 [4FE]

Presidential Determination Relative to Air Force Operations Location Near Groom Lake, NV: President Bush, S1809 [30JA], H250 [31JA]

Statutory Authority To Confiscate and Vest Certain Property of the Government of Iraq: President Bush, S4163 [20MR], H2264 [20MR]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6804 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4610 [22MY], H6904, H6949 [16JY], H8063 [9SE], H8167 [10SE], H8257 [16SE], H8366 [17SE], H8468 [23SE], H8887 [24SE]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14417 [11NO], H11007 [7NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5989, H5990 [26JN]

———making (H.R. 2658), S9391 [15JY], S9451, S9455, S9463, S9470, S9479, S9480 [16JY], S9524, S9557 [17JY], H8255 [16SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9674 [17OC], H9770 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10229 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12337, S12345, S12353 [2OC], S12509, S12514, S12521 [14OC], S12575, S12577 [15OC], S12668 [16OC], S12770, S12771, S12772, S12779, S12788, S12790, S12793, S12800 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2762, H2764 [3AP], H2870 [8AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4685, S4689 [2AP], S4751, S4769, S4780, S4784 [3AP]

Petitions

Opposition to Bush Administration approach to gain public consent for a preventive military strike against Iraq: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Petitions and memorials

Arizona: national missile defense system, S3875 [18MR]

Mississippi: support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4097 [20MR]

Poems

``Armed With a Conscience,'' Daniel Colvin, E2255 [6NO]

``Cowboy Defends Us,'' Tina Willis, S14383 [11NO]

``For the Fallen Soldiers,'' Amanda Escareno, E71 [27JA]

``I Am a Small and Precious Child,'' Rita Turley, E767 [12AP]

``In Flanders Fields,'' John McCrae, H2240 [20MR]

``It Is the Solider,'' Charles M. Province, H1969 [19MR]

``It's All 'Bout the War in Iraq,'' Dulce Murilla, E1111 [3JN]

``Just Because You Call,'' Ernest Fodor, E1916 [30SE]

``Let's Roll America,'' Representative Owens, H1800 [12MR]

``Names,'' Billy Collins, S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

``Our Freedom Fighters,'' John F. Kennedy Intermediate School, Deer Park, NY, Students, E702 [8AP]

``Peace,'' Elizabeth Barret, H1609 [5MR]

``Stop the War,'' Representative Owens, H1802 [12MR]

``These Troubled Times,'' Lisa Seviers, E611 [27MR]

``To Our Marines,'' Jessica Gulotta, E702 [8AP]

``We Are Fanatics for Peace,'' Representative Owens, E679 [3AP]

Prayers

Support for Troops Engaged in Military Action in Iraq: Jeff Stewart, E531 [20MR]

Press releases

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4748 [3AP]

Proclamations

National Former POW Recognition Day: President Bush, S5046 [9AP]

Tribute to Lorin C. Selby: Representative Ney, E1798 [16SE]

Questions and answers

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Senator Levin and William J. Perry, S5823 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (H. Res. 211), E916 [9MY]

Abrams battle tank: funding, H4418 [21MY]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), H3655 [6MY], H3712 [7MY]

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, H9599, H9600 [16OC], H9666 [17OC]

———U.S. policy, E1417 [8JY]

Aiken, Timothy D.: Dept. of Defense Douglas McArthur Leadership Award recipient, H4325 [20MY]

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, H10986, H10989, H10990, H10993, H10999 [7NO]

al Jazeera (television network): decision to broadcast images of U.S. POW in Iraq, H2301 [25MR]

Albertsons Corp.: Idaho National Guard and Reserve Employer Support State Chairman Award recipient, E57 [8JA]

Allen, TX: tribute to visit by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall exhibit, H4374 [21MY]

Antipersonnel landmines: eliminate use, H6298 [8JY]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4222 [19MY], H4257, H4258, H4259, H4261 [20MY], H4372, H4374, H4402-H4511 [21MY], H4571-H4583, H4585-H4613 [22MY], H6904 [16JY], E955 [15MY], E1090, E1094 [2JN], E1200 [11JN], E2209 [4NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10990-H11008, H11122 [7NO], E2291 [12NO], E2303 [17NO], E2321, E2322, E2329 [19NO], E2343, E2354 [20NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4387-H4398 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4542 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437), H10982-H10990 [7NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), corrections in engrossment, H4613 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to instruct conferees, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H8167-H8171, H8177, H8178 [10SE], H8366-H8369 [17SE], H8887-H8890 [24SE], E1859, E1868 [23SE], E1899 [25SE], E1968 [2OC]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), motion to recommit, H4610, H4611 [22MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), permission to file conference report, H10537 [6NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), unanimous-consent agreement, H4402 [21MY]

———convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, H9387, H9394, H9469-H9471, H9474 [15OC], H9488, H9490, H9523, H9541-H9543, H9565-H9582 [16OC], H9648, H9674-H9676 [17OC], H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10135 [30OC], E2101 [20OC], E2129 [24OC]

———eliminate authority to transfer certain funds in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9591, H9592 [16OC]

———exempt war on terrorism from military construction projects funding in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9600, H9601 [16OC]

———increase overall funding for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure through reductions in tax cuts, H5975-H5978, H5984, H5985, H5987, H5990 [26JN]

———making, unanimous-consent agreement, H5992 [26JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5979-H5990 [26JN], E1400 [27JN], E1418 [8JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report, H10389-H10393 [5NO], E2253 [6NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration (H. Res. 298), H5974-H5979 [26JN]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 429), H10373 [5NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), motion to recommit, H5989, H5990 [26JN]

———making (H.R. 2658), H6276-H6303 [8JY], E1448, E1452 [11JY], E1486 [15JY]

———making (H.R. 2658), conference report, H8784-H8793 [24SE], E2059 [16OC], E2437 [23NO]

———making (H.R. 2658), conference reports, E1931 [30SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H8021, H8064, H8071-H8077 [9SE], H8089, H8090 [10SE], H8261, H8263, H8273, H8275, H8276, H8279 [16SE], H8290, H8372-H8378 [17SE], H8406, H8408, H8409, H8471, H8481 [23SE], H8899-H8903 [24SE], H8908, H8937, H8941, H8944-H8947 [25SE], H8957, H8958, H8961, H8997, H8999-H9008, H9025-H9030 [30SE], H9036, H9037, H9038, H9074, H9077, H9079, H9083, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9134, H9135, H9174, H9188, H9189, H9196-H9203 [2OC], H9256-H9258, H9261, H9264, H9268-H9279 [7OC], H9287, H9355-H9357, H9365, H9368-H9374 [8OC], E1948 [1OC], E2028 [10OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9383 [14OC], H9386, H9387, H9391-H9396, H9431-H9440, H9443-H9464, H9465, H9467-H9475 [15OC], H9487, H9488, H9509-H9529, H9585-H9609 [16OC], H9620-H9643, H9652-H9677, H9680-H9686 [17OC], H9710, H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9740, H9770, H9787 [21OC], H9974 [28OC], H10112 [29OC], E2086 [17OC], E2092, E2093, E2094, E2101 [20OC], E2107, E2112, E2115, E2118, E2120, E2123 [21OC], E2129 [24OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), amendment process, H9606 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, H10135, H10136, H10215-H10231 [30OC], H10316, H10323, H10332, H10335 [4NO], H10460, H10462 [6NO], E2200 [31OC], E2214, E2225 [4NO], E2270, E2271 [6NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9387 [15OC], H9491-H9508 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 401), H9643-H9652 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424), H10211-H10214 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 421), H10206-H10210 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to instruct conferees, H9770-H9775 [21OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), motion to recommit, H9674-H9676 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent agreement, H9529, H9530, H9585, H9586 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), unanimous-consent request, H9386 [15OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H2517, H2559 [1AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2670, H2672, H2674-H2683, H2695 [2AP], H2707, H2708, H2709, H2718-H2757, H2759-H2809 [3AP], H2869, H2870, H2913 [8AP], H3043 [9AP], H3286, H3294, H3295 [10AP], E685 [3AP], E689, E695 [7AP], E701 [8AP], E716 [10AP], E737, E762 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report, H3385-H3405 [12AP], E833 [1MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H3385 [12AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2709-H2718 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), motion to instruct conferees, H2870-H2872 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———require any emergency supplemental appropriations for reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, and the war on terrorism, be made available in allotments and in accordance with certain reporting requirements (H.R. 3132), H9395 [15OC]

———require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2670 [2AP], H3019-H3021 [9AP]

Arlington National Cemetery: enact into law eligibility of certain reservists and their dependents for interment (H.R. 3659), E2474 [8DE]

———tribute to Army Old Guard maintaining watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Hurricane Isabel, H8408 [23SE], E1896 [25SE]

Armed Forces: alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (H.R. 1792), E777 [12AP]

———allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 879), E280 [25FE]

———allow receipt of special pay by qualified dental officers while undergoing dental internship or residency training (H.R. 2287), E1101 [2JN]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, H4494-H4497 [21MY]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (H.R. 277), H2306 [25MR]

———authorize the use of military recreational facilities by any veteran with a compensable service-connected disability (H.R. 1917), E893 [9MY]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service, H8366-H8369 [17SE], H10317 [4NO], E1859, E1868 [23SE]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1714), H3058 [10AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4899-H4910, H4921 [4JN], E1176 [9JN]

———condemn proposed use of antipersonnel landmines in Iraq, H1697 [11MR]

———discharge of linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation, E947 [14MY]

———domestic violence prevention and victims advocacy programs funding, H4392 [21MY]

———ensure military pay increases are comparable to private sector pay growth as measured by the Employment Cost Index (H.R. 1885), E830 [1MY]

———establish an institution devoted to studying peacekeeping operations and preparing for future peacekeeping missions, H4589 [22MY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, H8791, H8792 [24SE], H9562 [16OC]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (H.R. 2998), H9325-H9327 [8OC], H9520 [16OC], E1679 [4SE], E1918 [30SE], E2037, E2038 [15OC], E2059 [16OC], E2069 [17OC]

———expand eligibility for participation by members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents in the TRICARE program, H8887-H8890 [24SE], E1899 [25SE], E1968 [2OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, H9520 [16OC], H9626, H9627 [17OC]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (H.R. 1691), H3057 [10AP]

———express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4847 [3JN], H4883-H4892, H4902, H4919 [4JN], E1139, E1156, E1170 [5JN], E1175 [9JN], E1198 [11JN]

———express concern for U.S. and allied personnel killed, wounded, or taken captive while engaged in the war on terrorism or the war with Iraq and offer sympathy to the families of those killed in action (H. Con. Res. 121), H2712 [3AP], E617 [31MR]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education, H4586 [22MY]

———extend and protect student financial aid for postsecondary education (H. Res. 158), E560 [25MR]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 1924), E1175 [9JN]

———immunization of troops prior to deployment in Iraq, H9634, H9665 [17OC]

———impact of budget proposals on military families, H1912 [18MR]

———improve benefits for members, veterans, and their dependents and survivors (H.R. 2569), H9096 [1OC], H10452-H10454 [5NO], H10544, H10546 [6NO]

———improve medical care for reserve military personnel who served in Iraq, H9717 [20OC]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (H.R. 1212), E435 [12MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3019), H9972 [28OC], E2154 [28OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), H9967, H9971, H9972, H9973, H9974, H9977 [28OC], H10058-H10062 [29OC], E2154 [28OC], E2184 [31OC]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), Senate amendments, H10367-H10373 [5NO]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (H.R. 1750), E764 [11AP]

———increase end strength, E2081 [17OC]

———increase pay and benefits for active and reserve military personnel in Iraq, H9597-H9599 [16OC], H9647 [17OC]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, H8167-H8171, H8177, H8178 [10SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (H. Res. 45), H329 [11FE]

———make the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty mandatory and furnish information about homelessness (H.R. 1906), E835 [1MY]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding through reductions in weapons inspectors funding, H9620, H9631-H9633 [17OC]

———outfitting and support supplies funding to members in Iraq, H9286 [8OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, H9487 [16OC], H9622, H9623 [17OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (H.R. 3051), H8959, H9002 [30SE], H9079 [1OC]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, H4498-H4503 [21MY], H4592 [22MY], E955 [15MY]

———prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members (H.R. 621), E148 [6FE]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone and extend immigration benefits to the surviving family of members granted posthumous citizenship through death (H.R. 1850), E814 [30AP]

———provide automatic naturalization for noncitizen members ordered to serve in a combat zone during Operation Iraqi Freedom (H.R. 2887), E1599 [25JY]

———provide compensation to members of the Reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period, H4880 [4JN]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period, H9199 [2OC]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (H.R. 1345), E607 [27MR]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (H.R. 995), E332 [27FE]

———provide funding for the war in Iraq to date and the immediate return of troops, H2744-H2747 [3AP]

———provide medical and dental screening for National Guard and Reserves personnel prior to mobilization and extend transitional health care for servicemembers returning home from Iraq, H9770, H9772, H9773, H9775 [21OC]

———provide protections to members who terminate motor vehicle or residential leases entered into before permanent change of station or deployment orders or motor vehicle leases entered into before military service (H.R. 3024), E1728 [5SE]

———quality of life enhancements funding for members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9562-H9565 [16OC]

———repeal authorization of use against Iraq (H. Con. Res. 2), H156 [27JA], H197 [28JA], H1440 [27FE], H1979 [19MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (H.J. Res. 24), H1610 [5MR], H1692 [11MR]

———require States to charge in-State tuition rates to members and their dependents who are domiciled or stationed on active duty in that State (H.R. 1991), E874 [6MY]

———require troops entering Iraqi area receive medical examinations before and after deployment, E553 [24MR]

———reservists health care readiness funding, E1452 [11JY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (H.R. 3474), E2258 [6NO]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (H.R. 693), H6585 [10JY], H7230 [22JY], H8019 [9SE], H8260 [16SE], H8405 [23SE], H8891 [24SE], H8938 [25SE], H9076 [1OC], H9788 [21OC]

———role of women members in combat situations, E1223 [11JN]

———supply and issuance of Interceptor Kevlar vests, H9465, H9472, H9473 [15OC], H9634, H9635, H9665 [17OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2134, H2135, H2165, H2207, H2258 [20MR], H2281, H2302 [25MR], H2388-H2398 [26MR], H2404 [27MR], H2521, H2522 [1AP], H2670, H2671, H2672, H2683-H2689 [2AP], H2718 [3AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2866, H2912, H2917 [8AP], H2943 [9AP], H3057, H3295 [10AP], H3344 [11AP], H3404, H3405 [12AP], H3746, H3747 [7MY], H10460, H10537, H10538 [6NO], E531, E537, E538 [20MR], E549 [21MR], E568 [25MR], E611, E613 [27MR], E650, E652 [2AP], E701 [8AP], E767 [12AP], E849, E855 [1MY], E1257 [13JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, E1894 [25SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2226, H2227-H2251 [20MR], H2387 [26MR], E554, E555 [24MR], E561, E564, E571, E573 [25MR], E581, E585 [26MR], E599, E603 [27MR], E621 [31MR], E636 [1AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (H. Con. Res. 103), H2250 [20MR], E542 [20MR]

———tribute, H1441 [27FE], H1715 [11MR], H1817 [13MR], H1940 [18MR], H1960 [19MR], H2707 [3AP]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1591-H1601 [5MR], H2227, H2229 [20MR], E402 [7MR]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, H1490 [4MR]

———tribute to 173rd Airborne Brigade, H2450 [27MR]

———tribute to Army National Guard 495th Transportation Co., H9037 [1OC]

———tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families (H. Res. 201), H4892-H4895, H4902, H4920 [4JN], E1174 [9JN], E1189 [10JN], E1198 [11JN]

———tribute to members injured in military action in Iraq, H7234 [22JY]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, H10240 [4NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, H2557 [1AP], H3405 [12AP], H6468 [10JY], H9988 [29OC], H10317 [4NO], E784 [12AP], E845 [1MY], E1047 [22MY], E1124 [4JN], E1609 [25JY], E1767 [11SE], E2360 [20NO]

———tribute to members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993 (H. Con. Res. 291), H9839-H9841 [28OC], E2160 [30OC], E2187, E2199 [31OC]

———tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, E631 [1AP]

———tribute to National Guard 507th Maintenance Group and 11th Air Defense Artillery, H2294 [25MR]

———tribute to pilots, H1631-H1635 [5MR]

———tribute to the Marine Corps 2d Battalion, 23d Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, E850 [1MY]

———tribute to Third District of Arkansas World War II Bronze Star Medal recipients, H11659 [20NO]

———tribute to women, H2314 [26MR], E1064 [22MY]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (H. Con. Res. 255), E1602 [25JY]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H124, H131, H132 [8JA], H142, H143, H156-H159, H162, H163 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H382, H383 [11FE], H450-H454 [12FE], H694 [13FE], H1278, H1304 [25FE], H1359-H1361, H1363, H1388-H1390 [26FE], H1445-H1447 [27FE], H1476, H1478, H1492, H1496-H1501 [4MR], H1603, H1604, H1605, H1606, H1608-H1611, H1618, H1619 [5MR], H1658, H1659, H1662-H1676 [6MR], H1697, H1714, H1716, H1719-H1723, H1735-H1741 [11MR], H1779, H1797 [12MR], H1815, H1878, H1894-H1898 [13MR], H1905 [17MR], H1912, H1913, H1926, H1927, H1932-H1938, H1944-H1950 [18MR], H1960, H1961, H2102, H2103, H2105, H2117-H2129 [19MR], H2135, H2163 [20MR], H2280, H2300, H2302 [25MR], H2449-H2454 [27MR], H2509 [31MR], H2518 [1AP], H2846-H2852 [7AP], H2914 [8AP], H2942, H3042-H3047 [9AP], H3055 [10AP], H3676 [6MY], H4372 [21MY], H5472 [18JN], H9720-H9725 [20OC], H9823 [28OC], E15 [8JA], E135 [5FE], E151, E167 [6FE], E210 [13FE], E363 [4MR], E401, E408 [7MR], E503, E508 [18MR], E516 [19MR], E538 [20MR], E594 [27MR], E640 [1AP], E650 [2AP], E679 [3AP], E971 [15MY], E1036 [21MY], E1111 [3JN], E1251 [13JN]

———use of military health care system and commissary stores by unremarried former spouses of members if the former spouse left the marriage due to domestic violence or unbearable conditions (H.R. 2393), E1174 [9JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty, H4904 [4JN]

———waive certain marriage requirements for spouses of members killed on active duty to petition to be a relative and bar fees relative to posthumous citizenship for aliens killed on active duty (H.R. 1799), E775 [12AP]

Armed Forces Day: observance, H4021 [14MY]

Armed Forces Relief Trust: tribute to radio and television fundraising drive for military families, E2249 [6NO], E2301, E2306 [17NO], E2328, E2333 [19NO]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 2647), E1393 [27JN]

———support nonproliferation programs, H4171 [15MY], H4585, H4590 [22MY]

Army: tribute to 101st Airborne Division, H681 [13FE], H11183 [17NO], E477 [13MR]

———tribute to 106th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, H419 [12FE], H681 [13FE]

———tribute to 415th Civil Affairs Co., E249 [13FE]

———tribute to Reserve 373rd Support Battalion and the 450th Chemical Battalion, H1816 [13MR]

Army Air Force Exchange Service: funding, E2093 [20OC]

Army Pvt. Shawn Pahnke Manhattan Post Office, Manhattan, IL: designate (H.R. 3537), E2358 [20NO]

Army Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid Malden Post Office, Malden, IL: designate (H.R. 3536), E2358 [20NO]

Augusta, GA: tribute to the Army Reserve 319th Transportation Co., H2912 [8AP]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, H2784, H2785 [3AP], H2870-H2872, H2913, H2917 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

———assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (H.R. 1553), E654 [2AP]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, H2793 [3AP]

Bankruptcy: provide protection for military personnel and unemployed individuals, H1988 [19MR]

Barulli, Larry: Bayonne Detachment of the Marine Corps League Lance Corporal Stanley J. Kopcinski Memorial Award recipient, E1199 [11JN]

Belgium: adoption of law giving courts jurisdiction over war crimes committed anywhere in the world, H5819 [25JN]

Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLC: tribute to treatment of junior partner serving in the military in Iraq, E2494 [8DE]

Black History Month: observance, E360 [4MR]

B-1 bomber: funding, H4418 [21MY]

Boykin, William G.: comments on religion and war on terrorism, H9741 [21OC]

———condemn religiously intolerant remarks (H. Res. 419), H9975 [28OC]

Bradshaw, Kenneth L., Jr.: Purple Heart recipient, E2511 [8DE]

Bremerton, WA: land transfer, H4590 [22MY]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (H.R. 3068), H9702, H9703 [20OC], E2113 [21OC]

B-2 stealth bomber: funding, H4417 [21MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H6282 [8JY]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H5913 [25JN], H6991, H6992, H6995 [16JY]

———create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H2141, H2143 [20MR]

Bulgaria: commend support, cooperation, and assistance in combating international terrorism, E1139 [5JN]

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9509 [16OC], H9704 [20OC]

———reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

———remarks on attacks by Iraqi insurgents, H6276 [8JY]

———report relative to the use of military force against Iraq, H1957 [19MR]

———request report entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and other materials on planning for reconstruction and security of post-war Iraq (H. Res. 364), H9026, H9027 [30SE]

———tribute to homeland and national security policies, H8956 [30SE]

———U.N. speech on reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H8895 [24SE]

Business and industry: protection of manufacturing and industrial base relative to maintaining a strong defense base, H8290 [17SE]

———use of U.S. industrial companies and technical assistance firms for war production, H4392 [21MY], H4587 [22MY]

Buy American Act: compliance relative to ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, E2021 [8OC]

———require use of domestic products, H3658 [6MY]

Buyer, Representative: call to active military duty, H2226 [20MR]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10377-H10384 [5NO], E2214 [4NO], E2555 [15DE]

Camp Blanding, FL: return of Florida Air National Guard 22d RED HORSE Squadron, H9288 [8OC]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, H4549 [22MY], H10985 [7NO]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., H10112, H10116, H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———relationship with Halliburton (company), H2510 [31MR]

Chesterfield County, VA: tribute to efforts to assist military reservists called to active duty, E1662 [25JY]

CH-47 helicopters: improve protective systems, H10999 [7NO]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve Seven Seals award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

———Rhode Island Guard and Reserve Pro Patria award recipient, E2060 [16OC]

Citrus County, FL: tribute to Korean War Veterans chapter 192 dedication of Korean War memorial, E1686 [4SE]

Civil liberties: support citizens' right to assemble and protest against war, H2135 [20MR], H3659 [6MY]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (H.R. 3084), E1794 [16SE]

Clinton, William J.: assess validity of pre-conflict intelligence analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in certain military conflicts, H7008-H7011 [16JY]

Cold War Veterans Association: commemorate U.S. victory in the Cold War, E854 [1MY]

Colleges and universities: tribute to U.S. war college system, H2839 [7AP]

Collier, Peter: tribute to book ``Medal of Honor'', E2111 [21OC]

Colmery, Harry W.: award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously (H. Con. Res. 257), E2395 [22NO]

Commerce City, CO: tribute to Adams City High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC program, E2470 [8DE]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 1559, supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H3662 [6MY]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H10460 [6NO], H11671 [20NO]

Compact of Free Association: tribute to alliance with the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, E900 [9MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H12880 [8DE]

Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues: tribute to Women in Military Wreath Laying Ceremony, E1064 [22MY]

Contracts: improve process for granting or renewal of security clearances for defense contractor personnel, H4588 [22MY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, H4593 [22MY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: funding, H4394, H4411-H4413 [21MY]

Corps of Engineers: funding, H7125, H7126 [18JY]

———tribute to participation in Lewis and Clark Expedition bicentennial celebration, E2128 [24OC]

Corpus Christi, TX: tribute to Flour Bluff High School Navy Junior ROTC program, E921 [9MY]

———tribute to Incarnate World Academy students' fundraising efforts to purchase calling cards for members of the Armed Forces serving overseas, E971 [15MY]

Credit unions: tribute for services provided to military personnel, E1249 [13JN]

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.: anniversary, E2296 [14NO]

De Genova, Nicholas: condemn remarks relative to use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E650 [2AP]

Death and dying: restrict public identification of military casualties to no sooner than 24 hours after notification of next-of-kin (H.R. 2016), E889 [7MY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for recommended base closures and realignments, H6302, H6303 [8JY], E1448 [11JY]

———require roads to remain open to local residents following base closures, H4589 [22MY]

Defense Production Act: applicability to critical infrastructure protection and restoration, H9418 [15OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1680), H9416-H9418 [15OC], E2050 [15OC]

———reauthorize (S. 1680), Senate amendment, H12861, H12862 [8DE]

———require report on minority contracting, H9417 [15OC]

Degaetano, Sebastian: Purple Heart recipient, E2512 [8DE]

Denmark: express gratitude for participation in military action in Iraq, H6873 [16JY]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, H9417 [15OC]

Dept. of Education: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

Dept. of State: postwar Iraq peacekeeping funding, H2763 [3AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans, H7187-H7189 [21JY], E1565 [23JY]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (H.R. 2352), E1165 [5JN], E2193 [31OC]

———health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, H2713, H2796, H2797 [3AP]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 1726), H5256 [11JN]

Disasters: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (H.R. 638), E158 [6FE]

Diseases: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, H6282 [8JY]

District of Columbia: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (H.R. 2820), E1558 [23JY]

Domestic policy: impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, E111 [29JA]

Dunnellon, FL: anniversary of Wall-Rives American Legion Post 58, E895 [9MY]

Ecology and environment: exemption from certain environmental regulations, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR], H2374 [26MR], H2923, H2926, H2927 [8AP], H3977 [13MY], H4222 [19MY], H4257, H4258, H4259, H4261 [20MY], H4374, H4389, H4394, H4395, H4409, H4415, H4417, H4419, H4492, H4493 [21MY], H4551, H4554, H4601, H4607, H4609 [22MY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations relative to sonar use on submarines, H10985, H10988 [7NO]

———study effects of perchlorate in drinking water on human beings, H4589 [22MY]

Economy: effects of war, H1494 [4MR]

Egg Harbor Township, NJ: New Jersey Air National Guard 177th Fighter Wing recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation award, E1931 [30SE], E2136 [28OC]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 2974), E1632 [25JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 932), H1362 [26FE]

———effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, H1357, H1376 [26FE], E304, E307 [27FE]

Emmett, ID: tribute to Rumor Mill Bakery's recognition of veterans and active duty personnel, E804 [30AP]

Employment: ensure that defense-related contracts are filled by U.S. defense workers, H4587, H4591 [22MY]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, H11002 [7NO]

Engineered Fabrics Corp.: Defense Contract Management Agency Commander's Medallion of Outstanding Warfight Support award recipient, H9288 [8OC]

Executive Office of the President: alleged leak of personal information on author of news story on morale of U.S. troops, E1535 [18JY]

———efforts to present positive media coverage of war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H11194 [17NO], H11509 [18NO]

———expand the use of cooperative threat reduction funds to enhance national security activities of the Depts. of Energy and Defense, H2770 [3AP]

Exercise Tiger Foundation: tribute to National Adopt a Serviceman Program honorees, E2375 [21NO]

Family Advocacy Program: funding, H9624 [17OC]

F/A-22 Raptor aircraft: development, E981 [15MY]

FCC: allocate spectrum for the enhancement of wireless services and invest wireless spectrum auction proceeds for military and educational digital era preparedness (H.R. 1396), E545 [21MR]

Federal employees: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4395, H4410, H4411, H4413, H4414, H4416, H4417 [21MY], H4534, H4545-H4550, H4552, H4594, H4595, H4603, H4605, H4607, H4610, H4611 [22MY], H10989, H10996, H10997, H10998 [7NO]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving, H9014 [30SE], H9681 [17OC]

———prohibit funding to alter existing civilian personnel system, H6302 [8JY]

FEMA: executive order giving authority to impose martial law, H1724 [11MR]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires, H4586, H4587 [22MY]

Folsom, John L.: Purple Heart recipient, E2507 [8DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H9635, H9636 [17OC]

———provide sufficient health care personnel and medical supplies to Iraq, H5383 [16JN], H5453 [17JN]

———require large companies submit a subcontracting plan prior to being awarded a contract for reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9637 [17OC]

Foreign countries: report on response to any country initiating certain legal actions against U.S. officials, H4507, H4508 [21MY]

Foreign policy: express gratitude to nations participating with the U.S. in military action in Iraq, H3979 [13MY]

———express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9619 [17OC], H9726-H9732 [20OC], H9789-H9793 [21OC], H10240, H10319 [4NO], H12106 [21NO], E2147 [28OC]

———use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (H.R. 2063), E919 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (H.R. 182), H25 [7JA]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (H.R. 2059), H8415 [23SE]

Fort Benning, GA: Army Communications of Excellence Chief of Staff Award recipient, E861 [1MY]

Fort Bliss, TX: tribute to Army 507th Maintenance Company, E1580 [24JY]

Fort Detrick, MD: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 271), H9059-H9061 [1OC]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, E494, E508 [18MR]

Fort Riley, KS: anniversary, H9001 [30SE]

France: actions relative to U.S. use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3686 [7MY]

———repeal of grade requirement for defense attache, H4509, H4510 [21MY]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (H.R. 2396), H5060 [9JN], H6310-H6312 [8JY]

Freedom Fiesta Week: observance, E1580 [24JY]

Funding, H3043 [9AP]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Gold Star Mothers of America (organization): tribute to Gold Star Mother's Day, E1931 [30SE]

Government regulations: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H4374 [21MY]

———strike repeal of reporting requirements relative to military deployment activities, humanitarian assistance expenditures, and civilian workforce management, H4600 [22MY]

Greeley, CO: 137th Space Warning Squadron recipient of National Guard Association of the U.S. Distinguished Mission Support Plaque, E1753 [10SE]

Hardin, Thomas, Jr.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1689 [4SE]

Harrison, Jesse M.: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross award recipient, E1160 [5JN]

Health: provide health care for active duty National Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, H2729 [3AP]

Henderson, NV: tribute to Basic High School Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit, E2431 [23NO]

Higher Education Act: provide deferments and interest payments for borrowers of student loans who are called to active military duty (H.R. 1168), H1783 [12MR], H1930 [18MR], H2524 [1AP]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 252), E1615 [25JY]

Hispanic Americans: tribute to Armed Forces, E2048 [15OC]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E2048 [15OC]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H2444-H2446 [27MR]

Hove, LaVon C.: Purple Heart recipient, E2510 [8DE]

Huntington, NY: tribute to Taylor Finley Middle School for participation in E-Mail Our Troops Project, H2372 [26MR]

Impact Aid Program: funding, H6516, H6520 [10JY]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish, H7203, H7205-H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY]

———establish (H.R. 2625), H6843 [15JY], H6991, H6992, H6997, H7007 [16JY], H7163 [18JY], E1387 [27JN]

Indiana: tribute to Army National Guard, H1441 [27FE]

———tribute to National Guard 293rd Division, E2201 [31OC]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, H6814 [15JY], H7412-H7414 [23JY], E1506 [18JY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H4760 [2JN], H4955-H4957, H4968 [4JN], H4983, H4984 [5JN], H5060, H5067-H5069, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5098, H5099, H5154 [10JN], H5178, H5246, H5249 [11JN], H5413, H5418 [17JN], H5473, H5536 [18JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H5718 [24JN], H5832-H5836, H5869-H5874, H5891 [25JN], H6351 [9JY], H6468, H6469, H6587 [10JY], H6683, H6684, H6686-H6689, H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6710, H6721, H6843-H6850 [15JY], H6872, H6873, H7007 [16JY], H7024, H7025 [17JY], H7163-H7165 [18JY], H7172, H7205, H7207, H7208, H7216-H7222 [21JY], H7235 [22JY], H7334, H7335 [23JY], H7776 [25JY], H7814, H7816, H7821 [3SE], H7844 [4SE], H8002 [5SE], H8225, H8259, H8277-H8281 [16SE], H8290 [17SE], H8470 [23SE], H8938 [25SE], H9080, H9082 [1OC], H9201 [2OC], H9268-H9270 [7OC], H9365 [8OC], H9988, H10112 [29OC], H10240 [4NO], H10986 [7NO], H11202, H11203 [17NO], H11631, H11633 [19NO], H11874-H11877 [20NO], E1207 [11JN], E1319 [20JN], E1443, E1447 [11JY], E1493 [17JY], E1545 [21JY], E1567 [23JY]

———require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11434 [18NO]

Iraq: assessment of reconstruction efforts, E1178-E1180 [9JN], E1205 [11JN]

———assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H3740-H3742 [7MY], H4848 [3JN], H4965-H4967 [4JN], H5060, H5081-H5086 [9JN], H5656-H5658 [19JN], H5705-H5710 [23JN], H6275, H6276, H6322, H6339-H6345 [8JY], H6433 [9JY], H6692-H6699 [14JY], H6993, H6995 [16JY], H7216-H7222 [21JY], H7233, H7234, H7235, H7236 [22JY], H7458 [24JY], H7815 [3SE], H8067 [9SE], H8213 [11SE], H8224, H8225, H8264 [16SE], H8288 [17SE], H8407, H8472-H8484 [23SE], H8909 [25SE], H8961, H9011-H9020 [30SE], H9037, H9080, H9096-H9104 [1OC], H9189, H9191 [2OC], H9718, H9719 [20OC], H9742, H9789-H9793 [21OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC], H10223 [30OC], H10323 [4NO], H10348, H10443 [5NO], H10461, H10540-H10544 [6NO], H11199-H11204 [17NO], H11364 [18NO], H11519, H11631-H11634 [19NO], H11875-H11877 [20NO], H12893-H12896 [8DE], E1319 [20JN], E2450-E2453 [23NO], E2508 [8DE], E2552 [15DE]

———cost estimates of rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1938 [18MR]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR], H2167, H2168, H2264 [20MR], H2393 [26MR], H2695 [2AP]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, H7816-H7822 [3SE], H8372-H8378 [17SE], H9368-H9374 [8OC]

———estimates of cost and numbers of Armed Forces needed for military action in Iraq, H8090 [10SE]

———facilitate treatments of injured Iraqi children at U.S. health facilities, H4590 [22MY]

———feasibility of using small, minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses in post-conflict reconstruction, H4591, H4592 [22MY]

———health effects of depleted uranium, H1609 [5MR]

———improvements in education under Coalition Provisional Authority and AID, H9742 [21OC]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, E2233 [5NO]

———Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, H9594 [16OC]

———perceived role in terrorist attacks on U.S., H9039 [1OC]

———prohibit funding for universal health care, H6282 [8JY]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, H10462 [6NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (H.R. 3673), E2547 [8DE]

———promote establishment of an independent commission to study the basis of the determination of the existence of weapons mass destruction, H7431, H7432 [23JY]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), H3042 [9AP]

———reconstruction, H4414 [21MY]

———reduce reconstruction funding for oil importation, H9586-H9588, H9592, H9593 [16OC], H9740 [21OC], E2086 [17OC]

———report on congressional delegation trip, H9004-H9008, H9011-H9014 [30SE]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict petroleum industry infrastructure reconstruction, H9633 [17OC], H10122-H10128 [29OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, H2799 [3AP], H7240 [22JY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, H4174 [15MY], H4418 [21MY], H9588, H9589 [16OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (H.R. 1888), E825 [1MY]

———require executive agencies to provide specific information to Congress when an agency awards no-bid or sole-source contracts using funds from the Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund, H9595 [16OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress on a schedule for transfer of power to the Iraqi people and efforts to internationalize military operations and reconstruction, H9630, H9631 [17OC]

———require reports to Congress on awarding of reconstruction contracts to foreign companies, H9625 [17OC]

———require that Federal contractors involved in post-conflict reconstruction provide a veterans hiring preference (H.R. 1920), E1175 [9JN]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, H142, H143, H156-H159 [27JA], H174, H178 [28JA], H231 [29JA], H277 [5FE], H1603, H1604 [5MR], H1932-H1938 [18MR], H1961 [19MR]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2301 [25MR], H2315 [26MR], H2404 [27MR], H2521 [1AP], H2589 [2AP], H3057 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2336-H2344 [26MR], E601, E612 [27MR], E617 [31MR]

———tribute to Meijer, Inc., and United Parcel Service of America, Inc., for shipment of toys to Iraqi orphanages, E2300 [17NO]

———tribute to reconstruction efforts of Iraqis, H6872 [16JY]

———tribute to reopening of schools, H9038 [1OC]

———trip findings of several Representatives relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9388-H9391 [15OC]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, E1693 [4SE]

———U.S. policy, H7815-H7822 [3SE], H8071-H8077 [9SE]

Israel: make arrangements for safe port visits by the U.S. Sixth Fleet to Haifa, Israel, H4587 [22MY]

Johnson, Shoshana N.: tribute (H. Con. Res. 210), E1425 [8JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8470 [23SE], H8494 [24SE]

KMJ-Radio (Fresno, CA): tribute to Operation Appreciation community event, E1008 [21MY]

Korea, Republic of: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and end of defense guarantee (H. Con. Res. 46), E239 [13FE]

Korean War: commemoration, H5822 [25JN], H7335 [23JY], H7621 [25JY], E1647, E1663 [25JY], E1686 [4SE], E1749 [9SE]

Kuna, ID: tribute to citizens who finished spring planting for Samuel Johnston during military deployment, E723 [10AP]

La Habra, CA: destruction of September 11th memorial by antiwar protesters, H1816, H1817 [13MR]

Ledbetter, Emmett: Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, E1264 [16JN]

Lemoore, CA: tribute to Lemoore Naval Air Station pilots who engaged in military action in Iraq, E986 [15MY]

Liberty (U.S.S.): research on Israeli attack on U.S. vessel, E1520 [18JY]

Luke AFB, AZ: Barry M. Goldwater Range access preservation funding, H5986 [26JN]

Lynch, Jessica: release of information and footage on rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H4844 [3JN]

———tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, H2591 [2AP], H3344, H3346, H3347 [11AP], E729 [10AP], E746 [11AP]

March AFB, CA: tribute to organizations for efforts on behalf of members deployed to Iraq, E594 [27MR]

Marine Capt. Ryan Beaupre St. Anne Post Office, St. Anne, IL: designate (H.R. 3538), E2358 [20NO]

Marine Corps: anniversary, E2272 [6NO], E2295 [14NO]

———anniversary of women in service, E249 [13FE]

Maritime Security Program: use of U.S.-flag commercial vessels for military and national security purposes, H4592 [22MY], E2495 [8DE]

McAlester, OK: tribute to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, H2315 [26MR]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), H1355-H1356 [26FE]

Medicare: allow negotiated pricing for prescription drugs, H5912 [25JN]

Medicare Eligible Military Retiree Health Care Consensus Task Force: establish (H.R. 62), E3 [8JA]

Memorial Day: observance, H4374 [21MY], E1077 [23MY]

Michigan: tribute to 110th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard, E996 [19MY]

———tribute to Air and Army National Guard, E1469 [14JY]

Michigan Military Moms (organization): tribute, E1456 [11JY]

Middle East: U.S. policy, H2812 [3AP]

———U.S. policy relative to war and reconstruction efforts in Iraq, H12896-H12901 [8DE]

Military Selective Service Act: repeal (H.R. 487), E91 [29JA]

Minnesota: tribute to 135th Infantry, H5904 [25JN]

Missouri: observance of Omar Bradley Day, E1157 [5JN]

Mitchell, William: issue posthumous commission to the grade of major general in the Army (H.R. 2755), H9322-H9325 [8OC]

Montgomery County, MD: dedication of memorial to victims of terrorist attacks, E1907 [25SE]

Month of the Military Child: observance, H2521 [1AP]

Monticello, NY: anniversary of Ruddick Trowbridge American Legion Post No. 73, E1693 [4SE]

Montrose, CO: tribute to Army National Guard 109th Medical Battalion, E411 [7MR]

Mothers Against Saddam Hussein (MASH) (organization): tribute, E1118 [3JN]

NAACP: anniversary of the Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs Awards Dinner, E1498 [17JY]

National Commission on Weapons of Mass Destruction in Iraq: establish, H5868 [25JN]

National Guard: clarify that the weapons of mass destruction team be classified as a first responder to domestic terrorism and qualify for hostile fire and imminent danger pay, H4587 [22MY]

———tribute to Indiana 1st Battalion and 152d Infantry, H1781 [12MR]

———tribute to New York Air National Guard 106th Air Rescue Wing for participation in CH-47 helicopter rescue in Iraq, E2474 [8DE]

———Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, H6299, H6300 [8JY]

National security: alert status of Homeland Security Advisory System, H396 [12FE]

———assess military construction requirements necessary to support homeland defense missions, E1090 [2JN]

———funding, H1893 [13MR]

———homeland security funding, H2726 [3AP]

———military readiness of U.S. forces, E291 [26FE]

———national missile defense system, H64 [8JA], H2151 [20MR]

———national missile defense system funding, H6299 [8JY], H10996 [7NO]

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (H.R. 163), E40 [8JA]

———require successful testing of a national missile defense system before deployment, H4414 [21MY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

NATO: reevaluate deployment of U.S. Armed Forces in Europe, H4510, H4511 [21MY]

———report on costs for current NATO headquarters location and cost of relocation to another member country, H4508, H4509 [21MY]

———support peacekeeping within Iraq (H.R. 2112), E982 [15MY]

Navy: tribute to VFA-201 Naval Reserve Squadron, H2708 [3AP]

Navy Day: observance, E2151 [28OC]

Nevada: tribute to National Guard, E784 [12AP]

New Jersey: tribute to 11th Congressional District service academy nominees, E256 [13FE]

New York, NY: City Council resolution relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, E570 [25MR]

News media: coverage of U.S. actions relative to Iraq, H1388-H1390 [26FE]

———coverage of U.S. military action against Iraq, H1880 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H4794 [3JN], E487 [18MR]

Niagara Falls, NY: Air Reserve Station construction funding, E2253 [6NO]

North Myrtle Beach Republican Club: tribute to efforts to support troops engaged in military action in Iraq, E530 [20MR]

Novak, Robert: condemn use of name of CIA operative in newspaper column, H7232 [22JY]

Nuclear weapons: allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H10995 [7NO]

———conventional weapons to defeat hardened targets funding through reductions in robust nuclear Earth penetrator program, H4503-H4506 [21MY]

———development of earth penetrator weapons, H7124 [18JY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, H11005 [7NO], H11401 [18NO]

Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian Assistance for Post-War Iraq (ORHA): request assistance from Jimmy Carter and the Carter Center (organization) (H. Con. Res. 174), E914 [9MY]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Operation Brave Kids (organization): tribute, E601 [27MR]

Order of the Silver Rose (organization): tribute, E2068 [16OC]

Oregon: tribute to National Guard 41st Brigade Cottage Grove Unit, E2149 [28OC]

Owosso, MI: tribute to 144th Military Police Co., for efforts in defending the Pentagon after terrorist attacks, E281 [25FE]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week: observance, H3308 [11AP]

Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization): tribute, H3308 [11AP]

Patriotism: recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq (H. Res. 153), H2315, H2334-H2336 [26MR], E595, E596, E602, E612 [27MR], E618 [31MR]

Pelosi, Representative: comments relative to U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, H3309 [11AP]

———voting record on defense issues, H9720 [20OC]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (H. Res. 117), E336 [27FE]

Perle, Richard: conflict of interest allegations relative to membership on Defense Policy Board, H2509-H2511 [31MR], H2673, H2674 [2AP], E2420 [22NO]

Philadelphia, PA: Army demolition of the Tacony Warehouse, H4593 [22MY]

Platte (U.S.S.): permanent loan of bell to Platte County-KCI, MO, Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, E1055 [22MY]

Poland: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2727 [3AP]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, H278 [5FE]

Pryor, Tony: Army Silver Star award recipient, H10460 [6NO]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), H9320-H9322 [8OC]

Puerto Rico: closing of Roosevelt Roads Naval Station, H11001 [7NO]

———closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H8791, H8792 [24SE]

———Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge, H3621 [1MY], E945 [14MY]

———prohibit closure of Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, H6300 [8JY]

Purple Heart: establish procedures for consideration of applications for award to certain POW (H.R. 2875), E1613 [25JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H10377 [5NO]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (H.R. 1136), E400 [7MR]

Russia: reduction of nuclear weapons, E1989 [7OC]

———study benefits of purchasing excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia, H4589 [22MY]

Schaub, William: Purple Heart recipient, E2506 [8DE]

Selective Service System: reinstating the military draft or implementing any other form of compulsory military service, E2419 [22NO]

Shalimar, FL: dedication of Bob Gates Welcome Center-Auditorium at Bob Hope Village, E1999 [8OC]

Ships and vessels: prohibit funding to overhaul, repair, or maintain naval vessels in shipyards outside the U.S. or Guam, H6301, H6302 [8JY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), H3688-H3700, H3712 [7MY], H12868-H12878 [8DE], E14 [8JA], E915 [9MY]

SSI: eliminate the unfair and disadvantageous treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay (H.R. 2791), E1537 [18JY]

Staten Island, NY: tribute to visit by Vietnam Wall Experience, E1078 [23MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment, E744 [11AP], E1375 [26JN]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums, H6177 [26JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5091, H5093, H5096, H5098, H5099, H5130-H5134, H5160 [10JN], H5179, H5191-H5197, H5243, H5246, H5247, H5253 [11JN], H5270, H5317-H5342, H5346 [12JN], H5432-H5437, H5441, H5445 [17JN], H5477-H5491 [18JN], H5555, H5557-H5562, H5590, H5591, H5594 [19JN], H5686, H5690 [23JN], H5822, H5910 [25JN], H6468 [10JY], H6826-H6834 [15JY], H6985-H6990 [16JY], H7107-H7112 [17JY], H7158, H7162 [18JY], H7320-H7326 [22JY], H7444-H7449 [23JY], H7621, H7622-H7630 [25JY], H7931-H7936 [4SE], H7996-H8001 [5SE], H8178-H8182 [10SE], H8354, H8359-H8361 [17SE], H8930-H8935 [25SE], H9067-H9073 [1OC], H9346-H9349 [8OC], H9784-H9787 [21OC], H10434-H10438 [5NO], E1202, E1211 [11JN], E1263 [16JN], E1280 [17JN], E1293 [18JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H4859 [3JN], H4986-H4996, H5012-H5020, H5032, H5040 [5JN], H5057-H5061 [9JN], H5092, H5094, H5098, H5161 [10JN], H5178 [11JN], E1168 [5JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), unanimous-consent request, H4803, H4811 [3JN]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (H.R. 1466), E596 [27MR]

———tax-free treatment of distributions from state-sponsored prepaid tuition or college savings plans for students attending the military academies, H1968 [19MR]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (H.R. 1581), E664 [3AP]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), H1964-H1970 [19MR], H5323, H5326 [12JN], H5435 [17JN], H5560 [19JN], H9823, H9973 [28OC], H9986 [29OC], E538 [20MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), H1618 [5MR], H1652, H1656, H1661 [6MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), consideration (H. Res. 126), H1652 [6MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1664), H3000-H3004 [9AP]

Tennessee: tribute to National Guard, E707 [8AP]

Territories: increase the number of military academy appointments from American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, H4419 [21MY], H4604 [22MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091, H8193, H8195, H8196 [10SE], H8199-H8201, H8213-H8215 [11SE], E1759 [10SE], E1769, E1770, E1772, E1773, E1774, E1775, E1776, E1777, E1778, E1779, E1780, E1781 [11SE], E1784 [15SE], E1799 [16SE], E1916 [30SE]

———authorize use of military tribunals in cases arising out of acts of international terrorism committed in the U.S. (H.R. 1290), E453 [13MR]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

———mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

———tribute to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E1433 [9JY]

Thackaberry, Hugh: Purple Heart recipient, E2226 [4NO]

Theodoredis, Nicholas D.: Purple Heart recipient, E1305 [19JN]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (H. Res. 170), H2883-H2885 [8AP]

Titanium: ensure the use of U.S. made titanium on U.S. military systems, H10988, H10989 [7NO]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: require annual report on number of nuclear warheads dismantled by each country, H4506, H4507 [21MY]

Turkey: foreign aid request relative to use of force against Iraq, H1371, H1375 [26FE]

Typhoons: disaster assistance to Guam, H2747 [3AP]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (H. Res. 55), E134 [5FE]

———engage U.N. weapons inspectors in search for Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, H9632 [17OC]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (H.R. 1154), E394 [7MR]

———Security Council decision on use of force against Iraq, H1752 [12MR]

U.S. Military Academy: bicentennial, H3346 [11AP]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 268), E36 [8JA]

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act: tribute to employers of members of the National Guard or Reserves called to active duty that are exceeding minimum requirements, E2399 [22NO]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (H.R. 1919), E893 [9MY]

———authorize certain disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (H.R. 1918), E893 [9MY]

———benefits funding, H1939, H1940 [18MR], H2141, H2211, H2218, H2221, H2242, H2255, H2258, H2261 [20MR], H2382-H2388 [26MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2547, H2551, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576, H2583 [1AP], H2689, H2691, H2692, H2695 [2AP], H2840-H2842 [7AP], H4814, H4815, H4862 [3JN], H4880, H4954, H4962 [4JN], H5253 [11JN], E586, E589 [26MR], E651 [2AP], E985 [15MY], E1077 [23MY], E1395 [27JN], E2257 [6NO]

———change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (H.R. 1653), H5256 [11JN]

———enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (H.R. 1911), H3623 [1MY], H4272, H4273, H4276 [20MY], E1043 [21MY]

———establish development program for disabled veterans' small businesses, reauthorize National Veterans Business Development Corp., programs, and establish procurement goal for veterans' small businesses (H.R. 1712), E746 [11AP]

———health care funding, H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10224, H10229 [30OC], H10444 [5NO], E2200 [31OC]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (H.R. 1735), E756 [11AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses, E1244 [13JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (H.R. 548), H2558 [1AP], H5254-H5257 [11JN], E1253 [13JN]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9305-H9312 [8OC], E2039, E2043 [15OC], E2069 [17OC]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H11705-H11722 [20NO], E2432 [23NO], E2462 [25NO]

———modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II (H.R. 2992), E1692 [4SE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H9589, H9590 [16OC], E2285 [7NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal, H11715 [20NO], E2432 [23NO]

———permit use of education benefits for certain entrepreneurship courses and permit veterans enrolled in certain vocational rehabilitation programs to have self-employment as a vocational goal (H.R. 1460), H5675-H5679 [23JN], E603 [27MR], E1331 [24JN]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection, H12144, H12150 [21NO]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (H.R. 2433), H8090, H8094-H8097 [10SE], E1780 [11SE], E1827 [17SE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (H.R. 1592), H5256 [11JN], E685 [3AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (H.R. 2540), E1309 [20JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of the deployment of the 3d Brigade of the 82d Airborne Division, E1504 [17JY]

———tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (H. Res. 62), H399-H406, H415 [12FE], E244 [13FE]

———tribute to West Virginia POW and MIA, E1560 [23JY]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, H1962, H2118-H2123 [19MR], H2785-H2787 [3AP]

———require the President to include post-conflict strategy in required report (H.R. 3221), E1939 [1OC]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8359 [17SE], H8833-H8878 [24SE]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (H. Res. 375), H8831-H8833 [24SE]

Weapons: reduce failure rate of cluster bombs, E1487 [15JY]

———treatment of unexploded ordnance, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR]

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team: establish in each State, H2787 [3AP]

West, Allen: court martial for accused threatening of an Iraqi prisoner, H10982 [7NO]

Whiteman AFB, MO: tribute to 509th Bomb Wing, E598 [27MR]

Wolf, Representative: report on trip to Iraq and Kuwait, E1178-E1180 [9JN], E1205 [11JN]

Wolfowitz, Paul D.: interview with CNN Turk (Turkish affiliate) on Turkish actions relative to war in Iraq, H4208 [19MY], E1108 [3JN]

World War II: anniversary of Doolittle Raider bombing flights over Japan, E722 [10AP]

———tribute to veterans of 864th Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company, E1689 [4SE]

———tribute to Women Airforce Service Pilots, E2286 [7NO]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 212), H7192-H7195 [21JY], E1181 [9JN], E1568 [23JY], E1651 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Abizaid, John P.: nomination to be U.S. Central Command Commander, S8824 [27JN]

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew, S5759 [6MY]

Abrams battle tank: funding, S9569, S9570 [17JY]

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: designate (H.R. 1609), S8598 [25JN]

Afghanistan: reconstruction funding, S12785, S12787 [17OC]

———U.S. humanitarian assistance to civilian bombing victims, S5849 [7MY]

———U.S. policy, S7825 [12JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Air Force: importance of long range bombers, S14266 [7NO]

———procurement of tanker aircraft funding, S13112-S13115 [23OC], S14262 [7NO], S14482, S14483, S14485 [12NO]

Albertson's Inc.: Dept. of Defense National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Home Front Award recipient, S12732 [16OC]

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6575-S6598 [19MY], S6644-S6657, S6659-S6697 [20MY], S6789-S6843, S6845 [21MY], S6891-S6912, S6914-S6941 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S7230 [3JN]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent agreement, S6432 [15MY], S7115 [23MY]

———authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent request, S6829 [21MY]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7279-S7295, S7297, S7364 [4JN]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14417-S14441 [11NO], S14480-S14494, S14514, S14792 [12NO]

———authorizing for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (S. 1047), S6941 [22MY]

———authorizing for military construction (S. 1048), S6941 [22MY]

———convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12689-S12710 [16OC], S13774 [3NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), S9227-S9231 [10JY], S9279-S9283 [11JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report, S14228, S14231 [7NO], S14494-S14496 [12NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S14160, S14170, S14171 [6NO]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), insert S. 1357 language in lieu, S9227 [10JY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), unanimous-consent agreement, S9227 [10JY]

———making (H.R. 2658), S9312-S9317 [14JY], S9360-S9366, S9369-S9399 [15JY], S9448-S9484 [16JY], S9516, S9547-S9558, S9560-S9575, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

———making (H.R. 2658), conference report, S11938-S11943 [25SE]

———making (H.R. 2658), unanimous-consent agreement, S9315 [14JY], S9525 [17JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11176, S11177, S11182 [8SE], S11303 [10SE], S11424 [11SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11730 [22SE], S11776, S11777, S11779, S11814-S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11878, S11879 [24SE], S11930-S11932, S11935-S11938, S11968-S11970 [25SE], S12037-S12042, S12045-S12051 [26SE], S12106-S12108, S12110-S12114 [29SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12821-S12832 [17OC], S12879 [20OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13751-S13756, S13762-S13784 [3NO], S14333 [10NO], S14793 [12NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13697 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), insert S. 1689 language in lieu, S12821 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12149-S12153, S12165, S12176, S12179, S12180 [30SE], S12217-S12270, S12272 [1OC], S12306-S12308, S12311-S12346, S12350-S12361 [2OC], S12424-S12430, S12438, S12439 [3OC], S12485, S12488, S12490-S12493, S12508-S12528 [14OC], S12566, S12570, S12574-S12599 [15OC], S12635, S12643, S12671-S12725, S12733 [16OC], S12769-S12832 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S4953 [8AP], S5106 [10AP], S5392 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), insert S. 762 language in lieu, S4917 [7AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4657-S4666, S4676-S4698 [2AP], S4737-S4787, S4789-S4811 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), unanimous-consent agreement, S4811 [3AP]

———reduce for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9230 [10JY], S9475-S9480 [16JY], S11939 [25SE]

———remove unauthorized and earmarked appropriations from legislation making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, S4755-S4758, S4763 [3AP]

Armed Forces: additional safety equipment for soldiers in Iraq funding, S12351-S12354 [2OC]

———alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (S. 705), S4381 [25MR]

———alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized (S. 711), S4475 [27MR], S4647, S4648 [1AP]

———anniversary of military actions in Afghanistan, S3987 [19MR]

———authorize assignment incentive pay to members stationed in the Republic of Korea, S6579 [19MY]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12490-S12492, S12508-S12510 [14OC]

———authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom (S. 1673), S12139 [29SE]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents, S6839 [21MY], S7280-S7283 [4JN]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5337, S5380-S5383 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (S. 789), S4842 [3AP]

———combat zone tax exclusions for bomber support crews on the island of Diego Garcia (S. 234), S1739 [29JA]

———commend members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq (S. Con. Res. 64), S11171 [5SE]

———condemn use of cluster bombs in Iraq, S5163 [10AP]

———discharge of linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation, S2984 [27FE]

———effects of rotation policy on members of the National Guard and Reserves, S11933-S11935 [25SE]

———establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (S. 1487), S10152 [29JY]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, S12712, S12713 [16OC], S12772 [17OC]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (S. 1622), S11576 [16SE], S11978 [25SE]

———expand eligibility for command responsibility pay to commanders of the National Guard and Reserves (S. 757), S4619 [1AP]

———expand eligibility for participation by members of the Selected Reserve and their dependents in the TRICARE program, S4062, S4063 [20MR]

———expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care (S. 336), S2121 [10FE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12338 [2OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12217 [1OC], S12345 [2OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (S. 1670), S12138 [29SE]

———expedite awarding of Global War on Terrorism Medal to recipients, S12677-S12682 [16OC]

———expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members (S. 783), S4953 [8AP], S4999 [9AP], S5256 [10AP]

———GAO study of tax treatment of military personnel, S4478-S4480 [27MR]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (S. 852), S5177 [10AP]

———improve benefits and protections provided for regular and Reserve members deployed or mobilized in the interests of national security (S. 806), S5333 [11AP]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (S. 19), S134-S136 [9JA], S8277 [20JN]

———improve care and treatment of reserve military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, S14087, S14090 [6NO]

———improve process for adjusting rates of pay (S. 945), S5493 [29AP]

———improve process for notifying members of the reserve components, their families, employers, and Congress of changes in deployment policies and revise method used in calculating deployment periods, S12682, S12724 [16OC]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty, S6579 [19MY]

———increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty (S. 704), S4381 [25MR], S4620, S4648 [1AP], S13833 [3NO]

———increase combat pay and assistance to families separated due to military activation, S4261 [21MR]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), S13831-S13834 [3NO], S13945 [4NO], S14333 [10NO]

———increase death gratuity and exclude from gross income for tax purposes (H.R. 3365), unanimous-consent request, S13734 [31OC]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (S. 812), S4960 [8AP]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, S4404, S4411 [26MR], S4662-S4664, S4676, S4677 [2AP]

———issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard (S. Con. Res. 2), S1153, S1154 [17JA]

———killing of Uday and Qusay Hussein by U.S. troops, S9743, S9747 [23JY]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (S. 1615), S11480, S11481 [15SE], S11637 [17SE]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4687-S4691 [2AP], S9398 [15JY], S14423 [11NO]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6827-S6831 [21MY], S6903-S6912 [22MY]

———prohibit concurrent deployment to combat zones of both military spouses or families with minor children (S. 687), S4287 [21MR]

———prohibit excessive overseas deployment of the National Guard and Reserves, S9371-S9385, S9390, S9391 [15JY], S9570 [17JY], S12789-S12791 [17OC]

———provide a monthly allotment of free telephone calling time to members stationed outside the U.S. who are directly supporting military operations in Iraq or Afghanistan (S. 718), S4475 [27MR], S4615-S4621 [1AP]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and funding for modernization of equipment, weapons, and technology of the National Guard and Reserves, S4134-S4137 [20MR]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4405, S4406, S4410, S4411 [26MR]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period, S13430 [29OC]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services, S14514, S14515 [12NO]

———provide financial assistance to State and local governments that continue to pay employees who serve on active duty in a reserve component of the uniformed services (S. 1845), S14402, S14452 [11NO]

———provide for parental involvement in abortions of dependent children of members (S. 1104), S7065 [22MY], S7173 [23MY]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (S. 1707), S12383 [2OC]

———provide grants for cost of child care services provided to dependents of military personnel called to active duty (S. 864), S5189 [10AP]

———provide health care to Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning (S. 1016), S5873 [7MY]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard, S6425 [15MY], S14423 [11NO]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard (S. 442), S2708 [25FE], S4477 [27MR]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (S. 706), S4382 [25MR]

———provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training (S. 712), S4475 [27MR], S4647, S4648 [1AP]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S12523 [14OC], S12574, S12575 [15OC], S12724 [16OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 1035), S5996 [9MY], S14392 [11NO]

———reimburse members for cost of protective body armor purchased by or on behalf of the member (S. 1991), S16126 [9DE]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty, S6927 [22MY]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (S. 447), S2711 [25FE]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (S.J. Res. 9), S3748 [13MR]

———retired military officers' media commentary on use against Iraq, S4821 [3AP]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 1859), S14810 [12NO]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 445), S2710 [25FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4044, S4046 [20MR], S4273 [21MR], S4315 [24MR], S4398, S4400, S4404, S4422-S4426, S4431 [26MR], S4460-S4463, S4470-S4472, S4506 [27MR], S4541-S4546, S4551 [31MR], S4593-S4598 [1AP], S4651-S4657 [2AP], S4734-S4737, S4819 [3AP], S4883-S4886 [7AP], S4920 [8AP], S4997-S5001, S5003, S5004 [9AP], S5104-S5112 [10AP], S5260-S5265 [11AP], S5401-S5403 [28AP], S5530 [30AP], S5629 [1MY], S6966 [22MY], S7601 [10JN], S8849 [27JN], S9234 [10JY], S9486, S9489 [16JY], S9743 [23JY], S9999 [28JY], S10516, S10517 [31JY], S13843 [4NO], S14380, S14383-S14403 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S5516 [30AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4075-S4107, S4113, S4142 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), unanimous-consent request, S4093 [20MR]

———treatment of members of the Ready Reserve under the TRICARE and Defense Health Care Programs, S12356, S12357 [2OC], S12521 [14OC]

———tribute, S12311-S12316, S12360 [2OC], S13261 [27OC], S13427, S13430 [29OC]

———tribute regular and reserve components, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components (S. Con. Res. 84), S15477 [21NO]

———tribute to Arkansas National Guard 39th Infantry Brigade, S13427, S13428 [29OC]

———tribute to Company C 5th Battalion 112th Armor, S7473 [5JN]

———tribute to Marine Corps Reserve Company A, 8th Tank Battalion, S8222 [19JN]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, S13868, S13869 [4NO]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S4226 [21MR], S4333 [25MR], S4464, S4470 [27MR], S4595 [1AP], S4739, S4815-S4817 [3AP], S4920 [8AP], S5264, S5265 [11AP], S5401-S5403 [28AP], S5472-S5474 [29AP], S5722 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S7465, S7467 [5JN], S8221 [19JN], S9703 [22JY], S9743 [23JY], S9898 [24JY], S9953 [25JY], S10967 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S11829 [23SE], S14246-S14248 [7NO], S15053, S15088 [18NO], S15360 [21NO], S15804 [24NO]

———tribute to members of the Reserve and National Guard, S3246 [6MR]

———tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S4404 [26MR]

———tribute to past and present members from West Virginia, S5848 [7MY]

———tribute to women, S4775 [3AP]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the National Guard, Ready Reserve and their families, S9457-S9459 [16JY]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6588-S6597 [19MY], S6660-S6663 [20MY]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war, S10885 [1AU]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S213 [13JA], S1113-S1115, S1126 [17JA], S1506-S1509, S1649, S1654, S1656, S1657, S1659 [28JA], S1696, S1703-S1707, S1729 [29JA], S1767-S1770, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2268-S2272 [12FE], S2394, S2402-S2404, S2413 [13FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2770-S2773, S2781-S2783, S2785 [26FE], S2881, S2909-S2911, S2985 [27FE], S2997-S3000, S3013, S3022 [3MR], S3121, S3150-S3152, S3155-S3158 [5MR], S3207 [6MR], S3341-S3348, S3354-S3366 [7MR], S3399-S3402 [10MR], S3463-S3466 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3688-S3692, S3699-S3708, S3710, S3712-S3714, S3717 [13MR], S3769-S3774, S3799 [17MR], S3820-S3822, S3835, S3839 [18MR], S3954, S3955 [19MR], S4044 [20MR], S4399, S4400, S4402, S4403 [26MR], S4544, S4545 [31MR], S4817 [3AP], S6806 [21MY], S6972 [22MY], S12987 [22OC]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1714-S1724 [29JA], S1761-S1765 [30JA]

———U.S. policy on use relative to locating Saddam Hussein, S8382 [23JN]

———waive interest on student loans of military personnel called to active duty (S. 863), S5189 [10AP]

Armed Forces Day: observance, S6614 [19MY]

Armed Forces Relief Trust: tribute, S15959 [25NO]

———tribute to radio and television fundraising drive for military families, S14172 [6NO], S14444 [11NO], S15961 [25NO]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8847, S8848 [27JN]

Army: anniversary, S7876 [13JN]

———commend the Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq (S. Con. Res. 65), S11171 [5SE]

———increase end strength and structure additional forces for constabulary duty, S12525-S12528 [14OC], S12576, S12577 [15OC], S12721 [16OC]

———laser peening technology program funding, S9397, S9398 [15JY]

———procurement of hemorrhage control bandages, S5392 [11AP]

———provide funding for uparmored High Mobility Multipurposed Wheeled Vehicles (Humvees) and reevaluate requirements for armored security vehicles, S12358-S12360 [2OC]

———tribute to 101st Airborne Division, S14857 [12NO], S15956 [25NO]

Army Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program: funding, S9397, S9399 [15JY], S9631 [21JY]

Arnett, Peter: firing by NBC and National Geographic Society relative to appearance on Iraqi television, S4621 [1AP]

Australia: tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4998 [9AP]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq, S5106 [10AP]

———Avionics Modernization Program funding, S9571 [17JY]

———EC-130J aircraft program funding, S9570 [17JY]

———encourage air carriers to offer reduced air fares to active duty Armed Forces members, S7785, S7786 [12JN]

———ensure initial equipping of Civil Reserve Air Fleet when shoulder-fired missile systems counter-measures are deployed, S12795 [17OC]

———importance of strategic airlift capability, S6831, S6832 [21MY]

———require report on Apache helicopter safety, S9571 [17JY]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737-S4742, S4762 [3AP]

Barton, Ronald W.: Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board Chairman's Medal recipient, S13511 [29OC]

Bin Laden, Osama: U.S. military efforts to capture, S12864-S12866 [20OC]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Black Hills National Cemetery: anniversary, S11983 [25SE]

Blytheville, AR: environmental restoration of former Eaker AFB site funding, S6922 [22MY]

Boeing Co.: violations in Evolved Expendable Vehicle competition process, S10137 [29JY]

B-1 bomber: funding, S6893, S6894 [22MY]

Boykin, William G.: comments on religion and war on terrorism, S12948-S12950 [21OC]

Bright, Jeannie: Fort Knox, KY, Directorate of Training, Doctrine, and Combat Development Training and Doctrine Command Editor of the Year award recipient, S3500 [11MR]

Budget: create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4064, S4065, S4066, S4070 [20MR], S4230 [21MR]

———extend discretionary spending caps and the pay-as-you-go requirement, S5280-S5282 [11AP]

———include overseas military operations funding, S9536-S9545 [17JY]

———reduce deficit through elimination of funding for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, irrigation water subsidies, and production of Trident II missiles (S. 49), S51-S53 [7JA]

———require a budget amendment on amounts requested for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9392-S9395 [15JY], S9448-S9451, S9455, S9456 [16JY]

Bush, President: encourage submission of a proposal to the Committee on Finance (Senate) raising revenues to offset funds spent on war with Iraq, S4781-S4785 [3AP]

———reaction to speech on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln announcing end of military action in Iraq, S5763 [6MY], S5991 [9MY]

———U.N. speech relative to reconstruction efforts in Iraq, S11771, S11772 [23SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, S9519, S9520 [17JY]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (S. Res. 265), S14461 [11NO]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, S14433, S14434 [11NO]

Campbell, Tyler: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

C-17 Airlifter Program funding, S9533-S9536 [17JY]

Cheney, Vice President: relationship with Halliburton Co., S11557 [16SE]

CH-47 helicopters: improve protective systems, S13869, S13870 [4NO]

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.: tribute to enhanced employee military leave policy, S5722 [5MY]

Civil liberties: require report on individuals being detained by the U.S. as enemy combatants, S9451-S9456 [16JY]

———restriction during wartime, S13904 [4NO]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), S11254 [9SE], S16109 [9DE]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), unanimous-consent request, S15951, S15952 [25NO]

Clark, Robert T.: nomination to be Army lieutenant general, S15029-S15036, S15038-S15045 [18NO], S15182 [19NO]

———nomination to be Army lieutenant general, unanimous-consent agreement, S14920 [12NO]

Committee on Armed Services (Senate): meeting relative to current defense policy, S283-S286 [14JA]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13948-S13954, S13958 [5NO], S14254-S14261 [7NO]

Compact of Free Association: contribution of Pacific allies to U.S. military and war in Iraq, S4554 [31MR], S4698 [2AP]

Congress: accomplishments, S12832 [17OC]

———declassification of report from the joint inquiry into intelligence community before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, S4547 [31MR]

Contracts: ensure fair treatment of Federal employees relative to competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S9529-S9531, S9564 [17JY]

———promote public-private competition for contracts and procurement, S6923 [22MY]

Cooperative Threat Reduction Program: funding, S14438 [11NO]

Corps of Engineers: emergency assistance funding, S9218-S9220 [10JY]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (S. 1653), S11917 [24SE]

———Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding, S1398-S1401, S1404 [23JA]

Credit cards: limit number of accounts, evaluate creditworthiness of cardholders, and establish disciplinary actions for improper use, S9568 [17JY]

Crime: provide penalties for false personation of a military officer for purposes of harassing military families and clarify the false personation statute relative to officers and employees of the U.S. (S. 1445), S9795 [23JY]

Cuba: require a report on the detainees held at Guantanamo Bay (S. 1966), S16008 [25NO]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: condemn proposal to create futures trading market on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, S10033 [28JY], S10082, S10083 [29JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S6645-S6650 [20MY], S7286-S7295 [4JN]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S12181-S12183, S12207, S12208 [30SE], S15480 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 1738), S12621 [15OC]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, S12181-S12183 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: Global Air Traffic Management System funding, S7466 [5JN]

Dept. of Education: Impact Aid Program funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR], S11010-S11012, S11017 [3SE]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for defense activities (S. 1049), S6941 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (S. 921), S5379 [11AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4747-S4752 [3AP]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (S. 1199), S7492 [5JN]

Devries, Daryl: Purple Heart recipient, S12447 [3OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S3367 [7MR]

Ecology and environment: cleanup of perchlorate in drinking water, S9279 [11JY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, S14421, S14422, S14433, S14434 [11NO], S14484 [12NO]

———use and procurement of recycled and biodegradable products, S6923, S6924 [22MY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 777), S4827 [3AP]

Ellsworth AFB, SD: tribute to 28th Bomb Wing, S6064 [13MY]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, S6810-S6815 [21MY], S6925, S6928 [22MY], S14792 [12NO]

Europe: support by certain countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions (S. Con. Res. 4), S2500-S2502 [13FE]

———support by certain countries of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces against Iraq, S1761 [30JA]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation, S12592, S12593 [15OC]

———allow leave to employees whose spouse, son, daughter, or parent is a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty in support of a contingency operation (S. 683), S4280 [21MR]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (S. 159), S300-S302 [14JA], S320 [15JA]

Federal employees: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, S14428, S14429 [11NO], S14485, S14489 [12NO]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (S. Con. Res. 1), S174 [9JA]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving, S12524 [14OC], S12715 [16OC], S12770 [17OC], S14239 [7NO]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (S. 593), S3399 [10MR], S3517 [11MR]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel, S6841 [21MY], S6930 [22MY]

———establish a National Security Personnel System to improve flexibility and management of civilian personnel (S. 1166), S7191 [2JN]

Ferguson, Mark E., III: nomination to be Navy admiral, S8825 [27JN]

Floods: disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Food: meals ready to eat funding, S9397 [15JY]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (S. 1317), S8441 [24JN]

———increase funding for Iraqi security, reconstruction in Afghanistan, and humanitarian relief in Liberia through reductions in nonsecurity funding, S12799-S12803 [17OC]

Foreign policy: collection of court-ordered damages from certain foreign countries responsible for personal injuries caused by torture or hostage taking, S13069 [23OC]

———conflict resolution, rule of law, and democracy activities funding, S12794 [17OC]

———express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, S213 [13JA], S1649 [28JA], S13375 [28OC]

———military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan funding, S9481 [16JY], S9516 [17JY]

———status of military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S8821 [27JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Foreign trade: waiver authority for domestic source or content requirements for food or clothing, S6822 [21MY], S6922 [22MY]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (S. 214), S1489 [23JA], S3102, S3105 [4MR]

Fort Campbell, KY: tribute to 101st Airborne air assault team, S4541 [31MR]

———tribute to Operation Blessing charity event in support of military families, S7538 [9JN]

———tribute to Operation Eagle's Nest, S3159 [5MR]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, S3723 [13MR], S3877 [18MR]

Fort Stewart, GA: tribute to 3rd Infantry Division, S4470 [27MR]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (H.R. 2396), S13532 [29OC]

GAO: require audit of funds for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12782 [17OC]

Global Air Traffic Management System funding, S7466 [5JN]

Government: relationship between legislative and executive branches relative to appropriations process, S5397-S5400 [11AP]

Griess, Gabriel: 15th Air Force Co., Grade Officer of the Year award recipient, S7924 [16JN]

Hamel, Anthony W.: Bronze Star recipient, S10902 [1AU]

Health: muscular dystrophy research funding, S9569 [17JY]

———provide health care for active duty National Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, S4335 [25MR]

———reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (S. Res. 278), S16032-S16034 [25NO]

Hurricanes: military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656, S12657 [16OC], S12803, S12804 [17OC]

Indiana: National Guard 1st Battalion 293d and 152d Infantry Regiment recipients of Dept. of the Army Combat Infantry award, S11023 [3SE]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S1354, S1355 [22JA], S1379-S1383 [23JA], S9111 [9JY]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S., efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S13357, S13368 [28OC]

Information services: prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S319 [15JA], S1414-S1416, S1446 [23JA], S2432 [13FE]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 188), S1079 [16JA]

———require congressional accountability for the Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S6061 [13MY]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S7432, S7462-S7464 [5JN], S8398-S8400 [24JN], S9290, S9291 [11JY], S9315 [14JY], S9358-S9360, S9370, S9390 [15JY], S9440 [16JY], S9516, S9532, S9543, S9576, S9580 [17JY], S9622, S9626-S9628 [21JY], S9697 [22JY], S10485-S10488, S10502 [31JY], S11407 [11SE], S11748 [22SE], S12240 [1OC], S12672 [16OC], S12855-S12857 [17OC], S12864-S12866 [20OC], S12987 [22OC], S13192 [24OC], S13424-S13427, S13430 [29OC], S14794 [12NO]

———Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667-S9671 [22JY]

———require Presidential report on the validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9520-S9529 [17JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S8830-S8832 [27JN], S9184-S9186 [10JY], S9316 [14JY], S9370, S9371 [15JY], S9482-S9484 [16JY], S9532 [17JY], S9696, S9697 [22JY], S9743 [23JY], S9829, S9830 [24JY], S10135 [29JY], S10485-S10490, S10503, S10599, S10608 [31JY], S10988 [2SE], S11003 [3SE], S11242 [9SE], S11561 [16SE], S11610-S11612, S11626 [17SE], S11748 [22SE], S11877-S11885 [24SE], S12053-S12055 [26SE], S12110-S12114, S12121-S12123 [29SE], S12165 [30SE], S12482-S12485, S12489 [14OC], S12566, S12571, S12573 [15OC], S12855-S12857 [17OC], S13187 [24OC], S13424-S13427 [29OC], S13700-S13702 [31OC], S14107-S14110 [6NO], S14308 [10NO], S14666, S14722 [12NO], S15054 [18NO], S15932 [25NO]

———condition Coalition Provisional Authority funding on ensuring freedom of religion, S12733 [16OC]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S2905, S2906 [27FE], S3494 [11MR], S3688-S3690 [13MR], S4045 [20MR], S4257 [21MR]

———cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S9360, S9361 [15JY], S9839 [24JY], S11454 [15SE]

———establishment of police forces, S12433-S12435 [3OC]

———impact of removal of Government of Saddam Hussein on security of Israel and other U.S. allies, S12593, S12594 [15OC]

———impose limitation on use of Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund funding, S12643-S12655, S12668 [16OC]

———increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction, S12595 [15OC], S12770 [17OC]

———interim report on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction, S13843 [4NO]

———modify Coalition Provisional Authority reporting requirements, S12586-S12590 [15OC]

———place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12339-S12346 [2OC]

———prohibit arbitrary deadlines for the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority or for the transfer of its authority to an Iraqi governing authority, S12581, S12582 [15OC]

———prohibit President from reallocating certain reconstruction funds without congressional approval, S12792, S12793 [17OC]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts, S13781 [3NO]

———prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (S. 1813), S13803 [3NO]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Con. Res. 34), S5335 [11AP]

———prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters (S. Res. 101), S4578 [31MR]

———reconstruction, S9630 [21JY]

———reduce reconstruction funds by amount that is used to repay bilateral debts, S12578, S12579 [15OC]

———reduce unnecessary reconstruction spending, S12791, S12792 [17OC]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (S. 1594), S11247 [9SE]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S4811-S4813 [3AP], S6914-S6920 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S9174-S9177 [10JY], S12355 [2OC]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction, S6834 [21MY], S11085 [4SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), S5203 [10AP], S5631-S5633 [1MY]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (S. 876), star print, S5437 [28AP]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3815-S3820, S3822-S3825, S3840, S3848-S3854, S3857, S3858, S3874 [18MR]

———require report on awarding of contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S9573-S9575 [17JY]

———require report on efforts to increase financial contributions from the international community for reconstruction and feasibility of repayment of funds used for infrastructure projects, S12360 [2OC]

———require report on establishment of police and military forces, S9560-S9562 [17JY]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts, S12796 [17OC]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts and limit availability of funding for such efforts pending determinations by the President that objectives and deadlines will be substantially achieved, S12596-S12598 [15OC]

———require reports on utilization of National Guard and Reserves, S12580 [15OC]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S112 [9JA], S1761-S1765, S1767, S1775-S1785 [30JA], S2394 [13FE], S2764 [26FE], S3356-S3360 [7MR], S3769-S3774 [17MR], S3820-S3822 [18MR]

———submit report on U.S. operations and reconstruction costs in Iraq, S9459-S9463 [16JY]

———support investigation into assertions that Iraq attempted to obtain uranium from Africa, S9205 [10JY]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4542 [31MR], S5106 [10AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), S5045-S5049 [9AP]

———treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (S. Con. Res. 31), unanimous-consent agreement, S5044 [9AP]

———trip findings of several Senators relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S12571-S12574 [15OC]

———U.N. involvement in peacekeeping and reconstruction, S11145 [5SE]

———U.S. Armed Forces securing of stockpile of conventional weapons, S12784 [17OC]

———U.S. policy, S11145 [5SE]

Iraq Reconstruction Finance Authority: establish to finance future Iraqi reconstruction from oil revenues, S12599 [15OC], S12716-S12718 [16OC]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (S. Con. Res. 6), S2497 [13FE]

Joint Air to Surface Stand-Off Missile program: funding, S9395 [15JY]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11772-S11780, S11782 [23SE], S12112 [29SE]

Kennish, Jared P.: Bronze Star recipient, S10138 [29JY]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (S. Res. 256), S13715, S13716 [31OC], S15209 [19NO]

Korean War: commemoration, S8549 [25JN], S9900 [24JY], S10038, S10039 [28JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (S. 478), S2935 [27FE]

Lan-Cay, Inc.: tribute to employees, S4954 [8AP]

Lynch, Jessica: tribute to rescue by U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq, S4653, S4655, S4656, S4657 [2AP], S4775 [3AP]

Madisonville, TN: dedication of Veterans Flag Memorial to commemorate Armed Forces Day, S7603 [10JN]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), S4917 [7AP], S5044 [9AP]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict (S. 1834), S14178 [6NO]

Memorial Day: observance, S6968 [22MY], S7116, S7123, S7124 [23MY]

Merchant marine industry: apply laws requiring the use of privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels for the transport of U.S. aid and materials relative to the war in Iraq, S4776 [3AP]

Military installations: establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas, S9227, S9228 [10JY]

———establish commission to assess the military facility structure of the U.S. overseas (S. 949), S5495 [29AP]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, S3704 [13MR]

Montana State University: tribute to TechLink technology transfer center, S15056 [18NO]

NASA: hypersonics technology program funding, S9392 [15JY]

———make certain workforce authorities available, S6840 [21MY]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (S. Res. 58), S4453 [26MR], S4508 [27MR]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (S. 1946), S15838-S15841 [24NO]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S9473-S9475, S9478, S9479 [16JY], S12718-S12721 [16OC], S12773-S12779 [17OC]

National Football League: tribute to military awareness initiative, S14444 [11NO]

National Former POW Recognition Day: designate (S.J. Res. 13), S6969 [22MY]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (S. 1785), S13210 [24OC]

———continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (S. 647), S3895 [18MR], S3995 [19MR], S5722 [5MY]

———continue health benefits for personnel after return from active duty, S9371 [15JY]

———Family Readiness Program funding, S12598 [15OC]

———tribute to Indiana 1st Battalion and 293d Infantry, S10594 [31JY]

———Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams funding, S9361 [15JY], S9569 [17JY]

National Guard Challenge Program: revise matching funds requirements for participating States, S6902 [22MY]

National Military Family Month: designate (S. Res. 107), S4974 [8AP]

National security: alert status of Homeland Security Advisory System, S2516-S2519 [14FE]

———commemorate anniversary and commitment to development of national missile defense system, S4272 [21MR]

———enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA], S1783 [30JA]

———establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———establish commission to study overseas deployments, S9378-S9382, S9385 [15JY]

———homeland security funding, S4765-S4769 [3AP]

———national missile defense system, S1783 [30JA], S2182 [11FE], S3875 [18MR], S6822 [21MY]

———require specific authorization for design, development, or deployment of ballistic missile interceptors in space, S6819-S6821, S6823 [21MY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430, S2437 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

Native Americans: digitization of manuals by Native American information technology firms, S9395, S9396 [15JY]

Navy: declare a national policy for naval force structure (S. 902), S5357 [11AP]

———eliminate the Extremely Low Frequency Communication System (S. 47), S50 [7JA]

———shipbuilding funding, S6836, S6837 [21MY]

Nebraska: Order of the Silver Rose recipients, S124 [9JA]

Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Research Program: funding, S9570 [17JY]

New Mexico: development of Magdalena Ridge Observatory, S9047 [8JY]

News media: coverage of U.S. military action against Iraq, S4399 [26MR]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6663-S6690 [20MY], S6922, S6924 [22MY], S7230 [3JN]

———allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6691-S6696 [20MY], S6790-S6792 [21MY]

———development of earth penetrator weapons, S5336 [11AP]

———improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6797-S6804 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11521-S11533 [16SE]

———proliferation, S6644 [20MY]

———require congressional authority prior to commencing development phase of robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6805 [21MY], S11534-S11538 [16SE]

———study on application of technology from robust nuclear earth penetrator research, S6806 [21MY]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish position as head of entire intelligence community (S. 190), S1082 [16JA]

Operation Iraqi Freedom: include in report a study on family support services provided to dependents of National Guard and Reserve members called to active duty, S6809 [21MY]

Pauling, Trulesta: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (S. 60), S60 [7JA]

———payment of claims from the Persian Gulf Conflict, S14933 [17NO]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, S2034 [6FE]

Presidential appointments: nomination of Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works, unanimous-consent agreement, S3246, S3247 [6MR], S3557 [11MR]

———nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1495 [23JA], S1839-S1841 [30JA], S1911 [4FE], S2872 [26FE], S3373 [7MR], S4590 [31MR], S5390 [11AP], S5683 [1MY], S7164 [23MY], S7822 [12JN], S7941 [16JN], S8163 [18JN], S8377 [23JN], S8822-S8824 [27JN], S9659 [21JY], S10844-S10846 [31JY], S12058 [26SE], S12417 [2OC], S15045 [18NO], S15209 [19NO], S16068 [25NO]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), S14462 [11NO]

Pueblo (U.S.S.): demand return to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea (S. Res. 29), S1753 [29JA]

Radiation Exposure Compensation Program: funding, S6845 [21MY]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to Army National Guard 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, S8546 [25JN]

Ray, Firman: Army Silver Star award recipient, S15182 [19NO]

Raytheon Co.: tribute to Louisville, KY, employees, S4374 [25MR]

Robins AFB, GA: Advanced Power Transformation Office funding, S9396 [15JY]

Roboscout Program: funding, S9569 [17JY]

Safety: require reports on safety issues due to defective parts, S9567 [17JY]

Sail San Francisco (organization): naval/tall ships education programs funding, S9582, S9587 [17JY]

San Luis Obispo, CA: anniversary of Camp San Luis Obispo, S10902 [1AU]

Senate: accomplishments, S7163 [23MY]

———parliamentary rulings on relevancy of certain amendments, S6645-S6650 [20MY]

Servicemembers Legal Defense Network: anniversary, S12133 [29SE]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (S. Res. 190), S8764, S8815 [26JN]

Ships and vessels: Landing Platform Dock (LPD) class of ships funding, S9398 [15JY]

———quad ship hull steel caisson technology research funding, S9570 [17JY]

———transfer of certain naval vessels (S. 1863), S14920 [12NO], S14927 [17NO]

Sinnott, Anthony D.: Reserve Officer of the Year award recipient, S4463 [27MR]

Small business: restrict bundling of contract requirements that unreasonably disadvantage small businesses, S6794-S6796 [21MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: restate, clarify, and revise (H.R. 100), insert S. 1136 language in lieu, S15499 [21NO]

———restate, clarify, and revise (S. 1136), S7041 [22MY], S15481-S15499 [21NO]

South America: reinstatement of policy allowing U.S. involvement in the interdiction of aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, S202 [10JA]

South Dakota: tribute to National Guard 147th Field Artillery Unit, S6965, S6966 [22MY], S7186 [2JN]

Surplus Government property: cancel unnecessary or excessive procurement contracts and sell certain surplus inventory, S6816-S6818 [21MY]

Taxation: allow Armed Forces Reserve members a deduction for contributions to savings accounts which may be used when the members are called to active duty (S. 803), S5333 [11AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (S. 623), S3742 [13MR]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (S. 774), S4826 [3AP]

———clarify the treatment of Dept. of Defense dependent care assistance programs for Armed Forces members (S. 235), S1739 [29JA]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (S. Res. 200), S9929, S9931 [25JY]

———expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers (S. 721), S4475 [27MR], S4618, S4619 [1AP]

———impose a value-added tax and use receipts to fund U.S. war effort (S. 112), S101 [9JA], S3004 [3MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel, S6247 [14MY], S12582, S12585 [15OC], S13831-S13834 [3NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 289), S1892 [4FE], S3399 [10MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 351), S4097, S4102 [20MR], S4477, S4482 [27MR]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, S7420, S7447, S7449-S7456 [5JN], S7512 [9JN], S7970 [17JN], S9744 [23JY]

———provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship (S. Res. 257), S13833, S13834 [3NO]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12260-S12262 [1OC], S12316-S12337 [2OC]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq (S. 1634), S11983 [25SE]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (S. 1595), S11248 [9SE], S15403 [21NO]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4472-S4483, S4488, S4490 [27MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), unanimous-consent agreement, S4452 [26MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by, and death gratuity payments to, a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1664), S15398 [21NO]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (S. 284), S1885 [4FE]

Technology: establish pilot program for best-value source selection for performance of information services, S14482 [12NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303-S11305 [10SE], S11380-S11383, S11406, S11425, S11426 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11365-S11380 [11SE]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4691, S4694-S4697 [2AP]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

———provide access to Federal crime victims fund for families of Marine Corps members killed in 1983 bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, S9107 [9JY]

———U.S. policy, S6037-S6039 [13MY], S10193 [30JY]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (S. Res. 102), S4648-S4650 [1AP]

———erect a memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to honor the crew (S. Con. Res. 35), S5250 [10AP]

Total Information Awareness Program: limit funding to foreign terrorism purposes, S1134 [17JA]

Transportation Security Administration: public transit systems security funding, S9861-S9864, S9867 [24JY]

Tyler, Margaret: Army Staff Identification Badge and Commander's Award for Civilian Service recipient, S13903 [4NO]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (S. Res. 28), S1712-S1724 [29JA], S1966 [5FE]

U.S. Air Force Academy: establish panel to determine responsibility for atmosphere that was conducive to recent acts of sexual misconduct, S4686, S4687 [2AP]

———investigation and handling of allegations of sexual misconduct, S12127-S12129 [29SE]

U.S. Army Forces Command: anniversary, S12368 [2OC]

U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence: establish (S. 1084), S6709 [20MY]

Uniform Code of Military Justice: extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial (S. 326), S2053 [6FE]

United Kingdom: establish bilateral agreement providing licensing exceptions for certain defense related items, S9211 [10JY]

United Service Organizations: tribute to USO of New England, S7975 [17JN]

University of Virginia: tribute to ROTC POW/MIA remembrance vigil, S16110 [9DE]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 59), S59 [7JA]

———benefits funding, S14514 [12NO]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (S. 1281), S8133 [18JN]

———health care funding, S12425-S12427 [3OC], S12797-S12799 [17OC]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (S. 1124), S7010 [22MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (S. 401), S2474 [13FE]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (S. 451), S2842 [26FE]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (S. 1379), S9120 [9JY]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), S15133-S15140 [19NO]

———modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II (S. 1057), S6259 [14MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S7284-S7286 [4JN]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (S. 1694), S12282 [1OC]

———verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility (S. 69), S67 [7JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.: anniversary (S. Res. 120), S5249 [10AP], S16060 [25NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: release of report on feasibility of use of tactical nuclear weapons, S3405 [10MR]

War: call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces, S14392 [11NO]

War Powers Resolution: compliance, S3690-S3692 [13MR], S4269 [21MR]

Weapons: C-5A and C-5B aircraft program funding, S14424, S14425 [11NO]

———non-line of sight cannon program funding, S9396 [15JY]

———oversight of procurement, performance criteria, and operational test plans for ballistic missile defense programs, S6652-S6657, S6697 [20MY]

Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team: establish in each State (S. 918), S5377 [11AP]

Wheaton, IL: tribute to visit by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall exhibit, S9235 [10JY]

Winchell, Barry: murder at Fort Campbell, KY, while serving in Army, S15030-S15036, S15038-S15045 [18NO]

World War II: importance of the Battle of Midway, S13706 [31OC]

———provide compensation to former POW used as slave labor for Japanese companies, S9565, S9566, S9572 [17JY]

———tribute to Company K, 409th Regiment of the 103d Infantry Division, 6th Corps of the 7th Army, S5906 [8MY]

———tribute to Tuskegee Airmen, S14387 [11NO]

———tribute to U.S. soldiers killed in plane crash at Baker's Creek, Australia, S7924 [16JN]

Year of the Korean War Veteran: designate (S. Con. Res. 24), S4020 [19MR]

Yemen: report on detention and escape of suspects in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole, S9531 [17JY]

Reports

Care and Treatment of Reserve Military Personnel Who Served in Iraq and Afghanistan: Senate National Guard Caucus, S14088-S14090 [6NO]

Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) Staff Trip to People's Republic of China and North Korea, S13716-S13719 [31OC]

Deficits, Deception and Denial Rate a Failing Grade: Concord Coalition, S9476 [16JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing: Committee on Appropriations (House), E2210 [4NO]

Murder of Barry Winchell at Fort Campbell, KY, While Serving in Army: Army Inspector General, S15034-S15036 [18NO]

Recommendations From the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, S4548-S4551 [31MR]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: President Bush, H1958-H1960 [19MR]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund Provisions, S4684 [2AP]

Reports filed

Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1609), S8300 [20JN]

Air Force Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S10264 [30JY], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700 [25FE], S3252 [6MR], S4511 [27MR], S5482, S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8722 [26JN], S11987 [25SE], S16119 [9DE]

Armed Forces Naturalization Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1954) (H. Rept. 108-111), H4254 [19MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H.R. 1954), S7926 [16JN]

Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 878) (H. Rept. 108-23), H1639 [5MR]

Army Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S1144 [17JA], S10264 [30JY], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700, S2701 [25FE], S3252 [6MR], S4511 [27MR], S5172 [10AP], S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8125 [18JN], S8722, S8723 [26JN], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S12277 [1OC], S13133 [23OC], S16119 [9DE]

Clarify Eligibility of Certain Countries for U.S. Military Assistance: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1317), S14270 [7NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 437) (H. Rept. 108-355), H10977 [6NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 429) (H. Rept. 108-349), H10338 [4NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 424) (H. Rept. 108-338), H10235 [30OC]

Consideration of H.R. 878, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 126) (H. Rept. 108-25), H1639 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 108-57), H2702 [2AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 108-120), H4366 [20MY]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 247) (H. Rept. 108-122), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 375) (H. Rept. 108-282), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 298) (H. Rept. 108-180), H5928 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3289, Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 396) (H. Rept. 108-320), H9477 [15OC]

———Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 401) (H. Rept. 108-322), H9612 [16OC]

Defense Production Act Reauthorization: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (S. 1680) (S. Rept. 108-156), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1280) (H. Rept. 108-56), H2702 [2AP]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations: Committee of Conference (House) (H.R. 2658) (H. Rept. 108-283), H8904 [24SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2658) (H. Rept. 108-187), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1382), S9118 [9JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1382) (S. Rept. 108-87), S9244 [10JY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1050) (S. Rept. 108-46), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Prescribing Personnel Strengths: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 108-354), H10976 [6NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1588) (H. Rept. 108-106), H4253 [19MY], H4526 [21MY]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1047), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1048), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and Base Realignment and Closure: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2559) (H. Rept. 108-342), H10338 [4NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2559) (H. Rept. 108-173), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1357) (S. Rept. 108-82), S8722 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense Cooperation With Dept. of the Interior and State Agencies in Planning, Development and Maintenance of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Military Reservations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1497) (H. Rept. 108-100), H4129 [14MY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense Cooperation and Sharing of Resources Relative to Veterans' Benefits Programs: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1911) (H. Rept. 108-115), H4254 [19MY]

Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 214) (S. Rept. 108-8), S2187 [11FE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2059) (H. Rept. 108-257), H7838 [3SE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2396), S13262 [27OC]

Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2433) (H. Rept. 108-213), H7019 [16JY]

Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 107-792), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 107-351), S34 [7JA]

Marine Corps Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S10264 [30JY], S13659 [30OC]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1812 [30JA], S2701 [25FE], S4511 [27MR], S5482, S5483 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8722 [26JN], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S16119 [9DE]

Mutual Defense Treaty Anniversary Between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea, and Reaffirmation of Commitment to Friendship and Cooperation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 256), S14270 [7NO]

National Citizen Soldier Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 58), S4165 [20MR]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 40), S9904 [24JY]

National Security Personnel System Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1166), S11161 [5SE]

National Security Readiness Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1835) (H. Rept. 108-99), H4129 [14MY]

Navy Nominations: Committee on Armed Forces (Senate), S10264 [30JY], S13659, S13660 [30OC], S15406 [21NO]

———Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811, S1812 [30JA], S2700 [25FE], S4511 [27MR], S5482 [29AP], S6977 [22MY], S8125 [18JN], S8722, S8723 [26JN], S11987, S11988 [25SE], S12277 [1OC], S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Christopher R. Henry To Be Deputy Under Sec. of Defense for Policy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Gordon R. England To Be Sec. of the Navy: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S11987 [25SE]

Nomination of John P. Woodley, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of the Army for Civil Works: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S4511 [27MR]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Lawrence C. Mohr, Jr., to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Board of Regents: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S10264 [30JY]

Nomination of Lawrence C. Mohr, Jr., to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Board of Regents: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5482 [29AP]

Nomination of Paul F. McHale To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Homeland Defense: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Sharon A. Falkenheimer to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Board of Regents: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S5482 [29AP]

Nomination of Stephen A. Cambone To Be Under Sec. of Defense for Intelligence: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Thomas W. O'Connell To Be Assistant Sec. of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9496 [16JY]

Request Report Entitled ``Operation Iraqi Freedom Strategic Lessons Learned'' and Other Materials on Planning for Reconstruction and Security of Post-War Iraq: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H. Res. 364) (H. Rept. 108-289), H9212 [2OC]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H. Res. 364) (H. Rept. 108-289), H9129 [1OC]

Same-Day Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 108-73), H3300 [10AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 108-75), H3351 [11AP]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 424, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 3289, Appropriations for Military Operations and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 421) (H. Rept. 108-335), H10129 [29OC]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 437, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities and Personnel Strengths: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 434) (H. Rept. 108-352), H10976 [6NO]

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 100) (H. Rept. 108-81), H3569 [30AP]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1136) (S. Rept. 108-197), S14964 [17NO]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Committee of Conference (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-337), H10235 [30OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3289) (H. Rept. 108-312), H9384 [14OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689), S12192 [30SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1689) (S. Rept. 108-160), S12375 [2OC]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Veterans Benefits Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 108-211), H6867 [15JY]

Veterans Entrepreneurship Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1460) (H. Rept. 108-142), H5088 [9JN]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-76), H3407 [12AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-55), H2702 [2AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 762) (S. Rept. 108-33), S4628 [1AP]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2557) (H. Rept. 108-265), H8015 [5SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9252 [7OC]

Discharge of Armed Forces linguistic personnel relative to sexual orientation: Linguistic Society of America, E948 [14MY]

Support members engaging in military action in Iraq: Cornwall, NY, Town Board, E538 [20MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: authorizing for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6598 [19MY], S6832 [21MY]

———making for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5987, H5990 [26JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9562, H9575, H9590, H9599 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12585, S12591 [15OC], S12667, S12668 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2741, H2775, H2776, H2785, H2794, H2795, H2796 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4697 [2AP]

Bush, President: contents of State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

Songs

``Walking Through the Memories, a Requiem to the Fallen,'' Keith Haugen, S6968 [22MY]

``West Point Alma Mater,'' P.S. Reinecke, H3346 [11AP]

Statements

Civil Service Protection for Dept. of Defense Civilian Employees: G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

Conflict of Interest Allegations Relative to Membership on Defense Policy Board: Richard Perle, H2511 [31MR]

Enhanced Employee Military Leave Policy: Citizens Financial Group, Inc., S5722 [5MY]

Interim Report on Iraqi Weapons of Mass Destruction: David Kay, Iraqi Survey Group, S13843-S13847 [4NO]

Nonproliferation and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Executive Office of the President, H4591 [22MY]

Peace for Our Time: Alistair Cooke, S3710 [13MR]

Petition Drive Targets Bush Advisor Karl Rove—Debaters Oppose Administration Strategy for Public Debate on War: intercollegiate debate community, E1443 [11JY]

Restoration of International Military Education and Training to Indonesia: Senator Inouye, S1381 [23JA]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Congressional Black Caucus, H8376 [17SE]

Turkish Actions Relative to War in Iraq: Hilmi Ozkok, Turkish General Staff, E1109 [3JN]

U.S. Policy on U.N. Enforcement of Iraqi Disarmament Resolutions: Vilnius Group, S2501 [13FE]

U.S. Policy on Use of Armed Forces Against Iraq: Senator Levin, S3773 [17MR]

———Wallace Ulrich, S4817 [3AP]

U.S.-Australian Alliance: John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia, S4401 [26MR]

Studies

Health Care Coverage of National Guard and Reserve Members: GAO, S6590 [19MY]

Summaries

Army Gender-Integrated Basic Training Report, E1224-E1226 [11JN]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Deployed Service Members Financial Security and Education Act (S. 806), S5333 [11AP]

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

Iraq Success Stories of Reconstruction, Health, Education, and Justice System Projects, S12343 [2OC]

Mobilized Reserve Savings Account Act (S. 803), S5333 [11AP]

Post-Conflict Iraq Situation Report: Council on Foreign Relations, S3615-S3617 [12MR]

Supplemental Appropriations for Ongoing Military Operations and Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289): Conference Report, H10226 [30OC]

Working Families Tax Credit Act (H.R. 2286), H5020 [5JN]

Tables

CBO projections of discretionary spending and homeland security spending, S11461 [15SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S14495 [12NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S11939 [25SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S13776 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9279 [11JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9314 [14JY]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1689, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12725 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050): Member additions, S6936-S6939 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5981, H5982 [26JN]

———conference report, H10390 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6278-H6281 [8JY]

———conference report, H8786-H8790 [24SE]

Iraqi Governing Council members, H8902 [24SE]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Nuclear testing by other countries since the U.S. last tested nuclear weapons, S6679 [20MY]

Supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9434-H9437 [15OC]

———conference report, H10216-H10219 [30OC]

Taxes to pay for war, S1698 [29JA]

U.S., Canadian negotiated Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense prescription drug prices, H5912 [25JN]

U.S. Service Personnel Casualties, S14383 [11NO]

War in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1559), H2719-H2723 [3AP]

———conference report, H3386-H3400 [12AP]

Testimonies

Overseas Deployment of the National Guard and Reserves: Steven Davis, S9380 [15JY]

Texts of

Contents of President Bush's State of the Union Message relative to pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H9704 [20OC]

H. Con. Res. 103, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2251 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 104, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, H2229 [20MR]

H. Con. Res. 118, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, H2337 [26MR]

H. Con. Res. 177, express appreciation to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support, H4883-H4885 [4JN]

H. Con. Res. 212, Year of the Korean War Veteran, H7192 [21JY]

H. Con. Res. 271, anniversary of Fort Detrick, MD, H9059 [1OC]

H. Con. Res. 291, tribute to Armed Forces members who were deployed in Operation Restore Hope to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in 1993, H9839 [28OC]

H. Res. 62, tribute to Vietnamese Conflict POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces, H399 [12FE]

H. Res. 153, recognize public need for fasting and prayer to secure blessings and protection for citizens and Armed Forces during conflict with Iraq, H2334 [26MR]

H. Res. 170, anniversary of sinking of U.S.S. Thresher, H2883 [8AP]

H. Res. 172, consideration of H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, H2709 [3AP]

H. Res. 201, tribute to businesses and business owners for support of our troops and their families, H4892 [4JN]

H. Res. 245, consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4387 [21MY]

H. Res. 247, consideration of H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H4542 [22MY]

H. Res. 298, consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H5974 [26JN]

H. Res. 375, consideration of H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8831 [24SE]

H. Res. 396, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9492 [16OC]

H. Res. 401, consideration of H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9643 [17OC]

H. Res. 419, condemn religiously intolerant remarks by William G. Boykin, H9975 [28OC]

H. Res. 421, same-day consideration of H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10206 [30OC]

H. Res. 424, consideration of conference report on H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H10211 [30OC]

H. Res. 425, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, H10377 [5NO]

H. Res. 429, consideration of H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H10373 [5NO]

H. Res. 437, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H10982 [7NO]

H.J. Res. 27, tribute to the Armed Forces, H1591 [5MR]

H.R. 100, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, H3688-H3696 [7MY], H12868-H12876 [8DE]

H.R. 672, rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor of William C. McCool, H1355 [26FE]

H.R. 1307, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S4490-S4495 [27MR], H1964-H1966 [19MR]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 1460, Veterans Entrepreneurship and Benefits Improvement Act, H5675 [23JN]

H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4982-S4994 [8AP]

H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7297-S7364 [4JN], H4419-H4491 [21MY]

H.R. 1609, Admiral Donald Davis Post Office Building, Brookfield, MO, H3655 [6MY]

H.R. 1664, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, H3000-H3002 [9AP]

H.R. 1911, enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs, H4272 [20MY]

H.R. 1954, Armed Forces Naturalization Act, H4899-H4901 [4JN]

H.R. 2059, Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act, H8415 [23SE]

H.R. 2297, Veterans Benefits Act, H9305-H9308 [8OC], H11705-H11712 [20NO]

H.R. 2396, Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA, H6310 [8JY]

H.R. 2433, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, H8094 [10SE]

H.R. 2557, Water Resources Development Act, H8840-H8866 [24SE]

H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9280-S9283 [11JY]

H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9643-S9659 [21JY], H6283-H6297 [8JY]

H.R. 2755, issue posthumous commission to William Mitchell to the grade of major general in the Army, H9322 [8OC]

H.R. 2998, exempt certain members of the Armed Forces from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, H9325 [8OC]

H.R. 3054, District of Columbia Military Retirement Equity Act, H9320 [8OC]

H.R. 3068, Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL, H9702 [20OC]

H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12892-S12905 [20OC]

H.R. 3365, Fallen Patriots Tax Relief Act, H10058 [29OC]

H.R. 3365, Military Family Tax Relief Act, H10367-H10369 [5NO]

S. 47, eliminate the Navy Extremely Low Frequency Communication System, S50 [7JA]

S. 49, Deficit Reduction Act, S53 [7JA]

S. 59, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S60 [7JA]

S. 60, authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges, S60 [7JA]

S. 69, verify military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II to determine benefits eligibility, S67 [7JA]

S. 159, Jumpstart Broadband Act, S301 [14JA]

S. 188, Data-Mining Moratorium Act, S1080 [16JA]

S. 214, Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act, S1490 [23JA], S3105 [4MR]

S. 284, tax treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service, S1886 [4FE]

S. 289, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S1892-S1897 [4FE]

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 326, extend statute of limitations applicable to prosecution of child abuse cases in courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, S2053 [6FE]

S. 336, expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered Armed Forces beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care, S2122 [10FE]

S. 393, tax treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants, S2469 [13FE]

S. 394, expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers, S2470 [13FE]

S. 398, treat military service performed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Station and certain peacekeeping missions in Africa in the same manner as if such services were performed in a combat zone, S2473 [13FE]

S. 401, SBP Benefits Improvement Act, S2475 [13FE]

S. 442, Reservists and Guardsmen Pay Protection Act, S2709 [25FE]

S. 445, Reservists Retirement and Retention Act, S2711 [25FE]

S. 447, Reservist Opportunities and Protection of Education Act, S2711 [25FE]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. 478, grant Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Inc., S2935 [27FE]

S. 585, Military Retiree Survivors Relief Act, S3420 [10MR]

S. 623, allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums, S3742 [13MR]

S. 647, continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents, S3996 [19MR]

S. 683, Military Families Leave Act, S4281 [21MR]

S. 704, increase amount of death gratuity paid upon death during active duty in the Armed Forces, S4648 [1AP]

S. 705, alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized, S4381 [25MR]

S. 706, provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training, S4382 [25MR]

S. 711, alleviate delay in payment of the Selected Reserve reenlistment bonus to members who are mobilized, S4440 [26MR], S4648 [1AP]

S. 712, provide Survivor Benefit Plan annuities for surviving spouses of Reserves not eligible for retirement who die from a cause incurred or aggravated while on inactive-duty training, S4440 [26MR], S4648 [1AP]

S. 715, repeal calendar year limitations on the use of Armed Forces commissary stores by certain Reserves and others, S4442 [26MR]

S. 718, Troops Phone Home Free Act, S4441 [26MR], S4620 [1AP]

S. 721, expand combat zone tax exclusion for members of the Armed Forces to include transit period to such zones and to include commissioned officers, S4444 [26MR]

S. 783, expedite granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the Armed Forces, S5256 [10AP]

S. 789, Citizenship for Servicemembers Act, S4842 [3AP]

S. 812, increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve, S4961 [8AP]

S. 863, Fairness for America's Soldiers in Higher Education Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 864, National Guard and Reserves Child Care Relief Act, S5190 [10AP]

S. 876, Sunshine in Iraq Reconstruction Contracting Act, S5203 [10AP]

S. 902, National Naval Force Structure Policy Act, S5357 [11AP]

S. 918, Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams Implementation Act, S5378 [11AP]

S. 922, Naturalization and Family Protection for Military Members Act, S5381 [11AP]

S. 940, Armed Forces Citizenship Act, S5490 [29AP]

S. 945, improve process for adjusting rates of Armed Forces pay, S5493 [29AP]

S. 1000, National Guard and Reserves Reform Act for the 21st Century, S5777-S5779 [6MY]

S. 1016, provide health care to Armed Forces Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning, S5873 [7MY]

S. 1035, reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S5997 [9MY]

S. 1050, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6083-S6141 [13MY]

S. 1057, modify calculation of back pay for members of the Navy or Marine Corps who were approved for promotion while interned as POW during World War II, S6259 [14MY]

S. 1078, Stable Transitions in Education for Armed Services' Dependent Youth Act, S6628-S6631 [19MY]

S. 1084, U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence Act, S6709 [20MY]

S. 1124, Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act, S7010 [22MY]

S. 1136, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, S7042-S7051 [22MY], S15481-S15498 [21NO]

S. 1166, National Security Personnel System Act, S7191-S7194 [2JN]

S. 1199, Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, S7493 [5JN]

S. 1249, TRICARE Retirees Opportunity Act, S7837 [12JN]

S. 1281, Veterans Information and Benefits Enhancement Act, S8134 [18JN]

S. 1317, clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1379, American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act, S9120 [9JY]

S. 1487, establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews, S10152 [29JY]

S. 1594, require a report on Iraqi reconstruction efforts, S11248 [9SE]

S. 1615, make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, S11481 [15SE]

S. 1622, exempt certain Armed Forces members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized, S11576 [16SE]

S. 1653, National Beach Recreation and Economic Benefits Act, S11917 [24SE]

S. 1670, expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for Armed Forces members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12138 [29SE]

S. 1673, authorize award of the Iraqi Liberation Medal as a campaign medal for Armed Forces members who serve in Southwest Asia in connection with Operation Iraqi Freedom, S12141 [29SE]

S. 1680, Defense Production Act reauthorization, S15480 [21NO], H9416 [15OC]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

S. 1707, Providing Our Support to Troops Act, S12384 [2OC]

S. 1738, Defense Production Act reauthorization, S12621 [15OC]

S. 1834, waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor to Gary L. McKiddy for actions performed during the Vietnamese Conflict, S14178 [6NO]

S. 1845, Service to Country Reimbursement Act, S14453 [11NO]

S. 1859, revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S14811 [12NO]

S. 1898, Voluntary Support for Reservists and National Guard Members Act, S15288 [20NO]

S. 1946, Independent Iraq Intelligence Commission Act, S15841-S15843 [24NO]

S. Con. Res. 1, ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees, S174 [9JA]

S. Con. Res. 2, issue postage stamp in commemoration of those who distinguished themselves by their service in the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, S1153 [17JA]

S. Con. Res. 3, tribute to Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, S1755 [29JA]

S. Con. Res. 4, support by certain European countries of U.S. policy on U.N. enforcement of Iraqi disarmament resolutions, S2226 [11FE], S2502 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 6, issue postage stamp in commemoration of Daniel (Chappie) James, Jr., S2497 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 24, Year of the Korean War Veteran, S4020 [19MR]

S. Con. Res. 31, Iraqi treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention, S4532 [27MR], S5048 [9AP]

S. Con. Res. 34, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4975 [8AP]

S. Con. Res. 35, erect a memorial to honor the U.S.S. Thresher crew in Arlington National Cemetery, S5250 [10AP]

S. Con. Res. 40, National Purple Heart Recognition Day, S5613 [30AP], S9987 [25JY]

S. Con. Res. 64, commend Armed Forces members for their services to the U.S. in the liberation of Iraq, S11169, S11171 [5SE]

S. Con. Res. 65, commend Army Third Infantry Division (Mechanized) for its role in the liberation of Iraq, S11170, S11172 [5SE]

S. Con. Res. 84, tribute regular and reserve components of the Armed Forces, express concern for safety and security, and ensure that reserve components are provided the same equipment as regular components, S15476 [21NO]

S. Res. 28, allow U.N. weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force, S1753 [29JA]

S. Res. 29, demand return of U.S.S. Pueblo to U.S. by Democratic People's Republic of Korea, S1753 [29JA]

S. Res. 32, Armed Forces use against Iraq, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 58, National Citizen Soldier Week, S2495 [13FE], S4454 [26MR]

S. Res. 90, support nonproliferation programs, S3809 [17MR], S8848 [27JN]

S. Res. 95, support Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief, S4076, S4106, S4179 [20MR]

S. Res. 101, prosecution of war crimes committed by Iraqis or their supporters, S4577 [31MR]

S. Res. 102, anniversary of sinking of U.S.S. Thresher, S4645, S4650 [1AP]

S. Res. 107, National Military Family Month, S4974 [8AP]

S. Res. 120, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., anniversary, S5249 [10AP], S16060 [25NO]

S. Res. 129, tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew of U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, S5613 [30AP]

S. Res. 131, award Presidential Medal of Freedom to Raymond G. Davis, Sr., S5679 [1MY]

S. Res. 166, Air Force News Agency anniversary, S7730 [11JN]

S. Res. 190, tribute to Eric K. Shinseki, S8763, S8816 [26JN]

S. Res. 200, agree to conference report on H.R. 1308, Relief for Working Families Tax Act, that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit, S9976 [25JY]

S. Res. 224, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11365, S11422 [11SE]

S. Res. 256, anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation, S15209 [19NO]

S. Res. 256, anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and the Republic of Korea and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation, S13715 [31OC]

S. Res. 257, provide tax relief for military personnel and their employers and offset such relief by preventing tax avoidance through renouncing U.S. citizenship, S13804, S13834 [3NO]

S. Res. 265, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, S14456, S14461 [11NO]

S. Res. 278, reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops, S16031 [25NO]

Transcripts

Man Who Knew—Former Powell Chief of Intelligence and Others Disagree With Evidence Presented to U.N. for War in Iraq: 60 Minutes II (television program), S12718-S12720 [16OC]

Reservist's Reward—Bankruptcy: CBS Evening News (television program), S14514 [12NO]

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Addresses

Putting the Teaching of American History and Civics Back Into Our Classrooms—Out of Many, One—E Pluribus Unum: Senator Alexander, S4157-S4159 [20MR]

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10945, S10948, S10973, S10985 [2SE], S10992, S11004, S11009, S11013, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11052, S11056, S11057, S11069, S11078, S11081, S11090, S11100, S11101, S11102, S11103, S11119, S11120, S11121, S11122, S11123 [4SE], S11136, S11170, S11171 [5SE], S11219, S11226, S11228, S11230, S11231, S11232, S11234, S11239, S11257, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11273, S11280, S11282, S11286, S11290, S11291, S11292, S11296, S11297, S11309, S11321, S11322, S11323, S11324, S11329, S11330, S11356, S11357, S11358, S11359, S11360, S11361 [10SE], S11423, S11427 [11SE], H6349, H6350 [8JY], H6405, H6416, H6465, H6466 [9JY], H6536, H6560, H6561, H6563, H6564, H6568, H6573, H6574, H6576, H6604 [10JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S8307 [20JN]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7562, H7575 [24JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE], H9166 [2OC]

Articles and editorials

Beyond Their Reach, S11236 [9SE]

Cutbacks to Our Children, S4344 [25MR], S5275 [11AP]

Heavy Lifting, S4345 [25MR]

Hispanics Worry About Head Start Proposal, H6845 [15JY]

3 to 6 Gap, S4345 [25MR]

Today's College Students Barely More Knowledgeable Than High School Students of 50 Years Ago, Poll Shows, S3040 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (see H.R. 1412), H2310 [25MR]

Assistant Sec. for Community and Junior Colleges: establish (see H.R. 3304), H9477 [15OC]

Chesapeake Bay: make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

Children and youth: establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

———make grants to States to establish antibullying programs (see H.R. 2651), H6263 [26JN]

———study methods for identifying and treating children with dyslexia (see H.R. 79), H54 [7JA]

Colleges and universities: eliminate termination date on authority for schools with low default rates to make single disbursements of student loans (see H.R. 227), H59 [7JA]

———establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (see S. 408), S2457 [13FE]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see S. 620), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1613), H2820 [3AP]

Crime: prohibit funding of any program within a State unless the State has in place a criminal information sharing system (see H.R. 2649), H6263 [26JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1356), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 246), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2618), H6261 [26JN] (see H.R. 2660), H6347 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H6347 [8JY]

Diseases: Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

Education: establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (see H.R. 1805), H3352 [11AP]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1078), H1515 [4MR]

———improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H8282 [16SE]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (see S. 110), S132 [9JA]

———increase amount of student loan forgiveness and cancellation available to qualified teachers (S. 110) (see H.R. 647), H322 [5FE]

———prohibit transfer of students to schools that are at or above capacity (see H.R. 947), H1395 [26FE]

———provide grants to improve the infrastructure of elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 599), H321 [5FE]

———reduce class size through the use of fully qualified teachers (see H.R. 3450), H10457 [5NO]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S3730 [13MR]

———spending of a greater percentage of Federal tax dollars on children's classrooms (see H.R. 2884), H7616 [24JY]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (see S. 777), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 566), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 932), H1395 [26FE]

Employment: enter into a partnership with a local educational agency to conduct a model school-to-work program (see H.R. 3660), H12918 [8DE]

Families and domestic relations: provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (see H.R. 416), H218 [28JA]

Federal aid programs: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

———provide grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 329), H138 [8JA]

Head Start Program: provide additional funding for States with increased numbers of children eligible for participation (see H.R. 2563), H5713 [23JN]

———reauthorize (see S. 1940), S15812 [24NO]

———reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2210), H4734 [22MY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (see H. Res. 336), H7453 [23JY]

Higher Education Act: eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1287), S8125 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1081), S6624 [19MY] (see H.R. 2543), H5662 [19JN]

———technical amendments (see S. 901), S5342 [11AP]

Holocaust: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 2464), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 2953), H7783 [25JY]

Immigration: assist aliens transplanted as children in continuing their education and successfully integrating into society (see H.R. 84), H54 [7JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 464), H242 [29JA]

Local government: establish competitive demonstration grant program to provide funds for local educational agencies to experiment with ways to alleviate the substitute teacher shortage (see H.R. 3008), H7948 [4SE]

Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 3462), H10977 [6NO]

Mental health: make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H4786 [2JN]

Schools: make grants to assist schools in discontinuing the use of a derogatory or discriminatory name, or depiction as a team name, mascot, or nickname (see H.R. 1246), H1811 [12MR]

———prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

———reduce size of core curriculum classes in public elementary and secondary schools through grants (see H.R. 3685), H12919 [8DE]

Student loans: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Territories (U.S.): conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (see H.R. 1486), H2471 [27MR]

Terrorism: provide student loan forgiveness to surviving spouses of the victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 893), H1332 [25FE]

Descriptions

Tennessee Governor's Schools, S3041 [4MR]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Pell Grants, H6513 [10JY]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

College Fire Prevention Act: Daniel Jones, Chapel Hill, NC, Fire Dept., S3738 [13MR]

———John C. Biechman, National Fire Prevention Association, S3737 [13MR]

Education funding: Roderick Paige, Sec. of Education, S96 [9JA]

Excellence in Economic Education Act funding: David McClain, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———John B. Kelley, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10950 [2SE]

———John M. Knox, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Kristine Castagnaro, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Richard Rankin, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

———Will Sanburn, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, S10951 [2SE]

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding: Judy Samelson, Afterschool Alliance (organization), S4346 [25MR]

———Sanford A. Newman and Miriam A. Rollin, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S4346 [25MR]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Marian Wright Edelman, Children's Defense Fund (organization), S10148 [29JY]

Impact Aid Program funding: Senate Impact Aid Coalition, S11010 [3SE]

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia: Delegate Norton, S12118 [29SE]

———Iris J. Toyer and Darlene T. Allen, Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools (organization), S12119 [29SE]

———Kathy Patterson, S12119 [29SE]

———Paul Strauss, S12176 [30SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12035 [26SE]

Lists

State Governor's schools, S3041 [4MR]

Texans endorsing benefits of participating in Head Start Program, H7523 [24JY]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11002, S11015 [3SE], S11077, S11094 [4SE], S11135 [5SE], S11224, S11225, S11226, S11227, S11229, S11230, S11232, S11234 [9SE], S11294, S11295, S11302, S11313 [10SE], H6548, H6577 [10JY], H9155 [2OC], H9841 [28OC], H10083 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10428, H10429 [5NO], H10515 [6NO], H11186 [17NO], H11434, H11500 [18NO], H11622 [19NO], H11845 [20NO]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H7592 [24JY]

Poems

``Crowd the Children In,'' Representative Owens, E130 [5FE]

Press releases

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act: Sarah Greene, National Head Start Association, S10148 [29JY]

Remarks in House

American Samoa: Head Start Program funding, H7559 [24JY]

Armed Forces: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency, H4587 [22MY]

———provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), H2522-H2527 [1AP], E561 [25MR], E663 [3AP]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H7798 [3SE], H8194 [10SE], H8998, H9000 [30SE], H9080 [1OC], H9712 [20OC], H9986 [29OC], E1508 [18JY]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

———report on young people's attitudes on the political process, E2404 [22NO]

Deland, FL: St. Barnabas Episcopal School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2163 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: Impact Aid Program funding, H6516, H6520 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H6523, H6524, H6547, H6548 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 246), E56 [8JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6469, H6470-H6581, H6584, H6589, H6591 [10JY], H9155-H9166, H9195 [2OC], E1482 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (H. Res. 312), H6396-H6417 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9155-H9166 [2OC], H10083-H10090 [29OC], H10429-H10434 [5NO], H10515-H10520 [6NO], H11434, H11500-H11503 [18NO], H11622-H11628 [19NO], E1975 [3OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to recommit, H6577 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, H6396 [9JY], H6535 [10JY]

District of Columbia: provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (H.R. 2556), E1326 [23JN]

Education: allow school districts to form partnerships with universities and businesses for teachers to gain clinical experience in science, mathematics, and technology, H6369 [9JY]

———ensure that teacher-recruitment programs assist individuals in transitioning into teaching from careers outside the field of education, H6369 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools, H6366 [9JY]

———establish a national teaching fellowship program to encourage individuals to enter, and remain, in the field of teaching at public schools (H.R. 1805), E771 [12AP]

———funding, H173 [28JA], H225-H228 [29JA], H663 [13FE], H1657 [6MR], H2198 [20MR], H2314 [26MR], H2457-H2460 [27MR], H2547, H2580 [1AP], H2793 [3AP], H3295 [10AP], H3766 [8MY], H4189 [15MY], H4881 [4JN], H6500-H6519, H6525-H6534 [10JY], H10331 [4NO], E76 [28JA], E130 [5FE]

———student financial aid programs, H2693 [2AP]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (H.R. 932), H1362 [26FE]

———effect of reduced Impact Aid Program funding on certain military service-dependent economies, H1357, H1376 [26FE], E304, E307 [27FE]

Families and domestic relations: provide assistance to families of teachers or school employees killed by violence while performing school duties (H.R. 416), E79 [28JA]

Fort Worth, TX: Rufino Mendoza Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1968 [2OC]

GAO: audit, H4262 [20MY]

Goodman, Jonathan: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

Grants: collect all grant repayments and redirect funds to low-income and historically low-achieving school districts, H6371 [9JY]

Hatch, Chandler A.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1331 [24JN]

Head Start Program: conduct a study comparing participants with eligible children who do not participate, H7527 [24JY]

———ensure coverage of children of migrant and seasonal workers and Native Americans, H7527, H7548, H7549, H7593 [24JY]

———funding, H1911, H1929 [18MR], H2580 [1AP], H6386, H6388, H6389, H6439 [9JY], H6872 [16JY], H7203 [21JY]

———prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7523, H7526, H7548, H7557-H7561, H7571-H7575, H7583, H7584, H7587, H7590 [24JY], H11560 [19NO]

———provide block grants to States, E1635, E1636 [25JY]

———provide scholarships for teachers pursuing post-secondary degrees, H7527 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), H4983 [5JN], H5257-H5263 [11JN], H5541-H5549 [18JN], H6845, H6848-H6858 [15JY], H7236 [22JY], H7457, H7458, H7542-H7595 [24JY], H8893 [24SE], E1052, E1053 [22MY], E1249 [13JN], E1582 [24JY], E1618, E1624, E1635, E1636, E1642, E1644, E1648, E1650, E1651, E1653, E1663 [25JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), consideration (H. Res. 336), H7518-H7531, H7542 [24JY]

———reauthorize and improve (H.R. 2210), motion to recommit, H7593 [24JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: conduct study to determine States compliance costs, H3530 [30AP]

———funding, H10429-H10434 [5NO]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, H3473, H3474, H3512 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (H.R. 464), E103, E104 [29JA]

Irmo, SC: Irmo High School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, H9986 [29OC]

Kimzey, Todd: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1499 [17JY]

Long Beach, CA: Long Beach Unified School District recipient of Broad Foundation Broad Prize for Urban Education, E1977 [7OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: implementation, E2152 [28OC]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6564-H6568 [10JY]

Notier, Peter: Presidential Scholars Program Teacher Recognition Award recipent, E1331 [24JN]

Oak Park, CA: Brookside School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Pueblo, CO: Eva Baca Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2078 [17OC]

San Agustin, Joycel: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1493 [17JY]

San Antonio, TX: Morrill Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

———Rayburn Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1803 [16SE]

Schools: enhance safety, H6564 [10JY]

Smith, Anne E.: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, E1353 [25JN]

Student loans: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (H.R. 1306), E487 [18MR]

Territories (U.S.): conduct a study of the dropout rate of Native Americans and students who reside in American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam (H.R. 1486), E1076 [23MY]

Thousand Oaks, CA: Pinecrest School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1936 [1OC]

Tobiska, Jackson: Presidential Scholar Award recipient, H5417 [17JN]

Ventura, CA: Poinsettia School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1935 [1OC]

Wendel, Ben: Greater San Diego, CA, 24 Challenge Math Program Grand Champion honoree, E1498 [17JY]

Yorba Linda, CA: Bryant Ranch School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2149 [28OC]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: provide specific waiver authority to respond to a war or other military operation or national emergency (H.R. 1412), S10866 [31JY]

Boise, ID: William Howard Taft Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12371 [2OC]

Cabell, Stephen: Presidential Scholar in the Arts honoree, S8554 [25JN]

Chesapeake Bay: make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Children and youth: mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

Colleges and universities: establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (S. 408), S2480 [13FE]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13383-S13386, S13406 [28OC]

———provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (S. 620), S3737 [13MR]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11311 [10SE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10941 [2SE], S10991-S11020 [3SE], S11051-S11062, S11065-S11095, S11100-S11107 [4SE], S11134-S11145, S11147-S11150 [5SE], S11173-S11182 [8SE], S11191-S11240, S11261 [9SE], S11263-S11303, S11307-S11315, S11321-S11341, S11362-S11364 [10SE], S11410, S11412 [11SE], S12213-S12216 [1OC], S12361 [2OC], S15969 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, S10886, S10887 [1AU], S11426 [11SE]

Education: afterschool programs funding, S4408 [26MR], S11281, S11293, S11294 [10SE]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (S. 504), S3038-S3046 [4MR], S8216-S8219 [19JN], S8261-S8263 [20JN], S8714 [26JN]

———funding, S91-S96, S100, S101 [9JA], S193-S195 [10JA], S214 [13JA], S256 [14JA], S330, S345-S347 [15JA], S1024-S1048 [16JA], S1643, S1646 [28JA], S2282 [12FE], S2881 [27FE], S3121 [5MR], S3787 [17MR], S3940, S3956-S3964 [19MR], S4358 [25MR], S10959, S10962 [2SE], S11072 [4SE]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344-S4347 [25MR]

———literacy, library, and museum programs funding, S11233 [9SE], S11273, S11274 [10SE]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (S. 626), S3744 [13MR]

———student financial aid programs, S11068, S11069, S11072, S11086, S11090, S11091 [4SE], S11215, S11225 [9SE]

———student financial aid programs funding through delays in NIH funding obligations, S11234, S11239 [9SE], S11274 [10SE]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend Impact Aid Program relative to delivery of payments to local educational agencies (S. 777), S4827 [3AP]

Excellence in Economic Education Act: funding, S10948-S10952 [2SE]

Federal aid programs: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (S. 1273), S7983 [17JN]

Freedom's Answer Project: establish to engage students in election process, S12185 [30SE]

Head Start Program: funding, S9325 [14JY], S11054 [4SE], S11226, S11227 [9SE]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 1483), S10145-S10149 [29JY]

Higher Education Act: eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1287), S8159 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1081), S6632 [19MY]

———technical amendments (S. 901), S5356 [11AP]

Hispanic Americans: education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

Hoffman, Margaret A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S14268 [7NO]

Impact Aid Program: funding, S4409, S4410 [26MR], S11010-S11012, S11017 [3SE]

Indianapolis, IN: Charity Dye Elementary School #27 recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S14799 [12NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S4236, S4237 [21MR]

Lerner, Robert: nomination to be Dept. of Education Commissioner of Education Statistics, S13509 [29OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, S11285-S11289, S11295 [10SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S7164 [23MY]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Rural Education Achievement Program: funding, S11078-S11081, S11086 [4SE]

Schools: provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11088-S11094 [4SE], S11134 [5SE]

Shelbyville, DE: Phillip C. Showell Elementary School recipient of Dept. of Education No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon Schools award, S12188 [30SE]

Teachers: teacher quality programs funding, S11290, S11302 [10SE]

21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: funding, S11291, S11302, S11303 [10SE]

Underground Railroad Education and Cultural Program: funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE]

Zettel, Mary A.: Dept. of Education National Distinguished Principal Program honoree, S13511 [29OC]

Reports filed

American History and Civics Education Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 504) (S. Rept. 108-71), S7876 [13JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 336) (H. Rept. 108-232), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 108-192), H6347 [8JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 108-188), H6347 [8JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1356) (S. Rept. 108-81), S8722 [26JN]

Nomination of Robert Lerner To Be Dept. of Education Commissioner of Education Statistics: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate), S13659 [30OC]

School Readiness Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 2210) (H. Rept. 108-184), H6261 [26JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11315 [10SE], H6524, H6548, H6560, H6577 [10JY]

Statements

Afterschool Programs Funding: Several Students, S11282 [10SE]

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

———Representative Andrews, E2152 [28OC]

Summaries

Citizenship—A Challenge for All Generations: Congressional Conference on Civic Education, E2404 [22NO]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act (S. 1483), S10146 [29JY]

Syllabuses

American Character and America's Government—Using the American Creed To Make Decisions: Senator Alexander, Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, S3042-S3044 [4MR]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1356, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11020 [3SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6474-H6500 [10JY]

———educator professional development funding, S11291 [10SE]

———effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 246), S1025 [16JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 312, consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H6396 [9JY]

H. Res. 336, consideration of H.R. 2210, School Readiness Act, H7518 [24JY]

H.R. 1412, Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, H2522 [1AP]

H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11485-S11499 [15SE]

S. 408, Ready To Educate All Children Act, S2484-S2486 [13FE]

S. 504, American History and Civics Education Act, S3088 [4MR], S8263-S8265 [20JN]

S. 620, College Fire Prevention Act, S3738 [13MR]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 1081, eliminate Higher Education Act wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving higher education institutions, S6632 [19MY]

S. 1273, ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require Dept. of Education consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S7983 [17JN]

S. 1287, eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions under the Higher Education Act, S8160 [18JN]

S. 1793, College Quality, Affordability, and Diversity Improvement Act, S13386-S13406 [28OC]

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ORGANIZATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of Education: establish an Assistant Sec. for Community and Junior Colleges (see H.R. 3304), H9477 [15OC]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Addresses

New Nuclear Paradigm: Senator Domenici, S7437 [5JN]

Amendments

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6587, S6594, S6597, S6634, S6635, S6636, S6637 [19MY], S6651, S6659, S6690, S6691, S6696, S6697, S6718, S6719, S6720, S6721, S6722, S6723, S6724, S6725, S6726, S6727, S6728, S6729, S6730, S6731, S6732, S6737 [20MY], S6793, S6797, S6802, S6805, S6809, S6810, S6815, S6818, S6819, S6821, S6823, S6831, S6833, S6834, S6835, S6836, S6837, S6838, S6839, S6871, S6872, S6873, S6876, S6877, S6879, S6880, S6881, S6882, S6883, S6885, S6886, S6887 [21MY], S6892, S6893, S6894, S6895, S6896, S6897, S6898, S6899, S6900, S6901, S6914, S6919, S6920, S6921, S7057, S7058, S7059, S7060, S7061, S7062, S7063 [22MY], S7259 [3JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S9917 [24JY], S11423 [11SE], S11436, S11485 [15SE], S11531, S11533, S11534, S11538, S11539, S11540, S11541, S11542, S11550, S11579, S11580, S11581, S11582, S11583, S11584, S11585, S11586 [16SE], S11605, S11687 [17SE], H7086, H7106 [17JY], H7125, H7126, H7132, H7140, H7141, H7142, H7143 [18JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10736 [31JY], H3053 [9AP], H3105, H3192, H3235, H3243, H3246, H3251, H3256, H3258, H3260, H3263, H3266, H3267, H3271, H3273, H3274, H3277, H3278 [10AP], H3309, H3313, H3316, H3319, H3321, H3323 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11387 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S6047, S6143 [13MY], S7180, S7181, S7195, S7196 [2JN], S7200, S7204, S7259, S7260 [3JN], S7366, S7369, S7372, S7407, S7413, S7414 [4JN], S7421, S7424, S7448, S7498, S7499, S7500, S7503 [5JN], S7516, S7526, S7557 [9JN], S7567, S7576, S7594, S7644, S7645, S7647 [10JN], S7658, S7670, S7682, S7702, S7732, S7737 [11JN], S7847, S7850, S7853 [12JN], S8368 [23JN], S9156 [9JY], S9807, S9808 [23JY], S9893, S9919, S9920, S9922 [24JY], S9941, S9942, S9943, S9978, S9979, S9980 [25JY], S10008, S10072, S10073, S10074, S10075 [28JY], S10116, S10125, S10154, S10155, S10163, S10164, S10165 [29JY], S10173, S10203, S10251, S10252, S10297, S10298, S10299, S10333, S10334, S10339, S10340, S10341, S10437 [30JY], S10693, S10694, S10695, S10696, S10698, S10700, S10703, S10704, S10705, S10706, S10707, S10708, S10711, S10712, S10713, S10714, S10715, S10717, S10718, S10719, S10720, S10721, S10723, S10725, S10726, S10727, S10728, S10729, S10730, S10731, S10732, S10733, S10734, S10735 [31JY]

Analyses

Energy Policy Act (S. 14): Feinstein Amendment on Regulatory Oversight Over Energy Trading Markets, S7662 [11JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE], H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE], H8879 [24SE]

Articles and editorials

Defense Budget Spills Forth, S6927 [22MY]

Facing a New Nuclear Reality, S11523 [16SE]

Faltering Energy Bill, E2146 [28OC]

Legacy of Power Cost Manipulation, S10127 [29JY]

Power Trader Tied to Bush Finds Washington All Ears, S10130 [29JY]

Small Firms Are Turning to Financial Futures for Fuel, S13976 [5NO]

State Could Face Gas Price Spikes, S7202 [3JN]

Taming the Oil Beast, S7569-S7571 [10JN]

U.S. Nuclear Plan Sees New Targets and New Weapons, S11440 [15SE]

Wyoming Lives Uneasily With Big Game and Big Equipment, E704 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorizing for defense activities (see S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Program: improve funding mechanism (see H.R. 3429), H10339 [4NO]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3410 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (see S. 1050), S6070 [13MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1424), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2754), H7019 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 444), H11358 [17NO]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: provide benefits to Dept. of Energy contractors exposed to toxic substances, expand coverage to certain individuals, and reform claimant assistance (see H.R. 1758), H3303 [10AP]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

Gasoline: freeze price pending analysis of price fluctuations (see H.R. 1379), H2268 [20MR]

Genomes to Life Program: authorizing appropriations (see S. 682), S4275 [21MR]

Motor vehicles: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program (see H.R. 1774, 1777), H3351 [11AP]

———establish a pilot program and a development and demonstration program for clean fuel school buses (see H.R. 1461), H2470 [27MR]

National security: decrease threat from theft or diversion of highly enriched uranium (see H.R. 795), H700 [13FE]

Native Americans: establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (see S. 522), S3162 [5MR]

New York: transfer of, and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of, radioactive waste associated with the West Valley Demonstration project (see S. 619), S3730 [13MR]

Next Generation Lighting Initiative: establish (S. 1166) (see S. 167), S848 [15JA]

Nuclear energy: extend indemnification authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see H.R. 330), H138 [8JA]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (see S. 156), S288 [14JA]

Office of Science: authorizing appropriations (see S. 915), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

Power resources: authorize research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 238), H134 [8JA]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (see S. 600), S3505 [11MR] (see H.R. 1282), H1901 [13MR]

———develop and implement a strategy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of distributed power hybrid energy systems (see H.R. 1041), H1464 [27FE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see S. 14), S5541 [30AP] (see S. 1005), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 6), H2863 [7AP] (see H.R. 1436), H2311 [25MR] (see H.R. 1644), H2863 [7AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (see H. Res. 189), H3050 [9AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 443), H11358 [17NO]

———establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 1343), H1954 [18MR]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3086 [4MR]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H1902 [13MR]

———increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (see S. 944), S5483 [29AP]

Radioactive substances: prohibit from disposing of low-level radioactive waste in certain landfills (see H.R. 2508), H5551 [18JN]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (see S. 421), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 671), H390 [11FE]

Russia: purchase of excess plutonium and highly enriched uranium from Russia (see H.R. 3173), H8905 [24SE]

Safety: external regulation of nuclear safety and occupational safety and health at facilities (see H.R. 1961), H3682 [6MY]

Science: establish a research, development, and demonstration program in genetics, protein science, and computational biology of microbes and plants to support energy and environmental mission (see H.R. 1645), H2863 [7AP]

———establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (see S. 873), S5173 [10AP]

Shipping industry: carry out a program to evaluate and demonstrate the operation of radiation detection systems for use at seaports (see S. 193), S1144 [17JA]

Technology: establish an Advanced Technology Incentives Program to fund development and deployment of new advanced energy technologies (see H.R. 1458), H2470 [27MR]

Tupelo, OK: convey a parcel of land at the Southwestern Power Administration facility (see H.R. 3265), H9375 [8OC]

West Valley Demonstration Project: transfer title and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste (see H.R. 576), H319 [5FE]

Whistleblowing: include the Dept. of Energy and the NRC as employers for the purposes of whistleblower protection (see S. 1376), S9049 [8JY]

Cloture motions

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Conference reports

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754), H11010-H11118 [7NO]

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6), H11207-H11356 [17NO]

Cost Estimates

Energy Policy Act (H.R. 6): Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), S15217 [20NO]

Excerpts

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: ban research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons (1994), S6685 [20MY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), S11445 [15SE]

Factsheets

Derivatives and Their Impact on the Mining Industry, S7662 [11JN]

Why Californians Should Oppose the Energy Bill: Committee on Government Reform (House) Minority Staff, H11413 [18NO]

Letters

California Wholesale Power Market Strategies: Christian Yoder and Stephen Hall, Stoel Rives LLP, S10481-S10483 [31JY]

Create a more efficient electrical grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: several Senators, S15162 [19NO]

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S9996 [28JY]

———Alan H. Richardson, American Public Power Association, S9997 [28JY]

———Christine A. Bruenn, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S10187 [30JY]

———Davis L. Sokol, MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., S9998 [28JY]

———Donald F. Santa, Jr., Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, S9999 [28JY]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S9998 [28JY]

———Independent Petroleum Association of America and Natural Gas Supply Association, S9999 [28JY]

———Jan Schori, Large Public Power Council, S9998 [28JY]

———Michehl R. Gent, North American Electric Reliability Council, S9999 [28JY]

———Senator Fitzgerald, S9997 [28JY]

———Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, S9996 [28JY]

———several Senators, S9997 [28JY]

———several State commissions, S9998 [28JY]

Dept. of Energy high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding: Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, H9170 [2OC]

Dept. of Energy request to provide documents relative to EPA review of new source review program: Dan R. Brouillette, Dept. of Energy, S11547 [16SE]

Energy Market Oversight Act: Alan H. Richardson, American Public Power Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Bill Carnahan, Southern California Public Power Authority, S3098 [4MR]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S3097 [4MR]

———Dan Richard, PG&E Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S3098 [4MR]

———John E. Bryson, Edison International, S3097 [4MR]

———Joseph E. Ronan, Jr., Calpine Corp., S3097 [4MR]

———Pat Wood III, FERC, S3097 [4MR]

———Roy Thilly, Transmission Access Policy Study Group, S3099 [4MR]

———several consumer organizations, S3099 [4MR]

———Vincent Viola and J. Robert Collins, New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc., S3098 [4MR]

Energy Policy Act: Ann Zack, S10480 [31JY]

———Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S10473 [31JY]

———John G. Rowland, Governor of Connecticut, S15314 [20NO]

———Michehl R. Gent, North American Electric Reliability Council, H3240 [10AP]

———Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H3092 [10AP]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3092 [10AP]

———Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General, S15314 [20NO]

———several hunting, fishing, and wildlife organizations, H11412 [18NO]

Indian land energy development programs: A. David Lester, Council of Energy Resource Tribes, S7461 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———Claudia Vigil-Muniz, Jicarilla Apache Nation, S7753 [12JN]

———David F. Conrad, National Tribal Environmental Council, S7755 [12JN]

———Howard D. Richards, Sr., Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, S7461 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

———Jacqueline Johnson, National Congress of American Indians, S7461 [5JN], S7752 [12JN]

———James R. Madalena, Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos, Inc., S7753 [12JN]

———James T. Martin, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., S7756 [12JN]

———Mark F. Brown, Mohegan Tribe, S7462 [5JN], S7753 [12JN]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S7756 [12JN]

———Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation, S7754 [12JN]

———Vernon Hill, Eastern Shoshone Tribe, S7754 [12JN]

———Wes Martel, Native American Energy Group, LLC, S7462 [5JN], S7755 [12JN]

Loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction: Betsy Loyless, League of Conservation Voters, S7580 [10JN]

———several organizations, S7580 [10JN]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: Colin L. Powell, Sec. of State, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———James O. Ellis, Jr., Dept. of the Navy, S6680, S6686 [20MY]

———John P. Jumper, Dept. of the Air Force, S6679, S6686 [20MY]

———several scientists, S6669 [20MY]

National laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H7130 [18JY]

———Representative Hobson, Committee on Appropriations (House), H7130 [18JY]

Natural gas prices and supply: several Senators, S7527 [9JN]

———Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, S7527 [9JN]

Nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction: several Russian leaders, H4585 [22MY]

———Valentina N. Pivnenko, Russian Duma, H4586 [22MY]

———Vasily F. Kuznetsov, Russian Duma, H4585 [22MY]

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf and impose time limits on considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects: several Members of Congress, H9341 [8OC]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S7748 [12JN]

———Florida congressional delegation, H9344 [8OC]

———several Representatives, H9343 [8OC]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13974 [5NO]

———Bob Cave, American Public Gas Association, S13977 [5NO]

———Charles A. Acquard, National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates, S13979 [5NO]

———Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S13978 [5NO]

———Jack Gerard, National Mining Association, S7661 [11JN]

———Jennifer Granholm, Governor of Michigan, S13979 [5NO]

———President's Working Group on Financial Markets, S7676, S7680 [11JN]

———Ralph A. Lambiase, North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., S13978 [5NO]

———Randall Dodd, Financial Policy Forum Derivatives Study Center, S13979 [5NO]

———several business leaders, S13978 [5NO]

———several financial organizations, S7662 [11JN]

———several Government officials, S13969 [5NO]

———several Senators, S13969 [5NO]

Renewable fuel program ethanol mandate suspension: Winston H. Hickox, California Environmental Protection Agency, S7204 [3JN]

Lists

Democratic amendments requested to be made in order under H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3084-H3086 [10AP]

Native American tribes and organizations supporting Campbell amendment on Indian land energy development programs, to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, S7686 [11JN]

Nuclear weapons life cycle management process, S6686 [20MY]

Motions

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6804 [21MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7146 [18JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3329 [11AP], H7922 [4SE], H8997 [30SE], H9168 [2OC], H9252 [7OC], H9336 [8OC], H9707 [20OC], H9777 [21OC], H9967 [28OC], H10083, H10090 [29OC], H10428 [5NO], H10521 [6NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7682 [11JN], S9942, S9943 [25JY], S10215, S10216, S10251, S10439 [30JY]

Remarks in House

Air pollution: implementation of an electron scrubbing project for the removal of air pollutants at a commercial-scale electrical generation plant using high sulfur coal, E2383 [21NO]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs, H4171 [15MY], H4585, H4590 [22MY]

Bonneville Power Administration: accounting practices, H11402 [18NO]

Boyd, Gerald: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Buy American Act: compliance, H7140 [18JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, H11409 [18NO], E2383 [21NO], E2473 [8DE]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power, H3320 [11AP]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 1491), E604-E606 [27MR]

Contracts: national laboratories management and operating contract procurement funding, H7129 [18JY]

———permit flexible contract arrangements that exempt companies from certain Federal patent rules, H11386 [18NO]

Crime: develop and implement more stringent inventory and procurement controls, H3277, H3278 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior: require oil industry pay fair market value for oil and gas removed from public lands, H3082 [10AP]

Discrimination: require report to Congress detailing equal employment opportunity practices at national laboratories, H3278, H3279 [10AP]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H7141 [18JY]

———making appropriations, H670 [13FE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7106 [17JY], H7114-H7147 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11396-H11405 [18NO], E2345 [20NO], E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 444), H11370-H11372 [18NO]

EPA: reduce proliferation of boutique fuels and implement plans that use Federal clean burning gasoline or Low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline, H3274-H3277 [10AP]

Executive Office of the President: expand the use of cooperative threat reduction funds to enhance national security activities of the Depts. of Energy and Defense, H2770 [3AP]

FERC: independent investigation into cause of massive power failures in the U.S. and Canada, E2488 [8DE]

———provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses, H3329, H3330 [11AP]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (H.R. 2063), E919 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (H.R. 182), H25 [7JA]

Fusion Energy Sciences Program: funding, H7122 [18JY]

GAO: court decision on authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information, H432-H434 [12FE], E259 [13FE], E302 [27FE]

Gasoline Availability Stabilization Reserve Program: funding, H3261-H3263 [10AP]

Government: study energy conservation implications of telecommuting by Federal employees and establish performance measures to reduce petroleum consumption by Federal vehicles, H3257, H3258 [10AP]

Government regulations: mitigate disparate impact that U.S. energy policy may have on minority, rural, Native American, or underserved communities, H3104 [10AP]

Hazardous substances: early acceptance or interim storage of high level nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, H7131 [18JY]

———high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding, H9168-H9171 [2OC], H11401 [18NO], E2012 [8OC]

———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7124, H7125 [18JY], H11400 [18NO]

Kauai, HI: rural utilities service high energy costs grant funding, H12832 [8DE]

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: anniversary of Dept. of Energy Advanced Light Source facility, E2090 [20OC]

———anniversary of the National Center for Electron Microscopy, E1926 [30SE]

Mining and mineral resources: cooperative research and development and special demonstration projects for the uranium mining industry funding, H3263-H3266 [10AP]

Motor vehicles: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, E2447 [23NO]

Natural gas: Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Onshore Natural Gas Supply Research and Development Program funding, H11383 [18NO]

Nuclear energy: disposal of low-level radioactive waste in landfills that do not meet all requirements and standards under Federal law, H7143 [18JY]

———feasibility study to develop commercial nuclear energy production facilities at existing sites, H3271-H3273 [10AP]

Nuclear weapons: allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, H6904-H6907 [16JY], H10995 [7NO]

———conventional weapons to defeat hardened targets funding through reductions in robust nuclear Earth penetrator program, H4503-H4506 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, H11005 [7NO], H11401 [18NO]

Oak Ridge National Laboratory: anniversary, E641 [1AP]

Office of Science: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 34), H25 [7JA]

———funding, H7129 [18JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3309-H3313 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9336-H9346 [8OC], E2043 [15OC]

Power resources: develop and implement a strategy for research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of distributed power hybrid energy systems (H.R. 1041), E335 [27FE]

———energy efficiency of ethanol blended gasoline, H3308 [11AP], H11630 [19NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 1436), E562 [25MR]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 1644), E704 [8AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2845 [7AP], H2922-H2927 [8AP], H3032-H3042 [9AP], H3087-H3194, H3231-H3279 [10AP], H3309-H3332 [11AP], H3744 [7MY], H7792 [3SE], H8224 [16SE], H9987, H10114 [29OC], H10461 [6NO], E776 [12AP], E793 [29AP], E830 [1MY], E974 [15MY], E2146 [28OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11362, H11363-H11365, H11370, H11405-H11432 [18NO], H11630 [19NO], H11860 [20NO], H12106 [21NO], E2317, E2338, E2339 [19NO], E2342, E2348, E2349, E2353, E2357, E2358, E2359 [20NO], E2383 [21NO], E2418 [22NO], E2429, E2442, E2444, E2446, E2447 [23NO], E2458 [25NO], E2473 [8DE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3078-H3087 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11379-H11388 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H7922-H7930 [4SE], H9168-H9171 [2OC], H9336-H9346 [8OC], H9777-H9780 [21OC], H10091-H10106 [29OC], H10521-H10528 [6NO], E2012 [8OC], E2043 [15OC], E2129 [24OC], E2191 [31OC], E2218 [4NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H3329 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), permission to file conference report, H11190 [17NO]

———increase renewable energy programs funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7132-H7136 [18JY]

———national energy policy, H2566-H2569 [1AP], H2826 [7AP], H5355-H5358 [12JN], H6459-H6461 [9JY]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, H3078 [10AP]

———research and development projects funding, H6961 [16JY]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (H.R. 1294), H2925 [8AP], E455, E461 [13MR]

Roberson, Jessie: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Russia: study benefits of accelerating the purchase of excess weapons grade plutonium and uranium from Russia, H3266, H3267 [10AP]

Surplus Government property: sale to nonprofit organizations at below market value, H2404 [27MR]

Technology: establish an Advanced Technology Incentives Program to fund development and deployment of new advanced energy technologies (H.R. 1458), E602 [27MR]

West Valley Demonstration Project: transfer title and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste, H3267, H3268 [10AP]

Western Environmental Technology Office: National Energy Technology Laboratory funding, E258 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: authorizing for defense activities (S. 1049), S6941 [22MY]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8847, S8848 [27JN]

Carlsbad, NM: modify permit for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Waste Analysis Plan, S11546, S11547 [16SE]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 582), S3412 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, S15967 [25NO]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 727), S4518-S4520 [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6575-S6598 [19MY], S6644-S6657, S6659-S6697 [20MY], S6789-S6843, S6845 [21MY], S6891-S6912, S6914-S6941 [22MY], S7126 [23MY], S7230 [3JN]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent agreement, S6432 [15MY], S7115 [23MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), unanimous-consent request, S6829 [21MY]

Ecology and environment: environmental cleanup programs funding, S11547 [16SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11402-S11406 [11SE], S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11519, S11521-S11551 [16SE], S11749, S11750 [22SE], S11940, S11942 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, S15088-S15090 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), insert S. 1424 language in lieu, S11435 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S11605 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent request, S11550 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S11749, S11750 [22SE]

EPA: establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

Federal aid programs: reauthorize and improve LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and State Energy Conservation Programs, S7180-S7182 [2JN], S7448 [5JN]

Genomes to Life Program: authorizing appropriations (S. 682), S4278-S4280 [21MR]

Hazardous substances: high-level waste cleanup program funding, S11545 [16SE]

———prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11434-S11441 [15SE], S11521-S11530, S11532 [16SE]

International Oil Sharing Plan: U.S. commitment to supply oil to nations unable to independently acquire quantities to meet their needs, S10570 [31JY]

Motor vehicles: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S5989 [9MY], S7516-S7526 [9JN], S7565-S7567, S7572, S7574 [10JN]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, S1449 [23JA]

Native Americans: establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands, S5898 [8MY], S7459-S7462 [5JN], S7590 [10JN], S7685-S7689 [11JN], S7751-S7757 [12JN], S15338 [21NO]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (S. 522), S3172 [5MR]

———provide environmental review process for Indian energy programs and clarify Federal trust responsibility relative to tribal claims and loss liability associated with tribal energy resource agreements, S7684-S7689 [11JN]

Natural gas: require report on supplies and demand, S7683 [11JN]

Next Generation Lighting Initiative: establish, S7219, S7220 [3JN]

———establish (S. 1166) (S. 167), S851 [15JA]

———funding, S1440, S1441, S1444 [23JA]

Nuclear energy: loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction, S7430, S7431, S7434-S7442 [5JN], S7515 [9JN], S7576-S7590 [10JN]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S1414, S1445 [23JA]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents (S. 156), S294 [14JA]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6663-S6690 [20MY], S6922, S6924 [22MY], S7230 [3JN]

———allow research while limiting development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6691-S6696 [20MY], S6790-S6792 [21MY]

———improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6797-S6804 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11521-S11533 [16SE]

———require congressional authority prior to commencing development phase of robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6805 [21MY], S11534-S11538 [16SE]

———study on application of technology from robust nuclear earth penetrator research, S6806 [21MY]

Office of International Market Development: funding, S11543 [16SE]

Office of Science: authorizing appropriations (S. 915), S5376 [11AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7702-S7706 [11JN], S7742-S7750 [12JN]

Power resources: allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended for certain States not located in corn-producing areas, S7372, S7373 [4JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended if the mandate would harm the economy or the environment, S7200-S7204, S7206, S7209, S7213-S7219 [3JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended in the event of a significant gasoline price increase or supply interruption, S7366-S7371 [4JN]

———authorize Governors to determine their States participation in the renewable fuel program, S6047 [13MY], S7204-S7210, S7213-S7219 [3JN]

———cooperate in the international magnetic fusion burning plasma experiment or develop a domestic experiment to accelerate understanding and development of fusion as a long term energy source (S. 600), S3549 [11MR]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S5753 [6MY], S10569-S10574 [31JY], S10875, S10897 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11077 [4SE], S11408 [11SE], S12861 [20OC], S12909, S12911 [21OC], S12988, S13011, S13047 [22OC], S14244-S14246 [7NO], S14313 [10NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S14925 [17NO], S15052 [18NO], S15106-S15123, S15140-S15147, S15149-S15167, S15170, S15175-S15179 [19NO], S15212-S15236, S15239-S15252, S15255-S15272, S15311-S15316 [20NO], S15326-S15354, S15358-S15360 [21NO], S15902-S15904, S15920-S15922, S15966-S15968 [25NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), unanimous-consent agreement, S10529 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5616 [30AP], S5619 [1MY], S5696 [5MY], S5747-S5753, S5759-S5765 [6MY], S5798-S5801, S5830 [7MY], S5888-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6050, S6061 [13MY], S7176-S7182 [2JN], S7200-S7221, S7223 [3JN], S7365-S7373 [4JN], S7421-S7449, S7459-S7462 [5JN], S7512-S7527 [9JN], S7565-S7599 [10JN], S7654-S7662, S7668-S7676, S7679-S7689, S7702-S7708 [11JN], S7741-S7757 [12JN], S7902 [13JN], S9291-S9295 [11JY], S9575 [17JY], S9666, S9667 [22JY], S9828, S9888-S9895 [24JY], S9926, S9929, S9934 [25JY], S9993-S10012, S10027-S10032 [28JY], S10079-S10090, S10104-S10133 [29JY], S10173-S10188, S10203-S10218, S10221-S10226, S10251 [30JY], S10469-S10485, S10507-S10509, S10511, S10517, S10533-S10569 [31JY], S13375 [28OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent agreement, S5683 [1MY], S7211 [3JN], S7438 [5JN], S7751 [12JN], S10086 [29JY], S10213 [30JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent request, S7750 [12JN], S10203 [30JY]

———exclude metal derivatives from certain regulatory oversight over energy trading markets by the CFTC, S7594, S7599 [10JN], S7675 [11JN]

———Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Oxygen and Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Syngas programs funding, S11821, S11822 [23SE]

———national energy policy, S214 [13JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE], S5109 [10AP], S12131 [29SE], S12151 [30SE]

———prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S13998-S14001 [5NO], S15154 [19NO]

———promote clean energy technologies in developing countries, S13649 [30OC]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S7590-S7599 [10JN], S7656-S7662, S7668-S7676, S7679-S7682 [11JN], S10004, S10005 [28JY], S13961-S13980 [5NO], S15346 [21NO]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (S. 509), S2567-S2569 [24FE], S3094-S3100 [4MR], S3159 [5MR]

———require reports on hydrogen vehicle programs, the impact of hydrogen fuel usage on natural gas demands, and future Federal agency use of hydrogen, S7526, S7527 [9JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5683 [1MY], S9659 [21JY], S12474 [3OC]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S9994-S9999 [28JY], S10116-S10133 [29JY], S10173-S10188, S10204-S10209, S10212-S10215 [30JY], S10470-S10485, S10529 [31JY]

———increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (S. 944), S5491 [29AP]

Rebuild America Program: funding, S11824 [23SE]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (S. 421), S2538 [14FE]

Science: establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (S. 873), S5198 [10AP]

Synthetic fuels: E85 ethanol fuel development funding, S11822 [23SE]

Whistleblowing: include the Dept. of Energy and the NRC as employers for the purposes of whistleblower protection (S. 1376), S9057 [8JY]

Zero Energy Buildings Program: funding, S11824 [23SE]

Reports

Equal Employment Opportunity Practices at Dept. of Energy Weapons Labs: GAO, H3278 [10AP]

Grassley Amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on Energy Tax Incentives: Committee on Finance (Senate), S10538-S10567 [31JY]

Investigations of Misconduct in Energy-Related Markets: CFTC, S7659-S7661 [11JN]

Securing the Future for the Dept. of Energy's Office of Science—The Case for Budget Increases: American Physical Society, H3094 [10AP]

Strategic Petroleum Reserve Cost-Effective Procedures Conference: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization), S11809 [23SE]

Time for a New Start for U.S. Nuclear Energy? Peter Rigby, Standard & Poor's (business), S7578-S7580 [10JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 443) (H. Rept. 108-376), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2754, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 108-377), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 189) (H. Rept. 108-69), H3050 [9AP]

Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1050) (S. Rept. 108-46), S6070 [13MY]

Dept. of Energy Appropriations for Defense Activities: Committee on Armed Services (Senate) (S. 1049), S6070 [13MY]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-357), H11132 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), H7019 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Energy Policy Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 6) (H. Rept. 108-375), H11358 [17NO]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1644) (H. Rept. 108-65), H2937 [8AP], H3050 [9AP]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 108-43), S5771 [6MY]

Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 238) (H. Rept. 108-128), H4733 [22MY]

Nomination Linton F. Brooks To Be Under Sec. of Energy for Nuclear Security: Committee on (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Paul M. Longsworth To Be National Nuclear Security Administration Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation: Committee on Armed Services (Senate), S9496 [16JY]

Nomination of Rick A. Dearborn To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S11647 [17SE]

Renew Dept. of Energy and NRC Indemnity Authority for Damages From Nuclear Incidents: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 156) (S. Rept. 108-218), S16119 [9DE]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6598 [19MY], S6832 [21MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7139 [18JY]

Statements

Nonproliferation and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Executive Office of the President, H4591 [22MY]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1424, energy and water development appropriations, S11547 [16SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050): Member additions, S6936-S6939 [22MY]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7117-H7119 [18JY]

———conference report, H11398 [18NO]

Grassley amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on energy tax incentives, S10535-S10537 [31JY]

Nuclear testing by other countries since the U.S. last tested nuclear weapons, S6679 [20MY]

Renewable energy 2004 budget and appropriations, H7132 [18JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 189, consideration of H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3078 [10AP]

H. Res. 443, consideration of conference report on H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H11379 [18NO]

H. Res. 444, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H11370 [18NO]

H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H3108-H3192 [10AP]

H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11758-S11768 [22SE]

S. 14, Energy Policy Act, S5543-S5595 [30AP]

S. 156, renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S295 [14JA]

S. 167, Dept. of Energy Next Generation Lighting Initiative, S852 [15JA]

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 522, Native American Energy Development and Self-Determination Act, S3172-S3175 [5MR]

S. 582, Coal Energy Research Development and Demonstration Act, S3412-S3418 [10MR]

S. 682, Genomes to Life Research and Development Act, S4279 [21MR]

S. 873, Dept. of Energy Catalysis Research and Development Act, S5198 [10AP]

S. 915, Energy and Science Research Investment Act, S5375 [11AP]

S. 944, Renewable Energy Investment Act, S5491 [29AP]

S. 1050, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, S6083-S6141 [13MY]

S. Res. 90, support nonproliferation programs, S3809 [17MR], S8848 [27JN]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY CATALYSIS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 873), S5173 [10AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 873), S5198 [10AP]

Texts of

S. 873, provisions, S5198 [10AP]

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Bills and resolutions

EPA: redesignate and elevate to cabinet level position (see H.R. 37), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 2138), H4204 [15MY]

Remarks in House

EPA: redesignate and elevate to cabinet level position (H.R. 2138), E969 [15MY]

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Advertisements

Pharmaceutical Market Access Act (H.R. 2427): TREA Senior Citizens League, H9466 [15OC]

Amendments

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (H.J. Res. 3), S1162 [17JA]

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5436 [17JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10945, S10948, S10973, S10985 [2SE], S10992, S11004, S11009, S11013, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11052, S11056, S11057, S11069, S11078, S11081, S11090, S11100, S11101, S11102, S11103, S11119, S11120, S11121, S11122, S11123 [4SE], S11136, S11170, S11171 [5SE], S11219, S11226, S11228, S11230, S11231, S11232, S11234, S11239, S11257, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11273, S11280, S11282, S11286, S11290, S11291, S11292, S11296, S11297, S11309, S11321, S11322, S11323, S11324, S11329, S11330, S11356, S11357, S11358, S11359, S11360, S11361 [10SE], S11423, S11427 [11SE], H6349, H6350 [8JY], H6405, H6416, H6465, H6466 [9JY], H6536, H6560, H6561, H6563, H6564, H6568, H6573, H6574, H6576, H6604 [10JY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S16094 [9DE]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (S. 555), S9508 [16JY]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S9819 [23JY]

Analyses

Cord Blood Stem Cell Act (S. 1717), S12469 [3OC]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE], H9166 [2OC]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP], H2836 [7AP]

Articles and editorials

Bush Pushes Plan To Curb Appeals in Medicare Cases, S7017 [22MY]

Drug Maker Pushed Painkiller Aggressively; Purdue PHARMA Has Marketed OxyContin Far Beyond Its Original Purpose, Newly Released Documents Show, E1246 [13JN]

Medicare Appeal Process Should Not Be Weakened, S7018 [22MY]

Open Door to Drug Imports, H10540 [6NO]

Tilt! Medicare Looks To Rig Appeals System in Its Favor, S7018 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions

Air pollution: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

Aneurysms: conduct study (see H.R. 815), H701 [13FE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Children and youth: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (see S. 389), S2456 [13FE]

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1068), S6506 [15MY]

———establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

———improve access to books in early learning and other child care programs and establish special postage stamps to fund child literacy programs (see H.R. 126), H56 [7JA]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 276), H5407 [16JN]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (see S. 1008), S5859 [7MY]

Citizens Health Care Working Group: establish (see S. 581), S3410 [10MR]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see S. 896), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see H.R. 2387), H5045 [5JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1356), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 246), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2618), H6261 [26JN] (see H.R. 2660), H6347 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H6347 [8JY]

Dietary supplements: take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (see S. Res. 260), S14177 [6NO] (see H. Res. 435), H10978 [6NO]

Diseases: Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

———develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S3410 [10MR]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 3539), H11651 [19NO]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Drugs: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 2159), H4367 [20MY]

Food: develop health advisories to provide notice and education on effects of mercury exposure and require posting or availability at seafood businesses where the potential for mercury exposure exists (see S. 1939), S15812 [24NO]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (see S. 1474), S10045 [28JY]

Health: allow long-term care tax credit and establish programs for patients with fatal chronic illnesses (see H.R. 2883), H7616 [24JY]

———amend legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program to coordinate services for uninsured and underinsured (see S. 1775), S13053 [22OC]

———carry out programs to prevent and manage asthma, allergies, and related respiratory problems in children and establish a pest control and indoor air services tax credit for low-income multifamily residential housing (see H.R. 1149), H1680 [6MR]

———emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day (see H. Con. Res. 45), H705 [13FE]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 716), H460 [12FE]

———establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and prevent secondary conditions for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 2292), H4786 [2JN]

———expand, intensify, and coordinate activities relative to research on autoimmune diseases in women (see H.R. 370), H170 [27JA]

———improve access to prescription drugs, prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements, and ban campaign contributions from pharmaceutical company chief executive officers (see H.R. 1733), H3301 [10AP]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see S. 720), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———promote organ donation (see S. 573), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 399), H217 [28JA]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's (see S. 1945), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 597), H320 [5FE]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H1463 [27FE]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (see H.R. 3038), H8081 [9SE]

Health care facilities: establish a health information technology grant program for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (see S. 1729), S12533 [14OC] (see H.R. 3035), H8081 [9SE]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H4736 [22MY]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see S. 1868), S14964 [17NO] (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (see S. 556), S3252 [6MR]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see S. 558), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 151), H57 [7JA]

———require compensation of certain technical medical employees for time during which they are required to be on-call (see H.R. 2996), H7838 [3SE]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs (see S. 1696), S12277 [1OC]

Mammography Quality Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1879), S15061 [18NO]

Medicare: conduct demonstration program to examine the clinical and cost effectiveness of providing medical adult day care center services (see H.R. 1195), H1744 [11MR]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA] (see H.R. 38), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1045), H1470 [3MR] (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP] (see H.R. 2461), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 3299), H9477 [15OC]

———ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S6978 [22MY]

———establish a safety net outpatient prescription drug program for certain indigent beneficiaries (see H.R. 3332), H9687 [17OC]

———establish process for providers of services to petition for adjustments of the rate of payment based on inequities with providers in adjoining areas (see H.R. 3396), H10129 [29OC]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see S. 778), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (see S. 1179), S7381 [4JN] (see H.R. 2342), H4977 [4JN]

———improve Medicare Incentive Payment Program (see S. 379), S2341 [12FE]

———modify definition of rehabilitation hospital and rehabilitation unit for reimbursement under prospective payment system (see S. 1222), S7619 [10JN]

———permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 3671), H12918 [8DE]

———provide fairness in the provision of services to Native Americans (see S. 1779), S13134 [23OC]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see S. 823), S4957 [8AP] (see H.R. 941), H1395 [26FE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1994, 1999), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H2702 [2AP]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see S. 1717), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 2852), H7615 [24JY]

National Family Caregiver Support Program: funding (see H. Con. Res. 228), H5814 [24JN]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (see H. Con. Res. 206), H4977 [4JN]

National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health: funding and implementation (see H. Con. Res. 186), H4368 [20MY]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (see S. 555), S3252 [6MR]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 285), S1871 [4FE]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE] (see H.R. 443), H242 [29JA]

Nurses: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (see H.R. 2053), H3973 [9MY]

Office of Correctional Health: establish (see H.R. 1993), H3683 [6MY]

Office of Health Care Competition: establish to administer National Practitioner Data Bank and to collect and make public more information on medical malpractice insurance (see H.R. 447), H242 [29JA]

Office of Men's Health: establish (see S. 1028), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 1734), H3302 [10AP]

Offices of Women's Health: establish (see S. 1304), S8300 [20JN]

Organ donation: authorize demonstration projects to increase the supply of organs donated for human transplant (see H.R. 2856), H7615 [24JY]

Pharmaceuticals: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 1781), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (see H. Res. 335), H7453 [23JY]

Poverty: establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (see H.R. 3588), H12307 [21NO]

Public Health Service: promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries (see S. 376), S2340 [12FE]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 770), S4702 [2AP]

———exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———expand the purpose of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program to include poverty reduction (see H.R. 625), H321 [5FE]

Schools: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3761 [7MY]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (see S. 386), S2456 [13FE]

———expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (see S. 1217), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 3513), H11391 (see H.R. 3513), H11514 [18NO]

Social Security: create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H3451 [29AP]

Taxation: allow individuals to designate refunds to provide catastrophic health coverage to individuals who do not otherwise have health coverage (see S. 713), S4434 [26MR] (see S. 928), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1608), H2820 [3AP]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

U.S.-Mexico border: address health care needs of residents of area (see H.R. 3284), H9376 [8OC]

Women: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (see S. 340), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 195), H58 [7JA]

Conference reports

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act (S. 342), H5307-H5316 [12JN]

Letters

Animal Drug User Fee Act: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S14791 [12NO]

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Asa Hutchinson, DEA, S8206 [19JN]

———Donna E. Shalala, S8204 [19JN]

———Mark B. McClellan, FDA, S8203, S8205 [19JN]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S8204 [19JN]

FDA review of marketing and classification of the painkiller OxyContin for treatment of moderate pain: Representative Wolf, E2435, E2436 [23NO]

———Representative Wolf, Committee on Appropriations (House), E1245 [13JN], E2434 [23NO]

Human Cloning Prohibition Act: Kathryn C. Zoon, FDA, H1407 [27FE]

Include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising: several health organizations, S8609 [26JN]

Indian Health Service clinical services funding: Friends of Indian Health (organization), S4148 [20MR]

———Julia Davis-Wheeler, National Indian Health Board, S4148 [20MR]

Indian Health Service funding: Michelle German, S11630 [17SE]

Mammography Quality Standards Act reauthorization: Amy S. Langer, National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations, S15064 [18NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S15063 [18NO]

———E. Stephen Amis, American College of Radiology Association, S15064 [18NO]

———Susan Braun, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, S15063 [18NO]

Medicare coverage of drug treatment therapy for HIV/AIDS patients: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S15888 [25NO]

Medicare disease prevention services improvement: several former Secs. of HHS, E1424 [8JY]

Medication Errors Reduction Act: Ann Richardson Berkey, McKesson Corp., S12545 [14OC]

———Henri R. Manasse, Jr., American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, S12545 [14OC]

———Herb Kuhn, Premier, Inc., S12545 [14OC]

———several health care organizations, S12544 [14OC]

———Wayne NeSmith, Florida Hospital Association, S12545 [14OC]

Oregon's participation under waiver in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, H9010 [30SE]

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans: Eugene Scanzera, Kaiser Permanente (health maintenance organization), S8522 [25JN]

———Karen A. Bullock, Community Health Partnership, Inc., S8689 [26JN]

———Karen Musser, Elder Care of Dane County, WI, S8689 [26JN]

———Richard J. Bringewatt, Medicare Payment Coalition for Frail Beneficiaries, S8523 [25JN]

Project BioShield Act, H6929 [16JY]

Religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486: Representatives Pitts and Chris Smith, H6997 [16JY]

———Tom Coburn, H6593 [10JY], H6997 [16JY]

Safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal: Representative Burton, E1981 [7OC]

Vaccines containing thimerosal: Mark B. McClellan, FDA, H8259 [16SE]

Lists

Supporters of S. 1172, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7246 [3JN]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11002, S11015 [3SE], S11077, S11094 [4SE], S11135 [5SE], S11224, S11225, S11226, S11227, S11229, S11230, S11232, S11234 [9SE], S11294, S11295, S11302, S11313 [10SE], H6548, H6577 [10JY], H9155 [2OC], H9841 [28OC], H10083 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10428, H10429 [5NO], H10515 [6NO], H11186 [17NO], H11434, H11500 [18NO], H11622 [19NO], H11845 [20NO]

Pharmaceuticals: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7610 [24JY]

Press releases

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4748 [3AP]

Questions and answers

Access to HIV/AIDS drugs under H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Senator Feinstein and Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S15597 [23NO]

Remarks in House

Budget: allocation of funds, H6515 [10JY]

———combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9000 [30SE], H10113 [29OC], H10317, H10318, H10320, H10321 [4NO]

Children and youth: prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, H5439-H5444 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 276), H5431-H5437 [17JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), insert H.R. 14 language in lieu, H2364 [26MR]

Community health centers: funding, H6535, H6536 [10JY]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 2387), E1161 [5JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H6523, H6524, H6547, H6548 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 246), E56 [8JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6469, H6470-H6581, H6584, H6589, H6591 [10JY], H9155-H9166, H9195 [2OC], E1482 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (H. Res. 312), H6396-H6417 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9155-H9166 [2OC], H10083-H10090 [29OC], H10429-H10434 [5NO], H10515-H10520 [6NO], H11434, H11500-H11503 [18NO], H11622-H11628 [19NO], E1975 [3OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to recommit, H6577 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, H6396 [9JY], H6535 [10JY]

Dietary supplements: take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (H. Res. 435), E2259 [6NO]

Diseases: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6514 [10JY]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (H.R. 3539), E2360 [20NO]

Drugs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs, H6560, H6561 [10JY]

FDA: review marketing of the painkiller OxyContin and its classification for treatment of moderate pain, E1245 [13JN], E2434 [23NO]

Head Start Program: funding, H1929 [18MR]

Health: allow long-term care tax credit and establish programs for patients with fatal chronic illnesses (H.R. 2883), E1604 [25JY]

———establish demonstration projects between community health centers and minority health professions schools to reduce disparities in minority health care, H6571, H6572 [10JY]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (H.R. 663), H1766-H1774 [12MR]

———promote organ donation (H.R. 399), H1763-H1766 [12MR], E467, E469 [13MR]

———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981 [7OC]

———study link between child vaccinations and autism, H8258 [16SE], H9075 [1OC]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (H.R. 3038), H9049-H9051 [1OC], E1971 [2OC]

Insurance: use of alphabetic codes to facilitate reimbursement procedures for health care, H449 [12FE]

LIHEAP: funding, H6521, H6524 [10JY], H11409 [18NO]

McLean County, IL: Dept. of HHS Communities Can! Community of Excellence Award recipient, E1203 [11JN]

Medicare: allow negotiated pricing for prescription drugs, H5912 [25JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H1477, H1501-H1507 [4MR], H1802 [12MR], H2694 [2AP], H3688 [7MY], H4790 [3JN], H5091, H5157 [10JN], H5246 [11JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 1568), E1416 [8JY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 3299), E2041 [15OC]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (H.R. 1199), H5542 [18JN], E431, E433, E444 [12MR]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (H.R. 2342), E1122 [4JN]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology, H12294 [21NO]

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development: study on the sexual behavior of aging men, H4984 [5JN]

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research funding, H6520 [10JY]

———Parkinson's disease research funding, H6517 [10JY]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (H. Con. Res. 206), H12157-H12159 [21NO]

NIH: prohibit funding for certain grants, H6574-H6576 [10JY]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, H6522 [10JY]

Nurses: award grants to associate degree schools of nursing and professional nursing organizations to improve nursing education (H.R. 2053), E917 [9MY]

Office of Correctional Health: establish (H.R. 1993), E877 [6MY]

Pharmaceuticals: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H9354 [8OC], H9969 [28OC], H10539 [6NO], H11372-H11377, H11504, H11509-H11512 [18NO], H12106, H12111, H12178 [21NO], E2350 [20NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H5247 [11JN], H5453-H5459 [17JN], H6583, H6592-H6595 [10JY], H6682-H6685 [14JY], H6858-H6864 [15JY], H6873, H6996 [16JY], H7198, H7200, H7202 [21JY], H7457, H7458, H7459, H7595-H7611 [24JY], H7813 [3SE], H8261 [16SE], H9465 [15OC], E1617, E1621, E1622, E1642, E1647, E1648, E1658, E1659 [25JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7531-H7541 [24JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), motion to recommit, H7610 [24JY]

Poverty: establish health empowerment zone programs in communities that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health care (H.R. 3588), E2403 [22NO]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program: funding, H6516, H6533 [10JY]

Schools: give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (H.R. 2023), H3647 [6MY]

Schuchert, Sharon: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, E2234 [5NO]

Senior citizens: nutrition programs funding, H11500-H11503 [18NO]

Varona, Aleida: Dept. of HHS Office of Child Support Enforcement Achievement Beyond the Call of Duty Award recipient, E1743 [9SE]

Women: make grants to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations for the purchase of ultrasound equipment to provide free examinations to pregnant women needing such services (H.R. 195), H8020 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11335, S11336 [10SE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising criteria used to determine eligibility of hospitals for designation as an inpatient rehabilitation facility, S11902 [24SE]

Children and youth: collect and disseminate information on quality child care, develop child care training infrastructure, and establish small business child care grant program (S. 389), S2465 [13FE], S2714 [25FE]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1068), S6509, S6511 [15MY]

———mentoring programs funding, S11336, S11337 [10SE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S2190-S2200 [11FE], S4032 [19MR], S4872 [3AP]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8257-S8260 [19JN]

———provide grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students (S. 1008), S5861 [7MY]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11311 [10SE]

Community Access Program: funding, S1357, S1358 [22JA], S1384, S1456 [23JA], S11334, S11335 [10SE]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception, S3424-S3428 [11MR]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10941 [2SE], S10991-S11020 [3SE], S11051-S11062, S11065-S11095, S11100-S11107 [4SE], S11134-S11145, S11147-S11150 [5SE], S11173-S11182 [8SE], S11191-S11240, S11261 [9SE], S11263-S11303, S11307-S11315, S11321-S11341, S11362-S11364 [10SE], S11410, S11412 [11SE], S12213-S12216 [1OC], S12361 [2OC], S15969 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, S10886, S10887 [1AU], S11426 [11SE]

Diseases: address newly emergent threats spread due to globalization and threat of bioterrorism, S7652 [11JN]

———develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (S. 583), S3418 [10MR]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (S. 1143), S7144 [23MY]

Drugs: addiction treatment programs funding, S4371 [25MR]

———clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

———develop literacy standards for informational materials to assist in the safe and appropriate use of prescription drugs, S8422 [24JN]

Education: health professions training programs funding, S11337 [10SE]

Federal aid programs: reauthorize and improve LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and State Energy Conservation Programs, S7180-S7182 [2JN], S7448 [5JN]

Government regulations: prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674-S2676 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: poison control centers funding, S11101, S11105 [4SE]

Head Start Program: designate certain Head Start centers as Centers of Excellence in Early Childhood (S. 1474), S10062 [28JY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S7246-S7250 [3JN], S8295 [20JN], S15361 [21NO], S16094-S16100 [9DE]

———home health care funding, S11155 [5SE]

———NIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Health Resources and Service Administration funding, S4266 [21MR]

———promote organ donation (S. 573), S3329-S3333 [6MR], S16064-S16068 [25NO]

———protection of enrollees in managed care plans and HMO's, S1505, S1506 [28JA]

———reduction of health program disparities and promotion of minority health funding, S1387, S1388 [23JA]

———technical amendments to legislation reauthorizing health centers program and National Health Service Corps and establishing Healthy Communities Access Program (H.R. 3038), S15303 [20NO]

Health care facilities: establish a health information technology grant program for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (S. 1729), S12544-S12546 [14OC]

Health care professionals: immunity from liability for physicians providing free medical care to medically underserved or indigent patients, S11149 [5SE]

Immigration: treatment of unaccompanied alien children, S11333, S11334 [10SE]

Indian Health Care Improvement Act: revise and extend (S. 556), S3277 [6MR]

Indian Health Service: clinical services funding, S4147-S4150 [20MR], S4323 [24MR], S4347, S4348 [25MR]

———elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (S. 558), S3316 [6MR], S9511 [16JY]

———funding, S11629 [17SE], S11734 [22SE], S11780, S11781, S11811-S11813 [23SE]

———funding through reductions in BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11716-S11720 [18SE]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs (S. 1696), S12285 [1OC]

LIHEAP: funding, S7181, S7182 [2JN]

Lincoln, NE: Dept. of HHS grant for community health center, S3617 [12MR]

Mammography Quality Standards Act: reauthorize (S. 1879), S15062-S15065 [18NO]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S1505, S1506 [28JA], S2047 [6FE], S2652 [25FE], S3050, S3052 [4MR], S3111 [5MR], S3974-S3979 [19MR], S4109, S4110 [20MR], S4265 [21MR], S4336 [25MR], S6214 [14MY], S6421, S6459, S6460 [15MY], S6641, S6642 [20MY], S7182-S7186 [2JN], S7270, S7272-S7274 [4JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (S. 7), S134-S136 [9JA]

———develop and standardize quality indicators in health care data collection priority areas and develop programs to assist beneficiaries in making informed health plan decisions, S8421 [24JN]

———ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (S. 1127), S7016 [22MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program, S8493 [25JN], S8663-S8675 [26JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (S. 778), S4828 [3AP]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (S. 1179), S7383 [4JN]

———improve Medicare Incentive Payment Program (S. 379), S2363 [12FE], S2448 [13FE]

———permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans, S8522, S8523 [25JN], S8688 [26JN]

———provide fairness in the provision of services to Native Americans (S. 1779), S13138 [23OC]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (S. 823), S4972 [8AP]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1994), S16133 [9DE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1999), S16138 [9DE]

———provide regulatory relief, appeals process reforms, contracting flexibility, and election improvements, S8282 [20JN]

———reimburse Indian hospitals and clinics for all Part B services, S8337 [23JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve services, S1389-S1392, S1402, S1403 [23JA]

Mine Health and Safety Administration: issuance of rule proposal on personal dust monitor prototypes, S11328, S11329 [10SE]

Minorities: reduction of health program disparities and promotion of minority health funding, S1401 [23JA]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (S. 1717), S12469 [3OC]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (S. 555), S3277 [6MR], S9508, S9509 [16JY]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S1886 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (S. 331), S2056 [6FE]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11331, S11332 [10SE]

———funding, S1505 [28JA]

———Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center Program designation, S11329, S11330 [10SE]

Nurse Reinvestment Act: funding, S1450 [23JA], S11004, S11005, S11015 [3SE]

Offices of Women's Health: establish (S. 1304), S8302 [20JN]

Pharmaceuticals: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8266-S8268 [20JN]

———include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8609 [26JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, S15531 [22NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (S. 1781), S13142, S13184 [23OC], S13187, S13207, S13229 [24OC]

———require drug companies to test drugs against their competitors, disclose results of such tests in advertising, and include educational information about the drug in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8484, S8485 [25JN]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9513 [16JY], S16151 [9DE]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program: funding, S11282-S11285, S11294 [10SE]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 770), S4708-S4712 [2AP]

———exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 261), S1822-S1824 [30JA]

Senior citizens: establish grant program to provide financial and retirement education programs to reduce financial abuse and fraud among mid-life and older individuals (S. 386), S2462 [13FE], S15401 [21NO]

———expand and intensify research programs concerning elder falls (S. 1217), S7554, S7555 [9JN]

Social Services Block Grant: funding, S5015, S5016 [9AP]

Spooner, Judith: Dept. of HHS Adoption Excellence Award recipient, S16115 [9DE]

State Long-Term Care Ombudsmen Program: funding, S11056, S11057 [4SE]

Steps to a Healthier U.S. Initiative: funding, S11335 [10SE]

Terrorism: bioterrorism preparedness workforce funding, S11103-S11105 [4SE]

WHO: U.S. support of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, S6846 [21MY]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 276) (H. Rept. 108-154), H5407 [16JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 335) (H. Rept. 108-231), H7453 [23JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 108-192), H6347 [8JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 108-188), H6347 [8JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1356) (S. Rept. 108-81), S8722 [26JN]

Elevate Position of Indian Health Service Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 558) (S. Rept. 108-76), S8125 [18JN]

Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3038) (H. Rept. 108-275), H8380 [17SE]

Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1172), S15975 [25NO]

Keeping Children and Families Safe Act: Committee of Conference (S. 342) (H. Rept. 108-150), H5364 [12JN]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 342) (S. Rept. 108-12), S3086 [4MR]

Mammography Quality Standards Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1879) (S. Rept. 108-220), S16119 [9DE]

Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 108-75), S8125 [18JN]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 555) (S. Rept. 108-72), S7926 [16JN]

Nomination of Charles W. Grim To Be Indian Health Service Director: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Jennifer Baxendell Young To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Legislation: Committee on Finance (Senate), S14804 [12NO]

Nomination of Michael J. O'Grady To Be Assistant Sec. of HHS for Planning and Evaluation: Committee on Finance (Senate), S14804 [12NO]

Organ Donation Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 399) (H. Rept. 108-15), H698 [13FE]

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 663) (H. Rept. 108-28), H1678 [6MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 720) (S. Rept. 108-196), S14964 [17NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11315 [10SE], H6524, H6548, H6560, H6577 [10JY]

Statements

Eliminate Health Care Disparities Among Minorities: Delegate Christensen, H9163-H9165 [2OC]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program Funding: Several Students, S11284 [10SE]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Head Start Centers of Excellence Act (S. 1474), S10063 [28JY]

Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2342), E1122 [4JN]

Tables

Bioterrorism preparedness funding, S11104 [4SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1356, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11020 [3SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6474-H6500 [10JY]

———effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 246), S1025 [16JA]

Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program estimated allotments, S11294 [10SE]

Vaccines containing thimerosal, H8259 [16SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 206, support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation, H12157 [21NO]

H. Res. 276, consideration of conference report on S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, H5431 [17JN]

H. Res. 312, consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H6396 [9JY]

H. Res. 335, consideration of H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7531 [24JY]

H.R. 399, Organ Donation Improvement Act, H1763 [12MR]

H.R. 663, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, H1766-H1771 [12MR]

H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7595 [24JY]

H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11485-S11499 [15SE]

H.R. 3038, Health Care Safety Net Amendments Technical Corrections Act, H9049 [1OC]

S. 261, Children First Act, S1823 [30JA]

S. 285, Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act, S1886-S1888 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S2191-S2199 [11FE], S4032-S4040 [19MR], S4872-S4879 [3AP], H2364-H2372 [26MR]

S. 379, Medicare Incentive Payment Program Improvement Act, S2363 [12FE]

S. 386, Education for Retirement Security Act, S2463 [13FE]

S. 389, Caring for Children Act, S2466 [13FE]

S. 555, Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act, S3277 [6MR], S9510 [16JY]

S. 556, Indian Health Care Improvement Act revision and extension, S3278-S3315 [6MR]

S. 558, elevate position of Indian Health Service Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health, S3316 [6MR], S9511 [16JY]

S. 573, Organ Donation and Recovery Improvement Act, S3331-S3333 [6MR], S16064-S16067 [25NO]

S. 583, Meningitis Immunization Awareness Act, S3418 [10MR]

S. 770, Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act, S4709-S4712 [2AP]

S. 778, Medicare Rx Drug Discount and Security Act, S4828-S4834 [3AP]

S. 1008, Dept. of HHS grants to establish summer health career introductory programs for middle and high school students, S5861 [7MY]

S. 1068, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S6510 [15MY]

S. 1127, Fair and Impartial Rights (FAIR) for Medicare Act, S7017 [22MY]

S. 1143, Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act, S7142-S7144 [23MY]

S. 1172, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7246-S7249 [3JN], S16094-S16099 [9DE]

S. 1179, Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act, S7383-S7387 [4JN]

S. 1474, Head Start Centers of Excellence Act, S10064 [28JY]

S. 1696, Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act amendments to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes relative to health and health-related programs, S12285-S12287 [1OC]

S. 1779, Medicare Indian Health Fairness Act, S13139 [23OC]

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

S. 1994, Efficiency in Government Health Care Spending Act, S16133 [9DE]

S. Res. 260, Dept. of HHS action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market, S14180 [6NO]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY related term(s) Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services; Bureau of Customs and Border Protection; Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Agreements

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Depts. of State and Homeland Security Relative to the Visa Issuance Provisions of the Homeland Security Act, H9020-H9025 [30SE]

Amendments

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2555), S9629, S9642 [21JY], S9672, S9681, S9737, S9738 [22JY], S9749, S9751, S9753, S9757, S9758, S9763, S9767, S9769, S9774, S9778, S9781, S9783, S9784, S9802, S9806, S9807, S9808, S9809, S9810 [23JY], S9831, S9832, S9849, S9851, S9856, S9861, S9865, S9866, S9868, S9870, S9871, S9872, S9874, S9913, S9917, S9918, S9919 [24JY], S9986 [25JY], H5714, H5715 [23JN], H5754, H5757, H5759, H5761, H5764, H5766, H5776, H5779, H5781, H5782, H5783, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5787, H5788, H5791 [24JN]

———making (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7619 [24JY], H7643, H7650 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2704, H2705, H2706 [2AP], H2737, H2744, H2747, H2763, H2764, H2770, H2774, H2775, H2776, H2777, H2779, H2782, H2784, H2785, H2787, H2788, H2792, H2793, H2794, H2795, H2796, H2798, H2799, H2806 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2716 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4661, S4662, S4663, S4676, S4677, S4681, S4686, S4687, S4692, S4697, S4716, S4717, S4718, S4719, S4720, S4723, S4724, S4726 [2AP], S4737, S4742, S4747, S4752, S4755, S4764, S4769, S4771, S4775, S4777, S4781, S4786, S4787, S4803, S4857, S4858, S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862, S4863, S4864, S4865, S4866, S4867, S4870 [3AP]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H9983, H9984 [28OC], H10131 [29OC], H10343 [4NO], H10402, H10409, H10417, H10420, H10421, H10423 [5NO]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (S. 910), S16043 [25NO]

Analyses

Oceans and Human Health Act (S. 1218), S7622 [10JN]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP], H2877 [8AP]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY], H8118 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Advocates Don't Feel Labor Department Is Ally, S11857 [23SE]

Face of Florida's Farmworkers—Driven by Harsh Conditions in Their Homelands, Laborers Travel Far, Only To See New Hardships Here, S11857 [23SE]

Farm Camp ``Unsafe for Human Occupancy'', S11857 [23SE]

Fields of Despair—Florida Farmhands Reap a Harvest of Poverty, Pain and Exploitation, S11855-S11857 [23SE]

From Ridge Aide to Security Lobbyist, S9873 [24JY]

GOP Survey Avoids Immigration, H4200 [15MY]

New Job for Tom Ridge, S1318 [22JA]

Nukes—To Pyongyang From Nashville?, S15157 [19NO]

Security Against Pork, S9873 [24JY]

Tools for the Homeland Security Chief, S1319 [22JA]

Traditional Coast Guard Duties Suffer, Study Says, S4679 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs (see S. 728), S4512 [27MR]

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (see S. 1599), S11245 [9SE]

Appropriations: making (see H.R. 2555), H5713 [23JN]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

———making (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (see H.R. 2859), H7615 [24JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (see H. Res. 339), H7615 [24JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (see S. 762), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 1559), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (see H. Res. 172), H2702 [2AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 192), H3300 [10AP] (see H. Res. 197), H3354 [11AP]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (see H.R. 277), H136 [8JA]

———establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H8283 [16SE]

Aviation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (see S. 208), S1479 [23JA]

———require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H8082 [9SE]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (see S. 592), S3504 [11MR]

———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 2014), H3761 [7MY]

Coast Guard: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (see H.R. 3374), H9981 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 733), S4512 [27MR]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (see H.R. 2443), H5364 [12JN]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (see H. Res. 416), H9980 [28OC]

Colleges and universities: establish criteria for selecting university-based centers for homeland security (see S. 28), S35 [7JA]

Contracts: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2131 [19MR]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (see S. 29), S35 [7JA] (see S. 134), S133 [9JA]

Dept. of Defense: prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (see S. 188), S1069 [16JA]

Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection: identify certain sites as key resources for protection (see S. 1212), S7540 [9JN]

Disasters: establish clearly defined standards and guidelines for Federal, State, and local government emergency preparedness and response capability (see H.R. 3227), H9213 [2OC]

———require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (see S. 118), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 2537), H5662 [19JN]

District of Columbia: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12307 [21NO]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (see H.R. 2974), H7784 [25JY]

Executive Office of the President: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see S. 148), S230 [13JA] (see H.R. 1354), H2131 [19MR] (see H.R. 2319), H4976 [4JN]

FBI: establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3439), H10339 [4NO]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (see S. 910), S5343 [11AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 819), S4957 [8AP] (see H.R. 2442), H5364 [12JN]

Federal-State relations: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (see S. 921), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1803), H3352 [11AP]

Finances: improve financial accountability requirements (see S. 1567), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2886), H7616 [24JY]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H2470 [27MR]

Health: reimburse costs of emergency medical care for aliens paroled into the U.S. for medical reasons (see H.R. 1515), H2514 [31MR]

Homeland security: improve (see H.R. 3452), H10977 [6NO]

Homeland Security Act: amend (see H.R. 484), H243 [29JA]

———amend relative to release of alien children in custody (see H.R. 2137), H4204 [15MY]

———repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

———technical corrections (see H.R. 1416), H2310 [25MR]

Immigration: account for all illegal aliens by providing incentives to register with the Dept. of Homeland Security and immunity from criminal prosecution for employers of such aliens (see H.R. 3651), H12917 [8DE]

———adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE] (see H.R. 3142), H8490 [23SE]

———allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 1949), S15812 [24NO]

———enhance border enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3534), H11650 [19NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 1906), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 2671), H6463 [9JY]

———establish guest worker programs and adjust status of certain aliens unlawfully present in the U.S. to non-immigrant guest worker (see S. 1387), S9244 [10JY]

———make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (see S. 1362), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1353), H2131 [19MR]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———provide for Federal custody and Federal payment of costs of emergency ambulance and medical services for aliens illegally attempting to enter the U.S. (see H.R. 2848), H7615 [24JY]

———require State and local governments to provide information on individuals convicted of crimes for use in identifying immigration violations by such individuals (see H.R. 3115), H8380 [17SE]

———suspend nonessential visas to allow reorganization of immigration and naturalization functions and ensure sufficient monitoring and deterrence to maintain border integrity (see H.R. 2235), H4735 [22MY]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 3361), H9811 [21OC]

Interior Repatriation Program: use for apprehended aliens who repeatedly enter the U.S. illegally and request more funds for such program (see H. Con. Res. 289), H8950 [25SE]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see S. 1479), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

Law enforcement: establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State, local, and other Federal law enforcement agencies (see S. 1612), S11416 [11SE] (see H.R. 3644), H12309 [21NO]

Local government: require public hearing before establishing or relocating any Quick Response Team to take illegal and criminal aliens into custody and remove them from the U.S. (see H.R. 3013), H7948 [4SE]

Los Angeles International Airport: review proposed construction project of a remote passenger check-in facility (see H.R. 2985), H7785 [25JY]

National security: ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (see S. 578), S3369 [7MR] (see H.R. 2242), H4735 [22MY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1147), S7134 [23MY] (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2193), H4527 [21MY]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

———establish and maintain geospatial preparedness with the National Spatial Data Infrastructure and integrated applications and systems required for homeland security, national defense, electronic government (see H.R. 3186), H8949 [25SE]

———improve and coordinate emergency communications systems through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services and support construction and operation of ubiquitous and reliable citizen activated system (see S. 1250), S7831 [12JN]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9375 [8OC]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see S. 746), S4557 [31MR] (see H.R. 2376), H5044 [5JN] (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 87), S37 [7JA]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1073), S6507 [15MY] (see S. 1245), S7831 [12JN]

Northern Border Coordinator: establish position (see H.R. 853), H704 [13FE]

Oceans: establish an interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans and human health and a similar program at NOAA (see S. 1218), S7618 [10JN]

Office for Domestic Preparedness: grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H699 [13FE]

———transfer to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S4897 [7AP]

Office for State and Local Government Coordination: appoint a Director (see S. 796), S4897 [7AP]

———make changes (see S. 45), S36 [7JA]

Political ethics: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 286), H5663 [19JN]

Railroads: installation of chemical and biological detection devices in enclosed passenger boarding stations of heavy rail transit systems (see H.R. 2301), H4875 [3JN]

Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System: develop and implement (see H.R. 2250), H4736 [22MY]

Safety: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (see H.R. 3370), H9811 [21OC]

Science: provide additional responsibilities for the Chief Information Officer relative to geospatial information (see S. 1230), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 3367), H9811 [21OC]

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1010), H1463 [27FE] (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

State Homeland Security Grant Program: waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds (see S. 838), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1915), H3635 [1MY]

States: reimburse for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Terrorism: ensure that appropriate security measures are taken to address threat of terrorism against facilities that manufacture, use, or process potentially dangerous chemicals (see S. 994), S5725 [5MY]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see S. 157), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 1861), H3451 [29AP]

———improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (see S. 216), S1479 [23JA]

———strengthen ability to remove terrorist criminals, add flexibility relative to places where aliens may be removed, and provide sufficient authority to Federal officials to remove certain aliens (see H.R. 3106), H8380 [17SE]

Transportation: carry out activities to assess and reduce the vulnerabilities of public transportation systems (see H.R. 1148), H1680 [6MR]

Conference reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555), H8425-H8459 [23SE]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 1559), H3357-H3385 [12AP]

Letters

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act: Clayton Yeutter, S11845 [23SE]

Aviation Security Capital Fund usage flexibility: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S7791 [12JN]

Chemical facility security relative to terrorism: Thomas J. Ridge, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Christine Todd Whitman, EPA Administrator, S297 [14JA]

Clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT: T.J. Barrett, Coast Guard, H10419 [5NO]

Coast Guard Research and Development Center funding: Dennis K. McBride, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, S9878 [24JY]

———Senator Dodd, S9878 [24JY]

Firefighter assistance grants funding: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, S9771 [23JY]

———several firefighting organizations, S9771 [23JY]

Homeland security: Senator Harkin, S9883 [24JY]

Homeland security funding: Rich Stanek, Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety, E737 [11AP]

———Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S4227, S4229 [21MR]

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act: Representative Cox, Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H5908 [25JN]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5908 [25JN]

Implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources: Senators Grassley and Wyden, S1446 [23JA]

Naval Station Roosevelt Roads facilities usage: Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, H6300, H6301 [8JY]

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S16073, S16074, S16075-S16077 [25NO]

Philadelphia, PA, costs for urban terrorism protection and preparedness: John F. Street, Mayor of Philadelphia, PA, S4789 [3AP]

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Kurt Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, S11167 [5SE]

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants: David Z. Plavin, Airports Council International-North America, and Charles Barclay, American Association of Airport Executives, S7801 [12JN]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S7801 [12JN]

Require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security: Thomas J. Ridge, Sec. of Homeland Security, S11893 [24SE]

Tribute to Transportation Security Administration employees: Daniel A. Bernath, Transportation Security Administration, E2270 [6NO]

Lists

Objectionable provisions in H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9879 [24JY]

Supporters of S. 1645, Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act, S11835 [23SE]

Memorandums

Investigations of All Physical and Electronic Records and Documents Relative to the Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature, H7312 [22JY]

Messages

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Depts. of State and Homeland Security Relative to the Visa Issuance Provisions of the Homeland Security Act: President Bush, S12136 [29SE], H9020 [30SE]

Protocol of Amendment to International Convention on Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures: President Bush, S5616 [30AP]

Motions

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2555), S9695 [22JY], S9756, S9763, S9766, S9772, S9780, S9782 [23JY], S9837, S9851, S9853, S9864 [24JY], H5758 [24JN], H8107 [10SE]

———making (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8801 [24SE]

———making (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2762, H2764 [3AP], H2870 [8AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4685, S4689 [2AP], S4751, S4769, S4780, S4784 [3AP]

Plans

Program for the development of an antimissile device for commercial aircraft, S9750 [23JY]

Questions

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Senator Lieberman, S16071 [25NO]

Remarks in House

Airlines: reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, H2708, H2776, H2777 [3AP], E689 [7AP]

Appropriations: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H5735, H5737, H5740, H5746, H5751, H5752, H5757, H5760 [24JN]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (H.R. 3407), H10225 [30OC], H10383 [5NO], E2208 [4NO]

———making (H.R. 2555), H5744-H5795 [24JN], H8107 [10SE], E1388, E1398 [27JN], E1422 [8JY]

———making (H.R. 2555), conference report, H8406 [23SE]-H8793 [24SE]

———making (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734-H5742 [24JN]

———making (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495-H8500 [24SE]

———making (H.R. 2555), motion to instruct conferees, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7647-H7654 [25JY], E1653 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7637-H7645 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief through across-the-board funding reductions in discretionary spending programs, H7651-H7654 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H2517, H2559 [1AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2670, H2672, H2674-H2683, H2695 [2AP], H2707, H2708, H2709, H2718-H2757, H2759-H2809 [3AP], H2869, H2870, H2913 [8AP], H3043 [9AP], H3286, H3294, H3295 [10AP], E685 [3AP], E689, E695 [7AP], E701 [8AP], E716 [10AP], E737, E762 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report, H3385-H3405 [12AP], E833 [1MY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H3385 [12AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2709-H2718 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), motion to instruct conferees, H2870-H2872 [8AP], E731 [10AP]

Armed Forces: authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances, H4494-H4497 [21MY]

———authorize members to assist the Dept. of Homeland Security in performance of border protection functions under certain circumstances (H.R. 277), H2306 [25MR]

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: transfer from the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate to the Office for Domestic Preparedness, H8796 [24SE]

Associated Press (news service): accuracy of story on U.S.-Mexico border security, H10346 [5NO]

Aviation: improve training requirements for cabin crew members to prepare for potential threat conditions, H5229 [11JN]

———require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H5776-H5779 [24JN], H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, H2793 [3AP]

Buchanan, NY: safety of Indian Point nuclear power plant, H10401 [5NO]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information relative to an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H5785, H5786, H5791-H5794 [24JN], H6455-H6459, H6461 [9JY], H7293-H7295 [22JY]

Bush, President: tribute to homeland and national security policies, H8956 [30SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, H5774, H5776, H5779-H5781 [24JN]

Coast Guard: authorize the Commandant to make recommendations to the Congress relating to the Coast Guard as the Commandant considers appropriate (H.R. 3374), E2141 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), H10396-H10424 [5NO], E2297 [14NO], E2327 [19NO]

———authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (H. Res. 416), H10078, H10079 [29OC]

———automatic identification system funding, H10399 [5NO]

———ensure materials used in bridge alteration projects are produced in the U.S., H10420 [5NO]

———funding, H5760 [24JN]

———Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) funding, H10398, H10401, H10402 [5NO], E2297 [14NO]

———include certain petrochemical plants located within five miles of navigable waters in the maritime security plan for Port of Houston, H10423 [5NO]

———inspection of foreign-flag vessels that depart and return to the same U.S. port without a stop in between, H10400 [5NO]

———require diesel engines used in vessels and ships to be manufactured in the U.S., H5783, H5784 [24JN], H10421-H10423 [5NO]

———review and adjustment of pilotage rates, H10399, H10401 [5NO]

Committee on Appropriations (House): appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 1559, supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, H3662 [6MY]

———appropriations allocation revisions to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5802 [24JN]

Congress: accomplishments of the 107th Congress, H4 [7JA]

Contracts: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities, H5773, H5774 [24JN]

———prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H119 [8JA]

Customs Service: tribute, E105 [29JA]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to destroy or conceal all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature, H7312, H7313 [22JY]

Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection: importance, H5732 [24JN]

Disasters: address emergency preparedness relative to senior citizens, the disabled, and others with special needs, H5761 [24JN]

———require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (H.R. 2537), E1313 [20JN]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account-H7393 [23JY]

Electronics: prohibit the Depts. of Defense and Homeland Security from purchasing equipment containing electronic components that are not manufactured in the U.S. (H.R. 2974), E1632 [25JY]

FAA: improve training requirements and require certification of flight attendants, H8909 [25SE]

FBI: establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies (H.R. 3439), E2213 [4NO]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (H.R. 2442), H5537 [18JN]

Federal-State relations: allow a percentage of funds to be paid directly to localities and citizens groups without being first allocated to State government agencies, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

FEMA: disaster relief funding, H5788, H5789 [24JN]

———funding, H7637-H7640, H7648, H7653 [25JY], H8809-H8814 [24SE]

Finances: improve financial accountability requirements (H.R. 2886), E1587 [25JY]

FIRESAT program: funding, H5770 [24JN]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions, H3668 [6MY]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5727-H5734 [24JN], H5908 [25JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Atlantic Coast States, H8809-H8814 [24SE], E1860 [23SE]

Immigration: account for all illegal aliens by providing incentives to register with the Dept. of Homeland Security and immunity from criminal prosecution for employers of such aliens (H.R. 3651), H12753 [8DE]

———adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers, H9205-H9208 [2OC]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 2671), H6586 [10JY], H7162 [18JY], H8468 [23SE], H8997 [30SE]

———impact of illegal immigration on the environment, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

———make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (H.R. 1353), E519 [19MR]

———national policy, H1507-H1512 [4MR], H2695-H2701 [2AP], H2838 [7AP], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H3668-H3674 [6MY], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY]

———provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (H.R. 832), E842 [1MY]

———Student and Exchange Visitor Information System funding to improve training programs, H2777, H2778 [3AP]

———treatment of Haitian refugees, H3559 [30AP]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 3361), E2106 [21OC]

Intelligence services: strike creation of pilot programs to encourage State and local officials to collect and share information, and to test use of tear-line intelligence reports, H5888 [25JN]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), H9228-H9231 [7OC]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H1507-H1512 [4MR], H1607 [5MR], H1657 [6MR], H1878 [13MR], H1930 [18MR], H2302-H2307 [25MR], H2507 [31MR], H2697-H2701 [2AP], H2838 [7AP], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY]

Los Angeles International Airport: review proposed construction project of a remote passenger check-in facility, H7879 [4SE]

———review proposed remote passenger check-in facility, H5196 [11JN], H5784 [24JN]

National security: alert status of Homeland Security Advisory System, H396 [12FE]

———coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy funding, H6960 [16JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], H5762-H5764, H5770, H5798 [24JN], E584 [26MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 2193), E1041 [21MY]

———first responders funding, H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———first responders funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H5761, H5762 [24JN]

———homeland security funding, H2446 [27MR], H2672 [2AP], H2708, H2710-H2718, H2731, H2738-H2743 [3AP], H2916 [8AP], H3410 [29AP], E737 [11AP]

———transit security funding, H2678 [2AP], H2774 [3AP]

New London, CT: clarify restrictions on location of Coast Guard Museum, H10417-H10420 [5NO]

NRC: require consultation with the Dept. of Homeland Security on the location and design of new nuclear facilities, H9778-H9780 [21OC]

Office of Domestic Preparedness: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

108th Congress: goals, H5 [7JA]

Political ethics: prohibit use of funds for political purposes, personal surveillance, or any other purpose not related to homeland security, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

———transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 286), H6872 [16JY]

Public buildings: selection of interim headquarters site, H92, H95 [8JA]

Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System: develop and implement (H.R. 2250), E1069 [23MY]

Safety: establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment (H.R. 3370), E2115 [21OC]

Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspections (SENTRI) program: funding through reductions in salaries and expenses, H5754-H5756 [24JN]

Ships and vessels: authorize issuance of port security grants, H10402 [5NO]

Terrorism: critical infrastructure protection funding, H3929 [9MY]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H5770 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

Texas: use of Dept. of Homeland Security and Texas Dept. of Public Safety resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H4114-H4118 [14MY], H4151, H4177 [15MY], H4219, H4221, H4223, H4224, H4225, H4241 [19MY], H4263, H4325, H4327, H4334, H4335, H4336, H4351-H4354 [20MY], H4372, H4373, H4374, H4518, H4519 [21MY], H5251, H5252 [11JN], H5270 [12JN]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H5735-H5740, H5782, H5783 [24JN]

Transportation: determine percentage of frontline transit employees who have received training in emergency preparedness and response, H5751 [24JN]

Transportation Security Administration: address efficiency of airport screeners and baggage handlers, H5208 [11JN]

———alleged waste in airport security decisions, H7024 [17JY]

———funding, H2102 [19MR]

———GAO review of Computer Assisted Passenter Pre-Screening (CAPPS2) program, H5736, H5749, H5775, H5776 [24JN]

———tribute to employees, E2270 [6NO]

University of Texas: Center for Biosecurity funding, H5786-H5788 [24JN]

Urban areas: terrorism protection and preparedness funding, H5765-H5769, H5774 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Aguirre, Eduardo, Jr.: nomination to be Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services Director, S8256 [19JN]

Airports: require that airline passenger security fee funds are used for airport security, S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE]

Amtrak: require Dept. of Homeland Security study on implementing a program for screening passengers, baggage, and cargo on trains (S. 1599), S11251 [9SE]

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2555), S9623-S9626, S9628, S9629 [21JY], S9672-S9697 [22JY], S9748-S9788 [23JY], S9830-S9887 [24JY], S9954 [25JY], S10258 [30JY]

———making (H.R. 2555), conference report, S11891-S11897 [24SE]

———making (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent agreement, S9575 [17JY]

———making (H.R. 2555), unanimous-consent request, S9986 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9930, S9933-S9935, S9939-S9941, S9990 [25JY], S10031 [28JY], S10838-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), unanimous-consent request, S10844 [31JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), S4953 [8AP], S5106 [10AP], S5392 [11AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), insert S. 762 language in lieu, S4917 [7AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4657-S4666, S4676-S4698 [2AP], S4737-S4787, S4789-S4811 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), unanimous-consent agreement, S4811 [3AP]

———port security, fire department, and chemical facility security assessments funding, S9848-S9851 [24JY]

———reduce for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S9878 [24JY]

———remove unauthorized and earmarked appropriations from legislation making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security, S4755-S4758, S4763 [3AP]

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: funding, S9843 [24JY]

———transfer from the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate to the Office for Domestic Preparedness, S11896 [24SE]

Aviation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 208), S1483 [23JA]

———improve security, S9399 [15JY]

———require reports on protecting commercial aircraft from the threat of shoulder-fired missile systems, S9749-S9751 [23JY]

———research, development, and deployment of technology to protect commercial aircraft from man-portable air defense systems, S4737-S4742, S4762 [3AP]

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: increase security personnel at the northern border of the U.S., S9780-S9783 [23JY]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: presence of enforcement officers in Rhode Island, S9875 [24JY]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1500-S1509, S1659-S1661 [28JA], S1689-S1692, S1694-S1696 [29JA], S1765-S1770 [30JA]

Business and industry: eliminate incentives to move operations abroad, enforce antidumping and trade laws, prohibit commerce in products made with child labor, and extend Buy American Act provisions (S. 592), S3516 [11MR]

Chemicals: conduct chemical facility security assessments, S9778-S9780, S9782 [23JY], S12995 [22OC]

Civil liberties: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

Coast Guard: Research and Development Center funding, S9877 [24JY]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): tribute to staff, S9926 [25JY]

Congress: protect prerogatives in allocation of homeland security funding, S4778-S4780 [3AP]

Contracts: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, S9868, S9869 [24JY]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security, S1209-S1211 [21JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 134), S258 [14JA]

———provide that waivers of certain prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates shall apply only if the waiver is required in the interest of national security (S. 29), S258 [14JA]

Dept. of Defense: limit Total Information Awareness Program funding to foreign terrorism purposes, S1134 [17JA]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S319 [15JA], S1414-S1416, S1446 [23JA], S2432 [13FE]

———prevent implementation of Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources (S. 188), S1079 [16JA]

———require congressional accountability for the Total Information Awareness Program or similar programs that collect personal information from commercial and governmental sources, S6061 [13MY]

Dept. of State: scaling back of antiterrorism training programs at Louisiana State University and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, S4808, S4809 [3AP]

Disasters: mitigation programs funding, S9877 [24JY]

———provide advance funding to certain entities performing disaster response duties, S9870 [24JY]

———require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (S. 118), S153 [9JA]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S1658 [28JA]

Emergency management performance grants program: funding, S9753-S9756 [23JY]

England, Gordon R.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S26 [7JA], S1724 [29JA], S1785-S1788 [30JA]

———nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, unanimous-consent agreement, S1756 [29JA], S1781 [30JA]

Executive Office of the President: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (S. 148), S8846 [27JN]

Federal Advisory Committee Act: require compliance by any advisory committee, S9864-S9866 [24JY]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies, S9884 [24JY]

———ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (S. 910), S5372 [11AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (S. 819), S4967 [8AP], S14075 [5NO]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: funding, S9874 [24JY]

Federal-State relations: reimburse State, local, and Indian tribal governments for certain costs relating to the mobilization of Reserves who are first responder personnel of such governments or tribes (S. 921), S5379 [11AP]

———require report on expenses incurred by State and local police complying with Secret Service requirements for transporting foreign and domestic officials, S9751-S9753, S9755 [23JY]

FEMA: funding, S9939-S9941, S9990 [25JY]

Finances: improve financial accountability requirements (S. 1567), S10916, S10917 [1AU], S15499 [21NO]

Firefighter Assistance Grants Program: allow flexibility in determining priorities for firefighting vehicles, S9871 [24JY]

Firefighters: firefighter assistance grants funding, S9769-S9773 [23JY]

Fort Gordon, GA: disaster preparedness training missions, S9787 [23JY]

Garcia, Michael J.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, S7903 [13JN], S13655 [30OC], S13944 [4NO], S16070-S16073 [25NO]

———nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, unanimous-consent agreement, S7860 [12JN]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Homeland Security Advisory System: require report, S9767, S9768 [23JY]

Hutchinson, Asa: nomination to be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, S1495, S1496 [23JA]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (S. 1645), S11834-S11858 [23SE]

———allow aliens who are legally present in the U.S. to return temporarily to their country of citizenship if that country is engaged in post-conflict reconstruction (S. 1949), S15843 [24NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 1906), S15292-S15295 [20NO]

———make permanent Port Passenger Accelerated Service System (PortPASS) programs for border inspection and improve the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers' Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) program (S. 1362), S8757 [26JN]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children, S11333, S11334 [10SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (S. 1129), S7019-S7027 [22MY]

Las Vegas, NV: establish National Hazardous Materials Transportation Center, S9697 [22JY]

Law enforcement: establish a technology, equipment, and information transfer program with State, local, and other Federal law enforcement agencies (S. 1612), S11421 [11SE]

Lobbyists: impose post-employment lobbying restrictions on the Dept. of Homeland Security and the Office of Homeland Security, S9872-S9874 [24JY]

Loy, James M.: nomination to be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security, S16069 [25NO]

Michigan: inspection of municipal solid waste shipped from Canada, S4810 [3AP]

Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange Program (MATRIX): funding, S9787 [23JY]

National Center for Disaster Decision Making: funding, S9786, S9787 [23JY]

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: funding, S9788 [23JY]

National Infrastructure Stimulation and Analysis Center: funding, S9785, S9786 [23JY]

National security: alert status of Homeland Security Advisory System, S2516-S2519 [14FE]

———enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA], S1783 [30JA]

———ensure coordination and integration of Indian tribes in homeland security strategy (S. 578), S3372 [7MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1147), S7145 [23MY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1587), S11162-S11164 [5SE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports through improved inspection of cargo containers, S10605 [31JY]

———establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———explosive detection devices research and development funding, S9763-S9766 [23JY]

———first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9832-S9847 [24JY]

———first responders funding, S9690-S9693, S9696 [22JY]

———homeland security funding, S4047, S4057 [20MR], S4226-S4230, S4240, S4262-S4264 [21MR], S4765-S4769, S4774 [3AP]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports, S9847 [24JY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (S. 746), S4570-S4572 [31MR], S11381 [11SE]

———provide for homeland security block grants (S. 87), S73 [7JA]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (S. 1245), S7834-S7836 [12JN], S7873 [13JN]

———U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S10488 [31JY]

NOAA: All Hazards Emergency Warning Network funding, S4806 [3AP], S9785 [23JY]

Nuclear weapons: improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

Oceans: establish an interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans and human health and a similar program at NOAA (S. 1218), S7621 [10JN]

Office for Domestic Preparedness: grant programs funding for protection of areas with large tourist populations, S9681-S9683 [22JY], S9878 [24JY]

Office for State and Local Government Coordination: make changes (S. 45), S49 [7JA], S2775 [26FE]

Office of Domestic Preparedness: funding, S4790-S4800 [3AP]

Playas, NM: purchase of town by the National Emergency Response Training, Research, and Development Center, S9787 [23JY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1495 [23JA], S3337 [6MR], S4040 [19MR], S8256 [19JN], S8377 [23JN], S12474 [3OC], S16068 [25NO]

Ridge, Thomas J.: confirmation as Sec. of Homeland Security, S1463 [23JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S26 [7JA], S1241 [21JA], S1301, S1302, S1307-S1325 [22JA]

———nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, unanimous-consent agreement, S1299 [21JA]

States: allocate homeland security block grant funds to States using a threat-based formula, S9775-S9778 [23JY], S9880-S9882 [24JY]

———allow limited discretionary authority for State officials to reallocate homeland security funds for special events, S9867, S9868 [24JY]

Terrorism: allow access and handling by State and local government personnel of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, S9831, S9832 [24JY]

———bioterrorism preparedness workforce funding, S11103-S11105 [4SE]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals, S4691, S4694-S4697 [2AP]

———ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (S. 157), S295-S297 [14JA]

———improve building and fire codes and standards, strengthen the private security industry, and create a safer environment in commercial buildings and industrial facilities (S. 216), S1492 [23JA]

Transportation Security Administration: allow flexibility in the use of the Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7791, S7792 [12JN]

———clarify apportionment of funds from Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7783-S7785 [12JN]

———delete matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7783, S7785, S7800, S7801 [12JN]

———Electronic Detection Systems installation funding, S9875 [24JY]

———proposed reductions in air marshals program, S10255 [30JY]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S5616 [30AP]

Urban areas: allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas, S9785 [23JY], S9851-S9856, S9869, S9870 [24JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas through reductions in information analysis, infrastructure protection, science, technology, and research and development, S9856-S9861 [24JY]

———terrorism protection and preparedness funding, S4787, S4789, S4798-S4800 [3AP]

Verdery, C. Stewart, Jr.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Border/Transportation Security Policy, S8257 [19JN], S8296 [20JN]

Virginia Military Institute: homeland security activities funding, S9874, S9875 [24JY]

Reports

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations (H.R. 2555) (corrections), S9787 [23JY]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Iraqi Relief and Reconstruction Fund Provisions, S4684 [2AP]

Reports filed

Coast Guard Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 733) (S. Rept. 108-202), S15186 [19NO]

Coast Guard Appropriations and Various Administered Laws Amendments: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2443) (H. Rept. 108-233), H7614 [24JY]

Coast Guard Nominations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 172) (H. Rept. 108-57), H2702 [2AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 108-331), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2859, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 339) (H. Rept. 108-237), H7615 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-280), H8490 [23SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2555) (H. Rept. 108-169), H5713 [23JN]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2555) (S. Rept. 108-86), S9244 [10JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567), S15286 [20NO]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 108-211), S15975 [25NO]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 108-358), H11149 [12NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on Homeland Security (House) (H. Res. 286) (H. Rept. 108-223), H7224 [21JY]

Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1250) (S. Rept. 108-130), S10970 [2SE]

Homeland Security Act Technical Corrections: Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 1416) (H. Rept. 108-104), H4203 [15MY]

Homeland Security Grant Enhancement Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1245), S11161 [5SE]

Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1416) (S. Rept. 108-214), S15975 [25NO]

Homeland Security Technology Improvement Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1612), S15975 [25NO]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1612) (S. Rept. 108-217), S16118 [9DE]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 108-260), H7947 [4SE]

Nomination of Asa Hutchinson To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S1479 [23JA]

Nomination of C. Stewart Verdery, Jr., To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Border/Transportation Security Policy: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

Nomination of C. Suzanne Mencer To Be Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness Director: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Charles E. McQueary To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Science and Technology: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Frank Libutti To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection: Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S8125 [18JN]

Nomination of James M. Loy To Be Deputy Sec. of Homeland Security: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Janet Hale To Be Under Sec. of Homeland Security for Managment: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S3162 [5MR]

Nomination of Joe D. Whitley To Be Dept. of Homeland Security General Counsel: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Michael J. Garcia To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14964 [17NO]

Nomination of Penrose C. Albright To Be Assistant Sec. of Homeland Security for Plans, Programs, and Budgets: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S10265 [30JY]

Nomination of Thomas J. Ridge To Be Sec. of Homeland Security: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S1144 [17JA]

Non-Homeland Security Mission Performance Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 910) (S. Rept. 108-115), S10139 [29JY]

Oceans and Human Health Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1218) (S. Rept. 108-203), S15186 [19NO]

Same-Day Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 192) (H. Rept. 108-73), H3300 [10AP]

Same-Day Consideration of Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1559, War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 197) (H. Rept. 108-75), H3351 [11AP]

Sec. of Homeland Security Inclusion in the Line of Presidential Succession: Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate) (S. 148), S8722 [26JN]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-76), H3407 [12AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 1559) (H. Rept. 108-55), H2702 [2AP]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 762) (S. Rept. 108-33), S4628 [1AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2555), H5758, H5773, H5774, H5776, H5781, H5784, H5785, H5786, H5788 [24JN]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2741, H2775, H2776, H2785, H2794, H2795, H2796 [3AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4697 [2AP]

Schedules

Senator Harkin's staff meetings with local Iowa emergency management and first responders, S9884 [24JY]

Statements

Customs Revenue Functions and Homeland Security: Senators Baucus and Grassley, S6701 [20MY]

Security Information for General Aviation Pilots/Airports, S7803 [12JN]

Summaries

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act (S. 1645), S11835-S11844 [23SE]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Homeland Security Report—Voluntary Initiatives Are Under Way at Chemical Facilities but the Extent of Security Preparedness Is Unknown: GAO, S4695 [2AP]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Hollings Amendment on Seaport Security, S4684 [2AP]

Tables

Additional city homeland security spending due to war/high alert, S4787 [3AP]

Bioterrorism preparedness funding, S11104 [4SE]

CBO projections of discretionary spending and homeland security spending, S11461 [15SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S11895 [24SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9697 [22JY]

Philadelphia, PA, security costs in response to terrorist attacks, S4789 [3AP]

Pittsburgh, PA, Dept. of Public Safety cost increases for terrorism, S4787 [3AP]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

War in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations (H.R. 1559), H2719-H2723 [3AP]

———conference report, H3386-H3400 [12AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 172, consideration of H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, H2709 [3AP]

H. Res. 293, consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H5734 [24JN]

H. Res. 339, consideration of H.R. 2859, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H7637 [25JY]

H. Res. 374, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, H8495 [24SE]

H. Res. 416, consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H10078 [29OC]

H.R. 1416, Homeland Security Technical Corrections Act, H5727 [24JN]

H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4982-S4994 [8AP]

H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act, H10402-H10409 [5NO]

H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9980-S9986 [25JY]

H.R. 2655, Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program extension, H9228 [7OC]

H.R. 2859, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H7647 [25JY]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 148, include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession, S234 [13JA]

S. 148, Sec. of Homeland Security inclusion in the line of Presidential succession, S8846 [27JN]

S. 157, Chemical Security Act, S297-S299 [14JA]

S. 188, Data-Mining Moratorium Act, S1080 [16JA]

S. 728, reimburse airline industry for homeland security costs, S4520 [27MR]

S. 746, Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act, S4572-S4577 [31MR]

S. 819, Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Equity Act, S4967 [8AP]

S. 910, Non-Homeland Security Mission Performance Act, S5373 [11AP]

S. 1129, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act, S7021-S7026 [22MY]

S. 1212, identify certain sites as key resources for protection by the Dept. of Homeland Security Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1218, Oceans and Human Health Act, S7623-S7625 [10JN]

S. 1250, Enhanced 911 Emergency Communications Act, S7837 [12JN]

S. 1567, Dept. of Homeland Security Financial Accountability Act, S10916 [1AU], S15499 [21NO]

S. 1587, Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11164-S11167 [5SE]

S. 1645, Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act, S11845-S11855 [23SE]

S. 1906, Homeland Security Enhancement Act, S15295-S15297 [20NO]

S. 1949, Return of Talent Act, S15844 [24NO]

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1567), S10906 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1567), S10916, S10917 [1AU], S15499 [21NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567), S15286 [20NO]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1567) (S. Rept. 108-211), S15975 [25NO]

———Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select) (H.R. 2886) (H. Rept. 108-358), H11149 [12NO]

Texts of

S. 1567, provisions, S10916 [1AU], S15499 [21NO]

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S13926 [4NO], S14477, S14496, S14506, S14507, S14510, S14511, S14512, S14518, S14520, S14521, S14820, S14834, S14835, S14836, S14840, S14841, S14842, S14843, S14844, S14845, S14847 [12NO], S14932, S14934, S14936, S14938, S14967, S14968, S14969 [17NO], S14993, S14994, S14995, S15084, S15085 [18NO], H7619, H7620 [24JY], H7669, H7682, H7683, H7684, H7685, H7687, H7688, H7689, H7690, H7692, H7693, H7694, H7695, H7699, H7700, H7704, H7705, H7706, H7788 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), S11927 [24SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (S. 811), S15850 [24NO]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Triumph of Pettiness, H12829 [8DE]

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (see H.J. Res. 82), H12920 [8DE]

Community development: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (see H.R. 2422), H5265 [11JN]

Contracts: provide for renewal of project-based assisted housing contracts at reimbursement levels that are sufficient to sustain operations (see H.R. 1957), H3681 [6MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1584), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2861), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (see H. Res. 338), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 340), H7615 [24JY]

Ecology and environment: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 239), H134 [8JA]

Education: provide discounted housing for teachers and other school staff in certain rural and low-population States (see S. 1205), S7476 [5JN]

Employment: ensure improved access to employment opportunities for low-income people (see H.R. 2298), H4787 [2JN]

Families and domestic relations: establish intergenerational family programs (see S. 381), S2341 [12FE]

Federal aid programs: reduce overpayments of housing assistance program subsidies by providing more accurate verification of participant employment and income (see H.R. 1030), H1464 [27FE]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (see S. 1714), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 1985), H3682 [6MY]

———increase mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions (see S. 1571), S10970 [2SE]

Government National Mortgage Association: allow the guarantee of securities backed by Rural Housing Service guaranteed loans (see H.R. 2740), H6868 [15JY]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H1901 [13MR]

———repeal limitations on the funding percentages of the operating budgets of organizations receiving assistance (see H.R. 166), H57 [7JA]

———support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (see S. 811), S4957 [8AP]

HOPE VI Program: reauthorize for revitalization of severely distressed public housing (see H.R. 1077), H1515 [4MR] (see H.R. 1614), H2820 [3AP]

Housing: assist low-income families in obtaining decent, safe, and affordable housing by converting section 8 housing choice voucher program into a State-administered block grant (see S. 947), S5484 [29AP] (see H.R. 1841), H3451 [29AP]

———enable homebuyers to make use of insured hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 1443), H2400 [26MR]

———enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (see S. 1508), S10617 [31JY] (see S. 1656), S11988 [25SE]

———establish demonstration program to modernize and increase access to health services in public housing for elderly and disabled persons (see S. 1697), S12277 [1OC]

———exempt small public housing agencies from the requirement of preparing annual public housing agency plans (see H.R. 27), H52 [7JA]

———expand homeownership in States having high housing costs (see H.R. 3507), H11391 (see H.R. 3507), H11514 [18NO]

———guarantee loans to homeowners with properties contaminated by leaking underground storage tanks and assist such homeowners in moving from such properties on a temporary or permanent basis (see H.R. 2189), H4527 [21MY]

———prohibit Federal funding for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and remove certain advantages granted to such enterprises (see H.R. 3071), H8175 [10SE]

———promote the development of affordable, quality rental housing in rural areas for low-income households (see H.R. 1722), H3301 [10AP]

———provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see S. Con. Res. 22), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

———provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (see H.R. 1865), H3452 [29AP]

———remove certain advantages for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises relative to other secondary mortgage market enterprises (see H.R. 2117), H4203 [15MY]

Law enforcement officers: pilot program to assist in purchasing homes in locally-designated at-risk areas (see H.R. 729), H460 [12FE]

———provide funding for officers to patrol and provide security for certain assisted housing (see H.R. 95), H55 [7JA]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (see S. 519), S3162 [5MR]

Public housing: protect rights of tenants who are evicted as a result of criminal activity through no fault of their own (see H.R. 1429), H2310 [25MR]

Public Housing Drug Elimination Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

States: grants to supplement assistance for the preservation of affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 445), H242 [29JA]

Taxation: expand areas designated as renewal communities based on new census data (see S. 400), S2457 [13FE] (see H.R. 840), H703 [13FE]

Urban areas: development of municipally-owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations into community open spaces or parks (see H.R. 2373), H5044 [5JN]

Excerpts

American Dream Downpayment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H9044 [1OC]

Factsheets

Housing Appropriations Inadequate; 85,000 Families at Risk: National Low Income Housing Coalition, H7696 [25JY]

Letters

Dept. of HUD section 8 housing vouchers program funding: several religious organizations, E1709 [5SE]

Dept. of HUD section 8 housing vouchers programs funding: several housing and real estate organizations, E382 [6MR]

———several religious organizations, H7696 [25JY]

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act: Kris Cook, National Affordable Housing Management Association, S12462 [3OC]

———National Association of Realtors, National Association of Home Builders, and Mortgage Bankers Association, S12462 [3OC]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO]

Press releases

Depts. of HUD and Commerce Grants to the Virgin Islands: Delegate Christensen, H9165 [2OC]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), H12865 [8DE]

———making (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7630-H7637 [25JY]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H8893 [24SE], H9709 [20OC]

Community development: guarantee community development loans to the insular areas (H.R. 2422), E1211 [11JN]

Community Housing Works (organization): Fannie Mae Foundation Maxwell Award of Excellence recipient, E976 [15MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7335 [23JY], H7655-H7713 [25JY], H10535-H10537, H10544-H10546 [6NO], E1613, E1653 [25JY], E1690 [4SE], E1709, E1726 [5SE], E1753, E1757 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), E1629 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, H7654 [25JY]

Ecology and environment: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (H.R. 239), E44 [8JA]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (H.R. 1985), H9235-H9237 [7OC]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (H.R. 1276), H2869 [8AP], H9038, H9039-H9045 [1OC], E709 [8AP]

———support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (S. 811), H12889, H12892 [8DE], E2555 [15DE]

Homeless: assistance grants funding, H7705, H7706 [25JY]

HOPE VI Program: funding, H7667, H7685, H7686 [25JY]

Housing: prohibit Federal funding for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and remove certain advantages granted to such enterprises (H.R. 3071), E1767 [11SE]

———provide grants to States, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for education programs on predatory lending and establish a toll-free number for complaints (H.R. 1865), E815 [30AP]

———remove certain advantages for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises relative to other secondary mortgage market enterprises (H.R. 2117), E972 [15MY]

———section 8 vouchers program funding, E1709 [5SE]

———section 8 vouchers programs funding, H7667, H7668, H7686, H7695-H7699 [25JY], E382 [6MR]

Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program: funding, H7692 [25JY]

Law enforcement officers: provide funding for officers to patrol and provide security for certain assisted housing (H.R. 95), E4 [8JA]

Nonprofit organizations: development of municipally-owned vacant lots into community open spaces or parks (H.R. 2373), E1158 [5JN]

Public Housing Drug Elimination Program: reauthorize (H.R. 1981), E872 [6MY]

Urban areas: development of municipally-owned vacant lots by nonprofit community organizations into community open spaces or parks (H.R. 2373), E1158 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Appropriations: making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), S16212 [9DE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations, S1240 [21JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S14391, S14458 [11NO], S14464-S14470, S14472-S14480, S14496-S14504, S14506-S14528, S14530, S14531, S14678, S14743, S14792 [12NO], S14928, S14932-S14940 [17NO], S14993-S15001 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, S14940 [17NO], S15021 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent request, S14519, S14520 [12NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), unanimous-consent request, S14620, S14621 [12NO]

Education: provide discounted housing for teachers and other school staff in certain rural and low-population States (S. 1205), S7495 [5JN]

FHA: increase maximum mortgage limit for FHA-insured mortgages for multifamily housing located in high-cost areas (S. 1714), S12461 [3OC]

———increase mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions (S. 1571), S10987 [2SE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: support certain housing proposals including the downpayment assistance initiative (S. 811), S4959 [8AP], S15874 [24NO]

Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 1508), S10623 [31JY]

———enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 1656), S11990 [25SE]

———establish demonstration program to modernize and increase access to health services in public housing for elderly and disabled persons (S. 1697), S12287 [1OC]

———non-elderly disability voucher program funding, S14524, S14525 [12NO]

———programs funding, S14527 [12NO]

———section 8 vouchers programs funding, S14521, S14522, S14523, S14524 [12NO]

Native American Capital Development Corp.: establish (S. 519), S3167 [5MR]

Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight: funding, S14510, S14511 [12NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S7065 [22MY]

Reports filed

American Dream Downpayment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1276) (H. Rept. 108-164), H5661 [19JN]

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 239) (H. Rept. 108-22), H1639 [5MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 108-236), H7615 [24JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2861) (H. Rept. 108-235), H7614 [24JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1584) (S. Rept. 108-143), S11161 [5SE]

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1985) (H. Rept. 108-247), H7838 [3SE]

HOPE VI Program Reauthorization and Small Community Mainstreet Rejuvenation and Housing Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1614) (H. Rept. 108-165), H5661 [19JN]

Nomination of Steven B. Nesmith To Be Assistant Sec. of HUD for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S6706 [20MY]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 338, Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 108-238), H7615 [24JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO], H7685, H7708 [25JY]

Summaries

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S14527 [12NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7656-H7662 [25JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 338, consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H7630 [25JY]

H.J. Res. 82, continuing appropriations to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices, H12865 [8DE]

H.R. 1276, American Dream Downpayment Act, H9039 [1OC]

H.R. 1985, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act, H9235 [7OC]

H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent appropriations, S15001-S15020 [18NO]

S. 519, Native American Capital Formation and Economic Development Act, S3167-S3171 [5MR]

S. 811, American Dream Downpayment Act, S4960 [8AP], H12889-H12892 [8DE]

S. 1205, Rural Teacher Housing Act, S7496 [5JN]

S. 1508, Federal Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act, S10623-S10631 [31JY]

S. 1571, increase FHA mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions, S10987 [2SE]

S. 1656, Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Modernization Act, S11991-S11999 [25SE]

S. 1697, Elderly Housing Plus Health Support Demonstration Act, S12288 [1OC]

S. 1714, FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act, S12461 [3OC]

S. Con. Res. 22, provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber, S3751 [13MR]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Addresses

Civil Liberties in Wartime: Geoffrey R. Stone, S13904-S13906 [4NO]

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO], S15845 [24NO], H7226, H7227 [21JY], H7247, H7248, H7274, H7275, H7276, H7278, H7288, H7289, H7293, H7295, H7300, H7301, H7302, H7311, H7313, H7315, H7316, H7330 [22JY], H7353, H7354, H7355 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7246 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S12388 [2OC], S13924 [4NO]

Analyses

Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act (S. 436), S2706 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Ashcroft's Plea Ploy, E1953 [2OC]

Ashcroft's Russian Roulette, S3368 [7MR]

Bookstore Owners Fight Disclosure Act, S2706 [25FE]

Dangerous Leak, E1985 [7OC]

Don't Drop Sunset of Patriot Act, E776 [12AP]

Faulty Rethinking of the 2nd Amendment, S2342 [12FE]

Guns and Justice, S2343 [12FE]

Independent Probe, E1985 [7OC]

Keep Patriot Act Temporary, E808 [30AP]

Let Judges Do Their Jobs, S9115 [9JY]

Ominous Reversal on Gun Rights, S2343 [12FE]

Patriot Act—The Sequel, S2704 [25FE]

Review of DNA Clears Man Convicted of Rape, S3719 [13MR]

Senior Federal Prosecutors and FBI Officials Fault Ashcroft Over Leak Inquiry, S12663 [16OC]

Tex. Execution Stayed at Last Minute—Supreme Court Considers Review, S3720 [13MR]

Tex. Lawmakers Probe Lab Over Reports of Tainted DNA Evidence, S3719 [13MR]

U.S. Can't Just Throw Away the Key, E810 [30AP]

What Problem Is Ashcroft Solving?, E1881 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions

Angola: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see H.R. 3510), H11391 (see H.R. 3510), H11514 [18NO]

Antitrust policy: enhance FTC or Dept. of Justice authority to prevent anticompetitive practices in tightly concentrated gasoline markets (see S. 1737), S12607 [15OC]

———implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (see S. 1797), S13516 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (see S. 1080), S6624 [19MY]

Appropriations: authorizing (see H.R. 3036), H8081 [9SE]

Bailor, Adela T. and Darryl: relief (see H.R. 3646), H12310 [21NO]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program: extend authorization (see S. 764), S4702 [2AP] (see H.R. 1708), H3300 [10AP]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (see H.R. 77), H54 [7JA]

Bureau of Prisons: authorize personnel to carry firearms off duty (see H.R. 1064), H1515 [4MR]

Children and youth: eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (see S. 810), S4957 [8AP]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 362), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA] (see H.R. 1262), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H1902 [13MR]

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

Colombia: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (see S. 986), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 2853), H7615 [24JY]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement (see S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (see H.R. 3691), H12919 [8DE]

———prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: confidentiality of parent-child communications in judicial proceedings (see H.R. 538), H318 [5FE]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see S. 1086), S6707 [20MY] (see H.R. 2213), H4734 [22MY]

Crime: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 374), H170 [27JA]

———combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (see S. 1553), S10618 [31JY]

———disapprove certain sentencing guideline amendments (see H.R. 881), H1332 [25FE]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see H.R. 2387), H5045 [5JN]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (see H.R. 3693), H12919 [8DE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1585), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 247), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2799), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (see H. Res. 326), H7224 [21JY]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see S. 946), S5484 [29AP]

Duane, Patricia and Michael: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Ecology and environment: establish national environmental terrorism clearinghouse and environmental terrorism reduction program (see H.R. 2942), H7783 [25JY]

FBI Building, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H4736 [22MY]

Firearms: expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see S. 1224), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 2403), H5173 [10JN]

———prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (see S. 364), S2340 [12FE]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see S. 1807), S13711 [31OC] (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Hansen, Gregory: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Health care professionals: admission requirements for nonimmigrant nurses (see H.R. 87), H54 [7JA]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain aliens, with longstanding ties to the U.S., to that of an alien lawfully admitted to permanent residence (see H.R. 152), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 440), H241 [29JA]

———create a record of lawful admission for permanent residence for certain aliens (see H.R. 83), H54 [7JA]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see S. 1906), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 2671), H6463 [9JY]

———increase the numerical limitation on the number of asylees whose status may be adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 82), H54 [7JA]

———issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (see S. 205), S1479 [23JA]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (see S. 710), S4433 [26MR] (see H.R. 1440), H2400 [26MR]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (see S. 1712), S12448 [3OC]

Information services: establish a national DNA database for sex offenders and those who commit violent crimes against children (see H.R. 89), H55 [7JA]

Intelligence services: improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (see S. 436), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 2429), H5266 [11JN]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see S. 1552), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3352), H9810 [21OC]

Languages: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (see S. 1733), S12607 [15OC]

Law enforcement: allow use of Community Oriented Policing Services funds for State and local intelligence officers (see H.R. 703), H391 [11FE]

———assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 149), S230 [13JA] (see S. 152), S288 [14JA] (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———authorize State grants to fund arrangements between local police and public accommodations for emergency domestic violence shelters (see H.R. 777), H700 [13FE]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR] (see H.R. 3449), H10457 [5NO]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see S. 1024), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 1238), H1811 [12MR]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

———require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm (see S. 1882), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3614), H12308 [21NO]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (see H.R. 2943), H7783 [25JY]

Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (see S. 1065), S6255 [14MY]

Pimental, Mary: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Political ethics: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 287), H5663 [19JN]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: establish a specific criterion for issuance of an AMBER Alert (see H. Res. 454), H11651 [19NO]

Ruiz, Randy: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Schlinger, Elaine: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: authorizing appropriations (see S. 460), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 933), H1395 [26FE] (see H.R. 1095), H1640 [5MR] (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

State Justice Institute: reauthorize (see H.R. 2714), H6706 [14JY]

Terrorism: ensure that recently enacted terrorism legislation doesn't undermine civil liberties (see H.R. 3171), H8905 [24SE]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see S. 684), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 401), H217 [28JA]

———strengthen ability to remove terrorist criminals, add flexibility relative to places where aliens may be removed, and provide sufficient authority to Federal officials to remove certain aliens (see H.R. 3106), H8380 [17SE]

———strengthen law enforcement investigatory tools (see H.R. 3037), H8081 [9SE]

U.S. Marshals Service: establish a short term State witness protection program to provide assistance to State and local district attorneys to protect their witnesses in major violent crime cases (see S. 1982), S16119 [9DE]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Whitaker, Gerald: relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

Letters

Antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act: John Ashcroft, Attorney General and Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. Trade Representative, S6632 [19MY]

Application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse: ABA, H3067 [10AP]

———Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3068 [10AP]

———Leonidas R. Mecham, Judicial Conference of the U.S., S5120 [10AP]

———U.S. Sentencing Commission, S5121 [10AP]

———William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, S5120 [10AP]

———William T. Ferrell, National Sheriffs' Associaiton, S5127 [10AP]

———several former U.S. Attorneys from New York, S5133 [10AP]

———several legal aid and civil rights organizations, H3075 [10AP]

Appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials: several Senators, S12662 [16OC]

Clarify status of Medicare as a secondary payor, S8276 [20JN]

Dept. of Justice maintenance of records from criminal background checks for firearms sales: Bruce D. Glasscock, International Association of Chiefs of Police, E2548 [8DE]

———Fred Bragg, FBI Agents Association, E2548 [8DE]

Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: George W. Bush (1997), S2987 [27FE]

Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act: several organizations, S2706 [25FE]

Enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports, S5533 [30AP]

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children: Edward Smart, Lois Smart, and Elizabeth Smart, S5114, S5126 [10AP]

———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S5127 [10AP]

Equal access to community-based attendant services under Medicaid for the disabled and elderly, S8535 [25JN]

Exclude U.S. persons from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism, S5902, S5922-S5925 [8MY]

FBI awarding of contracts to certain former senior officials: Senator Grassley, S9702 [22JY]

Federal capital cases decision-making process: Senator Feingold, S3876 [18MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act probable cause standards: Jamie E. Brown, Dept. of Justice, S2747 [26FE]

———John E. Collingwood, FBI, S2748, S2749 [26FE]

———Senator Specter, S2748, S2749 [26FE]

Implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H7303 [22JY]

———Ronald R. Brooks, National Narcotic Officers' Associations Coalition, H7303 [22JY]

Judicial Use of Discretion To Guarantee Equity in Sentencing (JUDGES) Act: several legal organizations, S6712 [20MY]

Manipulation of electricity markets: Joseph T. Kelliher, S13999 [5NO]

National AMBER Alert Network Act: Edward, Lois, and Elizabeth Smart, H2100 [19MR]

National Child Identification Program: John S. Hooks, Jr., FBI, E1565 [23JY]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2260, S2262 [12FE], S3829 [18MR]

———several colleagues from the Office of the Solicitor General, S2097 [10FE]

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2160, S2161 [11FE], S2255, S2258 [12FE], S2756, S2757 [26FE], S2888 [27FE]

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14991 [18NO]

Nomination of William H. Rehnquist to be Chief Justice of the U.S., S2662 [25FE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act, S5127 [10AP]

———Michael J. Bouchard, Major County Sheriffs' Association, S5127 [10AP]

Sentencing of law enforcement officers in the Rodney King civil rights case: Congressional Black Caucus, H2424 [27MR], H3070 [10AP]

Lists

Requested documents relative to the nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2160 [11FE], S2255 [12FE]

Memorandums

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Probable Cause Standards: FBI, S2749 [26FE]

Motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7265, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Abortion: prohibit funding for abortion services to women in Federal prison, H7356 [23JY]

ATF: require Federal firearm licensees to make a physical inventory of their firearms, H12841 [8DE]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program: extend authorization (H.R. 1708), H6709 [15JY]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information relative to an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H7293-H7295 [22JY]

Bureau of Justice Statistics: establish a task force to gather information about, study, and report on incidents of abandonment of infant children (H.R. 77), H26 [7JA]

Capital punishment: prohibit funding from being used for the sentencing phase of Federal death penalty cases, H7315, H7316 [22JY]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2320-H2324 [26MR], H2406-H2416, H2419, H2426 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063-H3066, H3072-H3074 [10AP], H3687 [7MY], E529 [20MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681 [3AP]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 412), H277 [5FE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), H143 [27JA], H1872, H1873 [13MR], H1912 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent request, H1912 [18MR]

Community Oriented Policing Services Program: funding, H12830 [8DE]

Community service: community oriented policing services program funding, H7274, H7275 [22JY], H7358 [23JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland, H12814 [8DE]

———prohibit the Office of Federal Detention Trustee from constructing Federal detention centers and the siting of a detention center or Federal prison in Maryland (H.R. 3691), E2468 [8DE]

———study of good time for persons incarcerated for non-violent crimes in the Federal prison system funding, H7314 [22JY]

———use of existing State, local, and private prisons to house Federal prisoners, H7251 [22JY], E1608, E1611 [25JY]

Courts: prohibit funds to enforce Court of Appeals judgement relative to public display of the Ten Commandments, H7301, H7302 [22JY]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (H.R. 2213), E1068 [23MY]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, H2422-H2424 [27MR], H3061, H3062, H3067-H3075 [10AP]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 2387), E1161 [5JN]

———order instructing U.S. attorneys to limit use of plea bargains and pursue toughest charges with maximum sentences, E1881 [24SE]

———provide additional resources for investigation and prosecution of identity theft and related credit card and other fraud (H.R. 3693), E2485 [8DE]

———restriction of plea bargaining in Federal criminal cases, E1953 [2OC]

DEA: settlement of claims relative to accidental fire damage in Julian, CA, by DEA pilot, H7271 [22JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations, E2551 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7248-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339, H7352-H7369 [23JY], E1572 [23JY], E1608, E1611 [25JY], E2234 [5NO], E2417 [22NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7241-H7247 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, H7247 [22JY]

Drugs: prohibit funds to prevent implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H7302-H7311 [22JY]

Ecology and environment: establish national environmental terrorism clearinghouse and environmental terrorism reduction program (H.R. 2942), E1650 [25JY]

Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program: funding, H7358 [23JY]

FBI: definition of ``financial institution'' relative to authority to subpoena financial records in terrorism or espionage investigations, H11674, H11676 [20NO], E2399 [22NO], E2423, E2428 [23NO], E2491 [8DE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: maintain mandatory source contract requirement for Federal Bureau of Prisons, H10488, H10489 [6NO]

Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act: provide a sunset provision relative to significant or adverse effects on the public, prison operations or safety, H10504-H10507 [6NO]

Firearms: maintenance of records from criminal background checks for firearms sales, H12763 [8DE], E2460 [25NO], E2548, E2549 [8DE]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (H.R. 260), E36 [8JA]

House of Representatives: bribery allegations relative to Representative Nick Smith's vote on Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H12750, H12905 [8DE]

Houston, TX: tribute to Council on Alcohol and Drugs efforts to prevent substance abuse in youth, H2463 [27MR]

Immigration: adjust the status of certain aliens, with longstanding ties to the U.S., to that of an alien lawfully admitted to permanent residence (H.R. 152), E23 [8JA]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (H.R. 2671), H6586 [10JY], H7162 [18JY], H8468 [23SE], H8997 [30SE]

———indefinite detention of individuals seeking asylum, E810 [30AP]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9202 [2OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9030, H9031 [30SE], H9037, H9082 [1OC], H9267, H9268, H9279 [7OC], H9364 [8OC], H9395 [15OC], E1947 [1OC], E1985 [7OC]

Larsen, John: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E536 [20MR]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (H.R. 3449), E2245 [5NO]

———increase effectiveness of DNA databases in crime solving, E724 [10AP]

———repeal authority to delay notification of the execution of a search warrant, H7290-H7293 [22JY]

———waive certain restrictions for grants awarded to hire or rehire career law enforcement officers under the Community Oriented Policing Services grant program (H.R. 2943), E1644 [25JY]

Law enforcement officers: increase scholarship assistance under the Police Corps program, H7272 [22JY]

Political ethics: prohibit funding to destroy or conceal all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature, H7312, H7313 [22JY]

———transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 287), H6436, H6437, H6440 [9JY], H6872 [16JY]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (H.R. 2971), E1637 [25JY], E1710 [5SE]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: funding, H7355 [23JY]

Terrorism: deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, H1945 [18MR], E1339 [24JN]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (H.R. 401), H1491 [4MR]

———impact on civil liberties of implementing new law enforcement and surveillance laws directed toward combating terrorism, H3644 [6MY], H7335 [23JY]

Todd, Charles J.: U.S. Marshals Service Court Security Officer of the Year Award recipient, E531 [20MR]

U.S. Marshals Service: funding, H7355 [23JY]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: actions by Hawaii State legislature encouraging repeal of certain provisions, H3834 [8MY]

———extend, E808 [30AP]

———make certain provisions permanent, E776 [12AP]

———prohibit extension of certain provisions, E1339 [24JN]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (H.R. 944), E307 [27FE]

Violence Against Women Act: funding, H1520, H1521, H1522 [5MR], H1692 [11MR], E373 [5MR], E377, E386 [6MR], E393, E403 [7MR], E413 [10MR]

Violence Against Women Office: establish, E373 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Antitrust policy: enforcement of laws relative to pork processing industry acquisitions by Smithfield Foods, Inc., S12600 [15OC]

———enhance FTC or Dept. of Justice authority to prevent anticompetitive practices in tightly concentrated gasoline markets (S. 1737), S12621 [15OC]

———implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (S. 1797), S13520 [29OC]

———increase certain antitrust penalties on individuals and corporations and repeal the U.S. Antidumping Act (S. 1080), S6631, S6632 [19MY]

Appropriations: status of legislation for unfunded agencies, S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC]

BATF: require notification of multiple handgun sales to the same person, and require Federal firearm licensees to make a physical inventory of their firearms, S15969 [25NO]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program: extend authorization (S. 764), S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

Business and industry: enforcement of requirement that certain corporate officers certify financial reports, S5533 [30AP]

Children and youth: eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (S. 810), S5053 [9AP]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5114-S5116, S5129, S5132, S5137 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), S155 [9JA], S1234-S1238 [21JA], S3715 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent agreement, S1166 [17JA], S1229 [21JA]

Civil liberties: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

———restriction during wartime, S13904 [4NO]

Colombia: eligibility of nationals for temporary protected status (S. 986), S5730 [5MY]

Comey, James B.: nomination to be Deputy Attorney General, S14961 [17NO], S16153 [9DE]

Community service: community oriented policing services program funding, S12187 [30SE]

Copyrights: promote effective enforcement, S16157 [9DE]

———promote effective enforcement (S. 1933), S15573 [22NO]

Courts: enforcement and prosecution of gun laws, S6614 [19MY], S7874 [13JN], S11636 [17SE], S12055 [26SE]

———post-conviction DNA testing funding, S3717-S3719 [13MR]

———restore judicial discretion in sentencing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (S. 1086), S6711, S6713 [20MY], S9115 [9JY]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, S5114-S5125, S5130-S5135, S5137, S5154 [10AP]

———combat, deter, and punish individuals and enterprises engaged in organized retail theft (S. 1553), S10685 [31JY]

Crime Identification Technology Act: criminal justice funding, S4370 [25MR]

Crime-Free Rural States Program: funding, S1407 [23JA]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S10134 [29JY], S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11636 [17SE], S14287-S14334 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, S14244 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent request, S14227 [7NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs, S8012 [18JN], S8351 [23JN], S8429, S8431 [24JN], S8692 [26JN]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (S. 946), S5493, S5494 [29AP]

Enron Corp.: involvement in manipulation of California energy crisis, S15261, S15262 [20NO]

FBI: awarding of contracts to certain former senior officials, S9701 [22JY]

———establish joint terrorism task forces and promote sharing of personnel between Federal and other public law enforcement agencies, S12362 [2OC]

———report on effectiveness of National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S7466 [5JN]

Firearms: decision to restrict local law enforcement use of National Instant Criminal Background Check System, S3368 [7MR]

———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (S. 1224), S7630 [10JN]

———prohibit funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution (S. 364), S2341 [12FE]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows, S123 [9JA], S7466 [5JN]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (S. 1807), S13711-S13714 [31OC]

Foreign policy: collection of court-ordered damages from certain foreign countries responsible for personal injuries caused by torture or hostage taking, S13069 [23OC]

———improve drug enforcement interdiction efforts, S14310 [10NO]

Goldsmith, Jack L., III: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, S12474 [3OC]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (S. 1906), S15292-S15295 [20NO]

———Entry Exit System funding, S1350-S1352 [22JA]

———issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (S. 205), S1481 [23JA], S4222 [20MR]

———prevent admission, require removal, and authorize investigation of aliens who commit acts of torture or genocide abroad (S. 710), S4436-S4439 [26MR]

Independent counsel: re-establish and reform statute (S. 1712), S12452 [3OC]

Intelligence services: alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12486-S12488 [14OC], S12993, S12994 [22OC]

———appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12130, S12131 [29SE], S12154-S12166, S12171, S12172 [30SE], S12216, S12217, S12220, S12268, S12269 [1OC], S12309-S12311 [2OC], S12430-S12432 [3OC], S12661-S12667 [16OC]

———improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (S. 436), S2703-S2705 [25FE], S2736-S2750 [26FE]

———strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (S. 1552), S12991 [22OC]

Languages: award grants to States to develop and implement State court interpreter programs (S. 1733), S12610 [15OC]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (S. 152), S289-S293 [14JA]

———community policing programs, S4252, S4253 [21MR]

———community policing programs funding, S2982, S2983 [27FE], S7231 [3JN]

———community policing programs (S. 679), S4177 [20MR]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (S. 1024), S5951 [8MY]

———require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm (S. 1882), S15066 [18NO], S15398 [21NO]

Law enforcement officers: establish a matching grant program to assist local governments in purchasing bullet resistant equipment (S. 1065), S6262 [14MY]

National security: investigate granting of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to suspected terrorists, S15948 [25NO]

Pate, R. Hewitt: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, S7866-S7868 [13JN]

Power resources: prohibit manipulation of electricity markets, S13998-S14001 [5NO], S15154 [19NO]

Presidential appointments: holds on the consideration of certain nominations pending resolution of Dept. of Justice and FBI oversight issues, S10258 [30JY], S10898 [1AU]

———nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S3337 [6MR], S3373 [7MR], S4330 [24MR], S4590 [31MR], S4994 [8AP], S6010 [9MY], S7065 [22MY], S7507 [5JN], S7738 [11JN], S8163 [18JN], S8845 [27JN], S10844-S10846 [31JY], S10931 [1AU], S12474 [3OC], S16151 [9DE]

Rudolph, Eric R.: tribute to law enforcement personnel for capture of alleged bomber, S7231 [3JN]

State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: authorizing appropriations, S4260 [21MR], S4807 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 460), S2856 [26FE], S2986 [27FE], S16051 [25NO]

Terrorism: deter and punish terrorist acts and enhance law enforcement investigatory tools, S11381 [11SE]

———ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (S. 684), S4282 [21MR], S12600 [15OC]

Violence Against Women Office: establish, S8433 [24JN]

Warner, Paul M.: nomination to be U.S. Attorney, S10603 [31JY]

Washington metropolitan area: anniversary of sniper shooting spree, S12362 [2OC]

Weapons: gun control, S4895 [7AP]

Wray, Christopher A.: nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, S11427 [11SE]

———nomination to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, unanimous-consent agreement, S9356 [14JY]

Reports

FBI Oversight—Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Implementation Failures: Senators Leahy, Specter and Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2738-S2747 [26FE]

Mara Salvatrucha 13 (criminal gang): FBI, E2549 [8DE]

Reports filed

Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 710), S14176 [6NO]

Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 764), S9244 [10JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 108-226), H7224 [21JY]

Dept. of Justice Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 287) (H. Rept. 108-215), H7084 [17JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2799) (H. Rept. 108-221), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1585) (S. Rept. 108-144), S11161 [5SE]

Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 205), S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of Adam N. Torres To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5650 [1MY]

Nomination of Allen Garber To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of Christina Fernandez Pharo To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Christopher A. Wray To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY], S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of Daniel J. Bryant To Be Assistant Attorney General for Legal Policy: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of David L. Huber To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S13660 [30OC]

Nomination of Dennis A. Williamson To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Diane M. Stuart To Be Dept. of Justice Office of Violence Against Women Director: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Nomination of Eugene J. Corcoran To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Federico L. Rocha To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14964 [17NO]

Nomination of Gregory A. White To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Harlon E. Costner To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Humberto S. Garcia To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S3252 [6MR]

Nomination of Jack L. Goldsmith III To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

Nomination of James B. Comey To Be Deputy Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14964 [17NO], S15187 [19NO]

Nomination of John F. Bardelli To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11988 [25SE]

Nomination of Karin J. Immergut To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Leonardo M. Rapadas To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Mark M. Hanohano To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6506 [15MY]

Nomination of McGregor W. Scott To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4512 [27MR]

Nomination of Paul M. Warner To Be U.S. Attorney: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Peter D. Keilser To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6977 [22MY]

Nomination of R. David Bejarano To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

Nomination of R. Hewitt Pate To Be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S7476 [5JN]

Nomination of Rene A. Acosta To Be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Nomination of Richard Z. Winget To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of Robert D. McCallum, Jr., To Be Associate Attorney General: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S6977 [22MY]

Nomination of Thomas D. Hurlburt, Jr., To Be U.S. Marshal: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4165 [20MR]

Nomination of William E. Moschella To Be Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5949 [8MY]

State Justice Institute Reauthorization: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2714) (H. Rept. 108-285), H8949 [25SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act: ABA, S2704 [25FE]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7263, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Tables

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7359-H7368 [23JY]

Texts of

S. 121, National AMBER Alert Network Act, S1237 [21JA]

S. 149, Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act, S234-S236 [13JA]

S. 152, DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act, S290-S292 [14JA]

S. 205, Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act, S1482 [23JA], S4222 [20MR]

S. 364, prohibit Dept. of Justice funding to advocate positions inconsistent with existing Supreme Court precedent relative to interpretation of right to bear arms under the Constitution, S2342 [12FE]

S. 436, Domestic Surveillance Oversight Act, S2705 [25FE]

S. 460, Dept. of Justice State Criminal Alien Assistance Program appropriations, S2856 [26FE], S16052 [25NO]

S. 684, ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor, S4282 [21MR]

S. 710, Anti-Atrocity Alien Deportation Act, S4439 [26MR]

S. 764, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Act, S4704 [2AP], S9431 [15JY]

S. 810, Protecting Children Against Crime Act, S4959 [8AP]

S. 986, Colombian Temporary Protected Status Act, S5731 [5MY]

S. 1065, Bulletproof Police Protective Equipment Act, S6263 [14MY]

S. 1224, Firearms Safety and Consumer Protection Act, S7630-S7632 [10JN]

S. 1553, Organized Retail Theft Act, S10686 [31JY]

S. 1712, Independent Counsel Reform Act, S12453-S12458 [3OC]

S. 1733, State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act, S12611 [15OC]

S. 1906, Homeland Security Enhancement Act, S15295-S15297 [20NO]

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Amendments

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10945, S10948, S10973, S10985 [2SE], S10992, S11004, S11009, S11013, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11052, S11056, S11057, S11069, S11078, S11081, S11090, S11100, S11101, S11102, S11103, S11119, S11120, S11121, S11122, S11123 [4SE], S11136, S11170, S11171 [5SE], S11219, S11226, S11228, S11230, S11231, S11232, S11234, S11239, S11257, S11258, S11259 [9SE], S11273, S11280, S11282, S11286, S11290, S11291, S11292, S11296, S11297, S11309, S11321, S11322, S11323, S11324, S11329, S11330, S11356, S11357, S11358, S11359, S11360, S11361 [10SE], S11423, S11427 [11SE], H6349, H6350 [8JY], H6405, H6416, H6465, H6466 [9JY], H6536, H6560, H6561, H6563, H6564, H6568, H6573, H6574, H6576, H6604 [10JY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE], H9166 [2OC]

Articles and editorials

Advocates Don't Feel Labor Department Is Ally, S11857 [23SE]

Black Lung—30 Years After Protections, Disease and Questions Remain, E901 [9MY]

Businesses Sore About Medical Leave, S2002 [5FE]

Fighting Over Overtime, S12215 [1OC]

Labor Dept. Shifts Whistle-Blower View, S1727 [29JA]

U.S. Job-Market Slump Is Longest in Decades—Near Term Prospects for Workers Remain Grim Despite Hopeful Forecasts, S211 [13JA]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: provide staffing at military installations overseas to carry out employment counseling under the Transition Assistance Program for persons separating from active duty in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2285), H4786 [2JN]

Charities: nullify contracting exemption provisions of Executive order on the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services (see H.R. 2605), H5928 [25JN]

Commission on Overtime Regulations: establish (see S. 1611), S11416 [11SE]

Davis-Bacon Act: create additional category of construction workers called ``helpers'' (see H.R. 2283), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consolidate and improve programs to assist homeless veterans and assume management of National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records facility (see H.R. 2518), H5661 [19JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1356), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 246), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2618), H6261 [26JN] (see H.R. 2660), H6347 [8JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (see H. Res. 312), H6347 [8JY]

Economic Development Administration: authorize grants to producers of taconite for implementation of new technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality and performance (see S. 1990), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3686), H12919 [8DE]

Economy: require Commissioner of Labor Statistics to develop methodology for measuring cost-of-living in each State, and require Comptroller General to ascertain impact on certain Federal benefits (see H.R. 3640), H12309 [21NO]

Employment: establish an Adult Job Corps demonstration program for the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 2594), H5814 [24JN]

———protect employee rights (see H.R. 2146), H4254 [19MY]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see S. 1485), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2665), H6347 [8JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify (see S. 320), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 35), H53 [7JA]

———expand (see S. 304), S1976 [5FE]

Federal aid programs: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3067), H8174 [10SE]

Health: reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (see S. 1115), S6978 [22MY]

Immigration: impose limitations on the wage that an employer is required to pay an H-2A nonimmigrant agricultural worker (see H.R. 1606), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 2688), H6464 [9JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (see S. 1452), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 2849), H7615 [24JY]

Iron and steel industry: treat semifinished or slab steel as being in direct competition with taconite pellets for trade remedy purposes and provide assistance for impacted workers (see S. 1989), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3624), H12308 [21NO]

Small Employer Health Benefits Program: establish (see H.R. 2850), H7615 [24JY]

Unemployment: establish a pilot grant program to retrain displaced workers in high technology fields (see H.R. 3368), H9811 [21OC]

Workforce Investment Act: provide for job training grant pilot program (see S. 988), S5725 [5MY]

Letters

Climate Stewardship Act, S13495 [29OC], S13596 [30OC]

Dept. of Labor proposal to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements: Dennis Slocumb, International Union of Police Associations, S11202 [9SE]

———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S11202 [9SE]

Remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers: Howard M. Radzely, Dept. of Labor, S1726 [29JA]

———Senator Leahy, S1726 [29JA]

———Senators Leahy and Grassley, S1725, S1726 [29JA]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act extension: Barry B. Anderson, CBO, S1325 [22JA]

———Elaine L. Chao, Sec. of Labor, S12 [7JA]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11002, S11015 [3SE], S11077, S11094 [4SE], S11135 [5SE], S11224, S11225, S11226, S11227, S11229, S11230, S11232, S11234 [9SE], S11294, S11295, S11302, S11313 [10SE], H6548, H6577 [10JY], H9155 [2OC], H9841 [28OC], H10083 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10428, H10429 [5NO], H10515 [6NO], H11186 [17NO], H11434, H11500 [18NO], H11622 [19NO], H11845 [20NO]

Poems

``Let the Rich Go First,'' Representative Owens, E1509 [18JY]

Press releases

F.O.P. Confident of Satisfactory Resolution on Dept. of Labor Overtime Regulations: National Fraternal Order of Police, S11204 [9SE]

Remarks in House

Children and youth: international child labor inspections funding, H6522, H6523 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: consolidate and improve programs to assist homeless veterans and assume management of National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records facility (H.R. 2518), E1318 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: increase overall funding through reductions in tax cuts, H6523, H6524, H6547, H6548 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 246), E56 [8JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6469, H6470-H6581, H6584, H6589, H6591 [10JY], H9155-H9166, H9195 [2OC], E1482 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (H. Res. 312), H6396-H6417 [9JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to instruct conferees, H9155-H9166 [2OC], H10083-H10090 [29OC], H10429-H10434 [5NO], H10515-H10520 [6NO], H11434, H11500-H11503 [18NO], H11622-H11628 [19NO], E1975 [3OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), motion to recommit, H6577 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, H6396 [9JY], H6535 [10JY]

Employment: prohibit funding to implement regulations that exempt requirements of overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act, E1482 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, H6516, H6568-H6573 [10JY], H9155-H9166, H9195 [2OC], H12763, H12764, H12813, H12835, H12837 [8DE], E1975 [3OC], E2556 [15DE]

———provide technical assistance to local boards for accounting and program operation practices and establish a system for States to share information on practical workforce investment activities, H3816 [8MY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify (H.R. 35), H25 [7JA]

Immigration: repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (H.R. 2688), H6701 [14JY]

Mine Safety and Health Administration: underground coal mine dust level regulations, H6561-H6563 [10JY], E901 [9MY]

Young, Steve: Dept. of Labor Labor Hall of Fame award recipient, E1937 [1OC]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: remedies for retaliation against corporate whistleblowers, S1725 [29JA]

Commission on Overtime Regulations: establish (S. 1611), S11419 [11SE]

Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11311 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10941 [2SE], S10991-S11020 [3SE], S11051-S11062, S11065-S11095, S11100-S11107 [4SE], S11134-S11145, S11147-S11150 [5SE], S11173-S11182 [8SE], S11191-S11240, S11261 [9SE], S11263-S11303, S11307-S11315, S11321-S11341, S11362-S11364 [10SE], S11410, S11412 [11SE], S12213-S12216 [1OC], S12361 [2OC], S15969 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2660), unanimous-consent agreement, S10886, S10887 [1AU], S11426 [11SE]

Earp, Naomi Churchill: nomination to the EEOC, S13509 [29OC]

Employment: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11060-S11062, S11065-S11070, S11075, S11105 [4SE], S11136-S11138, S11141-S11145, S11147-S11149 [5SE], S11174, S11175, S11178, S11179, S11182 [8SE], S11193-S11209, S11213, S11214, S11239 [9SE], S11264-S11269 [10SE], S12213-S12216 [1OC], S12361 [2OC], S15918, S15969 [25NO]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (S. 1485), S10151 [29JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify (S. 320), S2005 [5FE]

———expand (S. 304), S1980 [5FE]

Federal aid programs: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (S. 1597), S11249 [9SE]

Government regulations: reissuance of a rule relative to ergonomics, S1441 [23JA]

Health: reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing products (S. 1115), S6995-S6997 [22MY]

Immigration: U.S. authority to limit duration of L-1 visas for temporary skilled workers, S10101-S10104 [29JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (S. 1452), S10574 [31JY]

Ishimaru, Stuart J.: nomination to the EEOC, S13708 [31OC]

Mass Layoff Statistics program: funding, S1449 [23JA]

Office of Pension Participant Advocacy: establish, S1452 [23JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S16151 [9DE]

Work Force Investment Act: workforce training programs funding, S4369 [25MR]

Workforce Investment Act: programs funding, S11057-S11060, S11077 [4SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 312) (H. Rept. 108-192), H6347 [8JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2660) (H. Rept. 108-188), H6347 [8JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1356) (S. Rept. 108-81), S8722 [26JN]

Nomination of Howard M. Radzely To Be Dept. of Labor Solicitor: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S10265 [30JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11315 [10SE], H6524, H6548, H6560, H6577 [10JY]

Summaries

Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (S. 304), S1981 [5FE]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1356, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11020 [3SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6474-H6500 [10JY]

———effect of 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding on other programs funding, S11292 [10SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 246), S1025 [16JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 312, consideration of H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, H6396 [9JY]

H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11485-S11499 [15SE]

S. 320, Family and Medical Leave Clarification Act, S2006 [5FE]

S. 988, Workforce Investment Act job training grant pilot program, S5733 [5MY]

S. 1115, Ban Asbestos in America Act, S6997-S6999 [22MY]

S. 1597, Homestead Preservation Act, S11250 [9SE]

S. 1611, Commission on Overtime Regulations, S11420 [11SE]

DEPARTMENT OF PEACE

Bills and resolutions

Establish (see H.R. 1673), H2938 [8AP]

Remarks in House

Establish (H.R. 1673), H2870 [8AP]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE related term(s) Diplomats

Addresses

Dept. of State Office To Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Director Swearing In Ceremony: John Miller, Dept. of State, E358 [4MR]

Agreements

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Depts. of State and Homeland Security Relative to the Visa Issuance Provisions of the Homeland Security Act, H9020-H9025 [30SE]

Amendments

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

———authorizing (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11705, S11706 [17SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14365 [10NO], S15845 [24NO], H7226, H7227 [21JY], H7247, H7248, H7274, H7275, H7276, H7278, H7288, H7289, H7293, H7295, H7300, H7301, H7302, H7311, H7313, H7315, H7316, H7330 [22JY], H7353, H7354, H7355 [23JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7246 [22JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S12388 [2OC], S13924 [4NO]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13211, S13228 [24OC], S13236, S13264, S13265, S13297 [27OC], S13341, S13344, S13345, S13346, S13347, S13350, S13357, S13358, S13360, S13365, S13366, S13367, S13368, S13372, S13410, S13411, S13412, S13413, S13414, S13417, S13418 [28OC], S13431 [29OC], S13639, S13645, S13648, S13649, S13682, S13694, S13695 [30OC], H7227 [21JY], H7330, H7331 [22JY], H7381, H7383, H7394, H7402, H7403, H7407, H7408, H7410, H7412, H7416, H7426, H7428, H7429, H7430, H7432, H7433, H7434, H7435, H7455 [23JY]

National security: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8848 [27JN]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5818, S5877 [7MY]

Analyses

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC], H10367 [5NO]

Articles and editorials

Afghanistan's Future, Lost in the Shuffle, E1417 [8JY]

In Warlord Land, Democracy Tries Baby Steps, S7825 [12JN]

Population-Control Politics, H6721 [15JY]

Silenced Again in Kabal, S12733 [16OC]

World's Other Tyrants, Still at Work, E748 [11AP]

Bills and resolutions

Afghanistan: require report on progress made to eradicate poppy cultivation and prevent illicit drug trafficking (see H.R. 3642), H12309 [21NO]

Appropriations: authorizing (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (see S. Res. 90), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1719), H3301 [10AP]

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: transfer of certain Dept. of State surplus aircraft (see H.R. 2006), H3761 [7MY]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see S. Res. 225), S11479 [15SE] (see H. Res. 355), H7949 [4SE]

Colin Powell Center for American Diplomacy: designate and provide for museum visitor and educational outreach services (see H.R. 1932), H3636 [1MY]

Cuba: enter into negotiations with Cuba to establish cooperation on illicit narcotics control efforts (see H.R. 1432), H2311 [25MR]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1585), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 247), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 2799), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (see H. Res. 326), H7224 [21JY]

Executive departments: establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to assess efforts to fulfill its mission in the future (see H.R. 3515), H11391 (see H.R. 3515), H11514 [18NO]

Families and domestic relations: denial of passports to noncustodial parents subject to State arrest warrants in cases of nonpayment of child support (see H.R. 1847), H3451 [29AP]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (see H.R. 2048), H3973 [9MY]

Foreign aid: increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (see S. 1235), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 2616), H6261 [26JN]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign countries: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H2131 [19MR]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1426), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2800), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (see H. Res. 327), H7224 [21JY]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H2470 [27MR]

Human rights: condemn honor killings (see H. Con. Res. 300), H9377 [8OC]

Immigration: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H700 [13FE]

———issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (see S. 205), S1479 [23JA]

International relations: enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions (see H.R. 1590), H2819 [3AP]

Iraq: adjudication of certain claims against Iraq (see H.R. 3603), H12307 [21NO]

Iraqi Reconstruction Coordinator: establish (see H. Res. 404), H9614 [16OC]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see S. 1479), S10140 [29JY] (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

Languages: require text of passports be written in English and Spanish (see H.R. 1452), H2401 [26MR]

Minorities: increase participation in international service (see H.R. 3152), H8490 [23SE]

Office of Intercountry Adoptions: establish and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (see S. 1934), S15646 [23NO]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (see S. 1160), S7381 [4JN]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (see S. 284), S1871 [4FE]

Comparisons

Millennium Challenge Corp., establishment legislation, S7729 [11JN]

Letters

Benefits for Victims of International Terrorism Act, S8001 [17JN]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act, S7692 [11JN]

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Condemn portrayal of Sikhs in Dept. of State video: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, E1838 [17SE]

———Representatives Burton, Towns and Herger, E1876 [24SE]

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Economic impact of Turkish-Armenian border closure: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, H3996 [13MY]

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Joseph F. O'Neill, Dept. of State, S12772 [17OC]

International military education and training program funding for Indonesia contingent upon cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S1382 [23JA]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development, S6680 [20MY]

Nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction: several Russian leaders, H4585 [22MY]

———Valentina N. Pivnenko, Russian Duma, H4586 [22MY]

———Vasily F. Kuznetsov, Russian Duma, H4585 [22MY]

Place Iraqi Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S12341 [2OC]

Protocol Additional to the Agreement Between the U.S. and International Atomic Energy Agency for the Application of Safeguards in the U.S., S16124 [9DE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Senators Roberts and Rockefeller, Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select), S5816 [7MY]

Lists

Statements relative to young women and children in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13359 [28OC]

Messages

Additional Protocol to Investment Treaty With Romania: President Bush, S16158 [9DE]

Agreement Amending Treaty With Canada Concerning Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port Privileges: President Bush, S177 [9JA]

Constitution and Convention of International Telecommunications Union Amendments: President Bush, S5616 [30AP]

Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and Protocol to Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment: President Bush, S14076 [5NO]

Convention on Taxation With Japan: President Bush, S16158 [9DE]

Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime: President Bush, S14969 [17NO]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico: President Bush, S2714 [25FE]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Sri Lanka: President Bush, S13422 [28OC]

Memorandum of Understanding Between the Depts. of State and Homeland Security Relative to the Visa Issuance Provisions of the Homeland Security Act: President Bush, S12136 [29SE], H9020 [30SE]

Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaty With Japan: President Bush, S15878 [24NO]

Protocol of 1997 Amending MARPOL Convention: President Bush, S6569 [15MY]

Protocol of Amendment to International Convention on Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures: President Bush, S5616 [30AP]

Protocol to the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation Between the U.S. and Denmark: President Bush, S10987 [2SE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: President Bush, S5257 [10AP]

Motions

Appropriations: authorizing (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7265, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13353 [28OC], S13644 [30OC], H7374, H7393 [23JY], H10364 [5NO]

Questions and answers

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Senator Levin and William J. Perry, S5823 [7MY]

Remarks in House

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, H3554-H3558 [30AP], E1417 [8JY]

Appropriations: authorizing (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

———embassies and consulates resources funding, E1508 [18JY]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs, H4171 [15MY], H4585, H4590 [22MY]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, H6732 [15JY]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9712 [20OC]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E1898 [25SE]

———anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 355), H9241-H9243 [7OC]

Business and industry: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased Buy American Act compliance levels, H6807 [15JY]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Children and youth: deny visas to extended family members of child abductors, H6728 [15JY], H7295-H7297 [22JY]

Computers: develop and deploy technologies to defeat Internet jamming and censorship, H6727 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: report on costs for current NATO headquarters location and cost of relocation to another member country, H4508, H4509 [21MY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations, E2551 [15DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7248-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339, H7352-H7369 [23JY], E1572 [23JY], E1608, E1611 [25JY], E2234 [5NO], E2417 [22NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7241-H7247 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, H7247 [22JY]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps, H6726, H6781-H6785 [15JY]

Diplomats: staffing at diplomatic missions, H6733 [15JY]

Ethnic groups: condemn portrayal of Sikhs in Dept. of State video, E1837 [17SE], E1876 [24SE]

Executive departments: establish an independent nonpartisan review panel to assess efforts to fulfill its mission in the future (H.R. 3515), E2325 [19NO]

Fish and fishing: extend reimbursement period under the Fisherman's Protective Act and reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund (H.R. 2048), H9700 [20OC]

Foreign aid: increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (H.R. 2616), E1364 [26JN]

———prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H7435-H7440 [23JY]

Foreign countries: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums, H6731 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations, H668 [13FE], E2505 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7369-H7444 [23JY], H10364 [5NO], E1591, E1599, E1600 [25JY], E2258 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (H. Res. 327), H7237-H7241 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), motion to instruct conferees, H10364-H10367 [5NO]

Foreign policy: national objectives priority assignments, H3552 [30AP]

Foreign trade: allow exporters of commercial communications satellites to transfer marketing information to a member country of NATO, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand, H6794, H6795 [15JY]

Gerdjikov, Ognian: visit of Bulgarian National Assembly Speaker to the U.S. Capitol, H9386 [15OC]

Gingrich, Newt: characterization of certain Dept. of State policies and activities, H7166-H7168 [18JY]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions, H3668 [6MY]

Government regulations: regulation of foreign consular-issued identification cards, H6815-H6818 [15JY], H7313, H7314 [22JY], E1545 [21JY]

Human rights: global issues, E748 [11AP]

Immigration: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (H.R. 775), H680 [13FE]

———prohibit acceptance of consular-issued identification cards, H5098 [10JN]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, H6814 [15JY], H7412-H7414 [23JY], E1506 [18JY]

International relations: enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions, H6718, H6810 [15JY]

———enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions (H.R. 1590), E676 [3AP]

Iraq: assessment of reconstruction efforts, E1178-E1180 [9JN], E1205 [11JN]

———postwar Iraq peacekeeping funding, H2763 [3AP]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), H9228-H9231 [7OC]

Law enforcement: improve security at U.S. borders, H126 [8JA], H1507-H1512 [4MR], H1657 [6MR], H1878 [13MR], H1930 [18MR], H2302-H2307 [25MR], H2697-H2701 [2AP], H2838 [7AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY], H4868-H4874 [3JN], H8068-H8071 [9SE], H8266-H8270 [16SE], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

Lee, Eric: Dept. of State Fulbright Award recipient, E1485 [15JY]

Macedonia: U.S. recognition, H7411-H7413 [23JY]

Middle East: terrorist attack on U.S. diplomatic convoy in the Gaza Strip, E2064 [16OC]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: accelerate eligibility for assistance for certain developing countries, H6785-H6788 [15JY]

———clarify authorities of AID and Dept. of State, H6788 [15JY]

———eligibility for assistance relative to private-sector expenditures on health care, H6785 [15JY]

Morocco: self-determination for Western Sahara, H5270 [12JN]

Office of Children's Issues: support role as U.S. authority under the Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption, H6814 [15JY]

Office of Ombudsman: revision of authorities, H6733 [15JY]

Pakistan: allocation of foreign aid, H6732 [15JY], H8891 [24SE]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, H7370-H7373 [23JY]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, H278 [5FE]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, H3767 [8MY]

Saudi Arabia: U.S. response to alleged support of terrorists, H8063 [9SE]

Territories: revise geographic definition of U.S. to include U.S. territories for purposes of educational travel from a foreign area posting, H6808 [15JY]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit funding relative to the negotiation of a Free Trade Area of the Americas or a Central American Free Trade Agreement unless various conditions are met, H7316-H7319 [22JY], H7337-H7339 [23JY]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund relative to family planning activities in the People's Republic of China, H6721, H6722, H6730, H6766-H6772 [15JY], E1505 [18JY], E1613 [25JY]

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: East Central European Scholarship Program funding, E1591 [25JY]

Wolf, Representative: report on trip to Iraq and Kuwait, E1178-E1180 [9JN], E1205 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Afghanistan: U.S. policy, S7825 [12JN], S9363 [15JY], S10886 [1AU]

Agreement Amending Treaty Between the U.S. and Canada on Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port Privileges: ratification, S10869 [31JY]

Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population: ratification, S10869 [31JY]

Amendments to the Treaty Between the U.S. and Certain Pacific Island States on Fisheries: ratification, S10869 [31JY]

Appropriations: authorizing, S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing (S. 925), S9086, S9095-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———status of legislation for unfunded agencies, S12860, S12871, S12879 [20OC]

Arms control: support nonproliferation programs (S. Res. 90), S8847, S8848 [27JN]

Baumel, Zachary: anniversary of capture, and calling on Syria and Lebanon to locate and secure return along with other Israeli soldiers missing in action, S7712 [11JN]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11706 [17SE]

Committee on Appropriations (Senate): appeal to Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary on allocation of budget funds, S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air: ratification, S10869, S10870 [31JY]

Cultural Bridges Program: tribute, S10258 [30JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S10134 [29JY], S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S11636 [17SE], S14287-S14334 [10NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent agreement, S14244 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2799), unanimous-consent request, S14227 [7NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1585), S13756-S13762 [3NO]

Education: U.S. and Islamic youth student exchange program funding, S9208 [10JY]

Embassies: security funding, S9195 [10JY]

Firearms: submit annual report on nations not cooperating with programs to control transfer of small arms and light weapons, S9165 [10JY]

Foreign aid: ensure that women and children have access to basic protection and assistance services in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13358-S13360 [28OC]

———increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (S. 1235), S7725 [11JN]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (S. 1001), S5779 [6MY]

———withhold assistance to countries that owe property taxes to certain U.S. cities, S9195 [10JY]

Foreign countries: require section on anti-Semitism in annual reports on international religious freedom, S9194 [10JY]

———visit to Senate by the foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, S5888 [8MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13189-S13192 [24OC], S13234-S13237, S13256-S13258 [27OC], S13340-S13372 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC], S13637-S13651 [30OC], S13796 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), unanimous-consent agreement, S13419 [28OC], S13484 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), unanimous-consent request, S16083 [9DE]

Foreign policy: collection of court-ordered damages from certain foreign countries responsible for personal injuries caused by torture or hostage taking, S13069 [23OC]

———improve drug enforcement interdiction efforts, S14310 [10NO]

Foreign trade: combat piracy of intellectual property through international narcotics and law enforcement funding, S13649, S13650 [30OC]

Immigration: Entry Exit System funding, S1350-S1352 [22JA]

———issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (S. 205), S1481 [23JA], S4222 [20MR]

Indonesia: make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S. efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S9111 [9JY]

———make international military education and training program funding contingent on cooperation with U.S., efforts to combat terrorism and investigate terrorist attacks, S13357, S13368 [28OC]

Iran: democracy efforts, S9105-S9107 [9JY]

Iraq: condition Coalition Provisional Authority funding on ensuring freedom of religion, S12733 [16OC]

———place Coalition Provisional Authority under control of the Dept. of State, S12339-S12346 [2OC]

———prohibit arbitrary deadlines for the dissolution of the Coalition Provisional Authority or for the transfer of its authority to an Iraqi governing authority, S12581, S12582 [15OC]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: ratification, S4730 [2AP]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

Middle East: terrorist attack on U.S. diplomatic convoy in the Gaza Strip, S12600 [15OC]

NATO: membership status of countries that fail to adhere to certain principles of democracy, individual liberty, and rule of law, S5818-S5824 [7MY], S5882 [8MY]

Office of Intercountry Adoptions: establish and reform U.S. laws governing intercountry adoptions (S. 1934), S15647-S15652 [23NO]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, S9089-S9092 [9JY], S9162, S9212 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9195, S9196 [10JY]

Powell, Sec. of State: statement to U.N. on Iraq, S2034 [6FE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5254 [10AP], S5390 [11AP], S7065 [22MY], S8845 [27JN], S10169 [29JY], S10844-S10846 [31JY], S10905, S10931 [1AU], S12474 [3OC], S16151 [9DE]

Protocol Amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air: ratification, S10869, S10870 [31JY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5801, S5805-S5828, S5842 [7MY], S5881-S5888 [8MY], S6024 [12MY], S6250 [14MY]

———ratification, unanimous-consent agreement, S5741 [5MY]

Refugees: require report on U.S. admission, S13345 [28OC]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (S. 284), S1885 [4FE]

Terrorism: allow access and handling by State and local government personnel of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, S9831, S9832 [24JY]

———provide access to Federal crime victims fund for families of Marine Corps members killed in 1983 bombing in Beirut, Lebanon, S9107 [9JY]

———scaling back of antiterrorism training programs at Louisiana State University and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, S4808, S4809 [3AP]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S177 [9JA], S2227 [11FE], S2714 [25FE], S5257 [10AP], S5616 [30AP], S6569 [15MY], S10987 [2SE], S13422 [28OC], S14076 [5NO], S14969 [17NO], S15878 [24NO], S16158 [9DE]

Yemen: report on detention and escape of suspects in the attack on the U.S.S. Cole, S9531 [17JY]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5058 [9AP], S5340-S5342 [11AP], S6851, S6852 [21MY], S8723, S8724 [26JN], S10616, S10617 [31JY], S10905 [1AU], S16221 [15DE]

Trip to Republic of Korea and Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Representative Curt Weldon, H4970 [4JN]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 108-226), H7224 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2800, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 327) (H. Rept. 108-227), H7224 [21JY]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2799) (H. Rept. 108-221), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1585) (S. Rept. 108-144), S11161 [5SE]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-3), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-4), S3729 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-2), S3729 [13MR]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 108-222), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1426) (S. Rept. 108-106), S9591 [17JY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S1976 [5FE], S3729 [13MR], S5058 [9AP], S6852 [21MY], S8724 [26JN], S9904 [24JY], S15187 [19NO]

International Fisheries Reauthorization Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2048) (H. Rept. 108-300), H9281 [7OC]

Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 205), S1811 [30JA]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Extension: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2655) (H. Rept. 108-260), H7947 [4SE]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-5), S4628 [1AP]

Millennium Challenge Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 108-55), S7187 [2JN]

Nomination of Dennis L. Schornack to the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Eric M. Javits To Be U.S. Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Eric S. Edelman To Be Ambassador to Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of George A. Krol To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Gregory W. Engle To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Greta N. Morris To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Harry K. Thomas, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Heather M. Hodges To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Helen R. Meagher La Lime To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of James B. Foley To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Jeffrey J. Lunstead To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of John E. Herbst To Be Ambassador to Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of John F. Maisto To Be U.S. Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Joseph E. LeBaron To Be Ambassador to Mauritania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Lino Gutierrez To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Margaret DeBardeleben Tutwiler To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Marsha E. Barnes To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8723 [26JN]

Nomination of Pamela J.H. Slutz To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Randall L. Tobias To Be Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities To Combat HIV/AIDS Globally Coordinator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Reno L. Harnish To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Richard W. Erdman To Be Ambassador to Algeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Robert B. Charles To Be Assistant Sec. of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Robert W. Fitts To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roger F. Noriega To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roland W. Bullen To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Stephen M. Young To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Steven A. Browning To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of W. Robert Pearson To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Wayne E. Neill To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of William B. Wood To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of William M. Bellamy To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-6), S5538 [30AP]

Support Nonproliferation Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 90), S8862 [27JN]

Resolutions of ratification

Agreement Amending Treaty Between the U.S. and Canada on Pacific Coast Albacore Tuna Vessels and Port Privileges, S10140 [29JY], S10869 [31JY]

Agreement Between the U.S. and Russia on the Conservation and Management of the Alaska-Chukotka Polar Bear Population, S10139 [29JY], S10869 [31JY]

Amendments to the Treaty Between the U.S. and Certain Pacific Island States on Fisheries, S10140 [29JY], S10870 [31JY]

Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air, S10140 [29JY], S10870 [31JY]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Australia, S3729, S3763 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With Mexico, S3729, S3763 [13MR]

Double Taxation and Prevention of Fiscal Evasion Treaty With the United Kingdom, S3729, S3763 [13MR]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management, S4628 [1AP], S4730 [2AP]

Protocol Amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules Relative to International Carriage by Air, S10140 [29JY], S10870 [31JY]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia, S5538-S5541 [30AP], S5885-S5888 [8MY]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: authorizing (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7263, H7268 [22JY], H7338 [23JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13352 [28OC], H7409, H7417, H7426, H7428, H7430, H7432 [23JY]

Statements

Nonproliferation and Cooperative Threat Reduction: Executive Office of the President, H4591 [22MY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1426, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13371 [28OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7359-H7368 [23JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H. Res. 326, consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H7241 [22JY]

H. Res. 327, consideration of H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H7237 [22JY]

H. Res. 355, anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the U.S., H9241 [7OC]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

H.R. 2048, International Fisheries Reauthorization Act, H9700 [20OC]

H.R. 2655, Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program extension, H9228 [7OC]

H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13807-S13829 [3NO]

S. 205, Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act, S1482 [23JA], S4222 [20MR]

S. 284, tax treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service, S1886 [4FE]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. 1001, Women and Children in Conflict Protection Act, S5780-S5784 [6MY]

S. 1235, Winning the Peace Act, S7725 [11JN]

S. 1934, Intercountry Adoption Reform (ICARE) Act, S15648-S15651 [23NO]

S. Res. 90, support nonproliferation programs, S3809 [17MR], S8848 [27JN]

S. Res. 225, anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the U.S., S11483 [15SE], S11706 [17SE]

Tributes

Miller, John, E357 [4MR]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR related term(s) Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation

Agreements

Memorandum of understanding between Utah and the Dept. of the Interior on State and county road acknowledgment, S13339 [28OC]

Amendments

Beaufort, SC: study certain sites in the historic district relative to the Reconstruction Era (S. 500), S7936 [16JN]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (S. 1003), S15870 [24NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (S. 490), S9606 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11485 [15SE], S11624, S11625, S11629, S11687, S11703, S11704, S11705 [17SE], S11716, S11726 [18SE], S11733, S11734, S11739, S11758 [22SE], S11784, S11791, S11807, S11808, S11814, S11816, S11817, S11818, S11819, S11862, S11863, S11864, S11865, S11866 [23SE], H6605 [10JY], H6708 [14JY], H6869, H6870 [15JY], H6963, H6974, H6976, H7020, H7021 [16JY], H7027, H7033, H7037, H7040, H7041, H7042, H7043, H7048, H7049, H7051, H7054, H7062, H7069, H7078, H7079, H7082, H7092, H7094, H7096 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6946 [16JY]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (S. 714), S15870 [24NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S9917 [24JY], S11423 [11SE], S11436, S11485 [15SE], S11531, S11533, S11534, S11538, S11539, S11540, S11541, S11542, S11550, S11579, S11580, S11581, S11582, S11583, S11584, S11585, S11586 [16SE], S11605, S11687 [17SE], H7086, H7106 [17JY], H7125, H7126, H7132, H7140, H7141, H7142, H7143 [18JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC], S13435, S13481, S13482, S13521, S13522, S13530 [29OC], S13601, S13608, S13609, S13611, S13616, S13617, S13621, S13624, S13626, S13637, S13682, S13684, S13685, S13686, S13687, S13688, S13696 [30OC], S13719 [31OC], H4310 [20MY]

Fremont-Madison Irrigation District: convey certain facilities (S. 520), S7933, S7939 [16JN]

Historic courthouses: provide grants for preservation (H.R. 1589), H5815 [24JN]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical correction (S. 1066), S14221 [6NO]

National Trails System Act: update the feasibility and suitability studies of certain national historic trails (S. 635), S7937 [16JN]

Native Americans: extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S12983 [21OC]

Oregon City, OR: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site and include it as unit of the National Park System (H.R. 733), S7938 [16JN], H6876 [16JY]

Western Shoshone Tribe: distribution of land claim judgement funds (S. 618), S12756 [16OC]

Analyses

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act (S. 1032), S6075 [13MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO], H10469 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE], H9073 [1OC]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE], H8879 [24SE]

Articles and editorials

America, Brought to You by . . ., S11432 [15SE]

Antiquities Act Merited Supreme Court's Approval, E1998 [8OC]

Desecration of the Mall, S11431 [15SE]

Feds Win Job Competitions at Park Service, Agriculture Department, S11793 [23SE]

Fire Precautions Save Homes—Fire Resistant Materials, Thinned Trees Credited, E2244 [5NO]

Fire Threat Is Red-Hot in Parched West, S6702 [20MY]

Gambling Dispute Threatens Miwok Bill, S8729 [26JN]

In the Northwest—`Outsourcing' a Sweeping Attack on National Parks, S11802 [23SE]

Keep Pros Who Love Parks, S11804 [23SE]

Lake Arrowhead—Fears of a Landmark Disaster, S13627 [30OC]

Law of the River, S113 [9JA]

Marketing the Mall, S11432 [15SE]

More Public Drilling? Let's Collect Bills First, H3314 [11AP]

Save Parks—Park Cars, S6078 [13MY]

These Are Your Parks, S11800 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: allocate accruing interest to cover health care costs for certain miners (see H.R. 313), H137 [8JA]

African Americans: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H58 [7JA]

Alabama: acquire certain property in order to protect and preserve certain rare paleontological resources (see H.R. 2520), H5661 [19JN]

Alaska: authorize subdivision and dedication of restricted land owned by Alaska Natives (see S. 1421), S9496 [16JY]

———exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see S. 924), S5343 [11AP]

———facilitate transfer of land to Native Americans (see S. 1466), S9959 [25JY]

———improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (see H.R. 950), H1395 [26FE]

———provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Albuquerque, NM: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (see S. 213), S1479 [23JA]

American Battlefield Protection Act: establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 3498), H11359 [17NO]

Animals: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (see S. 1210), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 3378), H9981 [28OC]

———coordinate and strengthen research and monitoring, and promote public outreach, education, and awareness of chronic wasting disease (see H.R. 2430), H5266 [11JN]

———encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 2057), H3973 [9MY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (see H.R. 273), H136 [8JA]

———make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (see S. 1366), S8726 [26JN] (see H.R. 2636), H6262 [26JN]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 2416), H5265 [11JN]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 323), S1977 [5FE]

Aviation: ensure general aviation aircraft access to Federal land and to the airspace over that land (see H.R. 2776), H7085 [17JY]

Beaufort, SC: study certain sites in the historic district relative to the Reconstruction Era (see S. 500), S3027 [3MR] (see H.R. 332), H138 [8JA]

Beaver County, UT: real property conveyance (see H.R. 3252), H9281 [7OC]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 297), S1871 [4FE] (see S. 462), S2839 [26FE]

———issue school construction funding bonds (see S. 594), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 410), H217 [28JA]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (see S. 463), S2839 [26FE]

Biscayne National Park: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion (see S. 111), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: acquire for inclusion property known as Garrett Island in Cecil County, MD (see H.R. 274), H136 [8JA]

BLM: land conveyance in Nye County, NV, to Ponderosa Dairy in Amargosa, NV (see H.R. 2326), H4977 [4JN]

———provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see S. 511), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1005), H1463 [27FE]

———reimbursement for certain damages relative to bonding regulations (see H.R. 1062), H1515 [4MR]

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 941), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1759), H3303 [10AP]

Box Elder County, UT: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (see S. 277), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 512), H267 [31JA]

Brownsville Public Utility Board: authorize participation in water recycling and desalinization project (see H.R. 2960), H7784 [25JY]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (see S. 1307), S8300 [20JN]

———authorize participation in the rehabilitation of Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon (see S. 1355), S8725 [26JN]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (see S. 1516), S10617 [31JY]

———conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico (see S. 1071), S6507 [15MY]

———conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA (see H.R. 3597), H12307 [21NO]

———conduct a water resource feasibility study for the Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins in Oregon (see H.R. 3210), H9032 [30SE]

California: authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (see S. 1097), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 2641), H6262 [26JN]

———cancel certain BLM leases that authorize extraction of sand and gravel from Federal lands in Soledad Canyon (see H.R. 3529), H11650 [19NO]

———construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam (see H.R. 901), H1332 [25FE]

———construct and rehabilitate Federal water supply lines associated with Folsom Dam (see H.R. 1794), H3352 [11AP]

———convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Montecito Water District (see H.R. 1648), H2863 [7AP]

———require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3187), H8949 [25SE]

———study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the ``Golden Chain Highway'' in California as a National Heritage Corridor (see H.R. 907), H1333 [25FE]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see S. 1306), S8300 [20JN] (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (see S. 1003), S5771 [6MY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (see S. 164), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 1034), H1464 [27FE]

Cheyenne, WY: authorize contracts for water storage in the Kendrick Project (see S. 943), S5483 [29AP]

Cibola National Forest: establish the T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust to resolve a land claim on Sandia Mountain between the Sandia Pueblo and the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 222), H59 [7JA]

Cold war: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 2305), H4875 [3JN]

Coltsville, CT: conduct study for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 233), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 437), H241 [29JA]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (see S. 1433), S9638 [21JY]

———provide Connecticut and Massachusetts technical and financial assistance for management (see H.R. 2479), H5407 [16JN]

Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program: establish (see H.R. 749), H462 [12FE]

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (see S. 997), S5771 [6MY]

Cumberland Gap National Historic Park: authorize acquisition of Fern Lake and the surrounding watershed in Kentucky and Tennessee (see S. 898), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 1809), H3353 [11AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (see S. 490), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 74), H54 [7JA]

Dept. of Defense: reauthorize certain laws relative to cooperation with the Dept. of the Interior and State agencies in planning, development and maintenance of fish and wildlife resources on military reservations (see H.R. 1497), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: identify certain sites as key resources for protection by the Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection (see S. 1212), S7540 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1391), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2691), H6602 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (see H. Res. 319), H6867 [15JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 418), H9980 [28OC]

Disasters: provide compensation to individuals who are injured by an escaped prescribed fire and amend certain tort procedure provisions relating to claims for such fires (see H.R. 988), H1462 [27FE]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (see S. 714), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 514), H268 [31JA]

Ecology and environment: authorize use of decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms for culture of marine organisms, an artificial reef, or scientific research (see H.R. 2654), H6263 [26JN]

Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies to rescue and relocate those species which are threatened by certain reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood control levees (see H.R. 1194), H1744 [11MR]

———make authority to designate critical habitat discretionary instead of mandatory (see H.R. 2602), H5928 [25JN]

———protect the remaining herd of wild and genetically pure American Buffalo (see H.R. 3446), H10457 [5NO]

Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 480), H12920 [8DE]

———improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (see S. 369), S2340 [12FE]

———require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H2937 [8AP]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1424), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2754), H7019 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 444), H11358 [17NO]

Federal Land Policy and Management Act: clarify method to determine fair market value of rights-of-way to prevent unreasonable increases in deployment costs of critical infrastructure (see H.R. 762), H699 [13FE]

Fire prevention: allow Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements with Federal agencies to acquire goods and services relative to improving or using the wildfire fighting capability of those agencies (see H.R. 1061), H1515 [4MR]

———authorize collaborative forest restoration and wildland mitigation projects on public and private lands, and improve implementation of the National Fire Plan (see H.R. 1042), H1464 [27FE]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN] (see S. 1352), S8725 [26JN] (see S. 1453), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 2639), H6262 [26JN]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see S. 1449), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H4253 [19MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 457), H11700 [20NO]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires (see H.R. 575), H319 [5FE]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H1461 [27FE]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (see H.R. 3645), H12309 [21NO]

Forest Counties Payments Committee: extend (see H.R. 3249), H9218 [3OC]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H6603 [10JY]

Forests: conduct and support research into alternative treatments for timber produced from public lands and lands withdrawn from the public domain for the National Forest System (see S. 432), S2594 [24FE]

Fort Frederica National Monument: land exchange (see H.R. 1113), H1678 [6MR]

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: inclusion of McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR (see S. 601), S3620 [12MR]

Frannie, WY: convey certain land withdrawn by the Bureau of Reclamation (see S. 155), S288 [14JA]

Fremont-Madison Irrigation District: convey certain facilities (see S. 520), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1106), H1641 [5MR]

Grants Pass Irrigation District: authorize Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion (see S. 1308), S8300 [20JN]

Graton Rancheria Restoration Act: give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust (see S. 1342), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2656), H6263 [26JN]

Greensboro, NC: study the suitability and feasibility of designating the International Civil Rights Center and Museum as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1869), H3452 [29AP]

Guam: authorize the Dept. of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the U.S. to offset unreimbursed compact impact expenses (see H.R. 2522), H5661 [19JN]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Historic courthouses: provide grants for preservation (see H.R. 1589), H2819 [3AP]

Horticulture: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see S. 1051), S6070 [13MY]

———establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (see S. 1236), S7718 [11JN]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see S. 1715), S12448 [3OC]

Indiana: Federal recognition of Miami Nation (see H.R. 954), H1460 [27FE]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: clarify certain boundaries (see H.R. 3056), H8174 [10SE]

———exclude certain properties (see S. 761), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 154), H57 [7JA]

———technical correction (see S. 1066), S6256 [14MY]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 1521), H2514 [31MR]

Kansas City, MO: provide a grant for construction of a statue of Harry S Truman at Union Station (see S. 1472), S10045 [28JY]

Kodiak, AK: conduct a study of the Baranov Museum for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 1430), S9592 [17JY]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1014), H1463 [27FE] (see H.R. 1595), H2819 [3AP]

Law enforcement officers: adjust certain U.S. Park Police and Secret Service pension benefits as a result of the conversion to a new salary schedule (see H.R. 2060), H3973 [9MY]

Manhattan Project: study preservation and interpretation of historic sites for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 1687), S12193 [30SE] (see H.R. 3207), H9032 [30SE]

Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the feasibility of including certain lands on the southeastern shoreline in the National Park System (see H.R. 3544), H11700 [20NO]

Michigan: conduct a study of maritime sites (see S. 1850), S14804 [12NO]

Mining and mineral resources: facilitate acquisition of certain mineral rights (see H.R. 2653), H6263 [26JN] (see H.R. 3303), H9477 [15OC]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 504), H244 [29JA]

———sell certain public lands in Nevada subject to mining operations, reclaim abandoned Nevada mines, and promote and enhance economic development, education, and local government revenues (see H.R. 2869), H7616 [24JY]

Minorities: require departmental agency heads to consider whether agency actions have disparate impact on racial, ethnic, or religious minorities (see H.R. 654), H327 [7FE]

Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1137), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2689), H6464 [9JY]

Missouri River: monitor health and measure certain responses to changes in river management and other significant variables (see H.R. 3373), H9819 [24OC]

Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee: establish (see S. 531), S3162 [5MR]

Missouri River Master Water Control Manual: transfer of authority to revise (see S. 1378), S9049 [8JY]

Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program: establish (see S. 531), S3162 [5MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: increase fines for improper use of vehicles that result in damage to public lands or national forests (see H.R. 751), H462 [12FE]

Mount McKinley: retain name (see H.R. 164), H57 [7JA]

Mount Rainier National Park: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 265), H135 [8JA]

National Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force: establish (see H.R. 2431), H5266 [11JN]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (see S. 1315), S8358 [23JN] (see H.R. 2551), H5662 [19JN]

National Park Service: enhance the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program (see S. 1107), S6977 [22MY]

———prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (see S. 1363), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2650), H6263 [26JN]

———require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (see S. 443), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 904), H1333 [25FE]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 2382), H5044 [5JN]

———reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (see S. 931), S5483 [29AP]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (see S. 324), S2051 [6FE] (see S. 651), S3881 [18MR]

———update the feasibility and suitability studies of certain national historic trails (see S. 635), S3804 [17MR] (see H.R. 1051), H1514 [4MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System: anniversary (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 173), H2821 [3AP]

———provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on lands by lessees of such facilities (see H.R. 1204), H1745 [11MR]

Native Americans: distribute judgment funds to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation (see S. 428), S2594 [24FE]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (see S. 1770; S. Res. 248), S12969 [21OC]

———expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (see S. 288), S1871 [4FE]

———extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (see S. 521), S3162 [5MR]

———payment of amounts owed to Indian tribes and individual Indian money account holders (see S. 1540), S10618 [31JY]

———provide for periodic Indian needs assessments and require Federal Indian program evaluations (see S. 1600), S11245 [9SE]

———reform management of Indian trust funds and assets (see S. 1459), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2981), H7785 [25JY]

Nebraska City, NE: grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (see H.R. 255), H135 [8JA]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (see S. 1819), S13909 [4NO] (see H.R. 272), H136 [8JA]

———convey the Newlands Project Headquarters and Maintenance Yard Facility in Nevada to the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District (see H.R. 2831), H7454 [23JY]

New Jersey: provide a grant for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2058), H3973 [9MY]

New Mexico: designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness and take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia (see S. 1649), S11912 [24SE] (see H.R. 3176), H8905 [24SE]

———ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (see S. 1791), S13377 [28OC]

New York, NY: authorize national memorial at or near World Trade Center site to commemorate events of September 11, 2001, and establish World Trade Center Memorial Advisory Board (see H.R. 1364), H2131 [19MR]

———conduct special resource study on the inclusion of the World Trade Center site in the National Park System (see H.R. 3471), H10977 [6NO]

Norfolk, AR: study suitability and feasibility of designating Wolf House as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2051), H3973 [9MY]

Northeastern North Carolina Heritage Area: suitability and feasibility study (see H.R. 2925), H7782 [25JY]

Northern Neck National Heritage Area: feasibility study (see S. 472), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 567), H319 [5FE]

Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight: establish to manage and reform Indian trust funds and assets (see S. 175), S848 [15JA]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 912), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1862), H3451 [29AP]

Oregon: conduct certain feasibility studies in the Tualatin River Basin (see H.R. 1525), H2514 [31MR]

———convey certain land to be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (see S. 868), S5173 [10AP]

Oregon City, OR: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site and include it as unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 733), H460 [12FE]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (see S. 1060), S6255 [14MY] (see H.R. 1577), H2703 [2AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: grant easements and rights-of-way for certain activities (see H.R. 793), H700 [13FE]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions (see S. 1013), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1697), H3051 [9AP] (see H.R. 2244), H4736 [22MY]

Pahrump, NV: convey certain land to the Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 for construction of a post building and memorial park (see S. 1521), S10617 [31JY]

Petrified Forest National Park: revise boundaries (see S. 784), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 1630), H2821 [3AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: study historic transportation routes in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio that led to the forks of the Ohio River for potential addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. 1520), H2514 [31MR]

Power resources: evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands (see S. 984), S5651 [1MY]

———issue separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area (see S. 1725), S12532 [14OC] (see H.R. 3062), H8174 [10SE]

———make grants to improve the commercial value of forest biomass for electric energy, useful heat, transportation fuels, petroleum-based product substitutes, and other commercial purposes (see H.R. 1550), H2586 [1AP]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a program to award grants to improve and maintain sites honoring Presidents of the U.S. (see S. 1748), S12737 [16OC]

Provo River Project: convey certain lands and facilities (see S. 1876), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3391), H10129 [29OC]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

———dispose of all BLM administered public lands that have been identified for disposal under the Federal land use planning process (see H.R. 353), H170 [27JA]

———establish terms and conditions for use of certain Federal lands by outfitters and facilitate public opportunities for the recreational use and enjoyment of such lands (see S. 1420), S9496 [16JY]

———exchange of certain private property in Colorado and certain Federal property in Utah (see H.R. 1058), H1515 [4MR]

———increase penalties for illegal campfires on public, national park, and national forest lands that results in damage and specify uses for collected fines (see S. 833), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1038), H1464 [27FE]

———preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H7784 [25JY]

Puerto Rico: designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1723), H3301 [10AP]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (see S. 1814), S13802 [3NO] (see H.R. 3433), H10339 [4NO]

Quinault Indian Nation: distribution of land claim judgment funds (see H.R. 2425), H5265 [11JN]

Recreational vehicles: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see S. 965), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (see S. 1467), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2955), H7783 [25JY]

Rivers: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see S. 630), S3803 [17MR] (see H.R. 519), H268 [31JA]

———promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 961), H1460 [27FE]

San Diego Creek Watershed: participate in projects (see S. 649), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1598), H2819 [3AP]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (see H.R. 309), H137 [8JA]

San Juan Island National Historical Park: modify boundary (see H.R. 3571), H12306 [21NO]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (see S. 347), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 704), H391 [11FE]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: expansion (see S. 808), S4957 [8AP] (see H.R. 408), H217 [28JA]

Small Reclamation Projects Act: amend (see S. 993), S5725 [5MY]

South Carolina: study suitability and feasibility of designating the site of the Battle of Camden in South Carolina, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 3074), H8175 [10SE]

———study suitability and feasibility of establishing Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area in South Carolina (see S. 276), S1870 [4FE] (see H.R. 744), H461 [12FE]

South Dakota: convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (see S. 426), S2522 [14FE]

———reallocate costs of the Pactola Dam and Reservoir to reflect increased demands for municipal and industrial and fish and wildlife purposes (see H.R. 2132), H4204 [15MY]

St. Croix National Heritage Area: feasibility study (see H.R. 1594), H2819 [3AP]

Ste. Genevieve, MO: study the suitability and feasibility of designating the French Colonial Heritage Area as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 1105), S6977 [22MY]

Taunton, MA: study the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic buildings and areas in Taunton, MA, as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 1069), S6506 [15MY] (see H.R. 2129), H4204 [15MY]

Taxation: provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies (see H.R. 380), H171 [27JA]

Tom Green County, TX: revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (see H.R. 856), H704 [13FE]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3803 [17MR]

Trails: establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are associated with the struggle for women's suffrage (see H.R. 1524), H2514 [31MR]

Tularosa, NM: authorize construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin (see S. 1211), S7540 [9JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: replace as the Federal agency responsible for the administration, protection, and preservation of Midway Atoll (see S. 1574), S10971 [2SE] (see H.R. 924), H1394 [26FE]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (see S. 163), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 421), H218 [28JA]

University of New Mexico: assist in construction and occupy portion of Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (see S. 643), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3258), H9281 [7OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2540), H5662 [19JN]

Virgin Islands: study suitability and feasibility of designating Castle Nugent Farms as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2663), H6347 [8JY]

Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act: allow available funds to be used for preservation, exploration, and preparation of paleontological resources for display, educational outreach, and related construction (see H.R. 2483), H5408 [16JN]

Votes for Women History Trail: establish (see S. 749), S4629 [1AP]

Washington: Federal recognition of Duwamish Tribe (see H.R. 477), H243 [29JA]

Washington County, UT: acquisition of property for implementation of a desert tortoise habitat (see S. 1209), S7540 [9JN]

Washoe County, NV: convey certain land to the Board of Regents of the University and Community College System of Nevada (see H.R. 3445), H10457 [5NO]

Water: conduct a feasibility study on implementing a water supply and conservation project in the Republican River Basin between lakes in Nebraska and Kansas (see H.R. 3241), H9213 [2OC]

———conduct study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer (see H.R. 699), H391 [11FE]

———cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (see S. 1957), S15975 [25NO]

———establish rural water supply program in Reclamation States to provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable water supply to rural residents (see S. 1732), S12607 [15OC]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

———limit authority to claim title or other rights to water absent specific direction of law or to abrogate, injure, or otherwise impair any right to the use of any quantity of water (see H.R. 2603), H5928 [25JN]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (see H.R. 142), H56 [7JA]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, CA (see H.R. 3334), H9687 [17OC]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (see H.R. 2991), H7838 [3SE]

Weeds: provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA] (see H.R. 119), H56 [7JA]

Western Reserve Heritage Area: suitability and feasibility study (see H.R. 3257), H9281 [7OC]

Western Shoshone Tribe: distribution of land claim judgement funds (see S. 618), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 884), H1332 [25FE]

White Salmon River: designate a portion as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 1614), S11478 [15SE] (see H.R. 2397), H5173 [10JN]

Wild and Scenic Rivers System: ensure congressional involvement in the process of States designating rivers as wild, scenic, or recreational (see H.R. 987), H1462 [27FE]

Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: participation (see H.R. 1732), H3301 [10AP]

Yuba County, CA: quitclaim to Yuba River Properties certain land in Yuba County, CA, so as to extinguish a claim of title asserted by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 2599), H5928 [25JN]

Yucaipa Valley Regional Water Supply Renewal Project: authorize participation (see H.R. 3466), H10977 [6NO]

Conference reports

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9898-H9959 [28OC]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations (H.R. 2754), H11010-H11118 [7NO]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904), H11686-H11698 [20NO]

Excerpts

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), S11445 [15SE]

Factsheets

General Statistics for Endangered Species: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S3767 [17MR]

Responsible Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement and Response (ROVER) Act (H.R. 751), E222 [13FE]

Threatened and Endangered Species System (TESS)—Listings by State and Territory: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S3767 [17MR]

Histories

Conservation of Montana's Rocky Mountain Front, S10508 [31JY]

Letters

BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding: Keith Harper, Native American Rights Fund (organization), S11717 [18SE]

———Tex G. Hall, National Congress of American Indians, S11716 [18SE]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Andres F. Irlando, Cesar E. Chavez Foundation, S850 [15JA]

Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge, H3622 [1MY]

———Hansford T. Johnson, Dept. of the Navy, H3622 [1MY]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge land acquisition funding: Eric Alvarez, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H10203 [30OC]

———Gale A. Norton, Sec. of the Interior, H10204 [30OC]

Federal competitive outsourcing: Paul J. Gessing, National Taxpayers Union, Adrian T. Moore, Reason Foundation, Randall W. Hatcher, MAU, Inc., and Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA: Annette Rose, Marin County, CA, Board of Supervisors and Paul Kelley, Sonoma County, CA, Board of Supervisors, S8730 [26JN]

Forest Service funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations: Ann M. Veneman, Sec. of Agriculture, H7091 [17JY]

———Representatives Pombo and McInnis, Committee on Resources (House), H7092 [17JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S13461 [29OC]

———Forest Stewards Guild, S13461 [29OC]

———J.T. Banks, Forest Roads Working Group, S13463 [29OC]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4307 [20MY]

———Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4307, H4308 [20MY]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4307 [20MY]

———several firefighter advocates, S13462 [29OC]

———several organizations, S13459-S13461, S13462, S13483 [29OC]

Indian Health Service funding: Michelle German, S11630 [17SE]

National Wildlife Refuge System concessions policy: Steve Williams, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H11448 [18NO]

Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act: Craig D. Obey, National Parks Conservation Association, S4835 [3AP]

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf and impose time limits on considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects: several Members of Congress, H9341 [8OC]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S7748 [12JN]

———Florida congressional delegation, H9344 [8OC]

———several Representatives, H9343 [8OC]

Prohibit new Dept. of the Interior competitive outsourcing studies funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S11790 [23SE]

———Camille Fleenor, American Council of Engineering Companies, S11796 [23SE]

———Chuck Luttrell, S11798 [23SE]

———Dan Danner, National Federation of Independent Business, S11797 [23SE]

———Lin Yeazell, S11799 [23SE]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S11797 [23SE]

———Richard Moe, National Trust for Historic Preservation, S11790 [23SE]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste (organization), S11797 [23SE]

———Thomas C. Kiernan, National Parks Conservation Association, S11789 [23SE]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Transfer of authority to Dept. of the Interior to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual: Senator Dorgan, S9057 [8JY]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act: Charles M. Clusen, Natural Resources Defense Council, S6077 [13MY]

———Fred Krupp, Environmental Defense (organization), S6077 [13MY]

———James La Sala, Amalgamated Transit Union, S6077 [13MY]

———Martha Roskowski, America Bikes (organization), S6077 [13MY]

———several transportation and environmental organizations, S6076 [13MY]

Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act: Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), H2292 [25MR]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H2291 [25MR]

World Trade Center Site Historic Study Act: Thomas J. Meehan III, E2522 [8DE]

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks snowmobile use phaseout: several former National Park Service officials, H7074 [17JY]

Lists

California 22d Congressional District arts programs, H6980 [16JY]

Clarification to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11610 [17SE]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11781 [23SE], H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10204 [30OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7146 [18JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13604, S13609, S13611, S13621, S13624 [30OC], H4322 [20MY], H10463 [6NO]

Outlines

Rocky Flats Minerals Acquisition Act (H.R. 2653), E1396 [27JN], E2045 [15OC]

Petitions and memorials

Marin County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA, S8731 [26JN]

Napa County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA, S8731 [26JN]

National Congress of American Indians: BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11717 [18SE]

Petaluma, CA, City Council: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct a casino in Sonoma County, CA, E2384 [21NO]

Sonoma County, CA, Board of Supervisors: Federated Indians of the Graton Rancheria plans to construct casino in Sonoma County, CA, S8730 [26JN]

Press releases

Prohibit New Dept. of the Interior Competitive Outsourcing Studies Funding: Americans for Tax Reform (organization), S11796 [23SE]

———Wilderness Society, S11789 [23SE]

Proposals

Provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies, E52 [8JA]

Remarks in House

Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund: allocate accruing interest to cover health care costs for certain miners (H.R. 313), E38 [8JA]

Alaska: exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), H10308, H10309 [4NO]

———improve Federal hiring and contracting of natives (H.R. 950), E300 [27FE]

———provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (H.R. 979), H5345 [12JN]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, H6622 [14JY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), H2872-H2874 [8AP]

———nutria control and eradication project funding, H6961 [16JY]

———prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands, H7049-H7051 [17JY], E1531 [18JY]

Apache County, AZ: water rights acquisition and development assistance funding for the Zuni Indian Tribe, H7026 [17JY]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6976-H6983 [16JY], H9991 [29OC], E1514, E1525, E1532 [18JY]

Beaufort, SC: study certain sites in the historic district relative to the Reconstruction Era, cosponsorship withdrawn (H.R. 332), H1490 [4MR]

Birds: prohibit funding for prosecution of individuals for killing migratory birds on seeded rice lands, H7078 [17JY]

Biscayne National Park: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion (S. 111), H8424, H8425, H8467 [23SE]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: acquire for inclusion property known as Garrett Island in Cecil County, MD (H.R. 274), H3431, H3432 [29AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA (H.R. 3597), E2429 [23NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, H7041 [17JY], H7140 [18JY]

California: construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam (H.R. 901), E295 [26FE]

———convey certain water distribution systems of the Cachuma Project, Carpinteria Valley Water District, and Montecito Water District (H.R. 1648), H11182, H11183 [17NO]

———Los Vaqueros Reservoir funding, H7136 [18JY]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), H9697-H9699 [20OC], E2090 [20OC], E2109, E2116 [21OC]

Chamizal National Memorial: funding, H7081 [17JY]

Chavez, Cesar E.: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (H.R. 1034), E323 [27FE]

Coltsville, CT: conduct study for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 233), H8459 [23SE]

Connecticut: anniversary of Federal recognition and settlement of land claims of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, E2060 [16OC]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: convert conservation programs into entitlements, H6956 [16JY]

Conservation of natural resources: conservation programs funding, H6957, H6963 [16JY]

Contracts: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7037-H7040 [17JY], H10199 [30OC]

Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program: establish (H.R. 749), E219 [13FE]

Cumberland Gap National Historic Park: authorize acquisition of Fern Lake and the surrounding watershed in Kentucky and Tennessee (H.R. 1809), E765 [12AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (H.R. 74), H6874 [16JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7040, H7041 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6710 [15JY], H6950-H6984 [16JY], H7025-H7058, H7062-H7083, H7087-H7105 [17JY], E1514, E1525, E1531, E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY], E1569, E1570 [23JY], E1583, E1585 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H9970 [28OC], H10190-H10205 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2267 [6NO], E2286 [7NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6941-H6947 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9991-H9996 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), motion to instruct conferees, H9061 [1OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, H7047 [17JY]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge: land acquisition funding, H10203 [30OC]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H7141 [18JY]

———making appropriations, H670 [13FE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7106 [17JY], H7114-H7147 [18JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, H11396-H11405 [18NO], E2345 [20NO], E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 444), H11370-H11372 [18NO]

Federal Land Policy and Management Act: clarify method to determine fair market value of rights-of-way to prevent unreasonable increases in deployment costs of critical infrastructure (H.R. 762), H2534, H2535 [1AP]

Fire prevention: authorize collaborative forest restoration and wildland mitigation projects on public and private lands, and improve implementation of the National Fire Plan (H.R. 1042), H12164 [21NO], E325, E331 [27FE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H3755-H3758 [7MY], H4003-H4008 [13MY], H4287-H4324 [20MY], H4865-H4868 [3JN], H10197 [30OC], H10462, H10547-H10553 [6NO], E1031, E1036, E1042 [21MY], E1056, E1062 [22MY], E1071, E1078 [23MY], E1094 [2JN], E1244 [13JN], E2243 [5NO], E2281 [7NO], E2332 [19NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12159-H12172 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference rpt. consideration (H. Res. 457), H12113-H12117 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4277-H4286 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), corrections in engrossment, H4324 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to instruct conferees, H10463-H10469 [6NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to recommit, H4322-H4324 [20MY]

———limit Federal authority in the judicial review of hazardous fuel reduction projects for forests, H4322-H4324 [20MY], H12170 [21NO]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, H9061 [1OC]

Firefighters: expedite process by which military aircraft may be used to fight wildfires, H4586, H4587 [22MY]

———provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (H.R. 977), E328 [27FE]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (H.R. 3645), E2407 [22NO]

Florida: make Everglades restoration funding contingent upon report on water quality standards compliance in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park, H6975, H6976 [16JY]

Forest Counties Payments Committee: extend (H.R. 3249), H9846 [28OC], E2268 [6NO]

Forest Service: prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7082, H7083, H7087-H7092 [17JY], E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY]

Fort Frederica National Monument: land exchange (H.R. 1113), H8413-H8415 [23SE]

Fremont-Madison Irrigation District: convey certain facilities (S. 520), H8229 [16SE]

Graton Rancheria Restoration Act: give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust (H.R. 2656), E2383 [21NO]

Guam: authorize the Dept. of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the U.S. to offset unreimbursed compact impact expenses (H.R. 2522), E1320 [20JN]

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on the environment, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

Indian Craft Shop: tribute, E1736 [9SE]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical correction (S. 1066), H11181, H11182 [17NO]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial: expand (H.R. 1521), H9410 [15OC]

Klamath Basin: prohibit the renewal of certain agricultural leases permitting the growing of alfalfa or row crops, H7043-H7047 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H6941-H6947 [16JY], H9994 [29OC], H10200 [30OC]

Maui, HI: conduct a study to determine the feasibility of including certain lands on the southeastern shoreline in the National Park System (H.R. 3544), E2381 [21NO]

Mining and mineral resources: facilitate acquisition of certain mineral rights (H.R. 2653), E1396 [27JN], E2045 [15OC]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (H.R. 504), E154 [6FE]

———require oil industry pay fair market value for oil and gas removed from public lands, H3082 [10AP]

Missouri River: prohibit funding to subject management to regulatory action under Endangered Species Act, H7079-H7081 [17JY]

Motor vehicles: increase fines for improper use of vehicles that result in damage to public lands or national forests (H.R. 751), E222 [13FE]

National Park Service: Midwest Archaeological Center and Southeast Archaeological Center competitive sourcing study funding, H7092-H7094 [17JY]

———prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (H.R. 2650), E1378 [27JN]

———require inventory, evaluation, and documentation of surviving historic Life-Saving Service stations (H.R. 904), E281 [25FE]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (H.R. 2382), E1160 [5JN]

National Wildlife Refuge System: anniversary, E403 [7MR], E477 [13MR]

———anniversary (H. Res. 173), H3425-H3428 [29AP]

———provide for maintenance and repair of buildings and properties located on lands by lessees of such facilities (H.R. 1204), H11446-H11448 [18NO]

Native Americans: reform management of Indian trust funds and assets (H.R. 2981), E1616, E1621 [25JY]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, H6944, H6945 [16JY], H9991, H9994 [29OC], H10196-H10202 [30OC], E2230 [5NO], E2286 [7NO]

Nebraska City, NE: grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (H.R. 255), H4027 [14MY]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (H.R. 272), H6874-H6876 [16JY]

New Mexico: designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness and take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia (H.R. 3176), E1874 [24SE]

Office of Insular Affairs: funding, H6962 [16JY]

Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight: establish to manage and reform Indian trust funds and assets (S. 175), E1621 [25JY]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish, H11457 [18NO]

Oregon City, OR: acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site and include it as unit of the National Park System (H.R. 733), H2875-H2877 [8AP]

———acquire the McLoughlin House National Historic Site and include it as unit of the National Park System (H.R. 733), Senate amendments, H6876, H6877 [16JY]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (H.R. 1577), H4024-H4027 [14MY], H4199 [15MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3309-H3313 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9336-H9346 [8OC], E2043 [15OC]

Power resources: fuel cell research funding, E229 [13FE]

———issue separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area (H.R. 3062), H9330, H9331 [8OC]

Public lands: development of natural gas and oil resources, H3313-H3316 [11AP]

———forest-thinning projects on Federal lands, E2243 [5NO]

———limit Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to National Park Service areas, H6945 [16JY], H7033-H7036 [17JY], E1569 [23JY]

———provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way, H7094-H7103 [17JY], H10202 [30OC], E1570 [23JY], E1583 [24JY]

Puerto Rico: Dept. of Defense transfer of Vieques Island land to the Dept. of the Interior for use as a national wildlife refuge, H3621 [1MY], E945 [14MY]

———designate certain National Forest System lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, H3056 [10AP]

Recreational vehicles: allow alternative multi-passenger vehicles in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H7887, H7888 [4SE]

———phaseout of snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H6710 [15JY], H7069-H7075 [17JY]

Rivers: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (H.R. 519), H1963, H1964 [19MR], E117 [31JA]

———promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (H.R. 961), H2289-H2292 [25MR]

San Diego Creek Watershed: participate in projects (H.R. 1598), H9409 [15OC]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (H.R. 309), E47 [8JA]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (H.R. 704), E193 [12FE]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: expansion (H.R. 408), H9327-H9330 [8OC]

St. Croix National Heritage Area: feasibility study (H.R. 1594), E682 [3AP]

Steens Mountain Cooperative Management Area: clarify responsibilities of BLM in providing normal access to private inholdings, H6962 [16JY]

Storm, Scot: Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner, E2295 [14NO]

Supreme Court: decision not to hear case on Presidential authority to extend or establish national monuments under the Antiquities Act, E1998 [8OC]

Taxation: provide full funding for payment in lieu of taxes program and protect local jurisdictions against loss of property tax revenues when private lands are acquired by Federal land management agencies, E52 [8JA]

Tom Green County, TX: revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), H4031 [14MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: development of voluntary guidelines to protect migratory birds from being killed by power lines, H7025, H7026 [17JY]

———Hackensack, NJ, Meadowlands project funding, H6959 [16JY]

———repairing and restoring habitats funding, H11447 [18NO]

U.S. Geological Survey: Minerals Assessment Team funding, H6959 [16JY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), H11589-H11591 [19NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (H.R. 2540), E1309 [20JN]

Water: conduct study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer (H.R. 699), H1963 [19MR]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (H.R. 2991), E1694 [4SE]

Weatherization Assistance Program: funding, H7027, H7028, H7104 [17JY]

Western States: Federal land management, H6689-H6692 [14JY]

Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: participation (H.R. 1732), H11180, H11181 [17NO]

Yellowstone National Park: prohibit funding to kill or assist others in killing bison, H7051-H7054 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: authorize subdivision and dedication of restricted land owned by Alaska Natives (S. 1421), S9503 [16JY]

———exchange of certain lands between the Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (S. 924), S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY]

———facilitate transfer of land to Native Americans (S. 1466), S9975 [25JY], S10046 [28JY]

Albuquerque, NM: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (S. 213), S1489 [23JA]

Animals: assist in conservation of marine turtles and nesting habitats in foreign countries (S. 1210), S7547 [9JN], S13741 [31OC]

———chronic wasting disease research funding, S14014 [5NO]

———encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (S. 1036), S5997-S6000 [9MY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), S5096, S5097 [9AP]

———make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (S. 1366), S8761 [26JN]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (S. 546), S3265 [6MR], S9608 [17JY]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (S. 323), S2010-S2012 [5FE]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 297), S1902 [4FE]

———improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 462), S2863-S2865 [26FE]

———issue school construction funding bonds (S. 594), S3517 [11MR]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (S. 463), S2863-S2865 [26FE]

———Tribal School Construction Demonstration Program funding, S1444 [23JA]

Biscayne National Park: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion (S. 111), S3102, S3103 [4MR]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge: acquire for inclusion property known as Garrett Island in Cecil County, MD (H.R. 274), S14279 [7NO]

Box Elder County, UT: construct an education and administrative center at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (S. 277), S1882 [4FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist in the implementation of fish passage and screening facilities at non-Federal water projects (S. 1307), S8304 [20JN]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (S. 1516), S10638 [31JY]

———conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico (S. 1071), S6512 [15MY]

———prohibit reduction or reallocation of water to be delivered under San Juan-Chama Project contracts for endangered species purposes in the Rio Grande River Basin, S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

———Rio Grande silvery minnow habitat protection funding, S11549 [16SE]

Buy American Act: compliance, S11824 [23SE]

California: allocation of water resources obtained from the Colorado River, S113 [9JA]

———authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (S. 1097), S6859 [21MY]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (H.R. 1446), S12984 [21OC], S13063 [22OC]

———support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (S. 1306), S8303 [20JN]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (S. 1003), S5786 [6MY], S15870 [24NO]

Chavez, Cesar E.: conduct special resource study of sites associated with Cesar E. Chavez and the farm labor movement to determine appropriate methods for their preservation and interpretation (S. 164), S849 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

Cibola National Forest: establish the T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust to resolve a land claim on Sandia Mountain between the Sandia Pueblo and the Dept. of the Interior, S1433 [23JA]

Cold war: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

Coltsville, CT: conduct study for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 233), S3102, S3106 [4MR]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (S. 1433), S9641 [21JY]

Contracts: prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11624 [17SE], S11788-S11804, S11807 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———report on competitive outsourcing, S11807 [23SE]

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (S. 997), S5774 [6MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (H.R. 74), S9618 [17JY]

———convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California (S. 490), S2975 [27FE], S9606 [17JY]

Dept. of Energy: Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Oxygen and Ion Transport Membrane (ITM) Syngas programs funding, S11821, S11822 [23SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11605-S11610, S11624, S11629 [17SE], S11712, S11715-S11720 [18SE], S11731-S11736, S11738 [22SE], S11780, S11784-S11814, S11816, S11826 [23SE], S11903 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13784-S13791 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S13643 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent agreement, S11795 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), unanimous-consent request, S11794 [23SE]

Douglas County, OR: conveyance of certain BLM lands (S. 714), S4441 [26MR], S15870 [24NO]

Endangered Species Act: improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (S. 369), S2355 [12FE], S3766 [17MR]

Energy and water development: making appropriations, S9225 [10JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11402-S11406 [11SE], S11434-S11451 [15SE], S11519, S11521-S11551 [16SE], S11749, S11750 [22SE], S11940, S11942 [25SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, S15088-S15090 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), insert S. 1424 language in lieu, S11435 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S11605 [17SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent request, S11550 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10259, S10260 [30JY], S10896 [1AU]

———reduce appropriations for unrequested, low-priority, unnecessary, and wasteful spending programs, S11749, S11750 [22SE]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8362-S8365 [23JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1352), S8745 [26JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1453), S9907 [24JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13617-S13621 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, S11520 [16SE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S8362 [23JN], S12859-S12864 [20OC], S12997 [22OC], S13072, S13073, S13075, S13125, S13126 [23OC], S13254-S13256 [27OC], S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13435-S13485 [29OC], S13600-S13611, S13613, S13616-S13637, S13696 [30OC], S13786, S13794, S13796 [3NO], S13847-S13849 [4NO], S14086 [6NO], S15212, S15217 [20NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15368-S15373, S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), unanimous-consent request, S12859 [20OC], S13073, S13074 [23OC], S13476 [29OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13890 [4NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (S. 1449), S9799-S9801 [23JY]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13626-S13631 [30OC]

———require treatment of slash and other long term fuels management for hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13608 [30OC]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, S11558 [16SE], S11719 [18SE], S11816 [23SE], S13253-S13256 [27OC]

Firefighters: wildland firefighter safety funding, S13631-S13633 [30OC]

Forests: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S1448, S1449 [23JA]

———conduct and support research into alternative treatments for timber produced from public lands and lands withdrawn from the public domain for the National Forest System (S. 432), S2609 [24FE]

———require collaborative monitoring of forest health projects, S13609 [30OC]

———Rural Community Forestry Enterprise Program funding, S15370 [21NO]

———use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

Fort Vancouver National Historic Site: inclusion of McLoughlin House National Historic Site in Oregon City, OR (S. 601), S3622 [12MR]

Fremont-Madison Irrigation District: convey certain facilities (S. 520), S7939 [16JN]

GAO: require study on costs and benefits of alternatives in environmental assessments and impact statements relative to hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13624-S13626 [30OC]

Government: requirements for an annual report on competitive sourcing activities, S13101-S13105 [23OC]

Grants Pass Irrigation District: authorize Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion (S. 1308), S8304 [20JN]

Graton Rancheria Restoration Act: give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust (S. 1342), S8729-S8732 [26JN]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), S1487 [23JA], S4910 [7AP]

———conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), CBO report, S4895 [7AP]

Horticulture: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (S. 1051), S6141 [13MY]

———establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (S. 1236), S7727 [11JN]

Indian Arts and Crafts Shop: anniversary, S11113 [4SE]

Indian Health Service: funding, S11629 [17SE], S11734 [22SE], S11780, S11781, S11811-S11813 [23SE]

———funding through reductions in BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11716-S11720 [18SE]

Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act: amend to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (S. 1715), S12462 [3OC]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System: technical correction (S. 1066), S14221 [6NO]

Kansas City, MO: provide a grant for construction of a statue of Harry S Truman at Union Station (S. 1472), S10062 [28JY]

Kodiak, AK: conduct a study of the Baranov Museum for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 1430), S9598 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, S11825 [23SE]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Maine: Downeast Lakes Forestry Partnership funding, S11819 [23SE]

Manhattan Project: study preservation and interpretation of historic sites for potential inclusion in the National Park System (S. 1687), S12198, S12199 [30SE]

Michigan: conduct a study of maritime sites (S. 1850), S14807 [12NO]

Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee: establish (S. 531), S3186 [5MR]

Missouri River Master Water Control Manual: transfer of authority to revise (S. 1378), S9057 [8JY]

Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program: establish (S. 531), S3186 [5MR]

National forests: ensure protection of old-growth forests, S13621-S13624 [30OC], S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (S. 1315), S8365 [23JN]

National Park Service: enhance the Recreation Fee Demonstration Program (S. 1107), S6988 [22MY]

———prohibit study or implementation of plan to privatize, divest, or transfer any part of its mission, function, or responsibility (S. 1363), S8758 [26JN]

———Rivers and Trails Conservation Assistance Program funding, S1442 [23JA]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (S. 1032), S5964 [8MY], S6072 [13MY]

———reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (S. 931), S5486 [29AP]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (S. 324), S2051 [6FE]

———clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (S. 651), S3900 [18MR], S9612 [17JY]

———update the feasibility and suitability studies of certain national historic trails (S. 635), S4157 [20MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System: anniversary (S. Res. 87), S3761, S3762 [13MR]

National Zoological Park: funding, S11819, S11820 [23SE]

Native Americans: distribute judgment funds to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Reservation (S. 428), S2600 [24FE]

———establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (S. 1770), S12978 [21OC], S13788 [3NO]

———expand opportunities for contracting on Federal lands (S. 288), S1890 [4FE]

———extend terms of leases of certain restricted Indian land (S. 521), S3171 [5MR]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

———payment of amounts owed to Indian tribes and individual Indian money account holders (S. 1540), S10671 [31JY]

———provide for periodic Indian needs assessments and require Federal Indian program evaluations (S. 1600), S11251 [9SE]

———reform management of Indian trust funds and assets, S11734, S11735 [22SE]

———reform management of Indian trust funds and assets (S. 1459), S9964-S9968 [25JY]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13785-S13791 [3NO], S14300 [10NO]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

Nebraska City, NE: grant an easement to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center (H.R. 255), S9617 [17JY]

Nevada: convey certain land to Lander and Eureka Counties for continued use as cemeteries (S. 1819), S13910 [4NO]

New Mexico: designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness and take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia (S. 1649), S11915 [24SE]

———ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (S. 1791), S13381 [28OC]

Nuclear weapons: improve security of nuclear weapons, materials, and facilities and increase nuclear nonproliferation funding, S4664-S4666 [2AP]

Office of Trust Reform Implementation and Oversight: establish to manage and reform Indian trust funds and assets (S. 175), S861-S866 [15JA]

Oregon: convey certain land to be held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians (S. 868), S5193 [10AP]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: designate the Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center (H.R. 1577), S9617 [17JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7702-S7706 [11JN], S7742-S7750 [12JN]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions (S. 1013), S5871 [7MY]

Pahrump, NV: convey certain land to the Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 for construction of a post building and memorial park (S. 1521), S10644 [31JY]

Petrified Forest National Park: revise boundaries (S. 784), S4835 [3AP]

Power resources: evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands, S10507-S10509 [31JY]

———evaluate opportunities to enhance domestic oil and gas production through the exchange of nonproducing Federal oil and gas leases located on certain public lands (S. 984), S5676 [1MY]

———fuel cell research funding, S1442, S1443 [23JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S16151 [9DE]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a program to award grants to improve and maintain sites honoring Presidents of the U.S. (S. 1748), S12745 [16OC]

Private Landowner's Incentive Program: funding, S11823, S11824 [23SE]

Provo River Project: convey certain lands and facilities (S. 1876), S15062 [18NO]

Public lands: ban commercial advertising on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE], S11733 [22SE], S11804, S11805 [23SE]

———decision allowing sponsor recognition by the National Football League at event held on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE]

———establish terms and conditions for use of certain Federal lands by outfitters and facilitate public opportunities for the recreational use and enjoyment of such lands (S. 1420), S9499 [16JY]

———improve implementation of the National Fire Plan on Federal lands managed by the Forest Service and agencies of the Dept. of the Interior, S4242 [21MR]

———memorandum of understanding between Utah and the Dept. of the Interior on State and county road acknowledgment, S13787 [3NO]

Puxico, MO: transfer control of the Mingo Job Corps Center from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Forest Service (S. 1814), S13804 [3NO]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (S. 1467), S10055 [28JY]

Rivers: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (H.R. 519), S7938 [16JN]

———conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (S. 630), S3806 [17MR]

San Diego Creek Watershed: participate in projects (S. 649), S4168 [20MR]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (S. 347), S2207 [11FE], S4910 [7AP]

South Dakota: convey certain lands acquired for the Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal features of the Oahe Irrigation Project to certain State agencies for wildlife habitat mitigation and provide conditional purchase options (S. 426), S2545 [14FE], S4879 [3AP]

Ste. Genevieve, MO: study the suitability and feasibility of designating the French Colonial Heritage Area as a unit of the National Park System (S. 1105), S6985 [22MY]

Swimmer, Ross O.: nomination to be Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee for American Indians Special Trustee, S5157 [10AP], S5334 [11AP]

Tom Green County, TX: revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), S8260 [19JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (S. 634), S3808 [17MR]

Tularosa, NM: authorize construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin (S. 1211), S7549 [9JN]

U.S. Geological Survey: land remote sensing funding, S11819 [23SE]

———U.S.-Mexico binational groundwater study funding, S11821 [23SE]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), S15502 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 163), S849 [15JA], S8600 [25JN]

University of New Mexico: assist in construction and occupy portion of Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), S3888 [18MR], S9612 [17JY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 639), S3883-S3885 [18MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

Votes for Women History Trail: establish (S. 749), S4631 [1AP]

Washington County, UT: acquisition of property for implementation of a desert tortoise habitat (S. 1209), S7546 [9JN]

Water: cooperate with Mexican border States to conduct a hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, and modeling program for priority transboundary aquifers (S. 1957), S15982 [25NO]

———establish rural water supply program in Reclamation States to provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable water supply to rural residents (S. 1732), S12609 [15OC]

Weeds: provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (S. 144), S231 [13JA], S3102, S3104 [4MR]

Western Shoshone Tribe: distribution of land claim judgement funds (S. 618), S3735 [13MR], S12756-S12759 [16OC]

White Salmon River: designate a portion as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 1614), S11480 [15SE]

Reports

Forest Service—Information on Appeals and Litigation Involving Fuels Reduction Activities: GAO, S13473 [29OC]

Reports filed

Beaufort, SC, Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 108-61), S7540 [9JN]

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 274) (S. Rept. 108-180), S13659 [30OC]

Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 426) (S. Rept. 108-16), S3162 [5MR]

Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1648) (H. Rept. 108-363), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 164) (S. Rept. 108-20), S3993 [19MR]

Clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act Provisions on Continued Use of Established Commercial Outfitter Hunting Camps on the Salmon River: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1003) (S. Rept. 108-136), S10970 [2SE]

Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act for the 21st Century: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 313) (H. Rept. 108-328), H9980 [28OC]

Coltsville Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 233) (S. Rept. 108-9), S2187 [11FE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 233) (H. Rept. 108-252), H7838 [3SE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 108-388), H11700 [20NO]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 418) (H. Rept. 108-333), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2754, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 444) (H. Rept. 108-377), H11358 [17NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 108-109), H4253 [19MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 319) (H. Rept. 108-209), H6867 [15JY]

Convey Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 490) (S. Rept. 108-91), S9303 [11JY]

Dept. of Agriculture Conveyance of Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 74) (H. Rept. 108-185), H6261 [26JN]

Dept. of Defense Cooperation With Dept. of the Interior and State Agencies in Planning, Development and Maintenance of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Military Reservations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1497) (H. Rept. 108-100), H4129 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-330), H9980 [28OC]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2691) (H. Rept. 108-195), H6602 [10JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1391) (S. Rept. 108-89), S9244 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior Construction of a Bridge on Federal Land West of and Adjacent to Folsom Dam in California: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 901) (H. Rept. 108-202), H6705 [14JY]

Dept. of the Interior Issuance of Separate Leases for Tar Sand and Oil and Gas for the Same Area: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3062) (H. Rept. 108-302), H9281 [7OC]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1732) (H. Rept. 108-364), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Douglas County, OR, Conveyance of Certain BLM Lands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 108-135), S10970 [2SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-357), H11132 [7NO]

———Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2754) (H. Rept. 108-212), H7019 [16JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163), S5058 [9AP]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163) (S. Rept. 108-74), S8125 [18JN]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 421) (H. Rept. 108-371), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Fort Frederica National Monument Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1113) (H. Rept. 108-201), H6705 [14JY]

Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 520) (S. Rept. 108-62), S7540 [9JN]

Grant an Easement in Nebraska City, NE, To Facilitate Access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 255) (S. Rept. 108-99), S9303 [11JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-386), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (H.R. 1904) (S. Rept. 108-121), S10616 [31JY]

———Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H3972 [9MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H4253 [19MY]

Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 643) (S. Rept. 108-94), S9303 [11JY]

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 212) (S. Rept. 108-21), S3993 [19MR]

Indian Land Leasing Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 521) (S. Rept. 108-48), S6506 [15MY]

Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1598) (H. Rept. 108-306), H9375 [8OC]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Property Exclusion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 154) (H. Rept. 108-359), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System Technical Correction: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1066) (S. Rept. 108-177), S13515 [29OC]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1521) (H. Rept. 108-301), H9281 [7OC]

Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center Designation in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (H.R. 1577): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1577) (S. Rept. 108-100), S9303 [11JY]

Maintenance and Repair of Buildings and Properties Located on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands by Lessees of Such Facilities: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1204) (H. Rept. 108-347), H10338 [4NO]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1210) (S. Rept. 108-167), S12838 [17OC]

McLoughlin House National Historic Site Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 733) (S. Rept. 108-66), S7540 [9JN]

National Trails System Willing Seller Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 651) (S. Rept. 108-95), S9303 [11JY]

Nevada Land Conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties for Continued Use as Cemeteries: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 272) (H. Rept. 108-166), H5661 [19JN]

Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 108-97), S9303 [11JY]

Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 924) (H. Rept. 108-345), H10338 [4NO]

Nomination of David W. Anderson To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Indian Affairs: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Ross O. Swimmer To Be Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee for American Indians Special Trustee: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate), S3369 [7MR]

Noxious Weed Control Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 144) (S. Rept. 108-6), S2187 [11FE]

Oil Region National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1862) (H. Rept. 108-366), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 108-93), S9303 [11JY]

Pioneer National Historic Trails Studies Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 635) (S. Rept. 108-64), S7540 [9JN]

Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H7084 [17JY], H8174 [10SE]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1038) (H. Rept. 108-218), H8222 [15SE]

Quinault Indian Nation Distribution of Land Claim Judgment Funds: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2425) (H. Rept. 108-367), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 347) (S. Rept. 108-25), S3993 [19MR]

San Gabriel River Watershed Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 519) (S. Rept. 108-65), S7540 [9JN]

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Expansion: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 408) (H. Rept. 108-292), H9212 [2OC]

St. Croix National Heritage Area Feasibility Study: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1594) (H. Rept. 108-361), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Study on the National Significance of the Miami Circle and the Suitability and Feasibility of Inclusion in Biscayne National Park: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 111) (S. Rept. 108-4), S2186 [11FE]

Study To Determine National Significance of Miami Circle and Suitability and Feasibility of Inclusion in Biscayne National Park: Committee on Resources (House) (S. 111) (H. Rept. 108-268), H8216 [11SE]

Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 618) (S. Rept. 108-151), S11753 [22SE]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 884) (H. Rept. 108-299), H9281 [7OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6963 [16JY], H7097 [17JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7139 [18JY]

Statements

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Executive Office of the President, S13453 [29OC]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Cooperative Landscape Conservation Act (H.R. 749), E220 [13FE]

Dept. of the Interior Management Reform of Indian Trust Funds and Assets (H.R. 2981), E1622 [25JY]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Forest Restoration and Fire Risk Reduction Act (H.R. 1042), E326 [27FE]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S13788 [3NO]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1424, energy and water development appropriations, S11547 [16SE]

Delisted endangered and threatened species, S3768 [17MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6951-H6955 [16JY]

———conference report, H10191-H10195 [30OC]

Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2754), H7117-H7119 [18JY]

———conference report, H11398 [18NO]

Summary of listed endangered and threatened species and recovery plans, S3767 [17MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 173, National Wildlife Refuge System anniversary, H3425 [29AP]

H. Res. 239, consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4277 [20MY]

H. Res. 319, consideration of H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H6941 [16JY]

H. Res. 418, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9991 [29OC]

H. Res. 444, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H11370 [18NO]

H. Res. 457, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H12113 [21NO]

H.R. 74, convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California, H6874 [16JY]

H.R. 255, grant an easement to Nebraska City, NE, to facilitate access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, H4027 [14MY]

H.R. 272, land conveyance to Lander and Eureka Counties, NV, for continued use as cemeteries, H6875 [16JY]

H.R. 273, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, H2872 [8AP]

H.R. 274, Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act, H3431 [29AP]

H.R. 408, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore expansion, H9328 [8OC]

H.R. 421, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, H11589 [19NO]

H.R. 519, San Gabriel River Watershed Study Act, H1963 [19MR]

H.R. 699, Dept. of the Interior study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer, H1963 [19MR]

H.R. 733, McLoughlin House National Historic Site Act, H2875 [8AP], H6876 [16JY]

H.R. 733, McLouglin House National Historic Site Act, S7938 [16JN]

H.R. 762, Reasonable Right-of-Way Fees Act, H2534 [1AP]

H.R. 961, Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act, H2289 [25MR]

H.R. 1113, Fort Frederica National Monument land exchange, H8413 [23SE]

H.R. 1446, California Missions Preservation Act, H9697 [20OC]

H.R. 1521, Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act, H9410 [15OC]

H.R. 1577, Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center designation in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, S9617 [17JY], H4025 [14MY]

H.R. 1598, Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act, H9409 [15OC]

H.R. 1648, Carpinteria and Montecito Water Distribution Systems Conveyance Act, H11182 [17NO]

H.R. 1732, Dept. of the Interior participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project, H11180 [17NO]

H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S13441-S13449 [29OC], S13719-S13734 [31OC], H4287, H4292-H4298 [20MY]

H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S12004-S12022 [25SE]

H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11758-S11768 [22SE]

H.R. 3062, Dept. of the Interior issuance of separate leases for tar sand and oil and gas for the same area, H9330 [8OC]

H.R. 3249, Forest Counties Payments Committee extension, H9846 [28OC]

S. 111, conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park, S3103 [4MR]

S. 111, Dept. of the Interior study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park, H8424 [23SE]

S. 144, Noxious Weed Control Act, S3104 [4MR]

S. 163, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, S8600 [25JN]

S. 164, Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act, S850 [15JA], S4910 [7AP]

S. 175, Indian Trust Asset and Trust Fund Management and Reform Act, S862-S865 [15JA]

S. 212, High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act, S1488 [23JA], S4911-S4913 [7AP]

S. 213, Albuquerque Biological Park Title Clarification Act, S1489 [23JA]

S. 233, Coltsville Study Act, S3106 [4MR], H8459 [23SE]

S. 288, Indian Contracting and Federal Land Management Demonstration Project Act, S1890-S1892 [4FE]

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 297, Federal Acknowledgment Process Reform Act, S1903-S1907 [4FE]

S. 323, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act, S2012 [5FE]

S. 324, clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails in the National Trails System, S2052 [6FE]

S. 347, Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act, S4914 [7AP]

S. 426, Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act, S2546 [14FE], S4880 [3AP]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. 490, convey certain land in the Lake Tahoe Basin to be held in trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California, S2976 [27FE], S9607 [17JY]

S. 500, Beaufort, SC, Study Act, S7936 [16JN]

S. 520, Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act, H8229 [16SE]

S. 521, Indian Land Leasing Act, S3171 [5MR]

S. 531, Missouri River Enhancement and Monitoring Act, S3186 [5MR]

S. 546, Paleontological Resources Preservation Act, S3266-S3268 [6MR], S9608-S9612 [17JY]

S. 618, Western Shoshone Claims Distribution Act, S3735-S3737 [13MR], S12756-S12759 [16OC]

S. 635, Pioneer National Historic Trails Studies Act, S7937 [16JN]

S. 643, Hibben Center Act, S9612 [17JY]

S. 643, Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act, S3888 [18MR]

S. 651, National Trails System Willing Seller Act, S3900 [18MR], S9612 [17JY]

S. 714, BLM land conveyance in Douglas County, OR, S15870 [24NO]

S. 714, BLM land conveyance to Douglas County, OR, S4441 [26MR]

S. 784, Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act, S4836 [3AP]

S. 808, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore expansion, S4958 [8AP]

S. 833, Public Lands Fire Regulations Enforcement Act, S5069 [9AP]

S. 924, Newtok Native Corp., and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service land exchange, S5385 [11AP], S9615 [17JY], H10308 [4NO]

S. 997, carry out Corps of Engineers critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM, S5775 [6MY]

S. 1003, Central Idaho Wilderness Act provisions clarification on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, S15870 [24NO]

S. 1003, clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, S5786 [6MY]

S. 1013, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S5872 [7MY]

S. 1032, Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S6073-S6075 [13MY]

S. 1036, Chronic Wasting Disease Support Act, S5998 [9MY]

S. 1066, John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System technical correction, S14221 [6NO], H11181 [17NO]

S. 1071, Bureau of Reclamation feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in New Mexico, S6512 [15MY]

S. 1097, Dept. of the Interior implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program, S6860-S6863 [21MY]

S. 1107, Recreational Fee Authority Act, S6988 [22MY]

S. 1210, Marine Turtle Conservation Act, S7547-S7549 [9JN], S13741 [31OC]

S. 1211, construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1212, identify certain sites as key resources for protection by the Dept. of Homeland Security Directorate for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1236, Tamarisk Control and Riparian Restoration Act, S7727 [11JN]

S. 1306, California Missions Preservation Act, S8304 [20JN]

S. 1308, Federal implementation of activities dealing with the future take of threatened salmon species resulting from water diversion from the Grants Pass Irrigation District, S8305 [20JN]

S. 1314, Collaborative Forest Health Act, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

S. 1315, Enhanced Safety From Wildfire Act, S8366 [23JN]

S. 1342, give Dept. of the Interior discretion relative to taking land into trust under the Graton Rancheria Restoration Act, S8732 [26JN]

S. 1352, Community and Forest Protection Act, S8741-S8745 [26JN]

S. 1363, Park Professionals Protection Act, S8758 [26JN]

S. 1366, Chronic Wasting Disease Financial Assistance Act, S8760 [26JN]

S. 1378, transfer of authority to Dept. of the Interior to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual, S9058 [8JY]

S. 1420, Outfitter Policy Act, S9500-S9503 [16JY]

S. 1421, Alaska Native Allotment Subdivision Act, S9504 [16JY]

S. 1430, Baranov Museum Study Act, S9598 [17JY]

S. 1459, American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act, S9964-S9967 [25JY]

S. 1466, Alaska Land Transfer Acceleration Act, S10047-S10055 [28JY]

S. 1467, Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area Act, S10055-S10057 [28JY]

S. 1472, Dept. of the Interior grant for construction of a statue of Harry S Truman at Union Station in Kansas City, MO, S10062 [28JY]

S. 1516, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S10638 [31JY]

S. 1521, Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 Land Conveyance Act, S10644 [31JY]

S. 1600, Indian Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation Act, S11251 [9SE]

S. 1614, Upper White Salmon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, S11480 [15SE]

S. 1649, Ojito Wilderness Act, S11916 [24SE]

S. 1687, Manhattan Project National Historical Park Study Act, S12198 [30SE]

S. 1715, Dept. of the Interior Tribal Self-Governance Act, S12462-S12468 [3OC]

S. 1732, Reclamation Rural Water Supply Act, S12609 [15OC]

S. 1748, Presidential Sites Improvement Act, S12746 [16OC]

S. 1770, Indian Money Account Claim Satisfaction Act, S12979 [21OC]

S. 1791, ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District in New Mexico receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir, S13381 [28OC]

S. 1819, Central Nevada Rural Cemeteries Act, S13910 [4NO]

S. 1957, U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Aquifer Assessment Act, S15982 [25NO]

S. Res. 87, National Wildlife Refuge System anniversary, S3750, S3762 [13MR]

S. Res. 248, establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S12983 [21OC]

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1715), S12448 [3OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1715), S12462 [3OC]

Texts of

S. 1715, provisions, S12462-S12468 [3OC]

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations, H7619 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079, S13087, S13089, S13092, S13101, S13106, S13113, S13116, S13117, S13118, S13119, S13120, S13121, S13122, S13124, S13150, S13168, S13169, S13170, S13171, S13172, S13173, S13174, S13175 [23OC], S13230 [24OC], H7840, H7841, H7842 [3SE], H7868, H7869, H7870, H7878, H7879, H7882, H7883, H7885, H7887, H7888, H7894, H7913, H7919, H7920, H7950 [4SE], H8024, H8025, H8027, H8036, H8037, H8039, H8044, H8047, H8048, H8050 [9SE]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7094, S7096, S7098, S7101, S7106, S7112, S7113, S7114, S7161, S7162 [23MY]

Appointments

Citizen's Coinage Advisory Committee, S5843 [7MY]

Conferees: H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC], H9989 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

Bondland Botch, S9899 [24JY]

Congress' Message on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Congressional Resolve on Cuba, S13657 [30OC]

Havana Club, S13657 [30OC]

Lift Ban on Cuba Travel, S13657 [30OC]

Panic Is Near if ``The Gold Is Gone'', E1511 [18JY]

San Francisco $3 Would Sell Better Than $5, E388 [7MR]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

Tax Lunacy, S7108 [23MY]

Washington's Weak Dollar Policy, S7108 [23MY]

Bills and resolutions

Budget: establish a deficit reduction account in the U.S. Treasury (see H.R. 3302), H9477 [15OC]

Business and industry: allow a grace period for payment of bills by consumers whose mail service has been disrupted due to a national emergency (see H.R. 2549), H5662 [19JN]

China, People's Republic of: initiate expedited negotiations on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (see S. Res. 262), S14177 [6NO]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see S. 1758), S12888 [20OC] (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see S. 471, 474), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 258), H135 [8JA]

———establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2993), H7838 [3SE]

Congressional Medal of Honor: mint coins in commemoration of recipients (see H.R. 3477), H11133 [7NO]

Crime: combat money laundering and terrorist financing (see S. 1837), S14176 [6NO]

———prevent terrorists and money launderers from establishing accounts for illegal money transfers using false Social Security or taxpayer identification numbers (see H.R. 1037), H1464 [27FE]

Crockett, David: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3526), H11650 [19NO]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H8380 [17SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1589), S11186 [8SE] (see H.R. 2989), H7837 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (see H. Res. 351), H7838 [3SE]

Education: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Exchange Stabilization Fund: limit use to buy or sell gold without congressional approval (see H.R. 2782), H7085 [17JY]

Financial institutions: provide for direct and accurate compensation to financial institutions for providing various critical depositary and financial agency services for or on behalf of the U.S. (see H.R. 3183), H8949 [25SE]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (see S. 1470), S10045 [28JY]

Financial Markets Oversight Commission: establish (see H.R. 1109), H1678 [6MR]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H9032 [30SE]

Government regulations: congressional disapproval of rule allowing financial institutions to accept foreign consular-issued identification cards (see H.J. Res. 58), H4737 [22MY]

Haiti: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (see H.R. 1108), H1641 [5MR]

Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (see S. 1508), S10617 [31JY] (see S. 1656), S11988 [25SE]

———prohibit Federal funding for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and remove certain advantages granted to such enterprises (see H.R. 3071), H8175 [10SE]

———remove certain advantages for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises relative to other secondary mortgage market enterprises (see H.R. 2117), H4203 [15MY]

Inspectors General: consolidate (see H.R. 3625), H12308 [21NO]

Iraq: adjudication of certain claims against Iraq (see H.R. 3603), H12307 [21NO]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1914), H3635 [1MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

———redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (see H.R. 1016), H1463 [27FE]

Korean Americans: mint coins in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. (see H.R. 1958), H3682 [6MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 3277), H9376 [8OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Marshall, Thurgood: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1015), H1463 [27FE]

Money: prohibit inclusion of any information storage capability on U.S. currency or the imposition of any fee or penalty on any person for the holding of currency (see H.R. 2777), H7085 [17JY]

———repeal statute designating U.S. coins, currency, and Federal reserve notes as legal tender (see H.R. 2779), H7085 [17JY]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see S. 1411), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

New Hampshire: mint coins in commemoration of the Old Man of the Mountain rock formation (see H.R. 2093), H4130 [14MY]

Office of Housing Finance Oversight: establish to ensure the financial safety and soundness of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal home loan banks (see H.R. 2803), H7225 [21JY]

One dollar bill: include certain parts of the Constitution in the redesign (see S. 244), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 1785), H3351 [11AP]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 825), S4957 [8AP] (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Public debt: ceiling (see H.R. 2156), H4367 [20MY] (see H.J. Res. 51), H3354 [11AP]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H5173 [10JN]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 168), S848 [15JA]

Securities: prohibit use of surplus funds to make any investment in securities, other than Government and municipal securities (see H.R. 165), H57 [7JA]

Taxation: allow disclosure of taxpayer identity information through mass communications to notify persons entitled to tax refunds (see H.R. 1557), H2702 [2AP]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 492), H244 [29JA]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 251), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 578), H319 [5FE]

———study tax depreciation recovery periods (see H.R. 46), H53 [7JA]

———terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 278), H136 [8JA]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9118 [9JY] (see H.R. 2823), H7453 [23JY]

Letters

Cash balance pension conversion: several Members of Congress, S1792 [30JA]

Dept. of the Treasury Office of Intelligence and Analysis establishment: John W. Snow, Sec. of the Treasury, S15357 [21NO]

———Senators Shelby and Sarbanes, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S15357 [21NO]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act: H. Patrick Swygert, Howard University, S10061 [28JY]

———Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S10061 [28JY]

———Robert F. Duvall, National Council on Economic Education, S10061 [28JY]

———Travis B. Plunkett, Consumer Federation of America, S10060 [28JY]

Prohibit funding for implementing IRS regulations allowing the conversion of defined benefit pension plans into cash balance plans: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S13091 [23OC]

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets: several Government officials, S13969 [5NO]

Messages

Statutory Authority To Confiscate and Vest Certain Property of the Government of Iraq: President Bush, S4163 [20MR], H2264 [20MR]

Telecommunications Services Payments to Cuba: President Bush, S3160 [5MR], H1603 [5MR]

Motions

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13087, S13089, S13111 [23OC], H7853, H7855, H7856 [4SE], H9988 [29OC], H11598 [19NO], H11853 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (H. Res. 351), H7850 [4SE]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7110 [23MY]

Proposals

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2989): compromise language to ensure fair treatment of Federal employees in competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15916 [25NO]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: funding through reductions in Dept. of the Treasury funding, H7883, H7884 [4SE]

Bonneville Power Administration: accounting practices, H11402 [18NO]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9712 [20OC]

Buy American Act: compliance, H8024 [9SE]

Center for Rural Health Development: Dept. of the Treasury designation as a Community Development Financial Institution, E829 [1MY]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), H1351-H1354 [26FE]

Contracts: prohibit funding to implement revisions to OMB rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, H8044-H8047 [9SE]

Corporations: prohibit certain expatriated corporations from being eligible for the award of Federal contracts, H7858, H7918, H7919 [4SE]

Courts: prohibit funding to assist in overturning district court ruling on IBM Corp., cash balance pension conversion, H8040-H8043 [9SE], E1774 [11SE]

Cuba: lift certain restrictions on remittances to Cuban nationals, H8037-H8039 [9SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: across-the-board funding reductions, H8024 [9SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7851-H7922 [4SE], H8023-H8060 [9SE], H9988 [29OC], H10462 [6NO], E1723, E1725, E1729 [5SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753, E1754 [10SE], E1774 [11SE], E1803 [16SE], E1847 [22SE], E1855 [23SE], E1925 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (H. Res. 351), H7845-H7851 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), motion to instruct conferees, H9988, H9989 [29OC], H11853-H11856 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), unanimous-consent agreement, H7899 [4SE]

District of Columbia: reductions in Social Security annuities for certain public safety officers, H7989, H7990 [5SE]

Economy: effects of gold standard, H8003-H8009 [5SE]

Exchange Stabilization Fund: limit use to buy or sell gold without congressional approval (H.R. 2782), E1511 [18JY]

FBI: definition of ``financial institution'' relative to authority to subpoena financial records in terrorism or espionage investigations, E2399 [22NO], E2491 [8DE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities, E1729 [5SE]

Foreign aid: report on the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative, H6823, H6824 [15JY]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (H.R. 3204), E1919 [30SE]

Haiti: direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti, H2793, H2794 [3AP]

———direct the U.S. Executive Director at the Inter-American Development Bank to urge the immediate resumption of lending to Haiti (H.R. 1108), H3558, H3562-H3564 [30AP]

Housing: prohibit Federal funding for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and remove certain advantages granted to such enterprises (H.R. 3071), E1767 [11SE]

———remove certain advantages for housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises relative to other secondary mortgage market enterprises (H.R. 2117), E972 [15MY]

Inspectors General: consolidate (H.R. 3625), E2395 [22NO]

IRS: corporate audit funding through reductions in earned income tax credit precertification compliance funding, H7913-H7918 [4SE], E1723 [5SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: redesign the $1 coin in commemoration (H.R. 1016), E341 [27FE]

Marshall, Thurgood: mint commemorative coins (H.R. 1015), E341 [27FE]

Money: prohibit inclusion of any information storage capability on U.S. currency or the imposition of any fee or penalty on any person for the holding of currency (H.R. 2777), E1509 [18JY]

———repeal statute designating U.S. coins, currency, and Federal reserve notes as legal tender (H.R. 2779), E1516 [18JY]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans, H4038, H4085 [14MY], H12838 [8DE]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (H.R. 1677), E699, E708 [8AP]

———protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, H4090 [14MY]

Public debt: ceiling, H3283, H3284 [10AP], H3646 [6MY], H6999 [16JY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), H4226 [19MY], H4337-H4342 [20MY], H4532, H4533 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.R. 2156), H4533, H4714 [22MY]

———status, H9286 [8OC], H9685 [17OC]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (S. 168), E387 [7MR]

Scott, Dortha: tribute to sketch selected by U.S. Mint for the Arkansas Quarter, E2170 [30OC]

Secret Service: authorize to provide forensic and investigative support to local law enforcement and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, H2427, H2428 [27MR], H3062 [10AP]

Taxation: repeal motor fuel excise taxes on railroads and inland waterway transportation, H3100 [10AP]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

———mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: GAO study of tax treatment of military personnel, S4478-S4480 [27MR]

China, People's Republic of: initiate expedited negotiations on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (S. Res. 262), S14181 [6NO]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (S. 1758), S12889 [20OC]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (H.R. 258), S5391 [11AP]

Committee on Finance (Senate): bipartisan tradition in approving Sec. of the Treasury nominees, S1841 [30JA]

Crime: combat money laundering and terrorist financing (S. 1837), S14179 [6NO]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC], S12909 [21OC], S13079-S13087 [23OC], S13656 [30OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide borrowing authority for fire suppression and conduct hazardous fuels reduction and burned area restoration on non-Federal lands, S13601-S13605 [30OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require report on expenses incurred by State and local police complying with Secret Service requirements for transporting foreign and domestic officials, S9751-S9753, S9755 [23JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13076-S13124 [23OC], S13205, S13206 [24OC], S13656 [30OC], S15915-S15917 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), unanimous-consent agreement, S13064 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1589), S14470-S14472 [12NO]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (S. 1470), S10058-S10060 [28JY]

FRS: impact of bond market prices on economic conditions, S9899 [24JY]

Housing: enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 1508), S10623 [31JY]

———enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (S. 1656), S11990 [25SE]

IRS: prohibit funding for implementing regulations allowing the conversion of defined benefit pension plans into cash balance plans, S13089-S13091 [23OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (S. 976), S5667 [1MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (S. 377), S2361 [12FE]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (S. 1531), S10656 [31JY], S15500, S15501 [21NO]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (S. 1411), S9423 [15JY]

Office of Foreign Assets Control: fining of Joan Slote for bicycle travel through Cuba, S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC]

Office of Intelligence and Analysis: establish, S15357 [21NO]

OMB: prohibit funding to implement revisions to rules relative to competitive sourcing for Federal contracts, S13092-S13101, S13105, S13106 [23OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (S. 825), S4973 [8AP]

———protection of workers whose employers convert from defined benefits to cash balance pension plans, S1790-S1793 [30JA]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S1839-S1841 [30JA], S4881 [3AP], S5683 [1MY], S10905, S10931 [1AU], S16151 [9DE]

Public debt: ceiling, S4664 [2AP], S4808 [3AP]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S5616 [30AP], S5619, S5640 [1MY], S5697 [5MY], S6055-S6061 [13MY], S7089-S7115 [23MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent agreement, S5838 [7MY], S6964 [22MY]

———ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), unanimous-consent request, S5838 [7MY], S6022 [12MY]

———reduce proposed ceiling increase, S7094, S7095 [23MY]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (S. 168), S853 [15JA]

Snow, John W.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S1770, S1789-S1793, S1841, S1842 [30JA]

Social Security: ensure that trust fund surpluses are not reduced to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6164-S6166, S6171-S6174 [14MY]

Taxation: allow pension plans to replace Treasury bonds with conservative long-term corporate bonds and establish Commission on Defined Benefit Pension Plans, S6436 [15MY]

Terrorism: liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

Veterans: mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (S. 1379), S9120 [9JY]

Reports filed

American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 258) (H. Rept. 108-20), H1394 [26FE]

Consideration of H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 108-258), H7838 [3SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2989) (H. Rept. 108-243), H7837 [3SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1589) (S. Rept. 108-146), S11186 [8SE]

Nomination of Arnold I. Havens To Be Dept. of the Treasury General Counsel: Committee on Finance (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of John W. Snow To Be Sec. of the Treasury: Committee on Finance (Senate), S1811 [30JA]

Nomination of John W. Snow to International Monetary Organizations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Robert S. Nichols To Be Assistant Sec. of the Treasury for Public Affairs: Committee on Finance (Senate), S10616 [31JY]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7867, H7868, H7879, H7891, H7913 [4SE], H8037, H8053 [9SE]

Statements

Cash Balance Pension Conversion: Larry Cutrone, S1791 [30JA]

Customs Revenue Functions and Homeland Security: Senators Baucus and Grassley, S6701 [20MY]

Summaries

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act (S. 1470), S10060 [28JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1589, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13205 [24OC]

Daily history of debt results, S7106 [23MY]

Debt to the penny, S1699 [29JA], S3006 [3MR]

Testimonies

Maintain Current Level of Deposit Insurance Amounts, H2621 [2AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, H7845 [4SE]

H.R. 258, American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity Act, H1351 [26FE]

H.R. 2156, public debt ceiling, H4715 [22MY]

H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13298-S13317 [27OC]

S. 976, Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, S5667 [1MY]

S. 1379, American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act, S9120 [9JY]

S. 1470, Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act, S10062 [28JY]

S. 1508, Federal Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act, S10623-S10631 [31JY]

S. 1531, Chief Justice John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act, S10657 [31JY], S15501 [21NO]

S. 1656, Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Modernization Act, S11991-S11999 [25SE]

S. Res. 262, Dept. of the Treasury initiation of expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments, S14181 [6NO]

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INSPECTOR GENERAL CONSOLIDATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3625), H12308 [21NO]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3625), E2395 [22NO]

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION related term(s) Maritime Administration

Agreements

Memorandum of Cooperation Among the U.S. Maritime Administration, the Gulf of Mexico States Accord, and the Gulf of Mexico States Partnership, Inc., E2527 [8DE]

Amendments

Aviation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S5929, S5974 [8MY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations, H7619 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079, S13087, S13089, S13092, S13101, S13106, S13113, S13116, S13117, S13118, S13119, S13120, S13121, S13122, S13124, S13150, S13168, S13169, S13170, S13171, S13172, S13173, S13174, S13175 [23OC], S13230 [24OC], H7840, H7841, H7842 [3SE], H7868, H7869, H7870, H7878, H7879, H7882, H7883, H7885, H7887, H7888, H7894, H7913, H7919, H7920, H7950 [4SE], H8024, H8025, H8027, H8036, H8037, H8039, H8044, H8047, H8048, H8050 [9SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5226, H5227, H5231, H5233, H5235 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5195 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10174 [30OC]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7557 [9JN], S7757, S7783, S7785, S7786, S7791, S7792, S7793, S7796, S7800, S7801, S7802, S7804, S7805, S7806, S7807, S7810, S7811, S7812, S7813, S7814, S7819, S7850, S7852, S7853, S7854, S7855, S7856, S7857, S7858 [12JN]

Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S10450 [30JY]

Analyses

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act (S. 1032), S6075 [13MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7820 [12JN], H6826 [15JY]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, H9989 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

Critics Christen Ship Project as an Off-Course U.S.S. Pork, S1116 [17JA]

Daschle, Lautenberg Vow To Fight FAA Privatization They Supported in 1994, S14946 [17NO]

Derailing Metro Transit Plan Isn't Alternative, H11124 [7NO]

Force Protection Is Top Concern for Sealift Commander, S1120 [17JA]

New Airport Profiling, S5933 [8MY]

Road to Reuse, S7238-S7242 [3JN]

Save Parks—Park Cars, S6078 [13MY]

Shipping Crew Deficit Called Wartime Risk—Bush's Maritime Chief Acknowledges Worries on Readiness—``A Very Top Priority''—New Reserve Force Among Proposals To Ease Shortage, S1120 [17JA]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: establish Denali transportation system (see S. 295), S1871 [4FE]

Appropriations: authorize for surface transportation research and development (see H.R. 3551), H11701 [20NO] (see H.R. 3577), H12306 [21NO]

———making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (see H.J. Res. 82), H12920 [8DE]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H699 [13FE]

———clarify the definition of rural airports (see S. 1295), S8232 [19JN]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (see S. 165), S848 [15JA] (see S. 208), S1479 [23JA]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (see S. 311), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 580), H319 [5FE]

———provide a credit toward the non-Federal share of projects carried out under the Airport Improvement Program to airports used to respond to disasters or emergencies (see H.R. 1591), H2819 [3AP]

———provide relief to the airline industry (see H.R. 1366), H2131 [19MR]

———require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H6262 [26JN]

Buckle Up America Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 166), H3762 [7MY]

Buy American Act: address loss of manufacturing base and technology jobs through increased compliance levels (see H.R. 3017), H8015 [5SE]

———clarify certain provisions (see H.R. 3682), H12919 [8DE]

California: determine feasibility of constructing a highway connecting certain roads in Santa Clara and San Joaquin Counties and a fixed guideway system along the right-of-way of the highway (see H.R. 619), H321 [5FE]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 362), H170 [27JA] (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA] (see H.R. 1262), H1900 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), consideration (see H. Res. 143), H1902 [13MR]

Clean Air Act: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H390 [11FE]

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program: require consideration of sulfur or carbon emissions reductions and make renewable fuel projects eligible (see H.R. 318), H137 [8JA]

Connecticut: establish greenway along portion of State Road 11 proposed for construction between Salem and Waterford, CT (see H.R. 191), H58 [7JA]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (see S. 444), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 892), H1332 [25FE]

Denton County, TX: authorize a project to widen Interstate Route 35 East (see H.R. 783), H700 [13FE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1589), S11186 [8SE] (see H.R. 2989), H7837 [3SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (see H. Res. 351), H7838 [3SE]

Drunken driving: use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (see H.R. 1745), H3302 [10AP]

Ecology and environment: develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 3585), H12307 [21NO]

FAA: authorizing appropriations for civil aviation research and development projects and activities (see H.R. 2734), H6868 [15JY]

———enhance Essential Air Service Program (see H.R. 2077), H4011 [13MY]

———exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (see S. 1960), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3697), H12919 [8DE]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 1998), S16120 [9DE]

———promote development of commercial space transportation and authorize appropriations for the Office of the Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (see S. 1260), S7876 [13JN] (see H.R. 3245), H9213 [2OC]

———reauthorize (see S. 824), S4957 [8AP]

———reauthorize programs (see S. 1618), S11568 [16SE] (see H.R. 2115), H4203 [15MY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H5173 [10JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 422), H10129 [29OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (see H. Res. 377), H8904 [24SE]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (see S. 964), S5541 [30AP]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (see S. 975), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1944), H3636 [1MY]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (see S. 510), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1142), H1680 [6MR]

Maritime Administration: administration of cargo preference laws (see S. 143), S230 [13JA]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 1262), S7876 [13JN]

Michigan: permit Federal participation in construction projects for the Mackinac Bridge Authority (see H.R. 2893), H7617 [24JY]

Motor vehicles: establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (see S. 1337), S8559 [25JN] (see S. 1993), S16120 [9DE]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 1605), H2820 [3AP]

———offer federally financed, interest-free loans to public schools, municipalities, and local governments for the purchase of hybrid electric or other high-efficiency vehicles (see H.R. 1089), H1640 [5MR]

———require automatic door locks and interior-opening trunk locks on passenger cars (see H.R. 400), H217 [28JA]

M/T Miss Linda (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1827), H3354 [11AP]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and compliance campaigns (see S. 1139), S6978 [22MY]

———issue standards for the use of motorized skate boards (see H.R. 1879), H3569 [30AP]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 2382), H5044 [5JN]

National Passenger Rail Office: establish (see S. 1505), S10265 [30JY]

National Rail Infrastructure Program: establish (see H.R. 1617), H2820 [3AP]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (see S. 1587), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2193), H4527 [21MY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (see S. 746), S4557 [31MR] (see H.R. 2376), H5044 [5JN] (see H.R. 3456), H10977 [6NO]

National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program: establish (see S. 354), S2187 [11FE]

New York: allow use of tandem trailers in certain areas on Interstate 787 (see H.R. 481), H243 [29JA]

Orange County, CA: make grants for intercounty express bus service (see H.R. 1150), H1680 [6MR]

Pennsylvania: designate portions of Pennsylvania Route 60 and U.S. Routes 22 and 30 as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (see H.R. 2695), H6602 [10JY]

Political ethics: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 288), H5663 [19JN]

Railroads: carry out a grant program to provide financial assistance for local rail line relocation projects (see S. 1329), S8559 [25JN]

———establish a grant program for the rehabilitation, preservation, or improvement of railroad track (see H.R. 2725), H6867 [15JY]

———establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 2726), H6867 [15JY]

———make grants for construction projects to prevent public access to tracks and other hazards of fixed guideway systems in residential areas (see H.R. 2289), H4786 [2JN]

———provide financial assistance for local rail line relocation projects (see H.R. 948), H1395 [26FE] (see H.R. 1815), H3353 [11AP]

———reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (see S. 1501), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 3211), H9032 [30SE]

Recycled materials: funding for purchase for certain surface transportation programs (see H.R. 2148), H4254 [19MY]

———increase use in Federal-aid highway construction projects (see S. 1168), S7234 [3JN]

———require use in Federal-aid highway construction projects (see H.R. 2149), H4254 [19MY]

Roads and highways: establish a national commission to study the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 3494), H11358 [17NO]

———establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

———establish program to make allocations to States for projects to expand 2-lane highways in rural areas to 4-lane highways (see S. 365), S2340 [12FE]

———increase the Federal share for certain safety and other projects on energy impacted highways (see H.R. 702), H391 [11FE]

———install baby changing stations at public rest areas along Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2977), H7784 [25JY]

———modify a high priority project in Michigan (see H.R. 2468), H5365 [12JN]

———prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (see S. 179), S1068 [16JA]

———promote the integration of local land use and transportation planning (see H.R. 2940), H7783 [25JY]

———provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (see H.R. 2864), H7615 [24JY]

Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (see S. 929), S5434 [28AP]

———conduct activities to improve worldwide traffic safety (see H.R. 1226), H1810 [12MR]

———evaluate devices and technology for reducing the incidence of child injury and death occurring inside or outside motor vehicles (see H.R. 3683), H12919 [8DE]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see S. 1345), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 2704), H6603 [10JY]

Surface Transportation Board: direct the continued operation of certain commuter rail passenger operations in emergency situations (see H.R. 2712), H6603 [10JY]

Taxation: repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see S. 251), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 578), H319 [5FE]

———temporarily suspend all motor fuel taxes and permanently repeal increase in such taxes (see H.R. 497), H244 [29JA]

———transfer all excise taxes imposed on alcohol fuels to the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2965), H7784 [25JY]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain mass transportation projects (see H.R. 2722), H6706 [14JY]

———establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (see S. 1535), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 3112), H8380 [17SE]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see S. 1072), S6507 [15MY] (see H.R. 2088), H4129 [14MY] (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———promote intermodal transportation of passengers (see H.R. 1394), H2269 [20MR]

———provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers (see H.R. 753), H462 [12FE]

———provide incentives to States for development of traffic safety programs to reduce crashes related to driver fatigue and sleep deprivation (see H.R. 968), H1461 [27FE]

———require use of a certain minimum amount of funds for winter motorized access trails (see S. 917), S5343 [11AP]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see S. 1776), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 2863), H7615 [24JY]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: amend relative to NAFTA corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure and safety (see H.R. 2220), H4734 [22MY]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (see S. 1325), S8439 [24JN]

True Blue (vessel): certificate of documentation (see H.R. 1834), H3408 [12AP]

Urban areas: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H1953 [18MR]

Cloture motions

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S14858 [12NO], S14951 [17NO]

Conference reports

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act (H.R. 2115), H7718-H7771 [25JY]

FAA Programs Reauthorization (H.R. 2115), H10008-H10054 [29OC]

Letters

Air operations during World Series in Anaheim, CA: Roger A. Baker, Anaheim, CA, Chief of Police, S2539 [14FE]

Amtrak funding: David L. Gunn, Amtrak, S1049 [16JA]

Contract Tower Program expansion to visual flight rule (VFR) towers: Jerry Tuso, Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, S14944 [17NO]

———Kenneth M. Mead, Dept. of Transportation, S14943 [17NO]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles: Alan Reuther, International Union, United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, S9895 [24JY]

———Charles E. Frank, S10113 [29JY]

———Marianne McInerney, American International Automobile Dealers Association, S10104 [29JY]

Enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children: Edward Smart, Lois Smart, and Elizabeth Smart, S5114, S5126 [10AP]

———Robbie Callaway, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, S5127 [10AP]

Essential Air Service Program funding: Aliceann Wohlbruck, National Association of Development Organizations, S7799 [12JN]

———Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico, S7798 [12JN]

———Donald E. Carroll, Mayor of Alamagordo, NM, S7798 [12JN]

———John D. (Mike) Rice, New Mexico Aviation Division, S7798 [12JN]

———several Representatives, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

———several Senators, S12366 [2OC], S13116 [23OC]

FAA programs reauthorization: Representative Boehlert, Committee on Science (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H5200, H5201 [11JN]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5200 [11JN]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H5201 [11JN]

Highway infrastructure and mass transit funding: American Road & Transportation Builders Association, S4128 [20MR]

———Kenny C. Guinn, Governor of Nevada, S4133 [20MR]

———Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S4127 [20MR]

———Peter J. Loughlin, Associated General Contractors of America, S4127 [20MR]

———Raymond J. Poupore, National Heavy & Highway Alliance, S4127 [20MR]

———Transportation Construction Coalition, S4127 [20MR]

National AMBER Alert Network Act: Edward, Lois, and Elizabeth Smart, H2100 [19MR]

National Highway Safety Act: Norman Y. Mineta, Sec. of Transportation, S16132 [9DE]

National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program Establishment Act: Norman Y. Mineta, Sec. of Transportation, S2212 [11FE]

Prosecutorial Remedies and Other Tools To End the Exploitation of Children Today (PROTECT) Act: Michael J. Bouchard, Major County Sheriffs' Association, S5127 [10AP]

Recycled Roads Act: Anne Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S7242 [3JN]

———Karen Florini, Environmental Defense (organization), S7242 [3JN]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S7242 [3JN]

Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act: Kurt Nagle, American Association of Port Authorities, S11167 [5SE]

Remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services: several Representatives, H9960, H9961 [28OC]

———several Senators, H9960 [28OC]

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants: David Z. Plavin, Airports Council International-North America, and Charles Barclay, American Association of Airport Executives, S7801 [12JN]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S7801 [12JN]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act: Charles M. Clusen, Natural Resources Defense Council, S6077 [13MY]

———Fred Krupp, Environmental Defense (organization), S6077 [13MY]

———James La Sala, Amalgamated Transit Union, S6077 [13MY]

———Martha Roskowski, America Bikes (organization), S6077 [13MY]

———several transportation and environmental organizations, S6076 [13MY]

Transportation Enhancement Program funding: James C. Codell III, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, H7874 [4SE]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, and Tom Cochran, U.S. Conference of Mayors, H7874 [4SE]

———Michael W. Naylor, AARP, H7874 [4SE]

———Phil McKnelly, National Association of State Park Directors, E1735 [9SE]

———Transportation Enhancements Coalition, H7874 [4SE]

Motions

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13087, S13089, S13111 [23OC], H7853, H7855, H7856 [4SE], H9988 [29OC], H11598 [19NO], H11853 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (H. Res. 351), H7850 [4SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H6825 [15JY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10187 [30OC]

Proposals

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2989): compromise language to ensure fair treatment of Federal employees in competition with private companies for Federal contracts, S15916 [25NO]

Questionnaires

Transportation project evaluation criteria: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E216 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Amtrak: funding through reductions in Dept. of the Treasury funding, H7883, H7884 [4SE]

———make funding contingent upon submission of reports required under corporate accountability law, H8052, H8053 [9SE]

———prohibit funding for routes that do not recoup a certain percentage of revenue per dollar spent operating the route, H8025-H8027 [9SE]

Appropriations: authorize for surface transportation research and development (H.R. 3551), E2375 [21NO]

———making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), H12865 [8DE]

Aviation: airline ticket voucher program funding, H2775, H2776 [3AP], E762 [11AP]

———emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (H.R. 580), E157 [6FE]

———noise mitigation projects funding, H10184 [30OC]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H7869, H7870 [4SE]

———provide relief to the airline industry (H.R. 1366), E512 [19MR]

———require defensive training for flight attendants, H9287 [8OC]

———require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (H.R. 2632), H12839 [8DE]

Buckle Up America Week: support (H. Con. Res. 166), H4213, H4214 [19MY]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H9712 [20OC]

Buy American Act: compliance, H8024 [9SE]

California: Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority loan refinancing funding, H7867 [4SE]

Cargo transportation: create an all-inclusive database that will allow State and local law enforcement officials to coordinate reports of cargo theft, H11162 [17NO]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce, H4210 [19MY]

Chicago, IL: expansion of Ravenswood Elevated Line, E1954 [2OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2320-H2324 [26MR], H2406-H2416, H2419, H2426 [27MR], H3059-H3061, H3063-H3066, H3072-H3074 [10AP], H3687 [7MY], E529 [20MR], E593 [27MR], E619, E620 [31MR], E681 [3AP]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (H.R. 412), H277 [5FE]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), H143 [27JA], H1872, H1873 [13MR], H1912 [18MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent request, H1912 [18MR]

Coast Guard: review and adjustment of pilotage rates, H10399, H10401 [5NO]

Connecticut: establish greenway along portion of State Road 11 proposed for construction between Salem and Waterford, CT (H.R. 191), E32 [8JA]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 1491), E604-E606 [27MR]

Conserve by Bicycling Pilot Program: funding, H3273, H3274 [10AP]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River in Sacramento, CA, H11405 [18NO]

Denton County, TX: authorize a project to widen Interstate Route 35 East (H.R. 783), E250 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: Office of Intelligence and Security funding, H7878 [4SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: across-the-board funding reductions, H8024 [9SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7851-H7922 [4SE], H8023-H8060 [9SE], H9988 [29OC], H10462 [6NO], E1723, E1725, E1729 [5SE], E1742 [9SE], E1753, E1754 [10SE], E1774 [11SE], E1803 [16SE], E1847 [22SE], E1855 [23SE], E1925 [30SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989) consideration (H. Res. 351), H7845-H7851 [4SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), motion to instruct conferees, H9988, H9989 [29OC], H11853-H11856 [20NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), unanimous-consent agreement, H7899 [4SE]

Drunken driving: use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (H.R. 1745), E763 [11AP]

FAA: access to certain aviation maintenance information, H5205-H5207 [11JN]

———Airport Improvement Program funding, H5204, H5205, H5209 [11JN]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, H5206, H5207 [11JN], H8048 [9SE]

———give smaller carriers preference to certain routes in new markets, H5204 [11JN]

———permit airport sponsors to fund the environmental review process of airport development projects, H7867 [4SE]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5200-H5239 [11JN], E1258 [13JN], E1277 [17JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), amendment process, H5031 [5JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H8909 [25SE], H10136, H10176-H10189 [30OC], E2150 [28OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5190-H5197 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10163-H10170, H10173-H10175 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), corrections in engrossment, H5239 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), motion to instruct conferees, H6825 [15JY]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), motion to recommit conference report, H10187 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (H. Res. 377), H9959-H9964 [28OC]

———reduce amount taken from Airport and Airway Trust Fund to fund general operating costs, H7868 [4SE]

———reform purchase card program, H5205 [11JN]

———remove co-payments from Essential Air Service communities relative to distance from a hub, H5210, H5233-H5235 [11JN]

———remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services funding, H8059 [9SE], H9960 [28OC], H10168, H10186 [30OC]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, H5236-H5238 [11JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (H.R. 1944), H3410 [29AP], E845 [1MY]

———William J. Hughes Technical Center funding, H7878 [4SE]

Highway Trust Fund program: funding, H2198, H2199 [20MR]

Houston, TX: referendum on light rail system funding, H7894-H7899 [4SE], H9263 [7OC], H10462 [6NO], H11123-H11125 [7NO]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (H.R. 1142), E406 [7MR]

Maritime Administration: memorandum of cooperation on short sea shipping in Gulf of Mexico region, E2527 [8DE]

Michigan: permit use of State apportioned Federal aid for rehabilitation of Mackinac Bridge, H8058 [9SE]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H3192-H3194, H3231-H3235 [10AP], E776 [12AP]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (H.R. 2382), E1160 [5JN]

National Rail Infrastructure Program: establish (H.R. 1617), H2912 [8AP], H5159 [10JN]

National security: conduct study on security of State driver's license programs, H7885 [4SE]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, H2590, H2677, H2681 [2AP], H2709, H2715, H2732, H2774 [3AP], E584 [26MR]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (H.R. 2193), E1041 [21MY]

NTSB: require annual report on significant safety recommendations relative to 15-passenger van safety, railroad grade crossing safety, and medical certification for a commercial driver's license, H4162, H4163 [15MY]

Office of Intelligence and Security: funding, H7878 [4SE]

Political ethics: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (H. Res. 288), H6872 [16JY]

Puerto Rico: infrastructure and transportation funding, H8059 [9SE]

Railroads: reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (H.R. 3211), E1938 [1OC]

Roads and highways: Federal-aid highway funding through reductions in Amtrak funding, H7880-H7882 [4SE]

———provide increased flexibility to certain States in complying with certain regulations (H.R. 2864), H10460 [6NO]

Silicon Valley Rapid Transit Corridor Project: funding, H8027 [9SE]

States: establish pilot program to assist States that contract with the private sector to provide intercity passenger rail service, H12833 [8DE]

Surface Transportation Board: direct the continued operation of certain commuter rail passenger operations in emergency situations (H.R. 2712), E1448 [11JY]

Taxation: repeal motor fuel excise taxes on railroads and inland waterway transportation, H3100 [10AP]

Transportation: eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in transportation programs, H6998 [16JY]

———establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (H.R. 3112), E1832 [17SE]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 2088), H4094 [14MY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), E2351 [20NO], E2373 [21NO]

———highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, H3292 [10AP]

———infrastructure funding, H3745 [7MY], H5448 [17JN]

Transportation Enhancement Program: funding, H7622 [25JY], H7852, H7870-H7878 [4SE]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorization, E215 [13FE], E1334 [24JN]

———reauthorize, H6843 [15JY], H7845 [4SE], H8824-H8830, H8894, H8895 [24SE], E1863, E1867 [23SE], E1900 [25SE]

Remarks in Senate

Alaska: establish Denali transportation system (S. 295), S1900 [4FE]

Amtrak: Board of Directors appointments, S10840 [31JY]

———funding, S1049-S1059 [16JA], S4249 [21MR]

Appropriations: making continuing to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices (H.J. Res. 82), S16212 [9DE]

Aviation: develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 165), S850, S851 [15JA], S3721 [13MR], S5929-S5939 [8MY], S5993 [9MY]

———develop and implement a plan to provide security for cargo entering the U.S., or being transported in intrastate or interstate commerce (S. 208), S1483 [23JA]

———expansion of Contract Tower Program to visual flight rule (VFR) towers, S14943, S14944 [17NO]

———issue regulations requiring turbojet aircraft of air carriers to be equipped with missile defense systems (S. 311), S1989 [5FE]

———noise mitigation projects funding, S11154 [5SE]

———provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, S7810 [12JN]

California: transportation projects funding, S13077 [23OC]

Cargo transportation: support transit of certain air cargo through Anchorage, AK, S7819 [12JN], S15388 [21NO]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, S5114-S5116, S5129, S5132, S5137 [10AP], S5334 [11AP], S5768 [6MY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), S155 [9JA], S1234-S1238 [21JA], S3715 [13MR]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (S. 121), unanimous-consent agreement, S1166 [17JA], S1229 [21JA]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (S. 733), S4522-S4526 [27MR]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (S. 444), S2710 [25FE]

Dept. of Transportation: fair competitive bid procedures relative to State-assisted intercity rail passenger operations, S13205, S13206 [24OC]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13076-S13124 [23OC], S13205, S13206 [24OC], S13656 [30OC], S15915-S15917 [25NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2989), unanimous-consent agreement, S13064 [22OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1589), S14470-S14472 [12NO]

FAA: airport runway incursion prevention technology funding, S13205 [24OC]

———allow airports increased flexibility in use of Passenger Facility Charge revenues, S7873 [13JN]

———Essential Air Service Program funding, S7796-S7799 [12JN], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13115-S13118 [23OC], S15388, S15389 [21NO]

———exempt airports in economically depressed communities from matching grant obligations under the Airport Improvement Program (S. 1960), S15986 [25NO]

———impose a civil penalty for closure of an airport without sufficient notice, S7814 [12JN]

———preserve Essential Air Service Program (S. 1998), S16137 [9DE]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), S7873 [13JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S10932-S10935 [1AU], S11154 [5SE], S11892, S11893, S11896 [24SE], S12180 [30SE], S12364, S12365 [2OC], S13614-S13616 [30OC], S14448 [11NO], S14858 [12NO], S14940-S14952 [17NO], S15385-S15390, S15393 [21NO]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), insert language of S. 824 in lieu, S7820 [12JN]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1618), S11587 [16SE], S11614 [17SE], S14448 [11NO]

———reauthorize programs (S. 1618), unanimous-consent request, S12432 [3OC], S13614 [30OC]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S5692 [1MY], S7757-S7820 [12JN], S7865 [13JN], S14948 [17NO]

———reauthorize (S. 824), unanimous-consent agreement, S7812 [12JN]

———reauthorize the Essential Air Service Program (S. 964), S5611 [30AP]

———require that U.S. air carriers be effectively controlled by U.S. citizens, S7813 [12JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility, S7806 [12JN]

———use the most common route to determine mileage between a small airport and a hub airport in establishing Essential Air Service Program eligibility (S. 975), S5666 [1MY]

GSA: U.S.-Canadian border stations funding, S13206 [24OC]

Los Angeles, CA: Eastside Light Rail Project funding, S13123 [23OC]

Maine: establish a commercial truck highway safety demonstration program (S. 510), S3100 [4MR]

Maritime Administration: authorizing appropriations (S. 1262), S7877 [13JN]

———designation of certain foreign built vessels as U.S.-flagged passenger vessels, S1115-S1121 [17JA]

Merchant Marine Act: Maritime Loan Guarantee Program funding, S4692-S4694 [2AP]

Merchant marine industry: apply laws requiring the use of privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels for the transport of U.S. aid and materials relative to the war in Iraq, S4776 [3AP]

Minnesota Metropolitan Airports Commission: decision-making authority on noise standards, S10932-S10935 [1AU]

Motor vehicles: establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (S. 1337), S8573 [25JN]

———establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (S. 1993), S16129-S16133 [9DE]

———impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S9890-S9895 [24JY], S10005-S10010 [28JY], S10087-S10090, S10104-S10115 [29JY]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, S1449 [23JA]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards, S5897 [8MY]

———increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (S. 255), S1819-S1821 [30JA], S3873 [18MR]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and compliance campaigns (S. 1139), S7053 [22MY]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (S. 1032), S5964 [8MY], S6072 [13MY]

National Passenger Rail Office: establish (S. 1505), S10286 [30JY]

National security: ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1358, S1359 [22JA], S4066, S4145 [20MR], S4253, S4254 [21MR], S4678-S4685 [2AP], S9758-S9763 [23JY]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports (S. 1587), S11162-S11164 [5SE]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports, S9847 [24JY]

———prevent and respond to terrorism and crime at or through ports (S. 746), S4570-S4572 [31MR], S11381 [11SE]

National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program: establish (S. 354), S2211 [11FE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S4040 [19MR], S9823 [23JY], S10844-S10846 [31JY], S16151 [9DE]

Provo, UT: air traffic control tower construction funding, S1436, S1443 [23JA]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (S. 104), S80 [7JA]

———fair competitive bid procedures relative to State-assisted intercity rail passenger operations, S13205, S13206 [24OC]

———Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Program funding, S13123 [23OC]

———reform and improve Amtrak and intercity passenger rail service (S. 1501), S10278 [30JY]

Recycled materials: increase use in Federal-aid highway construction projects (S. 1168), S7237 [3JN]

Roads and highways: establish program to make allocations to States for projects to expand 2-lane highways in rural areas to 4-lane highways (S. 365), S2343-S2345 [12FE]

———prohibit the use of a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle (S. 179), S1072 [16JA]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots relative to perimeter rule on flight distances, S7814, S7815 [12JN]

———study housing of gates used by shuttle services within same terminal, S7804 [12JN]

Safety: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (S. 929), S5435 [28AP], S10450, S10451 [30JY]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (S. 1345), S8734 [26JN]

Transportation: establish programs to facilitate international and interstate trade (S. 1535), S10666 [31JY]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (S. 1072), S6512, S6513 [15MY]

———highway infrastructure and mass transit funding, S4125-S4134, S4138-S4140 [20MR], S4254-S4256 [21MR], S11016 [3SE]

———provide assistance for the construction of certain air traffic control towers, S2436 [13FE]

———require use of a certain minimum amount of funds for winter motorized access trails (S. 917), S5376 [11AP]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (S. 1776), S13135 [23OC]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: provide highway infrastructure investment at the guaranteed funding level, S1361 [22JA]

Transportation Security Administration: allow certain airships to apply for an air restriction waiver at large venue events, S2538 [14FE]

———clarify apportionment of funds from Aviation Security Capital Fund, S7783-S7785 [12JN]

———delete matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7783, S7785, S7800, S7801 [12JN]

Trucking industry: hours of service requirements for commercial drivers transporting agricultural commodities and farm supplies (S. 1325), S8444 [24JN]

Reports filed

Air Cargo Security Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 165) (S. Rept. 108-38), S5433 [28AP]

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-334), H10129 [29OC]

———Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 824) (S. Rept. 108-41), S5725 [5MY]

Commercial Space Transportation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1260) (S. Rept. 108-111), S9904 [24JY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 108-336), H10129 [29OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 108-146), H5173 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 108-258), H7838 [3SE]

Dept. of Transportation Transmission of Records on Use of Federal Resources To Monitor Actions by Democratic Members of the Texas Legislature: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 108-220), H7169 [18JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2989) (H. Rept. 108-243), H7837 [3SE]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1589) (S. Rept. 108-146), S11186 [8SE]

FAA Appropriations for Civil Aviation Research and Development Projects and Activities: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2734) (H. Rept. 108-405), H12928 [15DE]

FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-240), H7781 [25JY]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2115) (H. Rept. 108-143), H5088 [9JN]

Maritime Administration Appropriations: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1262) (S. Rept. 108-184), S13802 [3NO]

Nomination of Annette M. Sandburg To Be Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administrator: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S8232 [19JN]

Nomination of Emil H. Frankel To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Transportation Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Jeffrey A. Rosen To Be Dept. of Transportation General Counsel: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Jeffrey N. Shane To Be Under Sec. of Transportation for Policy: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S3729 [13MR]

Nomination of Karen K. Bhatia To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S13133 [23OC]

Nomination of Kirk Van Tine To Be Deputy Sec. of Transportation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S15061 [18NO]

Nomination of Nicole R. Nason To Be Assistant Sec. of Transportation for Government Affairs: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate), S9591 [17JY]

Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 929) (S. Rept. 108-104), S9496 [16JY]

Recommittal of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 108-284), H8904 [24SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7867, H7868, H7879, H7891, H7913 [4SE], H8037, H8053 [9SE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, H10177 [30OC]

Statements

Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Executive Office of the President, S7788 [12JN]

Recycled Materials Policy: Frederick G. Wright, Jr., Dept. of Transportation, S7242 [3JN]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Setting Forth the Federal Budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23): Hollings Amendment on Greater Security for U.S. Seaports, S4066 [20MR]

War in Iraq and Homeland Security Supplemental Appropriations (S. 762): Hollings Amendment on Seaport Security, S4684 [2AP]

Tables

Amtrak's 2001 profit/loss of individual routes, H8025 [9SE]

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1589, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13205 [24OC]

Communities dependent on the Essential Air Service Program, S7798 [12JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 166, Buckle Up America Week, H4213 [19MY]

H. Res. 235, consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA programs reauthorization, H5190 [11JN]

H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, H7845 [4SE]

H. Res. 377, recommittal of conference report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H9959 [28OC]

H. Res. 422, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H10163 [30OC]

H.J. Res. 82, continuing appropriations to increase FHA loan limitations and require compliance with such limitations, and to fund FAA Operations Account Staff Offices, H12865 [8DE]

H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7884-S7902 [13JN]

H.R. 2115, FAA programs reauthorization, H5210-H5226 [11JN]

H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13298-S13317 [27OC]

S. 121, National AMBER Alert Network Act, S1237 [21JA]

S. 165, Air Cargo Security Improvement Act, S5936-S5939 [8MY]

S. 179, Mobile Telephone Driving Safety Act, S1073 [16JA]

S. 295, Denali Transportation System Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 311, Commercial Airline Missile Defense Act, S1989 [5FE]

S. 354, National Transportation Modeling and Analysis Program Establishment Act, S2212 [11FE]

S. 365, Rural Four-Lane Highway Safety and Development Act, S2345 [12FE]

S. 444, Sacramento Public Safety Act, S2710 [25FE]

S. 733, Coast Guard appropriations, S4523-S4525 [27MR]

S. 746, Anti-Terrorism and Port Security Act, S4572-S4577 [31MR]

S. 824, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, S7757-S7779 [12JN]

S. 917, require use of a certain minimum amount of funds for winter motorized access trails, S5377 [11AP]

S. 929, Over-the-Road Bus Security and Safety Act, S5436 [28AP], S10450 [30JY]

S. 964, Small Community and Rural Air Service Revitalization Act, S5609-S5611 [30AP]

S. 1032, Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S6073-S6075 [13MY]

S. 1139, Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Campaign Act, S7053 [22MY]

S. 1168, Recycled Roads Act, S7243 [3JN]

S. 1262, Maritime Administration appropriations, S7878-S7881 [13JN]

S. 1337, Safe, Efficient Automobile Travel To Better Ensure Lives in Transit (SEATBELT) Act, S8574 [25JN]

S. 1501, Passenger Rail Investment Reform Act, S10278-S10285 [30JY]

S. 1505, American Rail Equity Act, S10286-S10296 [30JY]

S. 1535, National Highway Borders and Trade Act, S10667 [31JY]

S. 1587, Reducing Crime and Terrorism at America's Seaports Act, S11164-S11167 [5SE]

S. 1776, Intermodal Equipment Safety and Responsibility Act, S13135-S13137 [23OC]

S. 1993, National Highway Safety Act, S16130-S16132 [9DE]

S. 1998, Essential Air Service Preservation Act, S16137 [9DE]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Amendments

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S13926 [4NO], S14477, S14496, S14506, S14507, S14510, S14511, S14512, S14518, S14520, S14521, S14820, S14834, S14835, S14836, S14840, S14841, S14842, S14843, S14844, S14845, S14847 [12NO], S14932, S14934, S14936, S14938, S14967, S14968, S14969 [17NO], S14993, S14994, S14995, S15084, S15085 [18NO], H7619, H7620 [24JY], H7669, H7682, H7683, H7684, H7685, H7687, H7688, H7689, H7690, H7692, H7693, H7694, H7695, H7699, H7700, H7704, H7705, H7706, H7788 [25JY]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), S11927 [24SE]

National cemeteries: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), S12853 [17OC], H10054 [29OC]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), S15123, S15132, S15192, S15198 [19NO]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), S15198 [19NO], H11705 [20NO]

Analyses

Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act (S. 1213), S7552 [9JN]

Veterans Earn and Learn Act (H.R. 1716), E752 [11AP]

Veterans Programs Improvement Act (S. 1133), S7037 [22MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Changes at VA Vex Advocates for Homeless, H2158 [20MR]

Flu Shots Save Lives, S5531 [30AP]

Hospital Angels, S14025 [5NO]

Military Widows Lose Chunk of Benefits at 62, S2475 [13FE]

Perverse VA Policy, S10039 [28JY]

Time for Congress To Care for Veterans or Take Their Place!, E1738 [9SE]

Triumph of Pettiness, H12829 [8DE]

VA—Iraq War Veterans Will Need Care Denied to Others, S4748 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions

Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans: delay termination (see H.R. 3239), H9213 [2OC]

Aleda E. Lutz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saginaw, MI: prohibit closure or realignment of inpatient services (see S. 1914), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 3570), H12306 [21NO]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Armed Forces: allow certain active-duty personnel to elect to become eligible or withdraw election not to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1328), H1953 [18MR]

———allow certain previously unenrolled servicemembers an opportunity to enroll for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 2174), H4367 [20MY]

———allow eligible members under the Montgomery GI Bill to transfer educational assistance entitlement to dependents (see H.R. 2764), H7019 [16JY]

———extend enrollment period for educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 3041), H8081 [9SE]

———extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 1924), H3635 [1MY]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

Aurora, CO: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center (see S. 613), S3730 [13MR]

———authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO (see H.R. 116), H56 [7JA]

Benefits: allow for substitution of parties in claims for benefits when the applicant for such benefits dies while the claim is pending (H.R. 3733) (see H.R. 1681), H3051 [9AP]

———allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H9738 [20OC]

———enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (see S. 1133), S6978 [22MY]

———extend payment of disability benefits through the date of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 1666), H2938 [8AP]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (see S. 1199), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 3612), H12308 [21NO]

———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S36 [7JA]

———provide service-connected disability benefits for persons disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation provided by the Dept., and for survivors of persons dying from such treatment (see H.R. 843), H703 [13FE]

———reinstate the vocational training program for certain low-income veterans (see H.R. 966), H1460 [27FE]

———repeal limitation on payment of accrued benefits upon death of beneficiary and allow substitution of parties in pending benefit claims when applicant dies (see S. 1188), S7476 [5JN]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1726), H3301 [10AP]

Bob Stump Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (see S. 1511), S10617 [31JY] (see H.R. 2806), H7225 [21JY]

Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services: authorize major medical facility projects for the initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (see S. 1605), S11349 [10SE] (see H.R. 3061), H8174 [10SE]

———prohibit implementation of any Commission recommendation for one year following submission (see H.R. 3440), H10456 [5NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of initiative (see S. 1283), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2659), H6271 [7JY] (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H57 [7JA]

Claims: allow claimants for benefits to pay fees for attorney services during any stage of the claims process (see H.R. 3492), H11358 [17NO]

———improve procedures for adjudication of claims for benefits (see H.R. 3392), H10129 [29OC]

———reduce backlog of benefit claims (see S. 1186), S7381 [4JN] (see H.R. 1264), H1900 [13MR]

Columbus, OH: establish a new medical facility (see S. 1403), S9414 [15JY]

Courts: clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review (see S. 1360), S8725 [26JN]

Credit: reinstate minimum requirements relative to the sale of vendee loans (see H.R. 1949), H3641 [5MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT: designate (see S. 1815), S13909 [4NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1584), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 2861), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (see H. Res. 338), H7615 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 340), H7615 [24JY]

Disabled: increase assistance for certain disabled veterans for specially adapted housing, automobiles, and equipment (see H.R. 1048), H1514 [4MR]

———provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities and expand eligibility for such care to all veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 2445), H5364 [12JN]

Diseases: determine the effectiveness of contracting for the use of private memory care facilities for veterans with Alzheimer's disease (see H.R. 2337), H4977 [4JN]

Drugs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H1952 [18MR]

———permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (see S. 1153), S7135 [23MY]

Employment: improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (see H.R. 1716), H3301 [10AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see S. 819), S4957 [8AP]

———repeal 4-year terms specified by law for certain officials (see H.R. 1718), H3301 [10AP]

Government regulations: congressional disapproval of rule revising acquisition procedures for health care resources (see H.J. Res. 41), H2270 [20MR]

Health: accept sworn affidavit of veterans who served in combat during Korean War or earlier conflict as proof of service connection for certain diseases and injuries (see H.R. 169), H57 [7JA]

———allow long-term care tax credit and establish programs for patients with fatal chronic illnesses (see H.R. 2883), H7616 [24JY]

———allow recovery of medical costs from third parties in the same manner as a preferred provider organization (see H.R. 1562), H2702 [2AP]

———enhance authority to recover medical costs from third parties (see H.R. 1715), H3301 [10AP]

———establish presumption of service connection for cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 631), H322 [5FE]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 2357), H5043 [5JN] (see H.R. 3094), H8283 [16SE]

———extend certain authorities for health care services and reporting dates and augment certain health care business practices or programs (see H.R. 3260), H9375 [8OC]

———extend the period for provision of noninstitutional extended care services and required nursing home care (see S. 836), S5059 [9AP]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (see S. 967), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 270), H135 (see H.R. 271), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 890), H1332 [25FE]

———improve health care programs and extend certain expiring authorities (see H.R. 3387), H10129 [29OC]

———improve prescription drug benefits for veterans (see H.R. 2874), H7616 [24JY]

———place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (see S. 1014), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 2816), H7329 [22JY]

———provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H318 [5FE]

———provide same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3351), H9738 [20OC]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (see S. 1151), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 813), H701 [13FE]

———revise presumption of service connection for diseases and disabilities of former POW (see H.R. 1838), H3451 [29AP]

Health care facilities: authorize certain major medical facility projects (see H.R. 2349), H5043 [5JN]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (see H.R. 1720), H3301 [10AP]

———establish new medical facilities for veterans in the area of Columbus, OH, and in south Texas (see H.R. 2307), H4875 [3JN]

———limit amount of time veterans must wait to get a doctor's appointment at veterans clinics (see H.R. 263), H135 [8JA]

Health care professionals: recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 972), H1461 [27FE]

———recognize importance of addressing shortfalls in the number of Dept. health care professionals and reauthorize grant program to medical schools affiliated with the Dept. (see H.R. 2126), H4203 [15MY]

———restrict the performance of eye surgery at a facility, or under a contract with the Dept., to only licensed medical doctors and licensed doctors of osteopathy (see H.R. 3473), H10978 [6NO]

———revise certain provisions relative to the appointment of professional psychologists in the Veterans Health Administration (see S. 78), S37 [7JA]

Health care providers: appoint chiropractors in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 2414), H5174 [10JN]

Historic buildings and sites: preserve and protect (see H.R. 1762), H3303 [10AP]

Homeless: provide for annual placement of memorials honoring the military service of veterans who were homeless or indigent at the time of death (see H.R. 1256), H1900 [13MR]

Housing: authorize veterans to select the appraiser when applying for guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 1500), H2472 [27MR]

———establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans (see H.R. 1257), H1900 [13MR]

———expand the assisted living pilot program to include additional health care regions (see S. 1572), S10970 [2SE]

———prohibit additional daily interest charges following prepayment in full of guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 3413), H10236 [30OC]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H699 [13FE]

———provide specially adapted housing assistance to veterans with service-connected disabilities due to loss, or loss of use of both upper extremities that precludes use of the arms at and below the elbows (see H.R. 2612), H6261 [26JN]

Income: repeal limitation on the payment of accrued benefits that are due, and unpaid, upon the death of a veteran or other beneficiary (see H.R. 241), H134 [8JA]

Iowa: establish electronic database to enable Dept. health care facilities in Iowa to share patient information with State of Iowa Veterans Home (see H.R. 2834), H7454 [23JY]

James J. Peters Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bronx, NY: designate (see H.R. 2786), H7085 [17JY] (see H.R. 3383), H9981 [28OC]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see S. 1144), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 1908), H3634 [1MY]

John J. McGuirk Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, New London, CT: designate (see S. 1242), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 1832), H3408 [12AP]

Medicare: reimbursement for services provided to eligible veterans by certain Dept. of Veterans Affairs facilities (see S. 176), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 2664), H6347 [8JY]

Mental health: enhance rehabilitative services provided to veterans with mental illnesses (see H.R. 3442), H10456 [5NO]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see S. 1341), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 91), H55 [7JA]

Narusewicz, Florence: relief (see H.R. 710), H392 [11FE]

National cemeteries: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (see S. 1077), S6624 [19MY] (see H.R. 1516), H2514 [31MR]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (see H.R. 3321), H9613 [16OC]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Colorado Springs, CO, area (see H.R. 1476), H2471 [27MR]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Jacksonville, FL, metropolitan area (see S. 766), S4702 [2AP] (see H.R. 197), H58 [7JA]

———establish for veterans in geographically underserved areas (see S. 1282), S8125 [18JN]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: restore certain aspects (see H.R. 2595), H5928 [25JN]

Native Americans: extend eligibility for housing loans guaranteed under the Native American Housing Loan Pilot Program to veterans who are married to Native Americans (see H.R. 1190), H1744 [11MR]

Oscar G. Johnson Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Iron Mountain, MI: designate (see H.R. 633), H322 [5FE]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see S. 1289), S8232 [19JN] (see H.R. 2567), H5713 [23JN]

Pence, Donald C.: relief (see S. 57), S36 [7JA]

Pharmaceuticals: dispense medications for prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans awaiting their first VA appointment for medical care (see S. 1112), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2219), H4734 [22MY]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H391 [11FE] (see H.R. 998), H1462 [27FE] (see H.R. 2015), H3761 [7MY]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners when Dept. of Veterans Affairs physicians are unavailable (see H.R. 240), H134 [8JA]

———increase the quantity of supply of certain prescriptions furnished to veterans with chronic conditions (see H.R. 1921), H3635 [1MY]

———pilot program to assess benefits of dispensing medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 372), H170 [27JA]

POW: repeal requirement that former POW must have been interred for a specified minimum period of time to be eligible for dental benefits (see H.R. 1347), H2131 [19MR]

Puerto Rico: authorize a major medical facility project at the San Juan Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical center (see H.R. 3021), H8016 [5SE]

———authorize construction of a Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical center at a site that would best serve the needs of both veterans and Dept. of Defense medical beneficiaries (see H.R. 3020), H8016 [5SE]

Taxation: allow taxpayers to designate income tax refunds for use in medical research conducted through the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 1087), H1640 [5MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE] (see S. 351), S2187 [11FE] (see H.R. 662), H389 [11FE]

Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Queens, NY: designate (see S. 1856), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 1318), H1953 [18MR]

Veterans: change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (see H.R. 1653), H2863 [7AP]

———clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services (see S. 257), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 2975), H7784 [25JY]

———consolidate and improve programs to assist homeless veterans and assume management of National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records facility (see H.R. 2518), H5661 [19JN]

———continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age (see H.R. 36), H53 [7JA]

———enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (see H.R. 1911), H3635 [1MY]

———expand eligibility for membership in veterans organizations (see S. 259), S1813 [30JA]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (see S. 1281), S8125 [18JN]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2352), H5043 [5JN]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (see H.R. 2379), H5044 [5JN]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (see S. 1156), S7135 [23MY]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see S. 517), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 348), H169 [27JA]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1984), H3682 [6MY]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H389 [11FE]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (see S. 1213), S7540 [9JN]

———improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (see H.R. 2829), H7453 [23JY]

———increase burial benefits for certain veterans buried in private or State-owned cemeteries (see H.R. 2066), H3973 [9MY]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (see S. 1124), S6978 [22MY]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 1131), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1683), H3051 [9AP]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 401), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 451), S2839 [26FE] (see S. 585), S3410 [10MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see S. 1916), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———make motor vehicle reimbursement rates for veterans comparable to reimbursement rates for Federal employees (see H.R. 632), H322 [5FE]

———modify and improve certain benefits (see H.R. 2297), H4787 [2JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE] (see H.R. 303), H137 [8JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), consideration (see H. Res. 251), H4738 [22MY]

———permit remarried surviving spouses of veterans to be eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 1167), H1681 [6MR]

———provide benefits to merchant mariners who served during a period of war (see H.R. 2593), H5814 [24JN]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see S. 1694), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 2433), H5266 [11JN]

———provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 249), S1812 [30JA]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 677), H390 (see H. Res. 65), H391 [11FE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (see H.R. 1592), H2819 [3AP]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education: extend (see H.R. 2294), H4787 [2JN]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (see H.R. 1585), H2819 [3AP]

———improve patient care and working conditions (see H.R. 1951), H3641 [5MY]

Victor J. Saracini Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Horsham, PA: designate (see S. 615), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1128), H1679 [6MR]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2540), H5662 [19JN]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see S. 1948), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 476), H243 [29JA]

Yoshida, Jim K.: relief (see S. 67), S36 [7JA]

Explanations

Veterans Benefits Act (H.R. 2297), S15133-S15139 [19NO], H11716-H11722 [20NO]

Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act (S. 1156), S15127-S15131 [19NO], H12151-H12156 [21NO]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding: Beth Moten, American Federation of Government Employees, S14498 [12NO]

———David W. Gorman, DAV, S14502, S14508 [12NO]

———Delatorro L. McNeal, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S14502, S14508 [12NO]

———Gerard M. Kelly, Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association, S14499 [12NO]

———John A. Brieden III, American Legion, S14497 [12NO]

———Robert E. Wallace, VFW, S14501, S14508 [12NO]

———S. John Sisler, AMVETS, S14501, S14508 [12NO]

———Thomas H. Corey, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., S14497 [12NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, S4749 [3AP]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S4749 [3AP]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S4749 [3AP]

Establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania: several Members of Congress, S6627 [19MY]

Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7551 [9JN]

Illinois Home for Veterans funding: Representative Weller, H7666 [25JY]

Imapct of budget proposals on veterans: Representative Spratt, Committee on the Budget (House), H2157 [20MR]

———several veterans organizations, H2157 [20MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, H2157 [20MR]

Impact of budget proposals on veterans: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

———Joseph L. Fox, Sr., Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H2548 [1AP]

———Ronald F. Conley, American Legion, Ray C. Sisk, VFW and Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

Tribute to Francis W. Agnes: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S4155 [20MR]

Veterans benefits funding: Dwight Radcliff, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Inc., H2575 [1AP]

———John Keaveney, New Directions, Inc., H2576 [1AP]

———Shad Meshad, National Veterans Foundation, H2576 [1AP]

Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act: Joseph L. Barnes, Fleet Reserve Association, S7011 [22MY]

———Raymond G. Boland, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, Inc., S7011 [22MY]

———several veterans organizations, S7011 [22MY]

———William A. Isokait, National Funeral Directors Association, S7011 [22MY]

Veterans Prescription Drug Benefits Act: Delatorro L. McNeal, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), E497 [18MR]

———Richard A. Jones, AMVETS (organization), E497 [18MR]

———Richard F. Weidman, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., E498 [18MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, E497 [18MR]

———Thomas H. Miller, Blinded Veterans Association, E497 [18MR]

———William A. Wroolie, Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A., Inc., E497 [18MR]

Veterans Programs Improvement Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7033-S7037 [22MY]

Motions

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO]

Press releases

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes, S4748 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7630-H7637 [25JY]

Armed Forces: extend time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill (H.R. 1924), E1175 [9JN]

———health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, H2713, H2796, H2797 [3AP]

———increase pay and benefits for active and reserve military personnel in Iraq, H9597-H9599 [16OC], H9647 [17OC]

Aurora, CO: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, CO, H10004-H10007 [29OC], E2209 [4NO]

Benefits: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (H.R. 3344), E2097 [20OC]

———reinstate the vocational training program for certain low-income veterans (H.R. 966), E334 [27FE]

———repeal the offset from surviving spouse annuities under the military Survivor Benefit Plan for amounts paid as dependency and indemnity compensation (H.R. 1726), H5256 [11JN]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H8194 [10SE], H8893 [24SE], H8998 [30SE], H9077 [1OC], H9254-H9256 [7OC], H9710 [20OC]

Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services: authorize major medical facility projects for the initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (H.R. 3061), E1754 [10SE]

———program funding, E1783 [15SE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of initiative, H7704 [25JY], E1757 [10SE]

Claims: reduce backlog of benefit claims (H.R. 1264), H11004 [7NO]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, E2019 [8OC]

Columbus, OH: Defense Supply Center funding, H7668 [25JY]

———establish a new medical facility in the area, H10007 [29OC]

Credit: reinstate minimum requirements relative to the sale of vendee loans (H.R. 1949), E864 [5MY]

Dept. of Defense: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———report on resources sharing agreements for services, programs, and facilities, H7682 [25JY], E1613 [25JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7335 [23JY], H7655-H7713 [25JY], H10535-H10537, H10544-H10546 [6NO], E1613, E1653 [25JY], E1690 [4SE], E1709, E1726 [5SE], E1753, E1757 [10SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), E1629 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, H7654 [25JY]

Disabled: increase assistance for certain disabled veterans for specially adapted housing, automobiles, and equipment (H.R. 1048), E357 [4MR]

———provide IBOT Mobility Systems to disabled veterans, E289 [26FE]

———provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities and expand eligibility for such care to all veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities (H.R. 2445), E1253 [13JN]

Drugs: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H421 [12FE]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (H.R. 1309), E496 [18MR]

Employment: improve educational assistance programs for apprenticeship or other on-job training (H.R. 1716), E752 [11AP]

Federal employees: repeal 4-year terms specified by law for certain officials (H.R. 1718), E756 [11AP]

Health: allow long-term care tax credit and establish programs for patients with fatal chronic illnesses (H.R. 2883), E1604 [25JY]

———allow recovery of medical costs from third parties in the same manner as a preferred provider organization (H.R. 1562), E654 [2AP]

———enhance authority to recover medical costs from third parties (H.R. 1715), E755 [11AP]

———establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (H.R. 2357), H5032 [5JN], H7187-H7189 [21JY], E1560, E1565, E1569 [23JY]

———extend certain authorities for health care services and reporting dates and augment certain health care business practices or programs (H.R. 3260), E2019 [8OC]

———improve allocation of health care resources to different geographic regions in the U.S. (H.R. 890), H7188 [21JY]

———improve health care programs and extend certain expiring authorities (H.R. 3387), E2158 [30OC]

———medical and prosthetic research funding through reductions in Corporation for National and Community Service funding, H7689, H7690 [25JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H9025 [30SE]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks, H125 [8JA], H155 [27JA], H7691, H7692 [25JY], H10537 [6NO]

Health care facilities: authorize certain major medical facility projects (H.R. 2349), E1156 [5JN]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities, H12144 [21NO]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H9996-H10008 [29OC], E758 [11AP], E2185 [31OC], E2209 [4NO]

———improve veterans access to health care, H155 [27JA], H421 [12FE], H690 [13FE], H4534 [22MY]

———limit amount of time veterans must wait to get a doctor's appointment at veterans clinics, H7693, H7694 [25JY]

Health care providers: appoint chiropractors in the Veterans Health Administration, H7187-H7189 [21JY]

———appoint chiropractors in the Veterans Health Administration (H.R. 2414), E1208 [11JN]

Housing: establish uniformity in fees charged qualifying members of the Selected Reserve and active duty veterans for guaranteed home loans (H.R. 1257), H4275-H4277 [20MY], E1083 [23MY]

Income: repeal limitation on the payment of accrued benefits that are due, and unpaid, upon the death of a veteran or other beneficiary (H.R. 241), E51 [8JA]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate, H10003 [29OC]

John J. McGuirk Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, New London, CT: designate, H10002 [29OC]

———designate (H.R. 1832), E783 [12AP]

LaSalle, IL: Illinois Home for Veterans funding, H7666 [25JY]

Loma Linda, CA: Loma Linda Medical Center recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey Organizational Excellence Trophy Award, E2134 [28OC]

Medical Emergency Preparedness Program: funding, H7687, H7688 [25JY]

Medicare: allow negotiated pricing for prescription drugs, H5912 [25JN]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate, H7335 [23JY], H7703 [25JY]

———designate (H.R. 91), H26 [7JA]

National cemeteries: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), H7189-H7192 [21JY]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), Senate amendments, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Baltimore, MD, area (H.R. 3321), E2064 [16OC]

———establish for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: restore certain aspects (H.R. 2595), H8091-H8094 [10SE]

North Chicago, IL: increase cooperation between VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Hospital, H10008 [29OC]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week: observance, H3308 [11AP]

Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization): tribute, H3308 [11AP]

Pharmaceuticals: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (H.R. 2015), E888 [7MY]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (H.R. 998), E322 [27FE]

———increase the quantity of supply of certain prescriptions furnished to veterans with chronic conditions (H.R. 1921), E1175 [9JN]

———negotiated prices for prescription drugs, H11499 [18NO]

Portland, OR: Portland VA Medical Center funding, H7668 [25JY]

POW: repeal requirement that former POW must have been interred for a specified minimum period of time to be eligible for dental benefits (H.R. 1347), E1175 [9JN]

Riverside, CA: Riverside National Cemetery recipient of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Robert W. Carey National Cemetery Category Award, E2133 [28OC]

Robert J. Dole Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wichita, KS: designate, E127 [4FE]

Veterans: benefits funding, H1939, H1940 [18MR], H2141, H2211, H2218, H2221, H2242, H2255, H2258, H2261 [20MR], H2382-H2388 [26MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2547, H2551, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576, H2583 [1AP], H2689, H2691, H2692, H2695 [2AP], H2840-H2842 [7AP], H3287, H3289 [10AP], H3620 [1MY], H3959 [9MY], H4814, H4815, H4862 [3JN], H4880, H4954, H4962 [4JN], H5253 [11JN], H10346 [5NO], E586, E589 [26MR], E639, E640 [1AP], E651 [2AP], E724 [10AP], E985 [15MY], E1077 [23MY], E1395 [27JN], E2236 [5NO], E2257, E2261, E2263 [6NO], E2285 [7NO]

———change effective date for paid-up coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (H.R. 1653), H5256 [11JN]

———clarify prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services, H11715 [20NO]

———consolidate and improve programs to assist homeless veterans and assume management of National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records facility (H.R. 2518), E1318 [20JN]

———continuation of dependency and indemnity compensation for the surviving spouse of a veteran if such spouse remarries after a certain age, H11715, H11722 [20NO]

———disability benefits, H10982, H10987, H10989, H11122 [7NO]

———enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Dept. of Veterans Affairs and the Dept. of Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs (H.R. 1911), H3623 [1MY], H4272, H4273, H4276 [20MY], E1043 [21MY]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans, H7187-H7189 [21JY], E1565 [23JY]

———extend health care coverage to qualified World War II Filipino veterans (H.R. 2352), E1165 [5JN], E2193 [31OC]

———health care funding, H4852 [3JN], H5179 [11JN], H5355 [12JN], H5391 [16JN], H7630-H7637, H7663-H7668, H7684, H7685, H7687, H7688, H7691, H7707, H7708 [25JY], H9471, H9473, H9475 [15OC], H9518 [16OC], H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10224, H10229 [30OC], H10315, H10322 [4NO], H10444 [5NO], H10460, H10535-H10537, H10545 [6NO], H11201 [17NO], E1726 [5SE], E1753 [10SE], E2200 [31OC], E2279 [7NO], E2289 [10NO]

———health care funding (H.R. 2318), H7208-H7213 [21JY], H12831, H12837 [8DE], E1131 [4JN]

———health care funding (H.R. 2475), E1266 [16JN]

———impact of budget proposals, H2149, H2151, H2152, H2153, H2157 [20MR]

———improve access to health care for rural veterans (H.R. 2379), H5798 [24JN]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), H12137-H12157 [21NO], E1253 [13JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses, H11714 [20NO]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (H.R. 664), E197 [12FE]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (H.R. 1984), E878 [6MY], E1076 [23MY]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 1683), H4273-H4275 [20MY], H4542 [22MY], E723 [10AP], E1082 [23MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses, E1244 [13JN]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (H.R. 548), H2558 [1AP], H5254-H5257 [11JN], E1253 [13JN]

———make motor vehicle reimbursement rates for veterans comparable to reimbursement rates for Federal employees, H7695 [25JY]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), H9305-H9312 [8OC], E2039, E2043 [15OC], E2069 [17OC]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), Senate amendment, H11705-H11722 [20NO], E2432 [23NO], E2462 [25NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H8479 [23SE], H9589, H9590 [16OC], H10994-H11008 [7NO], E2279, E2285 [7NO], E2291 [12NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H5256 [11JN], H7210 [21JY], H9081, H9090-H9096 [1OC], H10348 [5NO], H10460, H10535-H10539, H10544-H10546 [6NO], E1256 [13JN], E1289 [18JN], E1955, E1960 [2OC], E2443 [23NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), consideration (H. Res. 251), H5271 [12JN]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection, H12144, H12150 [21NO]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (H.R. 2433), H8090, H8094-H8097 [10SE], E1780 [11SE], E1827 [17SE]

———repeal computation system that reduces annuity for surviving spouses at age 62 relative to Social Security offset (H.R. 1592), H5256 [11JN], E685 [3AP]

Veterans Health Administration: establish office to oversee research compliance and assurance (H.R. 1585), E667 [3AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (H.R. 2540), E1309 [20JN]

Remarks in Senate

Aleda E. Lutz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saginaw, MI: prohibit closure or realignment of inpatient services (S. 1914), S15413 [21NO]

Appropriations: prosthetic and sensory aids devices funding, S1136 [17JA]

Armed Forces: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4747-S4752 [3AP]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (S. 19), S134-S136 [9JA], S8277 [20JN]

Aurora, CO: authorize construction, leasing, or modification of major medical facilities at the site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center (S. 613), S3733 [13MR]

Benefits: enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (S. 1133), S7031 [22MY]

———improve outreach programs to more fully inform veterans of available benefits (S. 1199), S7492 [5JN]

———provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (S. 50), S8277 [20JN], S14397 [11NO]

Bob Stump Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (S. 1511), S10634, S10635 [31JY]

Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services: authorize major medical facility projects for the initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (S. 1605), S11352 [10SE]

———modify initiative to include long-term, domiciliary, and mental health care provisions, S14497-S14504, S14508-S14510, S14524 [12NO]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of initiative (S. 1283), S8135 [18JN]

———require further analysis on future needs of veterans health care services and facilities, S14939, S14940 [17NO]

Cemetery system: anniversary, S11344 [10SE]

Courts: clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review (S. 1360), S8756 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT: designate (S. 1815), S14390 [11NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations, S1240 [21JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S10931 [1AU], S10987 [2SE], S14391, S14458 [11NO], S14464-S14470, S14472-S14480, S14496-S14504, S14506-S14528, S14530, S14531, S14678, S14743, S14792 [12NO], S14928, S14932-S14940 [17NO], S14993-S15001 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent agreement, S14940 [17NO], S15021 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent request, S14519, S14520 [12NO]

———making appropriations (S. 1584), unanimous-consent request, S14620, S14621 [12NO]

Drugs: permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (S. 1153), S7147-S7149 [23MY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (S. 819), S4967 [8AP], S14075 [5NO]

Gainesville, FL: tribute to Dept. of Veterans Affairs VA Medical Center, S14025 [5NO]

Health: efficacy of flu shots, S5531 [30AP]

———extend the period for provision of noninstitutional extended care services and required nursing home care (S. 836), S5070 [9AP], S14394 [11NO]

———place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category (S. 1014), S5872 [7MY], S14392 [11NO]

———prohibit funding to implement policies in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks, S14938 [17NO]

———rescind memorandum in which directors of health service networks are directed to ensure that no marketing activities to enroll new veterans occur within their networks (S. 1151), S7146 [23MY], S14382 [11NO]

Health care professionals: revise certain provisions relative to the appointment of professional psychologists in the Veterans Health Administration (S. 78), S71 [7JA]

Housing: expand the assisted living pilot program to include additional health care regions (S. 1572), S10972 [2SE]

Miami, FL: opening of University of Miami/VA General Clinical Research Center at Miami VA Medical Center, S6503 [15MY]

National cemeteries: cemetery planning and construction funding, S15000 [18NO]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), S12853 [17OC], S13509 [29OC], S15000 [18NO]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (S. 1077), S6627 [19MY]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Jacksonville, FL, metropolitan area (S. 766), S4705 [2AP]

———establish for veterans in geographically underserved areas (S. 1282), S8134 [18JN]

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: tribute, S9900 [24JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 204), S10153 [29JY], S10867 [31JY]

Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: funding, S11942 [25SE]

North Chicago, IL: increase cooperation between VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Hospital, S14511 [12NO]

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: designate (S. 1289), S8234 [19JN], S11023 [3SE]

Pence, Donald C.: relief (S. 57), S59 [7JA]

Pharmaceuticals: dispense medications for prescriptions written by private practitioners to veterans awaiting their first VA appointment for medical care (S. 1112), S6994 [22MY]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S5390 [11AP]

Taxation: improve tax equity for military personnel, S6247 [14MY], S12582, S12585 [15OC], S13831-S13834 [3NO]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 289), S1892 [4FE], S3399 [10MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (S. 351), S4097, S4102 [20MR], S4477, S4482 [27MR]

Veterans: benefits funding, S4241, S4242 [21MR], S14391, S14392, S14393, S14394, S14401 [11NO], S14514, S14531 [12NO]

———clarify the applicability of the prohibition on assignment of veterans benefits to agreements regarding future receipt of compensation and educate veterans on available legitimate financial services, S13748 [31OC]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (S. 1281), S8133 [18JN]

———health care funding, S12425-S12427 [3OC], S12797-S12799 [17OC], S14382, S14388 [11NO], S14464-S14466, S14792, S14793 [12NO], S15917, S15949 [25NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

———improve and enhance provision of long-term care for veterans and modify authorities relative to administration of personnel (S. 1156), S7154 [23MY], S15123-S15133 [19NO]

———improve benefits for former POWs (S. 517), S4154 [20MR]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their survivors (S. 1213), S7550 [9JN]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (S. 68), S63 [7JA]

———increase burial benefits for veterans and provide for inflation adjustment (S. 1124), S7010 [22MY]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 1683), S15481 [21NO]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 1131), S7029 [22MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (S. 401), S2474 [13FE]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (S. 451), S2842 [26FE]

———modify and improve certain benefits (H.R. 2297), S15133-S15140 [19NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S4340 [25MR], S6597, S6598 [19MY], S6647 [20MY], S7284-S7286 [4JN], S12577, S12578, S12591 [15OC], S14391, S14392, S14393, S14434, S14435 [11NO], S14792, S14793 [12NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 392), S2467-S2469 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 392), unanimous-consent request, S6945 [22MY]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (S. 1694), S12282 [1OC]

———provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation (S. 249), S1814 [30JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (S. 1948), S15843 [24NO], S15959 [25NO]

Yoshida, Jim K.: relief (S. 67), S63 [7JA]

Reports

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing: Committee on Appropriations (House), E2210 [4NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 338) (H. Rept. 108-236), H7615 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Establishment of a National Cemetery for Veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1516) (H. Rept. 108-199), H6602 [10JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Long-Term Care and Personnel Authorities Enhancement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1156) (S. Rept. 108-193), S14334 [10NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense Cooperation and Sharing of Resources Relative to Veterans' Benefits Programs: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1911) (H. Rept. 108-115), H4254 [19MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2861) (H. Rept. 108-235), H7614 [24JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1584) (S. Rept. 108-143), S11161 [5SE]

Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2433) (H. Rept. 108-213), H7019 [16JY]

National Cemetery Expansion Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1516) (S. Rept. 108-164), S12532 [14OC]

National Veterans Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 204), S10616 [31JY]

New Fitzsimons Regional Federal Medical Center Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 116) (H. Rept. 108-200), H6705 [14JY]

Nomination of Alan G. Lance, Sr., To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Bruce E. Kasold To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Cynthia R. Church To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Gordon H. Mansfield To Be Deputy Sec. of Veterans Affairs: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of John W. Nicholson To Be Under Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs: Committee on Veterans Affairs (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Lawrence B. Hagel To Be Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Robert N. McFarland To Be Assistant Sec. of Veterans Affairs for Information and Technology: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate), S16119 [9DE]

Restore Certain Aspects of Dept. of Veterans Affairs Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2595) (H. Rept. 108-197), H6602 [10JY]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 338, Consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and Sundry Independent Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 340) (H. Rept. 108-238), H7615 [24JY]

Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1257) (H. Rept. 108-107), H4253 [19MY]

Veterans Benefits Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2297) (H. Rept. 108-211), H6867 [15JY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1683) (H. Rept. 108-108), H4253 [19MY]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1131) (S. Rept. 108-163), S12532 [14OC]

Veterans Health Care Cost Recovery Act: Committee on Veterans Affairs (House) (H.R. 1562) (H. Rept. 108-114), H4254 [19MY]

Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1720) (H. Rept. 108-210), H6867 [15JY]

Veterans Health Care Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2357) (H. Rept. 108-198), H6602 [10JY]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14518 [12NO], H7685, H7708 [25JY]

Statements

Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN: several individuals, S8235 [19JN]

Summaries

Fiscal Year 2003 Appropriations Reductions, S347 [15JA]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S14527 [12NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7656-H7662 [25JY]

U.S., Canadian negotiated Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense prescription drug prices, H5912 [25JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 338, consideration of H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, H7630 [25JY]

H.R. 91, Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, H7703 [25JY]

H.R. 1257, Selected Reserve Home Loan Equity Act, H4275 [20MY]

H.R. 1516, National Cemetery Expansion Act, S12853 [17OC], H7189 [21JY]

H.R. 1683, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4273 [20MY]

H.R. 1720, Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act, H9996-H9999 [29OC]

H.R. 1911, enhance cooperation and the sharing of resources between the Depts. of Veterans Affairs and Defense relative to veterans' benefits programs, H4272 [20MY]

H.R. 2297, Veterans Benefits Act, H9305-H9308 [8OC], H11705-H11712 [20NO]

H.R. 2357, Veterans Health Care Improvement Act, H7187 [21JY]

H.R. 2433, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, H8094 [10SE]

H.R. 2595, restore certain aspects of Native American Veteran Housing Loan Program, H8091 [10SE]

H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent appropriations, S15001-S15020 [18NO]

S. 57, relief of Donald C. Pence, S59 [7JA]

S. 67, relief of Jim K. Yoshida, S63 [7JA]

S. 68, Filipino Veterans' Benefits Improvements Act, S64 [7JA]

S. 78, Veteran's Health Administration Act, S71 [7JA]

S. 249, provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation, S1814 [30JA]

S. 289, Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act, S1892-S1897 [4FE]

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 392, Retired Pay Restoration Act, S2468 [13FE]

S. 401, SBP Benefits Improvement Act, S2475 [13FE]

S. 585, Military Retiree Survivors Relief Act, S3420 [10MR]

S. 613, Veterans' New Fitzsimons Health Care Facilities Act, S3733 [13MR]

S. 766, establish a national cemetery for veterans in the Jacksonville, FL, metropolitan area, S4705 [2AP]

S. 819, Law Enforcement Officers Retirement Equity Act, S4967 [8AP]

S. 1014, place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category, S5873 [7MY]

S. 1077, establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania, S6628 [19MY]

S. 1112, Veterans' Prescription Drug Reform Act, S6994 [22MY]

S. 1124, Veterans Burial Benefits Improvement Act, S7010 [22MY]

S. 1131, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, S7029 [22MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1133, Veterans Programs Improvement Act, S7031-S7033 [22MY]

S. 1151, Veterans Outreach Protection Act, S7146 [23MY]

S. 1153, Veterans Prescription Drugs Assistance Act, S7148 [23MY]

S. 1156, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Long-Term Care and Personnel Authorities Enhancement Act, S7154 [23MY]

S. 1156, Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act, H12137-H12143 [21NO]

S. 1199, Veterans Outreach Improvement Act, S7493 [5JN]

S. 1213, Filipino Veterans' Benefits Act, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1281, Veterans Information and Benefits Enhancement Act, S8134 [18JN]

S. 1282, establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, S8135 [18JN]

S. 1283, require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative, S8136 [18JN]

S. 1289, Paul Wellstone Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN, S8236 [19JN]

S. 1360, clarify Dept. of Veterans Afffairs requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review, S8756 [26JN]

S. 1360, clarify requirements for Notices of Disagreement for appellate review of Dept. of Veterans Affairs activities, S8897 [7JY]

S. 1511, Bob Stump Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Prescott, AZ, S10635 [31JY]

S. 1572, expand the Dept. of Veterans Affairs assisted living pilot program to include additional health care regions, S10973 [2SE]

S. 1605, authorize major Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters, S11352 [10SE]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

S. 1914, prohibit closure or realignment of inpatient services at Aleda E. Lutz Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saginaw, MI, S15413 [21NO]

S. 1948, U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps Equity Act, S15843 [24NO]

S. Res. 204, National Veterans Awareness Week, S10153 [29JY], S10868 [31JY]

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS LONG-TERM CARE AND PERSONNEL AUTHORITIES ENHANCEMENT ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1156), S15123, S15132, S15192, S15198 [19NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1156), S7135 [23MY]

Explanations

Provisions (S. 1156), S15127-S15131 [19NO], H12151-H12156 [21NO]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities, H12144 [21NO]

Enact (S. 1156), H12137-H12157 [21NO], E1253 [13JN]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection, H12144, H12150 [21NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1156), S7154 [23MY], S15123-S15133 [19NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1156) (S. Rept. 108-193), S14334 [10NO]

Texts of

S. 1156, provisions, S7154 [23MY], H12137-H12143 [21NO]

DePASQUALE, RON

Articles and editorials

Mildred O'Neil, 89—Wife, ``Partner'' of Political Icon, H9253, H9262 [7OC]

DePASS, DEE

Articles and editorials

Few Spared as Insurance Rates Soar; Corporate, Household Budgets Feel Same Pain, S9018 [8JY]

DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBERS FINANCIAL SECURITY AND EDUCATION ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 806), S5333 [11AP]

Summaries

Provisions (S. 806), S5333 [11AP]

DePOALA, SALLY

Remarks in House

Saugerties, NY: tribute to Cahill Elementary School students for creation of a peace quilt, E1341 [24JN]

DEPOSITORY SERVICES EFFICIENCY AND COST REDUCTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3183), H8949 [25SE]

DePREE, JULIAN F., JR. (JEFF)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E146 [6FE]

DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E962 [15MY]

DER, SAMARA KALK

Articles and editorials

Activist—Urge Senators To Save Abortion Rights, S2152 [11FE]

DERBYSHIE, JOHN

Articles and editorials

NASCAR Nation—One Journalist's Journey of Discovery, H11482-H11484 [18NO]

DER-YEGHIAYAN, SAMUEL

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9316 [14JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

DES MOINES, IA

Remarks in House

Central Academy: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E504 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Central Academy: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S7229 [3JN]

Connolly, Angela: American City and County (publication) National County Leader of the Year Award recipient, S9705 [22JY]

DES MOINES (IA) REGISTER

Articles and editorials

Make a Decision on Dorr, S14987 [18NO]

DESAI, SURENKUMAR S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E37 [8JA]

DeSANTOS, MARY ELLEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1384 [27JN]

DeSENA, NEIL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1912 [29SE]

DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA

Remarks in House

Mission Springs Water District: anniversary, E271 [13FE]

DESHLER, OH

Remarks in Senate

American Automobile Association: School Safety Patrol Lifesaving Medal Award recipients, S5940 [8MY]

DESPLAINES VALLEY NEWS (publication)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E2044 [15OC]

DETROIT, MI

Articles and editorials

Youth Program Is Best Revenge Against Rising Tide of Gun Deaths, S1800 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see S. Con. Res. 53), S7718 [11JN]

Detroit Shock (basketball team): tribute (see S. Res. 234), S11989 [25SE] (see H. Res. 392), H9377 [8OC]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Gilmer, Eugene A.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 221), H5467 [17JN]

Remarks in House

Chamber of Commerce: anniversary, E1470 [14JY], E1552 [22JY]

Detroit Catholic Central High School: tribute to boys' golf team, E2110 [21OC]

Detroit Historical Museum: anniversary, E1529 [18JY]

Detroit Shock (basketball team): tribute, H8371 [17SE]

Dozier, Lamont: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Fortune (publication): tribute to businesses named to 50 Best Companies for Minorities list, E1446 [11JY]

Holland, Brian: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Holland, Edward: Broadcast Music Inc., ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

Kavadas, Demetrios: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Alexander Macomb Citizens of the Year-Man of the Year award recipient, E1851 [23SE]

McInerney, Martin J. (Hoot): Old Newsboys' Goodfellows Fund of Detroit Goodfellow of the Year recipient, E1955 [2OC]

Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus: anniversary, E1241 [13JN]

Remarks in Senate

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (S. Con. Res. 53), S9619 [17JY]

Detroit Neighborhood Services Organization: tribute to Youth Initiatives Project for efforts to combat drug use and gun violence, S1799 [30JA]

Detroit Shock (basketball team): tribute, S11612 [17SE]

———tribute (S. Res. 234), S12025 [25SE]

Greater Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church: anniversary, S3249 [6MR]

Metro Detroit Youth Day: tribute, S9047 [8JY]

Saints Peter and Paul Church: anniversary, S11752 [22SE]

St. Hedwig Catholic Church: anniversary, S9582 [17JY]

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy: anniversary, S4701 [2AP]

Weapons: gun control, S4895 [7AP]

Reports filed

Acknowledge Chambers of Commerce Contributions To Improve Communities and Strengthen Local and Regional Economies: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 53), S9591 [17JY]

Texts of

S. Con. Res. 53, acknowledge chambers of commerce contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies, S7730 [11JN], S9619 [17JY]

S. Res. 234, tribute to Detroit Shock (basketball team), S12003, S12025 [25SE]

DETROIT, OR

Remarks in Senate

Forest Service: tribute to Detroit, OR, Ranger District, S2697 [25FE]

DETROIT (MI) FREE PRESS

Articles and editorials

Class Action—Plan Seems Less About Justice Than Helping Business, H5290 [12JN]

Middle East Must End Its Cycle of Terrorism, Despair, Powell Says, H9078 [1OC]

Oil, Gas Tighten U.S. Connection to Mideast, H9078 [1OC]

Youth Program Is Best Revenge Against Rising Tide of Gun Deaths, S1800 [30JA]

DETROIT (MI) NEWS

Articles and editorials

Levin—Untested Missile Defense Setup Poses Risks—Can Missile Shield Be Built?, S2182 [11FE]

U.S. Senate Should Forget Judicial Candidate Filibuster—It's Time To End Vendettas and Revenge in Judicial Nominations, S2625 [25FE]

DETROIT NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION

Articles and editorials

Youth Program Is Best Revenge Against Rising Tide of Gun Deaths, S1800 [30JA]

Remarks in Senate

Youth Initiatives Project: tribute for efforts to combat drug use and gun violence, S1799 [30JA]

DETROIT SHOCK (basketball team)

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 234), S11989 [25SE] (see H. Res. 392), H9377 [8OC]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8371 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11612 [17SE]

Tribute (S. Res. 234), S12025 [25SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 234, tribute, S12003, S12025 [25SE]

DETTELBACH, STEVEN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S2612 [24FE]

DETTLING, JOHN AND GERALDINE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1818 [17SE]

DEUEL, MICHAEL R.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8713 [26JN], S10605 [31JY]

DEUPREE, SCARLOTTE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1663 [28JA]

DEUTSCH, MICHAEL J.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10967 [2SE]

DEUTSCH, PETER (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9616 [16OC], H9637 [17OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AARP: decision to support Medicare reform legislation (see H. Res. 461), H11702 [20NO]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H9132 [1OC]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H11133 [7NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H5175 [10JN]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4739 [22MY]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Argentina: anniversary of terrorist attack on Jewish Cultural Center in Buenos Aires and highlight the attack as characteristic of the threat to the U.S. from terrorist groups operating from Latin America (see H. Res. 325), H7840 [3SE]

———disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of victims of peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 45), H245 [29JA]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H1812 [12MR]

———require colleges and universities to preserve educational status and financial aid of military personnel called to active duty (see H.R. 1323), H2473 [27MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H8491 [23SE]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H4255 [19MY]

Aviation: require screening of passengers and property on flights be carried out by Federal employees and allow Transportation Security Administration employees to engage in collective bargaining (see H. Con. Res. 275), H9215 [2OC]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see H.R. 2424), H5265 [11JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5468 [17JN]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9813 [21OC]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 192), H9282 [7OC]

———provide grants to State child welfare systems, increase Social Security match for private agencies receiving child welfare training funds, and authorize loan forgiveness to child welfare workers (see H.R. 2437), H8176 [10SE]

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H9384 [14OC]

———negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H2271 [20MR]

———security (see H. Con. Res. 232), H6604 [10JY]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

———improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H7020 [16JY]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H5714 [23JN]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H9131 [1OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Computers: protect Internet users from unknowing transmission of their personally identifiable information through spyware programs (see H.R. 2929), H12311 [21NO]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H6349 [8JY]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H4740 [22MY]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1112), H1678 [6MR] (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H1334 [25FE]

Crime: amend laws relative to bail bond forfeitures (see H.R. 2134), H4204 [15MY]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H9132 [1OC]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liason to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H9282 [7OC]

———establish the National Drought Council (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Education: make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 2464), H7840 [3SE]

———provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H4739 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for the Office of Science (see H.R. 34), H52 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: conduct study relative to aneurysms (see H.R. 815), H1517 [4MR]

———establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H9614 [16OC]

———modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H7329 [22JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2250), H5664 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H8083 [9SE]

Dept. of Justice: ensure that U.S. victims of terrorism overseas receive equal treatment regardless of terrorists' country of origin or residence and these terrorists are pursued with equal vigor (see H.R. 401), H3453 [29AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (see H.R. 3061), H8382 [17SE]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7950 [4SE]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H8083 [9SE]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H6348 [8JY]

Diseases: authorize grants for treatment and support services for Alzheimer's disease patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H5366 [12JN]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H8491 [23SE]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H2132 [19MR]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see H. Con. Res. 247), H9479 [15OC]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Education: assist States in establishing a universal prekindergarten program (see H.R. 3007), H7948 [4SE]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H9282 [7OC]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see H.R. 2363), H7020 [16JY]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H2515 [31MR]

Electric power: provide that no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or to sell electricity or capacity (see H.R. 1341), H1954 [18MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Family and Medical Leave Act: allow leave to care for a domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent with a serious health condition (see H.R. 1430), H2310 [25MR]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H9982 [28OC]

Federal aid programs: support programs to end homelessness in the U.S. (see H.R. 2897), H10130 [29OC]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H7455 [23JY]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see H.R. 217), H1516 [4MR]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H319 [5FE]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H5468 [17JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H8950 [25SE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H706 [13FE]

Firearms: prevent handgun violence and illegal commerce in handguns (see H.R. 221), H2270 [20MR]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H135 [8JA]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see H.R. 545), H318 [5FE]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance or reparations to Cuba, Libya, North Korea, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Syria (see H.R. 3137), H8950 [25SE]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see H.R. 1415), H2473 [27MR]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gibson, Althea: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 69), H9381 [10OC]

Government: prohibit from entering into contracts with companies that do not include certifications for certain financial reports (see H.R. 746), H461 [12FE]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H4978 [4JN]

———express need to reengage Congress and the Administration regarding social conditions and need for poverty reduction (see H. Con. Res. 78), H1641 [5MR]

Haitian-American Heritage Month: establish (see H. Res. 241), H4255 [19MY]

Hazardous substances: protect human health from toxic mold (see H.R. 1268), H6264 [26JN]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: constitutional amendment on the right to high quality health care (see H.J. Res. 30), H2271 [20MR]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H3571 [30AP]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2586 [1AP]

———promote organ donation (see H.R. 399), H217 [28JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H9614 [16OC]

Hirschfeld, Al: tribute (see H. Res. 46), H463 [12FE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H8284 [16SE]

Housing: extend registration and reporting requirements of the Federal securities laws to certain housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises (see H.R. 2022), H5815 [24JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H706 [13FE]

Hunger: encourage support of U.S. hunger relief organizations (see H. Res. 261), H9215 [2OC]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———adjust the status of certain aliens, with longstanding ties to the U.S., to that of an alien lawfully admitted to permanent residence (see H.R. 440), H10340 [4NO]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H2587 [1AP]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see H.R. 1749), H5367 [12JN]

———reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see H.R. 296), H6869 [15JY]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H3453 [29AP]

Iran: condemn construction of a facility to enrich uranium with potential for developing a program for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and for its support of global terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 217), H5665 [19JN]

———human rights violations (see H. Res. 140), H2940 [8AP]

———support democracy (see H.R. 2466), H5365 [12JN]

———urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 307), H10238 [30OC] (see H. Con. Res. 332), H11701 [20NO]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 167), H138 [8JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H5046 [5JN]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H3355 [11AP]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6707 [14JY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H2473 [27MR]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H1334 [25FE]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H7618 [24JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1736), H4529 [21MY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H323 [5FE]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H2822 [3AP]

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H5268 [11JN]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2473 [27MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———determination of payment amounts for new clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 569), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 883), H1332 [25FE]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H3684 [6MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2473 [27MR]

———provide access to audiologists (see H.R. 2821), H9812 [21OC]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see H.R. 941), H5468 [17JN]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5367 [12JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H4012 [13MY]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H2131 [19MR]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H4012 [13MY]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6349 [8JY]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1903 [13MR]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H3453 [29AP]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H6603 [10JY]

National Civic League: tribute to communities selected to receive the All-America City Award (see H. Con. Res. 230), H5928 [25JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3638 [1MY]

National Oceans Week: support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H5815 [24JN]

National School Lunch Act: phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see H.R. 3441), H11652 [19NO]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H9282 [7OC]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H8083 [9SE]

National Tourism Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 172), H3973 [9MY]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see H.R. 1764), H5664 [19JN]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7454 [23JY]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H3305 [10AP]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H8017 [5SE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H1682 [6MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

———provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8083 [9SE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1682 [6MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1394 [26FE]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Refugees: international recognition of plight of Jewish refugees from Arab countries, and the establishment of a U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East resettlement program (see H. Con. Res. 311), H11652 [19NO]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H4203 [15MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1517 [4MR]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 3643), H12309 [21NO]

———support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H6706 [14JY]

Schools: establish an information clearinghouse to increase public access to defibrillation (see H.R. 389), H171 [27JA]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 801), H701 [13FE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

Small business: establish a pilot program for lending to small, nonprofit child care businesses (see H.R. 3099), H9131 [1OC]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H1682 [6MR]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program (see H.R. 2401), H8906 [24SE]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 515), H268 [31JA]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H4529 [21MY]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H5815 [24JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2132 [19MR]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H6264 [26JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3638 [1MY]

Taiwan Relations Act: reaffirm U.S. commitment (see H. Con. Res. 117), H2823 [3AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1467 [27FE]

———allow Farm and Ranch Risk Management Accounts (see H.R. 927), H4528 [21MY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain designated beneficiaries of employee's (see H.R. 935), H5714 [23JN]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase and enhance the Hope Scholarship Credit and repeal the Lifetime Learning Credit (see H.R. 3251), H9478 [15OC]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H1396 [26FE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H8016 [5SE]

———reduce estate tax rates and increase exclusion equivalent and establish inflation adjustment for the unified credit (see H.R. 2682), H7788 [25JY]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5468 [17JN]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H4737 [22MY]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H8380 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H1812 [12MR]

Terrorism: ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see H.R. 1861), H9377 [8OC]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 105), H323 [5FE]

Transportation: responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H10130 [29OC]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11651 [19NO]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: anniversary and tribute to event honoring Holocaust survivors (see H. Con. Res. 316), H10236 [30OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3572 [30AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H11702 [20NO]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H9687 [17OC]

———increase maximum amount of home loan guarantees available to veterans (see H.R. 1735), H7840 [3SE]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1334 [25FE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3572 [30AP]

Voting: allow voters to register at polling places on the date of an election, cast ballots at designated polling places prior to the date of an election, and obtain absentee ballots for any reason (see H.R. 1510), H3305 [10AP]

———establish election day as a legal public holiday (see H.R. 1508), H7454 [23JY]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H5662 [19JN]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: amend State grant eligibility for foster care agencies that have knowledge of missing foster children who are under the responsibility of the State (see H.R. 2582), H5814 [24JN]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (see H. Con. Res. 125), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of Energy: decrease threat from theft or diversion of highly enriched uranium (see H.R. 795), H700 [13FE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: prohibit sale or trade of prescription drugs that were knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 2936), H7783 [25JY]

Medicare: permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 3671), H12918 [8DE]

Middle East: condemn terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H5663 [19JN]

OPEC: address decision to decrease oil production (see H. Con. Res. 294), H9214 [2OC]

Taxation: treatment of amounts received from trading with Cuba if the trading is conditioned on lobbying Congress to lift trade or travel restrictions (see H.R. 3670), H12918 [8DE]

Letters

Medicare inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system: Glenn M. Hackbarth, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, E1517 [18JY]

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf: Florida congressional delegation, H9344 [8OC]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9517 [16OC], H9637, H9638 [17OC]

China, Republic of: U.N. membership, E1714 [5SE]

Consulegis (legal association): tribute to fall conference, E1967 [2OC]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government (H. Con. Res. 125), E745 [11AP]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute, E2074 [17OC]

Foreign aid: prohibit direct financial assistance to certain countries, H7438 [23JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7438 [23JY]

Haitian-American Heritage Month: establish (H. Res. 241), H4220 [19MY]

Iraq: prohibit funding for relief and reconstruction efforts prior to a certain date, H9637, H9638 [17OC]

Liberty (U.S.S.): research on Israeli attack on U.S. vessel, E1520 [18JY]

Medicare: inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system, E1517 [18JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6094 [26JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9344 [8OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H9344 [8OC]

Rockstar Games: condemn racist and stereotyped images used in ``Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'' video game, H12752 [8DE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), H1431 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1431 [27FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), H9428 [15OC]

Votes: position on missed, H5199 [11JN], H8257 [16SE], H8467 [23SE], E1113 [3JN]

Tributes

Berman, Leon, E133 [5FE]

Cannestro, Anthony, E130 [5FE]

Cristol, A. Jay, E1520 [18JY]

Deegan, John, E1641 [25JY]

Feren, Meryl, E1654 [25JY]

Gereffi, Alfonso, E2072 [17OC]

Halle, Phillip, E515 [19MR]

Halpert, Sam, E1641 [25JY]

Marrinson, Jeanine, E511 [19MR]

Navea, Rafael L., E1789 [16SE]

Ricciardelli, J. (Rick), E131 [5FE]

Samson, Dave, E2044 [15OC]

Traficante, Anne, E129 [5FE]

DeVAUL, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1899 [25SE], E1969 [2OC]

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

Addresses

Assistance to Countries Seriously Affected by HIV/AIDS: Representative Sanders, E908-E910 [9MY]

Amendments

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6445, S6449, S6476, S6478, S6481, S6484, S6486, S6531, S6532, S6562, S6563, S6564, S6565, S6566 [15MY], H3575, H3588, H3596, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3603, H3604, H3605, H3608, H3609, H3612 [1MY], H4375 [21MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9095, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Analyses

Millennium Challenge Act (S. 571), S3328 [6MR]

Articles and editorials

AIDS Fuels Famine in Africa as Swaziland Farmers Die, Their Land Goes Unplanted, S9214 [10JY]

Climate Change—The Science Isn't Settled, S10022 [28JY]

Ethiopian Hunger Problem Baffles the Mind, S1231 [21JA]

Ethiopia's Dying Children, S6574 [19MY]

Helping Hands—Marquette Program Puts Nurses on the Front Line of the War on HIV/AIDS in Kenya, E1628 [25JY]

Horn in Peril, E1639 [25JY]

In Another Break With Past, Kenyans See Hope on AIDS, H4381 [21MY]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 185), S1069 [16JA] (see H.R. 390), H171 [27JA]

———recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (see S. 1900), S15287 [20NO] (see H.R. 3572), H12306 [21NO]

Agriculture: establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (see S. 250), S1812 [30JA]

———authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (see H.R. 1857), H3451 [29AP]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1009), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1298), H1908 [17MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (see H. Res. 210), H3571 [30AP]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6707 [20MY]

———facilitate service of health care professionals in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (see S. 1067), S6256 [14MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H5365 [12JN]

Food: ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 2920), H7782 [25JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

———prohibit funding for loans to or projects within a country until all extradition requests are honored for individuals accused of crimes punishable by life imprisonment or death (see H.R. 2259), H4736 [22MY]

———provide assistance to developing countries of Eurasia and the Middle East (see H.R. 2819), H7329 [22JY]

———provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3301 [10AP]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 871), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2329), H4977 [4JN]

Foreign policy: ensure that U.S. trade and economic development policies respect and support the rights of African farmers (see H. Con. Res. 269), H7785 [25JY]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 2938), H7783 [25JY]

Helping Enhance the Livelihood of People (HELP) Around the Globe Commission: establish (see H.R. 3286), H9376 [8OC]

Humanitarian Trust Act: clarify period of time for which funds may be held in trust (see H.R. 2054), H3973 [9MY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: establish (see S. 1240), S7718 [11JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1145), H1680 [6MR]

———funding (see H. Con. Res. 61), H1465 [27FE]

———promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government (see H.R. 250), H135 [8JA]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (see S. 1160), S7381 [4JN]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account and Millennium Challenge Corp., to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (see S. 571), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1966), H3682 [6MY]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H5364 [12JN]

Small business: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Weapons: authorize assistance through eligible nongovernmental organizations to remove and dispose of unexploded ordnance in agriculturally-valuable lands in developing countries (see H.R. 2299), H4787 [2JN]

Comparisons

Millennium Challenge Corp., establishment legislation, S7729 [11JN]

Letters

Combat piracy of copyrighted materials: Daniel F. Burton, Entrust, Inc., S9110 [9JY]

———Frederic Hirsch, Interactive Digital Software Association, S9110 [9JY]

———Ivan Gavin, EMI Group (business), S9109 [9JY]

———Ken Inouye, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

———Mitch Glazer, Recording Industry Association of America, S9108 [9JY]

———Mitch Rose, Walt Disney Co., S9109 [9JY]

———Robert Holleyman, Business Software Alliance, S9109 [9JY]

———Stephen C. Richards, Network Associates, Inc., S9109 [9JY]

Emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa: Alliance for Food Security, S1232 [21JA]

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Jodi L. Jacobson, Center for Health and Gender Equity, S9555 [17JY]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Dept. of State, S12772 [17OC]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Office of National AIDS Policy, S9549 [17JY]

———Leonard S. Rubenstein, Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S9555 [17JY]

———Linda Bales, General Board of Church & Society of the United Methodist Church, S9555 [17JY]

———Maureen T. Shea and Jere Myrick Skipper, Episcopal Church, S9554 [17JY]

———Paul Zeitz, Global AIDS Alliance, S9554 [17JY]

Impact on the quality of life in rural, African villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages: John R. Christy, E1077 [23MY]

Improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries: Joseph F. O'Neill, Executive Office of the President, S11223 [9SE]

Include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: several ambassadors, S6483 [15MY]

Inclusion of people with disabilities in foreign assistance programs: Lex Frieden, National Council on Disability, S13365 [28OC]

International HIV/AIDS pandemic: Congressional Black Caucus, E409 [7MR]

Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions ratification in Canada: several climate experts, S10022 [28JY]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute funding: Senator McConnell, S2433 [13FE]

Lists

African Growth and Opportunity Act eligible countries, E1465 [14JY]

Messages

Millennium Challenge Account Legislation: President Bush, S1968 [5FE], H307 [5FE]

U.S. Trade and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa and African Growth and Opportunity Act Implementation: President Bush, S6706 [20MY], H4325 [20MY]

Motions

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6450, S6500 [15MY], H4375 [21MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Remarks in House

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, H7382 [23JY]

———impact on the quality of life in rural villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages, E1077 [23MY]

———recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women, H3603 [1MY], H4378 [21MY]

———U.S. policy, E1456, E1458 [11JY]

Africa Malaria Day: observance, E791 [29AP]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (H.R. 3572), E2407, E2413 [22NO]

———impact, E1464 [14JY]

AID: funding, H7432 [23JY]

———Urban Programs Office funding, H7404, H7405 [23JY]

Becton, Dickinson and Co.: tribute to efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, E2404 [22NO]

Bush, President: trip to Africa, E1552 [22JY]

Children and youth: importance of international children's health programs, E873 [6MY]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H446 [12FE], H1623-H1630 [5MR], E409 [7MR]

———authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (H.R. 1857), E794 [29AP]

———encourage countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis to accept U.S. food assistance, H3603 [1MY]

———encourage U.S. businesses to provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, H3608, H3609 [1MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, H3583, H3609-H3612 [1MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not providing abortion services or counseling, H3583, H3585 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H330 [11FE], H6330 [8JY], H6437 [9JY], H7370-H7375, H7402 [23JY], H10364-H10367 [5NO], H12823 [8DE], E1460 [11JY], E2404 [22NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H2280 [25MR], H3457 [30AP], H3574, H3579-H3618 [1MY], H6583 [10JY], H7386 [23JY], E876 [6MY], E886 [7MY], E923 [9MY], E1057 [22MY], E1068, E1084 [23MY], E2258 [6NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), Senate amendments, H4375-H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (H. Res. 210), H3575-H3578 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), unanimous-consent agreement, H4511 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, H4325 [20MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7383-H7393 [23JY]

———funding preference to programs operating in developing countries emphasizing prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission and lifelong care for children of HIV/AIDS infected individuals, H4378 [21MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, H9200 [2OC], H9650 [17OC]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, H6821, H6822 [15JY]

———reduce first year's funding for assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3605-H3607 [1MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, H3604, H3605 [1MY], H7402 [23JY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3574, H3583, H3586, H3612-H3617 [1MY]

———strengthen accountability and reporting requirements relative to assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3597-H3600 [1MY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

———provide debt relief to developing countries relative to prior loans under agricultural and food assistance programs, H7378 [23JY]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (H.R. 2329), H4881 [4JN], E1131 [4JN]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H3585 [1MY]

———initiate campaign to increase public awareness and encourage private contributions, H3601, H3602 [1MY]

———limit top salary levels of administrators to that of the Vice President of the U.S., H3602 [1MY]

Helping Enhance the Livelihood of People (HELP) Around the Globe Commission: establish (H.R. 3286), E1998 [8OC]

Inter-American Foundation: funding, H7405 [23JY]

Marquette University: tribute to College of Nursing efforts to train African health care workers in HIV/AIDS prevention, E1628 [25JY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: accelerate eligibility for assistance for certain developing countries, H6785-H6788 [15JY]

———clarify authorities of AID and Dept. of State, H6788 [15JY]

———eligibility for assistance relative to private-sector expenditures on health care, H6785 [15JY]

National Peace Corps Day: observance, E311, E314, E317, E324, E327, E336, E338 [27FE], E344, E346 [3MR], E382 [6MR], E399 [7MR]

Peace Corps: funding (H. Con. Res. 61), E382 [6MR]

———promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government (H.R. 250), E57 [8JA], E314, E317 [27FE], E399 [7MR]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, H7370-H7373 [23JY]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account and Millennium Challenge Corp., to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, H3031 [9AP]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account and Millennium Challenge Corp., to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development funding, H12835 [8DE]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps, H6716, H6726, H6781-H6785 [15JY]

Small business: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (H.R. 192), H4032-H4035 [14MY], E999 [21MY]

Tropical Forest Conservation Act: funding, H7440 [23JY]

U.N.: U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY], E1509 [18JY]

U.N. Population Fund: obstetric fistula prevention and treatment funding, H7241 [22JY], H7404, H7405 [23JY]

Uganda: political reform, H3031 [9AP]

Women: ensure that programs in countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS include a curriculum for men and boys that emphasizes gender equality and respect for women and girls, H3600 [1MY]

World AIDS Day: observance, E2391 [22NO], E2550 [8DE]

World Bank Group: continue U.S. participation in, and contribution to, certain multilateral development institutions, H7428, H7429 [23JY]

World Trade Organization: impact on developing countries, H8020 [9SE]

———results of meetings in Mexico, H8289 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, S1230-S1234 [21JA], S1340, S1341, S1359 [22JA], S1374, S1448 [23JA]

———efforts to reduce hunger in HIV/AIDS affected populations in sub-Saharan Africa, S6449, S6450 [15MY], S6574 [19MY]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: amend to expand certain trade benefits to eligible sub-Saharan African countries (S. 1900), S15289 [20NO]

Agriculture: impact of declining world coffee prices on developing nations, S13130 [23OC]

AID: Clean Water for the Americas Partnership funding, S1441 [23JA]

———Collaborative Research Support Programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Bush, President: trip to Africa, S8871 [7JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S11362-S11364 [10SE]

———improve injection safety in immunization programs in developing countries, S6614 [19MY]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, S314 [15JA], S1793-S1797 [30JA], S1967 [5FE], S12715 [16OC]

———address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (S. 250), S1814-S1816 [30JA]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, S6489 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S4409 [26MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S314 [15JA], S1347-S1350 [22JA], S1464 [23JA], S8871 [7JY], S9100 [9JY], S9182-S9184, S9186-S9188, S9190, S9191 [10JY], S12667, S12668 [16OC], S12772 [17OC], S13190-S13192 [24OC], S13256-S13258 [27OC], S13347-S13349, S13368, S13371, S13419 [28OC], S13638-S13647 [30OC], S16083, S16084 [9DE]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S5753 [6MY], S6036 [13MY], S6147, S6249 [14MY], S6415-S6421, S6445-S6450, S6475-S6500 [15MY], S6574, S6614 [19MY], S7119-S7121 [23MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, S6196 [14MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (S. 1009), S5878 [7MY], S6416, S6417 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Millennium Challenge Account, S13645-S13648 [30OC]

———facilitate service of health care professionals in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, S6497 [15MY]

———HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S13346, S13347 [28OC]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11021-S11023 [3SE], S11076 [4SE], S11215, S11218-S11223, S11225 [9SE], S11300-S11302 [10SE], S11410 [11SE], S11712-S11715 [18SE]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482-S6484 [15MY]

———international mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention activities funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE], S11330, S11331 [10SE]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481, S6488 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6476-S6478 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for women's health and empowerment programs and to reduce women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, S6485 [15MY]

———tuberculosis drug access funding, S13649 [30OC]

———use of information technology devices to convey HIV/AIDS information in developing countries, S13650 [30OC]

Drugs: ensure access to assured quality pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S6478-S6480 [15MY]

Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative: reform, S6485-S6488 [15MY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———clarify definition of HIV/AIDS prevention relative to sexual transmission prevention and abstinence education programs funding, S13341-S13343 [28OC], S13644, S13645 [30OC]

———deny funding to groups that do not explicitly oppose prostitution and sex trafficking, S6457 [15MY]

———funding, S4363-S4365 [25MR]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 871), S5194-S5196 [10AP]

Foreign trade: combat piracy of intellectual property through international narcotics and law enforcement funding, S13649, S13650 [30OC]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6446-S6448, S6491, S6498 [15MY]

International Fund for Agricultural Development: funding, S13192 [24OC]

Law enforcement: combat piracy of copyrighted materials, S9108-S9111 [9JY]

Millennium Challenge Account: ensure eligibility for assistance includes providing people with disabilities opportunities for inclusion, S13364 [28OC]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: ensure eligibility for assistance under the Millennium Challenge Account includes a demonstrated commitment to sustainable use of natural resources, S9174 [10JY]

———establish (S. 1240), S7729 [11JN]

———include women and girls as beneficiaries under the Millennium Challenge Assistance program, S9205 [10JY]

National Peace Corps Day: observance, S3024 [3MR]

Nepal: tribute to efforts of Himalayan Trust (organization) and American Himalayan Foundation in support of the Sherpa people and community, S7377 [4JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

Poverty: authorize Millennium Challenge assistance to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development, S9089-S9092 [9JY], S9162, S9212 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———establish Millennium Challenge Account and Millennium Challenge Corp., to reduce global poverty through increased economic growth by supporting a new compact for global development (S. 571), S3326 [6MR]

———prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9195, S9196 [10JY]

Power resources: promote clean energy technologies in developing countries, S13649 [30OC]

Small business: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (H.R. 192), S7173 [23MY]

South Africa: implementation of Government-sponsored HIV/AIDS treatment programs, S15272 [20NO]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S13585 [30OC]

———decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, S10014-S10023 [28JY]

U.S. Telecommunications Training Institute: funding, S2433 [13FE]

World Trade Organization: results of meetings in Mexico, S11635 [17SE]

Reports

Trip to Eritrea and Ethiopia: Representative Wolf, S1230 [21JA], S1360 [22JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 210) (H. Rept. 108-80), H3569 [30AP]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Increase Assistance for the Poorest People in Developing Countries Under Microenterprise Assistance Programs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 192), S6851 [21MY]

Millenium Challenge Account Authorization and Peace Corps Expansion Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 2441) (H. Rept. 108-205), H6705 [14JY]

Millennium Challenge Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1160) (S. Rept. 108-55), S7187 [2JN]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1298) (H. Rept. 108-60), H2863 [7AP]

Rulings of the Chair

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Songs

``Shortest Story,'' Harry Chapin, S6574 [19MY]

Statements

Inclusion of People With Disabilities in Foreign Assistance Programs: National Council on Disability, S13364 [28OC]

Millennium Challenge Act: President Bush, S3329 [6MR]

Tables

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

Global HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis initiatives funding, S9549 [17JY]

HIV/AIDS program funding levels, S11222 [9SE]

Projected U.S. spending for global HIV/AIDS initiatives (2004-2008), S9549 [17JY]

Testimonies

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization) Funding: Elton John, S6498 [15MY]

———Senator Sessions, S6498 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Res. 210, consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3575 [1MY]

H.R. 192, increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs, S7173 [23MY], H4032 [14MY]

H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3588-H3596 [1MY]

S. 571, Millennium Challenge Act, S3326-S3328 [6MR]

S. 871, Global Pathogen Surveillance Act, S5196-S5198 [10AP]

S. Con. Res. 46, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, S6717, S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY], H4382 [21MY]

DEVELOPMENT, RELIEF, AND EDUCATION FOR ALIEN MINORS (DREAM) ACT

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1545), S11980 [25SE], S14315 [10NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1545), S15975 [25NO]

DEVLIN, SHERRY

Articles and editorials

Groups File Lawsuit Over Kootenai Forest Timber Sale—Harvest Threatens Water, S13606 [30OC]

DEVOR, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2374 [21NO]

DeVOS, ELISABETH

Appointments

Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, H10233 [30OC]

DEVRIES, DARYL

Remarks in Senate

Purple Heart: recipient, S12447 [3OC]

DeWINE, MIKE (a Senator from Ohio)

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091 [16JA], S1163 [17JA], S1200, S1263, S1264, S1268, S1292 [21JA], S1347 [22JA], S1405, S1439 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12390 [2OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4803, S4826 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3979, S4021 [19MR], S4212, S4213, S4214 [20MR], S4363, S4370, S4377, S4394 [25MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6708 [20MY], S6881 [21MY], S7063 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9391, S9429 [15JY], S9457, S9505 [16JY], S9602 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9810 [23JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9205, S9264 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11758 [22SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11040 [3SE], S11100, S11101, S11102, S11120, S11121, S11123 [4SE], S11259 [9SE], S11296, S11330, S11358 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13169 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14841, S14842 [12NO], S14938, S14967, S14969 [17NO]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11917 [24SE], S15022 [18NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11539, S11540, S11541, S11579, S11582, S11584 [16SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13228 [24OC], S13263 [27OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8588 [25JN], S8782 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9205, S9264 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S9906 [24JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), S6738 [20MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6455, S6456, S6532, S6562 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, S9283 [11JY]

———H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14971 [17NO]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC]

———H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

———S. 3, Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, S11768 [22SE]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP]

National Council of the Arts, S13836 [3NO]

Articles and editorials

Cook and the Law, Akron (OH) Beacon Journal, S5705 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

American Jewish History Month: designate (see S. Con. Res. 25), S4166 [20MR]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S11568 [16SE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S12138 [29SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S16121 [9DE]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S2188 [11FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 136), S6030 [12MY]

Carrollton, KY: anniversary of school bus crash (see S. Res. 143), S6256 [14MY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see S. 1015), S5859 [7MY]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see S. Con. Res. 53), S9245 [10JY]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S1245 [21JA]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see S. Con. Res. 74), S13053 [22OC]

———reauthorize adoption incentives payments (see S. 1686), S12192 [30SE]

China, People's Republic of: encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 219), S11569 [16SE]

———require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see S. 1758), S12888 [20OC]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S5485 [29AP]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S5485 [29AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (see S. 241), S2341 [12FE]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10907 [1AU]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S2120 [10FE]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail (see S. 1293), S8232 [19JN]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see S. 1435), S9638 [21JY]

Courts: adjust salaries for Supreme Court Justices and Federal judges (see S. 101), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1871), S15062 [18NO]

———allow media coverage of proceedings (see S. 554), S3252 [6MR]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 1125), S6978 [22MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see S.J. Res. 1), S4825 [3AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (see S. 151), S848 [15JA]

———enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (see S. 644), S3881 [18MR]

———prohibit fraudulent use of authentication features in production of identity documents (see S. 731), S4558 [31MR]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see S. 851), S5173 [10AP]

Cuba: human rights violations (see S. Res. 62), S4377 [25MR]

Dayton, OH: tribute to ``Inventing Flight—The Centennial Celebration,'' a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright's first flight (see S. Res. 141), S6029 [12MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3804 [17MR]

Dept. of Commerce: establish position of Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Manufacturing (see S. 1326), S9120 [9JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative (see S. 167), S848 [15JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1068), S6506 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5345 [11AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish intergenerational family programs (see S. 381), S2341 [12FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a new medical facility in the Columbus, OH, area (see S. 1403), S9414 [15JY]

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (see S. 1279), S8125 [18JN]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S6626 [19MY]

Diseases: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S5860 [7MY]

District of Columbia: provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN]

Drunken driving: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 1141), S6979 [22MY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S4276 [21MR]

———provide a grant program for gifted and talented students (see S. 501), S3028 [3MR]

———provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S6852 [21MY]

Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 862), S5173 [10AP]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S3029 [3MR]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see S. 1706), S13378 [28OC]

———regulation of transfers at gun shows (see S. 1807), S13711 [31OC]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S1977 [5FE]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (see S. 113), S132 [9JA]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP]

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health: improve (see S. 314), S2120 [10FE]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1652), S11913 [24SE] (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Great Lakes: develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (see S. 1116), S6978 [22MY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S9593 [17JY]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see S. 247), S8896 [7JY] (see S. 937), S5483 [29AP]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN]

———expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S12738 [16OC]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S9708 [22JY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S11832 [23SE]

———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S8725 [26JN]

———extend the special immigrant religious worker program (see S. 1580), S11032 [3SE]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S6978 [22MY]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (see S. 1619), S11568 [16SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S6070 [13MY]

Italy: express condolences regarding the deaths of 19 Italian citizens in Iraq (see S. Res. 268), S15061 [18NO]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

———require ballistics testing of all firearms manufactured and all firearms in custody of Federal agencies (see S. 469), S2920 [27FE]

———require certain notifications when a National Instant Criminal Background Check System query reveals someone in the Violent Gang and Terrorist Organization File attempting to purchase a firearm (see S. 1882), S16121 [9DE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S8301 [20JN]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S9303 [11JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11187 [8SE]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S7136 [23MY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S3881 [18MR]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (see S. 178), S1068 [16JA]

———eliminate cost-sharing for bone mass measurements (see S. 1113), S6978 [22MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S6029 [12MY]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S6625 [19MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP]

Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Youngstown, OH: designate (see S. 38), S1871 [4FE]

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: funding (see S. 773), S4703 [2AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Citizen Soldier Week: designate (see S. Res. 58), S3995 [19MR]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S4434 [26MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (see S. Con. Res. 48), S7381 [4JN]

National Funeral Service Education Week: observance (see S. Con. Res. 70), S11754 [22SE]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Inventors' Day: designate (see S. Res. 49), S2120 [10FE]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9709 [22JY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S3505 [11MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S1368 [22JA]

Oceans: establish an interagency research program to improve understanding of the role of the oceans and human health and a similar program at NOAA (see S. 1218), S12738 [16OC]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Ohio: anniversary of statehood (see S. Con. Res. 9), S2701 [25FE] (see S. Res. 68), S2920 [27FE]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (see S. Res. 14), S38 [7JA]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2840 [26FE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S4167 [20MR]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see S. 1140), S6978 [22MY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5651 [1MY]

Rural Renaissance Corp.: establish to revitalize rural America (see S. 1796), S13516 [29OC]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S1736 [29JA]

Simon, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 281), S16120 [9DE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S10906 [1AU]

———create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 312), S1977 [5FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see S. 431), S11032 [3SE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S9049 [8JY]

Taxation: allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S4376 [25MR]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S15187 [19NO]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see S. 361), S2187 [11FE]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S14032 [5NO]

———provide a tax credit for property owners who remove lead-based paint hazards (see S. 1228), S7619 [10JN]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S11350 [10SE]

———provide tax credit to teachers in rural or high unemployment areas or who achieve National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification (see S. 857), S5173 [10AP]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S7188 [2JN]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of bonds originally issued to finance governmental facilities used for essential governmental functions (see S. 271), S4275 [21MR]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S8896 [7JY]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S1144 [17JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see S. 209), S1479 [23JA]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S6507 [15MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (see S. 1177), S10620 [31JY]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S10621 [31JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 1075), S6507 [15MY] (see S. 1079), S6624 [19MY]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see S. 268), S1813 [30JA]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4167 [20MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2921 [27FE]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S12137 [29SE]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (see S. 248), S1812 [30JA]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Antitrust policy: implement antitrust enforcement enhancements and cooperation incentives (see S. 1797), S13516 [29OC]

Armed Forces: grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S5173 [10AP]

Children and youth: eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (see S. 810), S4957 [8AP]

Colleges and universities: establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (see S. 408), S2457 [13FE]

———provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

Constitution Day: designate (see S. Res. 92), S3882 [18MR]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN]

———insert a general provision for criminal attempt (see S. 147), S230 [13JA]

———prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (see S. 1301), S8232 [19JN]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 146), S230 [13JA] (see S. 1019), S5859 [7MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see S. 148), S230 [13JA]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (see S. 1583), S11118 [4SE]

Dolibois, John E.: tribute (see S. Res. 199), S9793 [23JY]

Education: expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (see S. 407), S2457 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see S. 409), S2457 [13FE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see S. 650), S3881 [18MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see S. 1747), S12737 [16OC]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S9328 [14JY]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S2920 [27FE]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see S. 686), S4275 [21MR]

Health: improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (see S. 1629), S11648 [17SE]

———provide health insurance protections for individuals who are living organ donors (see S. 186), S1069 [16JA]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 149), S230 [13JA]

Lerner, Alfred: tribute (see S. Res. 116), S5059 [9AP]

Medicare: coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients (see S. 191), S1069 [16JA]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (see S. 180), S1068 [16JA]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and compliance campaigns (see S. 1139), S6978 [22MY]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see S. 536), S3163 [5MR]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 58), S9905 [24JY]

NIH: continuation of Pediatric Research Initiative (see S. 1579), S11032 [3SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a program to award grants to improve and maintain sites honoring Presidents of the U.S. (see S. 1748), S12737 [16OC]

Safety: provide penalties for the sale and use of unauthorized mobile infrared transmitters (see S. 1825), S14031 [5NO]

Taxation: treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1368 [22JA]

Telecommunications: protect privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communication services (see S. 1973), S15975 [25NO]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (see S. 307), S1977 [5FE]

Cloture motions

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14783 [12NO]

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR], S5683 [1MY], S5718 [5MY], S5766 [6MY], S5912 [8MY], S10076 [28JY], S10203 [30JY]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S14532, S14777 [12NO]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13420 [28OC], S13572 [30OC]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Letters

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11954 [25SE]

Lists

Court cases in which Deborah L. Cook ruled in favor of an employee, S5708 [5MY]

Mount Union College football team, coaches, and staff, S124 [9JA]

Ohio State University football team, S99 [9JA]

Messages

Protocol to the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation Between the U.S. and Denmark: President Bush, S10987 [2SE]

Privilege of the floor

Bacigalupi, Jennifer, S9431 [15JY]

Richardson, Ryan, S3641 [12MR]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S11599 [17SE]

———prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3488 [11MR], S3573, S3604, S3605 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3390, S3393, S3394, S3395 [10MR], S3461, S3462, S3488 [11MR], S3573, S3604, S3605 [12MR], S11599 [17SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12929 [21OC]

Adams, John R.: nomination to be district judge, S2111 [10FE]

Agriculture: Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program funding, S14151 [6NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14151 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1348 [22JA], S1440, S1441, S1444 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 69), S11971 [25SE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1348 [22JA], S1440, S1441, S1444 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12377 [2OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S5004 [9AP], S5401-S5403 [28AP]

———tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S5401-S5403 [28AP], S14246 [7NO]

———TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and their families, S6660 [20MY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (S. 1657), S12022 [25SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4370 [25MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda for unveiling of the portrait bust of Dan Quayle (S. Con. Res. 63), S10985 [2SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11336 [10SE]

Children and youth: eliminate statute of limitations for child abduction and sex crimes, register child pornographers as sex offenders, and establish a grant program in support of AMBER Alert communications plans (S. 810), S5053 [9AP]

Colleges and universities: establish a grant program to enable institutions of higher education to improve schools of education (S. 408), S2480 [13FE]

———provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (S. 406), S2480 [13FE]

Constitution Day: designate (S. Res. 92), S7128 [23MY]

Cook, Deborah L.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5700, S5704, S5706, S5708, S5713 [5MY]

Crime: enhance national efforts to investigate, prosecute, and prevent crimes against children by increasing investigatory tools, criminal penalties, and resources and extending existing laws (S. 644), S3890 [18MR]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S7483 [5JN]

———prohibit video voyeurism in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the U.S. (S. 1301), S8245 [19JN], S12022, S12023 [25SE]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 146), S192 [10JA]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), S5873 [7MY]

———protect unborn victims of violence (S. 1019), unanimous-consent request, S9742 [23JY]

Crime Identification Technology Act: criminal justice funding, S4370 [25MR]

Dept. of Defense: Abrams battle tank funding, S9570 [17JY]

———Army laser peening technology program funding, S9397 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6660 [20MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9397 [15JY], S9570 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: Underground Railroad Education and Cultural Program funding, S11102 [4SE]

Dept. of Energy: Next Generation Lighting Initiative funding, S1440, S1441, S1444 [23JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1068), S6511 [15MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish an incentive program for States to promote efficient safety belt laws and increase safety belt use (S. 1993), S16133 [9DE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S10987 [2SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11076, S11100, S11101, S11102 [4SE], S11330, S11331, S11336 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S10987 [2SE]

Detroit Shock (basketball team): tribute (S. Res. 234), S12025 [25SE]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, S314 [15JA]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S314 [15JA], S1348 [22JA], S13190 [24OC], S13348 [28OC], S13638 [30OC]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6489 [15MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11076 [4SE]

———international mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention activities funding, S11102 [4SE], S11330, S11331 [10SE]

District of Columbia: education funding, S11887, S11889, S11890 [24SE], S12110 [29SE]

———improve foster care system, S11885 [24SE], S12108 [29SE]

———law enforcement funding, S11887 [24SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11885, S11889, S11890 [24SE], S11943, S11946, S11954, S11955, S11971, S11976, S11978 [25SE], S12028 [26SE], S12108, S12110, S12115, S12120, S12125 [29SE], S12173, S12174 [30SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11889, S11890 [24SE], S11943, S11946, S11954, S11955, S11976, S11978 [25SE], S12028 [26SE], S12110, S12115, S12120, S12125 [29SE], S12173 [30SE]

Education: expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals (S. 407), S2480 [13FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (S. 409), S2480 [13FE]

Edward O'Grady, Waverly Brown, Peter Paige Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (S. 1591), S12022 [25SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2101, S2102 [10FE], S2802, S2803 [26FE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S3897 [18MR], S9813, S9815 [23JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (S. 1747), S12745 [16OC]

Federal Maritime Commission: authorize appropriations (S. 1244), S12023 [25SE]

FHA: increase mortgage commitment level to carry out certain National Housing Act provisions (S. 1571), S10987 [2SE]

Findlay, OH: tribute to Findlay High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S5168 [10AP]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (S. 1807), S13713 [31OC]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Haiti and Guyana relative to impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic, S5641-S5643 [1MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190 [24OC], S13348 [28OC], S13638 [30OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (S. 760), S4644 [1AP], S5004 [9AP]

Frost, Gregory L.: nomination to be district judge, S3389 [10MR], S3617 [12MR]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (S. 1398), S9330 [14JY]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (S. 489), S2975 [27FE]

Hazardous substances: poison control centers funding, S11101 [4SE]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), S4286 [21MR]

Health: improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (S. 1629), S11680-S11682 [17SE]

———provide health insurance protections for individuals who are living organ donors (S. 186), S1078 [16JA]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356 [12FE]

Health care facilities: children's hospitals graduate medical education funding, S4370 [25MR], S11100 [4SE], S11331 [10SE]

———simplify the downpayment requirements for FHA mortgage insurance for hospitals (H.R. 659), S10986 [2SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394 [2OC]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (S. 1700), S12184 [30SE]

Lerner, Alfred (S. Res. 116), S7514 [9JN]

LexisNexis (business): anniversary, S4701 [2AP]

McGhee, Michael J.: tribute (S. Res. 218), S10986 [2SE]

Medicare: coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients (S. 191), S1082 [16JA]

Mount Union College: tribute to football team, S98, S123 [9JA]

NASA: Glenn Research Center recipient of R&D (publication) R&D 100 Award, S13124 [23OC]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (S. 180), S1073 [16JA]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 98), S12024 [25SE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: establish and implement traffic safety law enforcement and compliance campaigns (S. 1139), S7053 [22MY]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (S. 536), S3189 [5MR]

National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 222), S12024 [25SE]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (S. 1504), S10987 [2SE]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Con. Res. 58), S9912 [24JY]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S9819, S9823 [23JY]

NIH: children's health research funding, S11102 [4SE]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team (S. Res. 14), S98 [9JA]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S14671 [12NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S10987 [2SE]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (S. Res. 209), S12024 [25SE]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S9823 [23JY]

———Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2802 [26FE], S14671 [12NO]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a program to award grants to improve and maintain sites honoring Presidents of the U.S. (S. 1748), S12745 [16OC]

Safety: provide penalties for the sale and use of unauthorized mobile infrared transmitters (S. 1825), S14043 [5NO]

Senate: executive calendar, unanimous-consent agreement, S12123 [29SE]

———legislative program, S5401 [28AP], S9357 [15JY], S9824 [23JY], S10987 [2SE], S12026 [25SE]

Simon, Paul: tribute (S. Res. 281), S16094 [9DE]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5404, S5425 [28AP], S5446 [29AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (S. 1434), S10987 [2SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 414), unanimous-consent request, S3390 [10MR]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 1307), S4475 [27MR]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (S. 1490), S10987 [2SE]

Tony Hall Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Dayton, OH: designate (S. 307), S1982 [5FE]

Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S10987 [2SE]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (S. 525), S3495 [11MR]

World of Children, Inc.: tribute to Hannah Neil World of Children Award recipients, S14801 [12NO]

World War II: tribute to Company K, 409th Regiment of the 103d Infantry Division, 6th Corps of the 7th Army, S5906 [8MY]

Reports filed

District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 108-142), S11117 [4SE]

Statements

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Several Health Care Professionals, S3489 [11MR]

Tables

Myths and facts about the District of Columbia opportunity scholarship program, S12116 [29SE]

Texts of

S. 146, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S233 [13JA]

S. 147, General Attempt Provision Act, S234 [13JA]

S. 148, include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession, S234 [13JA]

S. 149, Rape Kits and DNA Evidence Backlog Elimination Act, S234-S236 [13JA]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 405, Early Educator Loan Forgiveness Act, S2481 [13FE]

S. 406, Communities Combating College Drinking and Drug Use Act, S2482 [13FE]

S. 407, provide loan forgiveness for family law attorneys who represent low-income families or individuals, S2483 [13FE]

S. 408, Ready To Educate All Children Act, S2484-S2486 [13FE]

S. 409, provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies, S2486 [13FE]

S. 650, Pediatric Research Equity Act, S3898-S3900 [18MR]

S. 686, provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers, S4287 [21MR]

S. 810, Protecting Children Against Crime Act, S4959 [8AP]

S. 1019, Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S5874 [7MY]

S. 1139, Traffic Safety Law Enforcement Campaign Act, S7053 [22MY]

S. 1194, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S7484-S7486 [5JN]

S. 1301, Video Voyeurism Prevention Act, S8245 [19JN]

S. 1579, NIH Pediatric Research Initiative continuation, S11034 [3SE]

S. 1629, Children's Compassionate Care Act, S11682-S11685 [17SE]

S. 1747, regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices, S12745 [16OC]

S. 1748, Presidential Sites Improvement Act, S12746 [16OC]

Tributes

Ammer, William, S16091 [9DE]

Baragona, Dominic R. (Rocky), S12485 [14OC]

Christian, Brett T., S13702 [31OC]

Dixon, Paul, S5718 [5MY]

Fleming, Luceille, S9357 [15JY]

Grabowski, Halina, S10903 [1AU]

Latta, Delbert L., S16092 [9DE]

Mauldin, Bill, S14441 [11NO]

McCoy, Hal, S9932 [25JY]

McKee, Jim, S2513 [14FE]

Moore, Lewis and Jean, S16091 [9DE]

Mroczek, Vicky, S14800 [12NO]

Oberleitner, Branden F., S13188 [24OC]

Rockhold, Marlin T. (Rocko), S14441 [11NO]

Smetona, Birute, S10904 [1AU]

Thomas, Dave, S9790 [23JY]

Thurmond, Strom, S9823 [23JY]

Unger, Paul, S15280 [20NO]

Van Dusen, Brian, S16085 [9DE]

Wright, James, S14246 [7NO]

Young, Steve, S311 [15JA]

DeWITT, ALBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1468 [14JY]

DeWITT, MICHELLE

Letters

National Chemistry Week goals and ideals, H9831 [28OC]

DEYERLE, PAUL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1761 [10SE]

DIA DE LOS NINOS—CELEBRATING YOUNG AMERICANS

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Res. 111), S5059 [9AP]

Remarks in House

Observance, H3440 [29AP], E816 [30AP]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Res. 111), S5393, S5394 [11AP]

Observance, S5535 [30AP]

Reports filed

Designate: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 111), S5340 [11AP]

Texts of

S. Res. 111, designate, S5394 [11AP]

DIABETES PREVENTION ACCESS AND CARE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1916), E2382 [21NO]

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT TRAINING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3194), H8950 [25SE]

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3458), H10977 [6NO]

DIAGEO (business)

Remarks in House

Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift Team: tribute to efforts to assist children of Iraq, E1589 [25JY]

DIALLO, ABDOUL

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1439), H2311 [25MR]

DIALLO, IBRAHIMA

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1439), H2311 [25MR]

DIALLO, KADIATOU

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1439), H2311 [25MR]

DIALLO, LAOURATOU

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1439), H2311 [25MR]

DIALLO, MAMADOU BOBO

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 1439), H2311 [25MR]

DIAMOND, SHAUN T.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2306 [17NO]

DIARIO LAS AMERICAS (publication)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1173 [9JN]

DIAZ, RUBEN

Prayers

Senate, S2875 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S2875 [27FE]

DIAZ-BALART, LINCOLN (a Representative from Florida)

Addresses

Human Rights Violations in Cuba: Sylvia G. Iriondo, E2020 [8OC]

National Endowment for Democracy Anniversary: President Bush, E2275-E2277 [7NO]

Amendments

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H3575 [1MY]

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Articles and editorials

Voice of Cuba, Washington (DC) Post, E1595 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3454 [29AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3408 [12AP]

———ensure tax-exempt status and other benefits afforded under Operation Enduring Freedom are afforded to personnel stationed in Israel (see H.R. 1393), H2473 [27MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H706 [13FE]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (see H. Con. Res. 302), H9983 [28OC]

Children and youth: establish a grant program to provide comprehensive eye examinations (see H.R. 2173), H8017 [5SE]

China, People's Republic of: persecution of Falun Gong practitioners (see H. Con. Res. 304), H11703 [20NO]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H12922 [8DE]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (see H. Con. Res. 190), H4979 [4JN]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H4739 [22MY]

Courts: appointment of additional bankruptcy judges (see H.R. 1428), H2310 [25MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H5045 [5JN]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H8380 [17SE]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H4788 [2JN]

Dunlap, Ericka: tribute (see H. Res. 380), H8950 [25SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

———tribute to Catholic schools (see H. Res. 26), H172 [27JA]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H4529 [21MY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H8491 [23SE]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H4736 [22MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to marine sanitation devices (see H.R. 1027), H4205 [15MY]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H4978 [4JN]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H9982 [28OC]

Health: provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H1394 [26FE]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———cancellation of removal for certain aliens (see H.R. 2585), H9282 [7OC]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H2312 [25MR]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H2823 [3AP]

Israel: recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 167), H57 [7JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H5268 [11JN]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (see H. Res. 109), H1466 [27FE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H243 [29JA]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H5175 [10JN]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H3683 [6MY]

———provide grants to agencies to ensure due process in cases which could lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer (see H.R. 2135), H4877 [3JN]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H700 [13FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1679 [6MR]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H7949 [4SE]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8906 [24SE]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act: identify and register certain Central Americans residing in the U.S. (see H.R. 1300), H1908 [17MR]

Palmeiro, Rafael: tribute (see H. Res. 315), H6464 [9JY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H9214 [2OC]

Pentagon Renovation Program: tribute to Latino and immigrant worker efforts in reconstructing the portion of the Pentagon destroyed in terrorist attack (see H. Res. 117), H2474 [27MR]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see H.R. 735), H1746 [11MR]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Refugees: treatment programs funding for victims of torture (see H.R. 1813), H3763 [7MY]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10340 [4NO]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H12921 [8DE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H9214 [2OC]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1746 [11MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H1682 [6MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2703 [2AP]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H320 [5FE]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H3453 [29AP]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H7454 [23JY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2515 [31MR]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H2473 [27MR]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H2270 [20MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H4978 [4JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H7086 [17JY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H1746 [11MR]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H172 [27JA]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H9812 [21OC]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H3763 [7MY]

———treatment of certain compensation received by members of the Armed Forces serving in South Korea (see H.R. 1581), H5664 [19JN]

———treatment of citrus canker tree payments (see H.R. 2202), H9130 [1OC]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H12921 [8DE]

Television: ensure equity among full-service television broadcasters and provide local programming to communities through cable carriage rights for class A television stations (see H.R. 1626), H2821 [3AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8906 [24SE]

University of Central Florida: tribute to varsity cheerleading team (see H. Con. Res. 214), H5174 [10JN]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H137 [8JA]

Wang Bingzhang: disapprove arbitrary detention by People's Republic of China and urge immediate release (see H. Con. Res. 326), H12312 [21NO]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H5662 [19JN]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (see H. Res. 416), H9980 [28OC]

Congress: set date for convening of 108th Congress, 2d session (H.J. Res. 80), consideration (see H. Res. 464), H12306 [21NO]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (see H. Res. 293), H5713 [23JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 374), H8490 [23SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (see H. Res. 210), H3571 [30AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (see H. Res. 265), H5173 [10JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 422), H10129 [29OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (see H. Res. 377), H8904 [24SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (see H. Res. 327), H7224 [21JY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H4368 [20MY]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (see H. Res. 229), H4010 [13MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), consideration (see H. Res. 283), H5550 [18JN]

Social Security: permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), consideration (see H. Res. 248), H4527 [21MY]

Letters

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: by, S1957 [5FE]

Oscar E. Biscet recipient of International Republican Institute Democracy People's Award: President Bush, H2818 [3AP]

Lists

Imprisoned Cuban independent journalists, H2816 [3AP]

Imprisoned Cuban pro-democracy activists, H2816 [3AP]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5741 [24JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5471 [18JN]

Proclamations

International Support for Cuban Opposition Day: Miami-Dade County, FL, Office of the Mayor and Board of County Commissioners, E843 [1MY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9543 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 424), H10212 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2769 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), E554 [24MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H382, H383 [11FE]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, H10164, H10168, H10173, H10174 [30OC]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2142 [20MR]

Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services: jurisdiction, H5732 [24JN]

Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement: prohibit funding to States or localities that restrict information relative to an individual's citizenship or immigration status, H5793 [24JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (H.R. 342), H1763 [12MR]

Chen Shui-bian: U.S. visit (H. Con. Res. 302), H10077 [29OC]

Chepe, Oscar Espinosa: encourage release of political prisoner by Cuba, E1768 [11SE]

China, Republic of: observance of National Day, E2056 [16OC]

Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations and amending various laws administered by the Coast Guard (H.R. 2443), consideration (H. Res. 416), H10078 [29OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H281 [5FE]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H11858 [20NO], E1583 [24JY], E1862 [23SE], E1919 [30SE], E2001 [8OC], E2055 [16OC], E2114 [21OC], E2160 [30OC], E2220 [4NO], E2310 [17NO], E2418 [22NO]

———condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, H5270 [12JN]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2889 [8AP]

———human rights violations, H2815, H2817, H2818 [3AP], H5471 [18JN], H5907 [25JN], H6717 [15JY], E1454 [11JY]

———lift certain restrictions on remittances to Cuban nationals, H8038, H8039 [9SE]

———lift travel restrictions, H8028, H8035 [9SE]

———normal trade relations status, H383 [11FE]

———prohibit funding to enforce regulations that would eliminate educational exchanges, H8051 [9SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), H5793 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5734, H5740 [24JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 374), H8495, H8496, H8499, H8500 [24SE]

———Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2769 [3AP]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715, H6716, H6717 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (S. 111), H8425 [23SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H8028, H8035, H8038, H8039, H8051 [9SE]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (H. Res. 210), H3575, H3577, H3578 [1MY]

Dominican American National Roundtable (organization): anniversary, E49 [8JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H385, H386 [11FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration (H. Res. 265), H5190, H5194, H5195 [11JN]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 422), H10163, H10164, H10168, H10173, H10174 [30OC]

———reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), recommittal of conference report (H. Res. 377), H9959 [28OC]

———remove cost-sharing burden of small airports receiving essential air services funding, H10168 [30OC]

FCC: impact of local telephone exchange carriers' network unbundling regulations on the telecommunications industry, E493 [18MR]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (H. Res. 415), H10073 [29OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (H. Res. 327), H7237, H7241 [22JY]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), unanimous-consent agreement, H350 [11FE]

Garcia Paneque, Jose L.: detention by Cuban government, E1811 [16SE]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5555 [19JN]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5732 [24JN]

Hong Kong: support freedom (H. Res. 277), H5838 [25JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: urge passage of U.N. Commission on Human Rights resolution addressing abuses and call on government to respect and protect the human rights of citizens (H. Res. 109), H1919 [18MR]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12239 [21NO]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary, E2275 [7NO]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6939 [16JY]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), consideration (H. Res. 229), H4151, H4156 [15MY]

Palmeiro, Rafael: tribute (H. Res. 315), H8100 [10SE]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H.J. Res. 19), H348 [11FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), consideration (H. Res. 283), H5555, H5556, H5557, H5558, H5559, H5560 [19JN]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H5195 [11JN], H5557, H5558, H5559, H5560 [19JN]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5195 [11JN], H5557, H5558, H5559, H5560 [19JN]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H382 [11FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 249), H4558, H4560, H4561, H4562 [22MY]

———rates, H5195 [11JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 1652), H4156 [15MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), consideration (H. Res. 248), H4564, H4565, H4569 [22MY]

Votes: correction, H7076 [17JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H5925 [25JN], H7011 [16JY], H11698 [20NO]

Tribute, H26 [7JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 422) (H. Rept. 108-336), H10129 [29OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 374) (H. Rept. 108-281), H8490 [23SE]

Consideration of H.J. Res. 80, Set Date for Convening of 108th Congress, 2d Session: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 464) (H. Rept. 108-398), H12306 [21NO]

Consideration of H.R. 660, Small Business Health Fairness Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 283) (H. Rept. 108-160), H5550 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 210) (H. Rept. 108-80), H3569 [30AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1527, NTSB Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 229) (H. Rept. 108-97), H4010 [13MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2115, FAA Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 265) (H. Rept. 108-146), H5173 [10JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2185, Temporary Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Program: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 248) (H. Rept. 108-123), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2443, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 416) (H. Rept. 108-331), H9980 [28OC]

Consideration of H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 293) (H. Rept. 108-175), H5713 [23JN]

Consideration of H.R. 2800, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 327) (H. Rept. 108-227), H7224 [21JY]

Recommittal of Conference Report on H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 108-284), H8904 [24SE]

Tributes

Capo, Pedro, E270 [13FE]

Cruz, Celia, E1595 [25JY]

Greer, Michael J., H5819 [25JN]

Iriondo, Sylvia G., E2020 [8OC]

Lowell, Carl, E2316 [19NO]

Lowell, Mike, E2316 [19NO]

Puig, Ramon, E2324 [19NO]

Vila, Baudilio, E1859 [23SE]

DIAZ-BALART, MARIO (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6974 [16JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H6348 [8JY]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3454 [29AP]

———ensure tax-exempt status and other benefits afforded under Operation Enduring Freedom are afforded to personnel stationed in Israel (see H.R. 1326), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1393), H2269 [20MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9032 [30SE]

Arthur `Pappy' Kennedy Post Office Building, Orlando, FL: designate (see H.R. 1882), H7618 [24JY]

Aviation: allow participation by cargo pilots in the Federal Flight Deck Officer Program (see H.R. 765), H3683 [6MY]

———improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H5175 [10JN]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9819 [24OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3763 [7MY]

Brigadier General (AUS-Ret.) John H. McLain Post Office, Sarasota, FL: designate (see H.R. 3068), H8174 [10SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

———extend discretionary spending caps and pay-go for direct spending (see H.R. 1175), H2132 [19MR]

———require a balanced Federal budget, combat waste, fraud, and abuse, establish biennial budgets, and impose spending safeguards on the growth of entitlements and discretionary spending (see H.R. 3358), H9811 [21OC]

Cemeteries and funerals: remove, upon request, remains of any person interred in an American Battle Monuments Commission cemetery in France or Belgium and reinter such remains in the U.S. (see H.R. 1265), H1955 [18MR]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H2132 [19MR]

———protect from exploitive child modeling (see H.R. 756), H698 [13FE]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H8491 [23SE]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

Committee on Administrative Procedures (Joint): establish (see H.R. 3356), H9811 [21OC]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: constitutional amendment on protection of victims' rights (see H.J. Res. 48), H4012 [13MY]

———prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 1755), H3303 [10AP]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H8380 [17SE]

Cuba: condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (see H. Res. 179), H2864 [7AP]

———condemn human rights violations and call for removal from U.N. Commission on Human Rights (see H. Res. 208), H3571 [30AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2250), H4788 [2JN]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study to determine the national significance of the Miami Circle and the suitability and feasibility of inclusion in Biscayne National Park (see H.R. 1361), H2131 [19MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish standards of access to care for veterans seeking health care from the Dept. (see H.R. 3094), H8283 [16SE]

Disasters: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and related natural hazards through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H3761 [7MY]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 1002), H7839 [3SE]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H2271 [20MR]

Eddie Mae Steward Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1883), H7618 [24JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

Federal employees: treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H9982 [28OC]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H2473 [27MR]

Florida Marlins (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 415), H9981 [28OC]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see H.R. 1031), H4739 [22MY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H3684 [6MY]

Health: provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see H.R. 918), H1394 [26FE]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H2587 [1AP]

Hong Kong: support freedom (see H. Res. 277), H5408 [16JN]

Immigration: adjust status of certain Colombian and Peruvian nationals (see H.R. 2843), H7615 [24JY]

———adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H2312 [25MR]

Immigration and Nationality Act: restore certain provisions relative to the definition of aggravated felony (see H.R. 3309), H12311 [21NO]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see H.R. 1552), H2823 [3AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Judge Edward Rodgers Post Office Building, West Palm Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 2075), H7329 [22JY]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H4368 [20MY]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H4738 [22MY]

Mederos, Eriberto: posthumously revoke naturalization (see H.R. 1201), H1745 [11MR]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H2271 [20MR]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see H.R. 1359), H2131 [19MR]

Morocco: express condolences to the families of the victims of terrorist suicide bombing attacks (see H. Res. 242), H5268 [11JN]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9688 [17OC]

Palmeiro, Rafael: tribute (see H. Res. 315), H6464 [9JY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: protect religious sites and freedom of access and worship in Israel and other regions (see H. Con. Res. 150), H3304 [10AP]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H5815 [24JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H5366 [12JN]

Schools: provide a period of quiet reflection at the opening of certain schools on every school day (see H.R. 1202), H3637 [1MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Social Security: permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H3051 [9AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H1517 [4MR]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H4876 [3JN]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H3407 [12AP]

Taxation: accelerate elimination of the marriage penalty (see H.R. 759), H698 [13FE]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H9377 [8OC]

———allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1467 [27FE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H1810 [12MR]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H319 [5FE]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H9982 [28OC]

———allow tax credits for certain elementary and secondary school expenses and contributions to charitable school-tuition organizations (see H.R. 611), H2402 [26MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H3762 [7MY]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H1466 [27FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H1955 [18MR]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H4204 [15MY]

———provide a credit for energy-efficient appliances (see H.R. 1332), H1953 [18MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H4978 [4JN]

———provide for Small Business Protection Accounts (see H.R. 2591), H6349 [8JY]

———provide tax credit for educational expenses incurred in attending public or private elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 612), H2271 [20MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H3857 [8MY]

———repeal the inclusion in gross income of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 798), H2473 [27MR]

———simplify certain Internal Revenue Code provisions relative to individuals and small businesses (see H.R. 22), H2472 [27MR]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 52), H1466 [27FE] (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2268 [20MR]

Television: ensure equity among full-service television broadcasters and provide local programming to communities through cable carriage rights for class A television stations (see H.R. 1626), H2821 [3AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H10130 [29OC]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H12921 [8DE]

U.N.: withhold U.S. contributions to any commission, organization, or affiliated agency that is chaired or presided over by a country that has supported terrorism (see H.R. 800), H701 [13FE]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (see H. Con. Res. 27), H392 [11FE]

University of Central Florida: tribute to varsity cheerleading team (see H. Con. Res. 214), H5174 [10JN]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1812 [12MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H1516 [4MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2277 [24MR]

Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Miami, FL: designate (see H.R. 2538), H5662 [19JN]

Winston E. Arnow Federal Building, Pensacola, FL: designate (see H.R. 1572), H5046 [5JN]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H1682 [6MR]

Yang Jianli: call for immediate release by People's Republic of China and for President Bush to continue working for his release (see H. Res. 199), H4740 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (see H.R. 3165), H8904 [24SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9546 [16OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2390, H2391, H2392 [26MR], H3746 [7MY], E537 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, E640 [1AP]

Ave Maria University: tribute, E1002 [21MY]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H7000 [16JY], H8194 [10SE], H8998 [30SE], H9077 [1OC], H9256 [7OC], H9486 [16OC], H9709 [20OC], H9986 [29OC]

———deficit, H6443, H6444, H6445, H6446 [9JY], H9077 [1OC]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2158, H2256 [20MR]

Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, H10446, H10448, H10449, H10450, H10451 [5NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H303 [5FE]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H11861 [20NO]

———condemn human rights violations, encourage release of political prisoners, and support free elections (H. Res. 179), H2894 [8AP]

———human rights violations, H2817, H2818 [3AP]

———lift certain restrictions on remittances to Cuban nationals, H8039 [9SE]

———lift travel restrictions, H8032 [9SE]

———prohibit funding to enforce regulations that would eliminate educational exchanges, H8051 [9SE]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6975 [16JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H8032, H8039, H8051 [9SE]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H370 [11FE], H435, H436, H437, H438, H439 [12FE], H1377, H1378, H1379, H1380, H1381, H1382, H1383 [26FE], H1622 [5MR], H2316 [26MR], H3746 [7MY]

Florida: make Everglades restoration funding contingent upon report on water quality standards compliance in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park, H6975 [16JY]

Foreign policy: express support for, and assess the status of, the war on terrorism, H9728 [20OC]

———status of U.S. relationships with traditional allies and within international organizations, E640 [1AP]

Government regulations: prevent abuse of and establish a uniform system of accountability for the use of Government purchase and travel cards (H.R. 3165), H8469 [23SE]

Health: expand health care access and choice of coverage through association health plans, H5624 [19JN]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H3741, H3742 [7MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3744 [7MY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H441 [12FE]

Reagan, Ronald: tribute (H.J. Res. 19), H349 [11FE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3745 [7MY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5624 [19JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery, H2158 [20MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3742, H3743, H3744 [7MY], H4107, H4108, H4109, H4110, H4111, H4112, H4113 [14MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H10446, H10448, H10449, H10450, H10451 [5NO]

———rates, H2256 [20MR]

———reform Internal Revenue Code (H. Con. Res. 141), E777 [12AP]

Transportation: infrastructure funding, H3745 [7MY]

U.N. Human Rights Commission: election of Libya as chairman (H. Con. Res. 27), H338 [11FE]

Votes: position on missed, H74 [8JA], H1654 [6MR], E1294 [18JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H387 [11FE], H2818 [3AP], H6462 [9JY], H7011 [16JY], H7168 [18JY], H8077 [9SE], H8281 [16SE], H8487 [23SE], H8947 [25SE], H9117 [1OC], H9279 [7OC], H9374 [8OC], H9475 [15OC], H9686 [17OC], H9978 [28OC], H10336 [4NO], H11698 [20NO]

Tribute, H26 [7JA]

Songs

``Tribute to America—A 21st Century Anthem,'' Ann Miller, E887 [7MY]

Tributes

Hart, James W., E1885 [24SE]

Maliaris, Ted, E887 [7MY]

Miller, Ann, E887 [7MY]

DiCICCO, NICOLA

Remarks in House

Tribute, E954 [15MY]

DICK, JIM

Articles and editorials

Frog Hits 50—WIVK Celebrates Half a Century of Broadcasting, E507 [18MR]

Remarks in House

WIVK-Radio (Knoxville, TN): anniversary, E507 [18MR]

DICKERSON, RALPH, JR., AND GLORIA D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2305 [17NO]

DICKEY, CECILE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1735 [9SE]

DICKEY, DOUG

Remarks in House

Tribute, E869 [6MY]

DICKS, NORMAN D. (a Representative from Washington)

Addresses

Role of Arts in Public Policy: Robert Redford, E2084 [17OC]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4582 [22MY]

Appointments

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, H229 [29JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, H2877 [8AP]

———H.R. 2559, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure, H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, H8228 [16SE]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, H9073 [1OC]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see H. Res. 211), H3571 [30AP]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H6264 [26JN]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2940 [8AP]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H1745 [11MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3408 [12AP]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8176 [10SE]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H3452 [29AP]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H391 [11FE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see H.R. 586), H463 [12FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H4739 [22MY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5714 [23JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

Colleges and universities: provide for fire sprinkler systems in public and private college and university housing and dormitories (see H.R. 1613), H3684 [6MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2311 [25MR]

Courts: restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Crime: prohibit the sale or rental of adult video games to minors (see H.R. 669), H4739 [22MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2473 [27MR]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit from disposing of low-level radioactive waste in certain landfills (see H.R. 2508), H5551 [18JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H9687 [17OC]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H6604 [10JY]

———provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see H.R. 1238), H1811 [12MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize veterans to select the appraiser when applying for guaranteed housing loans (see H.R. 1500), H4529 [21MY]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7618 [24JY]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H58 [7JA]

Diseases: expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H11392 (see H.R. 2986), H11516 [18NO]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H6348 [8JY]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H12921 [8DE]

Drugs: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H8083 [9SE]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H7086 [17JY]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H2515 [31MR]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Families and domestic relations: regulate international marriage broker activity in the U.S. and provide certain protections for individuals who utilize the services of international marriage brokers (see H.R. 2949), H8017 [5SE]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see H.R. 2079), H4740 [22MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Greece: return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 1200), H6603 [10JY]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H12921 [8DE]

Hire a Veteran Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 252), H7950 [4SE]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H463 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1812 [12MR]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H324 [5FE]

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 1329), H10978 [6NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10237 [30OC]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H4131 [14MY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H3453 [29AP]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H6348 [8JY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H3683 [6MY]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H1463 [27FE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H6348 [8JY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H1461 [27FE]

———improve access to services in rural hospitals and critical access hospitals (see H.R. 937), H5174 [10JN]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H3572 [30AP]

———improve the provision of items and services to beneficiaries in rural areas (see H.R. 2904), H7840 [3SE]

———limit hospital ownership exception to physician self-referral restrictions to interests purchased on terms generally available to the public (see H.R. 1539), H4131 [14MY]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H1908 [17MR]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see H.R. 1675), H4205 [15MY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H4787 [2JN]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H6465 [9JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H6464 [9JY]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H4205 [15MY]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H6869 [15JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve payments to certain health care service providers (see H.R. 3549), H12312 [21NO]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Mount Rainier National Park: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 265), H135 [8JA]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2703 [2AP]

———settlement of claims of the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation concerning contributions to production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam (see H.R. 1753), H3303 [10AP]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H1902 [13MR]

Patents: clarify application of certain provisions relative to railroad cars (see H.R. 1946), H3636 [1MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1902 [13MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4131 [14MY]

Railroads: resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H1334 [25FE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12310 [21NO]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H8950 [25SE]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H1812 [12MR]

Ships and vessels: extend authorization for the ferry boat discretionary program (see H.R. 2704), H6603 [10JY]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 822), H702 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 449), H242 [29JA]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H2939 [8AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H5664 [19JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3355 [11AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H6264 [26JN]

———creation of a new class of bonds for new school construction (see H.R. 740), H1396 [26FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H10457 [5NO]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H4368 [20MY]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H3858 [8MY]

———treatment of automatic fire sprinkler systems (see H.R. 1824), H6264 [26JN]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

Telecommunications: authorize grants for community telecommunications infrastructure planning and market development (see H.R. 2530), H5662 [19JN]

———equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H2819 [3AP]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H12311 [21NO]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (see H. Res. 453), H11651 [19NO]

Unemployment: temporarily allow States to disregard certain look-back requirements for purposes of determining unemployment insurance eligibility (see H.R. 3554), H12312 [21NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H1467 [27FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H2515 [31MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2939 [8AP]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

White Salmon River: designate a portion as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 2397), H5173 [10JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Federal employees: exclude civilian personnel at naval shipyards from the national security personnel system (see H.R. 3548), H11700 [20NO]

Quinault Indian Nation: distribution of land claim judgment funds (see H.R. 2425), H5265 [11JN]

Letters

Air Force procurement of tanker aircraft funding: Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, H10994 [7NO]

Motions

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H9061 [1OC]

Remarks

Air Force: procurement of tanker aircraft funding, H10989, H10993, H10999 [7NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H661 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 71), H556 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), corrections in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 35)—consideration (H. Res. 71), H556 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H556, H661 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7649, H7650, H7653 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7638 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief through across-the-board funding reductions in discretionary spending programs, H7653 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2728, H2731, H2745, H2748, H2756 [3AP]

Armed Forces: provide funding for the war in Iraq to date and the immediate return of troops, H2745 [3AP]

Arts and humanities: National Endowment for the Arts and National Endowment for the Humanities funding, H6981 [16JY]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: Land and Water Conservation Account funding, H6961 [16JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: funding, H7638 [25JY]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for recommended base closures and realignments, H6303 [8JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4506 [21MY], H4590, H4596 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H10993, H10999 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437), H10989 [7NO]

———Impact Aid Program funding, H6520 [10JY]

———land transfer to Bremerton, WA, H4590 [22MY]

———making appropriations for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure (H.R. 2559), H5985 [26JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), H6303 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior: phaseout of snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H7070 [17JY]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, H7039 [17JY]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, H6945 [16JY]

———Weatherization Assistance Program funding, H7027 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H7041 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6956, H6961, H6975, H6981 [16JY], H7027, H7035, H7039, H7041, H7042, H7046, H7049, H7063, H7064, H7065, H7067, H7070, H7093, H7097, H7098 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10196, H10197, H10201 [30OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration (H. Res. 319), H6945 [16JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 418), H9993, H9994 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), motion to instruct conferees, H9061 [1OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), H6520 [10JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7647 [25JY]

FEMA: firefighting funding, H10197 [30OC]

———funding, H7638, H7649, H7650 [25JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H10197 [30OC]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, H9061 [1OC]

Florida: make Everglades restoration funding contingent upon report on water quality standards compliance in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park, H6975 [16JY]

Foreign trade: repeal of export controls on certain high-speed computers, H4596 [22MY]

Forest Service: increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in Dept. of Agriculture land acquisition program funding, H7049 [17JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H7042 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to finalize or implement revisions to National Forest Management Act planning regulations, H7063, H7064, H7065, H7067 [17JY]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5731 [24JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), motion to instruct conferees, H11437 [18NO]

———require report on investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H11437 [18NO]

Iraq: trip findings of several Representatives relative to assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H9388, H9390, H9391 [15OC]

Klamath Basin: prohibit the renewal of certain agricultural leases permitting the growing of alfalfa or row crops, H7046 [17JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H6945 [16JY]

National Park Service: Midwest Archaeological Center and Southeast Archaeological Center competitive sourcing study funding, H7093 [17JY]

National security: homeland security funding, H2731 [3AP]

Nuclear weapons: conventional weapons to defeat hardened targets funding through reductions in robust nuclear Earth penetrator program, H4506 [21MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H9061 [1OC]

Public lands: limit Recreation Fee Demonstration Program to National Park Service areas, H7035 [17JY]

———provide a means of resolving claims regarding the continued existence of rights-of-way, H7097, H7098 [17JY]

Redford, Robert: Americans for the Arts (organization) Nancy Hanks Lecture on the Arts and Public Policy honoree, E2084 [17OC]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H86 [8JA]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2748, H2756 [3AP]

Tributes

Morris, David K., E102 [29JA]

Skeen, Joe, H12760 [8DE]

DIDDLEY, BO

Articles and editorials

Pioneer of a Beat Is Still Riffing for His Due, E1806 [16SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1806 [16SE]

DiDOMENICO, PATRICK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E357 [4MR]

DIEBOLD INC.

Articles and editorials

Diebold Dilemma, H7920 [4SE]

Taking Sides at Diebold, H7920 [4SE]

Voting Machine Controversy, H7919 [4SE]

DIEFENBACHER, ROBERT H.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1893 [25SE]

DIEHL, JIM

Remarks in House

Craig, CO: City Council Citizen Commendation recipient, E2224 [4NO]

DIEMECKE, ENRIQUE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1898 [25SE]

DIENER, TIMOTHY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E841 [1MY]

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT ACCESS AND AWARENESS ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3377), E2192 [31OC]

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT HEALTH AND EDUCATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Appropriations: authorize to fully enforce and implement such Act and its amendments (see S. 1538), S10618 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enforcement: funding, S14011 [5NO], S14151 [6NO], S15960 [25NO]

DIETRICH, DEBORAH

Letters

Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5090 [9AP]

DIGILIO, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E597 [27MR]

DiGIOVANNI, JEREMY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2447 [23NO]

DIGITAL AND WIRELESS NETWORK TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 196), S5504, S5614 [30AP]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 196), S1144 [17JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 196), S1151, S1152 [17JA], S5504-S5511 [30AP]

———unanimous-consent agreement, S5254 [10AP]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 196) (S. Rept. 108-34), S4897 [7AP]

Texts of

S. 196, provisions, S1152 [17JA], S5510 [30AP]

DIGITAL CONSUMER RIGHT TO KNOW ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 692), S4325 [24MR]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 692), S4326 [24MR]

Texts of

S. 692, provisions, S4327 [24MR]

DIGITAL OPPORTUNITY INVESTMENT TRUST ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1854), S14804 [12NO]

DILEO, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1690 [4SE]

DILLARD, BRANDON

Poems

``Sparks & Fire'', E180 [11FE]

DILLARD, GEORGE S., III

Prayers

House of Representatives, H4017 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H4017 [14MY]

DILLER, BARRY

Articles and editorials

Binge Isn't Over for Diller, E1165 [5JN]

DILLIARD, IRVING L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E294 [26FE]

DIMITROV, NIKOLA

Letters

U.S.-Adriatic Charter ratification, H5672 [23JN]

DIMOCK, SUSAN

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8598 [25JN]

DINAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5445 [17JN]

DINGELL, JOHN D. (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4396 [21MY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7619 [24JY], H7683 [25JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3235 [10AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6681 [14JY]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, H7954 [5SE]

———H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, H6907 [16JY]

———H.R. 2115, Aviation Investment and Revitalization Vision Act, H6826 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H7226 [21JY]

———ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H10130 [29OC]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9983 [28OC]

Armed Forces: improve Montgomery GI Bill benefits by establishing an enhanced educational assistance program and by repealing the requirement for reduction in pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1713), H3301 [10AP]

———increase basic educational assistance for Selected Reserve members (see H.R. 1374), H2587 [1AP]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9738 [20OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H706 [13FE]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Bush, President: address issues of neighborhood crime prevention and community policing and support Federal participation in National Night Out (see H. Res. 322), H7950 [4SE]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H1334 [25FE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (see H. Con. Res. 215), H5266 [11JN]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———improve certain nutritional programs (see H.R. 2626), H7170 [18JY]

———prevent teen pregnancy by encouraging teens to view adolescence as a time for education and growing-up and by educating teens about the negative consequences of early sexual activity (see H. Con. Res. 91), H2312 [25MR]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H12311 [21NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2471 [27MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see H.R. 2515), H5551 [18JN]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3353 [11AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H8491 [23SE]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2823 [3AP]

Crime: provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H5714 [23JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H2939 [8AP]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3858 [8MY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see H. Res. 173), H3454 [29AP]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: recalculate retirement annuities for certain health care professionals performing part-time services (see H.R. 972), H1461 [27FE]

Detroit Shock (basketball team): tribute (see H. Res. 392), H9377 [8OC]

Developing countries: establish Millennium Challenge Account to increase support for certain countries, assess impact and effectiveness of U.S. economic assistance, and authorize expansion of the Peace Corps (see H.R. 2441), H6707 [14JY]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see H.R. 1998), H4877 [3JN]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H7787 [25JY]

———increase public awareness of scleroderma (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1747 [11MR]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9378 [8OC]

Education: oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H2515 [31MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see H.R. 2665), H8083 [9SE]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2823 [3AP]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4206 [15MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H6707 [14JY]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal employees: ensure one-half of leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child shall be leave with pay (see H.R. 1934), H3636 [1MY]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H6265 [26JN]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see H.R. 577), H6264 [26JN]

———provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 2426), H5265 [11JN]

———treatment of retirement benefits for assistant U.S. attorneys (see H.R. 2260), H8083 [9SE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3377), H9981 [28OC]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see H.R. 3237), H9213 [2OC]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 100), H1954 [18MR] (see H. Res. 100), H1396 [26FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H6348 [8JY]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 395), H217 [28JA]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8904 [24SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Grand Valley State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 13), H60 [7JA]

Great Lakes: develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (see H.R. 2668), H7950 [4SE]

———provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H8017 [5SE]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see H. Res. 296), H5814 [24JN]

Hazardous substances: require engine coolant and antifreeze to contain a bittering agent so as to render it unpalatable (see H.R. 1563), H11359 [17NO]

Health: combat viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 39), H462 [12FE]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2132 [19MR]

———promote organ donation (see H.R. 399), H217 [28JA]

———provide for availability of contact lens prescriptions (see H.R. 3140), H8490 [23SE]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H4529 [21MY]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H12921 [8DE]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H12311 [21NO]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (see H.R. 2312), H4876 [3JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———reform the medical malpractice insurance business, limit frivolous lawsuits, and enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1219), H1810 [12MR]

Intelligence services: strengthen protections of civil liberties in the exercise of foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 3352), H12922 [8DE]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H6465 [9JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

Jordan: democracy efforts (see H. Res. 371), H11149 [12NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1209), H4012 [13MY]

———mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6464 [9JY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Lake St. Clair: endorse increased efforts to preserve and protect as a vital part of the Great Lakes system (see H. Res. 121), H2272 [20MR]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H2473 [27MR]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H138 [8JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11702 [20NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

McKiddy, Gary L.: waive certain time limitations to allow the award of the Medal of Honor for actions performed during the Vietnam Conflict (see H.R. 369), H4978 [4JN]

McPherson, Peter: tribute (see H. Res. 405), H9687 [17OC]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H4738 [22MY]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H3684 [6MY]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3762 [7MY]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H274 [4FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain staffing in nursing facilities (see H.R. 3355), H9811 [21OC]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

———provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see H.R. 846), H703 [13FE]

Middle East: recognize importance of fighting terrorism and embracing efforts to achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace (see H. Res. 479), H12920 [8DE]

Minimum wage: level (see H.R. 965), H1460 [27FE]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3763 [7MY]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (see H.R. 2122), H4203 [15MY]

———establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H9282 [7OC]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (see H.R. 2898), H7781 [25JY]

National Visiting Nurse Association Week: establish (see H. Con. Res. 54), H1333 [25FE]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H5468 [17JN]

———improve services and facilities of Federal Indian health programs and encourage maximum participation of Indians in such programs (see H.R. 2440), H5266 [11JN]

Nonprofit organizations: increase number of women and minorities on governing boards and encourage Americans to volunteer to serve on the governing boards (see H. Res. 354), H9813 [21OC]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H3857 [8MY]

Organ donation: allow leave for individuals who provide living organ donations (see H.R. 1381), H2268 [20MR]

Paderewski, Ignacy J.: tribute and anniversary of the return of his remains to Poland (see H. Res. 58), H1956 [18MR]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H9981 [28OC]

Privacy: restore certain standards to protect the privacy of individually identifiable health information (see H.R. 1709), H3300 [10AP]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H1902 [13MR]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H4739 [22MY]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1471 [3MR]

Roosevelt, Franklin D.: preserve profile on the dime because of his innumerable contributions to and lasting impact on the Nation (see H. Con. Res. 343), H12923 [8DE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H11392 (see H.R. 2404), H11516 [18NO]

Science: recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day (see H. Con. Res. 110), H2277 [24MR]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H9983 [28OC]

Sewage disposal: sewer overflow control grants appropriations (see H.R. 784), H1517 [4MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 531), H317 [5FE] (see H.R. 2854), H7615 [24JY]

———extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (see H.R. 3288), H9384 [14OC]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H6869 [15JY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H7455 [23JY]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H3301 [10AP]

Sports: congratulate Ohio State University and the University of Michigan on 100th football game and recognize rivalry as greatest sports rivalry in history (see H. Res. 460), H11702 [20NO]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H3571 [30AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1334 [25FE]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———provide for a tax deferral on gain from the sale of certain telecommunications businesses or tax incentives to promote ownership diversity (see H.R. 2044), H3972 [9MY]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H10130 [29OC]

———treatment of certain bonds issued by local governments in connection with delinquent real property taxes (see H.R. 1512), H3858 [8MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H3973 [9MY]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8083 [9SE]

Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1615), H2820 [3AP]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H4255 [19MY]

———recognize the importance of veterans to the U.S. and express support for the goals of Veterans Educate Today's Students (VETS) Day (see H. Con. Res. 178), H4011 [13MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3572 [30AP]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2822 [3AP]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 289), H136 [8JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 480), H12920 [8DE]

EPA: enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (see H.R. 411), H217 [28JA]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: increase certain criminal penalties (see H.R. 1184), H1744 [11MR]

Foreign currencies: require negotiation and appropriate action relative to certain countries that engage in currency manipulation (see H.R. 3269), H9375 [8OC]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 15), H52 [7JA]

Insurance: reduce the cost of medical malpractice insurance to enhance patient access to medical care (see H.R. 1124), H1679 [6MR]

Medicaid: provide fiscal relief and program simplification to States and improve coverage and services to beneficiaries (see H.R. 2000), H3760 [7MY]

Native Americans: settle certain land claims of Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (see H.R. 2793), H7169 [18JY]

Political campaigns: constitutional amendment to limit expenditure of money to elect public officials (see H.J. Res. 5), H60 [7JA]

Power resources: prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates (see H.R. 1272), H1901 [13MR]

———require diesel fuel sold in the U.S. to meet specifications designed to facilitate the widespread introduction of clean diesel vehicles (see H.R. 2209), H4734 [22MY]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Letters

CBS airing of miniseries on Ronald Reagan: by, E2194 [31OC]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge land acquisition funding: Eric Alvarez, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H10203 [30OC]

———Gale A. Norton, Sec. of the Interior, H10204 [30OC]

Investigation of prices charged to import gasoline into Iraq by Halliburton (company): by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E2557 [15DE]

Technical corrections to H.R. 2854, extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), S10680 [31JY]

Lists

Counterfeit prescription drugs, H7597 [24JY]

Motions

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7610 [24JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3329 [11AP], H7922 [4SE]

Oaths of office

Hastert, Representative: Speaker of the House, H6 [7JA]

Remarks

Ann Arbor, MI: anniversary of Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra, E1771 [11SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9386 [15OC], H9587 [16OC]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), H11579 [19NO]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2257 [20MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (H.R. 342), H1763 [12MR]

Chambers of commerce: acknowledge contributions to improve communities and strengthen local and regional economies (H. Con. Res. 215), H6667 [14JY]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington, E1581 [24JY]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), H12194, H12196 [21NO]

Dearborn, MI: anniversary of Fordson High School, E559 [25MR]

———anniversary of Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School, E968 [15MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, H11000 [7NO]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4393 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4546 [22MY]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7597 [24JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7538 [24JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), motion to recommit, H7610 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, H10203 [30OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), H7281 [22JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7683 [25JY]

Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan: anniversary, E962 [15MY]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge: land acquisition funding, H10203 [30OC]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2494 [31MR]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), H3340 [11AP]

Downriver, MI: anniversary of Downriver Council for the Arts, E1116 [3JN]

EPA: enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste, H7683 [25JY]

FCC: prohibit funding to implement new media ownership rules, H7281 [22JY]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11572 [19NO]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (H.R. 1829), H10479 [6NO]

FERC: hydroelectric projects licensing reform, H3080 [10AP]

———provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses, H3329 [11AP]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), H2980 [9AP]

———strike ``when used as intended'' from exceptions to prohibition on lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers, H2980 [9AP]

Foley, Elizabeth: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Michigan, E1117 [3JN]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (H. Res. 100), H4400 [21MY]

FTC: collect fees for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 395), H412 [12FE]

———ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), H8917 [25SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (H.R. 361), H4899 [4JN]

Gene Codes Corp.: tribute to efforts to identify remains of victims of terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, E1643 [25JY]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (H. Res. 296), H6669 [14JY]

Health: improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (H.R. 663), H1773 [12MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1849 [13MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1822 [13MR]

———reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), motion to recommit, H1869 [13MR]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H17 [7JA]

Inmarsat Ltd.: dilution of ownership interest by former signatories to the Inmarsat Operating Agreement (H.R. 2312), H5342 [12JN]

Iraq: reduce reconstruction funding for oil importation, H9587 [16OC]

Israel: commend for conducting free and fair elections and reaffirm friendship with the U.S. (H. Res. 61), H345 [11FE]

———condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (H. Res. 294), H5855 [25JN]

Korean War: commemoration, E1647 [25JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6092, H6098, H6171, H6173 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12261 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H6663 [14JY]

Michigan: anniversary of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council No. 25, E423 [11MR]

Michigan Military Moms (organization): tribute, E1456 [11JY]

Monroe, MI: tribute to St. Mary Catholic Central High School girls' volleyball team, E561 [25MR]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H3233 [10AP]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6940 [16JY]

———improve homeland security, public safety, and citizen activated emergency response capabilities through use of wireless enhanced 911 (E911) services (H.R. 2898), H10293 [4NO]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (H. Con. Res. 313), H11476 [18NO]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3088, H3092, H3233, H3237, H3239, H3242 [10AP], H3329 [11AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, H11406 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3080 [10AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11382 [18NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to instruct conferees, H7922, H7929 [4SE]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), motion to recommit, H3329 [11AP]

———prohibit unethical acts, increase penalties for certain illegal acts, provide for audit trails and transparency in electric and natural gas markets, and expand FERC authority to order refunds of certain rates, H3237, H3239, H3242 [10AP]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H7922, H7929 [4SE]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H498 [13FE]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3087), E1863 [23SE]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), E1648 [25JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3915 [9MY]

———rates, H2257 [20MR]

Telecommunications: facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (H.R. 1320), H5185 [11JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, E1772 [11SE]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorize, E1863 [23SE]

University of Michigan: dedication of new Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy facility site, E1829 [17SE]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 289), H2538 [1AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3680 [6MY], H3854 [8MY]

Tributes

Al-Qazwini, Hassan, H9035 [1OC]

Barr, Tony, E1523 [18JY]

Berry, Michael, E2143 [28OC]

Corrie, Rachel, E712 [9AP]

Ewald, James (Chocks), E1505 [18JY]

Ford, Edsel B., II, E1521 [18JY]

Hudson, Joseph L., Jr., E1116 [3JN]

Kosa, Mary Kay, E970 [15MY]

Moyer, Herbert S., E794 [29AP]

Stroh, Peter, E1901 [25SE]

Warden, Gail, E2021 [8OC]

Warrick, Audrey M., E1247 [13JN]

DINGELL-JOHNSON SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACT see Sport Fish Restoration Act

DINKINS, CAROL E.

Letters

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., to be circuit judge, S13542 [30OC]

DiNUNZIO, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

North Penn B'nai B'rith: Humanitarian Award recipient, E64 [27JA]

DiNUZZO, LOU

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2589 [2AP]

DIONNE, E.J., JR.

Articles and editorials

Gone With Globalization, E1971 [2OC]

No Excuse for Tax Cuts, S4783 [3AP]

3 to 6 Gap, S4345 [25MR]

Briefs

Promise of National Service—A (Very) Brief History of an Idea, E1705-E1707 [5SE]

DION'S PIZZA (business)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E123 [4FE]

DiPAOLA, DAVE E.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1893 [25SE]

DIPLOMATS related term(s) Department of State

Amendments

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6708 [14JY], H6733, H6766, H6772, H6785, H6788, H6790, H6792, H6794, H6795, H6796, H6797, H6798, H6799, H6800, H6801, H6802, H6803, H6804, H6805, H6806, H6815, H6821, H6822, H6823 [15JY], H6893, H6901 [16JY]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S6032 [12MY], S9058 [8JY], S9093, S9105, S9107, S9108, S9125, S9155, S9156, S9157, S9158, S9159 [9JY], S9163, S9164, S9165, S9166, S9170, S9171, S9173, S9181, S9182, S9193, S9194, S9195, S9196, S9200, S9202, S9203, S9204, S9205, S9206, S9207, S9253, S9254, S9255, S9256, S9258, S9259, S9260, S9261, S9262, S9263, S9264, S9265 [10JY], S9307, S9308, S9309 [11JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13211, S13228 [24OC], S13236, S13264, S13265, S13297 [27OC], S13341, S13344, S13345, S13346, S13347, S13350, S13357, S13358, S13360, S13365, S13366, S13367, S13368, S13372, S13410, S13411, S13412, S13413, S13414, S13417, S13418 [28OC], S13431 [29OC], S13639, S13645, S13648, S13649, S13682, S13694, S13695 [30OC], H7227 [21JY], H7330, H7331 [22JY], H7381, H7383, H7394, H7402, H7403, H7407, H7408, H7410, H7412, H7416, H7426, H7428, H7429, H7430, H7432, H7433, H7434, H7435, H7455 [23JY]

Analyses

Dept. of State Appropriations (S. 790), S4849-S4856 [3AP]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC], H10367 [5NO]

Bills and resolutions

Colin Powell Center for American Diplomacy: designate and provide for museum visitor and educational outreach services (see H.R. 1932), H3636 [1MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (see S. 790), S4824 [3AP] (see S. 925), S5433 [28AP] (see H.R. 1950), H3641 [5MY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (see H. Res. 316), H6706 [14JY]

Dolibois, John E.: tribute (see S. Res. 199), S9793 [23JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (see S. 1426), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 2800), H7224 [21JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (see H. Res. 327), H7224 [21JY]

International relations: enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions (see H.R. 1590), H2819 [3AP]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H9376 [8OC]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (see S. 284), S1871 [4FE]

Letters

Dept. of State appropriations: Paul V. Kelly, Dept. of State, S4856 [3AP]

Foreign Service resignation relative to views on U.S. foreign policy: John B. Kiesling, Foreign Service, S3158 [5MR], S3400 [10MR], S3700, S3707 [13MR], E363 [4MR]

Motions

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9104 [9JY], S9180 [10JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13353 [28OC], S13644 [30OC], H7374, H7393 [23JY], H10364 [5NO]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Defense: repeal of grade requirement for defense attache to France, H4509, H4510 [21MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H5271 [12JN], H6725-H6824 [15JY], H6892-H6903 [16JY], H12835 [8DE], E1503 [17JY], E1505, E1506, E1508, E1509, E1510, E1517, E1531, E1532 [18JY], E1541, E1545 [21JY], E1613 [25JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), amendment process, H6420 [9JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6715-H6724 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), corrections in engrossment, H6903 [16JY]

———embassies and consulates resources funding, E1508 [18JY]

———staffing at diplomatic missions, H6733 [15JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations, H668 [13FE], E2505 [8DE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), H7369-H7444 [23JY], H10364 [5NO], E1591, E1599, E1600 [25JY], E2258 [6NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), consideration (H. Res. 327), H7237-H7241 [22JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), motion to instruct conferees, H10364-H10367 [5NO]

Idaho State University: tribute to English and Professional Development Program partnership with Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, E95 [29JA]

International relations: enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions, H6718, H6810 [15JY]

———enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions (H.R. 1590), E676 [3AP]

———enhance U.S. public diplomacy and reorganize U.S. international broadcasting, H7270 [22JY]

Kansas City, KS: opening of Czech Republic regional consular office, E1710 [5SE]

Middle East: terrorist attack on U.S. diplomatic convoy in the Gaza Strip, E2064 [16OC]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (H. Con. Res. 299), H11174-H11177 [17NO], E2434, E2437 [23NO]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations, S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 790), S4843 [3AP]

———authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9086, S9095-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S10603 [31JY]

———embassy security funding, S9195 [10JY]

Dolibois, John E.: tribute (S. Res. 199), S12205 [30SE]

Foreign aid: withhold assistance to countries that owe property taxes to certain U.S. cities, S9195 [10JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13189-S13192 [24OC], S13234-S13237, S13256-S13258 [27OC], S13340-S13372 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC], S13637-S13651 [30OC], S13796 [3NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), unanimous-consent agreement, S13419 [28OC], S13484 [29OC]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2800), unanimous-consent request, S16083 [9DE]

Middle East: terrorist attack on U.S. diplomatic convoy in the Gaza Strip, S12600 [15OC]

Oberwetter, James C.: nomination to be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, S15804 [24NO]

Presidential appointments: nominations considered and confirmed en bloc, S7065 [22MY], S12474 [3OC], S14859 [12NO]

Taxation: treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service (S. 284), S1885 [4FE]

Reports

Political Contributions of Executive Nominees, S5058 [9AP], S5340-S5342 [11AP], S6851, S6852 [21MY], S8723, S8724 [26JN], S10616, S10617 [31JY], S10905 [1AU], S16221 [15DE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 316) (H. Rept. 108-206), H6706 [14JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2800, Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 327) (H. Rept. 108-227), H7224 [21JY]

Dept. of State and Peace Corps Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 925) (S. Rept. 108-39), S5433 [28AP]

Dept. of State Appropriations: Committee on Armed Services (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6271 [7JY]

———Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H6705 [14JY]

———Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1950) (H. Rept. 108-105), H4254 [19MY], H5364 [12JN]

Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2800) (H. Rept. 108-222), H7224 [21JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1426) (S. Rept. 108-106), S9591 [17JY]

Foreign Service Nominations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S3729 [13MR], S5058 [9AP], S6852 [21MY], S8724 [26JN], S9904 [24JY], S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of David L. Lyon To Be Ambassador to Kiribati: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Dennis L. Schornack to the International Joint Commission, U.S. and Canada: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Edward B. O'Donnell, Jr., To Be Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Eric M. Javits To Be U.S. Representative to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Eric S. Edelman To Be Ambassador to Turkey: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of George A. Krol To Be Ambassador to Belarus: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Gregory W. Engle To Be Ambassador to Togo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Greta N. Morris To Be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of H. Douglas Barclay To Be Ambassador to El Salvador: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12376 [2OC]

Nomination of Harry K. Thomas, Jr., To Be Ambassador to Bangladesh: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Heather M. Hodges To Be Ambassador to Moldova: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Hector E. Morales To Be Inter-American Development Bank U.S. Alternate Executive Director: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Helen R. Meagher La Lime To Be Ambassador to Mozambique: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Jackie Wolcott-Sanders To Be U.S. Representative to the Conference on Disarmament: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of James B. Foley To Be Ambassador to Haiti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of James C. Kenny To Be Ambassador to Ireland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of James C. Struble To Be Ambassador to Peru: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Jeffrey J. Lunstead To Be Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6851 [21MY]

Nomination of John E. Herbst To Be Ambassador to Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of John F. Maisto To Be U.S. Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Jon R. Purnell To Be Ambassador to Uzbekistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Joseph E. LeBaron To Be Ambassador to Mauritania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Lino Gutierrez To Be Ambassador to Argentina: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Louise V. Oliver To Be U.S. Permanent Representative to UNESCO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Margaret DeBardeleben Tutwiler To Be Under Sec. of State for Public Diplomacy: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Margaret Scobey To Be Ambassador to Syria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Marguerita D. Ragsdale To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Marsha E. Barnes To Be Ambassador to Suriname: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8723 [26JN]

Nomination of Mary E. Kramer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Pamela J.H. Slutz To Be Ambassador to Mongolia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Pamela P. Willeford To Be Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Ralph Frank To Be Ambassador to Croatia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Reno L. Harnish To Be Ambassador to Azerbaijan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Richard E. Hoagland To Be Ambassador to Tajikistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Richard W. Erdman To Be Ambassador to Algeria: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Robert W. Fitts To Be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roderick R. Paige To Be U.S. Representative to UNESCO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Roger F. Noriega To Be Assistant Sec. of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Roland W. Bullen To Be Ambassador to Guyana: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Stephen D. Mull To Be Ambassador to Lithuania: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Stephen M. Young To Be Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Steven A. Browning To Be Ambassador to Malawi: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S6852 [21MY]

Nomination of Stuart W. Holliday To Be U.S. Alternate Representative for Special Political Affairs in the U.N.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Thomas T. Riley To Be Ambassador to Morocco: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Timothy J. Dunn To Be Deputy Permanent Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of Tracey A. Jacobson To Be Ambassador to Turkmenistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of W. Robert Pearson To Be Foreign Service Director General: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of Wayne E. Neill To Be Ambassador to Benin: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of William B. Wood To Be Ambassador to Colombia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of William Cabaniss To Be Ambassador to the Czech Republic: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Nomination of William J. Hudson To Be Ambassador to Tunisia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Nomination of William M. Bellamy To Be Ambassador to Kenya: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S5172 [10AP]

Nomination of Zalmay Khalilzad To Be Ambassador to Afghanistan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9180 [10JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13352 [28OC], H7409, H7417, H7426, H7428, H7430, H7432 [23JY]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of S. 1426, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13371 [28OC]

Telegrams

Ethiopian famine: Aurelia E. Brazeal, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, E821-E823 [1MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 299, tribute to Sargent Shriver, H11175 [17NO]

H. Res. 316, consideration of H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6715 [15JY]

H. Res. 326, consideration of H.R. 2799, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies appropriations, H7241 [22JY]

H. Res. 327, consideration of H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H7237 [22JY]

H.R. 1950, Dept. of State appropriations, H6733-H6765 [15JY]

H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13807-S13829 [3NO]

S. 284, tax treatment of the sale of a principal residence by a member of the uniformed services or Foreign Service, S1886 [4FE]

S. 790, Dept. of State appropriations, S4843-S4849 [3AP]

S. Res. 199, tribute to John E. Dolibois, S12205 [30SE]

DiPRINCE, DON AND KARYL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1200 [11JN]

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION RESOLUTION

Addresses

Improving Services for People With Developmental Disabilities Living in a Community Setting: Tonya Simmons, H10303 [4NO]

Amendments

Enact (S. Con. Res. 21), S13060, S13062 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 94), H1902 [13MR]

Remarks in House

Enact (H. Con. Res. 94), H10301-H10304 [4NO]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. Con. Res. 21), S13062, S13063 [22OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 94, provisions, H10301 [4NO]

S. Con. Res. 21, provisions, S3751 [13MR], S13062 [22OC]

DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA

Remarks in House

Dash, Julie: Directors Guild of America award nominee, E295 [26FE]

DISABLED related term(s) Americans With Disabilities Act

Addresses

Americans With Disabilities Act Signing Ceremony: George Bush, S5406 [28AP]

Handicapped Americans: Bob Dole, S5001-S5003 [9AP]

Improving Services for People With Developmental Disabilities Living in a Community Setting: Tonya Simmons, H10303 [4NO]

Amendments

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S14457, S14459, S14461 [11NO]

Education: increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H6383, H6391 [9JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3480, H3510, H3512, H3513, H3514, H3517, H3519, H3521, H3525, H3526, H3527, H3528, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Mental health: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (S. Con. Res. 21), S13060, S13062 [22OC]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), S16142, S16159 [9DE], H2652 [2AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (H. Res. 168), H2594 [2AP]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Analyses

Veterans Programs Improvement Act (S. 1133), S7037 [22MY]

Appointments

Gallaudet University Board of Trustees, H1304 [25FE], H2811 [3AP]

Articles and editorials

Another Greenspan Social Security Reform?, S3402 [10MR]

Another Ideologue for the Courts, S5411 [28AP], E827 [1MY]

Extra Credit, S3723 [13MR]

Independent Living's Real Costs, E183-E185 [11FE]

Law That Transcends Politics, S1772 [30JA]

Perverse VA Policy, S10039 [28JY]

Stranger . . . A Boy . . . A Gift; A Widow's Offer to the Family of a Disabled 10-Year-Old Fulfills Her Wish and Zachary Wood's Dream, S5943 [8MY]

VA—Iraq War Veterans Will Need Care Denied to Others, S4748 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions

American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT) (organization): tribute to Free Our People March and Rally (see H. Con. Res. 283), H8283 [16SE]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Armed Forces: authorize the use of military recreational facilities by any veteran with a compensable service-connected disability (see H.R. 1917), H3635 [1MY]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (see H.R. 1750), H3303 [10AP]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (see H.R. 995), H1462 [27FE]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 128), H2472 [27MR]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Dept. of Education: make grants to States to hire additional school-based mental health and student service providers (see H.R. 2284), H4786 [2JN]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H4736 [22MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept sworn affidavit of veterans who served in combat during Korean War or earlier conflict as proof of service connection for certain diseases and injuries (see H.R. 169), H57 [7JA]

———allow for substitution of parties in claims for benefits when the applicant for such benefits dies while the claim is pending (see H.R. 1681), H3051 [9AP]

———enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (see S. 1133), S6978 [22MY]

———establish presumption of service connection for cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 631), H322 [5FE]

———extend payment of disability benefits through the date of the beneficiary's death (see H.R. 1666), H2938 [8AP]

———increase assistance for certain disabled veterans for specially adapted housing, automobiles, and equipment (see H.R. 1048), H1514 [4MR]

———provide adapted housing assistance to disabled Armed Forces members who remain on active duty pending medical separation (see H.R. 761), H699 [13FE]

———provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities and expand eligibility for such care to all veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 2445), H5364 [12JN]

———provide service-connected disability benefits for persons disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation provided by the Dept., and for survivors of persons dying from such treatment (see H.R. 843), H703 [13FE]

———provide specially adapted housing assistance to veterans with service-connected disabilities due to loss, or loss of use of both upper extremities that precludes use of the arms at and below the elbows (see H.R. 2612), H6261 [26JN]

———repeal limitation on payment of accrued benefits upon death of beneficiary and allow substitution of parties in pending benefit claims when applicant dies (see S. 1188), S7476 [5JN]

———revise presumption of service connection for diseases and disabilities of former POW (see H.R. 1838), H3451 [29AP]

Diseases: provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability (see S. 1509), S10617 [31JY]

Education: improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (see S. 291), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 438), H241 [29JA]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (see H. Res. 309), H6347 [8JY]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (see S. 608), S3620 [12MR]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S3730 [13MR]

ERISA: exempt from preemption, under State tort actions to recover damages, any employee welfare benefit plan providing disability benefits that fails to provide timely benefits (see H.R. 1876), H3569 [30AP]

Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of children with special needs (see S. 862), S5173 [10AP]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see S. 481), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 978), H1461 [27FE]

———disability annuities for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and the Capitol Police (see H.R. 3117), H8380 [17SE]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see S. 530), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1101), H1640 [5MR]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see S. 989), S5725 [5MY] (see H.R. 977), H1461 [27FE]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (see S. 742), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1462), H2470 [27MR]

GPO: eliminate requirement to make an additional contribution to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund for each employee to whom a voluntary separation incentive payment has been paid (see H.R. 3490), H11358 [17NO]

Health: ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see S. 538), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and prevent secondary conditions for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 2292), H4786 [2JN]

Housing: establish demonstration program to modernize and increase access to health services in public housing for elderly and disabled persons (see S. 1697), S12277 [1OC]

———require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum disability standards (see H.R. 2353), H5043 [5JN]

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (see S. Con. Res. 52), S7619 [10JN] (see H. Con. Res. 169), H3857 [8MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: amend to improve early intervention programs for infants and toddlers with disabilities (see H.R. 1237), H1811 [12MR]

———authorize school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who engage in certain dangerous behavior (see H.R. 863), H704 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (see S. 133), S133 [9JA] (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 823), H702 (see H.R. 864), H704 [13FE] (see H.R. 1094), H1640 [5MR] (see H.R. 1398), H2269 [20MR] (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (see S. 1619), S11568 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish a method to provide outcome-based funding increases to States (see H.R. 1576), H2703 [2AP]

———establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (see S. 890), S5342 [11AP]

———provide options to States to innovate and improve the education of disabled children by expanding choices for students and parents (see H.R. 1373), H2268 [20MR]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 1350), H2131 [19MR]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (see H. Res. 206), H3450 [29AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (see H.R. 464), H242 [29JA]

———use of local funds to provide additional funding for Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs (see H.R. 1502), H2472 [27MR]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H2472 [27MR]

Medicaid: coverage of disabled children and individuals who became disabled as children without regard to income or assets (see H.R. 2320), H4976 [4JN]

———establish a demonstration project to encourage the provision of community-based services to disabled individuals (see S. 1394), S9303 [11JY]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 971), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 2032), H3856 [8MY]

Medicare: coverage of audiologic rehabilitation services (see H.R. 3464), H10977 [6NO]

———coverage of infertility treatment services for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 969), H1461 [27FE]

———improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (see S. 526), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 841), H703 [13FE]

———make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work (see H.R. 2840), H7454 [23JY]

———modify definition of rehabilitation hospital and rehabilitation unit for reimbursement under prospective payment system (see S. 1222), S7619 [10JN]

———permit the disabled surviving spouse of an individual to elect to retain private health insurance as the primary payor of benefits (see H.R. 2167), H4367 [20MY]

———waive waiting period for coverage of certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 104), H55 [7JA] (see H.R. 2322), H4976 [4JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (see S. 958), S5541 [30AP]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (see S. 1704), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3243), H9213 [2OC]

———importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Con. Res. 94), H1902 [13MR]

Missing Children's Assistance Act: extend applicability to individuals determined to have a mental capacity less than 18 years of age (see H.R. 3524), H11650 [19NO]

Narusewicz, Florence: relief (see H.R. 710), H392 [11FE]

National Family Caregiver Support Program: funding (see H. Con. Res. 228), H5814 [24JN]

National forests: establish a user fee system for occupancy and use of lands and facilities by organizational camps that serve youth and disabled adults (see H.R. 420), H218 [28JA]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see S. 60), S36 [7JA]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 1523), S10617 [31JY]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see S. 1237), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 2385), H5045 [5JN]

Research: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (see S. 1226), S7619 [10JN]

———enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1998), H3760 [7MY]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H9376 [8OC]

Social Security: authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (see S. 776), S4823 [3AP]

———authorize waivers of certain waiting periods for benefits based on disability in cases in which such waiting period would cause undue hardship to terminally ill beneficiaries (see H.R. 2598), H5928 [25JN]

———disregard State annuities paid to blind veterans in the determination of SSI benefits (see H.R. 172), H57 [7JA]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 173), H57 [7JA]

———eliminate reconsideration as an intervening step between initial benefit entitlement decisions and subsequent hearings on the record on such decisions (see H.R. 3169), H8905 [24SE]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program (see S. 1762), S12888 [20OC] (see H.R. 2401), H5173 [10JN]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H1461 [27FE]

———guarantee the right of individuals to receive certain benefits in full with an accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 812), H701 [13FE]

———honor commitments (see H. Con. Res. 258), H7617 [24JY]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see S. 439), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 743), H461 [12FE]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (see H. Res. 168), H2585 [1AP]

———provide full benefits for disabled widows and widowers regardless of age (see H.R. 472), H243 [29JA]

———reduce the age at which an eligible individual may be paid widow's or widower's insurance benefits (see H.R. 1923), H3635 [1MY]

———remove limitations on the amount of outside income which an individual may earn while receiving certain benefits (see H.R. 3098), H8283 [16SE]

———repeal eligibility restrictions on widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability (see H.R. 470), H243 [29JA]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see S. 1011), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

———waive certain waiting periods for disability and Medicare benefits in the case of a terminally ill, disabled individual (see H.R. 3382), H9981 [28OC]

SSI: authorize extension to American Samoa (see H.R. 3065), H8174 [10SE]

———clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see S. 166), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 803), H701 [13FE]

States: require candidates for driver's licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driving in the proximity of potentially visually impaired individuals (see H. Con. Res. 56), H1395 [26FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction from work-related expenses of disabled individuals (see H.R. 1693), H3051 [9AP]

———allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 943), H1395 [26FE] (see H.R. 3103), H8283 [16SE]

———provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (see H.R. 1575), H2703 [2AP]

———treatment of certain expenses for disabled workers (see S. 1560), S10906 [1AU]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H243 [29JA]

———treatment of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (see S. 397), S2457 [13FE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 970), H1461 [27FE]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1919), H3635 [1MY] (see H.R. 2511), H5551 [18JN]

———authorize additional compensation for a service-connected disability rated totally disabling for whom a family member dependent on the veteran for support provides care (see H.R. 2380), H5044 [5JN]

———authorize certain disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (see H.R. 1918), H3635 [1MY]

———extend to additional military retirees with service-connected disabilities the special compensation authority provided for certain retirees with combat-related disabilities (see H.R. 2701), H6602 [10JY]

———health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN] (see H.R. 2475), H5407 [16JN]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———improve automobile assistance program for disabled veterans (see H.R. 294), H136 [8JA]

———improve compensation benefits for veterans in certain cases of impairment of vision involving both eyes (see H.R. 2829), H7453 [23JY]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see S. 1131), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1683), H3051 [9AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S9118 [9JY] (see H.R. 2823), H7453 [23JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE] (see H.R. 303), H137 [8JA]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), consideration (see H. Res. 251), H4738 [22MY]

Cost Estimates

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act (S. 1248): CBO, S14795-S14798 [12NO]

Essays

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

Excerpts

Budget Enforcement Act: off-budget status of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance trust funds, S3006 [3MR]

Explanations

Social Security Protection Act (H.R. 743): Managers Amendment, S16180-S16182 [9DE]

Factsheets

Education Funding, H6509-H6511 [10JY]

House Republican Record on Education Funding, H6503-H6505 [10JY]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, S4749 [3AP]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S4749 [3AP]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S4749 [3AP]

Education funding: Dan Fuller and Edward R. Kealy, Committee for Education Funding, S4250 [21MR]

Equal access to community-based attendant services under Medicaid for the disabled and elderly: Lynne Cleveland and Leon Triest, The Arc and United Cerebal Palsy Public Policy Coalition, S8607 [26JN]

———Sam Leam and Patrick E. Rogers, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Oregon chapter, S8607 [26JN]

———William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S8535 [25JN]

Imapct of budget proposals on veterans: Representative Spratt, Committee on the Budget (House), H2157 [20MR]

———several veterans organizations, H2157 [20MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, H2157 [20MR]

Impact of budget proposals on veterans: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

———Joseph L. Fox, Sr., Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), H2548 [1AP]

———Ronald F. Conley, American Legion, Ray C. Sisk, VFW and Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, H2548 [1AP]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Representative Boehner, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H3530 [30AP]

———Representative Sensenbrenner, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H3530 [30AP]

Inclusion of people with disabilities in foreign assistance programs: Lex Frieden, National Council on Disability, S13365 [28OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding: Mary Swaim, S1354 [22JA]

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge: Bob Dole, S5448 [29AP]

———Bonnie J. Campbell, S5449 [29AP]

———Cheryl A. Fischer, S5449 [29AP]

———Janet Napolitano, Arizona attorney general, S5449 [29AP]

———Jim Ward, ADA Watch (organization), S5456 [29AP]

———several State attorneys general, S5449 [29AP]

———several women's organizations, S5456 [29AP]

———Wade Henderson, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights and Nan Aron, Alliance for Justice, S5455 [29AP]

Pathways to Independence Act: Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, S10646 [31JY]

———Lorey H. Freeman, Oregon Law Center, S10647 [31JY]

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans: Eugene Scanzera, Kaiser Permanente (health maintenance organization), S8522 [25JN]

———Karen A. Bullock, Community Health Partnership, Inc., S8689 [26JN]

———Karen Musser, Elder Care of Dane County, WI, S8689 [26JN]

———Richard J. Bringewatt, Medicare Payment Coalition for Frail Beneficiaries, S8523 [25JN]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act: George E. Pataki, Governor of New York, S8271 [20JN], S8856 [27JN]

Realizing the Spirit of IDEA Act: several academic professionals, E645 [2AP]

———several mental health advocacy groups, E644 [2AP]

Social Security Protection Act: Anthony Pezza, National Council of Social Security Management Associations, Inc., H2650 [2AP]

———Anthony W. Batts, Long Beach, CA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———Consortium for Citizens With Disabilities, H1542 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

———David Certner, AARP, H1541 [5MR], H2650 [2AP]

———James M. Horvath, Chartiers Township, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———John V. Mintz, Brecknock Township, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———Nancy G. Shor, National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, H1542 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

———Paul Yost, Milton, PA, Police Dept., H1544 [5MR]

———Richard C. Birkel, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, H1542 [5MR]

———Richard H. James, Borough of Churchill, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———Ronald G. Bernoski, Association of Administrative Law Judges, H1543 [5MR], H2651 [2AP]

———Thomas A. Schatz, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste, H2650 [2AP]

———Warren C. Evans, Wayne County, MI, Office of the Sheriff, H1543 [5MR]

Veterans benefits funding: Dwight Radcliff, U.S. Veterans Initiative, Inc., H2575 [1AP]

———John Keaveney, New Directions, Inc., H2576 [1AP]

———Shad Meshad, National Veterans Foundation, H2576 [1AP]

Veterans Programs Improvement Act: Anthony J. Principi, Sec. of Veterans Affairs, S7033-S7037 [22MY]

Lists

Organizations and individuals opposing nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5455 [29AP]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3459 [30AP], E871 [6MY]

Organizations supporting full Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1197 [21JA]

Organizations supporting H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act, H1541 [5MR]

Supporters of Mikulski amendment on providing tax credit for individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4066 [20MR]

Motions

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H2667 [2AP]

Press conferences

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge: Justin Dart, Americans With Disabilities Act Watch (organization), S5320 [11AP]

Press releases

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4748 [3AP]

Proclamations

Freedom Service Dogs, Inc., Anniversary: Representative Beauprez, E1786 [15SE]

Remarks in House

Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary, E1711, E1715 [5SE]

Anzik, Nora: Therapeutic Riding and Education Center of Pueblo, CO, Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1153 [5JN]

Armed Forces: authorize the use of military recreational facilities by any veteran with a compensable service-connected disability (H.R. 1917), E893 [9MY]

———increase dependency and indemnity compensation payable to a surviving spouse of a member in any case in which there are dependent children (H.R. 1750), E764 [11AP]

———provide dislocation allowance to retired members and those on temporary disability retired list moving from their last duty station to designated home (H.R. 995), E332 [27FE]

Bayaud Industries: tribute for providing employment to disabled persons under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program, E1299 [18JN]

Bayaud Industries (nonprofit organization): tribute, E1423 [8JY]

Berkeley, CA: support creation of Ed Roberts Campus facility to support independent living for disabled individuals, E183 [11FE]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (H.R. 398), E448 [12MR]

———revise and extend (S. 286), H11577-H11580 [19NO]

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Burne, James and Mary Lou: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honorees, E2318 [19NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 128), H3985, H3986 [13MY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities funding for Down Syndrome research, H6524, H6525 [10JY]

Construction industry: address needs in reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9633 [17OC]

DAV: tribute to individuals attending New Mexico State Convention, E1249 [13JN]

Dept. of Education: conduct study to determine State compliance costs relative to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, H3530 [30AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: address emergency preparedness relative to senior citizens, the disabled, and others with special needs, H5761 [24JN]

Dept. of Justice: conduct feasibility study on background checks for volunteers who work with children, the disabled, and the elderly, H2426, H2427 [27MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, H2713, H2796, H2797 [3AP]

———increase assistance for certain disabled veterans for specially adapted housing, automobiles, and equipment (H.R. 1048), E357 [4MR]

———provide IBOT Mobility Systems to disabled veterans, E289 [26FE]

———provide nursing home care to certain veterans with service-connected disabilities and expand eligibility for such care to all veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities (H.R. 2445), E1253 [13JN]

Education: funding, H6500-H6519 [10JY]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 490), H231 [29JA], E109 [29JA]

———improve education for children with special needs by encouraging innovative approaches to parental involvement and flexibility, E536 [20MR]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), H5554 [19JN], H6274 [8JY], H6351, H6353, H6383-H6393 [9JY], E110 [29JA], E1458 [11JY]

———increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (H.R. 438), consideration (H. Res. 309), H6356-H6363 [9JY]

Employment: tribute to the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program, E472 [13MR]

———vocational rehabilitation programs funding, E925 [9MY]

Eugene, OR: anniversary of Pearl Buck Center, E2184 [31OC]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (H.R. 978), H8097, H8098 [10SE]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (H.R. 977), E328 [27FE]

Florence, CO: tribute to Walk On Therapeutic Riding Center, E815 [30AP]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance for individuals with disabilities in foreign countries, including victims of warfare and civil strife (H.R. 1462), E614 [27MR]

Fort Smith, AR: anniversary of Downtown Fort Smith Sertoma Club, E2511 [8DE]

GPO: eliminate requirement to make an additional contribution to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund for each employee to whom a voluntary separation incentive payment has been paid (H.R. 3490), E2558 [15DE]

Grand Prairie, TX: tribute to Dallas Junior Texans wheelchair basketball team, E937 [13MY]

Health: establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (H.R. 1083), E384 [6MR], E2338 [19NO], E2373 [21NO]

Housing: require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum disability standards (H.R. 2353), E1168 [5JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: allow parents to determine appropriate educational facilities for each child in consultation with the Individualized Family Service Plan team, H3527, H3528 [30AP]

———allow school personnel to discipline children with disabilities who violate a student code of conduct, H3476 [30AP]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 823), E264 [13FE]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1094), H3480 [30AP], E387 [7MR]

———cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, H1621 [5MR]

———define a free public education as enabling disabled children to access the general curriculum, H3513, H3514 [30AP]

———define specific learning disability as a disorder due to a medically detectable and diagnosable physiological condition based on physical and scientific evidence, H3521, H3522 [30AP]

———determination of significant disproportionality relative to identification of children with disabilities, H3473, H3474 [30AP]

———ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

———establish a method to provide outcome-based funding increases to States (H.R. 1576), E644 [2AP]

———funding, H10429-H10434 [5NO]

———increase spending caps to adjust for inflation, H3513 [30AP]

———permit local school districts to issue vouchers to parents of disabled children in private schools for their child's specific special education needs, H3517-H3519 [30AP]

———permit States to design, develop, and implement customized educational programs for disabled students, H3476, H3477, H3514-H3517 [30AP]

———permit States to establish costs and risk-sharing funds, consortiums, and cooperatives to assist severly disabled students, H3511 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), H3457, H3466-H3532 [30AP], H5383 [16JN], E527 [20MR], E847, E848, E851 [1MY], E906, E921 [9MY], E947 [14MY]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration (H. Res. 206), H3458-H3466 [30AP]

———reauthorize (H.R. 1350), corrections in engrossment, H3532 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers, H3473, H3474, H3512 [30AP]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers (H.R. 464), E103, E104 [29JA]

———require students be diagnosed by physicians or persons certified by a State health board to determine eligibility for benefits, H3519, H3520 [30AP]

———require that any additional Federal funding be passed directly to the local level, H3526, H3527 [30AP]

———train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

———use of priority grants to establish training programs for the early and appropriate identification of children with disabilities, H3529, H3530 [30AP]

Javits-Wagner-O'Day Program: tribute to services for the blind and disabled, E275 [25FE], E305 [27FE], E663 [3AP], E792 [29AP]

Long Beach, CA: tribute to the National Veterans Wheelchair Games, E1446 [11JY]

Medicare: make permanent the health coverage for certain disabled individuals that go back to work, E1571 [23JY]

———waive waiting period for coverage of certain disabled individuals (H.R. 104), E10 [8JA]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (H.R. 3243), E1968, E1969 [2OC]

———importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (H. Con. Res. 94), H10301-H10304 [4NO]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, E1338 [24JN]

Moses and Aaron Foundation: tribute to Special Fund for Children, E1607 [25JY]

Mulvihill, William J.: Arthritis Foundation Charles B. Harding Award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

National Disability Employment Awareness Month: observance, E2330 [19NO]

Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Week: observance, H3308 [11AP]

Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization): tribute, H3308 [11AP]

Pharmaceuticals: pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H1876 [13MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H4220 [19MY]

Rush-Miller Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1717 [5SE]

Santiago, Courtney: Ms. Wheelchair America Program, Inc., Ms. Wheelchair Florida honoree, E1496 [17JY]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (H. Con. Res. 299), H11174-H11177 [17NO], E2434, E2437 [23NO]

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H1493 [4MR], H1519, H1521, H1524-H1550 [5MR], H2625 [2AP], E229, E230 [13FE], E390 [7MR]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (H. Res. 168), H2591-H2603 [2AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), motion to recommit, H2667 [2AP]

———reduce the age at which an eligible individual may be paid widow's or widower's insurance benefits (H.R. 1923), H5033 [5JN], E895 [9MY]

———remove limitations on the amount of outside income which an individual may earn while receiving certain benefits (H.R. 3098), E1810 [16SE]

Special Children, Inc.: anniversary, E218 [13FE]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, E827 [1MY]

Taxation: provide assistance with elementary and secondary educational costs to parents of disabled children (H.R. 1575), H3478 [30AP], E648 [2AP]

———treatment of certain expenses for disabled workers, E711 [9AP]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (H.R. 489), E97 [29JA]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (H.R. 970), E318 [27FE]

Telluride, CO: tribute to Telluride Adaptive Ski Program, E396 [7MR]

Temple City, CA: tribute to Quota International club, E804 [30AP]

The Arc of the U.S. (organization): anniversary of Luzerne County, PA, chapter, E47 [8JA]

Timlin, James C.: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honoree, E2318 [19NO]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (H.R. 1919), E893 [9MY]

———authorize certain disabled veterans and their dependents to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (H.R. 1918), E893 [9MY]

———benefits funding, H1939, H1940 [18MR], H2141, H2211, H2218, H2221, H2242, H2255, H2258, H2261 [20MR], H2382-H2388 [26MR], H2517, H2518, H2519, H2520, H2521, H2522, H2547, H2551, H2555, H2556, H2558, H2559, H2561, H2562, H2569-H2576, H2583 [1AP], H2689, H2691, H2692, H2695 [2AP], H2840-H2842 [7AP], H3287, H3289 [10AP], H3620 [1MY], H3959 [9MY], H4814, H4815, H4862 [3JN], H4880, H4954, H4962 [4JN], H10346 [5NO], E586, E589 [26MR], E639, E640 [1AP], E651 [2AP], E724 [10AP], E985 [15MY], E1077 [23MY], E2236 [5NO], E2257, E2261, E2263 [6NO], E2285 [7NO]

———disability benefits, H10982, H10987, H10989, H11122 [7NO]

———health care funding, H4852 [3JN], H5179 [11JN], H5355 [12JN], H5391 [16JN], H7630-H7637, H7663-H7668, H7684, H7685, H7687, H7688, H7691, H7707, H7708 [25JY], H9770-H9775 [21OC], H10224, H10229 [30OC], H10315, H10322 [4NO], H10444 [5NO], H10535-H10537, H10545 [6NO], H11201 [17NO], E1726 [5SE], E1753 [10SE], E2200 [31OC], E2279 [7NO], E2289 [10NO]

———health care funding (H.R. 2318), H7208-H7213 [21JY], H12831, H12837 [8DE], E1131 [4JN]

———health care funding (H.R. 2475), E1266 [16JN]

———impact of budget proposals, H2149, H2151, H2152, H2153, H2157 [20MR]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 1683), H4273-H4275 [20MY], H4542 [22MY], E723 [10AP], E1082 [23MY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, H8479 [23SE], H9589, H9590 [16OC], H10994-H11008 [7NO], E2279, E2285 [7NO], E2291 [12NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), H5256 [11JN], H7210 [21JY], H9081, H9090-H9096 [1OC], H10348 [5NO], H10460, H10535-H10539, H10544-H10546 [6NO], E1256 [13JN], E1289 [18JN], E1955, E1960 [2OC], E2443 [23NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (H.R. 303), consideration (H. Res. 251), H5271 [12JN]

Winter Park, CO: tribute to National Sports Center for the Disabled, E1883 [24SE]

Remarks in Senate

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S1888, S1889 [4FE], S12443 [3OC], S14459-S14461 [11NO]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 128), S6568, S6569 [15MY]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13378-S13380 [28OC]

Dept. of HUD: non-elderly disability voucher program funding, S14524, S14525 [12NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enhance certain veterans programs and improve administration of such programs (S. 1133), S7031 [22MY]

———health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4747-S4752 [3AP]

———prosthetic and sensory aids devices funding, S1136 [17JA]

District of Columbia: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

Education: increase student loan forgiveness to teachers in mathematics, science, and special education (S. 291), S1899 [4FE]

———make grants to States for preschool and general education activities in elementary and secondary schools, S4343 [25MR]

———provide personnel preparation, enhanced support and training for beginning special educators, and professional development of special educators, general educators, and early intervention personnel (S. 608), S3626 [12MR]

———reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (S. 626), S3744 [13MR]

Families and domestic relations: promote adoption of children with special needs (S. 862), S5188 [10AP]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (H.R. 978), S11424 [11SE]

———adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (S. 481), S2940 [27FE], S10076 [28JY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (S. 530), S3186 [5MR]

Health: ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (S. 1004), S5786 [6MY]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (S. 538), S3190 [5MR], S3404 [10MR], S5254 [10AP]

Housing: establish demonstration program to modernize and increase access to health services in public housing for elderly and disabled persons (S. 1697), S12287 [1OC]

———promote community integration, S8430 [24JN]

Human rights: support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly (S. Con. Res. 52), S7644 [10JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (S. 939), S5488-S5490 [29AP], S5531 [30AP]

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: ensure that children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State have access to special education services (S. 1619), S11569 [16SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: establish high cost funds to assist local educational agencies in providing education to high need children (S. 890), S5350 [11AP]

———funding, S1195-S1199, S1204-S1208 [21JA], S1353 [22JA], S3607, S3608 [12MR], S4069, S4072 [20MR], S4236, S4237 [21MR], S4407 [26MR], S11013, S11017 [3SE], S11081-S11085 [4SE], S11228 [9SE], S11273, S11275-S11280 [10SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), S7836, S7837 [12JN]

———reauthorize (S. 1248), unanimous-consent agreement, S15500 [21NO]

Jacques, Jennifer: VSA Arts (nonprofit organization) Expression Arts Program Road Trip—Journey of Discovery award recipient, S12531 [14OC]

Mariba, KY: tribute to Frenchburg Job Corps Make a Difference Day program, S13658 [30OC]

Medicaid: establish a demonstration project to encourage the provision of community-based services to disabled individuals (S. 1394), S9236 [10JY], S9304 [11JY]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (S. 622), S3740-S3742 [13MR]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services, S8347 [23JN], S8534-S8537 [25JN], S8606-S8608 [26JN]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (S. 971), S5660-S5664 [1MY]

Medicare: improve access to Medicare+Choice plans for special needs beneficiaries by targeting enrollment (S. 526), S3181 [5MR]

———permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans, S8522, S8523 [25JN], S8688 [26JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: establish a national abusive and criminal background check system for patient care workers (S. 958), S5602 [30AP]

Mental health: establish State grant program to end practice of parents giving custody of emotionally disturbed children to State agencies to obtain mental health services (S. 1704), S12381 [2OC]

———importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (S. Con. Res. 21), S13062, S13063 [22OC]

Middlebury College: tribute to men's basketball and football teams for assistance to disabled fan, S3723 [13MR]

Millennium Challenge Account: ensure eligibility for assistance includes providing people with disabilities opportunities for inclusion, S13364 [28OC]

Montana: tribute to Disability Determination Services, S13132 [23OC]

Mosaic (organization): tribute, S8299 [20JN]

National Creative Arts Therapies Week: observance, S7230 [3JN]

Owens, Cynthia: Oregon Health Care Hero designee, S14798 [12NO]

POW: authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges (S. 60), S60 [7JA]

Public welfare programs: allow States to treat certain disabled and individuals caring for disabled persons as participating in work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 1523), S10645-S10648 [31JY]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (S. 1237), S7728 [11JN]

Research: coordinate efforts in collecting and analyzing data on the incidence and prevalence of developmental disabilities (S. 1226), S7633 [10JN]

———enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (S. 1010), S5861 [7MY]

SINAI Special Needs Institute: tribute to honorees for their dedication to improving the lives of disabled children, S3367 [7MR]

Social Security: authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees (S. 776), S4827 [3AP]

———earnings test for blind individuals (S. 750), S4631-S4633 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments, S7096, S7097 [23MY]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (S. Res. 155), S7115 [23MY]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), S16159-S16196 [9DE]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (S. 439), S2707 [25FE]

———reform, S3402 [10MR], S3935-S3948 [19MR], S11739-S11746 [22SE]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (S. 166), S851 [15JA]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5319-S5323 [11AP], S5404-S5422 [28AP], S5440-S5458 [29AP], S5531 [30AP]

Taxation: provide credit for individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives, S4065, S4066 [20MR], S4238 [21MR], S6041 [13MY], S6431 [15MY]

———treatment of bonds issued to nonprofit nursing homes and elderly care facilities, S5016 [9AP]

———treatment of certain expenses for disabled workers (S. 1560), S10911 [1AU]

———treatment of old-age, survivors, and disability insurance taxes paid by employees and self-employed individuals (S. 397), S2471 [13FE]

Television: provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming, S13038, S13039 [22OC]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (S. 480), S2938-S2940 [27FE]

University of South Dakota: anniversary of School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center for Disabilities, S9583 [17JY]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (S. 59), S59 [7JA]

———benefits funding, S4241, S4242 [21MR], S14391, S14392, S14393, S14394, S14401 [11NO], S14531 [12NO]

———health care funding, S12425-S12427 [3OC], S12797-S12799 [17OC], S14382, S14388 [11NO], S14464-S14466, S14792, S14793 [12NO], S15917, S15949 [25NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 1683), S15481 [21NO]

———increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (S. 1131), S7029 [22MY]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (S. 1379), S9120 [9JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S4340 [25MR], S6597, S6598 [19MY], S6647 [20MY], S7284-S7286 [4JN], S12577, S12578, S12591 [15OC], S14391, S14392, S14393, S14434, S14435 [11NO], S14792, S14793 [12NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 392), S2467-S2469 [13FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (S. 392), unanimous-consent request, S6945 [22MY]

Reports filed

Adjust Certain Federal Annuity Computations Relative to Periods of Receiving Disability Payments: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 481) (S. Rept. 108-108), S9638 [21JY], S9708 [22JY]

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 309) (H. Rept. 108-189), H6347 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 168) (H. Rept. 108-54), H2585 [1AP]

Consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 206) (H. Rept. 108-79), H3450 [29AP]

Family Opportunity Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 622) (S. Rept. 108-157), S12192 [30SE]

Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1350) (H. Rept. 108-77), H3450 [29AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1248) (S. Rept. 108-185), S13802 [3NO]

Lifespan Respite Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 538), S5172 [10AP]

Social Security Protection Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (H.R. 743) (S. Rept. 108-176), S13515 [29OC]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 743) (H. Rept. 108-46), H2277 [24MR]

Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 438) (H. Rept. 108-182), H6261 [26JN]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 108-88), H3634 [1MY]

Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1683) (H. Rept. 108-108), H4253 [19MY]

———Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1131) (S. Rept. 108-163), S12532 [14OC]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Results

Vote on Harkin Amendment on Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding to H.R. 4577, Social Security and Medicare Safe Deposit Box Act (2000), S3608 [12MR]

Rulings of the Chair

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H1550 [5MR]

Statements

Inclusion of People With Disabilities in Foreign Assistance Programs: National Council on Disability, S13364 [28OC]

Social Security Protection Act: National Conference of State Social Security Administrators, H2650 [2AP]

Summaries

Social Security Protection Act (H.R. 743), H1534-H1541 [5MR]

Tables

Estimated State allocations of increased Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1198 [21JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding by State, S11084 [4SE], S11276 [10SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 94, Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution, H10301 [4NO]

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay, H3985 [13MY]

H. Con. Res. 299, tribute to Sargent Shriver, H11175 [17NO]

H. Res. 168, consideration of H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act, H2591 [2AP]

H. Res. 206, consideration of H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3458 [30AP]

H. Res. 309, consideration of H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6356 [9JY]

H.R. 438, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, H6383 [9JY]

H.R. 743, Social Security Protection Act, S16183-S16196 [9DE], H1524-H1533 [5MR], H2625, H2634-H2642 [2AP]

H.R. 978, adjust certain Federal employee annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments, H8097 [10SE]

H.R. 1350, Improving Education Results for Children With Disabilities Act, H3480, H3510 [30AP]

H.R. 1683, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, H4273 [20MY]

S. 59, allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft, S60 [7JA]

S. 60, authorize certain disabled former POW to use Dept. of Defense commissary stores and post and base exchanges, S60 [7JA]

S. 286, Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act, S14460 [11NO], H11577 [19NO]

S. 291, Quality Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act, S1899 [4FE]

S. 392, Retired Pay Restoration Act, S2468 [13FE]

S. 397, Payroll Tax Deduction Act, S2472 [13FE]

S. 480, Training for Realtime Writers Act, S2938 [27FE]

S. 481, adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of Federal employees receiving disability payments, S2940 [27FE]

S. 481, adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments, S10076 [28JY], S10451 [30JY]

S. 538, Lifespan Respite Care Act, S5254-S5256 [10AP]

S. 608, Personnel Excellence for Students With Disabilities Act, S3627-S3631 [12MR]

S. 622, Family Opportunity Act, S3740 [13MR]

S. 742, International Disability and Victims of Warfare and Civil Strife Assistance Act, S4531 [27MR]

S. 750, Blind Empowerment Act, S4632 [1AP]

S. 776, authorize payments under Federal retirement systems to Social Security trusts set up for disabled dependents of Federal employees, S4827 [3AP]

S. 890, Supporting Success for High Need Students Act, S5351 [11AP]

S. 939, IDEA Full-Funding Act, S5488 [29AP]

S. 958, Patient Abuse Prevention Act, S5603-S5607 [30AP]

S. 971, Medicaid Community-Based Attendant Services and Supports Act, S5660-S5664 [1MY], S5727-S5730 [5MY]

S. 1131, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act, S7029 [22MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1133, Veterans Programs Improvement Act, S7031-S7033 [22MY]

S. 1226, Act to Prevent Developmental Disabilities in Education, S7633 [10JN]

S. 1237, Independent Living Improvement Act, S7728 [11JN]

S. 1379, American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act, S9120 [9JY]

S. 1394, Money Follows the Person Act, S9304-S9306 [11JY]

S. 1509, provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability, S10631 [31JY]

S. 1523, Pathways to Independence Act, S10646 [31JY]

S. 1560, Disabled Workers Empowerment Act, S10911 [1AU]

S. 1697, Elderly Housing Plus Health Support Demonstration Act, S12288 [1OC]

S. Con. Res. 21, Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution, S3751 [13MR], S13062 [22OC]

S. Con. Res. 52, support the drafting and adoption of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons with disabilities by the U.N. General Assembly, S7643 [10JN]

S. Res. 155, oppose reduction of annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, S7115, S7160 [23MY]

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

Essays

What Does Americanism Mean to Me? Tess Spinola, E1708 [5SE]

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding, S14502, S14508 [12NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4749 [3AP]

Impact of budget proposals on veterans, H2548 [1AP]

Remarks in House

Santa Ana Pueblo, NM: tribute to individuals attending State Convention, E1249 [13JN]

Spinola, Tess: San Francisco, CA, DAV Auxiliary State Essay Contest winner, E1707 [5SE]

DISABLED VETERANS' RETURN-TO-WORK ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 966), E334 [27FE]

DISABLED WORKERS EMPOWERMENT ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1560), S10906 [1AU]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1560), S10911 [1AU]

Texts of

S. 1560, provisions, S10911 [1AU]

DiSANO, LAUREN

Remarks in House

EPA: Health Fellows Environmental Health Fellows participant, E1780 [11SE]

DISASTER AREA HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1279), S15478, S15503 [21NO]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1279), S8125 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1279), S13249 [27OC], S15503 [21NO]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1279) (S. Rept. 108-183), S13802 [3NO]

Texts of

S. 1279, provisions, S8131-S8133 [18JN], S15505-S15507 [21NO]

DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT

Amendments

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S15478, S15503 [21NO]

Bills and resolutions

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (see S. 1279), S8125 [18JN]

———modify terms of the community disaster loan program and authorize assistance under that program for losses related to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1542), H2585 [1AP]

———reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (see H.R. 3181), H8949 [25SE]

Federal aid programs: amend relative to use of Federal disaster assistance for hazard mitigation measures (see H.R. 3380), H9981 [28OC]

FEMA: establish a demonstration program to assist disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 3495), H11358 [17NO]

———establish a demonstration program to assist disadvantaged communities (H.R. 3495), consideration (see H. Res. 472), H12310 [21NO]

Housing: extend period for temporary mortgage and rental payments program (see H.R. 1986), H3682 [6MY]

———reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (see H.R. 827), H702 [13FE]

National security: improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (see H.R. 2878), H7616 [24JY]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 930), S5434 [28AP] (see H.R. 105), H55 [7JA]

Remarks in House

Disasters: reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (H.R. 3181), H12126-H12129 [21NO]

Housing: reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (H.R. 827), E243 [13FE]

National security: improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (H.R. 2878), E1603 [25JY]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, H173, H181-H190 [28JA], E106 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Disasters: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S13249 [27OC], S15503 [21NO]

Terrorism: provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S2379 [13FE]

Reports filed

Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1279) (S. Rept. 108-183), S13802 [3NO]

Predisaster Mitigation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3181) (H. Rept. 108-340), H10338 [4NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3181, predisaster mitigation program reauthorization, H12127 [21NO]

S. 1279, Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act, S8131-S8133 [18JN], S15505-S15507 [21NO]

DISASTERS related term(s) Earthquakes; Famines; Floods; Hunger; Hurricanes

Addresses

American Airpower Museum Ceremony: Bob Morgan, E1557 [23JY]

Dedication of Memorial in Queens, NY, to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Employees Who Were Victims of Terrorist Attacks: Bill De Costa, E2389 [22NO]

———Rose Marie Poveromo, United Community Civic Association, E2389 [22NO]

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Sean O'Keefe, NASA, E240 [13FE]

Amendments

Africa: international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa (S. Res. 149), S8848 [27JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7619 [24JY], H7643, H7650 [25JY]

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1768), H12227 [21NO]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC], S13435, S13481, S13482, S13521, S13522, S13530 [29OC], S13601, S13608, S13609, S13611, S13616, S13617, S13621, S13624, S13626, S13637, S13682, S13684, S13685, S13686, S13687, S13688, S13696 [30OC], S13719 [31OC], H4310 [20MY]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), H11596, H11652 [19NO]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S16035 [25NO]

Safety: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S15478, S15503 [21NO]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO], H10469 [6NO]

Articles and editorials

Albuquerque Father Recalls ``A Fine Lady'', E125 [4FE]

Capt. David M. Brown—A Circus Performer and a Top Aviator, S1860 [4FE]

Cmdr. William C. McCool—Carrying a Momento of Home, S1861 [4FE]

Col. Ilan Ramon—Pilot Embraced Role as a Symbol for Jews, S1860 [4FE]

Col. Rick D. Husband—A Lifelong Dream of Being an Astronaut, S1859 [4FE]

Dogged Engineer's Effort To Assess Shuttle Damage, S12029 [26SE]

Dr. Kalpana Chawla—Quiet and Modest, but Also Determined, S1860 [4FE]

Dr. Laurel Salton Clark—After Sea and Sky, Moving on to Space, S1859 [4FE]

Fire Damage, S13459 [29OC]

Fire Precautions Save Homes—Fire Resistant Materials, Thinned Trees Credited, E2244 [5NO]

Fire Threat Is Red-Hot in Parched West, S6702 [20MY]

Husband's Roots a Source of Pride—Amarillo Should Honor Its Own, H302 [5FE]

Lake Arrowhead—Fears of a Landmark Disaster, S13627 [30OC]

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson—A Source of Hope for Children, S1861 [4FE]

NASA Panel Needs To Find Real Solutions, E287 [26FE]

Rochester Area Prepares for War by Tightening Security, S4049 [20MR]

Security Costs Rise for Local Officials, Terrorism Alert Puts a Strain on Budgets, S2438 [13FE]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa (see S. Res. 149), S6707 [20MY]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA] (see S. 108, 125), S132 [9JA] (see S. 1309), S8300 [20JN] (see S. 1626), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 92), H55 (see H.R. 160), H57 [7JA] (see H.R. 257), H135 (see H.R. 307), H137 [8JA] (see H.R. 376), H171 [27JA] (see H.R. 2684), H6464 [9JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

Air pollution: prohibit liability for the effects of emissions and emission byproducts caused by an act of nature (see H.R. 1891), H3570 [30AP]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see S. Res. 198), S9708 [22JY] (see H. Res. 264), H5174 [10JN]

Anderson, Michael P.: tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (see H.R. 2859), H7615 [24JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (see H. Res. 339), H7615 [24JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (see S. 628), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1297), H1902 [13MR]

Aviation: provide a credit toward the non-Federal share of projects carried out under the Airport Improvement Program to airports used to respond to disasters or emergencies (see H.R. 1591), H2819 [3AP]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

Business and industry: allow a grace period for payment of bills by consumers whose mail service has been disrupted due to a national emergency (see H.R. 2549), H5662 [19JN]

———increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (see H.R. 346), H169 [27JA]

———prohibit price gouging of products and services that are widely needed during a designated disaster (see H.R. 3236), H9213 [2OC]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see S. Res. 265), S14451 [11NO] (see H. Res. 425), H10237 [30OC]

Carrollton, KY: anniversary of school bus crash (see S. Res. 143), S6256 [14MY]

Civilian Volunteer Service Reserve Program: establish (see H.R. 3503), H11359 [17NO]

Claims: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 123), H56 [7JA]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE] (see H.R. 3116), H8380 [17SE]

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see S. 1643), S11832 [23SE]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H274 [4FE]

———award Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to crew (see H. Res. 49), H274 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE] (see H. Res. 50), H274 [4FE] (see H. Res. 51), H322 [5FE]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (see H. Res. 222), H3762 [7MY]

Congress: conduct a feasibility study on implementing an emergency electronic communications system to ensure the continuity of the operations of Congress during an emergency (see H.R. 2948), H7783 [25JY]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Conservation Reserve Program: suspend requirement to reduce rental payments for harvesting of forage or grazing on land in response to a drought or other emergency (see S. 124), S132 [9JA]

Corps of Engineers: treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S11913 [24SE] (see H.R. 2492), H5467 [17JN]

Courts: allow judges to whom certain multidistrict litigation cases are transferred to retain jurisdiction (see H.R. 1768), H3351 [11AP]

———legal exemptions for certain National Park Service, Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or BLM activities undertaken in federally declared disaster areas (see H.R. 67), H54 [7JA]

Crime: strengthen and enhance the prevention and prosecution of crimes using weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 2939), H7783 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow quick aid to producers in federally declared disaster areas, provide emergency disaster assistance to certain producers for qualifying crop losses, and continue livestock assistance program (see H.R. 3402), H10129 [29OC]

———designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (see H.R. 3157), H8904 [24SE]

———establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 2871), H7616 [24JY]

———support research on control and suppression of plant species tamarisk in the Colorado River watershed (see H.R. 695), H391 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (see H.R. 638), H322 [5FE]

Dept. of Education: provide student loan forgiveness to surviving spouses of the victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 893), H1332 [25FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (see H.R. 2250), H4736 [22MY]

———establish clearly defined standards and guidelines for Federal, State, and local government emergency preparedness and response capability (see H.R. 3227), H9213 [2OC]

———make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9375 [8OC]

Dept. of the Interior: provide a grant to New Jersey for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2058), H3973 [9MY]

———provide compensation to individuals who are injured by an escaped prescribed fire and amend certain tort procedure provisions relating to claims for such fires (see H.R. 988), H1462 [27FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (see S. 1605), S11349 [10SE] (see H.R. 3061), H8174 [10SE]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: amend relative to use of Federal disaster assistance for hazard mitigation measures (see H.R. 3380), H9981 [28OC]

———extend period for temporary mortgage and rental payments program (see H.R. 1986), H3682 [6MY]

———reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (see H.R. 827), H702 [13FE]

Federal aid programs: distribution of Federal disaster assistance to rural areas (see H.R. 1790), H3352 [11AP]

———modify terms of the community disaster loan program and authorize assistance under that program for losses related to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1542), H2585 [1AP]

———reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (see H.R. 3181), H8949 [25SE]

FEMA: designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of the National Urban Search and Rescue System (see S. 232), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 452), H242 [29JA]

———establish a demonstration program to assist disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 3495), H11358 [17NO]

———establish a demonstration program to assist disadvantaged communities (H.R. 3495), consideration (see H. Res. 472), H12310 [21NO]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (see S. 122), S132 [9JA] (see S. 1768), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 11), H51 (see H.R. 215), H59 [7JA]

Fire prevention: allow Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements with Federal agencies to acquire goods and services relative to improving or using the wildfire fighting capability of those agencies (see H.R. 1061), H1515 [4MR]

———authorize collaborative forest restoration and wildland mitigation projects on public and private lands, and improve implementation of the National Fire Plan (see H.R. 1042), H1464 [27FE]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN] (see S. 1352), S8725 [26JN] (see S. 1453), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1621), H2820 [3AP] (see H.R. 2639), H6262 [26JN]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see S. 1449), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H4253 [19MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 457), H11700 [20NO]

———improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (see H. Con. Res. 85), H1689 [10MR]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (see S. 321), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 545), H318 [5FE]

Floods: ensure homeowners are provided adequate notice of flood map changes and a fair opportunity to appeal such changes (see H.R. 1816), H3353 [11AP]

———provide a discount in flood insurance rates for certain low-cost properties in flood hazard zones (see H.R. 98), H55 [7JA]

Florida: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (see H.R. 3333), H9687 [17OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 2536), H5662 [19JN]

Foreign policy: ensure that countries meet U.N. obligations relative to women, peace, and security, and assume implementation of international law that protects human rights of women and girls during and after conflicts (see H. Res. 432), H10340 [4NO]

Health care facilities: make private, nonprofit medical facilities that serve industry specific clients eligible for hazard mitigation and disaster assistance (see S. 775), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 1455), H2401 [26MR]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 1521), H2514 [31MR]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Louisiana: provide economic disaster assistance to rice producers (see H.R. 341), H169 [27JA]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (see H.R. 672), H390 [11FE]

———tribute (see S. Res. 73), S3087 [4MR]

Morganza, LA: authorize a project for hurricane and storm damage reduction (see S. 699), S4375 [25MR]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 2608), H6261 [26JN]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (see H.R. 253), H135 [8JA] (see H.R. 670), H390 [11FE]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (see S. 1315), S8358 [23JN] (see H.R. 2551), H5662 [19JN]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (see S. 931), S5483 [29AP]

National security: encourage the development of regional comprehensive emergency and disaster preparedness, coordination, and recovery plans (see H.R. 3274), H9375 [8OC]

———improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (see H.R. 2878), H7616 [24JY]

———protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by terrorists (see H.R. 2901), H7781 [25JY]

National Weather Service: provide overtime pay for forecasters performing essential services during severe weather events and limit Sunday premium pay to hours of service actually performed (see S. 1339), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 1764), H3303 [10AP]

North Carolina: authorize use of unobligated housing demonstration program funds to make grants to senior citizens for recovery from flood and hurricane damage to their homes (see H.R. 406), H217 [28JA]

Nuclear energy: prohibit operation of nuclear power plants unless there exists a State and county certified radiological emergency response plan (see H.R. 2951), H7783 [25JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (see S. 1727), S12533 [14OC]

Research: reduce impacts of hurricanes, tornadoes, and other windstorms through a program of research and development and technology transfer (see H.R. 2020), H3761 [7MY]

Safety: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (see S. 1279), S8125 [18JN]

———require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (see S. 118), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 2537), H5662 [19JN]

SBA: include drought in the definition of disaster for purposes of the Disaster Loan Program (see H.R. 279), H136 [8JA]

———prohibit from selling loans under the Disaster Loan Program (see H.R. 2994), H7838 [3SE]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 565), H319 [5FE]

Southwest Research Institute: commend work in discovering cause of the Columbia (space shuttle) disaster (see H. Res. 467), H12310 [21NO]

Space policy: establish a commission to investigate incidents in the human space flight program that result in loss of crew (see H.R. 2450), H5365 [12JN]

Taxation: expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 252), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 478), H243 [29JA]

———expand tax benefits for the New York Liberty Zone (see H.R. 3508), H11391 (see H.R. 3508), H11514 [18NO]

———extend replacement period for livestock sold due to drought, flood, or other weather-related conditions (see H.R. 377), H171 [27JA]

———provide involuntary conversion tax relief for producers forced to sell livestock due to weather-related conditions or Federal land management agency policy or action (see H.R. 483), H243 [29JA]

———provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (see S. 298), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 680), H390 [11FE]

———treatment of Community Development Block Grant funds relative to recovery of New York, NY, after terrorist attacks (see H.R. 148), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of crops destroyed by casualty (see H.R. 3043), H8081 [9SE]

———treatment of Federal funds used for relief and revitalization of New York, NY, after terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1620), H2820 [3AP]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders (see H.R. 2512), H5551 [18JN]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

———provide compensation for victims of 1993 World Trade Center bombing (see S. 549), S3252 [6MR]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (see S. 315), S1977 [5FE] (see S. 466), S2919 [27FE] (see S. 930), S5434 [28AP] (see S. Res. 34), S1736 [29JA] (see H.R. 105), H55 [7JA] (see H.R. 1389), H2269 [20MR] (see H. Res. 78), H705 [13FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction and improve security of infrastructure (see H.R. 1449), H2401 [26MR]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (see S. Res. 102), S4629 [1AP] (see H. Res. 170), H2703 [2AP]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (see H.R. 23), H52 [7JA]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 268), H135 [8JA]

Conference reports

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904), H11686-H11698 [20NO]

Essays

Kennedy Space Center Visit for Space Shuttle Columbia Launch: Emily Lance, S2913 [27FE]

Letters

African famine: Representative Wolf, H3435 [29AP]

Emergency agriculture assistance: several agricultural organizations, S1167 [17JA]

Enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism funding: Joseph Graham (Gray) Davis, Jr., Governor of California, S4096 [20MR]

Firefighter assistance grants funding: Harold A. Schaitberger, International Association of Fire Fighters, S9771 [23JY]

———several firefighting organizations, S9771 [23JY]

Firefighting Research and Coordination Act: several firefighting organizations, S2010 [5FE]

First Responders Partnership Grant Act: Anthony L. Bossi, Rutland, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Brett R. Van Noordt, Vermont Association of Chiefs of Police, S1995 [5FE]

———David E. Demag, Essex, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———Douglas S. Hoyt, Montpelier, VT, Police Dept., S1995 [5FE]

———James A. Finger, Vermont Ambulance Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Jeffery L. Whitesell, Winhall, VT, Police & Rescue Dept., S1996 [5FE]

———R.J. Elrick, Vermont Sheriffs' Association, S1995 [5FE]

———Steven Locke, Professional Firefighters of Vermont (organization), S1995 [5FE]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S13461 [29OC]

———Forest Stewards Guild, S13461 [29OC]

———J.T. Banks, Forest Roads Working Group, S13463 [29OC]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4307 [20MY]

———Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4307, H4308 [20MY]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4307 [20MY]

———several firefighter advocates, S13462 [29OC]

———several organizations, S13459-S13461, S13462, S13483 [29OC]

Homeland security: Senator Harkin, S9883 [24JY]

Homeland security funding: Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

Louisiana public safety communications system: Mike Foster, Governor of Louisiana, S4773 [3AP]

———Terry C. Landry, Louisiana Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections, S4773 [3AP]

Mississippi disaster assistance funding: Robert R. Latham, Jr., Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, S10842 [31JY]

Presidential emergency declaration for Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties, CA: several California Members of Congress, S13620 [30OC]

Small Business Drought Relief Act: Jim Hodges, S2004 [5FE], S4622 [1AP]

———Kenny Guinn, Governor of Nevada, S2004 [5FE], S4622 [1AP]

———Mike Easley, Governor of North Carolina, S2004 [5FE], S4622 [1AP]

———Southern Governors' Association, S2004 [5FE], S4622 [1AP]

War on terrorism and homeland security funding relative to omnibus consolidated appropriations: Steve Abbot, Executive Office of the President, S1001 [16JA]

Lists

Crew of the U.S.S. Thresher, S4649 [1AP]

International ALERT Academy members, E715 [10AP]

Massachusetts Fifth Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, E1779 [11SE]

Massachusetts members of Armed Forces killed in action or who died while on active duty since terrorist attacks in 2001, H9971 [28OC], H10059 [29OC]

New York First Congressional District residents killed in terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, H8196 [10SE]

Statements relative to young women and children in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13359 [28OC]

Motions

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13604, S13609, S13611, S13621, S13624 [30OC], H4322 [20MY], H10463 [6NO]

Poems

``Just Because You Call,'' Ernest Fodor, E1916 [30SE]

``Names,'' Billy Collins, S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

``Sparks & Fire,'' Brandon Dillard, E180 [11FE]

Press releases

Canadian Courts Cover Up Indian Complicity in Bombing: Council of Khalistan, E334 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Africa: famine, H3435 [29AP], E821 [1MY]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, H40-H43 [7JA]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (H.R. 257), H64 [8JA]

Alexandria, VA: tribute to Boy Scout Venture Crew 80, E1978 [7OC]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (H. Res. 264), H5668, H5669 [23JN], E1342 [24JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (H.R. 3407), H10225 [30OC], H10383 [5NO], E2208 [4NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), H7647-H7654 [25JY], E1653 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), consideration (H. Res. 339), H7637-H7645 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief through across-the-board funding reductions in discretionary spending programs, H7651-H7654 [25JY]

Archuleta County, CO: tribute to Pagosa Fire Protection District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E50 [8JA]

Arlington National Cemetery: tribute to Army Old Guard maintaining watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Hurricane Isabel, H8408 [23SE], E1896 [25SE]

Armed Forces: tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, E631 [1AP]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H5230 [11JN]

———tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

Bloomfield, NM: tribute to Bloomfield Fire Dept., for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E340 [27FE]

Business and industry: increase civil penalties for violations involving certain actions that exploit popular reaction to a Presidentially declared emergency or disaster (H.R. 346), H413-H415 [12FE]

———prohibit price gouging of products and services that are widely needed during a designated disaster (H.R. 3236), E1967 [2OC]

California: impact of wildfires, H9987 [29OC], H10197 [30OC], H12166 [21NO]

———tribute to 3d Congressional District firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2157 [30OC]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10377-H10384 [5NO], E2214 [4NO], E2555 [15DE]

———tribute to firefighters who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2334 [19NO]

Campbell, CA: tribute to Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness Program, E1758 [10SE]

Canada: acceptance of plea agreement relative to 1985 Air India bombing, E334 [27FE]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (H.R. 3084), E1794 [16SE]

Colorado: tribute to Durango/La Plata Emergency Communications Central Dispatch for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E35 [8JA]

Columbia (space shuttle): investigation into break up, H4245 [19MY]

———loss of biological and physical research experiments, H677 [13FE]

———tribute to crew, H271 [4FE], H278 [5FE], E179, E182, E185 [11FE], E193 [12FE], E219 [13FE]

———tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H279-H307 [5FE], E171, E172, E173, E174, E175 [7FE], E188 [12FE], E255 [13FE], E279 [25FE]

———tribute to debris collection efforts (H. Res. 222), H3990-H3993 [13MY], H4103 [14MY], E949 [14MY], E986 [15MY]

———tribute to families of crew, E208 [13FE]

Compact of Free Association: reinstatement of FEMA assistance, E2176 [30OC]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

Cortez, CO: tribute to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., employees for preserving Mesa Verde National Park artifacts, E1931 [30SE]

Decatur, IN: tribute to flood protection efforts, H6469 [10JY], E1449 [11JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate a disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area (H.R. 3157), H11167-H11169 [17NO]

———establish the National Drought Council (H.R. 2871), H12117 [21NO], E1601 [25JY]

Dept. of Defense: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (H.R. 638), E158 [6FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: address emergency preparedness relative to senior citizens, the disabled, and others with special needs, H5761 [24JN]

———Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program transfer from the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate to the Office for Domestic Preparedness, H8796 [24SE]

———develop and implement the Responsive Emergency Alert and Dissemination of Information Call (READICall) System (H.R. 2250), E1069 [23MY]

———FIRESAT program funding, H5770 [24JN]

———first responders funding, H8795-H8802 [24SE]

———first responders funding through reductions in Transportation Security Administration funding, H5761, H5762 [24JN]

———maintain homeland security, preparedness and disaster response programs funding and require screening of all cargo on passenger planes, H8107-H8111 [10SE]

Dept. of Justice: settlement of claims relative to accidental fire damage in Julian, CA, by DEA pilot, H7271 [22JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (H.R. 3061), E1754 [10SE]

———Medical Emergency Preparedness Program funding, H7687, H7688 [25JY]

Diageo (business): tribute to Diageo Iraq Humanitarian Airlift Team efforts to assist children of Iraq, E1589 [25JY]

Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act: reauthorize temporary mortgage and rental payments program (H.R. 827), E243 [13FE]

Drought: disaster assistance to North Carolina, H175 [28JA]

Durango, CO: tribute to Durango Police Dept., for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E36 [8JA]

Education: tribute to students participating in the STARS Academy Research Mission, H306 [5FE]

Ethiopia: famine, H6809 [15JY], H7406 [23JY]

Federal aid programs: distribution of Federal disaster assistance to rural areas (H.R. 1790), E766 [12AP]

———reauthorize the predisaster mitigation program (H.R. 3181), H12126-H12129 [21NO]

FEMA: disaster relief funding, H5788, H5789 [24JN]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 11), H97-H101 [8JA], E49 [8JA]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1768), H12227 [21NO]

———firefighting funding, H10197 [30OC]

———funding, H7637-H7640, H7648, H7653 [25JY], H8809-H8814 [24SE]

Fire prevention: authorize collaborative forest restoration and wildland mitigation projects on public and private lands, and improve implementation of the National Fire Plan (H.R. 1042), H12164 [21NO], E325, E331 [27FE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H3755-H3758 [7MY], H4003-H4008 [13MY], H4287-H4324 [20MY], H4865-H4868 [3JN], H10197 [30OC], H10462, H10547-H10553 [6NO], E1031, E1036, E1042 [21MY], E1056, E1062 [22MY], E1071, E1078 [23MY], E1094 [2JN], E1244 [13JN], E2243 [5NO], E2281 [7NO], E2332 [19NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12159-H12172 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference rpt. consideration (H. Res. 457), H12113-H12117 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4277-H4286 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), corrections in engrossment, H4324 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to instruct conferees, H10463-H10469 [6NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to recommit, H4322-H4324 [20MY]

———improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), H1701-H1704 [11MR], E421 [11MR]

———limit Federal authority in the judicial review of hazardous fuel reduction projects for forests, H4322-H4324 [20MY], H12170 [21NO]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, H9061 [1OC]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (H.R. 545), H12132 [21NO], E149 [6FE]

Floods: disaster assistance to Indiana, H6352 [9JY], E1432 [9JY], E1445, E1446 [11JY]

———ensure homeowners are provided adequate notice of flood map changes and a fair opportunity to appeal such changes (H.R. 1816), E765 [12AP]

———provide a discount in flood insurance rates for certain low-cost properties in flood hazard zones (H.R. 98), E3 [8JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

———tribute to Rescue Task Force Program, H430 [12FE]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, H7040 [17JY], H7641 [25JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, E1585 [24JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in Dept. of Agriculture land acquisition program funding, H7048, H7049 [17JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H7042 [17JY]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, E494, E508 [18MR]

Gene Codes Corp.: tribute to efforts to identify remains of victims of terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, E1643 [25JY]

Georgia: tribute to Medical College of Georgia and Fort Gordon, GA, for disaster emergency response training, H9134 [2OC]

Heppner, OR: anniversary of flood, E1231 [11JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Atlantic Coast States, H8809-H8814 [24SE], E1860 [23SE]

———effects of Hurricane Isabel on Atlantic Coast States, H9105-H9110 [1OC], E1949 [1OC]

Iraq: perceived role in terrorist attacks on U.S., H9039 [1OC]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial: expand (H.R. 1521), H9410 [15OC]

La Habra, CA: destruction of September 11th memorial by antiwar protesters, H1816, H1817 [13MR]

La Plata County, CO: tribute to La Plata County Sheriff's Office for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E37 [8JA]

———tribute to Upper Pine River Fire Protection District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E41 [8JA]

Los Angeles County, CA: tribute to public safety interoperability communications pilot program, E2262 [6NO]

Louisiana: provide economic disaster assistance to rice producers (H.R. 341), E72 [27JA]

Mancos, CO: tribute to Mancos Fire District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E47 [8JA]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), H1355-H1356 [26FE]

Montgomery County, MD: dedication of memorial to victims of terrorist attacks, E1907 [25SE]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 2608), H9045-H9049 [1OC], E1973 [2OC]

National Flood Insurance Program: improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties, H9822 [28OC]

———improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), H11520 [19NO], H11833-H11842 [20NO]

———improve predisaster mitigation and facilitate voluntary buyouts of repetitively flooded properties (H.R. 253), unanimous-consent agreement, H11595-H11598 [19NO]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (H.R. 3431), H10320 [4NO], H10383 [5NO]

National security: ensure that unapproved medical products made available during a declared emergency are returned to unapproved status following termination of declared emergency, H6928 [16JY]

———homeland security funding, H2726 [3AP]

———improve Federal response efforts after a terrorist strike or other major disaster affecting homeland security (H.R. 2878), E1603 [25JY]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, H397 [12FE]

New York, NY: health screening and evaluation funding for emergency workers who responded to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, E88 [28JA]

———terrorist attack recovery and rebuilding funding, E590 [26MR]

North Carolina: authorize use of unobligated housing demonstration program funds to make grants to senior citizens for recovery from flood and hurricane damage to their homes (H.R. 406), E85 [28JA]

Oberlin, OH: tribute to Cleveland Center air traffic controllers for efforts to maintain safety during terrorist attacks, E1433 [9JY]

Public lands: forest-thinning projects on Federal lands, E2243 [5NO]

Queens, NY: dedication of memorial in Astoria to Port Authority of New York and New Jersey employees who were victims of terrorist attacks, E2389 [22NO]

Rancho Cucamonga, CA: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, E2257 [6NO]

Safety: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (H.R. 2537), E1313 [20JN]

San Augustine County, TX: tribute to International ALERT Academy recovery efforts relative to Columbia (space shuttle) crash, E715 [10AP]

San Juan County, CO: tribute to San Juan County Fire Dept., for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E44 [8JA]

SBA: include drought in the definition of disaster for purposes of the Disaster Loan Program (H.R. 279), E53 [8JA]

Silverton, CO: tribute to Silverton Fire District for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E43 [8JA]

Taxation: expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions, H1975, H1976 [19MR], E514 [19MR]

———expand tax benefits for the New York Liberty Zone (H.R. 3508), E2333 [19NO]

———treatment of Federal funds used for relief and revitalization of New York, NY, after terrorist attacks, H8036, H8037 [9SE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091, H8193, H8195, H8196 [10SE], H8199-H8201, H8213-H8215 [11SE], E1759 [10SE], E1769, E1770, E1772, E1773, E1774, E1775, E1776, E1777, E1778, E1779, E1780, E1781 [11SE], E1784 [15SE], E1799 [16SE], E1916 [30SE]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, H2672, H2676, H2680 [2AP], H2779 [3AP], H2869 [8AP], H5770 [24JN]

———establish a realistic, threat-based allocation of grant funds for first responders, H5749, H5750 [24JN]

———improve Federal efforts to prepare for, and respond to, terrorist attacks or other major disasters affecting homeland security, H160 [27JA], H6608 [14JY]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

———mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, H173, H181-H190 [28JA], E106 [29JA]

———tribute to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E1433 [9JY]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (H. Res. 170), H2883-H2885 [8AP]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (H.R. 23), H7172-H7174 [21JY]

Typhoons: disaster assistance to Guam, H175 [28JA], H2747 [3AP]

U.S. Weather Research Program: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 268), E36 [8JA]

West Warwick, RI: tribute to victims of nightclub fire, H1298 [25FE]

YouthBuild USA (organization): tribute, E1735 [9SE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa (S. Res. 149), S8847 [27JN]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance through CCC funding, S9214 [10JY]

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1127, S1166 [17JA], S1220 [21JA], S1327-S1340 [22JA], S2420, S2434 [13FE], S13773 [3NO], S14001, S14003-S14005 [5NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (S. 1309), S8305 [20JN]

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts, S9581 [17JY]

———express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (S. Res. 198), S9737 [22JY]

Anderson, Michael P.: tribute (S. Res. 73), S3106 [4MR]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9930, S9933-S9935, S9939-S9941, S9990 [25JY], S10031 [28JY], S10838-S10844 [31JY], S10875 [1AU]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), unanimous-consent request, S10844 [31JY]

Arlington National Cemetery: establish a memorial to the crew of the Columbia (space shuttle) (S. 628), S3747 [13MR], S3909 [18MR]

Armed Forces: tribute to military personnel killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan, S4404 [26MR]

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program: funding, S9843 [24JY]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, S7810 [12JN]

Bin Laden, Osama: U.S. military efforts to capture, S12864-S12866 [20OC]

Budget: reduce level of tax cuts and apply savings to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism and to deficit reduction, S4349 [25MR]

California: impact of wildfires, S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13480 [29OC], S13616, S13651 [30OC]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (S. Res. 265), S14461 [11NO]

Carrollton, KY: anniversary of school bus crash (S. Res. 143), S6264 [14MY]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), S11254 [9SE], S16109 [9DE]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), unanimous-consent request, S15951, S15952 [25NO]

Coastal zones: exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations (S. 1643), S14221 [6NO]

Columbia (space shuttle): investigation into break up, S10875 [1AU]

———moment of silence for crew, S1928 [5FE]

———tribute to crew, S2183 [11FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1845 [3FE], S1847-S1864 [4FE]

———tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1914-S1928 [5FE]

Compact of Free Association: reinstatement of FEMA assistance, S14222-S14226 [6NO]

Constitution—U.S.: reforms relative to ensuring continuity of Government operations during an emergency, S7275 [4JN]

Corps of Engineers: emergency assistance funding, S9218-S9220 [10JY]

———provide assistance to aid impacted States in recovering and rebuilding from natural disasters, S11549 [16SE]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (S. 1653), S11917 [24SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council: (S. 1454), S9908, S9912 [24JY]

———provide borrowing authority for fire suppression and conduct hazardous fuels reduction and burned area restoration on non-Federal lands, S13601-S13605 [30OC]

Dept. of Defense: condemn Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency proposal to create futures trading market on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, S10033 [28JY], S10082, S10083 [29JY]

———military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656, S12657 [16OC], S12803, S12804 [17OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: allocate homeland security block grant funds to States using a threat-based formula, S9775-S9778 [23JY], S9880-S9882 [24JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas, S9785 [23JY], S9851-S9856, S9869, S9870 [24JY]

———allocation of homeland security block grant funds to high-threat urban areas through reductions in information analysis, infrastructure protection, science, technology, and research and development, S9856-S9861 [24JY]

———Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program transfer from the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate to the Office for Domestic Preparedness, S11896 [24SE]

———disaster mitigation programs funding, S9877 [24JY]

———emergency management performance grants program funding, S9753-S9756 [23JY]

———first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9832-S9847 [24JY]

———first responders funding, S9690-S9693, S9696 [22JY]

———Multi-State Anti-Terrorism Information Exchange Program (MATRIX) funding, S9787 [23JY]

———provide advance funding to certain entities performing disaster response duties, S9870 [24JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize major medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters (S. 1605), S11352 [10SE]

Drought: disaster assistance to Nebraska, S1770 [30JA]

EPA: provide regional offices with mobile air pollution monitoring networks relative to disasters and catastrophic toxic emissions, S13482 [29OC]

FEMA: extend the National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 11), S176 [9JA]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 122), S156 [9JA]

———extend the National Flood Insurance Program (S. 1768), S13322 [27OC], S15874 [24NO]

———funding, S9930, S9939-S9941, S9990 [25JY], S10838, S10841, S10842 [31JY]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8362-S8365 [23JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1352), S8745 [26JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1453), S9907 [24JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13617-S13621 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, S11520 [16SE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S8362 [23JN], S12859-S12864 [20OC], S12997 [22OC], S13072, S13073, S13075, S13125, S13126 [23OC], S13254-S13256 [27OC], S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13435-S13485 [29OC], S13600-S13611, S13613, S13616-S13637, S13696 [30OC], S13786, S13794, S13796 [3NO], S13847-S13849 [4NO], S14086 [6NO], S15212, S15217 [20NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15368-S15373, S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), unanimous-consent request, S12859 [20OC], S13073, S13074 [23OC], S13476 [29OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13890 [4NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (S. 1449), S9799-S9801 [23JY]

———improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings (H. Con. Res. 85), S3760, S3761 [13MR]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13626-S13631 [30OC]

———require treatment of slash and other long term fuels management for hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13608 [30OC]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, S11558 [16SE], S11719 [18SE], S11816 [23SE], S13253-S13256 [27OC]

Firefighters: establish a scientific basis for new firefighting technology standards and improve coordination of training for and responding to terrorist attacks and other emergencies (S. 321), S2007 [5FE]

———firefighter assistance grants funding, S9769-S9773 [23JY]

———wildland firefighter safety funding, S13631-S13633 [30OC]

Floods: disaster assistance to Michigan, S11550 [16SE]

———disaster assistance to West Virginia and Michigan, S9225 [10JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

———ensure that women and children have access to basic protection and assistance services in complex humanitarian emergencies, S13358-S13360 [28OC]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (S. 1001), S5779 [6MY]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9217, S9218 [10JY], S9933-S9935 [25JY], S10840 [31JY], S11731 [22SE]

Forests: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S1448, S1449 [23JA]

———require collaborative monitoring of forest health projects, S13609 [30OC]

Fort Drum, NY: tribute to Army 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed or injured in Black Hawk Helicopter crash, S3723 [13MR], S3877 [18MR]

Fort Gordon, GA: disaster preparedness training missions, S9787 [23JY]

GAO: require study on costs and benefits of alternatives in environmental assessments and impact statements relative to hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13624-S13626 [30OC]

Health care facilities: make private, nonprofit medical facilities that serve industry specific clients eligible for hazard mitigation and disaster assistance (S. 775), S4826 [3AP]

Hurricanes: effects of Hurricane Isabel on Atlantic Coast States, S11729 [22SE]

INS: prohibit deportation of alien spouses and children of certain victims of the terrorist attacks, S1407 [23JA]

Louisiana: flood control projects funding, S1443 [23JA]

McCool, William C.: rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor (H.R. 672), S4917 [7AP], S5044 [9AP]

———tribute (S. Res. 73), S3106 [4MR]

Mississippi: soil erosion, watershed, and flood control funding, S14013 [5NO]

National Center for Disaster Decision Making: funding, S9786, S9787 [23JY]

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: funding, S9788 [23JY]

National forests: provide a reliable method for compensating owners of non-Federal lands that have been damaged by wildfires spread from certain National Forest System or BLM lands (S. 1315), S8365 [23JN]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas, S13481 [29OC], S15371 [21NO]

National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (S. 931), S5486 [29AP]

National security: establish a reserve fund for national defense and homeland security, S4060 [20MR], S4231, S4232 [21MR]

———interoperable communications system between first responder agencies funding, S4772-S4774 [3AP]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349-S356 [15JA], S1000-S1023 [16JA], S2172-S2176 [11FE], S2430, S2437 [13FE], S2760-S2762, S2775, S2784 [26FE], S2893-S2895 [27FE], S3022 [3MR], S10488 [31JY]

New York, NY: release of EPA report on air quality relative to collapse of World Trade Center, S11138-S11141 [5SE]

NOAA: All Hazards Emergency Warning Network funding, S4806 [3AP], S9785 [23JY]

Playas, NM: purchase of town by the National Emergency Response Training, Research, and Development Center, S9787 [23JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S12543 [14OC]

Safety: authorize the President to carry out a program for the protection of the health and safety of community members, volunteers, and workers in a disaster area (S. 1279), S13249 [27OC], S15503 [21NO]

———require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (S. 118), S153 [9JA]

SBA: transfer unused funds from the loan program for businesses that suffered substantial economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks to 7(a) loan program, S1435 [23JA]

———tribute for disaster assistance to Virginia following Hurricane Isabel, S15181 [19NO]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to certain small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from drought, S20 [7JA]

———provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (S. 318), S2003 [5FE], S4589 [31MR], S4621 [1AP]

Staten Island, NY: tribute to victims of ferry crash, S12725 [16OC]

Taxation: provide tax relief and assistance for the families of the Columbia (space shuttle) crew and for future astronauts killed in the line of duty (S. 298), S1907 [4FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303-S11305 [10SE], S11380-S11383, S11406, S11425, S11426 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11365-S11380 [11SE]

———enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, S4049, S4054 [20MR], S4227 [21MR], S4316 [24MR], S4354 [25MR], S4790-S4798 [3AP]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S2379 [13FE], S2694 [25FE], S2834 [26FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 315), S1994 [5FE]

———provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (S. 466), unanimous-consent request, S2904 [27FE]

Thresher (U.S.S.): anniversary of sinking (S. Res. 102), S4648-S4650 [1AP]

Tornadoes: authorize use of community development block grant funds for construction of tornado-safe shelters in manufactured home parks (H.R. 23), S15103 [18NO]

West Virginia: disaster assistance, S8320 [20JN]

World War II: tribute to U.S. soldiers killed in plane crash at Baker's Creek, Australia, S7924 [16JN]

Reports

Climate Information and Potential Impacts for Eritrea and Ethiopia: NOAA, H3435 [29AP]

Emergency Responders—Drastically Underfunded, Dangerously Unprepared: Council on Foreign Relations, S9834-S9836 [24JY]

Forest Service—Information on Appeals and Litigation Involving Fuels Reduction Activities: GAO, S13473 [29OC]

Reports filed

American Spirit Fraud Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 346) (H. Rept. 108-5), H273 [4FE]

Coastal Barrier Property Exemption From Financial Assistance and Flood Insurance Limitations: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1643) (S. Rept. 108-178), S13515 [29OC]

Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1297) (H. Rept. 108-62), H2937 [8AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 108-388), H11700 [20NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 108-109), H4253 [19MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2859, Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 339) (H. Rept. 108-237), H7615 [24JY]

Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1279) (S. Rept. 108-183), S13802 [3NO]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-386), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (H.R. 1904) (S. Rept. 108-121), S10616 [31JY]

———Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H3972 [9MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H4253 [19MY]

International Response to Need for Food in the Horn of Africa: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 149), S8722 [26JN]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1521) (H. Rept. 108-301), H9281 [7OC]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2608) (H. Rept. 108-246), H7837 [3SE]

Predisaster Mitigation Program Reauthorization: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3181) (H. Rept. 108-340), H10338 [4NO]

Tornado Shelters Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 23) (H. Rept. 108-151), H5364 [12JN]

Two Floods and You Are Out of the Taxpayers' Pocket Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 253) (H. Rept. 108-266), H8015 [5SE]

Schedules

Senator Harkin's staff meetings with local Iowa emergency management and first responders, S9884 [24JY]

Statements

Emergency Agriculture Assistance: Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), S2450 [13FE]

Firefighting Research and Coordination Act: Senator McCain, S2009 [5FE]

Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Reduction Activities Funding: Forest Service, S10841 [31JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Executive Office of the President, S13453 [29OC]

Tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) Crew: Families of Crew, H288 [5FE]

Summaries

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2): Byrd Amendment on War on Terrorism and Homeland Security Funding, S349 [15JA]

Forest Restoration and Fire Risk Reduction Act (H.R. 1042), E326 [27FE]

Forest Service Budget: Executive Office of the President, S13618 [30OC]

Tables

Dept. of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness homeland security grants per capita, S9882 [24JY]

Major elements in the war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1001 [16JA]

Telegrams

Ethiopian famine: Aurelia E. Brazeal, U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, E821-E823 [1MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 85, improve fire safety in nonresidential buildings, H1701 [11MR]

H. Res. 51, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, H307 [5FE]

H. Res. 170, anniversary of sinking of U.S.S. Thresher, H2883 [8AP]

H. Res. 222, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) debris collection efforts, H3990 [13MY]

H. Res. 239, consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4277 [20MY]

H. Res. 264, express sympathy for victims of earthquake in Algeria and support ongoing aid efforts, H5668 [23JN]

H. Res. 339, consideration of H.R. 2859, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H7637 [25JY]

H. Res. 425, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, H10377 [5NO]

H. Res. 457, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H12113 [21NO]

H.R. 23, Tornado Shelters Act, H7172 [21JY]

H.R. 253, Flood Insurance Reform Act, H11596-H11598 [19NO], H11833-H11835 [20NO]

H.R. 346, American Spirit Fraud Protection Act, H413 [12FE]

H.R. 672, rename Guam South Elementary/Middle School of the Dept. of Defense Domestic Dependents Elementary and Secondary Schools System in honor of William C. McCool, H1355 [26FE]

H.R. 1521, Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act, H9410 [15OC]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S13441-S13449 [29OC], S13719-S13734 [31OC], H4287, H4292-H4298 [20MY]

H.R. 2608, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization, H9045-H9047 [1OC]

H.R. 2859, disaster relief supplemental appropriations, H7647 [25JY]

H.R. 3157, designate a Dept. of Agriculture disaster liaison to assist State and local employees with responding to a federally declared disaster area, H11167 [17NO]

H.R. 3181, predisaster mitigation program reauthorization, H12127 [21NO]

S. 298, Assistance for Families of Space Shuttle Columbia Heroes Act, S1908 [4FE]

S. 318, Small Business Drought Relief Act, S2003 [5FE], S4589 [31MR]

S. 321, Firefighting Research and Coordination Act, S2008 [5FE]

S. 628, Columbia Orbiter Memorial Act, S3909 [18MR]

S. 1001, Women and Children in Conflict Protection Act, S5780-S5784 [6MY]

S. 1279, Disaster Area Health and Environmental Monitoring Act, S8131-S8133 [18JN], S15505-S15507 [21NO]

S. 1314, Collaborative Forest Health Act, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

S. 1315, Enhanced Safety From Wildfire Act, S8366 [23JN]

S. 1352, Community and Forest Protection Act, S8741-S8745 [26JN]

S. 1454, National Drought Preparedness Act, S9908-S9912 [24JY]

S. 1605, authorize major Dept. of Veterans Affairs medical facility projects for the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative and satisfy requirements on natural disasters, S11352 [10SE]

S. 1643, exempt certain coastal barrier property from financial assistance and flood insurance limitations, S14221 [6NO]

S. 1653, National Beach Recreation and Economic Benefits Act, S11917 [24SE]

S. 1727, Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations, S12543 [14OC]

S. 1768, National Flood Insurance Program extension, S13322 [27OC], S15874 [24NO], H12227 [21NO]

S. Res. 34, provide grants to enhance the ability of first responders to respond to incidents of terrorism, including incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, S1755 [29JA]

S. Res. 41, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1845 [3FE], S1910 [4FE]

S. Res. 45, tribute to Columbia (space shuttle) crew, S1914, S2014 [5FE]

S. Res. 73, tribute to Michael P. Anderson and William C. McCool, S3101, S3106 [4MR]

S. Res. 102, anniversary of sinking of U.S.S. Thresher, S4645, S4650 [1AP]

S. Res. 143, Carrollton, KY, school bus crash anniversary, S6264 [14MY]

S. Res. 149, international response to need for food in the Horn of Africa, S6716 [20MY], S8848 [27JN]

S. Res. 198, express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts in Algeria, S9737 [22JY]

S. Res. 224, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11365, S11422 [11SE]

S. Res. 265, tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California, S14456, S14461 [11NO]

Tributes

Clark, Laurel B. Salton, E124 [4FE]

McCool, William C., S2044 [6FE], E791 [29AP]

DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (business)

Remarks in Senate

Eureka, SD: tribute to National Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship recipients, S8431 [24JN]

DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Remarks in House

Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge: tribute to finalists, E1896 [25SE]

DISCRIMINATION

Addresses

Affirmative Action: Representative Lee, E1360 [26JN]

Equality and Progress: Ramona Wright, National Congress of Black Women, E999 [21MY]

Amendments

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394, S12404 [2OC]

Analyses

Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act (S. 1229), S7642 [10JN]

Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act (S. 1358), S8755 [26JN]

Articles and editorials

Century of Hatred—``Protocols'' Live To Poison Yet Another Generation, E1922 [30SE]

What if a Pension Shift Hit Lawmakers, Too?, E447 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members (see H.R. 621), H321 [5FE]

Civil liberties: protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2870), H7616 [24JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA] (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 841), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 1695), H3051 [9AP]

———protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access (see H. Res. 32), H171 [27JA]

Commission To Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H53 [7JA]

Consumers: prohibit the use of credit history for insurance purposes and require disclosure of consumer reports and credit scoring procedures to prevent inaccuracies in consumer credit reports (see H.R. 2796), H7169 [18JY]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 106), H55 [7JA]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H61 [7JA]

Crime: enhance Federal enforcement of hate crimes (see H.R. 80), H54 [7JA]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Res. 234), H4131 [14MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide administrative or judicial relief for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who were discriminated against in farm credit and benefit programs (see H.R. 1667), H2938 [8AP]

Dept. of Education: make grants to assist schools in discontinuing the use of a derogatory or discriminatory name, or depiction as a team name, mascot, or nickname (see H.R. 1246), H1811 [12MR]

Dept. of Justice: acquire data on crimes that manifest evidence of prejudice based on gender (see H.R. 374), H170 [27JA]

Dept. of the Interior: require departmental agency heads to consider whether agency actions have disparate impact on racial, ethnic, or religious minorities (see H.R. 654), H327 [7FE]

Education: collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic participation (see S. 282), S1871 [4FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see S. Res. 153), S6979 [22MY] (see H. Res. 137), H1746 [11MR]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S1813 [30JA]

EEOC: require report on use of the Fair Labor Standards Act by public and private sector employers to foster or exacerbate pay inequity (see H.R. 1487), H2471 [27MR]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: prohibit federally subsidized discrimination in supplemental educational services (see H.R. 3582), H12307 [21NO]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC] (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 1229), S7619 [10JN] (see S. 1358), S8725 [26JN] (see H.R. 3281), H9376 [8OC]

———express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H2514 [31MR]

Focus—HOPE (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 295), H9281 [7OC]

Health: expand applicability of laws preventing governmental discrimination against health care entities who refuse to perform or provide training in performing abortions (see S. 1397), S9328 [14JY] (see H.R. 3664), H12918 [8DE]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY] (see H.R. 3636), H12309 [21NO]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1138), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2256), H4736 [22MY]

Law enforcement: provide for the collection of data on traffic stops (see H.R. 86), H54 [7JA]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 256), H7617 [24JY]

Medicare: eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see S. 853), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2787), H7085 [17JY]

Mendez, Gonzalo and Felicitas: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 200), H4738 [22MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S2457 [13FE] (see H. Con. Res. 49), H705 [13FE]

Pensions: exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (see H.R. 1893), H3570 [30AP]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 825), S4957 [8AP] (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Petroleum: prohibit certain discriminatory pricing policies in wholesale motor fuel sales (see H.R. 1039), H1464 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 770), S4702 [2AP]

———provide racial equity and fair treatment under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 692), H390 [11FE]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Small business: permit the collection of demographic information in connection with small business loan applications (see H.R. 1748), H3302 [10AP]

Taxation: deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (see H.R. 2418), H5265 [11JN]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1894), H3570 [30AP]

———treatment of amounts received as damages on account of age discrimination (see H.R. 2140), H4204 [15MY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1155), H1680 [6MR]

———treatment of social clubs found to be practicing prohibited discrimination (see H.R. 212), H59 [7JA]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see S. 1801), S13660 [30OC] (see H.R. 3420), H10236 [30OC]

———protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see S. 418), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 2790), H7169 [18JY]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see S. Res. 118), S5174 [10AP] (see H. Res. 56), H323 [5FE]

Essays

Boy Scouts Policy on Homosexuality: Michael Peiser, E124 [4FE]

Excerpts

Newspaper articles on election intimidation of minority voters, S338 [15JA]

Letters

Anti-Semitic violence in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe region: Representative Christopher H. Smith and Gert Weisskirchen, E238 [13FE]

Civil service protection for Dept. of Defense civilian employees: Bobby L. Harnage, Sr., American Federation of Government Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Carol A. Bonosaro and G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H4553 [22MY]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, H4554 [22MY]

———Michael B. Styles, Federal Managers Association, H4552 [22MY]

Condemn portrayal of Sikhs in Dept. of State video: Gurmit Singh Aulakh, E1838 [17SE]

———Representatives Burton, Towns and Herger, E1876 [24SE]

Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act: Coleen Rowley, S7642 [10JN], S8755 [26JN]

———Elaine Kaplan, Office of Special Counsel, S7641 [10JN], S8753 [26JN]

Glenn and Lynn Tobias recipients of Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award: Representative Lowey, E2307 [17NO]

Medicare Mental Health Copayment Equity Act: Daniel M. Pierce, Maine Osteopathic Association, S5179 [10AP]

———Edward Pontius, Maine Psychiatric Association, S5180 [10AP]

———Joel E. Streim, American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, S5179, S5180 [10AP]

———Krishna Bhatta, Maine Medical Association, S5180 [10AP]

———Paul S. Appelbaum, American Psychiatric Association, S5179, S5180 [10AP]

———Richard C. Birkel, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, S5180 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Adams, Sheila J.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E893 [9MY]

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women, H3603 [1MY], H4378 [21MY]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members (H.R. 621), E148 [6FE]

Augusta, GA: protests against membership policies of Augusta National Golf Club, E999 [21MY]

Boy Scouts: policy on homosexuality, E123 [4FE]

Civil liberties: protect day laborers from unfair labor practices (H.R. 2870), E1598 [25JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 1688), H2944 [9AP], E722 [10AP]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (H.R. 1695), E722 [10AP]

———provide equal access to opportunity in education, business, and employment and support affirmative action programs in securing such equal access, H1493 [4MR], E362 [4MR]

Cody, Thomas G.: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E896 [9MY]

Crime: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, and South Asian Americans, H9743 [21OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (H. Res. 234), H9223-H9228 [7OC], H9285 [8OC]

———protect rights and condemn attacks on Sikh Americans, H1961 [19MR]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, H3738 [7MY]

Cubin, Representative: floor statement on the impact of stereotyping on enforcement of firearms sales regulations, E729 [10AP]

Dept. of Defense: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, H4395, H4410, H4411, H4413, H4414, H4416, H4417 [21MY], H4534, H4545-H4550, H4552, H4594, H4595, H4603, H4605, H4607, H4610, H4611 [22MY], H10989, H10996, H10997, H10998 [7NO]

Dept. of Energy: mitigate disparate impact that U.S. energy policy may have on minority, rural, Native American, or underserved communities, H3104 [10AP]

———require report to Congress detailing equal employment opportunity practices at national laboratories, H3278, H3279 [10AP]

Disabled: address needs in reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9633 [17OC]

Education: oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (H. Res. 137), H2454 [27MR], E422 [11MR], E694 [7AP]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, H178 [28JA], H350-H354 [11FE], H1490 [4MR], H2454-H2456 [27MR], E324 [27FE], E609, E610 [27MR]

Employment: exempt religious organizations operating Federal job training programs from religious discrimination laws in hiring, H3770-H3774, H3778-H3789 [8MY], H11559 [19NO], E926, E927 [9MY]

EPA: environmental justice programs funding, H7683 [25JY]

Ethnic groups: condemn portrayal of Sikhs in Dept. of State video, E1837 [17SE], E1876 [24SE]

Federal employees: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (H. Con. Res. 130), E999 [21MY]

Firearms: impact of stereotyping on enforcement of firearms sales regulations, H2990 [9AP]

Greece: human rights violations against Romani population, E992 [19MY]

Head Start Program: prohibit faith-based organizations providing Head Start services from religious discrimination in hiring, H7523, H7526, H7548, H7557-H7561, H7571-H7575, H7583, H7584, H7587, H7590 [24JY], H11560 [19NO]

Health: eliminate disparities in care for racial and ethnic minorities, H8960 [30SE]

Immigration: treatment of Haitian refugees, H3559 [30AP]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 1910), E2180, E2200 [31OC]

Jews: anniversary of publication of fraudulent Protocols of the Elders of Zion, E1922 [30SE]

Kanter, Robert: Greater Cincinnati, OH, chapter of the National Conference for Community and Justice (organization) honoree, E894 [9MY]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, H1442 [27FE]

Lawyers Committee for Human Rights: release of report on escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities in Europe, E364 [4MR]

Medicare: eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (H.R. 2787), E1519 [18JY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (H.R. 953), E312, E319 [27FE]

Montgomery, AL: tribute to 1955 bus boycott participants, E2440 [23NO]

National Girls and Women in Sports Day: observance, H278 [5FE]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, H6732 [15JY]

———encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (H. Con. Res. 49), H5841-H5847 [25JN], E237 [13FE], E1922 [30SE]

Pensions: conversion of defined benefit plans to cash balance plans, E446 [12MR]

———exempt elementary and secondary school teachers from Federal age discrimination laws relative to voluntary early retirement incentive plans (H.R. 1893), E828 [1MY]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans, H4038, H4085 [14MY], H12838 [8DE]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (H.R. 1677), E699, E708 [8AP]

Santorum, Senator: appropriateness of remarks relative to homosexuality, H3456 [30AP]

SBC Telecommunications Inc.: tribute to SPECTRUM employee group efforts to improve workplace environment, E1587 [25JY]

Taxation: deny all deductions for business expenses associated with the use of a club that discriminates on the basis of sex, race, or color (H.R. 2418), E1248 [13JN]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit (H.R. 1894), E872 [6MY]

Technology: condemn use to spread anti-Semitism, E2344 [20NO]

Tobias, Glenn and Lynn: Anti-Defamation League Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, E2307 [17NO]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (H.R. 3420), E2194 [31OC]

———support women's rights issues, H5460-H5465 [17JN]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (H. Res. 56), H1383-H1388 [26FE], E335 [27FE]

Remarks in Senate

Civil liberties: indefinite detention of immigrants, material witnesses, and enemy combatants suspected of terrorism, without identification or due process, S9321-S9323 [14JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (S. 76), S38 [7JA]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (S. 841), S5073 [9AP]

———protect, S330 [15JA]

———protect (S. 16), S134-S136 [9JA], S337-S339 [15JA]

Crime: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (S. Res. 133), S5788 [6MY], S7069, S7070 [22MY]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S123 [9JA], S202 [10JA], S225 [13JA], S286 [14JA], S843 [15JA], S1064 [16JA], S1137 [17JA], S1242 [21JA], S1363 [22JA], S1462 [23JA], S1724 [29JA], S1799 [30JA], S1965 [5FE], S2046 [6FE], S2115 [10FE], S2180 [11FE], S2334 [12FE], S2446 [13FE], S2591 [24FE], S2695 [25FE], S2833 [26FE], S2983 [27FE], S3024 [3MR], S3158 [5MR], S3246 [6MR], S3367 [7MR], S3408 [10MR], S3494 [11MR], S3615 [12MR], S3725 [13MR], S3801 [17MR], S3874 [18MR], S3987 [19MR], S4155 [20MR], S4272 [21MR], S4324 [24MR], S4372 [25MR], S4432 [26MR], S4508 [27MR], S4623 [1AP], S4699 [2AP], S4820 [3AP], S4950 [8AP], S5053 [9AP], S5163 [10AP], S5531 [30AP]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S5644, S5652 [1MY], S5721 [5MY], S5768 [6MY], S5848 [7MY], S5942 [8MY], S6025 [12MY], S6063 [13MY], S6249 [14MY], S6502 [15MY], S6620 [19MY], S6698 [20MY], S6847 [21MY], S6972 [22MY], S7125 [23MY], S7187 [2JN], S7228 [3JN], S7375 [4JN], S7465 [5JN], S7537 [9JN], S7603 [10JN], S7711 [11JN], S7826 [12JN], S7875 [13JN], S7923 [16JN], S7976 [17JN], S8118 [18JN], S8224 [19JN], S8297 [20JN], S8356 [23JN], S8433 [24JN], S8548 [25JN], S8712 [26JN], S8857 [27JN], S8895 [7JY], S9044 [8JY], S9115 [9JY], S9286-S9288, S9295 [11JY], S9328 [14JY], S9489 [16JY], S9580 [17JY], S9633 [21JY], S9703 [22JY], S9790 [23JY], S9899 [24JY], S9956 [25JY], S10040 [28JY], S10135 [29JY], S10257 [30JY], S10604 [31JY], S10900 [1AU], S10968 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S11113 [4SE], S11155 [5SE], S11184 [8SE], S11749 [22SE], S11829 [23SE], S11902 [24SE], S11983 [25SE], S12132 [29SE], S12183 [30SE], S12272 [1OC], S12362 [2OC], S12445 [3OC], S12530 [14OC], S12600 [15OC], S12726 [16OC], S12832 [17OC], S12888 [20OC], S12963 [21OC], S13048 [22OC], S13130 [23OC], S13206 [24OC], S13262 [27OC], S13355, S13356, S13373 [28OC], S13509 [29OC], S13656 [30OC], S13794 [3NO], S13900 [4NO], S14024 [5NO], S14264 [7NO], S14334 [10NO], S14445 [11NO], S14795 [12NO], S14961 [17NO], S15054 [18NO], S15181 [19NO], S15275 [20NO], S15396 [21NO], S15807 [24NO], S15961 [25NO], S16102 [9DE]

Dept. of Defense: ensure civil service protection for civilian employees, S14428, S14429 [11NO], S14485, S14489 [12NO]

Dept. of State: require section on anti-Semitism in annual reports on international religious freedom, S9194 [10JY]

Education: collect information from coeducational secondary schools on athletic participation (S. 282), S1884 [4FE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (S. Res. 153), S7055, S7056 [22MY]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (S. Res. 40), S1839 [30JA]

———status of Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S1692-S1694 [29JA], S2832 [26FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation, S104 [9JA]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (S. 1705), S12382, S12383 [2OC]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 1229), S7602, S7636-S7643 [10JN]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 1358), S8749-S8756 [26JN]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S7121 [23MY], S12403-S12417 [2OC], S12493-S12508 [14OC]

Law enforcement: prohibit racial profiling, S103 [9JA]

Medicare: eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (S. 853), S5178, S5179 [10AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (S. Con. Res. 7), S2498 [13FE], S7068, S7069 [22MY]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (S. 825), S4973 [8AP]

President's Commission on Opportunity in Athletics: report on Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S2892, S2893 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: ensure fair treatment and due process protections for enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (S. 770), S4708-S4712 [2AP]

Senate Rules: prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (S. Res. 74), S3196, S3197 [5MR]

Taxation: prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit, S9931 [25JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (S. 557), S3316 [6MR]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (S. 1801), S13668 [30OC]

Reports

Equal Employment Opportunity Practices at Dept. of Energy Weapons Labs: GAO, H3278 [10AP]

Fire and Broken Glass—The Rise of Antisemitism in Europe: Lawyers Committee for Human Rights, E364-E369 [4MR]

Reports filed

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1053) (S. Rept. 108-122), S10616 [31JY]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Action Against Escalation of Anti-Semitic Violence and Xenophobia and Discrimination Against Ethnic and Religious Minorities: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 7), S6851 [21MY]

Protect Rights and Condemn Attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H. Res. 234) (H. Rept. 108-249), H7838 [3SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Anti-Semitic violence in the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe region: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, E238 [13FE]

Statements

Civil Service Protection for Dept. of Defense Civilian Employees: G. Jerry Shaw, Senior Executives Association, H4553 [22MY]

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Executive Office of the President, S12498 [14OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 49, encourage Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, H5841 [25JN]

H. Res. 234, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, H9223 [7OC]

S. 770, Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act, S4709-S4712 [2AP]

S. 841, Fair Pay Act, S5074 [9AP]

S. 966, Local Law Enforcement Enhancement Act, S5653-S5655 [1MY]

S. 1053, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, S12404-S12416 [2OC], S12499-S12508 [14OC]

S. 1138, Help Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Act, S7051-S7053 [22MY]

S. 1229, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act, S7637 [10JN]

S. 1358, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures Act, S8749-S8751 [26JN]

S. 1801, Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Act, S13668-S13677 [30OC]

S. Con. Res. 7, encourage Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, S2497 [13FE]

S. Con. Res. 7, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities, S7069 [22MY]

S. Res. 40, reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, S1838 [30JA]

S. Res. 74, prohibit Senate employment discrimination based on sexual orientation, S3196 [5MR]

S. Res. 118, support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding World War II restriction and internment, S5248 [10AP]

S. Res. 133, protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans, S5788 [6MY], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 153, oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs, S7054 [22MY]

Transcripts

Press Conference on H.R. 1695, Fair Pay Act and H.R. 1688, Paycheck Fairness Act (excerpt), E722 [10AP]

DISEASES related term(s) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Addresses

Assistance to Countries Seriously Affected by HIV/AIDS: Representative Sanders, E908-E910 [9MY]

Security, Economic, and Health Concerns: Wang Jinpyng, Republic of China Legislative Yuan, E1340 [24JN]

Amendments

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S14457, S14459, S14461 [11NO]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S9809, S9811, S9815 [23JY]

Foreign aid: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6445, S6449, S6476, S6478, S6481, S6484, S6486, S6531, S6532, S6562, S6563, S6564, S6565, S6566 [15MY], H3575, H3588, H3596, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3603, H3604, H3605, H3608, H3609, H3612 [1MY], H4375 [21MY]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S16094 [9DE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394, S12404 [2OC]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 98), S12024 [25SE]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (S. Con. Res. 48), S7854, S7858, S7861 [12JN]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (S. 555), S9508 [16JY]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S9819 [23JY]

Veterans: improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S13743 [31OC]

Analyses

Cord Blood Stem Cell Act (S. 1717), S12469 [3OC]

Articles and editorials

AIDS Fuels Famine in Africa as Swaziland Farmers Die, Their Land Goes Unplanted, S9214 [10JY]

Black Lung—30 Years After Protections, Disease and Questions Remain, E901 [9MY]

Disease's Pioneer Is Mourned as a Victim, S4951 [8AP]

Drug Maker Pushed Painkiller Aggressively; Purdue PHARMA Has Marketed OxyContin Far Beyond Its Original Purpose, Newly Released Documents Show, E1246 [13JN]

Ethiopia's Dying Children, S6574 [19MY]

Flu Shots Save Lives, S5531 [30AP]

Health on the Border—Elderly Americans Head North and South To Find Drugs They Can Afford, H5347 [12JN]

Health Secretary To Fight for Border Funds, S9796 [23JY]

Help Taiwan Fight SARS, S6698 [20MY], E942 [13MY]

Helping Hands—Marquette Program Puts Nurses on the Front Line of the War on HIV/AIDS in Kenya, E1628 [25JY]

Hobson's Medicare, S15536 [22NO]

In Another Break With Past, Kenyans See Hope on AIDS, H4381 [21MY]

Joe Martin Tackles His Next Cause, E1585 [24JY]

NIH Scientist Says He's Paid To Do Nothing—Agency Denies Administrator's ``Surreal Situation'' of Collecting $100,000 Salary for No Work, S11312 [10SE]

Representative Jim Cooper—Don't Let Congressional Budget Cuts Slow the War Against Cancer, H10519 [6NO]

Service Clubs Living Up to Mission—Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis at Front of Global War Against Disease, E2476 [8DE]

U.S., Mexico Team Up on Health Care, S9796 [23JY]

VA—Iraq War Veterans Will Need Care Denied to Others, S4748 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women (see H. Con. Res. 158), H3571 [30AP]

Alopecia areata: raise awareness (see H. Res. 348), H7785 [25JY]

Alzheimer's disease: authorize grants for treatment and support services for patients and their families (see H.R. 3451), H10457 [5NO]

Animals: coordinate and strengthen research and monitoring, and promote public outreach, education, and awareness of chronic wasting disease (see H.R. 2430), H5266 [11JN]

———encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 2057), H3973 [9MY]

Asthma: Depts. of HHS and Education asthma programs funding and authority (see H.R. 2018), H3761 [7MY]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 398), H217 [28JA]

Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (see H.R. 1988), H3682 [6MY]

Business and industry: permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see S. 1773), S13053 [22OC] (see H.R. 2968), H7784 [25JY]

Cancer: establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 2741), H6868 [15JY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see S. 1496), S10265 [30JY] (see H.R. 2986), H7785 [25JY]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see S. 1015), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

Children and youth: establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H8174 [10SE]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 59), S9905 [24JY] (see S. Res. 229), S11832 [23SE] (see H. Con. Res. 6), H60 [7JA]

Columbia University: provide additional appropriations for the MTCT-Plus Initiative at the Mailman School of Public Health (see H.R. 1485), H2471 [27MR]

Dept. of Defense: reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (see S. Res. 278), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 3284), H9376 [8OC]

———conduct study relative to aneurysms (see H.R. 815), H701 [13FE]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY] (see H.R. 3539), H11651 [19NO]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1068), S6506 [15MY]

———establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 1993), H3683 [6MY]

Dept. of the Interior: make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (see S. 1366), S8726 [26JN] (see H.R. 2636), H6262 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: accept sworn affidavit of veterans who served in combat during Korean War or earlier conflict as proof of service connection for certain diseases and injuries (see H.R. 169), H57 [7JA]

———determine the effectiveness of contracting for the use of private memory care facilities for veterans with Alzheimer's disease (see H.R. 2337), H4977 [4JN]

———establish presumption of service connection for cold weather injuries received during military operations (see H.R. 631), H322 [5FE]

———provide benefits to individuals with spina bifida who are children of Vietnam veterans that were exposed to a herbicide agent (see H.R. 533), H318 [5FE]

———provide same type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services for certain children with spina bifida as are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 3351), H9738 [20OC]

———revise presumption of service connection for diseases and disabilities of former POW (see H.R. 1838), H3451 [29AP]

Developing countries: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services (see H.R. 2470), H5365 [12JN]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 871), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 2329), H4977 [4JN]

Diabetes: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H5662 [19JN]

———establish comprehensive State control and prevention programs (see S. 1666), S12056 [26SE]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2270 [20MR]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

Diamond-Blackfan anemia: require increased activities (see H.R. 2456), H5365 [12JN]

Drugs: protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 865), H704 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 1413), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1463), H2470 [27MR] (see H.R. 1770), H3351 [11AP]

Education: raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (see H.R. 873), H1331 [25FE]

Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act: include certain additional former nuclear weapons program workers in the Special Exposure Cohort compensation program (see H.R. 3689), H12919 [8DE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see S. 650), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 2857), H7615 [24JY]

Federal aid programs: public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 2159), H4367 [20MY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of bone mass measurements (see S. 417), S2522 [14FE]

———coverage of glaucoma detection services (see H.R. 3268), H9375 [8OC]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see S. 530), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1101), H1640 [5MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 1460), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2932), H7782 [25JY]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (see H.R. 1857), H3451 [29AP]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1009), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1298), H1908 [17MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (see H. Res. 210), H3571 [30AP]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6707 [20MY]

Gehrig, Lou: recognize contributions in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H. Res. 278), H5408 [16JN]

Haiti: provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (see H.R. 3386), H10129 [29OC]

Health: allow long-term care tax credit and establish programs for patients with fatal chronic illnesses (see H.R. 2883), H7616 [24JY]

———carry out programs to prevent and manage asthma, allergies, and related respiratory problems in children and establish a pest control and indoor air services tax credit for low-income multifamily residential housing (see H.R. 1149), H1680 [6MR]

———combat pulmonary hypertension (see H. Con. Res. 97), H1954 [18MR]

———combat viral hepatitis (see H. Con. Res. 39), H462 [12FE]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S5173 [10AP]

———emphasize the importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation, and support National Donor Day (see H. Con. Res. 45), H705 [13FE]

———encourage private health insurance companies to take a proactive role in promoting healthy lifestyles (see H. Con. Res. 34), H462 [12FE]

———ensure safety and accuracy of medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments (see S. 1197), S7476 [5JN]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see S. 538), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (see S. 1447), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 2807), H7225 [21JY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN] (see H.R. 716), H460 [12FE]

———establish program to promote good health, disease prevention, and wellness and prevent secondary conditions for persons with disabilities (see H.R. 2292), H4786 [2JN]

———expand, intensify, and coordinate activities relative to research on autoimmune diseases in women (see H.R. 370), H170 [27JA]

———improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program (see S. 754), S4629 [1AP]

———improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (see S. 1629), S11648 [17SE] (see H.R. 3127), H8381 [17SE]

———provide assistance for the development of indoor disease prevention and health promotion centers in urban and rural areas (see H.R. 1022), H1463 [27FE]

———provide compassionate payments to individuals who contracted HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion (see S. 1536), S10618 [31JY] (see H.R. 2837), H7454 [23JY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures (see S. 719), S4434 [26MR]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3504 [11MR]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see S. 1087), S6707 [20MY] (see H.R. 2157), H4367 [20MY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (see S. 453), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 918), H1394 [26FE]

———provide programs for stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (see S. 1909), S15287 [20NO]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

———treatment of women with bleeding disorders (see H. Con. Res. 314), H10130 [29OC]

Health care facilities: establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority and other populations served by health centers (see H.R. 1868), H3452 [29AP]

Health care professionals: facilitate service in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (see S. 1067), S6256 [14MY]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see S. 1159), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 2258), H4736 [22MY]

History: acknowledge African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade, recognize injustices suffered, and work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean (see H. Con. Res. 47), H705 [13FE]

HIV: increase testing of pregnant women and newborn infants for HIV infection (see H.R. 2049), H3973 [9MY]

HIV/AIDS: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (see S. 250), S1812 [30JA]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

Inflammatory bowel disease: expand research (see S. 491), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 290), H136 [8JA]

Insurance: coverage of certain reconstructive surgery (see H.R. 1499), H2472 [27MR]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see S. 1730), S12533 [14OC]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see S. 1684), S12192 [30SE] (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H2401 [26MR]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE] (see H.R. 1314), H1953 [18MR] (see H.R. 1851), H3451 [29AP]

———implement coverage of reconstructive breast surgery resulting from mastectomies (see H.R. 295), H136 [8JA]

———make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to individuals age 55 to 65 who would not otherwise have health insurance (see H.R. 56), H53 [7JA]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S6070 [13MY] (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY] (see H.R. 3636), H12309 [21NO]

———provide coverage for individuals participating in approved cancer clinical trials (see H.R. 2021), H3761 [7MY]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see H.R. 2095), H4130 [14MY]

———require group and individual health insurance coverage of screening for breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer (see H.R. 3362), H9811 [21OC]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (see S. 977), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 296), H136 [8JA]

International relations: urge Group of Eight members to pledge and contribute a substantial amount to the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (see H. Con. Res. 180), H4130 [14MY]

Kidney disease: increase awareness and improve treatment (see H. Con. Res. 140), H2864 [7AP]

Local government: require adoption of a health standard establishing a legal presumption that heart, lung, and respiratory disease are occupational diseases for public safety officers (see H.R. 3565), H11701 [20NO]

Mammography Quality Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1879), S15061 [18NO]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 1736), H3302 [10AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S5059 [9AP]

———permit States to obtain reimbursement for care or services provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in a private mental health facility (see S. 1771), S12969 [21OC] (see H.R. 3363), H9811 [21OC]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H1745 [11MR]

Medicare: coverage of bone mass measurements for all individuals at clinical risk for osteoporosis (see S. 419), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 2151), H4254 [19MY]

———coverage of certain drugs and biologicals under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (see S. 1206), S7540 [9JN]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (see S. 599), S3505 [11MR] (see H.R. 2236), H4735 [22MY]

———coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H1902 [13MR]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (see S. 178), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 2223), H4734 [22MY]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to when the transplant was received (see H.R. 588), H320 [5FE]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients (see S. 191), S1069 [16JA]

———coverage of kidney disease education services (see S. 1114), S6978 [22MY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S3803 [17MR] (see H.R. 1225), H1810 [12MR]

———coverage of medication therapy management services (see S. 1270, 1270), S7926 [16JN]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H1463 [27FE]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———coverage of oral drugs to treat low blood calcium levels or elevated parathyroid hormone levels for patients with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 128), H56 [7JA]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see S. 869), S5173 [10AP] (see H.R. 817), H702 [13FE]

———coverage of screening pap smears and pelvic exams (see S. 416), S2522 [14FE]

———eliminate cost-sharing for bone mass measurements (see S. 1113), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 3481), H11133 [7NO]

———exclude brachytherapy devices from the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (see S. 1288), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 1182), H1744 [11MR]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (see S. 1179), S7381 [4JN] (see H.R. 2342), H4977 [4JN]

———improve access to diabetes self-management training by designated certified diabetes educators (see H.R. 3194), H8950 [25SE]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1422), H2310 [25MR]

———promote research for health promotion and disease prevention and add preventive benefits (see H.R. 1860), H3451 [29AP]

———provide access to kidney disease health care, management, and end stage renal disease prevention services (see H.R. 3635), H12309 [21NO]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H1332 [25FE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H2820 [3AP]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (see S. 1303), S8300 [20JN]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H6602 [10JY]

———revise payment methodology for extra-depth shoes with inserts or custom molded shoes with inserts for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 359), H170 [27JA]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see S. 1098), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 1784), H3351 [11AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: coverage of certain screening procedures for diabetic retinopathy and establish pilot programs to foster such screening (see H.R. 3458), H10977 [6NO]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see S. Res. 205), S10265 [30JY] (see H. Res. 60), H327 [7FE]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see S. 1422), S9592 [17JY] (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H10977 [6NO]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H1680 [6MR]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (see H.R. 3034), H8016 [5SE]

National Cancer Institute: increase involvement of advocates in breast cancer research (see S. 415), S2522 [14FE]

National Cancer Prevention Month: designate (see S. Res. 252), S13134 [23OC]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H170 [27JA]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Chronic Wasting Disease Task Force: establish (see H.R. 2431), H5266 [11JN]

National Commission on Digestive Diseases: establish (see S. 1902), S15287 [20NO]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see S. 1717), S12448 [3OC] (see H.R. 2852), H7615 [24JY]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S4434 [26MR]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 194), H4737 [22MY]

———support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (see S. Con. Res. 48), S7381 [4JN]

National Foundation for Cancer Research: anniversary (see H. Res. 403), H9614 [16OC]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1316), H1953 [18MR]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY] (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see S. 1588), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 852), H704 [13FE]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H2863 [7AP]

National Lung Cancer Awareness Month: observance and support increase in lung cancer screening and research (see H. Con. Res. 322), H10978 [6NO]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (see H. Con. Res. 206), H4977 [4JN]

National Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 317), H10236 [30OC]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women's Health: funding and implementation (see H. Con. Res. 186), H4368 [20MY]

National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 203), H4876 [3JN]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———include hepatitis A vaccines (see S. 814), S4957 [8AP]

———include influenza vaccines (see S. 1817), S13909 [4NO]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (see S. 555), S3252 [6MR]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 285), S1871 [4FE]

NIH: breast cancer early detection and mortality rate reduction research funding (see H.R. 1241), H1811 [12MR]

———expand and intensify research regarding Diamond-Blackfan anemia (see H.R. 894), H1332 [25FE]

———provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants (see S. 566), S3253 [6MR] (see H.R. 1138), H1679 [6MR]

Organ donation: authorize demonstration projects to increase the supply of organs donated for human transplant (see H.R. 2856), H7615 [24JY]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

Ovarian cancer: devote resources to researching treatment options for women with ovarian cancer and support community groups that promote awareness about the disease and encourage early diagnosis (see H. Con. Res. 277), H8175 [10SE]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 262), H5089 [9JN]

Peace Corps: promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government (see H.R. 250), H135 [8JA]

Polio: authorize appropriations for global initiative to combat polio (see H.R. 1892), H3570 [30AP]

———combat (see S. Res. 109), S4957 [8AP] (see S. Res. 266), S14804 [12NO] (see H. Res. 20), H60 [7JA]

Postage and stamps: extend issuance of special stamps to fund breast cancer research (see S. 2000), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 1385), H2269 [20MR]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13134 [23OC] (see H. Con. Res. 247), H7085 [17JY]

Public health: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (see S. 583), S3410 [10MR]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (see S. 1899), S15287 [20NO]

Public Health Service: promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries (see S. 376), S2340 [12FE]

Public Health Service Act: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (see H.R. 3203), H9032 [30SE]

R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 376), H8491 [23SE]

Research: improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases (see S. Res. 208), S10619 [31JY]

———increase awareness of and research on autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia (see H.R. 3359), H9811 [21OC]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to provide procedures for claims relative to drinking water (see H.R. 306), H137 [8JA]

Schools: prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H8949 [25SE]

Scleroderma: increase public awareness (see S. Con. Res. 33), S4898 [7AP] (see H. Con. Res. 30), H322 [5FE]

Social Security: improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (see S. 1238), S7718 [11JN]

Taxation: allow designation of income tax refunds for use in NIH biomedical research programs (see H.R. 1352), H2131 [19MR]

———apply excise tax to hepatitis A vaccines (see H.R. 1674), H2938 [8AP]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———increase taxes on certain alcoholic beverages and provide additional funds for alcohol abuse prevention programs (see H.R. 2252), H4736 [22MY]

———provide a checkoff for a Breast and Prostate Cancer Research Fund (see H.R. 1692), H3051 [9AP]

Terrorism: provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (see S. 1740), S12737 [16OC]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 1527), S10618 [31JY]

Tuberculosis: eliminate (see S. 1559), S10906 [1AU] (see H.R. 2068), H4010 [13MY]

———international control (see H.R. 2069), H4010 [13MY]

U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence: establish (see S. 1084), S6707 [20MY]

Urologic diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination (see H.R. 1002), H1463 [27FE]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see S. 1847), S14451 [11NO] (see H.R. 73), H54 [7JA]

———establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with hepatitis C (see S. 1846), S14451 [11NO] (see H.R. 3455), H10977 [6NO]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (see S. 1281), S8125 [18JN]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (see S. 1132), S6978 [22MY]

———provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability (see S. 1509), S10617 [31JY]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (see S. 1694), S12277 [1OC] (see H.R. 2433), H5266 [11JN]

Women: determine the health risks of dioxin, synthetic fibers, and other additives in tampons and similar products and collect and analyze data on toxic shock syndrome (see H.R. 373), H170 [27JA]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 3438), H10339 [4NO]

———recognize survivors of cervical cancer and the importance of good cervical health, preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages (see H. Con. Res. 348), H12920 [8DE]

Year of Polio Awareness: designate (see S. Res. 267), S15061 [18NO]

Descriptions

Early Treatment for HIV Act (S. 847), S5087 [9AP]

Factsheets

Border Health Security Act (S. 1447), S9797 [23JY]

Parental Attitudes Towards Sex Education: Coalition for Adolescent Sexual Health, E263 [13FE]

Letters

Assist State and local governments implementation of Bush administration's smallpox vaccination plan: George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, S1017 [16JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq: Edward R. Heath, Sr., DAV, S4749 [3AP]

———Richard B. Fuller, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), S4749 [3AP]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, S4749 [3AP]

Early Treatment for HIV Act: A. Cornelius Baker and Eugenia Handler, National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health, S5088 [9AP]

———David Adkins, Beaver County AIDS Service Organization, S5089 [9AP]

———David R. Beckley, Metropolitan Community Church of Portland, S5089 [9AP]

———David Tseng, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (organization), S5089 [9AP]

———Deborah Dietrich, Association of Maternal Child Health Programs, S5090 [9AP]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S5086, S5091 [9AP]

———Jerome J. Radwin, American Foundation for AIDS Research, S5086 [9AP]

———Julie M. Harris, AIDS Council of Northeastern New York, S5089 [9AP]

———Julie M. Scofield, National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, S5090 [9AP]

———Kathy Kilcourse, Vermont People With AIDS Coalition, S5088 [9AP]

———Kenneth Haller, Jr., Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, S5088 [9AP]

———Mark Isaac, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, S5090 [9AP]

———Mark M. Levin and A. Cornelius Baker, Whitman-Walker Clinic, S5088 [9AP]

———Rebecca Isaacs, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, S5086 [9AP]

———Robert Greenwald, Treatment Access Expansion Project (organization), S5087 [9AP]

———Ruth Taylor, Parents Anonymous of Oregon (organization), S5089 [9AP]

———Thomas Gegeny, Center for AIDS—Hope and Remembrance Project, S5090 [9AP]

———Tom Peterson, Southern California HIV Advocacy Coalition, S5090 [9AP]

———William E. Arnold, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Working Group, S5087 [9AP]

———Winnie Stachelberg, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S5086 [9AP]

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Jodi L. Jacobson, Center for Health and Gender Equity, S9555 [17JY]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Dept. of State, S12772 [17OC]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Office of National AIDS Policy, S9549 [17JY]

———Leonard S. Rubenstein, Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S9555 [17JY]

———Linda Bales, General Board of Church & Society of the United Methodist Church, S9555 [17JY]

———Maureen T. Shea and Jere Myrick Skipper, Episcopal Church, S9554 [17JY]

———Paul Zeitz, Global AIDS Alliance, S9554 [17JY]

FDA review of marketing and classification of the painkiller OxyContin for treatment of moderate pain: Representative Wolf, E2435, E2436 [23NO]

———Representative Wolf, Committee on Appropriations (House), E1245 [13JN], E2434 [23NO]

Improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries: Joseph F. O'Neill, Executive Office of the President, S11223 [9SE]

Include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: several ambassadors, S6483 [15MY]

Increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment: James W. Coll, H3536-H3538 [30AP]

International HIV/AIDS pandemic: Congressional Black Caucus, E409 [7MR]

Mammography Quality Standards Act reauthorization: Amy S. Langer, National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organizations, S15064 [18NO]

———Daniel E. Smith and Wendy K.D. Selig, American Cancer Society, S15063 [18NO]

———E. Stephen Amis, American College of Radiology Association, S15064 [18NO]

———Susan Braun, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, S15063 [18NO]

Medicaid Psychiatric Hospital Fairness Act: Carol Carothers, NAMI Maine (nonprofit organization), S12982 [21OC]

———Dennis P. King, Spring Harbor Hospital, S12983 [21OC]

———Marcia Goin, American Psychiatric Association, S12981 [21OC]

———Mark Covall, National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems, S12982 [21OC]

———Richard C. Birkel, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, S12981 [21OC]

———Rick Pollack, American Hospital Association, S12981 [21OC]

———Sabra C. Burdick, Maine Dept. of Behavioral and Developmental Services, S12982 [21OC]

———Steven Michaud, Maine Hospital Association, S12982 [21OC]

———Thomas E. Bryant, National Association of County Behavioral Health Directors, S12981 [21OC]

Medicare coverage of drug treatment therapy for HIV/AIDS patients: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S15888 [25NO]

Medicare disease prevention services improvement: several former Secs. of HHS, E1424 [8JY]

National Flood Insurance Program extension: Anthony S. Lowe, FEMA, S156 [9JA]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans: Eugene Scanzera, Kaiser Permanente (health maintenance organization), S8522 [25JN]

———Karen A. Bullock, Community Health Partnership, Inc., S8689 [26JN]

———Karen Musser, Elder Care of Dane County, WI, S8689 [26JN]

———Richard J. Bringewatt, Medicare Payment Coalition for Frail Beneficiaries, S8523 [25JN]

Provide compassionate payments to individuals who contracted HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion: Sandra Grissom, S10668 [31JY]

Safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal: Representative Burton, E1981 [7OC]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act: Andrew L. Stern, Service Employees International Union, H2484 [31MR]

———Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2483 [31MR]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2484 [31MR]

———Charlotte Fraas, American Federation of Teachers, H2487 [31MR]

———Dennis Slocumb, International Union of Police Associations, H2487 [31MR]

———George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2487 [31MR]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, H2482 [31MR]

———W. Michael Scheld, Infectious Diseases Society of America, H2482 [31MR]

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S4744 [3AP]

———Patrick M. Libbey, National Association of County & City Health Officials, S4744 [3AP]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S4744 [3AP]

Vaccines containing thimerosal: Mark B. McClellan, FDA, H8259 [16SE]

Lists

African Growth and Opportunity Act eligible countries, E1465 [14JY]

Supporters of Mikulski amendment on providing tax credit for individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives to S. Con. Res. 23, setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013, S4066 [20MR]

Supporters of S. 847, Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5087 [9AP]

Supporters of S. 1172, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7246 [3JN]

Motions

Foreign aid: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6450, S6500 [15MY], H4375 [21MY]

Press releases

VA Announces Record Budget, Health Care Changes: Dept. of Veterans Affairs, S4748 [3AP]

Questions and answers

Access to HIV/AIDS drugs under H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Senator Feinstein and Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S15597 [23NO]

Remarks in House

Africa: allocation of foreign aid, H7382 [23JY]

———recognize the importance of inheritance rights of women, H3603 [1MY], H4378 [21MY]

———U.S. policy, H6324-H6330 [8JY], E1456, E1458 [11JY]

Africa Malaria Day: observance, E791 [29AP]

African Americans: incidence of prostate cancer, H7957 [5SE]

African Growth and Opportunity Act: impact, E1464 [14JY]

AIDS: epidemic, E2353 [20NO]

American Heart Month: observance, H1358 [26FE], E226 [13FE], E301, E306 [27FE], E371 [5MR]

American Vitiligo Research Foundation: tribute, E2256 [6NO]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, H6622 [14JY]

Armed Forces: immunization of troops prior to deployment in Iraq, H9634, H9665 [17OC]

Armenia: AID funding for Armenian Technology Group to establish Central Diagnostic Laboratory, E2505, E2521 [8DE]

Asthma Awareness Day: observance, H3647 [6MY]

Becton, Dickinson and Co.: tribute to efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, E2404 [22NO]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (H.R. 398), E448 [12MR]

———revise and extend (S. 286), H11577-H11580 [19NO]

Black Lung Benefits Act: ensure benefit equity for eligible survivors (H.R. 1988), E875 [6MY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H6515 [10JY], H7334 [23JY]

Business and industry: encourage U.S. businesses to provide assistance to sub-Saharan Africa to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, H3608, H3609 [1MY]

Carpenter, Charles C.J.: NIH John E. Fogarty Recognition Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, H6525 [10JY]

———authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (H.R. 342), H1758-H1763 [12MR], E430, E434 [12MR]

———authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (S. 1015), H7716 [25JY], E1667 [29JY]

———National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funding, E2180, E2183 [31OC]

———National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities funding for Down Syndrome research, H6524, H6525 [10JY]

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month: observance, E2471 [8DE]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Children and youth: importance of international children's health programs, E873 [6MY]

China, Republic of: containment of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, E859 [1MY]

———democracy efforts, E1463 [14JY]

———removal from list of at-risk areas for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), E1466 [14JY], E1541 [21JY]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Con. Res. 6), H6886-H6888 [16JY]

Congressional Spina Bifida Caucus: tribute, E1829 [17SE]

Dallas, TX: tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure event, E2083 [17OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: condemn payment of compensation to individuals possessing birds, for the purpose of fighting, relative to outbreak of Exotic Newcastle Disease, H2475 [31MR]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, H2730 [3AP]

Dept. of Defense: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6282 [8JY]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, H6282 [8JY]

Dept. of HHS: diabetes research, treatment, and prevention funding, H6514 [10JY]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (H.R. 3539), E2360 [20NO]

———establish demonstration projects between community health centers and minority health professions schools to reduce disparities in minority health care, H6571, H6572 [10JY]

———establish Office of Correctional Health (H.R. 1993), E877 [6MY]

Dept. of HUD: Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Program funding, H7692 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: Mine Safety and Health Administration underground coal mine dust level regulations, H6561-H6563 [10JY], E901 [9MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, H2713, H2796, H2797 [3AP]

Developing countries: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services, H9200 [2OC], H9650 [17OC]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (H.R. 2329), H4881 [4JN], E1131 [4JN]

Diabetes: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (H. Con. Res. 107), E534 [20MR]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations, H11162 [17NO]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (H.R. 1916), E2337 [19NO], E2382 [21NO]

Dream Weavers of Southern Colorado (organization): tribute, E832 [1MY]

Drugs: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4845 [3JN], H4953 [4JN], H5056-H5058 [9JN], H5155-H5159 [10JN], H5346, H5360-H5362 [12JN], H5453-H5459 [17JN], H6434 [9JY], H6858-H6864 [15JY], H9257 [7OC]

———protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 865), E267, E268 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1413), H2300 [25MR]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2476, H2478-H2494 [31MR], E638 [1AP], E677 [3AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), H3339, H3340 [11AP], E795 [29AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), corrections in engrossment, H3343 [11AP]

Education: raise awareness, and create educational programs, concerning eating disorders (H.R. 873), H1299 [25FE]

Fannie E. Rippel Foundation: anniversary, E2547 [8DE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11567-H11572 [19NO]

———review marketing of the painkiller OxyContin and its classification for treatment of moderate pain, E1245 [13JN], E2434 [23NO]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: coverage of glaucoma detection services (H.R. 3268), E2023 [8OC]

Florida: tribute to Redbone Celebrity Fishing Tournament, H179 [28JA]

Foreign aid: authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (H.R. 1857), E794 [29AP]

———encourage countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis to accept U.S. food assistance, H3603 [1MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, H3583, H3609-H3612 [1MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not providing abortion services or counseling, H3583, H3585 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H330 [11FE], H6330 [8JY], H6437 [9JY], H7370-H7375, H7402 [23JY], H10364-H10367 [5NO], H12823 [8DE], E1460 [11JY], E2404 [22NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H2280 [25MR], H3457 [30AP], H3574, H3579-H3618 [1MY], H6583 [10JY], H7386 [23JY], E876 [6MY], E886 [7MY], E923 [9MY], E1057 [22MY], E1068, E1084 [23MY], E2258 [6NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), Senate amendments, H4375-H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (H. Res. 210), H3575-H3578 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), unanimous-consent agreement, H4511 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, H4325 [20MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7383-H7393 [23JY]

———funding preference to programs operating in developing countries emphasizing prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission and lifelong care for children of HIV/AIDS infected individuals, H4378 [21MY]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, H6821, H6822 [15JY]

———reduce first year's funding for assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3605-H3607 [1MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, H3604, H3605 [1MY], H7402 [23JY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, H3574, H3583, H3586, H3612-H3617 [1MY]

———strengthen accountability and reporting requirements relative to assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3597-H3600 [1MY]

———tribute to Rescue Task Force Program, H430 [12FE]

Forests: combat unnatural insect and disease outbreaks, H4319 [20MY]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of James L. West Alzheimer's Care Facility, E885 [7MY]

Fresno, CA: St. Agnes Hospice anniversary, E2500 [8DE]

Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center (organization): tribute, E702 [8AP]

Gehrig, Lou: recognize contributions in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (H. Res. 278), H5643 [19JN]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H3585 [1MY]

———initiate campaign to increase public awareness and encourage private contributions, H3601, H3602 [1MY]

———limit top salary levels of administrators to that of the Vice President of the U.S., H3602 [1MY]

Haiti: allocation of foreign aid relative to HIV/AIDS epidemic, H3558-H3564 [30AP]

———provide assistance to combat infectious diseases and establish a comprehensive health infrastructure (H.R. 3386), E2173 [30OC]

———U.S. policy, H3558-H3564 [30AP]

Hampshire County, WV: tribute to Hampshire County Cancer Coalition, E2180 [31OC]

Health: allow long-term care tax credit and establish programs for patients with fatal chronic illnesses (H.R. 2883), E1604 [25JY]

———eliminate disparities in care for racial and ethnic minorities, H8960 [30SE]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (H.R. 1083), E384 [6MR], E2338 [19NO], E2373 [21NO]

———establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (H.R. 2807), E1600 [25JY]

———outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), E717 [10AP], E973, E985 [15MY], E992 [19MY]

———provide compassionate payments to individuals who contracted HIV from a contaminated blood transfusion (H.R. 2837), E1581 [24JY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (H.R. 2157), H4336 [20MY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (H.R. 918), E308 [27FE]

———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981 [7OC]

———study link between child vaccinations and autism, H8258 [16SE], H9075 [1OC]

Hispanic Americans: health care issues, H1726-H1733 [11MR], H1778 [12MR], E1444, E1449 [11JY]

———improve diabetes education and prevention programs, E1136 [5JN]

———provide programs and activities to improve health, H2852-H2856 [7AP], H3437-H3442 [29AP]

———provide programs and activities to improve health (H.R. 2258), E1073, E1078 [23MY]

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: observance, E970 [15MY]

HIV/AIDS: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H446 [12FE], H1623-H1630 [5MR], E409 [7MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: train school safety personnel and first responders to recognize autism spectrum disorders, H3528, H3529 [30AP]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (H.R. 1448), E582 [26MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (H.R. 1910), E2180, E2200 [31OC]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (H.R. 2095), E948 [14MY]

International relations: urge Group of Eight members to pledge and contribute a substantial amount to the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (H. Con. Res. 180), E959 [15MY]

Iraq: health effects of depleted uranium, H1609 [5MR]

Kaufman, Francine Ratner: American Diabetes Association Woman of Valor award recipient, E140 [6FE]

———American Diabetes Association Women of Valor Award recipient, E95 [29JA]

Kenya: fundraising benefit for HIV-positive children at the Nyumbani Orphanage, E1855 [23SE]

Kidney disease: increase awareness and improve treatment (H. Con. Res. 140), E692 [7AP]

Kiwanis International: tribute, E2476 [8DE]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Thompson Cancer Survival Center, E424 [11MR]

Lauder, Evelyn H.: Sewall Belmont House and Museum Alice Award recipient, E1201 [11JN]

Lions Clubs: tribute, E2476 [8DE]

Louisana: tribute to Breast Cancer Task Force, E2180 [31OC]

Lucas County, OH: tribute to Toledo/Lucas County Health Dept., Public Health Planning Committee, E705 [8AP]

Lupus International (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E2081 [17OC]

Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc.: anniversary, E689, E696 [7AP]

Marquette University: tribute to College of Nursing efforts to train African health care workers in HIV/AIDS prevention, E1628 [25JY]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (H.R. 1736), H9003 [30SE]

———permit States to obtain reimbursement for care or services provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in a private mental health facility (H.R. 3363), E2190 [31OC]

Medicare: coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (H.R. 2236), E1056 [22MY], E2382 [21NO]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (H.R. 1225), E443 [12MR]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to cancer drugs, H5959 [26JN]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (H.R. 2342), E1122 [4JN]

———improve disease prevention services, E1424 [8JY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (H.R. 1422), E574 [25MR]

———provide access to kidney disease health care, management, and end stage renal disease prevention services (H.R. 3635), E2430 [23NO]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (H.R. 1622), H5802 [24JN]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (H.R. 1784), E779 [12AP]

Mental health: increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment, H1876 [13MR], H1925 [18MR], H3535 [30AP], H3997 [13MY], H4220 [19MY], H5383 [16JN], E54-E56 [8JA]

Meyer, Anthony: National Football League Community Quarterback Award recipient, E599 [27MR]

Miami, FL: tribute to Miami Heart Research Institute, H1816 [13MR]

Minorities: health care issues, H3436 [29AP], H4971-H4975 [4JN], E1163 [5JN]

———improve health of minority individuals (H.R. 3459), H11362, H11367, H11504 [18NO], H11862-H11868 [20NO], E2268 [6NO]

Mulvihill, William J.: Arthritis Foundation Charles B. Harding Award recipient, E2301 [17NO]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry: reauthorize (H.R. 3034), H9051-H9054 [1OC]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H10134, H10135, H10136 [30OC], E2153 [28OC], E2157, E2176 [30OC], E2180-E2184, E2190, E2192, E2193, E2200, E2204 [31OC]

National Diabetes Month: observance, H11519 [19NO], E2337 [19NO], E2354 [20NO], E2382 [21NO], E2420 [22NO]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (S. Con. Res. 48), H11580-H11582 [19NO]

National Eye Donor Month: observance, E322 [27FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (H.R. 852), E243 [13FE]

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research funding, H6520 [10JY]

———Parkinson's disease research funding, H6517 [10JY]

National Latino AIDS Awareness Day: observance, E2051 [15OC]

National Mammography Day: observance, E2107 [21OC]

National Marrow Donor Program: support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation (H. Con. Res. 206), H12157-H12159 [21NO]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215-H4217 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Week: observance, E2224 [4NO]

National Public Health Week: observance, E705 [8AP], E755 [11AP]

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month: observance, H9003 [30SE]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]

New Brunswick, NJ: tribute to Dean and Betty Gallo Prostate Cancer Center education initiative, E762 [11AP]

Nichols, Roy: Arthritis Foundation Humanitarian Award recipient, E2014 [8OC]

NIH: biomedical research funding, H6517-H6521 [10JY]

———funding, H10515-H10520 [6NO]

———prohibit funding for certain grants, H6574-H6576 [10JY]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Paul C. Lauterbur for physiology or medicine, E2078 [17OC]

———recognition of Roderick MacKinnon for chemistry, E2096 [20OC]

Odland, Luna: Alzheimer's Association President's Award recipient, E776 [12AP]

Oncology Nursing Month: observance, E860 [1MY], E1051 [22MY]

Oncology Nursing Society: tribute, E1760 [10SE]

Orange, CA: tribute to Orange High School for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society fundraising efforts, E985 [15MY]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 262), H9318 [8OC], E2060 [16OC]

Peace Corps: promote global acceptance of the principles of international peace and nonviolent coexistence among peoples of diverse cultures and systems of government (H.R. 250), E57 [8JA], E314, E317 [27FE], E399 [7MR]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children, H11570 [19NO]

———pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H1876 [13MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H4220 [19MY]

Postage and stamps: extend issuance of special stamps to fund breast cancer research (H.R. 1385), E2157 [30OC]

Public Health Service Act: authorize grants for education, screening, and treatment relative to preventing diabetic foot complications and lower extremity amputations (H.R. 3203), E1932 [30SE]

Public welfare programs: abstinence-only sex education programs funding, H483, H484, H485, H486 [13FE], E263 [13FE]

Rotary International: tribute, E2476 [8DE]

Scleroderma: increase public awareness (H. Con. Res. 30), E139 [6FE]

Sofer, Gideon: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for New Jersey, E1197 [11JN]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Spina Bifida Association of America: tribute, E1829 [17SE]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, E1988 [7OC], E2065 [16OC]

Springfield, OH: groundbreaking for regional outpatient cancer center, E1635 [25JY]

Stanford University: tribute to Youth Conference on Asian and Pacific Islanders' Health, E2184 [31OC]

Taxation: increase taxes on certain alcoholic beverages and provide additional funds for alcohol abuse prevention programs (H.R. 2252), E1064 [22MY]

TeenAIDS-PeerCorps, Inc.: tribute on efforts to combat AIDS, E2213 [4NO]

Temecula, CA: tribute to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure event, E2061 [16OC]

Texas: tribute to ``Keeping Women Healthy'' breast cancer screening and awareness day, E2074 [17OC]

U.N.: ban on therapeutic cloning research, E2531 [8DE]

———U.S. contribution to U.N. Population Fund, H6809 [15JY]

University of California, San Diego: tribute to Cancer Center Luau and Long Board Invitational event, E1379, E1380 [27JN]

University of Colorado: tribute to Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, E2077 [17OC]

University of Texas: tribute to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, E1573 [23JY]

Urologic diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination (H.R. 1002), E2224 [4NO]

Veterans: provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection, H12144, H12150 [21NO]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (H.R. 2433), H8090, H8094-H8097 [10SE], E1780 [11SE], E1827 [17SE]

Weiss, Michael A.: American Diabetes Association Charles H. Best Medal for Service recipient, H4844 [3JN], E1249 [13JN]

Women: cardiovascular disease prevention programs, H1522 [5MR]

———ensure that programs in countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS include a curriculum for men and boys that emphasizes gender equality and respect for women and girls, H3600 [1MY]

———establish programs to increase awareness and knowledge of women and health care providers with respect to gynecologic cancers (H.R. 3438), E2219 [4NO]

———impact of heart disease, E687 [7AP]

———recognize survivors of cervical cancer and the importance of good cervical health, preventing human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and of detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages (H. Con. Res. 348), E2471 [8DE]

———tribute to breast cancer victims and survivors, H4985 [5JN]

Women's Heart Week: observance, E82 [28JA]

World AIDS Day: observance, E2391 [22NO], E2550 [8DE]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: efforts to reduce hunger in HIV/AIDS affected populations in sub-Saharan Africa, S6449, S6450 [15MY], S6574 [19MY]

———HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety plan funding, S13346, S13347 [28OC]

American Cancer Society: anniversary of Chicago, IL, Women's Board, S12602 [15OC]

American Heart Association: tribute to Greater Midwest Affiliate, S9046 [8JY]

American Heart Month: observance, S2334 [12FE]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, S14014 [5NO]

———encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (S. 1036), S5997-S6000 [9MY]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S1888, S1889 [4FE], S12443 [3OC], S14459-S14461 [11NO]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1765 [30JA]

———trip to Africa, S8871 [7JY]

Business and industry: permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (S. 1773), S13055 [22OC]

Cancer: establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (S. 1101), S6864-S6867 [21MY]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (S. 1496), S10270-S10272 [30JY]

———impact of diet on cancer prevention, S11306 [10SE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, S11292, S11293, S11308 [10SE]

———authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (S. 1015), S7939 [16JN]

———HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S11362-S11364 [10SE]

———improve injection safety in immunization programs in developing countries, S6614 [19MY]

———National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program funding, S11337, S11338 [10SE]

———National Immunization Program funding, S11231, S11232 [9SE], S11272 [10SE]

———Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11335, S11336 [10SE]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (S. Res. 229), S11873 [23SE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S16154-S16157 [9DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

———National Animal Disease Laboratory funding, S4760, S4761, S4763 [3AP]

———prohibit importation of live cattle from certain countries with instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and abide by international livestock health and safety standards, S14106 [6NO]

———tribute to Agricultural Research Service National Animal Disease Center, S13835 [3NO]

Dept. of Defense: Army Peer-Reviewed Breast Cancer Research Program funding, S9397, S9399 [15JY], S9631 [21JY]

———muscular dystrophy research funding, S9569 [17JY]

———reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (S. Res. 278), S16032-S16034 [25NO]

Dept. of HHS: Community Access Program funding, S1357, S1358 [22JA], S1384, S1456 [23JA], S11334, S11335 [10SE]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (S. 1143), S7144 [23MY]

———establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1068), S6509, S6511 [15MY]

———reduction of health program disparities and promotion of minority health funding, S1387, S1388, S1401 [23JA]

Dept. of the Interior: make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (S. 1366), S8761 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: health care funding to meet the needs of troops returning from Iraq, S4747-S4752 [3AP]

Developing countries: improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11021-S11023 [3SE], S11076 [4SE], S11215, S11218-S11223, S11225 [9SE], S11300-S11302 [10SE], S11410 [11SE], S11712-S11715 [18SE]

———strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (S. 871), S5194-S5196 [10AP]

———use of information technology devices to convey HIV/AIDS information in developing countries, S13650 [30OC]

Diabetes: establish comprehensive State control and prevention programs (S. 1666), S12132 [29SE]

District of Columbia: needle exchange programs funding, S2420 [13FE]

Drugs: AIDS Drug Assistance Program funding, S11228, S11229 [9SE], S11269 [10SE]

———ensure access to assured quality pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S6478-S6480 [15MY]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), S5388-S5390 [11AP]

———provide compensation to health care and emergency workers sustaining injury as a result of the smallpox vaccine, S1450 [23JA]

———tuberculosis drug access funding, S13649 [30OC]

Duchenne MD Awareness Week: observance, S2183 [11FE]

FDA: Center for Biologics Evaluation and Review funding, S14265 [7NO]

———provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S3897 [18MR], S9811-S9819 [23JY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (S. 530), S3186 [5MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (S. 1460), S9968 [25JY]

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: combat, S3498 [11MR]

Food: prohibit funding for process approving the human consumption of meat from downed animals, S13997 [5NO], S14150 [6NO]

Foreign aid: clarify definition of HIV/AIDS prevention relative to sexual transmission prevention and abstinence education programs funding, S13341-S13343 [28OC], S13644, S13645 [30OC]

———deny funding to groups that do not explicitly oppose prostitution and sex trafficking, S6457 [15MY]

———ensure that organizations providing assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS are not disqualified from prevention programs due to a moral or religious objection to certain approaches, S6489 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S4409 [26MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S314 [15JA], S1347-S1350 [22JA], S1464 [23JA], S8871 [7JY], S9100 [9JY], S9182-S9184, S9186-S9188, S9190, S9191 [10JY], S12667, S12668 [16OC], S12772 [17OC], S13190-S13192 [24OC], S13256-S13258 [27OC], S13347-S13349, S13368, S13371, S13419 [28OC], S13638-S13647 [30OC], S16083, S16084 [9DE]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S5753 [6MY], S6036 [13MY], S6147, S6249 [14MY], S6415-S6421, S6445-S6450, S6475-S6500 [15MY], S6574, S6614 [19MY], S7119-S7121 [23MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, S6196 [14MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (S. 1009), S5878 [7MY], S6416, S6417 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Millennium Challenge Account, S13645-S13648 [30OC]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482-S6484 [15MY]

———international mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention activities funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE], S11330, S11331 [10SE]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481, S6488 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6476-S6478 [15MY]

Foreign countries: report on congressional delegation trip to Haiti and Guyana relative to impact of HIV/AIDS epidemic, S5641-S5643 [1MY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6446-S6448, S6491, S6498 [15MY]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases, S6488 [15MY]

———development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (S. 859), S5182-S5186 [10AP]

———efficacy of flu shots, S5531 [30AP]

———ensure safety and accuracy of medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments (S. 1197), S7489 [5JN]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (S. 1004), S5786 [6MY]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (S. 538), S3190 [5MR], S3404 [10MR], S5254 [10AP]

———establish grant programs to improve the health of residents and for bioterrorism preparedness in the U.S.-Mexico border area (S. 1447), S9795-S9798 [23JY]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (S. 1172), S7246-S7250 [3JN], S8295 [20JN], S15361 [21NO], S16094-S16100 [9DE]

———improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (S. 1629), S11680-S11682 [17SE]

———NIH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Health Resources and Service Administration funding, S4266 [21MR]

———outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), S6698 [20MY]

———prevent childhood obesity, S8295 [20JN]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (S. 15), S5791 [6MY], S6572 [19MY]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (S. 1087), S6713 [20MY]

———provide individuals of health disparity populations prevention, detection, treatment, and follow-up care services for cancer and chronic diseases, and patient navigators to assist in receiving such services (S. 453), S2843 [26FE]

———provide programs for stroke prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (S. 1909), S15299 [20NO]

———recognize recent breakthroughs in medical research and support continued efforts in disease prevention and cures, S8839-S8842 [27JN]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356-S2358 [12FE]

Health care professionals: facilitate service in areas of the world that are severely affected by HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, S6497 [15MY]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (S. 1159), S7158 [23MY]

HIV/AIDS: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, S314 [15JA], S1793-S1797 [30JA], S1967 [5FE], S12715 [16OC]

———address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (S. 250), S1814-S1816 [30JA]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Inflammatory bowel disease: expand research (S. 491), S2976 [27FE]

Institute of Medicine: findings of report entitled ``Hidden Costs, Value Lost—Uninsurance in America'', S8277 [20JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (S. 1730), S12546 [14OC], S13794 [3NO]

———economic impact of undiagnosed and untreated illnesses, S8277 [20JN]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S7121 [23MY], S12403-S12417 [2OC], S12493-S12508 [14OC]

———require health plans to cover treatment of a minor child's congenital or developmental deformity or disorder due to trauma, infection, tumor, or disease (S. 977), S5668-S5670 [1MY]

International relations: address newly emergent threats spread due to globalization and threat of bioterrorism, S7652 [11JN]

Kansas State University: animal disease research alkaline digester funding, S14014 [5NO]

KDWB-Radio (Minneapolis, MN): National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation Service to America Award recipient, S7926 [16JN]

LeRoy, Patrick S.: Muscular Dystrophy Association Kentucky State Goodwill Ambassador selectee, S3160 [5MR]

Los Angeles, CA: anniversary of Revlon Run/Walk for Women, S5852 [7MY], S5944 [8MY]

Mammography Quality Standards Act: reauthorize (S. 1879), S15062-S15065 [18NO]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (S. 874), S5199 [10AP]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (S. 847), S5085 [9AP]

———permit States to obtain reimbursement for care or services provided under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act in a private mental health facility (S. 1771), S12980 [21OC]

Medicare: coverage of certain drugs and biologicals under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (S. 1206), S7543 [9JN]

———coverage of diabetes laboratory diagnostic tests and other diabetes screening services (S. 599), S3548, S3549 [11MR]

———coverage of drug treatment therapy for HIV/AIDS patients, S15596 [23NO], S15887, S15888 [25NO]

———coverage of FDA-approved prescription drug therapies for beneficiaries with multiple sclerosis, S8546 [25JN]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (S. 178), S1071 [16JA]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients (S. 191), S1082 [16JA]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (S. 632), S3806 [17MR]

———coverage of medication therapy management services (S. 1270), S7931 [16JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (S. 1037), S6000, S6001 [9MY]

———coverage of pancreatic islet cell transplantations for individuals with diabetes and end stage renal disease, S8701 [26JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services, S8186 [19JN], S8856 [27JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (S. 869), S5194 [10AP]

———coverage of syringes and medical supplies necessary for the administration of insulin, S8283 [20JN]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to Alzheimer's disease drugs, S8624 [26JN]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to cancer drugs, S8481 [25JN], S8621, S8622 [26JN]

———exclude brachytherapy devices from the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (S. 1288), S8160 [18JN]

———expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (S. 1179), S7383 [4JN]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (S. 740), S4529 [27MR]

———inclusion of disease management as a permanent part of the fee-for-service program, S8545 [25JN]

———permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans, S8522, S8523 [25JN], S8688 [26JN]

———provide additional assistance to beneficiaries with certain serious medical conditions during any gap in coverage of their prescription drug benefit, S8630-S8632, S8636 [26JN]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration, S15887 [25NO]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (S. 1303), S8302 [20JN]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (S. Res. 205), S10296 [30JY]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (S. 1422), S9593 [17JY]

Miami, FL: opening of University of Miami/VA General Clinical Research Center at Miami VA Medical Center, S6503 [15MY]

Minorities: health care issues, S330 [15JA], S7122 [23MY]

Muscular dystrophy: expand research activities relative to various forms, S2183 [11FE]

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month: observance, S13652-S13655 [30OC], S13794, S13795 [3NO]

National Cancer Prevention Month: designate (S. Res. 252), S13184 [23OC]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (S. Res. 243), S12632 [15OC], S12734 [16OC]

National Commission on Digestive Diseases: establish (S. 1902), S15290, S15291 [20NO]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (S. 1717), S12469 [3OC]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 98), S4445 [26MR], S12024 [25SE]

National Epilepsy Awareness Month: support goals and ideals and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs (S. Con. Res. 48), S7861 [12JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (S. 983), S5674, S5675 [1MY]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (S. 1588), S11167 [5SE]

National Mammography Day: designate (S. Res. 222), S11354 [10SE], S12024 [25SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (S. Res. 201), S9988 [25JY]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation: establish (S. 555), S3277 [6MR], S9508, S9509 [16JY]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S1886 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

———fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11331, S11332 [10SE]

———children's health research funding, S11102 [4SE]

———funding, S1505 [28JA], S11310-S11315 [10SE]

———Paul D. Wellstone Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center Program designation, S11329, S11330 [10SE]

———provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants (S. 566), S3325 [6MR], S3403 [10MR]

Oncology Nursing Month: observance, S5535 [30AP]

Polio: combat (S. Res. 109), S4974 [8AP]

———combat (S. Res. 266), S15303 [20NO]

Postage and stamps: extend issuance of special stamps to fund breast cancer research (S. 2000), S16159 [9DE]

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (S. Con. Res. 75), S13149 [23OC]

Public health: develop and provide information on bacterial meningitis and the availability and effectiveness of vaccinations (S. 583), S3418 [10MR]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (S. 1899), S15289 [20NO]

Research: improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases (S. Res. 208), S10687 [31JY]

Senate: accomplishments, S7163 [23MY]

Social Security: improve women's health care through expanded Medicaid, Medicare, and State Children's Health Insurance Program benefits (S. 1238), S7728 [11JN]

South Africa: implementation of Government-sponsored HIV/AIDS treatment programs, S15272 [20NO]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, S12443 [3OC]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 1896), S15190 [19NO], S15398 [21NO]

———provide credit for individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives, S4065, S4066 [20MR], S4238 [21MR], S6041 [13MY], S6431 [15MY]

Terrorism: provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (S. 1740), S12739-S12741 [16OC]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1527), S10649-S10651 [31JY]

Tuberculosis: eliminate (S. 1559), S10911 [1AU]

U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence: establish (S. 1084), S6709 [20MY]

Veterans: establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (S. 1847), S14392, S14454 [11NO]

———establish a presumption of service-connection for certain veterans with hepatitis C (S. 1846), S14453 [11NO]

———expand presumption of service-connection for certain diseases of former POW, enhance Dose Reconstruction Program, and enhance and fund certain other epidemiological studies (S. 1281), S8133 [18JN]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans, S14393 [11NO]

———improve and enhance certain benefits for survivors of veterans (S. 1132), S7029 [22MY], S13707 [31OC]

———provide individuals who participated in certain Dept. of Defense chemical and biological warfare with health care for illness without requirement for proof of service-connection (S. 1694), S12282 [1OC]

WHO: U.S. support of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, S6846 [21MY]

Women: require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for women's health and empowerment programs and to reduce women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, S6485 [15MY]

World Health Day: observance, S4950 [8AP]

Year of Polio Awareness: designate (S. Res. 267), S15081 [18NO]

Reports filed

Biodefense Improvement and Treatment for America Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 15), S4375 [25MR]

Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 398) (H. Rept. 108-14), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 286) (S. Rept. 108-188), S14176 [6NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 210) (H. Rept. 108-80), H3569 [30AP]

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1053) (S. Rept. 108-122), S10616 [31JY]

Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 2433) (H. Rept. 108-213), H7019 [16JY]

Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1172), S15975 [25NO]

Lifespan Respite Care Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 538), S5172 [10AP]

Mammography Quality Standards Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1879) (S. Rept. 108-220), S16119 [9DE]

Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 342) (H. Rept. 108-12), H698 [13FE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 1015) (S. Rept. 108-69), S7831 [12JN]

National Bone Marrow Donor Registry Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3034) (H. Rept. 108-276), H8380 [17SE]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 98), S11987 [25SE]

National Mammography Day: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 222), S11987 [25SE]

Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 108-75), S8125 [18JN]

Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 555) (S. Rept. 108-72), S7926 [16JN]

Nomination of Randall L. Tobias To Be Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities To Combat HIV/AIDS Globally Coordinator: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S12375 [2OC]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 650) (S. Rept. 108-84), S8722 [26JN]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1298) (H. Rept. 108-60), H2863 [7AP]

Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 1132) (S. Rept. 108-169), S12969 [21OC]

Songs

``Shortest Story,'' Harry Chapin, S6574 [19MY]

Statements

Eliminate Health Care Disparities Among Minorities: Delegate Christensen, H9163-H9165 [2OC]

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: Executive Office of the President, S12498 [14OC]

White House Behind Christmas Attack on Stem Cell Research? Don Reed, E2531 [8DE]

Studies

Coordination of Care for Those With Multiple Chronic Conditions, S8620 [26JN]

Summaries

Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2342), E1122 [4JN]

Tables

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

Global HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis initiatives funding, S9549 [17JY]

HIV/AIDS program funding levels, S11222 [9SE]

Immunization programs funding, S11232 [9SE]

Projected U.S. spending for global HIV/AIDS initiatives (2004-2008), S9549 [17JY]

Vaccines containing thimerosal, H8259 [16SE]

West Nile virus case count, S11308 [10SE]

Testimonies

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization) Funding: Elton John, S6498 [15MY]

———Senator Sessions, S6498 [15MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 6, support goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, H6886 [16JY]

H. Con. Res. 147, anniversary of Orphan Drug Act and National Organization for Rare Disorders, H4215 [19MY]

H. Con. Res. 206, support bone marrow donor programs and encourage education in the importance of bone marrow donation, H12157 [21NO]

H. Res. 210, consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3575 [1MY]

H. Res. 262, support goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, H9318 [8OC]

H. Res. 278, recognize contributions of Lou Gehrig in the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, H5644 [19JN]

H.R. 342, Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act, H1758 [12MR]

H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3588-H3596 [1MY]

H.R. 1463, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2478-H2480 [31MR]

H.R. 1770, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H3340-H3343 [11AP]

H.R. 2433, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, H8094 [10SE]

H.R. 3034, National Bone Marrow Donor Registry reauthorization, H9051 [1OC]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 178, Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant Patients Act, S1071 [16JA]

S. 285, Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act, S1886-S1888 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

S. 286, Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities Prevention Act, S14460 [11NO], H11577 [19NO]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 453, Patient Navigator, Outreach, and Chronic Disease Prevention Act, S2844-S2848 [26FE]

S. 491, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Act, S2977 [27FE]

S. 538, Lifespan Respite Care Act, S5254-S5256 [10AP]

S. 555, Native American Health and Wellness Foundation Act, S3277 [6MR], S9510 [16JY]

S. 583, Meningitis Immunization Awareness Act, S3418 [10MR]

S. 632, Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases, S3806 [17MR]

S. 650, Pediatric Research Equity Act, S3898-S3900 [18MR], S9811-S9813, S9816-S9818 [23JY], H11567-H11569 [19NO]

S. 847, Early Treatment for HIV Act, S5091 [9AP]

S. 859, Microbicide Development Act, S5183-S5185 [10AP]

S. 871, Global Pathogen Surveillance Act, S5196-S5198 [10AP]

S. 874, Sickle Cell Treatment Act, S5200 [10AP]

S. 977, Treatment of Children's Deformities Act, S5669 [1MY]

S. 983, Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, S5674 [1MY]

S. 1015, Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health Act, S7940 [16JN], H7717 [25JY]

S. 1036, Chronic Wasting Disease Support Act, S5998 [9MY]

S. 1053, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, S12404-S12416 [2OC], S12499-S12508 [14OC]

S. 1068, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S6510 [15MY]

S. 1084, U.S. Military Cancer Institute Center of Excellence Act, S6709 [20MY]

S. 1132, Veterans' Benefits Enhancements Act, S13744-S13748 [31OC]

S. 1132, Veterans' Survivors Benefits Enhancements Act, S7030 [22MY]

S. 1143, Hepatitis C Epidemic Control and Prevention Act, S7142-S7144 [23MY]

S. 1172, Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act, S7246-S7249 [3JN], S16094-S16099 [9DE]

S. 1179, Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act, S7383-S7387 [4JN]

S. 1197, Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence Act, S7490 [5JN]

S. 1281, Veterans Information and Benefits Enhancement Act, S8134 [18JN]

S. 1366, Chronic Wasting Disease Financial Assistance Act, S8760 [26JN]

S. 1422, Teacher Education for Autistic Children (TEACH) Act, S9594 [17JY]

S. 1447, Border Health Security Act, S9797 [23JY]

S. 1496, Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act, S10270 [30JY]

S. 1509, provide gratuity to veterans, their spouses, and children who contract HIV or AIDS from a blood transfusion relative to a service-connected disability, S10631 [31JY]

S. 1527, Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee, S10649 [31JY]

S. 1588, Environmental Health Research Act, S11167-S11169 [5SE]

S. 1629, Children's Compassionate Care Act, S11682-S11685 [17SE]

S. 1694, Health Care for Veterans of Project 112/Project SHAD Act, S12283 [1OC]

S. 1847, Veterans Comprehensive Hepatitis C Health Care Act, S14455 [11NO]

S. 1896, Tax Relief Extension Act, S15190-S15192 [19NO]

S. 2000, extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research, S16159 [9DE]

S. Con. Res. 33, increase public awareness of scleroderma, S4909 [7AP]

S. Con. Res. 46, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, S6717, S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY], H4382 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 48, support goals and ideals of National Epilepsy Awareness Month and urge funding for epilepsy research and service programs, S7404 [4JN], S7861 [12JN], H11580 [19NO]

S. Con. Res. 75, issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome, S13149 [23OC]

S. Res. 98, National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week, S4445 [26MR], S12024 [25SE]

S. Res. 109, combat polio, S4974 [8AP]

S. Res. 201, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, S9977, S9988 [25JY]

S. Res. 205, issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness, S10296 [30JY]

S. Res. 208, improve defenses against the spread of infectious diseases, S10687 [31JY]

S. Res. 222, National Mammography Day, S11353 [10SE], S12025 [25SE]

S. Res. 229, support goals and ideals of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month, S11859, S11873 [23SE]

S. Res. 243, National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, S12622, S12632 [15OC]

S. Res. 252, National Cancer Prevention Month, S13149, S13184 [23OC]

S. Res. 266, combat polio, S14817 [12NO], S15303 [20NO]

S. Res. 267, Year of Polio Awareness, S15081 [18NO]

S. Res. 278, reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops, S16031 [25NO]

DiSHANNI, JOSEPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2198 [31OC]

DISNEY, WALT

Bills and resolutions

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: designate (see S. 1207), S7540 [9JN] (see H.R. 1610), H2820 [3AP]

Remarks in House

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: designate (H.R. 1610), H5049, H5050 [9JN]

Remarks in Senate

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: designate (H.R. 1610), S13532 [29OC]

———designate (S. 1207), S7544 [9JN], S8598 [25JN]

Reports filed

Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1610), S13262 [27OC]

———Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1207), S8300 [20JN]

Texts of

H.R. 1610, Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO, H5049 [9JN]

S. 1207, Walt Disney Post Office Building, Marceline, MO, S7544 [9JN], S8598 [25JN]

DISTANCE EDUCATION AND ONLINE LEARNING ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1203), S7476 [5JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1203), S7494 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 1203, provisions, S7495 [5JN]

DISTRIBUTED POWER HYBRID ENERGY ACT

Factsheets

Provisions (H.R. 991), E329 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 991), E329 [27FE]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Addresses

American University Commencement (1963): John F. Kennedy, S15237-S15239 [20NO]

In Memory of Walter E. Washington: J. Clay Smith, Jr., E2274 [7NO]

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Performance in Memory of Victims of September 11, 2001: Daniel C. Kurtzer, U.S. Ambassador to Israel, E2139 [28OC]

———Menachem Magidor, E2138 [28OC]

Amendments

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2765), S11917, S11926, S11927 [24SE], S11944, S11957, S12003 [25SE], S12154, S12160, S12203 [30SE], S15022 [18NO], H7086 [17JY], H7455 [23JY], H7966, H7982, H7990 [5SE]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 1012), H12866 [8DE]

Local government: provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16043 [25NO], S16147, S16200 [9DE]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), S14070 [5NO], H10512 [6NO]

Announcements

House of Representatives: receipt of Resident Commissioner and Delegate credentials, H2 [7JA]

Articles and editorials

America, Brought to You by . . ., S11432 [15SE]

Deception and Denial (Part Two)—The White House's Intelligence Problems Get Bigger, H7775 [25JY]

Desecration of the Mall, S11431 [15SE]

End of an Era, E2197 [31OC]

JPDS Gets $2 Million Gift Donation, Is Bethesda Couple's Largest to Jewish Cause, E2485 [8DE]

Marketing the Mall, S11432 [15SE]

Phenom of the Opera; Patron Betty Brown Casey Gives a Party, S7129 [23MY]

Private School With Ties to Alleged Terrorist Gets State Money, H7987 [5SE]

Report Raises New Questions on Saudi Role in 9/11 Attacks, H7774 [25JY]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, E987 [15MY]

September 11 Investigation Undermines Bush's Claims, H7775 [25JY]

Straight Talk on Vouchers, H7960 [5SE]

Vouchers No Way Out of a Failing Society, S12118 [29SE]

Walter E. Washington, E2196 [31OC]

Washington's Children Deserve More Choices, S12036 [26SE]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: establish a memorial to slavery in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 196), H58 [7JA]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (see S. 1959), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3622), H12308 [21NO]

Appropriations: making (see S. 1583), S11118 [4SE] (see H.R. 2765), H7084 [17JY]

———making (H.R. 2765), consideration (see H. Res. 334), H7453 [23JY]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (see H. Con. Res. 53), H1333 [25FE]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (see H. Con. Res. 128), H2472 [27MR]

———establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol (see S. Con. Res. 17), S3163 [5MR]

———permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 3278), H9376 [8OC]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 1012), H1463 [27FE]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (see S. 889), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 609), H321 [5FE] (see H.R. 1801), H3352 [11AP]

Civil liberties: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1285), H1901 [13MR]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington (see H. Res. 352), H7839 [3SE]

Claims: allow victims of terrorist attacks to receive certain compensation regardless of any collateral source compensation they may be eligible to receive (see S. 638), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 123), H56 [7JA]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE] (see H.R. 3084), H8282 [16SE] (see H.R. 3116), H8380 [17SE]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H9477 [15OC]

Congress: consent to assemble outside the District of Columbia (see H. Con. Res. 1), H60 [7JA]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (see H.R. 298), H136 [8JA] (see H.R. 1538), H2585 [1AP]

Courts: preserve existing Superior Court judgeships (see S. 1561), S10906 [1AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish an independent panel to assess the homeland security needs of the National Capital Region (see H.R. 3583), H12307 [21NO]

Dept. of the Interior: provide a grant to New Jersey for the construction of a memorial to the New Jersey victims of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2058), H3973 [9MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a commemorative quarter dollar coin program for the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands (see H.R. 2993), H7838 [3SE]

Disasters: modify terms of the community disaster loan program and authorize assistance under that program for losses related to terrorist attacks (see H.R. 1542), H2585 [1AP]

Education: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice (see H.R. 684), H390 [11FE]

FBI Building: designate (see H.R. 2524), H5661 [19JN]

Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: provide funding to protect integrity (see S. Res. 135), S5950 [8MY] (see H. Res. 224), H3857 [8MY]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY] (see H. Con. Res. 184), H4204 [15MY]

James L. Buckley Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse: designate (see S. 1232), S7718 [11JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 1209), H1745 [11MR]

Local government: provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN] (see H.R. 2472), H5407 [16JN]

Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3462), H10977 [6NO]

Maryland: retrocession (see H.R. 381), H171 [27JA]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H1333 [25FE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: funding (see S. 734), S4512 [27MR]

National Guard: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (see H.R. 2820), H7329 [22JY]

National Women's History Museum: provide a site (see S. 1741), S12737 [16OC]

Office of the District Attorney: establish and head with a locally elected and independent district attorney (see H.R. 2334), H4977 [4JN]

Orville Wright Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Rotary International: recognize establishment of Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and important contributions of Rotary Clubs to society (see H. Res. 448), H11391 (see H. Res. 448), H11515 [18NO]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (see H.R. 2669), H6348 [8JY]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (see H.R. 2556), H5713 [23JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY] (see H.R. 2205), H4733 [22MY] (see H.R. 3491), H11358 [17NO]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (see S. 1880), S15061 [18NO]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———make the first-time homebuyer credit for the District of Columbia permanent (see H.R. 1952), H3641 [5MY]

———permit City Council to impose a tax on income of professional baseball players earned within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1450), H2401 [26MR]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (see H.R. 922), H1394 [26FE]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (see S. 1740), S12737 [16OC]

———provide for medal to be awarded by the President to representatives of individuals killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 passengers (see S. 533), S3163 [5MR]

Transportation: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (see S. 1783), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 1151), H1680 [6MR]

U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit: provide for 11 circuit judges (see S. 1921), S15407 [21NO]

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 591), H320 [5FE]

Urban areas: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (see H.R. 2882), H7616 [24JY]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (see S. 268), S1813 [30JA] (see H.R. 422), H218 [28JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S6624 [19MY]

———authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H2400 [26MR]

———study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (see S. 296), S1871 [4FE] (see H.R. 2540), H5662 [19JN]

Wilbur Wright Federal Building: designate (see H.R. 3118), H8380 [17SE]

Citations

Georgetown University Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, S8122 [18JN]

Homilies

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Burial Mass: Peter Vaghi, S7534 [9JN]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act: Dale Zehner, Virginia Railway Express (business), S13144 [23OC]

———Douglas M. Duncan, Montgomery County, MD, County Executive, S13145 [23OC]

———Lawrence C. Drake, Jr., American Federation of Government Employees, S13143 [23OC]

———Peter Shapiro, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, S13145 [23OC]

———Richard A. White, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, S13144 [23OC]

———Robert L. Flanagan, Maryland Dept. of Transportation, S13144 [23OC]

———William W. Millar, American Public Transportation Association, S13144 [23OC]

Scholarship vouchers to provide school choice in the District of Columbia: Anthony A. Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, S11954 [25SE]

———Delegate Norton, S12118 [29SE]

———Iris J. Toyer and Darlene T. Allen, Parents United for the D.C. Public Schools (organization), S12119 [29SE]

———Kathy Patterson, S12119 [29SE]

———Lapria Johnson, H7988 [5SE]

———Paul Strauss, S12176 [30SE]

———Peter M. Branch, S11181 [8SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12035 [26SE]

———Theodore Cardinal McCarrick, S11151 [5SE], S11945 [25SE]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: Ann Pesiri Swanson, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S15066 [18NO]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S15066 [18NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center design and construction: Patricia E. Gallagher, National Capital Planning Commission, H9406 [15OC]

Messages

District of Columbia Budget Request: President Bush, S9116 [9JY], H6433 [9JY]

District of Columbia Public Safety Funds: President Bush, S14173 [6NO], H10534 [6NO]

Petitions

District of Columbia voting representation in Congress: several District of Columbia residents, E1825-E1827 [17SE]

Poems

``Just Because You Call,'' Ernest Fodor, E1916 [30SE]

``Names,'' Billy Collins, S11383 [11SE], H8205 [11SE]

``On September 11,'' Danita Harris, E1781 [11SE]

Proposals

Support student travel: Representative Norton, E513 [19MR]

Remarks in House

African Americans: convening of African American leadership summit, H4188-H4192 [15MY]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (H.R. 3622), E2421 [22NO]

Anacostia Waterfront Initiative: funding, H7956, H7957 [5SE]

Appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, H7990 [5SE]

———making (H.R. 2765), H7771 [25JY], H7955-H7993 [5SE], H8060-H8062 [9SE], E1747 [9SE], E1761 [10SE], E1927 [30SE]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H5230 [11JN]

———provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, H7869, H7870 [4SE]

Black Pride Festival: tribute, E949 [14MY]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, H10536 [6NO]

Buy American Act: compliance, H7990 [5SE]

Capital Pride Festival: tribute, E1007 [21MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), H3701-H3703 [7MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 128), H3985, H3986 [13MY]

———permit placement of statues honoring District of Columbia residents in National Statuary Hall (H.R. 3278), E2013 [8OC]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 1012), H4028-H4031 [14MY], H12865 [8DE], E321 [27FE]

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (H.R. 1801), E772 [12AP]

Civil liberties: provide full voting representation in Congress, E1825 [17SE]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (H.R. 1285), H1879 [13MR], E466 [13MR]

Civil rights: anniversary of March on Washington, E1581 [24JY]

———anniversary of March on Washington (H. Res. 352), H8234-H8239 [16SE], E1816, E1822 [17SE]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (H.R. 3084), E1794 [16SE]

Congress: permission to assemble at a location outside the District of Columbia during the 108th Congress (H. Con. Res. 1), H20 [7JA]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, E1816 [17SE]

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously to responders to the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center and Pentagon, and to United Airlines Flight 93 passengers, and mint coins recognizing the heroic efforts (H.R. 1538), H8191 [10SE], H8201-H8207 [11SE]

D.C. Redwings Youth Program: tribute, E1543 [21JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: selection of interim headquarters site, H92, H95 [8JA]

Dept. of the Interior: tribute to Indian Craft Shop, E1736 [9SE]

Diseases: incidence of prostate cancer in African Americans, H7957 [5SE]

Education: scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, H7955-H7977, H7983-H7989 [5SE], H8060, H8061 [9SE], E1747 [9SE], E1761 [10SE], E1927 [30SE]

Gay & Lesbian Activists Alliance, Inc.: Distinguished Service Award recipients, E806 [30AP]

Georgetown University: anniversary of School of Nursing & Health Studies, E1959 [2OC]

Homosexuals: domestic partner benefits funding, H7963 [5SE]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), H5424-H5431 [17JN], E1319 [20JN]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Atlantic Coast States, H8809-H8814 [24SE]

———effects of Hurricane Isabel on Atlantic Coast States, H9105-H9110 [1OC]

Income: reductions in Social Security annuities for certain public safety officers, H7989, H7990 [5SE]

Iraq: perceived role in terrorist attacks on U.S., H9039 [1OC]

Jewish Primary Day School: dedication of new building, E2485 [8DE]

Kent State University: anniversary of Washington Program in National Issues, E812 [30AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia, E332 [27FE]

———extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (H.R. 1209), H8422-H8424 [23SE]

———extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), H9841-H9843 [28OC], E2174 [30OC]

Korean American Medical Association of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, Inc.: anniversary, E2379 [21NO]

Krabill, Elizabeth A.: selection as U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen, E838 [1MY]

Laurel, MD: Oak Hill juvenile detention center funding, H7959 [5SE]

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority: repeal requirement to appear before Congress prior to approval of airport development project grants, H5209, H5231-H5233 [11JN]

Montgomery County, MD: dedication of memorial to victims of terrorist attacks, E1907 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (H.R. 911), H8207-H8212 [11SE]

National Children's Museum: designate, E1916 [30SE]

National Guard: provide Mayor with the authority to call on the National Guard (H.R. 2820), E1558 [23JY]

New Bethel Baptist Church: anniversary, E50 [8JA]

Office of the District Attorney: establish and head with a locally elected and independent district attorney (H.R. 2334), E1141 [5JN]

Orville Wright Federal Building: designate (H.R. 3118), H10248, H10249 [4NO]

Oyster Bilingual Elementary School: tribute, E2056 [16OC]

Perino, Dana: Colorado State University-Pueblo Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, E1970 [2OC]

Public demonstrations: tribute to demonstration in support of affirmative action policies at colleges and universities, H2929-H2936 [8AP]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), H9320-H9322 [8OC]

Schools: provide a model for school districts based on experience of the District of Columbia in establishing fully accountable public alternatives to traditional public schools (H.R. 2669), E1425 [8JY]

———provide low-income students who attend under-performing schools with scholarships to attend private school of choice (H.R. 2556), E1326 [23JN]

Second Baptist Church: anniversary, E2220 [4NO]

September 11th Victims Compensation Fund: funding, H2159 [20MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 2205), E2349 [20NO]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), H11487-H11493 [18NO], E2361 [20NO]

Taxation: extend tax incentives for the District of Columbia, H11830 [20NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H8091, H8193, H8195, H8196 [10SE], H8199-H8201, H8213-H8215 [11SE], E1759 [10SE], E1769, E1770, E1772, E1773, E1774, E1775, E1776, E1777, E1778, E1779, E1780, E1781 [11SE], E1784 [15SE], E1799 [16SE], E1916 [30SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims (H.R. 922), E302 [27FE]

———mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

———release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, H7774 [25JY]

———tribute to passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93 in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E1433 [9JY]

Urban areas: reduce traffic congestion, promote economic development, and improve the quality of life in Washington metropolitan region (H.R. 2882), E1588 [25JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), H9404-H9407 [15OC]

———authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), Senate amendment, H10512 [6NO]

———study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (H.R. 2540), E1309 [20JN]

YMCA: tribute to Youth Governor's Conference, E1305 [19JN]

Youth Pride Day: observance, E782 [12AP]

Remarks in Senate

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (S. 1959), S15985 [25NO]

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2765), S11885-S11890 [24SE], S11938, S11943-S11957, S11971-S11978 [25SE], S12027-S12037, S12042-S12045, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110, S12115-S12121, S12123-S12125 [29SE], S12154-S12176 [30SE], S12442 [3OC], S15021-S15029 [18NO]

———making (S. 1583), S11150, S11151 [5SE]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation entities that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks, S7810 [12JN]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, S14702 [12NO]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S14701, S14748 [12NO]

Bush, President: urge release of information on sources of foreign support for terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S13350-S13352 [28OC], S13431-S13435 [29OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), S5978 [8MY]

———authorizing use of Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay (H. Con. Res. 128), S6568, S6569 [15MY]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site: establish (H.R. 1012), S15871 [24NO]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (S. 830), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (S. 831), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (S. 827), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (S. 829), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Children and youth: improve foster care system, S11885-S11887 [24SE], S12108 [29SE]

Citizenship: accord honorary citizenship to certain alien victims of terrorist attacks against the U.S. and grant permanent residence status to the alien spouses and children of certain victims of such attacks (S. 889), S5349 [11AP]

Civil liberties: provide full voting representation in Congress (S. 617), S3734 [13MR]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), S11254 [9SE], S16109 [9DE]

———extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (S. 1602), unanimous-consent request, S15951, S15952 [25NO]

Congress: consent to assemble outside the District of Columbia (H. Con. Res. 1), S2500 [13FE]

Congressional Cemetery: maintenance funding, S8826 [27JN]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education: convene, S11559 [16SE]

———tribute, S16101, S16102 [9DE]

Courts: history of District of Columbia Circuit Court decisions, S2279-S2281 [12FE]

———preserve existing Superior Court judgeships (S. 1561), S10912 [1AU], S15310 [20NO]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (S. 966), S10968 [2SE], S11023 [3SE], S13048 [22OC]

Dept. of Defense: military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656, S12657 [16OC], S12803, S12804 [17OC]

Dept. of the Interior: ban commercial advertising on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE], S11733 [22SE], S11804, S11805 [23SE]

———decision allowing sponsor recognition by the National Football League at event held on the National Mall, S11429-S11432 [15SE]

Drug abuse: needle exchange programs funding, S2420 [13FE]

Education: funding, S11887-S11890 [24SE], S12036, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110 [29SE], S12166 [30SE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11150, S11151 [5SE], S11181 [8SE], S11887-S11890 [24SE], S11938, S11943-S11957, S11971-S11978 [25SE], S12027, S12028, S12031-S12037, S12042-S12045, S12051 [26SE], S12108-S12110, S12115-S12121, S12123-S12125 [29SE], S12165-S12171, S12173-S12176 [30SE], S12442 [3OC], S15021 [18NO]

Firearms: restore right to keep and bear arms (S. 1414), S9425 [15JY]

Foreign aid: withhold assistance to countries that owe property taxes to certain U.S. cities, S9195 [10JY]

Funding, S1121 [17JA]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 43), S7172 [23MY]

Hurricanes: effects of Hurricane Isabel on Atlantic Coast States, S11729 [22SE]

Infrastructure: funding, S11887 [24SE]

INS: prohibit deportation of alien spouses and children of certain victims of the terrorist attacks, S1407 [23JA]

James L. Buckley Annex to the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse: designate (S. 1232), S7720 [11JN]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (S. 470), S2927 [27FE], S9605, S9606 [17JY]

Law enforcement: funding, S11887 [24SE]

Lawyers and attorneys: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

Local government: provide budget autonomy (S. 1267), S16197-S16200 [9DE]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: cooperation by the Executive Office of the President and Federal agencies, S12045 [26SE]

———funding, S1466 [23JA]

National Women's History Museum: provide a site (S. 1741), S15390-S15393 [21NO]

National Zoological Park: funding, S11819, S11820 [23SE]

Potomac Southwest Waterfront: improvement funding, S2591 [24FE]

Public safety officers: permit military service performed by District of Columbia police officers, firemen, and certain Federal law enforcement officers to count toward retirement calculation (H.R. 3054), S14462 [11NO]

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: addition of slots relative to perimeter rule on flight distances, S7814, S7815 [12JN]

———study housing of gates used by shuttle services within same terminal, S7804 [12JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture, S1126 [17JA]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), S15303-S15306 [20NO], S16113 [9DE]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7124, S7155-S7158 [23MY], S7270-S7272, S7274 [4JN], S8378 [23JN], S8385, S8434 [24JN]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (S. 1880), S15065 [18NO]

Taxation: extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 1896), S15190 [19NO], S15398 [21NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11303-S11305 [10SE], S11380-S11383, S11406, S11425, S11426 [11SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11365-S11380 [11SE]

———liquidate certain blocked assets of terrorists and terrorist organizations for the compensation of terrorism victims, S9171-S9173 [10JY]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (S. 1740), S12739-S12741 [16OC]

———release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9887, S9897 [24JY], S10598 [31JY]

Transportation: make transit pass transportation benefits available to qualified Federal employees in the region and allow use of Government vehicles to shuttle employees to and from mass transit facilities (S. 1783), S13142 [23OC]

Veterans: authorize the Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars (S. 268), S1832 [30JA]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (S. 1076), S6626, S6627 [19MY], S9616 [17JY]

———authorize design and construction of a visitor center (H.R. 1442), S14075 [5NO]

———study eligibility requirements for inclusion of veterans' names and alternative means to honor ineligible veterans (S. 296), S1901 [4FE]

Washington metropolitan area: anniversary of sniper shooting spree, S12362 [2OC]

Reports filed

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1012) (S. Rept. 108-138), S10970 [2SE]

Consideration of H.R. 2765, District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 334) (H. Rept. 108-230), H7453 [23JY]

District of Columbia Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2765) (H. Rept. 108-214), H7084 [17JY]

———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1583) (S. Rept. 108-142), S11117 [4SE]

District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 108-212), S15975 [25NO]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Construction in the District of Columbia Authority Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 470) (S. Rept. 108-90), S9303 [11JY]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1209) (H. Rept. 108-203), H6705 [14JY]

National Women's History Museum Act: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1741) (S. Rept. 108-204), S15286 [20NO]

Nomination of Brian F. Holeman To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Craig S. Iscoe To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Fern Flanagan Saddler To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8724 [26JN]

Nomination of Janice Rogers Brown To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S14176 [6NO]

Nomination of Jerry S. Byrd To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5949 [8MY]

Nomination of Joseph M.F. Ryan III To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S13053 [22OC]

Nomination of Judith N. Macaluso To Be District of Columbia Superior Court Associate Judge: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3118) (H. Rept. 108-317), H9477 [15OC]

Preserve Existing Superior Court Judgeships in the District of Columbia: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1561) (S. Rept. 108-200), S15060 [18NO]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 108-86), H3634 [1MY]

Use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics Torch Relay: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Con. Res. 128) (H. Rept. 108-88), H3634 [1MY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1076) (S. Rept. 108-98), S9303 [11JY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Design and Construction Authorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1442) (H. Rept. 108-295), H9213 [2OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Appropriations: making (H.R. 2765), H7981 [5SE]

Schedules

African American leadership summit, H4192 [15MY]

Statements

Civic Education Plan for South Dakota, S16101 [9DE]

Civic Education Plan for Tennessee, S16101 [9DE]

Congressional Conference on Civic Education, S16102 [9DE]

District of Columbia Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, S11971 [25SE]

Norton Says Passing of Walter Washington Marks End of Home Rule Era: Delegate Norton, E2196 [31OC]

Scholarship Vouchers To Provide School Choice in the District of Columbia: President Bush, S12033 [26SE]

———Representative Tom Davis, S12034 [26SE]

———Roderick R. Paige, Sec. of Education, S12042-S12044 [26SE]

Volunteers Spruce Up National Mall, E1781 [11SE]

Vouchers—Where I Stand and Why: Delegate Norton, S12119 [29SE]

Summaries

Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act (S. 1959), S15985 [25NO]

Continuing Appropriations (H.J. Res. 2), S341-S345 [15JA]

Tables

District of Columbia public schools test score comparisons, S12175 [30SE]

District of Columbia students in failing public schools, S11945 [25SE]

Myths and facts about the District of Columbia opportunity scholarship program, S12116 [29SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 1, permission for 108th Congress to assemble at a location outside the District of Columbia, H21 [7JA]

H. Con. Res. 53, use of Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby, H3701 [7MY]

H. Con. Res. 128, use of Capitol Grounds for Special Olympics torch relay, H3985 [13MY]

H. Res. 352, March on Washington anniversary, H8234 [16SE]

H.R. 911, establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S., H8207 [11SE]

H.R. 1012, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Act, S15872 [24NO]

H.R. 1012, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Establishment Act, H4028 [14MY], H12866 [8DE]

H.R. 1209, extend authority for construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, H8422 [23SE]

H.R. 1442, Vietnam Veterans Memorial visitor center design and construction, H9404 [15OC]

H.R. 1538, True American Heroes Act, H8201-H8203 [11SE]

H.R. 2765, District of Columbia appropriations, S15022-S15029 [18NO]

H.R. 3054, District of Columbia Military Retirement Equity Act, H9320 [8OC]

H.R. 3118, Orville Wright Federal Building, Washington, DC, H10248 [4NO]

H.R. 3491, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, H11487-H11489 [18NO]

S. 268, Pyramid of Remembrance Foundation authorization to establish a memorial dedicated to soldiers who have died in foreign conflicts other than declared wars, S1832 [30JA]

S. 296, Fairness to All Fallen Vietnam War Service Members Act, S1901 [4FE]

S. 470, extend authority for construction of a memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia, H9841 [28OC]

S. 470, extend authority for construction of Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial in the District of Columbia, S2927 [27FE]

S. 470, Martin Luther King, Jr., memorial construction in the District of Columbia authority extension, S9606 [17JY]

S. 827, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 829, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program reauthorization and improvement, S5065 [9AP]

S. 830, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forestry Program Act, S5066 [9AP]

S. 831, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S5067 [9AP]

S. 889, Terrorist Victim Citizenship Relief Act, S5350 [11AP]

S. 1076, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center Act, S9616 [17JY]

S. 1157, National Museum of African American History and Culture Act, S7156-S7158 [23MY], S8378-S8380 [23JN]

S. 1267, District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act, S16197-S16200 [9DE]

S. 1414, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act, S9426 [15JY]

S. 1561, preserve existing District of Columbia Superior Court judgeships, S15310 [20NO]

S. 1741, National Women's History Museum Act, S15390 [21NO]

S. 1783, Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act, S13145 [23OC]

S. 1896, Tax Relief Extension Act, S15190-S15192 [19NO]

S. Con. Res. 17, establish a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on the construction of the U.S. Capitol, S3202 [5MR]

S. Con. Res. 43, encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S., S5789 [6MY], S7172 [23MY], H5424 [17JN]

S. Res. 135, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site integrity protection funding, S5973 [8MY]

S. Res. 224, anniversary of terrorist attacks, S11365, S11422 [11SE]

Transcripts

Islamic Charter Schools Funding: Dan Noyes, ``Baladullah'' (news program), H7986 [5SE]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BUDGET AUTONOMY ACT

Amendments

Enact (S. 1267), S16043 [25NO], S16147, S16200 [9DE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN] (see H.R. 2472), H5407 [16JN]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1267), S16197-S16200 [9DE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1267) (S. Rept. 108-212), S15975 [25NO]

Texts of

S. 1267, provisions, S16197-S16200 [9DE]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DISTRICT ATTORNEY ESTABLISHMENT ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2334), E1141 [5JN]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT

Bills and resolutions

District of Columbia: establish Office of the District Attorney and head with a locally elected and independent district attorney (see H.R. 2334), H4977 [4JN]

———permit City Council to impose a tax on income of professional baseball players earned within the District of Columbia (see H.R. 1450), H2401 [26MR]

Remarks in House

District of Columbia: establish Office of the District Attorney and head with a locally elected and independent district attorney (H.R. 2334), E1141 [5JN]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MILITARY RETIREMENT EQUITY ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3054), H9320-H9322 [8OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 3054), S14462 [11NO]

Texts of

H.R. 3054, provisions, H9320 [8OC]

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PERSONAL PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1414), S9425 [15JY]

Texts of

S. 1414, provisions, S9426 [15JY]

DIVIDEND TAXATION ELIMINATION ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 225), H397 [12FE], H1816 [13MR]

DIVORCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DIX, JAY D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E152 [6FE]

DIX, MARY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E228 [13FE]

DIX HILLS, NY

Remarks in House

Half Hollow Hills East High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E870 [6MY]

DIXON, JANE HOLMES

Statements

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge, S10460, S10464 [31JY]

DIXON, PAUL

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S5718 [5MY]

DIXSON, EVELYN M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E492 [18MR]

DJIBOUTI, REPUBLIC OF

Bills and resolutions

U.S. policy (see H. Con. Res. 134), H2586 [1AP]

Reports filed

Nomination of Marguerita D. Ragsdale To Be Ambassador to Djibouti: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

DJINDJIC, ZORAN

Bills and resolutions

Serbia: assassination of Prime Minister (see H. Res. 149), H2132 [19MR]

Remarks in House

Serbia: assassination of Prime Minister, H1755 [12MR], H1874, H1875 [13MR], E442 [12MR], E473 [13MR], E500 [18MR]

———assassination of Prime Minister (H. Res. 149), H2885-H2887 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

Serbia: assassination of Prime Minister, S3617 [12MR], S3721 [13MR], S3987 [19MR], S4155 [20MR]

Texts of

H. Res. 149, assassination of Serbian Prime Minister, H2885 [8AP]

DNA DAY

Bills and resolutions

Designate (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2920 [27FE]

Goals and ideals: support (see H. Con. Res. 110), H2277 [24MR]

Remarks in House

Goals and ideals: support (H. Con. Res. 110), H5116-H5120 [10JN], E1219 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Designate (S. Con. Res. 10), S2989 [27FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 110, recognize the sequencing of the human genome as one of the most significant accomplishments of the past century and support goals and ideals of Human Genome Month and DNA Day, H5116 [10JN]

S. Con. Res. 10, designate, S2979, S2989 [27FE]

DNA SEXUAL ASSAULT JUSTICE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 152), S289-S293 [14JA]

Texts of

S. 152, provisions, S290-S292 [14JA]

DOBBINS, JAMES

Articles and editorials

Nation-Building, S12039-S12042 [26SE]

DOBBS, MICHAEL

Articles and editorials

U.S. Had Key Role in Iraq Buildup; Trade in Chemical Arms Allowed Despite Their Use on Iranians, Kurds, S1768 [30JA]

DOBOSZ, PETER

Remarks in House

Florida: tribute to participants in Congressional Classroom program, E2212 [4NO]

DOBROVOLSKA, YEVGENIYA

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2280), H4738 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Relief (H.R. 2280), E1079 [23MY]

DOBROVOLSKYY, MYKOLA

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2280), H4738 [22MY]

Remarks in House

Relief (H.R. 2280), E1079 [23MY]

DOBSON, HELEN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E23 [8JA]

DOBY, LAWRENCE E.

Articles and editorials

Larry Doby, Hall of Famer Dies, H5646 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H5646, H5648 [19JN]

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 235), H8231-H8234 [16SE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8202 [19JN]

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 235), S11707 [17SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 235, tribute, H8231 [16SE]

DOCTORS see Health Care Professionals

DODD, CHRISTOPHER J. (a Senator from Connecticut)

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3622 [12MR]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1023, S1089, S1091 [16JA], S1195, S1200, S1254, S1269, S1289, S1296 [21JA], S1353, S1357, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1429, S1435 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12351, S12392 [2OC], S12739 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4717, S4719, S4723, S4724 [2AP], S4825 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4026, S4027, S4028 [19MR], S4168, S4189, S4197, S4205, S4206 [20MR], S4250, S4296, S4299, S4300, S4310, S4312 [21MR], S4343, S4352, S4388, S4389, S4390 [25MR], S4413 [26MR]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13037 [22OC]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S15478, S15480 [21NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6730 [20MY], S6838, S6877, S6879, S6883 [21MY], S7058 [22MY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9316, S9353 [14JY], S9519, S9599 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9769, S9784, S9807, S9809 [23JY], S9832 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9195, S9262, S9263 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11819, S11865 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10948, S10985 [2SE], S11004, S11040 [3SE], S11057, S11069, S11078, S11081, S11120, S11121, S11122 [4SE], S11136, S11170 [5SE], S11226, S11246, S11258 [9SE], S11273, S11321, S11322, S11323, S11351, S11359, S11360 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079, S13106, S13168, S13169, S13172 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14496, S14835, S14845 [12NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6481, S6566 [15MY]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7804, S7857 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13522 [29OC]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (S. 535), S6566, S6568 [15MY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exclude U.S. persons from the definition of ``foreign power'' relative to international terrorism (S. 113), S5914, S5974 [8MY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13365, S13367, S13413, S13414 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8161 [18JN], S8234 [19JN], S8290, S8291, S8313 [20JN], S8325, S8368, S8375 [23JN], S8410, S8457 [24JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9195, S9262, S9263 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7181, S7196 [2JN], S7237 [3JN], S7516, S7557 [9JN], S7702, S7737 [11JN]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6188, S6266, S6294, S6301 [14MY], S6438, S6508 [15MY]

Appointments

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S1843 [30JA]

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Conferee: H.R. 2622, National Consumer Credit Reporting System Improvement Act, S13994 [5NO]

———S. 342, Keeping Children and Families Safe Act, S4879 [3AP]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, S3910 [18MR]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, S6638 [19MY]

Articles and editorials

After the Airstrikes, Just Silence; No Compensation, Little Aid for Afghan Victims of U.S. Raids, April Witt, Washington (DC) Post, S5849 [7MY]

Capt. David M. Brown—A Circus Performer and a Top Aviator, Jeffrey Gettleman, New York (NY) Times, S1860 [4FE]

Cmdr. William C. McCool—Carrying a Momento of Home, Alan Feuer, New York (NY) Times, S1861 [4FE]

Col. Ilan Ramon—Pilot Embraced Role as a Symbol for Jews, Warren E. Leary, New York (NY) Times, S1860 [4FE]

Col. Rick D. Husband—A Lifelong Dream of Being an Astronaut, Pam Belluck, New York (NY) Times, S1859 [4FE]

Cutbacks to Our Children, David S. Broder, Washington (DC) Post, S4344 [25MR]

Dr. Kalpana Chawla—Quiet and Modest, but Also Determined, Lydia Polgreen, New York (NY) Times, S1860 [4FE]

Dr. Laurel Salton Clark—After Sea and Sky, Moving on to Space, Jodi Wilgoren, New York (NY) Times, S1859 [4FE]

Former Mayor Richard C. Lee Remembered Fondly, Mark Zaretszky, New Haven (CT) Register, S2336-S2338 [12FE]

Heavy Lifting, Bob Herbert, New York (NY) Times, S4345 [25MR]

Lt. Col. Michael P. Anderson—A Source of Hope for Children, Timothy Egan, New York (NY) Times, S1861 [4FE]

Medicare Reform—Try Again, Hartford (CT) Courant, S15909 [25NO]

3 to 6 Gap, E.J. Dionne, Jr., Washington (DC) Post, S4345 [25MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: authorize emergency supplemental assistance to combat the growing humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa (see S. 185), S1069 [16JA]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S12137 [29SE]

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE]

America's National Maritime Museum: reaffirm and revise designation to establish additional museums around the country (see S. 674), S4165 [20MR]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S12137 [29SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Aviation: develop technologies that will enable future aircraft with significantly lower noise, emissions, and fuel consumption and reinvigorate basic and applied research in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 309), S1977 [5FE]

———enable the U.S. to maintain its leadership in aeronautics and aviation (see S. 788), S9638 [21JY]

Barbara B. Kennelly Post Office Building, Hartford, CT: designate (see S. 1415), S9414 [15JY]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (see S. 286), S1871 [4FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7719 [11JN]

Canada: urge end to commercial hunt for seals (see S. Res. 269), S15287 [20NO]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

———increase the availability, affordability, and quality of child care (see S. 668), S3993 [19MR]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (see S. 342), S2187 [11FE]

———promote better nutrition among school children participating in school breakfast and lunch programs (see S. 1007), S5771 [6MY]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S13378 [28OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1190), S11033 [3SE]

———improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (see S. 1793), S13377 [28OC]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S11246 [9SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Committee on Printing (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR]

Committee on Rules and Administration (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 60), S2522 [14FE]

———issue regulations on authorizing the use of official equipment of the Senate (see S. Res. 238), S12376 [2OC]

———permit the Chairman to designate another member of the Committee to serve in place of the Chairman on the Committee on Printing (Joint) (see S. Con. Res. 20), S3730 [13MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): election of members (see S. Res. 84), S3730 [13MR]

Committees of the Senate: authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 66), S2839 [26FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Computers: regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (see S. 877), S7620 [10JN]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S10972 [2SE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S10046 [28JY]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S10141 [29JY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

———prohibit use of certain conservation funding to provide technical assistance under the Conservation Reserve Program (see S. 1766), S12969 [21OC]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Office of Trade Adjustment Assistance within the International Trade Administration (see S. 1120), S7137 [23MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish a Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team in each State (see S. 918), S5343 [11AP]

Dept. of Education: ensure that students are not hurt by changes to needs analysis tables and require consultation with Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance (see S. 1268), S7926 [16JN] (see S. 1273), S7980 [17JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S6978 [22MY]

———establish, promote, and support a comprehensive prevention, research, and medical management referral program for hepatitis C virus infection (see S. 1143), S7134 [23MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: include the Sec. of Homeland Security in the line of Presidential succession (see S. 148), S4434 [26MR]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

Disabled: enhance and further research into paralysis and improve rehabilitation and quality of life for persons living with paralysis and other physical disabilities (see S. 1010), S7620 [10JN]

Diseases: combat polio (see S. Res. 109), S4957 [8AP]

———establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see S. 491), S2920 [27FE]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S3730 [13MR]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3086 [4MR]

———expand loan forgiveness for child care providers including preschool teachers (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

———reaffirm support for Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls (see S. Res. 40), S2188 [11FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see S. 1485), S10140 [29JY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2840 [26FE]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S10141 [29JY]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see S. 650), S3881 [18MR]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S133 [9JA]

———regulate noncorrective contact lenses as medical devices (see S. 1747), S12737 [16OC]

Flag—U.S.: provide Capitol-flown flags to the families of deceased law enforcement officers and firefighters (see S. 535), S6507 [15MY]

Foreign aid: make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S5771 [6MY]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S12193 [30SE]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S5859 [7MY]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S5173 [10AP]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see S. 538), S3882 [18MR]

———establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see S. 1172), S7234 [3JN]

———improve palliative and end-of-life care provided to children with life-threatening conditions (see S. 1629), S11648 [17SE]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S7719 [11JN]

———promote organ donation (see S. 573), S3253 [6MR]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S133 [9JA]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S3028 [3MR]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA]

Immigration: establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S12970 [21OC]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see S. 939), S5483 [29AP]

———reauthorize (see S. 1248), S8440 [24JN]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see S. 1053), S14271 [7NO]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (see S. 1971), S15975 [25NO]

Iraq: require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see S. Con. Res. 27), S4435 [26MR]

James, Daniel, Jr. (Chappie): issue commemorative postage stamp (see S. Con. Res. 6), S3732 [13MR]

Kadeer, Rebiya: call for release of businesswoman by the People's Republic of China (see S. Res. 230), S11832 [23SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5772 [6MY]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (see S. Res. 132), S5771 [6MY]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with the U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see S. Res. 256), S13711 [31OC]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

Law enforcement officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3883 [18MR]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S13377 [28OC]

Mammography Quality Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1879), S15061 [18NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marine mammals: reaffirm opposition to commercial and lethal scientific whaling and provide protection for, and conservation of, the world's whale populations to prevent trade in whale meat (see S. Con. Res. 55), S7832 [12JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S11833 [23SE]

Medicaid: provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see S. 971), S10266 [30JY]

Medicare: coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see S. 310), S4703 [2AP]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S14032 [5NO]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S133 [9JA]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see S. 646), S4326 [24MR]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see S. 373), S2340 [12FE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S11648 [17SE]

Mental health: increase number of well-trained mental health service professionals providing clinical mental health care to children and adolescents (see S. 1223), S7619 [10JN]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see S. Res. 247), S12838 [17OC]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 238), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 888), S5342 [11AP]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S5484 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3164 [5MR]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see S. 1717), S12448 [3OC]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S5726 [5MY]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S8897 [7JY]

National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see S. Res. 30), S10266 [30JY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9639 [21JY]

National security: establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Work and Family Month: designate (see S. Res. 210), S10619 [31JY]

NIH: provide for Alzheimer's disease research and demonstration grants (see S. 566), S3253 [6MR]

Nobel Prize: recognition of Shirin Ebadi for peace (see S. Res. 244), S13517 [29OC]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 825), S5060 [9AP]

———protect retirement security of workers by ensuring assets are adequately diversified and providing workers with access to information about their plans (see S. 9), S133 [9JA]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S10619 [31JY]

Public welfare programs: exclude child care from the determining limits on assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 261), S1813 [30JA]

———improve provision of education and job training under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 262), S1813 [30JA]

———permit States to create a program that allows individuals to obtain post-secondary or vocational education under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see S. 603), S3883 [18MR]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see S. 537), S12137 [29SE]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

Rynearson, Arthur J.: tribute (see S. Res. 33), S1736 [29JA]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S10265 [30JY]

———create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see S. 750), S4629 [1AP]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 845), S5059 [9AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S10045 [28JY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S5996 [9MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1978 [5FE]

———allow the use of completed contract method of accounting in the case of certain long-term naval vessel construction contracts (see S. 774), S5543 [30AP]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (see S. Res. 200), S10046 [28JY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S1069 [16JA]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S14965 [17NO]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see S. 970), S8301 [20JN]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S1737 [29JA]

Telecommunications: facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S3253 [6MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7236 [3JN]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see S. 480), S2920 [27FE]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———provide compensation to victims of terrorist-related laboratory-confirmed anthrax infection in the U.S. during the period between September 13, 2001, and November 30, 2001 (see S. 1740), S12737 [16OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 1527), S10618 [31JY]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S7189 [2JN]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 923), S5343 [11AP] (see S. 1853), S14807 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S13516 [29OC]

Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1056), S6255 [14MY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S4167 [20MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S13053 [22OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

———reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (see S. 1726), S12533 [14OC]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see S. Res. 118), S5435 [28AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (see S. 462), S2839 [26FE]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (see S. 463), S2839 [26FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit removal of works of art, historical objects, or exhibits from the Senate wing of the Capitol or any Senate office building for personal use (see S. Res. 178), S8300 [20JN]

———set standards for the naming of any part of the Senate wing of the Capitol Building Complex (see S. Res. 180), S8358 [23JN]

Children and youth: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (see S. 1102), S6853 [21MY]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (see S. 1198), S7476 [5JN]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S2838 [26FE]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (see S. 1738), S12607 [15OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see S. 1068), S6506 [15MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study of Coltsville, CT, for potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 233), S1736 [29JA]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1854), S14804 [12NO]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S1976 [5FE]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S3163 [5MR]

FTC: establish a list of consumers who request not to receive telephone sales calls (see S. 1661), S11989 [25SE]

Head Start Program: reauthorize and improve (see S. 1483), S10140 [29JY]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (see S. 184), S1069 [16JA]

Housing: establish demonstration program to modernize and increase access to health services in public housing for elderly and disabled persons (see S. 1697), S12277 [1OC]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (see S. 1452), S9905 [24JY]

John J. McGuirk Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, New London, CT: designate (see S. 1242), S7718 [11JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

Senate Commission on Art: select an appropriate scene commemorating the establishment of a bicameral Congress for placement in the Senate reception room (see S. Res. 177), S8233 [19JN]

Taxation: deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (see S. 1975), S15975 [25NO]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 1512), S10617 [31JY]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (see S. Res. 113), S5059 [9AP]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S7832 [12JN]

Letters

Coast Guard Research and Development Center funding: by, S9878 [24JY]

———Dennis K. McBride, Potomac Institute for Policy Studies, S9878 [24JY]

Dept. of Labor proposal to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements: Dennis Slocumb, International Union of Police Associations, S11202 [9SE]

———William J. Johnson, National Association of Police Organizations, Inc., S11202 [9SE]

Employer-sponsored retiree prescription drug coverage plans: several labor unions, S8411 [24JN]

Energy Policy Act: John G. Rowland, Governor of Connecticut, S15314 [20NO]

———Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Attorney General, S15314 [20NO]

Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding: Judy Samelson, Afterschool Alliance (organization), S4346 [25MR]

———Sanford A. Newman and Miriam A. Rollin, Fight Crime—Invest in Kids (organization), S4346 [25MR]

Help America Vote Act funding: several State and local government and civil rights organizations, S12675 [16OC], S13108 [23OC]

Include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: several ambassadors, S6483 [15MY]

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court: John R. Bolton, Dept. of Justice, S2160 [11FE]

———Senator Biden, Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S2160 [11FE]

———Thomas M. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S2161 [11FE]

Omnibus consolidated appropriations: Paul E. Patton and Dirk Kempthorne, National Governors Association, S1197 [21JA]

Lists

Organizations supporting full Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1197 [21JA]

Requested documents relative to the nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court, S2160 [11FE]

Motions

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9837 [24JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11227 [9SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13111 [23OC]

Privilege of the floor

Taira, Meghan, S8478 [24JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S11601 [17SE]

———prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3661 [13MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3661 [13MR], S11601 [17SE]

Afghanistan: landmine awareness program funding, S13370 [28OC]

———U.S. humanitarian assistance to civilian bombing victims, S5849 [7MY]

Ahern, Bertie (Prime Minister, Ireland): tribute, S3715 [13MR]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1026 [16JA], S1195, S1197, S1207, S1208 [21JA], S1347, S1353 [22JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2424 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1026 [16JA], S1195, S1197, S1207, S1208 [21JA], S1347, S1353 [22JA], S2424 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11610-S11612 [17SE], S11776 [23SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12351, S12353 [2OC], S12673, S12674 [16OC], S12819 [17OC]

Armed Forces: additional safety equipment for soldiers in Iraq funding, S12351, S12353 [2OC]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4431 [26MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4083, S4113 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S3356, S3358 [7MR], S3713 [13MR]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13380 [28OC]

BIA: improve procedures for extension of Federal recognition to certain Indian groups (S. 462), S2863 [26FE]

———provide grants to ensure participation of local Governments and tribes in Federal recognition proceedings (S. 463), S2863 [26FE]

Birth Defects Prevention Act: revise and extend (S. 286), S12443 [3OC]

Blair, Tony: address to joint session of Congress by British Prime Minister of Great Britain, S9545 [17JY]

Buckley, Lewis J.: confirmation as captain in the Coast Guard, S6064 [13MY]

Budget: reconciliation process, S5307 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5307 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3850 [18MR], S4344, S4346, S4353 [25MR]

Buy American Act: compliance, S9519 [17JY]

Children and youth: assist law enforcement in efforts to recover missing children and clarify standards for State sex offender registration programs (S. 1102), S6868 [21MY]

———establish Child Care Provider Development and Retention Grant Program, Child Care Provider Scholarship Program, and child care provider health benefits program (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), S2199 [11FE]

———prevent child abuse, neglect, and abandonment and family violence (S. 342), conference report, S8259 [19JN]

———provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (S. 448), S2840 [26FE]

Coast Guard: Research and Development Center funding, S9877 [24JY]

Colleges and universities: improve quality, affordability, diversity, and accessibility to qualified students (S. 1793), S13406 [28OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 41), S1858 [4FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S5154 [10AP]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13380 [28OC]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), S16102 [9DE], S16217 [15DE]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S13008 [22OC]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure, S7095 [23MY]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), S13981 [5NO]

Cuba: condemn arrest of Cuban democracy activists by Cuban Government, S5317 [11AP]

———lift travel restrictions, S13084 [23OC]

Defense Production Act: reauthorize (S. 1680), S12181-S12183, S12208 [30SE]

———reauthorize (S. 1738), S12621 [15OC]

Dept. of Commerce: oversee interagency team that works with foreign countries to mitigate effects of foreign offset contracts on U.S. businesses, S12181-S12183 [30SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S.1050), S6931 [22MY]

———include overseas military operations funding in the budget, S9541 [17JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9519, S9541 [17JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (S. 1068), S6509 [15MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: first responders and terrorism prevention funding through reductions in tax cuts, S9832, S9836, S9837, S9840, S9841, S9842, S9843 [24JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9694 [22JY], S9770 [23JY], S9832, S9836, S9837, S9840, S9841, S9842, S9843, S9877 [24JY]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11200, S11202, S11203 [9SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9195 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13789 [3NO]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13789 [3NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11081, S11084, S11092, S11093 [4SE], S11200, S11202, S11203, S11222, S11226, S11227 [9SE], S11275, S11277, S11278 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13084, S13106, S13108, S13111, S13112 [23OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S1347 [22JA]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6482, S6497 [15MY]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482 [15MY]

East Haddam, CT: anniversary of Goodspeed Musicals, S9327 [14JY]

Education: funding, S1026 [16JA], S1644, S1646 [28JA]

———Head Start Program and afterschool programs funding, S4344, S4346 [25MR]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2157, S2161 [11FE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (S. 304), S1980 [5FE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S9818 [23JY]

FEMA: make grants to fire departments to improve public safety against fire and fire-related hazards, S4353 [25MR]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program, S7127 [23MY]

———establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (S. 544), S3194 [5MR]

———firefighter assistance grants funding, S9770 [23JY]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9195 [10JY]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), S11964 [25SE]

Head Start Program: funding, S11226, S11227 [9SE]

———reauthorize and improve (S. 1483), S10145 [29JY]

Health: promote organ donation (S. 573), S3333 [6MR]

Help America Vote Act: funding, S12673, S12674 [16OC], S13106, S13108, S13111, S13112 [23OC]

Higher Education Act: amend relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount (S. 184), S1078 [16JA]

Housing: establish demonstration program to modernize and increase access to health services in public housing for elderly and disabled persons (S. 1697), S12287 [1OC]

Immigration and Nationality Act: amend relative to certain visa programs to prevent unintended U.S. job losses and increase Dept. of Labor monitoring and enforcement authority over such programs (S. 1452), S10574 [31JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: funding, S1195, S1197, S1207, S1208 [21JA], S1353 [22JA], S11081, S11084 [4SE], S11275, S11277, S11278 [10SE]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12394 [2OC], S12495 [14OC]

Investments: improve transparency relative to fees and costs that mutual fund investors incur and improve corporate governance of mutual funds (S. 1971), S16015 [25NO]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S11610-S11612 [17SE]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, S3494 [11MR]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3850 [18MR]

———role of weapons inspections in disarmament pursuant to U.N. resolutions, S3356 [7MR]

Kennedy, Senator: comments relative to President Bush and U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S11776, S11778 [23SE]

Kravitz, Mark R.: nomination to be district judge, S7678 [11JN]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (S. 985), S5676 [1MY]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (S. 1786), S13380 [28OC]

Medicare: ensure contributions for prescription drug coverage made by beneficiaries' former employers be treated as incurred costs, S8394, S8410 [24JN]

———increase direct subsidy to employers retaining retiree prescription drug coverage plans, S8410, S8411, S8412 [24JN]

———permit continuous open enrollment and disenrollment in prescription drug plans, S8401, S8402 [24JN]

———provide cost-sharing prescription drug coverage for certain beneficiaries in certain income categories, S8412, S8414 [24JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15379 [21NO], S15680, S15706, S15719 [24NO], S15908, S15909 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7969 [17JN], S8394, S8401, S8402, S8410, S8411, S8412, S8414 [24JN], S8704 [26JN]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 245), S12755 [16OC]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (S. 1717), S12469 [3OC]

National Peace Corps Day: observance, S3024 [3MR]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9195 [10JY]

Poverty: prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9195 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15313, S15315 [20NO]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2157, S2160, S2161 [11FE], S14552, S14647, S14765 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5817 [7MY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7093 [23MY]

Schools: provide grants for the repair, renovation, alteration, and construction of public elementary and secondary school facilities, S11092, S11093 [4SE]

Senate Rules: amend relative to cloture on Presidential nominations (S. Res. 138), S14765 [12NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (H.R. 3491), S15304 [20NO]

———establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (S. 1157), S7158 [23MY], S7271 [4JN]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (S. 750), S4632 [1AP]

———redirect proposed tax cut revenues into reserve fund to strengthen trust funds, S3850 [18MR]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, S12443 [3OC]

Taxation: deny a deduction for securities-related fines, penalties, and other amounts, and transfer revenues resulting from such denial to Fair Funds for the relief of victims (S. 1975), S16024 [25NO]

———exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (S. 1512), S10635 [31JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S3850 [18MR], S5307 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, S7083 [23MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6184, S6185, S6187, S6188 [14MY], S6438 [15MY]

———repeal dividend and top rate tax cuts and use savings for Pell Grant Program, Hope Scholarship, and Lifetime Learning Credits funding, S6438 [15MY]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (S. Res. 191), S8860 [27JN]

Tick-Borne Disorders Advisory Committee: establish (S. 1527), S10650 [31JY]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S10574 [31JY]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10574 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10574 [31JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S6184, S6185, S6187, S6188 [14MY]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (S. Res. 113), S5052, S5098 [9AP]

Votes: position on missed, S11981 [25SE]

Reports

Emergency Responders—Drastically Underfunded, Dangerously Unprepared: Council on Foreign Relations, S9834-S9836 [24JY]

Statements

Tribute to Ira Paull: Alfonse D'Amato, S13045 [22OC]

———Jake Garn, S13045 [22OC]

Summaries

Class Action Fairness Act (S. 1751): Changes, S16102 [9DE], S16220 [15DE]

Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (S. 304), S1981 [5FE]

Focus on Committed and Underpaid Staff for Children's Sake (FOCUS) Act (S. 1198), S7491 [5JN]

Head Start School Readiness and Coordination Act (S. 1483), S10146 [29JY]

Leave No Child Behind Act (S. 448), S2841 [26FE]

Tables

Estimated State allocations of increased Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, S1198 [21JA]

Individuals benefiting from a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program by State, S6184 [14MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding by State, S11084 [4SE], S11276 [10SE]

Senate rollcall votes on amendments to H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, first responders and terrorism prevention funding, S9832 [24JY]

Texts of

S. 184, amend Higher Education Act relative to the Federal Pell Grant maximum amount, S1078 [16JA]

S. 544, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters Act, S3195 [5MR]

S. 985, adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas, S5677 [1MY]

S. 1068, Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act, S6510 [15MY]

S. 1512, exclude benefits from income, employment taxes, and wage withholding property tax rebates, provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders, S10635 [31JY]

S. 1697, Elderly Housing Plus Health Support Demonstration Act, S12288 [1OC]

S. 1738, Defense Production Act reauthorization, S12621 [15OC]

S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act, S16217-S16220 [15DE]

S. 1971, Mutual Fund Investor Confidence Restoration Act, S16017-S16022 [25NO]

Tributes

Bailey, John M., S12602 [15OC]

Chanawongse, Kemaphoom A. (Ahn), S10903 [1AU]

D'Agostino, Anthony D., S13899 [4NO]

Driscoll, C. Francis, S11563 [16SE]

Duksa, Matthew R., Sr., S3988 [19MR]

Eads, M. Adela (Dell), S9299 [11JY]

Friedrich, Travis, S12364 [2OC]

Gwinn, Bruce, S3407 [10MR]

Holmes, King David, Sr., S2836 [26FE]

Jordan, Phillip A., S5052 [9AP]

Lee, Richard C., S2335 [12FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4501 [27MR]

Paull, Ira, S13045 [22OC]

Perez, Wilfredo, Jr., S10595 [31JY]

Pope, Kevin A., S10043 [28JY]

Sbona, Anthony, S11156 [5SE]

Shannon, Philip J., S15970 [25NO]

Zigler, Edward, S4374 [25MR]

DODD, KURT A.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1982 [7OC]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S12440 [3OC]

DODD, RANDALL

Letters

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S13979 [5NO]

DODGE, CAMI

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S5791 [6MY]

DODGE, CHARLES L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E144 [6FE]

DODO, CAROL

Remarks in House

Colorado Cattlemen's Association: Cattlewoman of the Year award recipient, E2497 [8DE]

DODSON, CHRISTOPHER

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E2238 [5NO]

DODSON, GEORGE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E147 [6FE]

DOGGETT, LLOYD (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Social Security: provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (H. Res. 168), H2594 [2AP]

Articles and editorials

Prescription Drug Benefit Imminent, Norah O'Donnell, MSNBC (Internet site), H6087 [26JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H12321 [25NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5714 [23JN]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H9282 [7OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress detailing possible consequences of using military force against Iraq (see H.J. Res. 24), H2515 [31MR]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H2132 [19MR] (see H.R. 3474), H12922 [8DE]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see H. Res. 350), H7839 [3SE]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H1900 [13MR]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see H.R. 2330), H5175 [10JN]

Cambodia: honor victims of genocide (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1681 [6MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

———establish a demonstration project to implement evidence-based preventive-screening methods to detect mental illness and suicidal tendencies in school-age youth at selected facilities (see H.R. 3063), H12921 [8DE]

China, People's Republic of: condemn relative to individuals being held as prisoners of conscience for their involvement in efforts to end the occupation of Tibet (see H. Res. 157), H9378 [8OC]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H3051 [9AP]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H10237 [30OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H2311 [25MR]

Commission To Establish a National Museum of the American Latino: establish to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC (see H.R. 3292), H10978 [6NO]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H7840 [3SE]

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 21), H1467 [27FE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H4529 [21MY]

Crime: provide grants for public information campaigns to educate racial and ethnic minorities about domestic violence (see H.R. 3425), H11360 [17NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

DeBakey, Michael E.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2868), H7616 [24JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see H.R. 955), H1642 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: provide student loan forgiveness to graduates who enter into certain public service (see H.R. 1306), H1952 [18MR]

Dept. of HHS: address health care needs of residents of U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 3284), H10340 [4NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify that prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates applies to contracting with subsidiaries of such entities (see H.R. 1355), H2131 [19MR]

———transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 286), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 287), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: transmit all physical and electronic records and documents relative to the use of Federal resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the Texas Legislature (see H. Res. 288), H5663 [19JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow payment of certain benefits to begin effective the day in which hospitalization or treatment begins (see H.R. 3344), H11134 [7NO]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H392 [11FE]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H9215 [2OC]

Diseases: increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2823 [3AP]

———international tuberculosis control (see H.R. 2069), H5175 [10JN]

———prohibit interference by certain education grant recipients with a student's treatment of his or her diabetes (see H.R. 3178), H12921 [8DE]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

———research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

Dr. Caesar A.W. Clark, Sr. Post Office Building, Dallas, TX: designate (see H.R. 1740), H3302 [10AP]

Education: improve graduation rates by making grants to improve adolescent literacy (see H.R. 3085), H10237 [30OC]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5267 [11JN]

El Camino Real de los Tejas: designate as a national historic trail (see H.R. 3626), H12308 [21NO]

Employment: establish an Adult Job Corps demonstration program for the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 2594), H10340 [4NO]

———prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Federal contracts: ensure public accountability, efficient delivery of services, reasonable cost savings, and prevention of unwarranted expenses (see H.R. 3426), H10236 [30OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H6603 [10JY]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see H.R. 1118), H3571 [30AP]

Foreign aid: increase U.S. capability to provide reconstruction assistance to countries or regions impacted by armed conflict (see H.R. 2616), H7787 [25JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H2864 [7AP]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Government: enhance security and efficiency of immigration, visa, border patrol, and naturalization functions (see H.R. 1464), H10340 [4NO]

———support use of fair trade certified coffee at legislative and executive branch events and food service locations (see H. Res. 349), H7786 [25JY]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H8382 [17SE]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H2402 [26MR]

———provide for uterine fibroid research and education (see H.R. 2157), H8176 [10SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H11159 [14NO]

Hispanic Americans: provide programs and activities to improve health (see H.R. 2258), H10237 [30OC]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H7840 [3SE]

House of Representatives: post all lobbying registrations and reports on the official public Internet site (see H. Res. 43), H244 [29JA]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H244 [29JA]

Immigration: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H2823 [3AP]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 819), H12310 [21NO]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6604 [10JY]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H5089 [9JN]

Intelligence services: create an independent commission or select House committee to investigate U.S. intelligence relating to Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H. Res. 410), H9812 [21OC]

———establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H7020 [16JY]

———improve administration and oversight of foreign intelligence surveillance (see H.R. 2429), H5266 [11JN]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H12921 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11702 [20NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4368 [20MY]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H2864 [7AP]

Leland, Mickey: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 3), H12922 [8DE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H8083 [9SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H4131 [14MY]

———include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H12921 [8DE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H3856 [8MY]

Medicare: coverage of diabetic foot sore apparatus as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1295), H7454 [23JY]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H7225 [21JY]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H4255 [19MY]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see H.R. 1400), H3355 [11AP]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H1517 [4MR]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H1747 [11MR]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H53 [7JA]

———update renal dialysis composite rate (see H.R. 1784), H8382 [17SE]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H2940 [8AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Mexico: allow certain nationals to be admitted as nonimmigrant visitors for a certain period (see H.R. 3488), H11360 [17NO]

———remove certain entry restrictions for Mexican nationals (see H. Res. 440), H12312 [21NO]

Michael E. DeBakey Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 91), H4738 [22MY]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see H.R. 3459), H11360 [17NO]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Center for Social Work Research: establish (see H.R. 844), H8382 [17SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H9130 [1OC]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H3571 [30AP]

New Freedom Commission on Mental Health: adopt and implement goals and recommendations to help ensure affordable, accessible, and high quality mental health care (see H. Con. Res. 292), H9615 [16OC]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H4204 [15MY]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H7020 [16JY]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H8017 [5SE]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H1467 [27FE]

Public utilities: establish a Federal renewable energy portfolio standard for certain retail electric utilities (see H.R. 1294), H9214 [2OC]

Rangel, Irma: tribute (see H. Res. 159), H2823 [3AP]

Retired Enlisted Association, Inc.: repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 1136), H1679 [6MR]

Rice University: tribute to baseball team (see H. Res. 379), H8950 [25SE]

Roads and highways: establish a transportation and active living program, a safe routes to school program, and a nonmotorized transportation pilot program (see H.R. 2568), H5713 [23JN]

———increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see H.R. 2208), H4734 [22MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Roh Moo Hyun: tribute to inauguration as President of the Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 72), H1467 [27FE]

Rumsfeld, Sec. of Defense: request resignation (see H. Con. Res. 323), H11133 [7NO]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6349 [8JY]

Social Security: permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 1689), H12921 [8DE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H1334 [25FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Task Force on Sealed Source Protection: establish to evaluate and make recommendations on security of sealed sources of radioactive materials (see H.R. 891), H3637 [1MY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see H.R. 806), H701 [13FE]

———apply graduated income tax rates for principal campaign committees of congressional candidates to comparable committees of candidates for State and local offices (see H.R. 2368), H5044 [5JN]

———change calculation and simplify administration of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1782), H3351 [11AP]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax protections and simplification (see H.R. 1661), H2937 [8AP]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2286), H4978 [4JN]

———make the additional tax on early distributions from certain pension plans inapplicable for public safety employees (see H.R. 782), H2822 [3AP]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H461 [12FE]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H1331 [25FE]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 1304), H1952 [18MR]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: amend relative to NAFTA corridor planning and development and coordinated border infrastructure and safety (see H.R. 2220), H6465 [9JY]

Turkey: call for the release of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament from prison, and for the recognition of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people (see H. Res. 302), H8176 [10SE]

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: authorize the establishment of a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia to honor the victims of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H.R. 591), H320 [5FE]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H2863 [7AP]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H8950 [25SE]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H1746 [11MR]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3453 [29AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H706 [13FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H2311 [25MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H5714 [23JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

ERISA: improve disclosure of funding status of single-employer pension plans (see H.R. 3005), H7948 [4SE]

Taxation: allow a married couple conducting an unincorporated trade or business to elect out of partnership status (see H.R. 1558), H2702 [2AP]

———allow disclosure of taxpayer identity information through mass communications to notify persons entitled to tax refunds (see H.R. 1557), H2702 [2AP]

———disallow benefits claimed to arise from corporate transactions without substantial economic substance (see H.R. 1555), H2702 [2AP]

———increase transparency of corporate tax accounting, liability and strategies, facilitate analysis of financial statements, discourage abusive tax sheltering activities, and restore investor confidence (see H.R. 1556), H2702 [2AP]

———prevent corporations from exploiting tax treaties to evade U.S. income tax and prevent manipulation of transfer prices by deflection of income to tax havens (see H.R. 2184), H4527 [21MY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6467 [10JY]

Remarks

Apache County, AZ: approve settlement of water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe (S. 222), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5018 [5JN]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9395 [15OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9496 [16OC]

Armed Forces: express appreciation to members engaging in military action in Iraq and against terrorism and recognize communities, businesses, and organizations for their support (H. Con. Res. 177), H4887 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2135 [20MR]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2227, H2228, H2240 [20MR]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), H1593 [5MR], H2227 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1658 [6MR], H2135 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (H. Res. 350), H7802 [3SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), H2167 [20MR]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act, H7165 [18JY]

———treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7153 [18JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), consideration (H. Res. 293), H5736, H5738 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Enhancement Program funding, H7875 [4SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), consideration (H. Res. 326), H7243 [22JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7875, H7897 [4SE]

Foreign trade: temporarily modify certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws (H.R. 1047), H1589 [5MR]

Grand Teton National Park: allow Wyoming to retrieve fair value for State lands placed in trust for school revenue purposes (S. 273), consideration (H. Res. 258), H5018 [5JN]

House of Representatives: legislative program, H9336 [8OC]

Houston, TX: referendum on light rail system funding, H7897 [4SE]

Intelligence services: appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, H9395 [15OC]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H8259 [16SE]

Iraq: cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H2167 [20MR]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7804 [3SE]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6086, H6087 [26JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H1601 [5MR]

Point of order, H1550 [5MR]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3102 [10AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H476 [13FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (H.R. 534), consideration (H. Res. 105), H1399 [27FE]

———prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research, H1399 [27FE]

Social Security: create personal guarantee accounts ensuring full benefits for all workers and their families, restore long-term solvency, and make certain benefit improvements (H.R. 75), H2593 [2AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), H1547 [5MR], H2646, H2647 [2AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), consideration (H. Res. 168), H2593 [2AP]

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (H.R. 743), motion to recommit, H2667 [2AP]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, H1547 [5MR], H2593, H2646, H2647, H2667 [2AP]

Tariff: provide duty-free benefits for certain products produced within qualifying industrial zones in Turkey, H1589 [5MR]

Taxation: end abusive tax sheltering activities by corporations, H8320, H8322 [17SE]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H5338 [12JN], H6827 [15JY], H7160 [18JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5338 [12JN], H6827 [15JY], H7160 [18JY]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit (H.R. 2286), H5018 [5JN]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8320, H8322, H8339, H8340, H8342 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3920 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report—same-day consideration (H. Res. 249), H4559 [22MY]

———require publicly-traded companies to disclose certain tax information to ensure accuracy and reliability of stated earnings, H1474 [4MR]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 2596), H6002 [26JN]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (H.R. 878), H1656 [6MR]

Texas: actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature to prevent consideration of a redistricting plan, H4020, H4022, H4113, H4114, H4115, H4116 [14MY], H4151 [15MY], H4336 [20MY]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security and Texas Dept. of Public Safety resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H4114, H4115, H4116 [14MY], H4151 [15MY], H4335, H4336 [20MY], H4372 [21MY]

———use of Dept. of Homeland Security resources to monitor actions by Democratic members of the State Legislature, H5736, H5738 [24JN]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7498 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7498 [24JY]

Violence Against Women Act: funding, H1521 [5MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1635 [5MR], H1676 [6MR], H4365 [20MY], H4526 [21MY], H6865 [15JY], H7168 [18JY], H7826 [3SE], H7944 [4SE], H8281 [16SE], H8379 [17SE]

Tributes

Davis, Albert J., H5166 [10JN]

DOHERTY, FERN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1905 [25SE]

DOHERTY, GERARD F.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E595 [27MR], E1190 [10JN]

DOLAN, MICHAEL

Prayers

House of Representatives, H5269 [12JN]

DOLAN, WALTER L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1362 [26JN]

DOLD, R. BRUCE

Articles and editorials

In Praise of a Decent Politician, S16093 [9DE]

DOLE, BOB (a former Senator from Kansas)

Addresses

Handicapped Americans, S5001-S5003 [9AP]

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI, Dedication: Senator Levin, S7713 [11JN]

Articles and editorials

Imprisoned by Medicare, S3548 [11MR]

Letters

Nomination of Jeffrey S. Sutton to be circuit judge, S5448 [29AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI: tribute, E1070 [23MY]

Robert J. Dole Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wichita, KS: designate, E127 [4FE]

Tribute, H7199 [21JY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI: dedication, S7713 [11JN]

Senate: anniversary of first floor speech, S5001 [9AP]

Tribute, S5001-S5003 [9AP]

DOLE, ELIZABETH (a Senator from North Carolina)

Addresses

Handicapped Americans: Bob Dole, S5001-S5003 [9AP]

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI, Dedication: Senator Levin, S7713 [11JN]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1285 [21JA], S1347, S1369 [22JA], S1411, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12630 [15OC], S12656, S12750 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4686, S4716, S4719 [2AP], S4863 [3AP]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11187 [8SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11539, S11582 [16SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13263 [27OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8581 [25JN], S8684, S8795 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7702, S7737 [11JN]

Appointments

Committee To Escort Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain Into the House Chamber, H7059 [17JY]

Conferee: H.R. 1588, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths, S7364 [4JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S15976 [25NO]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see S. 1622), S11989 [25SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see S. 1557), S15813 [24NO]

Bloom, David: tribute (see S. Res. 114), S5059 [9AP]

Bright, William R.: tribute (see S. Res. 206), S10265 [30JY]

Brinkley, David: tribute (see S. Res. 172), S7980 [17JN]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7621 [10JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S11161 [5SE]

Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee: establish (see S. 471), S4703 [2AP]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Coins: ensure continuity for the design of the 5-cent coin (see S. 471), S4703 [2AP]

Colleges and universities: preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities (see S. 1808), S13711 [31OC]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 1019), S6980 [22MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4703 [2AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of Foreign Agricultural Service (see S. Res. 106), S4898 [7AP]

Dept. of Labor: provide temporary mortgage assistance to workers displaced due to international competition (see S. 1597), S11245 [9SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: initiate expedited negotiations with the People's Republic of China on establishing a market-based currency valuation and fulfilling international trade agreement commitments (see S. Res. 262), S14177 [6NO]

District of Columbia: provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S15813 [24NO]

Education: reduce paperwork for special education teachers and make mediation mandatory for all legal disputes relative to individualized education programs (see S. 626), S5542 [30AP]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S5727 [5MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Housing: encourage Congress to participate in and support activities to provide decent homes for people in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 43), S5771 [6MY]

———enhance regulation of secondary mortgage market enterprises (see S. 1508), S10617 [31JY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S15976 [25NO]

Insurance: establish a Federal program to provide reinsurance to improve the availability of homeowners' insurance (see S. 1607), S11569 [16SE]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S8440 [24JN]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: prohibit foreign assistance and assistance to the Korean Peninsula Development Organization (see S. 145), S5484 [29AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S8358 [23JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S5652 [1MY]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see S. 598), S3505 [11MR]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see S. 881), S5652 [1MY]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S9050 [8JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10621 [31JY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see S. Res. 71), S3086 [4MR]

Roads and highways: increase minimum State allocations provided for use in carrying out certain highway programs (see S. 1090), S6852 [21MY]

SBA: increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S2051 [6FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see S. 545), S3252 [6MR]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S12888 [20OC]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see S. 136), S15812 [24NO]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see S. 846), S9415 [15JY]

———allow a recovery period for depreciation of motorsport entertainment complexes (see S. 1524), S10618 [31JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S4824 [3AP]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see S. 1936), S15812 [24NO]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see S. 1630), S11648 [17SE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S6980 [22MY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (see S. 1490), S10265 [30JY]

———ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (see S. 1177), S11162 [5SE]

Transportation: provide new infrastructure funding through Federal bonding to empower States and local governments to complete significant infrastructure projects across all modes of transportation (see S. 1109), S15976 [25NO]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring (see S. 119), S132 [9JA]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S15812 [24NO]

———mint coins in commemoration of veterans who became disabled for life while serving in the Armed Forces (see S. 1379), S14452 [11NO]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S13053 [22OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Appropriations: constitutional amendment on line-item veto (see S.J. Res. 25), S15187 [19NO]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4433 [26MR]

Coastal zones: clarify boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit (see S. 1663), S11989 [25SE]

National School Lunch Act: phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts (see S. 1549), S10618 [31JY]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see S. 420), S2522 [14FE]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12887 [20OC], S13007 [22OC]

Dorr, Thomas C.: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693 [13MR]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10252 [30JY]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S10100 [29JY]

Pickering, Charles W., Sr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13420 [28OC], S13572 [30OC]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10133 [29JY], S10468 [31JY], S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Wolski, Victor J.: nomination to be U.S. Court of Federal Claims judge, S8845 [27JN]

Letters

White House conference on hunger: by, S7420 [5JN]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14022 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1358 [22JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1358 [22JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12218 [1OC]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S5003 [9AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4099 [20MR]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (S. 709), S4439 [26MR], S6405 [14MY]

Brinkley, David: tribute (S. Res. 172), S8715 [26JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13853 [4NO]

Customs Service: transshipment enforcement and monitoring funding, S1358 [22JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: conduct study on economic impact of horticulture industry to North Carolina, S14022 [5NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14435 [11NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6493 [15MY]

Dole, Bob: anniversary of first Senate floor speech, S5001 [9AP]

Duncan, Allyson K.: nomination to be circuit judge, S9558 [17JY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2809 [26FE]

Flanagan, Louise W.: nomination to be district judge, S9559 [17JY]

Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center, Battle Creek, MI: dedication, S7713 [11JN]

Health: protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S9074 [9JY]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, S7418-S7420 [5JN]

McKnight, H. Brent: nomination to be district judge, S10590 [31JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8182 [19JN]

Mohammed, Khalid Shaikh: capture, S3704 [13MR]

National Hunger Awareness Day: observance, S7418-S7420 [5JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7703 [11JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7703 [11JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S14676, S14702 [12NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11373 [11SE]

Tobacco products: eliminate price supports and compensate quota holders, tobacco producers, and tobacco-dependent communities (S. 1490), S10192 [30JY]

Votes: position on missed, S8221 [19JN]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S7417, S7420 [5JN]

Texts of

S. 420, Lumbee Acknowledgment Act, S2537 [14FE]

S. 709, award Congressional Gold Medal to Tony Blair, S4440 [26MR]

S. 1663, clarify boundaries of Coastal Barrier Resources System Cape Fear Unit, S12002 [25SE]

Tributes

Bright, William R., S10883 [1AU]

Dawson, John, S11413 [11SE]

Dole, Bob, S5001-S5004 [9AP]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S4271 [21MR]

Reynolds, William G., Jr., S9240 [10JY]

Schieffer, Bob, S12309 [2OC]

Thurmond, Strom, S8843 [27JN], S9114 [9JY]

DOLIBOIS, JOHN E.

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see S. Res. 199), S9793 [23JY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute (S. Res. 199), S12205 [30SE]

Texts of

S. Res. 199, tribute, S12205 [30SE]

D'OLIVEIRA, LOUISE R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1723 [5SE]

DOLPHIN PROTECTION CONSUMER INFORMATION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Labeling: amend requirements (see S. 130), S133 [9JA]

Remarks in Senate

Labeling: amend requirements (S. 130), S159 [9JA], S203 [10JA], S1648 [28JA]

DOLSKI, NiCOLE

Subpoena Notices

Superior Court for Ventura County, CA, H7198 [21JY]

Ventura County, CA, Superior Court, H7936 [4SE]

DOMAINE CHANDON (business)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E840 [1MY]

DOMENICI, PETE V. (a Senator from New Mexico)

Addresses

New Nuclear Paradigm: by, S7437 [5JN]

Amendments

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1157 [17JA], S1276, S1277, S1281, S1285, S1298 [21JA], S1413, S1414, S1427, S1432, S1433, S1480, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12749 [16OC], S12796 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4825, S4860, S4863 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S4277 [21MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), S14185, S14219, S14226 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6728, S6729, S6731 [20MY], S6836, S6839, S6882 [21MY], S6896, S6921, S7057, S7060, S7063 [22MY], S7259 [3JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9391, S9430 [15JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13169, S13170, S13174 [23OC], S13210 [24OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11531, S11538, S11541, S11542, S11580, S11581, S11584, S11585 [16SE], S11605, S11687 [17SE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13346, S13411 [28OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8234 [19JN], S8359 [23JN], S8502, S8584 [25JN], S8728 [26JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7180, S7195 [2JN], S7500 [5JN], S7567 [10JN], S7682, S7732 [11JN], S9922 [24JY], S9941, S9942, S9943, S9979, S9980 [25JY], S10155 [29JY], S10299 [30JY], S10735 [31JY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6552 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO]

———H.R. 2555, Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations, S9886 [24JY]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY]

———H.R. 2660, Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations, S11341 [10SE]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14971 [17NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 2861, Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies appropriations, S15021 [18NO]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Articles and editorials

Bingaman Should Lead Dems' Filibuster Retreat, Santa Fe (NM) New Mexican, S2645 [25FE]

Drilling for Votes, Wall Street Journal, S3928 [19MR]

End Filibuster, Put Court Nominee to Vote, Albuquerque (NM) Journal, S2645 [25FE], S14669 [12NO]

Estrada Naysayers Hypocritical, Scott Darnell, Daily Lobo (University of New Mexico publication), S2646 [25FE]

Estrada Tosses Towel—Pyrrhic Win for Dems, Santa Fe (NM) New Mexican, S14669 [12NO]

Fire Threat Is Red-Hot in Parched West, Tom Gorman, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S6702 [20MY]

New Mexico Plans Optical Interferometer and Fast-Slewing Telescope, Physics Today (publication), S9047 [8JY]

110 Economists Back Bush Tax Plan—3 Nobel Laureates Join Group Urging Congress' Support, James G. Lakely, Washington (DC) Times, S1653 [28JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see S. 3), S2522 [14FE]

Albuquerque, NM: clear title to certain property associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project relative to development of Biological Park Project (see S. 213), S1479 [23JA]

Animals: encourage research on the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control its spread, monitor the incidence of the disease, and support State efforts to control the disease (see S. 1036), S7189 [2JN]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see S. 516), S3882 [18MR]

Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see S. 763), S4702 [2AP]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 709), S4513 [27MR]

Brumidi, Constantino: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 61), S10907 [1AU]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Carl T. Curtis National Park Service Midwest Regional Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE: designate (see S. 703), S5060 [9AP]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S1245 [21JA]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see S. 1628), S11648 [17SE]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (see S. 272), S3028 [3MR]

Courts: amend procedures that apply to consideration of interstate class actions to assure fairer outcomes for class members and defendants (see S. 274), S3505 [11MR]

Crime: exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S6029 [12MY]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN]

———protect unborn victims of violence (see S. 1019), S11417 [11SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S2839 [26FE]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a voluntary alternative claims resolution process to reach a settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds (see S. 1770; S. Res. 248), S12969 [21OC]

———make grants to State and tribal governments to assist efforts to manage and control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer and elk herds (see S. 1366), S10907 [1AU]

Developing countries: strengthen pathogen and infectious disease surveillance to help prevent biological weapons attacks and naturally occurring outbreaks (see S. 871), S5173 [10AP]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S11649 [17SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see S. 1414), S9414 [15JY]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see S. 504), S3882 [18MR]

FAA: preserve Essential Air Service Program (see S. 1998), S16120 [9DE]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants to States to encourage media campaigns to promote responsible fatherhood skills (see S. 604), S3620 [12MR]

———recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

FCC: protect children from indecent programming through enforcement of laws, investigation of complaints, and sanctioning of broadcast violators (see S. Res. 283), S16120 [9DE]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S6071 [13MY]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see S.J. Res. 4), S1069 [16JA]

Foreign policy: secure right of the U.S., and the States, to prosecute and punish crimes committed in the U.S. by individuals who subsequently flee to Mexico to escape prosecution (see S. Con. Res. 79), S14271 [7NO]

Forests: establish institutes to conduct research on the prevention of, and restoration from, wildfires in forest and woodland ecosystems (see S. 32), S35 [7JA]

Fort Bayard, NM: designate historic district as a national historic landmark (see S. 214), S1479 [23JA]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Health: increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S6029 [12MY]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (see S. 212), S1479 [23JA]

Hydrogen Research, Development, and Demonstration Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 739), S4512 [27MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S13378 [28OC]

———extend and modify reimbursement of State and local funds expended for emergency health services furnished to undocumented aliens (see S. 412), S2457 [13FE]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend to provide for reporting and reduction of child abuse and family violence incidences on Indian reservations (see S. 1601), S11417 [11SE]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Sec. of HHS for Indian Health (see S. 558), S3252 [6MR]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see S. Con. Res. 31), S5061 [9AP]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see S. 976), S12193 [30SE]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S13263 [27OC]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S10618 [31JY]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S11913 [24SE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 204), S1368 [22JA]

Medicare: improve outpatient health care for beneficiaries in rural areas (see S. 1185), S7381 [4JN]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

Mining and mineral resources: issue permits to allow reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines without incurring liability (see S. 1660), S11988 [25SE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit desecration, provide for repairs, and permit guide signs on Federal highways for veterans' memorials (see S. 330), S2051 [6FE]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 240), S12448 [3OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2921 [27FE]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S6707 [20MY]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National parks and recreation areas: reduce risks from and mitigate effects of avalanches on visitors to units of the National Park System and other recreational users of public land (see S. 931), S5483 [29AP]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National security: provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S11832 [23SE]

National Stalking Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 58), S12608 [15OC]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 285), S2120 [10FE]

———authorize tribes to coordinate and integrate Federal funding dedicated to the development of communities (see S. 1528), S11246 [9SE]

———establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands (see S. 522), S3162 [5MR]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S2051 [6FE]

New Mexico: designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness and take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia (see S. 1649), S11912 [24SE]

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 211), S1479 [23JA]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (see S. 196), S2119 [10FE]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Pesticides: provide for the enhanced review of covered products, authorize fees for certain products, and extend and improve collection of maintenance fees (see S. 1664), S13661 [30OC]

Poverty: enhance the capacity of organizations working in the U.S.-Mexico border area to develop affordable housing and foster economic opportunity in the colonias (see S. 532), S3162 [5MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Roads and highways: identify a route as the Southwest Passage Initiative for Regional and Interstate Transportation Corridor (see S. 290), S1871 [4FE]

SBA: increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see S. 245), S3164 [5MR]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see S. 979), S5727 [5MY]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 468), S2919 [27FE]

———promote elder justice (see S. 333), S4435 [26MR]

Small business: provide emergency assistance to non-farm small business concerns that have suffered economic harm from the effects of drought (see S. 318), S5484 [29AP]

Social Security: extend availability of allotments under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 2854), technical corrections (see S. 1502, 1503), S10265 [30JY] (see S. 1547), S10618 [31JY]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments for Medicaid expenditures (see S. 1976), S15975 [25NO]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14807 [12NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S12888 [20OC]

Tariff: encourage countries who are party to NAFTA to promote parity relative to the personal exemption allowance for merchandise purchased abroad by returning residents (see S. Res. 119), S5174 [10AP]

———impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S3252 [6MR]

———natural cork (see S. 1006), S5771 [6MY]

Taxation: allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S8896 [7JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S4824 [3AP]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see S. 596), S11989 [25SE]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 252), S1812 [30JA]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S4166 [20MR]

———provide a credit for marginal oil and natural gas well production and allow for expensing of geological and geophysical expenditures and delay rental payments (see S. 696), S4325 [24MR]

———provide energy tax incentives (see S. 597), S3504 [11MR]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see S. 1380), S15976 [25NO]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Trail of the Ancients: designate for study for potential addition to the National Trails System (see S. 634), S3803 [17MR]

Transportation: reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion (see S. 1099), S6853 [21MY]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: make certain amendments relative to Indian tribes and provide training and technical assistance to Native Americans interested in commercial vehicle driving careers (see S. 281), S7381 [4JN]

University of New Mexico: authorize Native American language demonstration program in consortium with the Linguistic Institute for Native Americans (see S. 1377), S9049 [8JY]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S8233 [19JN]

Water: State sovereignty over water within borders (see S. 561), S3253 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care (see S. 336), S2119 [10FE]

———provide health care to Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning (see S. 1016), S5859 [7MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (see S. 1516), S10617 [31JY]

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate): authorizing expenditures (see S. Res. 36), S1813 [30JA]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (see S.J. Res. 16), S9328 [14JY]

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (see S. 997), S5771 [6MY]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (see S. Res. 15), S133 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council (see S. 1454), S9905 [24JY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for Genomes to Life Program (see S. 682), S4275 [21MR]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (see S. 643), S3881 [18MR]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see S. 1051), S6070 [13MY]

———establish rural water supply program in Reclamation States to provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable water supply to rural residents (see S. 1732), S12607 [15OC]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (see S. 1424), S9592 [17JY]

Higher Education Act: eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1287), S8125 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (see S. 1081), S6624 [19MY]

Medicare: establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see S. 375), S2340 [12FE]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S2920 [27FE]

National Character Counts Week: designate (see S. Res. 245), S12737 [16OC]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR]

New Mexico: ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (see S. 1791), S13377 [28OC]

———hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (see S. 246), S1736 [29JA]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (see S. 14), S5541 [30AP] (see S. 1005), S5771 [6MY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (see S. 1727), S12533 [14OC]

Roads and highways: provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (see S. 1165), S7188 [2JN]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (see S. 1432), S9638 [21JY]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 242), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 1792), S13377 [28OC]

Tularosa, NM: authorize construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin (see S. 1211), S7540 [9JN]

U.S. Housing Act: amend the definition of low-income families as it applies to Los Alamos County, NM (see S. 258), S1812 [30JA]

Valles Caldera: improve preservation (see S. 1582), S11118 [4SE]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Cloture motions

Committees of the Senate: majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S286 [14JA]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3070 [4MR], S3455 [11MR], S3693, S3698 [13MR], S3834 [18MR], S4553 [31MR], S4676 [2AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15179 [19NO], S15334 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S10252 [30JY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S13944 [4NO], S14104 [6NO]

Inscriptions

Vietnam Veterans Peace and Brotherhood Chapel: Victor D. Westphal, III, S10138 [29JY]

Lists

Native American tribes and organizations supporting Campbell amendment on Indian land energy development programs, to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, S7686 [11JN]

Quotes on pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9622 [21JY]

Motions

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7682 [11JN], S10215, S10216 [30JY]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Privilege of the floor

Bostick, Julie N., S7265 [3JN]

Feger, Rick, S7265 [3JN]

Schafer, Kris, S6144 [13MY], S11424 [11SE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3602 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3602 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12944 [21OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14014 [5NO]

Animals: chronic wasting disease research funding, S14014 [5NO]

Appropriations: convert portion of supplemental appropriations for reconstruction efforts in Iraq into loan guarantees, S12709 [16OC]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1345, S1346 [22JA], S1414, S1431 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1345, S1346 [22JA], S1414, S1431 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9933 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11932 [25SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12377 [2OC], S12688, S12709 [16OC], S12796 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4808, S4809 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3928, S3952 [19MR]

Armed Forces: expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care (S. 336), S2121 [10FE]

———provide health care to Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning (S. 1016), S5873 [7MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4098 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1654 [28JA]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq (S. Res. 32), S1722 [29JA]

Armed Forces Relief Trust: tribute, S15959 [25NO]

Brack, Robert C.: nomination to be district judge, S9318 [14JY]

Budget: extend pay-as-you-go requirement, S7105 [23MY]

———reconciliation process, S4340 [25MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5307, S5316 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3927, S3952 [19MR], S4247, S4252, S4253 [21MR], S4340 [25MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (S. 1516), S10638 [31JY]

———prohibit reduction or reallocation of water to be delivered under San Juan-Chama Project contracts for endangered species purposes in the Rio Grande River Basin, S10260 [30JY]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1182), S7391 [4JN]

———sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), unanimous-consent agreement, S7690 [11JN]

Bush, President: evaluation of economic policies, S13613 [30OC], S15937 [25NO]

Carlsbad, NM: modify permit for Waste Isolation Pilot Plant's Waste Analysis Plan, S11546 [16SE]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1431 [23JA]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S262 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S262 [14JA]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), S14222, S14225, S14226 [6NO]

———approve and amend (S.J. Res. 16), S9338 [14JY]

———education funding, S14222, S14225 [6NO]

———reinstatement of FEMA assistance, S14222, S14225, S14226 [6NO]

Corps of Engineers: carry out critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM (S. 997), S5774 [6MY]

Courts: representation of Hispanic Americans in the Federal judiciary, S12601 [15OC]

Crippen, Dan L.: tribute (S. Res. 15), S175 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish the National Drought Council: (S. 1454), S9908 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6673 [20MY]

Dept. of Energy: authorizing appropriations for Genomes to Life Program (S. 682), S4278 [21MR]

———establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S7525 [9JN], S7574 [10JN]

———establish Next Generation Lighting Initiative, S7219, S7220 [3JN]

———high-level waste cleanup program funding, S11546 [16SE]

———prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11441 [15SE], S11521, S11532 [16SE]

———require report on natural gas supplies and demand, S7683 [11JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9785, S9786, S9787, S9788 [23JY], S9874 [24JY]

Dept. of HUD: non-elderly disability voucher program funding, S14524, S14525 [12NO]

———section 8 housing vouchers programs funding, S14524 [12NO]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11268 [10SE]

Dept. of State: scaling back of antiterrorism training programs at Louisiana State University and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, S4808, S4809 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior: assist in construction and occupy portion of University of New Mexico Hibben Center for Archaeological Research (S. 643), S3888 [18MR]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (S. 1051), S6141 [13MY]

———establish rural water supply program in Reclamation States to provide clean, safe, affordable, and reliable water supply to rural residents (S. 1732), S12609 [15OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11268 [10SE]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14524, S14525 [12NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S5753 [6MY]

Dworshak Reservoir: mitigate damages to local communities caused by fluctuating levels, S11545 [16SE]

Economy: impact of productivity, S15937 [25NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S334 [15JA]

Electric power: protect consumers and investors from abusive affiliate, associate company, and subsidiary company transactions, S10207, S10209 [30JY]

Endangered Species Act: circuit court decision relative to protection of silvery minnows, S8096 [18JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11402, S11405 [11SE], S11435, S11441, S11447, S11449 [15SE], S11519, S11521, S11524, S11529, S11532, S11536, S11538, S11544, S11545, S11546, S11550 [16SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), conference report, S15088 [18NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), insert S. 1424 language in lieu, S11435 [15SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2754), unanimous-consent agreement, S11544 [16SE]

———making appropriations (S. 1424), S10260 [30JY]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S1947 [5FE], S2643, S2645, S2646 [25FE], S14669 [12NO]

Federal aid programs: reauthorize and improve LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and State Energy Conservation Programs, S7180, S7181, S7182 [2JN], S7448 [5JN]

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center: funding, S9874 [24JY]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10184, S10186, S10188 [30JY]

———ensure delay of rulemaking on a standard market design does not delay rulemaking on other issues, S10126 [29JY], S10215 [30JY]

———improve authority to review public utility mergers, S10121, S10122 [29JY], S10214 [30JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, S6702 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12863 [20OC], S13468, S13469 [29OC], S13628 [30OC]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13628 [30OC]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9933 [25JY]

Grants, NM: anniversary of Mount Taylor Winter Quadrathon, S2116 [10FE]

Health: recognize recent breakthroughs in medical research and support continued efforts in disease prevention and cures, S8839, S8842 [27JN]

High Plains Aquifer: conduct hydrogeologic characterization, mapping, modeling, and monitoring program (S. 212), CBO report, S4895 [7AP]

Higher Education Act: eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1287), S8159 [18JN]

———eliminate wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving institutions (S. 1081), S6632 [19MY]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, S12601 [15OC]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (S. 1053), S12497 [14OC]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9622 [21JY], S10488 [31JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S10488 [31JY]

———encourage countries that hold debt from the former Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein forgive the outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq, S12688 [16OC]

———require reports on relief and reconstruction efforts, S12796 [17OC]

Kluge, John W.: tribute (S. Res. 132), S5753 [6MY]

Law enforcement: community policing programs, S4253 [21MR]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13335 [28OC]

LIHEAP: funding, S7181, S7182 [2JN]

Long, Russell B.: tribute (S. Res. 142), S6144 [13MY]

Lovington, NM: tribute to Nor-Lea General Hospital, S15403 [21NO]

Medicaid: State funding for disproportionate share hospitals, S6470 [15MY]

Medicare: establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (S. 375), S2360 [12FE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15618 [23NO], S15700 [24NO], S15892 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8178, S8179 [19JN], S8517 [25JN], S8623 [26JN]

———update asset test to determine eligibility for premium and cost-sharing subsidies for low-income beneficiaries, S8623 [26JN]

Memorial Day: observance, S7124 [23MY]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits, S5307 [11AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (S. 486), S2971 [27FE], S14144 [6NO]

Montgomery, James: National Wildlife Refuge Association Refuge Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, S1807 [30JA]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S10110, S10113 [29JY]

National Character Counts Week: designate (S. Res. 245), S12755 [16OC]

National Domestic Preparedness Consortium: funding, S9788 [23JY]

National Infrastructure Stimulation and Analysis Center: funding, S9785, S9786 [23JY]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (S. 539), S3191 [5MR]

Native Americans: establish programs to improve energy development on Indian lands, S7686, S7687 [11JN], S7756 [12JN]

———provide environmental review process for Indian energy programs and clarify Federal trust responsibility relative to tribal claims and loss liability associated with tribal energy resource agreements, S7686, S7687 [11JN]

New Mexico: development of Magdalena Ridge Observatory, S9047 [8JY]

———ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir (S. 1791), S13381 [28OC]

———hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso (S. 246), S1749 [29JA]

———publishing of ``Lincoln County and Mescalero Apache Tribe Honor List'', S8435 [24JN]

Nuclear energy: loan guarantees for commercial nuclear powerplant construction, S7431, S7435, S7441 [5JN], S7515 [9JN], S7582, S7583, S7584, S7585 [10JN]

———renew Dept. of Energy and NRC indemnity authority for damages from nuclear incidents, S1414 [23JA]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6673 [20MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11441, S11447, S11449 [15SE], S11521, S11524, S11529, S11532 [16SE]

———require congressional authority prior to commencing development phase of robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S11536 [16SE]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7703 [11JN], S7744, S7746, S7749 [12JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, S9622 [21JY], S9888 [24JY], S10115 [29JY], S10216 [30JY]

Petroleum: decrease dependence on foreign sources, S7575 [10JN]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15145, S15155 [19NO], S15225, S15227, S15245 [20NO], S15334 [21NO]

Playas, NM: purchase of town by the National Emergency Response Training, Research, and Development Center, S9787 [23JY]

Power resources: allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended for certain States not located in corn-producing areas, S7373 [4JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended in the event of a significant gasoline price increase or supply interruption, S7371 [4JN]

———authorize Governors to determine their States participation in the renewable fuel program, S6047 [13MY], S7219 [3JN]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S5753 [6MY], S10571 [31JY], S12861 [20OC], S13011 [22OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15111, S15145, S15155, S15160 [19NO], S15225, S15227, S15240, S15241, S15245 [20NO], S15328, S15333, S15334 [21NO], S15920 [25NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5747, S5753 [6MY], S5888, S5890, S5892 [8MY], S6043, S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7178, S7180, S7181, S7182 [2JN], S7200, S7211, S7219, S7220 [3JN], S7365, S7370, S7371, S7373 [4JN], S7422, S7430, S7431, S7435, S7441, S7448 [5JN], S7515, S7525, S7527 [9JN], S7574, S7575, S7576, S7582, S7583, S7584, S7585 [10JN], S7656, S7668, S7683, S7686, S7687, S7702, S7703, S7704 [11JN], S7744, S7746, S7749, S7750, S7751, S7756 [12JN], S9889 [24JY], S9927, S9929 [25JY], S10081, S10084, S10086, S10110, S10113, S10114, S10115, S10116, S10121, S10122, S10124, S10125, S10126 [29JY], S10184, S10185, S10186, S10188, S10207, S10209, S10214, S10215, S10216, S10217, S10221 [30JY], S10469, S10470, S10478 [31JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent agreement, S7211 [3JN], S10086 [29JY]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), unanimous-consent request, S10203 [30JY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888, S5890, S5892 [8MY], S6043, S6050 [13MY], S7219, S7220 [3JN]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7422 [5JN]

———require reports on hydrogen vehicle programs, the impact of hydrogen fuel usage on natural gas demands, and future Federal agency use of hydrogen, S7527 [9JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2643, S2645, S2646 [25FE], S10217 [30JY], S14669 [12NO]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7105 [23MY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10116, S10121, S10122, S10126 [29JY], S10184, S10188, S10207, S10209, S10214, S10215 [30JY], S10470 [31JY]

Reclamation Safety of Dams Act: authorize appropriations (S. 1727), S12543 [14OC]

Ridge, Thomas J.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1320 [22JA]

Roads and highways: provide the Highway Trust Fund additional funding for Indian reservation roads (S. 1165), S7190 [2JN]

Roswell, NM: Roswell High School recipient of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Top 10 Schools in America award, S3879 [18MR]

Safe Drinking Water Act: assist small communities with achieving or maintaining compliance with drinking water standards (S. 1432), S9639 [21JY]

Sarbanes, Senator: tribute for casting 10,000th vote, S4261 [21MR]

Senate: appreciation for tributes, S7111 [23MY]

———legislative program, S7415 [4JN], S10221 [30JY]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, S7217, S7220 [3JN]

———adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 242), S1747 [29JA]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), agree to conference report that increases child tax credit refundability and include military pay in such credit (S. Res. 200), S9929 [25JY]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), unanimous-consent request, S7217 [3JN]

———provide energy tax incentives, S10571 [31JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S334 [15JA], S1652, S1653 [28JA], S2643, S2646 [25FE], S4247 [21MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6436, S6470 [15MY]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S9 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (S. Res. 224), S11374, S11379 [11SE]

———release of joint intelligence committees' report on attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S9897 [24JY]

Tularosa, NM: authorize construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin (S. 1211), S7549 [9JN]

U.N.: allow weapons inspectors sufficient time to assess Iraq's compliance with Security Council disarmament resolutions and encourage U.S. to seek resolution specifically authorizing use of force (S. Res. 28), S1722 [29JA]

U.S. Airways, Inc.: pension plan restructuring, S1345, S1346 [22JA]

U.S. Housing Act: amend the definition of low-income families as it applies to Los Alamos County, NM (S. 258), S1821 [30JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), unanimous-consent agreement, S10086 [29JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), unanimous-consent agreement, S10086 [29JY]

Veterans Day: observance, S14385 [11NO]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Tribute, S4413, S4414 [26MR], S7110, S7111 [23MY]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Rept. 108-30), S4511 [27MR]

Beaufort, SC, Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 500) (S. Rept. 108-61), S7540 [9JN]

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 677) (S. Rept. 108-96), S9303 [11JY]

Blunt Reservoir and Pierre Canal Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 426) (S. Rept. 108-16), S3162 [5MR]

Buffalo Soldier Commemoration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 499) (S. Rept. 108-92), S9303 [11JY]

Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site Establishment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1012) (S. Rept. 108-138), S10970 [2SE]

Catoctin Mountain National Recreation Area Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 328) (S. Rept. 108-24), S3993 [19MR]

Cesar Estrada Chavez Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 164) (S. Rept. 108-20), S3993 [19MR]

Clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act Provisions on Continued Use of Established Commercial Outfitter Hunting Camps on the Salmon River: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1003) (S. Rept. 108-136), S10970 [2SE]

Coconino and Tonto National Forests Lands Exchange: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 622) (S. Rept. 108-137), S10970 [2SE]

Coltsville Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 233) (S. Rept. 108-9), S2187 [11FE]

Compact of Free Association With Micronesia and the Marshall Islands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S.J. Res. 16) (S. Rept. 108-159), S12277 [1OC]

Convey Certain Land in the Lake Tahoe Basin To Be Held in Trust for the Washoe Indian Tribe of Nevada and California: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 490) (S. Rept. 108-91), S9303 [11JY]

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Dept. of the Interior Study on the National Significance of the Miami Circle and the Suitability and Feasibility of Inclusion in Biscayne National Park: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 111) (S. Rept. 108-4), S2186 [11FE]

Douglas County, OR, Conveyance of Certain BLM Lands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 108-135), S10970 [2SE]

Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1424) (S. Rept. 108-105), S9591 [17JY]

Energy Policy Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1005) (S. Rept. 108-43), S5771 [6MY]

Expenditures: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 36), S1811 [30JA]

FERC Reinstatement of License and Deadline Extension for Commencement of Construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 397) (S. Rept. 108-27), S3993 [19MR]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 220) (S. Rept. 108-22), S3993 [19MR]

Florida National Forest Land Management Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 117) (S. Rept. 108-5), S2186 [11FE]

Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 214) (S. Rept. 108-8), S2187 [11FE]

Fremont-Madison Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 520) (S. Rept. 108-62), S7540 [9JN]

Galisteo Basin Archaeological Sites Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 210) (S. Rept. 108-7), S2187 [11FE]

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 788) (S. Rept. 108-67), S7540 [9JN]

Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 273) (S. Rept. 108-14), S3162 [5MR]

Grant an Easement in Nebraska City, NE, To Facilitate Access to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 255) (S. Rept. 108-99), S9303 [11JY]

Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 643) (S. Rept. 108-94), S9303 [11JY]

High Plains Aquifer Hydrogeologic Characterization, Mapping, Modeling and Monitoring Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 212) (S. Rept. 108-21), S3993 [19MR]

Hold Certain BLM Land in New Mexico in Trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 246) (S. Rept. 108-60), S7540 [9JN]

Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 434) (S. Rept. 108-132), S10970 [2SE]

Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Addition Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 254) (S. Rept. 108-10), S2187 [11FE]

Kris Eggle Memorial Visitors' Center Designation in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (H.R. 1577): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1577) (S. Rept. 108-100), S9303 [11JY]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Construction in the District of Columbia Authority Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 470) (S. Rept. 108-90), S9303 [11JY]

McLoughlin House National Historic Site Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 733) (S. Rept. 108-66), S7540 [9JN]

Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 278) (S. Rept. 108-23), S3993 [19MR]

National Trails System Willing Seller Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 651) (S. Rept. 108-95), S9303 [11JY]

Newtok Native Corp., and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Land Exchange in Alaska: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 924) (S. Rept. 108-97), S9303 [11JY]

Nomination of Joseph T. Kelliher to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S3620 [12MR]

Nomination of Rick A. Dearborn To Be Assistant Sec. of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S11647 [17SE]

Nomination of Suedeen G. Kelly to FERC: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S11647 [17SE]

Noxious Weed Control Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 144) (S. Rept. 108-6), S2187 [11FE]

Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 546) (S. Rept. 108-93), S9303 [11JY]

Pioneer National Historic Trails Studies Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 635) (S. Rept. 108-64), S7540 [9JN]

Rancho Corral de Tierra Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 302) (S. Rept. 108-15), S3162 [5MR]

Rim of the Valley Corridor Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 347) (S. Rept. 108-25), S3993 [19MR]

San Gabriel River Watershed Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 519) (S. Rept. 108-65), S7540 [9JN]

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 435) (S. Rept. 108-133), S10970 [2SE]

Tualatin River Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 625) (S. Rept. 108-63), S7540 [9JN]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Education Center Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1076) (S. Rept. 108-98), S9303 [11JY]

Wild Sky Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 391) (S. Rept. 108-131), S10970 [2SE]

Wind Cave National Park Boundary Revision Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 425) (S. Rept. 108-26), S3993 [19MR]

Rules

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S2445 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 14, Energy Policy Act, S5543-S5595 [30AP]

S. 242, Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act, S1748 [29JA]

S. 246, hold certain BLM land in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and the Pueblo of San Ildefonso, S1749 [29JA]

S. 258, amend U.S. Housing Act definition of low-income families as it applies to Los Alamos County, NM, S1821 [30JA]

S. 336, expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered Armed Forces beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care, S2122 [10FE]

S. 375, Medicare Access Equity Act, S2361 [12FE]

S. 486, Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act, S2972 [27FE]

S. 539, Border Infrastructure and Technology Modernization Act, S3192 [5MR]

S. 643, Hibben Center for Archaeological Research Act, S3888 [18MR]

S. 682, Genomes to Life Research and Development Act, S4279 [21MR]

S. 997, carry out Corps of Engineers critical restoration projects along the Middle Rio Grande in Albuquerque, NM, S5775 [6MY]

S. 1016, provide health care to Armed Forces Reserve officers pending orders to initial active duty following commissioning, S5873 [7MY]

S. 1051, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S6142 [13MY]

S. 1081, eliminate Higher Education Act wait out period between grant applications made by eligible Hispanic-serving higher education institutions, S6632 [19MY]

S. 1165, American Indian Reservation Transportation Improvement Program Act, S7191 [2JN]

S. 1211, construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1287, eliminate certain eligibility requirements for grants to Hispanic-serving institutions under the Higher Education Act, S8160 [18JN]

S. 1432, Community Drinking Water Assistance Act, S9640 [21JY]

S. 1454, National Drought Preparedness Act, S9908-S9912 [24JY]

S. 1516, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S10638 [31JY]

S. 1727, Reclamation Safety of Dams Act appropriations, S12543 [14OC]

S. 1732, Reclamation Rural Water Supply Act, S12609 [15OC]

S. 1791, ensure the Elephant Butte Irrigation District in New Mexico receives the proceeds from the Bureau of Reclamation sale of certain lands in the vicinity of the Elephant Butte Reservoir and the Caballo Reservoir, S13381 [28OC]

Tributes

Clements, Rachel, S10900 [1AU]

Crowder, Leah, S10900 [1AU]

DuBois, Frank A., S8356 [23JN]

Gustafson, Sheila C., S11932 [25SE]

Knipfing, Dick, S9046 [8JY]

McMillan, Colin, S9890 [24JY], S9929 [25JY]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick, S4546 [31MR]

Ogilvie, Lloyd J., S4269 [21MR]

Piestewa, Lori A., S5403 [28AP]

Sell, Clay, S9955 [25JY]

Skeen, Joe, S16112 [9DE]

Thurmond, Strom, S8842 [27JN]

Westphal, Victor D., III, S10138 [29JY]

DOMESTIC BUDGET PROTECTION ACT

Letters

Provisions: Representative Owens, H4193 [15MY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1804), H4192-H4195 [15MY], H5660 [19JN]

Tables

Profits of certain corporations, H4193 [15MY]

DOMESTIC PARTNER HEALTH BENEFITS EQUITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1702), S12376 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1702), S12378, S12380 [2OC]

Texts of

S. 1702, provisions, S12378-S12380 [2OC]

DOMESTIC POLICY

Addresses

Jumping a Stalled Economy: Frederick W. Smith, FedEx Corp., H153-H155 [27JA]

State of the Union: President Bush, S1663-S1667 [28JA], H212-H215 [28JA]

———President Bush (2001) (excerpt), S1698 [29JA]

Women and Ending Hunger—The Inextricable Link: Joan Holmes, Hunger Project (organization), E1804 [16SE]

Articles and editorials

`But' Economy, E2199 [31OC]

Federal Funding Helps Defray Local Cost of ESL Programs, S3962 [19MR]

GOP Survey Avoids Immigration, H4200 [15MY]

Irrelevant Proposal, H35 [7JA]

Mothers at Sea, E1227 [11JN]

Mothers at War, E1227 [11JN]

N.M. Gets Shock at Pump, S3769 [17MR]

New Kind of Job Loss, E2153 [28OC]

No More GI Orphans, E1227 [11JN]

Our View—Make Federal Testing Fit With Curriculum, S15278 [20NO]

Secrecy—The Bush Byword, S4548 [31MR]

Set Aside Religion in Public Debate, E1903 [25SE]

Take a Test, Get a Prize, S15277 [20NO]

There Is a Catch—Jobs, S14294 [10NO]

What Happens When GI Jane Is Captured?, E1227-E1229 [11JN]

Bills and resolutions

Aquaculture: develop a unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (see H. Res. 301), H6263 [26JN] (see H. Res. 308), H6348 [8JY]

———unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (see S. Res. 160), S7476 [5JN]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (see H.R. 2647), H6263 [26JN]

Business and industry: aid dislocated workers and rebuild communities devastated by international trade (see S. 1541), S10618 [31JY]

Chemicals: require licenses for the sale, purchase, and distribution of certain chemicals that are precursors to chemical weapons (see H.R. 726), H460 [12FE]

Children and youth: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (see S. 448), S2838 [26FE] (see H.R. 936), H1395 [26FE]

Citizens Health Care Working Group: establish (see S. 581), S3410 [10MR]

Crime: provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H53 [7JA]

Dept. of HHS: establish grants to promote the well-being and educational achievement of children through school-based health programs (see H.R. 811), H701 [13FE]

Economy: establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity in the U.S. workforce (see H.R. 3435), H10339 [4NO]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———national policy to improve system (see S. 4), S2522 [14FE]

Employment: establish a living wage, and a policy providing jobs for everyone in the U.S. and its territories (see H.R. 1040), H1464 [27FE]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE] (see H. Res. 113), H1466 [27FE]

Federal aid programs: provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely distressed regions in the U.S. (see H.R. 3196), H8954 [29SE]

Firearms: prevent children from having access to firearms (see H.R. 76), H54 [7JA]

Government: adopt fiscal and economic policies to finance and manage Federal liabilities, commitments, and critical governmental responsibilities (see S. 1915), S15406 [21NO]

———establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions (see S. 1668), S12056 [26SE] (see H.R. 3213), H9129 [1OC]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1863), H3452 [29AP]

———establish demonstration projects for States to provide universal, comprehensive, and cost-effective health care coverage with simplified administration (see H.R. 2979), H7784 [25JY]

———establish standards to improve children's health quality in managed care plans and other health plans (see S. 1710), S12448 [3OC]

———establish system of health insurance certificates to increase the number of Americans with health insurance coverage (see H.R. 2698), H6602 [10JY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see S. 1030), S5950 [8MY] (see S. Con. Res. 41), S5541 [30AP] (see H.R. 15), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 676), H390 [11FE] (see H.R. 1200), H1744 [11MR] (see H.R. 1287), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 2196), H4528 [21MY] (see H.R. 2402), H5173 [10JN] (see H.R. 2544), H5662 [19JN] (see H. Con. Res. 99), H1954 [18MR]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

Medicare: expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (see S. 1179), S7381 [4JN] (see H.R. 2342), H4977 [4JN]

National objectives: improve homeland security, prevent tax increases, support education and health care, and strengthen the economy (see H.R. 1593), H2819 [3AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1564), H2702 [2AP]

———implementation (see S. Res. 22), S1069 [16JA]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H5043 [5JN]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR] (see H.R. 1686), H3051 [9AP] (see H.R. 2194), H4528 [21MY]

Taxation: rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (see S. 161), S288 [14JA]

Trade Act: amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (see S. 1110), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2308), H4875 [3JN]

———amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (see S. 1299), S8232 [19JN]

———amend trade adjustment assistance program to establish a demonstration project to provide self-employment training and assistance to eligible adversely affected workers (see H.R. 1807), H3353 [11AP]

Letters

Education funding: Roderick Paige, Sec. of Education, S96 [9JA]

Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act: E. Stephen Edwards, American Academy of Pediatrics, S5955 [8MY]

———Jerry Johnson, American Geriatrics Society, S5955 [8MY]

———Munsey S. Wheby, American College of Physicians, S5955 [8MY]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S5955 [8MY]

———Warren A. Jones, American Academy of Family Physicians, S5955 [8MY]

White House conference on hunger: Senator Dole, S7420 [5JN]

Lists

Yakima, WA, summit on Hispanic issues participants, S11326 [10SE]

Messages

Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2004: President Bush, S1867 [4FE], H270 [4FE]

Economic Report: President Bush, S2117 [10FE], H334 [11FE]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Bush, S2338 [12FE], H435 [12FE]

National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Bush, S4274 [21MR], S11345 [10SE], S11721 [18SE], H2273 [24MR], H8192 [10SE], H8402 [22SE]

National Money Laundering Strategy: President Bush, S15057 [18NO], H11503 [18NO]

Poems

``Crowd the Children In,'' Representative Owens, E130 [5FE]

Questionnaires

Transportation project evaluation criteria: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E216 [13FE]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: require matching of funds spent for Iraq reconstruction efforts be spent for domestic priorities, H2670 [2AP], H3019-H3021 [9AP]

Armed Forces: role of women members in combat situations, E1223 [11JN]

Arms control: reduction of nuclear weapons and application of savings to certain domestic initiatives (H.R. 2647), E1393 [27JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, H374-H381 [11FE], H429-H432 [12FE], H1370-H1377 [26FE], H1733-H1735 [11MR], H1753, H1754 [12MR], H3026-H3031 [9AP], H6282 [8JY], H6515 [10JY], H7334 [23JY]

Children and youth: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (H.R. 936), E304 [27FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H12880 [8DE]

Courts: national policy to reform court procedures, H65 [8JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: decision to revise verification process used to determine eligibility for free or reduced school meals, H9488 [16OC]

Dept. of Defense: impact of spending priorities on social and domestic programs, H162 [27JA]

Dept. of Energy: Gasoline Availability Stabilization Reserve Program funding, H3261-H3263 [10AP]

Dept. of the Interior: require oil industry pay fair market value for oil and gas removed from public lands, H3082 [10AP]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H435 [12FE], H3627-H3632 [1MY]

Ecology and environment: evaluation of Bush administration policies, H6842 [15JY]

———national objectives priority assignments, H163 [27JA], H2922-H2928 [8AP], H4776-H4781 [2JN], H8484-H8487 [23SE]

Economy: address loss of manufacturing base, H10114-H10117 [29OC]

———establish a commission to study employment and economic insecurity in the U.S. workforce (H.R. 3435), E2220 [4NO]

———impact of unemployment, H12753 [8DE], E2153 [28OC]

———impact of unregulated free trade on division between economic classes, H9795-H9798 [21OC], H10554-H10557 [6NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, H33-H40 [7JA], H65, H66, H127-H132 [8JA], H153, H156, H160-H165 [27JA], H173 [28JA], H1284, H1311-H1318 [25FE], H1370-H1377 [26FE], H1797-H1802 [12MR], H1938-H1944 [18MR], H2145 [20MR], H2563-H2567 [1AP], H2867, H2915 [8AP], H5069-H5076 [9JN], H6352 [9JY], H7024 [17JY], H7814 [3SE], H7843 [4SE], H7952 [5SE], H8270-H8276 [16SE], H8406 [23SE], H8998, H9025 [30SE], H9037, H9038 [1OC], H9259 [7OC], H9691, H9711 [20OC], H9795-H9800 [21OC], H9821, H9969 [28OC], H9986, H9987 [29OC], H10241, H10324-H10330 [4NO], H10553-H10558 [6NO], H10981, H10982 [7NO], H11194 [17NO], H11519 [19NO], E111 [29JA], E1982 [7OC], E2198 [31OC]

———status, H9488 [16OC]

Education: funding, H173 [28JA], H225-H228 [29JA], H663 [13FE], H1657 [6MR], H1800 [12MR], H2198 [20MR], H2314 [26MR], H2457-H2460 [27MR], H3295 [10AP], H4881 [4JN], H5655 [19JN], H6385-H6390 [9JY], H6470 [10JY], H10331 [4NO], E76 [28JA], E130 [5FE]

———national policy to improve system, H1801 [12MR], H10334 [4NO]

Ethnic groups: negative influence of Arab and Muslim terrorists on perception of Arab Americans, H1694 [11MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (H. Res. 113), H2316-H2319 [26MR], E594 [27MR], E619 [31MR]

Federal aid programs: provide a comprehensive regional approach to economic and infrastructure development in the most severely distressed regions in the U.S. (H.R. 3196), E1909 [29SE]

FEMA: executive order giving authority to impose martial law, H1724 [11MR]

FRS: impact of money supply on economic conditions, H8003-H8009 [5SE]

Government: growth in size and spending, H6595-H6600 [10JY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H162 [27JA], H1798 [12MR], H1853 [13MR], H2207, H2208, H2210 [20MR], H3410 [29AP], H7952 [5SE], H8961, H8999, H9001, H9025 [30SE], H9798 [21OC], H10331 [4NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 1200), H1727 [11MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 1287), E467 [13MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 2544), H5808-H5811 [24JN]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 676), H1520 [5MR], H4974 [4JN], E1163 [5JN]

———provide health care for active duty National Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, H2729 [3AP]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H5536 [18JN], H5717 [24JN]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, H6624 [14JY], H9488 [16OC], E1804 [16SE]

Immigration: establish temporary foreign worker program, H6438 [9JY], H6990 [16JY], H7206 [21JY]

———impact of costs of illegal and legal immigration on U.S. health and social services systems, H2463-H2467 [27MR], H4870 [3JN], H9204 [2OC]

———national policy, H126 [8JA], H1390-H1393 [26FE], H1507-H1512 [4MR], H2695-H2701 [2AP], H2838 [7AP], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H3668-H3674 [6MY], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY], H4868-H4874 [3JN], H5076-H5081 [9JN], H5537-H5541 [18JN], H6438, H6461 [9JY], H6701-H6704 [14JY], H6990, H7001-H7007 [16JY], H7206 [21JY], H8068-H8071 [9SE], H8266-H8270 [16SE], H8895-H8898 [24SE], H9203-H9208 [2OC]

Local government: impact of national policies on localities and communities, H5654-H5660 [19JN]

Medicare: expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (H.R. 2342), E1122 [4JN]

Mining and mineral resources: cooperative research and development and special demonstration projects for the uranium mining industry funding, H3263-H3266 [10AP]

National objectives: priority assignments, H198-H204 [28JA]

News media: objective reporting, H9987 [29OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: funding, H6369 [9JY], H10083-H10090 [29OC]

———implementation, H8940 [25SE], E2152 [28OC]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (H.R. 2366), H5179 [11JN], H5474 [18JN], H5821 [25JN], H6469 [10JY], H7333 [23JY], E1170 [5JN]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, H6564-H6568 [10JY]

Republican Party: impact of neoconservative movement, H6595-H6600 [10JY]

———impact of privatization of certain Government functions, H10321 [4NO]

———national agenda, H395 [12FE], H3745 [7MY], H4790 [3JN], H4967 [4JN], H5412 [17JN], H6353 [9JY], H10321 [4NO], H10377 [5NO]

Taxation: rebuild America through job creation (H.R. 2046), H4562 [22MY]

Transportation: develop and implement an intermodal transportation system, E533 [20MR]

———infrastructure funding, H3745 [7MY], H5448 [17JN]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: reauthorization, E215 [13FE], E1334 [24JN]

Remarks in Senate

Aquaculture: unified approach to strengthen and promote national policy (S. Res. 160), S7497 [5JN]

Budget: allocation of funds, S1658 [28JA], S2881, S2982 [27FE]

———eliminate tax cuts, S4232 [21MR]

Children and youth: provide opportunities to improve the lives of all children and enable them to reach their fullest potential (S. 448), S2840 [26FE]

Congress: accomplishments of the 108th Congress, S15922-S15926, S15957, S16077 [25NO]

———declassification of report from the joint inquiry into intelligence community before and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, S4547 [31MR]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S90 [9JA], S210-S212 [13JA], S253 [14JA], S14638, S14705 [12NO]

Dept. of Education: Hispanic education programs funding, S10992-S11003 [3SE], S11149 [5SE], S11299, S11324-S11327 [10SE]

———Rural Education Achievement Program funding, S11078-S11081, S11086 [4SE]

Dept. of State: appeal to Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary on allocation of budget funds, S13756-S13762 [3NO]

District of Columbia: infrastructure funding, S11887 [24SE]

Ecology and environment: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, S4360 [25MR], S4415 [26MR]

———national objectives priority assignments, S1647-S1649 [28JA], S1788 [30JA], S2377 [13FE], S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———use of science in developing environmental policy, S10012-S10023 [28JY]

Economy: address loss of manufacturing base, S14693, S14750 [12NO]

———impact of productivity, S15937 [25NO]

———impact of unemployment, S9313 [14JY], S10960 [2SE], S11193 [9SE], S14287-S14298, S14304-S14310 [10NO], S14633, S14715 [12NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S21-S23 [7JA], S101, S106-S112 [9JA], S182-S192 [10JA], S215-S220 [13JA], S308-S319, S321-S329, S334-S336 [15JA], S1043, S1044 [16JA], S1658 [28JA], S2271, S2276 [12FE], S2377 [13FE], S2760-S2765 [26FE], S2876-S2883, S2901 [27FE], S3110, S3121 [5MR], S3208 [6MR], S3390 [10MR], S3585 [12MR], S3708-S3710 [13MR], S3768, S3774-S3798, S3811-S3813 [17MR], S4317-S4323 [24MR], S8354-S8356 [23JN], S10890-S10892 [1AU], S11021 [3SE], S11182 [8SE], S12488 [14OC], S12908, S12912-S12914, S12965 [21OC], S13070-S13072 [23OC], S13703 [31OC], S14580, S14583, S14586, S14646, S14653, S14655, S14660, S14738, S14740 [12NO], S14952-S14960 [17NO]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (S. 8), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———funding, S91-S96, S100, S101 [9JA], S193-S195 [10JA], S214 [13JA], S256 [14JA], S330, S345-S347 [15JA], S1024-S1048 [16JA], S1643, S1646, S1658 [28JA], S2282 [12FE], S2881 [27FE], S3121 [5MR], S3787 [17MR], S3940, S3956-S3964 [19MR], S4358 [25MR], S8355, S8356 [23JN], S8856 [27JN], S10959, S10962 [2SE], S11021 [3SE], S11072 [4SE]

———national policy to improve system, S2282 [12FE], S9946 [25JY]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (S. Res. 52), S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

Firearms: prevent children from having access to firearms, S1462 [23JA], S4508 [27MR]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S214 [13JA], S1651 [28JA], S2450 [13FE], S3115, S3116 [5MR], S4145 [20MR], S4361 [25MR], S5754, S5755 [6MY], S6049 [13MY], S11613 [17SE], S12488, S12490 [14OC], S14715 [12NO]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. 1030), S5954 [8MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (S. Con. Res. 41), S5614 [30AP]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (S. 10), S38 [7JA], S134-S136 [9JA]

———provide health care for active duty National Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, S4335 [25MR]

Hunger: efforts to reduce hunger, S7418-S7420 [5JN]

Immigration: establish guest worker program, S7922 [16JN]

Medicare: expand benefits, establish payment incentives for furnishing quality services, and develop an effective national policy to care for individuals with chronic conditions (S. 1179), S7383 [4JN]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: establish, S13010 [22OC]

National objectives: provide emergency relief for veterans health care, school construction, health care and transportation needs, and for job creation, S12510-S12514 [14OC]

No Child Left Behind Act: implementation, S10952-S10957 [2SE], S11006-S11009, S11018-S11020 [3SE], S11055 [4SE]

———implementation relative to Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examinations administration, S15275-S15277 [20NO]

———implementation (S. Res. 22), S1085 [16JA]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, S11285-S11289, S11295 [10SE]

Republican Party: national agenda, S252, S256 [14JA], S12879 [20OC], S12913 [21OC]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

———reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (S. 602), S3664-S3666 [13MR]

Senate: legislative cooperation, S10474 [31JY], S14286, S14319 [10NO]

———legislative priorities, S2660, S2662 [25FE], S2763 [26FE], S8889, S8890 [7JY], S10889 [1AU], S11151-S11154 [5SE], S13061 [22OC], S13957 [5NO]

Telecommunications: national objectives priority assignments, S320 [15JA]

Television: prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (S. 161), S304 [14JA]

Trade Act: amend to consolidate and improve trade adjustment assistance programs and provide community-based economic development assistance for trade-affected communities, S2044 [6FE], S2115 [10FE]

———amend to provide trade adjustment assistance for communities (S. 1110), S6991-S6994 [22MY]

———amend to provide trade readjustment and development enhancement for communities (S. 1299), S8243 [19JN]

Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century: provide highway infrastructure investment at the guaranteed funding level, S1361 [22JA]

Treaties and agreements: impact of free-trade agreements, S13840 [4NO]

Yakima, WA: summit on Hispanic issues, S11326 [10SE]

Reports

Recommendations From the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, S4548-S4551 [31MR]

Reports filed

Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001: Committee on Intelligence (House, Select) (H. Rept. 107-792), H51 [7JA]

———Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) (S. Rept. 107-351), S34 [7JA]

Recognize and Enhance Public Awareness of the Social Problem of Child Abuse and Neglect: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 52), S4165 [20MR]

Statements

No Child Left Behind Act Implementation: Gail Cohen, E2152 [28OC]

———Representative Andrews, E2152 [28OC]

Summaries

Army Gender-Integrated Basic Training Report, E1224-E1226 [11JN]

Leave No Child Behind Act (S. 448), S2841 [26FE]

Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act (H.R. 2342), E1122 [4JN]

Mid-Session Budget Review for FY 2004: OMB, S9386 [15JY]

Regional Economic and Infrastructure Development Act (H.R. 3196), E1910 [29SE]

Tables

Debt to the penny, S1699 [29JA], S3006 [3MR], S9387 [15JY]

Dept. of Education fiscal year 2004 President's budget, S3960 [19MR]

Federal Government financing and debt, S9387 [15JY]

Manufacturing jobs lost by State, H10117 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 113, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, H2316 [26MR]

S. 161, Children's Protection From Violent Programming Act, S1070 [16JA]

S. 1030, Health Coverage, Affordability, Responsibility, and Equity (HealthCARE) Act, S5956-S5964 [8MY]

S. 1179, Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act, S7383-S7387 [4JN]

S. Con. Res. 41, national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S5613 [30AP]

S. Res. 22, No Child Left Behind Act implementation, S1085 [16JA]

S. Res. 52, recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect, S2223 [11FE], S4453 [26MR]

S. Res. 160, unified approach to strengthen and promote national aquaculture policy, S7496 [5JN]

DOMESTIC SURVEILLANCE OVERSIGHT ACT

Analyses

Provisions (S. 436), S2706 [25FE]

Articles and editorials

Bookstore Owners Fight Disclosure Act, S2706 [25FE]

Patriot Act—The Sequel, S2704 [25FE]

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 436), S2701 [25FE]

Letters

Provisions: several organizations, S2706 [25FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 436), S2703-S2705 [25FE], S2736-S2750 [26FE]

Resolutions by organizations

Provisions: ABA, S2704 [25FE]

Texts of

S. 436, provisions, S2705 [25FE]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE see Families and Domestic Relations

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COURTS ASSISTANCE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3424), H10236 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3424), H10134 [30OC], E2187 [31OC]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND AWARENESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3425), H10236 [30OC]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 3425), H10134 [30OC], E2186 [31OC]

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCREENING, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 1267), H1900 [13MR]

DOMINICA, COMMONWEALTH OF

Reports filed

Nomination of Mary E. Kramer To Be Ambassador to Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

DOMINICAN AMERICAN NATIONAL ROUNDTABLE (organization)

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E49 [8JA]

DOMINICAN AMERICANS

Articles and editorials

Women With Political Power in New York, E967 [15MY]

Remarks in House

New York, NY: tribute to Dominican American women involved in local politics, E967 [15MY]

———tribute to Dominican Day Parade, E1604, E1615 [25JY]

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Remarks in House

Cooperative Association of States for Scholarships: funding, H7377 [23JY]

Dominican American National Roundtable (organization): anniversary, E49 [8JA]

New York, NY: tribute to Dominican Day Parade, E1604, E1615 [25JY]

Pan American Games: tribute, E1602, E1616 [25JY]

Restoration Day: observance, E1617 [25JY]

Sports: importance of baseball, E1621 [25JY]

Vega, Amelia: Miss Universe pageant winner, E1141 [5JN]

DONAHUE, LAURA KENT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E148 [6FE]

DONALDSON, WILLIAM H.

Articles and editorials

Investors First, H11544 [19NO]

Letters

Regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S13969 [5NO]

SEC authority to impose civil money penalties in administrative proceedings for violations of securities laws, S4946 [8AP]

Remarks in Senate

SEC: nomination to be Chairman, S2499 [13FE]

Reports filed

Nomination to the SEC: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate), S2187 [11FE]

DONATED DENTAL SERVICES (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E299 [27FE]

DONOHUE, WILLIAM A.

Letters

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., to be circuit judge, S10242 [30JY]

DO-NOT-CALL IMPLEMENTATION ACT

Court documents

District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma ruling in U.S. Security, et al., v. FTC relative to ``do-not-call'' registry implementation, S11891 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 395), H407, H416 [12FE], E243, E246 [13FE], E344 [3MR]

———unanimous-consent agreement, H350 [11FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (H.R. 395), S2500 [13FE], S11890 [24SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 395) (H. Rept. 108-8), H389 [11FE]

Statements

Court Decision Preventing FTC Implementation of a ``Do-Not-Call'' Registry: Timothy J. Muris, FTC, S11891 [24SE]

Texts of

H.R. 395, provisions, H407 [12FE]

DONOVAN, CHARLES, JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4551 [31MR]

DONOVAN, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2366 [21NO]

DON'T FEED THE BEARS ACT

Letters

Provisions: Chris W. Cox, NRA, E1437 [9JY]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1472), E1437 [9JY]

DONZE, JESSICA

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S8478 [24JN]

DOOLEY, CALVIN M. (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H10469 [6NO]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit certain late-term abortions (see H.R. 809), H1467 [27FE]

Agriculture: ensure an abundant and affordable supply of fruits and vegetables and other specialty crops by enhancing competitiveness of U.S.-grown specialty crops (see H.R. 3242), H9213 [2OC]

———ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas (see H.R. 1659), H3684 [6MY]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H10340 [4NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H5267 [11JN]

Appropriations: making emergency supplemental appropriations for disaster relief activities associated with California wildfires (see H.R. 3407), H10235 [30OC]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H.R. 3208), H9132 [1OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H706 [13FE] (see H.R. 3474), H12312 [21NO]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H392 [11FE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5046 [5JN]

———express appreciation for support by British Prime Minister of U.S. policy on use of Armed Forces in Iraq (see H. Res. 154), H2704 [2AP]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8382 [17SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant, Byron, CA: designate (see H.R. 3467), H10977 [6NO]

California: establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (see H.R. 3486), H11149 [12NO]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1902 [13MR]

Colleges and universities: expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H7020 [16JY]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H320 [5FE]

———increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H2587 [1AP]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H11702 [20NO]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (see H.R. 1115), H1678 [6MR]

———restore the Federal civil rights remedy for victims of gender-motivated violence (see H.R. 394), H217 [28JA]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see H.R. 1095), H1955 [18MR] (see H.R. 1519), H2514 [31MR]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

Discrimination: express that high-level Federal officials should not belong to a club that discriminates on the basis of sex or race (see H. Con. Res. 130), H3305 [10AP]

District of Columbia: provide full voting representation in Congress (see H.R. 1285), H3453 [29AP]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7455 [23JY]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Education: provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H5267 [11JN]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

———require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H3053 [9AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H4739 [22MY]

Forest Service: facilitate land exchange eliminating a private in-holding in the Sierra National Forest and allow the Boy Scouts permanent use of parcel of land currently under a special use permit (see H.R. 379), H171 [27JA]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Health: increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H8017 [5SE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act: extend the deadlines for application and payment of fees (see H.R. 2759), H8382 [17SE]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9615 [16OC]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 1275), H2823 [3AP]

———compensate States for incarcerating undocumented aliens charged with a felony or two or more misdemeanors (see H.R. 2435), H5266 [11JN]

———naturalization of individuals over 65 relative to English language requirements (see H.R. 3123), H8381 [17SE]

———provide permanent resident status for certain long-term resident workers and college-bound students and modify the worldwide level of family-sponsored immigrants in order to promote family unification (see H.R. 3271), H9478 [15OC]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H6262 [26JN]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H9214 [2OC]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H6264 [26JN]

IRS: require abatement of interest on erroneous tax refund checks without regard to the size of the refund (see H.R. 1756), H3303 [10AP]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H7020 [16JY]

James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco, CA: designate (see H.R. 3557), H11701 [20NO]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11651 [19NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H3641 [5MY]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H1514 [4MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9129 [1OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H9377 [8OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H4739 [22MY]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H6707 [14JY]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H10340 [4NO]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H3452 [29AP]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H3637 [1MY]

Middle East: extend certain trade benefits (see H.R. 2267), H4737 [22MY] (see H.R. 2467), H5365 [12JN]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H463 [12FE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H2703 [2AP]

National Community Health Center Week: establish (see H. Res. 240), H5469 [17JN]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H2703 [2AP]

No Child Left Behind Act: suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded (see H.R. 2366), H9131 [1OC]

———suspend certain amendments that are not fully funded, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2366), H10458 [5NO]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Postal Service: extend procedures for closing or consolidation of post offices to the relocation or construction of post offices (see H.R. 3432), H10339 [4NO]

Public lands: preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H9377 [8OC]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H9214 [2OC]

Roads and highways: empower State and local authorities with tools to eliminate congestion on the Interstate System (see H.R. 1767), H3975 [9MY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend to provide procedures for claims relative to drinking water (see H.R. 306), H137 [8JA]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H2268 [20MR]

Sierra National Forest: land exchange (see H.R. 1651), H2863 [7AP]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H6869 [15JY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H328 [7FE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for certain distributions from a controlled foreign corporation to encourage personnel and economic investments by companies (see H.R. 1162), H1681 [6MR]

———allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H7949 [4SE]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2473 [27MR]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1954 [18MR]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see H.R. 286), H136 [8JA]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H8905 [24SE]

———expand renewable resources production tax credit to include additional forms of renewable energy and expand investment tax credit to include equipment used to produce electricity from renewable resources (see H.R. 991), H1955 [18MR]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H2586 [1AP]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H2402 [26MR]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3355 [11AP]

———provide a credit for qualified clean-fuel vehicles used in certain ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2865), H7615 [24JY]

———provide a credit for qualifying clean technology engines (see H.R. 2838), H7454 [23JY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H8216 [11SE]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H4528 [21MY]

———regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce (see H.R. 3220), H12922 [8DE]

———restore estate tax and repeal carryover basis rule, increase estate and gift tax unified credit, and reduce rate of estate and gifts taxes to the generally applicable capital gains rates (see H.R. 2610), H6261 [26JN]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles used by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 185), H2586 [1AP]

U.N.: urge establishment of broad Security Council authority to help the people of Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 122), H3638 [1MY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA]

Veterans: improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H1467 [27FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3452 [29AP]

———recognize military service of certain Philippine nationals during World War II and allow receipt of Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H. Res. 65), H3454 [29AP]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1737), H3302 [10AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (see H.R. 3308), H9613 [16OC]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse (see H.R. 1274), H1901 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP]

Robert E. Coyle U.S. Courthouse, Fresno, CA: designate (see H.R. 1273), H1901 [13MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, H6645 [14JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), H6645 [14JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H667 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H667 [13FE]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq, E537 [20MR]

Armenia: anniversary of genocide, H3023 [9AP]

Courts: broaden category of class action cases that would stay in State court, H5295 [12JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), H5295 [12JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: make the dairy forward pricing program permanent (H.R. 3308), E2065 [16OC]

Fresno County, CA: GSA conveyance of a U.S. courthouse (H.R. 1274), H11179 [17NO]

Hardy, Fred: Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Central Labor Council Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E127 [4FE]

Lemoore, CA: tribute to Lemoore Naval Air Station pilots who engaged in military action in Iraq, E986 [15MY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5962 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H6661 [14JY]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (H.R. 660), H5618 [19JN]

Sumner Peck Ranch, Inc.: installment payment due under consent judgement in court case with the Bureau of Reclamation, H667 [13FE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7497 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7497 [24JY]

Tributes

Arias, Miguel, E2528 [8DE]

Betancourt, Paul H., E682 [3AP]

Graves, Robert J., E1465 [14JY]

DOOLITTLE, JOHN T. (a Representative from California)

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, H8879 [24SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H698 [13FE]

———protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 579), H319 [5FE]

———require parental notification and intervention for minors seeking an abortion (see H.R. 1489), H4131 [14MY]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

American Dental Association: tribute to Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 136), H4255 [19MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H5267 [11JN]

Armed Forces: encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner of the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2312 [25MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8285 [16SE]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H6348 [8JY]

Aviation: allow the arming of pilots of cargo aircraft (see H.R. 1049), H1812 [12MR]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3355 [11AP]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8382 [17SE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4978 [4JN]

C.W. `Bill' Jones Pumping Plant, Byron, CA: designate (see H.R. 3467), H10977 [6NO]

California: establish additional permanent Federal judgeships for the eastern district (see H.R. 3486), H11149 [12NO]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, Republic of: membership in the U.N. (see H. Con. Res. 284), H8283 [16SE]

Citizenship: codify oath of allegiance (see H.R. 3191), H8949 [25SE]

———constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 44), H2514 [31MR]

Clean Air Act: modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

———prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H5367 [12JN]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Contracts: prohibit discrimination in awarding Federal contracts on the basis of labor policies (see H.R. 106), H4368 [20MY]

Copyrights: allow abandoned copyrighted works to enter the public domain after a certain period (see H.R. 2601), H5928 [25JN]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

———prevent frivolous lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, or sellers of food or non-alcoholic beverage products that comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements (see H.R. 339), H5552 [18JN]

Credit unions: limitations on certain member business loans (see H.R. 383), H245 [29JA]

Crime: protect unborn victims of violence (see H.R. 1997), H3760 [7MY]

———provide incentives for States to enact mandatory minimum sentences for certain firearms offenses (see H.R. 54), H9738 [20OC]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H11133 [7NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of the Interior: construct a bridge on Federal land west of and adjacent to Folsom Dam in California (see H.R. 901), H1332 [25FE]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

———make authority to designate critical habitat discretionary instead of mandatory (see H.R. 2602), H6869 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit use of surplus funds to make any investment in securities, other than Government and municipal securities (see H.R. 165), H57 [7JA]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H7788 [25JY]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H8284 [16SE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H9215 [2OC]

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H7170 [18JY]

Drugs: distribution chain of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2232), H5268 [11JN]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H2515 [31MR]

———create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

———make tax benefits permanent (see H.R. 1612), H2820 [3AP]

———repeal sunset on expansion of the adoption credit and adoption assistance programs (see H.R. 1057), H1514 [4MR]

Education: clarify existing Federal law relative to the treatment of students privately educated at home under State law (see H.R. 2732), H6868 [15JY]

———establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5664 [19JN]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H3858 [8MY]

Endangered species: manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H2515 [31MR]

Endangered Species Act: reform process for designating critical habitat (see H.R. 2933), H7782 [25JY]

———require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H2937 [8AP]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H4876 [3JN]

FAA: relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots (see H.R. 1063), H3683 [6MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 56), H6604 [10JY]

FCC: end requirements that providers of telecommunications and information services provide such services for schools and libraries at a discounted rate (see H.R. 1252), H2271 [20MR]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H7455 [23JY]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal agencies and departments: review of efficiency and need for certain agencies (see H.R. 1227), H1810 [12MR]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

FERC: provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses (see H.R. 1013), H1746 [11MR]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: clarify that federally licensed dealers may transfer firearms to other federally licensed dealers at places other than business premises specified on license (see H.R. 2906), H9812 [21OC]

———permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 990), H1462 [27FE]

———prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———repeal permanent ban on possession of firearms by persons convicted of certain felonies (see H.R. 276), H5366 [12JN]

Firefighters: provide death and disability benefits to certain contracted aerial firefighters who suffer death or disability in the line of duty (see H.R. 977), H2312 [25MR]

———provide portal-to-portal compensation for wildland firefighters (see H.R. 2963), H7784 [25JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4132 [14MY]

Foreign trade: establish procedures for identifying countries that deny market access for U.S. agricultural products (see H.R. 2579), H10340 [4NO]

Forest Service: provide suitable grazing arrangements to persons holding grazing permits adversely affected by willow flycatcher and Yosemite toad restrictions (see H.R. 2395), H5088 [9JN]

France: discourage participation by U.S. citizens, companies, and Armed Forces in the Paris Air Show should France continue opposition to potential use of force against Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 48), H705 [13FE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

———safeguard religious liberties (see H.R. 3190), H9982 [28OC]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 107), H55 [7JA]

Government: require Congress and the President to fulfill their constitutional duty to take personal responsibility for Federal laws (see H.R. 110), H5814 [24JN]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by State and local officials resulting from threat of potential litigants seeking damages and attorney's fees (see H.R. 3609), H12308 [21NO]

Health: promote improved nutrition for needy Americans by incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and juice products into Federal nutrition programs (see H.R. 2592), H9214 [2OC]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Immigration: enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7840 [3SE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2312 [25MR]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: provide options to States to innovate and improve the education of disabled children by expanding choices for students and parents (see H.R. 1373), H3572 [30AP]

International Religious Freedom Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 423), H10130 [29OC]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H6265 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H7086 [17JY]

Kirk, Russell A.: anniversary of book ``The Conservative Mind—From Burke to Eliot'' (see H. Res. 408), H9812 [21OC]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H4787 [2JN]

———exclude availability pay for criminal investigators from the limitation on premium pay and modify levels of special pay for Federal officers in certain areas (see H.R. 1676), H4877 [3JN]

———exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H2132 [19MR]

Marshall Islands: convey a decommissioned NOAA ship to Utrok Atoll (see H.R. 2584), H7949 [4SE]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1628), H4131 [14MY]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

———designate, cosponsorship withdraw (see H.R. 2510), H10238 [30OC]

Middle East: condemn attacks on U.S. citizens by Palestinian terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 119), H6349 [8JY]

Mohamad, Mahathir: condemn anti-Semitic remarks by Malaysian Prime Minister (see H. Res. 409), H9983 [28OC]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H463 [12FE]

National Apprenticeship Act: ensure that apprenticeship program applications are processed in a fair and timely manner (see H.R. 1660), H8284 [16SE]

National Cord Blood Stem Cell Bank Network: establish to prepare, store, and distribute human umbilical cord blood stem cells for the treatment of patients and to support peer-reviewed research (see H.R. 2852), H7615 [24JY]

National Labor Relations Act: protect employer rights (see H.R. 1793), H3352 [11AP]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

NLRB: inflation adjustments to the mandatory jurisdiction thresholds (see H.R. 1909), H6348 [8JY]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H9214 [2OC]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1681 [6MR]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H9376 [8OC]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Public lands: establish time limits for completion of wilderness studies on Federal lands (see H.R. 1153), H1680 [6MR]

———preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals to public lands where there is a historical tradition of such use (see H.R. 2966), H7784 [25JY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H6348 [8JY]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Religion: defend the Ten Commandments (see H.R. 2045), H3973 [9MY]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8382 [17SE]

Schools: prohibit funding to any State or local educational agency that distributes or provides postcoital emergency contraception (see H.R. 926), H1394 [26FE]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H3572 [30AP]

Shipping industry: require inspection of cargo destined for the U.S. (see H.R. 1392), H2269 [20MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H4528 [21MY]

———improve affordability of health insurance coverage for small employers (see H.R. 2851), H7615 [24JY]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H323 [5FE]

———eliminate earnings test for retirement age individuals (see H.R. 2311), H4876 [3JN]

———include additional information in account statements (see H.R. 722), H1467 [27FE]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

States: improve temporary Federal fiscal assistance programs (see H.R. 3415), H10236 [30OC]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see H.R. 1828), H9282 [7OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for premiums on mortgage insurance (see H.R. 1336), H3637 [1MY]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2271 [20MR]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H8382 [17SE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H2864 [7AP]

———allow tax credit for contributions to charitable organizations which provide scholarships for children to attend elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2347), H5043 [5JN]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H2586 [1AP]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H3304 [10AP]

———constitutional amendment to abolish Federal income tax (see H.J. Res. 61), H5814 [24JN]

———eligibility of veterans for mortgage revenue bond financing (see H.R. 1742), H3302 [10AP]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H3453 [29AP]

———encourage the development of a cost effective commercial space transportation industry (see H.R. 2358), H5043 [5JN]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H2312 [25MR]

———expand the tip tax credit to employers of cosmetologists and promote tax compliance in the cosmetology sector (see H.R. 2133), H4204 [15MY]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H1467 [27FE]

———permanently extend research credit (see H.R. 428), H1642 [5MR]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H245 [29JA]

———provide a credit for charitable contributions to education investment organizations that provide assistance for elementary and secondary education (see H.R. 2234), H4735 [22MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2821 [3AP]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H1682 [6MR]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (see H.R. 7), H3760 (see H.R. 7), H3762 [7MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———reduce capital gains rates (see H.R. 311), H137 [8JA]

———reduce capital gains rates and allow exclusion of dividends for individuals (see H.R. 170), H57 [7JA]

———repeal foreign sales corporation/extraterritorial income (FSC/ETI) tax program and replace with corporate rate deduction for domestic manufacturers (see H.R. 1769), H4012 [13MY]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H2311 [25MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 2351), H5043 [5JN]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 52), H4876 [3JN] (see H.R. 1305), H2312 [25MR]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2473 [27MR]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H10978 [6NO]

———treatment of unrelated business taxable income (see H.R. 1912), H3635 [1MY]

Telecommunications: facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see H.R. 1320), H2823 [3AP]

Terrorism: increase criminal penalties relative to terrorist murders and deny Federal benefits to terrorists (see H.R. 2934), H8284 [16SE]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H2703 [2AP]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 254), H8083 [9SE]

Veterans: permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H3304 [10AP]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a visitor center (see H.R. 1442), H3572 [30AP]

Water: clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from Bureau of Reclamation projects are not navigable waters (see H.R. 3400), H10340 [4NO]

Wild and Scenic Rivers System: ensure congressional involvement in the process of States designating rivers as wild, scenic, or recreational (see H.R. 987), H1462 [27FE]

Wooden, John: tribute (see H. Res. 411), H11360 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA (see H.R. 3597), H12307 [21NO]

California: increase funding for construction of temperature control devices at Folsom Dam (see H.R. 1604), H2820 [3AP]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): majority party appointments (see H. Res. 70), H462 [12FE]

Dept. of the Interior: construct and rehabilitate Federal water supply lines associated with Folsom Dam in California (see H.R. 1794), H3352 [11AP]

———quitclaim to Yuba River Properties certain land in Yuba County, CA, so as to extinguish a claim of title asserted by the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 2599), H5928 [25JN]

Financial institutions: allow certain premier certified lenders to elect to maintain an alternative loss reserve (see H.R. 923), H1394 [26FE]

Flag—U.S.: ensure that rules of etiquette for flying the flag do not preclude the flying of flags at half mast when ordered by city and local officials (see H.R. 3095), H8283 [16SE]

Labeling: delay effective date of certain provisions relative to labeling of ginseng (see H.R. 2306), H4875 [3JN]

Political campaigns: ethics reform and contribution limits (see H.R. 3525), H11650 [19NO]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H7789 [29JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7789 [29JY]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H669 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H669 [13FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project in El Dorado County, CA (H.R. 3597), E2429 [23NO]

Committee on Education and the Workforce (House): majority party appointments (H. Res. 70), H416 [12FE]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), H9247 [7OC]

Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 259), H7789 [29JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H7045 [17JY]

Financial institutions: allow certain premier certified lenders to elect to maintain an alternative loss reserve (H.R. 923), H5725 [24JN]

Klamath Basin: prohibit the renewal of certain agricultural leases permitting the growing of alfalfa or row crops, H7045 [17JY]

Labeling: delay effective date of certain provisions relative to labeling of ginseng (H.R. 2306), E1114 [3JN]

Norman Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (H.R. 1368), H2832 [7AP]

Smart, Elizabeth: return of abducted child, E467 [13MR]

Spanos, Alex: STARBRIGHT Foundation Heart of Gold Award recipient, E2160 [30OC]

Sumner Peck Ranch, Inc.: installment payment due under consent judgement in court case with the Bureau of Reclamation, H669 [13FE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8836 [24SE]

Tributes

Aiken, Thomas J., E2419 [22NO]

Barker, Harold N., E668 [3AP]

Gamar, Claudia, E18 [8JA]

Hauf, Diana (Toodles), E2424 [23NO]

Hughes, William, E2532 [8DE]

Johnson, Allen E., E189 [12FE]

Novey, Don, E625 [31MR]

Pineschi, Aldo, Sr., E1220 [11JN]

Roebbelen, Hans and Alma, E1989 [7OC]

Shumway, Norman D., H2827 [7AP]

DOOSE, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1892 [25SE]

DORCHESTER (U.S.S.)

Remarks in House

Navy: tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, E111 [29JA]

Remarks in Senate

Navy: tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S3367 [7MR]

DORFMAN, IAN

Remarks in House

Levittown, NY: tribute to Jewish War Veterans East Meadow—Post No. 709 honorees, E690 [7AP]

DORGAN, BYRON L. (a Senator from North Dakota)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13998, S14008, S14062, S14066, S14067, S14068 [5NO], S14106, S14118, S14128, S14142, S14143, S14183, S14184 [6NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091 [16JA], S1145, S1165 [17JA], S1289 [21JA], S1355 [22JA], S1406, S1434 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12302 [1OC], S12337, S12388 [2OC], S12427, S12473 [3OC], S12535 [14OC], S12585, S12627 [15OC], S12688, S12739, S12751 [16OC], S12779, S12791, S12850, S12851 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4720 [2AP], S4747, S4803, S4826 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3973, S4029, S4030 [19MR], S4189, S4196, S4198, S4218 [20MR], S4240, S4297, S4302, S4306, S4307 [21MR], S4350, S4358, S4377 [25MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6597, S6636 [19MY], S6708, S6731 [20MY], S6797, S6802, S6819, S6876 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7284, S7286, S7407 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9392, S9430 [15JY], S9566, S9603 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9784, S9809 [23JY], S9831, S9913 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9206, S9264 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11687 [17SE], S11733, S11758 [22SE], S11814, S11816, S11818, S11819, S11863, S11865, S11866 [23SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11009, S11039, S11040 [3SE], S11078, S11081, S11121, S11122 [4SE], S11246 [9SE], S11286, S11356, S11358 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079, S13168, S13169, S13172 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14521, S14840, S14842, S14844 [12NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6449, S6563 [15MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11540, S11581, S11583 [16SE]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7783, S7852 [12JN]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13350, S13411, S13413 [28OC], S13431 [29OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8252 [19JN], S8350, S8374 [23JN], S8446 [24JN], S8561 [25JN], S8625, S8769 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9206, S9264 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S7516, S7557 [9JN], S10142 [29JY], S10704, S10712, S10717 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7112, S7162 [23MY]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14219 [6NO]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6154, S6271 [14MY], S6439, S6443, S6522, S6552, S6553 [15MY]

Appointments

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, S11109 [4SE]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2691, Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations, S11826 [23SE]

———H.R. 2754, energy and water development appropriations, S11551 [16SE]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, S1843 [30JA]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5979 [8MY]

Articles and editorials

Administration Won't Bar Use of Nuclear Weapons, Ellen Sorokin, Washington (DC) Times, S1659 [28JA]

AIDS Fuels Famine in Africa as Swaziland Farmers Die, Their Land Goes Unplanted, Roger Thurow, Wall Street Journal, S9214 [10JY]

Ethiopia's Dying Children, Nicholas Kristof, New York (NY) Times, S6574 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm and ranch land to voluntarily make their land available for access by the public under programs administered by States (see S. 1840), S14271 [7NO]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S4512 [27MR]

Armed Forces: expand reimbursement for travel expenses of covered beneficiaries for specialty care to cover specialized dental care (see S. 336), S5434 [28AP]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see S. 852), S7542 [9JN]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Armstrong, Lance: tribute (see S. Res. 214), S10619 [31JY]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function (see S. 338), S3731 [13MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: assist States and local communities in evaluating and developing rural and small community water supply systems (see S. 1085), S6707 [20MY]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see S. 83), S1977 [5FE]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Courts: provide for class action reform (see S. 1769), S13054 [22OC]

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S5541 [30AP]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S2921 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: continuation of health insurance coverage for certain Reserves called or ordered to active duty and their dependents (see S. 647), S5434 [28AP]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S7137 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S10971 [2SE]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S36 [7JA]

Education: provide student loan forgiveness to teachers who work in tribal colleges or universities (see S. 378), S3087 [4MR]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

Families and domestic relations: recognize and enhance public awareness of the social problem of child abuse and neglect (see S. Res. 52), S2188 [11FE]

Federal employees: ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S231 [13JA]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 54), S36 [7JA]

Financial institutions: merge bank and savings association deposit insurance funds and reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see S. 229), S10619 [31JY]

Firearms: prohibit certain lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see S. 659), S3993 [19MR]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (see S. 667), S3993 [19MR]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Hazardous substances: reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (see S. 616), S3730 [13MR]

Health: ensure safety and accuracy of medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments (see S. 1197), S7476 [5JN]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S4376 [25MR]

Health care professionals: provide immediate relief from increased medical malpractice insurance costs and deal with root causes of the current medical malpractice insurance crisis (see S. 1374), S9120 [9JY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S14452 [11NO]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iran: support democracy (see S. 1082), S12193 [30SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S5772 [6MY]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S16121 [9DE]

Law enforcement: community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15408 [21NO]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see S. 253), S1812 [30JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S13660 [30OC]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 780), S8439 [24JN]

Medicaid: allow States to enter into drug rebate agreements to make prescription drugs available to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance (see S. 542), S3163 [5MR]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

———State funding for disproportionate share hospitals (see S. 204), S2457 [13FE]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see S. 632), S4898 [7AP]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY]

———expand and improve coverage of mental health services (see S. 646), S5860 [7MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see S. 740), S4630 [1AP]

———protect and preserve access of beneficiaries to health care provided by hospitals in rural areas (see S. 816), S4957 [8AP]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1999), S16120 [9DE]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S4958 [8AP]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S3370 [7MR]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

National American Indian Heritage Month: designate (see S. Res. 240), S12448 [3OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S3254 [6MR]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 98), S10972 [2SE]

National Energy Conservation Policy Act: enhance and extend authority relating to energy savings performance contracts of the Government (see S. 658), S3993 [19MR]

National Guard: authorize Federal funding assistance to States for the discharge of homeland security activities (see S. 215), S9119 [9JY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11349 [10SE]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S8561 [25JN]

National School Counseling Week: designate (see S. Res. 44), S1871 [4FE]

National security: authorize appropriations for border and transportation security personnel and technology (see S. 539), S3163 [5MR]

———enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S4824 [3AP]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security grant coordination and simplification (see S. 1245), S9245 [10JY]

National Space Commission: establish (see S. 1821), S14031 [5NO]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

Native Americans: establish, reauthorize, and improve energy programs relating to Indian tribes (see S. 424), S3254 [6MR]

———Federal funding for certain adoption and foster care programs (see S. 331), S3164 [5MR]

North Dakota: implement recommendations of the Garrison Unit Tribal Advisory Committee by providing authorization for the construction of a rural health care facility on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation (see S. 1146), S7134 [23MY]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S4167 [20MR]

Packers and Stockyards Act: prohibit packers from owning, feeding, or controlling livestock intended for slaughter (see S. 27), S1069 [16JA]

———prohibit use of certain anti-competitive forward contracts (see S. 1044), S6070 [13MY]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11246 [9SE]

Professional Boxing Safety Act: amend (see S. 275), S1870 [4FE]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (see S. 919), S5343 [11AP]

———establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Rehabilitation Act: provide for equitable allotment of funds to States for centers for independent living (see S. 1237), S7718 [11JN]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S5484 [29AP]

SBA: make nonprofit child care businesses eligible for certain loans (see S. 822), S5175 [10AP]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S2187 [11FE]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S6980 [22MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see S. 560), S4513 [27MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7237 [3JN] (see S. 1434), S10620 [31JY]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S5174 [10AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see S. 595), S5651 [1MY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR]

———expand rules for involuntary conversions of livestock sold due to weather-related conditions (see S. 252), S2120 [10FE]

———permanently extend research credit and adjust the alternative incremental credit rates (see S. 664), S6029 [12MY]

———permit cooperatives to pay dividends on preferred stock without reducing patronage dividends (see S. 785), S4824 [3AP]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S12607 [15OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S10266 [30JY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see S. 576), S3369 [7MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see S. 973), S10971 [2SE]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (see S. 1464), S9959 [25JY]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S4629 [1AP]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———provide tax relief for farmers and fishermen (see S. 665), S3993 [19MR]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5344 [11AP]

———treatment of natural gas distribution lines (see S. 360), S2702 [25FE]

Telecommunications: facilitate reallocation of spectrum from governmental to commercial users (see S. 865), S5173 [10AP]

———facilitate the deployment of wireless telecommunications networks to further the availability of the Emergency Alert System (see S. 564), S3253 [6MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S6070 [13MY]

———prohibit broadcast of violent programming during designated time period in which children are likely to be watching unless it is rated for content or blockable by electronic means (see S. 161), S288 [14JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

———compensate victims of attacks on U.S. embassies in East Africa and the U.S.S. Cole on the same basis as victims of attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see S. 1728), S12533 [14OC]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Treaties and agreements: prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation (see S. Res. 211), S10619 [31JY]

U.S. Boxing Administration: establish (see S. 275), S1870 [4FE]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (see S. 908), S5343 [11AP]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see S. 1756), S12889 [20OC]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S16120 [9DE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

Veterans Day: observance (see S. Res. 264), S14451 [11NO]

Years of Foreign Language Study: designate (see S. Res. 170), S9906 [24JY]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Agriculture: permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (see S. 332), S2051 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (see S. 1406), S9414 [15JY]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 1781), S13134 [23OC]

Dept. of the Interior: establish the Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program and the Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee (see S. 531), S3162 [5MR]

———transfer of authority to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual (see S. 1378), S9049 [8JY]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S9414 [15JY]

Medicare: coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see S. 382), S2341 [12FE]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services and make other rural health care improvements (see S. 987), S5725 [5MY]

No Child Left Behind Act: implementation (see S. Res. 22), S1069 [16JA]

Power resources: establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

Taxation: allow a credit for contributions to congressional candidates (see S. 804), S4897 [7AP]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 488), S2920 [27FE]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see S. 283), S1871 [4FE]

Discharge petitions signed

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11016 [3SE]

Letters

Energy Policy Act: Eliot Spitzer, New York Attorney General, S10473 [31JY]

Impact Aid Program funding: Senate Impact Aid Coalition, S11010 [3SE]

Remove matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants: David Z. Plavin, Airports Council International-North America, and Charles Barclay, American Association of Airport Executives, S7801 [12JN]

———James C. May, Air Transport Association, S7801 [12JN]

Transfer of authority to Dept. of the Interior to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual: by, S9057 [8JY]

Tribal colleges and universities funding: Loretta De Long, S11607 [17SE]

Lists

North Dakota organizations that have endorsed the charitable individual retirement account rollover, S4946 [8AP]

Motions

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6450 [15MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6408, S6443 [15MY]

Privilege of the floor

Dodge, Cami, S5791 [6MY]

Estep, Jason, S14279 [7NO]

Gaginis, John, S7507 [5JN]

Hinkle, Jerry, S5791 [6MY]

Jones, Dale, S12561 [14OC]

Krueger, Joe, S7558 [9JN]

Tareen, Bodar, S7558 [9JN]

Remarks

Africa: efforts to reduce hunger in HIV/AIDS affected populations in sub-Saharan Africa, S6449, S6450 [15MY], S6574 [19MY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance through CCC funding, S9214 [10JY]

Agriculture: conservation cropping systems project funding, S14150 [6NO]

———country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14121 [6NO]

———permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada (S. 332), S2056 [6FE]

———permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides (S. 1406), S9419 [15JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, S1220 [21JA], S1333 [22JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S13959, S13960, S14008 [5NO], S14106, S14107, S14118, S14121, S14128, S14130, S14150 [6NO]

Appropriations: legislative process, S12908 [21OC], S14229, S14231 [7NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S349 [15JA], S1110 [17JA], S1220 [21JA], S1333, S1359 [22JA], S1390, S1393, S1395, S1397, S1443, S1444, S1449, S1451 [23JA]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S349 [15JA], S1110 [17JA], S1220 [21JA], S1333, S1359 [22JA], S1390, S1393, S1395, S1397, S1443, S1444, S1449, S1451 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for disaster relief (H.R. 2859), S9934 [25JY]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S11182 [8SE], S11814-S11816, S11826 [23SE], S12045, S12047 [26SE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13755 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12178 [30SE], S12232 [1OC], S12345 [2OC], S12426, S12427-S12430 [3OC], S12493, S12514, S12515, S12517, S12518, S12520 [14OC], S12684 [16OC], S12791 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4765, S4767 [3AP]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home, S12345 [2OC]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6828, S6830 [21MY]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4652 [2AP], S14400 [11NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (S. Res. 95), S4094 [20MR]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S1659 [28JA], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S4399 [26MR]

Aviation: require that air traffic control remain a Government function, S15390 [21NO]

BIA: education funding, S1443 [23JA]

Budget: balance, S1661 [28JA]

———deficit, S1660 [28JA], S5159 [10AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5159 [10AP], S5292 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3823, S3846 [18MR], S3965, S3968, S3969, S3974 [19MR], S4057, S4060 [20MR], S4241 [21MR], S4359 [25MR], S4398 [26MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1659, S1660 [28JA]

———urge release of information on sources of foreign support for terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, S13350, S13351 [28OC], S13431, S13432, S13433, S13434 [29OC]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S274, S278, S279 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S274, S278, S279 [14JA]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4945 [8AP]

Computers: criminalize sending of predatory and abusive e-mail, S13031 [22OC]

———regulate the transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail (S. 877), S13031 [22OC]

Congress: encourage debate on issues of national concern, S11735 [22SE]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S13010 [22OC]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, S9367 [15JY], S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC], S12909 [21OC], S13079 [23OC], S14470, S14471, S14750 [12NO]

———lift travel restrictions (S. 950), S5596 [30AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: decision to ban beef imports from Canada due to bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease), S6846 [21MY]

———prohibit importation of live cattle from certain countries with instances of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and abide by international livestock health and safety standards, S14106 [6NO]

———risk of importation of live cattle from Canada, S14008 [5NO]

———Rural Utilities Service broadband loan program funding, S13960 [5NO], S14128, S14130 [6NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6644, S6645, S6646, S6647, S6648, S6649, S6675 [20MY], S6797, S6799, S6800, S6803, S6828, S6830 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7285, S7286, S7297 [4JN]

———condemn Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency proposal to create futures trading market on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, S10033 [28JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9316 [14JY], S9392 [15JY], S9448, S9450 [16JY]

———require a budget amendment on amounts requested for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9392 [15JY], S9448, S9450 [16JY]

———terminate additional rounds of military base closures and realignments, S6645, S6646, S6647, S6648, S6649 [20MY], S7286 [4JN]

Dept. of Education: Impact Aid Program funding, S11010, S11012, S11017 [3SE]

Dept. of Energy: E85 ethanol fuel development funding, S11822 [23SE]

———establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S5989 [9MY], S7516, S7518, S7520, S7522 [9JN], S7565, S7574 [10JN]

———prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11434 [15SE]

Dept. of HHS: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8207, S8208, S8209 [19JN], S8268 [20JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (S. 1781), S13142 [23OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9831 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9214 [10JY]

Dept. of the Interior: ban commercial advertising on the National Mall, S11805 [23SE]

———establish the Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program and the Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee (S. 531), S3186 [5MR]

———prohibit new competitive outsourcing studies funding, S11801 [23SE]

———settlement of claims relative to Indian trust funds, S13785 [3NO]

———transfer of authority to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual (S. 1378), S9057 [8JY]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), S11607, S11610 [17SE], S11719 [18SE], S11801, S11805, S11816, S11819, S11820, S11821, S11822 [23SE]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2691), conference report, S13785 [3NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Foreign Assets Control fining of Joan Slote for bicycle travel through Cuba, S11433 [15SE], S12493 [14OC]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S10952, S10955, S10956 [2SE], S11010, S11012, S11017 [3SE], S11217 [9SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13079 [23OC]

———making appropriations (S. 1589), S14470, S14471 [12NO]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14470, S14478, S14479 [12NO]

Devils Lake, ND: flood control outlet construction project funding, S1395, S1397 [23JA]

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act: enforcement funding, S15960 [25NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6449, S6450 [15MY], S6574 [19MY]

District of Columbia: Congressional Cemetery maintenance funding, S8826 [27JN]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13592 [30OC]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: accelerate estate tax repeal, S3968, S3969 [19MR]

Economy: address loss of manufacturing base, S14750 [12NO]

———impact of unemployment, S14633 [12NO]

———national objectives priority assignments, S323 [15JA], S1658, S1660 [28JA], S2276 [12FE], S3708-S3710 [13MR], S11182 [8SE], S14953, S14954, S14956, S14957, S14958, S14959 [17NO]

Education: disadvantaged student programs funding, S10952, S10955, S10956 [2SE]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2754), S11434 [15SE]

EPA: permit registration of a Canadian pesticide, S14478, S14479 [12NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2273, S2277 [12FE], S2729 [26FE], S3001 [3MR], S3828, S3829 [18MR], S5512 [30AP], S5834 [7MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), conference report, S15390 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 824), S7783, S7794, S7795, S7796, S7800, S7801 [12JN]

———relax maximum age requirements for certain pilots, S7794, S7795, S7796 [12JN]

Fargo, ND: tribute to Little Country Theater, S11721 [18SE]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (S.J. Res. 17), S11016 [3SE], S11383, S11393, S11399 [11SE], S11501, S11517 [16SE]

———ruling on media ownership rules, S7177 [2JN]

FERC: enhance protection of electricity consumers under the Federal Power Act, S10176 [30JY]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13637 [30OC]

———wildfire prevention and management funding, S11816 [23SE]

Food Security Act: strengthen payment limitations for commodity payments and benefits (S. 667), S4018 [19MR]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9214 [10JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13350, S13351 [28OC], S13431, S13432, S13433, S13434 [29OC]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, S2732-S2734 [26FE], S3001 [3MR], S3053 [4MR], S4059 [20MR], S4887-S4890 [7AP], S5698 [5MY], S7111, S7112 [23MY], S9935-S9939 [25JY], S10957 [2SE]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9934 [25JY]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), S11959, S11961, S11962 [25SE]

Government: encourage the Executive Office of the President and Executive departments to respond promptly and completely to all congressional requests for information about public expenditures, S14242, S14243 [7NO]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (S. 105), S81 [7JA]

Indian Health Service: funding through reductions in BIA and Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee reorganization funding, S11719 [18SE]

INS: Border Patrol policies and training relative to high-speed pursuits, S200 [10JA]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9316 [14JY]

———encourage countries that hold debt from the former Iraqi regime of Saddam Hussein forgive the outstanding debt between those countries and Iraq, S12684 [16OC]

———reconstruction, S4399 [26MR]

———reduce unnecessary reconstruction spending, S12791 [17OC]

———require Presidential report to Congress on cost of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts before consideration of deficit-increasing legislation except for economic stimulus or homeland security purposes, S3823 [18MR]

———use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12427-S12430 [3OC], S12514, S12515, S12517, S12518, S12520 [14OC], S13755 [3NO]

IRS: use of private collection companies to collect IRS debt, S6443 [15MY]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Medicare: coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening, S8187 [19JN]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (S. 382), S2366 [12FE]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S3052 [4MR], S3974 [19MR]

———enhance beneficiary access to quality health care services in rural areas, S7957 [17JN]

———evaluate alternative payment and delivery systems, S8638 [26JN]

———lower premiums and improve coverage in prescription drug plans, S8625, S8626, S8637 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15889 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7957 [17JN], S8186, S8187, S8207, S8208, S8209 [19JN], S8265, S8268 [20JN], S8519 [25JN], S8624, S8625, S8626, S8637, S8638, S8695 [26JN]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services and make other rural health care improvements (S. 987), S5731 [5MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve services, S1390 [23JA]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, S1449 [23JA]

NAFTA: impact on employment and the economy, S2732-S2734 [26FE]

National Accounts Energy Alliance: applications integration funding, S1451 [23JA]

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the U.S.: establish, S13010 [22OC]

National security: enhance homeland security, S1220 [21JA]

———ensure greater security for U.S. seaports, S1359 [22JA]

———homeland security funding, S4765, S4767 [3AP]

———national objectives priority assignments, S2275 [12FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S349 [15JA]

Native Americans: fetal alcohol syndrome research funding, S11821 [23SE]

———tribal colleges and universities funding, S13785 [3NO]

News media: coverage of U.S. military action against Iraq, S4399 [26MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: implementation, S10952, S10955, S10956 [2SE]

———implementation (S. Res. 22), S1085 [16JA]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6675 [20MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapon, S6797, S6799, S6800, S6803 [21MY]

———prohibit funding to develop robust nuclear earth penetrator weapons, S11434 [15SE]

———proliferation, S6644 [20MY]

Owen, Priscilla Richman: nomination to be circuit judge, S5512 [30AP], S5834 [7MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, S5837 [7MY], S6830 [21MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9214 [10JY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2460 [13FE]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8186, S8207, S8208, S8209 [19JN], S8265, S8268 [20JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), S12909 [21OC]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15158, S15160 [19NO], S15353 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S5759 [6MY], S5987, S5989 [9MY], S7178 [2JN], S7221 [3JN], S7426 [5JN], S7516, S7518, S7520, S7522 [9JN], S7565, S7574 [10JN], S7750 [12JN], S9934 [25JY], S10002, S10004, S10005 [28JY], S10116 [29JY], S10176, S10224, S10225, S10226 [30JY], S10471, S10472, S10474 [31JY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5987 [9MY]

———establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (S. 461), S2856 [26FE]

———fuel cell research funding, S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730, S2731 [26FE]

———national energy policy, S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730, S2731 [26FE]

———provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets, S10004, S10005 [28JY]

———subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7426 [5JN]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2729 [26FE], S3001 [3MR], S3828, S3829 [18MR], S5512 [30AP], S5834, S5836, S5837 [7MY], S5987 [9MY], S10223, S10224, S10225 [30JY], S10471, S10472 [31JY], S14229, S14231, S14242 [7NO], S14633, S14750, S14752 [12NO]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10224 [30JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S5697 [5MY], S6056 [13MY], S7111, S7112 [23MY]

Public utilities: create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections, S10116 [29JY], S10176 [30JY], S10471, S10474 [31JY]

Railroads: enhance competition by improving regulation of rates, service, and access to certain information (S. 919), S5379 [11AP]

Research: development of hydrogen-fueled vehicles, S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730, S2731 [26FE]

Ridge, Thomas J.: nomination to be Sec. of Homeland Security, S1310, S1311 [22JA]

Rural areas: provide incentives to individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns, S114-S116 [9JA]

———reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (S. 602), S3664 [13MR]

Senate: legislative program, S10226 [30JY], S14229 [7NO]

———parliamentary rulings on relevancy of certain amendments, S6645, S6646, S6647, S6648, S6649 [20MY]

Singapore: free trade agreement with U.S., S5513 [30AP]

Social Security: redirect proposed tax cut revenues into reserve fund to strengthen trust funds, S3846 [18MR]

Swimmer, Ross O.: nomination to be Dept. of the Interior Office of Special Trustee for American Indians Special Trustee, S5334 [11AP]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit, S7221, S7222 [3JN]

———allow a credit for contributions to congressional candidates (S. 804), S4902 [7AP]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (S. 488), S2974 [27FE]

———make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14229, S14232, S14242, S14243 [7NO]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (S. 1736), S12620 [15OC]

———provide an exclusion for gain from the sale of farmland to encourage the continued use of property for farming (S. 1464), S10040 [28JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S275 [14JA], S323 [15JA], S1393 [23JA], S3053 [4MR], S3846 [18MR], S4057, S4060 [20MR], S4398 [26MR], S5159 [10AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 2), S5514 [30AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6056 [13MY], S6155, S6157, S6161, S6163, S6164 [14MY], S6408, S6443 [15MY]

———rates, S3053 [4MR]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits, S6155-S6157, S6161, S6163, S6164 [14MY], S6408 [15MY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (S. 1316), S8441 [24JN]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions, S4945 [8AP]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (S. 283), S1885 [4FE]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (S. 1046), S11518 [16SE]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), S19 [7JA]

Terrorism: allow access and handling by State and local government personnel of classified information to facilitate preparation and response to terrorist attacks, S9831 [24JY]

———U.S. policy, S1659 [28JA]

Transportation Security Administration: delete matching requirement for airport security-related capital investment grants, S7783, S7800, S7801 [12JN]

Treaties and agreements: impact of free-trade agreements, S9935-S9939 [25JY], S10034-S10038 [28JY], S13840 [4NO]

———prohibit inclusion of immigration provisions in trade agreement implementation legislation, S9935 [25JY]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3051 [4MR], S3138 [5MR]

U.S. Consensus Council: establish (S. 908), S5370 [11AP]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: State and Tribal Wildlife Grants Program funding, S1449 [23JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: land remote sensing funding, S11819 [23SE]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 1416), S9935 [25JY], S10034-S10038 [28JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (S. 1417), S9935 [25JY], S10034-S10038 [28JY]

University of North Dakota: advanced housing research consortium funding, S1444 [23JA]

Veterans: benefits funding, S4241 [21MR]

———health care funding, S12426 [3OC]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits, S7285 [4JN]

Veterans Day: observance, S14400 [11NO]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (S. 1201), S7493 [5JN]

Songs

``Shortest Story,'' Harry Chapin, S6574 [19MY]

Texts of

S. 332, permit States to purchase certain pesticides sold in Canada, S2057 [6FE]

S. 382, Medicare Cholesterol Screening Coverage Act, S2367 [12FE]

S. 461, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Act, S2856-S2863 [26FE]

S. 531, Missouri River Enhancement and Monitoring Act, S3186 [5MR]

S. 804, allow a tax credit for contributions to congressional candidates, S4902 [7AP]

S. 1203, Distance Education and Online Learning Act, S7495 [5JN]

S. 1378, transfer of authority to Dept. of the Interior to revise the Missouri River Master Water Control Manual, S9058 [8JY]

S. 1406, permit the EPA to register Canadian pesticides, S9419-S9421 [15JY]

S. Res. 22, No Child Left Behind Act implementation, S1085 [16JA]

Tributes

Domenici, Senator, S7111 [23MY]

Ericson, Brandon, S14400 [11NO]

Frei, Jason, S4652 [2AP]

Frey, Jason, S14400 [11NO]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins, S4887 [7AP]

Olson, Brandon, S14400 [11NO]

Sherman, William, S8123 [18JN]

Thurmond, Strom, S8826 [27JN]

DORN, PETER

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S13070 [23OC]

DORR, JAMES

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2320 [19NO]

DORR, PAUL

Transcripts

Telephone Conversation on Custom Farming, S14979 [18NO]

DORR, THOMAS C.

Articles and editorials

Dorr-versity, S14989 [18NO]

For Amber Waves of Data—After the Green Revolution Comes Farming's Geek Revolution, S14976 [18NO]

Informed Iowans Should Support Tom Dorr, S14988 [18NO]

Make a Decision on Dorr, S14987 [18NO]

Cloture motions

CCC: nomination, S14859 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14992 [18NO]

Letters

Nomination of Thomas C. Dorr to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development: Charles W. Larson, Sr., Dept. of Justice, S14991 [18NO]

———Clinton Bristow, Office for the Advancement of Public Black Colleges, S14974 [18NO]

———Congressional Black Caucus, S14982 [18NO]

———Congressional Hispanic Caucus, S14980 [18NO]

———Gary Broyles, National Association of Wheat Growers, S14975 [18NO]

———Glenn English, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, S14975 [18NO]

———Michael W. Houston, Dept. of Agriculture, S14991 [18NO]

———National Corn Growers Association, S14975 [18NO]

———Representative Bennie G. Thompson, Congressional Black Caucus, S14982 [18NO]

———several Senators, S14981 [18NO]

———several agricultural organizations, S14974 [18NO]

———several family farm advocacy organizations, S14981 [18NO]

———William C. Hunter, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, S14975 [18NO]

Memorandums

National Access Fees and Federal Universal Service Fees on Telephone Services, S14978 [18NO]

Newsletters

Apollo 13 and the Tom Dorr Hearing: Emily S. French, World Perspectives, Inc., S14988 [18NO]

Dorr Confirmation Becomes a Test of Political Influence: Webster Agricultural Newsletter, S14989 [18NO]

Remarks in Senate

CCC: nomination, S14858 [12NO], S14974, S14993 [18NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: nomination to be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development, S14858 [12NO], S14974-S14993 [18NO]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Under Sec. of Agriculture for Rural Development: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8125 [18JN]

Nomination to the CCC Board of Directors: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate), S8125 [18JN]

Statements

Iowa Agricultural Policy: Thomas C. Dorr, S14978 [18NO]

Transcripts

Telephone Conversation on Custom Farming, S14979 [18NO]

DORSEY, DAVID

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S7933 [16JN]

DORSEY, J. MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, E163 [6FE]

DOSAN AHN CHANG HO

Bills and resolutions

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 1822), H3354 [11AP]

DOTY, SARAH

Remarks in House

Girl Scouts: Gold Award recipient, E313 [27FE]

DOUGHERTY, DENNIS

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2327 [19NO]

DOUGLAS, MARJORY STONEMAN

Bills and resolutions

Postal Service: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 188), H4528 [21MY]

DOUGLAS, SUSIE R. EADES

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1806 [30JA]

DOUGLAS, VICKI

Remarks in House

Tribute, E611 [27MR]

DOUGLAS COUNTY, NV

Bills and resolutions

Nevada: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Douglas County (see S. 1575), S11032 [3SE] (see H.R. 1092), H1640 [5MR]

Remarks in House

Nevada: authorize the Dept. of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of Federal land in Carson City and Douglas County (H.R. 1092), H9407-H9409 [15OC]

Reports filed

Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1092) (H. Rept. 108-294), H9213 [2OC]

Texts of

H.R. 1092, Nevada National Forest Land Disposal Act, H9407 [15OC]

DOUGLAS COUNTY, OR

Amendments

BLM: conveyance of certain lands (S. 714), S15870 [24NO]

Bills and resolutions

BLM: conveyance of certain lands (see S. 714), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 514), H268 [31JA]

Remarks in Senate

BLM: conveyance of certain lands (S. 714), S4441 [26MR], S15870 [24NO]

Reports filed

Douglas County, OR, Conveyance of Certain BLM Lands: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 108-135), S10970 [2SE]

Texts of

S. 714, BLM land conveyance in Douglas County, OR, S15870 [24NO]

S. 714, BLM land conveyance to Douglas County, OR, S4441 [26MR]

DOUGLASS, FREDERICK

Bills and resolutions

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (see H. Res. 101), H1334 [25FE]

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site: provide funding to protect integrity (see S. Res. 135), S5950 [8MY] (see H. Res. 224), H3857 [8MY]

Remarks in House

Congressional Gold Medal: award posthumously (H. Res. 101), E277 [25FE]

Texts of

S. Res. 135, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site integrity protection funding, S5973 [8MY]

DOUGLASS, WILBUR C., III

Prayers

Senate, S4997 [9AP]

DOVER, DE

Remarks in Senate

Constitution: display of copy of Bill of Rights at Public Archives Building, S15962 [25NO]

DOVER, NH

Remarks in House

Dover (NH) Foster's Daily Democrat: anniversary, E1217 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Dover (NH) Foster's Daily Democrat: anniversary, S7537 [9JN], S8122 [18JN]

DOVER, TN

Bills and resolutions

Fort Donelson National Battlefield: expand boundaries to include lands associated with the Civil War campaign that resulted in the capture of the fort (see S. 524), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 646), H322 [5FE]

DOVER (NH) FOSTER'S DAILY DEMOCRAT

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E1217 [11JN]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S7537 [9JN], S8122 [18JN]

DOVER (NH) FOSTER'S SUNDAY CITIZEN

Articles and editorials

Build a Memorial To Honor Thresher, S5251 [10AP]

DOW, JOHN G. (a former Representative from New York)

Bills and resolutions relative to

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Nyack, NY: designate (see H.R. 2937), H7783 [25JY]

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (see S. 1659), S11988 [25SE] (see H.R. 3166), H8905 [24SE]

Remarks in House relative to

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (H.R. 3166), H10242, H10243 [4NO]

Tribute, E918 [9MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: designate (H.R. 3166), S15303 [20NO]

———designate (S. 1659), S13531 [29OC]

Reports filed

John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1659), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

H.R. 3166, John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY, H10242 [4NO]

S. 1659, John G. Dow Post Office Building, Tappan, NY, S13531 [29OC]

DOW CHEMICAL CO.

Remarks in House

India: responsibility for injuries resulting from Union Carbide Corp., chemical accident at Bhopal plant, H7164 [18JY]

DOWD, MAUREEN

Articles and editorials

Bewitched, Bothered, Billy-Goated, H9514 [16OC]

DOWDY, ROBERT J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E727 [10AP], E1432 [9JY]

DOWIYOGO, BERNARD

Remarks in House

Tribute, E448 [12MR]

DOWLING MINER MAGNETICS CORP.

Remarks in House

Chew, Niels: Sonoma Valley, CA, Chamber of Commerce Sonoma Valley Business of the Year award recipient, E1854 [23SE]

DOWNED ANIMAL PROTECTION ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 1298), S8232 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 2519), H8956 [30SE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 1298), S8242 [19JN]

Texts of

S. 1298, provisions, S8243 [19JN]

DOWNEY, CA

Bills and resolutions

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

DOWNEY, HUGH AND MARTY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E612 [27MR]

DOWNEY, JENNIFER

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2430 [23NO]

DOWNING, SHIRLEY

Articles and editorials

``He Was Not Afraid''—Beloved Soldier Felt a Purpose, E2523 [8DE]

Honor and Grief—Host of Mourners Bears Sgt. Kennon Home, E2523 [8DE]

DOWNINGTOWN, PA

Remarks in House

Lions Club: anniversary, E826 [1MY]

DOWNRIVER, MI

Remarks in House

Downriver Council for the Arts: anniversary, E1116 [3JN]

DOWNS, EDGAR B. (PETE)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1623 [25JY]

DOYLE, JAMES E.

Remarks in Senate

Pawtucket, RI: U.S. Conference of Mayors best small business practice city honoree, S9790 [23JY]

DOYLE, JANET

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1604 [25JY]

DOYLE, MICHAEL F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (see H.R. 760), H1955 [18MR]

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see H.R. 2519), H5661 [19JN]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1746 [11MR]

Animal Welfare Act: improve care and treatment standards for certain dogs (see H.R. 3484), H12321 [25NO]

———strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H3763 [7MY]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H2704 [2AP]

Archivist of the U.S.: establish the Holocaust Insurance Registry and require certain disclosures by insurers (see H.R. 1210), H2587 [1AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H2473 [27MR]

Argentina: disclosure of records pertaining to Nazis and other World War II criminals (see H. Res. 235), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see H. Res. 387), H9130 [1OC]

———pay one-time bonus to members who served or serve in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom (see H.R. 3051), H9615 [16OC]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H1466 [27FE]

———restore the tax-exempt status of death gratuity payments (see H.R. 693), H2864 [7AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H3355 [11AP]

Aviation: improve training requirements for and require certification of cabin crew members (see H.R. 1889), H5175 [10JN]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H11360 [17NO]

Basilone, John: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 218), H5366 [12JN]

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Canada: express appreciation for cooperation and friendship with the U.S. and offer congratulations on Canada Day celebration (see H. Res. 290), H5929 [25JN]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize grants for mosquito control programs to prevent mosquito-borne diseases (see H.R. 342), H169 [27JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H1954 [18MR]

Coal: facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H2271 [20MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H11702 [20NO]

Community development: increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs (see H.R. 1480), H3305 [10AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Credit cards: require issuers to mail monthly statements at least 30 days before the due date of the next payment (see H.R. 1573), H2703 [2AP]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see H.R. 2071), H4010 [13MY]

Cyprus: support removal of Turkish occupation troops (see H. Res. 320), H11360 [17NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Energy: establish an Advanced Technology Incentives Program to fund development and deployment of new advanced energy technologies (see H.R. 1458), H2470 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H5468 [17JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office for Domestic Preparedness grant programs funding (see H.R. 764), H2312 [25MR]

———reimburse States for certain expenses and losses incurred during periods of high (Code Orange) or severe (Code Red) threat condition (see H.R. 2570), H5813 [24JN]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H4012 [13MY]

Dept. of State: require the inclusion in annual country reports on human rights practices of information on the extent of promotion of violence and hatred in foreign school curriculums (see H.R. 1358), H3453 [29AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (see H.R. 1516), H5664 [19JN]

———repeal requirement that former POW must have been interred for a specified minimum period of time to be eligible for dental benefits (see H.R. 1347), H4739 [22MY]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H7225 [21JY]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H2864 [7AP]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see H. Con. Res. 94), H7788 [25JY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H5469 [17JN]

Diseases: authorize grants to provide treatment for diabetes within minority communities (see H.R. 2553), H11359 [17NO]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H2822 [3AP]

———extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H5174 [10JN]

———increase activities carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH relative to diabetes in minority populations (see H.R. 1144), H3453 [29AP]

———increased support and funding to combat juvenile diabetes (see H. Con. Res. 107), H2823 [3AP]

———prevent and cure diabetes and promote and improve the care of diabetic individuals within minority populations (see H.R. 1916), H3635 [1MY]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6263 [26JN]

Domestic violence: research health impact and prevention and provide training and Federal coverage for health care professionals to identify and treat families experiencing family violence (see H.R. 1267), H2823 [3AP]

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see H.R. 1334), H5174 [10JN]

Education: establish a student loan forgiveness program for nurses (see H.R. 501), H3683 [6MY]

———improve access to printed instructional materials used by blind or other print-disabled persons in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 490), H243 [29JA]

———increase amount of loan forgiveness for teachers (see H.R. 1751), H3303 [10AP]

———increase maximum Pell Grant amount (see H. Res. 144), H7840 [3SE]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H5929 [25JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H134 [8JA]

Emancipation Proclamation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 36), H462 [12FE]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H10237 [30OC]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4529 [21MY]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 2442), H8491 [23SE]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see H. Con. Res. 19), H2587 [1AP]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H7787 [25JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H3975 [9MY]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H7784 [25JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H4206 [15MY]

Food: require labels on food that contains, or is produced with, a genetically engineered material (see H.R. 2916), H10130 [29OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see H.R. 3161), H8950 [25SE]

———regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see H.R. 2720), H10130 [29OC]

Greece: recognize and appreciate significance, heroism, and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II and commend the PanCretan Association of America (see H. Res. 244), H4368 [20MY]

———return of the Parthenon Marbles (see H. Con. Res. 165), H3762 [7MY] (see H. Con. Res. 175), H3974 [9MY]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see H.R. 1819), H11392 (see H.R. 1819), H11515 [18NO]

Health: declare adequate pain care research, education, and treatment as national health priorities (see H.R. 1863), H11392 (see H.R. 1863), H11515 [18NO]

———establish a program to assist family caregivers in accessing affordable and high-quality respite care (see H.R. 1083), H1639 [5MR]

———increase Federal investment in programs that provide health care services to uninsured and low-income individuals in medically underserved areas (see H. Res. 142), H1902 [13MR]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see H.R. 1068), H5815 [24JN]

———strengthen programs for stroke education, prevention, and treatment (see H.R. 3658), H12918 [8DE]

Health care facilities: establish a program to provide screenings and treatment for cancer to minority and other populations served by health centers (see H.R. 1868), H4255 [19MY]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

———repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H3053 [9AP]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7787 [25JY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see H.R. 2615), H7787 [25JY]

Insurance: allow States to require certain disclosures regarding Holocaust-era insurance policies of insurers and establish a Federal cause of action for claims for payment of such insurance policies (see H.R. 1905), H4740 [22MY]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1448), H4131 [14MY]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H1955 [18MR]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see H.R. 2256), H5408 [16JN]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H4255 [19MY]

Iran: support democracy (see H.R. 2466), H5665 [19JN]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

———require abatement of interest on erroneous tax refund checks without regard to the size of the refund (see H.R. 1756), H3303 [10AP]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: designate (see H.R. 981), H1461 [27FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H3354 [11AP]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H1465 [27FE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12308 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H3053 [9AP]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H7787 [25JY]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 2327), H7787 [25JY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11393 (see H.R. 3277), H11516 [18NO]

Martin, Phillip: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1628), H3572 [30AP]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H2822 [3AP]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to help States finance increases in enrollment (see H.R. 816), H701 [13FE]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H3353 [11AP]

———provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H8083 [9SE]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 2032), H3856 [8MY]

Medicare: clarify definition of homebound relative to home health services (see H.R. 1874), H5714 [23JN]

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H3681 [6MY]

———coverage of cholesterol and blood lipid screening (see H.R. 721), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2823 [3AP]

———coverage of medically necessary dental procedures (see H.R. 2182), H5929 [25JN]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H4255 [19MY]

———enhance access of beneficiaries who live in medically underserved areas to critical primary and preventive health care benefits and improve the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 1377), H2940 [8AP]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———expand medical residency training programs in geriatric medicine and provide for reimbursement of care coordination and assessment services (see H.R. 102), H4131 [14MY]

———improve outpatient vision services (see H.R. 1902), H3634 [1MY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H4205 [15MY]

———limit penalty for late enrollment (see H.R. 1321), H2864 [7AP]

———permit direct payment for clinical social worker services provided to residents of skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 707), H2586 [1AP]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4205 [15MY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H2822 [3AP]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see H.R. 1710), H4205 [15MY]

———specify the update for physician fee schedule payments (see H.R. 41), H7618 [24JY]

———standardize payment amounts for inpatient hospital services (see H.R. 1580), H2819 [3AP]

Mental health: issue commemorative postage stamp to raise autism awareness (see H. Res. 60), H327 [7FE]

———provide assistance to train teachers of children with autism spectrum disorders (see H.R. 1700), H3052 [9AP]

———provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see H.R. 953), H1459 [27FE]

Messiah College: tribute to men's soccer team (see H. Res. 85), H705 [13FE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8082 [9SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H245 [29JA]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Brain Injury Awareness Month: support (see H. Con. Res. 265), H7785 [25JY]

National Center for Military Deployment Health Research: establish (see H.R. 1565), H5408 [16JN]

National Center on Liver Disease Research: establish (see H.R. 371), H3304 [10AP]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see H.R. 852), H11149 [12NO]

Native Americans: acknowledgment of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 898), H7225 [21JY]

Office of Technology Assessment: reestablish (see H.R. 125), H323 [5FE]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 1862), H3451 [29AP]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: exclude the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund from the Federal budget (see H.R. 2323), H7787 [25JY]

———protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H8083 [9SE]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H5552 [18JN]

———ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see H.R. 919), H2473 [27MR]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system (see H.R. 3004), H7948 [4SE]

Rite of Passage Community Service Program: establish (see H.R. 2125), H5408 [16JN]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 2328), H4977 [4JN]

Roberto Clemente Walker Post Office Building, Carolina, PR: designate (see H.R. 2826), H7453 [23JY]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Ryan, Matthew J.: tribute (see H. Res. 178), H2822 [3AP]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA]

Seeds of Peace (organization): tribute (see H. Con. Res. 288), H11360 [17NO]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

———improve and enhance access to mental health services (see H.R. 2241), H5468 [17JN]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer overflow control programs (see H. Con. Res. 309), H10341 [4NO]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see H.R. 2205), H5175 [10JN]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see H.R. 887), H1332 [25FE]

———earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2864 [7AP]

———eliminate the waiting period in the disability insurance program for disabled individuals suffering from a terminal illness (see H.R. 976), H2515 [31MR]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 3293), H12922 [8DE]

———provide permanent funding level and permit States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds to carry out programs relative to the Social Services Block Grant (see H.R. 1858), H5089 [9JN]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H320 [5FE]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H3761 [7MY]

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act: enhance protection of credit ratings of active duty military personnel who are activated for military service (see H.R. 2576), H5813 [24JN]

———extend the mortgage foreclosure protection period for members of the Armed Forces after release from active duty (see H.R. 1411), H5929 [25JN]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see H.R. 1730), H3301 [10AP]

States: permit individuals to operate commercial motor vehicles within State borders after meeting minimum standards (see H.R. 1179), H3053 [9AP]

Sudan: human rights violations (see H. Res. 194), H4132 [14MY]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H1680 [6MR]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see H.R. 2325), H4976 [4JN]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow an income tax credit to holders of bonds issued to finance land and water reclamation of abandoned mine land areas (see H.R. 419), H1746 [11MR]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H1903 [13MR]

———allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 584), H2864 [7AP]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H172 [27JA]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H3760 [7MY]

———expand the Hope Scholarship credit for certain expenses and exempt certain Federal education grants when taking expenses into account (see H.R. 442), H1812 [12MR]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H5174 [10JN]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H3683 [6MY]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H3683 [6MY]

———prohibit the implementation of discriminatory precertification requirements for the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1894), H4369 [20MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H3683 [6MY]

———provide a credit for teachers and principals who work in certain low income schools (see H.R. 1643), H5268 [11JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H2940 [8AP]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H7949 [4SE]

———reduce health insurance costs for family coverage of military reservists called to active duty (see H.R. 1466), H2823 [3AP]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H4788 [2JN]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H4205 [15MY]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H12311 [21NO]

———provide grants to train court reporters and other individuals to become real-time writers to meet requirements for closed captioning of video programming (see H.R. 970), H5664 [19JN]

Transportation: improve transportation and security of household goods (see H.R. 1070), H3683 [6MY]

———responsibility for intermodal equipment compliance with commercial motor vehicle safety requirements (see H.R. 2863), H11146 [10NO]

Turkey: claim of sovereignty over islands and islets in the Aegean Sea (see H. Con. Res. 87), H11360 [17NO]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 17), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1652), H3763 [7MY]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H12922 [8DE]

Veterans: health care funding (see H.R. 2318), H4976 [4JN]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see H.R. 348), H3637 [1MY]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H3304 [10AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H172 [27JA]

Victor J. Saracini Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Horsham, PA: designate (see H.R. 1128), H1679 [6MR]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H2586 [1AP]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce health care costs and promote improved health by providing supplemental grants for preventive health services (see H.R. 1470), H2470 [27MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (see H. Res. 111), H1466 [27FE]

Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 521), H274 [4FE]

Remarks

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (H.R. 3161), H8917 [25SE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: observance, E563 [25MR]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), H1849 [13MR]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (H.R. 2655), H9230 [7OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6100 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12253 [21NO]

Millvale, PA: anniversary of North Hills Community Outreach satellite office, E1908 [25SE]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H3194 [10AP]

National Aviation Heritage Area: establish (H.R. 280), H11459 [18NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H3090, H3194 [10AP]

Rogers, Fred M.: tribute (H. Res. 111), H1485 [4MR]

Votes: position on missed, H2100 [19MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H316 [5FE]

DOZIER, LAMONT

Remarks in House

Broadcast Music Inc.: ICON Award recipient, H3663 [6MY]

DR. SEUSS see Geisel, Theodore

DRAGGOO, SANDY

Remarks in House

American Public Transportation Association: Outstanding Public Transportation Manager Award recipient, E1673 [3SE]

DRAKE, ALICE

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1300 [18JN]

DRAKE, BEN R.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E32 [8JA]

DRAKE, EDWARD J.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2291 [12NO]

DRAKE, EDWIN

Bills and resolutions

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 912), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1862), H3451 [29AP]

Reports filed

Oil Region National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1862) (H. Rept. 108-366), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

DRAKE, LAWRENCE C., JR.

Letters

Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act, S13143 [23OC]

DREAM WEAVERS OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (organization)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E832 [1MY]

DREIBAND, ERIC S.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be EEOC General Counsel: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate), S9793 [23JY]

DREIER, DAVID (a Representative from California)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4596 [22MY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), H6804, H6806 [15JY]

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H4195 [15MY]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, H1305 [25FE]

Mexico-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H5036 [5JN], H5086 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure regulatory equity among dairy farmers for milk sales in certain non-federally regulated marketing areas (see H.R. 1659), H3454 [29AP]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Armed Forces: amend requirements relative to granting posthumous citizenship through death while on active-duty service to allow immigration benefits for surviving family members (see H.R. 1685), H3684 [6MY]

———change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see H.R. 1814), H3353 [11AP]

———change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3454 [29AP] (see H.R. 1954), H3975 [9MY]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H4876 [3JN]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

———revise banking and bankruptcy insolvency laws relative to termination and netting of financial contracts (see H.R. 2120), H5468 [17JN]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H3975 [9MY]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (see H.R. 3011), H8382 [17SE]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H3763 [7MY]

Business and industry: permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see H.R. 2968), H12311 [21NO]

———require mandatory expensing of stock options granted to executive officers (see H.R. 3574), H12306 [21NO]

California: tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (see H. Res. 425), H10341 [4NO]

California Missions Foundation: support efforts to restore and repair Spanish colonial and mission-era missions in California and to preserve artworks and artifacts of these missions (see H.R. 1446), H2400 [26MR]

Colleges and universities: establish and strengthen post-secondary programs and courses in traditional American history, free institutions, and Western civilization (see H.R. 2336), H4977 [4JN]

———permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1684), H3051 [9AP]

Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center: establish (see H.J. Res. 57), H4737 [22MY]

Commission To Educate Our Nation's Teachers and Students on Financial Literacy Skills: establish (see H.R. 2990), H9131 [1OC]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see H. Res. 193), H3304 [10AP]

Credit unions: limitations on certain member business loans (see H.R. 383), H245 [29JA]

Cyprus: express support for a peaceful, just, and lasting settlement relative to Turkish occupation (see H. Res. 165), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of the San Gabriel River Watershed (see H.R. 519), H324 [5FE]

———implement water supply technology and infrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources (see H.R. 2828), H7453 [23JY]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (see H.R. 142), H8082 [9SE]

Ecology and environment: create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H11652 [19NO]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H8083 [9SE]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H706 [13FE]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Hope, Bob: tribute (see H. Res. 357), H8016 [5SE]

House of Representatives: require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced in extraordinary circumstances (see H.R. 2844), H7615 [24JY]

Housing: provide affordability and ensure a competitive North American market for softwood lumber (see H. Con. Res. 197), H4738 [22MY]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see H.R. 3142), H9812 [21OC]

———establish two new categories of nonimmigrant workers (see H.R. 2899), H7950 [4SE]

International relations: enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions (see H.R. 1590), H2819 [3AP]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (see H. Con. Res. 118), H2401 [26MR]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (see H.R. 2309), H6265 [26JN]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H1908 [17MR]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H11146 [10NO]

Maudelle Shirek Post Office Building, Berkeley, CA: designate (see H.R. 2510), H8382 [17SE]

Medicaid: extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 328), H138 [8JA]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see H.R. 1811), H9214 [2OC]

Medicare: consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H1462 [27FE]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H8491 [23SE]

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H1334 [25FE]

National Endowment for Democracy: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 274), H8906 [24SE]

Norman D. Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 1368), H2131 [19MR]

POW: provide special compensation for former POWs (see H.R. 850), H704 [13FE]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (see H.R. 1284), H1901 [13MR]

Roads and highways: use of high occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid electric vehicles (see H.R. 243), H2277 [24MR]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8175 [10SE]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: conduct special resources study on the suitability and feasibility of inclusion of the Rim of the Valley Corridor (see H.R. 704), H391 [11FE]

Shoemaker, Willie: tribute (see H. Res. 439), H11146 [10NO]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance and establish State health insurance safety-net programs (see H.R. 583), H2822 [3AP]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H7020 [16JY]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H699 [13FE]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (see H.R. 49), H53 [7JA]

———permanently extend research credit (see H.R. 428), H3354 [11AP]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H3304 [10AP]

———provide a tax credit for broadband Internet access (see H.R. 768), H699 [13FE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H6869 [15JY]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2268 [20MR]

———treatment of gold, silver, and platinum in the same manner as stocks and bonds for purposes of maximum capital gains rates (see H.R. 574), H706 [13FE]

———treatment of unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 176), H1954 [18MR] (see H.R. 1177), H1743 [11MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Rules (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 73), H463 [12FE]

Congress: consent to assemble outside the District of Columbia (see H. Con. Res. 1), H60 [7JA]

———establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (see H. Con. Res. 190), H4737 [22MY]

Dept. of the Interior: participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (see H.R. 2991), H7838 [3SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish a pilot national public service multimedia campaign to enhance the state of financial literacy in the U.S. (see H.R. 3294), H9477 [15OC]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (see H. Res. 127), H1641 [5MR]

Foreign trade: provide export control authority (see H.R. 55), H53 [7JA]

House of Representatives: fixing the hour of daily meeting (see H. Res. 9), H60 [7JA]

Housing and Community Development Act: permanently extend the public service cap exemption for certain grantees under the community development block grant program (see H.R. 3045), H8081 [9SE]

Insurance: make Federal Employees Health Benefits Program available to individuals age 55 to 65 who would not otherwise have health insurance (see H.R. 56), H53 [7JA]

SEC: require enhanced disclosures of employee stock options and require study on economic impact of broad-based employee stock option plans (see H.R. 1372), H2268 [20MR]

Taxation: allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H53 [7JA]

———reduce depreciation recovery period for certain software and qualified technological equipment (see H.R. 1232), H1810 [12MR]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (see H. Res. 329), H7328 [22JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (see H. Res. 329), H7328 [22JY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H3307 [11AP], H8385 [18SE]

Motions

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7349, H7350 [23JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7349, H7350 [23JY]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H8385 [18SE]

Programs

Changing Nature of the House Speakership—The Cannon Centenary Conference, H10535 [6NO]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, H668 [13FE]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 18), consideration (H. Res. 48), H675 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H668 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), consideration (H. Res. 396), H9498 [16OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), consideration (H. Res. 172), H2714 [3AP]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (H.R. 1954), H4906 [4JN]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2943 [9AP]

———tribute (H.J. Res. 27), unanimous-consent agreement, H1490 [4MR]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (H.R. 975), consideration (H. Res. 147), H1987 [19MR]

Bob Hope Post Office Building, Burbank, CA: designate (H.R. 3011), H8981 [30SE]

Budget: legislative process, H5320 [12JN]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151), H2144 [20MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration (H. Res. 151)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 152), H2444 [27MR]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 191)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 190), H3283, H3284 [10AP]

California: impact of wildfires, H12166 [21NO]

———tribute to firefighters and other public servants who responded to the outbreak of wildfires in Southern California (H. Res. 425), H10383 [5NO]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7701 [25JY]

Children and youth: prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), amendment process, H2263 [20MR]

China, People's Republic of: encourage fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements, support the U.S. manufacturing sector, and establish monetary and financial market reforms (H. Res. 414), H10066 [29OC]

Congress: establish a joint committee to review House, Senate, and joint rules and other matters assuring continuing representation and congressional operations (H. Con. Res. 190), H4956 [4JN], H5005, H5007, H5008, H5011 [5JN]

———permission to assemble at a location outside the District of Columbia during the 108th Congress (H. Con. Res. 1), H20 [7JA]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), amendment process, H5031 [5JN]

———expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (H.R. 1115), consideration (H. Res. 269), H5273 [12JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft and improve resolution of credit disputes, accuracy of consumer records, and the use of, and consumer access to, credit information (H.R. 2622), amendment process, H7994 [5SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), H4596, H4597, H4599 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 245), H4391 [21MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration (H. Res. 247), H4543, H4544 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 437), H10984 [7NO]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7605 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1950), consideration (H. Res. 316), H6718, H6720, H6721, H6722, H6723 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (H.R. 2991), E1694 [4SE]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), consideration (H. Res. 312), H6398, H6399 [9JY]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), H7701 [25JY]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), consideration (H. Res. 338), H7633 [25JY]

Diseases: provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1413), H2300 [25MR]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), H7771 [25JY]

Djindjic, Zoran: assassination of Serbian Prime Minister, H1874 [13MR]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H10981 [7NO]

EPA: anniversary of regulations governing use of chlorofluorocarbon propellants in aerosol products, E480 [17MR]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, H417 [12FE]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), amendment process, H5031 [5JN]

Financial institutions: reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), H2443 [27MR]

———reform the Federal deposit insurance system (H.R. 522), unanimous-consent agreement, H2555 [1AP]

Financial Literacy for Youth Month: designate (H. Res. 127), H2830 [7AP]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12166 [21NO]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (H.R. 1036), amendment process, H2810 [3AP]

Foreign trade: repeal of export controls on certain high-speed computers, H4596, H4597, H4599 [22MY]

Forest Service: bark beetle eradication funding, H12171 [21NO]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 139), H1823 [13MR]

House of Representatives: changing role of the Speaker of the House, H10534 [6NO]

———fixing the hour of daily meeting (H. Res. 9), H20 [7JA]

———legislative program, H315 [5FE], H1874 [13MR], H2810 [3AP], H4168, H4169 [15MY], H5640, H5641 [19JN], H8358, H8359 [17SE]

House Rules: adopt and amend (H. Res. 5), H10, H14, H15, H17 [7JA]

———allow consideration of motions to suspend rules and consider certain legislation (H. Res. 297), H5948 [26JN]

Intelligence services: assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, H6722 [15JY]

———authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2417), amendment process, H5639 [19JN]

International relations: enhance U.S. leadership in, and functioning of, international organizations and multilateral institutions, H6718 [15JY]

Iraq: treatment of U.S. POW relative to violations of Geneva Convention (H. Con. Res. 118), H2342 [26MR]

J. Stephen Horn Post Office Building, Signal Hill, CA: designate (H.R. 2309), H7806 [3SE]

Journal: question of approval, H3307 [11AP]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), consideration (H. Res. 311), H6393 [9JY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12847 [8DE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H12239 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5958 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12239, H12240 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 459), H12175 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5640, H5641 [19JN]

Mexico: encourage reconsideration of Mexican Supreme Court ruling prohibiting the extradition of criminal suspects who could face life imprisonment, H6718 [15JY]

———negotiate and implement a migration agreement with the U.S., H6718, H6720, H6721 [15JY]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (H.R. 13), unanimous-consent agreement, H1490 [4MR]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6581 [10JY]

———homeland security funding, H2714 [3AP]

Norman Shumway Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (H.R. 1368), H2833 [7AP]

NTSB: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 1527), amendment process, H3957 [9MY]

Postal Service: reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (H.R. 735), H2444 [27MR]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (H.R. 735), unanimous-consent agreement, H2555 [1AP]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), H2845 [7AP]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration (H. Res. 189), H3083 [10AP]

Public debt: ceiling, H3283 [10AP]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), amendment process, H315 [5FE]

———reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), consideration (H. Res. 69), H468 [13FE]

Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act: increase Federal share of costs of the San Gabriel Basin demonstration project (H.R. 1284), H8231 [16SE]

Sumner Peck Ranch, Inc.: installment payment due under consent judgement in court case with the Bureau of Reclamation, H668 [13FE]

Taxation: allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (H.R. 354), amendment process, H675 [13FE]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), consideration of Senate amendments with an amendment (H. Res. 270), H5319, H5320 [12JN]

———extend the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (H.R. 49), H8300 [17SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H5319, H5320 [12JN]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 370), H8303 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, H3283, H3284 [10AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 227), H3886 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 253), H4707, H4708, H4709 [22MY]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 2596), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5958 [26JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), consideration (H. Res. 14), H68 [8JA]

Turkey: allocation of foreign aid, H2714 [3AP]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7479, H7480 [24JY]

———implementation (H.R. 2738), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7339, H7341, H7342, H7343, H7344, H7345, H7346, H7348 [23JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), consideration (H. Res. 329), H7339, H7341, H7342, H7343, H7344, H7345, H7346, H7348 [23JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), consideration (H. Res. 248), H4568 [22MY]

Veterans: health care funding, H7633 [25JY]

Votes in House: condemn practice of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time (H. Res. 474), H12847 [8DE]

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8359 [17SE]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H216 [28JA], H4975 [4JN]

Reports filed

Activities During the 107th Congress: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Rept. 107-808), H51 [7JA]

Consideration of H.R. 2738, U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and H.R. 2739, U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 329) (H. Rept. 108-229), H7328 [22JY]

Joint Committee To Review House, Senate, and Joint Rules and Other Matters Assuring Continuing Representation and Congressional Operations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Con. Res. 190) (H. Rept. 108-141), H4976 [4JN]

Rules

Committee on Rules (House), H195-H197 [28JA]

Summaries

House Rules Adoption and Amendments (H. Res. 5), H12 [7JA]

Tributes

Bloom, David, H2827 [7AP]

Butler-Gee, Eve, H7612 [24JY], H7772 [25JY]

Davis, Joseph Graham, Jr. (Gray), H9289 [8OC]

Hope, Bob, H4983 [5JN]

Rousselot, John H., H3980 [13MY]

Schwarzenegger, Arnold, H9289 [8OC]

Wachter, Chris, H2943 [9AP]

DRELL, DEE D.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be district judge, S5049-S5052 [9AP]

———nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S5048 [9AP]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S4823 [3AP]

DREYER, JUNE TEUFEL

Appointments

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, H3658 [6MY], H3854 [8MY]

DREYFUSS, ROBERT

Articles and editorials

Establishing a Permanent Presence in the Middle East, H2813-H2815 [3AP]

DRIESELL, CHARLES (LEFTY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E99 [29JA]

DRIGGS, ID

Remarks in House

Tribute, E93 [29JA]

DRINAN, ROBERT

Statements

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge, S10460 [31JY]

DRINKARD, JIM

Articles and editorials

AARP Accused of Conflict of Interest, H12254 [21NO]

DRISCOLL, ANTOINETTE

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10445 [5NO]

DRISCOLL, C. FRANCIS

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S11563 [16SE]

DRISCOLL, SEAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, H10445 [5NO]

DROGOSZ, KAYLA MELTZER

Briefs

Promise of National Service—A (Very) Brief History of an Idea, E1705-E1707 [5SE]

DROUIN, RENE

Appointments

Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, S12418 [2OC]

DROUSHIOTIS, DENNIS C.

Remarks in House

Panpaphian Association of America, Inc.: Evagoras Pallikarides Award of Merit recipient, E197 [12FE]

DRUDGE, MATT

Remarks in House

Executive Office of the President: alleged leak of personal information on author of news story on morale of U.S. troops, E1535 [18JY]

DRUG ABUSE see Drugs

DRUG COMPANY GIFT DISCLOSURE ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 948), S5484 [29AP]

Texts of

S. 948, provisions, S5494 [29AP]

DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Anniversary (see S. Res. 263), S14271 [7NO] (see H. Res. 412), H9812 [21OC]

Bancroft, Robert: permit backpay for overtime incurred in missions flown with DEA (see S. 46), S36 [7JA]

Drugs: eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see S. 1784), S13134 [23OC]

Letters

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8206 [19JN]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Justice: settlement of claims relative to accidental fire damage in Julian, CA, by DEA pilot, H7271 [22JY]

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary (S. Res. 263), S14274 [7NO]

Drugs: eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (S. 1784), S13146, S13147 [23OC]

Iowa: methaphetamine reduction programs funding, S1407 [23JA]

Tandy, Karen P.: nomination to be DEA Administrator, S10605-S10608, S10846 [31JY]

Reports filed

Nomination of Karen P. Tandy To Be DEA Administrator: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

Texts of

S. 1784, Methamphetamine Blister Pack Loophole Elimination Act, S13147 [23OC]

S. Res. 263, anniversary, S14274 [7NO]

DRUG-FREE MEDIA CAMPAIGN ACT

Bills and resolutions

Improve and authorize (see H.R. 2061), H3973 [9MY]

DRUGS related term(s) Crime

Addresses

Assistance to Countries Seriously Affected by HIV/AIDS: Representative Sanders, E908-E910 [9MY]

Advertisements

Pharmaceutical Market Access Act (H.R. 2427): TREA Senior Citizens League, H9466 [15OC]

Amendments

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S13317 [27OC]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6445, S6449, S6476, S6478, S6481, S6484, S6486, S6531, S6532, S6562, S6563, S6564, S6565, S6566 [15MY], H3575, H3588, H3596, H3600, H3601, H3602, H3603, H3604, H3605, H3608, H3609, H3612 [1MY], H4375 [21MY]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S9809, S9811, S9815 [23JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7262 [3JN], S14279 [7NO]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), S8316 [20JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), S8898 [7JY], H5912, H5929, H5930, H5939 [25JN], H6121 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5963 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12245 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7932 [16JN], S8020, S8089, S8105, S8111, S8161, S8162 [18JN], S8173, S8174, S8182, S8184, S8203, S8246, S8247, S8248, S8249, S8252, S8253, S8255 [19JN], S8273, S8278, S8283, S8284, S8285, S8286, S8288, S8290, S8291, S8308, S8309, S8310, S8311, S8312, S8313, S8314 [20JN], S8325, S8330, S8331, S8335, S8336, S8337, S8340, S8341, S8345, S8348, S8350, S8351, S8353, S8367, S8368, S8369, S8370, S8371, S8372, S8374, S8375, S8376 [23JN], S8387, S8390, S8396, S8400, S8404, S8405, S8410, S8415, S8416, S8418, S8421, S8422, S8423, S8424, S8446, S8447, S8448, S8449, S8450, S8451, S8457, S8459, S8460, S8461, S8463, S8464, S8470, S8472, S8473, S8474, S8475, S8476 [24JN], S8480, S8483, S8487, S8489, S8495, S8496, S8500, S8502, S8512, S8515, S8516, S8521, S8522, S8536, S8538, S8539, S8578, S8579, S8580, S8581, S8582, S8583, S8584, S8585, S8586, S8587, S8588, S8589, S8590, S8592, S8593, S8594 [25JN], S8608, S8610, S8612, S8617, S8621, S8624, S8625, S8630, S8632, S8633, S8636, S8639, S8644, S8654, S8655, S8666, S8675, S8679, S8680, S8681, S8682, S8683, S8684, S8685, S8766, S8767, S8768, S8769, S8773, S8775, S8776, S8777, S8778, S8779, S8780, S8781, S8782, S8795, S8796 [26JN], S8898 [7JY]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S9819 [23JY]

Analyses

Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act (S. 1735), S12616-S12618 [15OC]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6681 [14JY]

———H.R. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8898 [7JY]

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S9823 [23JY], S9924 [24JY]

Articles and editorials

AARP Accused of Conflict of Interest, H12254 [21NO]

AARP Calls on Vermont Congressional Delegation To Vote for Medicare Rx Bill, S15694 [24NO]

AIDS Fuels Famine in Africa as Swaziland Farmers Die, Their Land Goes Unplanted, S9214 [10JY]

Chicago Democratic Mayor Richard Daley on Anti-Gang Loitering Statutes, S2098 [10FE]

Drug Maker Pushed Painkiller Aggressively; Purdue PHARMA Has Marketed OxyContin Far Beyond Its Original Purpose, Newly Released Documents Show, E1246 [13JN]

Drug Plan a Placebo, H7234 [22JY]

Drugmakers Protect Their Turf—Medicare Bill Represents Success for Pharmaceutical Lobby, H12110 [21NO]

Flu Shots Save Lives, S5531 [30AP]

Health on the Border—Elderly Americans Head North and South To Find Drugs They Can Afford, H5347 [12JN]

Hobson's Medicare, S15536 [22NO], S15897 [25NO]

In Another Break With Past, Kenyans See Hope on AIDS, H4381 [21MY]

Long Lines Mar Canada's Low-Cost Health Care, H1693 [11MR]

Medco Accused of Favoring Merck Drugs, S8615 [26JN]

Medicare Bill Would Enrich Companies, S15724 [24NO]

Medicare Debate Turns to Pricing of Drug Benefits, S15735 [24NO]

Medicare Drug Folly, S7971 [17JN]

Medicare Reform—Try Again, S15909 [25NO]

Open Door to Drug Imports, H10540 [6NO]

Patients in Florida Lining Up for All That Medicare Covers, H9178 [2OC]

Prescription Drug Benefit Imminent, H6087 [26JN]

Some Successful Models Ignored as Congress Works on Drug Bill, S11074 [4SE]

Struggling Seniors, Medicare Drug Plan's Proof Is in the Purse, S8658 [26JN]

Traditional Coast Guard Duties Suffer, Study Says, S4679 [2AP]

U.S. Is Joining Lawsuit That Says Medco Put Profits Before Patients, S8614 [26JN]

U.S. Joining Suit Against Medco, S8614 [26JN]

When Half a Loaf Isn't Nearly Enough, S15606 [23NO]

Wrong Prescription—Congress Considers Inadequate Bills, S8659 [26JN]

Youth Program Is Best Revenge Against Rising Tide of Gun Deaths, S1800 [30JA]

Bills and resolutions

AARP: decision to support Medicare reform legislation (see H. Res. 461), H11702 [20NO]

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries (see H.R. 2161), H4367 [20MY]

Agriculture: prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

Antitrust policy: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see S. 946), S5484 [29AP]

Armed Forces: prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible enrollees under defense health care plans (see H.R. 3390), H10129 [29OC]

Business and industry: permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (see S. 1773), S13053 [22OC] (see H.R. 2968), H7784 [25JY]

Children and youth: protect health by ensuring that chickens and chicken products purchased for national school nutrition programs have not been fed or administered fluoroquinolone antibiotics (see H.R. 3022), H8016 [5SE]

Cocaine: adjust penalties for powder cocaine and crack cocaine offenses (see H.R. 345), H169 [27JA]

Colleges and universities: provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (see S. 406), S2457 [13FE]

Consumers: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use (see H.R. 780), H700 [13FE]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (see H.R. 1694), H3051 [9AP]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY] (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

Controlled Substances Act: amend relative to placing of certain substances on the schedules of controlled substances (see H.R. 207), H59 [7JA]

Correctional institutions: require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (see S. 672), S4165 [20MR]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (see S. 399), S2457 [13FE]

Crack cocaine: eliminate certain mandatory minimum penalties for offenses (see H.R. 1435), H2311 [25MR]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2387), H5045 [5JN]

———increase mandatory minimum penalties for possessing, brandishing, or discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence or drug trafficking crime (see H.R. 291), H136 [8JA]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (see S. 226), S1668 [28JA] (see H.R. 718), H460 [12FE]

———provide penalties for open air drug markets (see H.R. 404), H217 [28JA]

———reduce criminal gang activities (see S. 1735), S12607 [15OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H703 [13FE]

Cuba: make exception to trade embargo for food, medicines, and goods and services intended for children, lift travel restrictions, and provide scholarships for certain Cuban nationals (see H.R. 3422), H10236 [30OC]

DEA: anniversary (see S. Res. 263), S14271 [7NO] (see H. Res. 412), H9812 [21OC]

Dept. of Defense: reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (see S. Res. 278), S15976 [25NO]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (see H.R. 1993), H3683 [6MY]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (see H.R. 2023), H3761 [7MY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see S. 1781), S13134 [23OC] (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (see H. Res. 335), H7453 [23JY]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (see S. Res. 260), S14177 [6NO] (see H. Res. 435), H10978 [6NO]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 1981), H3682 [6MY]

Dept. of State: enter into negotiations with Cuba to establish cooperation on illicit narcotics control efforts (see H.R. 1432), H2311 [25MR]

———require report on progress made to eradicate poppy cultivation and prevent illicit drug trafficking in Afghanistan (see H.R. 3642), H12309 [21NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1309), H1952 [18MR]

———increase the quantity of supply of certain prescriptions furnished to veterans with chronic conditions (see H.R. 1921), H3635 [1MY]

———permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (see S. 1153), S7135 [23MY]

———pilot program to assess benefits of dispensing medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 372), H170 [27JA]

———suspend authority to increase drug copayment for treatment of non-service-connected disabilities and increase pension rates for certain surviving spouses (see H.R. 627), H322 [5FE]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (see S. 250), S1812 [30JA]

———authorize appropriations for global initiative to combat polio (see H.R. 1892), H3570 [30AP]

———authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (see H.R. 1857), H3451 [29AP]

———combat polio (see S. Res. 109), S4957 [8AP] (see S. Res. 266), S14804 [12NO] (see H. Res. 20), H60 [7JA]

———establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (see S. 1101), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 2741), H6868 [15JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (see S. 1009), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1298), H1908 [17MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (see H. Res. 210), H3571 [30AP]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (see S. Con. Res. 46), S6707 [20MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries (see H.R. 2470), H5365 [12JN]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (see S. 1899), S15287 [20NO]

———protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 865), H704 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (see H.R. 1413), H2310 [25MR] (see H.R. 1463), H2470 [27MR] (see H.R. 1770), H3351 [11AP]

———urge Group of Eight members to pledge and contribute a substantial amount to the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (see H. Con. Res. 180), H4130 [14MY]

Drug-Free Media Campaign Act: improve and authorize (see H.R. 2061), H3973 [9MY]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: freeze and repeal portions of the tax reduction and apply savings to a comprehensive Medicare outpatient prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 2514), H5551 [18JN]

Education: restrict the disqualification of students for drug offenses to those students who committed offenses while receiving student financial aid (see H.R. 696), H391 [11FE]

Families and domestic relations: provide grants for mental health and substance abuse services for women and children who have been victims of domestic or sexual violence (see S. 1809), S13711 [31OC]

FDA: establish restrictions relative to the qualifications of physicians prescribing the abortion drug known as RU-486 (see H.R. 486), H243 [29JA]

———establish voluntary certification program for Internet and mail-order pharmacies and authorize, subject to conditions, importation of prescription drugs from Canada for personal use (see H.R. 2717), H6706 [14JY]

———provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (see S. 650), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 2857), H7615 [24JY]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements submit reports on adverse experiences with dietary supplements (see S. 722), S4434 [26MR]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (see S. 1930), S15407 [21NO] (see H.R. 3453), H10977 [6NO]

Federal aid programs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs (see H.R. 2356), H5043 [5JN]

———public participation in establishing locations of substance abuse treatment group homes (see H.R. 2159), H4367 [20MY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (see S. 1369), S8862 [27JN] (see H.R. 2631), H6262 [26JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (see H.R. 3377), H9981 [28OC]

———amend relative to dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (see H.R. 1075), H1515 [4MR]

———amend relative to new animal drugs (see S. 741), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 2079), H4011 [13MY]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (see S. 313), S1977 [5FE] (see H.R. 1260), H1900 [13MR]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (see H.R. 725), H460 [12FE]

———establish recall authority for drugs and increase criminal penalties for sale or trade of prescription drugs knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 3297), H9477 [15OC]

———establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (see H.R. 2652), H6263 [26JN]

———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (see S. 1460), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2932), H7782 [25JY]

———prohibit sale or trade of prescription drugs that were knowingly adulterated or misbranded (see H.R. 2936), H7783 [25JY]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 (see S. 54), S36 [7JA] (see S. 1225), S7619 [10JN] (see H.R. 2491), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 2640), H6262 [26JN]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (see H.R. 724), H460 [12FE]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs (see S. 1161), S7381 [4JN]

GAO: conduct a study on price controls of foreign governments on pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 2577), H5813 [24JN]

Government regulations: eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (see S. 1784), S13134 [23OC]

Hazardous substances: prevent inhalant abuse (see H.R. 2873), H7616 [24JY]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (see S. 686), S4275 [21MR] (see H.R. 1819), H3353 [11AP]

Health: improve access to prescription drugs, prohibit tax deductions for direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertisements, and ban campaign contributions from pharmaceutical company chief executive officers (see H.R. 1733), H3301 [10AP]

———improve immunization rates by increasing the distribution of vaccines and improving and clarifying the vaccine injury compensation program (see S. 754), S4629 [1AP]

———improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (see S. 720), S4434 [26MR] (see H.R. 663), H389 [11FE]

———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (see S. 1410), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2085), H4129 [14MY]

———prevent abuse of ``Ecstasy'' (see H.R. 2962), H7784 [25JY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures (see S. 719), S4434 [26MR]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (see S. 15), S3504 [11MR]

———reduce price of prescription drugs purchased by States for its employees, retirees, and pharmaceutical assistance beneficiaries (see H.R. 3662), H12918 [8DE]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (see S. 371), S2340 [12FE]

———use of marijuana for medicinal purposes (see H.R. 1717), H3301 [10AP] (see H.R. 2233), H4735 [22MY]

Health care professionals: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 3015), H7949 [4SE]

———implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (see S. 648), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 3591), H12307 [21NO]

———lift the patient limitation on prescribing drug addiction treatments by medical practitioners in group practices (see S. 1887), S15061 [18NO] (see H.R. 3634), H12309 [21NO]

Higher Education Act: repeal provisions prohibiting persons convicted of drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance (see H.R. 685), H390 [11FE]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions (see S. 41), S36 [7JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA] (see H.R. 248), H135 [8JA]

Immigration: bar admission and facilitate removal of alien terrorists and their supporters, drug traffickers, and other illegal or criminal aliens and reform the visa and legal immigration systems (see H.R. 3522), H11650 [19NO]

Insurance: coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1243), H1811 [12MR]

———grant State high risk pool insurance programs reductions in prices charged for prescription drugs under Public Health Service Act prescription drug pricing agreements (see H.R. 1291), H1901 [13MR]

———prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied (see S. 1300), S8232 [19JN]

———provide nondiscriminatory coverage of substance abuse treatment services under private group and individual health coverage (see S. 1138), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2256), H4736 [22MY]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (see H.R. 2095), H4130 [14MY]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see S. Con. Res. 80), S14335 [10NO] (see H. Con. Res. 324), H11149 [12NO]

Labeling: require that each prescription drug sold at retail bear a label that states full retail price of the drug (see H.R. 3677), H12919 [8DE]

Law enforcement: ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (see H.R. 1599), H2819 [3AP]

———promote rural safety and improve rural law enforcement (see S. 1907), S15287 [20NO] (see S. 1951), S15975 [25NO]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H8283 [16SE]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H8490 [23SE]

Medicaid: allow States to enter into drug rebate agreements to make prescription drugs available to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance (see S. 542), S3163 [5MR]

———clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (see S. 1195), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2409), H5173 [10JN]

———require States that provide prescription drug coverage to cover drugs that treat obesity (see H.R. 2024), H3761 [7MY]

Medicare: assure that enrollment in any prescription drug program is voluntary (see H.R. 635), H322 [5FE]

———coverage of certain drugs and biologicals under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (see S. 1206), S7540 [9JN]

———coverage of certain self-administered intramuscular and subcutaneous drugs (see H.R. 1956), H3681 [6MY]

———coverage of drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 194), H58 [7JA] (see H.R. 1032), H1464 [27FE]

———coverage of home infusion drug therapies (see H.R. 2476), H5407 [16JN]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (see S. 178), S1068 [16JA] (see H.R. 2223), H4734 [22MY]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to when the transplant was received (see H.R. 588), H320 [5FE]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients (see S. 191), S1069 [16JA]

———coverage of infertility treatment services for certain disabled individuals (see H.R. 969), H1461 [27FE]

———coverage of medication therapy management services (see S. 1270), S7926 [16JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S5995 [9MY] (see H.R. 1288), H1901 [13MR]

———coverage of oral drugs to treat low blood calcium levels or elevated parathyroid hormone levels for patients with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 128), H56 [7JA]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA] (see H.R. 38), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 1045), H1470 [3MR] (see H.R. 1568), H2702 [2AP] (see H.R. 2461), H5365 [12JN] (see H.R. 2498), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 3299), H9477 [15OC]

———deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see S. 1950), S15812 [24NO]

———eliminate privatization, improve prescription drug benefit, and repeal health savings accounts (see S. 1992), S16120 [9DE]

———establish a prescription drug discount card endorsement program (see H.R. 513), H268 [31JA]

———establish a safety net outpatient prescription drug program for certain indigent beneficiaries (see H.R. 3332), H9687 [17OC]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (see H.R. 1199), H1744 [11MR]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (see S. 778), S4823 [3AP] (see H.R. 2578), H5813 [24JN]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see S. 465), S2919 [27FE] (see H.R. 980), H1461 [27FE]

———permit the Dept. of HHS to enter into direct negotiations to promote the best prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 3671), H12918 [8DE]

———promote research for health promotion and disease prevention and add preventive benefits (see H.R. 1860), H3451 [29AP]

———provide beneficiaries with access to prescription drugs at Federal Supply Schedule prices (see H.R. 634), H322 [5FE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (see S. 1994, 1999), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3672), H12918 [8DE]

———provide prescription drug coverage and make improvements in payment for rural providers (see H.R. 2606), H5928 [25JN]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (see S. 891, 892), S5342 [11AP] (see H.R. 1400), H2269 [20MR]

———reductions in prescription drug prices for beneficiaries and women with breast cancer (see H.R. 896), H1332 [25FE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see S. 1), S7718 [11JN] (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN] (see H.R. 2473), H5407 [16JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 299), H5928 [25JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 463), H12306 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463)—same-day consideration (see H. Res. 459), H11700 [20NO]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H2820 [3AP]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (see S. 1303), S8300 [20JN]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (see S. 1995), S16120 [9DE]

———revise methodology by which payment for orphan drugs and biologicals is made under program prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 2700), H6602 [10JY]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: improve (see S. 1974), S15975 [25NO]

Members of Congress: provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare (see H.R. 2817), H7329 [22JY]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering controlled substances in order to attend school (see S. 1390), S9244 [10JY] (see H.R. 2089), H4130 [14MY]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (see H.R. 1170), H1743 [11MR]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (see S. 1785), S13209 [24OC]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———include hepatitis A vaccines (see S. 814), S4957 [8AP]

———include influenza vaccines (see S. 1817), S13909 [4NO]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (see S. 285), S1871 [4FE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (see S. 1860), S14804 [12NO] (see H.R. 2086), H4129 [14MY]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 147), H3304 [10AP]

Pharmaceuticals: eligibility of certain applicants for approval of a generic drug for a competition-free period (see H.R. 828), H702 [13FE]

———establish therapeutic equivalence requirements for generic drugs (see H.R. 3401), H10129 [29OC]

———expand human clinical trials qualifying for the orphan drug tax credit (see H.R. 2931), H7782 [25JY]

———impact of illegal importation of prescription drugs on regulatory protections afforded consumers (see H. Con. Res. 225), H5663 [19JN]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (see H.R. 847), H703 [13FE] (see H.R. 2497), H5467 [17JN] (see H.R. 2769), H7085 [17JY]

———permit importation of prescription drugs from Canada and Mexico (see H.R. 2629), H6262 [26JN]

———provide access and choice for use of generic drugs under Federal health care programs (see S. 51), S36 [7JA]

———provide for prices that are fair to the producer and the consumer (see H.R. 608), H321 [5FE]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (see H.R. 616), H321 [5FE]

———require prescription drug manufacturers, packers, and distributors to disclose certain gifts provided in connection with promotional or marketing activities (see S. 948), S5484 [29AP] (see H.R. 757), H698 [13FE]

Prescription drugs: distribution chain (see H.R. 2232), H4735 [22MY]

Public Health Service Act: protection of human subjects in research (see H.R. 3594), H12307 [21NO]

Senior citizens: modify the eligibility criteria for supplemental foods provided under the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (see S. 468), S2919 [27FE] (see H.R. 1021), H1463 [27FE]

Social Security: create a grant program to promote joint activities between Federal, State, and local child welfare and alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment agencies (see S. 614), S3730 [13MR]

Sports: encourage major sports organizations to ban use of ephedra and dietary supplements containing ephedrine (see H. Con. Res. 52), H1333 [25FE]

———prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (see S. 1002), S5771 [6MY]

Steroids: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (see S. 1780), S13134 [23OC]

Taxation: allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals (see H.R. 198), H58 [7JA]

———allow designation of income tax refunds for use in NIH biomedical research programs (see H.R. 1352), H2131 [19MR]

———allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (see H.R. 354), H170 [27JA]

———allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 142), S230 [13JA] (see S. 951), S5541 [30AP]

———apply excise tax to hepatitis A vaccines (see H.R. 1674), H2938 [8AP]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (see S. 477), S2920 [27FE]

———repeal the medicine and drugs limitation on the deduction for medical care (see H.R. 3596), H12307 [21NO]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs (see H.R. 149), H57 [7JA]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (see H.R. 3155), H8490 [23SE]

———treatment of foods and supplements for dietary use, and medical foods as medical expenses (see H.R. 2627), H6262 [26JN]

Terrorism: provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (see S. 666), S3993 [19MR]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, compensate quota holders and producers, establish Tobacco Quality Board, assess user fees, and grant FDA authority to regulate tobacco (see H.R. 140), H56 [7JA]

Women: expand research for women in trauma (see S. 1811), S13711 [31OC]

———improve treatment for mental health and substance abuse needs of women with histories of trauma, including domestic and sexual violence (see S. 1810), S13711 [31OC]

Cloture motions

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15561 [22NO], S15698 [24NO]

Conference reports

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (H.R. 1), H11877-H12103 [20NO]

Descriptions

Marinol (Dronabinol) Capsules, H7308 [22JY]

Explanations

Changes in Conference Report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, Relative to Payment System for Cancer Drugs, S15887 [25NO]

Factsheets

Animal Drug User Fee Act Performance Goals and Procedures: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine, S14791 [12NO]

Letters

Allow Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles: James Firman, National Council on the Aging, S8394 [24JN]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: Representatives Tom Davis and Souder, Committee on Government Reform (House), H2767 [3AP]

Animal Drug User Fee Act: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S14791 [12NO]

Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act: Karen Freeman-Wilson, National Association of Drug Court Professionals, S2474 [13FE]

Clarify status of Medicare as a secondary payor: William E. Moschella, Dept. of Justice, S8276 [20JN]

Collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries: Gail E. Shearer, Consumers Union (organization), S8420 [24JN]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S8421 [24JN]

———RxHealthValue (organization), S8420 [24JN]

Dept. of HHS certification of safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Asa Hutchinson, DEA, S8206 [19JN]

———Donna E. Shalala, S8204 [19JN]

———Mark B. McClellan, FDA, S8203, S8205 [19JN]

———Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S8204 [19JN]

Employer-sponsored retiree prescription drug coverage plans: several labor unions, S8411 [24JN]

Ensure Federal Employees Health Benefits Program prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to general enrollees: Charles L. Fallis, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, S8331 [23JN]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, S8331 [23JN]

Ensure that dual-eligible beneficiaries are eligible for Medicare prescription drug coverage: Paul Baldwin, Long Term Care Pharmacy Alliance, S8640 [26JN]

Expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: Jodi L. Jacobson, Center for Health and Gender Equity, S9555 [17JY]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Dept. of State, S12772 [17OC]

———Joseph F. O'Neill, Office of National AIDS Policy, S9549 [17JY]

———Leonard S. Rubenstein, Physicians for Human Rights (organization), S9555 [17JY]

———Linda Bales, General Board of Church & Society of the United Methodist Church, S9555 [17JY]

———Maureen T. Shea and Jere Myrick Skipper, Episcopal Church, S9554 [17JY]

———Paul Zeitz, Global AIDS Alliance, S9554 [17JY]

FDA review of marketing and classification of the painkiller OxyContin for treatment of moderate pain: Representative Wolf, E2435, E2436 [23NO]

———Representative Wolf, Committee on Appropriations (House), E1245 [13JN], E2434 [23NO]

FDA withdrawal of approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review approval process: Monty and Helen Patterson, S15474 [21NO]

Greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals: Business for Affordable Medicine (organization), H6121 [26JN]

Guarantee option of Medicare provided prescription drug coverage for all beneficiaries: Barbara B. Kennelly, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S8091 [18JN]

Implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes: Chuck Canterbury, Fraternal Order of Police, H7303 [22JY]

———Ronald R. Brooks, National Narcotic Officers' Associations Coalition, H7303 [22JY]

Improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries: Joseph F. O'Neill, Executive Office of the President, S11223 [9SE]

Include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis: several ambassadors, S6483 [15MY]

Include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising: several health organizations, S8609 [26JN]

Increase awareness of autism spectrum disorder, support programs for research, and improve treatment: James W. Coll, H3536-H3538 [30AP]

International HIV/AIDS pandemic: Congressional Black Caucus, E409 [7MR]

Medicare alternative payment system for preferred provider organizations in highly competitive regions: Robert A. Sunshine, CBO, S8612 [26JN]

Medicare beneficiaries exemption from paying monthly premiums during any gap in coverage of their prescription drug benefit: Barbara B. Kennelly, National Committee To Preserve Social Security and Medicare, S8276 [20JN]

Medicare coverage of drug treatment therapy for HIV/AIDS patients: Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S15888 [25NO]

Medicare disease prevention services improvement: several former Secs. of HHS, E1424 [8JY]

Medicare drug plans and organizations transfer of savings from drug manufacturers' rebate, discount, and incentive programs to local pharmacies and consumers: Barry F. Scher and John J. Fegan, Ahold USA, Inc., S8183 [19JN]

———John J. Motley III, Food Marketing Institute, S8183 [19JN]

———Joseph A. Piohler, Kroger Co., S8184 [19JN]

———Randy Hutton, Winn Dixie Stores, Inc., S8184 [19JN]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Edward G. Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania, H12252 [21NO]

———Gary Locke, Tom Vilsack and Bill Richardson, Democratic Governors' Association, S15636 [23NO]

———Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida, H12243 [21NO]

———John Yoo, S15752-S15755 [24NO]

———Republican Governors Association, H12243 [21NO]

———several Members of Congress, S15536 [22NO]

———several Representatives, H12109, H12184 [21NO]

———several Senators, S15536 [22NO], S15897 [25NO]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act: Representative Thomas, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6086 [26JN]

———Representative Tom Davis, Committee on Government Reform (House), H6086 [26JN]

———Richard McGraw, H6088 [26JN]

Medicare prescription drug benefit coverage gap: William D. Novelli, AARP, S8387 [24JN]

Medicare+Choice program: several Senators, S8526 [25JN]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program revisions: Melinda Clark, H2299 [25MR]

Permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada: Thomas Huebner and M. Betrice Grause, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, E2174 [30OC]

Permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans: Eugene Scanzera, Kaiser Permanente (health maintenance organization), S8522 [25JN]

———Karen A. Bullock, Community Health Partnership, Inc., S8689 [26JN]

———Karen Musser, Elder Care of Dane County, WI, S8689 [26JN]

———Richard J. Bringewatt, Medicare Payment Coalition for Frail Beneficiaries, S8523 [25JN]

Pharmacy Education Aid Act: several pharmaceutical organizations and associations, S3896 [18MR]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act: Gail E. Shearer, Consumers Union, S8615 [26JN]

———George E. Pataki, Governor of New York, S8271 [20JN], S8856 [27JN]

Prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied: Charles Bofferding, Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, S8616 [26JN]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S8616 [26JN]

———Rod Shafer, Washington State Pharmacy Association, S8616 [26JN]

———Ronald F. Pollack, Families USA (organization), S8616 [26JN]

Prohibit operation or provision of any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance: David S. Germroth, Coalition of Licensed Beverage Associations, S1679 [28JA]

Religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486: Representatives Pitts and Chris Smith, H6997 [16JY]

———Tom Coburn, H6593 [10JY], H6997 [16JY]

Safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal: Representative Burton, E1981 [7OC]

Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act: Andrew L. Stern, Service Employees International Union, H2484 [31MR]

———Barry Kasinitz, International Association of Fire Fighters, H2483 [31MR]

———Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, H2484 [31MR]

———Charlotte Fraas, American Federation of Teachers, H2487 [31MR]

———Dennis Slocumb, International Union of Police Associations, H2487 [31MR]

———George C. Benjamin, American Public Health Association, H2487 [31MR]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, H2482 [31MR]

———W. Michael Scheld, Infectious Diseases Society of America, H2482 [31MR]

State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities: Charles M. Loveless, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, S4744 [3AP]

———Patrick M. Libbey, National Association of County & City Health Officials, S4744 [3AP]

———Rose Gonzalez, American Nurses Association, S4744 [3AP]

Vaccines containing thimerosal: Mark B. McClellan, FDA, H8259 [16SE]

Veterans Prescription Drug Benefits Act: Delatorro L. McNeal, Paralyzed Veterans of America (organization), E497 [18MR]

———Richard A. Jones, AMVETS (organization), E497 [18MR]

———Richard F. Weidman, Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc., E498 [18MR]

———Steve A. Robertson, American Legion, E497 [18MR]

———Thomas H. Miller, Blinded Veterans Association, E497 [18MR]

———William A. Wroolie, Military Order of the Purple Heart of the U.S.A., Inc., E497 [18MR]

Lists

Counterfeit prescription drugs, H7597 [24JY]

Organizations opposed to H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, S15038 [18NO]

Pharmaceutical industry contributions to political parties, H6455 [9JY]

Senate and House staff members who contributed to H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, S15914 [25NO]

Votes on point of order against Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals Act (2002), S15702 [24NO]

Memorandums

Reduce Disparity in Penalties for Crack and Powder Cocaine Offenses and Focus Drug Sentencing on Seriousness of Offense and Culpability of Offender: Margaret Simmons, S10602 [31JY]

Messages

Federal Drug and Substance Abuse Programs Review: President Bush, S7828 [12JN], H5345 [12JN]

National Drug Control Strategy: President Bush, S2338 [12FE], H435 [12FE]

National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Bush, S12837 [17OC], H9680 [17OC]

Plan Colombia Funding Report: President Bush, S1868 [4FE], H271 [4FE], H7319 [22JY]

Motions

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H7610 [24JY]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6450, S6500 [15MY], H4375 [21MY]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6181 [26JN], H6658 [14JY], H8063 [9SE], H8182 [10SE], H8257 [16SE], H8361 [17SE], H8467 [23SE], H8879, H8880 [24SE], H8925 [25SE], H8996 [30SE], H9062 [1OC], H9171, H9180 [2OC], H9252 [7OC], H9349 [8OC], H9708 [20OC], H9780 [21OC], H9967 [28OC], H10083 [29OC], H10314 [4NO], H10428, H10438 [5NO], H10528 [6NO], H11186 [17NO], H11395, H11493 [18NO], H11598 [19NO], H11845 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15698 [24NO], H12294 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H10106 [29OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8343 [23JN], S8402, S8403, S8404, S8409 [24JN], S8609, S8622, S8636 [26JN]

Press releases

AARP Endorses Medicare Prescription Drug Bill: AARP, H11498 [18NO]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (H.R. 1): Iowa Hospital Association, S15580 [22NO]

Vermont Physicians and Hospitals Strongly Support Passage of Medicare Reform Legislation: Vermont Medical Society, Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, and Fletcher Allen Health Care, Inc., S15694 [24NO]

Proposals

Treatment of biological products and generic drugs relative to patent challenges and exclusivity rules, S16106 [9DE]

Questions and answers

Access to HIV/AIDS drugs under H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Senator Feinstein and Tommy G. Thompson, Sec. of HHS, S15597 [23NO]

Remarks in House

AARP: alleged conflict of interest relative to endorsement of Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage, H11494-H11496, H11498 [18NO], H11520 [19NO], H12253 [21NO]

———decision to support Medicare reform legislation, H11635, H11638 [19NO]

Amtrak: funding, H7885-H7887 [4SE]

Asthma Awareness Day: observance, H3647 [6MY]

Becton, Dickinson and Co.: tribute to efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa, E2404 [22NO]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration, H6873 [16JY]

Business and industry: investigate alleged pharmaceutical industry support of religious organizations' campaign opposing drug reimportation reform legislation due to increased accessibility to abortion drug known as RU-486, H6593 [10JY], H6682-H6685 [14JY], H6873, H6996 [16JY]

Caron Foundation: tribute, E1961 [2OC]

Catholic Church: tribute to efforts to combat drug abuse, E2344 [20NO]

Child Survival and Health Programs Fund: funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H7394-H7402 [23JY]

Children and youth: impact of cultural changes and influences, H5167-H5171 [10JN]

———importance of international children's health programs, E873 [6MY]

Colombia: counternarcotics and counterterrorism activities funding, H2447 [27MR], H2734 [3AP]

———human rights violations, H8192 [10SE]

———U.S. policy, H6332-H6339 [8JY]

Congress: accomplishments, H9690 [20OC]

———accomplishments of the 108th Congress, H6873 [16JY], H7229 [22JY]

Consumers: correct impediments to allowing importation of prescription drugs into the U.S. by pharmacists and wholesalers for resale and by U.S. citizens for personal use, H8002 [5SE]

———discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, H4095 [14MY], H4342-H4349 [20MY], H4845 [3JN], H4953 [4JN], H5056-H5058 [9JN], H5155-H5159 [10JN], H5346, H5360-H5362 [12JN], H5453-H5459 [17JN], H6434 [9JY], H6858-H6864 [15JY], H9257 [7OC]

———establish fairer pricing for prescription drugs for individuals without access to discounted prices (H.R. 1694), H5697, H5698 [23JN]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (H.R. 2387), E1161 [5JN]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, H7252 [22JY]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (H.R. 834), E246 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense: eliminate authority to transfer certain funds in supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, H9591, H9592 [16OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Correctional Health (H.R. 1993), E877 [6MY]

———give grant preference to States that require schools to allow students to self-administer medication for asthma or anaphylaxis (H.R. 2023), H3647 [6MY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, H9354 [8OC], H9969 [28OC], H10539 [6NO], H11372-H11377, H11504, H11509-H11512 [18NO], H12106, H12111, H12178 [21NO], E2350 [20NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), H5247 [11JN], H5453-H5459 [17JN], H6583, H6592-H6595 [10JY], H6682-H6685 [14JY], H6858-H6864 [15JY], H6873, H6996 [16JY], H7198, H7200, H7202 [21JY], H7457, H7458, H7459, H7595-H7611 [24JY], H7813 [3SE], H8261 [16SE], H9465 [15OC], E1617, E1621, E1622, E1642, E1647, E1648, E1658, E1659 [25JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), consideration (H. Res. 335), H7531-H7541 [24JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (H.R. 2427), motion to recommit, H7610 [24JY]

———take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (H. Res. 435), E2259 [6NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: Office of Domestic Preparedness funding through reductions in Andean Counterdrug Initiative funding, H2764-H2769 [3AP]

Dept. of HUD: reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (H.R. 1981), E872 [6MY]

Dept. of Justice: Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program funding, H7358 [23JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H421 [12FE]

———dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners and provide Medicare coverage to eligible veterans (H.R. 1309), E496 [18MR]

———increase the quantity of supply of certain prescriptions furnished to veterans with chronic conditions (H.R. 1921), E1175 [9JN]

———negotiated prices for prescription drugs, H11499 [18NO]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, H446 [12FE], H1623-H1630 [5MR], E409 [7MR]

———AIDS epidemic, E2353 [20NO]

———authorize assistance to combat HIV/AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean (H.R. 1857), E794 [29AP]

———encourage countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis to accept U.S. food assistance, H3603 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H330 [11FE], H6330 [8JY], H6437 [9JY], H7370-H7375, H7402 [23JY], H10364-H10367 [5NO], H12823 [8DE], E1460 [11JY], E2404 [22NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), H2280 [25MR], H3457 [30AP], H3574, H3579-H3618 [1MY], H6583 [10JY], H7386 [23JY], E876 [6MY], E886 [7MY], E923 [9MY], E1057 [22MY], E1068, E1084 [23MY], E2258 [6NO]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), Senate amendments, H4375-H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), consideration (H. Res. 210), H3575-H3578 [1MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), H4382 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), unanimous-consent agreement, H4511 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, H4325 [20MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS through reductions in the Millennium Challenge Account, H7383-H7393 [23JY]

———funding preference to programs operating in developing countries emphasizing prevention of HIV mother-to-child transmission and lifelong care for children of HIV/AIDS infected individuals, H4378 [21MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, H9200 [2OC], H9650 [17OC]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, H6821, H6822 [15JY]

———protect health of individuals receiving smallpox vaccine and provide compensation to and access to care for individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 865), E267, E268 [13FE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1413), H2300 [25MR]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1463), H2476, H2478-H2494 [31MR], E638 [1AP], E677 [3AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), H3339, H3340 [11AP], E795 [29AP]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), corrections in engrossment, H3343 [11AP]

———reduce first year's funding for assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3605-H3607 [1MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, H3604, H3605 [1MY], H7402 [23JY]

———strengthen accountability and reporting requirements relative to assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, H3597-H3600 [1MY]

———urge Group of Eight members to pledge and contribute a substantial amount to the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (H. Con. Res. 180), E959 [15MY]

Drug abuse: national drug control policy, H435 [12FE], H3627-H3632 [1MY]

European Union: agreement to toughen and harmonize drug laws, H12884 [8DE]

FDA: campus construction funding, H7857 [4SE]

———lobbying activities relative to Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7459 [24JY]

———provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), H11567-H11572 [19NO]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, H2313 [26MR]

———remove the abortion drug known as RU-486 from market and review approval process, H10459 [6NO]

———review marketing of the painkiller OxyContin and its classification for treatment of moderate pain, E1245 [13JN], E2434 [23NO]

Federal aid programs: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used in federally funded health programs, H6560, H6561 [10JY]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees (H.R. 2631), H6273, H6303-H6309 [8JY], E1411 [8JY], E1428, E1436 [9JY], E1446 [11JY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to dietary supplements (H.R. 3377), E2150 [28OC], E2192 [31OC]

———amend relative to new animal drugs (H.R. 2079), E940 [13MY]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (H.R. 1260), H9054-H9059 [1OC], E462 [13MR]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), H10293-H10297 [4NO]

———establish labeling and advertising requirements for dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids and prohibit sales of such supplements to minors (H.R. 725), E218 [13FE]

———establish requirements to allow sale of prescription drugs over the Internet (H.R. 2652), E1617 [25JY]

———require manufacturers of dietary supplements to register and require submission of reports on adverse experiences regarding such supplements (H.R. 724), E218 [13FE]

Florence, AL: anniversary of Milner-Rushing Discount Drugs (business), E808 [30AP]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, H6766-H6772 [15JY]

Garcia, Jose: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Gary, IN: anniversary of Serenity House alcohol and drug treatment facility, E840 [1MY]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, H3585 [1MY]

———initiate campaign to increase public awareness and encourage private contributions, H3601, H3602 [1MY]

———limit top salary levels of administrators to that of the Vice President of the U.S., H3602 [1MY]

Gretick, Caroline: ATHENA award recipient, E84 [28JA]

Hazardous substances: provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), H11574-H11577 [19NO], E2446 [23NO]

Health: improve patient safety and reduce incidence of medical errors (H.R. 663), H1766-H1774 [12MR]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, H162 [27JA], H2208, H2210 [20MR], H8961, H9025 [30SE]

———prohibit funds to prevent implementation of State laws relative to the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, H7302-H7311 [22JY]

———safety of vaccines containing mercury and thimerosal, H9075 [1OC], E1981 [7OC]

———study link between child vaccinations and autism, H8258 [16SE], H9075 [1OC]

Health care professionals: establish an electronic system for practitioner monitoring of the dispensing of certain controlled substances (H.R. 3015), E1823 [17SE]

———implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (H.R. 3591), E2418 [22NO]

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: observance, E970 [15MY]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, H66, H119 [8JA], E89 [28JA], E113 [29JA], E164 [6FE]

House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H165 [27JA]

Houston, TX: tribute to Council on Alcohol and Drugs efforts to prevent substance abuse in youth, H2463 [27MR]

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on the environment, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

———national policy, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: ensure safe and drug-free learning environment for children with disabilities, H3525, H3526 [30AP]

Insurance: grant State high risk pool insurance programs reductions in prices charged for prescription drugs under Public Health Service Act prescription drug pricing agreements (H.R. 1291), E453 [13MR]

———require comprehensive coverage for childhood immunizations (H.R. 2095), E948 [14MY]

Korea, Democratic People's Republic of: participation in illegal drug trade to fund nuclear weapons programs, H6276 [8JY]

Law enforcement: ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas, H8967 [30SE]

———ensure adequate funding is provided for certain high intensity drug trafficking areas (H.R. 1599), H2837 [7AP]

———improve security at U.S. borders, H1607 [5MR], H2697-H2701 [2AP], H2918-H2922 [8AP], H3442-H3447 [29AP], H4195-H4201 [15MY], H4355-H4360 [20MY], H4513-H4518 [21MY], H4868-H4874 [3JN], H8895-H8898 [24SE]

Linder, Brittany: Longview, TX, Partners in Prevention (organization) Red Ribbon Week drug free essay contest winner, E299 [27FE]

———Longview Partners in Prevention (organization) essay contest winner, E147 [6FE]

Medicaid: require States that provide prescription drug coverage to cover drugs that treat obesity, E755 [11AP]

———require States that provide prescription drug coverage to cover drugs that treat obesity (H.R. 2024), E887 [7MY]

Medicare: allow negotiated pricing for prescription drugs, H5912 [25JN]

———coverage of cancer drugs and treatments, E1800 [16SE]

———coverage of drugs and biologicals (H.R. 194), E11 [8JA]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, H1477, H1501-H1507 [4MR], H1802 [12MR], H2694 [2AP], H3688 [7MY], H4790 [3JN], H5091, H5157 [10JN], H5246 [11JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 1568), E1416 [8JY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (H.R. 3299), E2041 [15OC]

———earnings test for beneficiaries relative to prescription drug coverage, H9181-H9187 [2OC], H9219 [7OC]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to cancer drugs, H5959 [26JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug coverage program and modernize and reform payments and the regulatory structure (H.R. 1199), H5542 [18JN], E431, E433, E444 [12MR]

———improve disease prevention services, E1424 [8JY]

———privatization, H160 [27JA], H239 [29JA], H4759 [2JN], H5915-H5921 [25JN], H8182-H8189 [10SE], H9780-H9784 [21OC], H10439-H10443 [5NO], H11600, H11603, H11643 [19NO], H12903, H12905 [8DE], E2250 [6NO]

———prohibit implementation of premium support system which would require competition with private insurance carriers in delivering basic services, H10106-H10112 [29OC], H10528-H10534 [6NO]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, H5916-H5921 [25JN], H11857 [20NO]

———reductions in prescription drug prices (H.R. 1400), H5698, H5700 [23JN]

———reform, H187 [28JA], H1313-H1318 [25FE], H5179 [11JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage, H10347 [5NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H5820, H5821, H5822, H5903-H5922 [25JN], H5942, H5943, H6007-H6104, H6107-H6256 [26JN], H6273, H6304-H6309 [8JY], H6438, H6448-H6455 [9JY], H6585 [10JY], H6658, H6685, H6700 [14JY], H7200 [21JY], H7234 [22JY], H7335 [23JY], H7792, H7812, H7813 [3SE], H8021 [9SE], H8262 [16SE], H9001 [30SE], H9219 [7OC], H9354 [8OC], H9488 [16OC], H9972 [28OC], H10159, H10160 [30OC], H10316, H10318 [4NO], H10347 [5NO], H11122 [7NO], H11191-H11199 [17NO], H11365, H11367, H11368, H11504, H11509-H11512 [18NO], H11518-H11520, H11629, H11634-H11647 [19NO], H11658, H11659, H11660, H11661, H11856-H11858, H11860, H11862, H11868-H11874 [20NO], E1411, E1415, E1416, E1419, E1422 [8JY], E1489, E1490 [15JY], E1642 [25JY], E1800 [16SE], E1956 [2OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H11362 [18NO], H12106, H12107, H12108-H12113, H12184, H12185, H12247-H12297 [21NO], H12750, H12752, H12761, H12846-H12854, H12879, H12883, H12901-H12908 [8DE], E2455 [25NO], E2474 [8DE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, H12239 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 299), H5948, H5949, H5952-H5973 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463), H12230-H12246 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 463)—same-day consideration (H. Res. 459), H12174-H12181 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to instruct conferees, H6658-H6666 [14JY], H8182-H8189 [10SE], H8361-H8365 [17SE], H8879, H8880-H8887 [24SE], H8925-H8930 [25SE], H9062-H9067 [1OC], H9171-H9187 [2OC], H9349-H9354 [8OC], H9780-H9784 [21OC], H10106-H10112 [29OC], H10438-H10443 [5NO], H10528-H10534 [6NO], H11493-H11500 [18NO], H11598-H11605 [19NO], H11845-H11853 [20NO], E1907 [25SE], E1968 [2OC], E2013 [8OC], E2250 [6NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H6254, H6255 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5386-H5388, H5392-H5405 [16JN], H5415, H5417, H5446, H5449-H5451, H5453 [17JN], H5473, H5474, H5542-H5549 [18JN], H5553, H5555, H5639-H5642 [19JN], H5688, H5690-H5701 [23JN], H5717, H5718, H5719, H5720, H5796, H5799-H5808 [24JN], E1671 [3SE]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (H.R. 1622), H5802 [24JN]

———treatment of women, H5904, H5909, H5911 [25JN], H5954-H5956, H5959, H5961, H5962, H6109 [26JN]

Members of Congress: provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare, E1490 [15JY]

Mental health: protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school, H3457 [30AP]

———protect children and their parents from being coerced into administering psychotropic medication in order to attend school (H.R. 1170), H1753 [12MR], H4382-H4387 [21MY], E432 [12MR]

Monical Pizza Corp.: Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program Restaurant Neighbor Award finalist, E2498 [8DE]

Morality and ethics: impact of social ills on society, H9732-H9737 [20OC]

National Organization for Rare Disorders: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215-H4217 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

National security: ensure that unapproved medical products made available during a declared emergency are returned to unapproved status following termination of declared emergency, H6928 [16JY]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: repeal certain amendments (H.R. 237), H1779 [12MR], H1925 [18MR], H2100 [19MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H3535 [30AP]

New Jersey: impact of Medicare legislation on Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (PAAD) program, H12262 [21NO]

NIH: biomedical research funding, H6517-H6521 [10JY]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (H.R. 2086), H8962-H8972 [30SE]

Older Americans Act: funding, H6521 [10JY]

Orphan Drug Act: anniversary (H. Con. Res. 147), H4215 [19MY], E1000 [21MY]

Pharmaceuticals: improve safety and efficacy for children, H11570 [19NO]

———pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability protection, H1876 [13MR], H2299 [25MR], H2913, H2914 [8AP], H4220 [19MY]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, H6620, H6700 [14JY], E1489 [15JY], E2174 [30OC]

———permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada (H.R. 847), H4768 [2JN]

———permit importation of prescription drugs, H9709 [20OC]

———provide tax credit to retirement age individuals, remove barriers to importation, and prohibit certain regulation of Internet sites relative to prescription drugs (H.R. 616), E190 [12FE]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, H2915 [8AP], H2942 [9AP], H3661 [6MY], H3834 [8MY], H3998 [13MY], H4095 [14MY], H4175 [15MY], H4763-H4770 [2JN], H4789 [3JN], H5039 [5JN], H5056-H5058 [9JN], H5155-H5159 [10JN], H5346, H5360-H5362 [12JN], H5446, H5447, H5453-H5459 [17JN], H5796, H5801 [24JN], H9253, H9254, H9257 [7OC], H9800 [21OC], H11196-H11198 [17NO], H12901-H12903, H12907 [8DE]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, H12752 [8DE]

———safety of imported prescription drugs, H5249 [11JN], H9253, H9254 [7OC], H9800 [21OC], H11599 [19NO]

Prison Fellowship (organization): tribute, H1697 [11MR]

Project 90, Inc.: tribute, E1889 [25SE]

Red Ribbon Week: support goals, H10136 [30OC]

Slaven-Emond, AliceMarie: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leadership Award recipient, E1192 [10JN]

Taxation: allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals (H.R. 198), H1693 [11MR]

———allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (H.R. 354), amendment process, H675 [13FE]

———treatment of direct-to-consumer advertisements of prescription drugs that fail to provide certain information to the consumer (H.R. 3155), E1862 [23SE]

Terrorism: improve the ability of the U.S. to prepare for and respond to a biological threat or attack, H2676 [2AP]

Truth Seekers Substance Outreach Ministry, Inc.: anniversary, E498 [18MR]

Tulia, TX: condemn drug arrests and convictions of African Americans based solely on the false testimony of a police officer, H4242 [19MY]

United Steelworkers of America: support for health care bill of rights, E1688 [4SE]

Veterans: disability benefits, H10982, H10987, H10989, H11122 [7NO]

———health care funding, H4852 [3JN], H5179 [11JN], H5355 [12JN], H9471, H9473, H9475 [15OC], H9518 [16OC], H10322 [4NO], H10460 [6NO]

WHYI-Radio (Miramar, FL): tribute to charity efforts for Here's Help, Inc., youth drug and alcohol treatment facility, H2941 [9AP]

Women: ensure that programs in countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS include a curriculum for men and boys that emphasizes gender equality and respect for women and girls, H3600 [1MY]

Wyeth (company): tribute to Wyeth Pharmaceuticals patient assistance program, E1350 [25JN]

Remarks in Senate

AARP: alleged conflict of interest relative to endorsement of Medicare reform and prescription drug coverage, S15585 [22NO], S15729 [24NO]

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: collect and assess scientific evidence regarding prescription drugs frequently used by Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries, S8419-S8421, S8422 [24JN], S8529, S8530 [25JN]

AIDS Drug Assistance Program: funding, S11228, S11229 [9SE], S11269 [10SE]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: funding, S4818 [3AP]

Antitrust policy: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs, S8012 [18JN], S8351 [23JN], S8429, S8431 [24JN], S8692 [26JN], S15884-S15886 [25NO]

———enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (S. 946), S5493, S5494 [29AP]

Biological weapons: State grants for smallpox and other bioterrorism inoculation activities, S4742-S4747 [3AP]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1500-S1509 [28JA], S1689-S1692, S1694-S1696 [29JA], S1765-S1770 [30JA]

Business and industry: permit biomedical research corporations to engage in certain equity financings without incurring limitations on net operating loss carryforwards and certain built-in losses (S. 1773), S13055 [22OC]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S11362-S11364 [10SE]

———improve injection safety in immunization programs in developing countries, S6614 [19MY]

———National Immunization Program funding, S11231, S11232 [9SE], S11272 [10SE]

———Vaccines for Children Program funding, S11335, S11336 [10SE]

Colleges and universities: provide grants to States to establish partnerships among colleges and universities and surrounding communities to reduce underage and binge drinking and illicit drug use by students (S. 406), S2480 [13FE]

Colombia: anniversary of Plan Colombia, S9204 [10JY]

Committee on Finance (Senate): tribute to staff for efforts relative to S. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8700 [26JN]

Consumers: discrepancy in prescription drug prices between U.S. and foreign countries, S2793 [26FE]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans, S3423-S3428, S3468-S3478 [11MR], S3613 [12MR]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (S. 1396), S9416 [15JY]

Correctional institutions: require minimum work week, job training, and life skills preparation for Federal prison inmates and establish a grant program for mandatory drug testing (S. 672), S4169 [20MR]

Courts: authorize grants for establishment of quasi-judicial campus drug courts at colleges and universities (S. 399), S2473 [13FE]

Crime: foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (S. 1194), S7483-S7488 [5JN], S13317-S13322 [27OC], S13373 [28OC]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance, S10606-S10608 [31JY]

———prohibit opening, maintaining, managing, controlling, renting, leasing, making available for use, or profiting from any place for the purpose of manufacturing, distributing, or using any controlled substance (S. 226), S1677-S1679 [28JA]

———reduce criminal gang activities (S. 1735), S12616-S12619 [15OC]

———respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines, S4555 [31MR]

DEA: anniversary (S. Res. 263), S14274 [7NO]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14638 [12NO]

Dept. of Defense: reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops (S. Res. 278), S16032-S16034 [25NO]

Dept. of HHS: certify safety and cost savings relative to commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8266-S8268 [20JN]

———develop literacy standards for informational materials to assist in the safe and appropriate use of prescription drugs, S8422 [24JN]

———drug addiction treatment programs funding, S4371 [25MR]

———include educational information about prescription drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8609 [26JN]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, S15531 [22NO]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (S. 1781), S13142, S13184 [23OC], S13187, S13207, S13229 [24OC]

———require drug companies to test drugs against their competitors, disclose results of such tests in advertising, and include educational information about the drug in direct-to-consumer advertising, S8484, S8485 [25JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit Medicare-eligible veterans to receive an outpatient medication benefit (S. 1153), S7147-S7149 [23MY]

Detroit Neighborhood Services Organization: tribute to Youth Initiatives Project for efforts to combat drug use and gun violence, S1799 [30JA]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, S314 [15JA], S1793-S1797 [30JA], S1967 [5FE], S12715 [16OC]

———address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (S. 250), S1814-S1816 [30JA]

———combat polio (S. Res. 109), S4974 [8AP]

———combat polio (S. Res. 266), S15303 [20NO]

———ensure access to assured quality pharmaceuticals at the lowest possible price to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S6478-S6480 [15MY]

———establish a comprehensive Federal effort relating to early detection of, treatments for, and prevention of cancer (S. 1101), S6864-S6867 [21MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, S4409 [26MR]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S314 [15JA], S1347-S1350 [22JA], S1464 [23JA], S8871 [7JY], S9100 [9JY], S9182-S9184, S9186-S9188, S9190, S9191 [10JY], S12667, S12668 [16OC], S12772 [17OC], S13190-S13192 [24OC], S13256-S13258 [27OC], S13347-S13349, S13368, S13371, S13419 [28OC], S13638-S13647 [30OC], S16083, S16084 [9DE]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S5753 [6MY], S6036 [13MY], S6147, S6249 [14MY], S6415-S6421, S6445-S6450, S6475-S6500 [15MY], S6574, S6614 [19MY], S7119-S7121 [23MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), corrections in enrollment (S. Con. Res. 46), S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), unanimous-consent agreement, S6196 [14MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (S. 1009), S5878 [7MY], S6416, S6417 [15MY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Dept. of Defense procurement, research, development, and evaluation funding, S9547-S9557 [17JY]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis through reductions in Millennium Challenge Account, S13645-S13648 [30OC]

———HIV/AIDS blood safety and injection safety in Africa plan funding, S13346, S13347 [28OC]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S10963-S10966 [2SE], S11021-S11023 [3SE], S11076 [4SE], S11215, S11218-S11223, S11225 [9SE], S11300-S11302 [10SE], S11410 [11SE], S11712-S11715 [18SE]

———improve data collection and dissemination between Federal and State registries to enhance the treatment and research of cancer (S. 1899), S15289 [20NO]

———include certain Caribbean nations in expansion of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S6482-S6484 [15MY]

———international mother-to-child HIV/AIDS transmission prevention activities funding, S11102, S11105 [4SE], S11330, S11331 [10SE]

———provide benefits for certain individuals sustaining injury as a result of smallpox vaccination (H.R. 1770), S5388-S5390 [11AP]

———provide compensation to health care and emergency workers sustaining injury as a result of the smallpox vaccine, S1450 [23JA]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children, S6481, S6488 [15MY]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for women's health and empowerment programs and to reduce women's vulnerability to HIV/AIDS, S6485 [15MY]

———tuberculosis drug access funding, S13649 [30OC]

District of Columbia: needle exchange programs funding, S2420 [13FE]

FDA: provide authority to require certain research into drugs used in pediatric patients (S. 650), S3897 [18MR], S9811-S9819 [23JY]

———review safety of dietary supplements containing ephedrine, S14002 [5NO]

———withdraw approved application for the drug known as RU-486 and review process by which the FDA approved such drug (S. 1930), S15473 [21NO]

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program: ensure prescription drug coverage for Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees, S8330 [23JN]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: amend relative to new animal drugs (S. 741), S4530 [27MR]

———establish a program of fees relative to animal drugs (S. 313), S7165 [23MY], S7266 [3JN], S14279-S14282 [7NO], S14791 [12NO]

———preserve effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in treatment of human and animal diseases (S. 1460), S9968 [25JY]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals, S1506 [28JA], S8187-S8198, S8200 [19JN], S8689-S8692 [26JN]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 54), S58 [7JA], S7966 [17JN]

———provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (S. 7), S134-S136 [9JA]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9087-S9111 [9JY], S9162-S9184, S9186-S9215 [10JY], S13352-S13356 [28OC]

Foreign policy: improve drug enforcement interdiction efforts, S14310 [10NO]

Foreign trade: combat piracy of intellectual property through international narcotics and law enforcement funding, S13649, S13650 [30OC]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6446-S6448, S6491, S6498 [15MY]

Government regulations: eliminate safe-harbor exception for certain packaged pseudoephedrine products used in manufacturing methamphetamine (S. 1784), S13146, S13147 [23OC]

———prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674-S2676 [25FE]

Hazardous substances: poison control centers funding, S11101, S11105 [4SE]

———provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers (S. 686), S4286 [21MR], S8316, S8317 [20JN], S16201 [9DE]

Health: efficacy of flu shots, S5531 [30AP]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S214 [13JA]

———permit an individual to be treated by a health care practitioner with any method of medical treatment such individual requests (S. 1410), S9422 [15JY]

———provide compensation for injuries resulting from smallpox countermeasures, provide protection against chemical or radiological agents, increase distribution of vaccines, and improve vaccine injury compensation (S. 15), S5791 [6MY], S6572 [19MY]

———recognize recent breakthroughs in medical research and support continued efforts in disease prevention and cures, S8839-S8842 [27JN]

———require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile (S. 371), S2356-S2358 [12FE]

———suspend the Outcome and Assessment Information Set requirement for non-Medicare and non-Medicaid patients to reduce paperwork, S8608 [26JN]

Health care professionals: implement an education loan repayment program for pharmacists (S. 648), S3896, S3897 [18MR], S8106 [18JN], S16054 [25NO]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S1439 [23JA]

———repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (S. 105), S81 [7JA]

———repeal certain provisions (S. 41), S45-S47 [7JA]

Institute of Medicine: findings of report entitled ``Hidden Costs, Value Lost—Uninsurance in America'', S8277 [20JN]

Insurance: economic impact of undiagnosed and untreated illnesses, S8277 [20JN]

———prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied, S8613-S8617 [26JN]

———prohibit a health plan from contracting with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) unless certain requirements are satisfied (S. 1300), S8244 [19JN]

Iowa: methaphetamine reduction programs funding, S1407 [23JA]

Marin County, CA: anniversary of Marin Services for Women (organization), S7472 [5JN]

Medicaid: allow States to enter into drug rebate agreements to make prescription drugs available to individuals who are not otherwise eligible for medical assistance (S. 542), S3112 [5MR]

———clarify that inpatient drug prices charged to certain public hospitals are included in best price exemptions under the drug rebate program (S. 1195), S7488 [5JN]

———reform, S1958-S1960 [5FE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries enrolled in fallback plans to remain in such plans for two years by regulating contracting cycles, S8285 [20JN], S8390-S8394, S8408 [24JN]

———allow certain beneficiaries to purchase supplemental Medigap prescription drug plans, S8641, S8648 [26JN]

———allow certain States to opt out of prescription drug coverage program, S8687 [26JN]

———allow personal contributions to participate private fee-for-service plans, S8687 [26JN]

———clarification of a hospital ``under development'' relative to exemption from the self-referral limitation, S15743 [24NO]

———coordination of benefits for prescription drug plans and State pharmaceutical assistance programs, S8653 [26JN]

———coverage of cancer drugs and treatments, S11305 [10SE], S15739, S15740 [24NO]

———coverage of certain drugs and biologicals under the prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services (S. 1206), S7543 [9JN]

———coverage of drug treatment therapy for HIV/AIDS patients, S15596 [23NO], S15887, S15888 [25NO]

———coverage of FDA-approved prescription drug therapies for beneficiaries with multiple sclerosis, S8546 [25JN]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (S. 178), S1071 [16JA]

———coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients (S. 191), S1082 [16JA]

———coverage of medication therapy management services (S. 1270), S7931 [16JN]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (S. 1037), S6000, S6001 [9MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S1505, S1506 [28JA], S2047 [6FE], S2652 [25FE], S3050, S3052 [4MR], S3111 [5MR], S3974-S3979 [19MR], S4109, S4110 [20MR], S4265 [21MR], S4336 [25MR], S6214 [14MY], S6421, S6459, S6460 [15MY], S6641, S6642 [20MY], S7182-S7186 [2JN], S7270, S7272-S7274 [4JN]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (S. 7), S134-S136 [9JA]

———coverage of syringes and medical supplies necessary for the administration of insulin, S8283 [20JN]

———definition of negotiated price for drug coverage relative to inclusion of dispensing fees, S15742, S15743 [24NO]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit, S8387-S8389, S8392, S8393, S8403, S8404 [24JN]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to Alzheimer's disease drugs, S8624 [26JN]

———eliminate gap in coverage of prescription drug benefit relative to cancer drugs, S8481 [25JN], S8621, S8622 [26JN]

———eliminate privatization, improve prescription drug benefit, and repeal health savings accounts (S. 1992), S16127 [9DE]

———encourage availability of Medicare Advantage benefits in medically underserved areas, S8489-S8495 [25JN]

———ensure beneficiaries have convenient access to retail pharmacies for prescription drug coverage and prohibit the tying of contracts by health plans, S8487, S8488, S8489 [25JN], S15743 [24NO]

———ensure contributions for prescription drug coverage made by beneficiaries' former employers be treated as incurred costs, S8326, S8329 [23JN], S8394, S8410 [24JN]

———ensure that current retirees who are subject to lose prescription drug coverage will have the option of drug coverage under the Medicare fallback, S8660-S8662, S8701 [26JN]

———ensure that dual-eligible beneficiaries are eligible for prescription drug coverage, S8324-S8329 [23JN], S8393 [24JN], S8640, S8641, S8644, S8647 [26JN]

———establish permanent lifestyle modification program for beneficiaries, S8653 [26JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program, S8493 [25JN], S8663-S8675 [26JN]

———establish voluntary outpatient prescription drug discount and security program (S. 778), S4828 [3AP]

———evaluate alternative payment and delivery systems, S8539-S8545 [25JN], S8618-S8620, S8637, S8638 [26JN]

———exempt beneficiaries from paying monthly premiums during any gap in coverage of their prescription drug benefit, S8274-S8277 [20JN], S8486 [25JN]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals, S8346 [23JN], S8416-S8418 [24JN]

———expedite implementation of prescription drug coverage following enactment of reform legislation, S8349 [23JN], S8405-S8409 [24JN]

———guarantee option of Medicare provided prescription drug coverage for all beneficiaries, S8089-S8104, S8108 [18JN], S8657 [26JN]

———inclusion of disease management as a permanent part of the fee-for-service program, S8545 [25JN]

———income related increase in Medicare premium, S8680 [26JN]

———increase direct subsidy to employers retaining retiree prescription drug coverage plans, S8410-S8412 [24JN]

———increase the availability of discounted prescription drugs through grants to health centers, hospitals, and other qualifying institutions, to create in-house pharmacies, S8280 [20JN]

———limit premium increases, S8172-S8174, S8184-S8186, S8198-S8200 [19JN]

———limit the extent to which premiums and benefits of prescription drug coverage plans may vary, S8498-S8500 [25JN]

———lower premiums and improve coverage in prescription drug plans, S8625-S8632, S8637 [26JN]

———permit continuous open enrollment and disenrollment in prescription drug plans, S8401-S8403 [24JN]

———permit Medicare+Choice plans that disproportionately serve special needs or frail, elderly beneficiaries to offer specialized Medicare Advantage plans, S8522, S8523 [25JN], S8688 [26JN]

———provide additional assistance to beneficiaries with certain serious medical conditions during any gap in coverage of their prescription drug benefit, S8630-S8632, S8636 [26JN]

———provide beneficiaries with information on advance directives, S8652 [26JN]

———provide cost-sharing prescription drug coverage for certain beneficiaries in certain income categories, S8412-S8414 [24JN]

———provide for equitable reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans, S8346 [23JN]

———provide for income-related increase in part B premium for individuals and married couples with incomes exceeding a certain level, S8677, S8678 [26JN]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1994), S16133 [9DE]

———provide for negotiation of fair prices for prescription drugs (S. 1999), S16138 [9DE]

———provide that beneficiaries who remain in the fee-for-service program receive the same drug benefit as those enrolled in a private plan, S4120 [20MR]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, S8490-S8493 [25JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage, S12436-S12438 [3OC]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R.. 1), S9581, S9582 [17JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), S8898 [7JY], S9295-S9298 [11JY], S10960, S10962 [2SE], S11073 [4SE], S11146, S11155 [5SE], S11305 [10SE], S12151 [30SE], S14925-S14927 [17NO], S15036-S15038, S15047-S15051 [18NO], S15110, S15147-S15149, S15167-S15170, S15172-S15175 [19NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15362-S15368, S15373-S15376, S15379-S15385, S15399 [21NO], S15514, S15519, S15521-S15569, S15574-S15588 [22NO], S15592-S15644, S15663-S15667 [23NO], S15670-S15771 [24NO], S15882-S15902, S15904-S15915, S15918, S15919, S15927-S15932, S15950 [25NO], S16104-S16107 [9DE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S15510 [21NO], S15528 [22NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), insert S. 1 language in lieu, S8898 [7JY]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7563, S7564, S7572 [10JN], S7665-S7668 [11JN], S7905-S7922 [16JN], S7943-S7974 [17JN], S8012, S8013-S8116 [18JN], S8167, S8202-S8216 [19JN], S8265-S8295 [20JN], S8323-S8354 [23JN], S8386-S8398, S8400-S8431 [24JN], S8479-S8546 [25JN], S8605-S8633, S8635-S8645, S8647-S8709 [26JN], S8832, S8850-S8856 [27JN], S8870, S8871 [7JY], S12910 [21OC], S12992 [22OC], S13068 [23OC], S14084 [6NO], S14960 [17NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S7868 [13JN], S8706 [26JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), unanimous-consent request, S8411 [24JN], S8686 [26JN]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration, S15887 [25NO]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (S. 1303), S8302 [20JN]

———repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund (S. 1995), S16133 [9DE]

———require drug plans and organizations to transfer savings from drug manufacturers' rebate, discount, and incentive programs to local pharmacies and consumers, S8105-S8108 [18JN], S8183, S8184 [19JN]

———streamline regulations, S8350 [23JN]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: improve (S. 1974), S16022 [25NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve services, S1389-S1392, S1402, S1403 [23JA]

Members of Congress: provide that prescription drug coverage under a Federal health benefits plan not exceed the level of coverage under Medicare, S8350 [23JN], S8408 [24JN]

National Bipartisan Commission on Medicare Reform: establish, S8514 [25JN]

National Guard: authorize the operation of counterdrug schools (S. 1785), S13210 [24OC]

National security: U.S.-Mexico vehicle barriers construction funding, S9785 [23JY]

Native Americans: authorize the integration and consolidation of alcohol and substance abuse programs and services provided by tribal governments (S. 285), S1886 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

NIH: children's health research funding, S11102 [4SE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize (S. 1860), S14811-S14815 [12NO]

Pharmaceuticals: permit commercial importation of prescription drugs from Canada, S8186, S8203-S8215 [19JN], S8265, S8269 [20JN]

———require manufacturers to sell FDA-approved prescription drugs to U.S. wholesalers and retailers on the same terms as Canadian purchasers, S8332-S8335, S8341-S8343 [23JN], S8403 [24JN]

———treatment of biological products and generic drugs relative to patent challenges and exclusivity rules, S16104-S16107 [9DE]

South Africa: implementation of Government-sponsored HIV/AIDS treatment programs, S15272 [20NO]

South America: reinstatement of policy allowing U.S. involvement in the interdiction of aircraft suspected of drug trafficking, S202 [10JA]

Sports: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports and the Olympics and establish NIST grant program to fund detection and prevention of the use of performance-enhancing drugs (S. 1002), S5784 [6MY], S5941 [8MY]

Steroids: clarify definition of anabolic steroids, review sentencing guidelines for crimes involving steroids, and establish education programs relative to steroids (S. 1780), S13139-S13142 [23OC]

Taxation: allow Medicare beneficiaries a refundable credit for purchase of outpatient prescription drugs (S. 951), S5597, S5598 [30AP]

———disallow deductions and credits for companies who discriminate against Canadian pharmacies that pass along discounts to consumers living in the U.S. (S. 477), S2935 [27FE]

———repeal dividend and top rate tax cuts and use savings for Medicare prescription drug program, S6437 [15MY]

Terrorism: provide incentives to commercial researchers to develop technologies and drugs to prevent and treat illnesses associated with a biological, chemical, or radiological weapons attack (S. 666), S4009-S4016 [19MR], S4152 [20MR]

Reports

Impact of Republican Medicare Proposals on Insurance Industry Revenues and Profits: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) Minority Staff, S15769 [24NO]

Mercury in Medicine—Taking Unnecessary Risks: Committee on Government Reform (House) Subcommittee on Human Rights and Wellness, E1012-E1030 [21MY]

Reports filed

Animal Drug User Fee Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1260) (H. Rept. 108-287), H9032 [30SE]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 313) (S. Rept. 108-51), S6851 [21MY]

Biodefense Improvement and Treatment for America Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 15), S4375 [25MR]

Child Medication Safety Act: Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) (H.R. 1170) (H. Rept. 108-121), H4527 [21MY]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 463) (H. Rept. 108-394), H12306 [21NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act and H.R. 2596, Health Savings and Affordability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 299) (H. Rept. 108-181), H5928 [25JN]

Consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 210) (H. Rept. 108-80), H3569 [30AP]

Consideration of H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 335) (H. Rept. 108-231), H7453 [23JY]

Foreign Assistance Programs Appropriations: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1161) (S. Rept. 108-56), S7187 [2JN]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1) (H. Rept. 108-391), H11700 [20NO]

Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2473) (H. Rept. 108-178), H5927 [25JN]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2473) (H. Rept. 108-178), H6867 [15JY]

Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1194), S13133 [23OC]

Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 285) (S. Rept. 108-75), S8125 [18JN]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H5661 [19JN]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2086) (H. Rept. 108-167), H6705 [14JY]

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 663) (H. Rept. 108-28), H1678 [6MR]

———Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 720) (S. Rept. 108-196), S14964 [17NO]

Pediatric Research Equity Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 650) (S. Rept. 108-84), S8722 [26JN]

Pharmacy Education Aid Act: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 648) (S. Rept. 108-189), S14176 [6NO]

Poison Prevention Assistance and Regional Poison Control Centers Funding Stabilization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 686) (S. Rept. 108-68), S7717 [11JN]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1), S7876 [13JN]

Same-Day Consideration of H. Res. 463, Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 459) (H. Rept. 108-390), H11700 [20NO]

U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act: Committee on International Relations (House) (H.R. 1298) (H. Rept. 108-60), H2863 [7AP]

Statements

Catholic Church Efforts To Combat Drug Abuse: Holy See, E2345 [20NO]

Studies

Coordination of Care for Those With Multiple Chronic Conditions, S8620 [26JN]

Summaries

Biological, Chemical and Radiological Weapons Countermeasures Research Act (S. 666), S4016 [19MR]

Defense of Medicare and Real Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Act (S. 1992), S16128 [9DE]

Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization (S. 1860), S14812-S14814 [12NO]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act (S. 1): Specter Amendment on Advance Directives, S8653 [26JN]

———Specter Amendment on Coordination of Benefits for Prescription Drug Plans and State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, S8654 [26JN]

———Specter Amendment on Permanent Lifestyle Modification Program, S8653 [26JN]

———Specter Amendment on Physician Fee Schedule Payments, S8653 [26JN]

Tables

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2660): HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

Global HIV/AIDS funding, S11222 [9SE]

HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis initiatives funding, S9549 [17JY]

HIV/AIDS program funding levels, S11222 [9SE]

Immunization programs funding, S11232 [9SE]

Pharmaceutical company contributions by party (2002), H5912 [25JN]

Projected U.S. spending for global HIV/AIDS initiatives (2004-2008), S9549 [17JY]

U.S., Canadian negotiated Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Dept. of Defense prescription drug prices, H5912 [25JN]

Vaccines containing thimerosal, H8259 [16SE]

Testimonies

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization) Funding: Elton John, S6498 [15MY]

———Senator Sessions, S6498 [15MY]

Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act: Committee on Finance (Senate), S8661 [26JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 147, anniversary of Orphan Drug Act and National Organization for Rare Disorders, H4215 [19MY]

H. Res. 210, consideration of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3575 [1MY]

H. Res. 299, consideration of H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act and H.R. 2596, Health Savings and Affordability Act, H5952 [26JN]

H. Res. 335, consideration of H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7531 [24JY]

H. Res. 459, same-day consideration of H. Res. 463, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H12174 [21NO]

H. Res. 463, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act, H12230 [21NO]

H.R. 1, Medicare Prescription Drug and Modernization Act, H6007-H6077 [26JN]

H.R. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S8898-S8997 [7JY]

H.R. 663, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act, H1766-H1771 [12MR]

H.R. 1170, Child Medication Safety Act, H4382 [21MY]

H.R. 1260, Animal Drug User Fee Act, H9054-H9057 [1OC]

H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, H3588-H3596 [1MY]

H.R. 1463, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H2478-H2480 [31MR]

H.R. 1770, Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection Act, H3340-H3343 [11AP]

H.R. 2086, Office of National Drug Control Policy reauthorization, H8962-H8966 [30SE]

H.R. 2427, Pharmaceutical Market Access Act, H7595 [24JY]

H.R. 2631, ensure prescription drug coverage for Federal Employees Health Benefits Program Medicare-eligible enrollees is actuarially equal to benefit offered to general enrollees, H6303 [8JY]

S. 1, Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act, S7720 [11JN]

S. 41, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions, S47 [7JA]

S. 54, Greater Access to Affordable Pharmaceuticals Act, S55-S58 [7JA]

S. 105, repeal certain Homeland Security Act provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability, S81 [7JA]

S. 178, Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant Patients Act, S1071 [16JA]

S. 285, Native American Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program Consolidation Act, S1886-S1888 [4FE], S9819-S9823 [23JY]

S. 313, Animal Drug User Fee Act, S7168-S7171 [23MY], S14279-S14282 [7NO], H10293-H10296 [4NO]

S. 371, require notification by manufacturers before discontinuing production of a vaccine and develop a national vaccine stockpile, S2357 [12FE]

S. 399, Campus Classmate Offenders in Rehabilitation and Treatment (CORT) Act, S2474 [13FE]

S. 406, Communities Combating College Drinking and Drug Use Act, S2482 [13FE]

S. 648, Pharmacy Education Aid Act, S16054-S16057 [25NO]

S. 650, Pediatric Research Equity Act, S3898-S3900 [18MR], S9811-S9813, S9816-S9818 [23JY], H11567-H11569 [19NO]

S. 686, poison prevention assistance and regional poison control centers funding stabilization, S8316 [20JN]

S. 686, provide assistance for poison prevention and stabilize funding of regional poison control centers, S4287 [21MR], S16201 [9DE], H11574 [19NO]

S. 778, Medicare Rx Drug Discount and Security Act, S4828-S4834 [3AP]

S. 948, Drug Company Gift Disclosure Act, S5494 [29AP]

S. 1002, Amateur Sports Integrity Act, S5785 [6MY]

S. 1138, Help Expand Access to Recovery and Treatment (HEART) Act, S7051-S7053 [22MY]

S. 1153, Veterans Prescription Drugs Assistance Act, S7148 [23MY]

S. 1194, Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act, S7484-S7486 [5JN], S13320-S13322 [27OC]

S. 1780, Anabolic Steroid Control Act, S13141 [23OC]

S. 1784, Methamphetamine Blister Pack Loophole Elimination Act, S13147 [23OC]

S. 1907, Rural Safety Act, S15297-S15299 [20NO]

S. 1974, Medicare Preservation and Drug Price Fairness Act, S16022 [25NO]

S. 1994, Efficiency in Government Health Care Spending Act, S16133 [9DE]

S. 1995, repeal Medicare Advantage Regional Plan Stabilization Fund, S16133 [9DE]

S. Con. Res. 46, corrections in enrollment of H.R. 1298, U.S. Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act, S6717, S6786 [20MY], S6918 [22MY], H4382 [21MY]

S. Con. Res. 80, urge Japan to honor commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals, S14364 [10NO]

S. Res. 109, combat polio, S4974 [8AP]

S. Res. 260, Dept. of HHS action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market, S14180 [6NO]

S. Res. 263, DEA anniversary, S14274 [7NO]

S. Res. 266, combat polio, S14817 [12NO], S15303 [20NO]

S. Res. 278, reevaluate necessity and safety of anthrax and smallpox vaccinations for troops, S16031 [25NO]

DRUMMOND, GARRY N., SR.

Remarks in Senate

Alabama: Business Hall of Fame inductee, S13512 [29OC]

DRUMMOND CO., INC.

Remarks in Senate

Drummond, Garry N., Sr.: Alabama Business Hall of Fame inductee, S13512 [29OC]

DRUNKEN DRIVING

Bills and resolutions

Courts: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (see S. 1141), S6979 [22MY] (see H.R. 2681), H6464 [9JY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (see S. 192), S1069 [16JA]

Dept. of Transportation: use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (see H.R. 1745), H3302 [10AP]

Remarks in House

Dept. of Transportation: use of Highway Trust Fund to encourage States to require law enforcement officers to impound motor vehicles of those charged with driving while intoxicated (H.R. 1745), E763 [11AP]

Law enforcement: efforts to combat drunken driving, E2348 [20NO]

Remarks in Senate

Courts: increase penalties for individuals who operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (S. 1141), S7054 [22MY]

———provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle (S. 192), S1082 [16JA]

Texts of

S. 192, provide for criminal and civil liability for permitting an intoxicated arrestee to operate a motor vehicle, S1083 [16JA]

DRURY UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Students In Free Enterprise: tribute to World Cup Team, E2306 [17NO]

DU, JESSICA

Essays

Why I'm Glad America Is a Nation of Immigrants, S8119 [18JN]

Remarks in Senate

American Immigration Lawyers Association: tribute to Celebrate America creative writing contest winners, S8118 [18JN]

DUANE, PATRICIA AND MICHAEL

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2317), H4876 [3JN]

DUARTE, CA

Bills and resolutions

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office: designate (see H.R. 2396), H5088 [9JN]

Remarks in House

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists, H7797 [3SE]

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office: designate (H.R. 2396), H5060 [9JN], H6310-H6312 [8JY]

Remarks in Senate

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office: designate (H.R. 2396), S13532 [29OC]

Reports filed

Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2396), S13262 [27OC]

Texts of

H.R. 2396, Francisco A. Martinez Flores Post Office, Duarte, CA, H6310 [8JY]

DuBOIS, FRANK A.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S8356 [23JN]

DuBOIS, W.E.B.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2510 [8DE]

DUBUQUE, IA

Remarks in House

National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium: dedication, E1386 [27JN]

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S1064 [16JA]

DUDE, LEROY

Remarks in House

Jefferson County, IL: Senior Saints Hall of Fame inductee, E1038 [21MY]

DUENAS, PAUL S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1283 [17JN]

DUFFANY, BRIAN

Remarks in House

Livonia, MI: Police Officer of the Year award recipient, E531 [20MR]

DUFFY, TERRENCE A.

Reports filed

Nomination to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate), S7980 [17JN]

DUFFY, WILLIS K., JR. (BILLY)

Remarks in House

Tribute, E644 [2AP]

DUGI, DON

Remarks in Senate

Education: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Kentucky Professor of the Year award recipient, S14798, S14800 [12NO]

DUGUAY, DARA

Letters

College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S13664 [30OC]

DUHIGG, CHARLES

Articles and editorials

U.S. Joining Suit Against Medco, S8614 [26JN]

DUKE, RALPH

Remarks in House

Tribute, H9190 [2OC]

DUKE UNIVERSITY

Remarks in House

Health: tribute to CRUSADE cardiovascular care study program, E2052 [15OC]

DUKSA, MATTHEW R., SR.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E262 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S3988 [19MR]

DULLES, AVERY CARDINAL

Homilies

Red Mass, E2207 [4NO]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2207 [4NO]

DULUTH, MN

Articles and editorials

Amazing Journey Ends With an Amazing Game, H5420 [17JN]

Bulldog Women Claim Third Title, H5419 [17JN]

Bulldogs Prevail in Double-Overtime Over Harvard, Win Third Straight NCAA Title, H5419 [17JN]

Bills and resolutions

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (see S. Res. 104), S4824 [3AP] (see H. Res. 171), H2703 [2AP]

Remarks in House

Clayton, Jackson, McGhie Memorial: dedication, E2017 [8OC]

Duluth Central High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E795 [29AP]

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (H. Res. 171), H5418-H5421 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

University of Minnesota Duluth: tribute to women's hockey team (S. Res. 104), S4821, S4881 [3AP]

Texts of

H. Res. 171, tribute to University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team, H5418 [17JN]

S. Res. 104, tribute to University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team, S4856, S4881 [3AP]

DULUTH (MN) NEWS TRIBUNE

Articles and editorials

Amazing Journey Ends With an Amazing Game, H5420 [17JN]

Bulldog Women Claim Third Title, H5419 [17JN]

Bulldogs Prevail in Double-Overtime Over Harvard, Win Third Straight NCAA Title, H5419 [17JN]

Stranger . . . A Boy . . . A Gift; A Widow's Offer to the Family of a Disabled 10-Year-Old Fulfills Her Wish and Zachary Wood's Dream, S5943 [8MY]

DUMFRIES, VA

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S225 [13JA]

DUNAWAY, JOE D.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1093 [2JN]

DUNBAR, JACK F.

Letters

Nomination of Charles W. Pickering, Sr., to be circuit judge, S13540 [30OC]

DUNCAN, ALLYSON K.

Remarks in Senate

Courts: nomination to be circuit judge, S9558, S9559 [17JY]

———nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S9558 [17JY]

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Circuit Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9244 [10JY]

DUNCAN, DOUGLAS M.

Letters

Federal Employee Commuter Benefits Act, S13145 [23OC]

DUNCAN, JOHN J., JR. (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Water: provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8866, H8878 [24SE]

Articles and editorials

Ace Miller Retires as Knoxville's Supervisor of Boxing, Chuck Cavalaris, Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, E883 [7MY]

Frog Hits 50—WIVK Celebrates Half a Century of Broadcasting, Wayne Bledsoe, Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, E507 [18MR]

He Did Not Set Standards, He Lived Them, Richard Cohen, Washington (DC) Post, E1745 [9SE]

Helping Kids Was Graham's Focus Until His Death, Chuck Cavalaris, Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, E2532 [8DE]

Home Sick; The Addictive Allure of Home and Garden Television, Joshua Green, Washington Monthly (publication), E1499-E1501 [17JY]

Spring Hill Teacher Retires After 40 Years, Ed Marcum, Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, E1414 [8JY]

State Honors 2 of Its Greatest Grace Notes—Dolly Parton, Artist Jim Gray Win Tennessee's Highest Award for Achievement in Arts, Terry Morrow, Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel, E535 [20MR]

Time for Congress To Care for Veterans or Take Their Place! Blount County (TN) Daily Times, E1738 [9SE]

We Need To Forget ``Free'' Trade, Move Toward ``Fair'' Trade, Blount County (TN) Daily Times, E1738 [9SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H5268 [11JN]

Americans With Disabilities Act: require that any civil action against a place of public accommodation or commercial facility allow an opportunity for alleged violations to be corrected (see H.R. 728), H460 [12FE]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4131 [14MY]

Armed Forces: prohibit knowingly misinforming the relative of a member that such member is deceased, injured, or missing due to an event associated with their military service (see H.R. 1771), H4012 [13MY]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H3452 [29AP]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 27), H1515 [4MR]

———U.S. involvement in Liberian civil war (see H. Con. Res. 255), H7617 [24JY]

Aviation: provide economic relief to general aviation small businesses that have suffered economic injury as a result of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2499), H5467 [17JN]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H9687 [17OC]

Beaches: allow maintenance and grooming of certain areas (see H.R. 2687), H6869 [15JY]

Bob Stump Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Prescott, AZ: designate (see H.R. 2806), H7618 [24JY]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H704 [13FE]

Bush, President: renegotiate extradition treaty with Mexico so possibility of capital punishment or life imprisonment will not interfere with the extradition of criminal suspects (see H. Con. Res. 93), H4255 [19MY]

Cash, Johnny: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 282), H8283 [16SE]

Cemeteries and funerals: allow State placement of supplemental guide signs for veterans cemeteries on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 168), H706 [13FE]

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park: inclusion of Moccasin Bend National Archeological District (see H.R. 216), H59 [7JA]

Children and youth: establish certain requirements relative to provision of services to minors by certain family planning projects (see H.R. 2444), H5364 [12JN]

China, People's Republic of: require Dept. of the Treasury report on exchange rate policies and impose additional tariffs on products based on the rate of currency exchange manipulation (see H.R. 3058), H8174 [10SE]

Citizenship: constitutional amendment to restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.J. Res. 42), H2270 [20MR]

———restrict citizenship of individuals based solely on birth in the U.S. (see H.R. 1567), H3858 [8MY]

Civil Air Patrol: make volunteer members eligible for public safety officer death benefits (see H.R. 732), H1642 [5MR]

Colleges and universities: adoption of an Academic Bill of Rights to secure the intellectual independence of faculty members and students and to protect the principle of intellectual diversity (see H. Con. Res. 318), H10236 [30OC]

Community development: correct certain inequities in the second round of designation of empowerment zones and enterprise communities (see H.R. 593), H1516 [4MR]

Computers: prevent the use of certain bank instruments for Internet gambling (see H.R. 21), H392 [11FE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 996), H5366 [12JN]

Contracts: require Federal contractors to possess a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (see H.R. 1218), H5929 [25JN]

Corporate Subsidy Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2902), H7781 [25JY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of Federal funds for certain amenities and personal comforts for inmates in Federal prisons (see H.R. 2296), H4787 [2JN]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Crime: improve access of victims to information concerning the outcome of disciplinary proceedings by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 3097), H8491 [23SE]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see H.R. 2488), H5467 [17JN]

Dept. of HHS: establish an Office of Men's Health (see H.R. 1734), H7170 [18JY]

———promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs (see H.R. 2427), H5266 [11JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3684 [6MY]

Dept. of State: eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 775), H7618 [24JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a pilot grant program to provide assistance for the capital and startup costs of streetcar development and revitalization (see H.R. 1315), H5552 [18JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 709), H391 [11FE]

Diseases: enhance research, training, and health information dissemination on urologic diseases (see H.R. 1002), H3305 [10AP]

———expand and coordinate activities of NIH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relative to cancer survivorship research and programs (see H.R. 2986), H11702 [20NO]

———expand research on inflammatory bowel disease (see H.R. 290), H6348 [8JY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H8949 [25SE]

———retrocession to Maryland (see H.R. 381), H171 [27JA]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN]

Education: establish academies for teachers and students of American history and civics and a national alliance of teachers of American history and civics (see H.R. 1078), H5267 [11JN]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 931), H1394 [26FE]

———reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H6603 [10JY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: exempt certain communications from the definition of consumer reports (see H.R. 1543), H3355 [11AP]

Fair Labor Standards Act: permit certain youth to perform certain work with wood (see H.R. 1943), H5046 [5JN]

FCC: treat private land use rules as State or local regulations for purposes of certain Federal regulations (see H.R. 1478), H3305 [10AP]

Federal aid programs: require payments to State and local governments for infrastructure and social services needs in the same amount as the amount of relief and reconstruction funds provided to Iraq (see H.R. 1738), H8017 [5SE]

Federal Prison Industries, Inc.: eliminate Federal agency requirement to purchase products and require commercial competition for Federal contracts (see H.R. 1829), H3407 [12AP]

Financial institutions: prohibit financial holding companies and national banks from engaging, directly or indirectly, in real estate brokerage or real estate management activities (see H.R. 111), H55 [7JA]

Fire prevention: allow Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements with Federal agencies to acquire goods and services relative to improving or using the wildfire fighting capability of those agencies (see H.R. 1061), H3355 [11AP]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

Firearms: prohibit lawsuits against weapons manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers (see H.R. 1036), H1464 [27FE]

———protect right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3125), H8381 [17SE]

Fish and fishing: support domestic shrimping industry by eliminating taxpayer subsidies for certain competitors (see H.R. 155), H1466 [27FE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: exempt bookstores and libraries from orders requiring the production of any tangible things for certain foreign intelligence investigations (see H.R. 1157), H5089 [9JN]

Freedom of religion: constitutional amendment on protection (see H.J. Res. 46), H3052 [9AP]

FTC: regulation of unfair or deceptive practices by sports agents in the signing of contracts with student athletes (see H.R. 361), H170 [27JA]

Gambling: prohibit gambling on high school and college sports (see H.R. 1451), H2401 [26MR]

Health: establish grants to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and prevent obesity (see H.R. 716), H2703 [2AP]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Higher Education Act: amend to address rising cost of postsecondary education (see H.R. 3311), H9613 [16OC]

Home Investment Partnerships Act: provide downpayment assistance (see H.R. 1276), H4205 [15MY]

Hunting and trapping: commend Hunters for the Hungry programs and efforts of such programs to decrease hunger and help feed those in need (see H. Res. 481), H12920 [8DE]

Immigration: enhance border enforcement, improve homeland security, remove incentives for illegal immigration, and establish a guest worker program (see H.R. 3534), H11650 [19NO]

———enhance Federal, State, and local enforcement of immigration laws (see H.R. 2671), H7020 [16JY]

———limit issuance of student and diversity immigrant visas to Saudi Arabian nationals and aliens from countries supporting terrorism or not cooperating fully with U.S. antiterrorism efforts (see H.R. 488), H243 [29JA]

———moratorium (see H.R. 946), H1395 [26FE]

———prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H2515 [31MR]

———simplify the process for admitting temporary alien agricultural workers and increase access to such workers (see H.R. 3604), H12307 [21NO]

Insurance: prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H9982 [28OC]

Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program: extend (see H.R. 2655), H6263 [26JN]

Iron and steel industry: revocation of certain exclusions from safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 2877), H7616 [24JY]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11392 (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H320 [5FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H6707 [14JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 391), H171 [27JA]

Languages: repeal Executive order on providing access to Federal programs and activities for persons with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 300), H137 [8JA]

Law enforcement officers: exempt from State laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed handguns (see H.R. 218), H59 [7JA]

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act: clarify exemption for recreational vessel support employees (see H.R. 1329), H1953 [18MR]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2768), H7085 [17JY]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): tribute (see H. Res. 125), H1641 [5MR]

Medicaid: provide public access to quality medical imaging procedures and radiation therapy procedures (see H.R. 1214), H2823 [3AP]

Medicare: coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases (see H.R. 1225), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see H.R. 1288), H2271 [20MR]

———coverage of screening and diagnostic mammography services (see H.R. 817), H4368 [20MY]

———establish minimum geographic cost-of-practice index value for physicians' services (see H.R. 33), H2864 [7AP]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2940 [8AP]

———pay ambulance suppliers the full costs of providing such services (see H.R. 1301), H3684 [6MY]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H4739 [22MY]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 13), H323 [5FE]

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 280), H9131 [1OC]

National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: amend (see H.R. 1349), H2131 [19MR]

———repeal certain amendments (see H.R. 237), H134 [8JA]

Palmer, Arnold: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1173), H8175 [10SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Pensions: provide special funding requirements for certain pension plans maintained by commercial passenger air carriers (see H.R. 2719), H8017 [5SE]

Pledge of Allegiance: circuit court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'' (see H. Res. 132), H1903 [13MR]

Pope John Paul II: award Presidential Medal of Freedom (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11393 (see H. Con. Res. 313), H11516 [18NO]

———tribute (see H. Res. 400), H9688 [17OC]

POW: eligibility of surviving spouses of certain former POW to receive dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 886), H2864 [7AP]

Power resources: establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H1516 [4MR]

Program Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2903), H7781 [25JY]

Public buildings: require that certain procedures are followed in Federal buildings when a child is reported missing (see H.R. 1263), H1900 [13MR]

Public safety officers: collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see H.R. 814), H3453 [29AP]

Public welfare programs: require identification used to obtain Federal public benefits meet restrictions ensuring that it is secure and verifiable (see H.R. 502), H244 [29JA]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H4528 [21MY]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4527 [21MY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 3088), H8283 [16SE]

———improve roadway safety for motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians and workers in proximity to vehicle traffic (see H.R. 906), H3571 [30AP]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H9688 [17OC]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H5815 [24JN]

Rudolph, Wilma G.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2833), H10457 [5NO]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 234), H134 [8JA] (see H.R. 534), H318 [5FE]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see H.R. 866), H704 [13FE]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 660), H389 [11FE]

———suspend fines under certain circumstances for first-time paperwork violations (see H.R. 1867), H6264 [26JN]

Social Security: enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7784 [25JY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3453 [29AP]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see H.R. 2733), H7840 [3SE]

Tariff: impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates (see H.R. 1160), H5664 [19JN]

Tax Reform Action Commission: establish (see H.R. 3215), H11133 [7NO]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H460 [12FE]

———allow refundable credit for amounts paid for products and counseling designed to assist individuals to cease using tobacco products (see H.R. 2876), H7788 [25JY]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H245 [29JA]

———eliminate double taxation of dividends (see H.R. 50), H53 [7JA]

———increase expensing limits of small businesses for new business investment and equipment (see H.R. 224), H1466 [27FE]

———modify the work opportunity credit and the welfare-to-work credit (see H.R. 2047), H8083 [9SE]

———permit a special amortization deduction for intangible assets acquired from eligible small businesses and encourage growth in industries for which intangible assets are an important source of revenue (see H.R. 1222), H2939 [8AP]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H245 [29JA]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H1517 [4MR]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H4205 [15MY]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H8175 [10SE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 3119), H9478 [15OC]

———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H8905 [24SE]

———repeal tax increase on Social Security benefits (see H.R. 423), H218 [28JA]

———require child support delinquent parents to include their unpaid obligation in gross income and allow custodial parents a deduction for unpaid child support (see H.R. 262), H135 [8JA]

———treatment of certain tax attributes for taxpayers who file consolidated returns (see H.R. 2706), H8017 [5SE]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H3975 [9MY]

———treatment of income earned by individuals who are not citizens or U.S. nationals relative to coverage under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program (see H.R. 489), H1467 [27FE]

———treatment of medical expenses (see H.R. 1117), H10457 [5NO]

———treatment of sale of certain animals associated with educational programs (see H.R. 1754), H3303 [10AP]

———treatment of Social Security benefits (see H.R. 424), H218 [28JA]

———treatment of the sale of a principal residence, and death gratuity payments, by a member of the uniformed services (see H.R. 878), H1517 [4MR]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H4978 [4JN]

Tobacco products: eliminate quotas and price supports, provide transition assistance for producers, protect markets, quality, and availability, and establish a trust fund to finance such actions (see H.R. 3160), H8904 [24SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3550), H11700 [20NO]

———improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H7782 [25JY]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (see H.R. 135), H56 [7JA]

U.N.: convene war crimes tribunal to punish human rights abuses by Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi officials (see H. Res. 118), H1466 [27FE]

———rescind approving signature to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on behalf of the U.S. and take necessary steps to prevent establishment of that Court (see H.R. 1154), H1680 [6MR]

———terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 1146), H1813 [12MR]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H318 [5FE]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H4787 [2JN]

Volunteer firefighters: remove civil liability barriers surrounding donating fire equipment to volunteer fire companies (see H.R. 1787), H3351 [11AP]

Water: modify maximum hours of service for operators of ground water well drilling rigs (see H.R. 1008), H2473 [27MR]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (see H.R. 2557), H5713 [23JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crockett, David: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3526), H11650 [19NO]

Dept. of the Interior: dispose of all BLM administered public lands that have been identified for disposal under the Federal land use planning process (see H.R. 353), H170 [27JA]

———replace the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the Federal agency responsible for the administration, protection, and preservation of Midway Atoll (see H.R. 924), H1394 [26FE]

Dept. of Transportation: require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (see H.R. 2632), H6262 [26JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: limit amount of time veterans must wait to get a doctor's appointment at veterans clinics (see H.R. 263), H135 [8JA]

Elementary and Secondary Education Act: amend relative to rigorous quality standards applicable to paraprofessionals hired prior to enactment of No Child Left Behind Act (see H.R. 2348), H5043 [5JN]

Public lands: exchange of certain private property in Colorado and certain Federal property in Utah (see H.R. 1058), H1515 [4MR]

Social Security: allow certain remarried widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses to become or remain entitled to widow's or widower's insurance benefits (see H.R. 2583), H5814 [24JN]

———provide lump-sum death payments to surviving spouses (see H.R. 264), H135 [8JA]

Taxation: allow drug manufacturers a tax credit if they certify that the price of a drug in the U.S. is not greater than its price in Canada or Mexico (see H.R. 354), H170 [27JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 1560), H2702 [2AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H8493 [24SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H10981 [7NO]

Poems

``Soliloquy,'' Victor Miller, E1332 [24JN]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), conference report, H12839 [8DE]

Appropriations: making omnibus consolidated appropriations, H12839 [8DE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), H9718 [20OC]

Armed Forces: U.S. policy on use against Iraq, H1359-H1361 [26FE]

Blount County (TN) Daily Times: tribute to editorials, E1738 [9SE]

Bowles, Darrell, II: Tennessee Federation Council for Exceptional Children ``Yes I Can!'' award recipient, E692 [7AP]

Budget: combat waste, fraud, and abuse, H5913 [25JN]

Business and industry: impact of companies utilizing foreign labor in low-wage countries on employment levels of U.S. high-tech workers, H4094 [14MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 53), H3703 [7MY]

Colleges and universities: acceptance of conservative faculty on campuses, H8936 [25SE], H9742 [21OC]

Compact of Free Association: approve and amend (H.J. Res. 63), E1459 [11JY]

———tribute to alliance with the Marshall Islands and Micronesia, E900 [9MY]

Corps of Engineers: mitigate loss of habitat associated with construction of projects, H8877 [24SE]

Dept. of Transportation: require installation of 2 combination cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder systems in each commercial passenger aircraft (H.R. 2632), H12839 [8DE]

DynCorp: contract to train police in Iraq, H10461 [6NO]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 2115), H5203 [11JN]

Federal employees: payment of moving expenses, H1441 [27FE]

Floyd Spence Post Office Building, Lexington, SC: designate (H.R. 917), H2331 [26MR]

Foreign trade: U.S. deficit, H2591 [2AP]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Tarboro, NC: designate (H.R. 3353), H11170, H11171 [17NO]

Government: recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (S.J. Res. 18), H11174 [17NO]

Grand Excursion of 1854: support anniversary celebrations (H. Con. Res. 44), H2327, H2329 [26MR]

Gray, Jim: Tennessee Arts Commission Distinguished Artist Award recipient, E535 [20MR]

Great Lakes: aquatic invasive species dispersal barrier funding, H8837 [24SE]

Harbors: expand authority of non-Federal interests to levy harbor fees, H8874 [24SE]

Higher Education Act: reauthorize provisions relative to teacher preparation (H.R. 2211), consideration (H. Res. 310), H6355 [9JY]

Home & Garden Television (HGTV): tribute, E1499 [17JY]

Hugh Gregg Post Office Building, Nashua, NH: designate (H.R. 3185), H11172, H11173 [17NO]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H4848 [3JN], H6322 [8JY], H9718 [20OC]

———cost estimates of use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts once hostilities cease, H1931 [18MR]

James E. Davis Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (S. 1590), H11171, H11172 [17NO]

Knoxville, TN: tribute to Farragut High School, Christian Academy of Knoxville, and Webb School of Knoxville State championship sports teams, E1513 [18JY]

———tribute to Thompson Cancer Survival Center, E424 [11MR]

Knoxville (TN) News-Sentinel: tribute to new office and production facility, E652 [2AP]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (H.R. 825), H2330 [26MR]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 57), H2325, H2327 [26MR]

Nature Conservancy (organization): purchase of land and subsequent resale to supporters, H4094 [14MY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 443), H11385 [18NO]

Public utilities: improve reliability of electric transmission system, H8937 [25SE]

Roanoke River: upper basin flood control project funding, H8872 [24SE]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (H.R. 866), H3704, H3705 [7MY]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (H. Con. Res. 299), H11174, H11175, H11176 [17NO]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H8933 [25SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H8933 [25SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H4533 [22MY]

Transportation Security Administration: funding, H2102 [19MR]

TVA: prohibit repeal of protections which allow sale of excess power outside the TVA region, H11385 [18NO]

Twenty-First Century Water Policy Commission: establish (H.R. 135), H12122, H12124 [21NO]

University of Connecticut: tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 187), H3336 [11AP]

Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr., Post Office Building, Strongsville, OH: designate (H.R. 3300), H11177 [17NO]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1560), E649 [2AP]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), H8833, H8837, H8838, H8871, H8872, H8874, H8877, H8878 [24SE]

———provide for conservation and development of water and related resources and authorize Dept. of the Army construction and improvement projects for rivers and harbors (H.R. 2557), consideration (H. Res. 375), H8832 [24SE]

West, Allen: court martial for accused threatening of an Iraqi prisoner, H10982 [7NO]

WIVK-Radio (Knoxville, TN): anniversary, E507 [18MR]

Remarks in House relative to

Special order: granted, H1328 [25FE], H1950 [18MR], H2129 [19MR], H4128 [14MY], H4874 [3JN], H5925 [25JN], H6345 [8JY], H8947 [25SE], H9737 [20OC]

Tributes

Billingsley, Evelyn, E1033 [21MY]

Boyd, Gerald: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Burke, Edmund, H11367 [18NO]

Cohen, Richard, E1745 [9SE]

Dickey, Doug, E869 [6MY]

Dodson, George, E147 [6FE]

Eldridge, Robert C., Sr. (Dink), E669 [3AP]

Forster, Fred, E933 [13MY]

Graham, Bob, E2532 [8DE]

Lakin, Jane, E1414 [8JY]

Miller, Jerry (Ace), E883 [7MY]

Newman, Russell A., E870 [6MY]

Roberson, Jessie: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Russell, Kenneth E., E1751 [10SE]

Shirley, Paul and Nadine, E440 [12MR]

Wallace, Danny, E638 [1AP]

Williams, Richard, Jr., E193 [12FE]

DUNCAN, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E593 [27MR]

DUNCANVILLE, TX

Remarks in House

Duncanville High School: tribute to girls' basketball team, E361 [4MR]

DUNFORD, HARRY

Articles and editorials

Lone Sailor, E345 [3MR]

DUNHAM, KATHERINE

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Con. Res. 62), H1465 [27FE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, E21 [8JA], E1292 [18JN]

Tribute (H. Con. Res. 62), E341 [27FE]

DUNKEL, BRENT

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E791 [29AP]

DUNLAP, ERICKA

Bills and resolutions

Tribute (see H. Res. 380), H8950 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Tribute, H8892 [24SE]

DUNLAP, MARSHALL

Letters

Provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program, S14659 [12NO]

DUNMORE, PA

Remarks in House

National Night Out: tribute to events, E2033 [14OC]

DUNN, AARON M.

Remarks in House

Boy Scouts: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E173 [7FE]

DUNN, CAITLIN

Essays

Growing Nutrition Right Here in Indiana, S3025 [3MR]

DUNN, JENNIFER (a Representative from Washington)

Appointments

Committee on Economics (Joint), H1305 [25FE]

Committee on Homeland Security (House, Select), H407 [12FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abraham Lincoln (U.S.S.): tribute to Navy and Marine Corps crew (see H. Res. 211), H3571 [30AP]

Afghanistan: commend women for participation in Government and civil society, encourage inclusion in the economic and political life, and advocate protection of women's rights in Afghanistan Constitution (see H. Res. 393), H9983 [28OC]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization to citizenship through service (see H.R. 1714), H3408 [12AP]

———encourage families of active-duty members to display the Blue Star Banner or the Gold Star and request the media to recognize importance of the Blue Star Banner (see H. Con. Res. 109), H2270 [20MR]

———exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8906 [24SE]

Aviation: assist employees separated from employment due to reductions in service by air carriers and airport closures caused by terrorist actions, security measures, or a military conflict with Iraq (see H.R. 1553), H2702 [2AP]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H12921 [8DE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H2704 [2AP]

BLM: provide permanent funding for the payment in lieu of taxes program (see H.R. 1005), H1463 [27FE]

Briggs, Harry and Eliza: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: congressional disapproval of rule revising payment policies under the Medicare physician fee schedule (see H.J. Res. 3), H60 [7JA]

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H217 [28JA]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to recognize U.S. efforts to reunite missing children with their families and to honor the victims of abduction and murder (see H. Con. Res. 185), H4529 [21MY] (see H. Con. Res. 192), H4737 [22MY]

———prevent child abduction (see H.R. 1104), H1903 [13MR]

China, Republic of: negotiation of a free trade agreement (see H. Con. Res. 98), H3305 [10AP]

Corrie, Rachel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H2823 [3AP]

Courts: increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see H.R. 2118), H8382 [17SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (see H.R. 2028), H3856 [8MY]

Cruz, Celia: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3109), H10457 [5NO]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make grants to first responders (see H.R. 3266), H9813 [21OC]

Dept. of Justice: provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities (see H.R. 1238), H5714 [23JN]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H392 [11FE]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H8017 [5SE]

Drugs: respond to the illegal production, distribution, and use of methamphetamines (see H.R. 834), H10130 [29OC]

Employment: provide compensatory time for private sector employees (see H.R. 1119), H1678 [6MR]

Endangered Species Act: require the Dept. of the Interior to give greater weight to scientific or commercial data that is empirical or has been field-tested or peer-reviewed (see H.R. 1662), H3454 [29AP]

FCC: allocate additional spectrum for unlicensed use by wireless broadband devices and ensure interference protection for Dept. of Defense systems within that spectrum (see H.R. 340), H392 [11FE] (see H.R. 363), H170 [27JA]

FDA: uniform food safety warning notification requirements (see H.R. 2699), H6602 [10JY]

FERC: provide for alternative conditions and alternative fishways in hydroelectric dam licenses (see H.R. 1013), H1903 [13MR]

Franklin, Benjamin: mint coins in commemoration of tercentenary of birth (see H.R. 3204), H12921 [8DE]

Health: reduce the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system (see H.R. 5), H317 [5FE]

Health care professionals: establish demonstration programs to encourage physicians to practice in rural settings (see H.R. 3512), H11391 (see H.R. 3512), H11514 [18NO]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1821), H3353 [11AP]

Iraq: establish program to foster private U.S. investment in Iraqi schools and hospitals through adopt-a-school and adopt-a-hospital initiatives (see H. Res. 455), H12312 [21NO]

———provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H3975 [9MY]

ITC: take certain actions relative to temporary safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H. Con. Res. 23), H244 [29JA]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H10457 [5NO]

Japan: urge honoring of commitments under the Market-Oriented Sector-Selective (MOSS) Agreement on Medical Equipment and Pharmaceuticals (see H. Con. Res. 324), H12922 [8DE]

Land use: improve relationships between Federal land managers and gateway communities to support compatible land management of both Federal and adjacent lands (see H.R. 1014), H6603 [10JY]

Law enforcement: eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9615 [16OC]

———provide grants for law enforcement training and equipment to combat methamphetamine labs (see H.R. 3092), H9131 [1OC]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H10340 [4NO]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H8284 [16SE]

———consolidate and restate Federal laws relative to social health maintenance organization projects, make such projects permanent, and require a study on ways to expand such projects (see H.R. 983), H2312 [25MR]

———coverage of more frequent hemodialysis treatments (see H.R. 1004), H1463 [27FE]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1422), H2310 [25MR]

———provide for expeditious coverage of new medical technology (see H.R. 941), H1395 [26FE]

———provide regulatory relief and contracting flexibility (see H.R. 810), H701 [13FE]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 1), H5928 [25JN]

———waive late enrollment penalty and provide a special Part B enrollment period for certain military retirees (see H.R. 2361), H5043 [5JN]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see H.R. 1746), H8222 [15SE]

Pearson, Levi: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3287), H9380 [10OC]

Reagan, Ronald: provide for dime coins to bear likeness (see H.R. 3633), H12309 [21NO]

Robertson, George I.M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3263), H10130 [29OC]

Shriver, Sargent: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 299), H10458 [5NO]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 822), H702 [13FE]

Social Security: earnings test for blind individuals (see H.R. 173), H2472 [27MR]

———enhance privacy protections for individuals and prevent fraudulent misuse of account numbers (see H.R. 2971), H7950 [4SE]

Taxation: allow a deduction for State and local sales taxes in lieu of State and local income taxes (see H.R. 720), H1746 [11MR]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see H.R. 715), H460 [12FE]

———allow distilled spirits wholesalers a credit for their cost of carrying Federal excise taxes prior to the sale of the product bearing the tax (see H.R. 791), H2864 [7AP]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see H.R. 1231), H6465 [9JY]

———allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 496), H244 [29JA]

———allow use of principal repayments to issue additional mortgages and modify price limitations under the mortgage revenue bond program and change income limit for housing credit program (see H.R. 284), H1812 [12MR]

———apply excise tax to hepatitis A vaccines (see H.R. 1674), H3305 [10AP]

———clarify treatment of incentive stock options and employee stock purchases (see H.R. 286), H136 [8JA]

———constitutional amendment on tax limitations (see H.J. Res. 50), H6869 [15JY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see H.R. 1054), H1955 [18MR]

———encourage investing of foreign earnings within the U.S. for productive business purposes (see H.R. 767), H699 [13FE]

———exempt certain sightseeing flights from taxes on air transportation (see H.R. 573), H1516 [4MR]

———expand bonus depreciation to expensing (see H.R. 771), H699 [13FE]

———expand S corporation eligibility for banks (see H.R. 714), H8284 [16SE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see H.R. 570), H463 [12FE]

———permanently extend research credit, adjust the alternative incremental credit rates, and provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses (see H.R. 463), H3571 [30AP]

———permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 235), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H1682 [6MR]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain restaurant buildings (see H.R. 571), H3453 [29AP]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see H.R. 1523), H6465 [9JY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (see H.R. 2), H1681 [6MR]

———reduce capital gains rates and index the basis of certain assets (see H.R. 44), H53 [7JA]

———repeal motor fuel excise taxes which remain in the general fund of the Treasury on railroads and inland waterway transportation (see H.R. 578), H2312 [25MR]

———repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H700 [13FE]

———treatment of beer (see H.R. 1305), H1952 [18MR]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H3763 [7MY]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see H.R. 2265), H6869 [15JY]

———treatment of certain mobile machinery (see H.R. 3246), H9213 [2OC]

———treatment of certain motor vehicle dealer transitional assistance (see H.R. 870), H1682 [6MR]

———treatment of commercial aviation fuel during hostilities with Iraq (see H.R. 1380), H2268 [20MR]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H7225 [21JY]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H7783 [25JY]

———treatment of flexible spending arrangements relative to long-term care insurance (see H.R. 2096), H7840 [3SE]

———treatment of foreign investments through U.S. regulated investment companies (see H.R. 1669), H2938 [8AP]

———treatment of policyholder dividends of mutual life insurance companies and policyholder surplus accounts (see H.R. 808), H2586 [1AP]

———treatment of real estate investment trusts (see H.R. 1890), H3570 [30AP]

Telecommunications: equitably distribute universal service support throughout rural areas (see H.R. 1582), H10130 [29OC]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: establish an alternative trigger for determining if an extended benefit period is in effect for a State for purposes of certain benefits (see H.R. 3487), H11159 [14NO]

United Mine Workers of America: protect health benefits of retired miners and provide additional sources of revenue to the Combined Benefit Fund and Benefit Plan (see H.R. 3586), H12307 [21NO]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for an open season under that plan (see H.R. 548), H2822 [3AP]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 303), H7839 [3SE]

Vietnamese Conflict: tribute to POW and call for full accounting of unaccounted members of the Armed Forces (see H. Res. 62), H391 [11FE]

Workforce Investment Act: establish a Personal Reemployment Accounts grant program to assist Americans in returning to work (see H.R. 444), H1682 [6MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (see H.R. 8), H5364 [12JN] (see H.R. 57), H53 [7JA]

Medicare: determination of payment amounts for new clinical diagnostic laboratory tests (see H.R. 569), H319 [5FE]

———expand coverage of certain self-injected biologicals (see H.R. 980), H1461 [27FE]

———increase minimum percentage increase under the Medicare+Choice program (see H.R. 2033), H3856 [8MY]

Mount Rainier National Park: boundary adjustment (see H.R. 265), H135 [8JA]

Social Security: permit qualifying States to use unspent State Children's Health Insurance Program allotments to expand health coverage under that program or for Medicaid expenditures (see H.R. 449), H242 [29JA]

Taxation: provide incentives to small businesses to provide health insurance to their employees (see H.R. 450), H242 [29JA]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H1952 [18MR]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see H.R. 2185), H4527 [21MY] (see H.R. 3270), H9375 [8OC]

Remarks

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children, H2406 [27MR], H3063 [10AP]

———prevent child abduction, H3063 [10AP]

———prevent child abduction (H.R. 1104), H2406 [27MR]

Committee on Ways and Means (House): treatment of minority membership during markup of H.R. 1776, Pension Preservation and Savings Expansion Act (H. Res. 324), H7152 [18JY]

Crime: eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 188), H3063 [10AP]

Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5492, H5493, H5494, H5496, H5497, H5498, H5499, H5504, H5509, H5511 [18JN]

Homeland Security Act: technical corrections (H.R. 1416), H5730 [24JN]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), H6082 [26JN], H11658 [20NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12249 [21NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 2473), H5718 [24JN]

National security: enhance research, development, procurement, and use of biomedical countermeasures to respond to public health threats (H.R. 2122), H6937 [16JY]

Public welfare programs: reauthorize and improve block grants to States for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 4), H543, H544, H545 [13FE]

Taxation: end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), H1976 [19MR]

———end certain abusive tax practices and provide tax relief and simplification (H.R. 1308), motion to instruct conferees, H8931, H8932, H8934 [25SE]

———increase refundability of child tax credit, clarify eligibility of Armed Forces pay for such credit, and accelerate marriage penalty relief in earned income tax credit, H8931, H8932, H8934 [25SE]

———provide incentives for charitable contributions by individuals and businesses (H.R. 7), H8318 [17SE]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), H3915 [9MY]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (H.R. 2), conference report, H4719 [22MY]

———tax-exempt bond financing for forest conservation in Washington, H1976 [19MR], H8318 [17SE]

———treatment of amounts contributed to medical savings accounts and unused nontaxable benefits under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements (H.R. 2596), H5999 [26JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (S. 23), H76, H77, H78, H79, H81, H82 [8JA]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), H7475 [24JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), H7508 [24JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (H.R. 2185), H4613, H4614, H4615, H4616, H4618, H4620 [22MY]

Votes: position on missed, E1569 [23JY]

DUNN, PEGGY SAVAGE

Remarks in House

Michigan Science Teachers' Association: Elementary Science Teacher of the Year award recipient, E687 [7AP]

DUNN, TIMOTHY J.

Reports filed

Nomination To Be Deputy Permanent Representative to the OAS: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate), S14270 [7NO]

DUNNE, FINTAN

Articles and editorials

Pentagon Threatens To Kill Independent Reporters in Iraq, H1881 [13MR]

DUNNELLON, FL

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E914 [9MY]

Wall-Rives American Legion Post 58: anniversary, E895 [9MY]

DUNSTAN, MARYJANE

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S125 [9JA]

DUPCHER, NATALIE

Remarks in Senate

Harkin, Senator: tribute to interns, S16116 [9DE]

DURAND, BOB

Remarks in House

Tribute, E160 [6FE]

DURAND, MI

Remarks in House

Durand Union Station: anniversary, E1724 [5SE]

DURANGO, CO

Remarks in House

Acosta, Barbara: Durango Area Chamber Resort Association Athena Award recipient, E1523 [18JY]

Colorado: tribute to Durango/La Plata Emergency Communications Central Dispatch for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E35 [8JA]

Durango Police Dept.: tribute for efforts during Missionary Ridge forest fire, E36 [8JA]

Pueblo Community College: anniversary, E1342 [24JN]

Zink, Sidny: Durango, CO, Chamber of Commerce Barbara Conrad Award recipient, E1398 [27JN]

DURAZO, MARIA ELENA

Remarks in House

Paul Wellstone Citizen Leadership Award: recipient, E1141 [5JN]

DURBIN, RICHARD J. (a Senator from Illinois)

Addresses

Civil Liberties in Wartime: Geoffrey R. Stone, S13904-S13906 [4NO]

Amendments

Abortion: prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3481, S3555 [11MR], S3571 [12MR]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14009, S14011, S14063, S14067, S14068 [5NO]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1091 [16JA], S1155, S1165 [17JA], S1200, S1222, S1230, S1263, S1268, S1269, S1290 [21JA], S1347, S1354, S1355, S1369, S1370 [22JA], S1427, S1428, S1480, S1481 [23JA]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12350, S12358, S12393, S12394 [2OC], S12427, S12473 [3OC], S12491, S12524, S12535, S12559, S12560 [14OC], S12596, S12628 [15OC], S12655, S12667, S12715, S12749, S12750, S12751, S12752, S12753 [16OC], S12779, S12850 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4663, S4676, S4716, S4717 [2AP], S4803, S4825, S4826 [3AP]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3855, S3907 [18MR], S4030 [19MR], S4168, S4183, S4191 [20MR], S4251, S4277, S4306 [21MR], S4341 [25MR], S4410, S4452 [26MR]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (S. 1215), S7736 [11JN]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13879, S13923, S13925 [4NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6723 [20MY], S6854, S6879 [21MY], S6981 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), S7286, S7405, S7407 [4JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9451, S9505 [16JY], S9520, S9529, S9563, S9566, S9593, S9599, S9600, S9602, S9603 [17JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 2555), S9769, S9807 [23JY], S9866, S9917, S9918 [24JY]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9157 [9JY], S9170, S9182, S9204, S9205, S9258, S9259, S9264 [10JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11004, S11040 [3SE], S11136, S11170, S11171 [5SE], S11219, S11228, S11230, S11231, S11246, S11257, S11258 [9SE], S11286, S11290, S11297, S11321, S11330, S11356, S11357, S11358 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13089, S13116, S13168, S13169, S13172 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14506, S14511, S14843 [12NO], S14934, S14968 [17NO]

Diseases: expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6445, S6476, S6562, S6566 [15MY]

District of Columbia: making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S12160 [30SE]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7806, S7855 [12JN]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13611, S13626, S13686, S13688 [30OC]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13190, S13228 [24OC], S13378, S13414 [28OC], S13639, S13661, S13694 [30OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5251 [10AP]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S8314 [20JN], S8351, S8353, S8371, S8374 [23JN], S8580, S8588 [25JN], S8630, S8775 [26JN]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9157 [9JY], S9170, S9182, S9204, S9205, S9258, S9259, S9264 [10JY]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S6004 [9MY], S7407 [4JN], S7424, S7498 [5JN], S8368 [23JN], S9893, S9919, S9920 [24JY], S9941, S9978 [25JY], S10718, S10732, S10734, S10735 [31JY]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7161, S7162 [23MY]

Taxation: provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6241, S6266, S6271, S6335, S6337, S6338, S6342 [14MY], S6508, S6530, S6553 [15MY]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: ratification, S3142 [5MR]

Appointments

Conferee: H.J. Res. 2, continuing appropriations, S1457 [23JA]

———H.R. 1559, war in Iraq and homeland security supplemental appropriations, S4917 [7AP]

———H.R. 2417, intelligence services appropriations, S10932 [1AU]

———H.R. 2657, legislative branch of the Government appropriations, S9278 [11JY]

———H.R. 2658, Dept. of Defense appropriations, S9572 [17JY]

———H.R. 2673, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, S14155 [6NO]

———H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, S13651 [30OC]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, S13123 [23OC]

———H.R. 3289, supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, S12822 [17OC]

Senate National Security Working Group, S5979 [8MY]

U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission, S4730 [2AP]

Articles and editorials

Dollar Diplomacy, Business Week (publication), S3705 [13MR]

Family of Dead Pilot Urged Him Not To Go, Dan Rozek and Dave McKinney, Chicago (IL) Sun-Times, S13868 [4NO]

For Families, Sad News Hits Home, Russell Working and Angela Rozas, Chicago (IL) Tribune, S13869 [4NO]

Missing Energy Strategy, New York (NY) Times, S4900 [7AP]

More Fuel-Efficiency Is Needed, St. Petersburg (FL) Times, S4901 [7AP]

More Per Gallon, Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram, S4901 [7AP]

Stop Your Grousing, Auto Makers, and Get the Gases Out, Carl Zichella, Los Angeles (CA) Times, S4901 [7AP]

Who's Unpatriotic Now? Paul Krugman, New York (NY) Times, S9669 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory livestock (see S. 1298), S11832 [23SE]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance (see S. 21), S35 [7JA]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see S. 736), S11350 [10SE]

Antitrust policy: enhance FTC or Dept. of Justice authority to prevent anticompetitive practices in tightly concentrated gasoline markets (see S. 1737), S14806 [12NO]

Archeology: provide for protection, data compilation, science-based decision making, public education and access, and a unified management policy relative to paleontological resources on Federal lands (see S. 546), S3252 [6MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (see S. 922), S5343 [11AP]

———expand Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members serving in the Iraqi theater of operations to include travel and transportation to the members' permanent station or home (see S. 1670), S12137 [29SE]

———improve benefits for members of the uniformed services and veterans (see S. 19), S35 [7JA]

———increase rates of educational assistance for members of the Selected Reserve (see S. 812), S4957 [8AP]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (see S. 1615), S11478 [15SE]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (see S. Res. 95), S4166 [20MR]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see S. Con. Res. 44), S6626 [19MY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see S. 1034), S5950 [8MY]

Assets for Independence Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

ATF: enhance authority to enforce compliance of gun dealers with Federal firearms laws (see S. 1983), S16119 [9DE]

Baltimore, MD: authorize assistance for the National Great Blacks in Wax Museum and Justice Learning Center (see S. 1233), S8127 [18JN]

Bankruptcy: establish a priority for the payment of claims for duties paid to the U.S. by licensed customs brokers and sureties on behalf of a debtor (see S. 1772), S12969 [21OC] (see S. 1891), S15187 [19NO]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4898 [7AP]

Bunche, Ralph: tribute (see S. Con. Res. 82), S15977 [25NO]

Burma: sanction the ruling military junta, strengthen democracy efforts, and support and recognize the National League of Democracy as legitimate representative of the Burmese people (see S. 1182), S7621 [10JN] (see S. 1215), S7833 [12JN]

Capital punishment: temporary moratorium until a national commission reviews the justice, fairness, and due process of the administration of the death penalty (see S. 132), S133 [9JA]

Central Asia: encourage countries to accelerate democratic reforms and fulfill human rights obligations (see S.J. Res. 3), S2188 [11FE]

Children and youth: access of disadvantaged children to dental services (see S. 1142), S10620 [31JY]

———enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see S. 121), S132 [9JA]

China, People's Republic of: authorize appropriate action if negotiations regarding China's undervalued currency and currency manipulations are not successful (see S. 1586), S11161 [5SE]

———encourage market-based valuation of currency and fulfillment of commitments under international trade agreements (see S. Res. 219), S11649 [17SE]

China, Republic of: participation in WHO (see S. 243), S4434 [26MR]

Civil liberties: religious accommodations in the workplace (see S. 893), S5951 [8MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see S. 76), S36 [7JA]

———prohibit discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex, race, or national origin (see S. 841), S5059 [9AP]

———protect (see S. 16), S35 [7JA]

Claims: extend deadline for victims of terrorist attacks to file claims to receive certain compensation (see S. 1602), S11245 [9SE]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S230 [13JA]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see S. 1545), S10618 [31JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (see S. Res. 41), S1870 [4FE] (see S. Res. 45), S1977 [5FE]

Community Services Block Grant Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Consumers: protect from predatory mortgage lending practices (see S. 1928), S15407 [21NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see S. 1396), S9303 [11JY]

Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide: reaffirm support and commemorate anniversary of Genocide Convention Implementation Act (see S. Res. 164), S7619 [10JN]

Correctional institutions: analyze the incidence and effects of prison rape and provide information, resources, recommendations, and funding to protect individuals from such offenses (see S. 1435), S9638 [21JY]

Courts: allow media coverage of proceedings (see S. 554), S7235 [3JN]

———increase annual salaries of justices and judges (see S. 1023), S5859 [7MY]

———restore cost-of-living adjustments from previous years and improve benefits system for the Federal judiciary, and implement procedures to instill public confidence in Federal courts (see S. 787), S6256 [14MY]

———restore judicial discretion in sentincing for certain Federal crimes and require a U.S. Sentencing Commission report on the incidence of downward departures (see S. 1086), S6854 [21MY]

Crime: enhance rights of crime victims and establish grants for local governments to assist crime victims (see S. 805), S7620 [10JN]

———exempt certain rocket propellants from being classified as explosive materials (see S. 724), S6853 [21MY]

———foster local collaborations to ensure effective and efficient use of resources within the criminal and juvenile justice systems in dealing with mentally ill offenders (see S. 1194), S10907 [1AU]

———increase maximum term of imprisonment for interstate firearms trafficking and define such activity as racketeering (see S. 1243), S7718 [11JN]

———provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes (see S. 966), S5650 [1MY]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions (see S. 950), S6854 [21MY]

Daniel Patrick Moynihan Global Affairs Institute: support (see S. 1302), S8232 [19JN]

De Laine, Joseph A.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 498), S4513 [27MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (see S. 1103), S6977 [22MY]

———organic food standards relative to livestock and dairy production (see S. 457), S3087 [4MR]

Dept. of HHS: ensure independence and preserve role of administrative law judges involved in Medicare appeals processes (see S. 1127), S6978 [22MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: appoint a Director to the Office for State and Local Government Coordination and transfer the Office for Domestic Preparedness to the Office of the Secretary (see S. 796), S5060 [9AP]

———ensure continuation of non-homeland security functions of transferred Federal agencies (see S. 910), S5996 [9MY]

———waive limitation on the use of appropriated funds for the State Homeland Security Grant Program (see S. 838), S5059 [9AP]

Dept. of Justice: authorizing appropriations for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (see S. 460), S4703 [2AP]

———expand powers and jurisdiction to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition (see S. 1224), S14452 [11NO]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see S. 764), S9415 [15JY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide guaranteed adequate level of funding for veterans health care (see S. 50), S134 [9JA]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see S. 1283), S9959 [25JY]

Digital Opportunity Investment Trust: establish (see S. 1854), S14804 [12NO]

Disabled: importance of recruiting and retaining direct support professionals to ensure the proper care of individuals with developmental disabilities (see S. Con. Res. 21), S11649 [17SE]

District of Columbia: preserve existing Superior Court judgeships (see S. 1561), S10906 [1AU]

———provide a site for the National Women's History Museum (see S. 1741), S12737 [16OC]

———provide budget autonomy (see S. 1267), S7926 [16JN]

———provide full voting representation in Congress (see S. 617), S3730 [13MR]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs (see S. 946), S5484 [29AP]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S. 139), S5950 [8MY]

Education: encourage lifelong learning by investing in public schools and improving access to and affordability of higher education and job training (see S. 8), S34 [7JA]

———extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see S. 140), S289 [14JA]

———increase availability of Head Start programs and quality child care, reduce child hunger and encourage healthy eating habits, and facilitate parental involvement (see S. 18), S35 [7JA]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see S. 1705), S12376 [2OC]

———protect rights of employees to receive overtime compensation (see S. 1485), S10140 [29JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand (see S. 304), S2341 [12FE]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see S.J. Res. 17), S9639 [21JY]

———ruling on media ownership rules (see S. Res. 159), S7381 [4JN]

FDA: conduct oversight of any entity engaged in the recovery, testing, or handling of human tissue or human tissue-based products (see S. 1063), S6255 [14MY]

Federal employees: adjust certain Federal annuity computations relative to periods of receiving disability payments (see S. 481), S4513 [27MR]

———amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include Federal prosecutors relative to retirement benefits (see S. 640), S3881 [18MR]

———clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (see S. 1229), S7619 [10JN] (see S. 1358), S8725 [26JN]

———ensure parity between the compensation of members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees (see S. Con. Res. 1), S133 [9JA]

———increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance (see S. 319), S5950 [8MY]

Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: provide greater access to affordable pharmaceuticals (see S. 7), S34 (see S. 54), S36 [7JA]

FERC: reinstate license and extend deadline for commencement of construction for the Carlyle Hydroelectric Project in Illinois (see S. 220), S4376 [25MR]

Financial institutions: merge bank and savings association deposit insurance funds and reform the Federal deposit insurance system (see S. 229), S6979 [22MY]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Committee: establish (see S. 1470), S11479 [15SE]

Firearms: improve the national instant criminal background check system (see S. 1706), S12376 [2OC]

———require provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun (see S. 866), S5173 [10AP]

Firefighters: establish the SAFER Firefighter Grant Program (see S. 544), S4435 [26MR]

Ford Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 100), S4434 [26MR]

Foreign aid: clarify eligibility of certain countries for U.S. military assistance (see S. 1317), S8439 [24JN]

———make protection of women and children who are affected by a complex humanitarian emergency a priority (see S. 1001), S7927 [16JN]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: limit Federal access to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes (see S. 1507), S10617 [31JY]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (see S. 760), S4629 [1AP]

FTC: ratify authority for implementation and enforcement of a ``do-not-call'' registry relative to telemarketing firms (see S. 1655), S11988 [25SE]

Government: commend public servants for their dedication and continued service (see S. Res. 130), S5651 [1MY]

———recognize Inspectors General for their efforts to prevent and detect waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement, and to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the Federal Government (see S.J. Res. 18), S12137 [29SE]

Grand Excursion of 1854: support anniversary celebrations (see S. Con. Res. 5), S2457 [13FE]

Great Lakes: provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S9328 [14JY]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (see S. Res. 78), S3253 [6MR]

Haiti: duty-free treatment of certain apparel articles relative to certification of market, political, and social reforms (see S. 489), S2920 [27FE]

Harley-Davidson Motor Co.: anniversary (see S. Res. 167), S9794 [23JY]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (see S. 859), S5173 [10AP]

———increase supply of pancreatic islet cells for research, coordinate efforts on transplantation, make transplantation a standard therapy, and provide Medicare coverage of certain transplantations (see S. 518), S6979 [22MY]

———protect consumers in managed care and other health coverage plans, provide parity for mental health coverage, reduce medical errors, and increase access to quality health care (see S. 10), S35 [7JA]

———provide health insurance protections for individuals who are living organ donors (see S. 186), S1069 [16JA]

Height, Dorothy I.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1266), S7876 [13JN]

Homeland Security Act: repeal certain provisions relative to pediatric vaccine manufacturer liability (see S. 105), S37 [7JA]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see S. 1564), S10906 [1AU]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see S. Con. Res. 26), S4435 [26MR]

Immigration: adjust status of certain foreign agricultural workers, reform H-2A worker program, provide a stable, legal agricultural workforce, and extend basic legal protections and better working conditions to more workers (see S. 1645), S14335 [10NO]

———establish new special immigrant categories for certain children and women at risk of harm (see S. 1353), S13711 [31OC]

———treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see S. 1129), S10266 [30JY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see S. 1409), S9414 [15JY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see S. 1684), S13209 [24OC]

———ensure that commercial insurers cannot engage in price fixing, bid rigging, or market allocations to the detriment of competition and consumers (see S. 352), S2187 [11FE]

———promote health care coverage parity for individuals participating in legal recreational or transportation activities (see S. 423), S13209 [24OC]

International Religious Freedom Day: designate (see S. Res. 251), S13134 [23OC]

Iraq: prohibit profiteering and fraud relative to military action, relief, and reconstruction efforts (see S. 1813), S13802 [3NO]

———reconstruction (see S.J. Res. 6), S3506 [11MR]

———require a report on reconstruction efforts (see S. 1594), S11245 [9SE]

———require disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for post-conflict reconstruction (see S. 876), S12056 [26SE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: extend authority for construction of a memorial in the District of Columbia (see S. 470), S2920 [27FE]

———mint coins in commemoration (see S. 377), S2340 [12FE]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see S. 1368), S8862 [27JN]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see S. 1925), S15407 [21NO]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see S. 152), S288 [14JA]

———community policing programs (see S. 679), S4166 [20MR]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see S. 1700), S12277 [1OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see S. 985), S5651 [1MY]

———collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or local governments (see S. 606), S3620 [12MR]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see S. 656), S6979 [22MY]

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act: revise and extend (see S. 1786), S15813 [24NO]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see S. 894), S7620 [10JN]

Marshall, John: mint coins in commemoration (see S. 1531), S14806 [12NO]

Medicaid: coverage of primary and secondary preventative medical strategies for children and adults with sickle cell disease (see S. 874), S6854 [21MY]

———extend certain modifications to disproportionate share hospital allotments (see S. 652), S7235 [3JN]

———increase Federal Medical Assistance Percentage to States (see S. 138), S1069 [16JA]

———permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see S. 847), S6071 [13MY]

———provide families of disabled children with the opportunity to purchase coverage (see S. 622), S3730 [13MR]

Medicare: coverage of oral anticancer drugs (see S. 1037), S6708 [20MY]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs (see S. 7), S34 [7JA]

———eliminate discriminatory copayment rates for outpatient psychiatric services (see S. 853), S11989 [25SE]

———modify definition of rehabilitation hospital and rehabilitation unit for reimbursement under prospective payment system (see S. 1222), S11989 [25SE]

———reform reimbursement rates for chemotherapy drugs and administration (see S. 1303), S9794 [23JY]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see S. 569), S4558 [31MR]

———restore the full market basket percentage increase applied to payments to hospitals for inpatient hospital services furnished to beneficiaries (see S. 899), S7236 [3JN]

Mental health: provide for equal insurance coverage of benefits unless comparable limitations are imposed on medical and surgical benefits (see S. 486), S4326 [24MR]

Minimum wage: level (see S. 20), S35 [7JA] (see S. 224), S1668 [28JA]

Minorities: improve health of minority individuals (see S. 1833), S14176 [6NO]

Motor vehicles: increase fuel economy standards for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and the Federal fleet, and increase weight limit of vehicles subject to fuel economy standards (see S. 255), S1812 [30JA]

Moynihan, Daniel Patrick: tribute (see S. Res. 99), S4434 [26MR]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (see S. 888), S6257 [14MY]

National Child Care Worthy Wage Day: designate (see S. Res. 122), S5484 [29AP]

National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: designate (see S. Res. 243), S12607 [15OC]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S2702 [25FE]

National Commission on Digestive Diseases: establish (see S. 1902), S15287 [20NO]

National Commission on Iraq Intelligence: establish (see S. 1946), S15977 [25NO]

National Correctional Officers and Employees Week: designate (see S. Res. 24), S2921 [27FE]

National Health Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 140), S5995 [9MY]

National Mammography Day: designate (see S. Res. 222), S11649 [17SE]

National Mentoring Month: designate (see S. Res. 25), S1479 [23JA]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see S. Res. 201), S9959 [25JY]

National Purple Heart Recognition Day: designate (see S. Con. Res. 40), S8728 [26JN]

National security: assist Federal agencies in addressing deficiencies in specialized personnel through student loan repayment, graduate student fellowships, and establishing a National Security Service Corps (see S. 589), S3504 [11MR]

———enhance homeland security (see S. 6), S34 (see S. 22), S35 [7JA]

———establish strategy for dealing with the threat of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (see S. Res. 77), S3163 [5MR]

———provide for homeland security block grants (see S. 87), S37 [7JA]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see S.J. Res. 8), S4377 [25MR]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 204), S10140 [29JY]

National Youth Service Day: designate (see S. Res. 112), S5059 [9AP]

Ogilvie, Mary Jane Jenkins: tribute (see S. Res. 110), S4957 [8AP]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see S. Con. Res. 7), S3732 [13MR]

Peace Officers Memorial Day: designate (see S. Res. 75), S3163 [5MR]

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see S. 825), S4957 [8AP]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE]

Political campaigns: provide lowest advertising rate, establish airtime requirements for campaign related programming, and create political advertisement voucher system (see S. 1497), S10265 [30JY]

Postal Service: include postmasters and postmasters organizations in the process for the development and planning of certain policies, schedules, and programs (see S. 678), S4376 [25MR]

———reform funding of Civil Service Retirement System benefits for employees (see S. 380), S3028 [3MR]

Power resources: provide regulatory oversight over energy trading markets (see S. 509), S3411 [10MR]

Powers, Hiram: tribute (see S. Res. 209), S11480 [15SE]

Presidents of the U.S.: establish a program to award grants to improve and maintain sites honoring Presidents of the U.S. (see S. 1748), S12737 [16OC]

Public safety officers: ensure that officers who suffer a fatal heart attack or stroke while on duty shall be presumed to have died in the line of duty for purposes of survivor benefits (see S. 459), S2839 [26FE]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (see S. 944), S5483 [29AP]

Radio: increase locally and independently produced content and facilitate competition in programming, advertising, and concert promotion (see S. 221), S7619 [10JN]

Railroads: establish a national rail passenger transportation system and reauthorize and improve service and security on Amtrak (see S. 104), S37 [7JA]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see S. 300), S2921 [27FE]

Rural areas: reward the hard work and risk of individuals who live in and help preserve small, rural towns (see S. 602), S3620 [12MR]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (see S. 168), S2702 [25FE]

SBA: increase amount to be reserved for women's business center programs sustainability grants (see S. 1247), S7831 [12JN]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans while protecting stem cell research (see S. 303), S4167 [20MR]

Senate Rules: amend to provide that it is not in order in a committee to ask questions relative to a Presidential nominee's religious affiliation (see S. Res. 207), S10618 [31JY]

———eliminate secret Senate holds (see S. Res. 151), S8234 [19JN]

———prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation (see S. Res. 74), S3163 [5MR]

Senior citizens: promote elder justice (see S. 333), S3731 [13MR]

Shinseki, Eric K.: tribute (see S. Res. 190), S8726 [26JN]

Simon, Paul: tribute (see S. Res. 281), S16120 [9DE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of African American History and Culture (see S. 1157), S7135 [23MY]

Social Security: computation system for benefits relative to spouses' or surviving spouses' Government pensions (see S. 363), S5174 [10AP]

———expand or add coverage of pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid (see S. 1033), S7136 [23MY]

———oppose reduction of annual cost-of-living adjustments (see S. Res. 155), S7135 [23MY]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see S. 349), S6256 [14MY]

Sports: recognize evolution and importance of motorsports (see S. Res. 253), S14452 [11NO]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (see S. 982), S7136 [23MY]

Tariff Act: expedite antidumping investigations when imports increase materially from new suppliers after an antidumping order and amend provisions on export prices and constructed export prices (see S. 136), S133 [9JA]

Taxation: accelerate increase in refundability of the child tax credit (see S. 1162), S7188 [2JN]

———allow a U.S. independent film and television production wage credit (see S. 1613), S11416 [11SE]

———allow corporate tax benefits from stock option compensation expenses only to the extent that such expenses are included in a corporation's financial statements (see S. 182), S1068 [16JA]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 287), S1871 [4FE]

———allow farmer-owned cooperatives access to small ethanol producer tax credit (see S. 240), S1978 [5FE]

———allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums (see S. 623), S5174 [10AP]

———allow small employers a tax credit for costs paid or incurred for employee health insurance expenses (see S. 86), S37 [7JA]

———equalize employer-provided parking and transit benefits and allow Federal agencies to offer transit and parking benefits in tandem to assist with costs of parking at transit facilities (see S. 661), S5860 [7MY]

———exclude from gross income loan payments received under the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see S. 529), S3162 [5MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 488), S2920 [27FE]

———improve tax equity for military personnel (see S. 289), S1871 [4FE]

———include sports utility vehicles in the limitation on the depreciation of certain luxury automobiles (see S. 265), S1872 [4FE]

———make higher education more affordable (see S. 348), S2187 [11FE]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 464), S8862 [27JN]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see S. 384), S2341 [12FE]

———promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes (see S. 1736), S13661 [30OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see S. 875), S6980 [22MY]

———provide a partially refundable tax credit to family caregivers (see S. 1214), S12449 [3OC]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide incentives for production of renewable fuels and simplify administration of Highway Trust Fund fuel excise taxes (see S. 1548), S10618 [31JY]

———treatment of amounts paid on behalf of Federal employees under Federal student loan repayment programs (see S. 512), S3086 [4MR]

———treatment of businesses who employ military reservists, and self-employed military reservists (see S. 1595), S13263 [27OC]

———treatment of certain expenses of rural letter carriers relative to the business use of a personal vehicle (see S. 1333), S9120 [9JY]

———treatment of certain sniper weapons (see S. 429), S2594 [24FE]

———treatment of charitable donation of food by businesses and farmers (see S. 85), S1480 [23JA]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see S. 557), S5344 [11AP]

———treatment of expenses of members of a military Reserve, businesses who employ members of the military Reserves, and self-employed military Reserve participants (see S. 202), S1669 [28JA]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (see S. 209), S1479 [23JA]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see S. 1046), S7620 [10JN]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend (see S. 23), S35 [7JA]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 224), S11416 [11SE]

Thurmond, Strom: tribute (see S. Res. 191), S8862 [27JN]

Tobacco products: ensure collection of all cigarette taxes (see S. 1177), S13516 [29OC]

U.S. Marshals Service: establish a short term State witness protection program to provide assistance to State and local district attorneys to protect their witnesses in major violent crime cases (see S. 1982), S16119 [9DE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see S. Res. 202), S10972 [2SE]

Undetectable Firearms Act: repeal sunset provisions (see S. 1774), S13210 [24OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (see S. 35), S35 [7JA] (see S. 225), S1668 [28JA] (see S. 270), S1813 [30JA] (see S. 923), S5343 [11AP] (see S. 1853), S14804 [12NO]

———provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see S. 1708), S12376 [2OC]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (see S. 1709), S12376 [2OC]

———strengthen oversight provisions (see S. 1695), S12277 [1OC]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see S. 59), S4275 [21MR]

———improve benefits for former POWs (see S. 517), S9496 [16JY]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans (see S. 68), S1480 [23JA]

———increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses (see S. 451), S8233 [19JN] (see S. 585), S3621 [12MR]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see S. 392), S2456 [13FE]

———provide that remarriage of the surviving spouse of a veteran after a certain age will not result in termination of dependency and indemnity compensation (see S. 249), S13909 [4NO]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial: authorize design and construction of a temporary education center (see S. 1076), S7189 [2JN]

Voting: establish election day as a legal public holiday (see S. 726), S9592 [17JY]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S12969 [21OC]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see S.J. Res. 11), S3881 [18MR]

World War II: support Japanese-American, German-American, and Italian-American communities in increasing public awareness of events surrounding restriction and internment (see S. Res. 118), S5345 [11AP]

YMCA: authorizing appropriations to implement program for teens providing productive activities during after-school hours (see S. 1201), S7476 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission: extend (see S. 858), S5173 [10AP]

Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1941), S15812 [24NO]

Arellano, Elvira: relief (see S. 1623), S11568 [16SE]

Armed Forces: increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (see S. 737), S4512 [27MR]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see S. 1859), S14804 [12NO]

Chicago, IL: expand aviation capacity (see S. 83), S37 [7JA]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (see S. 547), S3252 [6MR]

Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission: establish (see S. 1192), S7476 [5JN]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (see S. 1405), S9414 [15JY]

Dept. of HHS: take action to remove dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids from the market (see S. Res. 260), S14177 [6NO]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see S. Res. 133), S5771 [6MY]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (see S. 250), S1812 [30JA]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (see S. Con. Res. 75), S13134 [23OC]

Education: provide funding for student loan repayment for public attorneys (see S. 1091), S6852 [21MY]

FDA: require manufacturers of dietary supplements submit reports on adverse experiences with dietary supplements (see S. 722), S4434 [26MR]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (see S. 593), S3504 [11MR]

Health: ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (see S. 1004), S5771 [6MY]

Health care professionals: provide immediate relief from increased medical malpractice insurance costs and deal with root causes of the current medical malpractice insurance crisis (see S. 1374), S9049 [8JY]

Jesse Brown Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chicago, IL: designate (see S. 1144), S7134 [23MY]

Medicare: coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (see S. 178), S1068 [16JA]

———deliver a meaningful benefit and lower prescription drug prices (see S. 1950), S15812 [24NO]

———extend minimum deadlines for filing claims relative to adjustments from secondary payor status to primary payor status (see S. 1259), S7876 [13JN]

Mental health: provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (see S. 450), S2838 [26FE]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (see S. 708), S4433 [26MR]

Motor vehicles: improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 794), S4897 [7AP]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 795), S4897 [7AP]

National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc.: support efforts to construct a National Railroad Hall of Fame (see S. Res. 255), S13660 [30OC]

National security: recognize that a preemption policy and a policy of first use of nuclear weapons creates incentives for proliferation of weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the U.S. (see S. Res. 76), S3163 [5MR]

No Child Left Behind Act: ensure appropriate balance between resources and accountability (see S. 1189), S7476 [5JN]

Paluch, Adam: relief (see S. 1674), S12137 [29SE]

Public Health Service: promote organ donation and facilitate interstate linkage and 24-hour access to State donor registries (see S. 376), S2340 [12FE]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (see S. 506), S3086 [4MR]

Taxation: allow small employers a tax credit for costs paid or incurred for employee health insurance expenses (see S. 53), S36 [7JA]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S4629 [1AP]

———provide physicians and other health care professionals with a credit for qualified expenditures for medical professional malpractice insurance (see S. 1055), S6070 [13MY]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see S. 639), S3881 [18MR]

Certificates of election

Senate, S2 [7JA]

Interviews

Attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq: Soledad O'Brien with Slavenas family, American Morning (CNN television program), S13868 [4NO]

Letters

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas exploration: John H. Adams, Natural Resources Defense Council, S4900 [7AP]

CH-47 helicopters protective systems improvement: by, S13870 [4NO]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles: Charles E. Frank, S10113 [29JY]

Environmental protection: Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S4900 [7AP]

Foreign Service resignation relative to views on U.S. foreign policy: John B. Kiesling, Foreign Service, S3707 [13MR]

Homeland security funding: Senator Byrd, S2761 [26FE]

Low-yield nuclear weapons research and development: several scientists, S6669 [20MY]

Nomination of Peter J. Eide to be Federal Labor Relations Authority General Counsel: Bobby L. Harnage, Sr., American Federation of Government Employees, S5741 [5MY]

———Colleen M. Kelley, National Treasury Employees Union, S5741 [5MY]

Nomination of Robert H. Bork to the Supreme Court: John R. Bolton, Dept. of Justice, S2756 [26FE]

———Thomas M. Boyd, Dept. of Justice, S2757 [26FE]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Ralph Hale, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, S3479 [11MR]

Require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations: AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

———Richard L. Trumka and Sonny Hall, AFL-CIO, S7808 [12JN]

Use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S14934 [17NO]

Lists

Groups submitting letters relative to nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge, S2140 [11FE]

Judicial groups and State attorneys general opposing S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act, S12881 [20OC]

Organizations opposing S. 1751, Class Action Fairness Act, S12880 [20OC]

Organizations supporting prohibiting use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

Supporters of Durbin amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S10113 [29JY]

Motions

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11226 [9SE], S11302 [10SE]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13644 [30OC]

Oaths of office

Senate, S4 [7JA]

Poems

``Our Beloved Cubs,'' by, S12725 [16OC]

Privilege of the floor

Epstein, Jonathan, S15207 [19NO]

Jones, Dale, S14279 [7NO]

Ligiero, Daniela, S13418 [28OC]

Zubrensky, Michael, S2227 [11FE]

Proclamations

World Population Awareness Week: Rod Blagojevich, Governor of Illinois, S13207 [24OC]

Questions and answers

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: by, S2805-S2807 [26FE]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, S11456, S11458, S11459 [15SE]

———prohibit late-term abortions except to avert serious long-term physical health consequences for the mother, S3479, S3480, S3486, S3487, S3490, S3494 [11MR], S3571, S3578, S3579 [12MR]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), S3428, S3468, S3469, S3471, S3473, S3475, S3479, S3480, S3486, S3487, S3490, S3494 [11MR], S3571, S3578, S3579 [12MR], S11456, S11458, S11459 [15SE]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), conference report, S12928 [21OC]

———prohibit partial-birth abortions (S. 3), motion to commit, S3566, S3567 [12MR]

Agriculture: country of origin labeling requirements implementation funding, S14116 [6NO]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2673), S14002 [5NO], S14116 [6NO]

American Cancer Society: anniversary of Chicago, IL, Women's Board, S12602 [15OC]

Amtrak: funding, S1054 [16JA]

Appropriations: legislative process, S14317, S14318 [10NO]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), S1007, S1044, S1054 [16JA], S1226, S1227 [21JA], S1325, S1347, S1350 [22JA], S1390, S1445 [23JA]

———making continuing (H.J. Res. 2), conference report, S2420, S2427 [13FE]

———making omnibus consolidated appropriations, S1007, S1044, S1054 [16JA], S1226 [21JA], S1325, S1347, S1350 [22JA], S1390, S1445 [23JA], S2420, S2427 [13FE]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), S12879 [20OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (H.R. 3289), conference report, S13752 [3NO]

———making supplemental appropriations for ongoing military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan (S. 1689), S12165 [30SE], S12239, S12240, S12241 [1OC], S12330, S12377 [2OC], S12515, S12516, S12522, S12524 [14OC], S12667, S12668, S12715 [16OC], S12770, S12772, S12777 [17OC]

———making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (S. 762), S4663, S4676 [2AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: oil and gas exploration, S3915, S3916 [19MR]

———preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 543), S3915 [19MR]

Armed Forces: change requirements for naturalization through service, extend naturalization benefits to Ready Reserve members, and extend posthumous benefits to surviving spouses, children, and parents (S. 922), S5382 [11AP]

———increase combat pay and assistance to families separated due to military activation, S4261 [21MR]

———increase the rate of imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance, S4404, S4411 [26MR], S4663, S4676 [2AP]

———make permanent increase in rate of hostile fire and imminent danger special pay and the amount of the family separation allowance (S. 1615), S11481 [15SE], S11637 [17SE]

———modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S14423 [11NO]

———performance of abortions at overseas military medical facilities, S6829, S6830, S6831 [21MY], S6906 [22MY]

———provide additional pay and benefits for active duty, National Guard and Reserve forces and modernization of National Guard and Reserves equipment, weapons, and technology funding, S4411 [26MR]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period, S13430 [29OC]

———provide pay protection for members of the Reserve and National Guard, S14423 [11NO]

———revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (S. 1859), S14810 [12NO]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq, S4425 [26MR]

———tribute, S13430 [29OC]

———tribute to members killed in attack on U.S. helicopter in Iraq, S13868, S13869 [4NO]

———U.S. policy on use against Iraq, S2268, S2269 [12FE], S3464 [11MR], S3704, S3706, S3707 [13MR]

ATF: clarify Freedom of Information Act exemptions relative to sharing of critical information, S2420 [13FE]

Black History Month: observance, S3080 [4MR]

Boykin, William G.: comments on religion and war on terrorism, S12950 [21OC]

Brown, Janice Rogers: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S14748 [12NO]

Budget: create reserve fund for costs associated with use of Armed Forces against Iraq and rebuilding efforts, S4070 [20MR]

———deficit, S6152 [14MY]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (H. Con. Res. 95), conference report, S5288 [11AP]

———setting forth the Federal budget for 2003-2013 (S. Con. Res. 23), S3915, S3916, S3966 [19MR], S4070 [20MR], S4261 [21MR], S4404, S4411 [26MR]

Bush, President: State of the Union Message, S1502, S1506 [28JA]

Bybee, Jay S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S3693 [13MR]

CBO: require report on debt impact of future budget resolutions, S7114 [23MY]

Charities: support initiative to expand the participation of faith-based organizations in the provision of social services, S4932-S4937 [8AP]

Chicago, IL: anniversary, S3076 [4MR]

Civil liberties: restriction during wartime, S13904 [4NO]

Colleges and universities: permit States to determine residency standards for higher education purposes and cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (S. 1545), S10674 [31JY]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (S. Res. 45), S1915 [5FE]

Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select): interpretation of leaked minority staff draft memo as it applies to the scope of investigation of intelligence gathered and used as rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S13951 [5NO]

Committees of the Senate: establish committee membership and funding ratios, S253 [14JA]

———majority party appointments (S. Res. 18), S253 [14JA]

Community service: provide incentives for communities and individuals to serve those in need, improve public disclosure by certain organizations, and enhance ability of low-income individuals to build assets (S. 476), S4932 [8AP]

Conservation of energy: encourage through bicycling (S. 547), S3268 [6MR]

Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission: establish (S. 1192), S7482 [5JN]

Consumers: prevent affiliated companies from sharing personal customer information through creation of a national opt-out standard, S13875 [4NO]

Contraceptives: require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans, S3468, S3469 [11MR]

Courts: expand Federal diversity jurisdiction to allow consideration of certain interstate class actions and provide additional protections to plaintiff class members (S. 1751), motion to proceed, S12879, S12881 [20OC], S12952 [21OC]

Credit: prevent identity theft, improve use of and access to consumer reports, limit sharing of certain consumer information, and improve financial education and literacy (S. 1753), S13868, S13875, S13880, S13881 [4NO]

Crime: application of mandatory sentencing guidelines relative to child pornography and child sexual abuse, S5124, S5125 [10AP]

———eliminate sexual exploitation of children (S. 151), conference report, S5124, S5125 [10AP]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, S13084 [23OC]

David Bybee Post Office Building, Moline, IL: designate (S. 1405), S9419 [15JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S253 [14JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish and enforce performance standards and sanitation requirements for reduction of pathogens in meat and poultry (S. 1103), S6984 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1050), S6668, S6669 [20MY], S6829, S6830, S6831 [21MY], S6906, S6917 [22MY]

———authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 1588), conference report, S14423 [11NO]

———condemn Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency proposal to create futures trading market on the likelihood of terrorist attacks, S10082, S10083 [29JY]

———improve CH-47 helicopters protective systems, S13869, S13870 [4NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2658), S9393 [15JY], S9454, S9455 [16JY], S9520, S9525, S9570 [17JY]

———Neurotoxin Exposure Treatment Research Program funding, S9570 [17JY]

———require a budget amendment on amounts requested for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, S9393 [15JY], S9455 [16JY]

———require report on individuals being detained by the U.S. as enemy combatants, S9454 [16JY]

Dept. of Education: teacher quality programs funding, S11290, S11302 [10SE]

———21st Century Community Learning Centers Program funding, S11302 [10SE]

Dept. of HHS: promulgate regulations for the reimportation of prescription drugs, S15531 [22NO]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit funding to implement regulations that negate Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements, S11198, S11214 [9SE]

Dept. of State: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9187, S9205 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2799), S14311, S14317, S14324 [10NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2660), S11018 [3SE], S11198, S11214, S11218, S11221, S11225 [9SE], S11285, S11288, S11289, S11290, S11295, S11302 [10SE]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), S13084 [23OC]

Depts. of Veterans Affairs and HUD, and sundry independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2861), S14511 [12NO], S14934, S14935 [17NO]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2861), unanimous-consent request, S14519 [12NO]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (S. Res. 133), S5788 [6MY]

Diseases: address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic, S12715 [16OC]

———address the international HIV/AIDS pandemic (S. 250), S1814-S1816 [30JA]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, S1347, S1350 [22JA], S9187 [10JY], S12667, S12668 [16OC], S12772 [17OC], S13347 [28OC], S13639, S13643, S13646, S13647 [30OC]

———expand assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis (H.R. 1298), S6419, S6446, S6447, S6448, S6477 [15MY]

———improve access to HIV/AIDS-related treatments and services in developing countries, S11215, S11218, S11221, S11225 [9SE]

———issue commemorative postage stamp to promote public awareness of Down syndrome (S. Con. Res. 75), S13149 [23OC]

———require a certain percentage of assistance to countries seriously affected by HIV/AIDS be expended for abstinence education programs, S6477 [15MY]

District of Columbia: cap on attorneys' fees in special education placement lawsuits, S1445 [23JA]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2765), S11950, S11954, S11956, S11990 [25SE], S12163, S12165, S12203 [30SE]

———needle exchange programs funding, S2420 [13FE]

———scholarship vouchers to provide school choice, S11950, S11954, S11956 [25SE], S12165 [30SE]

Domestic policy: national objectives priority assignments, S14318 [10NO]

Drugs: enhance competition for prescription drugs by increasing enforcement of existing antitrust laws relative to brand name and generic drugs, S8012 [18JN]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, S308, S327, S328, S329 [15JA], S2760 [26FE], S3110 [5MR], S3390 [10MR], S8354, S8355, S8356 [23JN], S12488 [14OC]

Education: disadvantaged student programs funding, S11018 [3SE], S11214 [9SE]

———funding, S100, S101 [9JA], S1044 [16JA], S8355, S8356 [23JN]

———require consumer credit reports on student loans, S13880, S13881 [4NO]

Eide, Peter J.: nomination to be Federal Labor Relations Authority General Counsel, S5740 [5MY]

Einar V. Dyhrkopp Post Office Building, Shawneetown, IL: designate, S5723 [5MY]

EPA: prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14934, S14935 [17NO]

Estrada, Miguel A.: nomination to be circuit judge, S2127, S2128, S2130, S2135, S2138, S2139, S2140, S2142 [11FE], S2235, S2238, S2240, S2241, S2242, S2243, S2244, S2312, S2314, S2323, S2324, S2325 [12FE], S2508, S2509 [14FE], S2640, S2673 [25FE], S2725, S2726, S2754, S2755, S2756, S2757, S2758, S2759, S2763, S2804, S2805, S2807, S2813, S2814 [26FE], S3060, S3061, S3062, S3064 [4MR], S3436 [11MR], S4667 [2AP], S10197 [30JY]

FAA: reauthorize (S. 824), S7808 [12JN]

———require foreign aircraft repair stations be subject to the same safety standards as domestic air stations, S7808 [12JN]

FDA: review safety of dietary supplements containing ephedrine, S14002 [5NO]

Federal employees: ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving, S12524 [14OC], S12715 [16OC], S12770 [17OC], S14239 [7NO]

———ensure those activated by National Guard or Reserves receive pay equal to basic pay they would otherwise be receiving (S. 593), S3517 [11MR]

Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities: anniversary, S12835 [17OC]

Foreign aid: authorizing appropriations for foreign assistance programs, S9187, S9205 [10JY]

Foreign operations, export financing, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2800), S13347 [28OC], S13639, S13643, S13646, S13647 [30OC]

Foreign trade: implement importation requirement system for conflict diamonds (H.R. 1584), S5113 [10AP]

Forest Service: expand Forest Stewardship Program, S2427 [13FE]

Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): funding, S6446, S6447, S6448 [15MY]

Government: encourage the Executive Office of the President and Executive departments to respond promptly and completely to all congressional requests for information about public expenditures, S14239, S14240, S14241 [7NO]

Government regulations: prohibit sales of products such as dietary supplements containing ephedra or ephedrine alkaloids, S2511-S2513 [14FE], S2674, S2675 [25FE]

Greek Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy: designate (S. Res. 78), S3334 [6MR]

Griffin, Richard A.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 195), S8893 [7JY], S9581 [17JY]

Health: development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other diseases (S. 859), S5185 [10AP]

———ensure that children at highest risk for asthma, vision, hearing, and other health problems are identified and treated (S. 1004), S5786 [6MY]

———national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures, S6049 [13MY], S11613 [17SE], S12488, S12490 [14OC]

———protect patients' access to quality and affordable health care by reducing effects of excessive liability costs (S. 11), motion to proceed, S8876, S8878, S8883, S8884, S8885, S8887, S8888 [7JY], S9001, S9004, S9006, S9027, S9036, S9037, S9038, S9039, S9040, S9042 [8JY], S9065, S9069, S9071, S9081 [9JY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault, S3468, S3469 [11MR]

Illinois: tribute to American Association on Mental Retardation Direct Service Professional Award recipients, S11830 [23SE]

Insurance: provide health care coverage for qualified caregivers, S6439 [15MY]

Intelligence services: appointment of special counsel to investigate alleged release of identity of CIA operative by Bush administration officials, S12163, S12165 [30SE], S12216 [1OC]

———assess validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9290 [11JY], S12240 [1OC], S13430 [29OC]

———Bush administration treatment of individuals questioning validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9667 [22JY]

———require Presidential report on the validity of pre-war analysis concerning rationale for use of Armed Forces in Iraq, S9520, S9525 [17JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, S9186 [10JY], S11882 [24SE], S12165 [30SE], S12489 [14OC]

———require competitive bidding on contracts for post-conflict reconstruction, S6917 [22MY]

———support investigation into assertions that Iraq attempted to obtain uranium from Africa, S9205 [10JY]

———use of oil revenues to finance reconstruction, S12515, S12516 [14OC]

Jones, Anthony: Commander of the British Empire honoree, S3084 [4MR]

Kuhl, Carolyn B.: nomination to be circuit judge, unanimous-consent request, S14748 [12NO]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13246, S13247 [27OC]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2657), conference report, S11898 [24SE]

McKeague, David W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 192), S8893 [7JY], S9581 [17JY]

Medicare: coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant (S. 178), S1071 [16JA]

———coverage of outpatient prescription drugs, S1506 [28JA], S7270 [4JN]

———guarantee option of Medicare provided prescription drug coverage for all beneficiaries, S8103, S8104 [18JN]

———lower premiums and improve coverage in prescription drug plans, S8626, S8628 [26JN]

———provide additional assistance to beneficiaries with certain serious medical conditions during any gap in coverage of their prescription drug benefit, S8630, S8636 [26JN]

———reductions in prescription drug prices, S8490, S8492 [25JN]

———reform, S7270 [4JN]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, S15362 [21NO], S15528, S15529, S15531, S15532 [22NO], S15709, S15763 [24NO], S15909 [25NO]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (S. 1), S7945, S7946 [17JN], S8012, S8103, S8104 [18JN], S8352 [23JN], S8427 [24JN], S8490, S8492, S8510, S8511, S8519, S8521, S8524, S8525, S8526, S8527, S8528 [25JN], S8626, S8628, S8630, S8636 [26JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: improve services, S1390 [23JA]

Mental health: provide for research on, and services for individuals with, postpartum depression and psychosis (S. 450), S2842 [26FE]

Michael J. Healy Post Office Building, Bridgeview, IL: designate (S. 708), S4436 [26MR]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: include women and girls as beneficiaries under the Millennium Challenge Assistance Program, S9205 [10JY]

Minimum wage: level, S9284 [11JY]

———level (S. 224), unanimous-consent request, S14748 [12NO]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S9892 [24JY], S10087, S10111, S10114 [29JY]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 794), S4899 [7AP]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S9892 [24JY], S10027-S10030 [28JY], S10085, S10086, S10087, S10111, S10113, S10114 [29JY]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 795), S4899 [7AP]

Motorola, Inc.: anniversary, S11907-S11909 [24SE]

National Commission on the Development and Use of Intelligence Related to Iraq: establish, S12777 [17OC]

National security: national objectives priority assignments, S2268, S2269 [12FE]

———recognize that a preemption policy and a policy of first use of nuclear weapons creates incentives for proliferation of weapons, and is inconsistent with the long-term security of the U.S. (S. Res. 76), S3197 [5MR]

———war on terrorism and homeland security funding, S1007 [16JA], S2760, S2761, S2762 [26FE]

Neilson, Susan Bieke: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 193), S8893 [7JY], S9581 [17JY]

No Child Left Behind Act: implementation, S11018 [3SE]

———suspend certain penalties against schools that are not fully funded, S11285, S11288, S11289, S11295 [10SE]

North Chicago, IL: increase cooperation between VA Medical Center and Great Lakes Naval Hospital, S14511 [12NO]

NSF: provide grants for digital and wireless network technology programs at historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities (S. 196), S5507 [30AP]

Nuclear weapons: allow research and development of low-yield nuclear weapons, S6668, S6669 [20MY]

Ohio State University: tribute to football team, S99 [9JA]

Parliamentary inquiry, S6829, S6830, S6831 [21MY]

Peace Corps: authorizing appropriations (S. 925), S9187, S9205 [10JY]

Petroleum: protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15143, S15154 [19NO], S15242 [20NO], S15332 [21NO]

Pew Oceans Commission: report on ocean pollution, S7295-S7297 [4JN]

Political campaigns: provide lowest advertising rate, establish airtime requirements for campaign related programming, and create political advertisement voucher system (S. 1497), S10898 [1AU]

Power resources: enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (H.R. 6), conference report, S15140, S15143, S15154 [19NO], S15241 [20NO], S15332 [21NO]

———enhance energy conservation, research, and development and provide for security and diversity in the energy supply (S. 14), S7750, S7751 [12JN], S9892 [24JY], S10027 [28JY], S10083, S10085, S10086, S10087, S10111, S10113, S10114 [29JY]

Presidential appointments: Senate process for confirmation of judicial nominees, S2127, S2128, S2130, S2135, S2138, S2139 [11FE], S2233, S2234, S2312, S2314, S2323, S2324, S2325 [12FE], S2754 [26FE], S3060, S3061, S3062 [4MR], S3436 [11MR], S4607 [1AP], S9581 [17JY], S10197 [30JY], S10462 [31JY], S14099 [6NO], S14311, S14312, S14324 [10NO], S14537, S14538, S14544, S14545, S14546, S14748, S14749, S14751, S14752, S14771 [12NO]

Protocols to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia: ratification, S5812 [7MY]

Pryor, William H., Jr.: nomination to be circuit judge, S10248 [30JY], S10462 [31JY], S14099 [6NO]

Public debt: ceiling (H.J. Res. 51), S7114 [23MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, S12879 [20OC]

Saad, Henry W.: discharge nomination to be circuit judge (S. Res. 194), S8893 [7JY], S9581 [17JY]

Schools: ensure safety of meals served under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program (S. 506), S3091 [4MR]

Searchlight, NV: tribute, S14317 [10NO]

Senate: legislative priorities, S2763 [26FE]

———legislative program, S14317, S14319, S14324 [10NO], S14519 [12NO]

Ships and vessels: prevent cruise ships from polluting oceans, S7295-S7297 [4JN]

Snow, John W.: nomination to be Sec. of the Treasury, S1789 [30JA]

Social Security: allow coverage of pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women under State Children's Health Insurance Program and Medicaid, S3468, S3469 [11MR]

———ensure that trust fund surpluses are not reduced to fund tax cuts on corporate dividends, S6171, S6172 [14MY]

———investment of trust funds in private financial markets, S11741, S11742, S11743, S11744, S11745 [22SE]

———permit States the option of covering certain legal aliens under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, S8427 [24JN]

———reform, S11741, S11742, S11743, S11744, S11745 [22SE]

Supreme Court: decision on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S8432 [24JN]

———pending hearing on University of Michigan affirmative action policies, S1044 [16JA]

Sutton, Jeffrey S.: nomination to be circuit judge, S5440 [29AP]

Syria: halt support for terrorism, end occupation of Lebanon, stop development of weapons of mass destruction, and cease illegal importation of Iraqi oil (H.R. 1828), S14408 [11NO]

Tandy, Karen P.: nomination to be DEA Administrator, S10846 [31JY]

Taxation: make permanent the moratorium on the taxation of Internet and interactive computer service commerce (S. 150), S14239, S14240, S14241 [7NO]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (S. 759), S4641 [1AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery, S99 [9JA], S265, S266 [14JA], S309, S327, S328, S329 [15JA], S2640 [25FE], S2760, S2761, S2762, S2763 [26FE], S5288 [11AP]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 414), unanimous-consent request, S2763 [26FE], S3390 [10MR]

———provide incentives for economic recovery (S. 1054), S6049 [13MY], S6152, S6153, S6154, S6171, S6172, S6173 [14MY], S6439 [15MY]

———suspend a portion of reduction in highest income tax rate and use such revenue to make supplemental appropriations for security and stabilization of Iraq, S12330 [2OC]

———treatment of individual retirement accounts relative to charitable contributions (S. 209), S1484 [23JA]

Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation Act: extend, S1226, S1227 [21JA], S1325 [22JA]

———extend (S. 23), S14 [7JA]

Treaty Between the U.S. and Russia on Strategic Offensive Reductions: implement cooperative measures to monitor and verify reductions in strategic weapons, S3140, S3142, S3144, S3145 [5MR]

———ratification, S3140, S3142, S3143, S3144, S3145 [5MR]

Tymkovich, Timothy M.: nomination to be circuit judge, S4607 [1AP]

U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2738), S10583 [31JY]

U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement: implementation (H.R. 2739), S10583 [31JY]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program (S. 1853), unanimous-consent request, S14538, S14748 [12NO]

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required To Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act: place reasonable limitations on the use of surveillance and the issuance of search warrants (S. 1709), S12385 [2OC]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (S. 639), S3883 [18MR]

Votes: position on missed, S2176 [11FE], S6846 [21MY]

Wheaton, IL: tribute to visit by Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall exhibit, S9235 [10JY]

WHO: U.S. support of Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, S6846 [21MY]

Women's History Month: observance, S4699 [2AP]

World Population Awareness Week: observance, S13206, S13207 [24OC]

Statements

ATF Clarification of Freedom of Information Act Exemptions: by, S2423 [13FE]

Homeland Security Funding: by, S2422 [13FE]

Nomination of William H. Pryor, Jr., To Be Circuit Judge: by, S10459 [31JY]

Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act: Viki Wilson, S3488 [11MR]

Texts of

S. 178, Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Transplant Patients Act, S1071 [16JA]

S. 506, Safe School Food Act, S3091-S3093 [4MR]

S. 547, encourage conservation of energy through bicycling, S3268 [6MR]

S. 759, Residential, Farm, Ranch, and Small Business Wind Energy Systems Act, S4642 [1AP]

S. 1192, Consumer and Small Business Energy Commission Act, S7482 [5JN]

S. 1859, revise age and service requirements for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service, S14811 [12NO]

Tributes

Beaupre, Ryan, S4261 [21MR]

Braiman, Al, S8435 [24JN], S8716 [26JN]

Byrd, Senator, S15528, S15529 [22NO]

Canning, Christopher J., S1806 [30JA]

Daley, Eleanor (Sis), S3076 [4MR]

Frank, Charles E., S9401 [15JY]

Houlihan, John J., S10134 [29JY]

Jemison, Mae C., S3080 [4MR]

Johnson, Brooks, S4425 [26MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., S5529 [30AP]

Kupcinet, Irv, S14450 [11NO]

McCarter, Erin M., S6849 [21MY]

Michaelson, Ronald D., S8555 [25JN]

Sargent, Patrick, S13899 [4NO]

Slavenas, Brian, S13868 [4NO]

Wilkins, Joe, S5479 [29AP]

DURFEY, CRAIG

Remarks in House

Tribute, H2404 [27MR]

DURISHIN, CHARLES M.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E979 [15MY]

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S6697 [20MY]

DURISHIN, MICHAEL

Remarks in House

Tribute, H3699 [7MY]

DURLEY, GERALD L.

Prayers

Senate, S6407 [15MY]

DURMAS, ASHLEY

Remarks in House

Tribute, E812 [30AP]

DURRESHAHWAR, DURRESHAHWAR

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 867), H706 [13FE]

DURYEA, PA

Remarks in House

Germania Hose Co.: anniversary of volunteer fire dept., E1860 [23SE]

DUVALL, ROBERT F.

Letters

College Literacy in Finance and Economics (College LIFE) Act, S13664 [30OC]

Financial Literacy and Education Coordinating Act, S10061 [28JY]

DUXBURY, ROBERT

Remarks in Senate

South Dakota State University: Eminent Farmer and Homemaker Program honoree, S11473 [15SE], S11748 [22SE]

DVORKIN, MICHAEL

Bills and resolutions

Relief (see H.R. 2082), H4011 [13MY]

DWIRE, NORA K.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1884 [24SE]

DWYER, CINDY

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S1731 [29JA], S1866 [4FE]

Statements

Tribute: J. Robert Kerrey, S1866 [4FE]

DWYER, JOSEPH

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S4653 [2AP]

DWYER, WILLIAM

Remarks in House

Bayonne, NJ: Ireland 32 (organization) honoree, E104 [29JA]

DYER, GWYNNE

Articles and editorials

Wrong Question—It's Not Whether Saddam Has Chemical Weapons, It's Whether He'll Use Them, E214 [13FE]

DYER, LYNN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1152 [5JN]

DYESS, LEANNE

Testimonies

Patients First Act, S8875 [7JY]

DYHRKOPP, EINAR V.

Remarks in Senate

Einar V. Dyhrkopp Post Office Building, Shawneetown, IL: designate, S5723 [5MY]

DYKES, JAMIE

Remarks in House

Paterson, NJ: Boys and Girls Club Man of the Year award recipient, E2134 [28OC]

DYLAN LEE JAMES ACT see Family Opportunity Act

DYNES, ROBERT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E1793 [16SE]

DYS, ANDREW

Articles and editorials

Former Congressman Leaves Legacy of Dedication, S7602 [10JN]

E.E. WARD MOVING & STORAGE CO., LLC

Remarks in Senate

Anniversary, S5480 [29AP]

E.G. BOWMAN CO., INC.

Remarks in House

Anniversary, E936 [13MY]

E.W. SCRIPPS CO.

Remarks in House

Gunturi, Sai: Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee winner, E1126 [4JN]

Tolentino, Nino J.: Scripps Howard Regional Spelling Bee winner for Guam, E1648 [25JY]

EADS, M. ADELA (DELL)

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S9299 [11JY]

EAGAN, LLOYD L.

Letters

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health, S1174 [21JA]

EAGAN, MN

Remarks in Senate

Crime: provide Federal assistance to States and local jurisdictions to prosecute hate crimes, S4432 [26MR]

EAGEL, ID

Remarks in House

North Star Charter School: tribute, E1879 [24SE]

EAGEN, JAMES M., III

Amendments

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [7JA]

Bills and resolutions

House of Representatives: election of officers (see H. Res. 1), H60 [7JA]

Remarks in House

House of Representatives: election of officers (H. Res. 1), H6 [7JA]

Texts of

H. Res. 1, election of officers in the House of Representatives, H6 [7JA]

EAGLE COUNTY, CO

Articles and editorials

Local Environmental Green Star Program Recognized by State, E2144 [28OC]

Remarks in House

Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability: tribute to Green Star Program, E2144 [28OC]

EAGLE NEWSPAPERS (company)

Articles and editorials

Time for Protest Has Long Passed, E651 [2AP]

EARHART, AMELIA

Remarks in House

Aviation: tribute to men and women who have lost their lives in aviation and space, E979 [15MY]

EARLY EDUCATOR LOAN FORGIVENESS ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 405), S2457 [13FE]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 405), S2480 [13FE]

Texts of

S. 405, provisions, S2481 [13FE]

EARLY MEDICARE ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see H.R. 3189), H8949 [25SE]

EARLY TREATMENT FOR HIV ACT

Bills and resolutions

Enact (see S. 847), S5059 [9AP]

Descriptions

Provisions (S. 847), S5087 [9AP]

Letters

Provisions: A. Cornelius Baker and Eugenia Handler, National Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health, S5088 [9AP]

———David Adkins, Beaver County AIDS Service Organization, S5089 [9AP]

———David R. Beckley, Metropolitan Community Church of Portland, S5089 [9AP]

———David Tseng, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (organization), S5089 [9AP]

———Deborah Dietrich, Association of Maternal Child Health Programs, S5090 [9AP]

———Ernest Hopkins, San Francisco AIDS Foundation, S5086, S5091 [9AP]

———Jerome J. Radwin, American Foundation for AIDS Research, S5086 [9AP]

———Julie M. Harris, AIDS Council of Northeastern New York, S5089 [9AP]

———Julie M. Scofield, National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors, S5090 [9AP]

———Kathy Kilcourse, Vermont People With AIDS Coalition, S5088 [9AP]

———Kenneth Haller, Jr., Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, S5088 [9AP]

———Mark Isaac, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, S5090 [9AP]

———Mark M. Levin and A. Cornelius Baker, Whitman-Walker Clinic, S5088 [9AP]

———Rebecca Isaacs, L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, S5086 [9AP]

———Robert Greenwald, Treatment Access Expansion Project (organization), S5087 [9AP]

———Ruth Taylor, Parents Anonymous of Oregon (organization), S5089 [9AP]

———Thomas Gegeny, Center for AIDS—Hope and Remembrance Project, S5090 [9AP]

———Tom Peterson, Southern California HIV Advocacy Coalition, S5090 [9AP]

———William E. Arnold, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Working Group, S5087 [9AP]

———Winnie Stachelberg, Human Rights Campaign (organization), S5086 [9AP]

Lists

Supporters of S. 847, provisions, S5087 [9AP]

Remarks in Senate

Enact (S. 847), S5085 [9AP]

Texts of

S. 847, provisions, S5091 [9AP]

EARP, NAOMI CHURCHILL

Remarks in Senate

EEOC: nomination, S13509 [29OC]

Reports filed

Nomination to the EEOC: Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (Senate), S13659 [30OC]

EARTH DAY

Remarks in Senate

Chemical Weapons Working Group: Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission Earth Day Award recipient, S5476 [29AP]

EARTH LIBERATION FRONT (organization)

Bills and resolutions

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H2472 [27MR]

Remarks in House

Ecology and environment: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists, H7797 [3SE]

EARTHJUSTICE (law firm)

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas, H10104 [29OC]

EARTHQUAKES

Bills and resolutions

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (see S. Res. 198), S9708 [22JY] (see H. Res. 264), H5174 [10JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (see H.R. 1720), H3301 [10AP]

Disasters: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (see S. 118), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 2537), H5662 [19JN]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 2608), H6261 [26JN]

Remarks in House

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (H. Res. 264), H5668, H5669 [23JN], E1342 [24JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities, H12144 [21NO]

———authorize construction projects for the purpose of improving, renovating, and updating VA patient care facilities (H.R. 1720), H9996-H10008 [29OC], E758 [11AP], E2185 [31OC], E2209 [4NO]

Disasters: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (H.R. 2537), E1313 [20JN]

Morgan, W. Jason: NSF National Medal of Science recipient, E2277 [7NO]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 2608), H9045-H9049 [1OC], E1973 [2OC]

Remarks in Senate

Algeria: express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts, S9581 [17JY]

———express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts (S. Res. 198), S9737 [22JY]

Disasters: require the Depts. of Homeland Security and Commerce to develop and coordinate a national emergency warning system (S. 118), S153 [9JA]

NOAA: All Hazards Emergency Warning Network funding, S4806 [3AP], S9785 [23JY]

Reports filed

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2608) (H. Rept. 108-246), H7837 [3SE]

Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1720) (H. Rept. 108-210), H6867 [15JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 264, express sympathy for victims of earthquake in Algeria and support ongoing aid efforts, H5668 [23JN]

H.R. 1720, Veterans Health Care Facilities Capital Improvement Act, H9996-H9999 [29OC]

H.R. 2608, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization, H9045-H9047 [1OC]

S. Res. 198, express sympathy for victims of earthquake and support ongoing aid efforts in Algeria, S9737 [22JY]

EASLEY, MIKE (Governor of North Carolina)

Letters

Small Business Drought Relief Act, S2004 [5FE], S4622 [1AP]

EAST BOYNTON BEACH, FL

Bills and resolutions

Sports: tribute to Little League baseball team (see H. Con. Res. 273), H7949 [4SE]

Remarks in House

Sports: tribute to Little League baseball team, H7843 [4SE], E1691 [4SE]

———tribute to Little League baseball team (H. Con. Res. 273), H9400, H9401 [15OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 273, tribute to Little League baseball team, H9400 [15OC]

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

Remarks in House

East Brunswick High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E390, E396 [7MR]

Remarks in Senate

East Brunswick High School: tribute to participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, S4954 [8AP]

EAST CHICAGO, IN

Remarks in House

Pastrick, Robert: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

Powers, Donald S.: St. Catherine Hospital of East Chicago, IN, Pillar of the Community Award recipient, E282 [25FE]

St. Joseph's Carmelite Home for Girls: anniversary, E1852 [23SE]

EAST HADDAM, CT

Remarks in Senate

Goodspeed Musicals: anniversary, S9327 [14JY]

EAST HARTFORD, CT

Addresses

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy Commencement: Alix Prinstil, E1348 [25JN]

Remarks in House

Connecticut International Baccalaureate Academy: tribute to graduating class, E1348 [25JN]

EAST HAVEN, CT

Essays

If I Were President: Michael Barent, E352 [4MR]

EAST MEADOW, NY

Remarks in House

McVey Elementary School: tribute, E2091 [20OC]

EAST NORRITON, PA

Remarks in House

East Norriton Fire Engine Co.: tribute, E1058 [22MY]

EAST ORANGE, NJ

Remarks in House

Dr. John Howard, Jr. School: tribute to Quest Program Community Problem Solving Team, E950 [14MY]

EASTER

Addresses

Prince of Peace: William Jennings Bryan, S5317 [11AP]

Poems

``Intimation of Immortality From Recollections of Early Childhood,'' William Wordsworth, S5316 [11AP]

``Pink Rose'', S5317 [11AP]

Remarks in Senate

Observance, S5316 [11AP]

EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS LAND EXCHANGE ACT

Remarks in House

Enact (H.R. 1409), H8416-H8421 [23SE]

Reports filed

Provisions: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1409) (H. Rept. 108-254), H7838 [3SE]

Texts of

H.R. 1409, provisions, H8416 [23SE]

EASTERN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Amendments

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11705, S11706 [17SE]

Articles and editorials

Unharmed—Slovenia's Vote Indicates NATO Not Harmed by War on Iraq, E668 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see S. 1841), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 3201), H9032 [30SE] (see H.R. 3388), H10129 [29OC]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see S. 700), S4375 [25MR] (see H.R. 854), H704 [13FE]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (see S. Res. 225), S11479 [15SE] (see H. Res. 355), H7949 [4SE]

———commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1516 [4MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (see S. 452), S2839 [26FE] (see H.R. 114), H55 [7JA]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (see H.R. 2063), H3973 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (see H.R. 182), H58 [7JA]

International relations: welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation (see S. Res. 237), S12277 [1OC]

Kosovar-American Enterprise Fund: establish (see S. 1284), S8125 [18JN] (see H.R. 2506), H5551 [18JN]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (see S. Res. 250), S13134 [23OC]

Letters

Make normal trade relations status with Yugoslavia conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia: Goran Svilanovic, H1589 [5MR]

Normal trade relations status for Yugoslavia: Michael Miller, America's Development Foundation, S9324 [14JY]

Remarks in House

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence, H6732 [15JY]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (H.R. 854), E241 [13FE], E920 [9MY], E1338 [24JN]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., E1898 [25SE]

———anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (H. Res. 355), H9241-H9243 [7OC]

———commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance (H. Con. Res. 77), H1706-H1709 [11MR], E458 [13MR]

Chechnya: constitutional referendum, E611 [27MR]

Cold War Veterans Association: commemorate U.S. victory in the Cold War, E854 [1MY]

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, H4394, H4411-H4413 [21MY]

Foreign policy: use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds for projects and activities to address proliferation threats outside the states of the former Soviet Union (H.R. 2063), E919 [9MY]

———waive restrictions on use of Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funds to address proliferation threats in former Soviet states and for chemical weapons destruction facility in Russia (H.R. 182), H25 [7JA]

Gerdjikov, Ognian: visit of Bulgarian National Assembly Speaker to the U.S. Capitol, H9386 [15OC]

Kolakowski, Leszek: John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress John W. Kluge Prize for Lifetime Achievement in the Human Sciences recipient, E2273 [7NO]

NATO: realignment of U.S. Armed Forces in Europe, H1619 [5MR]

Poland: referendum supporting membership in European Union, E1186 [10JN]

———tribute to Armed Forces members engaging in military action in Iraq, H2727 [3AP]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., H9823 [28OC]

Serbia: make foreign aid conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, H7414 [23JY]

Yugoslavia: make bilateral assistance conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, E1385 [27JN]

———make normal trade relations status conditional on cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, H1588 [5MR]

Remarks in Senate

Belarus: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5332 [11AP]

———promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (S. 700), S4378 [25MR], S5332 [11AP]

Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S. (S. Res. 225), S11706 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense: Cooperative Threat Reduction Program funding, S14438 [11NO]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War (S. 452), S2843 [26FE], S15869 [24NO]

International relations: welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation (S. Res. 237), S16196 [9DE]

NATO: realignment of U.S. Armed Forces in Europe, S2447 [13FE]

Romania: welcome President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S. (S. Res. 250), S13322 [27OC]

Ukraine: condemn interference with freedom of the press, S5475 [29AP]

———ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process, S11634 [17SE]

Yugoslavia: normal trade relations status, S9323, S9324 [14JY]

Reports filed

Dept. of the Interior Study on Commemorating and Interpreting the Cold War: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 452) (S. Rept. 108-134), S10970 [2SE]

Welcome Public Apologies Issued by President of Serbia and Montenegro and the President of Croatia and Urge Other Leaders in the Region To Perform Similar Acts of Reconciliation: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 237), S14270 [7NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 77, commemorate anniversary of rescue of Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust and commend Bulgarian people for tradition of ethnic and religious tolerance, H1706 [11MR]

H. Res. 355, anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the U.S., H9241 [7OC]

S. 452, Dept. of the Interior study on commemorating and interpreting the Cold War, S15869 [24NO]

S. 700, Belarus Democracy Act, S4379 [25MR]

S. Res. 225, anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bulgaria and the U.S., S11483 [15SE], S11706 [17SE]

S. Res. 237, welcome public apologies issued by the Presidents of Serbia and Montenegro and Croatia and urge other leaders in the region to perform similar acts of reconciliation, S12300 [1OC], S16197 [9DE]

S. Res. 250, welcome Romanian President Ion Iliescu upon U.S. visit, commend economic and democratic reform efforts and support in campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm cooperation with U.S., S13148 [23OC], S13322 [27OC]

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

Remarks in Senate

Beatty, Anthany: Eastern Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductee, S5432 [28AP]

EASTERN PARALYZED VETERANS ASSOCIATION

Letters

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative funding, S14499 [12NO]

EASTMAN, WHIT

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2072 [17OC]

EASTON, CA

Remarks in House

Machado, Fernando C. (Fred): Ag One Foundation Community Salute honoree, E1654 [25JY]

EATON, HAROLD C.

Remarks in House

Mobile, AL: Corps of Engineers Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees honoree, E1717 [5SE]

EATON, JASON

Privilege of the floor

Senate, S14849 [12NO]

Remarks in Senate

Harkin, Senator: tribute to interns, S16116 [9DE]

EATON, RICHARD S., JR.

Remarks in Senate

Tribute, S10968 [2SE]

EBADI, SHIRIN

Bills and resolutions

Nobel Prize: recognition for peace (see S. Res. 244), S12737 [16OC]

Remarks in Senate

Nobel Prize: recognition for peace (S. Res. 244), S12748 [16OC], S13009 [22OC], S14222 [6NO]

Texts of

S. Res. 244, recognition for Nobel Prize for peace, S12748 [16OC], S14222 [6NO]

EBELING, JON S.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E972 [15MY]

EBERLY, GLEN L.

Remarks in House

Tribute, E898 [9MY]

EBERLY, JOHN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E157 [6FE]

ECHOHAWK, JOHN

Letters

Native American settlement of claims with the Dept. of the Interior relative to Indian trust funds, H9993 [29OC]

ECKERD, JACK

Remarks in House

Tribute, E717 [10AP]

ECKERT, ROY

Letters

Tongass National Forest roadless rule impact on timber industry, S2385 [13FE]

ECKMAN, WILLIAM

Addresses

Tribute: William Burke, Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission, E2468 [8DE]

Remarks in House

Charles County, MD, Economic Development Commission: John Bloom Citizen of the Year award recipent, E2467 [8DE]

ECKSTROM, DAN

Remarks in House

Tribute, E2071 [17OC]

ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling

Addresses

Effect of Certain Environmental Regulations on Massachusetts Fishing Industry: Frederick Kalisz, Jr., E1877 [24SE]

Amendments

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (S. 1003), S15870 [24NO]

Climate: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13523 [29OC]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16146, S16147, S16197 [9DE]

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S12547 [14OC], S13435, S13481, S13482, S13521, S13522, S13530 [29OC], S13601, S13608, S13609, S13611, S13616, S13617, S13621, S13624, S13626, S13637, S13682, S13684, S13685, S13686, S13687, S13688, S13696 [30OC], S13719 [31OC], H4310 [20MY]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (S. 247), S13420 [28OC]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (S. 1400), S13735 [31OC]

Oregon: conduct certain feasibility studies in the Tualatin River Basin (S. 625), S7936 [16JN]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (S. 391), S15865 [24NO]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (S. 195), S5684 [1MY]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S15502 [21NO]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (S. 269), S13740 [31OC]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), S15849, S15873 [24NO], H12866 [8DE]

Analyses

Environmental Justice Act (H.R. 2200), E1032 [21MY]

Freedom To Establish State High (FRESH) Air Quality Act (H.R. 3133), E1818 [17SE]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act (S. 1032), S6075 [13MY]

Urban Sprawl and Smart Growth Study Act (H.R. 748), E218 [13FE]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S15217 [20NO], H10469 [6NO]

Global Climate Change Observer Group, S12303 [1OC]

Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center, S9823 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Alaska, No Longer So Frigid, Starts To Crack, Burn and Sag, S3351 [7MR]

Antiquities Act Merited Supreme Court's Approval, E1998 [8OC]

Black Lung—30 Years After Protections, Disease and Questions Remain, E901 [9MY]

China Set To Act on Fuel Economy—Tougher Standards Than in U.S., S15351 [21NO]

Climate Change—The Science Isn't Settled, S10022 [28JY], S13491 [29OC]

Exxon Valdez Appeals Ruling, Stuns, Alaskans, S3920 [19MR]

ExxonMobil Damages for Valdez Spill Cut to $4 Billion From 5; To Appeal, S3920 [19MR]

Feeble Plan To Save U.S. Manufacturing, E1822 [17SE]

Fire Damage, S13459 [29OC]

Fire Precautions Save Homes—Fire Resistant Materials, Thinned Trees Credited, E2244 [5NO]

Fire Threat Is Red-Hot in Parched West, S6702 [20MY]

Groups File Lawsuit Over Kootenai Forest Timber Sale—Harvest Threatens Water, S13606 [30OC]

Hot Words—A Claim of Nonhuman-Induced Global Warming Sparks Debate, S9209 [10JY]

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

In the Northwest—Sonar Tests' Effects on Wildlife Should Set Off Alarms, H4258 [20MY]

Judge Voids Portion of Exxon Fine, S3920 [19MR]

Lake Arrowhead—Fears of a Landmark Disaster, S13627 [30OC]

Law of the River, S113 [9JA]

Leading Climate Scientists Reaffirm View That Late 20th Century Warming Was Unusual and Resulted From Human Activity, S9208 [10JY]

Local Environmental Green Star Program Recognized by State, E2144 [28OC]

Meadows Are Open Forever, E2315 [19NO]

Missing Energy Strategy, S4900 [7AP]

More Fuel-Efficiency Is Needed, S4901 [7AP]

More Per Gallon, S4901 [7AP]

Road to Reuse, S7238-S7242 [3JN]

Save Parks—Park Cars, S6078 [13MY]

State Could Face Gas Price Spikes, S7202 [3JN]

Stop Your Grousing, Auto Makers, and Get the Gases Out, S4901 [7AP]

Success With Scallops—Cooperation Between Managers and Fishermen Has Rebuilt Stocks, E1129 [4JN]

Warming Is Global but the Legislating, in the U.S., Is All Local, S13573 [30OC]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (see H.R. 1293), H1901 [13MR]

———establish a Federal interagency task force to promote benefits, safety, and potential uses of biotechnology (see H.R. 2447), H5365 [12JN]

———establish a task force to promote the benefits, safety, and potential uses of agricultural biotechnology (see H.R. 3472), H10977 [6NO]

———prohibit open-air cultivation or use of human food or animal feed as host plant and establish tracking system to regulate genetically engineered pharmaceutical and industrial crops (see H.R. 2921), H7782 [25JY]

———provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

———regulate concentrated animal feeding operations for the protection of the environment and public health (see S. 1407), S9414 [15JY]

Air pollution: application of California State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

———establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 843), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

———improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

———prohibit liability for the effects of emissions and emission byproducts caused by an act of nature (see H.R. 1891), H3570 [30AP]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations (see H.R. 3419), H10236 [30OC]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (see S. 1959), S15975 [25NO] (see H.R. 3622), H12308 [21NO]

Animals: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3479), H11133 [7NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see S. 543), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 323), S1977 [5FE]

Beaches: allow maintenance and grooming of certain areas (see H.R. 2687), H6464 [9JY]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (see S. 128), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 1647), H2863 [7AP]

Bureau of Reclamation: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (see S. 1516), S10617 [31JY]

California: authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (see S. 1413), S9414 [15JY]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers (see S. 1555), S10906 [1AU]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (see H.R. 3325), H9613 [16OC]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (see S. 738), S4512 [27MR] (see H.R. 1501), H2472 [27MR]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness or salmon restoration areas and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area (see H.R. 3327), H9614 [16OC]

———require a temporary moratorium on leasing, exploration, and land development of the Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 3187), H8949 [25SE]

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: educational center funding (see H.R. 2457), H5365 [12JN]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (see S. 1003), S5771 [6MY]

CERCLA: modify provisions on liability associated with a release or threatened release of recycled oil (see H.R. 3543), H11700 [20NO]

———require public availability of accounting of funds used, or required to be used, in response to release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant (see H.R. 1420), H2310 [25MR]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

Clean Air Act: amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H390 [11FE]

———modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

———prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H4736 [22MY]

———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 203), H59 [7JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see S. 485), S2920 [27FE] (see S. 1844), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 999), H1462 [27FE]

Cleveland National Forest: provide an environmentally sound process for the approval of high-voltage electricity transmission line right-of-way through the Trabuco Ranger District (see H.R. 1230), H1810 [12MR]

Climate: develop and coordinate a research program to assist understanding, assessment, and prediction of abrupt climate change (see S. 1164), S7188 [2JN]

———reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3410 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for research, development, and demonstration on coal and related technologies (see H.R. 1269), H1900 [13MR]

Coast Guard: prohibit a vessel with a ballast water tank from entering the Great Lakes if a certain capacity of the tank contains ballast water (see H.R. 3122), H8381 [17SE]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (see S. 218), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 241), S1736 [29JA]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (see S. 861), S5173 [10AP]

Colorado: management as open space of certain lands in and adjacent to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (see H.R. 750), H462 [12FE]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Congaree Swamp National Park: establish (see S. 1313), S8357 [23JN] (see H.R. 2580), H5814 [24JN]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 2264), H4737 [22MY]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (see S. 1433), S9638 [21JY]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (see H.R. 1491), H2471 [27MR]

Conservation Reserve Program: suspend requirement to reduce rental payments for harvesting of forage or grazing on land in response to a drought or other emergency (see S. 124), S132 [9JA]

Constitutional amendments: right to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment (see H.J. Res. 33), H1516 [4MR]

Construction industries: increase energy savings and environmental benefits through use of recovered mineral component in federally funded projects involving procurement of cement or concrete (see S. 793), S4897 [7AP]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (see S. 444), S2701 [25FE] (see H.R. 892), H1332 [25FE]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (see S. 1653), S11913 [24SE] (see H.R. 2492), H5467 [17JN]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (see H.R. 1114), H1678 [6MR]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (see S. 413), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 1125), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 1586), H2819 [3AP] (see H.R. 1737), H3302 [10AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (see S. 1256), S7831 [12JN] (see H.R. 2488), H5467 [17JN]

———designate percentage of farmland protection program funds for grants to encourage the purchase of conservation easements by a State agency, county, or other eligible entity (see H.R. 2703), H6603 [10JY]

———enter into cooperative agreements with the Nebraska State Forester to carry out watershed restoration and protection activities on National Forest System lands in Nebraska (see S. 691), S4275 [21MR]

———improve migratory bird management by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (see H.R. 3320), H9613 [16OC]

———support research on control and suppression of plant species tamarisk in the Colorado River watershed (see H.R. 695), H391 [11FE]

Dept. of Defense: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (see H.R. 638), H322 [5FE]

———reauthorize certain laws relative to cooperation with the Dept. of the Interior and State agencies in planning, development and maintenance of fish and wildlife resources on military reservations (see H.R. 1497), H2472 [27MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program (see H.R. 1774, 1777), H3351 [11AP]

———establish a research, development, and demonstration program in genetics, protein science, and computational biology of microbes and plants to support energy and environmental mission (see H.R. 1645), H2863 [7AP]

———improve funding mechanism for the Civilian Radioactive Waste Management Program (see H.R. 3429), H10339 [4NO]

———transfer of, and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of, radioactive waste associated with the West Valley Demonstration project (see S. 619), S3730 [13MR]

———transfer title and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste associated with the West Valley Demonstration Project (see H.R. 576), H319 [5FE]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (see H.R. 239), H134 [8JA]

———guarantee loans to homeowners with properties contaminated by leaking underground storage tanks and assist such homeowners in moving from such properties on a temporary or permanent basis (see H.R. 2189), H4527 [21MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish national environmental terrorism clearinghouse and environmental terrorism reduction program (see H.R. 2942), H7783 [25JY]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (see S. Res. 87), S3730 [13MR] (see H. Res. 173), H2821 [3AP]

———authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (see S. 1097), S6853 [21MY] (see H.R. 2641), H6262 [26JN]

———authorize use of decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms for culture of marine organisms, an artificial reef, or scientific research (see H.R. 2654), H6263 [26JN]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see S. 1051), S6070 [13MY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (see H.R. 273), H136 [8JA]

———establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (see S. 1236), S7718 [11JN]

———establish the Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program (see H.R. 749), H462 [12FE]

———establish the Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program and the Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee (see S. 531), S3162 [5MR]

———implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see S. 965), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

———make authority to designate critical habitat discretionary instead of mandatory (see H.R. 2602), H5928 [25JN]

———monitor health of the Missouri River and measure certain responses to changes in river management and other significant variables (see H.R. 3373), H9819 [24OC]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Inland Empire regional water recycling project and assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California (see H.R. 142), H56 [7JA]

———participate in design, planning, and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, CA (see H.R. 3334), H9687 [17OC]

———participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (see S. 649), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1598), H2819 [3AP]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (see H.R. 2991), H7838 [3SE]

———participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (see H.R. 1732), H3301 [10AP]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 1013), S5859 [7MY] (see H.R. 1697), H3051 [9AP] (see H.R. 2244), H4736 [22MY]

———promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (see H.R. 961), H1460 [27FE]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (see S. 144), S230 [13JA] (see H.R. 119), H56 [7JA]

———replace the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the Federal agency responsible for the administration, protection, and preservation of Midway Atoll (see S. 1574), S10971 [2SE] (see H.R. 924), H1394 [26FE]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (see H.R. 856), H704 [13FE]

Dept. of Transportation: develop and implement an environmental review process for safety emergency highway projects (see H.R. 3585), H12307 [21NO]

———establish greenway along portion of Connecticut State Road 11 proposed for construction between Salem and Waterford, CT (see H.R. 191), H58 [7JA]

———funding for purchase of recycled materials for certain surface transportation programs (see H.R. 2148), H4254 [19MY]

———increase use of recycled materials in Federal-aid highway construction projects (see S. 1168), S7234 [3JN]

———offer federally financed, interest-free loans to public schools, municipalities, and local governments for the purchase of hybrid electric or other high-efficiency vehicles (see H.R. 1089), H1640 [5MR]

———require consideration of sulfur or carbon emissions reductions and make renewable fuel projects eligible under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (see H.R. 318), H137 [8JA]

———require use of recycled materials in Federal-aid highway construction projects (see H.R. 2149), H4254 [19MY]

Douglas, Marjory Stoneman: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 188), H4528 [21MY]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (see S. 139), S133 [9JA]

Economic Development Administration: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1334), H1954 [18MR]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (see H.R. 108), H55 [7JA]

Endangered species: enable certain Federal agencies to rescue and relocate those species which are threatened by certain reconstruction, maintenance, or repair of manmade flood control levees (see H.R. 1194), H1744 [11MR]

———manage critical habitats of threatened species and apply resource laws on military installations in a manner compatible with demands of military readiness (see H.R. 1235), H1810 [12MR]

Endangered Species Act: improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (see S. 369), S2340 [12FE]

———limit application relative to actions on military or private land and provide incentives for voluntary habitat maintenance (see H.R. 1965), H3682 [6MY]

———require Federal assumption of all costs relative to implementation and compliance (see S. 1178), S7381 [4JN]

Energy Policy Act: increase allowable credit for biodiesel use under the alternatively fueled vehicle purchase requirement (see S. 356), S2187 [11FE]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H8381 [17SE]

———authorize use of funds for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relative to development and implementation of phase II of storm water program (see H.R. 3528), H11650 [19NO]

———authorize use of funds made available for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relating to the development and implementation of phase II of the storm water program (see S. 1716), S12448 [3OC]

———conduct a study of potentially injurious effects to the environment and human health from imported electrolytic manganese metal that contains selenium (see H.R. 2812), H7225 [21JY]

———designate perchlorate as a drinking water contaminant and establish a maximum contaminant level (see S. 502), S3028 [3MR]

———enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (see S. 199), S1245 [21JA] (see S. 383), S2341 [12FE] (see H.R. 411), H217 [28JA]

———establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

———establish position of Deputy Administrator for Science and Technology (see H.R. 3096), H8283 [16SE]

———establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (see S. 820), S4957 [8AP]

———establish the National Clean and Safe Water Fund to carry out projects to promote the recovery of certain damaged waters (see S. 1539), S10618 [31JY]

———provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (see S. 515), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 347), H169 [27JA]

———provide relocation and other assistance for residents at the Tar Creek Superfund site (see H.R. 2116), H4203 [15MY]

———redesignate as the Dept. of Environmental Protection and elevate to cabinet level position (see H.R. 37), H53 [7JA] (see H.R. 2138), H4204 [15MY]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3335), H9687 [17OC]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to marine sanitation devices (see H.R. 1027), H1463 [27FE]

———amend relative to wetlands mitigation banking (see H.R. 2531), H5662 [19JN]

———clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (see H.R. 738), H461 [12FE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see S. 473), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 962), H1460 [27FE]

———improve enforcement and compliance programs (see H.R. 1624), H2821 [3AP]

———increase certain criminal penalties (see H.R. 1184), H1744 [11MR]

Federal-State relations: require Federal agencies to consult with State and local governments on environmental impact statements (see S. 372), S2340 [12FE]

Finger Lakes National Forest: prohibit oil and natural gas drilling (see S. 1041), S6029 [12MY] (see H.R. 752), H462 [12FE]

Fire prevention: authorize collaborative forest restoration and wildland mitigation projects on public and private lands, and improve implementation of the National Fire Plan (see H.R. 1042), H1464 [27FE]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (see S. 1314), S8357 [23JN] (see S. 1352), S8725 [26JN] (see S. 1453), S9905 [24JY] (see H.R. 1621), H2820 [3AP] (see H.R. 2639), H6262 [26JN]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (see S. 1449), S9793 [23JY] (see H.R. 1904), H3634 [1MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (see H. Res. 239), H4253 [19MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 457), H11700 [20NO]

Fish and fishing: efforts to rehabilitate salmon stocks in the Pacific Northwest (see H.R. 1945), H3636 [1MY]

———establish individual fishery quota systems (see S. 1106), S6977 [22MY]

———establish requirements for fishing quota systems (see H.R. 2621), H6262 [26JN]

———protect the public's ability to fish for sport (see H.R. 2890), H7616 [24JY]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (see H.R. 3645), H12309 [21NO]

———reauthorize and amend (see S. 482), S2920 [27FE]

Florida: expand the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (see S. 1672), S12137 [29SE]

Food: ensure that efforts to address world hunger through the use of genetically engineered animals and crops actually help developing countries and peoples while protecting human health and the environment (see H.R. 2920), H7782 [25JY]

Foreign aid: provide debt relief to developing countries with coral reef preservation and management programs (see H.R. 1721), H3301 [10AP]

Forest Service: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (see H.R. 2707), H6603 [10JY]

———establish the National Forest Ecosystem Protection Program (see H.R. 652), H327 [7FE]

———protection of certain roadless areas (see S. 1200), S7476 [5JN] (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see S. 1938), S15812 [24NO]

———eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

———establish institutes to conduct research on the prevention of, and restoration from, wildfires in forest and woodland ecosystems (see S. 32), S35 [7JA] (see H.R. 460), H242 [29JA]

———establish institutes to demonstrate and promote use of adaptive ecosystem management to reduce the risk of wildfires, and restore the health of fire-adapted forest and woodland ecosystems of the interior West (see H.R. 2696), H6602 [10JY]

Fund for Environmental Priorities: establish and fund with a portion of consumer savings resulting from retail electricity choice (see H.R. 653), H327 [7FE]

Government: require Federal agencies to develop and implement policies and practices that promote environmental justice (see H.R. 2200), H4528 [21MY]

Great Lakes: develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (see S. 1116), S6978 [22MY] (see H.R. 2668), H6347 [8JY]

———prohibit vessels from discharging ballast water that contains nonindigenous aquatic species and treat such water, and its sediments, using the most effective and efficient methods available (see H.R. 989), H1462 [27FE]

———provide for environmental restoration (see S. 1398), S9328 [14JY] (see H.R. 2720), H6706 [14JY]

———recognize and affirm efforts of Great Lakes Governors and Premiers to standardize decisions on water withdrawal and urge that management authority remain vested with the Governors and Premiers (see H. Con. Res. 199), H4738 [22MY]

Great Lakes Fishery Commission: investigate effects of migratory birds on sustained productivity of stocks of fish of common concern in the Great Lakes (see H.R. 2500), H5467 [17JN]

Great Lakes Water Level Observation Network: funding (see H.R. 2775), H7085 [17JY]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (see S. 247), S1736 [29JA] (see S. 937), S5483 [29AP] (see H.R. 1856), H3451 [29AP]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see S. 1486), S10140 [29JY]

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (see S. 616), S3730 [13MR]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see S. 484), S2920 [27FE]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 1964), H3682 [6MY]

Idaho: enhance collaborative forest stewardship management within the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests (see H.R. 835), H703 [13FE]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (see S. 1409), S9414 [15JY] (see H.R. 2615), H6261 [26JN]

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Corridor: establish (see S. 1330), S8559 [25JN] (see H.R. 2278), H4737 [22MY]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: expand (see H.R. 2619), H6261 [26JN]

King Range National Conservation Area: expand boundary to include the Mill Creek, Squaw Creek, and Indian Creek Forests (see H.R. 3326), H9613 [16OC]

Klamath River: establish water conservation and habitat restoration programs and provide emergency disaster assistance to those suffering economic harm from the Klamath River basin fish kill (see H.R. 1760), H3303 [10AP]

Lake St. Clair: endorse increased efforts to preserve and protect as a vital part of the Great Lakes system (see H. Res. 121), H1516 [4MR]

Lupe, Rick: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 237), H6263 [26JN]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2693), H6602 [10JY]

———reauthorize and improve (see H.R. 3316), H9613 [16OC]

Marine mammals: establish a research program to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter (see H.R. 3545), H11700 [20NO]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (see S. 449), S2838 [26FE] (see H.R. 254, 254), H135 [8JA]

———prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (see S. 107), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 287), H136 [8JA]

Mining and mineral resources: reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (see H.R. 504), H244 [29JA]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument without an express act of Congress (see H.R. 2386), H5045 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: encourage the availability and use of vehicles that have improved fuel efficiency (see H.R. 1356), H2131 [19MR]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 794), S4897 [7AP]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (see S. 795), S4897 [7AP]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (see S. Res. 46), S1977 [5FE]

National Environmental Policy Act: require Council on Environmental Quality study on urban sprawl and smart growth and include urban sprawl in environmental reviews by Federal agencies (see H.R. 748), H462 [12FE]

National Estuarine Reserve System: establish (see H.R. 1025), H1463 [27FE]

National forests: conduct studies in connection with grazing allotments and range and continuing range analysis for National Forest System lands in New Mexico and Arizona (see H.R. 3102), H8283 [16SE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (see S. 983), S5651 [1MY] (see H.R. 1746), H3302 [10AP]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (see S. 1588), S11161 [5SE] (see H.R. 852), H704 [13FE]

———provide funding for the study and prevention of breast cancer in younger woman (see H.R. 1657), H2863 [7AP]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (see S. 536), S3163 [5MR] (see H.R. 266), H135 [8JA]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (see H.R. 1024), H1463 [27FE]

National Oceans Week: designate (see S. Con. Res. 49), S7381 [4JN]

———support (see H. Con. Res. 202), H4876 [3JN]

National parks and recreation areas: provide funds for deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen infrastructure at National Parks (see H.R. 1335), H1954 [18MR]

———provide mass transit services (see S. 1032), S5950 [8MY] (see H.R. 2382), H5044 [5JN]

National Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 145), S6624 [19MY]

National security: protect human health and the environment from the release of hazardous substances by terrorists (see H.R. 2901), H7781 [25JY]

National wildlife refuges: establish Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge and Holt Collier Wildlife Interpretation and Education Center (see H.R. 2894), H7617 [24JY]

———reauthorize volunteer programs and community partnerships (see H.R. 2408), H5173 [10JN]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 1409), H2269 [20MR]

New Jersey: establish a final criterion for promulgation of a rule relative to sediments to be used as remediation material at the Historic Area Remediation Site (see S. 1094), S6853 [21MY]

———status of EPA and Corps of Engineers memorandum of agreement relative to Historic Area Remediation Site ocean sediment polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) levels (see H.R. 113), H55 [7JA]

New York: restrict dumping of dredged material in Long Island Sound (see H.R. 3409), H10235 [30OC]

NOAA: improve conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources (see H.R. 959), H1460 (see H.R. 984), H1462 [27FE]

———reauthorize (see S. 1401), S9328 [14JY]

———study fishery observer data to map migratory patterns and delineate winter areas and feeding grounds of Atlantic striped bass in the mid-Atlantic exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 2889), H7616 [24JY]

Oceans: protect deep sea corals and sponges (see S. 1953), S15975 [25NO]

———provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (see S. 1400), S9328 [14JY]

Office of Oceans and Coastal Policy: establish (see H.R. 3627), H12308 [21NO]

Oil Pollution Act: improve provisions relative to recovery of damages for injuries resulting from oil spills (see S. 370), S2340 [12FE]

OMB: provide an additional function of the Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy relative to encouraging policies that enhance energy efficiency (see H.R. 1346), H2131 [19MR]

Oregon: conduct certain feasibility studies in the Tualatin River Basin (see S. 625), S3730 [13MR] (see H.R. 1525), H2514 [31MR]

Outer Continental Shelf: accelerate natural gas exploration, development, and production from oil and gas wells on existing lease tracts (see H.R. 1570), H2702 [2AP]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (see H. Con. Res. 80), H1681 [6MR]

Pesticides: making supplemental appropriations to ensure inclusion in State source water assessment programs (see H.R. 2804), H7225 [21JY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE] (see S. 791), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 837), H703 [13FE]

Pollution: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, repeal oxygenate requirement for reformulated gasoline, and provide funding for clean up of underground storage tanks (see H.R. 2136), H4204 [15MY]

Power resources: accelerate the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (see S. 821), S4957 [8AP]

———assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (see H.R. 3698, 3698), H12919 [8DE]

———authorize research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities (see H.R. 238), H134 [8JA]

———establish a balanced energy policy that unlocks the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency (see H.R. 1343), H1954 [18MR]

———establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 39), H53 [7JA]

———establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (see S. 461), S2839 [26FE]

———establish programs for fuel cell and hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies for transportation and stationary applications (see H.R. 1395), H2269 [20MR]

———make grants to improve the commercial value of forest biomass for electric energy, useful heat, transportation fuels, petroleum-based product substitutes, and other commercial purposes (see H.R. 1550), H2586 [1AP]

———promote use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (see S. 587), S3504 [11MR] (see H.R. 1180), H1743 [11MR]

———require diesel fuel sold in the U.S. to meet specifications designed to facilitate the widespread introduction of clean diesel vehicles (see H.R. 2209), H4734 [22MY]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

———establish terms and conditions for use of certain Federal lands by outfitters and facilitate public opportunities for the recreational use and enjoyment of such lands (see S. 1420), S9496 [16JY]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (see S. 944), S5483 [29AP]

Recycling: require implementation by brand owners of management plans that provide refund values for certain beverage containers (see S. 1867), S14804 [12NO]

Refuse disposal: phase out incineration of solid waste (see H.R. 2827), H7453 [23JY]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (see S. 421), S2522 [14FE] (see H.R. 671), H390 [11FE]

Research: promote and coordinate global change research (see H.R. 1578), H2703 [2AP]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (see S. 1467), S9959 [25JY] (see H.R. 2955), H7783 [25JY]

Rivers: modify certain resources projects for the Apalachicola, Chattahoochee, and Flint Rivers (see H.R. 1665), H2938 [8AP]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (see H.R. 309), H137 [8JA]

Sewage disposal: combined sewer overflow control programs (see H. Con. Res. 309), H9812 [21OC]

———enhance security of wastewater treatment works (see S. 779), S4823 [3AP] (see S. 1039), S6029 [12MY] (see H.R. 866), H704 [13FE]

Ships and vessels: accelerate requirement that tankers carrying oil in bulk as cargo must be equipped with a double hull (see H.R. 880), H1331 [25FE]

———improve safety of houseboat generator exhaust systems (see H.R. 3006), H7948 [4SE]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (see S. 391), S2456 [13FE] (see H.R. 822), H702 [13FE]

Solid waste: authorize State and local governments to petition the EPA to enforce Solid Waste Disposal Act violations and establish a manifest system for interstate transportation of solid waste (see H.R. 2581), H5814 [24JN]

———limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (see S. 431), S2594 [24FE] (see H.R. 1123), H1679 [6MR] (see H.R. 1730), H3301 [10AP]

———State control over disposal of out-of-State solid waste (see H.R. 418), H218 [28JA]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks (see H.R. 1122), H1679 [6MR]

———require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (see S. 195), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 2733), H6868 [15JY] (see H.R. 3231), H9213 [2OC]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (see S. 551), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1484), H2471 [27MR]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (see S. 1880), S15061 [18NO]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (see S. Res. 279), S16120 [9DE] (see H. Res. 362), H8082 [9SE]

States: authorize prohibition or imposition of certain limitations on the receipt of foreign municipal solid waste (see H.R. 382), H171 [27JA]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (see S. 758), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 2113), H4203 [15MY]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1054), H1514 [4MR]

———encourage contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes (see S. 701), S4375 [25MR]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (see S. 1476), S10045 [28JY]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (see S. 1936), S15812 [24NO] (see H.R. 3527), H11650 [19NO]

———exempt helicopters used for unexploded ordnance removal and environmental restoration from air transportation excise taxes (see S. 82), S37 [7JA]

———expand energy credit to include investment in property which produces energy from renewable sources and expenditures for cool roofing (see H.R. 1423), H2310 [25MR]

———expand incentives for the environmental cleanup of certain brownfield sites (see H.R. 402), H217 [28JA]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see S. 1896), S15187 [19NO]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property (see H.R. 3694), H12919 [8DE]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (see H.R. 2815), H7329 [22JY]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see S. 173), S848 [15JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from biomass (see H.R. 804), H701 [13FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources to include landfill gas (see S. 358), S2187 [11FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (see S. 207), S1479 [23JA] (see S. 395), S2457 [13FE] (see S. 488), S2920 [27FE] (see H.R. 570), H319 [5FE] (see H.R. 1011), H1463 [27FE]

———extension of the credit for producing fuel from nonconventional sources or producing electricity to include landfill gas (see H.R. 1266), H1900 [13MR]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see S. 1917), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 3042), H8081 [9SE]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (see S. 464), S2919 [27FE]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (see S. 357), S2187 [11FE] (see S. 494), S2920 [27FE]

———modify renewable energy credit to include electricity produced from municipal solid waste (see S. 359), S2187 [11FE]

———provide a credit for qualified clean-fuel vehicles used in certain ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2865), H7615 [24JY]

———provide a credit for qualifying clean technology engines (see H.R. 2838), H7454 [23JY]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (see S. 759), S4629 [1AP] (see H.R. 790), H700 [13FE]

———provide economic incentives for the preservation of open space and conservation of natural resources (see H.R. 2036), H3856 [8MY]

———provide energy tax incentives (see S. 597), S3504 [11MR] (see S. 1149), S7134 [23MY]

———provide incentives for the production of motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 799), H701 [13FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 1942), H3636 [1MY] (see H.R. 3119), H8381 [17SE]

———provide incentives to increase the sale and use of certain ethanol and biodiesel fuels (see H.R. 1447), H2401 [26MR]

———reinstate Superfund and oil spill excise taxes and extend leaking underground storage tank taxes (see H.R. 610), H321 [5FE]

———restore equity and complete transfer of motor fuel excise taxes on motorboat and small engine fuels into the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund (see H.R. 2839), H7454 [23JY]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (see S. 1316), S8439 [24JN]

———treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (see H.R. 805), H701 [13FE]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles used by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 185), H58 [7JA]

———treatment of investments in wind energy facilities (see H.R. 1099), H1640 [5MR]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (see H.R. 2503), H5551 [18JN]

Terrorism: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists (see H. Con. Res. 126), H2472 [27MR]

———create the Federal crime of eco-terrorism (see H.R. 3307), H9613 [16OC]

Transportation: reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion (see S. 1099), S6853 [21MY]

Tularosa, NM: authorize construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin (see S. 1211), S7540 [9JN]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (see S. 163), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 421), H218 [28JA]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see S. 170), S848 [15JA] (see H.R. 20), H52 [7JA] (see H.R. 1560), H2702 [2AP]

———clarify that certain man-made facilities that receive water from Bureau of Reclamation projects are not navigable waters (see H.R. 3400), H10129 [29OC]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (see H.R. 1081), H1639 [5MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see S. 525), S3162 [5MR] (see H.R. 1080), H1639 [5MR]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (see S. Res. 183), S8559 [25JN]

Water Environment Federation: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 272), H7949 [4SE]

Water pollution: address pollution resulting from perchlorate discharges (see H.R. 2123), H4203 [15MY]

Water Resources Development Act: limit the non-Federal share of the cost of shore protection projects (see H.R. 2245), H4736 [22MY]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (see S. 269), S1813 [30JA]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H1463 [27FE]

———protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (see H.R. 2310), H4876 [3JN]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (see S. 248), S1812 [30JA] (see H.R. 289), H136 [8JA]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (see H.R. 3629), H12308 [21NO]

———prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (see S. 337), S2119 [10FE]

Chronologies

Farmington River Watershed Association history, E1835 [17SE]

Cloture motions

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13182 [23OC]

Conference reports

Healthy Forests Restoration Act (H.R. 1904), H11686-H11698 [20NO]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Factsheets

Colorado Northern Front Range Mountain Backdrop Protection Study Act (H.R. 750), E215 [13FE]

Family Farm and Ranch Innovation Act (H.R. 1293), E460 [13MR]

General Statistics for Endangered Species: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S3767 [17MR]

Threatened and Endangered Species System (TESS)—Listings by State and Territory: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, S3767 [17MR]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant, S1399 [23JA]

Letters

Appeals process for cases involving Tongass National Forest timber harvesting: Larry G. McQuarrie, S11785 [23SE]

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act: Carol Wayman, National Congress for Community Economic Development, S3892 [18MR]

———Don Chen, Smart Growth America (organization), S3892 [18MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3893 [18MR]

———F. Barton Harvey III, Enterprise Foundation, S3892 [18MR]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, S3892 [18MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3893 [18MR]

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Climate Stewardship Act: Bob Epstein and Nicole Lederer, Environmental Entrepreneurs (organization), S13487 [29OC]

———David Roux, Silver Lake Partners, Inc., S13597 [30OC]

———Donald L. Evans, Sec. of Commerce, Elaine L. Chao, Sec. of Labor, and Marianne L. Horinko, EPA, S13495 [29OC], S13596 [30OC]

———James L. Martin, 60 Plus Association, S13579 [30OC]

———Michael L. Marvin, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, S13486 [29OC]

———several business leaders, S13487 [29OC], S13597 [30OC]

———several organizations, S13582 [30OC]

———several scientists, S13507 [29OC]

Congaree National Park Act: Alan Front, Trust for Public Land (organization), S8360 [23JN]

———Angela Viney, South Carolina Wildlife Federation, S8361 [23JN]

———Dana Beach, South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, S8361 [23JN]

———Daniel L. Tufford, Columbia Audubon Society, S8360 [23JN]

———Dell Isham, Sierra Club, South Carolina chapter, S8360 [23JN]

———John E. Frampton, South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources, S8360 [23JN]

———LaBruce S. Alexander, Friends of Congaree Swamp (organization), S8361 [23JN]

———Michael T. Dawson, River Alliance (organization), S8361 [23JN]

Corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for motor vehicles: Alan Reuther, International Union, United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers of America, S9895 [24JY]

———Charles E. Frank, S10113 [29JY]

———Marianne McInerney, American International Automobile Dealers Association, S10104 [29JY]

Critical habitats of protected species designation relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species: Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff, S6813 [21MY]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

———several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

Dept. of Energy high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding: Spencer Abraham, Sec. of Energy, H9170 [2OC]

Dept. of Energy request to provide documents relative to EPA review of new source review program: Dan R. Brouillette, Dept. of Energy, S11547 [16SE]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge land acquisition funding: Eric Alvarez, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, H10203 [30OC]

———Gale A. Norton, Sec. of the Interior, H10204 [30OC]

Environmental protection: Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S4900 [7AP]

EPA and OMB proposed rule setting maximum achievable control technology standards to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants: several Senators, S14249 [7NO]

Forest Service funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations: Ann M. Veneman, Sec. of Agriculture, H7091 [17JY]

———Representatives Pombo and McInnis, Committee on Resources (House), H7092 [17JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S13461 [29OC]

———Forest Stewards Guild, S13461 [29OC]

———J.T. Banks, Forest Roads Working Group, S13463 [29OC]

———Representative Don Young, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H4307 [20MY]

———Representative Goodlatte, Committee on Agriculture (House), H4307, H4308 [20MY]

———Representative Tauzin, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H4307 [20MY]

———several firefighter advocates, S13462 [29OC]

———several organizations, S13459-S13461, S13462, S13483 [29OC]

Impact on the quality of life in rural, African villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages: John R. Christy, E1077 [23MY]

Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions ratification in Canada: several climate experts, S10022 [28JY]

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, air quality: James L. Connaughton, Council on Environmental Quality, S13250 [27OC]

National Clean and Safe Water Fund Act: Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S10670 [31JY]

———Paul Pinault, Narragansett Bay Commission, S10670 [31JY]

———several environmental organizations, S10671 [31JY]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: Donald P. Bliss, National Association of State Fire Marshals, S14468 [12NO]

———Jacqueline Elder, CPSC, S14469 [12NO]

———Thomas J. Dammrick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, S14469 [12NO]

———William Farr, Missouri Dept. of Public Safety, S14470 [12NO]

———William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14468 [12NO]

Prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf and impose time limits on considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects: several Members of Congress, H9341 [8OC]

———Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, S7748 [12JN]

———Florida congressional delegation, H9344 [8OC]

———several Representatives, H9343 [8OC]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Gulf of Mexico: several Florida elected officials, H3311 [11AP]

Prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in certain areas of the Outer Continental Shelf: several Representatives, H3312 [11AP]

Recycled Roads Act: Anne Canby, Surface Transportation Policy Project (organization), S7242 [3JN]

———Karen Florini, Environmental Defense (organization), S7242 [3JN]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S7242 [3JN]

Renewable fuel program ethanol mandate suspension: Winston H. Hickox, California Environmental Protection Agency, S7204 [3JN]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: Ann Pesiri Swanson, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S15066 [18NO]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S15066 [18NO]

State water pollution control revolving fund and State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund capitalization grants funding: Water Infrastructure Network (organization), S14513 [12NO]

———several environmental organizations, S14513 [12NO]

State water pollution control revolving funds appropriations: Bruce D'Agostino, Construction Management Association of America, S3986 [19MR]

———David L. Reynolds, Association of California Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Diane VanDe Hei, Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3985 [19MR]

———Ken Kirk, Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies, S3985 [19MR]

———Larry Naake: National Association of Counties, S3984 [19MR]

———several Senators, S4234 [21MR]

———Stephen E. Sandherr, Associated General Contractors of America, S3986 [19MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3986 [19MR]

———Tim Williams, Water Environment Federation, S3985 [19MR]

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1215 [21JA]

———Lloyd L. Eagan and Ellen Garvey, S1174 [21JA]

———Martha A. Marks, REP America (organization), S1174 [21JA]

———Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S1173 [21JA]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1213 [21JA]

———Robert Perciasepe, EPA, S1212, S1215 [21JA]

———Senators Inhofe and Breaux, S1212 [21JA]

———several Senators, S1173, S1224 [21JA]

Tax treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds: Robert E. Fabrican, EPA, E240 [13FE]

Tongass National Forest roadless rule impact on timber industry: Bill Tremblay, Petersburg, AK, City Council, S2386-S2388 [13FE]

———Dave Carlson, S2388 [13FE]

———George Woodbury, S2388 [13FE]

———Roy Eckert, Ketchikan, AK, Gateway Borough, S2385 [13FE]

———Tom Briggs, S2388 [13FE]

Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act: Charles M. Clusen, Natural Resources Defense Council, S6077 [13MY]

———Fred Krupp, Environmental Defense (organization), S6077 [13MY]

———James La Sala, Amalgamated Transit Union, S6077 [13MY]

———Martha Roskowski, America Bikes (organization), S6077 [13MY]

———several transportation and environmental organizations, S6076 [13MY]

Tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities: several sportsmen and conservation organizations, H8412 [23SE]

Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act: Representative Don Young, Committee on Resources (House), H2292 [25MR]

———Representative Pombo, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H2291 [25MR]

Use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S14934 [17NO]

Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding: J. Charles Fox and John Hankinson, EPA, S1398 [23JA]

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks snowmobile use phaseout: several former National Park Service officials, H7074 [17JY]

Lists

Bibliography of select research on the health impacts of soot, S3349 [7MR]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Organizations opposing S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act, S13598 [30OC]

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Organizations supporting prohibiting use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

Participants in National Public Lands Day events, S11715 [18SE]

Supporters of Durbin amendment to S. 14, Energy Policy Act, on additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S10113 [29JY]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

Motions

Fire prevention: improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S13604, S13609, S13611, S13621, S13624 [30OC], H4322 [20MY], H10463 [6NO]

Poems

``Creek,'' Alfredo Montes, E1152 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact on the quality of life in rural villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages, E1077 [23MY]

Agriculture: assist small farms with modernization to increase profitability and competitiveness in ways that provide environmental benefits (H.R. 1293), E459 [13MR]

AID: Urban Programs Office funding, H7404, H7405 [23JY]

Air pollution: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, H8224 [16SE], E1866 [23SE]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (H.R. 2042), E903 [9MY]

Alaska: impact of Corps of Engineers King Cove Access Project on the environment, E2433 [23NO], E2486 [8DE]

———provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (H.R. 979), H5345 [12JN]

American Forest & Paper Association: tribute to paper recovery efforts, E1034 [21MY]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (H.R. 3622), E2421 [22NO]

Animals: control and eradicate the brown tree snake in Guam and prevent introduction of the brown tree snake to other areas of the U.S. (H.R. 3479), E2283, E2284 [7NO]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (H.R. 770), E258, E270 [13FE]

Aviation: emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

Baltimore, MD: Gwynns Falls stream ecosystem restoration funding, H8838 [24SE]

Beulah, CO: tribute to Mountain Park Environmental Center Earth Studies Program, E2396 [22NO]

Boyd, Gerald: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Budget: impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

Bush, President: evaluation of administration policies, H6842 [15JY]

California: designate certain public lands as wilderness or salmon restoration areas and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers and establish the Sacramento River National Conservation Area (H.R. 3327), E2063 [16OC]

———Los Vaqueros Reservoir funding, H7136 [18JY]

California Grey Bears (organization): tribute, E1612 [25JY]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, H4549 [22MY], H10985 [7NO]

CERCLA: encourage on-site treatment of pollutants at the Gloucester Environmental Management Services landfill, E49 [8JA]

———Superfund program funding through reductions in NASA Project Prometheus funding, H7700-H7702 [25JY]

Charleston, SC: tribute to sewer divers, E1256 [13JN]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network: awarding of grant to Battle Creek Nature Education Society, E1676 [3SE]

———awarding of grant to Calvert County, MD, Board of Commissioners, E1671 [3SE]

———awarding of grant to Friends of Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (organization), E1679 [4SE]

———awarding of grant to Friends of the Patuxent Research Refuge (organization), E1674 [3SE]

———awarding of grant to Point Lookout State Park in Maryland, E1672 [3SE]

———awarding of grant to Potomac Trail Council, E1675 [3SE]

———awarding of grant to Sotterley Foundation, E1677 [3SE]

Cimarron, NM: tribute to Philmont Scout Ranch, H7844 [4SE]

Civilian Conservation Corps: anniversary, E626 [31MR]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091-H10106 [29OC], E2191 [31OC]

Climate: global warming, H6719, H6720 [15JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, H11409 [18NO], E2383 [21NO], E2473 [8DE]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power, H3320 [11AP]

Coastal Zone Management Act: impose time limits on Dept. of Commerce for considering appeals on consistency determinations for Federal projects that may violate State management plans, H9336-H9341, H9344, H9345 [8OC]

Colorado: management as open space of certain lands in and adjacent to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (H.R. 750), E214 [13FE]

Colorado River: All American Canal reservoir construction and cleanup of radioactive materials leaking into the river near Moab, UT, H11403 [18NO]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), H9245-H9248 [7OC]

Congressional Bicycle Caucus: membership, H1441 [27FE]

Conservation and Reinvestment Act: convert conservation programs into entitlements, H6956 [16JY]

———Land and Water Conservation Account funding, H6960, H6961 [16JY]

Conservation of energy: improve energy use of transportation and infrastructure facilities (H.R. 1491), E604-E606 [27MR]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River in Sacramento, CA, H11405 [18NO]

———mitigate loss of habitat associated with construction of projects, H8876, H8877 [24SE]

Courts: establish legal standards and procedures for the fair, prompt, inexpensive, and efficient resolution of personal injury claims arising out of asbestos exposure (H.R. 1114), H1660 [6MR], H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), H5159 [10JN], H5459 [17JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (H.R. 2488), E1278 [17JN]

Dept. of Defense: clarify authority to respond to environmental emergencies (H.R. 638), E158 [6FE]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR], H2374 [26MR], H2923, H2926, H2927 [8AP], H3977 [13MY], H4222 [19MY], H4257, H4258, H4259, H4261 [20MY], H4374, H4389, H4394, H4395, H4409, H4415, H4417, H4419, H4492, H4493 [21MY], H4551, H4554, H4601, H4607, H4609 [22MY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations relative to sonar use on submarines, H10985, H10988 [7NO]

———study effects of perchlorate in drinking water on human beings, H4589 [22MY]

———treatment of unexploded ordnance, H1778 [12MR], H1909 [18MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, E2447 [23NO]

———high-level radioactive waste cleanup program funding, H9168-H9171 [2OC], H11401 [18NO], E2012 [8OC]

———implementation of an electron scrubbing project for the removal of air pollutants at a commercial-scale electrical generation plant using high sulfur coal, E2383 [21NO]

———increase renewable energy programs funding through reductions in Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7132-H7136 [18JY]

———mitigate disparate impact that U.S. energy policy may have on minority, rural, Native American, or underserved communities, H3104 [10AP]

———transfer title and full responsibility for possession, transportation, and disposal of radioactive waste associated with the West Valley Demonstration Project, H3267, H3268 [10AP]

Dept. of HUD: facilitate the cleanup and economic redevelopment of brownfields (H.R. 239), E44 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: establish national environmental terrorism clearinghouse and environmental terrorism reduction program (H.R. 2942), E1650 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: Mine Safety and Health Administration underground coal mine dust level regulations, H6561-H6563 [10JY], E901 [9MY]

Dept. of the Interior: allow alternative multi-passenger vehicles in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H7887, H7888 [4SE]

———anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System, E403 [7MR], E477 [13MR]

———anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (H. Res. 173), H3425-H3428 [29AP]

———conservation programs funding, H6957, H6963 [16JY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), H2872-H2874 [8AP]

———establish the Cooperative Landscape Conservation Program (H.R. 749), E219 [13FE]

———nutria control and eradication project funding, H6961 [16JY]

———participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (H.R. 1598), H9409 [15OC]

———participation in Inland Empire regional recycling project and Cucamonga County Water District recycling project (H.R. 2991), E1694 [4SE]

———participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project (H.R. 1732), H11180, H11181 [17NO]

———phaseout of snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H6710 [15JY], H7069-H7075 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to subject management of Missouri River to regulatory action under Endangered Species Act, H7079-H7081 [17JY]

———promote efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin (H.R. 961), H2289-H2292 [25MR]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), H4031 [14MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish greenway along portion of Connecticut State Road 11 proposed for construction between Salem and Waterford, CT (H.R. 191), E32 [8JA]

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge: land acquisition funding, H10203 [30OC]

DiSano, Lauren: EPA Health Fellows Environmental Health Fellows participant, E1780 [11SE]

District of Columbia: Anacostia Waterfront Initiative funding, H7956, H7957 [5SE]

Eagle County, CO: tribute to Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability Green Star Program, E2144 [28OC]

Education Land Grant Act: require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances (H.R. 108), H2874 [8AP]

Elizabeth, NJ: observance of Estuary Day, E1904 [25SE]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, H11002 [7NO]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (H.R. 3133), E1817 [17SE]

———anniversary of regulations governing use of chlorofluorocarbon propellants in aerosol products, E480 [17MR]

———conduct investigation into financial transactions of Gloucester Environmental Management Services landfill in New Jersey, H7703, H7704 [25JY]

———enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste, H7683 [25JY]

———environmental justice programs funding, H7683 [25JY]

———establish position of Deputy Administrator for Science and Technology (H.R. 3096), E1811 [16SE]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, H7693 [25JY]

———redesignate as the Dept. of Environmental Protection and elevate to cabinet level position (H.R. 2138), E969 [15MY]

———reduce proliferation of boutique fuels and implement plans that use Federal clean burning gasoline or Low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline, H3274-H3277 [10AP]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources, H11409 [18NO]

———rollback of certain Clean Water Act protections, E2343 [20NO]

FAA: permit airport sponsors to fund the environmental review process of airport development projects, H7867 [4SE]

Farmington River Watershed Association: anniversary, E1835 [17SE]

FDA: phaseout of metered dose inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons, H7666 [25JY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend relative to marine sanitation devices (H.R. 1027), E313 [27FE]

———clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste (H.R. 738), E220 [13FE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (H.R. 962), E332 [27FE]

FEMA: firefighting funding, H10197 [30OC]

Fire prevention: authorize collaborative forest restoration and wildland mitigation projects on public and private lands, and improve implementation of the National Fire Plan (H.R. 1042), H12164 [21NO], E325, E331 [27FE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), H3755-H3758 [7MY], H4003-H4008 [13MY], H4287-H4324 [20MY], H4865-H4868 [3JN], H10197 [30OC], H10462, H10547-H10553 [6NO], E1031, E1036, E1042 [21MY], E1056, E1062 [22MY], E1071, E1078 [23MY], E1094 [2JN], E1244 [13JN], E2243 [5NO], E2281 [7NO], E2332 [19NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, H12159-H12172 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference rpt. consideration (H. Res. 457), H12113-H12117 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), consideration (H. Res. 239), H4277-H4286 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), corrections in engrossment, H4324 [20MY]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to instruct conferees, H10463-H10469 [6NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), motion to recommit, H4322-H4324 [20MY]

———limit Federal authority in the judicial review of hazardous fuel reduction projects for forests, H4322-H4324 [20MY], H12170 [21NO]

Fish and fishing: establish requirements for fishing quota systems (H.R. 2621), E1385 [27JN]

———tribute to success of scallop fishery, E1129 [4JN]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: amend (H.R. 3645), E2407 [22NO]

Florida: make Everglades restoration funding contingent upon report on water quality standards compliance in Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and Everglades National Park, H6975, H6976 [16JY]

Food: educate the public on the use of biotechnology in producing food for human consumption, H6649, H6650 [14JY], H12843 [8DE]

Foreign trade: impact of free-trade agreements, H8228 [16SE], H8289 [17SE], E1822 [17SE]

Forest Service: hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, H7040 [17JY], H7641 [25JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, E1585 [24JY]

———hemlock wooly adelgid eradication research funding, H4313 [20MY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in Dept. of Agriculture land acquisition program funding, H7048, H7049 [17JY]

———increase hazardous fuels reduction activities funding through reductions in National Endowment for the Arts funding, H7042 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to finalize or implement revisions to National Forest Management Act planning regulations, H7062-H7069 [17JY]

———prohibit funding to implement changes to roadless areas protection regulations, H7082, H7083, H7087-H7092 [17JY], E1537 [18JY], E1541 [21JY]

———protection of certain roadless areas, H5382 [16JN], H5411, H5412, H5415 [17JN]

———protection of certain roadless areas (H.R. 2369), H5345 [12JN], H5416 [17JN]

Forests: combat unnatural insect and disease outbreaks, H4319 [20MY]

GAO: court decision on authority to compel executive departments to provide documents or information, H432-H434 [12FE], E259 [13FE], E302 [27FE]

Georgia: observance of Lake Allatooa Awareness Week, E964 [15MY]

Government: require Federal agencies to develop and implement policies and practices that promote environmental justice (H.R. 2200), E1032 [21MY], E1082 [23MY], E1088 [2JN]

Grand County, CO: tribute to Middle Park Land Trust and Denver Water Dept., for conservation easement efforts, E2315 [19NO]

Great Lakes: aquatic invasive species dispersal barrier funding, H8837 [24SE]

———prohibit oil and gas drilling, H3321-H3323 [11AP]

———provide for environmental restoration (H.R. 2720), E1476 [14JY]

———restore and protect, E548 [21MR]

Great Lakes Trust Fund: establish, E548 [21MR]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1856), E806 [30AP]

Hazardous substances: early acceptance or interim storage of high level nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site, H7131 [18JY]

———Yucca Mountain, NV, nuclear waste disposal site funding, H7124, H7125 [18JY], H11400 [18NO]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), H12118-H12121 [21NO], E2397 [22NO], E2443 [23NO]

Idaho: enhance collaborative forest stewardship management within the Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests (H.R. 835), E251 [13FE]

Immigration: impact of illegal immigration on ranchers, H4195 [15MY], H4868 [3JN]

———impact of illegal immigration on the environment, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

———national policy, H2918-H2922 [8AP]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities, E1374 [26JN]

———invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Johnston, Neil C.: Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E1084 [23MY]

Keeley, David: Walter B. Jones Memorial Award for Coastal Steward of the Year recipient, E609 [27MR]

Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge: expand (H.R. 2619), E1365 [26JN]

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County (organization): anniversary, E343 [3MR]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, H8484-H8487 [23SE]

Lupe, Rick: tribute (H. Con. Res. 237), H10304 [4NO]

Marine Mammal Protection Act: reauthorize and improve (H.R. 3316), E2062 [16OC]

Massachusetts: effect of certain environmental regulations on fishing industry, E1876 [24SE]

Menegatti, Frank and Sue: Colorado Agricultural Outlook Forum Leopold Conservation Award recipients, E1231 [11JN]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (H.R. 254), H1343-H1351 [26FE]

———prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (H.R. 287), E47 [8JA]

———treatment of Mexican sewage flowing into U.S. waters, H6808, H6809, H6813, H6814 [15JY]

Michigan: effect of ozone transport in southwest Michigan demonstration project, H11411 [18NO]

Mining and mineral resources: cooperative research and development and special demonstration projects for the uranium mining industry funding, H3263-H3266 [10AP]

———reclamation of abandoned hardrock mines (H.R. 504), E154 [6FE]

Montes, Alfredo: Friends of San Leandro Creek (organization) poetry contest winner, E1152 [5JN]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, H3192-H3194, H3231-H3235 [10AP], E776 [12AP]

National Environmental Policy Act: require Council on Environmental Quality study on urban sprawl and smart growth and include urban sprawl in environmental reviews by Federal agencies (H.R. 748), E216 [13FE]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (H.R. 852), E243 [13FE]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (H.R. 266), E42 [8JA]

National Marine Fisheries Service: establish a pelagic longline highly migratory species bycatch and mortality reduction research program (H.R. 1024), E311 [27FE]

National Nanotechnology Research and Development Program: ensure that environmental and toxicological impacts are studied during developmental process of nanotechnology, H3724, H3725 [7MY]

National objectives: priority assignments, H163 [27JA], H2922-H2928 [8AP], H4776-H4781 [2JN], H8484-H8487 [23SE]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (H.R. 2382), E1160 [5JN]

Native Americans: provide a Federal land exchange for the environmental, educational, and cultural benefit of the general public and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (H.R. 1409), H8416-H8421 [23SE]

Nature Conservancy (organization): purchase of land and subsequent resale to supporters, H4094 [14MY]

New River: environmental restoration funding, H11403 [18NO]

NOAA: funding, H7251, H7265 [22JY]

Oceans: environmental protection and conservation of resources, H4777-H4781 [2JN]

Office of Oceans and Coastal Policy: establish (H.R. 3627), E2423 [23NO]

Ohio Public Interest Research Group: anniversary, E731 [10AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: inventory oil and gas resources on certain portions, H3309-H3313 [11AP]

———prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, H9336-H9346 [8OC], E2043 [15OC]

Peace Parks Foundation: efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa (H. Con. Res. 80), H6891, H6892 [16JY]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (H.R. 837), H1296 [25FE], H1927 [18MR]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, H11415 [18NO]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, H11381, H11385 [18NO], E2348, E2349, E2353, E2358 [20NO]

Pollution: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, H11385, H11415 [18NO]

Power resources: assure that certain Federal oil and gas development will occur in ways that protect water resources and surface owner rights (H.R. 3698), E2533 [8DE]

———energy efficiency of ethanol blended gasoline, H3308 [11AP], H11630 [19NO]

———establish and implement competitive, environmentally sound, and job creating oil and gas leasing program for the Coastal Plain, H3033 [9AP]

———establish programs for fuel cell and hydrogen production, delivery, and storage technologies for transportation and stationary applications (H.R. 1395), E546 [21MR]

———fuel cell research funding, E229 [13FE]

———national energy policy, H2566-H2569 [1AP], H2826 [7AP], H5355-H5358 [12JN], H6459-H6461 [9JY]

———renewable fuel standard, H11384 [18NO]

Public lands: forest-thinning projects on Federal lands, E2243 [5NO]

Research: promote and coordinate global change research (H.R. 1578), E643 [2AP]

Riverside County, CA: anniversary of Riverside-Corona Resource Conservation District, E1999 [8OC]

Roberson, Jessie: EPA Phoenix Award recipient, E2189 [31OC]

Robinson, IL: Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, Illinois Refining Division recipient of Marathon Ashland Petroleum, LLC, President's Award for Responsible Care, E1457 [11JY]

San Francisco, CA: tribute to Discovery Creek Children's Museum debut of Rolling Rainforest classroom, E1714 [5SE]

San Joaquin River: feasibility of reservoir to increase water storage capacity and power generation and improve water supply reliability and quality, management efficiency, ecosystem function, and flood control (H.R. 309), E47 [8JA]

Sellers-Sexton, Inc.: tribute to environmental waste program, E119 [31JA]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (H.R. 866), H3703-H3705 [7MY], E902 [9MY]

Simms, Ginny: Napa County, CA, Sierra Club Earl Thollander Environmental Award recipient, E748 [11AP]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: provide funding for cleanup of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) contamination from underground storage tanks, H7690 [25JY]

Sportsmen: tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities (H. Res. 362), H8410-H8412 [23SE]

States: authorize prohibition or imposition of certain limitations on the receipt of foreign municipal solid waste (H.R. 382), E69 [27JA]

Supreme Court: decision not to hear case on Presidential authority to extend or establish national monuments under the Antiquities Act, E1998 [8OC]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (H.R. 2113), E974 [15MY]

———extend expensing of environmental remediation costs (H.R. 2815), E1633 [25JY]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (H.R. 3119), E1841 [17SE]

———treatment of certain CERCLA settlement funds (H.R. 805), E239 [13FE]

———treatment of tax attributes in connection with a discharge of indebtedness in a bankruptcy case of a company having asbestos-related claims against it (H.R. 2503), E1298 [18JN]

Terrorism: condemn actions by the Earth Liberation Front (organization) and ecological terrorists, H7797 [3SE]

Tongass National Forest: oversight of wilderness recommendations, H659, H663, H665-H669 [13FE]

Treaties and agreements: impact of free-trade agreements, H7229, H7230, H7232 [22JY]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), H11589-H11591 [19NO]

University of Miami: tribute to Center for Ecosystem and Science Policy, H2316 [26MR]

Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado (organization): anniversary, E624 [31MR]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 1560), E649 [2AP]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (H.R. 20), E1476 [14JY]

———establish marine and freshwater research, development, and demonstration programs to control and eradicate invasive species, educate the public, and restore ecosystems (H.R. 1081), E380 [6MR]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (H.R. 1080), E409 [7MR]

Western Environmental Technology Office: National Energy Technology Laboratory funding, E258 [13FE]

Western States: Federal land management, H6689-H6692 [14JY]

———importance of dams and water storage, H6689-H6692 [14JY]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), H11444-H11446 [18NO], H12866 [8DE]

———protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats on Federal lands through grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species (H.R. 2310), E1110 [3JN]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 289), H2535-H2538 [1AP]

Wood: establish prohibitions and requirements relating to arsenic-treated wood (H.R. 3629), E2449 [23NO]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: Great Lakes Basin Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program funding, S14151 [6NO]

AID: Clean Water for the Americas Partnership funding, S1441 [23JA]

———Collaborative Research Support Programs funding, S13192 [24OC]

Air pollution: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (S. 843), S5076-S5083 [9AP], S9319-S9321 [14JY]

———oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, S13260 [27OC]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S14248-S14250 [7NO], S15959 [25NO]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (S. 366), S2345-S2353 [12FE], S3348-S3354 [7MR], S13588 [30OC]

———stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at levels that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system while minimizing adverse economic and social impacts, S10211 [30JY]

———study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1171-S1194, S1208, S1212-S1220, S1223-S1226 [21JA], S1303-S1307 [22JA], S1446 [23JA]

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations, S15389 [21NO]

Alaska: labor agreements relative to natural gas pipeline construction, S10571 [31JY]

Anacostia River: restore, protect, and enhance the environmental integrity and social and economic benefits of the Anacostia Watershed in Maryland and the District of Columbia (S. 1959), S15985 [25NO]

Andean Counterdrug Initiative: funding, S4818 [3AP]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (S. 543), S3194 [5MR], S3915 [19MR]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: establish (S. 323), S2010-S2012 [5FE]

Baltimore, MD: Corps of Engineers sewer system rehabilitation and ecosystem restoration project funding, S11543 [16SE]

Birds: provide financial resources for the conservation programs of countries whose activities directly or indirectly affect cranes (S. 128), S159 [9JA]

Blytheville, AR: environmental restoration of former Eaker AFB site funding, S6922 [22MY]

Brown, Clyde: NOAA Environmental Hero Award recipient, S10610 [31JY]

Budget: redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142-S4144 [20MR], S4267 [21MR]

Bureau of Reclamation: carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of salt cedar and Russian olive plants (S. 1516), S10638 [31JY]

———Rio Grande silvery minnow habitat protection funding, S11549 [16SE]

California: allocation of water resources obtained from the Colorado River, S113 [9JA]

———authorize appropriations for EPA conservation grants and Corps of Engineers feasibility studies of certain water projects (S. 1413), S9425 [15JY]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers (S. 1555), S10909 [1AU]

———designate certain public lands as wilderness and designate certain segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County as a wild or scenic river (S. 738), S4527 [27MR]

———prevent implementation of air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14467-S14470 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

Camp Pendleton, CA: effect of environmental restrictions on Marine Corps training maneuvers, S14433, S14434 [11NO]

Central Idaho Wilderness Act: clarify provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River (S. 1003), S5786 [6MY], S15870 [24NO]

CERCLA: Superfund program funding, S1430, S1431 [23JA]

Chemical Weapons Working Group: Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission Earth Day Award recipient, S5476 [29AP]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (S. 830), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (S. 831), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (S. 827), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (S. 829), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Clean Air Act: reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs, S1788 [30JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (S. 485), S2943 [27FE], S3352-S3354 [7MR]

Climate: global warming, S3348-S3354 [7MR], S10013-S10023 [28JY], S14301 [10NO]

———manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S13484-S13509 [29OC], S13572-S13600 [30OC]

———manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), unanimous-consent agreement, S10529 [31JY]

———reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (S. 17), S134-S136 [9JA]

———reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the environment, S9208 [10JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 582), S3412 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, S15967 [25NO]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 727), S4518-S4520 [27MR]

Coastal Zone Management Act: amend (S. 218), S1493 [23JA]

———amend (S. 241), S1746, S1758 [29JA], S1760 [30JA]

———authorize the acquisition of coastal areas to ensure their protection from conversion or development (S. 861), S5186-S5188 [10AP]

Congaree Swamp National Park: establish (S. 1313), S8360 [23JN]

Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program: authorize appropriations (H.R. 2264), S16197 [9DE]

Connecticut River: implement cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the watershed area of New Hampshire and Vermont (S. 1433), S9641 [21JY]

Conservation of natural resources: environmental protection and natural resource conservation funding, S4360 [25MR], S4415 [26MR]

Corps of Engineers: carry out a project for flood protection and ecosystem restoration for the American River at Sacramento, CA (S. 444), S2710 [25FE]

———treat recreation benefits the same as hurricane and storm damage reduction benefits and environmental protection and restoration (S. 1653), S11917 [24SE]

———Yazoo Basin Backwater Pumping Plant funding, S1398-S1401, S1404 [23JA]

Courts: history of District of Columbia Circuit Court decisions, S2279-S2281 [12FE]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure, S7095 [23MY]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 1125), S6600 [19MY], S6947-S6950 [22MY], S9631 [21JY], S15514-S15521 [22NO]

———provide fair and efficient judicial consideration of personal injury and wrongful death claims due to asbestos exposure and ensure fair compensation for harm caused by asbestos exposure (S. 413), S2492 [13FE]

Dalles, OR: tribute to Orchard View Farms farming practices, S10044 [28JY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, S14638 [12NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: acquire and manage lands in Puerto Rico to protect critical aquifers, watersheds, and the tropical forests of the Karst Region (S. 1256), S7840 [12JN]

———Asian beetles eradication program funding, S5006 [9AP]

———Conservation Security Program implementation, S2434, S2448-S2450 [13FE]

Dept. of Defense: cleanup of perchlorate in drinking water, S9279 [11JY]

———exemption from certain environmental regulations, S14421, S14422, S14433, S14434 [11NO], S14484 [12NO]

———use and procurement of recycled and biodegradable products, S6923, S6924 [22MY]

Dept. of Energy: environmental cleanup programs funding, S11547 [16SE]

———establish a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and infrastructure program, S5989 [9MY], S7516-S7526 [9JN], S7565-S7567, S7572, S7574 [10JN]

———high-level waste cleanup program funding, S11545 [16SE]

———Office of International Market Development funding, S11543 [16SE]

———prohibit use of funds for certain nuclear development test sites and programs, S11434-S11441 [15SE], S11521-S11530, S11532 [16SE]

———require report on natural gas supplies and demand, S7683 [11JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: inspection of municipal solid waste shipped into Michigan from Canada, S4810 [3AP]

Dept. of the Interior: anniversary of National Wildlife Refuge System (S. Res. 87), S3761, S3762 [13MR]

———authorize implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program (S. 1097), S6859 [21MY]

———carry out a demonstration program to assess potential water savings through control of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive plants (S. 1051), S6141 [13MY]

———eradication and control of nutria in Maryland and Louisiana (H.R. 273), S5096, S5097 [9AP]

———establish a program to control or eradicate tamarisk in the Western States (S. 1236), S7727 [11JN]

———establish the Missouri River Monitoring and Research Program and the Missouri River Basin Stakeholder Committee (S. 531), S3186 [5MR]

———participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed (S. 649), S4168 [20MR]

———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 1013), S5871 [7MY]

———provide assistance through States to eligible weed management entities to control or eradicate harmful, nonnative weeds (S. 144), S231 [13JA], S3102, S3104 [4MR]

———revise repayment contract with Tom Green County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, San Angelo Project, TX (H.R. 856), S8260 [19JN]

Dept. of Transportation: increase use of recycled materials in Federal-aid highway construction projects (S. 1168), S7237 [3JN]

Ecology and environment: manage risk of potential climate change through reductions in emissions of greenhouse gases (S. 139), S166-S174 [9JA]

Economic Development Administration: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 645), S3891-S3894 [18MR]

Endangered species: modify requirements applicable to limitation on designation of critical habitat for protected species relative to military readiness and conservation of protected species, S6810-S6815 [21MY], S6925, S6928 [22MY], S14792 [12NO]

Endangered Species Act: improve listing, recovery planning, and delisting processes (S. 369), S2355 [12FE], S3766 [17MR]

———require Federal assumption of all costs relative to implementation and compliance (S. 1178), S7373 [4JN]

Energy Policy Act: increase allowable credit for biodiesel use under the alternatively fueled vehicle purchase requirement (S. 356), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

EPA: authorize use of funds made available for nonpoint source management programs for projects and activities relating to the development and implementation of phase II of the storm water program (S. 1716), S12468 [3OC]

———designate perchlorate as a drinking water contaminant and establish a maximum contaminant level (S. 502), S3035 [3MR]

———enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (S. 199), S1250 [21JA]

———enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste (S. 383), S2298, S2367 [12FE]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

———establish reporting requirements for perchlorate storage and incidents of perchlorate discharges into water supplies (S. 820), S4968 [8AP]

———establish the National Clean and Safe Water Fund to carry out projects to promote the recovery of certain damaged waters (S. 1539), S10669 [31JY]

———expedite finalization of maximum achievable control technology emission standards for mercury, S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———pesticide registration applications, S11630 [17SE]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14934-S14936 [17NO]

———provide additional authority to the Office of Ombudsman (S. 515), S6889 [21MY]

———State water pollution control revolving fund and State drinking water treatment revolving loan fund capitalization grants funding, S14512-S14514, S14516-S14518 [12NO]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (S. 473), S2927 [27FE]

Federal-State relations: require Federal agencies to consult with State and local governments on environmental impact statements (S. 372), S2358 [12FE]

Fedex Corp.: tribute to use of hybrid vehicles, S7130 [23MY]

Fire prevention: expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1314), S8362-S8365 [23JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1352), S8745 [26JN]

———expedite procedures for hazardous fuels reduction activities (S. 1453), S9907 [24JY]

———hazardous fuels reduction projects in wildland-urban interface funding, S13617-S13621 [30OC]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health, S11520 [16SE]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), S8362 [23JN], S12859-S12864 [20OC], S12997 [22OC], S13072, S13073, S13075, S13125, S13126 [23OC], S13254-S13256 [27OC], S13341, S13372 [28OC], S13435-S13485 [29OC], S13600-S13611, S13613, S13616-S13637, S13696 [30OC], S13786, S13794, S13796 [3NO], S13847-S13849 [4NO], S14086 [6NO], S15212, S15217 [20NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), conference report, S15368-S15373, S15376-S15379 [21NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (H.R. 1904), unanimous-consent request, S12859 [20OC], S13073, S13074 [23OC], S13476 [29OC], S13830, S13831 [3NO], S13890 [4NO]

———improve capacity to plan and conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects and enhance efforts to protect watersheds and address threats to forest and rangeland health (S. 1449), S9799-S9801 [23JY]

———provide five-year authority for changes in hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13626-S13631 [30OC]

———require treatment of slash and other long term fuels management for hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13608 [30OC]

Firefighters: wildland firefighter safety funding, S13631-S13633 [30OC]

Fish and fishing: establish individual fishery quota systems (S. 1106), S6985-S6988 [22MY]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 482), S2940 [27FE]

Florida: expand the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve (S. 1672), S12139 [29SE]

Foreign aid: international water security funding, S13370, S13371 [28OC]

Forest Service: expand Forest Stewardship Program, S2426-S2428 [13FE]

———hazardous fuels reduction activities funding, S9217, S9218 [10JY], S9933-S9935 [25JY], S10840 [31JY], S11731 [22SE]

———maintain current administrative and judicial review requirements, S13609-S13611 [30OC]

Forests: Asian beetles eradication program funding, S1448, S1449 [23JA]

———ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (S. 1938), S15827 [24NO]

———require collaborative monitoring of forest health projects, S13609 [30OC]

———Rural Community Forestry Enterprise Program funding, S15370 [21NO]

———use best value contracting criteria when awarding contracts for hazardous fuels reduction, S13616 [30OC]

GAO: require study on costs and benefits of alternatives in environmental assessments and impact statements relative to hazardous fuels reduction projects, S13624-S13626 [30OC]

Great Lakes: develop, implement, monitor, and report on a series of indicators of water quality and related environmental factors (S. 1116), S6999 [22MY]

———provide for environmental restoration (S. 1398), S9330-S9332 [14JY]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act: reauthorize (S. 247), S1750-S1752 [29JA], S13420-S13422 [28OC]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (S. 1486), S10151 [29JY]

———reduce quantity of mercury in the environment by limiting use of mercury fever thermometers and improving collection, recycling and disposal of mercury (S. 616), S3733 [13MR]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, S15959 [25NO]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (S. 484), S2941-S2943 [27FE]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish, S13631 [30OC]

———establish (S. 999), S5775 [6MY]

Infrastructure: invest funds to restore the economy and to enhance security of transportation and environmental facilities (S. 1409), S9421 [15JY], S9489 [16JY]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: ratification, S4730 [2AP]

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Corridor: establish (S. 1330), S8565 [25JN]

Las Vegas, NV: establish National Hazardous Materials Transportation Center, S9697 [22JY]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S11827 [23SE], S12306, S12308 [2OC], S13182 [23OC], S13237-S13251 [27OC], S13326-S13340 [28OC]

———nomination to be EPA Administrator, unanimous-consent agreement, S13230 [24OC]

———nomination to be EPA Administrator, unanimous-consent request, S13011 [22OC]

Lexington, KY: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government recipient of EPA Clean Water Partner Award, S3025 [3MR]

Little Rock, AR: Audubon Nature Center funding, S11820, S11821 [23SE]

Mexico: agree to certain amendments to the agreement establishing the North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission (S. 449), S2841 [26FE]

———prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (S. 107), S153 [9JA]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: ensure eligibility for assistance under the Millennium Challenge Account includes a demonstrated commitment to sustainable use of natural resources, S9174 [10JY]

Mississippi: soil erosion, watershed, and flood control funding, S14013 [5NO]

Molina, Mario J.: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Environment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Montgomery, James: National Wildlife Refuge Association Refuge Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, S1807 [30JA]

Motor vehicles: impose additional requirements for improving corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards, S9890-S9895 [24JY], S10005-S10010 [28JY], S10087-S10090, S10104-S10115 [29JY]

———improve system for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 794), S4899-S4902 [7AP]

———increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, S1449 [23JA]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency, S9892 [24JY], S10027-S10030 [28JY], S10085-S10090, S10105-S10108, S10111, S10113, S10114 [29JY]

———provide additional tax incentives for enhancing automobile fuel efficiency (S. 795), S4899-S4902 [7AP]

National Academy of Sciences: include in study an evaluation of the impact of the EPA promulgated final rule on routine equipment replacement, S14994 [18NO]

National Center for Healthy Housing: anniversary, S1461 [23JA]

National Civilian Conservation Corps Day: designate (S. Res. 46), S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

National forests: ensure protection of old-growth forests, S13621-S13624 [30OC], S15376-S15379 [21NO]

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: authorize development of research centers focusing on environmental factors related to the etiology of breast cancer (S. 983), S5674, S5675 [1MY]

———develop research centers focusing on women's health and disease prevention, and conduct and coordinate a research program on hormone disruption (S. 1588), S11167 [5SE]

National Invasive Species Council: establish (S. 536), S3189, S3190 [5MR]

National objectives: priority assignments, S1647-S1649 [28JA], S1788 [30JA], S2377 [13FE], S9946-S9948 [25JY]

National Oceans Week: designate (S. Con. Res. 49), S7404, S7405 [4JN], S7558 [9JN]

National parks and recreation areas: provide mass transit services (S. 1032), S5964 [8MY], S6072 [13MY]

National Public Lands Day: observance, S11636 [17SE], S11715 [18SE]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

National Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 145), S6633 [19MY]

Native Americans: provide environmental review process for Indian energy programs and clarify Federal trust responsibility relative to tribal claims and loss liability associated with tribal energy resource agreements, S7684-S7689 [11JN]

New York, NY: release of EPA report on air quality relative to collapse of World Trade Center, S11138-S11141 [5SE]

NIH: Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research funding, S11331, S11332 [10SE]

Oceans: provide for ocean and coastal observations, enhance security at U.S. ports, and implement a data and information system required by all components of an ocean observing system (S. 1400), S9332 [14JY], S13738 [31OC]

Outer Continental Shelf: prohibit additional inventory of oil and gas resources on certain portions, S7702-S7706 [11JN], S7742-S7750 [12JN]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN], S7444-S7447 [5JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2446, S2458-S2462 [13FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 791), S14313 [10NO]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, S7447 [5JN]

———protection from liability of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) producers for groundwater contamination, S15106, S15113-S15123, S15143-S15146, S15153-S15157, S15163, S15175, S15176 [19NO], S15222-S15236, S15242-S15245, S15260 [20NO], S15329-S15349 [21NO]

Pew Oceans Commission: report on ocean pollution, S7295-S7297 [4JN]

Poverty: prohibit Millennium Challenge assistance funds from being used on projects that could displace U.S. jobs or production, or pose an environmental or health hazard, S9195, S9196 [10JY]

Power resources: accelerate the commercialization and widespread use of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology (S. 821), S4969 [8AP]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended for certain States not located in corn-producing areas, S7372, S7373 [4JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended if the mandate would harm the economy or the environment, S7200-S7204, S7206, S7209, S7213-S7219 [3JN]

———allow renewable fuel program ethanol mandate to be temporarily suspended in the event of a significant gasoline price increase or supply interruption, S7366-S7371 [4JN]

———conduct demonstration programs on production of hydrogen for fuel cells from renewable resources, S10030 [28JY]

———establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888-S5894, S5897-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7206-S7221 [3JN]

———establish hydrogen fuel cell programs (S. 461), S2856 [26FE]

———expand tax credit for installation of qualified fuel cells, S10571 [31JY]

———fuel cell research funding, S1442, S1443 [23JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE]

———national energy policy, S214 [13JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE], S5109 [10AP], S12131 [29SE], S12151 [30SE]

———promote clean energy technologies in developing countries, S13649 [30OC]

———promote use of cellulosic biomass ethanol derived from agricultural residue, S7421-S7423, S7444 [5JN]

———promote use of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (S. 587), S3507 [11MR]

———subject renewable fuels to the same liability standard as vehicle fuels and fuel additives, S7424-S7430, S7443 [5JN]

Public lands: establish terms and conditions for use of certain Federal lands by outfitters and facilitate public opportunities for the recreational use and enjoyment of such lands (S. 1420), S9499 [16JY]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (S. 944), S5491 [29AP]

Recycling: require implementation by brand owners of management plans that provide refund values for certain beverage containers (S. 1867), S14816, S14817 [12NO], S14924 [17NO]

Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program: reauthorize and revise (S. 421), S2538 [14FE]

Rhode Island: eelgrass habitat restoration program funding, S14019 [5NO]

Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area: establish (S. 1467), S10055 [28JY]

Science: use in developing environmental policy, S10012-S10023 [28JY]

Sewage disposal: enhance security of wastewater treatment works (S. 779), S4834 [3AP]

Ships and vessels: prevent cruise ships from polluting oceans, S7295-S7297 [4JN]

Sioux Falls, SD: anniversary of Earth Resources Observation Systems Data Center, S10043 [28JY]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness (S. 391), S15865 [24NO]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste (S. 431), S2602 [24FE]

Solid Waste Disposal Act: require compliance with leak detection and prevention standards for underground storage tanks and provide funding for cleanup of sites contaminated by methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) (S. 195), S1148 [17JA], S5684, S5689 [1MY]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (S. 1880), S15065 [18NO]

Spengler, John D.: Heinz Family Foundation Heinz Award for the Environment recipient, S3080 [4MR]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property (S. 758), S4640, S4641 [1AP]

———capital gains treatment on sale or exchange of land or water interest to nonprofit entities for charitable purposes, S5008-S5012 [9AP]

———encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (S. 505), S3089 [4MR], S15341 [21NO]

———encourage contributions of capital gain real property for conservation purposes (S. 701), S4380 [25MR]

———encourage investment in facilities using wind to produce electricity (S. 1476), S10069 [28JY]

———exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites (S. 1936), S15813-S15815 [24NO]

———exempt helicopters used for unexploded ordnance removal and environmental restoration from air transportation excise taxes (S. 82), S73 [7JA]

———extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (S. 1896), S15190 [19NO], S15398 [21NO]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes, S4361, S4362 [25MR], S4417 [26MR]

———extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (S. 173), S859, S860 [15JA], S1647 [28JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources to include landfill gas, S10570 [31JY]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources to include landfill gas (S. 358), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (S. 207), S1483 [23JA]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (S. 395), S2470 [13FE]

———extension of the credit for producing electricity from wind (S. 488), S2974 [27FE]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (S. 1917), S15414 [21NO]

———modify and expand credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources and waste products (S. 464), S2923 [27FE], S12131 [29SE]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (S. 357), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource (S. 494), S2978 [27FE]

———modify renewable energy credit to include electricity produced from municipal solid waste (S. 359), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (S. 355), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

———provide credits for the installation of certain wind energy property (S. 759), S4641 [1AP]

———provide energy tax incentives, S10533-S10569, S10571 [31JY]

———provide energy tax incentives (S. 597), S3520-S3547 [11MR], S3914 [19MR]

———treat payments under the Conservation Reserve Program as rentals from real estate (S. 1316), S8441 [24JN]

Tongass National Forest: appeals process for cases involving timber harvesting, S11784-S11788, S11805, S11806 [23SE]

———oversight of wilderness recommendations, S1445, S1452 [23JA], S2384-S2388 [13FE]

Transportation: reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion (S. 1099), S6863 [21MY]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S13585 [30OC]

———decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, S10014-S10023 [28JY]

———impact of free-trade agreements, S9400 [15JY], S9935-S9939, S9943-S9946 [25JY], S10034-S10038 [28JY], S10490-S10502 [31JY], S13840 [4NO]

TreePeople (organization): anniversary, S11830 [23SE]

Tularosa, NM: authorize construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin (S. 1211), S7549 [9JN]

U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution: reauthorize (H.R. 421), S15502 [21NO]

———reauthorize (S. 163), S849 [15JA], S8600 [25JN]

U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement: negotiation of environmental cooperation and trade capacity building provisions, S11634 [17SE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, S3984-S3987 [19MR], S4233-S4235, S4266 [21MR]

———authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (S. 170), S854 [15JA]

———establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (S. 525), S3178-S3181 [5MR], S3495 [11MR]

———reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems (S. Res. 183), S8575 [25JN]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of carnivorous wild cats for use as pets (S. 269), S1833 [30JA]

———prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (H.R. 1006), S15872, S15873 [24NO]

Wildlife Habitat Management Institute: relocation, S14014 [5NO]

Wildlife refuges: expand boundaries of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (H.R. 289), S5691 [1MY]

Williams, Craig: Public Interest Research Group John O'Connor Citizen Achievement Award recipient, S16117 [9DE]

Wood: prohibit use of arsenic-treated wood in playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, decks, and other residential purposes (S. 337), S2122 [10FE]

Reports

Forest Service—Information on Appeals and Litigation Involving Fuels Reduction Activities: GAO, S13473 [29OC]

Reports filed

Aquatic Invasive Species Research Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1081) (H. Rept. 108-324), H9737 [20OC]

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 239) (H. Rept. 108-22), H1639 [5MR]

Captive Wildlife Safety Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 269) (S. Rept. 108-172), S13133 [23OC]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1006) (H. Rept. 108-269), H8216 [11SE]

Clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act Provisions on Continued Use of Established Commercial Outfitter Hunting Camps on the Salmon River: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1003) (S. Rept. 108-136), S10970 [2SE]

Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 861) (S. Rept. 108-158), S12277 [1OC]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 457) (H. Rept. 108-388), H11700 [20NO]

Consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 239) (H. Rept. 108-109), H4253 [19MY]

Dept. of Defense Cooperation With Dept. of the Interior and State Agencies in Planning, Development and Maintenance of Fish and Wildlife Resources on Military Reservations: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1497) (H. Rept. 108-100), H4129 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1732) (H. Rept. 108-364), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1409) (H. Rept. 108-254), H7838 [3SE]

Energy Research, Development, Demonstration, and Commercial Application Act: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 238) (H. Rept. 108-128), H4733 [22MY]

Energy Savings and Environmental Benefits Through Use of Recovered Mineral Component in Federally Funded Projects Involving Procurement of Cement or Concrete: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 793) (S. Rept. 108-198), S14964 [17NO]

Energy Tax Incentives Act: Committee on Finance (Senate) (S. 1149) (S. Rept. 108-54), S7134 [23MY]

Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163), S5058 [9AP]

———Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 163) (S. Rept. 108-74), S8125 [18JN]

———Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 421) (H. Rept. 108-371), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

EPA Office of Ombudsman Additional Authority: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 515) (S. Rept. 108-50), S6851 [21MY]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1125) (S. Rept. 108-118), S10264 [30JY]

Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 247) (S. Rept. 108-125), S10970 [2SE]

———Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 1856) (H. Rept. 108-326), H9818 [24OC]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-386), H11700 [20NO]

———Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (H.R. 1904) (S. Rept. 108-121), S10616 [31JY]

———Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H3972 [9MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 1904) (H. Rept. 108-96), H4253 [19MY]

Highlands Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1964) (H. Rept. 108-373), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1598) (H. Rept. 108-306), H9375 [8OC]

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 108-5), S4628 [1AP]

Mercury Reduction Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 616) (S. Rept. 108-199), S15060 [18NO]

National Safety Month: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 145), S6977 [22MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2408) (H. Rept. 108-385), H11700 [20NO]

NOAA Reauthorization: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1401) (S. Rept. 108-219), S16119 [9DE]

Nomination of Bradley H. Udall to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Herbert Guenther to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Malcolm B. Bowekaty to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Richard Narcia to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

Nomination of Robert Boldrey to the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation Board of Directors: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S5058 [9AP]

North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission Establishing Agreement Amendments: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 254) (H. Rept. 108-17), H1331 [25FE]

Noxious Weed Control Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 144) (S. Rept. 108-6), S2187 [11FE]

Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 108-171), S13133 [23OC]

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 289), S5058 [9AP]

Pacific Salmon Recovery Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1945) (H. Rept. 108-272), H8282 [16SE]

Provide an Additional Function of the OMB Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy Relative to Encouraging Policies That Enhance Energy Efficiency: Committee on Government Reform (House) (H.R. 1346) (H. Rept. 108-78), H3450 [29AP]

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 108-57), S7234 [3JN]

Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 551) (S. Rept. 108-201), S15186 [19NO]

Southwest Forest Health and Wildfire Prevention Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2696) (H. Rept. 108-397), H12306 [21NO]

Tribute to Rick Lupe: Committee on Resources (House) (H. Con. Res. 237) (H. Rept. 108-343), H10338 [4NO]

Tualatin River Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 625) (S. Rept. 108-63), S7540 [9JN]

———Committee on Resources (House) (S. 625) (H. Rept. 108-369), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 195) (S. Rept. 108-13), S3162 [5MR]

Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1039) (S. Rept. 108-149), S11647 [17SE]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 866) (H. Rept. 108-33), H1743 [11MR]

Wild Sky Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 391) (S. Rept. 108-131), S10970 [2SE]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H9252 [7OC]

Resolutions of ratification

Joint Convention on Safety of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste Management, S4628 [1AP], S4730 [2AP]

Statements

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases: American Geophysical Union Council, S9209 [10JY]

Ethics and Policy—4th Global Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates: Nobel Peace Laureates, E2490 [8DE]

Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act: Senator Frist, S15516-S15518 [22NO]

Forest Service Hazardous Fuels Reduction Activities Funding: Forest Service, S10841 [31JY]

Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Executive Office of the President, S13453 [29OC]

North American Development Bank and Border Environmental Cooperation Commission Establishing Agreement Amendments: Executive Office of the President, H1345 [26FE]

Recycled Materials Policy: Frederick G. Wright, Jr., Dept. of Transportation, S7242 [3JN]

Study New Source Review Program Changes Relative To Preventing Deterioration of Clean Air Regulations and Determine Effects on Air Pollution and Human Health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1214 [21JA]

Studies

Energy Price Impacts of S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, S13496 [29OC]

Summaries

Anacostia Watershed Initiative Act (S. 1959), S15985 [25NO]

Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies (CLEAR) Act (S. 505), S3090 [4MR]

Clean Power Act (S. 366), S2351 [12FE]

Cooperative Landscape Conservation Act (H.R. 749), E220 [13FE]

Forest Restoration and Fire Risk Reduction Act (H.R. 1042), E326 [27FE]

Forest Service Budget: Executive Office of the President, S13618 [30OC]

Omnibus Mercury Emissions Reduction Act (S. 484), S2942 [27FE]

Rebuild America Act (H.R. 2615), E1798 [16SE]

Western Waters and Surface Owners Protection Act (H.R. 3698), E2533 [8DE]

Tables

Comparing the Clean Air Act, Clean Power Act, and Clear Skies Act, S3353 [7MR]

Delisted endangered and threatened species, S3768 [17MR]

EPA pesticide fee categories, S11631-S11633 [17SE]

Estimated annual health and mortality costs due to particulate matter pollution from powerplants, S15960 [25NO]

New source review correspondence—information requests and Bush administration responses, S1177-S1193 [21JA]

Summary of listed endangered and threatened species and recovery plans, S3767 [17MR]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Impact of the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty on Ohio's Coal Dependent Communities: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., E1035 [21MY]

Natural Gas Supply Demand Issues: Alan Greenspan, FRS, S13492, S13493 [29OC]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 80, Peace Parks Foundation efforts to facilitate the establishment and development of transfrontier conservation efforts in southern Africa, H6891 [16JY]

H. Con. Res. 237, tribute to Rick Lupe, H10304 [4NO]

H. Res. 173, National Wildlife Refuge System anniversary, H3425 [29AP]

H. Res. 239, consideration of H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H4277 [20MY]

H. Res. 362, tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities, H8410 [23SE]

H. Res. 457, consideration of conference report on H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, H12113 [21NO]

H.R. 108, require the Dept. of Agriculture to pay costs of environmental reviews relative to conveyances under the Education Land Grant Act, H2874 [8AP]

H.R. 254, North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission establishing agreement amendments, H1343 [26FE]

H.R. 273, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, H2872 [8AP]

H.R. 289, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Complex Expansion and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Expansion Act, H2535-H2537 [1AP]

H.R. 421, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, H11589 [19NO]

H.R. 866, Wastewater Treatment Works Security Act, H3703 [7MY]

H.R. 961, Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act, H2289 [25MR]

H.R. 1006, Captive Wildlife Safety Act, H11444 [18NO]

H.R. 1409, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Land Exchange Act, H8416 [23SE]

H.R. 1598, Irvine Basin Surface and Groundwater Improvement Act, H9409 [15OC]

H.R. 1732, Dept. of the Interior participation in Williamson County, TX, Water Recycling and Reuse Project, H11180 [17NO]

H.R. 1904, Healthy Forests Restoration Act, S13441-S13449 [29OC], S13719-S13734 [31OC], H4287, H4292-H4298 [20MY]

H.R. 1964, Highlands Conservation Act, H12118 [21NO]

H.R. 2264, Congo Basin Forest Partnership Program appropriations, H9245 [7OC]

S. 82, exempt helicopters used for unexploded ordnance removal and environmental restoration from air transportation excise taxes, S73 [7JA]

S. 139, Climate Stewardship Act, S167-S173 [9JA]

S. 144, Noxious Weed Control Act, S3104 [4MR]

S. 163, Environmental Policy and Conflict Resolution Advancement Act, S8600 [25JN]

S. 170, Clean Water Infrastructure Financing Act, S855 [15JA]

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 195, Underground Storage Tank Compliance Act, S1149-S1151 [17JA], S5684-S5689 [1MY]

S. 199, EPA enforcement of Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste Between the U.S. and Canada relative to importation of municipal solid waste, S1249 [21JA]

S. 247, Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act reauthorization, S1751 [29JA], S13420 [28OC]

S. 269, Captive Wildlife Safety Act, S1833 [30JA], S13740 [31OC]

S. 323, Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Act, S2012 [5FE]

S. 355, Biodiesel Promotion Act, S2216 [11FE]

S. 356, EPACT Alternative Fuel Flexibility Act, S2217 [11FE]

S. 357, modify renewable energy credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource, S2217 [11FE]

S. 358, extension of the tax credit for producing electricity from certain renewable resources to include landfill gas, S2217 [11FE]

S. 359, Waste to Energy Utilization Act, S2218 [11FE]

S. 366, Clean Power Act, S2346-S2351 [12FE]

S. 372, State and Local Government Participation Act, S2358 [12FE]

S. 383, Canadian Waste Import Ban Act, S2367 [12FE]

S. 391, Wild Sky Wilderness Act, S15866 [24NO]

S. 395, Bipartisan Renewable, Efficient Energy With Zero Effluent (BREEZE) Act, S2471 [13FE]

S. 413, Asbestos Claims Criteria and Compensation Act, S2493-S2495 [13FE]

S. 431, Municipal Solid Waste Interstate Transportation and Local Authority Act, S2603-S2609 [24FE]

S. 444, Sacramento Public Safety Act, S2710 [25FE]

S. 449, North American Development Bank and the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission establishing agreement amendments, S2841 [26FE]

S. 461, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Act, S2856-S2863 [26FE]

S. 473, Clean Water Authority Restoration Act, S2928 [27FE]

S. 485, Clear Skies Act, S2943-S2971 [27FE]

S. 494, modify renewable energy tax credit to include agricultural and animal waste sources as a renewable energy resource, S2978 [27FE]

S. 515, EPA Office of Ombudsman additional authority, S6889 [21MY]

S. 531, Missouri River Enhancement and Monitoring Act, S3186 [5MR]

S. 543, preserve the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge coastal plain as wilderness, S3194 [5MR]

S. 551, Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act, S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

S. 582, Coal Energy Research Development and Demonstration Act, S3412-S3418 [10MR]

S. 597, Energy Tax Incentives Act, S3520-S3546 [11MR]

S. 625, Tualatin River Basin Water Supply Enhancement Act, S7936 [16JN]

S. 645, Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3893 [18MR]

S. 691, permit the Dept. of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with the Nebraska State Forester to carry out watershed restoration and protection activities on National Forest System lands in Nebraska, S4295 [21MR]

S. 758, allow a tax credit for certain energy-efficient property, S4640 [1AP]

S. 759, Residential, Farm, Ranch, and Small Business Wind Energy Systems Act, S4642 [1AP]

S. 827, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 829, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program reauthorization and improvement, S5065 [9AP]

S. 830, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forestry Program Act, S5066 [9AP]

S. 831, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S5067 [9AP]

S. 843, Clean Air Planning Act, S5077-S5083 [9AP]

S. 861, Coastal and Estuarine Land Protection Act, S5187 [10AP]

S. 944, Renewable Energy Investment Act, S5491 [29AP]

S. 983, Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act, S5674 [1MY]

S. 999, Highlands Stewardship Act, S5776 [6MY]

S. 1003, Central Idaho Wilderness Act provisions clarification on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, S15870 [24NO]

S. 1003, clarify Central Idaho Wilderness Act provisions on continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River, S5786 [6MY]

S. 1013, Clean Ocean and Safe Tourism (COAST) Anti-Drilling Act, S5872 [7MY]

S. 1032, Transit in Parks (TRIP) Act, S6073-S6075 [13MY]

S. 1051, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S6142 [13MY]

S. 1097, Dept. of the Interior implementation of the CALFED Bay-Delta Program, S6860-S6863 [21MY]

S. 1099, reform border and corridor programs to alleviate NAFTA-related congestion, S6863 [21MY]

S. 1106, Fishing Quota Act, S6985-S6987 [22MY]

S. 1116, Great Lakes Water Quality Indicators and Monitoring Act, S7000 [22MY]

S. 1125, Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution (FAIR) Act, S6600-S6612 [19MY]

S. 1168, Recycled Roads Act, S7243 [3JN]

S. 1211, construction of a desalination research and development facility at the Tularosa Basin, S7550 [9JN]

S. 1236, Tamarisk Control and Riparian Restoration Act, S7727 [11JN]

S. 1256, Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act, S7840 [12JN]

S. 1314, Collaborative Forest Health Act, S8363-S8365 [23JN]

S. 1316, Conservation Reserve Program Tax Fairness Act, S8441 [24JN]

S. 1330, Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area Act, S8566 [25JN]

S. 1352, Community and Forest Protection Act, S8741-S8745 [26JN]

S. 1400, Ocean and Coastal Observation Systems Act, S13737 [31OC]

S. 1400, Ocean Observation and Coastal Systems Act, S9332-S9334 [14JY]

S. 1420, Outfitter Policy Act, S9500-S9503 [16JY]

S. 1467, Rio Grande Outstanding Natural Area Act, S10055-S10057 [28JY]

S. 1476, Wind Power Tax Incentives Act, S10069 [28JY]

S. 1516, Salt Cedar Control Demonstration Act, S10638 [31JY]

S. 1539, National Clean and Safe Water Fund Act, S10669 [31JY]

S. 1588, Environmental Health Research Act, S11167-S11169 [5SE]

S. 1653, National Beach Recreation and Economic Benefits Act, S11917 [24SE]

S. 1672, Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve Boundary Revision Act, S12139 [29SE]

S. 1844, Clear Skies Act, S14336-S14364 [10NO]

S. 1896, Tax Relief Extension Act, S15190-S15192 [19NO]

S. 1917, Clean Air and Water Investment and Infrastructure Act, S15414 [21NO]

S. 1936, exclude from unrelated business taxable income the gain or loss on the sale or exchange of certain brownfield sites, S15815 [24NO]

S. 1938, Act To Save America's Forests, S15828-S15837 [24NO]

S. Con. Res. 49, National Oceans Week, S7404 [4JN], S7558 [9JN]

S. Res. 46, National Civilian Conservation Corps Day, S2014 [5FE], S3642 [12MR]

S. Res. 87, National Wildlife Refuge System anniversary, S3750, S3762 [13MR]

S. Res. 145, National Safety Month, S6632 [19MY], S7070 [22MY]

S. Res. 183, reaffirm policies and principles of the McCarran Amendment dealing with the adjudication of water rights and commend Western States that maintain water rights usage systems, S8574 [25JN]

S. Res. 279, tribute to sportsmen and their contributions to society, traditions and values, and the economic benefits associated with outdoor sporting activities, S16140 [9DE]

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE see Foreign Aid

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Bills and resolutions

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 645), S3881 [18MR] (see H.R. 1334), H1954 [18MR]

Foreign trade: authorize grants to producers of taconite for implementation of new technologies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall product quality and performance (see S. 1990), S16120 [9DE] (see H.R. 3686), H12919 [8DE]

Reauthorize and improve (see S. 1134), S6978 [22MY]

Letters

Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act: Carol Wayman, National Congress for Community Economic Development, S3892 [18MR]

———Don Chen, Smart Growth America (organization), S3892 [18MR]

———Donald J. Borut, National League of Cities, S3893 [18MR]

———F. Barton Harvey III, Enterprise Foundation, S3892 [18MR]

———Larry Naake, National Association of Counties, S3892 [18MR]

———Thomas L. Jackson, American Society of Civil Engineers, S3893 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Ecology and environment: provide assistance to communities for redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 645), S3891-S3894 [18MR]

Providence, RI: Providence Performing Arts Center funding, S1359 [22JA]

Reauthorize and improve (S. 1134), S7038-S7040 [22MY]

Texts of

S. 645, Brownfields Redevelopment Assistance Act, S3893 [18MR]

S. 1134, reauthorize and improve, S7038-S7040 [22MY]

ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION ACT

Amendments

Taxation: make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), H5502 [18JN]

———make repeal of estate taxes permanent (H.R. 8), consideration (H. Res. 281), H5482 [18JN]

Articles and editorials

Estate Tax Compromise Sought—House Set To Pass Repeal, but Supporters Know Senate Votes Aren't There, H5496 [18JN]

Bills and resolutions

Medicare: freeze and repeal portions of the tax reduction and apply savings to a comprehensive outpatient prescription drug benefit (see H.R. 2514), H5551 [18JN]

National security: suspend phase-in of additional tax reductions while the U.S. is in a state of war or on high military alert (see H.R. 436), H241 [29JA]

Pensions: make pension and individual retirement arrangement provisions permanent (see S. 95), S37 [7JA]

Taxation: accelerate and make child tax credit permanent (see S. 92), S37 [7JA]

———accelerate and make lowest tax bracket permanent (see S. 94), S37 [7JA]

———accelerate individual income tax rate cuts and make all tax cuts permanent (see H.R. 210), H59 [7JA]

———increase and repeal sunset imposed on modifications to the child tax credit provisions (see H.R. 2007), H3761